COUNCIL AGENDA

September 6, 2022

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

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INVOCATION
Laurie Dean Wiley, Member, EPIC Church
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CITIZEN REQUESTS
PRESENTATION RESOLUTIONS
22-800 - A resolution recognizing Cindy Jones, Trouble Dispatcher, with the Power & Light Department, as the Employee of the Month for September 2022.
Res.No:          6851
PROCLAMATIONS
National Preparedness Month Proclamation
Presented
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.Approval of  minutes for the Regular Meetings on August 1, 2022 and August 15, 2022.
Approved
2.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Riverside Technology Inc. (RTI), in the amount of $75,979.82, for computer equipment for the Fire Department.

Approved
3.Council action is requested to enter into an agreement with VOYA for employee voluntary benefits for a period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 with three (3) one-year renewal options.
Approved
4.

Council action is requested regarding the change in ownership application received from Noland Petroleum LLC, for Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of All Kinds in the Original Package license for the Crown Liquors located at 3900 S. Noland Road. 

Approved
Resolutions
22-801 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Sub-Awardee Agreement between the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and the City of Independence for the American Rescue Plan Transportation Assistance Act Formula Grant.
Res.No:          6852
22-802 - A resolution repealing Resolution No. 5910 and dissolving the Transportation Policy Committee.
Res.No:          6853
22-803 - A resolution appointing Carol Salinas to the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Ethics Reform.-Individual Appointment-Mayor Rory Rowland
Res.No:          6854
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing(s)

1.  A public hearing on proposed property tax rates to be set by the City of Independence for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, based on the current assessed valuation by Jackson and Clay Counties. Full Public Hearing.

Held and Closed
  1. 22-078 - 1R.  An ordinance levying a tax on all real property subject to taxation on January 1, 2022, 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, 2022, and ending on the 30th day of June, 2023.
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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 9/19
2.22-799 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to implement recommended changes to the City’s self-funded health insurance plan. 
Postponed Indefinitely
3.

22-804 - A resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to implement recommended changes to the City's self-funded health insurance plan.

Res.No:          6855
Ordinances

22-074 - 2R.  An ordinance to approve amendments to the Electric Service Rules and Regulations.

Ord.No:          19367

22-076 - 2R.  An ordinance authorizing issuance of a purchase order to Gulf States Distributors for the Police Department’s annual ammunition order for $122.835.00; authorizing future change orders not to exceed $2,000.00; and appropriating $66,450.00 from the Police Department’s Use Tax Fund Balance to partially fund this purchase.

Ord.No:          19368
22-077 - 2R.  An ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the City Code, “Alcoholic Beverages".
Ord.No:          19369
First Reading(s)
22-079 - 1R.  An ordinance repealing Article 1 of Chapter 4 “Property Maintenance Code” and adding a new Article 1 of Chapter 4 “Property Maintenance Code” of the City Code and making other necessary revisions.
1R.
22-080 - 1R.  An ordinance amending Section 12.09.008, “Abatement”, of the Independence City Code.
1R.
22-081 - 1R.  An ordinance amending Section 18.25.002, “Authority to Impound Abandoned Property”, of the Independence City Code.
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22-082 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District R-12 (Two-Family Residential) to District C-2 (General Commercial) for the property at 1711 E. 23rd Street S. (1507 E. 23rd Street S.) in Independence, Missouri.
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22-083 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District R-12 (Single Family Residential) to District R-18/PUD (Medium Density Residential/Planned Unit Development) and approving a Preliminary Development Plan for the property at 8718, 8718½, 8720, 8720½ E. US 24 Highway, in Independence, Missouri.
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22-084 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from 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 property at 2350 S. Haden Street (1250 S. Haden Street), in Independence, Missouri.
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22-085 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate automotive sales lot at 9304 E. US 40 Highway, in Independence, Missouri.
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22-086 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate a tunnel car wash at 4121 S. Little Blue Parkway, in Independence, Missouri.
1R.
22-087 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a Preliminary Development Plan for the property at 810 E. Walnut in District R-18/PUD (Medium Density Residential/Planned Unit Development) in Independence, Missouri.
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22-088 - 1R.  An ordinance vacating an existing water main easement of all that part of 505 N. Dodgion Avenue lying in, on, and across Lot 7 (except the south 9 feet), of Hockensmith Land, a subdivision in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.

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INFORMATION ONLY
1.

The certified results of the August 2, 2022 Special At-Large Councilmember election, from the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners have been received by the City Clerk.

2.Transfer of Property Management for the 39th Place Apartments
3.

Purchase order 23000280 for $378,950.00 was issued to Landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep (Landmark Dodge) for (13) Dodge Charger Police Vehicles for the Police Department.

4.Handouts During the Meeting
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

"Independence for All"