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CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA March 7, 2017 – 5:45 p.m. (Posted on webpage at 4:15 p.m. on 03/02/17) (10MB files take approximately 45 seconds to open)
City Commission Room, First Floor of City Hall 6 East 6th Street |
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Updates:
03/07/17 @ 1:40 p.m.:
- Added correspondence to Consent Agenda Item No. 6-b, second reading of Ordinance No. 9331 as it relates to the Kansas Food Truck Festival;
- Added correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 3 – consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 9305, pertaining to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy businesses; and
- Added correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 5 – consider recommendations related to requests for additional protections for marginalized groups.
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: Play Video >
1. Proclaim Friday, March 17, 2017 for the day of the Thirtieth Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
B. CONSENT AGENDA: Play Video >
Moved by Vice Mayor Boley, seconded by Commissioner Amyx, to approve the consent agenda as below. Motion carried unanimously.
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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. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Affordable Housing Advisory Board meeting of 01/09/17
Aviation Advisory Board meeting of 01/12/17
Community Development Advisory meeting of 02/09/17
Human Relations Commission meeting of 11/17/16
Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging meeting of 01/17/17
Public Transit Advisory Committee meeting of 11/01/16
Social Services Funding Advisory Board meeting of 10/25/16
2. 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.
3. Approve licenses as recommended by the City Clerk’s Office.
4. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.
5. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9336, prohibiting the possession of glass bottles and other glass containers in the downtown district during specified hours. Staff Memo & Attachments
6. Adopt on second and final reading, the following ordinances:
a) Ordinance No. 9330, authorizing the possession and consumption of alcohol on the 100 block of E. 8th Street and the intersection of 8th Street and New Hampshire Street from 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. on Friday April 21, 2017 for the 2017 Downtown Shot Put Event.
b) Ordinance No. 9331, allowing the possession and consumption of alcohol on the 800 block of Pennsylvania Street, the 600 block of E. 9th Street, and the 600 block of E. 8th Street on Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. during this event for the Kansas Food Truck Festival. Correspondence - Added 03/07/17
c) Ordinance No. 9334, allowing the sale, possession, and consumption of alcohol on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in South Park and on Massachusetts Street between North Park and South Park Street, associated with the 2017 Art in the Park Event.
7. Adopt the following resolutions:
a) Resolution No. 7192, authorizing renovation of Fire Station No. 1 of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, pursuant to Charter Ordinance No. 40, and the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to pay the costs thereof. Staff Memo & Attachments
b) Resolution No. 7196, authorizing the offering for sale of General Obligation Temporary Notes and General Obligation Bonds of the City of Lawrence, Kansas. Staff Memo & Attachments
8. Approve a Special Event Permit, SE-17-00073, for the 2017 Final Four Tent Sales at 2300 Louisiana Street beginning on March 26, 2017. Submitted by Sun Creations, Inc., with permission of 2300 Louisiana Co, LLC, property owners of record. Staff Memo & Attachments
9. Authorize City Manager to execute a License Agreement with Greyhound Bus establishing a bus stop on the south side of 7th Street between Vermont Street and Kentucky Street. Staff Memo & Attachments
10. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Haskell Indian Nations University concerning cooperation and outreach efforts to help combat crimes against students and staff. Staff Memo & Attachments
11. Authorize distribution of a Request for Proposals for a Comprehensive Housing Markey Study, as recommended by the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. Staff Memo & Attachments
12. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Mortgage Subordination Agreement for Janice Simmons, 1514 Wedgewood Drive. Staff Memo
C. PUBLIC COMMENT: Play Video >
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, if necessary. 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.
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
Moved by Vice Mayor Boley, seconded by Commissioner Larsen, to hear regular agenda item 3. Motion carried unanimously.
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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.
1. Conduct a public hearing regarding a distance limitation waiver request for the 2017 Buskerfest event to be held on Friday May 26, 2017 to Sunday May 28, 2017. The public hearing would apply to the 900 block of New Hampshire Street portion of the event from Saturday May 27, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. to Sunday May 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Staff Memo & Attachments Play Video >
ACTION: Conduct public hearing. Find that the proximity of the temporary sale of alcoholic liquor for the event is not adverse to the public welfare or safety and a grant distance limitation waiver. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9332, allowing the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol on the public right-of-way on the 100 block of east 8th Street, and the 900 block of New Hampshire Street during the Buskerfest event, if appropriate.
Moved by Commissioner Herbert, seconded by Commissioner Larsen, to open the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
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Moved by Commissioner Amyx, seconded by Vice Mayor Boley, to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
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Moved by Mayor Soden, seconded by Commissioner Herbert, to find that the proximity of the temporary sale of alcoholic liquor is not adverse to the public welfare or safety and grant a distance limitation waiver. Adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 9332 allowing the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol on the public right-of-way on the 100 block of east 8th Street, and the 900 block of New Hampshire Street during the Buskerfest event. Motion carried unanimously.
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2. Conduct a public hearing regarding a distance limitation waiver request for the 2017 Art Tougeau Parade and Final Friday Event to be held on Friday May 26, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. The public hearing would apply to the 900 block of New Hampshire Street portion of the event. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Find that the proximity of the temporary sale of alcoholic liquor for the event is not adverse to the public welfare or safety and a grant distance limitation waiver. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9333, allowing the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol on the public right-of-way on the 900 block of New Hampshire Street during the Art Tougeau event, if appropriate.
Moved by Commissioner Amyx, seconded by Commissioner Herbert, to open the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
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Moved by Commissioner Herbert, seconded by Vice Mayor Boley, to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
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Moved by Vice Mayor Boley, seconded by Commissioner Herbert, to find that the proximity of the temporary sale of alcoholic liquor for the event is not adverse to the public welfare or safety and grant a distance limitation waiver. Adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 9333 allowing the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol on the public right-of-way on the 900 block of New Hampshire Street during the Art Tougeau event. Motion carried unanimously.
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3. Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 9305, pertaining to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy businesses within the City of Lawrence, as requested by the District Attorney’s office. Staff Memo & Attachments Holly Krebs Proposed Massage Therapy Regulation Lawrence Massage and Bodywork Alliance Steering Committee Presentation Correspondence - Added 03/07/17
Moved by Vice Mayor Boley to defer regular agenda item 3. Motion died for lack of a second.
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ACTION: a) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9305 as written; or
b) Reject Ordinance No. 9305; or
c) Recommend changes to Ordinance No. 9305 and place it on a future agenda; or
d) Schedule a work session for further discussion.
4. Consider adopting the City of Lawrence strategic plan and priority initiatives. Staff Memo & Attachments Play Video >
ACTION: Adopt the City of Lawrence strategic plan and priority initiatives, if appropriate.
Moved by Mayor Soden, seconded by Commissioner Herbert, to adopt the City of Lawrence strategic plan and priority initiatives. Motion carried unanimously.
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5. Consider recommendations related to requests for additional protections for marginalized groups. Staff Memo & Attachments Correspondence - Added 03/07/17 Play Video >
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
Moved by Commissioner Herbert, seconded by Commissioner Larsen, to proclaim the City of Lawrence a welcoming city and include ‘immigration and refugee status’ in the proclamation; authorize the Mayor to co-sign a letter, along with student body presidents from Haskell and KU, encouraging our federal delegation to uphold protections for marginalized groups; draft a letter encouraging The University of Kansas to consider expanding legal resources for students and potentially non-students looking for legal advice related to immigration issues; direct staff to work with the University of Kansas to co-sponsor a community presentation on immigration law; authorize staff to write letters of opposition of pending state legislation; and, authorize staff to reach out to interested agencies to discuss the City’s position on these issues. Motion carried unanimously.
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E. COMMISSION ITEMS: Play Video >
F. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: Report & Attachments Play Video >
G. CALENDAR: Meeting List 2018 Budget Calendar Play Video >
· The Lawrence Public Library is organizing an event to provide local residents with an opportunity to learn more about the wide variety of advisory boards serving in the community, Thursday, March 2, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Lawrence Public Library Auditorium.
· Special City Commission Meeting, Monday, March 6, 9:15 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor of City Hall.
· City of Lawrence/KU/Haskell dinner, Friday, March 10, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Location: TBD.
· City Manager Listening Post, Saturday, March 11, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence – Champions Room, 100 Rock Chalk Lane.
· National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, March 11 – 16. Location: Washington, DC.
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*dates in bold indicate City Commission meeting date
H. 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.
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/16.
Citizen Advisory Board for Fair and Impartial Policing:
One vacancy for a position that expired 03/01/16 and one vacancy for a position that expires 03/01/19. Two positions expire 03/01/17 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Douglas County Community Corrections Advisory Board:
One vacancy for a position that expired 05/31/16.
Douglas County Senior Services Board:
One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/16.
Electrical Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expires 03/31/18 and is designated for a Journeyman Electrician. Three positions expire 03/31/17, with one position (Electrical Contractor) becoming vacant, and two positions (at-large rep/Journeyman Electrician) will be eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Historic Resources Commission:
Two positions expired 03/01/17. One position is vacant and one is eligible for reappointment to additional terms. Both positions are designated for a Historian.
Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/17. Five additional positions expire 12/31/16 and are all eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Two positions expire 03/31/17, with one position becoming vacant and one position eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Plumbing Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/18 and is designated for a Master Plumber.
Four positions expire 12/31/16 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Social Services Funding Advisory Board:
One vacancy for a position that expires 08/31/19.
Moved by Commissioner Herbert, seconded by Commissioner Larsen, to adjourn at 11:07 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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