COUNCIL AGENDA

June 21, 2021

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

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INVOCATION
Shirley Murdock, Member, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CITIZEN REQUESTS
Jeff Rogers requests to speak to Council regarding the Case Development Project on Bass Pro Drive. 
Spoke
Rex Worboys requests to speak to Council regarding the Case Development Project on Bass Pro Drive. 
Spoke
Daniel Martin requests to speak to Council regarding the Case Development Project on Bass Pro Drive. 
Spoke
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.Approval of 2021-2022 property insurance renewal with a total premium of $464,831
Approved
2.Council Action is requested to issue a purchase order to ABM Supply Company in the amount of $100,715.00 for ballistic helmets and civil unrest protective equipment for the Police Department.
Approved
3.Approval of 2021-2022 excess workers’ compensation insurance renewal
Approved
4.Council action is requested to approve an Engineering Services Contract with TranSystems Corporation. to design a deck replacement for the Crysler Avenue Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Project (No.112108), for an amount not to exceed $135,572.00, and authorizing future minor change orders for an amount not to exceed $13,557.00 and/or time extensions.
Approved
5.Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, contract number 50265, for the COVID-19 and Adult Vaccination Supplemental Grant Program for reimbursement of qualified expenses up to $62,918.
Approved
6.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 State Investment in Local Public Health Services Grant Program for reimbursement of qualified expenses up to $105,665.
Approved
7.

Council action is requested to issue a one (1) year contract, with two (2), one-year renewal periods for Street Cut Repairs with Davenport Construction for the Water Department.

Approved
Resolutions
21-764 - A resolution amending the pay plan for non-represented city employees as enumerated herein on and after the 21st day of June 21, 2021; Reclassify Executive Assistant to Mayor to Executive Assistant and Move to Section 3; reclassify Parks & Recreation Technician (Level 5) to Parks Technician (Level 3); reclassify Multimedia Communications Coordinator from Level 7 to Level 8; reclassify Digital Content Specialist from Level 8 To Level 7; reclassify Video Production Specialist to Digital Production Manager; add Communications and Public Education Outreach Coordinator (Level 8); add Utility Data Scientist (Level 15); reclassify Planning & Rate Supervisor (Level 17) to Planning & Rate Administrator (Level 16); add Construction Manager (Level 13); add Assistant To The Director (Level 11); reclassify Community Development Coordinator (Level 8) to Community Development Program Administrator (Level 9); reclassify Behavior Enrichment Specialist & Rescue Coordinator from Level 7 To Level 8; add Deputy Director of Power & Light (Level 17); remove Planning & Rates Manager.
Res.No:          6691
21-765 - A resolution appointing Zachary Mallory as a member of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
Res.No:          6692
21-766 - A resolution reappointing Dennis Hart, John Davies and Robert Jones as members to the Board of Adjustment of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
Res.No:          6693
21-767 - A resolution appointing Carol Salinas as a member of the Board of Ethics of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
Res.No:          6694
21-768 - A resolution reappointing Billie Preston and appointing Bryce Young to the City Planning Commission of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
Res.No:          6695
21-769 - A resolution appointing Kay Douglas to the Independence Park Commission for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment Mayor Eileen Weir
Res.No:          6696
21-770 - A resolution reappointing Jim Pollard as a member of the Board of Building and Engineering Appeals for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment Mayor Eileen Weir
Res.No:          6697
21-771 - A resolution appointing Collin McClain, Audrey Elder and Michele DeMoss to the Independence Square Advisory Board of the City of Independence, Missouri.
Res.No:          6698
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing(s)
1.  A public hearing for the application by Case Development requesting a rezoning from C-2, General Commercial, to R-30/PUD, High-Density Residential/Planned Unit Development and approval of a Preliminary Development Plan, for the property located at 4580 S. Bass Pro Drive.  New Information Only.
Held and Closed
  1. 21-029 - 2R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District C-2 (General Commercial) to District R-30/PUD (High Density Residential/Planned Unit Development) and a Preliminary Development Plan for the property located at 4580 E. Bass Pro Drive in Independence, Missouri.
Ord.No:          19219
2.  A public hearing for the application by SBD Capital Investments, LLC requesting a Preliminary Development Plan for the properties located at 2901-2925 S. Harvard Avenue.  Full Public Hearing.
Held and Closed
  1. 21-030 - 2R.  An ordinance approving a Preliminary Development Plan for the property located at 2901-2925 S. Harvard Avenue in District R-6/PUD (Single-Family Residential/Planned Unit Development) in Independence, Missouri.
Ord.No:          19220
Non-Ordinance Action Items
1.Budget Amendment Request No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.-Requested by Councilmember Karen DeLuccie
Approved
2.Council Action is requested to adopt an Expenditure Plan for funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”).
Approved
3.21-772 - A resolution appointing Sheri Tindle and Les Boatright as members of the Public Utilities Advisory Board of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Recommendation by the Council Interview Committee
Res.No:          6699
4.21-773 - A resolution reappointing Jack Looney and appointing Edward Nesbitt as members of the Public Utilities Advisory Board of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Requested by Councilmember Brice Stewart
Postponed Indefinitely
5.21-774 - A resolution appointing Anthony Giaramita a as member of the Public Utilities Advisory Board of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Requested by Councilmember Brice Stewart
Failed
Ordinances
21-024 - 2R.  An ordinance finding, determining and declaring the necessity of acquiring Temporary Construction and Grading Easements and General Utility Easements for the Raymond, Hackless to Mills Stormwater Improvement Project (Project No. 70131806); 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:          19221
21-025 - 2R.  An ordinance authorizing acceptance of the 2021 Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Kansas City / Overland Park DEA Task Force Initiative, and related documents, with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, for a grant award in the amount of $153,166.00; making the necessary appropriations; authorizing future change orders for additional funding and/or time extensions; and authorizing certain future appropriations.
Ord.No:          19222
21-026 - 2R.  An ordinance finding, determining and declaring the necessity of acquiring Façade Easements for the Truman Mural and Trails Mural Project; authorizing negotiation with the property owners authorizing the use of experts as needed; and authorizing and directing the execution of documents in conjunction with the Project.
Ord.No:          19223
21-027 - 2R.  An ordinance authorizing acceptance of the 2021 Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Investigative Support Center Initiative, and related documents, with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, for a grant award in the amount of $148,326.00; making the necessary appropriations; authorizing future change orders for additional funding and/or time extensions; and authorizing certain future appropriations.
Ord.No:          19224
21-028 - 2R.  An ordinance approving the first amendment to the Crackerneck Creek Tax Increment Financing Plan.
Ord.No:          19225
21-031 - 2R.  An ordinance finding, determining and declaring the necessity of acquiring temporary construction and grading easements, new right-of-way and general utility easements for the 24 Hwy Complete Streets Phase 1 (Project No.70111801); 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:          19226
21-032 - 2R.  An ordinance amending Article 1, “City Cemetery”; of Chapter 6 of the City Code, setting fees for City Cemetery Grave Space and Monument base prices, and moving said fees to the Schedule of Fees, all amendments outlined in this ordinance to become effective July 1, 2021.
Ord.No:          19227
21-033 - 2R.  An ordinance adopting the Annual Operating and Capital Budgets of the City of Independence, Missouri, for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022, estimating the revenues for said fiscal year; appropriating sums for the purposes stated in said Budget, establishing operating transfers, designating fund balance allocations, establishing the authorized table of organization, and designating those who may make a requisition for encumbrances against appropriations. 
Ord.No:          19228
First Reading(s)
21-034 - 1R.  An ordinance amending Section 12.01.003 of the Independence City Code to add the phrases sexual orientation and gender identity to 12.01.003(C).
1R.
21-035 - 1R.  An ordinance approving the Amended 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for Program Year 46, and the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan for Program Year 47 for the CDBG and HOME Programs, authorizing applications to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 47 and the HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Program Year 27; authorizing execution of a written agreement and acceptance of CDBG and HOME Program Funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and making the necessary appropriations.
1R.
21-508 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a Final Plat for Grace Subdivision, in Independence, Missouri; and declaring an emergency.
Ord.No:          19229
INFORMATION ONLY
1.The City Council is expected to convene in an Executive Session at 5:15 pm, Monday, June 21, 2021, in the Council Chambers with the closed session taking place in Conference Room D, on Legal Actions, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(1), RSMO and on Personnel as permitted by Sec. 610.021(3), RSMO.
2.COVID-19 Semi-Monthly Update
Reported
3.Municipal Division monthly case report May 2021
Reported
4.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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