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Agenda — 64 items
- 1 CHAPLAIN OF THE MONTH:
- 2 Pastor John Sean - Northland Cathedral
- 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
- 4 ROLL CALL:
- 5 PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS:
- 6 Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Closed Sessions may be held by teleconference.
- 7 SPECIAL ACTIONS:
- 8 Sponsor(s): Councilmembers Crispin Rea and Andrea Bough RESOLUTION - Declaring May 1, 2025, as Law Day 2025 in Kansas City.
- 9 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough RESOLUTION - Recognizing the efforts, dedication, and commitment of a collective of Kansas Citians that made “The Great Kansas City Cleanup” possible in the City of Kansas City, Missouri.
- 10 Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch RESOLUTION - Recognizing the Historic West Bottoms Association for its work and dedication to the historic area and region and celebrating 11 years of activities and events drawing attention and attracting visitors to the West Bottoms.
- 11 FINAL READINGS:
- 12 CONSENT DOCKET
- 13 DEBATE DOCKET
- 14 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- 15 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the KCI Area Plan on about one acre generally located at Interstate 435 and N.W. Cookingham Drive by changing the recommended land use from mixed use community to commercial and industrial. (CD-CPC-2025-00025)
- 16 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Line Creek Valley Area Plan on about 20 acres generally located at the southwest corner of Northwest 68th Street and North Madison Avenue by changing the recommended land use from residential low density to residential medium density. (CD-CPC-2024-00038)
- 17 COMMITTEE ADVANCES:
- 18 CONSENT DOCKET
- 19 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- 20 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Accepting an additional $10,685.00 for a 3-month extension from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funded, by the U.S. Department of Justice, and passed through the State of Missouri’s Department of Public Safety to support the work of the City’s Prosecutor’s Office; estimating and appropriating $10,685.00 in the General Grants Fund; authorizing the City Attorney to enter into a subaward grant agreement in connection with this grant; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
- 21 DEBATE DOCKET
- 22 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- 23 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 1.9 acres generally located at 9200 N.W. 119th Terrace from District AG-R to District B3-3. (CD-CPC-2024-00178)
- 24 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Amending Chapter 88, the Zoning and Development Code, by repealing Sections 88-255-09, 88-260-06, 88-516-06, and 88-520-03, said sections all dealing with amendments to approved plans, and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter for the purpose of requiring major amendments to follow the zoning map amendment process and to allow the City Planning and Development Director to approve minor amendments administratively. (CD-CPC-2025-00011)
- 25 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Rezoning an area of about 77 acres generally located at the southwest corner of North Platte Purchase Drive and N.W. 108th Street from District R-7.5 to District R-6 and approving a development plan to allow for residential development. (CD-CPC-2024-00194 and CD-CPC-2024-00195)
- 26 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Approving a development plan on about 1.98 acres for approximately 278 units in District R-0.5 generally located on parcels encompassed by Broadway Boulevard on the west, West 45th Terrace on the north, Wornall Road on the east, and West 46th Street on the south to allow for a residential development plan serving as a preliminary plat. (CD-CPC-2025-00013)
- 27 Sponsor: Director of Housing and Community Development Department Accepting the recommendation of the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board revising the affordability levels for the Taliaferro & Browne Prospect Summit Townhomes project; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a funding agreement amendment to reflect said change.
- 28 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Authorizing the Chief Procurement Officer to execute contracts with area health centers to include Children's Mercy Hospital, Northland Health Care Access, Swope Parkway Health Center, Kansas City CARE Clinic, Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, and University Health, to provide primary health care services to uninsured residents in Kansas City, Missouri; authorizing the Chief Procurement Officer to extend the term of the contracts or increase the total contract dollar amounts upon need and appropriation; and establishing an accelerated effective date.
- 29 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 1 acre generally located at Interstate 435 and N.W. Cookingham Drive from District AG-R to District M2-3 and approving a development plan that also serves as a preliminary plat to allow for communications service establishments. (CD-CPC-2025-00024 and CD-CPC-2025-00026)
- 30 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving a development plan on about 86 acres in District M1-5 generally located at Stadium Drive and Raytown Road to allow for warehousing, wholesaling, freight movement, general manufacturing, production and industrial service uses. CD-CPC-2025-00027
- 31 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 20 acres generally located at the southwest corner of Northwest 68th Street and North Madison Avenue from District R-80 to District R-6 and approving a development plan to allow for the creation of 57 lots and 5 tracts for the purpose of a residential development. (CD-CPC-2025-00033 and CD-CPC-2025-00034).
- 32 TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
- 33 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Authorizing Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $508,064.40 to a design professional services agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for a total contract amount of $1,627,257.02 and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
- 34 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a $1,864,876.00 contract with LAZ Parking Midwest, LLC (Contract No. 6224020014) to provide curbside traffic control services at Kansas City International Airport; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend the contract and renew the contract for up to five (5) additional one-year terms with City Council authorization.
- 35 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $1,500,000.00 construction contract with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc., for the WD Emergency Valve Replacements project; authorizing four successive renewal options for a maximum of $7,500,000.00 with further City Council approval; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
- 36 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $1,500,000.00 construction contract with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc., for the WD Fire Hydrant Replacements project; authorizing four successive renewal options for a maximum of $7,500,000.00 with further City Council approval; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
- 37 Sponsor: Councilmember Darrell Curls COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE, AS AMENDED Amending Chapter 76, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 76-435, and by repealing Sections 76-281, 76-284, 76-341, 76-402, 76-422, 76-423, 76-426, and 76-427 and enacting lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter related to vehicle towing practices; directing the City Manager to develop a Towed Vehicle Owner Bill of Rights, identify online platform for reporting tows Citywide, coordinate with county partners to address predatory towing, receive 311 complaints related to predatory towing, and report back to Council in 30 days.
- 38 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson Estimating and appropriating $2,750,000.00 from a source of funds to be identified by the City Manager to the Kansas City Area Transport Authority (“KCATA”) for the purpose of ensuring current headway times for all routes.
- 38 Sponsor: Councilmember Darrell Curls COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE, AS AMENDED Amending Chapter 76, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 76-435, and by repealing Sections 76-281, 76-284, 76-341, 76-402, 76-422, 76-423, 76-426, and 76-427 and enacting lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter related to vehicle towing practices; directing the City Manager to develop a Towed Vehicle Owner Bill of Rights, identify online platform for reporting tows Citywide, coordinate with county partners to address predatory towing, receive 311 complaints related to predatory towing, and report back to Council in 30 days.
- 39 SECOND READINGS:
- 40 FIRST READINGS:
- 41 FINANCE, GOVERNANCE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
- 42 Sponsor: Director of the Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement of a lawsuit entitled API M&I Holding, LLC v. City of Kansas City, Missouri, Case No. 2416-CV08420, in the amount of $517,306.00.
- 43 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to exceed the $1,000,000.00 contract threshold with SHI International Corporation for contract (EVP3380) to provide specialized information technology solutions and services with funds previously appropriated; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement services to amend and extend the contract.
- 44 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Reducing previously appropriated funds in the Public Mass Transportation Fund by $3,250,000.00; appropriating $3,250,000.00 from the unappropriated fund balance of the Public Mass Transportation Fund to the Kansas City Area Transport Authority ("KCATA") for the purpose of ensuring current headway times for all routes for the next six months and funding IRIS service for the next month; reducing previously appropriated funds in the Street Maintenance Fund by $2,350,000.00 and appropriating the same amount; requiring detailed accounting and audit provisions; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement or amendment with KCATA requiring KCATA to maintain current headway times on all routes for a period of six months and for IRIS service to continue for one month and to comply with established reporting requirements; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
- 45 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- 46 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving a Special Character Overlay for the Prospect Corridor to create development and site design standards for the Prospect Avenue area on about 855 acres to include properties that front on Prospect Avenue, from 12th Street to 77th Street, and properties that front on 12th Street, from Charlotte Street to Prospect Avenue and in addition, properties adjacent to Prospect Avenue and along the cross streets are part of the Overlay District, specifically nodes at Truman Road, 18th Street, 23rd Street, 27th Street, 31st and Linwood Boulevard, 39th Street, Martin Luther King Jr, Boulevard, 63rd Street and Meyer Boulevard, Gregory Boulevard, and 75th Street. (CD-CPC-2024-00020)
- 47 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Rezoning an area of about 18.2 acres generally located at 3808 E. 78th Street from Districts M1-5, M3-5, and R-6 to District MPD and approving a development plan, with associated preliminary plat, to allow for a demolition debris landfill to continue operation on the existing site. CD-CPC-2024-00041
- 48 Sponsor: Councilmember Ryana Parks-Shaw COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a cooperative agreement, disbursement agreement, and other related agreements with Southpointe Development LLC to facilitate site preparation activities in connection with the redevelopment of certain real property located in an area generally located at 63rd and Prospect; authorizing the use of $4,500,000.00 previously appropriated from the General Fund; authorizing the use of $500,000.00 previously appropriated from the Development Services Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Southpointe Development LLC.
- 49 TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
- 50 Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch Approving a modification of the incentivized project construction timeline for the Muehlebach Hotel Project, located at 1200 Baltimore Avenue.
- 51 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $2,195,500.00 construction contract with MegaKC Corporation, for the Green Infrastructure Project 1-1: Mill Creek Park-Package #1 - North Plaza project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $2,415,000.00; authorizing a $1,750,000.00 design professional services Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 1611 with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the Green Infrastructure Project 1-1: Mill Creek Park project for a total contract amount of $3,326,978.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
- 52 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $6,500,000.00 design professional services contract with Black & Veatch Corporation, for the Sewer Separation & Green Infrastructure: Diversion Structures 56, 58, 62, and 113 Project; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
- 53 FLOOR INTRODUCTION(S)
- 54 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson RESOLUTION - Recognizing and celebrating Landon Robinson for his outstanding display of bravery and his commitment to inspiring others to overcome adversity.
- 55 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Honoring the life of the Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Graham Hoffman.
- 56 COMMUNICATIONS:
- 56 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson RESOLUTION - Recognizing and celebrating Landon Robinson for his outstanding display of bravery and his commitment to inspiring others to overcome adversity.
- 57 January-March 2025 - Accepting and releasing various easements and deeds in Kansas City, Platte County, Missouri and requesting that the City Manager approve the acceptance and release, and directing the City Clerk to file the acceptance and release in the office of the Recorder of Deeds.
- 57 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson RESOLUTION - Recognizing and celebrating Landon Robinson for his outstanding display of bravery and his commitment to inspiring others to overcome adversity.
- 58 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
- 59 1. 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; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real estate; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss personnel matters; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss employee labor negotiations; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss specifications for competitive bidding; or • 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; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 20 and 21 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss security systems for operation of a computer system or computer network.
- 59 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Honoring the life of the Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Graham Hoffman.
- 60 2. Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. The city provides several ways for residents to watch City Council meetings: • Livestream on the city’s website at www.kcmo.gov/clerk: Quick Links, Video on Demand, Click on “View” for desired meeting • 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. 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.