CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
January 13, 2009 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 01/08/09)
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Updates:
01/09/09 @ 4:00 p.m.
- Added to Regular Agenda Item No. 1 – CPA-2004-02, Chapter 7 – the Board of Douglas County Commission Meeting minutes of 11/28/08;
- Updated the Future Agenda Items Memo as indicated below:
- Added powerpoint presentation to TA-12-27-07
- Added a revised staff memo to TA-12-27-07
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Proclaim the week of January 12 – 19, 2009 as Martin Luther King, Jr. 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. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Public Health Board meeting of 11/10/08
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) Approve purchase of two farm tractors and one 15 foot mower for the Public Works Department from Deems Farm Equipment Co. off the State of Kansas cooperative contract for $111,808.80. Bid Memo
6. Adopt on second and final reading, Ordinance No. 8360, authorizing the codification of the general ordinances of the City.
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report & Attachments
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: 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 deferring consideration of revised CPA-2004-02, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Horizon 2020, Chapter 7: Industrial and Employment Related Land Use and consider deferring adoption on first reading, revised Joint City Ordinance No. 8283/County Resolution No. ____, for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA-2004-02) to Horizon 2020, Chapter 7. (Tabled from the 10/21/08 CC meeting, BoCC Approved 3-0 11/12/08, PC Approved 7-2 5/21/08) 11/20/08 Update Memo Draft Chapter Approved By County and PC Joint Ordinance No. 8283/County Resolution 11/12/08 County Commission Memo Draft Chapter Discussed at 10/21/08 CC Meeting 05/21/08 PC Staff Report Board of DGCO Commission Meeting Minutes of 11/12/08 - Added 01/09/09
ACTION: Defer item until January 20, 2009, if appropriate.
2. Consider approving temporary use of right-of-way permit for various City streets and sidewalks from 6:30 a.m. to noon on April 19, 2009, for the Kansas Marathon, and donation of City services in support of the event. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Approve temporary use of right-of-way permit for various City streets and sidewalks from 6:30 a.m. to noon on April 19, 2009, for the Kansas Marathon, and donation of City services in support of the event, if appropriate.
3. Conduct public hearing to consider the vacation of 30 feet of right-of-way of Lake Street north of Lots 29 and 30 in Addition No. 9 in North Lawrence as requested by the owner Evelyn J. Ryan. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Conduct public hearing and approve Order of Vacation, if appropriate.
4. Consider adopting Resolution No. 6817, changing the timeframes for initializing discussions with the City’s recognized employee groups. Staff Memo and Attachments
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 6817 changing the timeframes for initializing discussions with the City’s recognized employee groups, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo & Attachments - Updated 01/09/09
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
§ Annual Chamber dinner, Friday, January 16, 6:00 p.m. Location: Holidome.
§ City offices will be closed on January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
§ Deadline to file to run for City Commission, January 27, 12:00 p.m.
§ Joint City Commission, County Commission, and Chamber of Commerce Study Session, Tuesday, January 27, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Topic: Economic Development Issues and Policies. Location: City Commission Room.
§ Joint City Commission, County Commission, and Chamber of Commerce Study Session, Tuesday, February 3, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Topic: Economic Development Issues and Policies. Location: City Commission Room.
§ City Commission Study Session with the Community Development Advisory Committee, Tuesday, February 10, 5:30 p.m. Location: City Commission Room.
§ City offices will be closed on February 16, in observance of Presidents Day.
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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.
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals:
One position (Carpenter) expired 09/30/08. Terms for this board are for three years from date of previous term expiration.
Community Commission on Homelessness:
Four (4) positions, held by Collier, Hemphill, Mosely, and Knoche expired 12/31/08. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms. Terms for this board are for three years from date of previous term.
Community Development Advisory Committee:
(Formerly known as Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
One vacancy for the position held by Collier, expired 09/30/08. Two vacancies for the un-expired positions held by Roussel and Mangan expire 09/30/10. All positions are at-large positions. Terms for this board are for three years from date of previous term expiration.
One vacancy (Board of Directors) for an unexpired position (Johnson) which expires 09/30/09. Two vacancies, one for Advisory Council and one for Board of Directors, for positions that expired 09/30/08. Terms for this board are for three years from date of previous term expiration.
Six (6) positions expired 11/30/08. All are eligible for reappointment. Terms for this board are for two years from date of previous term.
Lawrence Bicycle Advisory Committee:
One vacancy for the un-expired position (Bishop) which expires 12/31/09. Terms for this board are for three years from date of previous term.
Lawrence Citizen Advisory Board:
One vacancy for the unexpired position (Leon) which expires 03/01/11. Terms for this board are for three years from date of previous term expiration.
Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission:
Three vacancies for the unexpired positions (Hatchett, King, and Vonholten) which expire 01/31/10. One vacancy for the unexpired position held by Jost which expires 01/31/11. Terms for this board are for three years from date of previous term expiration.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board:
Two (2) positions, held by Bracciano and Muzzy, expired 12/31/08. Mr. Bracciano has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment. Mr. Muzzy does not wish to be reappointed to an additional term. One (1) position, held by Barth, expired 12/31/08. Ms. Barth is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. Terms for this board are for four years from date of previous term expiration.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
Two (2) positions, held by Hill and Miller, expired 12/31/08. Both are eligible for reappointment to additional terms. Terms for this board are for three years from date of previous term expiration.
Five (5) positions, held by Keel, Tsubaki, Ross, Ground, and Kennedy, expired 12/31/08. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms. Terms for this board are for three years from date of previous term expiration.
Sustainability Advisory Board:
One (1) position, held by Poull, expired 12/31/08. Mr. Poull is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. Terms for this board are for three years from date of previous term expiration.