CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
July 19, 2011 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 07/14/11)
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Updates:
07/15/11 @ 2:30 p.m.:
- Updated the Future Agenda Items Memo with Perspectives for the Dillon’s item (SP-12-62-10)
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 07/05/11 and 07/12/11.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting of 06/02/11
Public Health Board meeting of 05/16/11
Sister Cities Advisory Board meeting of 06/08/11
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) Set bid date of August 2, 2011 for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program at 2209 Princeton Boulevard.
b) Waive bidding requirements and approve the purchase of playground equipment for the Burroughs Creek Playground to Miracle Recreation Equipment Company for $28,655. Private donations are covering $27,600 of the cost, and the city will pay the remaining $1,055. Staff Memo & Attachments
6. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8645, amending the Standard Traffic Ordinance relating to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs and relating to preliminary breath tests. Staff Memo & Attachments
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 8627, for a Special Use Permit (SUP-3-2-11) for a bar or lounge use located at 1344 Tennessee Street. (PC Item 2B; approved 8-2 on 3/28/11).
b) Ordinance No. 8641, for Text Amendments (TA-3-4-11) the City of Lawrence Land Development Code, Chapter 20, Article 7, regarding revisions to the district criteria and development standards in the Planned Development Overlay District. Incorporation by Reference
8. Adopt the following resolution(s):
a) Resolution No. 6926, amending Section III of Resolution 6892 and ordering the improvement and authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for main traffic way improvements under construction this summer. Staff Memo & Attachments
b) Resolution No. 6927, ordering the improvements and authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for improvements to 9th Street, from Tennessee Street to Kentucky, including traffic signalization and geometric improvements. Staff Memo & Attachments
9. Approve Special Event, SE-7-15-11, for a free event including food, music, fellowship, and a sermon, located in the 800 block of Lynn Street on July 27 and August 24, 2011. Staff Report Application
10. Approve a Temporary Use of Public Right-of-Way Permit allowing the closure of Vermont Street from 7th Street south to the Parking Lot 13 entrance from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2011, for the Lawrence Public Library End of Summer Party. Staff Memo & Attachments
11. Approve a Temporary Use of Public Right-of-Way Permit for the Lawrence Busker Fest for the use of sidewalks and 10 parking stalls in front of 900 Massachusetts Street, and the closure of the 100 block of E 8th Street and the 100 block of E 10th Street on August 19-21, 2011. Staff Memo & Attachments
12. Approve the following items related to the 2011 Sandbar Birthday Party: Staff Memo & Attachments
a) Approve a Temporary Use of Public Right-of-Way Permit allowing the closure of the 100 block of E. 8th Street from 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2011, to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2011 for the Sandbar Birthday Party.
b) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8646, allowing the possession and consumption of alcohol on the 100 block of E. 8th Street from 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2011, to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2011 for the Sandbar Birthday Party.
13. Approve the request by Grob Engineering on behalf of Bechtel Holdings LLC for a variance from 19-214B of the City Code which states that a private sanitary sewer service line shall not be located in a public utility easement for greater than 15 feet for Lot 1 of Pinnacle West Subdivision No. 10 (4311 West 6th Street). 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. Receive information regarding the Access to Healthy Foods Planning Grant Leadership Team. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
2. Receive and discuss memoranda and materials concerning retaining and attracting senior citizens and retirees to the Lawrence and Douglas County community. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
3. Receive information on establishing a donation meters program in downtown Lawrence. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo & Attachments - Updated 07/15/11
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
· Commissioners are invited to attend a luncheon hosted by the Lawrence-Douglas County Bioscience Authority to introduce Tim Caboni, the Vice-Chancellor for Public Affairs at the University of Kansas, Monday, July 18, 11:30 a.m. Location: Bioscience & Technology Center, 2029 Becker Drive.
· Lawrence Schools Foundation Breakfast, Friday, August 26, 7:30 a.m. Location: Holiday Inn, Holidome.
· Chamber of Commerce Fall Mixer, Wednesday, September 14, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
· Hiratsuka 20th Anniversary Delegation to Lawrence, October 3 – 6, 2011. The delegation will be recognized at the October 4 City Commission Meeting.
· 2011 Congress of Cities & Exposition Meeting, November 8 – 12, 2011. Location: Phoenix, AZ.
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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 to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Two positions expired 05/31/11.
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/13.
Community Commission on Homelessness:
Two vacancies for terms that expire 12/31/11.
Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:
One vacancy for a position that expired 07/01/11 and one vacancy for a position that expires 07/01/14. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Downtown Task Force:
Appointment of seven to eleven members available on this newly formed task force.
Electrical Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/11. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Historic Resources Commission:
One vacancy for a position that expires 03/01/13. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
One vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/14.
Two vacancies for positions that expire 11/30/11.
Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission:
One vacancy for a position that expires 01/31/14.
Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:
Four positions are currently vacant.
Two vacancies for positions that expire 12/31/12.
Social Services Advisory Board:
Two positions available for this board.
Sustainability Advisory Board:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/12.
One vacancy for a position that expired 04/30/11.