Special Committee for Legal Review

414 E. 12th Street Kansas City Kansas City, MO 64106 Meeting Minutes Special Committee for Legal Review Chairperson Quinton Lucas Vice Chair Melissa Robinson Councilmember Andrea Bough Tuesday, October 10, 2023 1:00 PM 26th Floor, Council Chamber https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85624825067 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/85624825067 ***Public testimony is limited to 2 minutes*** Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill Amending Chapter 60, Code of Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri, by repealing Section 60-32, Construction of private sewage disposal systems, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter; Amending Chapter 61-20, Code of Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri, by repealing Section 61-20, Enclosing natural drain ditches, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter; Amending Chapter 63, Code of Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri, by repealing Sections 63-21, Title and authority, and 63-24, Definitions, and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter; Amending Chapter 64, Code of Ordinances of Kansas City Missouri, by repealing Section 64-4, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter all for the purpose of transferring certain permitting functions from the City Planning and Development Department to the Water Services and Public Works Departments; and Directing the City Manager to begin transition of these permits from the City Planning and Development Department to the Water Services and Public Works Departments, including taking steps to address any needed staffing, funding, and legislative changes to effectuate the transition; and appropriating $____________from the ______________ fund . Page 1 of 5 Special Committee for Legal Meeting Minutes October 10, 2023 Review 230741 Held in Committee until 11/9 Hold on Agenda Sponsor: Director of the Municipal Court Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Sections 2-1491, 2-1492, 2-1493, 2-1494 and 2-1496, enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like numbers and subject matters, and repealing Sections 2-1495 and 2-1498, for the purpose of updating the ordinances governing the duties of the Clerk of the Municipal Court, sometimes called the Court Administrator. 230852 Meghan Pfannenstiel, Municipal Court Department, presented - This ordinance approved updating the ordinance governing the duties of the Court Administrator to bring current ordinance in alignment with Court Administrators current responsibilities and reflects that the management of those incarcerated in the municipal jail is now the responsibility of the City’s Correction Department A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass to the Council, due back on 10/12/2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, by adding a new Section 2-2006, General Code of Conduct, defining and prohibiting discrimination and harassment. 230867 Gavriel Schreiber, Office of the Mayor, presented. This ordinance approves adding a new section 2-2006, General Code of Conduct, defining and prohibiting workplace discrimination and harassment for those who are not covered by the city’s EEO Policy (elected/appointed official; board appointees, etc.) and potential violations will be reviewed by the Ethics Commission. A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub to the Council, due back on 10/12/2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Approving the reappointment of Tom Gorenc and appointment of Randi Mixdorf and Myeisha Wright as regular members of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Page 2 of 5 Special Committee for Legal Meeting Minutes October 10, 2023 Review 230884 Reid Day, Mayor's office, presented - This resolution approves the appointment of Randi Mixdorf, and Myeisha Wright as regular members of the Board of Zoning Adjustment committee, and approves the appointment of Emerson “Jaz” Hays and Will Nulton as alternate members of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Committee Sub introduced on the floor. A motion was made that this Resolution be Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub to the Council, due back on 10/12/2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to submit proposed resolution(s) to the City Council whenever the City anticipates acceptance of grants which require matching funds in excess of one million dollars to be provided out of capital improvement sales tax funds or from general obligation bond funds. 230887 Committee Sub - Held until 10/25/2023 Hold on Agenda Sponsor: City Manager Authorizing execution of a contract with the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds for certain development and redevelopment activities; authorizing expenditure from previously appropriated funds; transferring $565,000.00 from American Rescue Plan interest earnings to the Economic Development Fund; authorizing the City Manager to contribute an additional $565,000.00 to the EDC Loan Corporation Revolving Loan Fund; designating requisitioning authority; and declaring this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. 230889 - Reid Day, Mayor's office, Mario Vasquez, Law department and Dan Moy/Jim Erickson with EDC Presented. This resolution approves the City Manager to inform the City Council in anticipation of the City accepting grant awards that require matching funding more than $1,000,000 in either the Capital Improvements Sales Tax Fund or Go Bond Funds. Committee Sub introduced on the floor. A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub to the Council, due back on 10/12/2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a one-year contract extension through September 31, 2024, with three possible renewals, with The Giddens Group, LLC, for state lobbying services in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00; authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute Page 3 of 5 Special Committee for Legal Meeting Minutes October 10, 2023 Review one-year agreements, with three possible renewals, with Core Coalition Consulting, LLC for state lobbying services and Platinum Advisors DC, LLC for federal lobbying services in the amounts of $118,000.00 and $276,000.00, respectively; and authorizing the expenditure of previously appropriated funds. A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass to the Council, due back on 10/12/2023. The motion carried by the following vote: HELD IN COMMITTEE ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. There may be a general discussion regarding current Special Committee for Legal Review 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 Page 4 of 5 Special Committee for Legal Meeting Minutes October 10, 2023 Review 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 5 of 5