District 1 Advisory Board

DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD (DAB) I MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 4, 2014 6:30 p.m. Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19th St. N., Wichita, Kansas 67214 Members Present Members Absent Guests Brandon James Aaron Mayes Listed on last page Bill Wynne David Buckmaster Dan Heflin James Roseboro Beverly Domitrovic Twila Chaloupek Janice Rich K.C. Ohaebosim Janet Wilson Lavonta Williams, Council Member City of Wichita Staff Present Officer Justin Whyte, Patrol East, Beat 32 Officer Gregory Feuerborn, Patrol North, Beat 43 Captain Colby Roberson, Wichita Fire Department Kathy Morgan, Metropolitan Area Planning Department Scott Wadle, Metropolitan Area Planning Department Alana Haynes, Office of Community Engagement Order of Business Call to Order Council Member Lavonta Williams called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and welcomed staff and guests. Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda submitted. Motion carried 9:0. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the minutes submitted. Motion carried 9:0. Public Agenda 1. Agenda Items No item. 2. Off Agenda Items State Representative Gail Finney and Bonita Gooch presented on the importance of building strong families and communities by decriminalizing marijuana. Representative Finney and Bonita Gooch requested that the City Attorney draft the language that is acceptable for the item  District I Advisory Board Minutes August 4, 2014 Page 2 of 4 to be placed on the November voting ballot and that the City Council allow the public to vote on decriminalizing of marijuana. DAB member: What can we do as a DAB if we are willing to support the decriminalization of marijuana? CM Williams: As a DAB the position must be made collectively. DAB member: How many people are being arrested with jobs? Gooch: Employment is not an identifying factor. Action Taken: Received and Filed John Stevens presented on an issue of animal control and citizens losing postal services due to out of control dogs. Stevens commented that the community has had an issue with animal control for a long time and would like something to be done to prevent citizens from losing their postal services. CM Williams: The City is working with the US Postal Department to resolve this issue. We were told that senior citizens have options and would not lose their postal services. Please contact the postal office, if mail services are not being provided for seniors. Action Taken: Received and Filed Staff Report 3. Fire Report Captain Colby Roberson, WFD, Station # 10, reported that District I had a total of five fires; of which, three were incidentals. Many calls were placed over the fourth of July, however; the data has not been released as of yet. Questions-none. Action Taken: Received and Filed. 4. Police Report Officer Justin Whyte, Patrol East, Beat 32, reported that Patrol East will begin actively watching for individuals talking and texting while driving. Whyte reminded DAB members to drive safely and watch for others on the road. Questions-none. Officer Gregory Feuerborn, Patrol North, Beat 43, reported IMPACT meetings have been very successful, resulting in unwanted criminals moving away from the community. The police department ask that community members continue to attend the IMPACT meetings and encourage neighbors to contact the police department to report suspicious activities. Question- none. Action Taken: Received and Filed. New Business 5. CUP2014-20 Kathy Morgan, City Planner, presented on a request for Amendment #2 to DP- 128, the Brush Creek CUP, Lot 3, Brush Creek 3rd Addition to amend Provision 6-B allow a full-color LED message board. DAB Member: How far from the street is the sign located? Morgan: The sign is as close to the 2  District I Advisory Board Minutes August 4, 2014 Page 3 of 4 property as it can be. DAB member: Why is the property zoned for no LED signs? Morgan: This is a result of the provisions the developer wanted originally. DAB member: What is the height of the existing sign? The sign is currently 35ft. David Buckmaster made a motion to deny the request of the LED message board. Motion was properly seconded by Bill Wynne. Motion approved 6-3. Action Taken: Received and Filed. 6. Department of Public Works & Utilities Bicycle Master Plan & City of Wichita Pedistrian Master Plan Scott Wadle, City Planner, presented on the 2011 - 2020 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) adopted by the City Council which includes funding for the Bicycle Enhancement Projects. On June 4, 2011, the City Council approved the selection of Toole Design Group to assist staff in creating a Wichita Master Bicycle Plan. In February 2013, the City Council endorsed the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan. The Armour Bicycle Boulevard bicycle project is one of the top ten on- street bicycle routes recommended by the plan. A DRAFT City of Wichita Pedestrian Master (Plan). A 10 year guide for how the City of Wichita (City) can improve conditions for walking. More than 50 events have been held with opportunities for individuals to participate in the planning process by completing surveys, serving on committees, participate in community meetings, and attending open house events. The Plan includes a vision, goals, actions, priorities, design guidance, and performance measures. DAB member: How is this project funded? Wadle: This is funded through federal transportation enhancement funds. DAB member: Can a skate boarder ride a in the shared bike lanes? Wadle: A bike lane is designated space only for bicycle travel. Several members of the public expressed their support for the Bicycle Master Plan. Bill Wynne made a motion to recommend approval of the Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan. Motion was properly seconded by Janet Wilson. Motion passed 10- 0. 7. City of Wichita Public Works and Utility Rebecca Lewis, Sewage Treatment Superintendent, presented on a local surface water quality group that is targeting the stream that flows through Edgemoor Park and would like to do a pilot in the area with residents to incorporate projects at their homes that would reduce or filter the rainwater leaving their property that would result in improving the stream. DAB member: Is this a pilot program? Lewis: Yes, this is a pilot program, however; we are looking to grow this project. Janice Rich made a motion to recommend approval of the Sewage Treatment Project. Motion was properly seconded by Dan Heflin. Motion passed 10-0. 3  District I Advisory Board Minutes August 4, 2014 Page 4 of 4 Board Agenda 8. Updates, Issues and Reports There were no updates, issues or reports. 9. Adjournment Action Taken: Motion to adjourn was made by James Roseboro, David Buckmaster seconded. Motion carried 10:0. Meeting was adjourned. The next meeting for the District Advisory Board I will be held at 6:30 p.m., September 8, 2014, at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19th St. N. 4