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COUNCIL AGENDA

September 19, 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


Wes Epperson requests to speak to Council regarding additional car lots on 40 Highway.


PRESENTATIONS


The award will be presented by Cindy Pritchard, Past President of the Junior Service League and chair of the Susan P. Block Distinguished Public Service Award Committee.


PROCLAMATIONS


Constitution Week


CONSENT AGENDA


Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager


1.	Council action is recommended to enter a contract with Invoice Cloud for electronic invoicing and point of sale payment processing services for a period of three (3) years. At the sole option of the City, this agreement may be renewed for additional annual periods with approval of the City and the provider.
		Approved
2.	Council action is requested authorizing acceptance of a grant in the amount of $75,000 from the National Association of County and City Health Officials to the Medical Reserve Corp, housed with the City of Independence Emergency Preparedness Division and from August 1 until December 31, 2022; authorizing future change orders and/or time extensions for the same project and making the necessary appropriations.
		Approved
3.	Council approval to issue a purchase order to Midwest Infrastructure Coatings LLC, in the amount of $56,520.00 for Manhole Lining services for the Sewer Maintenance Division of the Municipal Services Department.
		Approved
4.	Council action is requested regarding the change in ownership application received from Midas Independence LLC, for Retail Selling of Malt Liquor and Wine by the Drink license for the Staybridge Suites located at 19400 E. 39th Place.
		Approved
5.	Approval is recommended to enter into a five (5) year contract with Open Systems International, Inc. (an AspenTech business) for technical services and support of the Power & Light Department Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management System (SCADA/EMS).
		Approved
6.	Council action is recommended to authorize the trade-in of the 2015 CAT 430 backhoe owned by the Water Department on a 2022 CAT 430 backhoe as well as the issuance of a purchase order to Foley Equipment Company for a $84,845.00.
		Approved


Resolutions


		22-805 - A Resolution amending the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual of the City of Independence, Missouri regarding overtime policies.
					Res.No: 6862
		22-806 - A resolution amending the Pay Plan for Non-Represented City Employees as enumerated herein on and after the 19th day of September, 2022; reclassify Director of Public Health (Executive 3) to Director of Health and Animal Services (Executive 2); remove Director of Animal Services; add Director of Human Resources (Executive 2); add Chief Information Officer (Executive 2); add Director of Finance (Executive 2); remove Tourism Sales and Services Assistant; remove Tourism Sales Manager; add Promotion Services Representative (Level 8); remove Programmer Analyst; reclassify General Manager/Director of Power and Light to Director of Power and Light (Executive 2); remove Director of Finance and Administration; add Regulated Industries Supervisor (Level 11); add Assistant Communications Manager (Level 13); remove Development Manager; remove Neighborhood Services Manager; reclassify Neighborhood Services Supervisor to Level 11 (currently Level 10); remove Regulated Industries Manager.
					Res.No: 6856


REGULAR AGENDA


Public Hearing(s)


		1. A public hearing for the application by Ashley Smith requesting a rezoning from R-12, Two-Family Residential, to C-2, General Commercial, for the property located at 1711 E. 23rd Street. New Information Only.
					Held and Closed
		22-082 - 2R. 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.
					Ord.No: 19370
		2. A public hearing for the application by Tim Peerman requesting a rezoning from R-12, Two-Family Residential, to R-18/PUD, Moderate Density Residential/Planned Unit Development, and approve a Preliminary Development Plan for the property located at 8718, 8718 1/2, 8720 and 8720 1/2 E. US 24 Highway. New Information Only.
					Held and Closed
		22-083 - 2R. 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.
					Ord.No: 19371
		3. A public hearing for the application by Ashley Smith requesting a rezoning from R-6, Single Family Residential, to R-18/PUD, Moderate Density Residential/Planned Unit Development, and approving a Preliminary Development Plan for the property located at 2350 S. Haden Street. New Information Only.
					Held and Closed
		22-084 - 2R. 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.
					Remanded to back to Planning Commission
		4. A public hearing for the application by Cortland Thurman requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a used vehicle sales business at 9304 E. US 40 Highway. New Information Only.
					Held and Closed
		22-085 - 2R. An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate automotive sales lot at 9304 E. US 40 Highway, in Independence, Missouri.
					Failed
		5. A public hearing for the application by Ashley Smith requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a car wash at 4121 Little Blue Parkway. New Information Only.
					Held and Closed
		22-086 - 2R. An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate a tunnel car wash at 4121 S. Little Blue Parkway, in Independence, Missouri.
					Ord.No: 19372
		6. A public hearing for the application by Mick Slutter for a Preliminary Development Plan approval for an addition to the Apex Senior Living Center located at 810 E. Walnut. New Information Only.
					Held and Closed
		22-087 - 2R. 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.
					Ord.No: 19373


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.
		Res.No: 6857
2.	22-807 - A resolution establishing the Independence FIFA World Cup Advisory Committee.
		Res.No: 6858
3.	22-808 - A Resolution establishing the Independence NFL Draft Advisory Committee.
		Res.No: 6859
4.	22-809 - A resolution expressing the desire of the Independence City Council to engage the City of Kansas City, Missouri in frequent, clear, and meaningful dialogue regarding the future plans for the Truman Sports Complex - Requested by Councilmember Jared Fears
		Res.No: 6860
5.	22-810 - A Resolution directing the City Manager to pursue a forensic audit that evaluates the finances of the Independence Power and Light Department.-Requested by Councilmember Mike Steinmeyer
		Failed
6.	22-811 - A resolution for the City Council to direct the City Manager to post competitive bids and hire a forensic investigation/audit firm to examine and evaluate the City of Independence’s fiscal, budgetary and procurement policies, and procedures to ensure transparency and accountability to the taxpayers and the expenditure of public funds.-Requested by Councilmember Mike Steinmeyer
		Failed
7.	22-812 - A resolution expressing opposition from the Independence City Council for the pending proposal before the Mid-Continent Public Library to lower the library levy by 2.28 cents.-Requested by Councilmember Dan Hobart
		Res.No: 6861


Ordinances


		22-078 - 2R. 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.
					Ord.No: 19374
		22-079 - 2R. 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.
					Ord.No: 19375
		22-080 - 2R. An ordinance amending Section 12.09.008, “Abatement”, of the Independence City Code.
					Ord.No: 19376
		22-081 - 2R. An ordinance amending Section 18.25.002, “Authority to Impound Abandoned Property”, of the Independence City Code.
					Ord.No: 19377
		22-088 - 2R. 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.
					Ord.No: 19378


First Reading(s)


		22-089 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to approve a Cost Share Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the 24 Highway Complete Streets Phase 3 Project; and increasing appropriations.
					1R.
		22-090 - 1R. An ordinance approving the Cooperative Agreement among the City of Independence, Missouri, the Noland South Shopping Center Community Improvement District and the Noland South Development Company, L.L.P.
					1R.
		22-091 - 1R. An ordinance approving the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement among the City of Independence, Missouri and the Englewood Community Improvement District.
					1R.
		22-092 - 1R. An ordinance amending Ordinance 19221, by updating the necessary easement types and descriptions for Parcel 13 of the Raymond, Harkless, to Mills Project (Project #131806) in order to coordinate with necessary design changes.
					1R.
		22-093 - 1R. An ordinance repealing Resolutions No. 4530, 4822, 4889, 4691, 4739, 6343 and 4956 creating the Local Tax Oversight Committee.
					1R.


INFORMATION ONLY


	1.	The City Council is expected to convene in an Executive Session at 5:00 pm, Monday, September 19, 2022, in the Council Chambers with the closed session taking place in Conference Room D, on Legal Matters, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(1), RSMO.

	2.	The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Noland Road Community Improvement District Annual Report ending June 30, 2022.

	3.	Municipal Division monthly case report August 2022

	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).

	5.	The Council Rules of Procedure amendment noticed for consideration will be considered at the Monday, October 3, 2022 City Council meeting.


COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS


ADJOURNMENT


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