City Commission agenda set for June 4 meeting

Consent agenda

C.1 APPROVE CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES:

a) Consider approving City Commission meeting minutes from 05/14/2019.

C.2 CLAIMS:

a) Consider approving all claims.

ACTION: Approve claims.

C.3 APPROVE LICENSES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY

CLERKS OFFICE: a) Consider Approving Licenses as Recommended by the City Clerk

ACTION: Approve Licenses as Recommended by the City Clerk

C.4 MAYOR APPOINTMENTS:

a) Consider approving appointments as recommended by the Mayor. ACTION: Approve appointments. C.5 BID AND PURCHASE ITEMS a) Consider authorizing the purchase of $150,000 to ABData for postage to mail utility bills in 2019. ACTION: Authorize the purchase of postage to mail utility bills to ABData in an amount not to exceed $150,000. b) Approve change order 11 in the amount of $45,507.46 to BA Green for work performed on Capital Improvement Project FM1601 Fire Station #1 and Senior Resource Center Renovation.

ACTION: Approve change order #11 in the amount of $45,507.46 to BA Green for work performed on Capitol Improvement Project FM1601 Fire Station #1 and Senior Resource Center Renovation.

c) Consider authorizing the purchase of five (5) Wavetronix SmartSensor Matrix from Mid American Signal, Kansas City, Kansas for a total cost of $111,130.00 for ITS Video Detection/Upgrade-Replacement, Project CIP# PW17SM5.

ACTION: Approve purchase of five (5) Wavetronix SmartSensor Matrix from Mid American Signal for a total cost of $111,130.00 d) Consider awarding bid number B1921 for four (4) current production half ton trucks to Laird Noller Ford in the amount of $115,058.00 in accordance with the 1% local preference policy as outlined in the City’s purchasing procedures.

ACTION: Award bid number B1921 for four (4) current production half ton trucks to Laird Noller Ford in the amount of $115,058.00 with the recommended changes to configuration resulting in savings to the City.

e) Consider awarding Bid No. B1922 to Sunflower Paving, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract in the amount of $397,716.80 for the 6th & Tennessee Right Turn Lane Project (CIP# PW19E2).

ACTION: Award Bid No. B1922 to Sunflower Paving, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract in the amount of $397,716.80 for the 6th & Tennessee Right Turn Lane Project.

f) Consider approving Change Order #1 for the Sidewalk Hazard Mitigation Program with USA Concrete, Inc. for CIP # PW19E4, Sidewalk Hazard Mitigation Public, in an amount of $14,457.10 and CIP # PW19E5 Sidewalk Hazard Mitigation City Property, in an amount of $59,411.40. Consider authorizing the issuance of a check to USA Concrete in an amount of $139,735.50 for work completed to date.

ACTION: Approve Change Order #1 for the Sidewalk Hazard Mitigation Program with USA Concrete, Inc. for CIP # PW19E4, Sidewalk Hazard Mitigation Public, in an amount of $14,457.10 and CIP # PW19E5 Sidewalk Hazard Mitigation City Property, in an amount of $59,411.40. Authorize the issuance of a check to USA Concrete in an amount of $139,735.50 for work completed to date. C.6 ADOPT ON FIRST READING, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:

a) Consider adopting on first reading Ordinance No. 9678 amending meeting dates, Ordinance No. 9684 amending the terms of office, and Ordinance No. 9685 amending the dates for the selection of Mayor and Vice-Mayor.

ACTION: Adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 9678, 9684, and 9685.

C.7 ADOPT ON SECOND AND FINAL READING, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:

a) Consider adopting on second and final reading Ordinance No. 9677, correcting an internal citation in Chapter 4 of the City Code related to the requirements for obtaining local licensure.

ACTION: Adopt of second and final reading Ordinance No. 9677.

b) Consider adopting on second and final reading Ordinance No. 9679, granting Westar Energy, Inc. a non-exclusive electric franchise. ACTION: Adopt of second and final reading Ordinance No. 9679.

C.8 ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:

a) Consider adoption of Resolution No. 7288 authorizing the 2019 Annual Action Plan and Investment Summary for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program.

ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 7288 authorizing the 2019 Annual Action Plan and Investment Summary for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program.

C.9 GENERAL CONSENT ITEMS:

a) Consider accepting dedication of easements associated with Minor Subdivision, MS-19-00217, Greentouch Addition, located at 508 Michigan Street. Submitted by Grob Engineering Services LLC, for Jesson S. and Season I.S. Ross, property owners of record.

ACTION: Accept dedication of easements as shown on drawing for the minor subdivision, MS-19-00217, Greentouch Addition.

b) Consider approving a request to rezone, Z-18-00071, approximately 2.48 acres from RM12-FP (Multi-Dwelling Residential – Floodplain Management Regulations Overlay) District to RM12 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) District, located at 3172-3257 Atchison Avenue, 3209 Yankee Tank Lane, and 3215 Yankee Tank Lane. Submitted by Grob Engineering Services LLC on behalf of Yankee Tank Estates LLC, property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9468. (PC Item 3; approved 8-0 on 4/23/18) ACTION: Approve rezoning, Z-18-00071, approximately 2.48 acres from RM12-FP (Multi-Dwelling Residential – Floodplain Management Regulations Overlay) District to RM12 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) District, located at 3172-3257 Atchison Avenue and 3209 & 3215 Yankee Tank Lane. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9468.

c) Consider approving special event permit, SE-19-00254, for Douglas County Relay for Life event at 6100 Rock Chalk Drive from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM (with request to keep lights on until 12:30 AM) on June 7th, 2019 subject to the conditions listed on the special event permit. ACTION: Approve Special Event Permit, SE-19-00254, for Douglas County Relay for Life event at 6100 Rock Chalk Drive on June 7th, 2019. d) Authorize the City Manager to execute Addendum #4 with Kansas Fiber Network for installation of fiber in the City’s right-of-way.

ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute Addendum #4 with Kansas Fiber Network for installation of fiber in the City’s right-of-way.

e) Receive a request from VeoRide, Inc. to renegotiate their use of right-of-way agreement for their bike share service a request related to implementation of an electric scooter service. Consider referring the requests to the Transportation Commission for review and recommendations.

ACTION: Refer the VeoRide, Inc. bike share program expansion and electric scooter implementation requests to the Transportation Commission for review and recommendation.

f) Consider receiving recommendations from the Public Incentives Review Committee regarding proposed changes to the City’s ethics policy, Resolution No. 7269.

ACTION: Receive recommendation from the Public Incentives Review Committee regarding proposed changes to the City’s ethics policy and direct staff if appropriate.

g) Receive the Public Incentives Review Committee recommendations for the 2018 Annual Report: Economic Development Support & Compliance. Review and accept the report, if appropriate.

ACTION: Receive the Public Incentives Review Committee recommendations for the 2018 Annual Report: Economic Development Support & Compliance. Review and accept the report, if appropriate.

h) Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Chahine Legal, LLC for indigent defense services in Municipal Court.

ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Chahine Legal, LLC for indigent defense services in Municipal Court.

i) Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Suzanne Galle, 255 N. Michigan Street #5-23.

ACTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Suzanne Galle, 255 N. Michigan Street #5-23

j) Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Ronald G. Thompson and Violet I. Thompson, 442 Michigan Street.

ACTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Ronald G. Thompson and Violet I. Thompson, 442 Michigan Street.

k) Receive LMH Health Board Meeting Minutes from 03/20/19.

ACTION: Receive minutes.

l) Receive Bert Nash Governing Board Meeting Minutes from: 03/26/19; and 04/30/19

ACTION: Receive minutes.

m) Receive Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging Meeting Minutes from 04/16/19.

ACTION: Receive minutes.

n) Receive Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority Meeting Minutes from 03/25/19.

ACTION: Receive minutes.

o) Receive Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes from 04/08/19.

ACTION: Receive minutes.

p) Receive Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from: 02/25/19 & 02/27/19; 03/25/19 & 03/27/19; and 04/22/19 & 04/24/19 ACTION: Receive minutes.

q) Receive Public Health Board Meeting minutes from 03/18/19.

ACTION: Receive minutes.

ACTION: Approve the consent agenda.

Public comment

Regular agenda

1. Consider adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law for the denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness and the Downtown Design Guidelines review for the redevelopment project located at 1040 Massachusetts Street, 1041 New Hampshire Street, and the east side of the 1000 block of New Hampshire Street (DR-18-00503, The Hub).

ACTION: Adopt findings of fact and conclusions of law for the denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness and the Downtown Design Guidelines review for the redevelopment project located at 1040 Massachusetts Street, 1041 New Hampshire Street, and the east side of the 1000 block of New Hampshire Street.

2. Presentation of findings from SS&C related to Lawrence Community Shelter and receive request for supplemental funding for 2019 and 2020 and direct staff as appropriate.

ACTION: Receive presentation of findings from SS&C related to Lawrence Community Shelter and request for supplemental funding for 2019 and 2020 and direct staff as appropriate.

3. Receive update on Sidewalk Hazard Mitigation Program.

ACTION: Receive update on Sidewalk Hazard Mitigation Program.

4. Consider approving the 2019 and 2020 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Work Plan

ACTION: Approve the 2019 and 2020 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Work Plan.

5. Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 9680, Ordinance No. 9681, and Ordinance No. 9682 revising existing Chapter XVI, Article 8 and Article 9 and Article 9A of the Code of the City of Lawrence, pertaining to management, permitting and regulation of city rights-of-way.

ACTION: Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9680, Ordinance No. 9681, and Ordinance No. 9682 revising existing Chapter XVI, Article 8 and Article 9 and Article 9A of the Code of the City of Lawrence.

The Lawrence City Commission will convene at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St.

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