Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee

Kansas City 414 E. 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64106 Agenda Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee Wednesday, September 28, 2022 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 ***Public Testimony is limited to 1 Minute*** Lucas and Shields 220861 Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Katheryn Shields Declaring the City’s concern with natural gas rate Case No. GR-2022-0179 filed by Spire Missouri, Inc. and directing the City Manager to engage in relevant public comment processes as appropriate to raise this concern. Attachments: No Fact Sheet 220861 Resolution 220861 Fiscal Note Parks-Shaw 220865 Sponsor: Councilwoman Parks-Shaw Adopting the strategic plan, “Zero KC: A Plan for Ending Homelessness in Kansas City,” approved by the Homeless Services Task Force, and directing the City Manager to report to Council within 90 days with recommendations concerning City’s implementation of the plan. Attachments: No Fact Sheet 220865 Fiscal Note 220865 Page 1 of 4 Finance, Governance and Agenda September 28, 2022 Public Safety Committee Parks-Shaw 220866 Sponsor: Councilwoman Parks-Shaw Amending Chapter 2, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Boards, Commissions and Committees," by enacting a new Division 23, consisting of Sections 2-970.65 through 2-970.72 entitled "Houseless Advisory Commission” to help the City coordinate and improve the services provided to persons experiencing houselessness; directing the City Manager to work with said commission; and disbanding the Homeless Services Task Force. Attachments: fact sheet Ordinance 220866 Fiscal Note HELD IN COMMITTEE 220761 Approving and authorizing settlement of a claim for a Workers' Compensation benefit filed by Timothy Ledford for injuries resulting from an accident on January 12, 2021, while employed by the City. Attachments: fact sheet-ledford Fiscal Note- TMP 2237 220768 Approving and authorizing settlement of a lawsuit entitled Patricia St. Vincent and Wayne St. Vincent v. City of Kansas City, Missouri, Case No. 21AE-CV00141. Attachments: fact sheet-st vincent Fiscal Note TMP 2255 220769 Approving and authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Nathan Dougan v. City of Kansas City, Missouri, Case No. 2016-CV04474, in the amount of $175,000.00. Attachments: fact sheet-dougan Fiscal Note TMP 2259 ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. There may be an additional general discussion regarding current Finance, Governance, and Public Safety Committee issues. Page 2 of 4 Finance, Governance and Agenda September 28, 2022 Public Safety Committee 2. Those who wish to comment on proposed ordinances can provide 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 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 the auditor Page 3 of 4 Finance, Governance and Agenda September 28, 2022 Public Safety Committee The City Clerk's Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for 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 / He will give you the equipment. The City Clerk's Office will return your license upon returning the equipment. Adjournment Page 4 of 4