Special Committee for Legal Review

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, January 3, 2023 1:30 PM 10th Floor, Council Chamber Special Committee for Legal Review has been CANCELED for Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 1:30 PM 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/s/85624825067 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. Attachments: No Fact sheet for ordinance 221060 Docket memo 221060 SEMI-ANNUAL DOCKET The listing of Semi-Annual Docket items is provided this week for informational purposes only. Please see City Clerk's Office for a complete listing. HELD IN COMMITTEE Robinson 220966 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson Page 1 of 3 Special Committee for Legal Agenda - Final January 3, 2023 Review 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 Docket Memo 220966 V. 1 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. Attachments: No Fact Sheet Docket Memo 220998 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 City Council meetings: Live Stream on the city`s website at www.kcmo.gov Live Stream on the city`s YouTube channel at: https:llwww.youtube.com/watch? v=3hOuBlg4fok Page 2 of 3 Special Committee for Legal Agenda - Final January 3, 2023 Review 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. 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 Page 3 of 3