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Thursday, September 18, 2025 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

Kansas City Council held a productive meeting approving multiple city improvements and grants, including several health department grants and land use amendments. The council also moved forward with plans for a temporary detention facility and addressed some tax and property development issues.

Key Decisions

  • Approve Health Department Grants Passed
  • Land Use Amendment for Midtown/Plaza Area Passed
  • Digital Kiosks Installation Agreement Re-referred
  • Temporary Modular Detention Facility Passed
  • Property Tax Abatement Term Limit Repeal Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CHAPLAIN OF THE MONTH:
  2. Pastor Troy Campbell - New Life City Church
  3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
  4. ROLL CALL:
  5. PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS:
  6. Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Closed Sessions may be held by teleconference.
  7. SPECIAL ACTIONS:
  8. 250817 Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea RESOLUTION - Honoring the life and legacy of Manny, Vivian and the Lopez family for their outstanding service and contributions to the Kansas City community.
    Special Action
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 250821 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Recognizing September 28, 2025, as National Good Neighbor Day, celebrating fostering strong, supportive relationships among neighbors, fostering understanding and creating vibrant, thriving communities in Kansas City and beyond.
    Special Action
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 250833 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan RESOLUTION - Declaring Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 in Kansas City and authorizing the City Manager to fly the Hispanic Heritage Flag during Hispanic Heritage Month.
    Special Action
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. FINAL READINGS:
  12. CONSENT DOCKET
  13. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  14. 250715 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Appointing Ryan Hackenmiller, Jessica Rutland and M. Grant Harrison as successor directors to the 51st & Oak Community Improvement District.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. DEBATE DOCKET
  16. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  17. 250536 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Midtown/Plaza Area Plan on about 0.6 acres generally located at 3809 Roanoke Road by changing the recommended land use from residential low density and mixed use neighborhood to mixed use neighborhood for. (CD-CPC-2025-00055)
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 250668 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to Shoal Creek Valley Area Plan by changing the recommended land use from mixed use community, residential low density, and residential medium density to residential high density, in an area generally located at the northeast corner of N.E. Shoal Creek Parkway and Maplewoods Parkway. (CD-CPC-2025-00079)
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
  20. 250680 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute an agreement with Ike Smart City, LLC for the installation, maintenance, and programmatic services of digital kiosks on City property for a term of up to twenty years unless there is cause for termination.
    Ordinance
    Action: Re-referred

    Re-referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 9/30/2025

  21. 21 COMMITTEE ADVANCES:
    Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Bough, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, that this was Waive Charter Requirements.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. CONSENT DOCKET
  23. FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
  24. 250787 Sponsor: City Attorney Authorizing and accepting opioid settlements with Sandoz, Inc, Purdue Pharma/Sackler, and the Secondary Distributors (Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus); and authorizing the City Attorney to settle these claims and further negotiate with the State of Missouri over the City’s portion of Purdue Pharma/Sackler Family settlement proceeds pursuant to the MOU executed between the City and the State of Missouri.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  25. 250791 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Determining that the North Oak Tax Increment Financing Plan is making satisfactory progress under the proposed time schedule for completion of the projects therein.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  26. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  27. 250784 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a one-year $190,160.00 grant award with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for the City’s Cities Readiness Initiative program; estimating and appropriating the sum of $190,160.00 in the Health Grants Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  28. 250785 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a one-year $83,850.00 grant amendment with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to conduct Perinatal Hepatitis B Case management and surveillance activities in Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating the sum of $83,850.00 in the Health Grants Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  29. 250789 Sponsor: Director of Heath Department Accepting and approving a one-year $125,944.00 grant amendment with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to provide funding for a comprehensive HIV surveillance program; estimating and appropriating the sum of $125,944.00 in the Health Grants Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  30. 250792 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a one-year $166,690.00 grant award with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for the City’s Public Health Preparedness program; estimating and appropriating the sum of $166,690.00 in the Health Grants Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  31. 250795 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the plat of Trails at Ambassador- First Plat, an addition in Platte County, Missouri, on approximately 18 acres generally located at the southwest corner of North Polo Drive and North Ambassador Drive, creating five (5) lots and one (1) tract for the purpose of commercial development; accepting various easements; authorizing the Director of City Planning and Development and Director of Water Services to execute and/or accept certain agreements; and directing the City Clerk to facilitate the recordation of this ordinance and attached documents. (CLD-FnPlat-2024-00036)
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  32. 250806 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a one-year $71,149.00 grant award from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to conduct tuberculosis control activities in Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $71,149.00 in the Governmental Grants Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  33. DEBATE DOCKET
  34. FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
  35. 250682 Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett Approving the First Amendment to the Metro North Mall General Development Plan to amend the Estimated Completion Time to twenty years from passage of this Ordinance and affirming the findings of the City Council made when approving the Plan.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  36. 250793 Sponsor: Director of Finance Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Ordinance No. 250170 by repealing Section 1 and enacting in its place a new Section 1 adjusting tax levy rates for the General Fund, Health Levy Fund, General Debt and Interest Fund, and Museum Special Revenue Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  37. 250801 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to piggyback off the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Agreement and issue a $1,121,408.00 Purchase Order (EV4142) to Spencer Manufacturing, Inc., dba Spencer Fire Trucks, Inc to provide fire trucks for the Fire Department; authorizing the Fire Chief to expend $1,121,408.00 from previously appropriated funds; appropriating $1,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Fire Capital Sales Tax; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  38. 250808 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $0.00; and authorizing the Director of Aviation to execute a thirty (30) year lease agreement with two (2) ten (10) year renewal options with Airside Innovation Missouri, LLC, for the purpose of developing property to include aprons, hangars, offices, fuel farm and vehicle parking at the Kansas City Downtown Airport.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  39. 250840 Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill RESOLUTION - Affirming the City’s position in City of Kansas City, Missouri v. International Association of Firefighters, Local No. 42, Case No. 2416-CV11242.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  40. 250841 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers Repealing Ordinance No. 190793 and eliminating a 10-year term limit for property tax abatements offered for jobs relocating from certain Kansas counties to the City.
    Ordinance
    Action: Move to Advance Passed

    This matter was Move to Advance

  41. 250839 Sponsor(s): Councilmembers Crispin Rea and Nathan Willett RESOLUTION - Reaffirming the Council’s commitment and pathway to develop a temporary modular detention facility to bridge the delivery of permanent detention facility; and directing the City Manager to expedite the delivery of modular facility and to report to the Council the substantive acts taken related thereto within 60 days of the effective date of this Resolution.
    Resolution
    Action: Move to Advance Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Willett, seconded by Councilmember Bunch, that this Resolution be Move to Advance.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  42. 250839 Sponsor(s): Councilmembers Crispin Rea and Nathan Willett RESOLUTION - Reaffirming the Council’s commitment and pathway to develop a temporary modular detention facility to bridge the delivery of permanent detention facility; and directing the City Manager to expedite the delivery of modular facility and to report to the Council the substantive acts taken related thereto within 60 days of the effective date of this Resolution.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  43. 250840 Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill RESOLUTION - Affirming the City’s position in City of Kansas City, Missouri v. International Association of Firefighters, Local No. 42, Case No. 2416-CV11242.
    Resolution
    Action: Move to Advance Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember O'Neill, seconded by Councilmember Bough, that this Resolution be Move to Advance.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  44. 250841 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers Repealing Ordinance No. 190793 and eliminating a 10-year term limit for property tax abatements offered for jobs relocating from certain Kansas counties to the City.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    This matter was Passed