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Kansas City Council Meeting - May 14, 2026: Resolutions, Ordinances, and World Cup Preparations

City Council Legislative Session — Thursday, May 14, 2026

BodyKansas City, Missouri

SessionCity Council Legislative Session

DateThursday, May 14, 2026

StatusFILED

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The meeting will come to order.

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Our guest chaplain is Pastor Frank Ross of the Apostolic Revival Church.

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

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Pastor.

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Let us pray.

0:17

Almighty God, we acknowledge you today.

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You are sovereign and omniscient.

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We are standing in need of prayer today.

0:28

We trust that as we acknowledge you, that you will in turn direct our path as your word declares.

0:38

Gracious God, we are so appreciative of the liberties that we have in America, the freedom to pray in public, being one of many.

0:49

This wonderful beautiful city adopted the spiritual tradition of prayer before the council meeting in the year of 1995.

0:58

Now Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver instituted prayer before the weekly City Council legislative sessions.

1:05

Thank you, God.

1:07

You tell us in Scripture that if we humble ourselves and pray that you will hear from heaven, and you would heal our land.

1:17

Lord, we need that healing.

1:20

In the words of Mayor Quentin Lucas, we are proud in Kansas City to stand up for our values, our laws, and all of our people.

1:42

Then you mention civil authorities.

1:45

That prayer should be made for them.

1:48

And God, you tell us in verse three, for this is good and acceptable in your sight.

1:56

And so, dear merciful, kind, and loving God, I want to pray for our city and our mayor and the twelve council members represented here today.

2:08

All the decisions and policies and legislation and budgets and city affairs and oversight of city departments that will be meted out today.

2:19

These officials experience the intense pressures, oh God, and the weight and the stresses of their leadership.

2:28

Lord, do not let them buckle or fail, but undergird them and endow each one with strength to press forward.

2:37

Lord, give these elected officials wisdom, balance, and direction to make the proper choice for their respective districts.

2:45

And as they pour out energy, effort, and intelligence, Lord, please renew and replenish this council board.

2:53

I pray peace and health and prosperity over our mayor and his family and the 12 council members and their family.

3:01

Lord, we all have the same love and interest, and that is Kansas City.

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And because of consistent, committed, dedicated leadership from this council, Kansas City continues to thrive and be a blessed place.

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Lord, please keep our city protected and safe, a safe place to call home.

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And Almighty God, let honor, truth, and justice continue to rule within these walls.

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It's in the mighty name of Jesus we pray.

3:32

Amen.

3:37

And I'm safe, America.

3:41

Why is your hand under the role?

3:47

Thank you so much.

3:48

Thank you.

3:51

Clerk will call the roll.

3:53

Yes, sir.

3:54

Earls.

3:55

Present.

3:55

Thank you, Parkshaw.

3:57

Great to meet you.

3:58

Boo here.

4:01

O'Neal.

4:02

Will it?

4:03

President.

4:04

France?

4:04

Here.

4:05

Rogers.

4:06

Patterson Hasley.

4:08

President Robinson?

4:09

Here.

4:10

Rhea.

4:11

Bunch.

4:14

Good to meet you.

4:15

Here.

4:15

Twelve members present.

4:18

Will the clerk please call the special action?

4:21

Yes, sir.

4:21

260455.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Procedural███████████████████████████████████████████43%

Community Engagement████████████12%

Public Safety████████████12%

Economic Development███████7%

Engineering And Infrastructure███████7%

Public Engagement█████5%

Homelessness███3%

Affordable Housing███3%

Alcohol and Beverage Regulation███3%

Summary of Proceedings

Kansas City Council Meeting - May 14, 2026

The Kansas City City Council convened on May 14, 2026, at 9:15 AM with 12 members present. The meeting included resolutions honoring older Americans, a second chance re-entry program graduate, and a retiring police officer. The council also passed numerous ordinances, including compliance audits, World Cup liquor-hour exemptions, affordable housing funding, and a signage plan for the Berkeley Riverfront development.

Consent Calendar

Appointments to Community Improvement Districts (CIDs): Ordinances 260412–260427 appointed directors to 16 CIDs (e.g., 906 Grand, Pioneer Center, Historic Kansas City Club, etc.). Passed 10–0.
Advanced Consent Items: Ordinance 260431 (lease renewal for community capital fund office space) and Ordinance 260428 (plat approval in Jackson County) passed 11–0.

Public Comments & Testimony

Tracy Russell (recognized via Resolution 260456) shared her personal story of overcoming homelessness, earning her GED, and reuniting with her son. She expressed gratitude for the KC Second Chance Re-Entry Program.
Octavio Villalobos (recognized via Resolution 260479) thanked the council and police department for 26 years of service, emphasizing community policing on the West Side and support for undocumented residents.

Discussion Items

Resolutions

Older Americans Month (260455): Councilman O'Neill proclaimed May 2026 as Older Americans Month, highlighting the contributions of seniors. Mayor Lucas and Councilman Rogers spoke in support. Unanimously adopted.
KC Second Chance Re-Entry Program (260456): Councilman Rogers recognized Tracy Russell's successful completion. Remarks from Councilman Duncan and others. Unanimously adopted.
Retirement of Officer Octavio Villalobos (260479): Councilman Rayo led tribute; multiple council members praised his community policing legacy. Mayor Lucas shared personal anecdotes. Unanimously adopted.

Ordinances

Audit of Homelessness Coalition Contract (260460): Councilwoman Boo introduced an expedited compliance audit of the city's contract with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, following board resignations and allegations of noncompliance. Passed 10–0 with 1 abstention.
World Cup Liquor-Hour Exemption (260447): Committee substitute allowed certain districts (Central Business District, Westport) to operate until 5 AM during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Amendment required KCPD security plan approval. Passed 11–0.
Use Tax Reporting (260448): Required quarterly budget reports to analyze use tax revenues exceeding budgeted amounts. Passed 10–0 with 1 abstention.
Promised Place Affordable Housing (260379): Appropriated $4.17 million for housing project. Passed 10–1.
Port Authority Infrastructure Agreement (260449): Floor amendment reverted to original ordinance, authorizing water utility reimbursements and fee waivers for the Missouri River Terminal Project. Passed 11–0.
EPA Organic Waste Grant (260440): Accepted $5 million grant for food rescue and composting partnerships. Passed 10–1.
Current Landing Signage Plan (260452): Approved council-approved signage plan for Berkeley Riverfront. Amendment (restricting off-site advertising) was withdrawn; original ordinance passed 10–1.
Brookside Shops CID (260407): Authorized public improvements and trolley trail connection. Passed 11–0.
Kansas Fiber Network Easement (260418): Authorized fiber conduit installation in city ROW. Passed 11–0.
Airport Spare Parts Contract (260419): Added $1.2 million for spare parts inventory and recognized contractor name change. Passed 11–0.

Late Introductions

Plaza Overlay Removal (260486): Councilwoman Boo introduced an ordinance to remove two parcels from Heights Boulevard regulations. Referred to committee.
435 & Soccer Drive Redevelopment Support (260487): Councilman O'Neill introduced a resolution expressing support for a Northland retail project. Adopted 10–0 with 1 abstention.

Key Outcomes

All resolutions and ordinances passed with votes ranging from 10–1 to 11–0. One abstention recorded on the audit ordinance (260460) and the redevelopment resolution (260487). One nay each on housing (260379), organic waste (260440), and signage (260452).
The council waived charter reading requirements for first-read ordinances and advanced them to committee.
The meeting adjourned after final action on the Current Landing signage item.

Meeting Transcript

The meeting will come to order. Our guest chaplain is Pastor Frank Ross of the Apostolic Revival Church. Would all who are able please stand for the invocation and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor. Let us pray. Almighty God, we acknowledge you today. You are sovereign and omniscient. We are standing in need of prayer today. We trust that as we acknowledge you, that you will in turn direct our path as your word declares. Gracious God, we are so appreciative of the liberties that we have in America, the freedom to pray in public, being one of many. This wonderful beautiful city adopted the spiritual tradition of prayer before the council meeting in the year of 1995. Now Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver instituted prayer before the weekly City Council legislative sessions. Thank you, God. You tell us in Scripture that if we humble ourselves and pray that you will hear from heaven, and you would heal our land. Lord, we need that healing. In the words of Mayor Quentin Lucas, we are proud in Kansas City to stand up for our values, our laws, and all of our people. Then you mention civil authorities. That prayer should be made for them. And God, you tell us in verse three, for this is good and acceptable in your sight. And so, dear merciful, kind, and loving God, I want to pray for our city and our mayor and the twelve council members represented here today. All the decisions and policies and legislation and budgets and city affairs and oversight of city departments that will be meted out today. These officials experience the intense pressures, oh God, and the weight and the stresses of their leadership. Lord, do not let them buckle or fail, but undergird them and endow each one with strength to press forward. Lord, give these elected officials wisdom, balance, and direction to make the proper choice for their respective districts. And as they pour out energy, effort, and intelligence, Lord, please renew and replenish this council board. I pray peace and health and prosperity over our mayor and his family and the 12 council members and their family. Lord, we all have the same love and interest, and that is Kansas City. And because of consistent, committed, dedicated leadership from this council, Kansas City continues to thrive and be a blessed place. Lord, please keep our city protected and safe, a safe place to call home. And Almighty God, let honor, truth, and justice continue to rule within these walls. It's in the mighty name of Jesus we pray. Amen. And I'm safe, America. Why is your hand under the role? Thank you so much. Thank you. Clerk will call the roll. Yes, sir. Earls. Present. Thank you, Parkshaw. Great to meet you. Boo here. O'Neal. Will it? President. France? Here. Rogers. Patterson Hasley.

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