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, February 7, 2024 10:00 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber ***Please note earlier start time*** https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968 PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via video conference. 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 video conference platform ZOOM, using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968 ***Public Testimony is Limited to 2 Minutes*** Present: Andrea Bough, Crispin Rea, Darrell Curls and Wes Rogers 240128 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $12,064.00 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 Parson & Associates, LLC, for the purpose of office space at 1780 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri 64108. Sponsors: Director of General Services Consent Item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent Page 1 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised February 7, 2024 Safety Committee 240129 Sponsor: Director of the Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement of a claim for a Workers’ Compensation benefit filed by Jeremy Blake for injuries resulting from an accident on June 7, 2021, while employed by the City. Sponsors: Director of the Law Department Consent Item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent 240130 Sponsor: Director of the Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Caitlin Mahr v. City of Kansas City, Missouri, Case No. 2216-CV23594, in the amount of $85,000.00. Sponsors: Director of the Law Department Consent Item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent 240156 Sponsor: City Manager Reducing $3,900,000.00 of revenues and appropriations in Fund 3439, the Taxable Special Obligation Series 2020A Project Fund; establishing Fund No. 3451, the Taxable Special Obligation Series 2024C Project Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City; estimating revenues in the amount of $5,250,015.00 in Fund No. 3451, the Taxable Special Obligation Series 2024C Project Fund and appropriating the same for the purpose of financing the City’s contribution for parking facilities for the Midland Theatre apartments (“the Midland Residential Parking Grant”); designating requisitioning authority; authorizing the Director of Finance to close project accounts upon completion; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: City Manager's Office Mario Vasquez, Assistant City Manager, presented. This ordinance reduces $3,900,000.00 of revenues and appropriations in Fund 3439, the Taxable Special Obligation Series 2020A Project Fund; establishing Fund No. 3451, the Taxable Special Obligation Series 2024C Project Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City; estimating revenues in the amount of $5,250,015.00 in Fund No. 3451 for the purpose of financing the City’s contribution for parking facilities for the Midland Theatre apartments. Adv and Do Pass Page 2 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised February 7, 2024 Safety Committee 240158 Sponsor: Fire Chief of Fire Department Authorizing the acceptance of a $82,000.00 grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) Grant Program and including a City match of $4,100.00, or five percent of the Federal contribution bringing the total cost of Federal and Non-federal funding to $86,100.00.00; estimating revenue in the amount of $82,000.00 in the General Grants Fund; appropriating $82,000.00 to the Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) Grant Program account in the General Grants Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Fire Held until 2.14.2024 Hold on Agenda 240165 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw Amending Chapter 2, Article V, Code of Ordinances, by enacting a new Division 24, entitled “Office of Language Access,” and directing the City Manager both to submit amended budget proposals to fund such office and to report to Council within 90 days on the development of a comprehensive and equitable language access plan to guide the functions of this office. Sponsors: Parks-Shaw, Bough, Curls, French, Bunch and Duncan Mayor Pro Tem Parks Shaw, presented. This ordinance amends Chapter 2, Article V, Code of Ordinances, by enacting a new Division 24, entitled “Office of Language Access,” and directs the City Manager to submit an amended budget proposal to fund such office and to report to Council within 90 days. Do Pass HELD IN COMMITTEE 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 02.14.2024 Hold on Agenda Page 3 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised February 7, 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 Ashley Wise, General Services, presented. This ordinance appropriates $5,525,000.00 from the Un appropriated Fund Balance of the Parks Sales Tax Fund, to fund construction of the Ashland Square Park Spray ground, 9th & Van Brunt Soccer Renovations, Bruce R. Watkins Connector Community Park, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Square Park Pedestrian Bridge. Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub RE REFERRED 240031 Sponsor: Director of the Parks and Recreation Department Appropriating $5,525,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Parks Sales Tax Fund, to fund construction of the Ashland Square Park Sprayground, 9th & Van Brunt Soccer Renovations, Bruce R. Watkins Connector Community Park, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Square Park Pedestrian Bridge. Sponsors: Director of Parks & Recreation Held until 02.14.2024 Hold on Agenda ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. There may be a general discussion regarding current Finance, Governance and Public Safety issues. 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; Page 4 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised February 7, 2024 Safety Committee 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. 3. 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: • Live Stream on the city’s website at www.kcmo.gov • Live Stream 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. Page 5 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised February 7, 2024 Safety Committee Adjournment Page 6 of 6