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COUNCIL AGENDA

September 7, 2021

6:00 PM, Council Chambers-111 E. Maple Ave. & Microsoft Teams

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INVOCATION


Tim Allison, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator, Visiting Nurse Association


THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


ROLL CALL


CITIZEN REQUESTS


Joseph O'Hara requests to speak to Council regarding a Councilmember update.
					Spoke


PRESENTATION RESOLUTIONS


21-795 - A resolution recognizing Jacob Stahlman, Street Maintenance Worker III, with the Municipal Services Department, as the employee of the month for September 2021.
					Res.No: 6723


PROCLAMATIONS


Citizenship Day and Constitution Week
					Read and Presented
National Preparedness Month
					Read and Presented


CONSENT AGENDA


Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager


1.	Approval of minutes for the Regular Meetings on August 2, 2021 and August 16, 2021 and Special Called Meeting on August 9, 2021.
		Approved
2.	Council action is requested to amend the open records fees contained in the Schedule of Fees.
		Approved
3.	Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Primetime Contracting Corp., in the amount of $377,798.00 for the Rock Creek Treatment Facility, and Rock Creek Pump Station fencing Capital Improvement project for the Municipal Services Department.
		Approved
4.	Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into a tender agreement with the surety, North American Specialty Insurance Company. This tender agreement will result in hiring the Completion Contractor, Radamacher Brothers Excavating Co. Inc., to complete the construction contract for the Blue Lawn Storm Drainage Improvement Project (No. 131603) for an amount not to exceed $271,901, authorizing future minor change orders for an amount not to exceed $27,900 and/or time extensions.
		Approved
5.	Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to approve an evaluation services contract with Xylem for an amount not to exceed $93,000.00, authorizing future minor change orders for an amount not to exceed $32,000, for the Force Mains Evaluation Services for Rock Creek and Sugar Creek Pump Stations.
		Approved
6.	Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to approve a construction contract with SHEDIGS IT, LLC for an amount not to exceed $278,924.00, authorizing future minor change orders not to exceed $27,800.00 and/or time extensions for the Bison Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. (No. 302003).

7.	Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to General Electric, in the amount of $317,500, for the H-6 combustion turbine generator repairs for Power & Light.
		Failed
8.	Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Rand Construction Company, in the amount of $214,400.00 for the Rock Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement Project for the Municipal Services Department.
		Approved
9.	Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding between City of Independence and Fraternal Order of Police No. 1 (FOP).
		Approved
10.	Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Program for reimbursement of qualified expenses up to $74,315.
		Approved
11.	Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Watchmen Security Services, LLC, in the amount of $65,000.00 for the Security System Upgrade project at the Cable Dahmer Arena for the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department.
		Approved


Resolutions


		21-796 - A resolution appointing Michael Fielding as a member of the Board of Building and Engineering Appeals for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment Mayor Eileen Weir
					Res.No: 6716
		21-797 - A resolution appointing Paula Martin to the Independence Park Commission for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment Councilmember Brice Stewart
					Res.No: 6717
		21-798 - A resolution appointing Edward Nesbitt to the City Planning Commission of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment Councilmember Mike Steinmeyer
					Res.No: 6718
		21-799 - A resolution appointing Anthony Giaramita as a member of the Public Utilities Advisory Board of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment Councilmember Mike Steinmeyer
					Res.No: 6719
		21-800 - A resolution affirming the appointment of Chris Verbrugge and Bruce Luedeman to the Public Safety Tax Oversight Committee for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointments Councilmembers Dan Hobart and John Perkins
					Res.No: 6720
		21-801 - A resolution appointing Jana Magnuson to the Slovak Sister City Committee.
					Res.No: 6721
		21-802 - A resolution directing the City Manager to develop and install signage as deemed necessary for the proper notification regularly scheduled City of Independence general cleanup of public spaces and developing provisions for the storage of certain items. Requested by Councilmembers Mike Huff and Mike Steinmeyer
					Res.No: 6722


REGULAR AGENDA


Public Hearing(s)


		1. A public hearing for a rezoning from C-2, General Commercial, to R-12, Two Family Residential, for numerous properties located on South Oxford Avenue. New Information Only.
					Held and Closed
		21-058 - 2R. An ordinance approving a rezoning from District C-2 (General Commercial) to District R-12 (Two Family Residential) for numerous properties on South Oxford Avenue in Independence, Missouri.
					Ord.No: 19253
		2. A public hearing for a rezoning from C-2, General Commercial, to R-30/PUD, High Density Residential/Planned Unit Development, for numerous properties located on South Oxford Avenue. New Information Only.
					Held and Closed
		21-059 - 2R. An ordinance approving a rezoning from District C-2 (General Commercial) to District R-30/PUD (High Density Residential/Planned Unit Development) and approving a Preliminary Development Plan for numerous properties on South Oxford Avenue in Independence, Missouri.
					Ord.No: 19254
		3. A public hearing for the application by Donte Goodwin requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a body art shop at 10701 E. Winner Road. New Information Only.
					Held and Closed
		21-060 - 2R. An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate a body art shop at 10701 E. Winner Road, Suite 220, in Independence, Missouri.
					Ord.No: 19255
		4. A public hearing for the amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 14, of the Independence City Code relating to sign permits in Section 14-504 and 14-708. Full Public Hearing.
					Held and Closed
		21-061 - 2R. An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 14, of the Independence City Code pertaining to sign regulations variances, permits, appeals, review & approval.
					Ord.No: 19256
		5. A public hearing for the amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 14, of the Independence City Code relating to Electronic Message Centers. Full Public Hearing.
					Held and Closed
		21-062 - 2R. An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 14, of the Independence City Code pertaining to Electronic Message Centers.
					Ord.No: 19257
		6. A public hearing regarding the Hartman Heritage Park and Marketplace Tax Increment Financing Plans. Full Public Hearing.
					Held and Closed


Non-Ordinance Action Items


1.	Council action is requested in approving the 2021 Strategic Plan Updated Action Plan.
		Approved
2.	Consideration of Amended American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Expenditure Plan
		Failed


Ordinances


		21-063 - 2R. An ordinance vacating an existing unconstructed right-of-way of all that part of 1706 S M-291 Hwy lying in, on, and across Lot 154, and the south 10 feet of Lot 153, of Stayton Place (lots 150 to 166 inclusive), a subdivision in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.
					Ord.No: 19258


First Reading(s)


		21-064 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing the City Clerk to do all things necessary for the holding of a Primary and General City Election within the City of Independence, Missouri, in compliance with the Charter adopted by said City, as amended, and all state laws in reference thereto, and to certify to the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners all names of candidates properly presented by petitions under the Charter and for the holding of a Primary Election on February 8, 2022, and a General Election on April 5, 2022.
					1R.
		21-065 - 1R. An ordinance levying a tax on all real property subject to taxation on January 1, 2021, 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, 2021, and ending on the 30th day of June, 2022.
					1R.
		21-066 - 1R. An ordinance approving the exercise, within a portion of the City of Independence, Missouri, of certain powers, functions and duties of a land clearance for redevelopment authority.
					1R.
		21-067 - 1R. An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 14, of the Independence City Code pertaining to Group Living Facilities.
					1R.
		21-511 - 1R. An ordinance approving a Final Plat for McBee Landing, Lots 1 thru 4, in Independence, Missouri; and declaring an emergency.
					Ord.No: 19259


INFORMATION ONLY


1.	COVID-19 Semi-Monthly Update
		Reported
2.	Purchase order 22000181, in the amount of $147,944.16 was issued on August 2, 2021, to Athletica Sports Systems for conversion of the hockey glass at the Cable Dahmer Arena for the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department.
		Reported
3.	Purchase order 22000182, in the amount of $142,795.00 was issued to Athletica Sports Systems for the ice deck (ice covering) at the Cable Dahmer Arena for the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department.
		Reported
4.	Purchase order 22000316, in the amount of $74,218.00 was issued to Freeland Chevrolet for a 2021 Chevrolet Medium Duty Silverado with an 11’ Dump Bed for the Water Department.
		Reported
5.	Please Note: In accordance with RSMo 610.021, the City Council may convene in an Executive Session at 5:15 pm, in the Council Chambers and move to Conference Room D for the closed meeting, on matters of litigation, legal action, and/or attorney client communications, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(1), on matters of personnel, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(3) and personnel records, as permitted by 610.021(13), on matters of contracts, as permitted by 610.021(12), on matters of real estate, as permitted by 610.021(2) and/or matters of labor negotiations, as permitted by 610.021(9).


COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS


ADJOURNMENT


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