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COUNCIL AGENDA

August 1, 2022

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

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INVOCATION


Lupe Moe, Member, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints


THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


ROLL CALL


CITIZEN REQUESTS


PRESENTATION RESOLUTIONS


22-786 - A resolution recognizing Racheal Johnston, Administrative Assistant II for Neighborhood Services, with the Community Development Department, as the Employee of the Month for August 2022.
					Res.No: 6837


CONSENT AGENDA


Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager


1.	Approval of minutes for the Regular Meetings on July 11, 2022 and July 18, 2022.
		Approved
2.	Council action to award a Change Order #1 to Purchase Order 22000162 to TransPerfect Legal Solutions in the amount of $83,315.56 to cover additional costs incurred for transcription services. New revised amount of PO 22000162 will be $83,315.56.
		Approved
3.	Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Clark Equipment, dba Bobcat Company, in the amount of $74,445.68, for the purchase of a compact excavator for the Municipal Services Department.
		Approved
4.	Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Midwest Vac Products, in the amount of $134,181.50, for an IBAK inspection camera system.
		Approved
5.	Council action is requested to issue a purchase order for $69,108.01 to Deere & Company for a John Deere 5100E Tractor and a John Deere 540M Loader for the Water Department.
		Approved
6.	Council action is requested to issue a purchase order for Northstar Technologies, LLC for $66,000, authorizing future change orders for an amount not to exceed $24,000, for the annual renewal of a Stormwater Management and Engineering Services Contract (No. #374-17).
		Approved
7.	Council action to award a contract to Burns & McDonnell in the amount of $60,000 to cover Annual Transmission Assessment studies for the Power & Light Department.
		Approved
8.	Council approval to issue a purchase order to ConvergeOne Inc, in the amount of $121,431.75 for a Network Hardware Update for the Courtney Bend Water Plant for the Water Department.
		Approved
9.	Council action is requested to enter into a one (1) year contract, with four (4), one-year renewal periods for Security Officer Services with Allied Universal for the Power & Light Department.
		Approved


Resolutions


		22-787 - A resolution reappointing Jim Blau and Robie Mathews to the Truman Memorial Scholarship Fund Candidate Selection Committee of the City of Independence, Missouri.
					Res.No: 6838
		22-788 - A resolution appointing Michael Talcott as a member of the Public Utilities Advisory Board of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment-Councilmember Brice Stewart
					Res.No: 6839
		22-789 - A resolution appointing Jeff McLaughlin as a member of the Brand Independence Committee.-Individual Appointment-Councilmember Jared Fears
					Res.No: 6840
		22-790 - A resolution reappointing Libet Ojeda to the City Judicial Commission of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment-City Manager Zach Walker
					Res.No: 6841
		22-791 - A resolution reappointing Darla Eames as a member of the Tree Commission for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment-Mayor Rory Rowland
					Res.No: 6842
		22-792 - A resolution appointing Brent Schondelmeyer to the Land Trust of Jackson County, Missouri.-Individual Appointment-Mayor Rory Rowland
					Res.No: 6843
		22-793 - A resolution updating the Economic Development Policy for the City of Independence.
					Res.No: 6844
		22-794 - A resolution repealing Resolution No. 6366 & Resolution No. 5916 and dissolving the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on the Arts.
					Res.No: 6845


REGULAR AGENDA


Public Hearing(s)


		1. A public hearing for the formation of the Eastgate Commerce Center Community Improvement District. Full Public Hearing.
					Held and Closed
		22-059 - 1R. An ordinance approving the petition for the establishment of the Eastgate Commerce Center Community Improvement District, establishing the District, making findings and authorizing actions related to establishment of the District.
					1R.
		2. A public hearing for the amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 14, of the Independence City Code relating to Special Use Permits for Mini Storage. Full Public Hearing.
					Held and Closed
		22-070 - 2R. An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 14, of the Independence City Code pertaining to Mini Storage Facilities.
					Ord.No: 19358


Non-Ordinance Action Items


1.	22-771 - A resolution affirming the City Council’s adherence to certain provisions of the City’s Personnel Policies and Procedures as well as certain Administrative Policies of the City of Independence.
		Postponed to 9/6
2.	22-765 - A resolution creating the Charter Review Commission for the City of Independence, Missouri, to consist of nine members to be appointed by the City Council; defining the purposes and duties of said commission and the objectives sought to be accomplished; and further providing for the organization and plan of operation for said commission.
		Res.No: 6846


Ordinances


		22-066 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in the amount of $698,000.00 from the Missouri Department of Transportation for reimbursement of overtime for the Police Department for Impaired Driving enforcement and Youth Alcohol Liquor Compliance Checks from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023; authorizing future change orders and/or time extensions for the same project and making the necessary appropriations.
					Ord.No: 19359
		22-067 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in the amount of $347,000.00 from the Missouri Department of Transportation for reimbursement of overtime for the Police Department for a crash investigation software license, LETSAC Conference fees and Hazardous Moving Violations enforcement from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023; authorizing future change orders, extensions, amendments or addendums for additional funding for the same project and making the necessary appropriations.
					Ord.No: 19360
		22-068 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in the amount of $73,000.00 from the Missouri Department of Transportation for reimbursement of overtime for the Police Department for Occupant Protection Enforcement from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023; authorizing future change orders, extensions, amendments or addendums for additional funding for the same project and making the necessary appropriations.
					Ord.No: 19361
		22-069 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in the amount of $62,230.00 from the Missouri Department of Transportation for reimbursement of product support, program development fees, computer software and equipment for the Police Department for E-Ticketing from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023; authorizing future change orders, extensions, amendments or addendums for additional funding for the same project and making the necessary appropriations.
					Ord.No: 19362


First Reading(s)


		22-072 - 1R. An ordinance vacating and changing an existing Right-Of-Way to a general utility easement, all that part of Old Lexington Road from the east Right-Of-Way line of N Bay Avenue to the westerly right of way line of U. S. 24 Highway, in the southeast quarter, Section 20, Township 50, Range 31, City of Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.
					1R.
		22-073 - 1R. An ordinance redistricting the City of Independence for the City Council Districts; repealing Ordinance No. 15219 and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith.
					1R.
		22-074 - 1R. An ordinance to approve amendments to the Electric Service Rules and Regulations.
					1R.
		22-075 - 1R. An ordinance approving a rezoning from District C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and District R-6 (Single-Family Residential) to District R-18/PUD (Moderate-Density Residential/Planned Unit Development) and approving a Preliminary Development Plan for the properties at 2610 and 2612 S. Lee’s Summit Road, in Independence, Missouri.
					1R.


INFORMATION ONLY


	1.	Purchase order 23000100, in the amount of $50,000 was issued to Brenntag Mid-South Inc for Sodium Bisulfite for the Rock Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Municipal Services Department.

	2.	Purchase order 23000094, in the amount of $50,000 was issued to DPC Industries for Sodium Hypochlorite for the Rock Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Municipal Services Department.

	3.	Purchase order 23000083, in the amount of $80,000 was issued to DPC Industries for Liquid Chlorine Cylinders for the Courtney Bend Water Treatment Plant of the Water Department.

	4.	Purchase order 23000082, in the amount of $115,000 was issued to Carus Corporation for Hexametaphosphate in 50 lb. bags for the Courtney Bend Water Treatment Plant of the Water Department.

	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).


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