Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee
Regular MeetingKansas City, MO · April 10, 2024
Minutes
414 E. 12th Street
Kansas City Kansas City, MO 64106
Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised
Neighborhood Planning and Development
Committee
Chairperson Ryana Parks-Shaw
Vice Chair Eric Bunch
Councilmember Nathan Willett
Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 1:30 PM 26th Floor, Council Chamber
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968
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 Two Minutes***
Present: Ryana Parks-Shaw, Eric Bunch, Nathan Willett and Melissa Patterson Hazley
***Beginning of Consents***
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Development Committee
240328 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Approving the plat of Research Medical Center Second Plat, an addition in Jackson County,
Missouri, on approximately 50 acres generally located at the northeast corner of East Meyer
Boulevard and Access Road Hospital, creating 2 lots and 1 tract, for the purpose of an
expansion of the Research College of Nursing building; accepting various easements;
authorizing the Director of City Planning and Development to execute and/or accept certain
agreements; and directing the City Clerk to facilitate the recordation of this ordinance and
attached documents. (CLD-FnPlat-2024-00004)
Sponsors: Director of City Planning & Development
Consent item. No discussion was held.
Adv and Do Pass
***End of Consents***
240332 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to establish a “One City, One Book: Kansas
City Reads” program (“Program”) to encourage Kansas Citians to read one book at the
same time to promote literacy and create a sense of community; and report back to Council
in 90 days.
Sponsors: Robinson
Held until 4.17.2024
Hold on Agenda
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Development Committee
240333 Sponsor: Director of Housing and Community Development Department
Accepting the recommendation of the Central City Economic Development Tax Board for
additional funding in the amount of $2,355,939.00; reducing an existing appropriation by
$2,355,939.00; appropriating $2,355,939.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance; and
authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute the necessary documents to
amend the funding agreements and expend up to $2,355,939.00 from the funds appropriated
in the Central City Economic Development Tax Fund.
Sponsors: Director of Housing and Community Development
Sherise Winklaar-Kirkwood, Housing and Development Department, presented. This
ordinance approves 6 projects presented to CCED board on March 12th requesting
additional funding due to increases in construction labor and construction material.
24-2200- 555998-B-57190007 Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council $ 165,707.00
24-2200- 555998-B-57190662 Taliaferro & Brown Real Estate 475,000.00
24-2200- 555998-B-57190650 Palestine Economic Dev. Corp 572,000.00
24-2200- 555998-B-55ZHOUBARTKC Zhou B Art Center 375,000.00
24-2200- 555998-B-55HHGTTRHMEX Heroes Home Gate 375,000.00
24-2200- 555998-B-55MNQADVDEV Monarque Advisory Development
393,232.00
TOTAL $2,355,939.00
Adv and Do Pass
Aye: Parks-Shaw, Vice Chair Bunch, Councilmember Willett and
Councilmember Patterson Hazley
240343 Sponsors: Councilmembers Nathan Willett and Kevin O’Neill
Amending the Major Street Plan for Kansas City to remove 128th Street, from the east side
of Interstate 69 to 132nd Street and N. Virginia Avenue, and directing the City Clerk to file
certain documents with the appropriate offices. (CD-CPC-2024-)
Sponsors: Willett and O'Neill
Held until 5.14.2024
Hold on Agenda
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Development Committee
240344 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Approving a development plan on about 30 acres in District B3-2 generally located at N.E.
Oak Ridge Drive and Interstate 35 to allow for outdoor sports and recreation uses.
(CD-CPC-2024-00010)
Sponsors: Director of City Planning & Development
Andrew Clark, City Planning and Development Department, presented. This ordinance
approves a major amendment to a previously approved in district B3-2 to allow for
additional structures and a vehicular use area for the Oak Ridge Family Club located on
about 30 acres adjacent to Interstate 35, north of Vivion Road.
Adv and Do Pass
Aye: Parks-Shaw, Vice Chair Bunch, Councilmember Willett and
Councilmember Patterson Hazley
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Development Committee
240348 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend contracts with Heartland
Center for Jobs and Freedom, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, and First Call Technologies,
LLC for tenant right to counsel services from previously appropriated funds; authorizing the
Manager of Procurement Services to execute a contract with The Curators of the University
of Missouri (UMKC) for tenant right to counsel legal services from previously appropriated
funds; and authorizing three one-year renewal options in the aforementioned contracts
without further Council approval subject to appropriation.
Sponsors: Bough, Director of General Services and Director of Housing and
Community Development
Blaine Proctor, Housing and Community Development Department, presented. This
ordinance approves amending a contract with the following:
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom for the contract period ending May 31, 2024,
with a maximum compensation of $324,000, using previously appropriated funds, for the
provision of tenant right to counsel legal services.
Legal Aid of Western Missouri for the contract period ending May 31, 2024, with a
maximum compensation of $540,000, using previously appropriated funds, for the
provision of tenant right to counsel legal services.
First Call Technologies, LLC for the contract period ending May 31, 2024, with a maximum
compensation of $115,000, using previously appropriated funds, for the provision of
tenant right to counsel services.
The Curators of the University of Missouri on the behalf of the University of Missouri -
Kansas City (UMKC), for the contract period ending May 31, 2024, with a maximum
compensation of $756,000, using previously appropriated funds, for the provision of
tenant right to counsel legal services.
Adv and Do Pass
Aye: Parks-Shaw, Vice Chair Bunch and Councilmember Patterson Hazley
Nay: Councilmember Willett
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Development Committee
240351 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson
Amending Chapter 88, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 88-605-03, Street Naming
Committee, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter for
the purpose of requiring City Council approval for the renaming of streets.
Sponsors: Robinson
Held until 4.17.2024
Hold on Agenda
HELD IN COMMITTEE
240292 Sponsor: Councilperson Nathan Willett
Directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of acquiring certain properties;
directing the City Manager to develop an implementation plan for the potential
development of a comprehensive houseless services campus at said properties; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute a $100,000 sole source professional services
contract for consultant services in developing the implementation plan, using previously
appropriated funds.
Sponsors: Willett and Patterson Hazley
Held until 9.10.2024
Hold on Agenda
240316 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers
Repealing Chapter 4, Article II, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, Article IV, Code of
Ordinances, and Sections 40-95, 40-97, 40-107, 40-355, 40-362, and 40-363, Code of
Ordinances.
Sponsors: Rogers
Held until 4.17.2024
Hold on Agenda
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Development Committee
240319 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Approving the petition to establish the Northland Gateway Community Improvement
District; establishing the Northland Gateway Community Improvement District generally
bounded by Northeast 48th Street to the north, North Randolph Road and North Corrington
Avenue to the east, Northeast Parvin Road and North Missouri 210 Highway to the south,
and Northeast Great Midwest Drive and North Kentucky Avenue to the west in Kansas
City, Clay County, Missouri; requiring the annual submission of certain records; and
directing the City Clerk to report the creation of the District to the Missouri Department of
Economic Development and the Missouri State Auditor.
Sponsors: Director of City Planning & Development
Douglas Stone, Law firm of Lewis Rice, presented on behalf of the proponents of the
Northland Gateway Community Improvement district. This ordinance approves the
petition for the establishment of the Northland Gateway Community Improvement
District.
Adv and Do Pass
Aye: Parks-Shaw, Vice Chair Bunch, Councilmember Willett and
Councilmember Patterson Hazley
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
1. There may be a general discussion regarding current Neighborhood Planning and
Development Committee 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;
• 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.
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Development Committee
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:
• 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
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Agenda
Kansas City 414 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Agenda
Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee
Chairperson Ryana Parks-Shaw
Vice Chair Eric Bunch
Councilmember Nathan Willett
Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 1:30 PM 26th Floor, Council Chamber
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968
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 Two Minutes***
***Beginning of Consents***
Director of City Planning & Development
240328 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Approving the plat of Research Medical Center Second Plat, an addition in
Jackson County, Missouri, on approximately 50 acres generally located at the
northeast corner of East Meyer Boulevard and Access Road Hospital, creating 2
lots and 1 tract, for the purpose of an expansion of the Research College of
Nursing building; accepting various easements; authorizing the Director of City
Planning and Development to execute and/or accept certain agreements; and
directing the City Clerk to facilitate the recordation of this ordinance and attached
documents. (CLD-FnPlat-2024-00004)
***End of Consents***
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Development Committee
Robinson
240332 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to establish a “One City, One Book:
Kansas City Reads” program (“Program”) to encourage Kansas Citians to read one
book at the same time to promote literacy and create a sense of community; and
report back to Council in 90 days.
***Held until 4.17.24***
Director of Housing and Community Development
240333 Sponsor: Director of Housing and Community Development Department
Accepting the recommendation of the Central City Economic Development Tax
Board for additional funding in the amount of $2,355,939.00; reducing an existing
appropriation by $2,355,939.00; appropriating $2,355,939.00 from the
Unappropriated Fund Balance; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement
Services to execute the necessary documents to amend the funding agreements
and expend up to $2,355,939.00 from the funds appropriated in the Central City
Economic Development Tax Fund.
Willett and O'Neill
240343 Sponsors: Councilmembers Nathan Willett and Kevin O’Neill
Amending the Major Street Plan for Kansas City to remove 128th Street, from the
east side of Interstate 69 to 132nd Street and N. Virginia Avenue, and directing the
City Clerk to file certain documents with the appropriate offices. (CD-CPC-2024-)
***Held until 5.14.24***
Director of City Planning & Development
240344 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Approving a development plan on about 30 acres in District B3-2 generally located
at N.E. Oak Ridge Drive and Interstate 35 to allow for outdoor sports and
recreation uses. (CD-CPC-2024-00010)
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Development Committee
Bough, Director of General Services and Director of Housing and Community
Development
240348 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend contracts with
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, and First
Call Technologies, LLC for tenant right to counsel services from previously
appropriated funds; authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a
contract with The Curators of the University of Missouri (UMKC) for tenant right to
counsel legal services from previously appropriated funds; and authorizing three
one-year renewal options in the aforementioned contracts without further Council
approval subject to appropriation.
Robinson
240351 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson
Amending Chapter 88, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 88-605-03,
Street Naming Committee, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like
number and subject matter for the purpose of requiring City Council approval for
the renaming of streets.
HELD IN COMMITTEE
Willett and Patterson Hazley
240292 Sponsor: Councilperson Nathan Willett
Directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of acquiring certain properties;
directing the City Manager to develop an implementation plan for the potential
development of a comprehensive houseless services campus at said properties;
and authorizing the City Manager to execute a $100,000 sole source professional
services contract for consultant services in developing the implementation plan,
using previously appropriated funds.
Rogers
240316 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers
Repealing Chapter 4, Article II, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, Article IV, Code
of Ordinances, and Sections 40-95, 40-97, 40-107, 40-355, 40-362, and 40-363,
Code of Ordinances.
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Development Committee
Director of City Planning & Development
240319 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Approving the petition to establish the Northland Gateway Community
Improvement District; establishing the Northland Gateway Community
Improvement District generally bounded by Northeast 48th Street to the north,
North Randolph Road and North Corrington Avenue to the east, Northeast Parvin
Road and North Missouri 210 Highway to the south, and Northeast Great Midwest
Drive and North Kentucky Avenue to the west in Kansas City, Clay County,
Missouri; requiring the annual submission of certain records; and directing the City
Clerk to report the creation of the District to the Missouri Department of Economic
Development and the Missouri State Auditor.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
1. There may be a general discussion regarding current Neighborhood Planning and
Development Committee 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;
• 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:
• 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
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Development 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
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