Council

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

Kansas City Council approved major infrastructure funding measures, including $1.5 billion in water and sewer bonds and tax measures for voter approval in August 2026. The council also adopted numerous zoning changes, development plans, and allocated funding for community programs including youth violence reduction, mental health services, and housing initiatives. Several settlement agreements totaling $900,000 for lawsuits against the city were approved.

Key Decisions

Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds ($750 million) Passed - submitted to voters for August 4, 2026 election
Waterworks Revenue Bonds ($750 million) Passed - submitted to voters for August 4, 2026 election
General Obligation Bonds for Infrastructure ($100 million) and Affordable Housing ($100 million) Passed - submitted to voters for August 4, 2026 election
2026 FIFA World Cup Contingency Funding ($400,000) Passed - appropriated from Capital Improvements Fund
Central City Economic Development Sales Tax Renewal (one-eighth cent for 10 years) Passed - submitted to voters for August 4, 2026 election

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Agenda

CHAPLAIN OF THE MONTH:
Pastor Frank Ross - Apostolic Revival 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 ACTION(S):
260488 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Recognizing Exceeds Expectations: Financial Literacy & Wellness.
Special Action
Action: Adopted Passed

This matter was Adopted
260489 Sponsor: Councilperson Kevin O’Neill RESOLUTION - Declaring the week of May 17-23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in 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:
FINAL READINGS:
CONSENT DOCKET
DEBATE DOCKET
FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
260363 Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Approving the recommendations of the Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri as to the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan and approving the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; approving the City’s contribution of Additional EATs generated within the Redevelopment Area of the Redevelopment Plan; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Tax Contribution and Disbursement Agreement with the Kansas City TIF Commission and Land Reserve, Inc. Finance Committee recommends “Do Pass as a Committee Substitute.”
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
260359 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop a plan to conduct a survey of Kansas City, Missouri businesses for FY 2026-27 for the purpose of identifying the importance of various issues to businesses and identifying expansion and retention plans of businesses in the future.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260408 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to engage and partner with local discount prescription drug and wellness programs to provide Kansas City residents with discounts to health and wellness care, including but not limited to discounted pharmacy, nutrition, fitness, and preventive care offerings; and directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of offering various discount programs for residents at the City’s community centers and report back to Council in 60 days.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260437 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Swope Area Plan on about 2.6 acres generally located at 6655 Troost Avenue by changing the recommended land use from commercial and open space/buffer to commercial for the Mean Well Power Solutions expansion. (CD-CPC-2026-00020).
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260439 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department RESOLUTION- Directing the City Manager to submit projects identified in this Resolution as applications for the FY 2027 Planning Sustainable Places Program (PSP) funding to the Mid America Regional Council (MARC).
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260444 Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett Directing the City Manager to fly a commemorative “America 250” Betsy Ross Flag at the top of City Hall in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Ordinance
Action: Move to Amend Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Duncan, seconded by Councilmember Parks-Shaw, that this Ordinance be Move to Amend.. The motion carried by the following vote: The motion carried by the following vote: Duncan - Curls seconded by the motion for the timeline: 7 days before and 7 days afterward (July 4th)
260454 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to evaluate City housing programs and policies to ensure they do not unintentionally exacerbate the concentration of poverty and to recommend strategies that promote diverse housing access, neighborhood stability, and balanced economic development investment throughout Kansas City; and report back to the City Council within 90 days.
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260475 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department RESOLUTION - Approving the Prospect-Hickman Mills Vision Plan, generally bounded by 75th Street to the north, Bruce R. Watkins Drive to the east, 87th Street/Blue River Road to the south, and The Paseo to the west. (CD-MISC-2026-00002)
Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

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

Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

This matter was Waive Charter Requirements: Advances
CONSENT DOCKET
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
260459 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a one-year $125,944.00 grant amendment with the 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:
260471 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the plat of Countryshire Third Plat, an addition in Jackson County, Missouri, on approximately 2 acres generally located on the south side of Countryshire Lane approximately 200 feet east on Booth Avenue creating seven (7) lots and one (1) tract for the purpose of legally establishing an existing 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-2026-00007)
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260472 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the plat of Central Bank Sporting Complex, an addition in Platte County, Missouri, on approximately 77 acres generally located on the north side of Highway 152 between N. Line Creek Parkway to the west and N. Platte Purchase Drive to the east, creating one (1) lot for the purpose of a multipurpose sports complex; 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-2026-00010)
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
260443 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Rezoning an area of about 23.5 acres generally located at 4710 Jefferson St from District B4-5 (Heavy Business) to District MPD (Master Planned Development) and approving a development plan to allow for maintenance and redevelopment of the Country Club Plaza; appropriating $5,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Development Services Fund (2210) for the purposes of public communication; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. (CD-CPC-2025-00164)
Ordinance
Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260445 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Vacating the sidewalk right-of-way in proposed District MPD generally located within the area known as the Country Club Plaza; directing the City Clerk to record certain documents CD-ROW-2025-00037); appropriating $5,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Development Services Fund (2210) for the purposes of public communication; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Advance and Do Pass as a Committee Substitute
Ordinance
Action: Held on Docket

This Ordinance was Held on Docket
260457 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement of a lawsuit entitled Kenya Mitchell v. City of Kansas City, Missouri, Case No. 2516-CV05992, and related claims, in the amount of $400,000.00.
Ordinance
Action: Passed as Amended Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Amended.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260474 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement of a lawsuit entitled Andrea Dorch v. City of Kansas City, Missouri, et al., Case No. 2416-CV06268, in the amount of $500,000.00.
Resolution
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Resolution be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260481 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Providing for submission to the qualified voters of the City for their approval at an election called for August 4, 2026, the question of authorizing the issuance of sanitary sewer revenue bonds of the City in the principal amount of $750,000,000.00 for the purpose of rehabilitating, improving and extending the sanitary sewer system of the City, including acquiring necessary land and rights of way, in order to provide for its continuing operation and to maintain compliance with federal, state and judicial requirements; directing the City Clerk to notify the responsible election authorities of this election; declaring the City’s intention to set rates; declaring the City’s intention to reimburse itself from revenue bond proceeds for bond related expenditures; recognizing this ordinance to have an accelerated effective date; and establishing an effective date for the voter authorization.
Ordinance
Action: Passed as Amended Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Amended.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260482 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Providing for submission to the qualified voters of the City for their approval at an election called for August 4, 2026, the question of authorizing the issuance of waterworks revenue bonds of the City in the principal amount of $750,000,000.00 for the purpose of rehabilitating, improving and extending the waterworks system of the City, including acquiring necessary land and rights of way, in order to provide for its continuing operation and to maintain compliance with federal, state and judicial requirements; directing the City Clerk to notify the responsible election authorities of this election; declaring the City’s intention to set rates; declaring the City’s intention to reimburse itself from revenue bond proceeds for bond related expenditures; recognizing this ordinance to have an accelerated effective date; and establishing an effective date for the voter authorization.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260483 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Calling an election on August 4, 2026, for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of an amount not to exceed $100,000,000.00 in General Obligation Bonds to finance capital improvements of City conventions facilities and other governmental buildings constructed before 1950; directing the City Clerk to provide notice of the election; declaring the City’s intention to reimburse itself from bond proceeds for bond related expenditures; directing the City Clerk to notify the responsible election authorities of this election; recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date; and establishing an effective date for the voter authorization.
Ordinance
Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260484 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Calling an election on August 4, 2026, for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of an amount not to exceed $100,000,000.00 in General Obligation Bonds to finance affordable housing projects through the Housing Trust Fund; directing the City Clerk to provide notice of the election; declaring the City’s intention to reimburse itself from bond proceeds for bond related expenditures; directing the City Clerk to notify the responsible election authorities of this election; recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date; and establishing an effective date for the voter authorization.
Ordinance
Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260485 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Calling an election on August 4, 2026, for the purpose of renewing a one-eighth cent central city economic development sales tax for ten years; enacting the sales tax contingent upon voter approval; directing the City Clerk to provide notice of the election; directing the City Clerk to provide notice to the Director of Revenue if the sales tax question is passed by the voters; and recognizing 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:
260486 Sponsor(s): Councilmember Andrea Bough and Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending the Plaza Bowl Overlay, which was created by Committee Substitute for Ordinance No. 190100 and amended by Ordinance No. 220729, and which establishes use and height regulations for the area generally located on the south and north sides of W. 47th Street (extending northerly to the north side of W. 46th Terrace), between Madison Avenue on the west and Mill Creek Parkway on the east, in order to remove two parcels generally located on the east side of Wyandotte Street and between W. 46th Terrace on the north and W. 47th Street on the south from the overlay district; appropriating $5,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Development Services Fund (2210) for the purposes of public communication; 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
260378 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 74, Code of Ordinances, Kansas City Redevelopment Ordinance, by repealing and replacing Section 74-302 to allow a community improvement district using revenues for blight removal or capital improvements to have a term up to 27 years.
Ordinance
Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260432 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving a development plan on about 1.5 acres generally located at the southwest corner of West 46th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in District R-0.5 allowing for the construction of a parking garage on a site with three multi-unit residential buildings. (CD-CPC-2026-00017)
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260433 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Vacating approximately 1.51 acres of public right-of-way in District R-1.5 generally located at the northwest corner of Northeast Barry Road and North Prospect Avenue; and directing the City Clerk to record certain documents. (CD-ROW-2025-00043)
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260434 Sponsor: Director of Housing and Community Development Department Accepting the recommendation of the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board for additional funding in the amount of $250,000.00 to the Blue Hills Townhomes project developed by Blue Hills Townhomes, LP, located at 5015 Garfield Avenue; reducing $250,000.00 in existing appropriations in the Housing Trust Fund and appropriating the same; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute the necessary documents to amend the funding agreements and expend up to $250,000.00 from the funds appropriated in the Housing Trust Fund.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260435 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a one-year $631,890.00 contract amendment with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to provide funding for activities of the High Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Program; estimating and appropriating the sum of $631,890.00 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:
260436 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 42 acres generally located at the northwest corner of N.E. Vivion Road and N. Chouteau Trafficway from District UR to District UR and approving a development plan serving as a major amendment to a previously approved UR district to change permitted uses. (CD-CPC-2026-00009)
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260438 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 2.6 acres generally located at 6655 Troost Avenue from Districts B4-2 and R-5 to District B4-3 and approving a development plan to allow for a 30,000 square foot expansion of an industrial use. (CD-CPC-2026-00021 & CD-CPC-2026-00022)
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260453 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Amending Chapter 50, Code of Ordinances, “Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions” by repealing Section 50-234, “Conversion therapy of minors prohibited,” in its entirety, and amending Chapter 38, Article III, Division 1, Sec. 38-113, “Discriminatory Accommodation Practices” for the purpose of creating an exception regarding preferred pronouns.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260458 Sponsor: Director of Housing and Community Development Department Accepting recommendations of the Central City Economic Development Tax Board; reducing existing appropriations of the Central City Economic Development Sales Tax Fund, Fund No. 2200 by $667,718.00 and appropriating the same; reducing existing appropriations of the Central City Economic Development Sales Tax Fund, Fund No. 2200 by $2,150,380.00 and appropriating the same; authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development Department to expend up to $2,150,380.00 from funds previously appropriated in the Central City Economic Development Sales Tax fund; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute various funding agreements in accordance to this Ordinance.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260464 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a $153,567.00 contract with The Community Capital Fund (CCF) from previously appropriated funds to support and invest in a Hope Ambassador Program for innovative and measurable community development that aligns with and strengthens the financial, human, and social capital of under-resourced neighborhoods in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

This Ordinance was Passed
260465 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute two contracts in the amount of $500,000.00 each with qualified community-based organizations Arts Tech and Upper Room KC from to design, implement, and operate youth summer and after-school programming designed to reduce youth violence using previously appropriated funds.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260469 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a contract in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with ReDiscover from previously appropriated funds to operate the Kansas City Assessment and Triage Center (KC-ATC) and provide crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260470 Sponsor: Director of Housing and Community Development Department Approving the 2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), the Emergency Solution Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA); and including reprogramming funds from CDBG 2021-2024 in the amount of $2,470,098.59 and HOME 2019-2024 in the amount of $4,337,410.37; and authorizing submittal to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260473 Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill Approving a waiver of the Code § 3-622 requirements for the Seiden Furs Building Renovation located at 935 Broadway Boulevard.
Resolution
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Resolution be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260477 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Vacating Right-of-Way excess to the City’s needs, in Jackson County, Missouri; and upon the effective date of this ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby directed to record said ordinance in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Jackson County, Missouri.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260478 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Amending Chapter 88, the Zoning and Development Code, by repealing Section 88-610-05-E, Loss of Nonconforming Status, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter for the purpose of facilitating reconstruction of nonconforming detached houses after accidental damage or destruction.
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
260461 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $246,085.56 facility repair and maintenance contract with Atlas-SSI, Inc., for the River Water Intake Traveling Screens Rehabilitation at the Water Treatment Plant, Renewal No. 2 project; 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:
260462 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $13,425,900.00 design-build contract with Hartline Construction, LLC, for the Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Site Power Pen Project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $14,768,900.00; 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:
260466 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a $2,700,000.00 construction contract with SHEDIGS IT, LLC, for the Emergency Water Distribution Repairs project; authorizing four successive renewal options with further City Council approval; 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:
260467 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a $2,000,000.00 construction contract with SHEDIGS IT, LLC, for the Emergency Large Diameter Water System Repair project; authorizing four successive renewal options with further City Council approval; 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:
260468 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Authorizing the Director of Aviation to execute a thirty (30) year lease and concession agreement with two (2) twenty (20) year renewal options with Terminal C Hotel, LLC, for the purpose of developing, constructing, and operating a hotel on the grounds of the Kansas City International Airport.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260476 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Reducing appropriations in the amount of $1,500,000.00 in Fund Number 3527, the GO 2027 Q1 Fund; appropriating $1,500,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance in Fund Number 3527, the GO 2027 Q1 Fund for Street Resurfacing; Reducing appropriations in the amount of $1,500,000.00 in Fund Number 3090, the Capital Improvements Fund; appropriating $1,500,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance in Fund Number 3090, the Capital Improvements fund for 89008232 31st and VanBrunt Blvd; 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:
SECOND READINGS:
66 FIRST READINGS:

Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

This matter was Waive Charter Requirements
FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
260496 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving the First Amendment to the 800 Grand Tax Increment Financing Plan and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Tax Contribution and Disbursement Agreement with the Kansas City TIF Commission and 800 Grand KCMO LLC.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 6/9/2026
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
260494 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving a finding of blight for the 114 W. Linwood Urban Renewal Plan generally bound by West 31st Terrace on the north, West Linwood on the south, Wyandotte Street on the west, and Main Street on the east, pursuant to Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority Law. (CD-CPC-2026-00031)
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 6/9/2026
260495 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 0.3 acres generally located at the northwest corner of Westport Road and Bell Street from District R-5 to District B3-2 to allow for the expansion of a day-care. (CD-CPC-2026-00015).
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 6/9/2026
260497 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Designating the honorary street name of “Willie T. Bland Way” for a portion of East 29th Street from the east line of Bales Avenue to the west line of Indiana Avenue. (CD-ROW-2026-00010).
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 6/9/2026
SPECIAL COMMITTEE FOR LEGAL REVIEW
260498 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Calling an election on August 4, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of Kansas City a question authorizing City to establish semiannual vacant property registration fees not to exceed $200.00 for chronically vacant nuisance property, $1,000.00 for vacant commercial property and $200.00 for vacant unimproved property; directing the City Clerk to notify the responsible election authorities on or before May 26, 2026; enacting the vacant property registration fees ordinance contingent upon voter approval; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date because it calls an election.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Special Committee for Legal Review due back on 6/9/2026
260499 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Directing the City Manager or their designee to engage and negotiate with providers of software platforms facilitating peer-to-peer rental car operations in the City of Kansas City for the purpose of administering and collecting all currently applicable taxes and fees.
Resolution
Action: referred

referredto the Special Committee for Legal Review due back on 6/9/2026
TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
260490 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $339,893.00 professional, specialized or technical services contract with McClure Engineering Co., for the 2026 Flood Warning System Maintenance project; authorizing five successive renewal options 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 6/9/2026
260491 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute an $8,500,000.00 construction contract with SAK Construction Company, LLC, for the City Wide Sewer Main Rehabilitation Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) - Fiscal Year 2027, Renewal No. 1 project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $12,000,000.00; authorizing one successive renewal option 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 6/9/2026
260492 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to executed an $8,461,700.00 construction contract with MegaKC Corporation, for the Green Infrastructure Project 1-1: Mill Creek Park Green Infrastructure Phase 2-Retention Ponds project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $9,300,000.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 6/9/2026
260493 Sponsor: Director of the Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $12,000,000.00 design professional services contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for FY27 Smart Sewer Program Management Services; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 6/9/2026
260500 Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch Amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, by repealing and replacing Section 70-39 pertaining to the authority of the Director of Public Works to close streets for the purpose of creating standards for the closure of high-frequency bus corridors.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 6/9/2026
FLOOR INTRODUCTION(S)
260501 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Honoring Sherae Honeycutt.
Special Action
Action: Move to Suspend Rules Passed

This matter was Move to Suspend Rules - Under Rule 6.02, I move that the provisions contained in Rule 4.01 be temporarily Suspended.
260502 Sponsor: Councilmember Darrell Curls RESOLUTION - Honoring Michael Shaw on his retirement after 28 years of service to the City of Kansas City.
Special Action
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260503 Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Melissa Robinson Reducing Contingent Appropriation in the amount of $400,000.00 in the Capital Improvements Fund, Fund No. 3090; appropriating $400,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Capital Improvements Fund to the World Cup Contingency account for the purpose of funding capital improvement expenses incurred by the City related to hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: Move To Introduce Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Robinson, seconded by Councilmember Curls, that this Ordinance be Move To Introduce.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260504 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers Amending Committee Substitute for Ordinance No. 260447, As Amended, by repealing and replacing Section 3 and enacting in its place a new Section 3 for the purpose of expanding the districts and areas permitted to operate until 5:00 a.m. with prior submittal of a security plan to the City and Kansas City Police Department by June 1, 2026.
Ordinance
Action: Move To Introduce Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Rogers, seconded by Councilmember Willett, that this Ordinance be Move To Introduce.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260505 Sponsor: Councilmember Lindsay French Approving the petition to establish the Chouteau Crossings Community Improvement District; establishing the Chouteau Crossings Community Improvement District, generally bounded by Interstate 35 to the north, North Winner Road to the east, Northeast 42nd Terrace to the south, and Northeast Chouteau Trafficway to the west in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri; determining the District to be a blighted area; determining that certain actions are reasonably anticipated to remediate blighting conditions and will serve a public purpose; requiring the annual submission of certain records; and directing the City Clerk to report the creation of the District to the Missouri department of economic development and the state auditor.
Ordinance
Action: Move To Introduce

Move To Introduce
260506 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers Amending Chapter 2, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Boards, Commissions and Committees," by enacting a new Division 6, entitled “Welcoming KC Commission,” consisting of Sections 2-851 through 2-855, to formally establish such commission; and directing the City Manager to appoint a liaison and coordinate departmental support for the commission.
Ordinance
Action: Move To Introduce

Move To Introduce
260507 Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch Rezoning an area of about 587 acres generally located between Lou Holland Drive and N. Broadway Freeway from District M1-5 to District KCIA. (CD-CPC-2026-00048).
Ordinance
Action: Move To Introduce

Move To Introduce
260508 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, by repealing and replacing Section 70-1, Definitions; and amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, by enacting a new Section 70-706 entitled “Electric bicycles - rights and privileges - label, requirements - modifications require new label - product safety standards - authorized to ride, where, exceptions - class 3 electric bicycles, special provisions” for the purpose of aligning definitions, operating requirements, and rights and privileges associated with electric bicycles with state law.
Ordinance
Action: Move To Introduce

Move To Introduce
COMMUNICATIONS:
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
1. Closed Session • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 1 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss legal matters, litigation, or privileged communications with attorneys; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real estate; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss personnel matters; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss employee labor negotiations; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss specifications for competitive bidding; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 12 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss sealed bids or proposals; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 17 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss confidential or privileged communications with auditors; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 20 and 21 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss security systems for operation of a computer system or computer network.
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260506 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers Amending Chapter 2, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Boards, Commissions and Committees," by enacting a new Division 6, entitled “Welcoming KC Commission,” consisting of Sections 2-851 through 2-855, to formally establish such commission; and directing the City Manager to appoint a liaison and coordinate departmental support for the commission.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 6/9/2026
260503 Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Melissa Robinson Reducing Contingent Appropriation in the amount of $400,000.00 in the Capital Improvements Fund, Fund No. 3090; appropriating $400,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Capital Improvements Fund to the World Cup Contingency account for the purpose of funding capital improvement expenses incurred by the City related to hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

This matter was Passed
260505 Sponsor: Councilmember Lindsay French Approving the petition to establish the Chouteau Crossings Community Improvement District; establishing the Chouteau Crossings Community Improvement District, generally bounded by Interstate 35 to the north, North Winner Road to the east, Northeast 42nd Terrace to the south, and Northeast Chouteau Trafficway to the west in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri; determining the District to be a blighted area; determining that certain actions are reasonably anticipated to remediate blighting conditions and will serve a public purpose; requiring the annual submission of certain records; and directing the City Clerk to report the creation of the District to the Missouri department of economic development and the state auditor.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 6/9/2026
260507 Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch Rezoning an area of about 587 acres generally located between Lou Holland Drive and N. Broadway Freeway from District M1-5 to District KCIA. (CD-CPC-2026-00048).
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 6/9/2026
260504 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers Amending Committee Substitute for Ordinance No. 260447, As Amended, by repealing and replacing Section 3 and enacting in its place a new Section 3 for the purpose of expanding the districts and areas permitted to operate until 5:00 a.m. with prior submittal of a security plan to the City and Kansas City Police Department by June 1, 2026.
Ordinance
Action: Passed Passed

This matter was Passed
260444 Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett Directing the City Manager to fly a commemorative “America 250” Betsy Ross Flag at the top of City Hall in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Ordinance
Action: adopted as amended Passed

A motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted as amended.. The motion carried by the following vote:
260508 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, by repealing and replacing Section 70-1, Definitions; and amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, by enacting a new Section 70-706 entitled “Electric bicycles - rights and privileges - label, requirements - modifications require new label - product safety standards - authorized to ride, where, exceptions - class 3 electric bicycles, special provisions” for the purpose of aligning definitions, operating requirements, and rights and privileges associated with electric bicycles with state law.
Ordinance
Action: referred

referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 6/9/2026
260501 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Honoring Sherae Honeycutt.
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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