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CITY COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
January 9, 2017 – 5:45 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:45 p.m. on 01/05/17)
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The City Commission reserves the right to amend, supplement, or re-order
the agenda during the meeting.
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. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS : Play Video >
1. Mayor Amyx will deliver the State of the City Address.
B. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION: Play Video >
1. Proclaim the week of January 11 – 16, 2017 as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week.
C. CONSENT AGENDA: Play Video >
Moved by Commissioner Larsen, 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 01/03/17.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting of 12/13/16
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 licenses as recommended by the City Clerk’s Office.
5. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.
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, if necessary. 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:
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.
1. Receive comments from Mayor Amyx. Play Video >
2. Conduct election of Mayor. Play Video >
Mayor Amyx will receive nominations for Mayor. Nominations for Mayor will be closed. City Commissioners will vote for the position of Mayor.
Moved by Commissioner Boley, seconded by Commissioner Larsen, to nominate Leslie Soden to the position of Mayor. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Boley, seconded by Commissioner Larsen, to close the nominations for Mayor. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Boley, seconded by Commissioner Larsen, to elect Leslie Soden as Mayor. Motion carried unanimously.
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3. Conduct election of Vice-Mayor.
The Mayor will receive nominations for Vice-Mayor. Nominations for Vice-Mayor will be closed. City Commissioners will vote for the position of Vice-Mayor.
It was moved by Commissioner Soden, seconded by Commissioner Larsen to approve the consent agenda as below. Motion carried unanimously.
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4. Comments of Mayor and City Commission. Play Video >
RECESS FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES
F. COMMISSION ITEMS: City Commission Work Plan Play Video >
G. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: None Play Video >
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List Play Video >
· 2017 Legislative Priorities Breakfast, Friday, January 6, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Location: Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire Street.
· Strategic planning session with city staff and City Commission, Friday, January 13, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 14, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Bioscience & Technology Center Conference Room, 2029 Becker Drive. Strategic Planning Agenda
· City offices closed Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
· 2017 Success by 6 Coalition Community Breakfast, Thursday, January 19, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Location: Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire Street.
· Colliers 2017 Commercial Real Estate Forecast Event, Thursday, January 19, 4:00 p.m. Location: Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire Street.
· Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, Friday, January 27, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Location: Abe & Jake’s Landing.
· Strategic planning session with city staff and City Commission, Monday, February 20, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Bioscience & Technology Center Conference Room, 2029 Becker Drive.
· City offices closed Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
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*dates in bold indicate City Commission meeting date
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.
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/16.
Citizen Advisory Board for Fair and Impartial Policing:
One vacancy for a position that expired 03/01/16 and one vacancy for a position that expires 03/01/19. Two positions expire 03/01/17 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Community Development Advisory Committee:
One vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/18 and is designated for a low/mod area representative.
Douglas County Community Corrections Advisory Board:
One vacancy for a position that expired 05/31/16.
Douglas County Senior Services Board:
One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/16.
Electrical Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expires 03/31/18 and is designated for a Journeyman Electrician. One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/16 and is designated for a representative from the Fire/Medical Department. Three positions expire 03/31/17, with one position (Electrical Contractor) becoming vacant, and two positions (at-large rep/Journeyman Electrician) will be eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
One position expires 12/31/16 and is eligible for reappointment. One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/18 and is designated for a Full Service Hotel representative.
Historic Resources Commission:
Two positions expire 03/01/17 and both are eligible for reappointment to additional terms. Both positions are designated for a Historian.
One position on the Advisory Council expired 09/30/16 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
One vacancy for a position that expires 11/30/16. Five additional positions expire 11/30/16 and are all eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/17. Five additional positions expire 12/31/16 and are all eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Two positions expire 03/31/17, with one position becoming vacant and one position eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Plumbing Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/18 and is designated for a Master Plumber.
Public Incentive Review Committee:
Two positions expire 01/31/17. One position is eligible for reappointment to an additional term and one position will become vacant. This position is designated for a Financial Analyst.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board:
Two vacancies for positions that expired 12/31/16.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
Two positions expired 12/31/16.
Five positions expire 12/31/16 and are all eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Sustainability Advisory Board:
Four positions expire 12/31/16 and are all eligible for reappointment to additional terms.