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, April 24, 2024 10:30 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber 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 LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES ***** Present: Andrea Bough, Quinton Lucas, Crispin Rea, Darrell Curls and Wes Rogers Page 1 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 24, 2024 Safety Committee 240408 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Declaring certain real property located at 4520 Benton Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri 64130 surplus to the City's needs; authorizing the Director of General Services to offer the sale of the City’s interest in this real property in accordance with City regulations; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute sale and development agreements and other documents needed to effectuate this transaction while reserving easements, as necessary, for any existing City owned sewer, storm water, and water line infrastructure on the said property for the property located at 4520 Benton Boulevard. Sponsors: Lucas Held until May 1 2024 Hold on Agenda 240413 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 2-1693, “Housing trust fund” and replacing it with a new Section 2-1693 of like title, for the purpose of providing the Housing Trust Fund Board more flexibility in scheduling proposal rounds and allocating funds by certain categories. Sponsors: Lucas and Patterson Hazley Deion Lewis, Housing Department, presented. This ordinance amends Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances by updating the "Housing Trust Fund" section to provide the Housing Trust Fund Board with greater flexibility in scheduling proposal rounds and fund allocation. Adv and Do Pass 240415 Sponsors: Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmembers Andrea Bough, Melissa Patterson-Hazley, Melissa Robinson and Darrell Curls RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to reject all proposals, cancel RFP EV3180 and reissue a similar RFP that shall remain open for 30 days; and directing the City Manager to conduct proposer workshops through the Housing and Community Development Department. Sponsors: Lucas, Bough, Patterson Hazley, Robinson and Curls Blaine Proctor, Housing Department, presented. This resolution directs the City Manager to reject all proposals, cancel RFP for EV3180, reissue a similar RFP, and conduct propose workshops through the Housing and Community Development Department. Immediate Adoption Page 2 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 24, 2024 Safety Committee 240416 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to reclassify the executive director position at Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center from Administrative Officer to Manager of Recreation and to coordinate with the Board of Parks and Recreation on an implementation plan for the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center & Museum Strategic Plan, including a funding plan. Sponsors: Robinson Held until May 1 2024 Hold on Agenda 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 May 1 2024 Hold on Agenda ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Page 3 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 24, 2024 Safety Committee Page 4 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 24, 2024 Safety Committee 1. Staff from the City Auditor’s Office will present an audit, In-District PIAC Projects Took Longer Than Expected, Need Goals and Improved Reporting. 2. There may be a general discussion regarding current Finance, Governance, and Public Safety issues. 3. 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. 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. 4. 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 Page 5 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 24, 2024 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. Doug Jones, City Auditor, presented the audit titled "In-District PIAC Projects Took Longer Than Expected, Need Goals and Improved Reporting." The presentation detailed findings on delays in completing in-district Public Improvements Advisory Committee (PIAC) projects, emphasizing the need for clear project goals and enhanced reporting practices . Recommendations were provided to improve project timelines and accountability, fostering better outcomes for public infrastructure Adjournment Page 6 of 6