COUNCIL AGENDA

July 19, 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
Kevin Baird requests to speak to Council regarding Consent Agenda Item No. 1.
Spoke
Mathew Shurka requests to speak to Council regarding Bill No. 21-039 (Conversion Therapy Ordinance.)
Did Not Speak
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to General Electric International, Inc. in the amount of $1,909,344.00 for the inspection and repair of the generator rotor for Combustion Turbine H5.
Postponed to December 2021
2.

Council action is recommended to approve a change order to a purchase order between the City and Black & Veatch in the amount of $129,000.00 for an amendment to do an addition of Lime Slaking Equipment for a Lime Silo at the Courtney Bend Water Plant for the Water Department.

Approved
3.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Daktronics Inc, in the amount of $625,000.00 for a ribbon board for the Cable-Dahmer Arena for the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department.

Approved
4.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to WesTech Engineering Inc, in the amount of $72,570.00 for drive equipment for Contact Basin #5 for the Courtney Bend Water Plant for the Water Department.

Approved
5.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Transperfect Legal Solutions, in the amount of $75,000.00 for Audio Transcription Services for the Finance & Administration Department.

Approved
6.Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to approve a construction contract with a VF Anderson Builders for an amount not to exceed $580,678.00 authorizing future minor change orders not to exceed $58,060.00 and/or time extensions for the Bristol Drainage Improvements (Project No. 70131902).
Approved
Resolutions
21-778 - A resolution reappointing Mayor Eileen Weir to serve as City Representative on the Board of Directors of the Independence Economic Development Council through June 30, 2024.
Res.No:          6703
21-779 - A resolution appointing John Szturo and Grace Kohan to the Slovak Sister City Committee.
Res.No:          6704
21-780 - A resolution appointing Anthony Sommer to the Sustainability Commission of the City of Independence, Missouri.
Res.No:          6705
21-781 - A resolution reappointing David Campbell as a member of the Tree Commission for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment Mayor Eileen Weir
Res.No:          6706
21-782 - A resolution appointing John Szturo to the Tax Increment Financing Commission for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Council Interview Committee Recommendation
Res.No:          6707
21-783 - A resolution directing the City Manager to conduct a review of the Code of the City of Independence for the purposes of creating and/or amending ordinances for the advancement of non-discrimination.  
Res.No:          6708
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing(s)
1.  A public hearing for a rezoning from R-30/PUD, High Density Residential/Planned Unit Development, to R-6, Single-Family Residential, for part of the property located at 218 N. Delaware Avenue.  New Information Only.
Held and Closed
  1. 21-036 - 2R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District R-30/PUD (High Density Residential/Planned Unit Development) to District R-6 (Single Family Residential) for part of the property at 218 N. Delaware Avenue in Independence, Missouri.
Ord.No:          19232
2.  A public hearing for the application by Justin Barnes with Club Carwash, requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a car wash at 19151 E. 39th Street S.  New Information Only.
Held and Closed
  1. 21-037 - 2R.  An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate a tunnel carwash on property located at 19151 E. 39th Street S., in Independence, Missouri.
Ord.No:          19233

3.  A public hearing for an application received from S.M. Trading Corporation, doing business as Fuel Expresso #41, for a Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of All Kinds in the Original Package for a convenience store with gas under construction at 4200 S. Lee’s Summit Road.  Full Public Hearing

Held and Closed

  1. Council action is requested on the application received from S.M. Trading Corporation, doing business as Fuel Expresso #41, for a Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of All Kinds in the Original Package for a convenience store with gas under construction at 4200 S. Lee’s Summit Road.

Approved
Non-Ordinance Action Items
1.21-784 - A resolution appointing Laura Dominik as a member of the Public Utilities Advisory Board of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Requested by Councilmember Karen DeLuccie
Failed
2.Council action is requested on a recommendation from the Public Utility Advisory Board for the removal of participation limits in the Community Solar Farm.
Approved
Ordinances
21-038 - 2R.  An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 19226, by adding sixty-five (65) new parcels related to the 24 Hwy Complete Streets Phase 1 (Project No.70111801) in order to acquire necessary temporary construction and grading easements, new right-of-way and general utility easements for the Project.
Ord.No:          19234
21-039 - 2R.  An ordinance creating Section 12.06.008 of the Independence City Code for the prohibition of Conversion Therapy of minors.
Failed
21-509 - 2R.  An ordinance adopting an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget, which was approved by Ordinance 19228.  Appropriation ordinances may receive two readings and be voted on at the same meeting.
Postponed to December 2021
First Reading(s)
21-040 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the removal and destruction of Municipal Court Records that have met all requirements to be eligible for such destruction and are the subject of Circuit Court Administrative Order No. 2021-214.
1R.
21-041 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing a Development Agreement with Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity as a qualifying Community Housing Development Organization, for the development of affordable housing, utilizing 2019-20 HOME Program funds in an amount not to exceed $181,603.62.
1R.
21-042 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing a Development Agreement with Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity as a qualifying Community Housing Development Organization, for the development of affordable housing, utilizing 2020-21 HOME Program funds in an amount not to exceed $217,729.00.
1R.
21-043 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing a Development Agreement with Oikos Development Corporation as a qualifying Community Housing Development Organization, for the development of affordable housing, utilizing 2020-21 HOME Program funds in an amount not to exceed $144,118.00.
1R.

21-044 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Sidewalk Improvements Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for sidewalk improvements on the north side of US 40 Highway from the Blue Ridge Cutoff to Sterling Avenue as part of the US 40 Highway Complete Streets Project (Project No. 111802 / Federal Project No. STP 3379{437}).

1R.
21-045 - 1R.  An ordinance De-Annexing certain land south of the southeast corner of Truman Road and M-7 Highway and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to take all steps necessary to accomplish said action.
1R.
21-046 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from Mid-America Regional Council in the amount of $203,443 for the City’s Senior Adult Nutrition Site Program for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and execute the Amendment to the Community Center Services Agreement; making the necessary appropriations; authorizing future change orders for additional funding and/or time extensions; and, authorizing certain future appropriations.
1R.
INFORMATION ONLY
1.The City Council is expected to convene in an Executive Session at 5:00 pm, Monday, July 19, 2021, in the Council Chambers with the closed session taking place in Conference Room D, on Contract Negotiations, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(12), RSMO and on Labor Negotiations as permitted by Sec. 610.021(9), RSMO.
2.

Purchase order 22000039, in the amount of $125,00.00 was issued to Superior Bowen Asphalt Co LLC for emergency asphalt street repairs at the intersection of Noland Road & 24 Highway for the Water Department.

3.COVID-19 Semi-Monthly Update
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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