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, July 16, 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, Johnathan Duncan and Lindsay French Page 1 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 16, 2024 Operations Committee 240536 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $5,787,000.00 construction contract with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc., for the Water Main Replacement in the Area of Grandview Road to Lee’s Summit Road, Gregory Boulevard to Longview Road project; and authorizing a maximum expenditure of $6,365,700.00. Sponsors: Director of Water Services Jeff Martin, Water Services, presented. This water main replacement construction contract is with Haines & Associates and will be replacing 12,738 feet of deteriorated or break-prone water mains within the project. This project is part of FY 25 Water Main Replacement Program and will improve distribution system reliability, increase hydraulic conveyance capacity. The work will include transferring customers’ water connection from existing water mains to new water mains. Copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk's Office. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French 240537 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $295,294.00 design professional services contract Amendment No. 1 with McClure Engineering Co., for the Water Main Replacement in the Area of E. Truman Road to E. 24th Street, Troost Avenue to Wabash Avenue project, for a total contract amount of $691,907.00. Sponsors: Director of Water Services Jeff Martin, Water Services, presented. This amendment number 1 with McClure Engineering authorizes additional design work from Public Works resurfacing roads and identifies and fills any gaps. This project will be replacing 13,776 feet of break-prone or obsolete water mains and providing other distribution system improvements. Copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk’s Office. 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 July 16, 2024 Operations Committee 240538 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Authorizing a concession agreement with Travel Content, LLC dba ReachTV, Contract No. 6224040029; and estimating an annual revenue in the amount of $75,000.00 to the Aviation Fund. Sponsors: Director of Aviation Pete Fullerton, Aviation, presented. This ordinance authorizes a 46-month agreement with Travel Content, LLC doing business as ReachTV to provide news, sports, and entertainment television programming services. This project brought 76 displays for the new terminal and ReachTV agree to add a revenue source of $75,000.00. Adv and Do Pass, Consent Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French 240550 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $183,000.00 Cooperative Agreement with Bridging the Gap, Inc., a Missouri Non-Profit Company, for the Leak Stoppers Program, Renewal No. 3; and authorizing one successive one-year renewal option for an additional $183,000.00 without further City Council approval for a total agreement amount of $915,000.00. Sponsors: Director of Water Services Held until 7.30.24 Hold on Agenda 240551 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a $1,000,000.00 professional, specialized or technical services contract with the Mid America Assistance Coalition for the Low Income Assistance Program for a one-year term; approving three successive one-year renewal options with further Council approval; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Water Services Held until 7.30.24 Hold on Agenda Page 3 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 16, 2024 Operations Committee 240557 Sponsor: Director of Parks and Recreation Department Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into a cooperative grant funding agreement with the Federal Highway Administration Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for the Blue River Trail Martha Truman Connector Segment 2 for $1,000,000.00 and for the Blue River Trail Missouri Pacific Railroad Connector for $1,000,000.00; estimating revenue and appropriating $1,500,000.00 to the Capital Improvements Grant Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Parks & Recreation Richard Allen, Parks & Recreation, presented. This ordinance is for a project that consist of design and construction of a pedestrian bridge crossing for the Blue River Trail Martha Truman Connector. The project will include construction and design for the Missouri Pacific Railroad Connector trail in the south area of Minor Park. Adv and Do Pass 240563 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a $1,508,075.71 professional, specialized or technical services contract Amendment No. 3 with Doxim Utilitec, LLC, for the Water Bill Printing and Mailing Services Renewal No. 2 project extending the contract’s term and cost, for a total contract amount of $2,626,547.23; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Water Services Held until 7.23.24 Hold on Agenda 240567 Sponsor: City Manager Authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year contract, for the period August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025, with the Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC); estimating revenue in the amount of $146,922.00 in the General Grants Fund, Fund No. 2580; appropriating $146,922.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Grants Fund, Fund No. 2580; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: City Manager's Office Held until 7.23.24 Hold on Agenda Page 4 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 16, 2024 Operations Committee HELD IN COMMITTEE 240443 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $89,364.00; appropriating $89,364.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Sewer Special Assessments Project Fund; authorizing an $89,364.00 design professional services Amendment No. 3 with Taliaferro & Browne, Inc., for the 55th and Bennington Avenue Phase II Sanitary Sewer project; authorizing a total contract amount of $280,161.00; assessing the properties benefited; adding district sewers for Sewer District 11040; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Water Services Held until 7.30.24 Hold on Agenda 240474 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an MOU with the KCATA setting out the process for approval of TEFRA certificates for KCATA projects. Sponsors: Lucas and Robinson Held until 7.23.24 Hold on Agenda 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 7.23.24 Hold on Agenda Page 5 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 16, 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 Councilmember Lindsay French spoke on this resolution. This resolution directs the City Manager to identify locations and potential partners in every district for accessible 24-hour drop boxes to receive payments of water bills. In addition, the project will include consideration of the availability of nearby transit facilities to locations. Be Adopted as a Committee Substitute Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French 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 7.23.24 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 until 7.23.24 Hold on Agenda Page 6 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 16, 2024 Operations Committee SEMI-ANNUAL DOCKET The listing of Semi-Annual Docket items are provided this week for informational purposes only. Please see the City Clerk's Office for full listing. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. There may be a general discussion regarding current Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations 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 7 of 8 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 16, 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