CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
March 27, 2007 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 03/22/07)
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Updates:
03/27/07 @ 3:30 p.m.
- Added additional email correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 3 – left turn lane on Iowa Street.
03/26/07 @ 1:45 p.m.
- Added additional correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 3 – left turn lane on Iowa Street.
03/23/07 @ 3:00 p.m.
- Added REVISED staff memo to Consent Agenda Item No. 6-I, regarding T-Lift service hours;
- Added additional email correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 3 – left turn lane on Iowa Street; and
- Added presentation materials to Regular Agenda Item No. 5 – Pesticide Free Parks.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Recognition of Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Award recipient.
2. Presentation of Foundation Award to Community Wireless Communications – Freenet.
3. Proclaim Saturday, March 31, 2007 as Dance Across Lawrence Day.
4. Proclaim April 2 – 7, 2007 as Lawrence Pride Week.
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 03/06/07.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee meetings of 01/11/07, 01/25/07, and 02/22/07
Community Commission on Homelessness meeting of 01/09/07
Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals meeting of 11/11/06
Mechanical Code Board of Appeals meeting of 02/23/07
Hospital Board meeting of 01/17/07
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 Department of Administrative Services.
5. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.
6. Bid and purchase items:
a) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Airport Development Group for $54,500 for engineering services for runway safety improvements, pending a grant offer from FAA. Staff Memo
b) Set a bid opening date of May 1, 2007 for runway safety improvements at Lawrence Municipal Airport.
c) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mayer Specialty Services, LLC for $216,674.85 to complete the 2007 sanitary sewer manhole rehabilitation project. Staff Memo & Attachments
d) Award bid for thermal imaging cameras for the Fire/Medical Department to Conrad Fire Equipment for $28,687.50. Bid Memo
e) Authorize the City Manager to enter into lease agreements for approximately 320 acres of farm land south of the Wakarusa River with Shuck Farms (178 acres) and Norman and Ralph Leary (150 acres) for $121 per acre. Staff Memo
f) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement for approximately 20 acres of farm land located near pump station #48 with Shuck Farms for $50 per acre. Staff Memo
g) Approve additional funding for upgraded streetlights on Kasold for $29,850. Staff Memo & Attachments
h) Approve bid for car wash service for all departments to Zarco 66, Inc., and detailing service to Custom Highline for $14,000. Bid Memo & Bid Tab
i) Authorize
the City Manager to issue a change order to MV Transportation, Inc., to
increase service hours for T Lift Paratransit service until July 1, 2007 for
$10,218. Staff
Memo REVISED Staff Memo - Added 03/23/07
j) Award bid for one (1) mini packer refuse truck for the Public Works Department to Roy Conley for $73,705. Bid Memo
k) Award bid for one (1) rear load refuse truck for the Public Works Department to Roy Conley for $159,174. Bid Memo
l) Approve purchase of 2,236 bicycle helmets for the Fire/Medical Department Wheeled Sports Program from Helmets R Us, Inc., for $17,043.60. Staff Memo
7. Adopt on first reading, joint City Ordinance No. 8092, and County Resolution No. ____, amending Horizon 2020, Chapter 5 – Residential Land Use, to replace Figure 5-1 with the Neighborhood Concept.
8. Adopt on second and final reading, Ordinance No. 8082, establishing penalties for the violation of City firearm possession ordinance.
9. Accept dedication of easements and rights-of-way on PF-01-02-07, a Final Plat for Diamondhead, located at the SE Quadrant of South Lawrence Trafficway and Sixth Street (U.S. Hwy 40). Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., for Debbie Liu of Diamond Head Limited Partnership, property owner of record. (PC Item No. 5B; approved 9-0 on 2/26/07). Staff Report Plat Map Area Map PC Minutes
10. Approve request to initiate rezoning for Z-01-01-07: a tract of land approximately .91 acres, from PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) to RM 24 (Multi-Dwelling Residential). The property is located at the SE Quadrant of South Lawrence Trafficway and Sixth Street (U.S. Hwy 40). Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., for Debbie Liu of Diamond Head Limited Partnership, property owner of record. (PC Item No. 5A; approved 9-0 on 2/26/07). Staff Report Maps of Area PC Minutes
11. Approve the following items related to the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan: Staff Memo & Attachments
a) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8093, creating a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and designating a Neighborhood Revitalization Area; and
b) Approve Developer Agreement between the City of Lawrence and Cinco Hombres.
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSON: 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. Conduct public hearing on proposed special assessment benefit district for the improvement of Williamsburg Drive. There is no City financial participation in the improvements to this private street. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Conduct public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 6710, if appropriate.
2. Conduct public hearing on the following landmark designations: Staff Memo
a) L-10-02-2006: Public hearing for consideration of placing the structure located at 925 Vermont Street on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places. Staff Report HRC Action Summary Environs & Map HRC Resolution No. 2006-02
ACTION: Conduct public hearing. Direct staff to draft an ordinance for landmark designation for 925 Vermont Street, if appropriate.
b) L-11-03-2006: Public hearing for consideration of placing the structure located at 621 Connecticut Street on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places. Staff Report HRC Action Summary Environs & Map HRC Resolution No. 2006-03
ACTION: Conduct public hearing. Direct staff to draft an ordinance for landmark designation for 621 Connecticut Street, if appropriate.
c) L-12-04-2006: Public hearing for consideration of placing the structure located at 1646 Massachusetts Street on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places. Staff Report HRC Action Summary Environs & Map HRC Resolution No. 2007-01
ACTION: Conduct public hearing. Direct staff to draft an ordinance for landmark designation for 1646 Massachusetts Street, if appropriate.
3. Receive Commission direction on proposed submission to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) concerning possible safety project for Iowa street (left turn lane) near Stratford and University Drive. Staff Memo & Attachments Additional Emails - Added 03/23/07 Additional Correspondence - Added 03/26/07 Additional Email Correspondence - Added 03/27/07
ACTION: Authorize submission of project application, if appropriate.
4. Receive request from Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods concerning rental registration ordinance. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
5. Receive presentation from Maria Stockett concerning pesticide free park initiatives. Stockett Email Presentation Materials - Added 03/23/07
ACTION: Receive presentation, discuss policy issues, and direct staff to prepare program improvement information for possible 2008 budget consideration, if appropriate.
6. Receive letter from attorney concerning planned Kansas Turnpike Authority interchange near Tonganoxie.
ACTION: Receive letter.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
1. Commissioner Rundle requests discussion on the following items:
· Proposed changes to the traffic ordinance, specifically those that relate to truck weight limits and the use of tag axles.
· Discussion/comments on code provisions for retail marketing analysis.
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
§ Joint City/County/USD 497 study session is scheduled for Monday, April 16, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. at USD 497 offices, 110 McDonald Drive.
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GOALS: Goals Document
*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.
Two (2) positions, held by Brickell and Kaufman, will expire 03/31/07. Both are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Marilyn Bread, which expires 03/01/07.
Vacancies exist for the following: One (1) residential contractor, one (1) building contractor, and one (1) at-large member.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Ron Desch, which expired 07/01/06. This position is required to be held by someone in the hotel industry.
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Sandra Shaw, which expires 06/30/08.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Loralee Stevens (Target Neighborhood) that expires 12/31/07.
Historic Resources Commission:
One (1) vacancy for an un-expired position that expires 03/01/09. Two (2) positions, held by Alstrom and Marvin, will expire 03/01/07. Both are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Lawrence-Douglas County Advocacy Council for Aging:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Frank Day that will expire 12/31/08. One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Bob Lewis that will expire 12/31/07.
One (1) vacancy for the position that expired 11/30/06.
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health Board:
One (1) position, held by Liebl, will expire 03/31/07. Dr. Liebl has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment to an additional term. One (1) vacancy, held by Sanders, expires 03/31/09.
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Janet Gerstner that expired 09/30/06.
Special Alcohol Fund Advisory Board:
One (1) vacancy, held by Khatib, expires 04/30/08.
One (1) position, held by Hagen, expires 04/30/07. Mr. Hagen is eligible for reappointment and wishes to be reappointed to an additional term.