Last Published: 4/23/2010 9:32:10 AM KANSAS CITY COUNCIL RECORD Thursday, April 22, 2010   Upon Roll Call the following members were present: Presided: 1 - MARK FUNKHOUSER Present: 11 - DEB HERMANN, ED FORD, RUSS JOHNSON, MELBA CURLS, SHARON SANDERS BROOKS, BETH GOTTSTEIN, JAN MARCASON, CINDY CIRCO, TERRY RILEY, CATHY JOLLY, JOHN SHARP Excused: 1 - BILL SKAGGS

100327 RESOLUTION - Honoring, Felecia Naomi Collins after 26 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Kansas City, Missouri on the occasion of her retirement from the Health Department. Adopted Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Riley, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100333 RESOLUTION - Congratulating the Central State Conference Youth Ministries on its 2010 Youth Conference celebration. Adopted Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Riley, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100335 RESOLUTION - Declaring April, 2010, as Fair Housing Month in Kansas City, Missouri. Adopted Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Riley, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100345 RESOLUTION - Expressing sympathy on the death of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. Adopted Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Riley, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100354 RESOLUTION - Honoring 144 high school seniors for their contributions to the community. Adopted Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Riley, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100355 RESOLUTION - Honoring one hundred employers, volunteers and City staff for their contribution to the Bright Future Employment Program Adopted Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Riley, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100356 RESOLUTION - Expressing sympathy on the death of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks. Adopted Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Riley, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100357 RESOLUTION - Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and encouraging all Kansas Citians to take part in activities and celebrations commemorating this day. Adopted Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Riley, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100262 RESOLUTION - Amending the Gashland Area Plan and Map for an area of approximately 7.54 acres, generally located on the west side of Missouri Route 1 (N. Indiana Avenue) and the east side of N. Agnes Avenue, extending approximately 840 feet south of the City of Kansas City limits on N. Walrond Avenue, by recommending "Low Density Residential Uses". (215-S-20) Adopted Ayes: 10 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100294 Authorizing the City Manager to participate in the Metropolitan Area Regional Radio System as a Host Agency. Passed Ayes: 10 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100301 Amending Chapter 62, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri, entitled “Waste Tire Code”, by repealing Article VI therein composed of Sections 62-181 through 62-200, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Article VI, entitled “Tire Code”, consisting of new Sections 62-181 through 62-207 regulating the transportation, storage and disposal of tires and providing for fees for issuing permits to Tire Dealer establishments and Waste Tire Site establishments and a re-inspection fee for the inspection of establishments that fail their annual inspection or a complaint inspection; submitting these new fees to the qualified electors of Kansas City for their approval or disapproval; and recognizing an emergency. Councilmember Jolly Move To Hold On Docket Seconded by Councilmember Sharp Ayes: 10 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 Held on Docket (4/29/2010)     Councilmember Hermann Move to Waive Charter Requirement I MOVE THAT THE CHARTER REQUIREMENTS FOR READING OF ORDINANCE NO(S): ADVANCE CONSENTS: 100318 100317 ADVANCE DEBATES: 100297 (sub) 100254 100256 100260 100309 100313 100298 (sub) 100255 100259 100261 100323 100314 100316 ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS BE WAIVED AND THAT THIS ORDINANCE BE ADVANCED FOR FINAL READING AND CONSIDERATION AT THIS TIME.   Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Riley, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100318 Approving and authorizing settlement of a claim for a workers' compensation benefit filed by Kevin Dean for injuries resulting from an accident on January 14, 2008, while employed by the City. Passed excluded from advance docket 100309 Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100317 Declaring it necessary to change and reestablish the grades of, and the relocation, opening, establishing and dedicating of street right of way on N.E. 96th Street (Shoal Creek Parkway), all in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri; and directing the City Clerk to cause a notice to be published as provided for herein. Passed Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100297 (Sub.) Estimating revenue in the amount of $3,042,423.00; and adjusting appropriations in certain TIF and Super TIF Funds. Passed as Substituted Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Riley, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100298 (Sub.) Adjusting revenue estimates and appropriations in the General Fund and General Fund Supported Funds; estimating additional revenue in the amount of $522,037; authorizing certain accounts to be reappropriated in FY 2010-11; appropriating from the fund balances of the Public Safety Sales Tax and Neighborhood Improvement District Funds; estimating and appropriating PILOTS in the amount of $3,109,000; and recognizing an emergency. Councilmember Hermann Move to Amend Seconded by Councilmember Ford Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 Passed as Substituted and Amended Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Riley, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100316 Estimating revenue in the amounts of $1,830,078.00 in the KCMAC 2006A Fund, $60,281.00 in the KCMAC 2004B Fund, $122,804.00 in the KCMAC 2004B Taxable Fund and $589,000.00 in the 11th and Oak Garage Fund; reducing appropriations of $467,894.00 in the KCMAC 2006A Fund, $208,249.00 in the KCMAC 2004B Fund and appropriating $2,418,335.00 to various projects in the KCMAC 2006A Fund, $122,804.00 to KCMAC 2004B Taxable Fund, $268,530.00 to KCMAC 2004B Bartle Hall Expansion Projects and $589,000.00 to 11th and Oak Garage Fund Projects. Passed Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100254 Approving the preliminary plat of 1508 Grand Condominiums on a 0.132 acre tract of land generally located on the west side of Grand Boulevard, approximately 55 feet south of Truman Road. (SD-1408) Passed Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100255 Approving an amendment to a previously approved preliminary plan in District URD on an 80.55 acre tract of land generally located on the west side of Missouri Route 1 (N. Indiana Avenue) and the east side of N. Agnes Avenue, between N.E. 77th Street and N.E. 82nd Street, for the purpose of deleting 48.84 acres and approving a development plan on the remaining 31.71 acres to allow for 205,500 square feet of retail development. (12372-URD-2) Passed Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100256 Approving a preliminary development plan in District URD on a 48.84 acre tract of land generally located on the south side of Maplewoods Parkway, on the west side of N. Indiana Avenue and the east side of N. Agnes Avenue, to allow for 69 single-family lots and 60 duplex units for a total of 129 units. (12372-URD-3) Passed Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100259 Annexing approximately 7.54 acres generally located on the west side of Missouri Route 1 (N. Indiana Avenue) and the east side of N. Agnes Avenue, extending approximately 840 feet south of the City of Kansas City limits on N. Walrond Avenue, and directing the City Clerk to file certified copies of this ordinance with the required Clay County officials (100-AN-9). Passed Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100260 Rezoning a newly annexed area of about 7.54 acres generally located on the west side of N. Indiana Avenue and the east side of N. Agnes Avenue, extending approximately 840 feet on N. Walrond Avenue to District R-1a. (12372-P-4) Passed Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100261 Approving a preliminary community unit project plan on an area of about 7.54 acres in District R-1a (One Family Dwelling - Medium Density), to allow for 11 single family residential lots and 1 open space tract, generally located on the west side of Missouri Route 1 (N. Indiana Avenue) and the east side of N. Agnes Avenue, extending approximately 840 feet south of the City of Kansas City limits on N. Walrond Avenue. (12372-CUP-5). Passed Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100309 Amending Chapter 48, Nuisances, and Chapter 56, Property Maintenance Code of the Code of Ordinances, by enacting new Sections 48-82 and 56-3 establishing re-inspection fees; and submitting these new fees to the qualified electors of Kansas City for their approval or disapproval. Councilmember Jolly Move To Delete From Advances Assigned to Third Read Calendar 100323 Creating and establishing Fund No. 6670, to be known as the MAST Escrow Fund. Passed Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100313 Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a contract with Standard Parking beginning February 1, 2010, for the management and operation of the 11th & Oak Parking Garage; and authorizing the Director of Public Works to exercise up to three one-year renewals of the contract. Passed Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100314 Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute Contract Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $200,000.00 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Design Professional Services; reducing and appropriating funds totaling $200,000.00 in the General Fund; and designating requisitioning authority. Passed Ayes: 11 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0     Councilmember Ford Move to Waive Charter Requirement I MOVE THAT THE CHARTER REQUIREMENTS FOR READING OF THE ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS IS WAIVED FOR THE ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ON PAGES 7- 8 TODAY’S DOCKET AND THAT THESE ORDINANCES BE PLACED ON THE DOCKET NEXT WEEK FOR THIRD READING. Ordinance 100309 was removed from second reading and assigned to thrid reading for next week. Ford motioned 2nd by Curls   Ayes: 10 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100322 RESOLUTION - Expressing Council’s Interest in Creation of an Office of School Support and Public Engagement. Assigned to Third Read Calendar 100293 Approving the plat of Beacon Hill Townhomes, Lot 2, Block 1, Condominium, an addition in Jackson County, Missouri; accepting various easements; authorizing the Director of City Development to execute and/or accept certain agreements; and authorizing the City Clerk to record this ordinance and attached documents. (SD1167C) Add to Consent Docket 100305 Approving the plat of R & L Carriers, an addition in Clay County, Missouri; accepting various easements; establishing grades on public ways; authorizing the Director of City Development to execute and/or accept certain agreements; and authorizing the City Clerk to record this ordinance and attached documents. (SD0550E) Add to Consent Docket 100315 Approving the plat of Pritchard Place, an addition in Jackson County, Missouri; accepting various easements; establishing grades on public ways; authorizing the Director of City Development to execute a cooperative agreement with Habitat for Humanity; designating requisitioning authority; and authorizing the City Clerk to record this ordinance and attached documents. (SD1423A) Add to Consent Docket 100319 (Sub.) Consenting to the rate of front foot special assessment to be levied by the Westport Special Business District; consenting to the proposed uses of the revenues produced therefrom; estimating revenue in the amount of $41,573.12 in the Special Business District Fund; and appropriating $41,573.12 to an account in the Westport Special Business District Fund. Add to Consent Docket 100302 Approving contracts with various agencies in the total amount of $192,900.00 for the events and projects from the Neighborhood Tourist and Development Fund. Assigned to Third Read Calendar 100303 Approving contracts with various agencies in the total amount of $205,809.00 for the events and projects from the Neighborhood Tourist and Development Fund. Assigned to Third Read Calendar 100304 Approving contracts with various agencies in the total amount of $60,000.00 for the events and projects from the Neighborhood Tourist and Development Fund. Assigned to Third Read Calendar 100312 Condemning and taking permanent and temporary easements on private properties for the construction and maintenance of sanitary sewers in the vicinity of 55th Street and Bennington Avenue, in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; providing for the payment of just compensation; authorizing continued negotiations by Water Services; and authorizing the City Clerk to record this ordinance in the Office of the Jackson County Recorder. Assigned to Third Read Calendar     Councilmember Ford Move to Waive Charter Requirement I MOVE THAT THE CHARTER REQUIREMENT FOR READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS BE WAIVED FOR THE ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING ON PAGES 9-13 OF TODAY’S DOCKET AND THAT THESE ORDINANCES BE INTRODUCED AS LISTED TO THE COMMITTEE SO DESIGNATED.   Ayes: 10 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100336 Authorizing a legal services agreement with Spradley & Riesmeyer in the amount of $200,000.00; appropriating $200,000.00 to the KC Airports Fund; and recognizing an emergency. Referred to Finance and Audit Committee 100342 Approving and authorizing settlement of a claim for a workers' compensation benefit filed by Joseph Zachery for injuries resulting from an accident on July 13, 2007, while employed by the City. Referred to Finance and Audit Committee 100350 Authorizing the Director of Finance to exercise an option to renew a contract with BKD, LLP, to perform the annual independent audit of the City’s books and records for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2010, and to perform other audit services, as requested; and further authorizing the Director of Finance to pay up to $545,800.00 in consideration for said audit and audit related services. Referred to Finance and Audit Committee 100351 Renaming Fund No. 3455 as the “2008B and 2010A KCMO Special Obligation Fund”; estimating and appropriating revenues in the amount of $532,242.00 in that fund; estimating total of $378,145.00 in trustee interest earnings and appropriating it; establishing Fund No. 5401, the Refunding Bond Fund; appropriating $177,062.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the KCMAC 11th & Oak Garage/Streetlight Bond Fund; appropriating $1,039,964.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the KCMAC 11th & Oak Garage/Streetlight Bond for transfer to the Refunding Bond Fund; appropriating $301,822.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the KCMAC Leasehold 2001-B1 Bond Fund for various projects; appropriating the following amounts from the Unappropriated Fund Balances of the following funds: $3,437,693.00 (KCMAC Leasehold 2001-B1 Bond Fund), $350,045.00 (STIF Valentine Fund), $1,498,159.00 (Equipment Lease Debt Service Fund), all for transfer to the Refunding Bond Fund; estimating and appropriating $35,870,528.00 in the Refunding Bond Fund to the appropriate bond accounts; estimating revenue in the amount of $3,687,000.00 in the STIF 12th and Wyandotte Fund and appropriating $374,000.00 for debt service reserve; designating requisitioning authorities; authorizing the Director of Finance to close project accounts upon completion; and recognizing an emergency. Referred to Finance and Audit Committee 100330 RESOLUTION - Accepting the recommendations of the Housing Committee for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects to be recommended to the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) which are prioritized in Appendix A and authorizing the Mayor to send a letter to MHDC of prioritized projects requesting Low Income Housing Tax Credits as well as a letter detailing the prioritization process from the Housing Committee. Referred to Housing Committee 100331 RESOLUTION - Amending the 2008 One Year Action Plan and authorizing submittal of a Substantial Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for its consideration in order to permit a new activity to be funded and to amend the budget for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding received under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA). Referred to Housing Committee 100328 Approving the plat of River Market Townhomes, an addition in Jackson County, Missouri; authorizing the Director of City Development to execute and/or accept certain agreements; and authorizing the City Clerk to record this ordinance and attached documents. (SD1425) Referred to Planning and Zoning Committee 100329 Repealing Ordinance No. 080387 that approved the plat of Kellybrook Elementary and enacting a new ordinance approving the plat of Kellybrook Elementary, an addition in Clay County, Missouri; accepting various easements and a certain deed; establishing grades on public ways; authorizing the Director of City Development to execute and/or accept certain agreements; authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute an agreement; and authorizing the City Clerk to record this ordinance and attached agreements. (SD0965C) Referred to Planning and Zoning Committee 100332 Estimating revenue in the amount of $23,840.00 in the General Fund and appropriating it to the Historic Preservation Fund Grant account of the General Fund. Referred to Planning and Zoning Committee 100337 Approving the plat of Gabriel Condominium, an addition in Jackson County, Missouri; authorizing the Director of City Development to execute and/or accept certain agreements; and authorizing the City Clerk to record this ordinance and attached documents. (SD1419A) Referred to Planning and Zoning Committee 100343 RESOLUTION - Amending the Downtown East Area Plan to change the proposed land use from low density residential to industrial/commercial for an area of about 59 acres generally bounded by Benton Plaza on the north, Interstate 70 on the east, 24th Street on the south and College Avenue, Kansas Avenue and Bellefontaine Avenue on the west. (242-S-7) Referred to Planning and Zoning Committee 100344 Vacating a pedestrian easement on the north side of E. 11th Street between Grand Boulevard and McGee Street, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, and directing the City Clerk to record certain documents. (1612-V) Referred to Planning and Zoning Committee 100348 Approving an amendment to the previously approved Kansas Avenue Urban Renewal Plan for the purpose of deleting 10.5 acres portion of the existing plan area, generally located between 19th Street and 19th Terrace east of Agnes, and the area located just west of Indiana Avenue from 19th Street south to 21st Street, and approving the First Revised Kansas Avenue Urban Renewal Plan on the remaining 29.5 acres, as required by the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority Law of Missouri (584-S-2) Referred to Planning and Zoning Committee 100349 Approving the First Amended and Restated Indiana Corridor Urban Renewal Plan for an area of approximately 59 acres generally bounded by Benton Plaza on the north, Interstate 70 on the east, 24th Street on the south and College Avenue, Kansas Avenue and Bellefontaine Avenue on the west, and declaring the area to be a blighted and insanitary area in need of redevelopment and rehabilitation pursuant to the Missouri Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority law. (519-S-1) Referred to Planning and Zoning Committee 100352 Rezoning an area of approximately 1.13 acres generally located at the northeast corner of 16th Street and Genessee Street from District M-2b to District URD, and approving a preliminary development plan for the same. (14084-URD) Referred to Planning and Zoning Committee 100353 Vacating portions of the plats of Holmes Park, Replat of Holmes Park and King's Rose Hill and existing and vacated rights of way, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, and directing the City Clerk to record certain documents. (1616-V) Referred to Planning and Zoning Committee 100324 Appropriating $40,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund; and approving contracts with various agencies in the total amount of $1,182,830.00 for the events and projects from the Neighborhood Tourist and Development Fund. Referred to Public Safety and Neighborhoods Committee 100325 Approving contracts with various agencies in the amount of $86,500.00 for the events and projects from the Neighborhood Tourist and Development Fund Referred to Public Safety and Neighborhoods Committee 100326 Amending Chapter 10, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 10-211, Number of retail alcoholic beverage licenses, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like numbers and subject matters which exempt theatres from the density requirement for a retail sales-by-drink license. Referred to Public Safety and Neighborhoods Committee 100339 Authorizing a contract not to exceed $470,000.00 with Corporate Care Occupational Medicine Network for Kansas City Fire Department employee physical examinations and physician services and the expenditure of previously appropriated funds in the amount of $470,000.00. Referred to Public Safety and Neighborhoods Committee 100340 Authorizing the Director of Health to enter into contracts with area health centers, Children's Mercy Hospital, and Truman Medical Center to provide primary health care services for indigent residents in Kansas City, Missouri; and declaring an emergency. Referred to Public Safety and Neighborhoods Committee 100341 Accepting and approving a $195,318.00 contract amendment with Healthcare Strategies Initiative (H.S.I.) to provide insurance continuation services for eligible Ryan White clients who are in case management and declaring an emergency. Referred to Public Safety and Neighborhoods Committee 100346 Amending Chapter 18, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Article III, Section 18-57, Adoption of International Residential Code (2006); amendments, and enacting in lieu thereof a new article and section of like number and subject matter, to establish standards to make dwelling units resistant to unlawful entry. Referred to Public Safety and Neighborhoods Committee 100334 Declaring it necessary to change and re-establish the grades for construction of N. Congress Avenue, between Missouri Highway No. 9 and NW 73rd Street, including bridge, and cross-streets therein, all in Kansas City, Platte County, Missouri; and directing the City Clerk to cause a notice to be published as provided for herein. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 100338 Authorizing the Director of General Services to enter into a two-year Lease Agreement with American Lung Association for the lease of City owned property located at 2400 Troost Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 100347 Authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into an agreement with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority providing regular transit services and Share-A-Fare transportation for the elderly and disabled residents of Kansas City, Missouri; and authorizing the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $40,605,126.00. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee     Councilmember Jolly Move To Introduce   Ayes: 9 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100358 RESOLUTION - Appointing Anne J. LaBella as Judge of the Kansas City Municipal Division of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri. Adopted Ayes: 9 - Hermann, Ford, Curls, Gottstein, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0     Councilmember Sharp Move To Introduce   Ayes: 10 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 100359 Authorizing the Director of Finance to negotiate and execute an irrevocable standby letter of credit in the amount of $659,000.00 with Bank of America for the benefit of United States Fire Insurance Company and to execute any and all documents related thereto; appropriating $10,000.00 for this purpose; and recognizing an emergency. Councilmember Sharp Move to Advance Seconded by Councilmember Ford Ayes: 10 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0 Passed Ayes: 10 - Hermann, Ford, Johnson, Curls, Sanders Brooks, Marcason, Circo, Jolly, Sharp, Funkhouser Nays: 0     Councilmember Ford Move To Introduce 100360 Declaring it necessary to change and re-establish the grades of, and the relocation, opening, establishing and dedicating of Street Right of Way on NW Barry Road, all in Kansas City, Platte County, Missouri; and directing the City Clerk to cause a notice to be published as provided for herein. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee   MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS     CLOSED SESSION Closed Session/Litigation Item(s)* Closed Session/Legal Issue(s)** Closed Session/Personnel Issue(s)*** Closed Session/Real Estate Transaction(s)Closed Session/Employee/Labor Negotiation Item(s)***** *Litigation Item(s) may be discussed in a closed session pursuant to §610.021(1) RSMo. because it relates to legal action, causes of actions, or litigation. **Legal Issue(s) will be discussed in closed session pursuant to §610.021(1) RSMo because it relates to confidential and privileged communications between City Council and its attorneys. ***Personnel Issue(s) will be discussed in closed session pursuant to §610.021(3) RSMo because it relates to personnel matter. ****Real estate transaction(s) may be discussed pursuant to Sec. 610.021(2), RSMo. because public knowledge of the transaction(s) at this time might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor. *****Employee/Labor negotiation item(s) may be discussed in a closed session pursuant to §610.021(9) RSMo. because it relates to preparation for negotiations with employee groups.