COUNCIL AGENDA

April 4, 2024

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

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INVOCATION
Invocation by Elder Ken Truax of the East Independence Church of Christ
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION RESOLUTIONS
24-719 A resolution recognizing Sara Dustman, Administrative Assistant II, of the Independence Fire Department, as the I-STAR Award Recipient for April, 2024.
Res No 6994
CITIZEN REQUESTS
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.Approval of minutes from the March 4th and March 18th Regular Meetings
Approved
2.

Council action is requested on the change in ownership application received from APS Operations, LLC dba Liquor Studio & Tobacco for a Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of all kinds in the original package license for Liquor Studio & Tobacco that will be located at 1431 S. Noland Rd.

Approved
3.Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to issue a change order to the design contract with Garver LLC (PO#22001089 for $211,935) for an amount not to exceed $511,000, authorizing future minor change orders and/or time extensions not to exceed $72,293.50 as part of the Rock Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project (No. 302205).
Approved
4.

Council action is requested to expend $75,000.00 to Metro Ford for parts and repair services the Municipal Services Department, Central Garage division.

Approved
5.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Community Service League, in the amount of $60,000.00, for the 2023-2024 ISHARE Program for the Power & Light Department.

Approved
6.Council action is requested to issue a purchase order in the amount of $136,020 to Image Trends Report Management System for the Fire Department.
Approved
7.Council action is requested to expend $86,000 with Blue Springs Winwater for inventory purchases for the Stormwater and Sewer Maintenance Divisions of the Municipal Services Department.
Approved
8.Council action is requested to enter into contracts with Galvan's Lawn & Landscape LLC and Zambelli Lawn Care & Snow Removal LLC for Mowing Services for the Power & Light, Parks, Recreation, & Tourism, and Municipal Services Departments. This contract will be for one year. (This addresses item 4.1.d and 6.3.c in the 2023-2024 Independence Action Plan).
Approved
9.Council action is requested to award a purchase order to Pishny Restoration Services in the amount of $66,730 for restoration work on the south porch at the Vaile Mansion for the Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department. (This addresses item 4.1.d in the 2023-2024 Independence Action Plan).
Approved
10.

Council action to award a change order #3 to Burns & McDonnell PO 23000632 in the amount of $40,458.00 to cover additional environmental studies for Substation S site study for the Power & Light Department.

Approved
Resolutions
24-720 A resolution reappointing Les Boatright and Mary Smead to the Storm Water Control Sales Tax Oversight Committee
Res.No:          6995
24-721 A resolution reappointing Thad McCullough to the Human Relations Commission 
Res.No:          6996
24-722 A resolution reappointing Twyla Olson-Hahn to the Tree Commission
Res.No:          6997
24-723 A resolution reappointing Sam Rushay and Michael Calvert to the Tourism Commission
Res.No:          6998
24-724 A resolution approving the Preliminary Plat of Eastgate Commerce Center, Buildings B1-B3 in Independence, Missouri.
Res.No:          6999
24-725 A resolution approving the Preliminary Plat of Eastgate Commerce Center, Buildings 5-7 in Independence, Missouri.
Res.No:          7000
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing(s)
A public hearing for the application by Capital Growth Buckhalter requesting a rezoning from C-2, General Commercial and R-6, Single Family Residential, to C-2, General Commercial, for the property located at 9800 E. US 40 Highway.  New Information Only.
24-016 2R An ordinance approving a rezoning from District C-2 (General Commercial) and R-6 (single-family Residential) to District C-2 (General Commercial) for the property at 9800 E. US 40 Highway.
Failed 0-5
A public hearing for the application by Ashley Abbott requesting a rezoning from C-2, General Commercial, to R-6, Single Family Residential, for the property located at 210 E. College Street.  New Information Only.
24-017 2R An ordinance approving a rezoning from District C-2 (General Commercial) to District R-6 (Single-Family Residential) for the property at 210 E. College Street.
Ord.No:          19535
A Full Public Hearing for the application received from Arcoiris Botanero, LLC for a Restaurant Selling of Intoxicating Liquor by the drink license for Arcoiris Botanero that will be located at 11716 E. 23rd St.  Full Public Hearing.

Council action is requested on the application received from Arcoiris Botanero, LLC for a Restaurant Selling of Intoxicating Liquor by the drink license for Arcoiris Botanero that will be located at 11716 E. 23rd St.

Passed 4-1
Ordinances
24-015 2R An Ordinance vacating an existing right-of-way of all that part of Coon Road beginning at 7 Hwy and heading West approximately 631 feet and reserving the same as a general utility easement, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.
Moved to 5/6/24 Reg Mtg
24-018 2R An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept an amendment to a grant from Mid-America Regional Council increasing the amount in the grant by $95,285 up to $184,702 for the City’s Senior Adult Nutrition Site Program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and execute the Amendment Community Center Services Agreement; making the necessary appropriations; authorizing future change orders for additional funding and/or time extensions; and, authorizing certain future appropriations. (This addresses items 1.3b, 4.1d, 5.2b in the 2023-2024 Independence Action Plan.)
Ord.No:          19536
First Reading(s)
24-019 1R An ordinance authorizing a contract with Jackson County, Missouri, to provide financial assistance for the COMBAT Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Violence Prevention Grant Program for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; accepting funds for the period in the amount of $90,000.00; authorizing future change orders for additional funding and/or time extensions for the same project; and authorizing certain future appropriations.
1R
24-020 1R An ordinance approving the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG and HOME Programs, authorizing applications to the Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing execution of a written agreement and acceptance of CDBG and HOME Program funds; and making the necessary appropriations.
1R
24-021 1R An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a certain grant agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the 23rd Street Sidewalk Project (Project No. 112110 / Federal Project No. TAP-3379(442).
1R
24-022 1R An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a certain grant agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the Winner Road Complete Streets Project (Project No. 112403 / Federal Project No. STBG-3379(440). 
1R
24-023 1R An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate a body art service at 10609 E. Winner Road, in Independence, Missouri.
1R
24-024 1R An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate a body art service at 4516 S. Noland Road, in Independence, Missouri.
1R
24-025 1R An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 14, of the Independence City Code pertaining to auto repair.
1R
24-026 1R An ordinance finding, determining and declaring the necessity of acquiring general utility easements and temporary construction easements for the Leslie to Crane at Hereford Project (Project No. 132201); 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
24-027 1R An ordinance calling for an election to amend the Charter of the City of Independence and providing for submission of the proposed Charter amendments to the qualified voters of the City of Independence for their approval at an election called and to be held on August 6, 2024.
1R

24-028 1R Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Project Advocates, LLC in the amount of $857,096 for Consulting Services for the Justice Center Project for the Police Department and adopting amendments to the FY 2023-24 adopted budget which was approved by Ordinance No. 19453. 

Moved to 4/8/24 SS

24-029 1R Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Hoefer Welker, LLC, in the amount of $3,660,540, authorizing future minor change orders and/or time extensions not to exceed $366,054 for Design and Consulting Services for the Justice Center Project for the Police Department.

Moved to 4/8/24 SS
INFORMATION ONLY
1.This is a placeholder for the certified results of the April 2, 2024 General Election for Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 Independence City Councilmembers
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