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July 6, 2020

6:00 PM, Council Chambers

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INVOCATION


Shirley Murdock, Member, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints


THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


ROLL CALL


CITIZEN REQUESTS


For public comment, please e-mail (cityclerk@indepmo.org) or call (816-325-7010) by 12 p.m., July 6, 2020, to sign up in advance. You will be asked to provide your name, phone number, email, address and topic. Public comment can be provided in person or virtually, and which method will be confirmed when you sign up.

Joshua Hasam requests to speak to Council regarding the Police Fund allocation.
					Spoke


PRESENTATION RESOLUTIONS


20-730 - A resolution recognizing Alicia Nelson, of the Water Pollution Control Department, as the Employee of the Month for April, 2020.
					Res.No: 6553
20-731 - A resolution recognizing Austin Jett, of the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department, as the Employee of the Month for May, 2020.
					Res.No: 6554
20-732 - A resolution recognizing Steve Arnold, of the Independence Power & Light Department, as the Employee of the Month for June, 2020.
					Res.No: 6555
20-733 - A resolution recognizing Jennifer Kim, of the Municipal Services Department, as the Employee of the Month for July, 2020.
					Res.No: 6556


CONSENT AGENDA


Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager


1.	Approval of minutes for the Regular Meetings on June 1, 2020 and June 15, 2020.
		Approved
2.	Council action is requested to approve a contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company for the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project in the amount of $3,877,263.60 and authorizing administrative approval of the change order not to exceed $387,700.00 and/or time extensions.
		Approved
3.	Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Layne, a Granite Company, in the amount of $192,085.00 for Courtney Bend Water Treatment Plant Well Rehabilitation for the Water Department.
		Approved


Resolutions


1.	20-734 - A resolution updating membership for the Japanese Sister City Committee.
		Res.No: 6557
2.	20-735 - A resolution reappointing Karen Mehl as the City Representative and Lyle Reeder as an Alternate City Representative on the Jackson County Board of Equalization when said board is considering assessments of property within the City of Independence.
		Res.No: 6558
3.	20-736 - A resolution reappointing Cassy Pallo, Jeannae Segura-Brown and Tracie Whiting Kipper as members of the Japanese Sister City Committee.
		Res.No: 6559
4.	20-737 - A resolution reappointing Christine Hughes as a member of the Board of Ethics of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
		Res.No: 6560
5.	20-738 - A resolution reappointing Cindy McClain and appointing Paul Michell to the City Planning Commission of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
		Res.No: 6561
6.	20-739 - A resolution reappointing Ronald Adams and Kendra Brockman as members of the Personnel Board of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
		Res.No: 6562
7.	20-740 - A resolution reappointing Allie Zaroor to the Independence Economic Development and Incentive Commission.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
		Res.No: 6563
8.	20-741 - A resolution appointing Aaron Crossley and James Arcano as members to the Board of Adjustment of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
		Res.No: 6564
9.	20-742 - A resolution reappointing Lawrence Porter and appointing Bridget McCandless as members of the Public Utilities Advisory Board of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
		Res.No: 6565
10.	20-743 - A resolution reappointing Nina Anders and appointing Chris Rosson as members of the Independence Harry S Truman Award Commission.-Individual Appointment Mayor Eileen Weir
		Res.No: 6566
11.	20-744 - A resolution appointing Linda Seever to the Housing Authority Commissioners.-Individual Appointment Mayor Eileen Weir
		Res.No: 6567
12.	20-745 - A resolution reappointing Councilmembers John Perkins and Karen DeLuccie and appointing Councilmember Daniel Hobart to the Audit and Finance Committee of the City of Independence, Missouri.
		Res.No: 6568
13.	20-746 - A resolution reappointing Mayor Eileen Weir and appointing Councilmembers Mike Huff and Daniel Hobart to the Employee Advisory Committee for the City of Independence, Missouri.
		Res.No: 6569
14.	20-747 - A resolution reappointing Mayor Eileen Weir and appointing Councilmembers John Perkins and Karen DeLuccie to the Transportation Policy Committee.
		Res.No: 6570
15.	20-748- A resolution extending the contract between the City of Independence, Missouri, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-Water Pollution Control Bargaining Unit from July 1, 2020 through October 1, 2020.
		Res.No: 6571
16.	20-749 - A resolution waiving Health Permit and Business License fees for Mobile Food Units for a period of 6 months.
		Res.No: 6572
17.	20-750 - A resolution authorizing the City of Independence to participate in the 2020 Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
		Res.No: 6573
18.	20-751 - A resolution authorizing an agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 53, for the term of November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2021.
		Res.No: 6574
19.	20-752 - A resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate and recommend protocols for use of the City-owned suites at the Cable Dahmer Arena.-Requested by Councilmember Michael Steinmeyer
		Res.No: 6575
20.	20-753 - A resolution directing the Independence Advisory Board of Health to evaluate and recommend policies to protect City of Independence employees and members of the community during and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.-Requested by Councilmember Michael Steinmeyer
		Res.No: 6576
21.	20-754 - A resolution directing that no City funds be expended on membership dues with the Independence Chamber of Commerce in Fiscal Year 2020-21 and that all expenditures for Independence Chamber of Commerce events and sponsorships be subject to review and approval by the City Manager.-Requested by Councilmember Michael Steinmeyer
		Postponed to 7/20/20
22.	20-755 - A resolution directing the City Manager to retain only one lobbying firm for all legislative advocacy in an amount to range between $90,000-$120,000.-Requested by Councilmember Karen DeLuccie
		Failed


REGULAR AGENDA


Non-Ordinance Action Items


1.	2nd Amendment to the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement between the Noland Road Community Improvement District and the City of Independence.
		Approved


First Reading(s)


1.	20-045 - 1R. An ordinance vacating an existing 5 foot sanitary easement, recorded in book 1478 at page 18, of the Jackson county deed records, and located at 11004 E 40 highway.
		1R.
2.	20-046 - 1R. An ordinance vacating an existing 15 foot sanitary easement, recorded in book 1478 at page 18, of the Jackson county deed records, and located at 11004 E 40 highway.
		1R.
3.	20-047 - 1R. An ordinance vacating an existing 15 foot utility easement, recorded on instrument number 2014e0029183, book 149, page 83, of the jackson county deed records, and located at 11004 e 40 highway.
		1R.
4.	20-048 - 1R. An ordinance approving a rezoning from District C-2 (General Commercial) to District R-6 (Single Family Residential) for the property at 2415 S. R. D. Mize Road, in Independence, Missouri.
		1R.
5.	20-049 - 1R. An ordinance approving a rezoning from Districts R-6 (Single Family Residential) and C-2 (General Commercial) to District C-3 (Service Commercial) for the property at 603 E. US 24 Highway and 909 N. Emery Street, in Independence, Missouri.
		1R.
6.	20-050 - 1R. An ordinance approving a rezoning from District C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to District R-A (Residential Agriculture) for the property at 2000 N. Elsea Smith Road, in Independence, Missouri.
		1R.
7.	20-051 - 1R. An ordinance approving a preliminary development plan for the Center for the Developmentally Disabled at 2740 and 2742 S. Englewood Terrace.
		1R.
8.	20-052- 1R. An ordinance authorizing a contract with the Department of Justice for the 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program in the amount of $133,415.00; appropriating the necessary funds in the Police Department Operating Budget; making the necessary appropriations; authorizing future change orders for additional funding and/or time extensions; and authorizing certain future appropriations.
		1R.
9.	20-053 - 1R. An ordinance finding, determining and declaring the necessity of acquiring temporary construction and grading easements for the Bison Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project (Project No. 302003); authorizing the negotiation and eminent domain proceedings if necessary; approving the plans and specifications for the Project; authorizing the use of experts as needed; authorizing and directing the execution of documents and the payment of funds to property owners or others holding property rights, in conjunction with the Project.
		1R.


INFORMATION ONLY


1.	The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Noland Road Community Improvement District resolution approving the budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
		Reported
2.	Purchase order 20001025, in the amount of $106,466.00 was issued to Rebuild-it Services Group LLC. for replacement and repair of Contact Basin No.6 Turbine Drive and Rake at the Courtney Bend Water Plant for the Water Department.
		Reported
3.	This is to notify the City Council that a petition to establish the Independence Square Community Improvement District was received by the City Clerk on June 30, 2020 and is being processed.
		Reported
4.	COVID-19 Meeting Procedures: The July 6 City Council Meeting will be shared with the public via YouTube and City7. In accordance with social distancing guidelines, very limited public seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The current social distancing maximum capacity is 31 individuals in the audience. Individuals who sign-up to speak can do so in person or online via the live meeting platform. If capacity is exceeded, speakers may be asked to wait in the lobby area and will be called in at the appropriate time. All attendees must participate in a health check and be wearing a cloth face covering upon entering the building. Please plan accordingly to allow time for this prior to the 6 p.m. meeting start time. Those individuals with a fever or showing symptoms of COVID-19 will be asked to watch the meeting on one of the virtual formats. Attendees will be required to socially distance in seats as indicated by the markings on the bench, although minors may sit with a custodial adult. Social distancing maximum capacity is currently 31 individuals in the audience.


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