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Thursday, October 2, 2025 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

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CHAPLAIN OF THE MONTH:
Pastor Miguel Guerreiro - Center Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS:
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.
SPECIAL ACTIONS:
250844 Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea RESOLUTION - Recognizing the 2025 Chicano Art Festival & Lowrider/Custom Car Show.
Special Action
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250851 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough RESOLUTION - Recognizing the City’s Human Resources professionals on HR Professionals Day.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250852 Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett RESOLUTION - Honoring the Surviving Spouse & Family Endowment (SAFE) and recognizing Lexi Johnson for her support of fallen first responders in the Arrowhead Stadium stair climb.
Special Action
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
SAME DAY ADOPTION(S)
250879 Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett RESOLUTION - Requesting the Mayor of Kansas City appoint the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) representative from Platte County in compliance with state statute by October 13, 2025.
Resolution
Action: Held off Docket

Held off Docket
FINAL READINGS:
CONSENT DOCKET
DEBATE DOCKET
FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
250797 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson RESOLUTION - Receiving the Kansas City Global Music Strategy from Creative City KC, Inc.; acknowledging additional recommendations for the Kansas City Global Music Strategy; and directing the City Manager to convene an internal working group to review the recommendations and report back to Council within one hundred and twenty (120) days.
Resolution
Action: Held on Docket

Held on Docket
250809 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Estimating revenue in the amount of $15,080,817.20 in the Taxable Special Obligation Series 2026A Project Fund, Fund No. 3456 and appropriating the same to the Roy Blunt Luminary Park Project; authorizing the Director of Finance to close accounts upon project completion; declaring the intent of the City to reimburse itself from bond proceeds for certain expenditures; authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with the Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri (Port KC), Downtown Council (DTC), and DTC Community Development, Inc. (DTCCD); authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 of a design professional contract with HNTB Corporation for $13,697,600.00; authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 of contract with ProjectFirst, LLC for $670,269.46; authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 of a contract with JE Dunn and Clarkson Construction Company for $712,947.74; directing the Roy Blunt Luminary Park Project to identify a total of $50,000,000.00 in private commitments prior to the City Manager bringing an ordinance for Council consideration to request the issuance of Special Obligation Bonds in fiscal year ending in April 30, 2027; directing the City Manager to develop and implement strategies with the Downtown Council to ensure a welcome and inclusive environment for all residents; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: Move to Amend Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Willett, seconded by Councilmember Robinson, that this Ordinance be Move to Amend.. The motion carried by the following vote:
19 COMMITTEE ADVANCES:

Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Parks-Shaw, seconded by Councilmember Bough, that this be Waive Charter Requirements.. The motion carried by the following vote:
CONSENT DOCKET
FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
250664 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Determining that the Arlington Road 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:
250665 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Determining that the Shoal Creek Parkway 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:
250666 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Determining that the River Market 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:
250667 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Determining that the Blue Ridge Mall 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:
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
250796 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the plat of Chatham Avenue Self Storage, an addition in Platte County, Missouri, on approximately 3 acres generally located 600 feet north of the intersection of N.W. 64th Street and N. Chatham Avenue, creating 2 lots and 2 tracts for the purpose of a self-storage building; 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-2025-00023)
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250822 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the plat of Fountain Hills - 13th Plat, an addition in Clay County, Missouri, on approximately 19 acres generally located at the terminus of North Belleview Avenue northeast of Northwest 95th Terrace, creating 52 lots and 3 tracts for the purpose of residential development; accepting various easements; establishing grades on public ways; 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-2024-00039)
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250823 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Approving the plat of Tiffany Square Apartments, an addition in Platte County, Missouri, on approximately 8 acres generally located at the southwest corner of North Ambassador Drive and Northwest Old Tiffany Springs Road, creating one lot and two tracts for the purpose of a residential development; accepting various easements; authorizing the Director of City Planning and Development to execute and/or accept certain agreements; and directing the City Clerk to facilitate the recordation of this ordinance and attached documents. (CLD-FnPlat-2025-00019)
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250824 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a grant amendment from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for COVID-19 and adult vaccination capacity; estimating and appropriating $29,392.35 in the Health Grants Fund; and appropriating $1,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of 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:
250891 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Ratifying compensation of the City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Mario Vasquez for the position of City Manager.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
32 FLOOR INTRODUCTION(S)

Action: Move To Introduce

Move To Introduce
250886 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan RESOLUTION - Acknowledging Indigenous People's Day on the 2nd Monday in October in the City of Kansas City and recognizing the contributions of Kansas City Indian Center.
Special Action
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250885 Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea RESOLUTION - Recognizing the cultural and artistic significance of lowriding.
Special Action
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250891 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Ratifying compensation of the City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Mario Vasquez for the position of City Manager.
Ordinance
Action: Move to Advance Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Move to Advance.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250884 Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill RESOLUTION - Extolling the exemplary forty-plus years of public service rendered by David “Dirty” Richardson.
Special Action
Action: Move to Advance Passed

A motion was made that this Special Action be Move to Advance.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250883 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Recognizing Shelter KC on its 75th anniversary.
Special Action
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250883 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Recognizing Shelter KC on its 75th anniversary.
Special Action
Action: Move to Advance Passed

A motion was made that this Special Action be Move to Advance.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250809 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Estimating revenue in the amount of $15,080,817.20 in the Taxable Special Obligation Series 2026A Project Fund, Fund No. 3456 and appropriating the same to the Roy Blunt Luminary Park Project; authorizing the Director of Finance to close accounts upon project completion; declaring the intent of the City to reimburse itself from bond proceeds for certain expenditures; authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with the Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri (Port KC), Downtown Council (DTC), and DTC Community Development, Inc. (DTCCD); authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 of a design professional contract with HNTB Corporation for $13,697,600.00; authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 of contract with ProjectFirst, LLC for $670,269.46; authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 of a contract with JE Dunn and Clarkson Construction Company for $712,947.74; directing the Roy Blunt Luminary Park Project to identify a total of $50,000,000.00 in private commitments prior to the City Manager bringing an ordinance for Council consideration to request the issuance of Special Obligation Bonds in fiscal year ending in April 30, 2027; directing the City Manager to develop and implement strategies with the Downtown Council to ensure a welcome and inclusive environment for all residents; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: Passed as Amended Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Amended.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250809 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Estimating revenue in the amount of $15,080,817.20 in the Taxable Special Obligation Series 2026A Project Fund, Fund No. 3456 and appropriating the same to the Roy Blunt Luminary Park Project; authorizing the Director of Finance to close accounts upon project completion; declaring the intent of the City to reimburse itself from bond proceeds for certain expenditures; authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with the Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri (Port KC), Downtown Council (DTC), and DTC Community Development, Inc. (DTCCD); authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 of a design professional contract with HNTB Corporation for $13,697,600.00; authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 of contract with ProjectFirst, LLC for $670,269.46; authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 of a contract with JE Dunn and Clarkson Construction Company for $712,947.74; directing the Roy Blunt Luminary Park Project to identify a total of $50,000,000.00 in private commitments prior to the City Manager bringing an ordinance for Council consideration to request the issuance of Special Obligation Bonds in fiscal year ending in April 30, 2027; directing the City Manager to develop and implement strategies with the Downtown Council to ensure a welcome and inclusive environment for all residents; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: Move to Advance Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Move to Advance.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250809 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Estimating revenue in the amount of $15,080,817.20 in the Taxable Special Obligation Series 2026A Project Fund, Fund No. 3456 and appropriating the same to the Roy Blunt Luminary Park Project; authorizing the Director of Finance to close accounts upon project completion; declaring the intent of the City to reimburse itself from bond proceeds for certain expenditures; authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with the Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri (Port KC), Downtown Council (DTC), and DTC Community Development, Inc. (DTCCD); authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 of a design professional contract with HNTB Corporation for $13,697,600.00; authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 of contract with ProjectFirst, LLC for $670,269.46; authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 of a contract with JE Dunn and Clarkson Construction Company for $712,947.74; directing the Roy Blunt Luminary Park Project to identify a total of $50,000,000.00 in private commitments prior to the City Manager bringing an ordinance for Council consideration to request the issuance of Special Obligation Bonds in fiscal year ending in April 30, 2027; directing the City Manager to develop and implement strategies with the Downtown Council to ensure a welcome and inclusive environment for all residents; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: Move to Amend Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Robinson, seconded by Councilmember Patterson Hazley, that this Ordinance be Move to Amend.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250885 Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea RESOLUTION - Recognizing the cultural and artistic significance of lowriding.
Special Action
Action: Move to Advance Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Rea that this Special Action be Move to Advance.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250886 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan RESOLUTION - Acknowledging Indigenous People's Day on the 2nd Monday in October in the City of Kansas City and recognizing the contributions of Kansas City Indian Center.
Special Action
Action: Move to Advance Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Duncan that this Special Action be Move to Advance.. The motion carried by the following vote:
250884 Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill RESOLUTION - Extolling the exemplary forty-plus years of public service rendered by David “Dirty” Richardson.
Special Action
Action: Adopted Passed

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

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