Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

414 E. 12th Street Kansas City Kansas City, MO 64106 Meeting Minutes - Final Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee Wednesday, February 23, 2022 9:00 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber videoconference platform ZOOM, using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/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 General Services 220178 Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute three Citywide Energy Performance Contracts (ESCO) with Honeywell International Inc., Schneider Electric S.E., and Willdan Group Inc. for Energy Service Companies (ESCO) services; and authorizing six successive one-year renewal options. Held until 3.2.22 Hold on Agenda 220179 Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a $500,000.00 professional services contract with Gould Evans Associates, LC to prepare a Strategic Implementation Plan for Transit Oriented Development along the Rapid Bus Transit Corridor of Prospect Avenue from 75th Street to 12th Street along Prospect Avenue to the Bus Transit Hub on Charlotte Street. Held until 3.2.22 Hold on Agenda Public Works Page 1 of 4 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final February 23, 2022 Operations Committee 220182 Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a design professional services agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company in the amount of $445,000.00 for the 2022 Citywide Biennial Bridge Inspection program in compliance with Federal mandate. Nicolas Bosonetto, Public Works and Nick Folk presented. This ordinance, authorizes the Director of Public Works to execute a design professional services agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for the Citywide Biennial Bridge Inspection program toward compliance with Federal requirements. The requirements dictate that all bridges and large culverts are inspected every two years. City staff is inspecting culverts in the City. The consultant will inspect all the bridge length structures and enter all of the City inspection data into the State of Missouri database controlled by MoDOT. This project will access the City’s transportation structural system to obtain the condition of bridges, and update data used in decisions for maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. This helps make the streets and bridges safer for traffic, thus allowing citizens safe travel along city streets. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember O'Neill and Councilmember Shields Out: Lucas City Manager 220183 RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to establish a Construction Workforce Incubator that will build career pathways within the construction industry, with a particular focus on reducing barriers faced by women and people of color. Sponsors: Lucas and O'Neill Ann Jordan, Mayor’s Office, presented. This resolution is authorizing the City Manager to establish a Construction Workforce Incubator that will help build career pathways within the construction industry, with the focus on reducing any barriers faced by women and people of color. Immediate Adoption as a Committee Substitute Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Shields and Lucas RE-REFERRED Page 2 of 4 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final February 23, 2022 Operations Committee 210732 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Cooperative Agreement for Purchase and Use of Real Property; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a City Parking Cooperation Agreement with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. Kerrie Tyndall, City Manager’s Office, presented. This ordinance authorizes the City Manager to enter into a City Parking Cooperation Agreement with KCATA and termination of the Parking Agreement for property on 3rd and Grand. The KCATA and City mutually desire to terminate this parking agreement to facilitate transit oriented development, and allow for the transfer of additional right of way needed to implement infrastructure improvements contemplated in the Riverfront Streetcar Extension and Grand Boulevard improvements including a new cycle track, street trees and sidewalks. A copy of the presentation is available in the office of the City Clerk reference and review. Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Shields and Lucas Out: Councilmember Robinson ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. There may be a general discussion regarding current Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee 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. Page 3 of 4 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final February 23, 2022 Operations Committee 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 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 4 of 4