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1. Closed Session
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 1 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss legal matters, litigation, or privileged communications with attorneys; or
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real estate; or
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss personnel matters; or
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss employee labor negotiations; or
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss specifications for competitive bidding; or
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 12 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss sealed bids or proposals; or
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 17 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss confidential or privileged communications with auditors; or
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 20 and 21 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss security systems for operation of a computer system or computer network.
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Pastor David McDaniel - Holmeswood Church
FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL COMMITTEE FOR LEGAL REVIEW
Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers
Amending Chapter 50, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 50-453, Conditions, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 50-453, for the purpose of enlarging the prohibition of street vending, including food items, to within 300 feet of related businesses open business hours.
Finance Committee recommends “Do Pass”
Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
Directing the City Manager to assign costs incurred by the Board of Police Commissioners beyond the twenty-five (25) percent annual budget threshold in Mo. Rev. Stat. 84.730 to a new fund entitled “KCPD Overage Fund” and establishing said fund in the books and records of the City; directing the City Manager to negotiate with the Board of Police Commissioners a process for Council approval of costs related to Board of Police Commissioners established settlement agreements, including settlements with costs structured over future budget cycles; and directing the City Manager to include an appropriation of $5,900,000.00 in the FY2026-2027 submitted budget from the KCPD Overage Fund for legal settlements and subjecting such payments to the council ordinance process.
Legal Review Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass as a Committee Substitute.”
Held on Docket 4.16.2026
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department
Authorizing the Chief Procurement Officer to execute a $1,500,000.00 professional, specialized or technical services contract with SHEDIGS IT, LLC, for the Forcemain Assessment project; authorizing four successive renewal options with further City Council approval; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department
Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $4,000,000.00 design professional services contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for the Sewer Separation: Brookside Phase 5 project; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department
Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $2,000,000.00 construction contract with Leath & Sons, Inc., for the City Wide Supplemental Workforce - Fiscal Year 2027 project; authorizing two successive renewal options with further City Council approval; and establishing an ordinance effective date.
Transportation Committee recommends “Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department
Authorizing an expenditure of $6,000,000.00 for Facility Repair and Maintenance contracts for the Green Infrastructure Maintenance Program; authorizing the Director of Water Services to prequalify additional companies and execute Facility Repair and Maintenance contracts for the Green Infrastructure Maintenance Program as necessary, within the authorized amount, to address the maintenance and repair needs of existing and future green infrastructure sites; authorizing additional funds for continuation of this Program with further City Council approval; and establishing an ordinance effective date.
Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch
Adopting an updated Major Street Plan, Streets Design Guide, and an updated Kansas City Vision Zero Action Plan to include supplemental planning documents required by the Safe Roads and Streets for All grant agreement between the City of Kansas City and the U.S. Department of Transportation; and directing the City Clerk to file certain documents with the appropriate offices. (CD-CPC-2025-00151)
Transportation Committee recommends “Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of General Services Department
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
Authorizing the Manager of Procurement services to execute a one-year contract renewal (EVP3425) that will exceed the $1,000,000.00 threshold with LAZ Parking, LLC to continue to provide specialized parking management services for Kansas City, Missouri parking operations, including garages, surface lots and on-street meters, enforcement and adjudication of parking tickets; estimating and appropriating funds; authorizing the Director of Public Works to expend funds; authorizing the Manager of Procurement services to amend and extend the contract without City Council approval, and waiving the Section 2-1615(c) requirement for daily deposits; and establishing an effective date.
Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Councilmember Lindsay French
RESOLUTION - Honoring Victoria Brady for her outstanding achievements in Girls Flag Football and National Representation in NFL FLAG Competitions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea
RESOLUTION - Recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Kansas City.
Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
RESOLUTION - Recognizing April 2026 as Second Chance Month in Kansas City.
Sponsor: Director of Heath Department
Accepting and approving a one-year $1,579,691.00 grant award with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to provide funding for HIV case management and other services for persons living with HIV within the eleven county Kansas City, Missouri Transitional Grant Area; estimating and appropriating revenue in the amount of $1,579,691.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of Health Department
Accepting and approving a one-year $419,678.00 grant award with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for a comprehensive Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce program; estimating and appropriating revenue to the sum of $419,678.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of Health Department
Accepting and approving a grant award amendment from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention to provide additional funding to assist in workforce development and meeting public health foundational capabilities in the Kansas City, Missouri area; estimating and appropriating the additional sum of $739,567.00 in the Health Grants Fund for a total amount of $9,306,095.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of Health Department
Accepting and approving a $101,574.00 contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to conduct childcare sanitation inspections in Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $101,574.00 in the Health Grant Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
Reducing appropriations in the amount of $5,900,000.00 from the Legal Expense Fund; appropriating $5,900,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Legal Expense Fund as a transfer to the Kansas City Police Department for legal settlement expenses; designating requisitioning authority; and establishing an effective date.
Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
Approving a major amendment to a previously approved urban redevelopment plan on about nine acres generally located on the northeast corner of East 63rd Street and Bushman Drive in District UR to allow for an entertainment venue. (CD-CPC-2025-00175).
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass as a Committee Substitute.”
Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department
Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $2,700,000.00 construction contract with Leath & Sons, Inc., for the Water Department Emergency Transmission Water Main Repair Renewal No. 2 project; authorizing two successive renewal options with further City Council approval; and establishing an ordinance effective date.
Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department
Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $1,500,000.00 construction contract with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc., for the WD Fire Hydrant Replacements, Renewal No. 1 project; authorizing three successive renewal options with further City Council approval; and establishing an ordinance effective date.
Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department
Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $1,500,000.00 construction contract with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc., for the WD Emergency Valve Replacements, Renewal No. 1 project; authorizing three successive renewal options with further City Council approval; and establishing an ordinance effective date.
Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Vacating approximately 35,000 square feet of right-of-way in District M1-5 generally located on North Olive Street between Rochester Avenue and Nicholson Avenue; and directing the City Clerk to record certain documents. (CD-ROW-2025-00036)
Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
Reaffirming the intent of the City Council to continue good-faith negotiations with the Kansas City Royals for the retention of the team in Kansas City; directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a term sheet, lease, and development agreement with the Kansas City Royals or an affiliated entity for design, construction, and operations of a new stadium, team offices, and supporting infrastructure (the “Project”) in the Washington Square Park/Crown Center area; authorizing the execution of additional cooperative agreements in connection with the term sheet, lease, and development agreement; directing the City Manager to apply for a Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Project; appropriating $250,000.00 from the Development Services Fund and authorizing the use of previously appropriated funds for the purpose of executing certain professional services agreements in furtherance of the objectives of this ordinance; finding that the Project is a public benefit to the City and the State of Missouri; directing the City Manager to apply for various financial and tax incentives through state agencies; directing the City Manager to negotiate intergovernmental cooperative agreements with the State of Missouri and related entities; authorizing the execution of additional agreements as necessary to comply with the directives of this ordinance; waiving the contract solicitation and Article IV, Chapter 3, requirements otherwise set out in the Code of Ordinances as to the agreements authorized in this Ordinance; directing the City Manager to conduct public engagement related to the lease and development agreement; declaring the intent of the City Council to reimburse itself from bond proceeds for certain expenditures; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass as a Committee Substitute
Sponsor: Director of Neighborhood Services Department
Approving contracts in the amount of $2,030,048.00 from previously appropriated funds in the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund with various nonprofit organizations selected as part of the FY 2026-27 annual application cycle for the purpose of promoting neighborhoods and tourism through cultural, social, ethnic, historic, educational, and recreational activities.
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of Neighborhood Services Department
Amending Chapter 20, Code of Ordinances, by enacting a new Article II, entitled Kratom Retail License, for the purpose of regulating and licensing the sale of Kratom Products.
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Rezoning an area of about 3.5 acres generally located at southeast corner of North Broadway and Northwest Barry Road from District B1-1 to District B2-1 to allow for the establishment of a drive-through. (CD-CPC-2026-00024)
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Approving the detachment of approximately 4.5 acres generally located at the northwest corner of N.E. 104th Street and N. Church Road in District R-80 from the corporate limits of the City of Kansas City, Missouri to permit subsequent annexation by the City of Liberty, Missouri. (CD-CPC-2025-00111)
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill
Amending Chapter 60, Code of Ordinances, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, by repealing and replacing Section 60-32; amending Chapter 61, Stormwater, by repealing and replacing Section 61-20; amending Chapter 64, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, by repealing and replacing Section 64-4, all for the purpose of transferring certain permitting functions from the Water Services and Public Works Departments to the City Planning and Development Department; directing the City Manager to align employees and vacant positions as needed in accordance with carrying out the directives in this ordinance; directing the City Manager to provide monthly reports to the Neighborhood, Planning and Development Committee regarding progress of the transition; and providing for a delayed effective date.
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley
Authorizing the City Manager to reduce appropriations in the Capital Improvements Fund in the amount of $517,846.00; appropriating $517,846.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Capital Improvements Fund; designating requisitioning authority; authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary agreements to comply with the intent of this ordinance; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: Director of General Services Department
Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a $2,125,000.00 three-year contract (EV4428) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (“Esri”) to provide GIS software and maintenance services; authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend the contract; appropriating from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Information Technology Reimbursable Services Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Authorizing a change order with Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $732,659.00 for the West Bottoms Bid Package 2, Change Order 1; reducing an appropriation in the West Bottoms Street Improvement account and appropriating a like transfer to the West Bottoms Public Infrastructure account; authorizing the Director of General Services to execute a five-year lease with four options to renew for five years each with West Bottoms Central Community Improvement District for the operation of a kiosk concession stand located at 1020 Santa Fe Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64101; authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement, Tax Contribution Agreement, and Cooperative Agreement with the TIF Commission; and establishing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
SAME DAY RESOLUTION(S)
Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to evaluate potential relocation sites for the Korean War Memorial within Kansas City, with an emphasis on high public visibility and scenic value, and reaffirming the City’s commitment to honoring those who served in the Korean War.
Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop a plan to conduct a survey of Kansas City, Missouri businesses for FY 2026-27 for the purpose of identifying the importance of various issues to businesses and identifying expansion and retention plans of businesses in the future.
Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
Reaffirming the intent of the City Council to continue good-faith negotiations with the Kansas City Royals for the retention of the team in Kansas City; directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a term sheet, lease, and development agreement with the Kansas City Royals or an affiliated entity for design, construction, and operations of a new stadium, team offices, and supporting infrastructure (the “Project”) in the Washington Square Park/Crown Center area; authorizing the execution of additional cooperative agreements in connection with the term sheet, lease, and development agreement; directing the City Manager to apply for a Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Project; appropriating $250,000.00 from the Development Services Fund and authorizing the use of previously appropriated funds for the purpose of executing certain professional services agreements in furtherance of the objectives of this ordinance; finding that the Project is a public benefit to the City and the State of Missouri; directing the City Manager to apply for various financial and tax incentives through state agencies; directing the City Manager to negotiate intergovernmental cooperative agreements with the State of Missouri and related entities; authorizing the execution of additional agreements as necessary to comply with the directives of this ordinance; waiving the contract solicitation and Article IV, Chapter 3, requirements otherwise set out in the Code of Ordinances as to the agreements authorized in this Ordinance; directing the City Manager to conduct public engagement related to the lease and development agreement; declaring the intent of the City Council to reimburse itself from bond proceeds for certain expenditures; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass as a Committee Substitute
FLOOR INTRODUCTION(S)
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw
RESOLUTION - Recognizing April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week.
Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to implement a pilot program for the purpose of securing financing through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for eligible economic development and community development projects for the express purpose of removing chronic and long-term slum and blight and that compliment adopted policy such as the vacant land activation initiative; authorizing the pledge of some future Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as security; and recommending requirements and a process to the City Council.
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Immediate Adoption as a Committee Substitute
Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill
Approving the recommendations of the Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri as to the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan and approving the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; approving the City’s contribution of Additional EATs generated within the Redevelopment Area of the Redevelopment Plan; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Tax Contribution and Disbursement Agreement with the Kansas City TIF Commission and Land Reserve, Inc.
RECONSIDERATION
Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
AS AMENDED
Amending Chapter 10, Code of Ordinances, Alcoholic Beverages, enacting a new sections 10-216 and 10-336 for the purpose of designating certain geographic areas within the City experiencing acute detrimental public safety and public health impacts from the retail package sale of alcohol as “Retail Alcohol Impact Areas” and placing certain conditions on retail package licenses within such designated areas.
Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
AS AMENDED
Amending Chapter 10, Code of Ordinances, Alcoholic Beverages, enacting a new sections 10-216 and 10-336 for the purpose of designating certain geographic areas within the City experiencing acute detrimental public safety and public health impacts from the retail package sale of alcohol as “Retail Alcohol Impact Areas” and placing certain conditions on retail package licenses within such designated areas.
Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
AS AMENDED
Amending Chapter 10, Code of Ordinances, Alcoholic Beverages, enacting a new sections 10-216 and 10-336 for the purpose of designating certain geographic areas within the City experiencing acute detrimental public safety and public health impacts from the retail package sale of alcohol as “Retail Alcohol Impact Areas” and placing certain conditions on retail package licenses within such designated areas.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw
RESOLUTION - Recognizing April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week.
Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to implement a pilot program for the purpose of securing financing through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for eligible economic development and community development projects for the express purpose of removing chronic and long-term slum and blight and that compliment adopted policy such as the vacant land activation initiative; authorizing the pledge of some future Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as security; and recommending requirements and a process to the City Council.
Neighborhood Committee recommends “Immediate Adoption as a Committee Substitute
Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill
Approving the recommendations of the Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri as to the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan and approving the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; approving the City’s contribution of Additional EATs generated within the Redevelopment Area of the Redevelopment Plan; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Tax Contribution and Disbursement Agreement with the Kansas City TIF Commission and Land Reserve, Inc.