Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

414 E. 12th Street Kansas City Kansas City, MO 64106 Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee Wednesday, February 2, 2022 9:00 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber https://us02web.zoom.us/s/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 Present: Councilmember Teresa Loar, Councilmember Eric Bunch, Melissa Robinson, Kevin O'Neill and Katheryn Shields Presided: Quinton Lucas Parks and Recreation 220074 Estimating and appropriating $1,000,000.00 in the Capital Improvements Grant Fund; authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with the Kauffman Foundation for the development of Cultural Heritage Trail along Brush Creek from the Paseo to Elmwood Project; and designating requisitioning authority. Richard Allen and Christopher Cotten, Parks and Recreation, testified that this ordinance will authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with the Kauffman Foundation for the design and construction of the Cultural Heritage Trail along Brush Creek, Paseo Blvd to Elmwood Avenue. This project will develop interpretive nodes that highlight key events in the Civil Rights Movement. The project consists of community engagement to identify the subject matter and placement along the corridor. The project will advertise a call for artists and development of the art. This corridor includes projects or named facilities in honor of individuals that positively impacted civil rights in Kansas City and nationally, including Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park, Spirit of Freedom Fountain, Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Museum, Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard and Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard. An electronic copy of this presentation can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Adv and Do Pass Page 1 of 6 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised February 2, 2022 Operations Committee Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Shields and Lucas Water Services 220075 Authorizing a $2,946,761.00 construction contract with Gunter Construction Company, for the Baseline Improvements: Town Fork Creek project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $3,200,000.00; and authorizing a $260,750.00 Design Professional Services Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 1516 with Hg Consult, Inc. for a total contract amount of $760,750.00. Srini Vallabhaneni and Brian Hess, Water Services, testified that this ordinance will authorize the execution of a construction contract with Gunter Construction Company and a Design Professional Service Amendment Agreement with Hg Consult Inc. for the Baseline Improvements, Town Fork Creek project. The purpose of this project is to remove storm water from the combined sewer system and reduce combined sewer overflows at two outfalls in Town Fork Creek Basin. This project will reduce combined sewer overflows at Outfall 096 in Town Fork Creek basin by separating storm water from the combined sewer system and constructing green infrastructure in Blenheim Park and will also reduce combined sewer overflows at Outfall 079 in Town Fork Creek basin by sewer separation along 51st Street west of Swope Parkway near Satchel Paige Stadium. This project will contribute to a sustainable Kansas City by improving the performance, capacity, and reliability of the City's combined sewer systems, and improving water quality by reducing overflows within the project area. An electronic copy of this presentation can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Shields and Lucas Page 2 of 6 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised February 2, 2022 Operations Committee 220084 Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a Cooperative Agreement with Westport Regional Business League (“WRBL”), a Missouri not-for-profit corporation, for the engineering evaluations and preliminary design of a Stormwater Management System along Mill Street between the entrance to Manor Square Parking Garage south to 43rd Street (“Plan”); authorizing the Director of Water Services to expend a maximum amount of $510,000.00 for the Plan; and designating requisitioning authority. Wes Minder, City Manager's Office, testified that this ordinance will authorize the Director of Water Services to execute a Cooperative Agreement with expenditures with Westport Regional Business League for the engineering evaluations and preliminary design of a storm water management system. This plan will occur along Mill Street between the entrance to Manor Square Parking Garage South to 43rd Street, will identified certain strategies to better manage storm water in flood prone areas and develop green infrastructure where appropriate. This project will improve public safety and water quality, reduce heat-island effect, and will add resiliency to the community's sewer system. An electronic copy of this presentation can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Shields and Lucas Public Works 220078 Estimating and appropriating $280,000.00 in the Capital Improvements Grants Fund; and authorizing a construction contract with Custom Lighting Services, LLC in the amount of $465,533.32. Hold off Agenda Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Shields and Lucas HELD IN COMMITTEE Public Works 211046 RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop a plan to provide education to the public regarding bicycle lanes and multimodal infrastructure and to identify funding to support citywide bicycle and motorist safety campaigns and outreach programs. Sponsors: Hall Hold off Agenda Page 3 of 6 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised February 2, 2022 Operations Committee Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Shields and Lucas City Manager 211064 Authorizing the City Manager to enter a non-disclosure agreement with Shalerock LLC. Wes Minder, City Manager's Office, testified that this ordinance will authorize the City Manager to enter a non-disclosure agreement with Shalerock LLC., for evaluation the potential development of an industrial facility in Kansas City. Shalerock, LLC is evaluating the potential development of an industrial facility in Kansas City. Discussions of technical aspects of the potential development necessarily include confidential information belonging to Shalerock, LLC. Such information may be protected from disclosure under federal and state law. The City wishes to provide Shalerock, LLC the opportunity to evaluate the potential development and operate its facility in the City. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Shields and Lucas 211119 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement, Water and Wastewater Services Agreement, Water Main Extension Agreement, and Secured Deferral Agreement with Velvet Tech Services, LLC for the development of Zone 3 of the Golden Plains Technology Park. Sponsors: Fowler Wes Minder, City Manager's Office, and Jim Bowers, Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes, P.C., testified that this ordinance will authorize the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement, Water and Wastewater Services Agreement, Water Main Extension Agreement and Secured Deferral Agreement with Velvet Tech Services LLC for the development of the Golden Plains Technology Park for construction and development of the first phase of the data center park. The Golden Plains Technology Park is located at the northwest intersection of 169 Highway and I-435 in Platte and Clay Counties. Velvet Tech Services, LLC has acquired real property consisting of approximately 374.5 acres of undeveloped land within the Golden Plains Technology Park known as Zone 3. An electronic copy of this presentation can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Shields and Lucas Page 4 of 6 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised February 2, 2022 Operations Committee ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. Presentation from the KCATA. Hold on Agenda 2. Staff from Water Services will give an update on Water shut offs. John Clarkson, Water Services, gave a brief update of the Water Services Shut offs status, along with available KC water assistance programs for low income residents such as emergency rental and utility assistance. An electronic copy of this presentation can be obtained from the City Clerks Office. 3. There may be a general discussion regarding current Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee issues. 4. Closed Session Any closed session may be held via teleconference. • 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. 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 5 of 6 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised February 2, 2022 Operations 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. Page 6 of 6