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Kansas City Council Meeting - November 7, 2024

City Council Legislative Session — Thursday, November 7, 2024
BodyKansas City, Missouri
SessionCity Council Legislative Session
DateThursday, November 7, 2024
StatusFILED
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The meeting will come to order.

0:02

Our guest chaplain is Bishop Stan Gleason of the Life Church, Kansas City.

0:06

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

0:14

Almighty God, we gather in your name.

0:18

The name above every name, the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

0:22

I thank you for our city, a city of fountains, a city of champions, a city that you've situated at the crossroads of America.

0:31

And may we be a light set on a hill that cannot be hid.

0:36

I pray a blessing on our honorable mayor today.

0:39

I come against anything that would come against him or his family or loved ones.

0:43

I take authority, Lord, over any evil or ill will.

0:47

I pray a blessing, O Lord, on our council members.

0:50

You have elevated them and they serve well as public servants and servant leaders.

0:56

Lord, I pray for peace, harmony, prosperity, and unity.

1:01

These are the things that we all want for our city and our nation.

1:04

I speak it.

1:05

I call down your blessings upon our wonderful city that we love and you love.

1:10

I declare it in Jesus' name, and I give you all the glory.

1:14

Amen.

1:34

Clerk will call the role.

1:36

Franch.

1:37

Present.

1:38

Rogers.

1:40

Patterson Hasley.

1:41

Here.

1:42

Robertson.

1:43

Raya.

1:44

Here.

1:45

Bunch.

1:45

Here.

1:46

Pearls.

1:47

Present.

1:47

Parkshaw here.

1:49

Who?

1:49

Here.

1:51

Here.

1:51

O'Neill.

1:52

Will it?

1:53

Lucas.

1:55

Here.

1:55

11 members present.

1:58

Thank you.

1:59

Thank you, sir.

2:04

Thank you for all you do.

2:07

Thank you.

2:07

Thank you.

2:13

Well, Clerk, please call the special action.

2:16

Yes, sir.

2:17

240983, declaring Monday, November 18, 2024 is National Injury Prevention Day in Kansas City, Missouri.

2:24

Laura Kimberly and others are present to receive the special acting.

2:35

Thank you for being with us today.

2:37

Thank you very much.

2:41

You're much more important.

2:46

Thank you, Mr.

2:47

Mayor.

2:48

I'd like to make a declaration making November 18th next Monday, National Injury Prevention Day in the city of Kansas City, Missouri.

2:54

Kansas City is committed to creating safe environments that contribute to our children's safety and well-being.

2:59

The success of this mission is due in large part to committed individuals and organizations working to empower diverse communities, regardless of cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles to make communities even safer.

3:09

And I will say, on a day not so long after a couple of days ago, that Kansas City will always be welcome to all cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles.

3:17

Whereas injuries are the leading cause of death and disability of the United States, children one through age 18.

3:22

Hospitals, city agencies, community organizations, and other partners are crucial to promoting these safe practices.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Veterans Affairs██████████████████18%
Public Works██████████10%
Land Use Planning█████████9%
Economic Development████████8%
Affordable Housing██████6%
Pending Litigation██████6%
Public Health████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Kansas City Council Meeting - November 7, 2024

The Kansas City Council met on November 7, 2024, at 8:15 PM. The meeting began with an invocation by Bishop Stan Gleason, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call showing 11 members present. The council adopted two special resolutions, passed multiple consent and debate items, and introduced a late resolution on anti-displacement.

Consent Calendar

  • 240983: Declaring Monday, November 18, 2024 as National Injury Prevention Day in Kansas City, Missouri. Adopted unanimously.
  • 240984: Recognizing November 11 as Veterans Day, honoring the work of Kansas City Veterans Court, and congratulating Army Veteran Juan Lincoln for his graduation from Veterans Court. Adopted unanimously.
  • 240969: Appointing Gilworth as successor director to the Martin City CID. Adopted 10-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Laura Kimmerling (Children's Mercy) thanked the council for recognizing Injury Prevention Day and invited attendees to a gathering on Saturday, November 16 at Charlie's House (east of University Health and UMKC) focusing on suicide prevention, roadway safety, and firearm safety for teenagers, preteens, and parents.
  • Juan Lincoln (Army veteran) shared his experience in Veterans Court, describing initial reluctance but eventual appreciation for the program's step-by-step support and the lessons he learned.

Discussion Items

  • 240924: Resolution directing the city manager to develop and present a home ownership assistance program to the council within 180 days. Councilwoman French explained it would expand on a city employee program to a citywide program, targeting residents at 80% AMI using federal funding and exploring public-private partnerships for 80-120% AMI. Adopted 10-0.
  • 240970: Vacating approximately 7,300 square feet of street in District B32 on a portion of Archibald Avenue that currently serves as a parking lot. Adopted 11-0.
  • 240976: Rezoning approximately 0.1 acre at the northeast corner of West 18th Street and Penway from R-2.5 to R-1.5 to allow construction of a multi-unit building. Adopted 11-0.
  • 240982: Major amendment to a previously approved development plan at 4615 Roanoke Parkway, adding one story for a total of 18 stories (approximately 232 feet) and 279 units, with a deviation to the maximum floor area ratio. Adopted 11-0.
  • 240978: Increasing settlement authority of the city attorney from $25,000 to $150,000 and the risk management committee from $50,000 to $300,000 for workers' compensation and other claims. Councilman Robinson opposed, arguing it reduces council oversight and could limit ability to ask about safety officer requests. Passed 8-3 (Robinson, Curls, Duncan voting no).
  • 240982 (Lindwood Shopping Center): Authorizing one-time financial relief for the Linwood Shopping Center CID using $250,000 from previously appropriated funds, $250,000 from the Health Levy Fund, $250,000 from the Shared Success Fund, and $250,000 from Community Development Block Grant funds, plus directing the city manager to apply for an additional $2,750,000 for long-term planning. Adopted 11-0. Councilman Curls voiced support but stressed the need for similar creativity for the 5th District.
  • 240930: Authorizing a $7,500,000 construction contract with Sierra Bone Asphalt Company for asphalt concrete citywide renewal. Adopted 11-0.
  • 240974: Authorizing a $7,724,800 construction contract with Infrastructure Solutions for water main replacement along Prospect Avenue from East Linwood Boulevard to 3rd Street. Councilman Robinson noted that several originally budgeted projects in environmental justice census tracts could not be done this year. Adopted 11-0.
  • 240975: Authorizing grant funding agreements for the Swope Park Blue River Trail and 63rd Street trail connections, with $1,500,000 in federal funds and a $500,000 local match from parks sales tax. Adopted 11-0.
  • 240973: Directing the city manager to develop a cost share plan and maintenance agreement with the City of Liberty for the shared portion of North 104th Street, estimating costs and identifying funding sources within 30 days. Adopted 11-0.
  • Late Resolution (24097?): Resolution directing the city manager to develop a comprehensive anti-displacement plan, issue a request for information on anti-mitigation policies, and review municipal owned housing development corporations and peer cities. Referred to the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee.

Key Outcomes

  • Two special action resolutions adopted unanimously.
  • All consent docket items passed unanimously (one with 10-0 due to absence).
  • Ordinance 240978 (settlement authority increase) passed with a vote of 8-3 (Robinson, Curls, Duncan opposed).
  • All other debate items passed unanimously (11-0).
  • A late resolution on anti-displacement was introduced and referred to committee.
  • Mayor noted ongoing progress on the Lee Summit Airport issue and dispatched Councilman Rogers to handle related matters.

Meeting Transcript

The meeting will come to order. Our guest chaplain is Bishop Stan Gleason of the Life Church, Kansas City. Would all who are able please stand for the invitation and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Almighty God, we gather in your name. The name above every name, the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank you for our city, a city of fountains, a city of champions, a city that you've situated at the crossroads of America. And may we be a light set on a hill that cannot be hid. I pray a blessing on our honorable mayor today. I come against anything that would come against him or his family or loved ones. I take authority, Lord, over any evil or ill will. I pray a blessing, O Lord, on our council members. You have elevated them and they serve well as public servants and servant leaders. Lord, I pray for peace, harmony, prosperity, and unity. These are the things that we all want for our city and our nation. I speak it. I call down your blessings upon our wonderful city that we love and you love. I declare it in Jesus' name, and I give you all the glory. Amen. Clerk will call the role. Franch. Present. Rogers. Patterson Hasley. Here. Robertson. Raya. Here. Bunch. Here. Pearls. Present. Parkshaw here. Who? Here. Here. O'Neill. Will it? Lucas. Here. 11 members present. Thank you. Thank you, sir. Thank you for all you do. Thank you. Thank you. Well, Clerk, please call the special action. Yes, sir. 240983, declaring Monday, November 18, 2024 is National Injury Prevention Day in Kansas City, Missouri. Laura Kimberly and others are present to receive the special acting. Thank you for being with us today.

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