NovusAGENDA


Hybrid Meeting held in the Council Chambers and GoToMeeting, also streamed on City7 http://indep.us/city7 and on YouTube indep.us/YouTube. COUNCIL AGENDA

August 3, 2020

6:00 PM, Council Chambers & GoToMeeting

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INVOCATION


Lupe Moe, 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., August 3, 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.


PRESENTATION RESOLUTIONS


20-761 - A resolution recognizing Dante Gliniecki, of the Fire-Emergency Preparedness Division, as the Employee of the Month for August, 2020.
					Res.No: 6581


PROCLAMATIONS


Amended State of Emergency Proclamation.
					Approved as Amended


CONSENT AGENDA


Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager


1.	Approval of minutes for the Regular Meetings on July 6, 2020 and July 20, 2020 and for Adjourned Meeting on July 27, 2020.
		Approved
2.	Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to approve a construction contract with Blue Nile Contractors for an amount not to exceed $338,591.52, authorizing future minor change orders for an amount not to exceed $33,859.15 and/or time extensions, for the Walnut Gardens Phase 2 Stormwater Improvements Project (Project No. 70131809).
		Approved
3.	Council action is requested to approve a design-build contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company for an amount not to exceed $921,815.00, authorizing future minor change orders for an amount not to exceed $92,181.50 and/or time extensions for 2020 Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 112006).
		Approved
4.	Council action is recommended to enter a one-year contract, with two, one year renewal terms with Envelopes and Forms, Inc., dba SureBill for Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services.
		Approved


Resolutions


1.	20-762 - A resolution reappointing Mary Cowan, Ann Franklin and Sara Zorich to the Truman Memorial Scholarship Fund Candidate Selection Committee of the City of Independence, Missouri.
		Res.No: 6582
2.	20-763 - A resolution reappointing Donna Dowell and Twyla Olson-Hahn as members of the Tree Commission for the City of Independence, Missouri. Individual Appointment-Mayor Eileen Weir
		Res.No: 6583
3.	20-764 - A resolution appointing Councilmember Mike Steinmeyer as a member of the Japanese Sister City Committee.
		Res.No: 6584
4.	20-765 - A resolution adopting the Truman Connected Planning Sustainable Places Plan.
		Res.No: 6585
5.	20-766 - A resolution requesting change order extension to contract for lobbying services for the city of Independence, Missouri.
		Res.No: 6586


REGULAR AGENDA


Non-Ordinance Action Items


1.	Approving the recommended spending plan for the City of Independence allocation of the 2020 CARES Act funds.
		Approved
2.	Council action is request to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority for the purpose of providing Inter-City bus services in and to the City of Independence, Inter-City and Intra-City paratransit services and transit management services for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
		Approved
3.	Council action is requested on the application received from Aldi Inc. for a transfer of licensed premises from 11605 E. 23^rd Street to 11004 E. 40 Highway, Independence, Missouri. *This application requires a two-thirds majority vote for approval due to residential property located within three hundred (300) feet of the establishment.*
		Approved
4.	Establishing the policies and procedures for use of the City-owned suites at the Cable Dahmer Arena.
		Approved


Ordinances


1.	20-054 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in the amount of $263,091.00 from the Missouri Department of Transportation for reimbursement of overtime for the Police Department for a Crash Investigation Software License, Stalker Radar Units, LETSAC Conference fees and Hazardous Moving Violations Enforcement from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021; authorizing future change orders, extensions, amendments or addendums for additional funding for the same project and making the necessary appropriations.
		Ord.No: 19142
2.	20-055 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in the amount of $456,250.00 from the Missouri Department of Transportation for reimbursement of overtime for the Police Department for Impaired Driving Enforcement and Youth Alcohol Liquor Compliance Checks from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021; authorizing future change orders and/or time extensions for the same project and making the necessary appropriations.
		Ord.No: 19143
3.	20-056 - 2R. An ordinance dedicating a 20 foot General Utility Easement to the Little Blue Valley Sewer District across their property at 21101 E 78 Highway.
		Postponed to 8/17
4.	20-057 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a certain contract for sale of real estate in exchange for payment of $1,500 for land designated as City Surplus Property at 11323 East 15th Street South and to do all the things necessary to consummate said sale.
		Ord.No: 19144
5.	20-058 - 2R. An ordinance concurrently deannexing certain abutting lands at the southeast corner of Argo Road and 7 Hwy with the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to do those things necessary to accomplish said action.
		Ord.No: 19145
6.	20-059 - 2R. An Ordinance Approving the Establishment of the Independence Square Community Improvement District.
		Ord.No: 19146


First Reading(s)


1.	20-060 - 1R. An ordinance approving a rezoning from District R-6 (Single-Family Residential) to District C-2 (General Commercial) for the properties at 1401, 1409, 1503 and 1505 E. 23rd Street S., in Independence, Missouri.
		1R.
2.	20-061 - 1R. An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate a carwash at 1503 and 1505 E. 23rd Street S., in Independence, Missouri.
		1R.
3.	20-062 - 1R. An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 14, of the Independence City Code pertaining to Accessory Building and Residential Fence Setbacks.
		1R.
4.	20-063 - 1R. An ordinance finding, determining and declaring the necessity of acquiring temporary construction and grading easements for Independence Power & Light Substation K South Feeder Rebuild Project (Project No. 201706); 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.
5.	20-064 - 1R. An ordinance amending Article 20, “Fireworks,” of Chapter 5 of the Independence City Code and making other necessary revisions.
		1R.


INFORMATION ONLY


1.	COVID-19 Semi-Monthly Update
		Reported
2.	COVID-19 Meeting Procedures: The August 3 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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