Special Committee for Legal Review

Agenda

1. PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. Any closed session may be held via teleconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Applicants and citizens wishing to participate have the option of attending each meeting or they may do so through the videoconference platform ZOOM, using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85624825067 ***Public testimony is limited to 2 minutes***
2. 230741 Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 60, Code of Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri, by repealing Section 60-32, Construction of private sewage disposal systems, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter; Amending Chapter 61-20, Code of Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri, by repealing Section 61-20, Enclosing natural drain ditches, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter; Amending Chapter 63, Code of Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri, by repealing Sections 63-21, Title and authority, and 63-24, Definitions, and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter; Amending Chapter 64, Code of Ordinances of Kansas City Missouri, by repealing Section 64-4, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter; Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri by enacting a new Article XIX entitled “City Permits”, Section 2-2300 entitled “Permitting Standards” all for the purpose of transferring certain permitting functions from the City Planning and Development Department to the Water Services and Public Works Departments; Directing the City Manager to begin transition of these permits from the City Planning and Development Department to the Water Services and Public Works Departments before May 1, 2024, including taking steps to address any needed staffing, funding, and legislative changes to effectuate the transition; and directing the City Manager to review implementation of these process changes and report back to Council in one year.
   Ordinance
   Action: Hold on Agenda

   Hold on Agenda

3. 230852 Sponsor: Director of the Municipal Court Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Sections 2-1491, 2-1492, 2-1493, 2-1494 and 2-1496, enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like numbers and subject matters, and repealing Sections 2-1495 and 2-1498, for the purpose of updating the ordinances governing the duties of the Clerk of the Municipal Court, sometimes called the Court Administrator.
   Ordinance
   Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

   A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass to the Council, due back on 10/12/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:

4. 230867 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, by adding a new Section 2-2006, General Code of Conduct, defining and prohibiting discrimination and harassment.
   Ordinance
   Action: Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Passed

   A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub to the Council, due back on 10/12/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:

5. 230884 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Approving the reappointment of Tom Gorenc and appointment of Randi Mixdorf and Myeisha Wright as regular members of the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
   Resolution
   Action: Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Passed

   A motion was made that this Resolution be Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub to the Council, due back on 10/12/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:

6. 230887 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to submit proposed resolution(s) to the City Council whenever the City anticipates acceptance of grants which require matching funds in excess of one million dollars to be provided out of capital improvement sales tax funds or from general obligation bond funds; and defining specific instances wherein the City Manager may accept applicable grants without Council approval.
   Resolution
   Action: Re-referred

   Hold on Agenda

7. 230889 Sponsor: City Manager Authorizing execution of a contract with the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds for certain development and redevelopment activities; authorizing expenditure from previously appropriated funds; transferring $565,000.00 from American Rescue Plan interest earnings to the Economic Development Fund; authorizing the City Manager to contribute an additional $565,000.00 to the EDC Loan Corporation Revolving Loan Fund; designating requisitioning authority; and declaring this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
   Ordinance
   Action: Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Passed

   A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub to the Council, due back on 10/12/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. 230894 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a one-year contract extension through September 31, 2024, with three possible renewals, with The Giddens Group, LLC, for state lobbying services in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00; authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute one-year agreements, with three possible renewals, with Core Coalition Consulting, LLC for state lobbying services and Platinum Advisors DC, LLC for federal lobbying services in the amounts of $118,000.00 and $276,000.00, respectively; and authorizing the expenditure of previously appropriated funds.
   Ordinance
   Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

   A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass to the Council, due back on 10/12/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:

9. HELD IN COMMITTEE
10. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
11. 1. There may be a general discussion regarding current Special Committee for Legal Review issues.
12. 2. 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; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real estate; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss personnel matters; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss employee labor negotiations; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss specifications for competitive bidding; • 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.
13. 3. Those who wish to comment on proposed ordinances can email written testimony to public.testimony@kcmo.org. Comments received will be distributed to the committee and added to the public record by the clerk.
14. The city provides several ways for residents to watch City Council meetings: • Livestream on the city’s website at www.kcmo.gov • 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. • To watch archived meetings, visit the City Clerk’s website and look in the Video on Demand section: http://kansascity.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2
15. 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.
16. Adjournment