CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
June 19, 2007 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 06/14/07)
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Updates:
06/18/07 @ 3:00 p.m.
- Added a revised map of area to Consent Agenda Item No. 12-b.
06/15/07 @ 3:45 p.m.:
- Corrected memo has been added to Consent Agenda Item No. 5-a to reflect the project is for the Kaw Water Treatment Plant Building Envelope Repairs and not a parking project.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Proclaim June 21, 2007 as Dump the Pump Day.
2. Proclaim June 23 – 24, 2007 as Amateur Radio Days.
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. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Contractor Licensing Board meeting of 04/26/07
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting of 04/05/07
Bicycle Advisory Committee meetings of 02/20/07 & 04/17/07
Recycling & Resource Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 04/11/07
Sustainability Advisory Board meeting of 05/09/07
2. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.
3. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.
4. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.
5. Bid and purchase items:
a) Set bid date of July 17,
2007 for the Kaw Water Treatment Plant parking project Building Envelope Repairs. Staff Memo - CORRECTED 06/15/07
b) Authorize the Finance Department to purchase the Selectron VoiceUtility system for an amount not to exceed $53,635. Staff Memo
c) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Engineering Services Agreement with BG Consultants for $22,000 for services related to waterline relocation at 19th Street from Alabama Street to Tennessee Street in conjunction with street improvements. Staff Memo & Attachments
6. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8098, an ordinance providing for the adoption of the “Development Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, June 12, 2007 Edition” incorporating by reference said amendments, codifying the code in “The Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas 2006 Edition” Chapter 20, and repealing the existing sections. Staff Memo & Attachments
7. Adopt on second and final reading, Ordinance No. 8120, establishing a domestic partnership registry.
8. Initiate a text amendment for Section 20-403 to consider adding Restaurant, Quality to the permitted uses in the IL (Limited Industrial) District. Refer to the Planning Commission for consideration. Staff Memo & Attachments
9. Authorize advertisement of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering and construction inspection services for the design of modifications to Pump Station 25 (East Hills Business Park). Staff Memo & Attachments
10. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a design-build contract with the design-build team of CAS Construction/Professional Engineering Consultants for the Preliminary Design and submission of a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the construction of the West Baldwin Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor project in accordance with the recommendations in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan. Staff Memo & Attachments
11. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Jeremy Benzel, 1522 Lindenwood Lane and a Subordination Agreement for Elizabeth Patrick, 2734 Bonanza. Staff Memo
12. Approve the following use of right-of-way requests:
a) Temporary closing of 7th Street between Vermont and Massachusetts on Sunday, July 15, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Request
b) Temporary closing of 900 block of New Hampshire Street on Sunday, October 14 from 1:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Staff Memo & Attachments Revised Map of Area - Added 06/18/07
13. Approve License Agreement to install a 3 ft. picket-style fence along New Hampshire and a 6 ft. privacy fence along 18th Street as requested by Lois and Frederick McMillan. Staff Memo & Attachments
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 a public hearing on a request by Worldpeace, LLC, d/b/a Ingredient for a waiver of the restriction of the sale and serving of alcoholic liquor within 400 feet of a school or church, pursuant to section 4-113(a) of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas regarding a proposed restaurant (drinking establishment license requested) at 947 Massachusetts Street. Staff Memo & Attachments ACTION: Conduct public hearing, direct staff as appropriate.
2. Consider pesticide-free park program improvements for 2008 budget. Staff Memo & Attachments ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
3. Consider Rental Registration of Multi-family properties program improvement for 2008 budget. Staff Memo & Attachments ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
4. Consider fee waiver requests from Tenants to Homeowners, Inc. and Habitat for Humanity. This item is a 2008 budget request item. Staff Memo & Attachments ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
5. Receive staff report concerning sidewalk issues and traffic calming improvements funding issue. Staff Memo & Attachments ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
7. Receive staff update on energy-related and environmental initiatives. Staff Memo ACTION: Consider financial implications for 2008 budget and direct staff as appropriate.
8. Receive draft Neighborhood Revitalization Plans: downtown and target neighborhoods. Commission discussion is requested as this would have future budget implications related to assessed valuation. If the Commission desires to proceed with consideration of this project, additional neighborhood, general public, Douglas County, and School District input would be solicited prior to final adoption of a plan. Staff Memo & Attachments ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
D. REGULAR AGENDA (cont’d):
9. Consider motion to recess into executive session for 30 minutes for the purpose of discussing possible acquisition of real estate. The justification is to keep possible terms and conditions of a possible acquisition confidential at this time. The regular meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room.
ACTION: Approve motion to recess into executive session for 30 minutes, if appropriate.
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
§ City Commission Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., City Commission Room. Topic: Budget.
§ City Commission Study Session scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., City Commission Room. Topic: Community Commission on Homelessness.
§ City/County/Chamber meeting on Economic Development for Monday, June 25, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Location: to be determined.
§ 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
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.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. One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Martin expires 07/01/07. This position is required to be held by someone in the hotel industry. One (1) position, held by Michael Moore, expires 07/01/07. Mr. Moore is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. 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.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Lisa Johnson, which expires 09/30/09
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Liz Kowalchuk, which expires 01/31/08.
One (1) position, held by Mike Treanor expired 05/31/07. Mr. Treanor is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Greg Moore, which expires 09/30/07. This is an at-large position. One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Kirsten Roussel, which expires 09/30/08. This is designated for Brookcreek neighborhood representation.
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. Davis has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Sustainability Advisory Board:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Jae Chang, which expires 12/31/07.