COUNCIL AGENDA

June 21, 2022

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

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INVOCATION
Shirley Murdock, Member, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CITIZEN REQUESTS
PROCLAMATIONS
Lexis Diaz Day Proclamation
Presented
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.Approval of 2022-2023 Property Insurance Renewal for City Utility Property
Approved
2.Approval of 2022-2023 non-utility property insurance renewal with a total premium of $511,778.57
Approved
3.Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to approve a construction contract with, and issue a purchase order to, Wiedenmann, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $249,729, authorizing future minor change orders for an amount not exceed $24,973 and/or time extensions as part of Emergency Construction Projects (No. 131802).
Approved
4.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to AVI-SPL in the amount of $32,400 and enter into a three year agreement for IntelePeer telecommunication services.

Approved
5.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to AVI-SPL in the amount of $439,385 for the implementation of a unified communication system.

Approved
6.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to AVI-SPL in the amount of $61,900 for the implementation of a call center software solution.

Approved
7.Council action is requested to enter into a three year Microsoft license agreement and issue a purchase order to SHI International, in the amount of $49,082 for Microsoft Licensing.
Approved
8.

Council action to award a purchase order to Border States Industries Inc., in the amount of $145,430.49, for switch gear replacement cabinets for the Power & Light Department.

Approved
9.

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Garver, LLC, in the amount of $211,935.00 for Consulting Services for the Rock Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (RCWWTP) Clarifier Rehabilitation project for the Municipal Services Department.

Approved
10.Approval of 2022-2023 excess workers’ compensation insurance renewal
Approved
Resolutions

22-758 - A resolution updating the Procurement Policy for the City of Independence, Missouri.

Res.No:          6812
22-759 - A resolution amending the Personnel Policies and Procedures of the City of Independence, Missouri to update and amend Article I to address employment, workplace and equal employment opportunities policies.
Res.No:          6813
22-760 - A resolution appointing Independence Power & Light Director as a Director of the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (MJMEUC), DBA Missouri Electric Commission, governing board, and the Deputy Director as an alternate Director to that board, and repealing Resolution No. 6234 and all other resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith.
Res.No:          6814
22-761 - A resolution approving a Temporary Building Permit Fee Waiver Program for infill and redevelopment of Single Family Residential.
Res.No:          6815

22-762 - A resolution directing the City Manager to review and recommend modifications to the City's self-funded health insurance plan to produce structural changes to ensure Stay Well Health Insurance funding is within the approved budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 by August 1, 2022.

Res.No:          6816

22-763 - A resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for services with the Independence Chamber of Commerce for business retention and recruitment services and to provide proper notification to the Independence Council for Economic Development of the City's intent to terminate the current operating agreement.

Res.No:          6817

22-764 - A resolution amending the Pay Plan for Non-Represented City Employees as enumerated herein on and after the 21st day of June, 2022; reclassify Executive Assistant to the City Council (Level 12) to Executive Assistant to the Mayor (Level 12); Remove Museum Attendant (Level 1); Add Recreation Services Supervisor II (Level 11); Reclassify Recreation Program & Facility Supervisor (Level 10) to Recreation Services Supervisor (Level 10); Reclassify Program Specialist (Level 5) to Senior Services Specialist (Level 7); Add Senior Services Attendant (In Section 6); Add Police Cadet (Section 7).

Res.No:          6818
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing(s)
1.  A public hearing for the application by Samuel Dryer requesting a rezoning from C-2, General Commercial, and R-6, Single Family Residential, to C-3, Service Commercial, for the property located at 1311 E. US 24 Highway.  New Information Only.
Held and Closed
  1. 22-046 - 2R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District C-2 (General Commercial) to District C-3 (Service Commercial) for the property at 1311 E. US 24 Highway in Independence, Missouri.
Ord.No:          19338
2.  A public hearing for the application by Seth Veld requesting a rezoning from R-6, Single Family Residential, to R-30/PUD, High Density Residential/Planned Unit Development, and approve a Preliminary Development Plan for the property located at 316 W. Sea Avenue.  New Information Only.
Held and Closed
  1. 22-047 - 2R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District R-6 (Single Family Residential) to District R-30/PUD (High Density Residential/Planned Unit Development) and approving a Preliminary Development Plan for the property at 316 W. Sea avenue, in Independence, Missouri.
Failed
3.  A public hearing for the application by Matt O'Neal requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a tunnel car wash at 1337 S. Noland Road.  New Information Only.
Held and Closed
  1. 22-048 - 2R.  An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate a car wash at 1337 S. Noland road, in Independence, Missouri.
Ord.No:          19339
4.  A public hearing for the application by Gus Salman requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a used vehicle sales business at 203 N. M-291 Highway.  New Information Only.
Held and Closed
  1. 22-049 - 2R.  An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate a used car lot at 203 N. M-291 Highway, in Independence, Missouri.
Failed
Non-Ordinance Action Items
1.22-765 - 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.
Postponed
2.Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Submitted Budget by reducing capital maintenance funds in the Transient Guest Tax Fund by $75,000 and adding funding in the Transient Guest Tax Fund in the amount of $75,000 for a National Frontier Trails Museum Master Plan.
Approved
3.Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Submitted Budget by correcting discrepancies in the Parks, Recreation & Tourism Budget and reducing capital expenses in the Tourism Fund in order to have a positive fund balance.
Approved
4.Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Submitted Budget by reducing capital maintenance funds in the Transient Guest Tax Fund by $75,000 and adding funding in the Transient Guest Tax Fund in the amount of $75,000 for a Tourism Master Plan.
Approved
Ordinances
22-045 - 2R.  An ordinance adopting the Annual Operating and Capital Budgets of the City of Independence, Missouri, for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023, 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:          19340
First Reading(s)
22-050 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing acceptance of the 2022 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.
1R.
22-051 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing acceptance of the 2022 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 $147,935.00; making the necessary appropriations; authorizing future change orders for additional funding and/or time extensions; and authorizing certain future appropriations.
1R.
22-052 - 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. 2022-216.
1R.
22-053 - 1R.  An ordinance approving the Cooperative Agreement among the City of Independence, Missouri, the Independence Square Community Improvement District and the Independence Square Main Street Corporation.
1R.
22-054 - 1R.  An ordinance partially vacating a platted 7.5’ utility easement of all that part of Lot 8, Sterling Village Second Plat P.U.D, a subdivision in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.
1R.
22-055 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Municipal Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the US 24 Highway Phase 1 Project from MO 291 Highway to River Boulevard as part of the US 24 Highway Phase 1 Project (Project No. 111801 / Federal Project No. J4s3405b).
1R.
22-056 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Municipal Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the US 24 Highway Phase 2 Project from River Boulevard to Sterling Avenue as part of the US 24 Highway Phase 2 Project (Project No. 112011 / Federal Project No. J4S3405).
1R.

22-505 - 1R.  An ordinance adopting amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 Budget, which was approved by Ordinance No. 19228.  Appropriation ordinances may receive two readings and be voted on at the same meeting.

Ord.No:          19341
INFORMATION ONLY
1.Municipal Division Monthly Case Report May 2022
2.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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