Special Committee for Legal Review
Special MeetingKansas City, MO · December 13, 2022
Agenda
Kansas City 414 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Agenda
Special Committee for Legal Review
Kevin McManus, Chair
Heather Hall, Vice Chair
Andrea Bough
Lee Barnes Jr.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:30 PM 26th Floor, Council Chamber
Canceled - Due to Lack of Quorum
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
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Lucas
221060 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
Approving and authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit entitled Russell
Elwood, et al., v. City of Kansas City, Mo., Case No. 2216-CV26061, to
resolve claims brought by the International Association of Firefighters,
Local 42.
HELD IN COMMITTEE
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.
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Special Committee for Legal Agenda December 13, 2022
Review
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.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
1. There may be a general discussion regarding the current Special Committee for Legal
Review issues.
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. The city provides several ways for residents to watch
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Review
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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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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