Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

414 E. 12th Street Kansas City Kansas City, MO 64106 Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee Chairperson Kevin O'Neill Vice Chair Melissa Robinson Councilmember Eric Bunch Councilmember Johnathan Duncan Councilmember Lindsay French Wednesday, April 10, 2024 9:00 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968 PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETING 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 ***Public Testimony is Limited to 2 Minutes*** Present: Kevin O'Neill, Melissa Robinson, Eric Bunch, Johnathan Duncan and Lindsay French PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Page 1 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 10, 2024 Operations Committee 240327 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Approving the recommendations of Arterial Street Impact Fee District A Committee; appropriating $1,898,930.60 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Arterial Street Impact Fee Fund to accounts in the Arterial Street Impact Fee Fund; authorizing the Public Works Director to enter into a Funding Agreement with Port KC in the amount of $1,698,930.60 for North Mexico City Avenue construction; and a Funding Agreement with the Tax Increment Financing Commission in the amount of $200,000.00 for North Platte Purchase Drive conceptual roadway plans; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Public Works Nicolas Bosonetto, Public Works Department and Aaron Schmidt, Hunt Midwest, presented. This ordinance allocates funds from the Arterial Street Impact Fee District A towards two projects: 1). Allocating $1,698,930.60 for the construction of N Mexico City Ave from NW 132nd St to NW 136th St to provide funding in conjunction with a Missouri Industrial Site Development Grant that was received by Port KC. 2). Allocating $200,000.00 for the conceptual design of improvements to N Platte Purchase Dr. from NW 104th St to NW 95th St to speed up the design and construction schedule of the project within the Platte Purchase TIF boundaries. The main features of the projects include: access to I-29, I-435, I-70 and I-35; last stop for FedEx, UPS and USPS; access to mega site and KCI Air Cargo; manufacturing distribution, e-commerce office, technology; on-site utilities for transmission water line; waste water treatment plant and twenty million industrial space Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French Page 2 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 10, 2024 Operations Committee 240334 Sponsor: Director of the Public Works Department Expressing the City Council’s support for the City’s grant application for the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Project in the amount of $36,981,958.00, which would require local matching funds up to the amount of $9,245,490.00, and directing the City Manager to submit the application for the Bridge Investment Program. Sponsors: Director of Public Works Nicolas Bosonetto, Eric Falk, Public Works, and Jill Lawler, Mayor’s Office, presented. This resolution is for a grant agreement with the US Department of Transportation. These bridges are eligible for a US Department of Transportation grant through the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) that funds projects at 80% federal and requires a 20% local match Public Works has identified nine priority bridges that’s in need of reconstruction or rehabilitation. The total cost is $46.7M. Kansas City currently has appropriated $16.2M for four of these bridges. The City is looking to leverage these local funds by completing nine bridges while using only 58% of the funds. The bridge projects will incorporate sidewalks and bicycle facilities. A power point overview is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Immediate Adoption as a Committee Substitute Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French 240335 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Accepting the recommendations of the Public Works Standards Committee regarding certain amendments to the Public Works Standards and Design Criteria to be used in the construction of public improvements and the development of land or subdivision plats. Sponsors: Director of Public Works Mark Montgomery, Public Works Department, presented. This ordinance is for the approval that accepts the recommendations of the Public Standards Committee to be used in the construction of public improvements and development of land or subdivision plats. The following standards improvements are as follows: Speed Humps; Raised Crosswalk; Raised Intersection; ADA Ramps; Chicane; Pavement Proof Roll and Alley’s. There was in-depth discussion regarding the ordinance. A power point is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French Page 3 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 10, 2024 Operations Committee 240336 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Expressing the City Council’s support for the City’s grant application for the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in the amount of $55,300,000.00, which would require local matching funds up to the amount of $12,200,000.00; and directing the Director of Public Works to submit the grant application to MARC. Sponsors: Director of Public Works Jason Waldron, Nicholas Bosonetto and Todd LaTorella, Public Works Department, presented. This resolution expresses support of matching funds for various Mid America Regional Council (MARC) federal programmatic funds that will construct or rebuild eight city roadways, pedestrian bridges and intersections. The grants being requested totals about $55,300,000 with a 20% local match totaling $12,200,000. Public Works Department has identified eight priority roadway, signal and pedestrian bridges that in need of reconstruction. These projects are eligible for the federal transportation funds managed through MARC. The projects will incorporate sidewalks and bicycle facilities, spur economic activity, and replace aging infrastructure. Immediate Adoption as a Committee Substitute Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French 240339 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Authorizing amendment No. 3 with McClure Engineering Company in the amount of $325,759.00 for completion of the design for Holmes Road from Blue Ridge to 137th Street Roadway Improvements (Project Number 89008543) for a total contract amount of $902,259.00 and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Public Works Nicholas Bosonetto, Public Works Department, presented. The ordinance is a contract with McClure Engineering Company in the amount of $325,759.00 for the final design of Holmes Road Improvement from E. Blue Ridge Blvd. to E 135th St. for a total contract amount of $900,259.00. The reconstruction of the Blue Ridge/Holmes Rd. intersection and widening of Holmes Rd., which will address the many needs for this corridor including curb and gutter, sidewalk, new efficient street lights, storm sewer, safer pedestrian access, and improved traffic flow and safety. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French Page 4 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 10, 2024 Operations Committee WATER DEPARTMENT 240330 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $6,045,610.00 construction contract with The Havens Construction Company, Inc., for the I/I Reduction: Northern Basin Project 1 project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $6,651,000.00; authorizing a $759,000.00 design professional services Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 1584 with George Butler Associates, Inc., for the I/I Reduction: Northern Basin Project 1 project for a total contract amount of $1,348,000.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Held until 4/17/2024 Hold on Agenda Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French CITY MANAGER OFFICE 240331 Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop a comprehensive plan to resurface deteriorating alleyways including certain criterion and to report back to Council within 45 days; and directing the City Manager to estimate the additional costs necessary to enact the plan and prepare an Ordinance appropriate such funds within 45 days. Sponsors: Bunch Councilman Bunch, presented. This resolution was presented as a committee substitute. The resolution directs the City Manager to develop a plan regarding deteriorating resurface/improvement of alley ways in a full snow removal plan. and report back to the city council in 90 days. The committee supports the resolution. There was considerable discussion on the resolution. Immediate Adoption as a Committee Substitute Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French Page 5 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 10, 2024 Operations Committee 240349 Sponsor: Councilmembers Crispin Rea and Eric Bunch Authorizing a $2,741,000.00 progressive design-build services contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for Phase 1 services for the Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park and Westport Stormwater Improvements project; and providing for successive Phase 2 services subject to City Council approval. Sponsors: Rea and Bunch Andy Shively, Water Department, presented. The ordinance authorizes a contract with Burns & McDonnell in the amount of $2,741,000 for the Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park and Westport Storm water Improvements project. The purpose of the project is to implement storm water improvements to alleviate frequent flooding in Westport and reduce sewage overflow. The term of the project is 245 days. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French HELD IN COMMITTEE 240279 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Director of General Services to execute a ten (10) year lease agreement with an option to renew for additional ten (10) years with Grayson Communities, LLC or an affiliated entity for the property located at 1534 Charlotte, Kansas City, MO 64108 to be used as a private parking lot supporting its adjacent development project located at 1531 Holmes Street. Sponsors: Director of General Services Ashley Wise, General Services, presented. This ordinance authorizes the Director of General Services to execute a 10-year lease agreement with Grayson Capital LLC. (starting October 2024 - September 2034). The parking lot lease supports the adjacent development at 1531 Holmes. Improvements will include repaving, restriping and fencing. The lessee will be responsible for all maintenance and repair. Annual revenue is estimated to be $7,200.00. The ordinance has been held in committee for several weeks and all the requirements have been met. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French Page 6 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 10, 2024 Operations Committee 240324 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson Amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the Kansas City, Missouri, Contracts and Leases, by repealing Section 3-31, Contract Award, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter. Sponsors: Robinson 240324 - This ordinance was held until April 17, 2024 Hold on Agenda Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. There will be an update regarding WBE/MBE Goals. 2. There may be a general discussion regarding current Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee issues. 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. 4. 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 7 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 10, 2024 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. Adjournment Page 8 of 8