Joplin mayor proclaims Monday, June 15 Diversity Day

A proclamation declaring Monday, June 15 as a diversity day for the City of Joplin is on tap for the Joplin City Council when it meets 6 p.m. Monday at City Hall.

Mayor Ryan Stanley's proclamation, which is being made at a time when protesters in Joplin and across the nation have been on the streets following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

The diversity and inclusion proclamation includes but "is not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical and mental abilities or attributes, religious or ethical value systems, national origin and political opinions."

The value statement adds, "The City of Joplin acknowledges the dignity of all people and embraces an openness in differences and dialogue."

It concludes by noting, "We understand that Joplin's vitality depends on building a strong community where all belong" and adds, "Our City will not tolerate discrimination."

The agenda is printed below:

1. Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of America

2. Roll Call

3. Presentations

1. Diversity and Inclusion Proclamation presented to Sergio Rizo, Co-Chair for the Joplin Chamber’s Diversity and Inclusivity (D&I) Workgroup.

Documents:

Proc. Diversity -Inclusion 2020.pdf

2. Economic Update presented by Joplin Chamber of Commerce President Toby Teeter

4. Finalization of Consent Agenda


5. Reports and Communications

1. Semi-annual oversight report from Capital Improvement and Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee presented by Chairman Ryan Jackson.


2. FY 2019 Year in Review

Documents:
FY 2019 Financial Year in Review.pdf

3. FY 2020 Financial Projections 

Documents:
COVID-19 Financial Solutions FY 2020 with Impact.pdf
2020 Financial Projections Final after Actual April Sales.pdf

6. Citizen Requests and Petitions

1. Ronald Brewer, 308 Foxfire Court, requested to address Council to speak on Covid-19.

2. Harold McCoy requested to address Council regarding Council Bill No. 2020-143

7. Public Hearings 

1. Public Hearing Procedures

Documents:
Public Hearing procedures.pdf

2. Request for a Vehicle For Hire business from Joseph Harper - Harper Transport

8. Consent Agenda

1. Minutes of the June 1, 2020 City Council Meeting

Documents:
Minutes June 1, 2020.pdf

2. Minutes of the June 8, 2020 Special City Council Meeting

Documents:

Sp mtg June 8 Council Inaug.pdf

3. COUNCIL BILL NO. 2020-259 

AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2004-256, passed by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, November 15, 2004, by removing from District R-1 and including in District R-2 property as described below and located approximately140’ North and 60’ West of the intersection of N Oliver Ave. and W A St., City of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.
Documents:
CB2020-259.pdf

4. COUNCIL BILL NO. 2020-260

AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2004-256, passed by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, November 15, 2004, by removing from District C-O and including in District C-1 property as described below and located 5526 W 32nd Street, City of Joplin, Jasper County and Newton County, Missouri. 

Documents:
CB2020-260.pdf

5. COUNCIL BILL NO. 2020-262

AN ORDINANCE providing the vacation for a public street located Pearl Ave. right-of-way lying North of W. 7th St. and South of W 6th St. in the City of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. Requested by Jasper County.
Documents:
CB2020-262.pdf

6. COUNCIL BILL NO. 2020-264

AN ORDINANCE providing to vacate an easement approximately 500 feet South of the intersection of E 26th St. and S Irwin Ave in the City of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.
Documents:

CB2020-264.pdf

9. Resolutions

10. Ordinances - Emergency

1. COUNCIL BILL NO 2020-144 

AN ORDINANCE approving a work authorization with Olsson, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Forty and 00/100 Dollars ($238,740.00) for the Glendale Parallel Interceptor Improvements (Phase 1) Project; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin; and containing an emergency clause.
Documents:
CB 2020-144 Summary Sheet - Glendale Parallel Interceptor Improvements.pdf
CB 2020-144 Council Bill - Glendale Parallel Interceptor Improvements.pdf
CB 2020-144 Joplin Engineering Work Authorization Form_Glendale Interceptor.PHASE.1.REV.1b.pdf
CB 2020-144 Exhibit Map.pdf

2. COUNCIL BILL NO. 2020-145 

AN ORDINANCE approving Work Authorization OLS-OC20-04 with Olsson in the not to exceed amount of Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 00/100 dollars ($227,450.00) for professional engineering consulting services for Phase 1 of the Zora Widening project from Rangeline to MO-249, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin; and containing an emergency clause.
Documents:
CB2020-145 Zora Ph. 1 Summary Sheet.pdf
CB2020-145 Zora Map.pdf
CB2020-145 Zora Widening Work Auth.-signed.pdf
CB2020-145 Zora Ph. 1 Council Ordinance.pdf

11. Ordinances - First Reading

12. Ordinances - Second Reading and Third Reading

1. COUNCIL BILL NO. 2020-143

AN ORDINANCE approving Amendment 1 to Work Authorization BW-Conn-TC0606 with Bartlett & West, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of Two Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Six and 00/100 dollars ($248,596.00) for engineering services for the Connecticut Avenue Widening project and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin.
Documents:

CB2020-143.pdf

13. Unfinished Business

14. New Business

1. Health Department Update from Dan Pekarek, City of Joplin Health Director

2. Recovery Plan Discussion

3. News from Public Information Officer Lynn Onstot