CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
March 13, 2007 – 5:30 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 03/08/07)
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Updated:
03/13/07 @ 2:00 p.m.:
- Added to Regular Agenda Item No. 1, a letter from Stephen Lane regarding the adoption of International Building Codes.
- Added to Regular Agenda Item No. 4 , a letter from Michael Bowman, P1 Group, with an update to the route for the power poles along 4th Street.
03/10/07 @ 2:00 p.m. – Added an updated appointment memo to Consent Agenda Item No. 5
A. Consider a motion to recess into executive session for 45 minutes for the purpose of discussing potential real property acquisition. The justification for the executive session is to keep possible terms and conditions confidential at this time. The regular meeting will resume in the City Commission meeting room at 6:35 p.m.
ACTION: Approve motion to recess into executive session, if appropriate.
After a short break, the City Commission Meeting will resume in the City Commission Room at approximately 6:35 p.m.
B. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Proclaim Saturday, March 17 as the day of the Twentieth Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
C. 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 02/27/07.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
LMH Board of Trustees meeting of 01/17/07
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting of 01/04/07
Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals meeting of 02/08/07
Recycling and Resource Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 12/14/06
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. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.
Updated appointment memo added 03/09/07
6. Bid and purchase items:
a) Authorize the purchase of one (1) demo investigation vehicle for the Fire & Medical Department off the H-GAC cooperative contract in the amount of $222,695 from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. Staff Memo
b) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Engineering Services Agreement with TranSystems in the amount of $21,278.00 for services related to waterline relocation at 2nd and Locust in conjunction with the street improvements.
c) Authorize City Manager to enter into an agreement with Landplan Engineering in the amount of $40,100 for professional engineering and landscape architectural services for the Oregon Trail Addition Park. Staff Memo
d) Authorize payment to the Kansas Department of Transportation in the amount of $40,000 for Project #10-106 K-9019-01, Study of the K-10 Corridor. Staff Memo
7. Adopt Resolution 6708, setting out the findings and determinations of the Governing Body and ordering construction of 25th Street Terrace from O’Connell Road to east of Franklin Road. Staff Memo Map Ordinance 8062 Resolution 6708 Petition
8. Adopt Resolution No. 6709, approving the sale of certain real and personal property, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Special Warranty Deed, Bill of Sale, and Termination of Documents, all related to the RAM Company project and redemption of 1995 Industrial Revenue Bonds, in the aggregate original principal amount of $5,555,000. Staff Memo Resolution No. 6709 Request
9. Receive request from Spencer Museum of Art for placement of a mural on the north exterior wall of the New Hampshire Street parking garage. Refer to staff for report.
10. Receive the Police Department’s Annual Racial Profiling Complaint Report for 2006.
11. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Russell Hopping, 1617 Cadet. Staff Memo
12. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Lawrence Women’s Transitional Care Services, Inc. Staff Memo
13. Receive request from Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee regarding waiving water and wastewater tap fees for Lawrence Habitat for Humanity and Tenants to Homeowners, Inc. for affordable housing development. Staff Memo
D. 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.
E. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Receive follow-up report to recommendation in Matrix Consultants study concerning implementation of International building codes. Staff Memo - IFC I-Code Update Memo Stephen Lane Letter - Added 03/13/07
ACTION: Provide direction to the building trade boards if appropriate on the implementation of codes.
2. Public Safety and Downtown Safety items.
a) Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 8082 establishing penalties for the violation of City firearm possession ordinance. Staff Memo Ordinance No. 8082
ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 8082 on first reading, if appropriate.
b) Receive staff report concerning entertainment licensing requirements. Provide direction to staff concerning possible ordinance prior to additional discussions with interested parties. Staff Memo
ACTION: Provide direction to staff prior to additional public meetings on proposed ordinance.
c) Receive staff report concerning Special Use Permits for establishments with cereal malt beverage or alcoholic liquor licenses. Staff Memo
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
3. Receive draft ordinance and staff report concerning Temporary Special Events permits. Staff Memo Ordinance No. 8089
ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 8089 on first reading, if appropriate.
4. Receive status report on the siting of Westar electric power poles and lines along Maine Street. An interested parties meeting will be held Saturday and a status report will be provided and posted. City direction on the siting of the poles in the City’s right-of-way (east or west side of Maine Street) is being sought by Westar. Bowman Update Letter - Added 03/13/07
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
H. COMMISSION ITEMS:
I. CALENDAR: Meeting List
§ The City Commission meeting scheduled for March 20, 2007 has been cancelled because of Spring Break.
§ Joint City/County/USD 497 study session is scheduled for Monday, April 16, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. at USD 497 offices, 101 McDonald Drive.
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GOALS: Goals Document
*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print
J. 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.
Two (2) positions, held by Brickell and Kaufman, will expire 03/31/07. Both are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Marilyn Bread, which expires 03/01/07.
Vacancies exist for the following: One (1) residential contractor, one (1) building contractor, and one (1) at-large member.
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.
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Sandra Shaw, which expires 06/30/08.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Loralee Stevens (Target Neighborhood) that expires 12/31/07.
Historic Resources Commission:
One (1) vacancy for an un-expired position that expires 03/01/09. Two (2) positions, held by Alstrom and Marvin, will expire 03/01/07. Both are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
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 Bob Lewis that will expire 12/31/07.
One (1) vacancy for the position that expired 11/30/06.
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health Board:
One (1) position, held by Liebl, will expire 03/31/07. Dr. Liebl has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Janet Gerstner that expired 09/30/06.
Three (3) positions, held by Bowen, Brune, and Hagen, expire 04/30/07. Ms. Bowen does not wish to be reappointed to an additional term. Ms. Brune is on her second term and is not eligible for reappointment to an additional term. Mr. Hagen is eligible for reappointment and wishes to be reappointed to an additional term.