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CITY COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
December 9, 2014 – 4:00 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:45 p.m. on 12/04/14)
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Updates:
12/09/14 @ 2:10 p.m.:
- Added additional correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 1 – Special Use Permit for a Verizon Wireless communications tower at 1725 Bullene;
- Added additional correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 2 – 9th Street Corridor Project; and
- Added additional correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 3 – Hillcrest Foods request for dedicated parking along 11th Street and Massachusetts Street for an Uptown Market grocery store.
12/08/14 @ 4:05 p.m.:
- Added as Consent Agenda Item No. 9 - Approve request from Cornerstone Plaza, LLC, to purchase one half acre of Lawrence VenturePark property, currently leased to Cornerstone Plaza, LLC, located north of 2004 E. 23rd Street and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents to sell the property at $1.19 per square foot for a total of $25,894.40;
- Added additional correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 1 – Special Use Permit for a Verizon Wireless communications tower at 1725 Bullene;
- Added additional correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 2 – 9th Street Corridor Project; and
- Added correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 3 – Hillcrest Foods request for dedicated parking along 11th Street and Massachusetts Street for an Uptown Market grocery store.
12/05/14 @ 11:40 a.m.:
- Consent Agenda Item No. 7 - Revised Resolution No. 7100, setting the boundaries of the City of Lawrence, Kansas; and
- Added additional correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 1 – Special Use Permit for a Verizon Wireless communications tower at 1725 Bullene.
A. STUDY SESSION: (4:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
1. City Commission Study Session with RG Fiber. Link to 11/11/14 CC Meeting Materials Link to RG Fiber Proposal Modification Letter from 11/11/14 RG Fiber Clarification Letter
B. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Presentation from the Lawrence Police Foundation to the Lawrence Police Department of AED equipment.
C. 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:
Mental Health board meeting of 10/28/14
2. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.
3. Approve licenses as recommended by the City Clerk’s Office.
4. Bid and purchase items:
a) Award the bid for an interceptor trench at Lawrence VenturePark to King’s Construction Co., Inc. for $306,958. Bid Memo & Attachments
b) Award the bid for RCRA site remediation for Lawrence VenturePark to King’s Construction Co., Inc., for $363,631. Bid Memo & Attachments
c) Approve change orders 17 – 32 for Project No. PW1224 – Lawrence VenturePark infrastructure for $106,379.69. Staff Memo
d) Authorize the purchase of 13 IE 3000 switches and power transformers for the ITS Project Phase I from Vital Support utilizing the State of Kansas purchasing contract for $18,642. Staff Memo
5. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9027, repealing Ordinance No. 8951, pertaining to the salary of the City Commissioners and Mayor. Staff Memo & Attachments
6. Adopt on second and final reading, the following ordinances:
a) Ordinance No. 9049, authorizing the Codification of the ordinances of the City of Lawrence, Kansas.
b) Ordinance No. 9055, establishing a multi-way stop at Overland Drive and Queens Road.
c) Ordinance No. 9056, establishing yield signs on Laura Avenue and on Maple Lane at 13th Street.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 7100 - Revised 12/05/14, declaring the boundaries of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. Staff Memo & Attachments
8. Accept dedication of utility easements as shown on the Final Plat, PF-14-00190, of the Lawrence College Career Center and the Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center, located at the southeast corner of 29th Street and Haskell Avenue. Staff Memo & Attachments
9. Approve request from Cornerstone Plaza, LLC, to purchase one half acre of Lawrence VenturePark property, currently leased to Cornerstone Plaza, LLC, located north of 2004 E. 23rd Street and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents to sell the property at $1.19 per square foot for a total of $25,894.40. Staff Memo & Attachments - Added 12/08/14
D. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: 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.
E. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Consider approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-14-00312, for a new 120’ Verizon Wireless communications tower located at 1725 Bullene Ave. Submitted by PAMCORP LLC for Verizon Wireless LLC on behalf of Steven L. Eudaly, property owner of record. Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 9054, for a Special Use Permit (SUP-14-00312) for a new 120’ Verizon Wireless communications tower located at 1725 Bullene Ave. (PC Item 2; approved 8-0 on 11/17/14) A valid protest petition has been received; therefore a super-majority vote (at least 4 out of 5 votes) is required for approval of the Special Use Permit. Staff Report Map of Area Verizon Zoning Drawings Verizon Photos and Photo Simulations Third Party Review Structures Map Engineer Letter Search Ring Map PC Minutes Correspondence - Updated 12/08/14 Protest Petition Staff Memo & Attachments Tower Locations Map - Added 12/08/14 Applicant Law Enforcement Tower Justification - Added 12/08/14
ACTION: Approve Special Use Permit (SUP-14-00312) for a new 120’ Verizon Wireless communications tower, located at 1725 Bullene Avenue and consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 9054, if appropriate.
2. Consider authorizing staff to begin negotiations on a scope and fee with the design team of el dorado inc for the 9th Street Corridor Project. Staff Memo & Attachments Correspondence - Updated 12/08/14
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
3. Receive request from Hillcrest Foods, Inc., for 18 dedicated parking stalls along the east side of Massachusetts Street at 11th Street for an Uptown Market grocery store. Refer to staff for review. Correspondence - Added 12/08/14
ACTION: Receive request and refer to staff, if appropriate.
4. Review existing 2014 City of Lawrence Legislative Policy Statement and direct staff concerning issues for inclusion in the 2015 Policy Statement.
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT:
G. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo & Attachments
H. COMMISSION ITEMS:
I. CALENDAR: Meeting List
· City Commission Study Session, Tuesday, December 9, 4:00 p.m. for discussion with RG Fiber regarding fiber policy. Location: City Commission Room.
· City Commission meeting scheduled for December 23 canceled.
· City offices closed on Thursday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
· City Commission meeting, December 30, 9:00 a.m. and will consist of Consent Agenda items only.
· City offices closed Thursday, January 1, 2015 in observance of New Year’s Day.
· City offices closed Monday, January 19, 2015 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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*dates in bold indicate City Commission meeting dates
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.
Community Development Advisory Committee:
One vacancy for a position that expired 09/30/13, two vacancies for positions that expired 09/30/14, and one vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/15. One additional position expired 09/30/14 and is eligible for reappointment to additional terms. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
One position expired 12/31/13. This position is delegated for a representative from the Plumbing Code Board of Appeals. One position expires 12/31/14 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. Two additional positions will expire 12/31/14 and are not eligible for reappointment. These positions are delegated for a representative that is a residential contractor and an architect/engineer.
Douglas County Senior Service Advisory Board:
One position expires 12/31/14 and is eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Electrical Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/14 and one vacancy for a position that expires 03/31/15. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Homeless Issues Advisory Committee:
Two positions expire 12/31/14 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Two vacancies for positions that expired 09/30/14 and one vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/15.
One vacancy on the Advisory Council for a position that expires 09/30/14. One position expired 09/30/14 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Three current vacancies - one for a position that expired 11/30/13, one for a position that expires 11/30/14, and one for a position that expires 11/30/15. Five additional positions expire 11/30/14 and are all eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/14. Four additional positions expire 12/31/14 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/14. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Plumbing Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expired 04/30/14. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
Three positions expire 12/31/14, with two positions eligible for reappointment to an additional term and one position becoming vacant.
One vacancy for a position that expired 04/30/14.
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/15. Five additional positions expire 12/31/14 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Sustainability Advisory Board:
One position expires 12/31/14 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.