CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
March 25, 2008 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:45 p.m. on 03/20/08)
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A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Proclaim the week of March 30 – April 5, 2008 as Lawrence Pride Week.
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 03/04/08.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Public Health Board meeting of 01/28/08
Board of Electrical Appeals meeting of 10/03/07
Hospital Board meeting of 02/20/08
Community Commission on Homelessness meetings of 01/08/08 and 02/12/08
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee meetings of 02/07/08 and 02/28/08
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. Licenses Memo
5. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.
6. Bid and purchase items:
a) Approve sale of surplus equipment on Gov Deals. Staff Memo
b) Set bid date of April 15, 2008 for the tire shop construction project. Staff Memo
c) Set bid date of April 15, 2008, for the Pump Station #16 Pipeline Cleaning and Closed-Circuit Television Inspection Project. Staff Memo
d) Approve sole source purchase of Solar Bee Model No. SB1250V12PW solar powered recirculating tank mixer from Utility Service Company for $43,200 for complete installation at the 19th & Kasold above ground storage tank. Staff Memo
e) Award bid for one ½ ton pickup for the Finance Department (Utility Billing) to Laird Noller Automotive for $17,513. Staff Memo
f) Award bid for Project UT0703KA Kaw Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Replacement to the low bidder, Midland Contractors Inc. in the amount of $304,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract agreement for the project. Staff Memo
g) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Engineering Services Agreement with Peridian Group Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $249,906.31 for Construction Phase Engineering Services related to the Southeast Sanitary Sewer Benefit District’s Nos. 1, 2 & 3. The County benefit districts will be reimbursing the City for these costs. Staff Memo
h) Award bid for the North Iowa Street and I-70 Waterline and Sanitary Sewer Relocations (UT0707DS) to the lowest bidder, Meadows Construction Company, Inc, in the amount of $287,087, and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract agreement for the project. Staff Memo
i) Authorize distribution of request for proposals for video equipment in 36 police department vehicles. This will be financed through the City’s equipment reserve fund. Staff Memo
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 8223, rezoning approximately 15.171 acres (Z-10-26-07) from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential Office) to RM15 (Multi-dwelling Residential). The property is located at 4000 West 24th Place, Inverness Park Addition, west of Crossgate Drive and south of Clinton Parkway. (PC Item 4; approved 9-0 on 2/25/08. Rezoning approved by City Commission on 03/11/08.)
b) Ordinance No. 8242, approving a Special Use Permit at 714 Vermont, for a cabinet shop, which is “Limited Manufacturing & Production Business”. (PC Item 5; approved 9-0 on 2/25/08. Special Use Permit approved by City Commission on 03/11/08.)
c) Ordinance No. 8248 designating Ohio Street, 6th Street to 9th Street as a main Trafficway connecting link. Staff Memo
8. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Joint City Ordinance No. 8218/County Resolution No. ____ regarding the Farmland Industries Redevelopment Plan and CPA-2007-05, amending Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans.
b) Ordinance No. 8242, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Aquila, Inc. to assign its franchise to Black Hills/Kansas Gas Company, LLC
9. Approve Special Event Permit, SE-03-04-08, to allow a tent produce sale in the Sears parking lot at 2727 Iowa Street from July 18 through August 15, 2008. Submitted by Julie Galemore, for Sears, property owner of record. Staff Report
10. Approve CPA-2007-8, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Horizon 2020 Chapter 6, Commercial Land Use, to update the identified Neighborhood Commercial Center on the southeast corner of O’Connell Road and E. 23rd Street/K-10 Highway to be identified as a Community Commercial Center. Initiated by Planning Commission on 11-28-07 as part of the Southeast Area Plan. (PC Item 9; approved 7-0 on 2/27/08) Staff Report PC Minutes Correspondence PC Resolution
11. Approve CPA-2007-9, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Horizon 2020 Chapter 6, Commercial Land Use, to identify a Neighborhood Commercial Center on the northeast corner of Franklin Road extended and E. 28th Street extended. Initiated by Planning Commission on 11-28-07 as part of the Southeast Area Plan. (PC Item 10; approved 7-0 on 2/27/08) Staff Report PC Minutes PC Resolution
12. Approve CPA-2007-10, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Horizon 2020 Chapter 6, Commercial Land Use, to remove the Neighborhood Commercial Center on the northwest corner of Franklin Road extended and N. 1300 Road (E. 31st Street). Initiated by Planning Commission on 11-28-07 as part of the Southeast Area Plan. (PC Item 11; approved 7-0 on 2/27/08) Staff Report PC Minutes PC Resolution
13. Adopt on first reading Joint City Ordinance No. 8243/County Resolution No. ____, regarding CPA-2007-8, CPA-2007-9, and CPA-2007-10.
14. Approve Text Amendment TA-07-14-07 and adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 8244 to amend Section 20-601 of the Development Code to revise setbacks for the IG District when abutting residential zoning districts. . Initiated by Planning Commission on July 25, 2007. (PC Item 14; approved 7-0 on 2/27/08) Staff Report 2/27/08 PC Minutes 12/19/07 PC Minutes Communications
15. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for each of the following (Staff Memo):
a) Odessa Collins, 400 Illinois
b) Phyllis Stone, 1308 W 21st Street
c) Chad Higbie, 1006 Home Circle
d) Judy Nolly, 427 Country Club Court
16. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Arthur Turner, 2535 Belle Haven. 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. Consider amendments to Sections 20-804, 20-805, 20-808, and 20-815 of the Development Code for TA-09-21-07 to clarify that access shall be taken from a hard-surfaced road. (PC Item 13; approved 8-2 on 10/22/07. Approved by County Commission on 11/14/07.) Staff Report PC Minutes Correspondence County Commission Letter of 03/13/08
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
2. Consider approval of a Special Event Permit (SE-03-06-08), use of right-of-way permit, and use of public property to allow an outdoor concert (paid admission) on New Hampshire Street, between 9th Street and 10th Street on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Staff Report Staff Memo re: Alcohol Sales Letter from Arts Center Power Point Presentation - Added 03/26/08
ACTION: Approve special event permit (SE-03-06-08), use of right-of-way permit and use of public property for concert to be held May 14, 2008, on New Hampshire Street between 9th Street and 10th Street, if appropriate.
3. Consider recommended improvements to George Williams Way from 6th Sreet north to Overland Drive, and approve Resolution No. 6759 setting out the findings and determinations of the Governing Body and directing the improvements to be completed. Staff Memo
ACTION: Approve Resolution No. 6759 setting out the findings and determinations of the Governing Body and directing improvements to George Williams Way from 6th Street north to Overland Drive to be completed.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo & Attachments
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. Establish possible study session date with the Community Commission on Homelessness the week of April 28, 2008.
2. Confirm dates of Monday, May 19, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, May 20, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. for budget meetings with department heads.
3. Establish dates for budget study sessions in April, June, and July.
§ Meeting of the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Protection scheduled for March 25, 4:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Agenda
§ City Commission Study Session, March 26, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Topic: Proposed Airport Business Park. Approximately 30 minutes will be devoted to staff presentation; approximately 30 minutes will be devoted to applicant’s presentation; and approximately 30 minutes will be devoted to public comments. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ City Commission meeting scheduled for April 22 has been cancelled.
§ City Commission meeting scheduled for April 29 has been reinstated.
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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.
Two (2) positions, held by Hardie and LaBounty, expire 03/31/08. Both are eligible for reappointment to additional terms. One (1) position, held by Oliver, expires 03/31/08. Mr. Oliver has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Board of Plumbers and Pipefitters:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Frank Lewis, which expires 04/30/09. One (1) position, held by Jim Carpenter, will expire 04/30/08. Mr. Carpenter is serving his second term and is not eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
One (1) vacancy (Board of Directors) for the un-expired position held by Lisa Johnson, which expires 09/30/09.
Mechanical Board Code of Appeals:
Two (2) positions, held by Jarboe and Chaney, expire 03/31/08. Both are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
One (1) vacancy that expired 12/31/07.
31st Street Steering Committee
This committee will help develop recommendations regarding the construction of 31st street from Haskell Avenue to O’Connell Road.