CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
July 21, 2009 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 07/16/09)
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Updates:
07/21/09 @ 11:30 a.m.
- Added additional correspondence to Consent Agenda Item No. 10 – Text Amendment TA-5-5-09.
07/20/09 @ 10:30 a.m.
- Regular Agenda Item No. 5 - Text Amendment, TA-4-3-09, the Incorporation By Reference was linking to an incorrect document, it has been corrected.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
None
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:
Sustainability Advisory Board meeting of 06/10/09.
2. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.
3. Bid and purchase items:
a) Award bid for one (1) self propelled greens aerator for the Parks and Recreation Department to MTI Distribution for $17,405.00. Staff Memo
b) Set bid date of August 18, 2009 for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program at 1827 Alabama, 1132 Rhode Island, and 936 Pennsylvania.
c) Authorize City Manager to execute a Supplemental Agreement with Peridian Group in an amount not to exceed $6,000 for additional engineering and geotech services for Fairfield East Addition No. 1, generally located east of O’Connell, south of 23rd Street. Staff Memo Contract Amendment #1 Map
4. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 8434, establishing no parking on 9th Street along the north side from Tennessee Street to Indiana Street and along the south side from Ohio Street to Indiana Street (approved by the City Commission on 07/07/09).
5. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 8426, for the rezoning (Z-4-6-09) of 135 & 137 Pawnee Avenue from RS5 (Single-Dwelling Residential) to RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office).
b) Ordinance No. 8430, for Text Amendment (TA-5-8-09), to various sections of the Lawrence SmartCode to revise the architectural standards. Incorporation by Reference
c) Ordinance No. 8413, concerning parking rates, overtime parking, and modifying penalties for violations.
d) Ordinance No. 8425, for the rezoning (Z-4-5-09) of approximately 502.62 acres at the Lawrence Municipal Airport from GPI (General Public and Institutional) to IG (General Industrial).
e) Ordinance No. 8420, increasing fines for certain parking and traffic offenses. Staff Memo
f) Ordinance No. 8423, amending the alarm ordinance to eliminate the alarm user permit, eliminate provisions regarding false alarms, and adjust the alarm company license fee.
6. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Carolyn Scripps, 209 Arrowhead Drive. Staff Memo
7. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement with Robert and Sandra Schumm for the installation of a second floor balcony, subject to conditions, at 719 Massachusetts Street. Staff Memo & Attachments
8. Adopt Resolution No. 6845, setting a public hearing date of September 8, 2009 to discuss the condition of the dilapidated structure at 426 Perry Street and to consider declaring the structure unsafe and ordering its repair or removal within a specified period of time. Staff Memo Photos
9. Adopt Resolution No. 6841, ratifying the Lawrence Journal World as the official newspaper of the City of Lawrence. Staff Memo
10. Approve Text Amendment, TA-5-5-09, revising Section 20-1003 of Chapter 20 of the Development Code pertaining to interior parking lot landscaping standards. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8429, for Text Amendment (TA-5-5-09), revising Section 20-1003 of Chapter 20 of the Development Code pertaining to interior parking lot landscaping standards. (PC Item 11; approved 9-0 on 6/24/09) Staff Report Example Site Plan Determination Example Site Plan Example Site Plan Landscaping Minutes Werner Comments Correspondence Additional Correspondence - Added 07/21/09
11. Receive Bert Nash 2nd Quarter 2009 Outreach Report.
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report
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. Review Fire/Medical Department plans for providing emergency response to areas of Lawrence north of the Union Pacific railroad tracks during the re-construction of North Second and Locust. Staff Memo
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
2. Conduct public hearing establishing the maximum special assessments for improvements in the Delaware Street Commons special assessment benefit district. Staff Memo and Attachments
ACTION: Adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 8432, establishing the maximum special assessments for improvements in the Delaware Street Commons special assessment benefit district.
3. Consider adopting on first reading Ordinance No. 8435, annexing 448 acres of the Former Farmland Industries Property and adjacent right-of-way, and directing the City Clerk to file a certified copy of said ordinance with the Douglas County Clerk and the Register of Deeds. Staff Memo and Attachments
ACTION: Adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 8435, annexing 448 acres of the Former Farmland Industries Property and adjacent right-of-way, and direct the City Clerk to file a certified copy of said ordinance with the Douglas County Clerk and the Register of Deeds, if appropriate.
4. Receive report from the City Auditor on Financial Indicators Performance Audit.
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
5. Consider Text Amendment, TA-4-3-09, to various sections of the Development Code to establish the keeping of chickens and ducks within the City consistent with the provisions of Chapter III of the City Code. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8428, for Text Amendment (TA-4-3-09) to various sections of the Development Code to establish the keeping of chickens and ducks within the City consistent with the provisions of Chapter III of the City Code. (PC Item 10; approved 7-2 on 6/24/09) Staff Report Memo Ordinance No. 8378 Minutes Proposed Language Incorporation by Reference - (Fixed link - 07/20/09)
ACTION: Approve Text Amendment (TA-4-3-09) to various sections of the Development Code to establish the keeping of chickens and ducks within the City consistent with the provisions of Chapter III of the City Code and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8428, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo and Attachments
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. Planning a joint meeting with DGCO Commission for early summer. Request
· Hiratsuka Sister Cities Student Delegation - Welcome Party - July 21, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Location: Train Depot
· Hiratsuka Sister Cities Student Delegation - Farewell Party - July 28, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: South Jr. High
· 2009 Employee Appreciation picnic, Saturday, August 29, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Location: Broken Arrow Park.
· National League of Cities 2009 Congress of Cities Expo, November 10 -14, San Antonio, TX.
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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.
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.
One vacancy for a position that expired 04/30/09.