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 Tuesday, June 25, 2024 9:00 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber Webinar 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 ***Public Testimony is Limited to 2 Minutes*** Present: Kevin O'Neill, Melissa Robinson, Eric Bunch and Johnathan Duncan Out: Lindsay French Page 1 of 6 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised June 25, 2024 Operations Committee 240517 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Amending Chapters 70, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Traffic and Vehicles” by repealing Sections 70-42, 70-83, 70-592, 70-593, 70-594, and 70-596, and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and like subject matter all related to the administrations and enforcement of street parking; and amending Chapter 70 by enacting a new section 70-402 entitled “Event Parking”. Sponsors: Director of Public Works Angie Laurie and Matt Muckenthaler, Public Works, presented. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Works to amend Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, titled “ Traffic and Vehicles” by rescinding Sections 70-42, 70-83, 70-592, 70-593, 70-594, and 70-596, and adding new section 70-402 titled “Event Parking”. This ordinance updates language pertaining to parking in the following ways: (a) Modernizes language around paying for parking. (b) Updates language regarding notification of impending immobilization for unpaid parking tickets. (c) Creates a specific authorization regarding Event Parking and Progressive Rate Parking. A copy of the presentation is available in the office of the City Clerk for reference and review. Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch and Councilmember Duncan Out: Councilmember French Page 2 of 6 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised June 25, 2024 Operations Committee 240518 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Estimating and appropriating revenues in the amount of $5,000,000.00 in the Capital Improvements Grant Fund to US 71 Hwy Reconnecting Neighborhoods - MLK Jr. Boulevard to E. 85th Street Project; authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into a Design Professional Services Agreement with HG Consult, Inc. in the amount of $4,240,484.99 for the same project; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Public Works and Parks-Shaw Nicolas Bosonetto, Jason Waldron, Public Works and Earl Harrison, HG Consulting, presented. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Works to execute a Design Professional Services Agreement with HG Consult, Inc. to initiate Phases I and II- Planning Environmental Linkages for the US 71 Hwy Reconnecting Neighborhoods MLK Jr. Boulevard to E. 85th Street Project. This project is funded through federal grant and local match and will fund a comprehensive study of the US-71(Bruce R Watkins) Corridor from MLK Boulevard South to East 85th Street. The first phase will include extensive public outreach, engagement, and communications with the affected communities and neighborhoods. The overall goal is to determine a community supported set of mitigations to improve quality of life, mobility, connectivity, safety, and health in the US 71 corridor. A copy of the presentation is available in the office of the City Clerk for reference and review. Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch and Councilmember Duncan Out: Councilmember French Page 3 of 6 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised June 25, 2024 Operations Committee 240519 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a design professional services agreement with Kimley Horn in the amount of $707,944.00 for the N. Oak Trafficway design from N.E. 42nd Street to N.E. 46th Street Road Improvements project; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Public Works Nicolas Bosonetto and Randy Elwine, Public Works, presented. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Works to execute a design professional services agreement with Kimley Horn for the N. Oak Trafficway design from N.E. 42nd Street to N.E. 46th Street Road Improvement Project. This project will include delivery of final design in conformance with MoDOT LPA requirements for federal funding. Design Improvements will include the addition of ADA compliant sidewalks, improved pavement, traffic and pedestrian signal improvements, and new street lighting. This will enhance the City’s connectivity, resiliency, and equity through a better connected multi-modal transportation system for all users. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch and Councilmember Duncan Out: Councilmember French 240522 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Accepting a United States Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant in the amount of $1,058,620.00; estimating revenues in the amount of $1,058,620.00 in the Capital Improvements Grant Fund; appropriating that amount to the Reconnecting Kansas City Westside project; authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a design professional services agreement with WSP USA, Inc. in the amount of $1,300,000.00 for consulting services for the Reconnecting Kansas City Westside planning study; and directing the City Clerk to file certain documents with the appropriate offices. Sponsors: Director of Public Works Held until 7.16.24 Hold on Agenda Page 4 of 6 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised June 25, 2024 Operations Committee 240527 Sponsor: Councilmember Lindsay French RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to identify potential locations and potential partners in each council district for 24-hour drop boxes to receive payment of water bills and report back within 60 days. Sponsors: French Held until 7.16.24 Hold on Agenda 240533 Sponsor: Councilman Bunch Amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Traffic and Vehicles” by enacting a new section 70-962 entitled “Pedestrian signal programming policies and standards” for the purpose of instituting policies and standards related to pedestrian crossing signals; establishing an effective date; and directing the City Manager to provide periodic updates regarding implementation progress every 45 days to the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Operations Committee. Sponsors: Bunch Held until 7.16.24 Hold on Agenda PULLED FROM SEMI-ANNUAL DOCKET 231049 Sponsor: Director of the Public Works Department Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a Cooperative Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. for continued operation of shared-use electric scooters through December 31, 2026. Sponsors: Director of Public Works HELD IN COMMITTEE ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. There may be a general discussion regarding current Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations issues. Page 5 of 6 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised June 25, 2024 Operations Committee 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 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 6 of 6