District 6 Advisory Board

District 6 Advisory Board Agenda Monday, September 13, 2021 • 6:30 p.m. Evergreen Recreation Center • 2700 N. Woodland, Wichita, KS 67204 • Facebook Live Order of Business  Call to Order • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Staff Reports 1. Wichita Fire Department Staff will present District 6 fire statistics, discuss relevant safety topics, provide department updates, and answer questions. 2. Wichita Police Department Community Policing Officers will present District 6 statistics and crime trends, discuss relevant safety topics, provide department updates, and answer questions. 4. Wichita Public Library Report Library Staff will report on events and programs at the Evergreen Branch Library and the Advanced Learning Library. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Public Agenda This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for citizens to present issues that are not part of the regular agenda for the meeting. There is a three-minute time limit for each speaker. 5. Scheduled Items There are no scheduled Public Agenda items this month. 6. Off-Agenda Items Any individual present that did not request to speak on the Public Agenda prior to the meeting may speak at this time. Recommended Action: Receive and file. DAB 6 • September 13, 2021 • Agenda • Page 1  New Business 7. Delano/Chisholm Trail Bicycle Pathway Paul Gunzelman, Public Works & Utilities will provide information Background: On August 14, 2018, the City Council approved a design contract with TranSytems Corporation for conceptual design improvements for the Delano Pathway. In January 2020, the District VI Advisory Board provided comments on three concepts for the pathway. On March 17, 2020, the City Council approved Supplemental Design Agreement No. 1 to complete final design of the improvements. Analysis: The proposed concept is a result of comments received from the District VI Advisory Board, the Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, the Park Board and Delano United. The proposed concept provides for a 10’ wide bicycle path, sidewalk, two-way street with on-street parking, landscaping, and amenities. The project is anticipated to be constructed in spring 2022. Financial Considerations: The Capital Improvement Program contains $2,300,000 for the design and construction of the pathway. Recommendations/Actions: It is recommended that the District VI Advisory Board approve the design concept. Attachment: https://tinyurl.com/3c9pbmwx • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8. Hoover Road 21st Street North to 29th Street North Shawn Mellies, Public Works & Utilities will provide information Background: On February 4, 2019, the District Advisory Board VI (DAB) approved the concept for a multi-use pedestrian and bicycle path along Hoover Road from Zoo Boulevard to the existing path near 29th Street North, by a vote of 9-2. On April 2, 2019, the project concept was approved by the City Council. Based on further evaluation of the proposed design and potential impact to adjacent properties, the decision was made to move funding forward for improvements to Hoover Road, between 21st Street North and 29th Street North, and include the multi-use path as part of the roadway construction. A public meeting was held September 2, 2021 to provide a project update and discussion of the overall concept. Analysis: Hoover Road between 21st Street North and 29th Street North is currently a two-lane asphalt mat street with ditches on each side and no sidewalks. The design concept for improvements to Hoover Road include a three-lane roadway with center turn lane, curb and gutter, and underground storm sewers. The project will also include a 6-foot wide sidewalk on the west side and a 10-foot wide multi-use path along the east side of Hoover Road. Construction is planned for 2023 and one lane of traffic will be maintained at all times during construction. Financial Considerations: The existing budget was approved on November 5, 2019 from the 2019-2028 Capital Improvement Program. The funding source is General Obligation Bonds. Funding for design costs is available within the existing budget. Funding to purchase right-of-way and construction is available in the 2022-2031 CIP in years 2022 and 2023, respectively. DAB 6 • September 13, 2021 • Agenda • Page 2  Legal Considerations: None Recommendation/Actions: It is recommended that the District Advisory Board recommend approval of the proposed design concept. Attachment: https://tinyurl.com/22b2pmmx • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9. Chester I. Lewis Park Staff and design team will be presenting updates for the Chester I. Lewis Park Recommended Action: Receive and file. Attachment: https://tinyurl.com/mm74fw26 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Board Agenda 10. Updates, Issues, and Reports Reports from Council Member Cindy Claycomb and the DAB on any activities, events, resources, issues, or concerns in the neighborhoods, council district, and/or city. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Adjournment The next District 6 Advisory Board meeting is scheduled to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Evergreen Recreation Center, 2700 N. Woodland, and Wichita, KS 67204. Residents also have the option to watch live on the District 6 Facebook page. Visit the District 6 webpage for the most up-to date meeting information. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DAB 6 • September 13, 2021 • Agenda • Page 3  Hoover Road Multi-Use Path from Zoo Boulevard to 29th Street North (DAB VI) Engineering/Public Works& Utilities September 3, 2021 1 Background • On February 4, 2019 staff presented the multi-use path design concept to the District VI Advisory Board (DAB) and it was passed 9-2. • On April 2, 2019, the City Council approved the multi-use path design concept. • Improvements to Hoover, 21st to 29th moved up in new Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to 2023 and includes reconstruction of the roadway and path together. • On September 2, 2021 a public information meeting was held for adjacent property owners along Hoover to discuss changing from a path to complete reconstruction of Hoover from 21st to 29th. 2 Analysis • Hoover Road between Zoo Boulevard and 29th Street North is currently a two-lane asphalt mat street with ditches on each side and no sidewalks. • Proposed new concept will be a three-lane roadway with center turn lane, curb and gutter, improved storm sewers, 6 foot sidewalk on the west side and 10 foot wide multi-use path on the east side of Hoover. • Constructing all together will reduce right-of-way requirements 3 Original Multi-Use Path Concept 4 New Concept with Road Reconstruction 5 New Concept with Reduced Right-of-Way 6 Next Steps • City Council Meeting on October 5, 2021, at 9:00 am Location: City Council Chambers, 1st Floor City Hall at 455 N Main. 7  Questions? Engineering/Public Works & Utilities 8  Hoover Road Multi-Use Path from Zoo Boulevard to 29th Street North (DAB VI) Engineering/Public Works& Utilities September 3, 2021 9 Chester I. Lewis Reflection Square Park 2  Process Community driven design through close and repeated workshops with the Community Stakeholder Group and Development Stakeholder Group. Design will be presented to the Design Council, Park Board, WDDC and DAB’s at concept design phase for input and at final design for approvals. The entire process will be transparent to the community with press releases at various stages of design for information, education and input. 3  Existing Site 4  The Project Vision • Design a flexible public space which accommodates a variety of spaces and events which encourages a diverse range of users throughout the day and year. • Create a public space which celebrates and educates visitors about Chester I. Lewis and his contributions to our community. 5  The Project Vision 6 Urban Park Examples  The Project: Vision 7 Seating Examples  The Project Vision 8 Groundplane Examples  The Project Vision 9 Lighting Examples 10 Conceptual Park Design 11 Conceptual Park Design 12 Conceptual Park Design 13 Conceptual Park Design 14 Conceptual Park Design 15 Conceptual Park Design 16 Conceptual Park Design  September 9, 2021 17 18  PRELIMINARY PUBLIC ART CONCEPTS Matthew Mazzotta The team looked at several options and evaluated them with the following criteria: • functionality and practicality – shade, lighting, Chester Lewis memorial/educational opportunities, compatibility with school entry • wide programming potential • security and maintenance concerns • aesthetic integrity • budgetary adherence • Lewis family response 19 19 20 PRELIMINARY PUBLIC ART CONCEPT 21 PRELIMINARY PUBLIC ART CONCEPT 22 HIGHEST-RANKED PRELIMINARY PUBLIC ART CONCEPT 23 24 25  LIGHTING OPTIONS • mount light fixtures within the structures, to illuminate pathways and turf area • self illumination, if screen infill content is semi- opaque 26 SEATING OPTIONS turf wood perforated metal to match 27 screen pattern 28  • Potential perforated steel screens suspended CONCEPTUAL SYNOPSIS within panels above, patterned with West Ellamonique Baccus African Adinkra symbols chosen specifically to represent Chester Lewis’ principles and ECHO philosophies. On a sunny day, these shapes will also be read as shadow projections on the turf. • Adinkra symbols will be embedded within the panels as well, to act as QR codes where visitors can enjoy supplementary experiences. • Most images on the vertical planes will be represented on high pressure laminate board or laminated glass. • Stage platform proposal for tinted concrete image exploring the impact of redlining on the community (currently not included in budget). • Images and text will continue to be refined 29 through engagement with stakeholders. 30 AUGMENTED REALITY Collaborate with Wichita Public Library’s Pocket Sights app to provide additional information on the life of Chester Lewis throughout the park, triggered by West African Adinkra symbols embedded in the structures. This information can be accessed by virtual park visitors as well.  ADINKRA are symbols from Ghana that represent concepts or aphorisms. Adinkra are used extensively in fabrics, logos and pottery. They are incorporated into walls and other architectural features. (Platform/stage) "war horn" symbol of vigilance and wariness This is a horn used to sound a battle cry. "If your hands are in the dish” (Restaurants) symbol of participatory government, democracy and pluralism From the aphorism, "If your hands are in the dish, people do not eat everything and leave you nothing." "sword of war ” (Family Legacy) symbol of courage, valor, and heroism In addition to recognizing courage and valor, the swords can represent legitimate state authority. 31  "fence” (Housing) symbol of love, safety and security A home which has a fence around it is considered to be an ideal residence. The fence symbolically separates and secures the family from the outside. Because of the security and the protection that a fence affords, the symbol is also associated with the security and safety one finds in love. "measuring stick” (Workforce) symbol of examination and quality control This symbol stresses the need to strive for the best quality, whether in production of goods or in human endeavors. (Schools) "He who does not know can know from learning" symbol of life-long education and continued quest for knowledge "Siamese crocodiles” (Pools) symbol of democracy and unity The Siamese crocodiles share one stomach, yet they fight over food. This popular symbol is a remind that infighting and tribalism is harmful to all who engage in it. 32  DESEGREGATION OF RESTAURANTS community gathering areas shared cultural experiences transmission of cultural norms 33  Note: graphics shown on the panel elements below are for illustration purposes only, acting CONCEPT as placeholders to indicate possible subject matter that will be determined at a later date. • a place where everyone can sit at the table together • additional information, offered via virtual engagement, could include interviews with Dockum sit-in participants possible substrate materials: printed photomosaic of photos from TKAAM on high pressure laminate board possible text: The change did not come without some anxious moments. Parks Hahn said she was glad that the youth group's mentor, Chester Lewis Jr., was just a phone call away. Lewis, president of the Wichita chapter of the NAACP, was a prominent lawyer who gave the students free legal advice. One day, while Parks Hahn sat nervously at the Dockum lunch counter, police officers paid a visit. “I turned around and they were standing behind me,” she said. “I looked at them and I realized that this was not, you know, a friendly visit.” One officer had a billy club in his hand. “So, I carefully climbed off the stool and went over to the phone and I called Chester Lewis and he said, ‘Tell 34 everybody to go home,’” Parks Hahn said. “And that's what we did.”  DESEGREGATION OF POOLS leisure activities relationship building socialization unstructured play 35  Note: graphics shown on the panel elements below are for illustration purposes only, acting CONCEPT as placeholders to indicate possible subject matter that will be determined at a later date. • immersive environment for play and interaction, shared enjoyment • virtual: could include an interview with Charles McAffee possible substrate materials: translucent or semi-opaque glass panel, mottled glass, pool illusion possible text: Chester I. Lewis brought Wichita’s first anti- discrimination suit—against the segregated swimming pool—and won! 36  DESEGREGATION OF AIRCRAFT COMPANIES private enterprise upward mobility career building entrepreneurship 37  Note: graphics shown on the panel elements below are for illustration purposes only, acting CONCEPT as placeholders to indicate possible subject matter that will be determined at a later date. • change, transformation, creating opportunity for oneself possible composition and substrate material: silhouette of pointing figure on painted panel possible text: In 1984 Chester Lewis sued the Santa Fe Railroad, winning an $8.5 million settlement for porters who had been barred from promotions from 1920-70. Lewis then successfully sued Boeing for accepting federal money without following federal requirements of open hiring and promotion. 38  DESEGREGATION OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES public amenities access to community resources human rights education 39 law enforcement and the military  Note: graphics shown on the panel elements below are for illustration purposes only, acting CONCEPT as placeholders to indicate possible subject matter that will be determined at a later date. • challenge of segregation via bussing policies and school district gerrymandering, prioritization of egalitarian access to education substrate material and subject matter: photomosaic portrait of CIL using Wichita School District K-12 student drawings on high pressure laminate board possible text: For nearly 20 years, 1952-1971, despite the US Supreme Court, the Wichita school board maintained segregated K- 8th grade schools by redrawing school district lines to correspond to residential segregation— defacto segregation. Chester Lewis flew to Washington, DC in January of 1966 and filed a formal complaint with the US government against the Wichita school system. That started the first investigation of school segregation in the Midwest and the 2nd of any school system outside the South. 40  WICHITA FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE health safety family stability 41  Note: graphics shown on the panel elements below are for illustration purposes only, acting CONCEPT as placeholders to indicate possible subject matter that will be determined at a later date. • our most valuable asset as a human is access to a safe shelter • highlight Lewis’ bravery in purchasing a house in a traditionally white neighborhood and standing steadfast even in the face of violent harassment from the KKK • draw attention to the discriminatory practice of redlining that was once a way to categorize “hazardous” neighborhoods possible substrate material: high pressure laminate board 42  STAGE SURFACE OPTION (if budget allows) Tinted concrete with a detailed explanatory panel that will allow visitors to place their own neighborhood within the historical redlined city. 43  PERSONAL LIFE family and friends career community personal and professional anecdotes 44  Note: graphics shown on the panel elements below are for illustration purposes only, acting CONCEPT as placeholders to indicate possible subject matter that will be determined at a later date. • images of Chester Lewis at various stages of his life, his family and friends, biographical notes possible substrate material: painted panel 45  Budget • Current Budget: $1,700,000 • $300,000 Property Purchase & Demolition • $900,000 Park Construction Budget • $500,000 Public Art Budget • Construction in 2022 46