Council

Agenda

1. CHAPLAIN OF THE MONTH:
2. Pastor Dr. Serita Wright - Commissioned to Heal Community Outreach
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. 260950 Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill RESOLUTION - Designating Friday, November 6, 2026, as "Roo Blue Friday" in Kansas City.
   Resolution
   Action: Adopted Passed

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

9. 260952 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers RESOLUTION - Congratulating Head Coach Tyler Boller and his mighty band of Northlanders for winning the Heartland Soccer Association U12 Premier Division 1 Championship.
   Special Action
   Action: Adopted Passed

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

10. FINAL READINGS:
11. CONSENT DOCKET
12. DEBATE DOCKET
13. FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
14. 260943 Sponsor: Director of Finance Department RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2026 Update of the Citywide Business Plan with the latest Five-Year Planning Models; and directing the City Manager to include assumptions of the 2026 Update in the FY 2027-28 Submitted Budget.
    Resolution
    Action: Move to Amend Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Robinson, seconded by Councilmember Curls, that this Resolution be Move to Amend.. The motion carried by the following vote:

15. 15 COMMITTEE ADVANCES:
    Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

    This matter was Waive Charter Requirements

16. CONSENT DOCKET
17. FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
18. 260898 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Accepting and approving the recommendation of the Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, Missouri, as to the termination of the 19th Terrace & Central Tax Increment Financing Plan; and acknowledging that the twenty-three statutory periods for the capture of tax increment financing within Redevelopment Project Areas 6, 7, 10, 11, and 13 have expired; terminating the designation of Redevelopment Project Areas 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13; declaring as surplus those funds within the special allocation fund established in connection with such Redevelopment Project Area; dissolution of the special allocation fund; and directing the City Clerk to send copies of this ordinance to Jackson County. FINANCE COMMITTEE recommends “Advance and Do Pass, Consent.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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

19. 260899 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Accepting and approving the recommendation of the Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, Missouri, as to the termination of the Prospect North Tax Increment Financing Plan and the termination of the designation of Redevelopment Project Area 1, 2, and 3; declaring as surplus those funds within the special allocation fund established in connection with such Redevelopment Project Area; and directing the City Clerk to send copies of this ordinance to Clay County. FINANCE COMMITTEE recommends “Advance and Do Pass, Consent.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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

20. 260937 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the Sixth Amendment to the Antioch Mall Tax Increment Financing Plan. FINANCE COMMITTEE recommends “Advance and Do Pass, Consent.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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

21. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
22. 260930 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the plat of Darby Townhomes of Clay County, an addition in Clay County, Missouri, on approximately 4 acres generally located at the northwest corner of Northwest Tullison Road and Northwest Briarcliff Parkway, creating one lot and one tract for the purpose of a residential townhome 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-2026-00015) NEIGHBORHOOD COMMITTEE recommends “Advance and Do Pass, Consent.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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

23. DEBATE DOCKET
24. FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
25. 260900 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Detaching from the City of Kansas City approximately 27,382 square feet, or 0.63 acres generally including three properties located in the Northwest Quarter of Sections 32 of Township 50 North, Range 32 West of the 5th Principal Meridian; and directing the City Manager to file certified copies of this ordinance with the required Jackson County officials. (CD-CPC-2026-00088) 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:

26. 260917 Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Authorizing the Director of Public Works to amend the contract with Bike Share KC, Project No. 89008979, for a total contract amount of $569,000.00 for the purpose of maintaining existing service levels; reducing $74,000.00 in appropriations from the General Fund (1000) Contingent Appropriation; appropriating $74,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Fund (1000) as a transfer to the Public Mass Transportation Fund (2080); estimating revenue in the amount of $74,000.00 in the Public Mass Transportation Fund (2080) related to the transfer from the General Fund (1000); appropriating $74,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Public Mass Transportation Fund (2080); and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. 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:

27. 260939 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Cancelling the City Council standing committee meetings and business and legislative sessions of the weeks of January 18, 2027, March 15, 2027, April 5, 2027, May 31, 2027, June 14, 2027, June 28, 2027, August 16, 2027, September 6, 2027, September 13, 2027, October 11, 2027, November 15, 2027, November 22, 2027, December 20, 2027, and December 27, 2027; acknowledging that the inaugural meeting of City Council will be held on Monday, August 2, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. as established by the City Charter and that said meeting will be the sole standing meeting of the City Council during the week of August 2, 2027; moving the standing business and legislative sessions from Thursday, March 25, 2027 to Wednesday, March 24, 2027 and Thursday, November 11, 2027, to Wednesday, November 10, 2027, in observance of Veterans Day; cancelling the City Council standing committee meetings and business and legislative sessions the week of November 16, 2026; and adopting an annual budget development schedule to guide the City through the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027-2028 Budget for the City of Kansas City. 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:

28. 260940 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving an Amended and Restated Industrial Development Plan (the “Amended Plan”) for the purpose of facilitating the implementation of a previously approved project for the acquisition and construction of a commercial multifamily apartment complex and a related parking garage, located at 1923 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri, by revising the Payment in Lieu of Tax (“PILOT”) Schedule; authorizing and approving various agreements for the purpose of setting forth covenants, agreements and obligations of the City and Denali III, LLC (the “Company”); authorizing and approving certain other documents; and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith. FINANCE COMMITTEE recommends “Advance and Do Pass, Debate.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Held on Docket

    Held on Docket for 1 week (11.5.2026)

29. 260941 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving an Industrial Development Plan for The Constant Company, LLC (together with its successors or assigns, the “Company”) for an industrial development project consisting of the purchase and installation of personal property (the “Project”) located upon land located at 3420 North Arlington Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri (the “Project Site”); authorizing and approving various agreements for the purpose of setting forth covenants, agreements and obligations of the City and Company; authorizing the issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $572,500,000.00; authorizing and approving other documents; and authorizing certain other actions in connection with the issuance of said bonds. FINANCE COMMITTEE recommends “Advance and Do Pass, Debate.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Held on Docket

    Held on Docket for 2 weeks (11.12.2026)

30. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
31. 260931 Sponsor: Director of Parks and Recreation Department Appropriating $1,000,000.00 from the Dog Park CD2 GO Bond project account to fund the installation of a replacement playground at Barry Road Park; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. NEIGHBORHOOD 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:

32. 260938 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving an amendment to a previously approved development plan on about 15 acres generally bounded by Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard on the north, E. 49th Street on the south, Chestnut Avenue on the west, and College Avenue on the east in District UR to allow for an increase in the number of residential units and building height. (CD-CPC-2026-00111) NEIGHBORHOOD 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:

33. TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
34. 260901 Sponsor(s): Directors of the General Services Department and Aviation Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a three (3) year $6,510,398.00 contract with VMD Systems Integrators, LLC to provide Aviation Worker screening; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend and extend the contract with additional council approval. TRANSPORTATION 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:

35. 260934 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $2,776,512.65 Amendment No. 2 for preconstruction and construction services to the progressive design-build contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for the Northland Transmission, Pumping and Storage project for a total contract amount of $13,293,901.85; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. TRANSPORTATION 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:

36. 260935 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Approving funds in the amount of $1,449,048.68 for construction and installation of a water utility infrastructure betterment for Phase 1 roadway access for the Betterment and Improvement Funding Agreement between the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and Port Authority; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. TRANSPORTATION 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:

37. 260936 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a construction manager at risk contract with M Con, LLC, for the Madison Avenue & W. 8th Street/Horizontal Directional Drill Under Missouri River to Downtown Airport project that includes Phase I Preconstruction Services in the amount of $280,000.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. TRANSPORTATION 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:

38. 260944 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a one (1) year Piggyback Term and Supply contract that will exceed $1,000,000.00 with M-B Companies Inc. for airport runway equipment, snow and ice removal trucks, sweepers, and airfield maintenance services. TRANSPORTATION 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:

39. SECOND READINGS:
40. 40 FIRST READINGS:
    Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

    This matter was Waive Charter Requirements

41. FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
42. 260951 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Authorizing the Director of City Planning and Development to execute the First Amendment to Loan Agreement, First Amendment to Deed of Trust, and First Amendment to Promissory Note with Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri for a loan in an amount not to exceed $2,541,318.00 for environmental remediation activities; and authorizing the Director of City Planning and Development to expend the sum of up to $242,103.00 from previously appropriated funds.
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 11/3/2026

43. 260953 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving the First Amendment to the Pioneer Plaza Tax Increment Financing Plan.
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 11/3/2026

44. 260955 Sponsor(s): Directors of General and Water Services Departments Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a ten-year contract that will exceed the $1,000,000.00 threshold with SpryPoint Services Inc., to provide and implement a new Customer Information System (“CIS”) replacement for Kansas City Water Services Department’s customers; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend the contract for change orders needed for installation, implementation, and add-ons of the CIS.
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 11/3/2026

45. 260959 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the EDC Strategic Initiatives Fund and/or the EDC Loan Corporation for the purpose of deploying capital through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for eligible economic development and community development projects; prioritizing the elimination of chronic slum and blight and long-term vacancy in alignment with adopted City policies and initiatives including the Vacant Land Activation Initiative and the Housing Accelerator; directing the identification of a minimum $10 million in financing capacity; and directing the City Manager to report back to the Council within 60 days.
    Resolution
    Action: referred

    referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 11/3/2026

46. 260960 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to study and evaluate a plan for implementation of some or all proposed improvements presented in the Kansas City Convention Center and Municipal Auditorium July 2026 Vision Plan.
    Resolution
    Action: referred

    referredto the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee due back on 11/3/2026

47. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
48. 260954 Sponsor: Director of Neighborhood Services Department Accepting and approving a $49,000.00 grant award from the Missouri Department of Conservation, through a cooperative agreement, to educate about native plants by providing training for City staff and the general public and increase the number of Missouri native plants within the Kansas City landscape by providing residents with vouchers and landscape consultations; estimating and appropriating $49,000.00 in Fund 2580; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 11/3/2026

49. 260957 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 0.45 acres generally located at 3924 Montgall Avenue from Districts R-1.5 and R-2.5 to District B2-1 so that the property owner can seek approval of a special use permit to allow for the use of motor vehicle repair. (CD-CPC-2026-00125)
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 11/3/2026

50. 260958 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Heart of the City Area Plan on about 0.45 acres generally located at 3924 Montgall Avenue by changing the recommended land use from mixed-use neighborhood and medium-density residential to mixed-use neighborhood. (CD-CPC-2026-00126)
    Resolution
    Action: referred

    referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 11/3/2026

51. TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
52. 260956 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Appropriating $2,000,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Streetcar Fund to the Kansas City Streetcar Main Street Extension project; authorizing Amendment No. 9 to the Design Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $263,855.00 for a total contract amount of $21,219,686.87; recognizing that the amendment is subject to Federal Transit Administration requirements; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 11/3/2026

53. FLOOR INTRODUCTION(S)
54. 260961 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Honoring the life and legacy of Kansas City Fire Department Division Chief Tara Hill for her 23 years of service as a first responder and paramedic, and for her compassion, leadership, and devotion to her family and community.
    Resolution
    Action: Move To Introduce

    Move To Introduce

55. 260962 Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett Rezoning an area of about 23.65 acres located at the southeast corner of N.E. 104th Street and N.E. Cookingham Drive from Districts B2-2 and R7.5 to District B2-2, approving a development plan to allow for the addition of a grocery store and delaying the effective date. (CD-CPC-2026-00145 and CD-CPC-2026-00147)
    Ordinance
56. COMMUNICATIONS:
57. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
58. 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.
59. 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.
60. 260943 Sponsor: Director of Finance Department RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2026 Update of the Citywide Business Plan with the latest Five-Year Planning Models; and directing the City Manager to include assumptions of the 2026 Update in the FY 2027-28 Submitted Budget.
    Resolution
    Action: Move to Advance Passed

    This matter was Move to Advance

61. 260943 Sponsor: Director of Finance Department RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2026 Update of the Citywide Business Plan with the latest Five-Year Planning Models; and directing the City Manager to include assumptions of the 2026 Update in the FY 2027-28 Submitted Budget.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted as amended Passed

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

62. 260961 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Honoring the life and legacy of Kansas City Fire Department Division Chief Tara Hill for her 23 years of service as a first responder and paramedic, and for her compassion, leadership, and devotion to her family and community.
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This matter was Adopted

63. 260962 Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett Rezoning an area of about 23.65 acres located at the southeast corner of N.E. 104th Street and N.E. Cookingham Drive from Districts B2-2 and R7.5 to District B2-2, approving a development plan to allow for the addition of a grocery store and delaying the effective date. (CD-CPC-2026-00145 and CD-CPC-2026-00147)
    Ordinance
    Action: Move To Introduce

    Move To Introduce

64. 260962 Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett Rezoning an area of about 23.65 acres located at the southeast corner of N.E. 104th Street and N.E. Cookingham Drive from Districts B2-2 and R7.5 to District B2-2, approving a development plan to allow for the addition of a grocery store and delaying the effective date. (CD-CPC-2026-00145 and CD-CPC-2026-00147)
    Ordinance
    Action: referred

    referredto the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee due back on 11/3/2026