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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

June 14, 2016 – 3:00 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 4:50 p.m. on 06/09/16)

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Updates:

06/13/16 @ 4:50 p.m.:

 

06/10/16 @ 8:40 a.m.:

 

In order to be included as part of the agenda packet, written communications must be received by the City Manager’s Office by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Communications received after 12:00 p.m. will be printed and given to the Commissioners at the meeting rather than being included as part of the online agenda.  Please send correspondence electronically to bjwalthall@lawrenceks.org.  If sending large attachments, please verify receipt by calling 785.832.3400.

 

 

 

 

A.        BUDGET WORK SESSION (3:00 – 5:35 p.m.) View Work Session Video >

 

1.       Budget Work Session.   Agenda & Materials (Updated 06/13/16)

 

After a short break, the City Commission will resume its

regular meeting at approximately 5:45 p.m.

 

 

B.        RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION: Play Video >

 

1.       None.

Mayor Amyx read an off agenda recognition statement and letter addressed to Mayor Buddy Dyer, Mayor of the City of Orlando, Florida, in support of the Orlando community following the June 12, 2016 Pulse nightclub mass shooting event.

Moved by Vice Mayor Soden, seconded by Commissioner Boley, to authorize the mayor to sign and send the letter of support. Motion carried unanimously.
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C.        CONSENT AGENDA: Play Video >

Larry Grecian, a member of the public, requested removal of item No. 8 for separate vote. 9:30
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Moved by Commissioner Herbert, seconded by Commissioner Boley, to approve the consent agenda as below. Motion carried unanimously.
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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 06/07/16.

 

2.       Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

 

Sustainability Advisory Board meeting of 05/11/16

 

3.       Approve all claims.  The list of claims will be posted by the Finance Department on Monday prior to the meeting.  If Monday is a holiday, the claims will be posted as soon as possible the next business day.

 

4.       Approve appointments (revised 06/13/16) as recommended by the Mayor.

 

5.       Bid and purchase items:

 

a)       Award Bid No. B1623, Project No. PW1503 – Bob Billings Parkway Corridor Improvements to Sunflower Paving, Inc., for $2,222,396.00.   Bid Memo & Attachments

 

6.       Adopt on first reading, the following ordinances:

 

a)       Ordinance No. 9222, amending Chapter XVII, Article 10, Sections 17-1001 and 17-1004, of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, pertaining to federal motor carrier safety regulations, and repealing existing Sections 17-1001 and 17-1004.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

b)       Ordinance No. 9255, amending Chapter 8, Article 3, Sections 8-301, 8-304, 8-305, 8-306 and 8-309 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and Amendments thereto, pertaining to the Insurance proceeds fund and repealing existing Sections 8-301, 8-304, 8-305, 8-306 and 8-309.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

c)       Ordinance No. 9256, amending Chapter XIV, Article 3, Sections 14-304, 14-305, 14-306, 14-307, and 14-308 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, pertaining to theft and theft of services, prima facie evidence of intent to permanently deprive an owner or lessor of property of the possession, use, or benefit thereof, property mislaid, lost or delivered by mistake, and criminal deprivation of property and repealing existing Sections 14-304, 14-305, 14-306, 14-307, and 14-308.  Staff Memo & Attachments

 

d)       Ordinance No. 9257, amending Chapter XIV, Article 9, Section 14-904, of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, pertaining to penalties for drugs and drug paraphernalia, and repealing existing Section 14-904.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

e)       Ordinance No. 9258, amending Chapter IV, Article 1, Section 4-103, of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, pertaining to the possession, purchase, or consumption of alcoholic beverage by an underage person, and repealing existing Section 4-103.    Staff Memo & Attachments

 

f)       Ordinance No. 9259, amending Chapter XV11, Article 9, Sections 17-905, 17-906, and 17-908 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, pertaining to height and length of vehicles and loads, and repealing existing Sections 17-905, 17-906, and 17-908.  Staff Memo & Attachments

 

g)       Ordinance No. 9260, amending Chapter XIV, Article 1, Sections 14-113, 14-114, and 14-115 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, pertaining to the distribution of handbills, and repealing existing Sections 14-113, 14-114, and 14-115.  Staff Memo & Attachments

 

7.       Adopt on second and final reading, the following ordinances:

 

a)       Ordinance No. 9236, allowing the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol on the 100 block of E 8th Street from 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016 to 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2016 for the Sandbar Birthday Party.

 

b)       Ordinance No. 9237, allowing the possession and consumption of alcohol on the 700 block of Mississippi Street from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 for the Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association block party.

 

c)       Ordinance No. 9238, amending Chapter V, Article 2 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, by adopting and incorporating herein by reference “Building Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, July 1, 2016, edition,” which adopts and incorporates therein by reference the 2015 International Building Code, as amended, regulating building and construction in the City Of Lawrence, Kansas, as prepared and published by the city’s Department of Planning and Development Services, and repealing existing Chapter V, Article 2 and Ordinance No. 9168.   Incorporation by Reference

 

d)       Ordinance No. 9239, amending Chapter V, Article 3 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, by adopting and incorporating herein by reference “Residential Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, July 1, 2016, Edition,” which adopts and incorporates therein by reference the 2015 International Residential Code, as amended, regulating building and construction in the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as prepared and published by the city’s Department of Planning and Development Services, and repealing existing Chapter V, Article 3, and Ordinance No. 9169.   Incorporation by Reference

 

e)       Ordinance No. 9240, amending Chapter V, Article 4 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, by adopting and incorporating herein by reference “Electrical Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, July 1, 2016, edition,” which adopts and incorporates therein by reference the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2014 Edition, as amended, regulating building and construction in the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as prepared and published by the city’s Department of Planning and Development Services, and repealing existing Chapter V, Article 3, and Ordinance No. 9170.   Incorporation by Reference

 

f)       Ordinance No. 9241 amending Chapter V, Article 5 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, by adopting and incorporating herein by reference “Plumbing Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, July 1, 2016, Edition,” which adopts and incorporates therein by reference the 2015 international Plumbing Code, as amended, regulating building and construction in the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as prepared and published by the city’s Department of Planning and Development Services, and repealing existing Chapter V, Article 5, and Ordinance No. 9171.   Incorporation by Reference

 

g)       Ordinance No. 9242, amending Chapter V, Article 6 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, by adopting and incorporating herein by reference “Mechanical Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, July 1, 2016, Edition,” which adopts and incorporates therein by reference the 2015 International Mechanical Code, as amended, regulating building and construction in the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as prepared and published by the city’s Department of Planning and Development Services, and repealing existing Chapter V, Article 6, and Ordinance No. 9172.   Incorporation by Reference

 

h)       Ordinance No. 9243, amending Chapter V, Article 7 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, by adopting and incorporating herein by reference “Fuel Gas Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, July 1, 2016, Edition,” which adopts and incorporates therein by reference the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, as amended, regulating building and construction in the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as prepared and published by the city’s Department of Planning and Development Services, and repealing existing Chapter V, Article 7, and Ordinance No. 9173.   Incorporation by Reference

 

i)        Ordinance No. 9244, amending Chapter V, Article 8 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, by adopting and incorporating herein by reference “Energy Conservation Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, July 1, 2016, Edition,” which adopts and incorporates therein by reference the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, as amended, regulating building and construction in the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as prepared and published by the city’s Department of Planning and Development Services, and repealing existing Chapter V, Article 8, and Ordinance No. 9174.   Incorporation by Reference

 

j)        Ordinance No. 9245, amending Chapter V, Article 9 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, by adopting and incorporating herein by reference “Existing Building Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, July 1, 2016, Edition,” which adopts and incorporates therein by reference the 2015 International Existing Building Code, as amended, regulating building and construction in the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as prepared and published by the city’s Department of Planning and Development Services, and repealing existing Chapter V, Article 9, and Ordinance No. 9175.   Incorporation by Reference

 

k)       Ordinance No. 9246, amending Chapter VIII, Article 2 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, by adopting and incorporating herein by reference “Fire Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, July 1, 2016, Edition,” which adopts and incorporates therein by reference the 2015 International Fire Code, as amended, regulating fire prevention and protection in the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as prepared and published by the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical Department, and repealing existing Chapter VIII, Article 2, and Ordinance No. 9199.   Incorporation by Reference

 

l)        Ordinance No. 9247, amending Chapter IX, Article 6 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2015 Edition, and amendments thereto, by adopting and incorporating herein by reference “Property Maintenance Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, July 1, 2016, Edition,” which adopts and incorporates therein by reference the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, as amended, regulating building and construction in the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as prepared and published by the city’s Department of Planning and Development Services, and repealing existing Chapter IX, Article 6, and Ordinance No. 9203.   Incorporation by Reference

 

m)      Ordinance No. 9248, for Text Amendment, TA-16-00128, to the City of Lawrence Land Development Code, Article 17 and related sections of Chapter 9, for revisions related to the use and design standards for Valet Parking. Initiated by the City Commission on 3/28/16. (PC Item 5; approved 8-0 on 5/23/16)   Incorporation by Reference

 

n)       Ordinance No. 9251, making changes to the City Commission Meeting schedule, setting regular City Commission meetings at 5:45 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month and a Consent Agenda only/Work Session meeting at 5:45 the second Tuesday of each month.

 

REMOVED FOR SEPARATE VOTE:

8.       Approve a Site Plan, SP-16-00155, for 24th Place Addition (24th & Inverness), a phased, commercial development with multiple buildings for a mix of retail and quality restaurant and/or fast order food but excluding fast order food-drive-in uses, located at 4300 W. 24th Place. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for RPI, LLC, property owner of record.  Staff Memo   Staff Report   Site Plan   Concept Renderings

 

9.       Approve the recommendation from the Airport Board to select Airport Development Group as the Lawrence Municipal Airport Engineer of Record with the Federal Aviation Administration for a five (5) year period.  Staff Memo & Attachments

 

10.     Authorize the City Manager to sign an Airport Preservation Agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of Taxiway C at the Lawrence Municipal Airport, at a total estimated cost of $172,000, with the City’s share being $17,200, and the State’s share being $154,800.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

11.     Accept the City of Lawrence 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from Mize, Houser & Company, P.A.   Staff Memo & Attachments   Mize & Houser Letter

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8. Approve a Site Plan, SP-16-00155, for 24th Place Addition (24th & Inverness), a phased, commercial development with multiple buildings for a mix of retail and quality restaurant and/or fast order food but excluding fast order food-drive-in uses, located at 4300 W. 24th Place. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for RPI, LLC, property owner of record.

Scott McCullough, Director of Planning & Development Services, presented the staff report.

Moved by Commissioner Herbert, seconded by Commissioner Larsen, to approve a Site Plan, SP-16-00155, for 24th Place Addition (24th & Inverness), a phased, commercial development with multiple buildings for a mix of retail and quality restaurant and/or fast order food but excluding fast order food-drive-in uses, located at 4300 W. 24th Place. Motion carried unanimously.
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D.        PUBLIC COMMENT: Play Video >

 

ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION:         The public is allowed to speak to any items or issues that are not scheduled on the agenda after first being recognized by the Mayor.  As a general practice, the Commission will not discuss/debate these items, nor will the Commission make decisions on items presented during this time, rather they will refer the items to staff for follow up.  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.

 

 

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.

 

E.         REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:           Play Video >

 

1.       None.

 

The City Commission will resume its

work session immediately following the

City Commission meeting.

 

 

F.   FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:        Staff Memo & Attachments - Updated 06/10/16 Play Video >

 

 

G.  COMMISSION ITEMS:           City Commission Work Plan Play Video >

 

 

H.  CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:    Report & Attachments Play Video >

 

 

I.   CALENDAR:   Meeting List   Budget Calendar Play Video >

 

·         Joint City/County/USD meeting, Monday, June 13, 5:30 p.m.  Location:  USD Offices, 110 McDonald Drive – Board meeting room.

 

·         City Commission Budget Work Session, Tuesday, June 14, 3:00 p.m.  Location:  City Commission Room. 

 

·         City Commission Budget Work Session, Tuesday, June 21, 3:00 p.m.  Location:  City Commission Room. 

 

·         City Commission Budget Work Session, Tuesday, July 12, 3:00 p.m.  Location:  City Commission Room. 

 

·         City Commission Work Session, Tuesday, August 23, 3:00 p.m.  Location:  City Commission Room.  Topic:  Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

Building Code Board of Appeals:

One position expires 11/30/18. This position is designated for an Engineer.

 

Citizen Advisory Board for Fair and Impartial Policing:

One vacancy for a position that expired 03/01/16.

 

Community Development Advisory Committee:

Two vacancies for positions that expire 09/30/17 and 09/30/18. These positions are designated for low/mod areas.

 

Contractor Licensing Board:

Two vacancies for positions that expired 12/31/15. These positions are designated for an at-large position and general contractor position. One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/18. This position is designated for an architect/engineer.

 

Douglas County Community Corrections Advisory Board:

One vacancy for a position that expired 05/31/16.

 

Electrical Code Board of Appeals:

Two vacancies for positions that expires 03/31/18. One position is designated for a Journeyman Electrician and the other position is designated for an Electrical Contractor. One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/16. This position is designated for a representative from the Fire/Medical Department. One position expired 03/31/16 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. This is an at-large position.

 

Fire Code Board of Appeals:

One vacancy for a position that expired 01/31/16.

 

Historic Resources Commission:

One vacancy for a position that expired 03/01/16. This position is designated for an architect.

 

Human Relations Commission:

One vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/17.

 

Joint Economic Development Council:

One vacancy for a position that expired 10/31/15.

 

Lawrence Alliance:

One vacancy for a position that expired 11/30/15. One additional position expired 11/30/15 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. Two vacancies for positions that expire 11/30/16.

 

Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:

One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/17.

 

Mechanical Board of Appeals:

One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/16.

 

Plumbing Code Board of Appeals:

One vacancy for a position that expired 04/30/16. This position is designated for a Journeyman Plumber. One position expired 04/30/16 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. This position is designated for a contractor. One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/18. This position is designated for a Master Plumber.

 

Public Transit Advisory Committee:

One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/15.

 

Traffic Safety Commission:

One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/18.

 

The City Commission resumed its work session immediately following the City Commission meeting.
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Moved by Vice Mayor Soden, seconded by Commissioner Larsen, to adjourn at 7:12 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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