CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
November 14, 2006 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 11/09/06)
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Update:
The following updates were made at 2:15 p.m. on 11/10/06:
- Added – Authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement as Consent Agenda Item No. 10;
- Added REVISED Draft Development Review Report (submitted by consultant on 11/10/06) to Regular Agenda Item No. 2; and
- Added PC Midmonth meeting summary to Regular Agenda Item No. 5.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Presentation of Employee Service Awards.
2. Proclaim November 13 – 17 to be U.S. International Education Week.
3. Proclaim Tuesday, November 28 to be American Association of University Women Day.
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 10/24/06.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals meeting of 10/10/06
Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board meeting of 09/26/06
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting of 09/07/06
Lawrence Alliance meeting of 09/13/06
Sister Cities Advisory Board meetings of 09/13/06 and 10/11/06
3. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.
4. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.
5. Bid and purchase items:
a) Authorize payment for temporary construction access and staging easements for the Pump Station 48 project to Westwood, L.L.C., in the amount of $2,253 and payment to Westwood Holdings, L.L.C. in the amount of $26,081 and to John & Klee Zaricky in the amount of $21,980 for temporary construction and permanent utility easements. Authorize payment to MCV limited in the amount of $50,000 for temporary construction access and staging areas and permanent utility easements. Staff Memo
b) Approve the following transactions relative to the Transit Department, per the attached staff memo:
· purchase of six (6) paratransit vehicles, using the State of Kansas Comprehensive Transportation Program funding at a cost not to exceed $315,000;
· prepare a change order to the current contract with MV Transportation, Inc. that allows the company to utilize two (2) replaced paratransit vehicles as Road Supervisor vehicles;
· transfer one (1) replaced paratransit vehicle to the Public Works Department to be utilized for special event transportation.
6. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7929, rezoning of (Z-06-36-05) 7.985 acres from M-1A (Light Industrial) District to RS7 (Single-dwelling Residential) District, amending the zoning district map.
b) Ordinance No. 7930, rezoning of (Z-06-37-05) 1.873 acres from M-1A (Light Industrial) District to RS7 (Single-dwelling Residential) District, amending the zoning district map.
c) Ordinance No. 7999, rezoning of (Z-06-39-05) 12.329 acres from I-1 (Limited Industrial) District and A (Agricultural) District to RM24 (Multi-dwelling Residential) District, amending the zoning district map.
d) Ordinance No. 8045, rezoning of (Z-05-13-06) 1.26 acres from RS7 (Single-dwelling Residential) District to RS5 (Single-dwelling Residential) District, amending the zoning district map.
e) Ordinance No. 8049, regulating the sales of Christmas trees within the City of Lawrence. Staff Memo
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 8047 adopting the codification of ordinances of the City of Lawrence as authorized by Ordinance 7879. Staff Memo
8. Approve and authorize drafting of an ordinance for text amendment TA-09-09A-06: Consider amendments to Chapter 20, Development Code to correct inconsistencies since adopted. Initiated by the Planning Commission on 9/25/06. (Item No. 7A; PC approved 10-0 on 10/23/06). Staff Report PC Minutes Text Amendment Status Spreadsheet Correspondence
9. Approve unanimous recommendation from the Planning Commission to deny rezoning request Z-07-21-06: RS7 to RM12; 10.74 acres; all of lots 1-4 Block 1 (Item No. 10; PC denied 10-0 on 10/25/06). Staff Report Plat Map Floodplain Map HRC Memo PC Minutes Correspondence
10. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Sandra Reed, 1410 W. 22nd Street. Staff Memo
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSON: 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.
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Conduct public hearing to consider an application for the vacation of the south 10 ft. of 12th Street right-of-way north and abutting Lot 219, Fairfax Addition as requested by Jeffrey Clark and Larry Northrop. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Open public hearing and approve Order of Vacation, if appropriate.
2. Receive report from Matrix Consultants concerning the City’s development process. Staff Memo Matrix 11/14/06 Powerpoint Presentation
Draft Report provided by consultant on 11/09/06, subsequently amended.
ACTION: Receive Revised Draft Report - Added 11/10/06 (submitted by consultant on 11/10/06).
3. Receive draft outside agency agreements for City 2007 funds.
ACTION: Authorize staff to distribute agreements to outside agencies, if appropriate.
4. Receive draft ordinance concerning the concealed carry law and restrictions on City property. Staff Memo
ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 8048, on first reading, if appropriate.
5. Receive staff report concerning City participation in Kansas Department of Transportation meeting concerning future transportation needs. Staff Memo & Attachments PC Midmonth Meeting Summary - Added 11/10/06
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT:
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
I. COMMISSION ITEMS:
J. CALENDAR: 2006 Meeting List
REMINDERS:
1. Establish Thursday, February 1, 2007, 9:00 a.m. as date and time for TND Study Session with PlaceMakers.
§ Presentation by Lisa Koch, Kansas Safe Routes to School Coordinator for KDOT, at the Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Fire Station No. 5, Jayhawk Room.
§ City Commission Study Session on subdivision regulations is scheduled for Monday, November 13 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ Employee Service Awards Reception/Ceremony – 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Location: Atrium, Ground Level, City Hall.
§ City Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
§ City Commission study session with Douglas County and Chamber of Commerce representatives on economic development is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ City Commission Study Session on Coordinated Transportation Plan is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ Tenant Appreciation Event is scheduled for December 6, 2006 at the Lawrence Municipal Airport, Richardson Memorial Pilots’ Lounge, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
§ City Employee Annual Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 20 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Community Building, Lower Level.
§ City offices will be closed on Monday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
§ Chamber of Commerce 2007 Annual Meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 19, 2007. Social hour and award presentations will take place at Liberty Hall and a reception and hors d’oeuvres will be at the Eldridge Hotel.
GOALS: Goals Document
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*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print
K. 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.shtml to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Contractor Licensing Board:
This is a new board that will have the responsibility of reviewing contractor licensing violations. The board shall, to the extent of qualified individuals willing to serve, consist of the following nine (9) members: One (1) certified building code official with City of Lawrence, one (1) licensed by State of Kansas as an architect, civil or professional engineer (3 year term) , one (1) licensed general contractor of employee of such contractor (4 year term), one (1) licensed building contractor or employee of such contractor (3 year term), one (1) licensed residential contractor or employee of such contractor (3 year term), one (1) general public representative (4 year term), one (1) licensed electrical contractor or employee of such contractor and be a member in good standing with the Board of Electrical Appeals (2 year term), one (1) licensed plumbing contractor or employee of such contractor and be a member in good standing with the Board of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters (2 year term), one (1) licensed mechanical contractor or employee of such contractor and be a member in good standing with the Board of Mechanical Appeals (2 year term).
Community Commission on Homelessness:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Barbara Hogue, which expires 12/31/07.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Ron Desch, which expired 07/01/06. This position is required to be held by someone in the hotel industry.
Lawrence-Douglas County Advocacy Council for Aging:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Frank Day that will expire 12/31/08.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Loralee Stevens (Target Neighborhood) that expires 12/31/07.
Three (3) vacancies for the positions held by Robert Mikesic, Steven Ramirez, and Teresa Wilke that expired 09/30/06. All have served two consecutive terms and are not eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
There is one current vacancy on this board.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Mary McCabe, which expires 01/31/07.
Mechanical Code Board of Appeals:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position, held by Frank Estrada, which expires 03/31/08.
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Janet Gerstner that expired 09/30/06.