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

October 5, 2020

6:00 PM, Council Chambers & GoToMeeting

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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., October 5, 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
20-784 - A resolution recognizing Jennifer Sawyer, Administrative Assistant with the Water Department, as the Employee of the Month for October, 2020.
Res.No:          6604
PROCLAMATIONS
Fire Prevention Week
Read and Presented
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.Approval of  minutes for the Regular Meetings on September 8, 2020 and September 21, 2020 and Special Called Meetings on September 14, 2020 and September 28, 2020.
Approved
2.

Council action is requested to issue a one (1) year contract, with two (2), one-year renewal periods for Water Meters and Parts with Badger Meter for the Water Department.

Approved
3.Council action is requested to amend the Sewer Connection Fees effective October 6, 2020.
Approved
Resolutions
20-783 - A resolution directing the City Manager to create an action plan regarding Independence Power and Light.-Requested by the Electric Utility Rates Committee
Postponed Indefinitely
20-785 - A resolution naming April Preston and Nancy Kerr as Board of Directors of the Englewood Community Improvement District.-Individual Appointment-Mayor Eileen Weir
Res.No:          6605
20-786 - A resolution creating a committee to be known as the Slovak Sister City Committee, to cooperate with a like committee for the City of Martin, Slovakia, for the purpose of building international friendship and understanding.
Res.No:          6606
20-787 - A resolution establishing a Sister City relationship with the City of Martin, Slovakia and authorizing the Mayor to take all appropriate measures necessary for the implementation of the relationship.
Res.No:          6607
20-788 - A resolution amending the Pay Plan for Non-Represented City Employees as enumerated herein on and after the 5th day of October 2020; Remove Community Liaison Specialist (Level 8); Remove Director of Public Utilities (Executive 1); Reclassify Utility Accounting Administrator title to Accounting Administrator; Reclassify Resource, Performance, and Strategic Planning Manager (Level 14) to Assistant to the City Manager (Level 13); Reclassify General Manager/Deputy Director of Power & Light title to General Manager/Director of Power & Light; Reclassify Community Development Coordinator grade (Level 8); Add Constituent Services and Legislative Affairs Officer (Level 10).
Res.No:          6608
20-789 - A resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Audit Plan.
Res.No:          6609
20-790 - A resolution encouraging the City Manager to include funding to support proactive property maintenance code enforcement in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Submitted Budget.-Requested by Councilmember  Brice Stewart
Res.No:          6610
20-791 - A resolution directing the City Manager to exercise the necessary procedures to implement the Phase 2 report recommendations submitted by DKMT Consulting.-Requested by Mayor Eileen Weir
Failed
REGULAR AGENDA
Non-Ordinance Action Items
1.

Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Englewood Business Association, for a license of the public area of the Englewood Station Arts District and vicinity in connection with certain promotional events scheduled in 2020-2021.

Approved
2.

Council action is requested regarding the change in ownership application received from Wadsworth Old Chicago Inc., for a Restaurant Bar Intoxicating Liquor License and a Sunday Restaurant Intoxicating Liquor License located at 4661 S. Cochise Dr.   

Approved
3.Consideration of a revised purchase and sale agreement for the property at 15621 E. US 24 Highway to Ramos Properties, LLC in substantially the same form as presented.
Approved
Ordinances
20-072 - 2R.  An ordinance vacating the east/west running alley abutting the south lines of all of Lots 6 through 19, in Delay's Subdivision, a subdivision in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.
Ord.No:          19161
20-073 - 2R.  An ordinance amending Article 5, "Speed Regulations", of Chapter 18 of the City of Independence Code and making other necessary revisions.
Ord.No:          19162
20-074 - 2R.   An ordinance amending Section 18.08.009 of the Independence City Code to include pedestrian and motor vehicle occupant safety and welfare standards.-Requested by Councilmembers: Mike Steinmeyer and Mike Huff
Ord.No:          19163
First Reading(s)

20-075 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing a contract with Public Water Supply District No.2 of Jackson County, Missouri, for the City of Independence, Missouri, to supply water to them.

1R.
20-076 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a Preliminary Development Plan for a tract of land located at 3206 N. Spring Street in Independence, Missouri.[At the request of the applicant this item has been continued to the November 2, 2020 City Council Meeting]
Continued to 11/2
20-077 - 1R.  An ordinance adopting amendments to the Fiscal Year 2019- 2020 Budget, which was approved by Ordinance No. 19017. Appropriation ordinances may receive two readings and be voted on at the same meeting.
1R.
20-078 - 1R.  An ordinance adopting amendments to the Fiscal Year 2020- 2021 Budget, which was approved by Ordinance No. 19131. Appropriation ordinances may receive two readings and be voted on at the same meeting.
1R.
20-079 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing a contract with the Department of Justice for a grant award for the 2020 Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program in the amount of $750,000.00; appropriating the necessary funds in the Police Department and Finance and Administration Department operating budgets; authorizing future change orders for the same project; appropriating the necessary funds.
1R.
20-080 - 1R.  An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 18883 passed on May 21, 2018 by the City Council.
1R.

20-510 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the City of Independence, Missouri, to enter into an equipment lease-purchase agreement with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the costs of acquiring a small wheel loader; and to approve the execution of certain documents in connection therewith; and declaring and emergency.

Ord.No:          19164
INFORMATION ONLY
1.The City Council is expected to convene in an Executive Session at 5:15 pm, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Conference Room A, on matters of litigation, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(1).
Reported
2.COVID-19 Semi-Monthly Update
Reported
3.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Trinity Woods Community Improvement District Annual Report ending June 30, 2020.
Reported
4.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the 23rd & Sterling Community Improvement District Annual Report ending June 30, 2020.
Reported
5.COVID-19 Meeting Procedures:  The October 5 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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