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Kansas City 414 E. 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64106 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, February 2, 2023 3:00 PM Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/89195928794 Council Chambers Council Council Chambers Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 Page 1 of 1 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 CHAPLAIN OF THE MONTH: Bishop Daniel Chavis, Jr. - Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Present: Kevin O'Neill, Teresa Loar, Dan Fowler, Brandon Ellington, Katheryn Shields, Eric Bunch, Lee Barnes, Ryana Parks-Shaw, Andrea Bough, and Kevin McManus Excused: Melissa Robinson, and Quinton Lucas Out: Heather Hall 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: FINAL READINGS: CONSENT DOCKET DEBATE DOCKET NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 230056 Sponsor: Councilmember(s) Melissa Robinson and Brandon Ellington RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop and implement a plan for Kansas City’s Opportunity Agenda; and to present the plan to the City Council within forty-five days. Sponsors: Robinson and Ellington A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Page 1 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall COMMITTEE ADVANCES: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnes, seconded by Councilmember Bunch, that this was Moved to Waive Charter Requirement.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall CONSENT DOCKET FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 230040 Sponsor: Director of the Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement of lawsuit entitled Lynn Woodard v. City of Kansas City, Missouri, Case No. 15AE-CV02493, in the amount of $1,850,000.00. Sponsors: Director of the Law Department A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall 230043 Sponsor: Director of the Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement of lawsuit entitled Ayanna Hightower v. City of Kansas City, Missouri, Case No. 2016-CV24654, in the amount of $450,000.00 Sponsors: Director of the Law Department A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Page 2 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall 230061 Sponsor: Director of the Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement of lawsuit entitled William Johnson v. City of Kansas City, Missouri, Case No. 1616-CV08470, for up to $660,000.00. Sponsors: Director of the Law Department A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 230073 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the plat of Paragon Star Third Plat, an addition in Jackson County, Missouri, on approximately 19.96 acres generally located at approximately 2,300 feet northeast of View High Drive and I-470 Highway, creating 3 lots and 2 tracts for the purpose of parking and access to the Paragon Star Sports and Entertainment Complex; accepting various easements; 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-2019-00019) Sponsors: Director of City Planning & Development A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall DEBATE DOCKET Page 3 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 230091 Sponsor: Councilmember Parks-Shaw Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to exceed the $400,000.00 Section 3-41(a)(2) ordinance threshold on Contracts with Unity Southeast Church, a nonprofit corporation, to provide extreme shelter management services with such funds that are appropriated in the City Budget; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend and extend the contract. Sponsors: Parks-Shaw A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 230046 Sponsor: Councilmember(s) Katheryn Shields and Eric Bunch Limiting for a period of twenty (20) years the use, character, and location of buildings and other improvements in a portion of Coleman Highlands, a subdivision in Kansas City, Missouri; creating a benefit district; providing for the bringing of condemnation proceedings and the assessment of payment of damages; describing the method for initiating the repeal of this ordinance; and establishing a delayed effective date. Sponsors: Bunch and Shields A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall Page 4 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 230081 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving a major amendment to an approved development plan in District R-1.5 on about 20.6 acres generally located at Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard and E. 46th Street to add new fencing and the construction of a new parking area. (CD-CPC-2022-00192) Sponsors: Director of City Planning & Development A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall 230082 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 145 acres generally located at the southeast corner of E. 139th Street and Horridge Road from District R-80 to District R-7.5 and approving a residential development plan to allow for 300 detached residential lots. (CD-CPC-2022-00177 & CD-CPC-2022-00178) Sponsors: Director of City Planning & Development 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, and McManus Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall 230083 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving a development plan which also serves as a preliminary plat in District M1-5 to allow for 500,000 square foot of office and warehouse development on one lot and one tract, on about 53 acres generally located at the southwest corner of 150 Highway and Thunderbird Road. (CD-CPC-2022-000194) Sponsors: Director of City Planning & Development A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall 230084 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Accepting the recommendations of the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board; appropriating $11,262,160.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance in the Housing Trust Fund; authorizing the Director of the Housing and Community Development Department to execute various funding agreements and expend up to $11,262,160.00 from funds appropriated in the Housing Trust Fund; and requiring certain contract provisions. Sponsors: Lucas 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, and McManus Nay: Ellington Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 230038 Sponsor: Director of the Water Services Department Authorizing a $4,583,900.00 design-build contract with Radmacher Brothers Excavating Co., Inc., for the Blue River Screen House Improvements project; and authorizing a maximum expenditure of $5,000,000.00. Sponsors: Director of Water Services A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall Page 6 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 230090 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Appropriating $750,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund; approving a contract in up to the same amount with the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission for the purpose of promoting neighborhoods and tourism in connection with a 2023 Chiefs Post Season Championship Celebration; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Lucas A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Abstain: O'Neill Out: Hall SECOND READINGS: FIRST READINGS: A motion was made by Councilmember Barnes, seconded by Councilmember Parks-Shaw, that this was Moved to Waive Charter Requirement.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Loar, Fowler, Ellington, Shields, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Page 7 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 230093 Sponsor: Director of the Health Department Accepting and approving a one-year partial grant award in the amount of $772,794.00 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide funding for Ryan White Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative services in Kansas City, Missouri. Sponsors: Director of Health referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/8/2023 230094 Sponsor: Director of the Health Department Accepting and approving a twelve-month $1,581,818.00 grant with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to provide funding for HIV case management services in Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $1,282,559.00 in the Health Grants Fund; and designating requisitioning authority. Sponsors: Director of Health referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/8/2023 230095 Sponsor: Director of the Health Department Accepting and approving a one-year $423,416.00 grant award from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to provide funding for HIV prevention and risk reduction services in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Sponsors: Director of Health referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/8/2023 Page 8 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 230117 Sponsor: Director of the Finance Department Consenting to the rate of front foot special assessment to be levied by the Union Hill Special Business District; consenting to the proposed uses of the revenues produced therefrom; estimating and appropriating revenue in the amount of $80,000.00 in the Union Hill Special Business District Fund; re-estimating and re-appropriating the remaining uncollected revenues and unexpended and unencumbered appropriations to the 2023-24 Fiscal Year; designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Finance referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/8/2023 230124 Sponsor: Councilmember Lee Barnes, Jr. Amending Chapter 88, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 88-354, Medical Marijuana Facilities, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter to allow for medical and non-medical marijuana facilities as authorized by Article XIV, Sections 1 and 2 of the Missouri Constitution; amending Sections 88-805-04-P, Office; 88-805-04-V, Retail Sales; 88-805-B, Manufacturing, Production and Industrial Services; and 88-805-06, Agricultural Use Group, to allow for non-medical marijuana uses; and amending Section 88-810 by adding and inserting definitions applicable to marijuana uses. Sponsors: Barnes Jr. referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/8/2023 TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Page 9 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 230116 Sponsor: Director of the Public Works Department Authorizing condemnation and taking of private property interests for public use for Street Right of Way purposes, for the construction, location and maintenance of the “N. Holmes Sidewalk - N.E. Greenfield Rd. to N.E. 42nd St.”, Project No. 89060545, from the intersection of N.E. Greenfield Road and N. Holmes Street, south to the intersection of N.E. 42nd Street and N. Holmes Street in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri; providing for the payment of just compensation therefore; authorizing continued negotiations and purchase by the Director of the Department of Public Works; authorizing the filing of the petition for condemnation by the City Attorney on behalf of the City; and directing the City Clerk to record this ordinance in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Clay County, Missouri. Sponsors: Director of Public Works referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 2/8/2023 230125 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the Kansas City, Missouri, Administration, by repealing Section 2-2, Adoption of official corporate symbol, seal flag and mark, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter. Sponsors: Lucas referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 2/8/2023 230126 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop and implement community engagement policies, processes, and procedures for significant infrastructure plans and projects in Kansas City; and to report back to the City Council the City’s community engagement policies, processes, and procedures within sixty (60) days. Sponsors: Robinson referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 2/8/2023 Page 10 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 230127 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson Appropriating $1,873,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the KCATA Sales Tax Fund to the KCATA Sales Tax account; authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into an agreement not to exceed $1,873,000.00 with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) to provide additional funding to KCATA for enhanced security until April 30, 2023; directing the City Manager to report to Council as to the City’s ability to provide enhanced security funding in the KCATA 2023-2024 budget allocation within 30 days; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Robinson referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 2/8/2023 FLOOR INTRODUCTIONS Move To Introduce 230128 Sponsor: Councilmember Lee Barnes, Jr. Reducing the Contingent Appropriation by $1,222,000.00 in the General Fund; appropriating $1,222,000.00 to the Economic Development Corporation in the General Fund; authorizing a contract amendment for $1,222,000.00 with the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,199,500.00 for the purpose of providing funds for certain development and redevelopment activities; and designating requisition authority. Sponsors: Barnes Jr. referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 2/8/2023 SECOND FLOOR INTRODUCTION A motion was made by Councilmember Parks-Shaw, seconded by Councilmember Fowler, that this be Move To Introduce. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: O'Neill, Fowler, Ellington, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Nay: Loar, and Shields Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall Page 11 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 230129 Sponsor: Councilmember Ryana Parks-Shaw Directing the City Manager to present a funding plan that will result in the City contributing $30 million from Unappropriated Fund Balance for the purpose of funding the local strategies outlined in the Blueprint for Violence Prevention and Healthy Communities and directing the City Manager to present the funding plan to Council before or at the same time as the presentation of the annual budget, if possible, but in no event any later than 24 hours prior to the first public budget meeting. Sponsors: Parks-Shaw Failed Aye: O'Neill, Fowler, Ellington, Bunch, Barnes, Parks-Shaw, Bough, and McManus Nay: Loar, and Shields Excused: Robinson, and Lucas Out: Hall Failed referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 2/8/2023 COMMUNICATIONS: 230096 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the 4840 Community Improvement District’s amended proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230097 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the Tiffany Square East Community Improvement District’s Annual Report for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230098 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the Ward Parkway Center Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed Page 12 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 230099 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the Grand Reserve Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230100 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the 1200 Main/South Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230101 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the South Bristol Center Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230102 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the Tiffany Landing Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230103 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the Marketplace 152 Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230104 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the 31 Street Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230105 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the Brighton Creek Commons Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230106 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the Ambassador Building Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed Page 13 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 230107 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the Metro North Square and Commons Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230108 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the Twin Creeks Village East Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230109 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the Oak Berry Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230110 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the Twin Creeks Village West Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230111 Notice to the City Clerk regarding the Kansas City International Airport Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230112 Notice to the City Clerk regarding The Creekwood Commons Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230113 Notice to the City Clerk regarding The Martin City Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230114 Notice to the City Clerk regarding The State Line Shopping Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed Page 14 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 230115 Notice to the City Clerk regarding The Truman Road Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230118 Notice to the City Clerk regarding Independence Avenue Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230119 Notice to the City Clerk regarding Kansas City Convention Center Headquarters Hotel Community Improvement District’s proposed amended budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2023. received and filed 230120 Notice to the City Clerk regarding Red Bridge Shopping Center Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230121 Notice to the City Clerk regarding 51st & Oak Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230122 Notice to the City Clerk regarding Twin Creeks Center Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed 230123 Notice to the City Clerk regarding Troost Avenue Community Improvement District’s proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. received and filed MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Page 15 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 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 16 of 17 Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2023 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 17 of 17