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Kansas City Council Meeting – April 11, 2024: Proclamations, Infrastructure, and Ordinances

City Council Legislative Session — Thursday, April 11, 2024
BodyKansas City, Missouri
SessionCity Council Legislative Session
DateThursday, April 11, 2024
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0:00

The meeting will come to order.

0:01

Our guest chaplain is Pastor Craig Gates.

0:04

Thank you, Pastor of the Greater Life Jesus' name, Pentecostal Church.

0:08

Would all who are able, please stand for the invocation and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:21

Wouldn't mind to bow your heads with me.

0:23

Shall we pray?

0:24

Heavenly Father, we thank you, Lord, for this day.

0:27

And I am personally thankful to be able to stand among these great men and women who are tasked with guiding our great city.

0:33

I give you thanks and praise for all of your mighty works.

0:36

You are loving, you're good, you are gracious.

0:38

Thank you for creating us and sustaining us day by day.

0:41

I'm thankful, Lord, that you have made us and brought us together to dwell in this city in community with one another.

0:47

You've blessed us.

0:48

You've blessed this great city that sits in this great state.

0:51

We're thankful, Lord, to call this city home.

0:54

But Lord, I am here to ask for your divine favor.

0:57

I ask for your divine favor over our elected officials, the businesses, the churches, the families, the individuals that make this city home.

1:04

I ask, Lord, for your continued daily blessings upon all of these things.

1:09

And Lord, I thank you for our government.

1:11

Those who bear the sword do so, Lord, as your ministers to be a terror to crime.

1:15

So I ask that you be with our judges and attorneys and law enforcement, that you would grant them the ability to never neglect or abuse their authority, but that they would stand firm for truth and justice.

1:24

Keep them safe from harm, Lord, as they do so.

1:28

And Lord, I pray and I humbly ask that you bless the men and women of this council and this city government with knowledge and wisdom.

1:34

Let them stand strong and resolute to do what is right.

1:37

Give to them the needed guidance as they deliberate the items that are before them.

1:40

May every decision be righteous in your sight for our benefit and for your glory.

1:46

And Lord, I pray most of all for peace and harmony in our great city.

1:50

According to your will and purpose, we ask all these things in the name of Jesus.

1:54

Amen.

1:54

Amen.

1:58

The United States.

2:04

Under your indivisible literacy and justice.

2:14

Thank you, sir.

2:15

Clerk will call the roll.

2:17

Franch.

2:19

Here.

2:20

Rogers.

2:21

Thanks.

2:23

Patterson Hasley.

2:24

Here.

2:24

Robinson.

2:25

Present.

2:26

Raya.

2:27

Hi.

2:28

Here.

2:28

Here.

2:29

Girls.

2:30

I'm here.

2:32

Markshaw.

2:33

Presents.

2:34

Who?

2:35

Here, Duncan.

2:37

O'Neal.

2:37

Here.

2:38

Will it?

2:38

Present.

2:39

Lucas.

2:40

Here.

2:40

Twelve members present.

2:41

Thank you.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural████████████████████████████28%
Health████████████12%
Economic Development███████████11%
Historic Preservation██████████10%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████9%
Public Works███████7%
Racial Equity██████6%
Affordable Housing█████5%
Public Safety█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Kansas City Council Meeting – April 11, 2024

The Kansas City Council convened on April 11, 2024, at 9:15 AM. The meeting included an invocation by Pastor Craig Gates, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call with 12 members present. The council adopted three special actions celebrating community achievements and recognized Black Maternal Health Week. A series of ordinances were passed addressing infrastructure, economic development, public safety, and planning, with votes recorded for each item.

Special Actions / Proclamations

  • 240355: Honoring Autumn Calvert, a junior at Winnetonka High School, for winning the 2024 MSHSAA Girls Wrestling State Championship. Her record is 56-10 with 37 pins and 6 technical falls. The resolution was adopted unanimously.
  • 240356: Recognizing the Greater Kansas City Association of Real Estate Brokers (KCREAB) for promoting homeownership and assisting with the city's employee homeownership program. The resolution was adopted unanimously.
  • 240359: Recognizing Black Maternal Health Week (April 11–17, 2024) and designating April 11, 2024, as Black Doula Day. The council highlighted the city's Doula Initiative (launched December 1, 2023, in partnership with Uzazi Village) and noted statistics on racial disparities in maternal mortality. The resolution was adopted unanimously.

Consent Calendar (Items Adopted Without Debate)

  • 240326: Settlement of lawsuit (Key Local v. City of Kansas City) for $65,000. Passed 13‑0.
  • 240328: Approval of Flat Research Medical Center addition near East Clark Boulevard and Access Road. Passed 13‑0.
  • 240329: Authorization for GEMT program funding ($23,428,228) from Missouri DSS, with $10 million appropriated. Passed 13‑0.
  • 240341: Industrial development plan for American Logistics LLC (127.5 million investment, 187 jobs at average wage $63,578). Passed 12‑0.
  • 240319: Establishment of Northland Gateway Community Improvement District. Passed 13‑0.
  • 24033: Additional funding of $2,355,939 for six projects via Central City Economic Development Tax Fund. Passed 13‑0.
  • 240344: Development plan for Oak Ridge Family Club (30 acres, outdoor sports/recreation). Passed 13‑0.
  • 240348: Amendments to tenant rights to council services contracts (with Hortland Center, Legal Aid, First Call, UM Curators) and renewal options. Passed 12‑1 (Councilwoman Willett voted no).
  • 24023: Increasing penalty for unlawful use of firearms (Chapter 50 amendment). Passed 13‑0.
  • 240275: Appropriation of $750,000 from Development Services Fund for Western Baptist Bible College redevelopment (22nd Street, Third District). Passed 12‑0 (Councilman Curls abstained).
  • 240276: Prevailing wage requirement for historic preservation projects over $1 million. Passed 13‑0 after clarification of committee substitute.
  • 240286: Funding agreement with KC 2026 ($15 million over three years) for 2026 World Cup, including $300,000 for small business support. Passed 13‑0.
  • 24037: Repeal of mandatory stolen firearm reporting ordinance (preempted by state law). Passed 12‑1 (Councilwoman Raya voted no).
  • 240279: 10‑year lease with Grayson Communities for parking lot at 1534 Charlotte Street. Passed 13‑0.
  • 240327: Allocating $1,698,930 from Arterial Street Impact Fee District A for North Mexico City Avenue construction and $200,000 for Platte Purchase Drive design. Passed 13‑0.
  • 24035: Approval of public works standards committee amendments (including asphalt specifications). Passed 13‑0.
  • 240339: Amendment with McClure Engineering ($325,759) for Holmes Road/Blue Ridge roadway improvements (total $902,259). Passed 13‑0.
  • 240349: Progressive design contract with Burns & McDonnell ($2,741,000) for Westport stormwater improvements. Passed 13‑0.

Discussion Items

  • 24031: Resolution directing the city manager to develop a comprehensive plan for resurfacing deteriorating alleyways, including cost estimates, snow removal integration, and a 90‑day report. Councilman O'Neill explained the need for alley maintenance. Passed 11‑0 (Councilman Willett absent for vote).
  • 24034: Support for Bridge Investment Program grant application ($39.9 million federal, requiring $9.98 million local match) for nine priority bridges. Councilman O'Neill noted $16 million already identified for four bridges. Passed 12‑0.
  • 24036: Support for MARC Transportation Improvement Program grant ($76.8 million federal, requiring $19.2 million local match) for 15 priority projects across all six districts. Passed 12‑0.
  • 240276 (prevailing wage): Councilman O'Neill clarified that the intent is to require prevailing wage for historic projects over $1 million, with waivers still possible through council approval. Discussion ensued about the committee substitute language. After clarification, passed 13‑0.
  • 240286 (World Cup): Councilman Lucas noted the committee added $300,000 for small business support from already appropriated funds. Passed 13‑0.
  • 240279 (parking lease): Councilman O'Neill explained the lease includes a termination clause allowing the city to repurpose the property. Passed 13‑0.
  • 240349 (Westport stormwater): Councilman O'Neill emphasized the project's importance for flood mitigation and combined sewer overflow reduction. Passed 13‑0.

Late Ordinance

  • 240401: Introduced by Councilwoman Patterson Hasley, directing the city manager to review the city's relationship with MARC and explore creating an independent metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning. Referred to the Special Committee for Legal Review.

Key Outcomes

  • All special actions were adopted unanimously.
  • All consent calendar items passed with majority votes (one abstention and two no votes recorded).
  • The council waived charter requirements for first reading ordinances and advanced them to committee.
  • The meeting concluded with no further business.

Meeting Transcript

The meeting will come to order. Our guest chaplain is Pastor Craig Gates. Thank you, Pastor of the Greater Life Jesus' name, Pentecostal Church. Would all who are able, please stand for the invocation and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Wouldn't mind to bow your heads with me. Shall we pray? Heavenly Father, we thank you, Lord, for this day. And I am personally thankful to be able to stand among these great men and women who are tasked with guiding our great city. I give you thanks and praise for all of your mighty works. You are loving, you're good, you are gracious. Thank you for creating us and sustaining us day by day. I'm thankful, Lord, that you have made us and brought us together to dwell in this city in community with one another. You've blessed us. You've blessed this great city that sits in this great state. We're thankful, Lord, to call this city home. But Lord, I am here to ask for your divine favor. I ask for your divine favor over our elected officials, the businesses, the churches, the families, the individuals that make this city home. I ask, Lord, for your continued daily blessings upon all of these things. And Lord, I thank you for our government. Those who bear the sword do so, Lord, as your ministers to be a terror to crime. So I ask that you be with our judges and attorneys and law enforcement, that you would grant them the ability to never neglect or abuse their authority, but that they would stand firm for truth and justice. Keep them safe from harm, Lord, as they do so. And Lord, I pray and I humbly ask that you bless the men and women of this council and this city government with knowledge and wisdom. Let them stand strong and resolute to do what is right. Give to them the needed guidance as they deliberate the items that are before them. May every decision be righteous in your sight for our benefit and for your glory. And Lord, I pray most of all for peace and harmony in our great city. According to your will and purpose, we ask all these things in the name of Jesus. Amen. Amen. The United States. Under your indivisible literacy and justice. Thank you, sir. Clerk will call the roll. Franch. Here. Rogers. Thanks. Patterson Hasley. Here. Robinson. Present. Raya. Hi. Here. Here. Girls. I'm here. Markshaw. Presents.

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