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

November 16, 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., November 16, 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. 
Angela Pratt requests to speak to Council regarding the Kentucky Hills Development.
Spoke
John Roe requests to speak to Council regarding Kentucky Hills Development.
Spoke
Jana Evans requests to speak to Council regarding the Kentucky Hills Development.
Spoke
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 Ductile Iron Pipe and Gate Valves with Ferguson Waterworks, Core & Main LP, Blue Springs Winwaterworks and Schulte Supply, Inc. for the Water Department.
Approved
2.Approval of specific and aggregate stop loss insurance renewal for the City's self-insurance program for the 2021 Plan Year in the amount of $1,657,083.
Approved
Resolutions
20-804 - A resolution appointing Nancy Kerr to the Tourism Commission of the City of independence, Missouri.
Res.No:          6620
20-805 - A resolution affirming the appointment of Erin Boatright to the Public Safety Tax Oversight Committee for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual  Appointment Councilmember Karen DeLuccie
Res.No:          6621
20-806 - A resolution supporting local businesses, schools, and organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.-Requested by Councilmembers Mike Huff and Mike Steinmeyer
Failed
20-807 - A resolution directing the City Manager to review current City Codes, Laws, Regulations, Standards, and Policies Pertaining to the theft of catalytic converters and to make recommendations to effectively reduce the number of thefts of catalytic converters.-Requested by Councilmembers Mike Huff and Mike Steinmeyer
Res.No:          6622
20-808 - A resolution directing the City Manager to suspend landlord business license fees concurrent with the federal eviction moratorium or any State of Missouri or Jackson County moratorium.-Requested by Councilmembers Mike Huff and Mike Steinmeyer
Failed
20-809 - A resolution establishing priorities for use of any surplus in the Independence Power and Light Fund.-Requested by Councilmembers Mike Huff and Mike Steinmeyer
Failed
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing(s)
1.  A public hearing for the application by Isosceles Properties, LLC requesting a Preliminary Development Plan for a duplex development for the property located at 3206 N. Spring Street.  New Information Only.  This application requires a two-third majority vote for approval due to a valid legal protest petition received from surrounding property owners.
Held and Closed
  1. 20-076 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a Preliminary Development Plan for a tract of land located at 3206 N. Spring Street in Independence, Missouri.
Failed
2.  A public hearing for the rezoning of 49-lots in an area between the railroad line, 14th Street, Hardy and Truman Road, from R-18/PUD, High Density Residential/Planned Unit Development) to R-6, Single-Family Residential.  New Information Only.
Held and Closed
  1. 20-085 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District R-18/PUD (Medium Density Residential/Planned Unit Development) to District R-6 (Single Family Residential) for properties generally located between Truman Road and 14th Street and between the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and Hardy Avenue, in Independence, Missouri.
Ord.No:          19173
3.  A Public Hearing for the application received from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a Restaurant Bar Malt Liquor and Light Wine with Sunday Sales License for the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #179 located at 4110 S. Lee’s Summit Road.  Full Public Hearing  
Held and Closed
  1. Council action is requested for the application received from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a Restaurant Bar Malt Liquor and Light Wine with Sunday Sales License for the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #179 located at 4110 S. Lee’s Summit Road.
Approved
Non-Ordinance Action Items
1.Council Action is requested to approve amending the CARES ACT Budget.
Approved
2.Council action is requested to amend the Health Permit and Business License fees for Mobile Food Units.
Approved
Ordinances
20-084 - 2R.  An ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the City Code, “Building, Plumbing and Electrical Installations”, by adding a new Article 16, “Vacant Structure Registration and Maintenance” and amending the Dangerous Building and Unsafe Building section of Chapter 4.
Ord.No:          19174
20-086 - 2R.  An ordinance amending Article 3, “Curfew; Parental Responsibility” of Chapter 12 of the Independence City Code. 
Ord.No:          19175-Approved as Amended
First Reading(s)
20-083 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the purchase of a 2020 Spartan Custom 4-Door Aluminum Squad (Pumper) Fire Truck from Precision Industries Inc. for $553,783.00 and making the necessary appropriations.
Ord.No:          19176
20-087 - 1R.  An ordinance granting a 10 foot General Utility Easement to Spire Missouri Inc. across part of Lot 1 of Ansley Apartments First Plat.
1R.
20-088 - 1R.  An ordinance finding, determining and declaring the necessity of acquiring temporary construction and grading easements and general utility easements for the Vaile Sidewalk Improvements Project (Project No.70110807); 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.
20-089 - 1R.  An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 14, of the Independence City Code pertaining to Donation Bins and Centers.
1R.
20-090 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District C-2 (General Commercial) to District C-3 (Service Commercial) for the property located at 1026 W. 23rd Street S., in Independence, Missouri.
1R.
20-091 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District I-1 (Industrial) and District R-6 (Single-Family Residential) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) for properties located at 1450 W. Lexington Avenue, in Independence, Missouri.
1R.
20-092 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing an agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the Public Transit Operating Assistance Grant in the amount of $16,653.00 for operating expenses associated with transit service for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021; and making the necessary appropriations.
1R.
INFORMATION ONLY
1.The City Council is expected to convene in an Executive Session at 5:15 pm, Monday, November 16, 2020, in Conference Room A, on matters of real estate, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(2).
2.Municipal Division monthly case report September 2020
Reported
3.Municipal Division Monthly Case Report October 2020
Reported
4.Report on purchase agreements between $50,000 and $100,000 per Procurement Policy.
Reported
5.COVID-19 Semi-Monthly Update
Reported
6.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
7.COVID-19 Meeting Procedures:  The November 16 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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