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Kansas City Council Meeting - September 12, 2024

City Council Legislative Session — Thursday, September 12, 2024
BodyKansas City, Missouri
SessionCity Council Legislative Session
DateThursday, September 12, 2024
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0:00

The meeting will come to order.

0:01

Our guest chaplain is Bishop Keith Tribbett Sr.

0:05

of the Victory Temple Christian Center.

0:07

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

0:17

Let us all bow our heads.

0:18

Father God, we thank you for your grace, your mercy, your peace that is permeating in this place in our city, in our communities.

0:30

Father, we pray now, Father, as we are in this season where we must make decisions.

0:37

Make decisions of who shall lead our country.

0:40

But Father, you would direct us.

0:43

Give us peace.

0:44

And we thank you for it now.

0:47

In Jesus' name we pray.

0:49

Thank God.

0:51

Amen.

0:53

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

0:57

And to the Republic for which we stand.

1:00

One nation under God.

1:05

Thank you, Bishop.

1:07

The clerk will call the row.

1:09

Ranch.

1:12

Rogers.

1:13

Patterson Hasley.

1:15

Hi.

1:15

Thank you.

1:15

Appreciate it.

1:16

Robinson.

1:18

Raya.

1:18

He's from Ken here.

1:19

Hi.

1:20

Bunch.

1:21

Pearls.

1:23

I Parkshaw.

1:25

Present.

1:26

Boo.

1:27

Here.

1:28

Doctor?

1:29

Here.

1:29

O'Neal.

1:30

Here.

1:31

Will it?

1:32

Present.

1:33

Lucas.

1:34

Here.

1:35

Members present.

1:36

Well, the clerk, please proceed with the items.

1:38

Uh with special actions.

1:40

Yes, sir.

1:40

240819 declaring the city of Kansas City as Southeastern Conference territory.

1:47

Starting some trouble.

1:48

Councilman Willard.

1:50

All right.

1:50

If you read it, it also talks about Big 12.

1:53

First of all, um, this is pretty timely because the Board of Curators, University of Missouri Systems in town today, and 10 minutes ago, they formally approved a 250 million dollar North End Zone project with SEC Commissioner Senke in town.

2:08

And I know earlier this year when we had the pleasure of being at the White House honoring our favorite sports team, uh, the president was able to put on the Chiefs helmet.

2:17

So, Mr.

2:18

Mayor, would you like to put on just brother?

2:28

Oh, this is where I embarrassed.

2:32

And let's see if you can get it off.

2:34

I don't even know how to get it on.

2:36

We're using uh one of my elements.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Public Safety████████████████████20%
Workforce Development██████████10%
Land Use Planning█████████9%
World Cup 2026 Planning████████8%
Traffic Management████████8%
Community Engagement█████5%
Cannabis Regulation████4%
Public Works████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Kansas City Council Meeting - September 12, 2024

The Kansas City Council convened on September 12, 2024, at 9:15 AM with an invocation by Bishop Keith Tribbett Sr. and the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting included two special action resolutions, consent agenda items, and several debated ordinances. Key actions included a resolution declaring Kansas City as Southeastern Conference (SEC) territory, a recognition of Scholar Smarts, adoption of a street racing and sideshow ordinance, changes to marijuana facility spacing, authorization of an automated camera enforcement system, and a contract for a disparity study.

Special Actions (Resolutions)

  • 240819 – Declaring Kansas City as SEC Territory: Councilman Willard introduced the resolution, noting the University of Missouri Board of Curators had approved a $250 million North End Zone project. Council members expressed support for both SEC and other conferences, highlighting Kansas City's status as a premier sports town. The resolution was adopted unanimously.
  • 240730 – Recognizing Scholar Smarts and September 14, 2024 as Scholar Smarts Day: Councilwoman Robinson presented the resolution, emphasizing the organization's work in workforce development, college readiness, and scholarships. Over 300 Kansas City students participated in the Infinite Scholar College and Career Fair in 2023, with $1 million in scholarships awarded. The resolution was adopted unanimously.

Consent Calendar (Final Readings – Consent Docket)

  • 240702, 240703, 240704, 240705: Appointing directors to various Community Improvement Districts (Flintlock Shops, Lightning Ball, Skull Committee, Front Like Plaza). All passed unanimously.
  • 240714: Approving the Staley Farms Villas First Plat in Clay County (eight lots for residential development). Passed unanimously.

Discussion Items

  • 240687 – Rezoning at 4900 Oak Street: Councilman Willett explained the rezoning of two acres from R0.5 to District 03 for an existing office building. An amendment to provide a complete legal description was offered by Councilwoman Boo and passed unanimously. The amended ordinance then passed 11-0.
  • 240724 – Street Racing and Sideshows: Councilwoman Boo introduced the ordinance to increase penalties and allow vehicle impoundment. Councilman Rogers clarified that probable cause is still required. The ordinance passed 11-0.
  • 240411 – Marijuana Facility Distance Requirements: Councilman Willett presented changes requiring 2,000 feet between dispensaries and 1,000 feet from schools (up from 300-750 feet). Mayor Pro Tem provided a summary. Councilman Curls raised concerns about legal challenges; Councilwoman Robinson opposed the measure. The ordinance passed 7-4 (yes: Patterson Hasley, Robinson, Raya, Bunch, Curls, Parkshaw, Boo, O'Neal, Willit? Councilman Willett voted yes; no: Rogers, Boo, Duncan, Lucas).
  • 240653 – Street Typology Change for Northwest Tiffany Springs Parkway: Changed from parkway to local link between I-29 and Northampton Avenue. Councilman O'Neill noted it was technical but important for development. Passed 11-0.
  • 240669 – Green Infrastructure Project Contract: Authorized $4,256,137 construction contract with Mega KC Corporation and $500,000 design contract with McClure Engineering. Part of the Smart Sewer program. Passed 11-0.
  • 240713 – Substance Abuse Treatment and Respite Care Contracts: Authorized contracts for treatment and respite care over four years. Passed 11-0.
  • 240717 – Rezoning at West 47th and Holly Street: Rezoning to B11 for parking conformance. Passed 11-0.
  • 240722 – Amendment to Previous Ordinance (Tiffany Springs Parkway): Revised legal description and removed parkway standards requirement. Passed 11-0.
  • 240409 – Automated Camera Enforcement System: Councilwoman Robinson introduced the ordinance to return traffic cameras, citing rising fatalities. Discussion focused on revenue use, equitable deployment, and technology improvements. The ordinance requires an MOU with KCPD and locations to be approved by council. Passed 10-1 (nay: Councilman Willett).
  • 240708 – Removing Bump Stock from Machine Gun Definition: To conform with U.S. Supreme Court decision in Garland v. Cargill. Legal review recommended. Passed 11-0.
  • 240719 – Disparity Study Contract: Authorized $404,998 contract with Griffin Strong PPC to study procurement disparities. Passed 11-0.

Key Outcomes

  • All consent items and most debate items passed unanimously except for the marijuana facility ordinance (7-4) and the camera enforcement ordinance (10-1).
  • Item 240599 was held for two weeks.
  • Second and first readings were moved to the next docket.
  • Three late ordinances were introduced: 240731 (vacant property registration software), 240732 (reallocation of Justice Assistance Grant funds), and 240733 (major amendment to a development plan). These were referred to appropriate committees.
  • The meeting adjourned after no further business.

Next Steps

  • 240599 will be reconsidered in two weeks.
  • The automated camera enforcement system will proceed with an RFP and MOU negotiations.
  • The disparity study contract will be executed.
  • Late ordinances will be reviewed by committees.

Meeting Transcript

The meeting will come to order. Our guest chaplain is Bishop Keith Tribbett Sr. of the Victory Temple Christian Center. Would all who are able please stand for the invocation or remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Let us all bow our heads. Father God, we thank you for your grace, your mercy, your peace that is permeating in this place in our city, in our communities. Father, we pray now, Father, as we are in this season where we must make decisions. Make decisions of who shall lead our country. But Father, you would direct us. Give us peace. And we thank you for it now. In Jesus' name we pray. Thank God. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which we stand. One nation under God. Thank you, Bishop. The clerk will call the row. Ranch. Rogers. Patterson Hasley. Hi. Thank you. Appreciate it. Robinson. Raya. He's from Ken here. Hi. Bunch. Pearls. I Parkshaw. Present. Boo. Here. Doctor? Here. O'Neal. Here. Will it? Present. Lucas. Here. Members present. Well, the clerk, please proceed with the items. Uh with special actions. Yes, sir. 240819 declaring the city of Kansas City as Southeastern Conference territory. Starting some trouble. Councilman Willard.

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