CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
January 25, 2011 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 01/20/11)
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Updates:
01/25/11 @ 2:15 p.m.
- Added updated correspondence, staff memo, and a Powerpoint presentation to Regular Agenda Item No. 1 – Z-9-13-10;
- Added updated correspondence and a Powerpoint presentation to Regular Agenda Item No. 2 – TA-6-8-10;
- Added updated correspondence and a Powerpoint presentation to Regular Agenda Item No. 3 – TA-6-17-09.
1/24/11 @ 2:45 p.m.
- Added PC Minutes to Regular Agenda Item No. 3 – TA-6-17-09.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. 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. Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 12/07/10 and 12/28/10.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Hospital Board meeting of 12/15/10
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. Bid and purchase items:
a) Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Services Agreement in the amount of $110,601 with Professional Engineering Consultants for Design Phase Engineering Services and Property Acquisition for Project UT1003CS, 23rd Street Bridge Replacement Utilities Relocation. Staff Memo & Attachments
b) Approve extension of the ESRI Enterprise License Agreement (GIS software and maintenance), for January 22, 2011 through January 21, 2012, for a total of $50,000. Staff Memo
6. Approve a Substantial Amendment to the 2010 CDBG Annual Action Plan of the 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan for Tenants to Homeowners, Inc. reallocating $100,000 from the First Time Homebuyer Land Trust Rehabilitation Program to the Accessible Rental Options Rental Rehabilitation Project. Staff Memo & Attachments
7. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Pelathe Community Resource Center, 1409 and 1411 Haskell Avenue. Staff Memo
8. Receive 2010 Lawrence Police Department Racial Profiling Report. Report
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 Rezoning, Z-9-13-10, of approximately 51.13 acres from County A-1 (Suburban Home Residential) to City IG (General Industrial), located on the southwest corner of N 1800 Road (Farmer’s Turnpike) and E 1000 Road (Queens Road Extended). Submitted by Venture Properties, Inc., property owner of record. Adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 8595 for the rezoning (Z-9-13-10) of approximately 51.13 acres located at the southwest corner of N 1800 Road (Farmer’s Turnpike) and E 1000 Road (Queens Road Extended). (PC Item 6B; approved 8-0 on 10/27/10). Staff Report Map of Area Use Table PC Minutes Correspondence - Updated 01/25/11 Powerpoint Presentation - Added 01/25/11 Staff Memo - Added 01/25/11
ACTION: Consider Rezoning (Z-9-13-10) of 51.13 acres, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8595, if appropriate
2. Consider Text Amendments, TA-6-8-10, to the City of Lawrence Land Development Code, Chapter 20, related to the density and development standards in the RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) District including potentially increasing the maximum dwelling units per acre limit in that district. Initiated by City Commission on 7/13/10. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8605, for Text Amendment (TA-6-8-10) to the City of Lawrence Land Development Code, Chapter 20, related to the density and development standards in the RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) District (PC Item 3; approved 6-3 on 12/13/10). Staff Report Applicant Conceptual Plan Example PC Minutes (October) PC Minutes (December) Correspondence - Updated 01/25/11 Incorporation by Reference Powerpoint Presentation - Added 01/25/11
ACTION: Approve Text Amendment (TA-6-8-10) and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8605, if appropriate.
3. Reconsider Text Amendments, TA-6-17-09, to various sections of the City of Lawrence Land Development Code to review standards related to “Boarding House” and expanded to consider parking standards for Multi-Dwelling structures and nonconforming standards for Boarding Houses. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8606, for Text Amendment (TA-6-17-09) to various sections of the City of Lawrence Land Development Code to review standards related to “Boarding House” and expanded to consider parking standards for Multi-Dwelling structures and nonconforming standards for Boarding Houses. This item was originally heard by Planning Commission on 12/16/09. City Commission returned this item on 2/2/10 for additional consideration. (PC Item 4; approved 8-1 on 12/13/10) Staff Memo Proposed Language PC Minutes (September) Correspondence - Updated 01/25/11 Boarding Houses Summary Memo & Attachments Incorporation by Reference PC Minutes - Added 01/24/11 Powerpoint Presentation - Added 01/25/11
ACTION: Approve Text Amendment (TA-6-17-09) and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8606, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo & Attachments
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
· Joint City/County Commission study session on recommended Environmental Chapter and Northeast Sector plan, Tuesday, February 1, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room.
· Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, Friday, January 28, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Holiday Inn & Convention Center, 200 McDonald Drive. (social hour 5:30 – dinner 7:00 – program – 8:00)
· City offices closed Monday, February 21 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
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*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print
J. 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 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 vacancy for a position that expired 09/30/10.
Community Commission on Homelessness:
Two vacancies for terms that expire 12/31/11.
Community Development Advisory Committee:
Two vacancies for at-large positions that expired 09/30/10.
One position expired 12/31/10 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Electrical Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/10 and one vacancy for a position that expires 03/31/11. Both positions are at-large positions.
One vacancy on the Advisory Council that expired 09/30/10.
Six positions expire 11/30/10. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission:
Two positions expire 01/31/11 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms. One vacancy for a position that expires 01/31/11.
Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:
Three positions are currently vacant.
Public Incentive Review Committee:
Two positions expire 01/31/11. One position is eligible for reappointment and the other position is not eligible for reappointment. There are eligibility requirements for this board.
Five positions expire 12/31/10. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Social Services Advisory Board:
Two positions available for this board.