Special Committee for Legal Review
Special MeetingKansas City, MO · November 29, 2022
Agenda
Kansas City 414 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Agenda - Final
Special Committee for Legal Review
Kevin McManus, Chair
Heather Hall, Vice Chair
Andrea Bough
Lee Barnes Jr.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 1:30 PM 26th Floor, Council Chamber
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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.
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Lucas
220998 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
Calling for submission to the voters of Kansas City, at an election to be held on
the general municipal election date prescribed by Section 115.121.3, RSMo, of
Tuesday, April 4, 2023, a question of whether to impose an additional sales tax
of three percent (3%) on the retail sale of adult use marijuana; directing the City
Clerk to provide notice of the election; and recognizing an accelerated effective
date.
HELD IN COMMITTEE
Lucas
220943 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, by repealing section 2-721.1 relating
to residency qualifications for boards and commissions and enacting in lieu
thereof one new section of like number and subject matter and enacting one new
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section 2-723 relating to standing rules for boards and commissions.
Attachments: fact sheet
220943com
Lucas and McManus
220955 Sponsors: Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Kevin McManus
Establishing the City of Kansas City’s major priorities and positions on matters
for the 2023 session of the Kansas State Legislature.
Attachments: Legislative Priorities--Kansas--2023--Fact Sheet
2023 Legislative Priorities
Lucas and McManus
220956 Sponsors: Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Kevin McManus
Establishing the City of Kansas City’s major legislative priorities and positions
on matters for the 2023 session of the Missouri General Assembly.
Attachments: Legislative Priorities--Kansas--2023--Fact Sheet
2023 Legislative Priorities
Lucas and McManus
220957 Sponsors: Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Kevin McManus
Establishing the City of Kansas City’s legislative priorities and positions on
matters that may come before the 118th United States Congress in 2023.
Attachments: Legislative Priorities--Federal--2023--Fact Sheet
2023 Legislative Priorities
Robinson
220966 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson
Expressing apologies on behalf of the City of Kansas City and declaring the
City’s intent to make amends for its participation in the sanctioning of the
enslavement of Black people and any historical enforcement of segregation and
accompanying discriminatory practices against Black citizens of Kansas City,
encouraging others to join the City in this effort, and establishing a commission
within ninety days to be known as the Mayor’s Commission on Reparations to
advise the City regarding reparation issues.
Attachments: No Fact Sheet
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
1. The City Auditor’s Office audit presentation: Kansas City Misses Millions in Tax Revenue
from Short Term Rentals.
2. There may be a general discussion regarding the current Special Committee for Legal
Review issues.
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:
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(channel 2 or 98.2), AT&T U-verse (channel 99 selects 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:
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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;
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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.
The City Clerk's Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for every meeting. To
check out the equipment, please see the secretary for each committee. Be prepared to leave
your Drivers 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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