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Kansas City Council Meeting: February 5, 2026 - Housing, Energy Codes & More

City Council Legislative Session — Thursday, February 5, 2026
BodyKansas City, Missouri
SessionCity Council Legislative Session
DateThursday, February 5, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:00

Is Officer Jason Cooley, who works with chaplains of the Kansas City Police Department.

0:04

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

0:11

Brother Cooler.

0:18

Our heads for a reading.

0:20

Proverbs 2 6.

0:22

For the Lord gives wisdom from his mouth, come knowledge and understanding.

0:26

Almighty God, as our city council gathers, we seek your divine guidance and wisdom.

0:31

May the opening prayer set the tone for productive and harmonious discussions.

0:35

Let your presence inspire our leaders to make decisions that benefit our community and promote unity.

0:41

Father, I pray peace and protection over all of the leadership in our city and their families and their friends.

0:49

Amen.

1:11

Yes, sir.

1:11

Raya.

1:16

Present.

1:17

Parkshaw.

1:18

Here.

1:19

Who?

1:20

Here.

1:20

Duncan.

1:21

Cool.

1:22

O'Neill.

1:25

Will it?

1:26

Here.

1:28

Present.

1:30

Rogers.

1:31

Patterson Hasley.

1:32

Present.

1:33

Robinson.

1:35

Here.

1:36

Focus.

1:36

Here.

1:37

Our team members present.

1:38

Please call the special actions.

1:40

Yes, sir.

1:41

That first special action is 260184 resolution.

1:46

Congratulating and recognizing the city of Kansas City, Missouri, citywide, Bloomberg, Wood Works Cities team members on achieving the goal levels of certification in the Bloomberg What Works Cities Initiative and reaching an elite international standard for data excellence and local governance.

2:08

Councilman Rogers.

2:09

Thank you, Mr.

2:10

Mayor.

2:10

This is a fun one to celebrate.

2:12

So the folks standing here were awarded the gold level of certification by the Blumberg or by the Bloomberg What Works Cities Initiative, meaning that they reached an elite international standard for data excellence and local governance.

2:25

And as we see the evolution of AI and all of the data that's available, we we need to be a city that understands the importance of data.

2:32

And this group here has made sure that's a fact.

2:34

So a little more information.

2:43

Helps local governments utilize data and evidence at scale to tackle their most pressing challenges and improve residents' lives.

2:50

And as most people in this room know, we've got 520,000 people and 319 square miles, so we need the data make good choices.

2:58

The gold certification highlights the city's continued progress across key practice areas, including data management, performance and analytics, open data, and leadership capacity, and affirms the city's dedication to more transparent results-driven governance.

3:13

And I have to admit I I learned a lot recently about how far along you have to come in my meeting with Andrew, and that was absolutely five fascinating and eye-opening, and I'm really glad that we get a celebrate here with you guys today.

3:24

So thank you for sharing your afternoon with us.

3:26

Thank you, Councilman Rogers.

3:28

Are there others who wish to speak to the resolution?

3:30

Hearing none of the resolution is now before council.

3:32

All in favor indicate by saying aye.

3:34

Aye.

3:34

All opposed.

3:35

The resolution is adopted.

3:36

Whoever would like to speak.

3:38

You're there.

3:39

Sure.

3:41

Thank you, uh Councilman, uh, for giving us this uh opportunity to come before the council.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████████████21%
Public Safety███████████████15%
Procedural█████████████13%
Housing and Community Development███████████11%
Personnel Matters████████8%
Water And Wastewater Management████████8%
Public Engagement████████8%
Economic Development█████5%
Technology and Innovation██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Kansas City Council Meeting: February 5, 2026 - Housing, Energy Codes & More

The Kansas City Council met on February 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included special recognitions, passage of ordinances on zoning, infrastructure, economic development, homelessness, and a contentious debate on energy code amendments. Councilmembers Kevin O'Neill, Nathan Willett, Lindsay French, Wes Rogers, Melissa Patterson Hazley, Melissa Robinson, Crispin Rea, Eric Bunch, Darrell Curls, Ryana Parks-Shaw, Andrea Bough, Johnathan Duncan, and Mayor Quinton Lucas were present.

Consent Calendar

  • Multiple ordinances were passed under the consent docket, including:
    • Committee Substitute for Ordinance 251071: Updates to Municipal Court operations.
    • Ordinance 260085: Authorizing $658,000 for municipal golf course equipment financing.
    • Ordinance 260090: Establishing the City Hall Centennial Fund (Fund 6435).
    • Ordinance 260095: First Amendment to contract with EDC for the ProspectUs Equitable Transit Oriented Development Strategic Plan.
    • Ordinance 260084: Approving the plat of Viewpoint at Brookwood (193 townhome development).
    • Ordinance 260091: Accepting $69,946.33 extension for Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce Program.
    • Ordinance 260099: Accepting $71,149.00 for tuberculosis control activities.
    • Ordinance 260100: Accepting $45,000.00 grant from FDA/NEHA.
    • Ordinance 260087: Accepting $145,000.00 State Aviation Trust Fund Grant.
  • Consent Docket votes were unanimous (13-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments or testimony were recorded during the meeting.

Discussion Items

Special Actions

  • Resolution 260184 (Bloomberg What Works Cities Gold Certification): Councilperson Wes Rogers sponsored a resolution congratulating the Citywide Bloomberg What Works Cities team for achieving Gold Level Certification, recognizing data management, performance analytics, open data, and leadership. The resolution was adopted unanimously (13-0).
  • Resolution 260185 (Aim4Peace Violence Prevention Program): Councilperson Melissa Patterson Hazley sponsored recognition of Aim4Peace for 18 years of service. Statistics cited included a 47% reduction in homicides in long-term service areas, 59 fewer violent incidents, over 1,000 hours of community canvassing, and over 450 hospital-based responses. Councilmembers praised the program's work and community trust. The resolution was adopted unanimously (13-0).

Final Readings – Debate Docket

  • Ordinance 251026 (City Manager's Severance Authority): After debate, a motion to hold the item off docket for four weeks was replaced by an amendment to strike sections 1 and 2 (communication with staff and employment decisions), leaving only section 3 (severance agreements up to annual base salary). The amendment passed 11-2 (Rea and Bunch dissenting), and the amended ordinance passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260057 (Gashland/Nashua Area Plan Amendment): Approved changing land use from residential medium density to mixed use neighborhood on 1.37 acres at 9820 N. Oak Trafficway. Vote: 9 ayes, 3 nays (Lucas, Willett, Rogers).
  • Ordinance 260058 (Rezoning 9820 N. Oak Trafficway): Rezoned from MPD to B2-2 for a Popeyes drive-through. Passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260063 (Parking Near Mailboxes/Storm Drains): Amended to prohibit parking that "actively obstructs the free flow of water" into storm drains, with a report-back in six months. Final vote: 13-0.

Advanced Debate Docket

  • Ordinance 251058 (Economic Development Incentive Policies): Councilwoman Bough sponsored an ordinance creating a new Chapter 74 for equitable economic development. An amendment changed the joint advisory committee from 10 to 9 members. Passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260096 (Universal Floodwater Detention TIF): Terminated expired TIF phases (II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, XI) and appropriated $5.5 million: $4 million for Front Street Topping and $1.5 million for Levee Trail. Passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260139 (Right to Counsel Report): Clarified the annual report is public. Passed 12-0-1 (Willett abstained).
  • Ordinance 260143 (American Jazz Museum): Authorized a $3.2 million cooperative agreement for Phase I redevelopment. Passed 12-0 (Duncan out).
  • Ordinance 260134 (Special Event Building Signage): Allowed temporary signage during major events (120 consecutive days). Passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260135 (Daycare Center Rezoning): Rezoned 0.71 acres at Linwood/Mersington from R-1.5 to O-2 for a daycare with 30-40 children. Passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260136 (Downtown Rezoning): Rezoned 4.33 acres from DC-15 to UR for commercial/residential, including a 27-story tower with 487 units. Passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260137 (Building Code Recommendations): Directed the City Manager to develop recommendations for adopting 2024 International Code series, with $122,000 appropriation request. Passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260140 (Kansas City Housing Gateway Program): Established a municipal voucher program with $1 million reappropriation for homelessness, including wraparound services and a six-month report-back. Passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260144 (Energy Code Amendments): After extensive debate, amendments to the 2021 IECC were passed: removed duct leakage testing when all ducts are within thermal envelope, set HERS scores of 70 for homes under 2,000 sq ft and 65 for over 2,000 sq ft. The vote was 7-6 (ayes: O'Neill, Willett, Rogers, Patterson Hazley, Rea, Curls, Parks-Shaw; nays: Lucas, French, Robinson, Bunch, Bough, Duncan).

Advanced Debate – TIO Committee

  • Ordinance 260086 (Water Main Replacement): Authorized a $9,994,000 contract for water main replacement (Brooklyn to Hardesty, 9th to 24th St). Passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260097 (Lead/Copper Rule Compliance): Accepted a $1,869,274 grant from MDNR for service line inspections, with a $1,699,340 contract to Ace Pipe Cleaning. Passed 12-0 (Patterson Hazley out).
  • Ordinance 260098 (KCI Commerce Center): Authorized Amendment #8 to Trammell Crow agreement for $5.1 million (total $34.3 million). Passed 10-0-1 (Bunch abstained; Patterson Hazley and Rea out).
  • Ordinance 260129 (Cliff Drive Bike/Pedestrian Connector): Accepted $1.5 million grant for a connector to River Market. Passed 12-0 (Patterson Hazley and Rea out).
  • Ordinance 260133 (US 169 Trail Overpass): Transferred $3.12 million for a pedestrian bridge. Passed 12-0 (Patterson Hazley and Rea out).

Floor Introductions

  • Ordinance 260191: C-UAS Grant Program ($11,868,979) – referred to Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee.
  • Ordinance 260192: Tax Redirection Agreement for Seville Plaza Hotel renovation – referred to Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee.

Key Outcomes

  • Ordinance 251026 (Severance Authority) passed 13-0 after striking sections 1 and 2.
  • Ordinance 260057 (Area Plan Amendment) passed 9-3.
  • Ordinance 260058 (Rezoning) passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260063 (Parking/Storm Drains) passed 13-0 with an amendment adding "actively obstructs" language.
  • Ordinance 251058 (Economic Development Policies) passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260096 (TIF Termination) passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260139 (Right to Counsel Report) passed 12-0-1.
  • Ordinance 260143 (Jazz Museum) passed 12-0.
  • Ordinance 260134 (Signage) passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260135 (Daycare Rezoning) passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260136 (Downtown Rezoning) passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260137 (Building Code Study) passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260140 (Housing Gateway) passed 13-0.
  • Ordinance 260144 (Energy Code Amendments) passed 7-6.
  • All infrastructure ordinances (260086, 260097, 260098, 260129, 260133) passed unanimously (with absences noted).
  • Closed Session was approved 11-0 at the end of the meeting.

Meeting Transcript

Is Officer Jason Cooley, who works with chaplains of the Kansas City Police Department. Would all who are able please stand for the invocation and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Brother Cooler. Our heads for a reading. Proverbs 2 6. For the Lord gives wisdom from his mouth, come knowledge and understanding. Almighty God, as our city council gathers, we seek your divine guidance and wisdom. May the opening prayer set the tone for productive and harmonious discussions. Let your presence inspire our leaders to make decisions that benefit our community and promote unity. Father, I pray peace and protection over all of the leadership in our city and their families and their friends. Amen. Yes, sir. Raya. Present. Parkshaw. Here. Who? Here. Duncan. Cool. O'Neill. Will it? Here. Present. Rogers. Patterson Hasley. Present. Robinson. Here. Focus. Here. Our team members present. Please call the special actions. Yes, sir. That first special action is 260184 resolution. Congratulating and recognizing the city of Kansas City, Missouri, citywide, Bloomberg, Wood Works Cities team members on achieving the goal levels of certification in the Bloomberg What Works Cities Initiative and reaching an elite international standard for data excellence and local governance. Councilman Rogers. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is a fun one to celebrate. So the folks standing here were awarded the gold level of certification by the Blumberg or by the Bloomberg What Works Cities Initiative, meaning that they reached an elite international standard for data excellence and local governance. And as we see the evolution of AI and all of the data that's available, we we need to be a city that understands the importance of data. And this group here has made sure that's a fact. So a little more information. Helps local governments utilize data and evidence at scale to tackle their most pressing challenges and improve residents' lives. And as most people in this room know, we've got 520,000 people and 319 square miles, so we need the data make good choices. The gold certification highlights the city's continued progress across key practice areas, including data management, performance and analytics, open data, and leadership capacity, and affirms the city's dedication to more transparent results-driven governance. And I have to admit I I learned a lot recently about how far along you have to come in my meeting with Andrew, and that was absolutely five fascinating and eye-opening, and I'm really glad that we get a celebrate here with you guys today. So thank you for sharing your afternoon with us. Thank you, Councilman Rogers.

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