CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
May 22, 2007 - 4:30 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 05/22/07)
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Updates:
05/22/07 @ 12:00 p.m.
- Added an executive session to the agenda, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
05/18/07 @ 4:30 p.m.
- Added as Consent Agenda Item No. 5-c, award bid for 14th & Tennessee Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project;
- Added to Regular Agenda Item No. 4, letter from Lawrence Alliance in support of the Domestic Partner Registry; and
- Added to Regular Agenda Item No. 5, staff memo and attachments regarding 2007/2008 budget issues.
A. STUDY SESSION WITH DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSION:
1. City Commission will meet in a study session with Douglas County Commission from 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
2. 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Consider motion to recess into executive session for 30 minutes for the purpose of consultation with attorneys for the City on matters which would be deemed privileged under the attorney-client relationship. The Douglas County Commission and their attorney will join the executive session. The justification is to maintain attorney client privilege on a matter involving both the City and Douglas County and a possible third entity. The City Commission will resume their meeting in the City Commission meeting room.
ACTION: Approve motion, if appropriate.
After a short dinner break, the City Commission meeting will take place at approximately 6:35 p.m.
B. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Recognition of Lawrence Arts Commission 2007 Grant Award recipients. Staff Memo
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 05/08/07.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee meeting of 04/12/07
Community Commission on Homelessness meeting of 04/10/07
Mechanical Code Board of Appeals meeting of 04/30/07
Traffic Safety Commission meeting of 05/07/07
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) Award bids for the comprehensive rehabilitation program for 629 Missouri Street to T & J Holdings for 20,950 and for 320 Crestline Drive to Old Home Store for $17,605. Bid Memo
b) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Duke’s Root Control, Inc., for $98,313.87 to complete the 2007 Chemical Root Control Program. Staff Memo & Attachments
c) Award bid for the construction of the 14th and Tennessee Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project to McLouth Excavating for $229,346. Bid Memo - Added 05/18/07
6. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7912, (Z-03-19-05), an ordinance providing for the rezoning of Stoneridge East Subdivision, 4.883 acres from UR (Urban Reserve) District to RS7 (Single-Dwelling Residential) District. The property is located south of 6th Street and east of Stoneridge Drive (extended), Lots 2-13, Block 1, Lawrence, Kansas.
b) Ordinance No. 8110, (Z-03-20-05 & Z-03-21-05), an ordinance providing for the rezoning of Stoneridge East Subdivision, 11.4 acres from UR (Urban Reserve) District to PRD (Planned Residential Development) District. The property is located south of 6th Street and east of Stoneridge Drive (extended), Lot 1, Block 1, Lawrence, Kansas.
c) Ordinance No. 8109, regarding the towing and impoundment of vehicles by the Lawrence Police Department. Staff Memo & Attachments
d) Ordinance No. 8111, regarding the unlawful hosting of minors consuming alcohol or cereal malt beverage. This ordinance is necessary to comply with a State law change. Staff Memo & Attachments
7. Adopt on second and final reading Ordinance 8105, authorizing a Special Use Permit (SUP-01-01-07) for a Nextel Cellular Telecommunications Tower for certain property located at 2101 Wakarusa Drive.
8. Approve amendments to Chapter 20, Development Code for TA-01-01-07 and direct staff to draft ordinance. (PC Item No. 10; approved 8-0 on 4/25/07) Staff Report
9. Approve the following unanimous recommendations from the Traffic Safety Commission:
a) Establish No Parking along the south side of Jordan Lane and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8112, establishing the No Parking along the south side of Jordan Lane. TSC Minutes - Item #2 Misc. Information
b) Establish No Parking School Days along the west side of Oak Tree Drive adjacent to the school crossing at Vantuyl Drive, 3:30-4:00PM MTThF and 2:00-2:30PM W. and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8112, establishing the No Parking School Days along the west side of Oak Tree Drive, adjacent to the school crossing at Vantuyl Drive, if appropriate. TSC Minutes - Item #8 Misc. Information
10. Authorize the City Manager to sign an amendment to Administrative Policy No. 101, regarding the Lawrence Wastewater Management System Policy. Staff Memo & Attachments
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. Conduct a public hearing on levying maximum assessments for Williamsburg Court and Williamsburg Place. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Conduct public hearing. Adopt Ordinance No. 8106, setting the proposed maximum assessments for Williamsburg Court and Williamsburg Place.
2. Conduct public hearing on the issuance of health care facilities refunding and improvement revenue bonds by the City of Wichita, Kansas. Letter from Bond Counsel
ACTION: Conduct public hearing. Adopt Resolution No. 6723, authorizing the issuance of certain health care facilities refunding and improvement revenue bonds, not to exceed $28,000,000, if appropriate.
3. Consider approving the following unanimous recommendations for traffic calming devices and pedestrian safety improvements from the Traffic Safety Commission. Consider directing staff concerning current City practices regarding the funding of these improvements. Staff Memo Ranking Sheet Approved/Unfunded List
a) To construct traffic calming devices on 27th Terrace between Louisiana Street and Missouri Street. TSC Minutes - Item #3 Misc. Information
b) To construct traffic calming devices on Maine Street between 7th Street and 9th Street. TSC Minutes - Item #6 Misc. Information
c) To construct traffic calming devices on 18th Street between New Hampshire Street and Barker Avenue. TSC Minutes - Item #7 Misc. Information
d) Construct a Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossing on 31st Street near Harrison Avenue. TSC Minutes - Item #4 Misc. Information
e) Improve safety for pedestrians crossing 11th Street at New Hampshire Street. TSC Minutes - Item #5 Misc. Information
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate on: 1) the appropriateness of the above traffic calming devices and pedestrian safety improvements; and 2) funding considerations for these improvements.
4. Receive draft Domestic Registry Ordinance. Implementation Memo Domestic Partner Registry Table Liability Staff Memo Draft Ordinance Attorney General Opinion Lawrence Alliance Letter - Added 05/18/07
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
5. Receive staff briefing 2007 Budget Issues. Staff Memo & Attachments - Added 05/18/07
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT:
G. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
H. COMMISSION ITEMS:
I. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. Consider possible date in June (after June 12) for study session with the Community Commission on Homelessness.
§ Joint City/County Study Session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the City Commission Room. Letter from County
§ Joint Study Session on the PLAY project is scheduled for Thursday, May 24, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Location: USD 497 Educational Support and Distribution Center, 110 McDonald Drive.
§ Joint City/County/USD study session is scheduled for Monday, June 4, at 6:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ City Commission meetings with Department Heads regarding major budget issues on June 4 from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. and June 5 from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Location: City Commission Room. The June 5 City Commission meeting will begin immediately following the department head budget meetings, at approximately 12:00 p.m.
§ City Commission Goals Setting Session scheduled for June 11, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. and June 12, 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. Location: TBD
§ City Commission Study Session with Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday, June 13, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., City Commission Room.
§ City Commission Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., Fire Station No. 5, 1911 Stewart Avenue. Topic: Budget.
§ City Commission Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., City Commission Room. Topic: City Manager’s Recommended Budget.
§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for October 29, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts.
§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for February 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse.
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*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.
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.
Historic Resources Commission:
One (1) vacancy for an un-expired position that expires 03/01/09. One (1) position, held by Sven Alstrom expired 03/01/07. Mr. Alstrom is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Lisa Johnson, which expires 09/30/09
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.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Jessica Mortinger, which expires 12/31/07. This position is held by the KU on Wheels representative.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Karen Swisher that will expire 12/31/07.
Special Alcohol Advisory Board:
One (1) position, held by Tammy Davis, will become vacant on 06/30/07. Ms. David has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment to an additional term.