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

September 21, 2020

6:00 PM, Council Chambers & GoToMeeting

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INVOCATION
Wayne Nelson, Lead Chaplain, Independence Police Department
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., September 21, 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. 
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.Council action is requested to issue a one (1) year contract, with two (2), one-year renewal periods for Lobbying Services with John Bardgett & Associates for Lobbying Services for the City of Independence.
Approved
2.Council action is recommended to enter into a contract with Strategic Capitol Consulting LLC for lobbying services for the Power and Light Department. The proposed contract is for one year with two, one-year renewal options.
Approved
3.Council action is requested to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a certain license agreement with Kentucky Hills HOA to place a monument sign in the median at N Liberty Street at W Colonel Drive in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.
Approved
4.Authorization to extend the agreement with Service Line Warranties of America to continue participation in the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program.
Failed
Resolutions
20-777 - A resolution appointing Roy Browne as an Alternate Member to the Board of Adjustment of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
Res.No:          6598
20-778 - A resolution appointing Dennis Tharp as a member of the Heritage Commission of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
Res.No:          6599
20-779 - A resolution reappointing Martin Kuny and appointing Daniel Martin to the Tax Increment Financing Commission for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
Res.No:          6600
20-780 - A resolution appointing April Schuler and Ira Anders to the Independence Park Commission for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointments for Councilmembers:  Mike Huff and Karen DeLuccie
Res.No:          6601
20-781 - A resolution reappointing Joshua Mayfield and appointing Daniel Martin to the Street Improvement Oversight Committee.-Individual Appointments for Councilmembers:  Brice Stewart and Mike Huff
Res.No:          6602
20-782 - A resolution reappointing Matt Medley and Sean Fite; and appointing Trevor Tilton to the Independence Square Advisory Board of the City of Independence, Missouri.
Res.No:          6603
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 to 10/5
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing(s)
1.  A public hearing regarding the Eastland, North Independence, Old Landfill, Mt. Washington, Santa Fe and Trinity Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plans.  Full Public Hearing
Held and Closed

2.  Proposed property tax rates to be set by the City of Independence for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, based on the current assessed valuation by Jackson and Clay Counties. Full Public Hearing

Held and Closed
  1. 20-509 - 1R.  An ordinance levying a tax on all real property subject to taxation on January 1, 2020, within the corporate limits of the City of Independence, Missouri, for General Revenue and Public Health and Recreation purposes, and for the Independence Square Special Business Benefit District; said levies and assessments being separate and distinct, all for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st day of July, 2020, and ending on the 30th day of June, 2021, and declaring an emergency.

Failed
Ordinances
20-068 - 2R.  An ordinance terminating Redevelopment Project II of the North Independence Tax Increment Financing Plan; dissolving the Special Allocation Fund Account for Redevelopment Project II of the North Independence Redevelopment Area; and authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to take all necessary steps to implement these aforementioned actions.
Ord.No:          19156
20-069 - 2R.  An ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a Certain License Agreement with NKMS Real Estate Investments, Inc. to place a monument sign in the Sanitary Sewer easement at 20511 E. Trinity Place in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.
Ord.No:          19157
20-070 -2R.  An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 19108 to authorizing an Interfund Loan in the amount of $12,500,000 to provide emergency funding to the General Fund.
Ord.No:          19158
20-071 - 2R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from Mid-America Regional Council in the amount of $70,000 for the City’s Senior Adult Nutrition Site Program for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, 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.
Ord.No:          19159
First Reading(s)
20-072 - 1R.  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.
1R.
20-073 - 1R.  An ordinance amending Article 5, "Speed Regulations", of Chapter 18 of the City of Independence Code and making other necessary revisions.
1R.
20-074 - 1R.   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
1R.
INFORMATION ONLY
1.Municipal Division Monthly Case report August 2020
Reported
2.COVID-19 Semi-Monthly Update
Reported
3.Report on purchase agreements between $50,000 and $100,000 per Procurement Policy.
Reported
4.The Audit and Finance Committee received the Independence Power & Light Performance Audit Findings and Recommendations from the Management Analyst Report on June 12, 2020.-Requested by Councilmember Karen DeLuccie
Reported
5.COVID-19 Meeting Procedures:  The September 21 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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ADJOURNMENT

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