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 19, 2020

6:00 PM, Council Chambers & GoToMeeting

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INVOCATION
Joey Candillo, Pastor, Grace Church
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 19, 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. 
Laura Dominik requests to speak to Council regarding Bill No. 20-793 (Residency Requirements).
Spoke
Garland Land requests to speak to Council regarding Bill No. 20-794 (COVID-19 Restrictions).
Spoke
Sarah S. Wimberley requests to speak to Council regarding Bill No. 20-794 (COVID-19 Restrictions).
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Bridget McCandless requests to speak to Council regarding Bill No. 20-794 (COVID-19 Restrictions).
Spoke
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Black & Veatch Corporation, in the amount of $446,406.00 for engineering design and construction phase services to add an additional lime slaker to the existing silo at the Courtney Bend Water Treatment Plant for the Water Department.

Approved
2.Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to approve a construction contract with Wiedenmann, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $495,270.00, authorizing future minor change orders for an amount not to exceed $40,685.00 and/or time extensions, for the 2020 Emergency Stormwater Repairs Project (Project No. 131802).
Approved
3.Council action is requested to add a new Occupation Business License Fee effective October 20, 2020.
Approved
4.Council action is requested to approve a contract with Mid-America Regional Council in the amount of $2,500 for a Diversity and Inclusion facilitated listening session.
Approved
5.Council Action is requested to approve amending the CARES ACT Budget.
Resolutions
20-792 - A resolution reducing health permit fees for restaurants and hotels for 2021.
Res.No:          6611
20-793 - A resolution requiring Executive Level Employees to be residents of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Requested by Councilmembers Mike Steinmeyer and Mike Huff
Postponed Indefinitely
20-794 - A resolution supporting local businesses, schools, and organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.-Requested by Councilmembers Mike Steinmeyer and Mike Huff
Failed
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing(s)
1.  A public hearing for an application received from Family Dollar Stores of Missouri, LLC for an Unlimited Retailer of Malt Liquor and Light Wine with Sunday Sales License for the Family Dollar Store #22913 located at 17911 E US 24 Highway.  Full Public Hearing
Held and Closed

  1. Council action is requested on the application for an Unlimited Retailer of Malt Liquor and Light Wine with Sunday Sales License for the Family Dollar Store located at 17911 E US 24 Highway.  This application requires a two-thirds majority vote for approval due to residential property located within three hundred (300) feet of the establishment.

Approved
2.  A Public Hearing for an application received from Happy Spirits Distributor, LLC; for a Wholesale of Intoxicating Liquor License located at 17306 E US 24 Highway, Unit B. Full Public Hearing    
 
Held and Closed

  1. Council action is requested regarding the application received from Happy Spirits Distributor, LLC; for a Wholesale of Intoxicating Liquor License located at 17306 E US 24 Highway, Unit B. 

Approved
Non-Ordinance Action Items
1.Consideration of Economic Relief Program to Utility Rate Payers.-Requested by Councilmembers Mike Huff and Mike Steinmeyer
Approved as Amended
Ordinances

20-075 - 2R.  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.

Ord.No:          19165
20-077 - 2R.  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.
Ord.No:          19166
20-078 - 2R.  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.
Ord.No:          19167
20-079 - 2R.  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.
Ord.No:          19168
20-080 - 2R.  An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 18883 passed on May 21, 2018 by the City Council.
Ord.No:          19169
First Reading(s)
20-081 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a certain Contract for Sale of Real Estate in exchange for payment of $84,000 for land designated as City Surplus Property on Perry Road and to do all the things necessary to consummate said sale.
1R.

20-082 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing a contract with Pyramid Excavation & Construction, Inc., in the amount of $963,867.00; for the installation of pipe and water main on Walnut Street from Leslie Ave. To Lee’s Summit Rd; appropriating $230,259.00 from the Water Department’s Unreserved Retained Earnings to the Capital Account No. 70402004; and authorizing future minor change orders not to exceed $96,387.00; and/or time extensions.

1R.
20-511 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the borrowing of, not to exceed $12,000,000 from the Missouri Development Finance Board to refinance the costs of projects related to the City’s Electric Utility; authorizing the continued lease of Certain Equipment by the City; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a First Supplemental Base Lease and a First Supplemental Lease Purchase Agreement with the Missouri Development Finance Board; prescribing other matters relating thereto; and declaring an emergency.
Ord.No:          19170
INFORMATION ONLY
1.COVID-19 Semi-Monthly Update
Reported
2.The City Council has requested that the State of Emergency Proclamation be reviewed every 30 days for wording and compliance as directed at the August 3, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Reported
3.

Report on purchase agreements between $50,000 and $100,000 per Procurement Policy.

Reported
4.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Hartman Heritage Center Community Improvement District Annual Report ending June 30, 2020.
Reported
5.COVID-19 Meeting Procedures:  The October 19 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. 
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT

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