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 23, 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 Aviation Page 1 of 13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 23, 2024 Operations Committee 240589 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Authorizing a $171,331.21 Amendment No. 8 with WSP USA, Inc. for the Contract No. 62200529 - Airfield and Landside Design at CBW Downtown Airport for a total contract amount of $819,150.21; and authorizing a maximum expenditure of $188,464.33. Sponsors: Director of Aviation Jade Liska, Aviation Department, presented. This ordinance amends the agreement between Kansas City, Missouri and WSP USA, Inc. and will direct the Director of Aviation to authorize and execute a design professional services contract with WSP USA, Inc. for Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Program. This project will include pre-construction services and management, inspection and observation services. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French 240590 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Authorizing a $1,136,363.48 contract with Genesis Environmental Solutions, Inc., for the Storm Sewer Improvements Phase 1 project at CBW Downtown Airport; and authorizing a maximum expenditure of $1,249,999.83. Sponsors: Director of Aviation Jade Liska and Mark Waldron, Aviation Department, presented. This ordinance will authorize the Director of Aviation to execute a contract with Genesis Environmental Solutions, Inc. for storm sewer Improvements. This project will replace storm sewers in three separate locations at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, because of aged and condition of brick manholes and corrugated metal pipes. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French Page 2 of 13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 23, 2024 Operations Committee 240594 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Authorizing a $3,997,500.00 contract with Vector Construction, Inc., for the 62220557 - Overhaul Base Roof Repair project at KCI Airport; and authorizing a maximum expenditure of $4,397,250.00. Sponsors: Director of Aviation Jade Liska and Dillon James, Aviation Department, presented. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Aviation to execute a construction contract with Vector Construction, Inc. for a roof repair at KCI Airport. This pilot program will be for cable replacement and material testing. The purpose of this project is to repair a section of the suspended cable roof structure on the overhaul base building. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French 240597 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Authorizing a $777,450.00 Amendment No. 5 with Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc., for the Investigate Condition of Roof at KCI Airport; authorizing a maximum expenditure under this amendment of $855,195.00 for a total contract amount of $2,244,150.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Aviation Jade Liska and Dillon James, Aviation Department, presented. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Aviation to execute a construction contract Amendment with Walter P. Moore and Associates to investigate roof conditions at KCI Airport. This amendment will install displacement monitors and review displacement measurements to confirm anticipated behavior of the structure at critical points in construction sequence and monitor for unexpected movement. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French Water Page 3 of 13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 23, 2024 Operations Committee 240587 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $1,105,746.00 design professional services contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for the Blue River Odor Control Phase III project. Sponsors: Director of Water Services Jeff Martin, Water Services Department, presented. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Water Services to execute a professional design services contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for the Blue River Odor Phase III project. This project will identify the location of hydrogen sulfide and other odors compounds collect within the system that causes air quality issues. The professional engineering services will provide sampling for design of odor and control and improvements. A copy of the presentation is on file with the office of the City Clerk. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French 240588 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $1,555,700.00 construction contract with Beemer Construction Company, Inc., for the KCI 16” Water Main Replacement project; and authorizing a maximum expenditure of $1,696,270.00. Jeff Martin, Water Services, presented. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Water Services to execute a construction contract with Beemer Construction Company to improve distribution system reliability and increase hydraulic conveyance capacity. The project will replace 1,500 linear feet of obsolete and break-prone water mains and providing other distribution system improvements. A copy of the presentation is on file with the office of the City Clerk. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French Page 4 of 13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 23, 2024 Operations Committee 240598 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $5,674,530.00 construction contract with SHEDIGS IT, LLC, for the Water Main Replacement in the Area of Wornall Road to Oak Street and W. 66th Terrace to E. 72nd Street project; and authorizing a maximum expenditure of $6,241,983.00. Sponsors: Director of Water Services Jeff Martin, Water Services Department, presented. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Water Services to execute a construction contract with SHEDIGS IT, LLC for the water main replacement from Wornall Road Oak Street and W. 66th Terrace to E. 72nd Street project. This project will be replacing aging deteriorated break-prone and increase hydraulic conveyance capacity. This contract is 425 calendar days. A copy of the presentation is on file with the office of the City Clerk. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French 240608 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $12,000,000.00 design professional services contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for FY25 Smart Sewer Program Management Services; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Water Services Andy Shively, Water Services Department, presented. This ordinance authorizes Director of Water Services to execute a design professional services contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company for a Smart Sewer Program Management Service. This contract includes oversight and direction for program activities, public communications and outreach services. A copy of the presentation is on file with the office of the City Clerk. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French Page 5 of 13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 23, 2024 Operations Committee 240611 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $751,978.00 design professional services Amendment No. 2 with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the Green Infrastructure Project 1-1: Mill Creek Park project for a total contract amount of $1,576,978.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Andy Shively, Water Services Department, presented. This ordinance authorizes a construction contract and amendment to design professional services contract for the Green Infrastructure. The engineering work and provide a review of the original design with recommendations for changes to reduce overall costs, while maintaining the original intent and benefits of the project. A copy of the presentation is on file with the office of the City Clerk. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French 240612 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $3,623,000.00 design professional services contract with Black & Veatch Corporation for the In-Line Storage: Additional OK Creek Storage Facilities project; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Water Services Held until 7.30.2024 Hold on Agenda Page 6 of 13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 23, 2024 Operations Committee 240613 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $799,500.00 general services contract with Environmental Works, Inc., for the Water Treatment Plant Basin Cleaning, Renewal No. 2 project; authorizing three successive one-year renewal options with further City Council approval; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Water Services Jeff Martin, Water Service Department, presented. This ordinance authorizes a general services contract with Environmental Works for the Water Treatment Plant Basin Cleaning. The request for accelerated effective date on this proposed ordinance is to expedite execution of the contract to align with the basin cleaning season. This cleaning process allows the Water Supply Division to use personnel more effectively; freeing staff to perform needed preventative and predictive maintenance. A copy of the presentation is on file with the office of the City Clerk. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French Public Works 240591 Sponsor: Director of the Public Works Department RESOLUTION - Adopting an implementation plan and process for the installation of 100 speed humps by the Public Works Department in 2024. Sponsors: Director of Public Works Jason Waldron, Public Works Department, presented. This resolution directs Public Works Department to create and implement a plan for the installation of 100 speed humps in 50 locations throughout the city, by using requests from 311 systems, PIAC, Council, and emails. Public Works has done 102 speed humps for 51 locations. The committee would like to explore other speed preventions as well. Immediate Adoption Page 7 of 13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 23, 2024 Operations Committee Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French Parks and Recreation 240610 Sponsor: Director of Parks and Recreation Department Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into a supplemental cooperative grant funding agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation for the Federal Highway Administration Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for the Blue River Trail Martha Truman Connector Project for $342,200.00; estimating revenue and appropriating $342,200.00 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 Department, presented. This ordinance is to accept an award from the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The award is a supplemental grant funded to the Blue River Trail Martha Truman Connector Segment 1 project. This project will consist of the design and construction of a segment of the Blue River Trail that will extend the regional trail. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Chairperson O'Neill, Vice Chair Robinson, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Duncan and Councilmember French General Services 240585 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to exceed the $400,000.00 contract threshold for professional services contract No. EV3295 with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide a detailed vehicle roadmap that supports the City’s goals of reducing the City fleet to zero emissions; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend and extend the contract. Sponsors: Director of General Services Held until 8.6.2024 Hold on Agenda Page 8 of 13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 23, 2024 Operations Committee 240609 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a Design Professional Services contract with Dake Wells Architecture (No. 07P24026) in the amount of $485,500.00 for Fire Station Gender Neutral Upgrades. Sponsors: Director of General Services Held until 7.30.2024 Hold on Agenda City Manager 240582 Sponsor: City Manager Accepting and approving a $477,390.00 grant award from the United States Department of Energy for energy planning and fleet electrification in Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $477,390.00 in the General Grants Fund; authorizing the Director of General Services to expend the sum of $477,390.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: City Manager's Office Held until 8.6.2024 Hold on Agenda HELD IN COMMITTEE 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 7.30.2024 Hold on Agenda Page 9 of 13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 23, 2024 Operations Committee 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 7.30.2024 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 Jason Waldron, Public Works Department, presented. This ordinance would accept a grant award from USDOT for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot program. This funding will be used Reconnecting Kansas City Planning Study. The Director of Public Works will be able to sign a consultant agreement to undertake the study called for by the grant. Overall, this ordinance will focus on mitigating harm of past infrastructure investments and jobs. A copy of the presentation is on file with the office of the City Clerk. Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Page 10 of 13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 23, 2024 Operations Committee 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 8.6.2024 Hold on Agenda 240563 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a $1,536,779.71 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 $2,655,251.23; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Water Services Held until 7.30.2024 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 7.30.2024 Hold on Agenda SEMI-ANNUAL DOCKET Consideration of Semi-Annual Docket items. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Page 11 of 13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 23, 2024 Operations Committee 1. Presentation for Resolution 240402 - Regional Transit Funding 2. There may be a general discussion regarding current Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations 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 12 of 13 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised July 23, 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 13 of 13