District 6 Advisory Board

Minutes 1 April 7, 2014 District VI Advisory Board Minutes www.wichita.gov Monday Evergreen Recreation Center April 7, 2014 2700 N Woodland 6:30 PM Lounge Clubroom The District VI Advisory Board meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Recreation Center Lounge Clubroom 2700 N. Woodland. There were six District Advisory Board members in attendance, seven City staff and eight members of the public who signed in. Members Present Members Absent Scott Dunakey Cathy Landwehr Charlie Claycomb McKenzie Ortiz Denise O’Leary-Siemer Carmen Gard Deborah Sanders Joel Weihe Staff Present Martha Sanchez, Community Liaison Oscar Raymundo, Administrative Aide Bill Longnecker, Planner Officer Tejada, Patrol West Officer Steve Jerrell, Patrol North Firefighter, Amy Stockham, WFD Firefighter, Tatyana Pyzhov WFD Council Member Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. welcoming everyone. Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved as submitted. Approval of Minutes The minutes for March 3, 2014, were approved. Public Agenda 1. Scheduled items: Rosalindo Martinez (Owner), Las Mañanitas Restaurant 2347 N. Arkansas Ave. Not Present Sheila Officer (Chair), Racial Profile Advisory Board. Not Present. 2. Off-agenda items: Janice Bradley, Peace and Justice Center DAB members were informed of a Petition to stop massive incarceration for marijuana use. Information shared on the Art Exhibit at WSU Ulrich Museum on Juvenile Incarceration.  Minutes 2 April 7, 2014 Staff Presentations 3. Community Police Report Patrol North: Beat Coordinator: Officer Jerrell, 48, Beat reported a significant decrease in auto thefts on 41, 48 and 49 beat. The North Broadway Corridor has an increase in crime including prostitution, fights and jay-walking in the Lord’s Diner area. An update was given on the Summer Activity Camps to be held at the Park and Recreation facilities. Evergreen had an average of 127 kids attending last year. Adams Park will open to accommodate an extra 100 kids. Change in Command Staff. Captain White is new to Patrol North. *****Action: Receive and file Patrol West: Officer Tejada, 11 Beat, reported the River Park has seen an increase in the homeless population. They will address the issue by using the Bike unit to help control the homeless along with the HOT program. There is a Juvenile Intervention Program at the Orchard Park. *****Action: Receive and file 4. Fire Department Report Firefighter, Amy Stockham, Fire Station #7, reported three accidental fires at the following addresses: 400 W. Central, electrical malfunction; 900 N. Market, extensive fire damage and 700 E. 21st St., electrical. *****Action: Receive and file New Business 5. Housing and Community Services Department Mark Stanberry, Housing and Community Service, presented a request for Resolution of Support for Application for Housing Tax Credits (Mesa Verde Phase II). Stanberry presented the background information, along with two aerial photographs. He introduced Andy Bias, President and CEO of Mennonite Housing Rehabilitation Services, Inc. Richard Lopez, President and CEO of SER Corporation was also present. Bias gave additional information on the project. ****Action: Sanders /Claycomb made a motion to recommend approval for the resolution. Motion passed: 6-0 6. CON 2014-0004 Bill Longnecker, MAPD, presented a request for a conditional use to permit Sand Extraction on SF- Single Family Residential zoned property generally located north of 45th St. N. and west of Hoover Rd. The members were provided the MAPD staff report for review prior to the meeting. Longnecker, MAPD, presented the case background, reviewed the staff recommendation and answered questions of members and public. The following questions and comments: responses in italics.  What are the prices of the homes in the vicinity? Around $150,000-$190,000.  Will this impact the environment? It is approved by KS and will not negatively impact the environment.  Minutes 3 April 7, 2014 O’Leary-Siemer asked for more information on environment impact and access to water. Council Member Miller needs more information on who is responsible for state licensure on water rights. ****Action: Dunakey/O’Leary-Siemer made a motion to recommend approve for conditional use permit. Motion passed: 5-1. 7. CON 2014-00001 Bill Longnecker, MAPD, presented a request to amend CON2012-23 (nightclub in the city) to remove restriction on days when alcohol is served, remove restriction on hours of operation and remove affiliation with a fraternal order on LC zoned property generally located east of Zoo Boulevard on the northeast comer of Mt Carmel and Central Avenue. Longnecker, presented the case background, reviewed the staff recommendation and answered questions of members and public. The following question was asked: response in italics.  What is the total occupancy of the building? It depends on the Fire Marshall. It may drop the number. A new person is coming in. It could lower the number but I don’t see a higher number. *****Action: O’Leary-Siemer/Sanders made a motion to recommend approval of consideration to amend Motion passed: 6-0 Board Agenda 8. Problem Properties No properties were reported 9. Neighborhood Reports Denise O’Leary-Siemer reported that her Neighborhood Association, Indian Hills River Bend has disbanded due to the lack of support. It’s always the same people attending. Council Member Miller asked how can we revitalize them? Updates from Council member Announcements With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:40. Guests Andy Bias Richard Lopez Kyle Riffel Scott Riffel Russ Ewy Janice Bradley Mary Cole  Minutes 4 April 7, 2014 Rosendo Martinez Respectfully Submitted Martha Sanchez, Community Liaison District VI