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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

January 22, 2008 - 6:35 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 5:45 p.m. on 01/17/08)

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Updates:

01/22/08 @ 11:15 a.m.:

Added reappointments to the Public Incentives Revieew Committee and the Lawrence Alliance, and an appointment to the Lawrence Alliance to Consent Agenda Item No. 5, approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.

A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

1. Presentation of check from Blacksburg, VA to the United Way of Douglas County.

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 01/08/08.

2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

Mechanical Code Board of Appeals meeting of 11/12/07

Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee meeting of 09/27/07

Community Commission on Homelessness meeting of 12/18/07

Lawrence Bicycle Advisory Committee meetings of 06/19/07, 08/21/07, and 10/09/07

Sustainability Advisory Board meeting of 12/12/07

Lawrence Arts Commission meetings of 09/12/07, 10/10/07, and 11/14/07

Sister Cities Advisory Board meetings of 09/12/07, 10/10/07, and 11/14/07

Destination Management, Inc., meeting of 12/07/07

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. Approve appointments (updated 01/22/08) as recommended by the Mayor.

6. Bid and purchase items:

a) Approve a request from the Central Maintenance Garage to proceed with the 2008 police patrol vehicle bid process, utilizing specifications for the Ford Crown Victoria Police package. Staff Memo

7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:

a) Ordinance No. 8229 annexing .07 acres of City owned property.

b) Ordinance No. 8230, incorporating by reference the “Subdivision Regulations for Lawrence and the Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County, December 4, 2007 Text Amendments”, if appropriate.

8. Adopt Resolution No. 6751, ordering a public hearing on February 12, 2008, on the advisability of the construction of improvements at the intersection of Congressional Drive and 6^th Street, including property acquisition, subgrade stabilization, traffic signals, and traffic calming devices south of 6^th Street along Congressional Drive to the southern most point of Tracts 9 and 10. Staff Memo & Attachments

9. Authorize Mayor to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with the Kansas Department of Transportation for the consolidation of access points along 23^rd Street. Staff Memo & Attachments

10. Authorize Mayor to sign the Construction Administration Agreement with KDOT for construction of Project No. 5-GI1-105(S) for the improvement of the 23^rd Street (K-10) and Harper Street intersection. Staff Memo & Attachments

11. Authorize staff to revise the “How to Ride the T Lift Policy Manual” regarding advanced day reservation period from three (3) days to five (5) days. Staff Memo

12. Receive 2007 Fourth Quarter Case Management Report from Bert Nash Mental Health Center. Report

13. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Supplemental Agreement to the existing Engineering Services Agreement with Black & Veatch for construction phase engineering services related to the Stoneridge Drive Elevated Water Storage Tank Project 6CP-906 in the amount of $204,450. 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. Receive staff report on sidewalk dining regulations, as requested by the City Commission on November 6, 2007. Updated Staff Memo Proposed Guidelines Map of Area 07/19/05 CC Meeting Minutes

ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.

2. Consider approval of a plan to deploy Electronic Immobilization Devices (Tasers) for the Lawrence Police Department. Liability Analysis Staff Memo & Attachments

ACTION: Approve the deployment of Electronic Immobilization Devices (Tasers) for the Lawrence Police Department, if appropriate.

3. Consider amending the School Crossing Control Policy by adding speed limit, lanes of traffic and sight distance criteria, and deleting “Marked” from Items 1, 2 and 3 under Adult Crossing Guard. Staff Memo Background Information TSC Minutes - Item #3

ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 6748, amending the School Crossing Control Policy, if appropriate.

4. Consider approving the work schedule for the 2^nd Street and Locust reconstruction project, including incentive package. Staff Memo & Attachments

ACTION: Approve work schedule for the 2^nd Street and Locust reconstruction project, if appropriate.

5. Follow up to January 12, 2008 study session on economic development. Staff Memo

ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.

6. Discussion of 2008 City Commission meeting schedule.

ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.

E. PUBLIC COMMENT:

F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo

G. COMMISSION ITEMS:

H. CALENDAR: Meeting List

1. Establish possible date in February for presentation from Mark Corriston, Northern Flyer Alliance.

§ League of Kansas Municipalities “City Hall Day at the Capitol,” Thursday, January 24, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: State Capitol Building in Topeka.

§ City Manager evaluation scheduled for January 31, at 9:00 a.m. City Commission will recess the January 29 meeting and reconvene into executive session for the City Manager evaluation on January 31. Location: City Manager’s Conference Room.

§ The February 5, 2008 City Commission meeting will start at 5:00 p.m. and will consist of bill paying items and consent agenda items.

§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for February 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse.

§ City offices will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2008 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

§ City Commission is invited to attend the Mid-month Planning Commission meeting, March 12, 7:30 a.m. Topic: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Plan. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.

*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.

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging:

One (1) vacancy (Board of Directors) for the un-expired position held by Lisa Johnson, which expires 09/30/09.

Lawrence Alliance:

Six (6) positions, held by Derritt, Burgess, Luckey, Safadi, Ney, and Hubert, expire 11/30/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

Lawrence Arts Commission:

Three (3) positions, held by Morris, Herren, and Jost, expire 01/31/08. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

Public Incentives Review Committee:

Two (2) positions, held by McFadden and McClure, expire 01/31/08.

Public Transit Advisory Committee:

One (1) vacancy that expired 12/31/07.

Sister Cities Advisory Board:

Three (3) vacancies that expired 12/31/07.