Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee

414 E. 12th Street Kansas City Kansas City, MO 64106 Meeting Minutes - Final Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee Katheryn Shields, Chair Heather Hall, Vice Chair Ryana Parks-Shaw Melissa Robinson Lee Barnes Kevin McManus Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:30 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. Any closed session may be held via teleconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Applicants and citizens wishing to participate have the option of attending each meeting or they may do so through the videoconference platform ZOOM, using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968 Present: Councilmember Katheryn Shields, Ryana Parks-Shaw, Melissa Robinson, Lee Barnes and Kevin McManus Excused: Councilmember Heather Hall 211024 Approving and authorizing settlement of lawsuits entitled Leroy Jones v. City of Kansas City, Missouri, Case Nos. 1916-CV26683, 2116-CV09497, and WD84715. Adv and Do Pass, Consent Aye: Councilmember Shields, Councilmember Parks-Shaw, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Barnes and Councilmember McManus Excused: Councilmember Hall 211039 Appropriating $3,069,012.30 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Water Fund; estimating and appropriating $3,069,012.30 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the City Legal Expense Fund; and approving and authorizing settlement of claims by Gary Lee and Penn Hill Properties LLC. Adv and Do Pass, Consent Aye: Councilmember Shields, Councilmember Parks-Shaw, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Barnes and Councilmember McManus Page 1 of 5 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2021 Safety Committee Excused: Councilmember Hall 211040 Appropriating $9,423,659.62 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Water Fund; estimating and appropriating $9,423,659.62 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the City Legal Expense Fund; and approving and authorizing settlement of a claim by 1125 Grand Boulevard LLC. Adv and Do Pass, Consent Aye: Councilmember Shields, Councilmember Parks-Shaw, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Barnes and Councilmember McManus Excused: Councilmember Hall 211023 Waiving the prohibitions of City Code Section 2-2044 to allow Ralph Davis to consult with current City employees as part of his responsibilities as project manager for Transportation Planning and Construction Projects for the Kansas City Streetcar Authority. Adv and Do Pass, Consent Aye: Councilmember Shields, Councilmember Parks-Shaw, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Barnes and Councilmember McManus Excused: Councilmember Hall 211037 Approving the issuance by the City of Kansas City Missouri of its special obligation bonds (the “Series 2021E Bonds”), to finance and refinance certain obligations of the City on a taxable basis with an estimated cost of $50,500,000.00, such Series 2021E Bonds to be issued in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $51,000,000.00; approving and authorizing certain documents and actions relating to the issuance of the Series 2021E Bonds; estimating and appropriating revenue in Fund No. 3340, the Taxable Special Obligation Refunding Bond Fund Series 2021E; designating requisitioning authority; and authorizing the Director of Finance to modify and close project accounts. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Councilmember Shields, Councilmember Parks-Shaw, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Barnes and Councilmember McManus Excused: Councilmember Hall Page 2 of 5 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2021 Safety Committee 211042 Creating the Kansas City Young Adult City Council to reestablish the Kansas City Youth Commission established in Division 19 of the Kansas City Municipal Code. Sponsors: Hall and Lucas Hold on Agenda HELD IN COMMITTEE 210921 RESOLUTION - Updating the 2020-2024 Citywide Business Plan including City Goals, the Financial Strategic Plan, and the Balanced Scenario of the Five-Year Planning Model; and directing the City Manager to align departmental strategic plans and business plans to the Citywide Business Plan Hold on Agenda ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. Finance staff will present the monthly financial report for September 30, 2021 and the 2nd Quarter budget projections and analysis. Hold on Agenda 2. There may be a discussion about scheduling presentations from city departments concerning the 2022-2023 budget. Hold on Agenda 3. There may be a general discussion regarding current Finance, Governance and Public Safety issues. Page 3 of 5 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2021 Safety Committee 4. 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; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real estate; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss personnel matters; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss employee labor negotiations; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss specifications for competitive bidding; • 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. Those who wish to comment on proposed ordinances can email written testimony to public.testimony@kcmo.org. Comments received will be distributed to the committee and added to the public record by the clerk. The city provides several ways for residents to watch City Council meetings: • Livestream on the city’s website at www.kcmo.gov • 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. • To watch archived meetings, visit the City Clerk’s website and look in the Video on Demand section: http://kansascity.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 The city provides several ways for residents to watch City Council meetings: • Livestream on the city’s website at www.kcmo.gov • 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. • To watch archived meetings, visit the City Clerk’s website and look in the Video on Demand section: http://kansascity.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 Page 4 of 5 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2021 Safety Committee 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 5 of 5