Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee

414 E. 12th Street Kansas City Kansas City, MO 64106 Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee Chairperson Andrea Bough Vice Chair Quinton Lucas Councilmember Crispin Rea Councilmember Darrell Curls Councilmember Wes Rogers Wednesday, January 31, 2024 10:30 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968 240054 Sponsor: Director of the Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement of a claim for a Workers' Compensation benefit filed by Ronnell Douglas for injuries resulting from an accident on March 3, 2022, while employed by the City. Sponsors: Director of the Law Department Consent Item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent 240055 Sponsor: Director of the Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement of a claim for a Workers' Compensation benefit filed by Cherrye J. Redmond for injuries resulting from an accident on February 19, 2019, while employed by the City. Sponsors: Director of the Law Department Consent item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent Page 1 of 7 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised January 31, 2024 Safety Committee 240064 Sponsor: City Manager Authorizing acceptance from the Missouri Emergency Management Agency of grant funds for the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)-Mini-Grant FY22 in the amount of $35,000.00, estimating revenue and appropriating the sum of $35,000.00 to the General Grants Fund; and designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Consent item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent 240077 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Appropriating $950,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund; approving a contract up to the same amount with the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission for the purpose of promoting neighborhoods and tourism; waiving a requirement of Section 2-931(2)(e), Code of Ordinances; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Lucas Mayor Lucas, presented. This ordinance appropriated $950,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund. For the purpose of supporting tourism in the neighborhoods. Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub 240078 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $28,569.36 in the General Fund; and authorizing the Director of General Services to execute a one-year lease agreement with two options to renew for one (1) year each with Habitat for Humanity Restore Kansas City, Inc. for the purposes of retail and office space at 4701 Deramus, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri 64120. Sponsors: Director of General Services Erica Mackey, General Services, presented. This ordinance estimates revenue of $28,569.36 in the General Fund, and authorizes the Director of General Services to execute a one-year lease agreement (with two options to renew for one year each) with Habitat for Humanity Restore Kansas City, Inc. for retail and office space at 4701 Deramus, Kansas City, Missouri. Adv and Do Pass, Consent Page 2 of 7 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised January 31, 2024 Safety Committee 240079 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $8,115.00 in the General Fund; and authorizing the Director of General Services to execute a five (5) year amended and restated lease agreement, with one option to renew for five (5) additional years with Subway Real Estate, LLC, for the purpose of a restaurant at 327 E. 11th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. Sponsors: Director of General Services Held until 2/7/2024 Hold on Agenda 240082 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw Amending Chapter 38, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 38-1 entitled “Definitions” and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter; by repealing Section 38-101 entitled “Prohibited” and enacting lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter; enacting a new Section 38-114, Nondiscrimination with regard to reasonable accommodation related to pregnancy, related to unlawful employment practices impacting pregnant employees. Sponsors: Parks-Shaw, Lucas, Bunch, Bough, French, O'Neill and Duncan Mayor Pro Tem Parks Shaw, & Dan O'Connor, Civil Rights Department, presented. This ordinance amends Chapter 38 of the Code of Ordinances by repealing and replacing Section 38-1 ("Definitions") and Section 38-101 ("Prohibited"); enacts a new Section 38-114, addressing nondiscrimination and reasonable accommodation related to pregnancy to prevent unlawful employment practices impacting pregnant employees. Adv and Do Pass Page 3 of 7 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised January 31, 2024 Safety Committee 240083 Sponsor: Director of 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 $65,000.00 in the Union Hill Special Business District Fund; re-estimating and re-appropriating the remaining uncollected revenues and unexpended and unencumbered appropriations to the 2024-25 Fiscal Year; designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Finance Erica Davidson & William Choi, Finance Department, presented. This ordinance consents to the rate of front foot special assessment to be levied by the Union Hill Special Business District, and consents to the proposed uses of the revenues, estimates and appropriates $65,000.00 in the Union Hill Special Business District Fund, and re-estimates and re-appropriates the remaining revenues for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year, with an accelerated effective date. Adv and Do Pass, Consent 240086 Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with KC Unidos Federal Credit Union in the amount of $125,000.00 to subsidize the credit union’s expenses for a period of five years; reducing the contingent appropriation in the General Fund; appropriating $25,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Fund; designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Rea Kimberly Carter, Finance Department, presented. This ordinance authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with KC Unidos Federal Credit Union for $125,000.00 to subsidize the credit union’s expenses over five years; reduces contingent appropriation in the General Fund and appropriates $25,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Fund, recognizing an accelerated effective date. Adv and Do Pass Page 4 of 7 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised January 31, 2024 Safety Committee 240093 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough Estimating revenue and adjusting appropriations in various funds in connection with the second quarter FY2023-24 budget analysis; designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Bough Krista Morrison, Finance Department, presented. This ordinance estimates revenue and adjusts appropriations in various funds as part of the second quarter FY2023-24 budget analysis; designates requisitioning authority and recognizes an accelerated effective date. Adv and Do Pass HELD IN COMMITTEE Present: Andrea Bough, Quinton Lucas, Crispin Rea, Darrell Curls and Wes Rogers 240046 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a $7,137,610 contract with Hope Faith-Homeless Assistance Campus to provide a non-congregate, low-barrier shelter facility to assist unsheltered families and individuals using previously-appropriated HOME ARP funds. Sponsors: Lucas Held until 2/7/2024 Hold on Agenda ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. Staff from the Finance Department will present the October 31, 2023 Monthly Financial Report and the Second Quarter Budget Analysis in connection with Ordinance No. 240093. Tammy Queen, Director of the Finance Department, presented the Monthly Financial Report as of October 31, 2023, and the Second Quarter Budget Analysis in connection with Ordinance No. 240093. The presentation provided an overview of the city's financial performance, highlighting key trends, expenditures, and revenue for the second quarter . This report aimed to ensure transparency and support informed decision-making regarding the city's fiscal management. Page 5 of 7 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised January 31, 2024 Safety Committee 2. Public Works staff will present on the implementation of trash carts Michael Shaw, Public Works Director, presented on the implementation of trash carts, providing an overview of the program's objectives, progress, and next steps. The presentation highlighted the rollout plan, expected benefits such as enhanced waste management efficiency, and community engagement strategies to ensure a seamless transition. Key challenges and proposed solutions were also discussed to promote transparency and public understanding of the initiative. 3. There may be a general discussion regarding current Finance, Governance and Public Safety issues. 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. 5. 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. Page 6 of 7 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised January 31, 2024 Safety Committee 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 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. Adjournment Page 7 of 7