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CITY COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
November 26, 2013 – 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:25 p.m. on 11/21/13)
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Updates:
11/25/13 @ 4:25 p.m.:
- Changed the wording on Consent Agenda Items No. 6 and 7 to include sidewalk dining license in the site plan approval for Jimmy Johns and Sandbar;
- Added as Consent Agenda Item No. 13, approval of licenses as recommended by the City Clerk’s office;
- Updated the City Manager’s Report; and
- Added a public meeting to the calendar regarding a transit hub at 19th and Stewart Avenue.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Receive presentation of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) from the Lawrence Police Foundation.
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. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission meeting of 10/09/13
Lawrence Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting of 10/22/13
Lawrence Human Relations Commission meeting of 08/15/13
Planning Commission meetings of 09/23/13 and 10/23/13
Public Health Board meeting of 09/16/13
Sustainability Advisory Board meeting of 10/09/13
2. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.
3. Bid and purchase items:
a) Award Bid No. B1354 for Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals for 2014 to various bidders. Bid Memo & Attachments
b) Approve change orders in the amount of $60,429.61 for Wakarusa Drive, Research Park Way to Oread West Drive Reconstruction, Project Number PW1202. Staff Memo
c) Award bids for Project No. PW1346, Downtown Street Light Repairs as follows: Staff Memo
· Purchase of light poles and accessories for $88,719.20 to Kris Davis, and
· Installation of light poles and accessories for $38,500 to J. Warren Company, Inc.
4. Adopt on first reading, the following ordinances:
a) Ordinance No. 8926, which repeals Ordinance No. 8285 (annexation) and Ordinance No. 8350 (rezoning), for the 155 acre tract, near K-10 and N 1800 road intersection. Ordinance No. 8926 conforms the City’s ordinances to the appellate court decisions invalidating the earlier annexation and rezoning ordinances Staff Memo & Attachments
b) Ordinance No. 8940, removing redundant inspection requirements related to Cereal Malt Beverage licenses. Staff Memo & Attachments
c) Ordinance No. 8942, permitting raptors to be owned within City limits. Staff Memo & Attachments
d) Ordinance No. 8943, condemning certain property interests as authorized by Resolution No. 7050 required for the 23rd Street and Iowa intersection improvement project. Staff Memo & Attachments
5. Adopt on second and final reading, Ordinance No. 8941, establishing no parking along the east side of Jana Drive from 50 feet north of Rogers Place to 50 feet south of Rogers Place (TSC item #6; approved 6-2 on 10/07/13).
6. Approve Site Plan,
SP-13-00417, and sidewalk dining and
hospitality license for a sidewalk
hospitality area for Sandbar Subs located at 745 New Hampshire
Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects for Central Management LLC, the
property owner of record. Staff Report
Site Plan
7. Approve Site Plan, SP-13-00324, and sidewalk dining and hospitality license for a sidewalk hospitality area for Jimmy
John’s located at 922 Massachusetts Street. Submitted by Arizado Design for
Terra Firma LTD, property owner of record. Staff Report Site Plan
8. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Baker University for the completion of wetlands and Corps of Engineers permit requirements, Project No. 18P07S. Staff Memo & Attachments
9. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Raymond L. Stone and Beverly N. Tubbs for the acquisition of 1219 E 1600 Rd. in the amount of $112,000. Staff Memo & Attachments
10. Authorize staff to submit 2014 CDBG Sidewalk Gap Application. Staff Memo & Attachments
11. Approve funding for 2013 employee longevity payments. Staff Memo & Attachments
12. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Harry E. Marshall and Angie M. Marshall, 1525 E. 28th Terrace. Staff Memo
13. Approve licenses as recommended by the City Clerk’s Office.
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report & Attachments - Updated 11/25/13
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 authorizing staff to proceed with project design on Wakarusa Drive and receive City Commission direction on intersection improvements to Wakarusa Drive, Inverness Drive and Legends Drive, Project Number PW1341. Staff Memo & Attachments Powerpoint Presentation
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo & Attachments
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. Consider adopting the 2014 City Commission Meeting Calendar.
· Public meeting regarding possible transit hub at 21st and Stewart Avenue, Monday, December 2, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Fire Station #5 in the Jayhawk Room, 1911 Stewart Avenue.
· City officials’ luncheon with Black Hills Energy Representatives, Tuesday, December 3. Time and Location: TBD.
· City Commissioners are invited to attend a presentation by Robert Butler, FEMA, regarding the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, at the Douglas County Commission meeting on December 4, at 4:00 p.m.
· City Commission meetings scheduled for December 24 and December 31 have been canceled due to Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
· City Commission meeting will be held on Monday, December 30 for bill paying and end of year housekeeping items. Time to be determined.
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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.
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expired 09/30/13.
Building Code Board of Appeals:
Four positions expire 11/30/13. One position will become vacant and three positions will be eligible for reappointment to additional terms. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Community Development Advisory Committee:
One vacancy for a position that expired 09/30/13 and one vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/15. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Three positions expire 12/31/13. Two positions will become vacant and one position is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Douglas County Senior Services Board:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/15. Two positions expire 12/31/13 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Electrical Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/12. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Homeless Issues Advisory Committee:
Three positions expire 12/13/13. One position will become vacant and two positions will be eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Horizon 2020 Steering Committee:
The purpose of the Steering Committee is to guide the process for amending Horizon 2020, the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Lawrence. The Steering Committee will consist of ten members, with four members appointed by the City, four members appointed by the County, one joint City/County appointment, and one School District appointment.
One vacancy on the Advisory Council for a position that expires 09/30/14. One position expired 09/30/13 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Two vacancies for positions that expired 11/30/12. Six additional terms expire 11/30/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/14. Four positions expire 12/31/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Lawrence Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee:
Three positions expire 12/31/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
Three positions expire 12/31/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/14.
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/15. Five additional positions expire 12/31/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Sustainability Advisory Board:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/13. Three positions expire 12/31/13 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.