Council

Thursday, January 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

Kansas City Council held its January 29, 2026 meeting where they honored retiring city employees, approved several housing and economic development initiatives, and moved forward with infrastructure projects. Major decisions included $1.8 million in funding for a workforce housing project, support for retaining a Costco store, and $3.2 million for the American Jazz Museum redevelopment.

Key Decisions

Workforce Housing Development Funding Passed
Costco Retention Effort Passed
American Jazz Museum Investment Passed
Historic 18th and Vine District Redevelopment Passed
Housing Gateway Program Referred for Review

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Agenda

CHAPLAIN OF THE MONTH:
Bishop Steve Houpe - Harvest 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:
260093 Sponsor: Councilmember Lindsay French RESOLUTION - Honoring and recognizing Lana Torczon upon her retirement from the Law Department after more than 32 distinguished years of dedicated service to the City.
Special Action
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260132 Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett RESOLUTION - Honoring Fire Chief Ross Grundyson on his retirement after nearly three decades of dedicated service to the Kansas City Fire Department and the residents of Kansas City, Missouri.
Special Action
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260138 Sponsor: Councilmember Darrell Curls RESOLUTION - Declaring Black History Month in Kansas City and authorizing the City Manager to fly the Pan-African Flag.
Special Action
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
FINAL READINGS:
CONSENT DOCKET
DEBATE DOCKET
FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
251026 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas and City Manager COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, “Administration,” by repealing and replacing Section 2-89 for the purpose of clarifying authority over employees in the administrative service and reauthorizing and amending the City Manager’s authority to enter into severance agreements with unclassified employees.
Ordinance
Action: Held on Docket Failed

Held on Docket
260062 Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to work in collaboration with City economic development agencies to craft outreach and negotiate with Costco Wholesale Corporation to retain the current store in substantial form or a store of similar or increased offerings, services, and size at 241 Linwood Boulevard.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
251060 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 441 acres generally located at the southwest corner of Eastern Avenue and Raytown Road from District MPD to District MPD and approving an amendment to an approved development plan to allow for parking, non-accessory in Area 20 as highlighted on the site plan. (CD-CPC-2025-00149)
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260060 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Greater Downtown Area Plan on about 0.11 acres generally located at 2561 Holmes Street by changing the recommended land use from medium density residential to downtown mixed use. (CD-CPC-2025-00195)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260070 Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to evaluate reconstitution of a redevelopment authority for the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District to support investment, consistent leasing activity, and collaboration with City economic development entities for City-owned properties.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260075 Sponsor(s): Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw, Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley, and Councilmember Nathan Willett RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to review Chapters 17 and 78 of the Code of Ordinances, as well as the City’s economic incentive policies, to evaluate the impact of data center infrastructure development on the City’s environmental quality, consumer water and electricity rates, and local economic growth.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

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

Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

Waive Charter Requirements
CONSENT DOCKET
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
260047 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a one-year grant award from Nurture KC to receive capacity grant funding to support the Nurse-Family Partnership home visiting program, appropriating and estimating revenue in the amount of $28,235.00; 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:
260048 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a $300,000.00 twelve-month grant award agreement from the Health Forward Foundation for the continuation of the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program at the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department; estimating and appropriating $300,000.00 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:
260049 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the plat of Bungalows at Maple Woods, an addition in Clay County, Missouri, on approximately 16 acres generally located at the northwest corner of Northeast Barry Road and North Prospect Avenue, creating one lot and two tracts for the purpose of a residential development; accepting various easements; establishing grades on public ways; authorizing the Director of City Planning and Development and the 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-2025-00035)
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260050 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the plat of The Parker, an addition in Jackson County, Missouri, on approximately 1.009 acres generally located at the southeast corner of East 18th Street and The Paseo, creating two (2) lots and one (1) tract for the purpose of a mixed use development; accepting various easements; establishing grades on public ways; authorizing the Director of Water Services and 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-2025-00029)
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
DEBATE DOCKET
FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
260027 Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw and Councilperson Darrell Curls COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute a Predevelopment Funding Agreement with EDWARDSESTATES LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000.00 for predevelopment activities associated with a proposed workforce and attainable housing development project adjacent to United Believers Community Baptist Church located at 11101 US 71 Hwy., Kansas City, Missouri; reducing the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Shared Success Fund in the amount of $1,800,000.00 and appropriating a like transfer to the Housing Trust Fund; appropriating $1,800,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Housing Trust Fund;; authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development or their designee to negotiate and execute amendments and related agreements; directing the Director of Housing and Community Development to report back to Council; 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:
260052 Sponsor: Director of Housing and Community Development Department Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Sections 2-1693, Housing Trust Fund, and reenacting a new Section 2-1693 of like title and subject matter, for the purpose of reducing the affordability period for Minor Home Repair projects from thirty years to three years based upon revisions recommended by the Housing Trust Fund Board.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260069 Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmembers Melissa Robinson and Melissa Patterson Hazley COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the Director of General Services to execute a ten-year lease with two options to renew for five years each with United Market KC, LLC for the operation of a grocery store located at 3110 Prospect Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64128; reducing previously appropriated funds in the Development Services Fund by $750,905.40 and appropriating the same; reducing previously appropriated funds in the Linwood STIF Fund by $347,191.30 and appropriating the same; appropriating $401,903.30 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Shared Succes Fund; designating requisitioning authority; authorizing the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with the Linwood Shopping Center CID; authorizing an expenditure of $150,000.00 from previously appropriated funds; 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:
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
260059 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 0.11 acres generally located at 2561 Holmes Street from District R-2.5 to District B3-2 to allow for a limited auto repair business. (CD-CPC-2025-00179)
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
260055 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, by repealing and replacing Section 70-39 for the purpose of revising that section of the Code pertaining to the authority of the Public Works Director to close sidewalks; and establishing an effective date.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

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

Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

Waive Charter Requirements
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
250876 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 88, the Zoning and Development Code, by repealing Subsection 88-445-06, Residential Signs, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter for the purposes of allowing digital signs for Institutional and Office Uses in residential districts and adopting new standards for such signs. (CD-CPC-2025-00128)
Ordinance
Action: Assigned to Third Read Calendar

Assigned to Third Read Calendar
260057 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Gashland/Nashua Area Plan on about 1.37 acres generally located at 9820 N. Oak Trafficway by changing the recommended land use from residential medium density to mixed use neighborhood for the BB North Oak rezoning. (CD-CPC-2025-00198)
Resolution
Action: Assigned to Third Read Calendar

Assigned to Third Read Calendar
260058 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 1.37 acres generally located at 9820 N. Oak Trafficway from District MPD to District B2-2. (CD-CPC-2025-00178)
Ordinance
Action: Assigned to Third Read Calendar

Assigned to Third Read Calendar
TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
260063 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers Amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, “Traffic and Vehicles,” by repealing and replacing Section 70-523 for the purpose of amending that portion of the Code prohibiting parking in specified places to provide that individuals shall not park within certain distances to mailboxes and City storm drainage system openings.
Ordinance
Action: Assigned to Third Read Calendar

Assigned to Third Read Calendar
45 FIRST READINGS:

Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

Waive Charter Requirements
FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
260085 Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Authorizing the Director of Finance to accept a proposal of Banc of America Public Capital Corp. (“BAPCC”) to finance the acquisition of municipal golf course equipment (“Project”); authorizing the execution of any and all documents and agreements necessary for the financing; estimating revenue and appropriating $658,000.00 in the 3230 Fund; authorizing the Director of Finance to close project accounts; approving lease counsel in connection with the transaction; and declaring the intent of the City to reimburse itself from the lease purchase proceeds for certain expenditures.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260090 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Establishing Fund No. 6435, the City Hall Centennial Fund, in the records of the City of Kansas City for the preservation, modernization, programming and long-term stewardship of Kansas City’s City Hall as it nears its 100th anniversary; and directing the City Manager to recommend revenue sources for the Fund along with a prioritized list of City Hall capital improvement projects.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260094 Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea Approving the Second Amendment to the General Development Plan for the Southwest Boulevard Redevelopment Area to amend the Estimated Completion Time to fifteen years from passage of this Ordinance and affirming the findings of the City Council made when approving the Plan.
Resolution
Action: referred

referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260095 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to a Contract with the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri (“EDC”) to administer the implementation of the ProspectUs Equitable Transit Oriented Development Strategic Plan (“ProspectUs Plan”); reducing an appropriation in the Development Services Fund (2210) in the amount of $166,224.00 and appropriating a like transfer to the Economic Development Fund (2215); appropriating $166,224.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Economic Development Fund (2215) for the purpose of executing a contract amendment with the EDC; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260096 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Acknowledging that the twenty-three-year statutory periods for the capture of tax increment allocation financing within the Redevelopment Project Areas titled Phases II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and XI of the Universal Floodwater Detention Tax Increment Financing Plan have expired; terminating the designation of the Redevelopment Project Areas titled Phases II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and XI as redevelopment projects therein; terminating the Universal Floodwater Detention Tax Increment Financing Plan; declaring as surplus those funds within the special allocation fund(s) established in connection with Phases II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and XI; Dissolving the Special allocation fund(s) established in connection with Phases II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and XI; estimating revenues in the amount of $5,500,000.00 in the Capital Improvements Fund; appropriating the amount of $4,000,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Capital Improvements Fund to the Front Street Topping to Universal Project; Appropriating the amount of $1,500,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Capital Improvements Fund to the Levee Trail Project; and directing the City Clerk to send copies of this ordinance to Jackson County.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260139 Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Andrea Bough Amending Chapter 35, Code of Ordinances, Housing, by repealing Section 35-23, “Administration,” and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter for the purpose of clarifying and guaranteeing the public nature of the annual Right to Counsel report.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 2/3/2026
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
260084 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the plat of Viewpoint at Brookwood, an addition in Clay County, Missouri, on approximately 32 acres generally located at the northeast corner of Northeast 76th Street and Northeast Shoal Creek Parkway, creating two (2) lots and four (4) tracts for the purpose of creating a 193 townhome development; accepting various easements; establishing grades on public ways; authorizing the Director of City Planning and Development and the 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-2025-00034)
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260091 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving an additional $69,946.33 for a 2-month grant extension for the Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce Program grant from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services; estimating and appropriating revenue in the amount of $69,946.33; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260099 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a $71,149.00 grant award with 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 Health Grants Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260100 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a $45,000.00 grant award from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Environmental Health Association (NEHA); estimating and appropriating $45,000.00 in the Health Grants Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260134 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Melissa Robinson Amending Chapter 88, the Zoning and Development Code, by repealing Section 88-370-05, “Authorized Uses” and Section 88-370-06, “Standards” and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter; and by enacting a new Section 88-370-09, “Special Event Building Signage,” all for the purpose of establishing regulations for temporary special event building signage during designated Major Events.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260135 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 0.71 acres generally located at the northeast corner of East Linwood Boulevard and Mersington Avenue from District R-1.5 to District O-2 to allow for a daycare center. (CD-CPC-2025-00192)
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260136 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 4.33 acres generally located between 8th Street and 10th Street and between Broadway and Wyandotte from District DC-15 to District UR and approving a development plan to allow for commercial and residential uses. (CD-CPC-2025-00168)
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260137 Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Andrea Bough Directing the City Manager or their designee to develop recommendations for the adoption of the 2024 International Code series, including the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, with amendments based on stakeholder feedback and to promote regional competitiveness and alignment with neighboring municipalities; directing the City Manager to include a request for appropriation in the FY27 submitted budget in the amount of $122,000.00.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260140 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw and Councilmember Johnathan Duncan Establishing the Kansas City Housing Gateway Program; reducing previously appropriated funds in the General Fund by $1,000,000.00 and appropriating the same amount for the Kansas City Housing Gateway Program; directing the City Manager to establish an advisory board to provide strategic direction and ensure accountability for the implementation of the Kansas City Housing Gateway Program; directing the City Manager to report back to City Council within six (6) months with a comprehensive review of Kansas City’s homeless responses system and recommendations; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into agreements necessary related to the Kansas City Housing Gateway Program; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 2/3/2026
TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
260086 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $9,994,000.00 construction contract with Kissick Construction Company, Inc., for the Water Main Replacement in the Area of Brooklyn Avenue to Hardesty Avenue, E. 9th Street to E. 24th Street project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $10,993,400.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260087 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $145,000.00 to the Grant from State of Missouri account; and authorizing acceptance of a State Aviation Trust Fund Grant offer from the State of Missouri, acting through the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC), for the purpose of providing funds for Air Service Promotion and Marketing.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260097 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Accepting and approving a $1,869,274.00 grant award from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for financing through the Missouri State Revolving Fund for a construction project to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and MDNR Safe Drinking Water Act revised Lead and Copper rule requirements; giving the Director of Water Services the authority to accept the grant award; estimating and appropriating $1,869,274.00 in the Water Fund; authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $1,699,340.00 construction contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc., for the Drinking Water Service Line Inspections project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $1,869,274.00; authorizing two successive one-year options to renew with further City Council approval; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260098 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Authorizing the Director of the Aviation Department to enter into a $5,100,000.00 Amendment #8 to a Tenant Reimbursement Agreement with Trammell Crow Kansas City Development, Inc., for the Commerce Center Development at the KCI Airport for a total contract amount of $34,300,082.97; and appropriating $5,100,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Kansas City Aviation Fund.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260129 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $1,500,000.00 in the Capital Improvements Grant Fund; appropriating that amount to the Cliff Drive Bike/Pedestrian Facility to River Market Connector project; designating requisitioning authority; recognizing the required local grant match; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 2/3/2026
260133 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Reducing an appropriation in the amount of $500,000.00 in the Capital Improvements Fund for the I‑35 to Chouteau Dr - Levee Trail project; estimating revenue in the amount of $3,121,892.00 in the Capital Improvements Grant Fund; appropriating that amount from the Unappropriated Balance of the Capital Improvements Grant Fund to the US 169 and Madison to Metro North Mall Dr - Trail Overpass project; recognizing the required local grant match; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 2/3/2026
70 FLOOR INTRODUCTION(S)

Action: Move to Suspend Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Bunch, seconded by Councilmember Bough, that this be Move to Suspend .. The motion carried by the following vote:
260141 Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch RESOLUTION - Declaring February 2, 2026, as Kansas City, Missouri, Wetlands Day.
Special Action
Action: Move To Introduce Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Bunch, seconded by Councilmember Bough, that this Special Action be Move To Introduce.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260142 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw Directing the City Manager to submit a response to the Missouri Department of Revenue’s Request For Proposals for license office operations; and directing the City Manager to develop a yearly funding plan in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 for operational costs and report back to City Council in 30 days.
Ordinance
Action: referred Passed

This Ordinance was referred to the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee, due back on 2/3/2026
260143 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson Authorizing the City Manager to execute a $3,200,000.00 cooperative agreement with the American Jazz Museum, Inc. to implement Phase I of a redevelopment plan for the Museum; reducing appropriations in the amount of $1,200,000.00 from the Capital Improvements Fund; appropriating $1,200,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Capital Improvements Fund; appropriating $2,000,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Convention and Sports Complex Fund; designating requisitioning authority, and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: referred Passed

This Ordinance was referred to the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee, due back on 2/3/2026
260144 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers Amending Chapter 18, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Article XIV, Section 18-367 entitled “Adoption of International Energy Conservation Code (2021); amendments” and enacting, in lieu thereof, a new section of like number and subject matter that provides amendments to the residential energy (RE) section for exterior wall insulation, total building performance (HERS), energy rating index compliance (ERI), duct testing, and energy code analysis (ECA) plan pages to promote regional competitiveness and support economic development.
Ordinance
Action: referred Passed

This Ordinance was referred to the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee, due back on 2/3/2026
COMMUNICATIONS:
260078 Temporary Traffic Regulations No. 66754 through 66760
Communication
Action: received and filed

received and filed
260079 Notice to the City Clerk of the I-70 and Blue Ridge Cutoff Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.
Communication
Action: received and filed

received and filed
260080 Notice to the City Clerk of the Uptown Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.
Communication
Action: received and filed

received and filed
260081 Notice to the City Clerk of the Health Sciences Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.
Communication
Action: received and filed

received and filed
260082 Notice to the City Clerk of the Zona Rosa Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.
Communication
Action: received and filed

received and filed
260083 Notice to the City Clerk of the Blue Ridge Crossing Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.
Communication
Action: received and filed

received and filed
260088 Notice to the City Clerk of the Performing Arts Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.
Communication
Action: received and filed

received and filed
260089 Notice to the City Clerk of the 39th Street Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.
Communication
Action: received and filed

received and filed
260092 Notice to the City Clerk of The Shops on Blue Parkway Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.
Communication
Action: received and filed

received and filed
260141 Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch RESOLUTION - Declaring February 2, 2026, as Kansas City, Missouri, Wetlands Day.
Special Action
Action: Move to Advance Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Bunch, seconded by Councilmember Bough, that this Special Action be Move to Advance.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260141 Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch RESOLUTION - Declaring February 2, 2026, as Kansas City, Missouri, Wetlands Day.
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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