COUNCIL AGENDA

March 1, 2021

6:00 PM, Virtual Meeting held via Microsoft Teams, also on City7 Cable and on YouTube https://bit.ly/2JAW21T

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INVOCATION
Tim Allison, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator, Visiting Nurse Association
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CITIZEN REQUESTS
For public comment including public hearings, please e-mail (cityclerk@indepmo.org) or call (816-325-7010) by 12 p.m., March 1, 2021, to sign up in advance.  You will be asked to provide your name, phone number, email, address and topic.  Virtual Meeting information will be provided prior to the meeting.
Joyce Constance-White requests to speak to Council regarding a proposed liquor license.(Public Hearing #1)
Spoke
Dick Bryant requests to speak to Council regarding liquor applications. (NOAI #5)
Spoke
PROCLAMATIONS
COVID-19 Memorial Day Proclamation
Read
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.Approval of  minutes for the Regular Meetings on February 1, 2021 and February 16, 2021.
Approved
2.Consideration of a Telecommunications Tower License Agreement at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
Approved
Resolutions
21-718 - A resolution adopting the 2021 Strategic Plan for the City of Independence.
Res.No:          6647
21-719 - A resolution appointing Danijela Nenadic-Book as a member of the Japanese Sister City Committee.
Res.No:          6648
21-720 - A resolution appointing Jacob John to the Tax Increment Financing Commission for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
Res.No:          6649
21-721 - A resolution reappointing Martin Kuny and appointing Quentin Templeton to the Independence Economic Development and Incentive Commission.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
Res.No:          6650
21-722 - A resolution reappointing Michele Crumbaugh, Quentin Templeton, Merideth Parrish and Angie Judy as a members of the Brand Independence Committee.-Individual Appointments:  Mayor Eileen Weir & Brice Stewart
Res.No:          6651
21-723 - A resolution affirming the appointment of Patrick Casey to the Public Safety Tax Oversight Committee for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment Councilmember Brice Stewart
Res.No:          6652
21-724 - A resolution appointing Jerry Adkins to the Street Improvement Oversight Committee.-Individual Appointment Brice Stewart
Res.No:          6653
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing(s)
1.  A public hearing for the application received from Manmeet Enterprises LLC, doing business as, Truman Mart 1; for an Unlimited Retailer of Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales located at 11805 E. 23rd Street S.  Full Public Hearing.
Held and Closed
  1. Council action is requested regarding the application received from Manmeet Enterprises LLC, doing business as, Truman Mart 1; for an Unlimited Retailer of Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales located at 11805 E. 23rd Street S. This application requires vote for approval due to residential property being located within three hundred  (300) feet of the establishment.
Approved
Non-Ordinance Action Items
1.21-725 - A resolution amending Section 6 “Ordinances, Resolutions, and Motions” of the Council Rules of Procedure.-[Requested by Councilmember Dan Hobart]
Res.No:          6654
2.

Council action is requested regarding the change of ownership application received from Jam & Neel Express LLC; to transfer an Unlimited Intoxicating Liquor in the Original Package with Sunday Sales License located at 17601 E 32nd Street South. 

Approved
3.Council action is requested to approve a contract with the Independence Chamber of Commerce for the license of the Independence Square public area for the Santa-Cali-Gon Festival from Sept 3, 2021 through September 6, 2021.
Approved
4.Council action is requested to amend the liquor license fees contained in the Schedule of Fees.
Approved
5.

Council action is requested regarding the change of ownership application received from Prime 3, LLC.; to transfer an Unlimited Intoxicating Liquor in the Original Package with Sunday Sales License located at 3459 S. Sterling Ave. 

Approved
6.Council action is requested regarding PUAB Recommendations of IPL Priorities.
Postponed to 3/22
Ordinances
21-007 - 2R.  An ordinance finding, determining and declaring the necessity of acquiring temporary construction and grading easements and general utility easements for the Bristol Drainage Improvements Project (Project No. 70131902); 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.
Ord.No:          19196
21-008 - 2R.  An ordinance repealing Chapter 2 “Alcoholic Beverages” and adding a new Chapter 2 “Alcoholic Beverages” of the City Code.
Ord.No:          19197
First Reading(s)
21-009 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing a contract with Community Capital Fund for the administration of a small business assistance program for small businesses recovery utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00.
1R.
21-502 - 1R.  An ordinance adopting an amendment 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:          19198
INFORMATION ONLY
1.COVID-19 Semi-Monthly Update
Reported
2.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the 23rd and Sterling Community Improvement District Proposed Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT

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