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CITY COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
March 8, 2016 – 5:45 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:50 p.m. on 03/03/16)
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Updates:
03/08/16 @ 1:45 p.m.:
- Added correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 2 – final design of intersection at 19th Street and Ousdahl; and
- Added correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 3 – possible transit center/parking structure.
03/04/16 @ 12:45 p.m.:
- Added as Consent Agenda Item No. 12 – Receive 2015 Annual Report from the Affordable Housing Advisory Board;
- Added as Consent Agenda Item No. 13 – Approve licenses as recommended by the City Clerk’s Office; and
- Added the draft 2017 Budget Calendar and study session dates to the Calendar.
In order to be included as part of the agenda packet, written communications must be received by the City Manager’s Office by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Communications received after 12:00 p.m. will be printed and given to the Commissioners at the meeting rather than being included as part of the online agenda. Please send correspondence electronically to bjwalthall@lawrenceks.org. If sending large attachments, please verify receipt by calling 785.832.3400.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. None.
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
NOTE: All matters listed below on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on those items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
1. Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 02/23/16.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Affordable Housing Advisory Board meeting of 02/08/16
Community Development Advisory Committee meeting of 02/11/16
3. Approve all claims. The list of claims will be posted by the Finance Department on Monday prior to the meeting. If Monday is a holiday, the claims will be posted as soon as possible the next business day.
4. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.
5. Bid and purchase items:
a) Set Bid Date of March 22, 2016 for City Bid No. B1610, Project No. PW1607 – W. 8th Street Reconstruction from Kentucky St. to Tennessee Street. Staff Memo
b) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with NPL Construction Company to install a gas main to the Wakarusa WWTP in the amount of $92,500.00 related to City Project UT1304 Wakarusa Wastewater Treatment Plant and Conveyance Corridor. Staff Memo & Attachments
c) Approve the sole source purchase of various Badger Meters, to Midwest Meters for $20,471, for replacement activities in 2016 pursuant to the 15-Year Large Water Meter Replacement Program. Staff Memo & Attachments
6. Adopt on second and final reading, the following ordinances:
a) Ordinance No. 9204, prohibiting the possession of glass bottles and other glass containers in the downtown district during specified hours.
b) Ordinance No. 9186, allowing the possession and consumption of alcohol on the 800 block of Pennsylvania, the 600 block of E. 9th Street, and the 600 block of E. 8th Street on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. during this event.
7. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Toole Design Group, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, to conduct a Bike Share Feasibility Study for the City of Lawrence on behalf of the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (L-DC MPO). Staff Memo
8. Approve a Special Event Permit, SE-16-00063, for Sun Creations Final Four Tent Sale, March 27 – April 9, 2016, located at 2300 Louisiana Street. Submitted by Sun Creations, for AWG Acquisition LLC, property owner of record. Staff Memo & Attachments
9. Approve rezoning request (Z-15-00640) to rezone approximately 1.326 acres from CS (Strip Commercial) District to RM24 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) District, located at 2109 W. 26th Street (Villa 26 Apartments). Submitted by Petefish, Immel, Heeb & Hird, LLP, for Polaris KS3, LP, property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9205, to rezone (Z-15-00640) approximately 1.326 acres from CS (Strip Commercial) District to RM24 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) District, located at 2109 W. 26th Street (Villa 26 Apartments). (PC Item 1; approved 9-0 on 2/22/16) Staff Report Map of Area PC Minutes
10. Approve a Street Event Permit for the closure of Massachusetts Street between North Park Street and South Park Street on Sunday, September 11, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., for the annual Parks & Recreation Fall Arts and Crafts Festival. Staff Memo & Attachments
11. Approve a Street Event Temporary Use of Public Right-of-Way Permit for the use of Massachusetts Street, including the rolling closure of the northbound lane of Massachusetts Street downtown from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 30, 2016 for the March of Dimes Walk. Staff Memo & Attachments
12. Receive 2015 Annual Report from the Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
13. Approve licenses as recommended by the City Clerk’s Office.
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: Report & Attachments
D. PUBLIC COMMENT:
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: The public is allowed to speak to any items or issues that are not scheduled on the agenda after first being recognized by the Mayor. As a general practice, the Commission will not discuss/debate these items, nor will the Commission make decisions on items presented during this time, rather they will refer the items to staff for follow up. Individuals are asked to come to the microphone, sign in, and state their name and address. Speakers should address all comments/questions to the Commission.
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: The public is allowed to speak to any regular agenda item or give public comment after first being recognized by the Mayor. Individuals are asked to come to the microphone, sign in, and state their name and address. Speakers should address all comments/questions to the Commission.
E. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 9207, amending Chapter VI, Article 1, Section 108.3 of the City Code, pertaining to the business licensing and fees of dog kennels. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9207, amending Chapter VI, Article 1, Section 108.3 of the City Code pertaining to the business licensing and fees of dog kennels, if appropriate.
2. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for the final design of the intersection at 19th Street and Ousdahl Road with PEC in an amount of $43,000. Staff Memo & Attachments PowerPoint Presentation Correspondence - Added 03/08/16
ACTION: Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement for the final design of the intersection at 19th Street and Ousdahl Road with PEC for $43,000, if appropriate.
3. Consider authorizing staff to conduct neighborhood meetings and engage in preparation of a joint City of Lawrence/University of Kansas TIGER Grant application for an intermodal transit center/parking structure to be located in Lot 90, south of the new KU School of Business. Staff Memo & Attachments Correspondence - Added 03/08/16
ACTION: Authorize staff to conduct neighborhood meetings and engage in preparation of a joint City of Lawrence/University of Kansas TIGER Grant application for an intermodal transit center/parking structure to be located in Lot 90, south of the new KU School of Business, if appropriate.
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo & Attachments
G. COMMISSION ITEMS: City Commission Work Plan
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List Draft 2017 Budget Calendar - Added 03/04/16
· KDOT meeting regarding future of K-10/I-70 interchange Thursday, March 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Heritage Baptist Church Auditorium, 1781 E. 800 Road.
· National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, March 5 – 9, Washington DC.
· Transient Guest Tax Grant Program Advisory Board meeting, Friday, March 11, 2:30 p.m. Location: City Hall.
· Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Mid-Session Legislative Update, Saturday, March 19, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Location: Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire.
· Regional Economic Development Educational Seminar, Thursday, April 21, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Location: Carnegie Building, 200 W. 9th Street. Public is invited.
· City Commission Study Session, Tuesday, April 26, 3:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room. Topic: 2017 Budget.
· City Commission Study Session, Tuesday, May 3, 3:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room. Topic: 2017 Budget.
· City Commission Study Session, Tuesday, May 10, 3:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room. Topic: 2017 Budget.
· City Commission Study Session, Tuesday, May 24, 3:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room. Topic: 2017 Budget.
· City Commission Study Session, Tuesday, June 14, 3:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room. Topic: 2017 Budget.
· City Commission Study Session, Tuesday, June 21, 3:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room. Topic: 2017 Budget.
· City Commission Study Session, Tuesday, July 12, 3:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room. Topic: 2017 Budget.
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*dates in bold indicate City Commission meeting date
I. CURRENT VACANCIES – BOARDS/COMMISSIONS:
Listed below are existing and upcoming vacancies on City of Lawrence Boards and Commissions. If interested in serving on a board, citizens should visit the website at http://www.lawrenceks.org/boards to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Citizen Advisory Board for Fair and Impartial Policing:
Two positions expire 03/01/16 and both are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Community Development Advisory Committee:
Two vacancies for positions that expire 09/30/17 and 09/30/18. These positions are designated for low/mod areas.
Two vacancies for positions that expired 12/31/15. These positions are designated for an at-large position and general contractor position. One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/18. This position is designated for an architect/engineer.
Douglas County Senior Services Board:
One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/15.
Electrical Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expires 03/31/18. This position is designated for a Journeyman Electrician. Two positions expire 03/31/16, with one being designated for a representative from the Fire/Medical Department and becoming vacant and the other position (at-large position) eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
One position expires 01/31/16 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Historic Resources Commission:
Three positions expire 03/01/16, with one position designated for an architect, becoming vacant. Two positions, designated for a historian and architect are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
One vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/17.
Joint Economic Development Council:
One vacancy for a position that expired 10/31/15.
One vacancy for a position that expires 11/30/15. One additional position expires 11/30/15 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/17.
One position expires 03/31/16.
One position expires 04/30/16 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Plumbing Code Board of Appeals:
Two positions expire 04/30/16, with one position (Journeyman Plumber) becoming vacant, and one position (contractor) eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
One position expires 03/31/16 and is not eligible for reappointment.
Public Incentive Review Committee:
One position expires 01/31/16 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/15.
One position expires 04/30/16 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Social Service Funding Advisory Board:
One vacancy for a position that expires 08/31/16. Two positions expired 08/31/15 and one position is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Sustainability Advisory Board:
One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/15 and one vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/18.
One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/18. Three positions expire 04/30/16 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.