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Kansas City 414 E. 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64106 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, February 24, 2022 3:00 PM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/89195928794 Council Chambers Council Council Chambers Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 Page 1 of 1 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 CHAPLAIN OF THE MONTH: Pastor Willie Murillo - Sheffield Family Life Center PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Present: Heather Hall, Kevin O'Neill, Teresa Loar, Dan Fowler, Brandon Ellington, Melissa Robinson, Katheryn Shields, Eric Bunch, Lee Barnes, Ryana Parks-Shaw, Andrea Bough, Kevin McManus, and Quinton Lucas PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS: Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Closed Sessions may be held by teleconference. SPECIAL ACTIONS: 220185 Declaring February 21-February 27, 2022, as National Eating Disorder Awareness Week throughout the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Sponsors: Bough, McManus, Barnes Jr., Loar, Lucas, Shields, Parks-Shaw, Fowler, O'Neill, Hall and Bunch A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 220194 Declaring February 28, 2022, as “Walk Like Ajamu Day” and recognizing the contributions and service of Ajamu Webster to the Kansas City community. Sponsors: Robinson, McManus, Barnes Jr., Loar, Parks-Shaw, Bunch, O'Neill, Lucas, Shields, Fowler and Hall FINAL READINGS: CONSENT DOCKET NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Page 1 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 220176 RESOLUTION - Appointing Ryan Hackenmiller, Christy Soeken, and M. Grant Harrison as successor directors to the 51st & Oak Community Improvement District. Sponsors: Lucas A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Robinson, Shields, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, McManus, and Lucas Out: Bunch, and Bough DEBATE DOCKET FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 220166 Amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the Kansas City, Missouri, Classification and Compensation Plan, by repealing Sections 2-1075, 2-1076, 2-1077, 2-1078, 2-1079 and 2-1080 and enacting in lieu thereof sections of like numbers and subject matter to complete a salary structure adjustment for all non-exempt and exempt job classifications and pay ranges not covered by a bargaining unit, to remove several job classifications, and to create several job classifications and rename several job classifications; relieving compression by providing a salary increase based on years of City service; exempting salary increases under this ordinance from the requirement to change anniversary dates, and establishing an effective date. Sponsors: Lucas and O'Neill Held on Docket SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HOUSING POLICY 220067 Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with the Kansas City, Missouri Homesteading Authority to utilize $700,000.00 from the Housing Trust Fund to rehab and renovate houses in the Kansas City, Missouri Homesteading Authority’s inventory for the purpose of providing permanent housing for houseless residents of the City. Sponsors: Robinson Re-referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 3/2/2022 TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Page 2 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 220110 Authorizing a $21,045,305.53 construction Change Order No. 3 with Ideker, Inc., for Schedule 2 and continued work on the construction project Reconstruct Runway 1L-19R at KCI Airport; and authorizing a maximum expenditure of $23,100,055.10 for Schedule 2 construction, for a total contract amount of $44,785,108.11. Held on Docket 220183 RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to establish a Construction Workforce Incubator that will build career pathways within the construction industry, with a particular focus on reducing barriers faced by women and people of color. Sponsors: Lucas and O'Neill A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted as Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Robinson, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas COMMITTEE ADVANCES: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem McManus, seconded by Councilmember Fowler, that this be Moved to Waive Charter Requirement. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Robinson, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas CONSENT DOCKET FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 220169 Approving and authorizing settlement of a claim for a Workers' Compensation benefit filed by Aaron Osborne for injuries resulting from an accident on November 30, 2019, while employed by the City; and appropriating funds from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Workers’ Compensation Fund. A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Robinson, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas 220175 Approving and authorizing settlement of a claim for a Workers' Compensation benefit filed by Garth Dalton for injuries resulting from an accident on October 16, 2020 while employed by the City; and appropriating funds from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Workers’ Compensation Fund. A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Robinson, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 220172 Approving the plat of Barry West Townhomes - First Plat, an addition in Platte County, Missouri, on approximately 31.062 acres generally located at the northeast. corner of N.W. Barry Road and N. Chariton Avenue, creating 11 lots and 6 tracts for the purpose of creating a multi-family subdivision; accepting various easements; establishing grades on public ways; authorizing the Director of City Planning and Development to execute and/or accept certain agreements; and directing the City Clerk to record this ordinance and attached documents. (CLD-FnPlat-2021-00044) A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Robinson, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas 220173 Approving the plat of Foley Industries 1st Plat, an addition in Jackson County, Missouri, on approximately 30.261 acres generally located on the south side of East 87th Street between Interstate-435 and Denver Avenue, creating 1 lot for the purpose of a 1 lot industrial subdivision; accepting various easements; and directing the City Clerk to record this ordinance and attached documents. (CLD-FnPlat-2021-00045) A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Robinson, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas 220174 Approving the plat of Mercier Heights, an addition in Jackson County, Missouri, on approximately 0.427 acres generally located on the east side of Mercier Street between W. 18th Street to the north and W. 20th Street to the south, creating 7 lots for the purpose of a 7 lot single family home subdivision; and directing the City Clerk to record this ordinance and attached documents. (CLD-FnPlat-2021-00033) A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Robinson, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas DEBATE DOCKET FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Page 4 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 220100 Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a development agreement and real estate sales contract with Wise Owl Ventures, LLC for the sale of surplus City property located at 1811 Agnes and 3005 E. 18th Street in Kansas City, Missouri and provide a 90 Day period for negotiations. A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas Out: Robinson 220180 A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas Nay: Ellington Out: Hall, and Robinson NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 220155 Approving a major amendment to a development plan to allow for adjusted building height, revised entry drive, and adjustments to the rooftop amenity space to a multi-unit residential development in District B4-5 on about 1.5 acres generally located at 4600 Madison Avenue. (CD-CPC-2021-00203) Sponsors: Shields A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas Out: Hall, and Robinson 220177 Approving a development plan in District UR (Urban Redevelopment) on about .691 acres generally located at 2701 and 2702 Troost Avenue to allow for two mixed-use structures to be developed on the subject site. (CD-CPC-2021-00199) A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas Out: Robinson Page 5 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 220181 Authorizing the Director of Health to execute a contract amendment in the amount of $367,382.46, for a total contract amount of $634,150.80, with Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center for COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Clinics in Kansas City, Missouri; and authorizing the Director of Health to extend the term of the contracts or increase or decrease the total contract dollar amounts upon need and appropriation without further Council approval. A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas Out: Robinson TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 210732 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Cooperative Agreement for Purchase and Use of Real Property; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a City Parking Cooperation Agreement with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas Out: Robinson 220182 Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a design professional services agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company in the amount of $445,000.00 for the 2022 Citywide Biennial Bridge Inspection program in compliance with Federal mandate. A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas Out: Robinson SECOND READINGS: FIRST READINGS: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem McManus, seconded by Councilmember Parks-Shaw, that this be Moved to Waive Charter Requirement. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hall, O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Robinson, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, McManus, and Lucas Page 6 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 220186 Authorizing the Director of Finance to accept a proposal of Banc of America Public Capital Corp (“BAPCC”) to finance the acquisition of solid waste bulky item pickup vehicles (“Project”); estimating revenue and appropriating $1,565,000.00 in the 3230 Fund; authorizing the execution of any and all documents and agreements necessary for the financing; designating requisitioning authorities; authorizing the Director of Finance to close project accounts upon completion; approving lease counsel in connection with the transaction; and declaring the intent of the City to reimburse itself from the lease purchase proceeds for certain expenditures. referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 3/2/2022 220195 Levying taxes for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for the General Revenue, Health, General Debt and Interest, and Museum Special Revenue Funds on all property in Kansas City subject to taxation on January 1, 2022; providing for the extension of such levies by the Director of Finance; and authorizing the collection by the Director of Finance. referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 3/2/2022 220196 Setting the rates for the trafficway maintenance tax, the park and boulevard maintenance tax, and the boulevards and parkways front foot assessment at $0.00 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 in accordance with Section 68-582 of the Code of Ordinances referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 3/2/2022 220199 Submitting the Annual Budget of the City for the Fiscal Year 2022-23; establishing on the books of the City the Community Policing and Prevention Fund (Fund No. 1200); estimating the revenues for the fiscal year; appropriating for the purposes stated the sums set forth in the budget; directing the Director of Finance to make the necessary entries upon the City’s records to show the appropriations and allocations provided for; authorizing inter- fund loans; and electing to establish a budget adoption deadline pursuant to Section 805(i) of the City Charter. referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 3/2/2022 Page 7 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 220200 Establishing Fund No. 3523, the General Obligation Series 2023A Question 1 Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $54,878,183.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Obligation Series 2023A Question 1 Bond Fund; establishing Fund No. 3623, the General Obligation Series 2023A Question 2 Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $3,036,768.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Obligation Series 2023A Question 2 Bond Fund; establishing Fund No. 3723, the General Obligation Series 2023A Question 3 Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $2,575,758.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Obligation Series 2023A Question 3 Bond Fund; designating requisitioning authorities; declaring the intent of the City to reimburse itself from the bond proceeds for certain expenditures; authorizing the Director of Finance to close project accounts; and establishing the effective date of this ordinance. referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 3/2/2022 220201 RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to devise a feasibility assessment and a funding, implementation and operating plan for a pallet shelter home project for the houseless to be installed at the Municipal Farm and report back to the Council in 14 days. Sponsors: Robinson referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 3/2/2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 220188 Vacating a portion of an alley in District UR (Urban Redevelopment) generally located north of E. 31st Street in between Gillham Road to the west and Cherry Street to the east, to allow for construction of 163 apartment units; and directing the City Clerk to record certain documents. (CD-ROW-2021-00031) referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 3/2/2022 220189 Rezoning an area of approximately 0.5 acres generally located at 8708 N. Oak Trafficway from District R-1.5 to District B1-1 to allow for a coffee shop. (CD-CPC-2021-00248) referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 3/2/2022 Page 8 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 220190 RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Gashland Nashua Area Plan on about 0.5 acres generally located at 8708 N. Oak Trafficway from residential low density to mixed-use neighborhood. (CD-CPC-2022-00001) referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 3/2/2022 220191 RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Midtown/Plaza Area Plan on about 2.3 acres generally located on the west side of Bell Street in between W. 39th Street to the north and W. 40th Street to the south by changing the recommended land use from mixed-use neighborhood, medium density residential and high density residential to residential urban for the development of a multi-unit apartment building. (CD-CPC-2021-00183) referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 3/2/2022 220192 Rezoning an area of about 2.3 acres generally located on the west side of Bell St in between W 39th St to the north and W 40th St to the south from District B3-2, R-2.5, and R-5 to District R-0.3 and approving a development plan that will also serve as a preliminary plat to allow for a multi-unit apartment building. (CD-CPC-2021-00181 & CD-CPC-2021-00184) referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 3/2/2022 TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 220187 Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a $1,096,511.00 Art Purchase Contract with Leo Villareal Studio, Inc., for the acquisition of the sculptural work tentatively titled “Fountain (KCI)” through the One Percent for Art Program at the KCI New Single Terminal project. Sponsors: Shields referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 3/2/2022 220193 Appropriating $16,266,800.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Sewer Fund; authorizing a $14,788,000.00 construction contract with MegaKC Corporation, for the Birmingham Headworks and Electrical Improvements project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $16,266,800.00; authorizing a $2,263,344.81 Amendment No. 2 to a design professional services contract with CDM Smith, Inc., for the Birmingham Headworks and Electrical Improvements project for a total contract amount of $4,426,344.81; and authorizing an extension of the term of the design professional services contract with CDM Smith, Inc., for an additional 2 years 9 months for a total term of 8 years 9 months. referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 3/2/2022 Page 9 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 220197 Amending Chapter 78, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Water” by repealing Sections 78-6, 78-8 and 78-10, and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter, that adjust charges for water service; and establishing an effective date. referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 3/2/2022 220198 Amending Chapter 60, Code of Ordinances, entitled Sewers and Sewage Disposal, by repealing Sections 60-2, 60-3, 60-348 and 60-356 and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter that adjust charges for sewer service and clarify the City’s responsibility for repairs to house service lines and service lateral and service lateral connection repair on public right-of-way or easements; and establishing an effective date. referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 3/2/2022 FLOOR INTRODUCTION 220202 Appropriating $300,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Fund to authorize the Director of Health to enter into a sole source contract with the Helen Miller Service Employees International Training Center to establish a one-year Missouri Nursing Home Worker Safety Curriculum & Pilot Program; and designating requisitioning authority. Sponsors: O'Neill This Ordinance was referred to the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee, due back on 3/2/2022 COMMUNICATIONS: MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Page 10 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 1. Closed Session • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 1 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss legal matters, litigation, or privileged communications with attorneys; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real estate; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss personnel matters; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss employee labor negotiations; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss specifications for competitive bidding; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 12 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss sealed bids or proposals; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 17 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss confidential or privileged communications with auditors; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 20 and 21 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss security systems for operation of a computer system or computer network. Page 11 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2022 2. Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. The city provides several ways for residents to watch City Council meetings: • Livestream on the city’s website at www.kcmo.gov/clerk: Quick Links, Video on Demand, Click on “View” for desired meeting • Livestream on the city’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=3hOuBIg4fok • Watch Channel 2 on your cable system. The channel is available through Time Warner Cable (channel 2 or 98.2), AT&T U-verse (channel 99 then select Kansas City) and Google Fiber on Channel 142. The City Clerk`s Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for use with every meeting. To check out the equipment please see the secretary for each committee. Be prepared to leave your Driver`s License or State issued Identification Card with the secretary and she will give you the equipment. Upon returning the equipment your license will be returned. Page 12 of 12