COUNCIL AGENDA

April 18, 2022

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

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INVOCATION
Carole Price, Outreach Minister, Community of Christ
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CITIZEN REQUESTS
Harry Hill requests to speak to Council regarding the Northpoint Development.
Did Not Speak
Teresa Tweedie requests to speak to Council regarding the Northpoint Development.
Spoke
Robert Brackenbury requests to speak to Council regarding the Northpoint Development.
Spoke
Deborah Wilson requests to speak to Council regarding the Northpoint Development.-3 minutes
Spoke
Gerald Wilson requests to speak to Council regarding the Northpoint Development.-3 minutes
Spoke
Ashley Smith requests to speak to Council regarding McBee Acres.
Spoke
Ed Reese requests to speak to Council regarding McBee Acres.
Did Not Speak
Steve McBee requests to speak to Council regarding McBee Acres.
Did Not Speak
Gary George requests to speak to Council regarding the Northpoint Development.
Spoke
Muriel Leudeman requests to speak to Council regarding improving the quality of life in Independence. 
Spoke
Steve Kellogg requests to speak to Council regarding NorthPoint Development Support.
Spoke
Leslie Schuenemeyer requests to speak to Council regarding the Northpoint Development. 
Spoke
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.Council action is requested to issue a change order increase on contract #500000520 with contractor Wiedenmann, Inc in the amount of $250,000 in order to complete additional jobs in the 2021 Emergency Repair Project (No. 131802).
Approved
2.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to R.E. Pedrotti Company Inc, in the amount of $59,551.33 for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) upgrade parts for Rock Creek and Sugar Creek Pump Stations for the Municipal Services Department.

Approved
3.A request for Council approval to authorize the City Manager to direct the Police Department to submit a revised application and participate in the 2022/2023 Occupant Protection grant as provided through the Missouri Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Division.
Approved
4.A request for Council approval to authorize the City Manager to direct the Police Department to submit a revised application and participate in the 2022/2023 DWI Enforcement Grant as provided through the Missouri Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Division.
Approved
5.Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to purchase video detection system equipment from Gades Sales Company Inc for an amount not to exceed $57,684.00 for the replacement of existing vehicle detection systems at three intersections, as part of the Replace Loop Detection with Video Detection Project (No. 112206).
Approved
6.

Council action is requested to issue a one (1) year contract, with four (4), one-year renewal periods for Underground Utility Locating and Marking Services with USIC Locating Services for the Power & Light, Municipal Services and the Water Departments.

Approved
7.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order in the amount of $145,333.66 to Electronic Technology Inc. (ETI) for a camera system, license plate readers & components for four (4) City Hall Parking Lots, Animal Shelter and for a Camera Monitoring System for the Water Tower sites for the Tech Services Division of the Finance & Administration Department.

Approved
8.Council action is recommended to approve a change order to a purchase order between the City and Spencer Fane in the amount of $51,000 for legal services pertaining to the Police overtime investigation.
Approved
Resolutions
22-732 - A resolution naming Jeff Blobaum, Tim Cosens and Alan Johnson as Board of Directors of the 23rd & Sterling Community Improvement District.-Individual Appointment-Mayor Eileen Weir
Res.No:          6786
22-733 - A resolution naming Tim Cosens and Alan Johnson as Board of Directors of the Marketplace Shopping Center Community Improvement District.-Individual Appointment-Mayor Eileen Weir
Res.No:          6787
22-734 - A resolution naming Nancy Clayton and Kristine Zerr as Board of Directors of the Marketplace Shopping Center Community Improvement District.-Individual Appointment-Mayor Eileen Weir
Res.No:          6788
22-735 - A resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan designating property north of East US 24 Highway, generally located between Salem Drive and Bay Avenue, as residential neighborhood in the City of Independence Comprehensive Plan.
Res.No:          6789
22-736 - A resolution appointing Brandy Spearman to the Independence Square Advisory Board of the City of Independence, Missouri.
Res.No:          6790
22-737 - A resolution appointing Alex Gonzalez to the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Independence, Missouri.
Res.No:          6791
22-738 - A resolution reappointing Karen Mehl as the City Representative on the Jackson County Board of Equalization when said board is considering assessments of property within the City of Independence.
Res.No:          6792
22-739 - A resolution reappointing Merideth Rose and Quentin Templeton as members of the Brand Independence Committee.-Individual Council Appointment-Brice Stewart
Res.No:          6793
22-740 - A resolution amending the Personnel Policies and Procedures of the City of Independence, Missouri adding Juneteenth as an officially recognized City holiday.
Res.No:          6794
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing(s)
1.  A public hearing on the annexation of a portion of Old Lexington Road right-of-way west of US 24 Hwy and east of Bay Road into the corporate limits of the City of Independence.  Full Public Hearing.
Held and Closed
  1. 22-023 - 2R.  An ordinance annexing a “Contiguous and Compact” area of land consisting of a portion of the right-of-way of Old Lexington Road located generally west of US 24 Highway and east of N. Bay Avenue in unincorporated Jackson County, Missouri, into the corporate limits of the City of Independence, Missouri, and authorizing and directing the city clerk to do those things necessary to accomplish said action.
Ord.No:          19315
2.  A public hearing for the application by McBee Construction Company requesting a rezoning from C-2, General Commercial, to R-12/PUD, Two-Family Residential/Planned Unit Development, and approving a preliminary development plan for the property located at Salem Drive and US 24 Highway.  New Information Only.
Held and Closed
  1. 22-025 - 2R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District C-2 (General Commercial) to District R-12/PUD (Two Family Residential/Planned Unit Development) and approving a Preliminary Development Plan for the property Southwest of Salem Drive, East of Bay Avenue, North of US 24 Highway, in Independence, Missouri.
Ord.No:          19316
3.  A public hearing for the application by Spencer Rosenbaum requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a Bed & Breakfast at 909 W. Waldo Avenue.  New Information Only.
Held and Closed
  1. 22-026 - 2R.  An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate a Bed and Breakfast at 909 W. Waldo Avenue, in Independence, Missouri.
Ord.No:          19317
4.  A Full Public Hearing for the application received from Gas N Smokes, LLC; for a Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor in the original package license for the Discount Smokes Convenience Store with gas located at 16390 E 23rd Street S.  -Full Public Hearing
Held and Closed

  1. Council action is requested regarding the application received from Gas N Smokes, LLC; for a Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor in the original package license located at 16390 E 23rd Street S.   

Approved
Ordinances
22-022 - 2R.  An ordinance vacating all existing unconstructed Right-of-Way of all that part of Blue Ridge Mountain View, a subdivision in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.  
Ord.No:          19318
22-024 - 2R.  An ordinance authorizing the borrowing of not to exceed $85,000,000 from the Missouri Development Finance Board to refinance the costs of certain projects related to the City's Electric System; Approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a financing agreement with the Missouri Development Finance Board; and prescribing other matters relating thereto.
Ord.No:          19319
22-027 - 2R.  An ordinance finding, determining and declaring the necessity of acquiring temporary construction and grading easements and general utility easements for the Sub K Rebuild Project (Project No. 201706); 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:          19320
22-028 - 2R.  An ordinance creating a Charter Amendment Advisory Board, to consist of nine members to be appointed by the city council; defining the purposes and duties of said board and the objectives sought to be accomplished; and further providing for the organization and plan of operation of said board.-Requested by Mayor Eileen Weir
Ord.No:          19321
INSTALLATION CEREMONY

Invocation:  Laurie Dean Wiley, Member, EPIC Church

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 

Roll Call of the present City Council

Administration of Oaths of Office to the Councilmembers-elect and Mayor-elect

Roll Call of the new City Council

Mayor Pro Tem Election

First Reading(s)

22-029 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Independence, acting through its municipal utility, Independence Power and Light and Missouri Network Alliance D/B/A Blue Bird Network, LLC, for pole attachments. This will have no effect on any tax revenues or general revenues.

1R.
22-030 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District R-6/PUD (Single Family Residential/Planned Unit Development) and C-2/PUD (General Commercial/Planned Unit Development) to District I-1 (Industrial) for properties along M-78 Highway, E. Truman Road and Little Blue Parkway, in Independence, Missouri.
1R.
22-031 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District R-6 (Single Family Residential), District R-6/PUD (Single Family Residential/Planned Unit Development), O-1 (Office Residential) and District C-1 (General Commercial) to district BP/PUD (Business Park/Planned Unit Development) and approving a Preliminary Development Plan to rezone properties North of R.D. Mize Road and East of the Little Blue Parkway, in Independence, Missouri.
1R.
22-032 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District R-6/PUD (Single Family Residential/Planned Unit Development), C-2/PUD (General Commercial/Planned Unit Development) to District BP/PUD (Business Park/Planned Unit Development) and approving a Preliminary Development Plan for properties around the M-78 Highway, E. Truman Road, and the Little Blue Parkway.
1R.
22-033 - 1R.  An ordinance approving the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan and FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG and HOME Programs, authorizing applications to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the CDBG and HOME Programs; 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.
22-034 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a Development Agreement between Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Inc. and the City of Independence, Missouri.
1R.
22-035 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Clerk to do all things necessary for the holding of an election to fill a vacancy on the Council for the Councilmember At-Large, establishing a Primary Election on August 2, 2022, and a General Election on November 8, 2022, providing that the Primary Election will become the General Election if no more than two candidates file for this position.
1R.
22-036 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and Northpoint Development, LLC and authorizing and approving certain actions in connection therewith.
1R.
INFORMATION ONLY
1.

The certified results of the April 5, 2022 Mayor and At-Large Councilmember election results, from the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners have been received by the City Clerk.

2.Cases 22-100-03, 22-125-02, 22-125-03, requests from NorthPoint Development to rezone the property generally situated along Little Blue Parkway beginning around R.D. Mize Road to Truman Road then along M-78 Highway to M-7 Highway, were advertised for a new information only public hearing at the April 18, 2022 City Council meeting.  At staff's request, these cases will have their first reading on April 18, 2022 and 2nd reading on May 2, 2022.  This will move the the new information only public hearings on these cases to May 2, 2022.
3.Municipal Division Monthly Case Report March 2022
4.Semi-Annual Report of the Jackson County Animal Welfare Committee
5.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Susquehanna East Shopping Center Community Improvement District Proposed Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
6.Semi-Annual Report of the Parks Commission
7.Semi-Annual Report of the Independence Tourism Commission
8.Semi Annual Report of the Public Safety Tax Oversight Committee
9.Streets Improvements Oversight Committee (SIOC) Semi-Annual Presentation to Council.
10.Recommendation by the SWOC for this presentation to Council.
11.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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