District 3 Advisory Board

District 3 Advisory Board Agenda Wednesday, March 3, 2021 • 6:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting • Zoom and Facebook Live • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Virtual Meeting Access Information Due to health concerns and restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, DAB meetings are being held virtually. The public can participate in the meetings through the Zoom platform or view the meetings live on the District 3 Facebook page. Residents also have the option to submit comments to be read into record via email to mcampbell@wichita.gov no later than 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Join Zoom meeting on a computer, tablet, or smartphone  Click on the link below and enter the meeting ID and passcode. o https://zoom.us/j/96174548678?pwd=MjF2K2t4QjFZWExybGpBNnM1OE5xdz09 o Meeting ID: 961 7454 8678 o Passcode: 907515 Join Zoom meeting via telephone (audio only)  Dial +1 312 626 6799 and enter the meeting ID and passcode listed above. Charges may apply. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Order of Business  Call to Order  Approval of Agenda for March 3, 2021  Approval of Minutes for February 3, 2021 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Staff Reports 1. Wichita Police Department DAB 3 • March 3, 2021 • Agenda • Page 1  Community police officers share district and city-wide statistics and crime trends and department updates. Staff also discuss relevant public safety topics and answer questions from the DAB and public. 2. Wichita Fire Department WFD staff provides monthly district statistics, shares information on seasonal fire and public safety topics, and answers questions from the DAB and public. 3. Wichita Public Library Staff will provide an update on the newly opened District 3 Branch Library (Walters Branch Library). Recommended Action: Receive and file. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • New Business 4. 2021 Athletic Court Inventory and Proposed Capital Improvement Program Troy Houtman, Director, Park & Recreation Department will present. The 2021-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes funding annually to renovate athletic courts within the Park System. The 2021 CIP includes $225,000 for Athletic Court Improvements, which includes tennis, futsal, pickleball, basketball, and multi-use courts. In recent years, the Park & Recreation Department has been focusing on replacing existing cracked asphalt courts with reinforced concrete or post-tension concrete courts, which will last in excess of 20 years. These renovations also allow for the types and numbers of courts at a particular park to be modified to better match current neighborhood interests and maintenance resources. All of Park & Recreation’s athletic courts were inspected during the winter of 2020. Results were analyzed and ranked based on a variety of conditions and priorities. The Board of Park Commissioners and District Advisory Boards will be reviewing the athletic court inventory and renovation program in February and early March, providing additional input and enabling public comment. Funding levels in 2021 should accommodate the renovation of up to three courts. The asphalt basketball courts at Boston (6655 E. Zimmerly), Harvest (9500 Provincial) and Planeview (2819 Fees) parks are in the top 10 list of courts in poor condition and have been tentatively prioritized for renovation. If bid pricing allows, any 2021 funds that remain will be used to renovate additional athletic courts at other parks. The 2021-2030 Adopted CIP contains $225,000 in 2021 for Athletic Court Improvements. The funding source for this project is General Obligation bonds. The comments provided by DAB members, citizens, and various community groups will be used to identify community requests and develop Park & Recreation’s athletic court renovation program. Recommended Action: Provide comment regarding existing inventory, community interests, and funding priorities for the 2021 Athletic Court CIP. Presentation: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/DABAgendasMinutes/2021-03- 03%20Athletic%20Court%20CIP%20Presentation.pdf DAB 3 • March 3, 2021 • Agenda • Page 2 5. Places for People Mary Hunt, Principal Planner, Metropolitan Area Planning Department will present. In December 2105, the City of Wichita adopted the Wichita-Sedgwick County Community Investments Plan. The plan recommends developing an Urban Infill Strategy for the Established Central Area (ECA). In 2019, the City adopted an urban infill strategy for the Established Central Area. Known as the Places for People Plan, it was developed through a civic planning process over multiple years. The process included more than 55 public meetings/events and a community survey. The plan presents a future community vision of:  strong neighborhoods,  vibrant centers, and  a strong Wichita economy. In order to help achieve that vision, the plan makes recommendations for infill reinvestment, improving conditions for walking, improving transportation options, and increased housing choices / options. The plan recommends that the City work to help accomplish these by: updating the zoning regulations; creating a land bank; and developing a strategic investment strategy. On November 16, 2020, the Wichita City Council received a presentation on proposals for zoning updates and the creation of a Wichita land bank. In February 2020, the City hosted two social media town hall events to collect public feedback about the proposals. This March, the City is collecting public input in a variety of ways – including presentations to district advisory boards, community groups, and stakeholders. In addition, individuals can also submit input on the project webpage www.wichita.gov/placesforpeople, City social media channels, email, phone, and mail. Comments will be used to help evaluate the proposals and identify updates. This presentation will cover two implementation actions recommended in the Places for People Plan: 1) creation of a land bank; 2) updates to the zoning code. Below is an analysis/review of each proposal. Land Bank In the State of Kansas, a land bank is a government entity focused on the conversion of land (i.e. vacant, abandoned, tax delinquent) to productive use. Land banks have the ability to acquire and sell/transfer properties; request the abatement of taxes and assessments; and sort through property title issues. The proposal for the creation of a Wichita land bank would create the land bank as an entity of the City, with a board of trustees appointed by Wichita City Council Members. The land bank would be focused on the Established Central Area and prioritize the creation of affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization. The following draft documents are available for review at www.wichita.gov/placesforpeople: administrative policy guidelines, ordinance, and bylaws. Zoning Updates The Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Zoning Code regulates land use and select design elements for properties in the unincorporated county and in the city. The proposed changes would provide:  greater flexibility to meet community needs and market demands;  faster application reviews and zoning authorization, with less process variability;  inclusion of design standards to improve compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods and walkability. The proposed zoning changes are limited to residential uses: accessory apartments, duplexes, single- family houses on compact lots, and multi-unit homes (e.g. townhomes and small scale apartment buildings). Recommended Action: Provide comment and receive and file. Land Bank Presentation: https://www.wichita.gov/Planning/PlanningDocument/Land%20Bank%20Presentation.pdf DAB 3 • March 3, 2021 • Agenda • Page 3  Zoning Presentation: https://www.wichita.gov/Planning/PlanningDocument/Zoning%20Presentation.pdf • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Board Agenda 6. Updates, Issues, and Reports Reports from the council member and DAB on any projects, activities, events, programming, resources, issues, etc. in the neighborhoods, council district, and/or city. Recommended Action: Receive and file. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Adjournment The next District 3 Advisory Board meeting is scheduled to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. It is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom and will also be live-streamed on the District 3 Facebook page. The Zoom meeting link, ID, and passcode for the next meeting remains the same and can be found on the first page of this agenda. The most up-to-date meeting information can always be found on the District 3 web page. DAB 3 • March 3, 2021 • Agenda • Page 4  Agenda Item No. 4 City of Wichita District Advisory Board Meetings, All Districts March, 2021 TO: City Councilpersons and District Advisory Board Members SUBJECT: 2021 Athletic Court Inventory and proposed CIP Program INITIATED BY: Department of Park & Recreation AGENDA: New Business Recommendations: Provide comment regarding existing inventory, community interests and funding priorities for the 2021 Athletic Court CIP program. Background: The 2021-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes funding annually to renovate athletic courts within the Park System. The 2021 CIP includes $225,000 for Athletic Court Improvements, which includes tennis, futsal, pickleball, basketball and multi-use courts. In recent years, the Park & Recreation Department (P&R) has been focusing on replacing existing cracked asphalt courts with reinforced concrete or post-tension concrete courts, which will last in excess of 20 years. These renovations also allow for the types and numbers of courts at a particular park to be modified to better match current neighborhood interests and maintenance resources. Analysis: All of P&R’s athletic courts were inspected during the winter of 2020. Results were analyzed and ranked based on a variety of conditions and priorities. The Board of Park Commissioners and District Advisory Boards will be reviewing the athletic court inventory and renovation program in February and early March, providing additional input and enabling public comment. Funding levels in 2021 should accommodate the renovation of up to three courts. The asphalt basketball courts at Boston (6655 E. Zimmerly), Harvest (9500 Provincial) and Planeview (2819 Fees) parks are in the top ten list of courts in poor condition and have been tentatively prioritized for renovation. If bid pricing allows, any 2021 funds that remain will be used to renovate additional athletic courts at other parks. Financial Considerations: The 2021-2030 Adopted Capital Improvement Program contains $225,000 in 2021 for Athletic Court Improvements. The funding source for this project is General Obligation bonds. Legal Considerations: The comments provided by DAB members, citizens, and various community groups will be used to identify community requests and develop P&R’s athletic court renovation program. Recommendation: Provide comment regarding existing inventory, community interests and funding priorities for the 2021 Athletic Court CIP program. Attachment: Presentation. 1 2021 ATHLETIC COURT SYSTEM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM January, 2021 CURRENT ATHLETIC COURT SYSTEM (177 TOTAL):  71 Tennis courts – 16 at RWTC  40 Basketball/Multi use courts (not all full-sized)  38 Sand Volleyball courts – 32 at Watson  19 Outdoor pickleball courts – 9 at RWTC  3 Tetherball courts  3 Futsal  2 Tennis practice walls  1 Shuffleboard court CURRENT ATHLETIC COURT CIP FUNDING:  $225,000 annually - 2021 through 2030 - $2.25M total  Averages out to under $17K per court Many courts will not need additional work Courts in poor condition need to be removed and replaced SAMPLE COST OF COURT IMPROVEMENTS:  $160K - Post-tension futsal court with special goal material  $75K - Post-tension single tennis court or double pickleball court  $70K – Post-tension basketball court  $60K – Concrete slab basketball court  $10-$15K each – Temporary crack repair and resurfacing of asphalt courts – may only last 1-2 years NO NEW/REHABBED COURT LIGHTING:  Current court rehab needs, funding levels and maintenance resources will not support installation of new court lighting at non-programmable courts  Lighting systems must be of excellent quality to stand up to public use with minimal maintenance • lighting systems used at RWTC and Stryker have a 25-year maintenance plan with the vendor  $40-$50K – cost per court for quality lighting system  Stryker lighting was $1.5M RECENT ATHLETIC COURT PROJECTS:  Harrison Tennis/Futsal – double tennis court removed and replaced with post-tension tennis/futsal  Harrison Basketball – post-tension basketball court  Sherwood Glen Basketball – a half-basketball court with pickleball striping for portable nets  Evergreen Park – Tennis court modified for futsal  West Meadows Park – Asphalt cracks repaired and court resurfaced. Court will be monitored closely as these types of repairs are usually short-term and not cost effective. CURRENT ATHLETIC COURT PROJECTS:  Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center – • 13 tennis courts replaced and/or resurfaced • 3 additional tennis courts • 6 new pickleball courts • Additional lighting and plaza area • Surfacing and striping in spring • $1.5M CIP funding with $400K grant  Under Design:  Osage Park – double tennis to be replaced with single tennis and two pickleball courts  Spruce Park – basketball court to be removed and replaced  Piatt Park – basketball court to be removed and replaced  Inventory Adjustment:  Southview Park – double tennis court in poor condition to be removed and restored to green space based on public survey results COURT CONDITION INVENTORY:  Courts assessed annually by staff and assigned condition ranking based on: • Size/classification of Park per PROS Plan • Court material (asphalt or concrete) • Court cracking – number of cracks • Crack size and severity • Condition of nets and posts • Condition of marking/striping • Complaints from park patrons • Requests for new/other courts ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:  Community engagement • DAB and City Council presentations • Public Surveys as warranted • Local group input  Free play (area parks) vs. programmable (RWTC)  Possible reduction of athletic court system to reflect current uses and ease maintenance resources TOP 10 COURTS (WORST CONDITION): • Basketball: • Tennis: • Boston • Country Acres • Cessna E • Sycamore • Columbine • Country Acres • Emery • Harvest • Murdock • Planeview PROPOSED 2021 PROGRAM:  2021 focus on replacing asphalt basketball courts with concrete courts and new backboards  $225,000 in 2021 funding should accommodate 3 basketball courts:  Boston  Harvest  Planeview  Assess Country Acres and Sycamore athletic courts EXPANSION OF PROGRAMMABLE COURTS: Additional funding to be requested in future CIP for tournament-quality court systems  RWTC expansion complete by May • Will allow for larger tennis tournaments • Pickleball courts will be programmable  Edgemoor (6 tennis and 6 pickleball) and McAdams (6 adult courts, 2 youth courts) could be rehabilitated to attract larger tournaments  Increased revenue from tournament programming will help offset maintenance costs  QUESTIONS Park & Recreation Department Troy Houtman, Director  Agenda Item No. 5 City of Wichita District Advisory Board March 1, 2021 TO: District Advisory Board Members SUBJECT: Places for People Implementation – Land Bank and Zoning INITIATED BY: Metropolitan Area Planning Department AGENDA: New Business Recommendation: Receive and file, provide comments as desired. Background: In December 2105, the City of Wichita adopted the Wichita-Sedgwick County Community Investments Plan. The plan recommends developing an Urban Infill Strategy for the Established Central Area (ECA). In 2019, the City adopted an urban infill strategy for the Established Central Area. Known as the Places for People Plan, it was developed through a civic planning process over multiple years. The process included more than 55 public meetings / events and a community survey. The plan presents a future community vision of:  strong neighborhoods,  vibrant centers, and  a strong Wichita economy. In order to help achieve that vision, the plan makes recommendations for infill reinvestment, improving conditions for walking, improving transportation options, and increased housing choices / options. The plan recommends that the City work to help accomplish these by: updating the zoning regulations; creating a land bank; and developing a strategic investment strategy. On November 16, 2020, the Wichita City Council received a presentation on proposals for zoning updates and the creation of a Wichita land bank. In February 2020, the City hosted two social media town hall events to collect public feedback about the proposals. This March, the City is collecting public input in a variety of ways – including presentations to district advisory boards, community groups, and stakeholders. In addition, individuals can also submit input on the project webpage www.wichita.gov/placesforpeople, City social media channels, email, phone, and mail. Comments will be used to help evaluate the proposals and identify updates. Analysis: This presentation will cover two implementation actions recommended in the Places for People Plan: 1) creation of a land bank; 2) updates to the zoning code. Below is an analysis/review of each proposal. Land Bank In the State of Kansas, a land bank is a government entity focused on the conversion of land (i.e. vacant, abandoned, tax delinquent) to productive use. Land banks have the ability to acquire and sell/transfer properties; request the abatement of taxes and assessments; and sort through property title issues. The proposal for the creation of a Wichita land bank would create the land bank as an entity of the City, with a board of trustees appointed by Wichita City Council Members. The land bank would be focused on the Established Central Area and prioritize the creation of affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization. The following draft documents are available for review at www.Wichita.gov/placesforpeople: administrative policy guidelines, ordinance, and bylaws. 1 Zoning Updates The Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Zoning Code regulates land use and select design elements for properties in the unincorporated county and in the city. The proposed changes would provide:  greater flexibility to meet community needs and market demands;  faster application reviews and zoning authorization, with less process variability;  inclusion of design standards to improve compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods and walkability. The proposed zoning changes are limited to residential uses: accessory apartments, duplexes , single- family houses on compact lots, and multi-unit homes (i.e. townhomes and small scale apartment buildings). Financial Considerations: Based on a survey of other land banks, staff anticipate than a Wichita land bank would require some level of subsidy. The zoning updates are anticipated to gradually increase the financial resiliency of the City and County; through re-investment in areas with existing infrastructure and currently receiving Legal Considerations: There are no legal considerations for the recommended action. Legal review will be necessary prior to consideration of any action to create and implement a Wichita land bank; or adoption of updates to the Unified Zoning Code. Recommendations/Actions: It is recommended that the District Advisory Board receive and file the presentation; providing comments as desired. Attachment: None 2