CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
May 11, 2010 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 05/06/10)
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Updates:
05/11/10 @ 2:50 p.m.
- Added as Consent Agenda Item No. 12 – Declare an emergency and adopt on first and second reading, Ordinance No. 8526, authorizing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the west side of South Park on May 15, 2010 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Staff Memo & Attachments
- Added to Regular Agenda Item No. 1 (d) – CID Policy – Correspondence from Matt Gough and a staff memo responding to the letter.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Recognition of Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission 2010 Grant Award Recipients.
2. Proclaim the week of May 15 – 21 as Public Works Week.
3. Proclaim the month of May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
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 03/23/10 and 03/30/10.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Community Development Advisory Committee meeting of 04/08/10
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting of 04/13/10
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 City Clerk’s Office.
5. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.
6. Bid and purchase items:
a) Approve 2010 Chemical Root Control Contract renewal with Dukes Root Control, Inc., for $98,313.87. Bid Memo
b) Authorize the renewal of Public Entity insurance coverage for the City of Lawrence with Scottsdale Indemnity Company for $73,150.13. Staff Memo
7. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8524, allowing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property on June 26, 2010 for a wedding ceremony at South Park Gazebo. Staff Memo & Attachments
8. Approve Special Event Permit, SE-4-13-10, for a Fraternal Order of Eagles #309 “Fire in The Hole” BBQ Cook-Off, located at 1803 W 6th Street from June 18 through June 19, 2010. Staff Report
9. Approve rezoning, Z-3-3-10, of approximately 22.63 acres, from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to OS (Open Space), located southeast of W 27th St. & Crossgate Dr. Initiated by Planning Commission on 3/22/10. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8521, for rezoning (Z-3-3-10) of approximately 22.63 acres, from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to OS (Open Space), located southeast of W 27th St. & Crossgate Dr. (PC Item 1; approved 8-0 on 4/26/10). Staff Report Map of Area PC Minutes
10. Approve the following items related to the St John Mexican Fiesta event:
a) Approve temporary use of right-of-way permit for the closure of the 1200 block of Vermont Street from 6:00 a.m. to midnight on June 25 and June 26, 2010 for the St John Mexican Fiesta. Application
b) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8525, allowing the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic liquor during designated times on June 25th and June 26th, 2010 on public property in South Park and the 1200 block of Vermont Street for the St John Mexican Fiesta.
11. Approve the following as signs of community interest:
a) Request for directional banners for the Lawrence Area Building Awareness Expo to be placed at 23rd and Harper and the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Banners would be put up Friday, June 25, 2010 and taken down Sunday, June 27, 2010, at the conclusion of the event. Approval is subject to adjacent property owner permission.
b) Request from Downtown Lawrence, Inc., for a banner for the Downtown Lawrence Film Festival to be placed on the north facing wall of the New Hampshire Street Parking Garage from May 15 – July 15, 2010.
12. Declare an emergency and adopt on first and second reading, Ordinance No. 8526, authorizing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the west side of South Park on May 15, 2010 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Staff Memo & Attachments
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 the following economic development policy items and Public Incentives Review Committee recommendations: Staff Memo & Attachments
a) Receive the 2009 Tax abatement report.
ACTION: Receive report.
b) Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 8522, updating the tax abatement criteria for additional incentives for high wages. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8522, updating the tax abatement criteria for additional incentives, if appropriate.
c) Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 8523, updating the City’s Industrial Revenue Bond Policy. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8523, updating the City’s Industrial Revenue Bond Policy, if appropriate.
d) Consider adopting Resolution No. 6887, establishing a Community Improvement District. Staff Memo & Attachments Matt Gough Correspondence - Added 05/11/10 Staff Memo Responding to Gough Letter - Added 05/11/10
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 6887, establishing a Community Improvement District, if appropriate.
2. Consider authorizing the City Manager to proceed with the 2010 COPS Hiring Program grant process. Staff Memo
ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to proceed with the 2010 COPS
3. Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 8519, amending Article 16 of Chapter VI of the City Code providing for the licensing and operation of oversized pedicabs within the City of Lawrence. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8519, amending Article 16 of Chapter VI of the City Code providing for the licensing and operation of oversized pedicabs within the City of Lawrence, if appropriate.
4. Consider adopting the 2010 Action Plan and Investment Summary of the 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan and consider adopting Resolution No. 6888, authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements for the 2010 CDBG and HOME programs and other such documents as may be required to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for such programs. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Adopt the 2010 Action Plan and Investment Summary of the 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan and adopt Resolution No. 6888, authorize the Mayor to execute the agreements for the 2010 CDBG and HOME programs, if appropriate.
5. Consider approving an update to the 2008 CDBG-R Substantial Amendment to the 2008 Consolidated Plan for the Lawrence Community Shelter, 3701 Franklin Park Circle – Property Acquisition for Emergency Shelter site - $78,789. Staff Memo
ACTION: Approve an update to the 2008 CDBG-R Substantial Amendment to the 2008 Consolidated Plan for the Lawrence Community Shelter, 3701 Franklin Park Circle Property Acquisition for emergency shelter site for $78,789, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo & Attachments
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. Establish starting the May 25 City Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m. for an executive session regarding employer/employee negotiations.
· Memorial Observance in honor of Lawrence’s fallen police officers, Friday, May 7, 9:00 a.m. Location: Investigation and Training Center, 4820 Bob Billings Parkway.
· May 8, Saturday, 8:45 a.m. 15th Street and Burroughs Creek Trail – Start of large landscaping project.
· City Commission Study Session on the 2011 Budget, Monday, May 17, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room.
· Joint City/County meeting with KDOT officials regarding the Amtrak Study, Tuesday, May 18, 5:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room.
· City offices closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day.
· Retail Task Force meeting, Tuesday, June 8, 4:30. Location: City Commission Room.
· City Commission Study Session on the 2011 Budget, Tuesday, June 15, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room.
· City Commission Meeting on June 29 has been canceled due to it being the fifth Tuesday of the month.
· City Commission Study Session on the 2011 Budget, Tuesday, July 13, 4:00 – 6:00 – p.m.
· Annual City Employee Picnic, Saturday, August 28.
· City Employee Service Award luncheon, Monday, November 15. Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building.
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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.
Electrical Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expires 03/31/11. This is an at-large position.
Community Development Advisory Committee:
Two vacancies for at-large positions that expire 09/30/10 and 09/30/11.
One vacancy that expired 09/30/09.
Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission:
One vacancy for a position that expires 01/31/11.
Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:
Three positions are currently vacant.
Lawrence Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission:
Two positions expire 05/31/10. Both are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/09 and one vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/10.
One position expired 04/30/10. This position is eligible for reappointment.
Social Services Advisory Board:
Seven positions available with the composition of the board as follows: one member who is a United Way liaison, six members who are citizens of Lawrence at large with interest in services including, but not limited to, affordable housing and neighborhood quality, homelessness, arts and culture, alcohol and drug related issues, public health and safety, or you and families. Members shall not be employed by any agency receiving social service funding from the City.
Sustainability Advisory Board:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/13.
Two positions expired 04/30/10. One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/11.