City of Columbia, Missouri

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Council Chamber

Columbia City Hall

701 E. Broadway

Monday, December 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Regular

I. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

The City Council of the City of Columbia, Missouri met for a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.

on Monday, December 4, 2023, in the Council Chamber of the City of Columbia,

Missouri. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the roll was taken with the following

results: Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member NICK FOSTER, Council Member DON

WATERMAN, Council Member BETSY PETERS, Council Member NICK KNOTH, Council

Member RACHEL PROFFITT, and Council Member ROY LOVELADY were present.

Mayor BARBARA BUFFALOE was absent. City Manager De’Carlon Seewood, City

Counselor Nancy Thompson, City Clerk Sheela Amin, and various Department Heads and

staff members were also present.

The minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 2023 were approved unanimously by

voice vote on a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Foster and a second by Council Member

Lovelady.

The minutes of the special meeting of November 27, 2023 were approved unanimously by

voice vote on a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Foster and a second by Council Member

Waterman.

Mayor Pro Tem Foster explained B292-23 would be moved from the consent agenda to

old business at the request of a citizen, and that he wanted to move R198-23 from the

consent agenda to new business.

The agenda, including the consent agenda with B292-23 being moved to old business and

R198-23 being moved to new business, was approved unanimously by voice vote on a

motion by Mayor Pro Tem Foster and a second by Council Member Lovelady.

II. SPECIAL ITEMS

SI13-23

Oath of Office of Newly Appointed Ward 2 City Council Member, Rachel

Proffitt.

The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Second Ward Council Member Rachel

Proffitt, and Mayor Pro Tem Foster presented her with a framed Commission of Office.

Council Member Proffitt made a few comments.

SI14-23

SI15-23

Swearing in of Jill Schlude as the Police Chief for the City of Columbia.

The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Jill Schlude as the Police Chief for the

City of Columbia.

Check presentation by Lelande Reharde, Columbia Trail Association,

associated with the Gans Creek Recreation Area.

Lelande Rehard, President of the Columbia Trails Association (COMOTA), presented the

City with a $30,000 check for a Gans Creek Recreation Area project.

III. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

None.

IV. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT

SPC68-23

Connie Benson - Consideration to adding bow and arrows to the weapons

list which are not permitted in the City of Columbia.

Connie Benson withdrew her request to speak.

SPC69-23

Jordan Haag - Why all the cops are leaving Columbia.

Jordan Haag withdrew his request to speak.

V. PUBLIC HEARINGS

None.

VI. OLD BUSINESS

B286-23

Approving a major amendment to the PD Plan for “The Village of Cherry

Hill - Lot 3B” located on the east side of Corona Road and north of

Flagstone Drive (Case No. 260-2023).

The bill was given second reading by the City Clerk.

Community Development Director Tim Teddy provided a staff report, and responded to

Council questions.

Mayor Pro Tem Foster made a motion to remand this item to the Planning and

Zoning Commission, and to table B286-23 to the March 18, 2024 Council Meeting.

The motion was seconded by Council Member Peters and approved unanimously

by voice vote.

B288-23

Authorizing acceptance of the FY 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All

(SS4A) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund projects

and activities associated with the Vision Zero Program; amending the FY

2024 Annual budget by appropriating funds.

The bill was given second reading by the City Clerk.

Public Works Director Shane Creech provided a staff report, and responded to Council

questions.

Lawrence Simonson, a First Ward resident, indicated he was representing Local Motion

and spoke.

Susan Renee Carter, a Second Ward resident, spoke.

The Council made comments.

B288-23 was given third reading by the City Clerk with the vote recorded as

follows: VOTING YES: FOSTER, WATERMAN, PETERS, KNOTH, PROFFITT,

LOVELADY. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: BUFFALOE. Bill declared enacted,

reading as follows:

B295-23

Amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget to appropriate funds for Phase II

construction of the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse improvement project

located in A. Perry Philips Park.

The bill was given second reading by the City Clerk.

Parks and Recreation Director Gabe Huffington provided a staff report.

The Council made comments.

B295-23 was given third reading by the City Clerk with the vote recorded as

follows: VOTING YES: FOSTER, WATERMAN, PETERS, KNOTH, PROFFITT,

LOVELADY. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: BUFFALOE. Bill declared enacted,

reading as follows:

B292-23

Authorizing a joint funding agreement for water resource investigations with

the U.S. Department of the Interior - U.S. Geological Survey for hydrological

monitoring of well sites in the vicinity of the McBaine wetland treatment

units and the Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area.

The bill was given second reading by the City Clerk.

Utilities Director David Sorrell provided a staff report, and responded to Council questions.

Julie Ryan, a Fifth Ward resident, indicated she was representing COMO Safe Water and

spoke.

Chriss Jones, a Second Ward resident, spoke.

The Council asked questions.

B292-23 was given third reading by the City Clerk with the vote recorded as

follows: VOTING YES: FOSTER, WATERMAN, PETERS, KNOTH, PROFFITT,

LOVELADY. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: BUFFALOE. Bill declared enacted,

reading as follows:

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

The following bills were given second reading and the resolutions were read by the City

Clerk.

B287-23

B289-23

B290-23

Approving the Final Plat of “Manorwood Point, Plat No.1” located on the

southeast corner of Manor Drive and Broadway; authorizing a performance

contract (Case No. 262-2023).

Authorizing a transportation enhancement funds program agreement with

the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the Vandiver

Drive (Oakland Gravel Road to Parker Street) sidewalk project.

Authorizing a transportation enhancement funds program agreement with

the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the Oakland

Gravel Road (Blue Ridge Road to Smiley Lane) sidewalk project.

B291-23

B293-23

Accepting a conveyance for transit system purposes; directing the City

Clerk to record the conveyance.

Authorizing replacement and improvement of public storm drainage

infrastructure on Nebraska Avenue; calling for bids through the Purchasing

Division or authorizing a contract for the work using a term and supply

contractor.

B294-23

B296-23

B297-23

Authorizing a tourism development sponsorship agreement with The

Curators of University of Missouri for the 2023-2024 Concert Series

events.

Authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the contract with the Missouri Department

of Health and Senior Services for epidemiology and laboratory capacity

enhancing detection expansion program services.

Amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget by adding a position in the Public

Health and Human Services Department; amending the FY 2024 Annual

Budget Appendix - Authorized Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position

identification summary.

R187-23

Setting a public hearing: proposed construction of storm water

improvements on Crestridge Drive.

R188-23

Setting a public hearing: proposed construction of a playground, two (2)

shelters, and natural surface hiking and biking trail in the Gans Creek

Recreation Area; providing for the design and construction of the proposed

trail improvement using a design/build contract.

R189-23

R190-23

R191-23

R192-23

Setting a public hearing: proposed annexation of property located north of

Gibbs Road (3705 W. Gibbs Road) (Case No. 13-2024).

Approving and adopting revisions to the Transportation Regulated

Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy for City employees.

Authorizing a business associate agreement with CBIZ Benefits &

Insurance Services, Inc. for employee benefit consulting services.

Authorizing a subgrantee agreement with Columbia Center for Urban

Agriculture to assist with the development and implementation of a

community food system assessment.

R193-23

R194-23

R195-23

Authorizing agreements with The Columbia Book Festival, Inc. and

VidWest for FY 2024 arts programming funds.

Authorizing an agreement with Alternative Community Training, Inc. for job

preparation and training services.

Authorizing an agreement with Destiny of H.O.P.E. for community-based

mentoring, positive youth development, site-based mentoring, peer

support, and family therapy services; authorizing a business associate

agreement for social service provider.

R196-23

Authorizing an agreement with Fostering Life-Changing Opportunities for

clinical case management and job coaching services; authorizing a

business associate agreement for social service provider.

R197-23

R199-23

Authorizing an agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri

for site-based mentorship services.

Authorizing a third amendment to the social services provider agreement

with Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church to provide drop-in and

overnight warming center services to the unsheltered homeless.

R200-23

R201-23

Authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Simpleview, LLC that

provides a customer relationship management system for the Convention

and Visitors Bureau to add a subscription to the Meetings Information

Network (MINT+) database.

Authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Independent Living

Center of Mid-Missouri, Inc. (d/b/a Services for Independent Living) to allow

for home modifications to provide accessibility improvements for persons

with disabilities.

The bills were given third reading and the resolutions read by the City Clerk with

the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: FOSTER, WATERMAN, PETERS,

KNOTH, PROFFITT, LOVELADY. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: BUFFALOE. Bills

declared enacted and resolutions declared adopted, reading as follows:

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

R202-23

Authorizing a memorandum of agreement with Columbia College to

provide City employees with certain benefits associated with advanced

educational opportunities.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk.

Human Resources Director Kathy Baker provided a staff report, and responded to Council

questions.

Rob Boone, the Associate Vice President of Columbia College, spoke.

The Council made comments.

R202-23 was read by the City Clerk, and the vote was recorded as follows:

VOTING YES: FOSTER, WATERMAN, PETERS, KNOTH, PROFFITT, LOVELADY.

VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: BUFFALOE. Resolution declared adopted,

reading as follows:

R198-23

Authorizing an agreement with The Food Bank for Central & Northeast

Missouri, Inc. for food distribution services.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk.

Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning provided a staff report,

and responded to Council questions.

R198-23 was read by the City Clerk, and the vote was recorded as follows:

VOTING YES: FOSTER, WATERMAN, PETERS, KNOTH, PROFFITT, LOVELADY.

VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: BUFFALOE. Resolution declared adopted,

reading as follows:

IX. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

The following bills were introduced by the Mayor unless otherwise indicated, and all were

given first reading.

B298-23

B299-23

B300-23

Approving a major amendment to the PD Plan for “Centerpointe Hospital of

Columbia” located on the northeast corner of Highway 763 and

International Drive (1201 International Drive) (Case No. 01-2024).

Approving a major amendment to the PD Plan for “Fairview Marketplace”

located on the west side of Fairview Road and north of Broadway;

approving a statement of intent (Case No. 249-2023).

Amending Ordinance No. 025464 to correct a scrivener’s error as it relates

to the legal description associated with the rezoning of property located on

the northwest corner of Highway WW and Rolling Hills Road from District

PD (Planned Development) to District M-N (Mixed-use Neighborhood)

(Case No. 218-2023).

B301-23

B302-23

Vacating a portion of a sewer easement on Lot 327 within Wyndham

Ridge, Plat No. 3 located on the south side of Steinbrooke Terrace (3804

Steinbrooke Terrace); directing the City Clerk to have a copy of this

ordinance recorded (Case No. 151-2023).

Accepting a partial award of grants funds from the Missouri Department of

Natural Resources for the Calvert Drive stormwater detention project;

authorizing a financial assistance agreement; amending the FY 2024

Annual Budget by appropriating funds.

B303-23

B304-23

Accepting conveyances for sewer and water purposes; accepting

Stormwater Management/BMP Facilities Covenants; directing the City

Clerk to record the conveyances.

Authorizing construction of a playground, two (2) shelters, and natural

surface hiking and biking trail in the Gans Creek Recreation Area; calling

for bids for a portion of the project through the Purchasing Division;

providing for the design and construction of the proposed trail improvement

using a design/build contract; amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget by

appropriating donated funds.

B305-23

B306-23

B307-23

Authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the County of Boone,

Missouri relating to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

(JAG) Program FY 2023 Local Solicitation.

Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the contract with the Missouri Department

of Health and Senior Services relating to the Teen Outreach Program

(TOP) services.

Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the contract with the Missouri Department

of Health and Senior Services for disease intervention specialist workforce

program services.

B308-23

B309-23

Amending Chapter 2 of the City Code to establish a food council.

Amending Chapter 13 of the City Code relating to regulations for business

occupation licenses and armed guards and security guards.

B310-23

Amending Chapter 19 of the City Code relating to sick leave usage for new

City employees and to establish paid family and medical leave as an

employee benefit.

X. REPORTS

REP69-23

Communication from the Downtown Columbia Leadership Council.

Assistant to the City Manager Kristina Wolf provided a staff report. After discussion, the

Council chose to delay

a decision on the suggestions of the Downtown Columbia

Leadership Council until they received more information and had time for

discussion during a work session.

a larger

REP70-23

REP71-23

Recycling and Waste Diversion Program Evaluation Final Report.

Utilities Director David Sorrell provided a staff report. After discussion, the Council chose

to hold a work session on January 22, 2024 to further discuss this issue.

Administrative Public Improvement Project: Hitt Street Compactor.

Utilities Director David Sorrell provided a staff report, and the Council appeared to be

agreeable to moving forward with the administrative public improvement project for this

project.

REP72-23

Hinkson Creek Collaborative Adaptive Management (CAM) Progress

Reports 2021 and 2022 from the CAM Stakeholder Committee.

Utilities Director David Sorrell provided a staff report and noted the progress reports were

included for informational purposes.

REP73-23

REP74-23

REP75-23

Comprehensive GoCOMO Transit Study Update.

Public Works Director Shane Creech provided a staff report, and responded to Council

questions.

Monthly Finance Report.

Finance Director Matthew Lue provided

questions.

a staff report, and responded to Council

Amendment to the FY 2024 Annual Budget - Intra-Departmental Transfer of

Funds.

Finance Director Matthew Lue indicated he was available to answer questions, and no

one had questions.

XI. GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, COUNCIL AND STAFF

Eugene Elkin, 3406 Range Line Street, spoke negatively about the Mayor being in Dubai,

his concern for the safety of women, and mental health.

Chriss Jones,

a Second Ward resident, spoke regarding Columbia’s water quality,

whether meeting minimum standards was sufficient, the time limits associated with

ARPA funding, and the status of the opportunity campus.

Robert Haenisch, 1715 Gordon Street, spoke positively about the Mayor being in Dubai,

the fact things were wonderful in Columbia, listing a few projects to include the expansion

of renewable energy, a new nurses hospital, and the creation of isotopes at the MURR,

and the need to dream bigger.

The Council and staff discussed various topics to include being part of the new era of the

Columbia Police Department with the appointment of Jill Schlude is the Police Chief, the

status of City funding for the opportunity center, the reason for the change in ARPA

funding for the Food Bank, congratulations to Jill Schlude as the Police Chief and Rachel

Proffitt as the Ward 2 Council Member, adding the discussion of the Downtown Columbia

Leadership Council to the work session at which the recycling and waste diversion issues

would be discussed, the need for grants that involve the implementation of projects and

not just the planning of projects, whether the City should meet the minimum standard or

increase its standards in terms of water quality, thanking Columbia College for including

educational opportunities to the City’s employee benefits, and the status of contracts

with organizations utilizing ARPA funds.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned without objection at 8:36 p.m.