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Kansas City Council Meeting – June 12, 2026: On the Road at Plaza Library

City Council Legislative Session — Friday, June 12, 2026
BodyKansas City, Missouri
SessionCity Council Legislative Session
DateFriday, June 12, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:00

We'll come to order.

0:01

Our guest chaplain is Pastor Travis Jurgens of Rivers Edge Fellowship Church.

0:05

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

0:13

Mayor Lucas, Council, Staff, and all in attendance.

0:17

I'm humbled and appreciative of this honor to serve you.

0:23

Would you pray with me?

0:26

Our Heavenly Father.

0:28

We thank you for your grace and mercy over our lives today.

0:32

We're grateful for another privilege to serve the city and one another.

0:39

Well, God, we thank you for how you have watched over our lives and protected us and provided us with everything we need.

0:48

We're so grateful that you're benevolent towards us.

0:51

And so, Father, I pray that you would oversee and superintend, superintend this meeting today, that in every decision and every activity that happens, dear God, that you would be glorified.

1:05

And I pray this in the name of Jesus.

1:07

Amen.

1:10

Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

1:17

One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

1:22

Thank you, Pastor.

1:28

Today will be a bit different for us on City Council.

1:31

We're city council on the road.

1:32

I thank Councilwoman Boo and Councilman Duncan for welcoming us to the 6th district today here at the Kansas City Public Library Plaza location.

1:41

We will have special actions coming up when the assistant clerk brings you up.

1:46

Just join us in the middle of the stage or wherever you're having folks stand.

1:49

We look forward to recognizing you and making sure we celebrate you.

1:52

Otherwise, this will be like a normal city council meeting.

1:56

So with that, uh will the clerk please call the special actions.

1:59

Can we call the roll?

2:01

Oh, sorry.

2:02

Just like a normal meeting, I make mistakes.

2:05

Will the clerk call the roll?

2:08

Parkshaw.

2:10

Boo.

2:11

Duncan?

2:12

Here.

2:13

O'Neal?

2:14

Will it?

2:15

President.

2:16

French.

2:17

Rogers.

2:18

Here.

2:19

Patterson Hasley.

2:20

Robinson.

2:21

President.

2:22

Raya.

2:23

Here.

2:24

Bunch?

2:24

Here.

2:25

Lucas.

2:26

Here.

2:26

Twelve members present.

2:28

Will the clerk please call the special action?

2:32

Declaring June 15, 2026 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Kansas City, Missouri.

2:38

Tina Yurid and others of Presidency with these received Mr.

2:41

Secretary Action.

2:42

Councilman Rogers.

2:44

So he'll talk and then we'll talk and we got you.

2:46

Councilman Rogers.

2:47

Thank you, Mr.

2:47

Mayor.

2:48

Can I guess I'm the first one?

2:50

You guys hear me?

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural██████████████████████████████████████████42%
Economic Development█████████████████████21%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████13%
Community Engagement████████8%
Fiscal Sustainability████4%
Water And Wastewater Management████4%
Pending Litigation████4%
Health██2%
Transportation Safety█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Kansas City Council Meeting – June 12, 2026

The Kansas City Council met on June 12, 2026, at the Kansas City Public Library Plaza location in the 6th District, with Mayor Lucas presiding. Twelve members were present. The meeting included special actions, same-day adoptions, final readings, and first readings of ordinances, along with resolutions on elder abuse awareness, union support, Pride and Juneteenth flags, and LGBTQ+ community engagement.

Special Actions

  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15, 2026): Councilman Rogers presented a resolution declaring June 15, 2026 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. He highlighted that an estimated 5 million (1 in 10) older Americans experience elder abuse each year, with nearly 20,000 cases reported in Missouri in 2025 and over 3,000 in Jackson County. The resolution passed unanimously (12-0).
  • Support for SEIU Local One Traffic Control Officers: Councilman Duncan introduced a resolution supporting the Service Employees International Union Local One's appeal for job protections, better working conditions, and paid time off for traffic control officers at Kansas City International Airport. He noted the officers face high turnover, dangerous conditions, and play a key role during the World Cup. The resolution passed unanimously (12-0). RJ, a worker at the airport, thanked the council.

Same‑Day Adoptions (Motion & Resolutions)

  • A motion to adopt all same-day resolutions was approved (7 ayes, 1 nay – unclear tally, but later resolutions passed 12-0).
  • LGBTQ+ Pride Flag: Resolution 260543 directs the city manager to raise and display the LGBTQ+ Pride flag at City Hall during June, annually, in recognition of Pride Month. Passed 12-0.
  • Juneteenth Flag: Resolution 260544 directs the city manager to raise and display the Juneteenth flag at City Hall during June, annually, honoring African American culture and emancipation. Passed 12-0.

Final Readings (Consent / Debate Docket)

Numerous ordinances were considered. Key votes:

  • 260441 – Indigent Care Funding for Swope Health Services: Increased funding by $140,000. Councilman Duncan opposed, citing a $9 million out‑of‑cycle award to Swope and strain on the health levy. Passed 10-2.
  • 260480 – EDC Contract ($5 million): Authorized contract with Economic Development Corporation for development/redevelopment activities. Passed 11-1.
  • 260499 – Peer‑to‑Peer Car Rental Taxes: Directed city manager to negotiate with platforms to collect taxes. Passed 12-0.
  • 260506 – Welcoming KC Commission: Established a formal commission to advise on immigrant and refugee services. Passed 11-1.
  • 260429 – Linwood Shopping Center CID Expansion: Approved boundary amendment. Passed 11-1.
  • 260442 – Palestine CID Cooperative Agreement: Authorized work on street lights, sidewalks, fencing (≈$434,000). Passed 12-0.
  • 260494 – Blight Finding for 114 West Linwood: Supported $2 million renovation with 10‑year tax abatement. Passed 11-1.
  • 260495 – Rezoning for Daycare Expansion: Rezoned 0.3 acres at Westport and Bell. Passed 12-0.
  • 260497 – Honorary Street Name: Willie T. Bland Way. Passed 12-0.
  • 260505 – Shoteau Crossing CID: Established for 18 years. Passed (vote not fully recorded but appeared unanimous).
  • 260507 – Downtown Airport Rezoning to KCIA District. Passed 12-0.
  • 260490 – Flood Warning System Maintenance ($339,898). Passed 12-0.
  • 260491 – Sewer Repairs ($12 million renewal). Passed 12-0.
  • 260492 – Green Infrastructure Phase 2 ($8.46 million). Passed 11-1.
  • 260493 – Smart Sewer Program Management ($12 million). Passed 12-0.
  • 260500 – Bus Route Closure Standards. Passed 12-0.
  • 260496 – 800 Grand TIF Amendment – read only; no vote.

First Readings & Late Ordinances/Resolutions

  • Street Resurfacing Contracts (Four ordinances): 260547 (north of river), 260548 (river to 63rd St.), 260549 (63rd St. to south), 260552 (citywide pavement sealing). Combined value ≈ $26 million. Charter reading requirements waived for each; all four passed unanimously (12-0) after brief discussion on MBE/WBE goals (10% each).
  • Council Calendar Change (260568): Canceled meetings June 22, added June 29. Passed 10-2.
  • Police Grant for World Cup Security (260569): $17.08 million for safety/security grant. Passed 12-0.
  • LGBTQ+ Commission Resolution (260571): Directed the LGBTQ+ Commission to facilitate community engagement and report back within 30 days (with possible extension). Councilman Raya sponsored; friendly amendment added for extension flexibility. Passed 11-1.
  • Small Business Support Fund (260570): Directed city manager to develop a plan for qualifying streetcar infrastructure projects. Referred to Transportation Committee.
  • Other late items referred to committees: 260572 (homeless housing support, $1.4 million), 260574 (monument signs), 260575 (Kenneth Road improvements & permitting), 260576 (Phillips Edison road relocation, $800,000).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • RJ, a traffic control officer, thanked the council for their support of the SEIU resolution.
  • Tina Yurid (Clay County Senior Services) and others spoke on elder abuse awareness, providing statistics and resources.

Key Outcomes

  • Unanimous passage of elder abuse awareness and SEIU support resolutions.
  • Adoption of annual Pride and Juneteenth flag displays at City Hall.
  • $140,000 increased funding for Swope Health Services (10-2).
  • Approval of $26 million in street resurfacing contracts.
  • Establishment of Welcoming KC Commission and Shoteau Crossing CID.
  • Direction to LGBTQ+ Commission to lead community engagement on related legislation (11-1).
  • City manager granted 60-day flexibility on liquor/public nuisance ordinances.
  • Council recessed for two weeks (next meetings June 29).

Meeting Transcript

We'll come to order. Our guest chaplain is Pastor Travis Jurgens of Rivers Edge Fellowship Church. Would all who are able please stand for the invocation and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Lucas, Council, Staff, and all in attendance. I'm humbled and appreciative of this honor to serve you. Would you pray with me? Our Heavenly Father. We thank you for your grace and mercy over our lives today. We're grateful for another privilege to serve the city and one another. Well, God, we thank you for how you have watched over our lives and protected us and provided us with everything we need. We're so grateful that you're benevolent towards us. And so, Father, I pray that you would oversee and superintend, superintend this meeting today, that in every decision and every activity that happens, dear God, that you would be glorified. And I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen. Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, Pastor. Today will be a bit different for us on City Council. We're city council on the road. I thank Councilwoman Boo and Councilman Duncan for welcoming us to the 6th district today here at the Kansas City Public Library Plaza location. We will have special actions coming up when the assistant clerk brings you up. Just join us in the middle of the stage or wherever you're having folks stand. We look forward to recognizing you and making sure we celebrate you. Otherwise, this will be like a normal city council meeting. So with that, uh will the clerk please call the special actions. Can we call the roll? Oh, sorry. Just like a normal meeting, I make mistakes. Will the clerk call the roll? Parkshaw. Boo. Duncan? Here. O'Neal? Will it? President. French. Rogers. Here. Patterson Hasley. Robinson. President. Raya. Here. Bunch? Here. Lucas. Here. Twelve members present. Will the clerk please call the special action?

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