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, May 1, 2024 10:30 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8453022296 PLEASE NOTE: Beginning next week, May 7,2024 Standing Committees will convene on Tuesdays rather than Wednesdays. 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 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 May 1, 2024 Safety Committee 240421 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement in the amount of $67,678.23 for a claim for a Workers’ Compensation benefit filed by Anthony Byas for injuries resulting from an accident on July 28, 2021, while employed by the City. Sponsors: Director of the Law Department Consent item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent Aye: Chairperson Bough, Vice Chair Lucas, Councilmember Rea, Councilmember Curls and Councilmember Rogers 240422 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement in the amount of $75,000.00 for a claim for a Workers’ Compensation benefit filed by Aaron Johnson for injuries resulting from an accident on July 5, 2022, while employed by the City. Sponsors: Director of the Law Department Consent item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent Aye: Chairperson Bough, Vice Chair Lucas, Councilmember Rea, Councilmember Curls and Councilmember Rogers 240428 Sponsor(s): Councilmembers Kevin O’Neill and Nathan Willett Approving a major amendment to a development plan in District B3-3 for property of approximately 31 acres generally located at the southwest corner of N.W. Old Tiffany Springs Road and N. Ambassador Drive to permit development of commercial and residential uses which also serves as the preliminary plat. Sponsors: O'Neill and Willett Councilmember Kevin O’Neill, presented. This ordinance approves a development plan in District B3-3 for approximately 31 acres located at the southwest corner of N.W. Old Tiffany Springs Road and N. Ambassador Drive. The development plan permits a mix of commercial and residential uses and also serves as the preliminary plat for the property. This ordinance aims to support strategic growth and development in the area, aligning with zoning and land use goals. Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Aye: Chairperson Bough, Vice Chair Lucas, Councilmember Rea, Councilmember Curls and Councilmember Rogers Page 2 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised May 1, 2024 Safety Committee 240434 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers Amending Chapter 18, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Article XIV, Section 18-367, entitled “Adoption of International Energy Conservation Code (2021); amendments” and enacting, in lieu thereof, a new section of like number and subject matter that updates the City’s Energy Conservation Code and provides an additional path of compliance; allowing for previously approved building plans to be approved under the additional compliance path; providing a schedule for future adoption of model codes; and requiring grant applications that require amendments to the City’s Building Code be approved by City Council before the grant application is submitted. Sponsors: Rogers and Patterson Hazley Held for one week Hold on Agenda HELD IN 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 Emily Black, Law Department, presented. This ordinance declares the property located at 4520 Benton Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri 64130, as surplus to the City's needs. The ordinance authorizes the Director of General Services to offer the property for sale in accordance with City regulations. It further empowers the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute sale and development agreements, along with any necessary documents to complete the transaction, while reserving easements for existing City-owned sewer, stormwater, and water infrastructure on Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Aye: Chairperson Bough, Vice Chair Lucas, Councilmember Rea, Councilmember Curls and Councilmember Rogers Page 3 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised May 1, 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 Councilmember Melissa Robinson, presented. This resolution directs the City Manager to collaborate with the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and community stakeholders to implement the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center & State Museum Strategic Plan. The resolution calls for the development of a viable and sustainable funding plan for organizational growth and funding. Additionally, it directs an audit of the executive director position at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center to ensure the role is placed in the appropriate job classification. Immediate Adoption as a Committee Substitute Aye: Chairperson Bough, Vice Chair Lucas, Councilmember Rea, Councilmember Curls and Councilmember 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 This ordinance was held on the agenda for one week Hold off Agenda ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. There may be a general discussion regarding current Finance, Governance, and Public Safety issues. Page 4 of 6 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised May 1, 2024 Safety Committee 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. 2. 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. 3. The city provides several ways for residents to watch City Council meetings. • Livestream 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 May 1, 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. Adjournment Page 6 of 6