COUNCIL AGENDA

December 18, 2023

6:00 PM, Council Chambers-111 E. Maple Ave.

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INVOCATION

1. Lupe Moe, Member, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

2. Pastor Douglas Galvan, Generation Church

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CITIZEN REQUESTS
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.Approval of minutes for the Regular Meetings on November 6, 2023 and November 20, 2023.
approved
2.

Council action is requested regarding the change in ownership application received from 7-Eleven Sales Corporation for Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of All Kinds in the Original Package license for 7-Eleven Store #21391 located at 16801 E. Gudgell Rd. 

Approved
3.

Council action is requested regarding the change in ownership application received from K&N Enterprises of Independence, LLC for Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of All Kinds in the Original Package license for Fast Stop located at 13961 E. 35th St. S. 

Approved
4.

Council action is requested to issue Change Order #1 to Purchase Order 24000140 to Pinnacle in the amount of $49,080 for custodial services through the end of the FY.  New revised amount of PO will be $96,060.

Approved
5.Council action is requested to approve 2024 Proposed Content Calendar Items
Approved
6.Council action is requested to direct the City Manager to accept a 0.003 acre Conveyance of Right-of-Way from Pratt NP Holdings, LLC.
Approved
7.Council action is requested to approve proposed Personnel Policy revision: Article V: B, 5 - Longevity Pay
Approved
8.Council action is requested to approve proposed Personnel Policy revision: Article IX: Definition of Terms
Approved
9.Council action is requested to approve proposed Personnel Policy revision: Article IV: H - Bereavement Leave
Approved
10.Council action is requested to approve proposed Personnel Policy revision: Article IV: L - Jury Duty Leave
Approved
11.Council action is requested to approve proposed Personnel Policy revision: Article IV: F, 6 - Sick Leave
Approved
12.

Council action is requested to enter into a five (5) year agreement with Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity for the Weatherization Program for Power & Light Department.

Approved
13.

Council action is requested to award a purchase order to Power Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $223,332.00 to cover Augmented Engineering Services for the Power & Light Department.

Approved
14.

Council action is requested to award a purchase order to Border States Industries, Inc. in the amount of $54,157.30 for Power Systems Switchgears and Related Accessories for the Power & Light Department.

Approved
15.

Council action is requested to award a purchase order to Graybar Electric Company Inc in the amount of $241,942.28 for Desert Storm Switchgear Cabinets for the Power & Light Department.

Approved
16.Council action is requested to enter a contract with Gini L. Toyne & Associates, Inc. for Self-funded Workers Compensation Nurse Case Management Services, for one year with four one-year extensions.
Approved
17.

Council action is requested to award a purchase order to Reed Environmental, LLC in the amount of $194,400 for the Restoration of Reclaim Basin No. 1 at the Courtney Bend Water Treatment Plant for the Municipal Services Department.

Approved
18.

Council action is requested to issue Change Order #3 to Purchase Order 24000213 to the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in the amount of $55,000 to cover additional expenses for tires the Municipal Services Department. New revised amount of PO will be $100,000.00.

Approved
19.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Brotcke Well and Pump, Inc. in the amount of $411,952.00 for the Courtney Bend Water Treatment Plant Well Treatment Project for the Water Production Division of the Municipal Services Department.

Approved
20.

Council action is requested to expend $371,690.94 with Riverside Technology Incorporated for computer hardware and software purchases for the City Manager, Communications, Community Development, Health, HR, Finance, Fire, Municipal Services, Parks, Power & Light Department, and Technology Services.

Approved
21.Council action is requested to approve the Ceridian/Dayforce Human Capital Management and Implementation Contract in the amount of $172,228.
Approved
22.Council action is requested to approve the Magnisol Implementation Contract in the amount of $174,300
Approved
23.

Council action is requested to award a purchase order to Burns & McDonnell, Inc. in the amount of $188,159.00 to cover Augmented Engineering Services for the Power & Light Department.

Approved
24.Council action is requested to issue a purchase order for $228,000.00 with Kline Van and Specialty (dba VanDoit) for the Police Department.
Approved
Resolutions
23-792 A resolution adding Public Safety Divisions under the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System.
Res.No:          6972
23-798 A resolution approving a preliminary plat of Summit Living in Independence, Missouri.
Res.No:          6973
23-799 A resolution approving a Short-Term Rental for 12111 E. 51st Terrace South in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri. (Valid legal protest filed.)
Failed
23-800 A resolution approving a Short-Term Rental for 3005 N. Union Street in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri. (Valid legal protest filed.)
Failed
23-801 A resolution endorsing a video contest promoting the historic sites of Independence, Missouri and seeking City Council endorsement for the initiative (Item sponsored by Mayor Rowland).
Postponed indefinitely
REGULAR AGENDA
Ordinances
23-114 2R An ordinance amending Independence City Code Section 5.01.018 "License Denial, Suspension or Revocation".
Ord.No:          19512

23-115 2R An ordinance authorizing the execution of a contract to Black & McDonald, in the amount of $880,886.55, for 24 Highway Improvement Steel Pole Installation and making necessary appropriations.

Ord.No:          19513

23-116 2R An ordinance adopting amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, which was approved by Ordinance No. 19453.

Ord.No:          19514

23-117 2R An emergency ordinance authorizing purchase orders and a ten (10) year contract with Axon Enterprise Incorporated for Body Worn Cameras, In-Car Video Equipment, Tasers, Records Management Software and other products and services for the Police Department. The initial year outlay would be $1,456,654.96. The annual cost for additional years would be $1,215,870.81. The total for all ten (10) years would be $12,399,492.25.

Ord.No:          19515
First Reading(s)

23-117 1R An emergency ordinance authorizing purchase orders and a ten (10) year contract with Axon Enterprise Incorporated for Body Worn Cameras, In-Car Video Equipment, Tasers, Records Management Software and other products and services for the Police Department. The initial year outlay would be $1,456,654.96. The annual cost for additional years would be $1,215,870.81. The total for all ten (10) years would be $12,399,492.25.

1R
23-118 1R An ordinance approving a final plat for the Hub Shopping Center, in Independence, Missouri.  
1R
23-119 1R An ordinance amending Section 13.01.005 of the City Code pertaining to park restroom security and loitering on park property.
1R

23-120 1R An ordinance amending Section 5 of the City Code to create a new Article 21 pertaining to feeding operations on park property. (This item addresses item 3.1.k in the 2023-2024 Independence Action Plan).

1R
23-121 1R An ordinance authorizing the City of Independence, Missouri to enter into a lease purchase transaction and authorizing certain documents and actions in connection therewith.
1R
INFORMATION ONLY
1.Discussion of a Resolution amending the Council Rules of Procedure (Item sponsored by Councilmember At-Large Jared Fears).
2.Please Note:  In accordance with RSMo 610.021, the City Council may convene in an Executive Session during or after the meeting, in the Council Chambers and move to Conference Room D for the closed meeting, on matters of litigation, legal action, and/or attorney client communications, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(1), on matters of personnel, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(3) and personnel records, as permitted by 610.021(13), on matters of contracts, as permitted by 610.021(12), on matters of real estate, as permitted by 610.021(2) and/or matters of labor negotiations, as permitted by 610.021(9).
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT