Council

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 ACTION(S)
8. 8 SAME DAY RESOLUTION(S)
   Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

   A motion was made by Councilmember Parks-Shaw, seconded by Councilmember Curls, that this be Waive Charter Requirements.. The motion carried by the following vote:

9. 260854 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to implement recommendations of the Health Commission by retaining the current Safety Net Provider network, establishing enhanced accountability and reporting requirements, and conducting a competitive solicitation for the Health Levy Innovation Fund to identify additional eligible safety net providers.
   Resolution
   Action: referred

   referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 9/22/2026

10. FINAL READINGS:
11. CONSENT DOCKET
12. DEBATE DOCKET
13. FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
14. 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. FINANCE COMMITTEE “Advance and Do Pass as a Committee Substitute”
    Ordinance
    Action: Held on Docket

    This Ordinance was Held on Docket

15. 260705 Sponsor(s): Councilmembers Andrea Bough and Kevin O’Neill, and Mayor Quinton Lucas Rezoning an area of about 68 acres generally located south of Pershing Road, west of Gillham Road, north of E. 27th Street, and east of Main Street from Districts UR, B4-5, and M1-5 to District UR and approving a development plan, also serving as a preliminary plat, to allow for a ballpark district. (CD-CPC-2026-00100). FINANCE COMMITTEE recommends “Do Pass, Debate.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Re-referred

    This Ordinance was Re-referred to the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee, due back on 9/22/2026

16. 16 COMMITTEE ADVANCES:
    Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

    This matter was Waive Charter Requirements

17. CONSENT DOCKET
18. DEBATE DOCKET
19. FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
20. 260748 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement (“Development Agreement”) and other definitive agreements that reflect the terms outlined in the Agreement with the Kansas City Current its affiliates, successors, assigns, and designees (“Developer”) for the design and construction of infrastructure projects predominately in the Berkley Riverfront Park area, including the expansion of CPKC Stadium and the development of a mixed-use district, transient parking structures, and other core infrastructure (the “Project”); authorizing the City Manager to take such actions necessary to pursue a redevelopment plan for State Supplemental Tax Increment Financing, and/or a development plan, or expanded development pursuant to Missouri Downtown and Rural Economic Stimulus Act; authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one or more financing agreements for total funding not to exceed $185,000,000.00, subject to the terms outlined in the Development Agreement, including cashflow shortfall coverage guarantees from the Developer; authorizing the City Manager to execute intergovernmental cooperative agreements with the State of Missouri and related entities and city agencies; authorizing the execution of additional agreements as necessary to comply with the directives of this ordinance; appropriating $150,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Development Services Fund for the purpose of conducting a third-party financial feasibility study; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. FINANCE COMMITTEE recommends “Advance and Do Pass as a Committee Substitute, Debate”
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

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

21. 260818 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement in the amount of $462,500.00 for a claim for a Workers' Compensation benefit filed by Daniel Garcia for injuries resulting from accidents on March 22, 2019, May 26, 2019 and November 11, 2019, while employed by the City. FINANCE COMMITTEE recommends “Advance and Do Pass, Debate”
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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

22. 260827 Sponsor: Director of Human Resources Department Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, “Administration,” by creating a new Section 2-90 to define the duties of the internal auditor and repealing and replacing certain sections for the purpose of establishing and adopting salary schedules to provide general maintenance of the classification system and, adding one new classification and adjusting pay range of one classification. FINANCE COMMITTEE recommends “Advance and Do Pass, Debate”
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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

23. SECOND READINGS:
24. 24 FIRST READINGS:
    Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

    This matter was Waive Charter Requirements

25. FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
26. 260850 Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Amending Ordinance No. 260207 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: referred

    referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 9/22/2026

27. 260857 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Director of General Services to execute the Second Addendum to the Lease with Hunt Midwest Real Estate Development, Inc., extending the lease for 8250 N.E. Underground Drive, Kansas City, Missouri, an additional ten (10) years; and directing the City Manager That the City Manager is hereby directed to submit an amount sufficient to meet the annual obligation of the Second Addendum to the Lease.
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 9/22/2026

28. 260860 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement to establish a housing development corporation; directing the City Manager to review the inventory of publicly-owned parcels and develop a plan to transfer city-owned parcels to external partners pursuant to an agreement.
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 9/22/2026

29. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
30. 260836 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 $1,345,000.00 to the Mohawk at 15th Street project; appropriating $1,345,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Housing Trust Fund, Fund No. 2490; authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute the necessary documents to amend the funding agreements and expend up to $1,345,000.00 from the funds appropriated in the Housing Trust Fund; and designating requisitioning authority.
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 9/22/2026

31. 260837 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the plat of Villa Meadows Second Plat, an addition in Jackson County, Missouri, on approximately 13 acres generally located at the terminus of East 89th Terrace east of Westridge Road, creating 25 lots and 4 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-2024-00024)
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 9/22/2026

32. 260851 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Approving a development plan on about 16.52 acres generally located at 3630 E. Front Street in District M1-5 to allow for a warehousing, wholesaling, outdoor storage, and freight movement use, as well as a gasoline and fuel sales establishment/convenience store. (CD-CPC-2026-00109)
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 9/22/2026

33. 260855 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Blue Ridge Area Plan on about 26 acres generally located at 8200 E. 63rd Trafficway by changing the recommended land use from commercial and conservation to light industrial for the 8200 E. 63rd Industrial project. (CD-CPC-2026-00081)
    Resolution
    Action: referred

    referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 9/22/2026

34. 260856 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 26 acres generally located at 8200 E. 63rd Trafficway from District B4-2 to District M1-3 and approving a development plan to allow construction of one industrial building. (CD-CPC-2026-00080 & CD-CPC-2026-00082)
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 9/22/2026

35. SPECIAL COMMITTEE FOR LEGAL REVIEW
36. 260838 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Approving the settlement of the City’s affirmative claims against Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. in the litigation styled City of Kansas City v. Hyundai Motor America, Inc., et al., Case No. 4:23-CV-00399-HFS (W.D. Mo.), consolidated in In re: Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 8:22-ML-3052-JVS-(KESx) (C.D. Cal.); authorizing the City Attorney to execute a Settlement and Release Agreement on behalf of the City; and providing that the settlement terms remain confidential until the agreement is fully executed by all parties; and directing the City Manager to deposit settlement proceeds to the Violence Prevention Fund.
    Resolution
    Action: referred

    referredto the Special Committee for Legal Review due back on 9/22/2026

37. 260858 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Calling an election on April 6, 2027, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of Kansas City a question of whether to enact an ordinance that prohibits City officers, agents, and employees from implementing, advancing, furthering, or fostering a plan to design or construct certain stadiums or arenas without the approval of a majority of voters and providing for penalties for violations thereof; directing the City Clerk to provide notice of the election; enacting the ordinance contingent upon voter approval; and recognizing an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Special Committee for Legal Review due back on 9/22/2026

38. 260859 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Calling an election on April 6, 2027, for the purpose of submitting two questions to the voters of Kansas City that would enact an ordinance that imposes a one-fourth cent (1/4%) sales tax and continues a three-eighths cent (3/8%) sales tax and authorizing the City to seek federal funding and undertake capital improvement projects involving the development of a citywide monorail system, conversion of existing roadways, operation of an electric bus shuttle service, improvements to Penn Valley Park, and establishment of a regional transportation hub at Union Station; enacting the sales taxes contingent upon voter approval of each question; directing the City Clerk to provide notice of the election; directing the City Clerk to provide notice to the Director of Revenue if either or both of the sales tax questions are passed by the voters; and recognizing an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    This matter was referred to the Special Committee for Legal Review, due back on 9/22/2026

39. TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
40. 260852 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a one (1) year contract renewal for indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity construction contracts (No. EV3052) that may exceed $1,000,000.00 with Mark One Electric Co, Inc., Vazquez Commercial Contracting, LLC, and Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. to provide electrical maintenance and repair services at various City-owned facilities; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 9/22/2026

41. 260853 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a construction contract with Radmacher Brothers Excavating Co., Inc., in the amount of $3,855,290.42 for Route US 169 and Madison to Metro North Mall Dr - Trail Overpass Project; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 9/22/2026

42. FLOOR INTRODUCTION(S)
43. 260861 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Recognizing September 26, 2026, as Walk for Alopecia Day.
    Resolution
    Action: Moved to Waive Charter Requirement Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Parks-Shaw, seconded by Councilmember Curls, that this Resolution be Moved to Waive Charter Requirement.. The motion carried by the following vote:

44. 260862 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan RESOLUTION - Declaring Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 in Kansas City and authorizing the City Manager to fly the Hispanic Heritage Flag during Hispanic Heritage Month.
    Resolution
    Action: Moved to Waive Charter Requirement Passed

    This matter was Moved to Waive Charter Requirement

45. 260863 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $456,000.00 to the KCI Other Grants account; authorizing acceptance of an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Offer from the United States of America, acting through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the purpose of providing funds to acquire Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters (VMATs) for airport-owned vehicles; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Moved to Waive Charter Requirement Passed

    This matter was Moved to Waive Charter Requirement

46. 260864 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $14,711,183.00 to the Airport Improvement Prog - KCI account; authorizing acceptance of an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Offer from the United States of America, acting through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); for the purpose of providing funds for AOA Fence Replacement Phase 2 design, construction, and construction phase services; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Moved to Waive Charter Requirement Passed

    This matter was Moved to Waive Charter Requirement

47. 260865 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a 1-year contract renewal with Child Care Aware of Missouri, Kids Win Missouri, TOOTRIS and the Mid-America Regional Council in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 for the purpose of continuing the tri-share childcare pilot program for families of eligible first responders.
    Resolution
    Action: Move To Introduce

    Move To Introduce

48. 260866 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Ratifying compensation of the City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to execute any necessary amendments to the Employment Agreement between the City and Mario Vasquez for the position of City Manager.
    Ordinance
    Action: Moved to Waive Charter Requirement Passed

    This matter was Moved to Waive Charter Requirement

49. COMMUNICATIONS:
50. 260839 Notice of the petition to establish the Riverfront Community Improvement District to the City Clerk.
    Communication
    Action: received and filed

    received and filed

51. 260840 Notice to the City Clerk of the Grand Reserve Community Improvement District’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
    Communication
    Action: received and filed

    received and filed

52. 260841 Notice to the City Clerk of the 1108-1110 Grand Community Improvement District’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
    Communication
    Action: received and filed

    received and filed

53. 260842 Notice to the City Clerk of the 1200 Main/South Loop Community Improvement District’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
    Communication
    Action: received and filed

    received and filed

54. 260843 Notice to the City Clerk of the 210 Highway Community Improvement District’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
    Communication
    Action: received and filed

    received and filed

55. 260844 Notice to the City Clerk of the North Oak Village Community Improvement District’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
    Communication
    Action: received and filed

    received and filed

56. 260845 Notice to the City Clerk of the Oak Barry Community Improvement District’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
    Communication
    Action: received and filed

    received and filed

57. 260846 Notice to the City Clerk of the Tiffany Landing Community Improvement District’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
    Communication
    Action: received and filed

    received and filed

58. 260847 Notice to the City Clerk of the Ward Parkway Center Community Improvement District’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
    Communication
    Action: received and filed

    received and filed

59. 260848 Notice to the City Clerk of the Crossroads Community Improvement District’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
    Communication
    Action: received and filed

    received and filed

60. 260849 Notice to the City Clerk of the Truman Road Community Improvement District’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
    Communication
    Action: received and filed

    received and filed

61. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
62. 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.
63. 2. Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. The city provides several ways for residents to watch City Council meetings: • Livestream on the city’s website at www.kcmo.gov/clerk: Quick Links, Video on Demand, Click on “View” for desired meeting • Livestream on the city’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hOuBIg4fok • Watch Channel 2 on your cable system. The channel is available through Time Warner Cable (channel 2 or 98.2), AT&T U-verse (channel 99 then select Kansas City) and Google Fiber on Channel 142. The City Clerk`s Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for use with every meeting. To check out the equipment please see the secretary for each committee. Be prepared to leave your Driver`s License or State issued Identification Card with the secretary and she will give you the equipment. Upon returning the equipment your license will be returned.
64. 260861 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Recognizing September 26, 2026, as Walk for Alopecia Day.
    Resolution
    Action: Move to Advance Passed

    This matter was Move to Advance

65. 260861 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Recognizing September 26, 2026, as Walk for Alopecia Day.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

66. 260866 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Ratifying compensation of the City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to execute any necessary amendments to the Employment Agreement between the City and Mario Vasquez for the position of City Manager.
    Ordinance
    Action: Move to Advance Passed

    This matter was Move to Advance

67. 260865 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a 1-year contract renewal with Child Care Aware of Missouri, Kids Win Missouri, TOOTRIS and the Mid-America Regional Council in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 for the purpose of continuing the tri-share childcare pilot program for families of eligible first responders.
    Resolution
    Action: referred

    referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 9/22/2026

68. 260864 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $14,711,183.00 to the Airport Improvement Prog - KCI account; authorizing acceptance of an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Offer from the United States of America, acting through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); for the purpose of providing funds for AOA Fence Replacement Phase 2 design, construction, and construction phase services; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    This matter was Passed

69. 260864 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $14,711,183.00 to the Airport Improvement Prog - KCI account; authorizing acceptance of an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Offer from the United States of America, acting through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); for the purpose of providing funds for AOA Fence Replacement Phase 2 design, construction, and construction phase services; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Move to Advance Passed

    This matter was Move to Advance

70. 260863 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $456,000.00 to the KCI Other Grants account; authorizing acceptance of an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Offer from the United States of America, acting through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the purpose of providing funds to acquire Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters (VMATs) for airport-owned vehicles; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    This matter was Passed

71. 260863 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $456,000.00 to the KCI Other Grants account; authorizing acceptance of an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Offer from the United States of America, acting through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the purpose of providing funds to acquire Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters (VMATs) for airport-owned vehicles; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Move to Advance Passed

    This matter was Move to Advance

72. 260862 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan RESOLUTION - Declaring Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 in Kansas City and authorizing the City Manager to fly the Hispanic Heritage Flag during Hispanic Heritage Month.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

73. 260862 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan RESOLUTION - Declaring Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 in Kansas City and authorizing the City Manager to fly the Hispanic Heritage Flag during Hispanic Heritage Month.
    Resolution
    Action: Move to Advance Passed

    This matter was Move to Advance

74. 260866 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Ratifying compensation of the City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to execute any necessary amendments to the Employment Agreement between the City and Mario Vasquez for the position of City Manager.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    This matter was Passed