♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> All right. Good morning and welcome to day is Tuesday, December 5th and as 904, we're going call this meeting to order. We asked folks who are with us. You're both willing and able to stand for the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance today's invocation will be delivered by Reverend been Staley of United she's Apple Hill, United Methodist Church. Reverend, thank you for being here. >> Let's pray together. Lord of the season of giving we recognizes how much you've given We for the good leadership we've had here and who are working as a council men and women and we give you thanks for their service. Their wisdom and you come to in order that we might experience hope and joy and your love, you come bringing a peace on earth and goodwill and you comfort us in order that we might comfort others. Help us to be instruments of your peas within our own relationships in our homes and with others. Also help us in order that we might, as we recognize bell ringers and helping charities that there are many who are less fortunate who are poor or sick. We're homeless to be aware of their need. Make us aware of the gifts that you've given us that we might share with others to be good stewards of all that is ours as individuals and as a city a community. Again, we give you thanks for all that you've given to us and we pray that we might have the same generous spirit and given to one another in Jesus name. We pray. And then. Stands nation under God and all. Thank you, Reverend. Madam Clerk. >> Approve the minutes of the regular meeting. November 28th 2023. >> As every member had a chance to review the minutes and if so, is there any discussion? If there's no discussion that make a motion to accept the man says printed, is there a second second? seconded by vice mayor clerk. Open enrollment is cast their vote. received 78 votes. That motion does Madam Clerk. >> Proclamations, which time medical loan Closet Appreciation Week. >> Here he received a proclamation for the which top medical loan Closet Appreciation Week. Please make way towards front. You know, it's funny. My sun said he wanted to come to it today, but instead he went to school and been incredibly of the guests. We if you guys word that, please join me front here. >> always >> Oh. And if you're taking pictures for free to utilize the space up here, if you need to. Proclamation the city of Wichita, Kansas found in 18, 70. Which job medical own closet was established in 2012 as a nonprofit organization serving the community from its humble beginnings, operating out of a start garage to today, 7,000 Square-foot warehouse that mlc loans durable medical equipment and medically underserved. And whereas whereas which time medical own closet relies on cash donations and donated items to refurbish in order to provide needed supplies, resources and equipment for individuals to recover comfortably. At-home freeing up valuable resources for hospitals in patient care facilities. Which top medical own closet has expanded and local services by operating satellite facilities in and today Kansas. Well, continuing to explore ways to grow further resources, allow and whereas the which medical own closet is also instrumental with helping other local and international groups provide medical devices and equipment to 3rd world countries and war-torn nations needing assistance and now, therefore, be it resolved that I Brandon Whipple, mayor, the city of Wichita, Kansas, along the Wichita City Council, do hereby proclaim December 3rd through the night 2023 as Wichita Medical Loan Closet Appreciation Week in a city of which started courage. All citizen bres our appreciation by supporting the which medical own closet by attending the 2023 DEC the halls event held at 6, 6, 5, 5, East Harry on December, 9th 2023. Thank you so much of name is Drew Bree. I am director of the Wichita closet. I'm super honored that we get this proclamation because are volunteers, Dan and Doug here just to and sue over there are 3 of my volunteers that work very tirelessly to help provide durable medical equipment, supplies to the medically underserved. Not only in Wichita but in Kansas and nationwide. So very honored that we get this proclamation for the work that my volunteers do every day. And if you ever board come by Ncs give you walk about this equipment that we get is We do what we can to get back into the community. So we have volunteers just dug that repair chain so they get the equipment so that way can go back into the community. So if you're bored, come see us and I'll give you a lot about maybe you get a cookie. So come by Ncs anytime. So thank you very much. there. >> Madam >> Clerk. >> Jane Burns, non-partisan request to reinstate previous restrictions on candidates contribution for city Council positions. Alright, rolling into the public agenda. Just want books where that there is a 5 minute a Michael, that if you go over out your hand and let finish your Jane has been in before You need no know guided. So welcome back. >> So yes, today I'm here as a person. My name is Jane Burns. I live in a person's district. Brandon Johnson is a person I'm proud of and admire. I know all of you as people and I appreciate you all as people. Way back in 2015. ordinance was changed to permit corporations and political action committees and the like. To contribute to elections. Fall. A leader was elected $633,000. From big money, corporations and political action committees, but also from some super-large. But hustling donations from individuals in Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina, Virginia. Why did they invest their big money? Big time to elect the mayor of Wichita. Kan says. wait, there's How much came from the real dark money? That's China, churches, Mafia, who knows he is, electing our local leader, our leaders and why. This is not politics. It's not partisan. This is monolithic. Big money. Versus humanoids actual real. People. And 2024, no mere person can match that precedent. 2 run to represent just neighbors real people. $633,000 to buy $100,000. Your job. That money in our future can can and surely will buy up other local decision-makers and policies. To infinity and beyond. In fact, shouldn't this be called a talk? Chrissy government by these rich. Corporations and political action committees. And out of state donors because it's just not possible for us. Real people, actual human residents to track, but big money, does it strategies objectives, step elements? You know, corporations are different. people they don't have children and grandchildren. left graduate like people to people. Corporations are married to money. Political action committees are Power exclusively. I personally well watch with hope that that is $633,000 Mayor. As far as I know, a very good person, a very good individual will respond to actual human, which a tense not so much to the very big money that bankrolled her. We can accept this. We can ignore it. We can hope for the best or we can call it out. In fact, am personally asking that you all initiate the repeal of that dreadful 2015 ordinance in order to return local elections to pre 2015 local limits that excludes such large contributions. Is anyone in the audience who agrees with Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you. Madam Clerk. >> I'm sorry. Do we have my apologies? We had a first on the board. Yeah. By I thank you, Mayor. I agree with you, Jane. I have >> I've been working with legal over the last year to possibly get something drafted. So I would like to have a conversation with my colleagues over the next or so. And potentially look at getting something on the agenda here by the end of the month. So I work with legal and my colleagues this week to look at the opportunity that we have to get something. So I appreciate Madam Clerk. >> Nancy Brown, local campaign Sunday. Miss Brown, welcome. Thank you. My name is Nancy Brown. I live in district 2. And I'm here this morning along with Jessica Maldonado in our roles as co-presidents of the League of Women Voters, Wichita Metro unit with the support of our unit. Some of whom are here. We're here to voice our concern over the sources of campaign funding in the most recent local elections. At the national level, the League of Women Voters has published a statement on the topic, a copy of which all of you should have received. To cover the highlights. It states. We work to ensure that our government serves the people now wealthy special interests by promoting transparency, super PACs and eliminating dark money. At the League of Women Voters. We are committed to creating a more transparent and equitable small-dollar funding system for elections. So all voters are valued no matter how much they contribute. To the candidate of their choice doing this, make sure that candidates are elected on their positions instead of their funds and that communities are empowered over organizations. While there is currently no state local position on this issue, there has been sufficient concern among our members that we may be doing a study to develop a position and recommendations prior to that particular to the election funding ordinances in our local jurisdictions here and in our catchment area. The broad media coverage around some of the campaign financing in the recent election cycle brought this issue to my attention and several other may leak members voiced their concerns. And following up on this, I went through all of the financial reports for all of the candidates for all of the races in the most recent election cycle. And I found concerning items in the reports for most of the candidates. Interestingly enough. The one in particular, but there were some places I would want to do some more digging on. Most of the reports. Donations from the East Coast and several other states raised questions about why those donors would find our local politics of interest. They can't vote here. Do we want them? Sticking their fingers in? I don't think so. I was also concerned by does financial reports which included few or no donations below the maximum of $500, which argues against the assertions of those candidates that they had fully representative support. If you're not making room for the 5, 10, $25 donor. How much support do you really the? less affluent quarters of town. People who are elected to this board are supposed to be representing all of the citizens in their district or in the case of mayor, all of the citizens of Wichita. Most of whom can to Ford $500 donations. A review of the current local ordinance on campaign funding shows no restrictions on donor sources. And interestingly enough, several of us have been digging and we have not been able to find any place where text of the PRI December at 2015 ordinance can be found. I've been looking to find. What the restrictions were. And I have not found any resource. So if you all can turn me on to that, I would be very appreciative. Conversation with Lake members who've been around longer than I have indicates that prior to that amendment ordinance, 50 dash, one, 19 did include restrictions on contribution. Sources promoting funding by local citizens. It is the request of the League of Women Voters of. Wichita Metro. That this council restore those does restrictions in order to keep control and financing of our elections in the hands of it. Of the constituents represented independent of the influence of big money. I thank you for the opportunity to air the significant concern. Are there any questions? Councilmember Johnson? Thanks, No questions. I tend to agree with her LLC, support, pack, support. >> candidates do want to caution a little bit. The East Coast, West Coast Self many of us probably know folks in those areas. And while I didn't get a lot of contributions, I have cousins that live in the South have a cousin of live in Illinois. If they gave me funds on my report, it would show the state support that that's not always enough areas. And want to make sure as we talk about that, that not always enough areas. The folks at a state that we may know want to support our campaigns but I do agree with, you know, big money in politics. >> And I took that into account that some of these folks probably have out of state family. My sister lives in California. I would not expect her to send $500 if I were running it would be nice if there was some wave noting that. Family or something in our reporting. Which would take away that shadow. Thank you very much. Thank you. All right, Matt Clerk. >> Consent agenda items one through. 24. >> As every member of a chance to review the consent agenda. And if so, is there a discussion? The chair recognizes the honorable Councilmember Johnson, the the honorable like >> Thanks, Mayor. I would like to pull item 7, 8, 9, 10 11, not everything. The 7 through 11. Item-number 7 through 11 will be pulled and discussed immediately following this item. Is there further discussion? >> If there's no further discussion now make the motion to accept staff's recommended action to the consent agenda. With the exception of item 7 11, is there a second second motion's seconded by vice mayor who clerk erode cast, a vote. received 78 votes. That motion does We are on item number 7 of the consent agenda chair recognizes Councilmember Johnson. >> Thanks, If we want to make it quicker, I need to abstain from item 7, 8, 9, 10 11 due to a personal conflict. >> So objection making a motion to accept item 7 11 1 motion. That's about. This was so many items you sharing with the reason. >> my personal conflict has been posted on the city website artist on social media page and know my wife is Daniel Johnson was the executive director which type attack for humanity, 2 of these are tests, the home funds. If I do support anything that it's a test, the home funds that are put the city of Wichita on jeopardy of losing federal funds. >> And I do believe that that not interpretation of the council member. I think that that is confirm legal as well. Is that correct? >> that's correct. And that's based on the hood So better regulations, OK? Very good >> so with if there is no objection, but I make the motion to accept items 7 to 11 on the consent agenda. While noting that council member Johnson has abstained from Is there a second second? Bush as it made seconded by vice mayor was a clerk. Romero members will cast their vote, have received votes to one abstention. That motion does pass about a clerk. >> Borda been some contract stated December 4th, 2023. >> Morning Mayor City Council just Labor Department Finance. The board is in contract can be December for 2023 with following recommendations for engineering. We have the South Lakes Park Complex, complex for Concow incorporating them out of 4 million, 859,500 dollars. We have the Lw Klatt Park Bridge improvements for rejecting all bids. We have the outsourced pavement preservation program Cip Bridge expansion, joint replacement for Wildcat Construction Company incorporated in the amount of 225,000 boarded up to the engineers estimate. The thing we have the polymer for use in wastewater solace, be watering facility. We're deferring that to December. 11th. We have the digital drainage and then Tory collection rejecting all bids on this one. We have the chemical rehabilitation of Wells for Layne Christensen company for groups. One in 2. We have a few lead free. He 10 do so one 2 from a Kansas Co-operative for the pricing listed. We have the fuel tank replacement fire station 9 to for December. 11th. This is how to become a vendor with the city of Wichita, Kansas. Is your current over request proposals out on the street? happy to try answer any questions and recommend it Are there questions for staff council member Johnson? >> Thanks, Mayor. I'm Josh. No specific question on those items. But the item I sent you that, you know about just want to follow up on that, given that that person did receive an award letter, what's their status going forward? >> The janitorial services if we have a staff during selection committee convene the convening of the committee is this staff recommendation for City Council. The staff recommendation can be dissolved if there is a reason to determine that if there's issues with process is if there's issues of concerns are solicitation documents? Plus, Lee outlines challenges of protest procedures and we do have vendors that can utilize utilize that but to be straightforward on your question of what does that process look like? If there's an intent to award and we work directly a lot of and a lot of counsel S but any and all actions forewarning based upon City Council. City Council termination. >> I just as got another e-mail asking what what happens now given the investment that they may preparing for potential half million dollar contracts with the kind of limbo right now, are we going to reach back out to them and talk to them directly about? Next steps or anything? So if I if I there's a couple individuals that contact and that project that spoken at length with with many >> and reassure them that that process will be re completed and read it. And we want to make sure that it's fair and transparent without any repair. OGE of question of the process but answer your it is going back the process of if there's any concerns I have been addressing those. If there are any additional questions of it, I'm happy to take those as well. sadly, anytime there is a contract recommendation, it is not fall or does not authorize or executed until City Council. Further questions for staff. Seeing none. Thank as they public in item. Seeing none over discussion back to the bench for the discussion on the site. >> If there's no further discussion make the motion to accept staff's recommended action to receive about report approved the contract authorize necessary signatures. Is there a second second motion seconded by open members cast a vote. received 78 votes. That motion does pass out of Park. >> Prepare our removal of dangerous and unsafe structure. 8, 5, 8 north Broad View Good morning. Just waiting for the to pop that. I'm kaylyn other caught with him ABC, D it's neighborhood inspection. We have good news on a 58 north view. You'll see from the photos in just a moment and we go. As you remember, that property changed hands at a tax sale earlier this We were we've worked with the new owner to obtain structural engineers reports and appropriate permitting. You can see from the disturbed dirt and things and that and the photos making good progress on remodel and renovation of that property. And we're happy to recommend that it be returned to regular code enforcement. >> Chair recognizes Councilmember John says the resides in district one. Thank you, mayor. It's always good to have good news like that. Don't get that too often. So right before Christmas. Yeah. >> With that I would move that City Council close the public hearing and accept staff's recommendation to remove the property firm condemnation consideration. Return the property to regular code enforcement. >> Is there a second second motion seconded? The clerk open members cast their vote. received 78 votes. That motion does pass >> removal of dangerous and unsafe structure. 19, 0, 3, South Topeka Avenue. >> Good morning again. The recall that, you know, Three's South Topeka is in district 3. The port of could stands appeals first review, this property on November 7th of 2022. you all for the property on February 7th of this year. Then again on May 9th, then on September 4th. And then again today. This property's had an open housing case for over 2 It has been fire damaged. Previously requests for assistance from the as it was and secured. But that activity has slowed. Sam, since has been boarded at. You can see from the premise conditions that there's quite a bit of debris in the backyard. The structure itself as a one story frame dwelling roughly 29 by 39 feet in size. It's been vacant for over a year. It's got a shifting in cracking concrete blocks excuse me, concrete block basement law right in fire damage citing and rotted front and rear porches. I do believe the owner, Mister is here to share with you updates. I might just mention that a building permit was pulled and October for work to be performed on this property. And understand from his voicemail yesterday afternoon that that work has started, but there's not been inspection scheduled quite yet. They're not far enough along building and trades inspector would need to inspect. So, but I think he's here. >> As right now, I've got I've always got all the tools on the house except for electric. The electric is being worked on right now because I just came up with all the funds are needed for that last week. So he's actually working on it today starting to shun and should get that expected probably tomorrow. And feedback on next week and motion on the jury thinks we just just a order just make sure that nobody ration and undoes some of the stuff is already done. And that's we're looking at right So hoping to have it back up and running everybody in the next week. >> like a couple people on the board Councilmember Fry. Where are we with delinquent taxes and assessments as they're a payment plan in place are. We're yet with those having started making any payments on that yet because every call the funds that have so far as we none of that. >> But the last thing I had to pay for forgive the house up and running. I got that doesn't last week. So I think fortune go towards taxes. So I don't have on exactly how much of the building month, but it will be there's going to be probably $500 paid in the next couple weeks. >> Cherokee vice mayor hizo as resides in District Thank you, last time Europe here, I think there was some concern because the dry want up that up over. All right, electric wires and he that indicated the final point, the drywall down. So that way we can get an inspection. >> came back through and inspected after a poor, the drywall down. And actually did that a couple months ago right after that meeting. And he looked all that found out. There's no structural damage. And saw the And that's why able to pull the permit to get rather work started. >> So at that pass his he did a visual inspection to make sure no structural damage. But there's nothing been expected as far as like electric, anything like So that's that's what we're waiting on now. time. But he did the visual inspection of said there's no structural damage shows okay to go and fix up. Kaylyn, what? >> What all needs to be done in order to get this. Back up to code and back to where it needs a day to be pulled from a our Dana >> The building permit that would have been obtained in October would be good for 6 And the assumption would be that there be steady progress made throughout that time toward a certificate of occupancy. Now, if as long as Mister about continues to schedule the work, had the contractor calling the inspections, we should be able to monitor his progress relatively easily. Depending on how long this project might It would be my question would be if the work can be completed during this first building permit. So, Jimmy, do you think that would be an option to have it done and that first building permit cycle? Yes. >> So that would be. Occasionally we make a motion. I know we've made similar motions about. Having him on a payment plan and having were completed by the end of May. >> Or else? Actually, I'll just go ahead when's the first meeting May? Suggests because there is some. Government and ball give them an extra month. Things get slow down. So Jen, that that would be my Usually in this job when you have a we get this done by may, usually takes a little but if you give a couple more weeks, just in case. Okay, I move to delay this item until 6/6/2024. >> To check on were completed continue. They can progress Mister Vice Mayor. think it's true for. >> June 4th. You're right. I don't have new in 4th. All right, Jen, 4th, I I'm in my motion to a delay action until June 4th, 2020 for 2 check on progress. A second that motion. Motion has been made in the second clerk open rodents, cast their vote. Every 78 votes that motion does Thank you. And good luck. Thank you. Madam Clerk. >> Amendment of men memorandum of Agreement. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge number 5. >> Good morning. Welcome. Speedster. Due to the staffing crisis affecting law enforcement agencies across the country. And president number of officer vacancies within the Police Department. This is collective bargaining negotiations. Just something on my screen. Yeah. Because his team and the Fraternal Order of Police Open negotiations early in the month of October 2023. as a part of this ongoing effort, amendment to the Memorandum Agreement is proposed to increase the recruitment of new officers and Kirsten retention of current employees and to implement other recommended changes to double up. amendment will affect years. 2023 2024 should have a positive impact on recruitment and retention efforts. 2023 here, 2023 of the agreement will be amended to provide a single dispersal of non taxable bonus compensation and the net amount of $5,000 to also to 5 members of the FOP bargaining unit as of December 8, 2023 in addition to provide equity was supervisory not represent a police positions, lieutenants staff recommends authorization of similar retention bonuses for the staff. Your 2024 of the agreement will be amended as follows Article 13 administrative investigations in article 14 grievance procedure of the agreement should be amended as follows when conducting an internal investigation. Wpd should no longer be obligated to share the related professional standards. File. But the focus officer and a full P in lieu professional standards, file the focus off. So we'll be able to access the complaint. Reports created by the focus officer video evidence recorded by the focus officer and law enforcement recordings of which they are the subject that the focus officer would otherwise be entitled to under Ks a 45 Dash, 2, 5, 4, The focus employees saw generally be the last person interviewed as part of the investigation unless a different order of interviews is agreed upon by the commander of Professional Standards, Bureau Focus, officer FOP still have access to full professional standards file if discipline is imposed and grievances filed. Your 2020 for their game. It will be amended as follows salary adjustment amended from 1.5% to 13.2 7% for classification. 7, 14, 7, 16, 7.22. 7. 23, 7. 24 7.25. to be effective. December 23rd 2023 edition of 3 million premium overtime. Pay them on a 2.5 times the rate of pay or compensatory time at the same rate for emergency call outs and extra do shifts. provision expires on December 2020. 24. Police officers, police detectives, police sergeant and crime scene. Investigators should be allowed in annual clothing allowance increase for maximum of $700 to $850 department credit or or vouchers in accordance with department policy. But considerations. The agreement estimated to increase 2023 general fund expenditures by 3.4 million. The costs will be offset by under by under expenditures in the general fund, primarily due to staffing challenges. staffing challenges. police department and saving some health insurance rate holiday in December 2023. to ensure a balanced budget and remain within the state certified. But for 2023 Budget Reserve transfers will be adjusted as necessary. The agreement is estimated to increase 2024 general fund expenditures for police been dismayed at 6.5 million. Any necessary adjustments will be included as part of the revised budget process next year. The law department has reviewed and approved emitting resolution esta form. It is recommended that the city council approved a proposed amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between the city of Wichita, Kansas. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge number 5 December. 25 21 through December 2020. 24 and any necessary budget adjustments. We stand for questions. Councilmember Johnson, thanks, Mayor. Thank you, >> First, thank you for your work and manager up to work agreement just for the public because there's some confusion about some of this is is this a new contract or did we open up a current contract? we opened up the current contract and amended years. 2023 24 okay. And then for. I think you're referring to Article 14. I think. An article 13, they're Some confusion, I think around that since those are amended, what were the actual changes, I guess my mum's terms to those. >> Okay. Well, I think that is just way too to sort of explain it is they're worse. We reduce the amount of materials that the pull that apart of an officer could see prior to being interviewed on. If they are the focus officer currently, they are able to see witness statements. Anything related to the witnesses and that is no longer the case. So that is the major of the major things. other thing that changed is currently the focus officer must be interviewed last. And so the way we've done it now is that that's a general rule. But if the commander of a PSP agrees, the focus officer can be interviewed any time during the investigation. So those are 2 of 2 of the major changes. Okay. >> I appreciate that. Thank But it's my Thank you, is it because of the Open Records act that with that officers can see a video. yes, that would be something that be available to them. No matter correct. Is there a difference in the process for an officer-involved shooting? That I don't know >> and a difference in the in the investigation process. Yeah, I don't believe like, I think maybe Chief Sullivan can address how that's handled Appreciate When the chief. >> Also about shootings different. We have an agreement. >> And she could for the folks who watch online. Yes, also shootings are handled under the offer. officer-involved shooting protocol unfortunately we the incident on Sunday and that is why that is being handled. But as such will county sheriff's office, they will do the entire investigation if one of their members are involved in the shooting, then we will be the primary agency conducting that investigation. And we're now joined team and we want our personnel upon to go in specialized training. So that's a completely different matter. But dance. Your question. The involved officers not allowed to see. All of the material that the investigative agency is pulling together prior to making a statement. In fact, that information is even available. Well, the time they make their statement. So we we have a system in place that ensures transparency and accountability and make sure that all any officer in the Wichita Police Department that is involved in the use of lethal force, that investigation will be conducted by an outside agency. Appreciate >> The commander professional standards what would be the impetus for them too. Want to interview an officer before being the final interview. >> It would just be the specific circumstances around that investigation. Normally we will want to investigate the target officer officers last. But, you know, I just can't I don't have a specific example at the top of my head, but I just wanted to make sure that the commanding officer of professional Standards Bureau did have that option. If you're she felt that it was in the best interests of the investigation to interview the officer. I'm in a different order. >> Appreciate What's the hourly rate if we pass as well with a new hourly rate how compared to other like size cities and other cities and this will. >> And when when I put together the new recruitment unit gave them some time to study the problem. Why we losing quality applicants to other cities and one of the things they definitely identified was the starting pay. So by the time an officer graduates from the police academy there. But the right around $29 an hour. And that definitely puts at near the top of other police departments in the state of Kansas. There are definitely some outliers, but this was that braised gauche through the and step increases. So we the members which do police department will be among the best paid police officers in the state of Kansas. And that was really our goal because without a doubt, they are the busiest police officers the state of Kansas and they have been working short-handed for quite some time. And I believe that with with a passion that. This approval of this agreement will change. That immediately will begin to see applicants from other departments when the transfer as well as an increase up The competition for quality applicants is something that I've never seen in my entire career in law enforcement right now. And this takes away the disadvantage that that we are currently under right now. Thank >> Just a quick question for Bob we have any expectation, Jason, as well. Are there any expectations can talk about for next year's I know James and something that we definitely want to continue to plug. Well again and there's 4, 5 recommendations out there. Still that we need to address in next year's negotiations. So and again, just a brief. Description. >> I can tell you that we will definitely be a we will definitely continue to talk about just news and in negotiations going forward. Negotiations should start in Mid-January. And I think we've scheduled a first meeting already so that that is definitely the plan the FOP has. We've made it clear to to the FOP. They're to continue to talk about just news and they well to that. So I so they they are aware and we intend to do it. Appreciate >> Chief, I have a couple just a because it's it's been a project of yours. And I like just let let folks know about your transfer policy. My understanding is before we didn't have a real clear way to transfer folks in from other And this is part of overarching strategy to attract the law enforcement to Wichita. Que tells us little bit about that transfer policy. And also does allow u N E type I guess does this allow you any funds to to possibly and entice to transfer into which stop mayor? Absolutely. >> So we opened it up to lateral hires so that people can come in from other departments it's it's easier process if they're law enforcement officers in the state of Kansas. But it's still possible they can come in from other states at this particular point in time. The applicants that we have received, just not met. The standard required to be a member of the department. They go through with it. The same intensive background investigation has a new applicant to make sure that we're not we're not going to somebody else's problem from another They're sometimes referred to travelers were officers go from one department to another. So my recruitment team that their opinion is that it just isn't financially attractive for most officers of the quality of the caliber that were demanding to come at at the current Salary rate. I do believe mayor, that this will change that. think it's also also interesting to note that on Monday, 3 officers that were members of the Wichita Police Department that left for other departments returns just recently. And I I really you know, I can't say for sure, but I really believe that this process a lot of the things that are going to happen in the new year are part of the reason why people are realizing the grass isn't greener. On the other side. It's very green right here in Wichita. >> It's good timing for them to come back when for considering item. So. >> Yes, But the other thing that we are is on boarding people as soon as we hire for the new class, we have 16 people that are higher. there they decided not to wait until January and they are actually within the there in the department right now. They're working in the department. They're learning the Department under envelop in and put himself in the culture of the department. It's a it's like a mentorship We encourage people to do that because the other problem that we're experiencing was the only being able to run to classes a year. We would identify a good candidate with him. We told them it was 6, 5, or 6 months out before we could actually hire them. They get hired by another apartment. Now if they want we we higher than the same day and again, there's plenty of things in an apartment where we can use them and they begin to learn the department. begin to that the other tools that will need and then they become they develop relationships with people in the department before they even begin. and the feedback that we've gotten from the people that we have on board very early has been extremely positive. >> Excellent. I just do want to confirm. >> If this passes today, we will be one of the to work as a police officer in the state is that one that is 100% true. Mayor and I guarantee partners will be scrambling when it went out of his peers. Good. Thank Further questions for staff. Seeing none. Thank you. Thank you, Matt. All right. We're going to open up public just before we get started to how this works. If you you can. Basically there's no just make your way towards the front when one speaker is finished. You do have 5 minutes. We'll let you go to complete your thought out. Try to get your head. If you see that 5 But the goal respectful everyone's time. So with that, we will open up to public comment. Council Vice mayor face, its health jury. But today I'm not here representing myself. I'm representing the racial profiling Citizens Advisory board. >> And I'd like to give a little bit of history on the board before I start because I think there's some miscommunication about what our board does and how we feel about policing in which the sport was formed in 2000, we helped draft the racial profiling law that exists in the state of Kansas in 2004. We worked with a government and local law enforcement in the city and the county for over 20 years. Our 3 mandates are to work with law enforcement to review and change policies and improve training and education for law enforcement regarding racial profiling by space policing. Also to increase knowledge and awareness of constitutional civil rights for the community, through the workshops that we do to improve communication and trust with law enforcement. And lastly, to encourage our electives. Not just here locally, but at the state, the county level to advocate past policies that create greater accountability for law enforcement. So we're not adversarial with the police. Our goal is to create relationships with local law enforcement and local government. So this amendment is about law enforcement and supervisors, but we would like to talk about the Jensen Hughes recommendations because this board has worked with previous City council's previous chiefs and the city manager to provide recommendations long before Jensen Hughes provided their recommendations. And a lot of our recommendations here early enough mirror. What Jensen Hughes recommended. And so our concern is as these changes are being talked about. We do not want to underpay our police, but we also want to make sure that the community's needs are being met. And when we see how many recommendations have not been implemented regarding Citizens Review board regarding accountability. I'm regarding specifically to staff position that was supposed to be hopefully created meetings held outside the city business hours and buildings for CRP, the code of conduct that has yet to be developed. Basically when we're paying officers by not filling positions, arts board leadership to not fill positions. I think this incentive creates more. Impetus to not fill positions because they're being rewarded by not filling positions going forward. I would hope that if we create bonuses and raises that there is. Something behind that front in the corporate world, we don't give bonuses and raises to poor performing employees. So I would hope that as we move forward with all of the complaints that are out internal complaints, an external complaint. So there's a lot of internal complaints as well. We would consider tabling this until the new FOP contract because the FOP has a contract has a lot of changes that need to be made because Justin Hughes and because of racial profiling board has requested these changes. So I would hope that the city Council decides that police can get raises and bonuses. We're not against that. We're against not tying those to specific hard recommendations moving forward because it's very concerning to the board very few of the recommendations have been implemented and we're talking about spending millions of dollars out of savings. So I hope the tables this until the new contract negotiations. So the public in the city can have. I'm more of those recommendations implemented. There are not okay. Thank you. >> Actually, I accounts excuse me. Vice thank you, mayor. Sorry about The code of in particular. You mentioned identifying a new code of conduct or where are we with that? Is it just the pay that you have an issue Well, a tying a a $2000, I believe is the amount. >> I'm sorry. I have to look at the exact number. But there's a monetary amount that's connected to officers. >> Following a code of conduct and if they don't violate policy, they get rewarded I don't believe that that is for all city employees. So if a staff person or the city clerk doesn't steal that, they get a bonus. I just find that a bizarre reward. If you don't break the code of conduct, then we're going to reward you. I would. I would hope that we would build a con code of conduct that during training staff know what's expected of them. And those raises and bonuses are connected to good performance, not meeting expectations. >> appreciate I believe it's $2 an hour. Thank you. I wasn't sure with the dollar okay. I appreciate. Thank you. Councilmember Fry. And just to clarify, I believe that is part of the Jensen, his report that is. >> On the dashboard. And it says that that is in the negotiations for 2025. 2027 contractors. So it is one of those goals. >> Yeah. And I do want to but for what it's This is amending the current contract. And I think bigger he's a of these goals are going to be in the next contract negotiations as well. So I did. And I only I only say that just we know there is to lanes that that we're talking about the next contract and then amending this contract early, which was recommended budgets and Hughes. So I don't want to be confused that we're doing ball contract for the next as council member for I That would do with that next contract today. Next, speaker. Thanks. My name is Greg Nicol. 1, 6, one south Belmont Street. >> appreciate you letting me speak here. I moved to Wichita a couple years ago before served on racial profiling boards. And my previous community and we did a great job collaborating with the place. And that's my goal. Here is to work to make the police department stronger and better. You know, the and that is as I see the giant Jensen, his report, that is that is the objective. And which taught here notice that the Fraternal Order of Police does a great job representing their interests. And I don't fault him for that. But U.S. leaders, I do ask that balance these interest. And you know chance and he's the quarter million dollars designed to strengthen the police report. Are the police department and it would be a shame. The past by those reaches those recommendations. I'm seeing right knee out now. Fast track for pay. Very little by way the Jensen use. That's not seen that prioritize that. I would like to see that prioritized like to see that rolled in together. Not simply approved this. Bonus pay. As I look at the Jets and Hughes, they talk about this problem that we're facing. The problem. We're trying to solve that of retention. The thing they do not suggest. Is that the solution, a certain more taxpayer money at it. The report says that negative publicity and a healthy work environments make it exceedingly difficult to fill those vacancies. Reject chance. And Houston. Doolittle on it. We're going to get more negative publicity. And this report comes from excellent advising company who we hired. I think it's clear advice on how to improve retention. Pulling out checkbook cannot be our only strategy. addition to the retention bonus, we're talking about a code of conduct raise, which, again, this is an outright rejection of the Janssen Hughes. This isn't to continue create conversation about it. passing by. Again, quoting. The report, the Code of conduct compensation sends the wrong message. One would expect police officers to adhere to a code of conduct. Offering incentive pay to behave. Does little to engender public trust. What I'm simply asking as we follow this advice of our own report that we paid good money for. You know, it is it's a sad say a rich man who instead of being a good husband simply buys expensive jewelry for his wife. Nothing wrong with jewelry. But it is no substitute. And to improve retention. We cannot substitute out the Jensen use for cash. Projecting our own advice will pile on more negative publicity, making the problem worse. People wonder why. We'll fill in their own answers. They'll be suspicious of the police if we don't move forward. Strong progress on own recommendations. So I asked we roll these proposals together and not pass by and slow track the chance and use reap recommendations. That's your questions. Councilmember Johnson, thanks, Mayor. not a question for you. >> On this contract for 24. Are there any Jensen use recommendations and that at all? For the one-year agreement? >> Well, we now have one that's incorporated in the recommended changes. that's what you're asking. Yeah, regarding investigative process. And so that's what we consider to be one of the most significant recommendations objects and use as it pertained to the FOP contract. During negotiations. We started preliminary discussions about specialty units and officers are assigned a special units and how they removed from special units. And we intend to pick that discussion up as part of the 25 contract. There's also one or 2 other items that were recommended by Jensen whose to be including code of conduct how the department is working on a code of conduct right now making it something I think pretty substantial. Not just a. One page document to include if I remember correctly mission statement, a discussion of values just discussion of goals and then of talked about, I believe some talk about expected performance. >> And I'm glad that I. I appreciate the one or 2, but I believe there what? 54 recommendations. So I was actually about to make another point. as we look at amending the contract and manager just said there at least was one or 2 recommendations. And there this is not a 3 year agreement. but I know Jason mentioned the cheap, but they're actually working on all of those recommendations. Now with FOP and what we heard earlier was that there really didn't to be a lot of opposition from a puppy on the tense and work. But what it sounds like you're saying that way I took it was you wanted a complete overhaul of the current contract. Now as well as that same work on a new contract. What I'm seeing is tremendous opportunity. This pay is is something marvelous for the police officers to get. >> Rolling at all that together package makes entire thing. fairly attractive piecemeal it out and you can pick and choose and you end up with very little. Right now we're ending up with maybe one or 2 Jensen. been on the table for a while. >> So I would say I believe this council has kind of made it clear in some years is important and that should happen. But also the pay of our officers as important. And, you know, we're losing officers to other departments and also retirement. So at this point, everything actually did come together because the original item, which bonuses now, you bonuses a one-year agreement, you have some dense and use of that and the foundation is laid for a new contract for 25. 26 27. That work still has to be done by all parties to come to the table to negotiate that out. But I don't believe that he was suspending forward. in fact, there's also recommendations in this current contract we're looking at right now. Another is definitely one piece that is being pardoned, rejected the, you know, code of conduct compensation are looking at boosting that instead of. >> recommended in this isn't the contract. That was a press street or so. It's not going to be a whole so different contract that I guess is what I'm trying to. And you're it sounds like you're looking for a whole contract which would be. 25. 26 27. >> Well, I would certainly like to see it strong commitment to the recommendations and the check. And Justin Hughes and liked for the public to be able to see that were taken off recommendations and expeditious purposeful manner. Vice mayor highs. >> Thank you, I just like also clarify I believe there are only 5 tons of use recommendations that pertain to negotiations with FOP. I think a good portion of them are things that we can do administratively and as a I do believe there are some items on the agenda today pertaining to body cameras. Where the body cameras come on when officer gone. So that automatically comes on. So we are pursuing Jensen is in other manners and happen is as well. the 54 items that you talked about, some of them have been taped off. Some of them will continue to be ticked off it's not just going to be and negotiations with the FOP. So I appreciate you bringing that up. And I just wanted to put that out there for everybody to to know as well. Councilmember Fry, thank you. I'm going to kind of echo what the vice mayor saying. >> If you go to Wichita, DOT, Gov and was shot Police Department page. You can see dashboard of the 54 recommendations from the Jensen. His report. And you'll see that overwhelming majority of those have either been completed or in progress. Back there's a couple of them that are and there is continued progress being made FOP and city staff negotiate not only this adjustment to the current contract, but then as it proceeds as Mister Hood where Mike, for that remark for the 25. 26 27 negotiations. So the public can monitor the progress is being made on the Jets in his report we want this to be very transparent so that it could be accountable. Not only from our side of things as we review this and monitor, but also from the FOP and and the public. So you can check it out, monitor that progress. >> plans. Twyla purity. I live in Polo Club district. One sunset. Good morning. Morning City Council. Good morning, Mayor. FOP. So I I understand that we're looking at FRP Amendments you'll hear from me over upcoming months, 2 years as the FOP contract is going to be renegotiated. But if you well, let me give you a little background. So I'm a retired healthcare executive of over 35 years and experience. And I read enormous amount of contracts in that. in that position. So I'm somewhat first I think when I read contracts that we did for understanding, I read for clarity and when I read the FOP contract, frankly, I don't want to offend whoever wrote it, but frankly, it looks like it's very, very difficult. 02:00AM the specificity for things that are going missing. So my only comment is really as we get into to negotiation and the FOP. just encourage a very critical eye at looking at the details. And if this particular point comes up, is there enough clarity within the document to provide guidance that meets the intent of the contract. That's what I'm asking. I ask that you read it. Try to read it for understanding if it's not clear to you, advocate for clarity that's required in the agreement. Thank you. Thank you. >> Ladies and gentlemen, we're blessed with the presence of former state Representative who is here. Welcome. Honorable Representative Frank. Been a long time. >> Thank you. Surprise. You remember my name so appreciate being here. My name is Steve brought 81 19 east champions courts in Wichita, 6, 7, 2, to 6. I am Dodger today as the I'm not here today and the rule of the retired legislator. And so emphasis on the word retired. I'm here today to represent an organization called still city elders. City a group of pastors, businessmen and people with government experience coming together to organize and unite. The church is in Wichita and throughout the state. We are working within the African-American and Hispanic churches. We have representatives from the charismatic community, Naz and other denominations. And so by example, I'm from a large non-denominational church in Wichita. I would say that from our standpoint, primary purpose of government is to promote justice and to protect citizens. We have been concerned that are police have not been supported in a way that honors them and build them up and a base level. They should be paid at least on par with our region. We were disappointed to learn that the $5,000 bonus was deferred. But and so now my Kathy OT. I am here today to say that we're glad to learn that the bonus next year salary has, in fact been worked out. And I'm here today to thank you. And to tell you how much we appreciate that fact. And I'm glad that you all worked on that and that we're able to can come to a conclusion on this. So again, we want to thank you today for voting to pass this negotiated plan, including the bonus plane. It's estimated a knife or today that wichita's down by nearly 100 officers or more. Additionally, I've learned that there are approximately 135 officers eligible for retirement. So it's our position that we need to reverse this trend. And I think you taking some great steps towards doing that and again, want to thank you. We want to make sure that Wichita's a good place for a police office to work and to protect our citizens. So again, I'm repeating myself now, but I want to thank you for passing. The not tabling has was asked the negotiated salary and bonus for our hard-working police officers. They put our lives on the line every day for us. So passing this will go a long way to show our support for those who protect us and help reduce or out. And so again, we're very, very appreciative and want to thank you for passing this today and would stand for questions if there are any. Seeing none. Thank you. Seen none was the right answer. Appreciate Next speaker. Good >> and council and Jones has Rolling Hills West Lake. I don't really have anything prepared today. I do know that our city, our city paint let lives $22,000. urge incident he to do it of our city. And I thought that we were going to follow. But ever recommendations are where seams. Pretty minimal. What the FOP is wanting to do with his contract and we're all apparently wanting to get this contract seems really minimal compared to millions of dollars that we're getting ready to pay up. I'm just wondering, do agree these bonuses should be paid across the board or do we think that maybe? Maybe an officer who was involved in litigation may be hold off on that one. We had too many S reports. Maybe we hold off on that one. I mean. We we do need to retain some really good officers. have some really, really good officers. But we also has really terrible officers that I for one don't believe should be entitled to any of this. And this code of conduct $2. Also, I think that this. read just comment. And I'm also I mean, this kind of conduct. We had a lot of really embarrassing scandals that the text messages can without a lot going on. And I just think that. We really need to work on this code of conduct. But the one of the biggest problems with this policy allowing officers to see investigative information before answering questions is that it makes investigation of domestic violence allegations against officers almost impossible. officers to intimidate witnesses and complaints before an investigation. Legitimately pecans. And I think that we all know that there's a big problem here, correct? FOP, lacks accountability. listen, the FOP, Jensen recommendations. don't think any of them would be a problem. Trying to cover anything like I think these are valid recommendations that nobody would have a problem following its recommendations. And that was the whole point of paying out. $22,000 to this company to do this I guess what I have to Any questions. thanks. Good morning. Good morning. Thank you for taking this matter up. Want to express gratitude to council for permit up, started dating in Clar, trying replace President. >> I like to express gratitude the castle for preventing the city manager to initiate limited opening of the contract. Special thanks to the dedicated officers of the Wichita Police Department for providing customer service and stat during the staffing challenges that we face. The Wichita Police Department currently 112 officers Commission person of short resulting in increased wait times for calls addressing retention issues crucial with over 130 personnel eligible for retirement. Amending the 2024 contract. And the $5,000 bonus have played a significant role in retaining officers that believe that we're on the right calf and addressing the hiring and retention challenges collaborating tirelessly with the city and addressing concerns from the just a new study. Thank you for your attention to this critical issue. We look forward negotiations to the city for 25 to 27 a contract agency. Hughes items is very important to the FOP. Our goal is not only resolve these matters, but only take significant strides towards becoming the highest-paid police department. The state of Kansas and the premier law enforcement agency within the region FOP does not want the which top we want to be competitive through the region. All we don't want our chief to have to scrape to try to get new officers want to be able to get the most qualified police officers to the region and nationwide. Cumberland City, Wichita. appreciate thank you. questions. Thank you for being here. >> Further input. Seeing none. We'll bring discussion back to the bench. For the discussion. Councilmember Ballard. >> Thank you I guess. What my questions comments are with a dent in his report. I believe up $220,000.80 1% of the department was interviewed. >> And part of the recommendations coming out of interchange is that officers wanted to see so. >> I guess my question is. >> How do >> No. With the 2025 contract that these recommendations. >> We'll absolutely without a doubt be adopted because I know we just reopened the contract for 2024, but how are we going to guarantee the public that the rest of the recommendations? Well, without a doubt be included in the next contract. >> Mister ultimately the council makes that decision, right? Because you you make that decision approving a contract you've heard from FOP that they are >> to discuss and and hopefully to move forward on the Rick recommends shuns that pertain to this contract. I think it's already been stated that most of the recommendations are being implemented at the staff level by the chief and his staff and don't require either contract changes or council approval. Lot of them are just policies that need to be implemented. Chief has designated a single individual in the department to be responsible for the implementation Some of those are are beyond his control. Have to do primarily with the Citizen Review board. >> There going to enter into a strategic planning process and but I believe the majority of the recommendations of Jensen Hughes will be implemented as part of the strategic planning process. So I'm fairly confident by this time next year you'll have something in front of you that amend the contract were necessary. And then you have majority of the recommendations in full implemented by the police department based on the actions of the take >> So that's my only follow-up to that several of the council members now have expressed concern and the want for this, as you mentioned, that this is basically to the council. I think a significant amount of us have expressed. Those concerns. So that's kind of I want to comfortable that moving forward. Should this past that? We're going finish. Well, Christmas to be doing and follow the rest of the recommendations. That's what the community wants looks like. That's what 80% of the department wants. And I would see him a lot of the council wants that as well. only one other question chief. So then I guess I would just like to ask a as we move forward in defining the code of conduct and what the rest of process is going to look like. Is it possible to invite a council member to be part of that process? >> I would appreciate that input. Absolutely. Yes, wonderful. as the bench or said, by executive officers, the person in charge, implementation of Jensen use. I believe we have 19 implemented. We have 22 in progress. And the remaining items that we will have to negotiate with the FOP. But they have demonstrated a willingness to do that. And this process and I just like to say that the renegotiation was for a very limited purpose, that it takes 6 months to train a police officer in the academy take another 6 months to train them in a year. So in order for us to stop the leak, if you will, we needed to take some immediate action. So we're opened up this contract. Under of renegotiation of the existing contract for limited purpose of attracting new kind of age, making those officers kind of in the middle of the clear. No there. Appreciate it because they're working short-handed and to encourage our most experienced officers to stay for a couple years because you have to tell you that, you know, recruitment is definitely is picking up. And I believe that it will really pick up if this resolution passes, but it will be very important that we have those senior officers still in the department for a couple of years to train because it can become huge problem when you have a large number of rookie officers enter department very quickly. So I would say retention is even more important to me that recruitment and I believe that this limited agreement really will address all 3 of those issues. And now will give the time to begin negotiating a new contract early with the FOP so we can deal. There's a lot of other granular gradual issues that we have to addressed addressed last contract as well compliance with the recommendations from Jensen Thank you so much. >> Councilmember Johnson case, thank you. just a comment chief actually answer a bunch of stuff I was going to ask so that's awesome. I am glad that everyone able to come to the table to make this agreement happen. again was a limited scope. And for those who are fans of the contract, also vocalize some concerns. I have back when that was approved originally. But the contract is what it is and these amendments have happened. Originally supported this coming together with a contractual agreement. And I'm glad to see that because I think it sends stronger message to community them. Not only are we willing to give enforcement a bonus, but also we're agreed to increase pay in 2024, which for me, I know that cares about the retention recruitment is important to me. And as we work on our culture and our department and new people are interested, they now know with those rates will be in 24 and hopefully we'll see more people joining our department as we continue to work on things. So we have effectively if this passes said thank you to those who have been working for us. As a community as well as support for those who may join the department. And as one of those who is strongly supportive of Jensen, he was I'm glad to hear the commitments to from all sides today going forward and I know the it's going hold us accountable to that going forward. So I'm supportive of and not to bring in my role as see post chair. But I also know that departments around the state are anxiously looking to recruit as well. So if this passes, this sets us up pretty well in the state of Kansas, the least for now. Hopefully other cities do start post. There's like we are. But again, I'm glad that we could come together make this happen before the end of the year and that we can show our support to our current officers and recruits that may want to come work for Wpd. Councilmember Thank you. I just wanted to thank the community members who came appreciating your comments and >> and I'm just always impressed that you care and that you continue to hold us accountable. This is your city hall and we hope you will continue to come back and be interested in this topic that their topics and thank Chief. And so then which a police department, paternal order, please and the city which a staff and our new HR director Jason his. I guess you're not as as not new but still and first time with this process and operate near City manager earlier work on So we could get to this point. But more importantly, continue in January with the next steps. This is the first phase of this process. This isn't done, but I am excited. There are recommendations from Jensen who is already being completed. Part of it today and will continue in the future. And I think that's important. All of this important to the FOP to the police department to this council and the community. So just excited about that. And I do think chief alluded to this a thank you for setting me up. But I think this is about 2 things. And I said this pretty consistently over the last few months. James process, it's about money, but it's also about around and we need to make sure that our Wichita Police Department know that we appreciate them and the exceptional efforts they do to keep our community safe. In in the past where I was in this role, I was employee and then I received bonuses and I received raises for my employer. I couldn't tell you to this day what I spent the money on, but I can tell you, I remember that my employer appreciated me and respected me and wanted me to stay. And so I will be supportive of this today. Thank you. Councilmember Fry. Thank A lot of us in these comments, I believe, but >> I think it's important to understand that the last few years have been extremely challenging. Not only for all staff members city, which has we dealt with the economy and COVID and so forth. But specifically our first responders, law enforcement all across the country is headed extremely tough for Al has been mentioned physical and mental exhaustion. The amount of overtime we certainly know about the vacancies. We had a department. It's not unique to which touts all across the country and it is the chief alluded to. It's been difficult to provide training and supervisory support for those officers that are coming at the academy and making sure there is street smart as possible to protect and serve at the highest level. I've done ride Alongs. And you know, these officers when they start their shift, they go from Bell to Bell. There's no rest. They don't get any plan They're usually from call to call for that full 10 hours. And it's a very demanding job. And yes, they need continued support, not only from us peer at the council, but also from the community. It's a very difficult job. I'm I'm pleased that with the Jensen Hughes progress that we've been able to make, the FOP has been working right alongside the entire time. They want good cops in the department just as much as the public. If not more. And there scandals are issues. They take it personal as well. they want to be held accountable just as much as we want to hold them accountable. So but to say that they are working alongside us for these recommendations. Yes, it's a stepping stone to address immediate need right now as we get into the 25 contract negotiations. But getting Article 13 14 included in this amendment is huge. That is a major recommendation of Jensen. He's and for the FOP agree to that and get that in there. It's fantastic and thank you for I guess the delay allowed us to get that in here. And I appreciate FOP being working part. Big shout out to Chief Sullivan. Thank you for your leadership and continuing to right the ship with the department. I think the relationship that I see is probably the best. It's been. Here's. Getting your leadership and your command staff and then also the officers working alongside you. Thank you, too. Jason could not just use. Make sure you get that right as Working alongside first negotiations with us. know last year we had the fire contract. And so continue stay at the table and work alongside is fantastic. And again, the community continue to keep not only this council, but the next council accountable continue to come forward and use this form email phone call, whatever it is. But you know, public safety is our number one issue. Our number one responsibility is the council, whether it's police fire or whatever we need to hear from our citizens and our neighbors that we're doing the best we can. But the charge that were given. So thank you. Councilmember Mayor just won't take moment. Thank you to the police officers are out on street. Thank you for a Thank you, chief for your Thank you. Bob Staff work. >> But together and make sure. All right for the comments. >> Seeing with that. I do want to thank FOP for being willing to renegotiate those as folks are been following the process with a Jensen Hughes, one of the recommendations was to go back, renegotiate the remainder of the contract actually implement article 13 or 14. remember reading that thinking that's going to be a heavy lift because frankly, from my understanding it was the institutional history that we get from our city managers. That's never happened before renegotiate a contract that are even voted on is something that is is a rarity and having. And I know that there's a financial gain but also having a policy game, I think is a really important as we move forwards. I do want to thank people being willing to negotiate that with and also one of the goals with this is not just your increase, that the number of officers, but also the quality of officers being able to give police the benefit of having a poll to select from by being more competitive when it comes to the serving our community. And I will just point out when we were able last year with the firefighter able to bring them up to one of the highest-paid, firefighter positions in the state at the time that increase there that some policy changes increase intro entry level pool from about 14 firefighters years over 400 applicants. So we're hoping that we'll see a similar folks who want to step up, step out and serve our as officers with some of these changes up to please monitor changes. So I do appreciate the chief with or try to not only for our own officers here, but also transfer officers and and looking towards equality as officers. And we hope that this increase in pay helps with So thank you, for thinking filling these positions. Thank you to the FOP for being willing to renegotiate a contract that was already in place. And thank you to our to be able to work with the council. The community and also with law enforcement so that are able to take a positive step forward. As far as the rest of the we do hope to the community continues to support the Hughes, I will not be here next year. part of those negotiations. So it's on you ensure that that the efforts of this current council continues to be in the minds of the next council. So with that, I will make the motion to accept staff's recommended action to approve the proposed amendment to the Memorandum of agreement between the city of Wichita, Kansas, a paternal order. Please watch number 5, December 25th 2021 to 12/20/2024, and any necessary budget adjustments. Is there a second second motion seconded. vice mayor highs open members cast a vote. Have received 78 votes. That motion does pass. Madam Clerk. Caring for the south of creek crossing. See it. >> Good morning. Mayor members of City Council Mark Elder with development services before you today as a public hearing that was set last month for the consideration of a community improvement district for Creek crossing. This project is within the adopted south which saw his area plan. I can see the boundaries kind of that pinkish there as well as the star kind of highlight where this project is located. Within neighborhood plan. Within the south, which sizable area planned. There are several goals that actually project hopes to accomplish. One of those includes Hansen improve the area's imaging community ration relationships to support the growth and development of the area as well as improve the area's opportunities for additional growth, commercial growth and development. Well, there are also some strategies that this is implementing that meets those within plans. Some of the tragic, lewd sport development of a regional commercial center southwest of 47th. And I-35 as well as supporting commercial development oriented to the needs of the planning area in conformance with the sight unseen. It's within the comprehensive plans, which on his bill and providing incentives such as tax and committed financing, tax abatements and other special programs encourage commercial investment in that area. The proposed it boundary is highlighted here in blue. You can see there's some properties just on the outside of that that are not owned by the developer of it. The main portion of that commercial center is part of the CI the boundary. To The developer has invested over 7 million dollars in this That Israel Taishan of that commercial center 47th and Broadway. But they need additional improvements retained as well as attract new tenants to the center. And then go through just a few images of the existing Saddle Creek crossing. You can see an aerial here that depicts both the park as well the buildings with and the center as well just from a different angle. You can see. The Saddle Creek crossing. I'm just more facade here as well as just the building here on the on the side of the development. But here, the proposed improvements. The developer has. So they're talking about doing parking improvements, facade, improvements, roof as well, improvements, be able you know, make track to center not only for people of south but also to attract those tenants. You can see here, this is the building on the with the if you're facing south, I'm just additional renderings. So the project budget to date. So the developer you can see the 7 million dollars representing there as well as the 2.8 million and C ID that's been requested that bring it to almost a 10 million dollar project. So this their quest today is for a 22 year. C ID with one and a half percent sales tax. The maximum is 2.8 million dollars. But this is pay as you go. So this is only reimbursement of expenses that have been incurred a verified and it's only reimbursed for up to whatever is generated by. Let's see it sells tax. And that's part of the reason why it takes 20 years. It's an ongoing. Investment as well recapture within this. There's also a 10% of the sea. goes back to the city for public improvements in that area. 47th and Broadway. I'm a little more detail with that proceeded. The budget is you can see here. The 2.8 million is made up a lot of interior improvements, parking lot roof as well facade and ongoing. Maine to keep interactive. I do have representatives development here for any questions, but I will also stand for any questions. Questions for staff councilmember Fry. Thank art. Couple of questions can go back to the over. >> big overhead where you had a the boundary. Yes. So is the red hatch, not part of the C ID. That is a a portion that would not be. >> But been in the C I've had discussions with the developer on has to do with the tenant. I could have been going more detail of. Is that hollies that's in there No, I don't believe it is csl plasma. but it would not be part of it would not be part of that correct. Understand Okay. Where's the statement? A public purpose being served by the C I D I don't see that in the agenda report you talked about the South Hayes will plant, there has to be a public. Purposes related to the cip policy. Where is that? Well, it is kind within all that. So we do have and the petition which I didn't bring down with me. summarize public purpose that includes rehabilitation of an errant south switched on, but also is I'm focusing on, you know, the public purpose, including. The fact that this is part of the southwest side and he's bowled a area plan. But what are we going to do with the funds that were able to collect the public benefit question? Okay. sorry. That wasn't falling. Well, what I imagine that public purpose would be served by having the funds to go toward public improvement. It's it's very similar with the public purpose when the guidelines were adopted. Was to talk about the overall, why are we doing it for the project? But then the public benefit is that the additional 10% so but with there have been several projects. we've looked at as the budget comes in and the revenues that there will home is down. But it does include it's an exhibit E of the agreement. landscaping bus shelters intersection, pulls crosswalk, banners. Pole banners are all identified as potential uses. So as that 10% is collected and established. The funds can be used for that. And so then we'll basically will revisit that the council members of the area as well as a developer, determine the best use for it. But those the dignified uses that will be within the property footprint saying. Well, I guess what the one thing that doesn't show here, it's in the legal description. It does include the streets and rights of way around it. So 40's of the Broadway are included in the description. I just highlighted their their property for this. That Holmes, been down there and I don't. CNN their sidewalks. There's. Intersection is I guess I'm not seeing it right now. Could be long term. And again, it's over. 22 like it it so that might help pay for that. So also included in our cip policy. Is the eligibility criteria projects already begun prior to approval. >> With this already having in Exhibit E. 5 million dollars of construction that's already been done. How is this not violate that? >> Because a 5 million has been completed. That will not be part of the that the policy says that item E. It says it can See it will not be used for projects in which construction has begun prior to approval by the city, but already fine afternoon. Do you think spent on this project area? How can we approve this ad and not violate and my understanding of the intent of that language was to not be paying for the it is not to be used for the country. The project that's already been begun to this is for additional work to be done on the project. So it's the 5 million were not being eligible, but he has additional costs to be done because in order for additional tenants in there, right? But then that so then that goes back to the formula on but could be allowed. Vs. But number where we're using that number of 5 and a half million. Not to be included. And that takes that total project number down to 4 Million. And they're asking for 2.8, which is greater than the 2 to one. That's in the following my math right? If we're not supposed to include that construction, that's already been done. That has to lower that ratio. track I track you're saying that I think it's just the Staff is trained interpreted with that language was. >> To see ad reimbursable is what that was identifying 4. So we woods, we've always looked at a project if you had land acquisition, other things. Prior to. Then that was included as part of your investments and the project budget. But not include is something you could have as an eligible expense. So it impacts the ratio of that. So and but not with the developer could be doing. >> Okay. So finally, did we review and determine the amount of level of assistance needed? we do a gap analysis part of this review. >> That, yes, the staff to do the gap analysis the project with and without the see it in the tournament there, there was a gap. And and you know that the question I have with pay as you go, why not just raise rent for the next 22 years and get your money that way? Instead of putting on a. >> The sales tax burden for the population that probably can't afford it. That's a question for the developer on this. I mean, with a 22 year pays you going to be it? Just do it as a rent adjustment over the next 20 and get your money that way. All right. know by and asked for a comment has all my questions. Further questions of staff. Seeing Thank you. Republicans item. Brings back to the bench for the discussion item. Councilmember over. echo some my comments. I made one of we first looked at this here month or so ago, you Vice Jaisol myself in the All donor during the cleanup in the area. And I don't think any of you to argue that. >> There's blight Mireya and we need to address it. am I thank you know, that was the purpose of C ID isn't. I think exercising. is a good way to do that. I do want to a shout out to developer Jeff playing. I don't know anyone else. doing more and south which fell to develop the area. And I appreciate that. A lot of good hardworking folks down there. And it's it's it's still a great place to live I appreciate anyone stepping up building a better quality of life. And Councilmember fry. >> Thank you. And well, I agree with my colleague that the developer has made significant strides in Southwest which thank you for that. I see this development. It's not a blighted area. I understand the surrounding community. There is pockets in areas that but this doesn't address that. This is a good looking center that is nearly full. And I think we are relying too much on C ID throughout the city. And I know it's a state allowance, but pretty soon the entire city feels like it's going to see it. Not seeing a lot of public benefit coming back directly to the city for this ability for developer to use sales tax purposes. Took. Make improvements to their property. That's just a policy that I've had entire time on the council. I have voted very limited for see it is. But those have been for projects that have had true public infrastructure improvements like the stadium complex. So I will continue to oppose. See it. Development districts. Thank you. Councilmember Johnson. >> Thanks, just keep bringing up. I didn't say anything about that fathers so that you want to make sure godfather states there have won in Wichita. I drive all the way over there. Fork out father. So see, that's >> Tom and I will note they cut out the McDonald's. Here's so that. That price was a dozen vice mayor hostile. Thank you, >> our national retailers and national businesses who are interested in and the location. And I think a part. Part of drawing the man is showing that we, too, are invested area. And I my colleagues comments about the whole city becoming a see it. But this will impact, I believe, be the first one south of Cairo. So I ran on making sure that bring some of the development that we've shared with other parts of the city down south. And I think this is a a good project. Tickled to hear that my district, one colleague comes down to the 3rd district for the for the food that we have on the South side. So born. Welcome to come, the fatter knees or any of the other anytime you and now I appreciate all my there. Their input on this. And I appreciate the developers work in. Economic work. So I do appreciate everybody's work on >> There is no one on the board. So the council member, vice mayor like to retain the floor for a motion that would be in order. Thank you, mayor. >> We close the public hearing place on first reading the ordinance adopting the community improvement district approved the development agreement and authorizes necessary signatures. A second that motion motions and made seconded clerk open cast their vote. >> Have received 68 votes to one nay. That motion does pass. Madam Clerk. >> Professional services for the creation of an opioid strategic plan. >> Good morning. morning, mayor and council members, Eric Hotel with the law department item before you is a professional services agreement for creation of an opioid strategic plan. In multiple lawsuits across the country were filed against opioid manufacturers and for opioid crisis related claims. All those cases were consolidated into one multidistrict litigation. MDL in 2019, a city Wichita engaged outside legal counsel became an individual plaintiff in that DEO. In that in a case that all up and has alleged the manufacturers prescription opioids grossly misrepresent the risk of long-term use. Opioids and the distributors failed to properly monitor suspicious orders and opioids. In 2021 settlements were reached with the opioid distributors said the big 3 and shot manufacturer. Johnson Johnson. Under the settlement so local would receive substantial funds over a multi-year as damages for opioid related crisis. 2021 city of Wichita entered memorandum of understanding with the Attorney General's office and Kansas. In coordination with the Kansas Fight Addictions Act directing how opioid settlement funds will be used here locally city, Kansas and City, Wichita. Consistent with the Kansas Fight Addictions Act and you City, Wichita and Sedgwick County are playing their funds together to try to have the greatest impact on the community foot for the on the prevention and reduction and treatment in mitigation of the effects of the opioid epidemic, unrelated substance abuse problems. And August of this year, city Wichita acting as the lead agency. request for to us. Let's responses from organizations to create a strategic plan on how to best utilize these. The settlement finds that the receiving 12 oppose proposals were received and 6 of those were selected to review by the staff selection screening committee which consisted of staff from the city and county and elected officials from the city and county and a community member. Out of 6, the selection committee selected Steadman Group LLC based on the criteria in the slide. Here's the timeline proposed by a standing group for the next year for development of the strategic plan to be completed. And December 2024. And it's recommended that the city Council accept recommendation to the staff singing screening and selection committee put this election Steadman group as the consultant to provide the professional services to the creation of a strategic plan for the and the prison necessary budget allocations and authorize necessary signatures. I stand questions. >> Questions for staff, Vice Mayor hizo. Thank you, Appreciate the presentation and all your work on this one, too. If you've been there looking away since day thank just one quick question. I see in the news recently that there's a case going forward with the the makers of boxing caught that could potentially put more money into the opioid that be included in this plan and but that with those funds be available for distribution as we see fit their this plan or would that be? A new set of funding? >> Unexpected be part of that. you with. That the attorney general's office recently, the pharmacies like Walgreens and well, Martin, and those were recently settled would have received those funds yet, but that's going to be rolled into you. So I would expect a to be addressed to the strategic plan. Appreciate Thanks. Further questions for staff. Seeing none. Thank you. Thanks there public on this item. Seeing none. We're bring discussion back to the bench for the discussion. Councilmember Fry. >> Thank you. I didn't get them. Those in quick enough. But we have an idea on how much we expect to receive. I think we've received one. Tranche of money so far. that correct? But right, currently the the funds in the city's opioid settlement fund account is about 1.2 million of that check yesterday >> the attorney general's office is the one that gave us estimate and the estimated over the life of the settlement for this particular section to be about 7.9 million. That's about over 13 years. Thank you. Thank you. Councilmember title. >> Thank I wanted to thank staff obviously for you if your work on this. I also wanted to thank our friends at the county Ryan Beatty and Commissioner Sarah Lopez for both part of the selection committee. Also thanks to Vice Mayor whole Eisele was part of the selection committee. I was part of the selection committee and I reviewed the 12 applications, but unfortunately could not participate the day of this election. This would have also been my selections. So very happy with the way this is turning out and I will be supported today. Thank >> Vice Mayor thank you, I want to echo my my Councilmember titles thoughts here. Cause. We hear a lot about just some of the difficulties we have with the county. I'm just in a 2 government agencies can buy Find differences. in the end, it's I think Councilmember Tunnel not too long ago we had the same constituents. We have the same people that we serve. So I really am appreciative our counterparts at county. Joining us in and getting a bigger bang for the special mention again of Commissioner Baden Commissioner Lopez. all of county and their staff deserve credit for this as well as well as ours. We a good share work in investigation here. this is a good group that's coming in here and going to be working with us. So from the bottom of my heart, I do that. Really appreciate. Everybody is working Councilmember. You may retain for promotion. Thank you, I mean that the city council approved the contract was studying a group offer as a necessary signatures. second that motion. >> Bush is made and seconded clerk open enrollment is cast their vote. Every 78 votes that motion does indeed pass. Madam Clerk. >> Fire apparatus, replacement. Good morning. Mister Mayor City Council city manager liking chief team show. And I'm here today for act to ask for the approval for funding for some new fire engines. With the city's growth the opportunity to build 2 new fire stations on the west side of the city. And then we have a a couple engines that have met the decision support tool. And so up for replacement. So for 2024, what I'm asking for is to new engines for the 2 new stations. The replacement of 3 engines meet the criteria for the decision support tool. So total 5 engines and the amount of 5.6, 9 million dollars financed with the general obligation, bonds. recommendation is to approve the project Adop the binding resolution authorizing necessary signatures and all stand for questions. >> Questions for staff, Vice Mayor Jaisol. Thank Thank you, Thank you to snow for the presentation and all you do for our city. These When when do we plan on receiving Right now we have two-year 24 month turnaround. So the sooner that were able to obtain approval, we'll get more dirt is quickly as we can. And hopefully we can time it with stations opening and a fire truck guarantee anything. >> So we plan on putting them right in the service with the but the news station that they're that they're built. >> Yes, in as we get them, we're going to on. currently using some reserve apparatus as frontline machines production and waiting for new ones to come in for a waiting for tracks. The replaced one side. >> That we currently have on Yeah, yes. And the idea when those trucks will be work where we are anticipating by a January that we should 3 2 new engines and in a we hope to have them outfitted and label and radios installed in and service by the end of 1st quarter of next year and and push their replacement trucks back into reserve. Yes, sir. All right. Thank >> Councilmember Fry. And that's really my questions. So the current trucks that will. >> We're replacing those are going to just reserved and we'll just keep them as part of our fleet. We're not going repurpose him. Other jurisdictions we will keep them and just have them as >> Yes, we're in a position now that we can't share any So we need to hang on on to until our production gets quicker. But right now, it doesn't well favorable. So we're going to hang on as long as we Thank you. >> The questions for staff. Seeing none. Thank you. Is there public and item. Seeing none of discussion back to the bench. For the discussion. If there's no further discussion make the motion accept staff's recommended action approve the project, adopted bonding resolution authorize necessary signatures. Is there a second second motion's, the second by vice mayor clerk open road members cast their vote. received 78 votes. That motion does indeed pass. Madam Clerk. >> Fire equipment, replacement. Welcome Thank you. With the new fire trucks. We also Nathan Equipment to be able to So I'm here to ask for their approval for the funding for the equipment actually go on the fire trucks. >> As you can see, it's related to the fire Doesn't do you much good to have fire. And if you don't have any equipment on it, I'm asking forcible entry tools. Thermal imaging can cameras chain and rotary sauce are just examples of some of the items ago that this money would utilized to purchase. For equipment, actual project cost 258,594 $4 to be financed by the general obligation, bonds. And so the recommendations to pretty the project adopt a binding resolution authorizing necessary signatures stand for questions. Questions for staff. >> Seeing none is there the public on this item. Seeing discussion back to the bench for the discussion on this item. If there's no further discussion now make the motion to accept staff's recommended action approve the project adoptive resolutions and authorize necessary signatures. Is there a second second motion's? second by vice mayor clerk open enrollment cast their vote. Ever see of 78 votes that motion doesn't the past clerk. >> Body-worn camera contract renewal with Axon Enterprise. >> By the wrist and a Just getting. Good morning. Mayor council Travis Easter with the police department. >> Here today approval for body-worn caught camera contract with Axon Enterprise. You know, we've we've had a body-worn camera technology here since Caruthers, but foreign 30 body-worn cameras are in use. by patrol officers and sergeants in the field. Tasers are also in use with equipment checked out by shift. city contract with Axon Enterprise. The provider for body-worn cameras and Tasers. Our current 5 year contract expires in January of 2024. Our current body-worn camera equipment is at the end of useful life out warranty at this point. Contract we want to see happen is the expansion of use body-worn cameras to other field personnel supervision. Another department staff members such things like that. Increase usage and video capacity for transport vans. Additional in-car video capabilities. Lots upgrades for automatic activation increased battery life increase field of vision. But the cameras and the consolidation of camera maintenance agreements. Also want to see in improve transparency, community engagement with this project of equipment to increase availability for secondary employment usage by officers improved training for our staff. Increased digital storage for department. And modernized equipment. Some of the contract enhance that we felt were important to include in this contract. And part of the package is virtual reality training. Talk about decision-making training for officers. A scenario is that we can utilize in other. Areas. Then just the training facility. And in big blocks. Talked about the automatic out activation has come up in some other conversations today. We're body-worn recording when emergency lights moving vehicle lights are activated or a firearm is drawn from its holster. The Tasers as well. Part of the the packages, unlimited to help replace our physical servers. Hughes Ford, every Double digital evidence. Storage. The addition of schedule drone units which gives us the options for criminal incidents, search and public events. 20 accident in crime scene Reconstruction. Part of this package. Also snacks on respond. A lot of supervision to interact with officers. two-way audio video during an incident. We talk about transparency. There include the software in this package to conduct random audits, ensuring appropriate body-worn camera usage by officers. Once again, we talk about the virtual reality training that goes beyond just the scope of the everyday training for officers for not types of or even 4 council members, people to get a feel of what we're doing is seeing. which we've already in corporate a little bit is included. In this contract, which gives the public the ability to give input via surveys after police contacts also has a QR code that we could have public events or provide to citizens. To respond to survey questions about interaction with the police department. Says for communities is something internally that provide stability for the police department just sent links. We're citizens share incident videos or any type of social that they want to include when we asked for help on put on investigations that were conducting. The contracts, two-year contract this proposed. The longer term provides program continuity and continue to quit a throughout the contract pricing is more advantageous for the city, providing ability spread capital cost over a longer term. The cost in 2024, probably 2.6 funding is available within the adopted budget. The future your amounts listed there very based upon a calmer place. Money's annual contract increases. Recommendation is to approve the acts on that services per cent agreement authorizing necessary signatures for the purchase of the body-worn cameras and Taser license subscription by the provider Axon Enterprise for the years of 2024. Through 2033, I for questions. Questions for staff by smell Jaisol. Thank you, Mayor. I'm just kind of a technical question here. How where is the body camera located on an officer's So the body camera is right about chest high. >> As we're there as Florida and there's still an option for a out. And ahead now, do. >> Other municipalities who have the out. Is there anything constructing a view of an officer pulls weapon, hold it in front of them. Is there any concern with that? So there have been in the past, but I think we have found and what found was there's no perfect solution. >> With the new somebody for cameras are getting. They have more expanded. have you? And the way that Ray Show set We did our own limited internal testing with it and when you have cancer out here. Spreads it out this way. That makes more sense. So you're not losing all of your site within the backside of hands. And if you have it on your head or your body either way, depending on where you're looking, what you're doing. There's no perfect, but I do it. But we don't lose a law boy found okay. And we'll be able to adjust we do run into those issues. Correct? >> OK, and again, you said want I just want to make sure they still have the option of cancer. Yes, sir. Thank you. Councilmember Fry. Thank you, Captain Easter. Appreciate it. understand correctly, we have been sharing Tasers. This new contract allows each officer to have a taser, correct? Correct. With this contract will be 650 licenses. >> So we'll have ability for 650 tasers and body worn camera. Thank you. >> Further. Questions for staff. Seeing none. Burton, Republican, this item. Seeing none of discussion back to the bench. Councilmember Johnson, thanks, Mayor. Appreciate the Just wanted to say I'm excited about Former chief Ed mentioned this this brought it. >> To us. So I'm excited to see this. I think this helps out with many of the situations that folks talk about the community, allowing the camera to with the emergency lights gone are pulling a weapon. I think that is a way to get the full picture of incidents not only to teach new officers, but also there is something didn't happen. Well, we can learn from that too. So I'm glad to see this appreciative and brought to us. I know that there was some concern that I have received from folks about cost, but having this type of technology does cost. And I think this is a worthwhile many of U.S. years ago push to have body camera. So appreciative of the sun. I think this is a good deal. >> Councilmember Thank you. Thank you, captain, for your work and this appreciated. Thank you for bringing the item to it. just wanted to highlight and really excited. But the might 90 then also you had another bullet point that was beneath that. But I don't think was in green sheet, but another way for community members to give feedback in to provide input, correct. I just applaud you for that. We never can communicate or receive feedback enough with their constituents in especially at this pivotal time. And thank you for taking extra effort to make sure that we're we're pausing to see what our community things about, the level of service that we provide. So thank you for your work and just appreciate. Further discussion. >> Mister Mayor, I I don't normally editorialized, but I just was reflecting on the fact that city wished all was an early adopter of body go back to day. episode and are the problems in Ferguson public forum that was held here and the mayor and council that time committed to the community that in order improve our operations, we would go to the body cameras within I think has 6 to 12 months. We had already equipped are people with body This just continues that and new technology obviously much further than know that those basic body cameras we had originally so I I don't know why reminiscing, but it just I'm proud of the fact that we The council committed in the staff committed early on the police department to for this transparency. >> you see Bob, so happy councilmember about thanks. Just want to for a ground ball to comments former bear or is a big deal. It is. And it was before it was popular, have cameras we want to do it both for the public and the officers. Well. >> I'm glad I will note that he made a public comment with ever taught left. Talking to me about We did find the money. Councilmember Johnson. >> Thanks, Mayor. I was actually going bring that out. That was hilarious. I remember at that conversation, the sacrifice was the police helicopter. That was 180,000 a year. I believe. And that's what got this whole thing started. So also appreciate you, Bob. And that former counsel for committing to that. It's been to. Both my district 5 district, 4 colleagues as well. We saw questions for. This comes all right. Well. Sorry, all that. Discussion a look at Thank for I think Kerry went out to the public. >> now and discussion discussion. Seems to be over his notes on the board. I would make the motion accept recommend action approved the contract with Axon Enterprise out there as a nurse or signatures and approve any necessary budget budget adjustments as their second second seconded by vice mayor a clerk. Open enrollment was a cast that vote. Every 70 votes that motion does pass. Madam Clerk. >> Naming advisory committee for over naming of George Washington Boulevard. >> Good morning. Mayor City Council, Leno compare and management for City money. Just a I'm Tim, before you this morning is to designate naming advisory for the over the naming George Washington for event which located District 3. So a bit of the Kansas Aviation News, you know, requested for over naming of George Washington compete to approve of it. open naming highlights the historical significance of which it has aviation heritage as capital of the world and on caused community's empty. and its unique identity. District segment to be over which attests aviation history in a meaningful way. Okay. So at is just highlighting the area for over naming the map shows from a street that street Okay and then and this is just four-day areas 20 over naming. The Council Police effect and 8 Stetson naming advisory come it be for naming of public facilities and which also includes over naming city streets. Part of Park commissioners, shes hysterical affiliations with the Kansas Aviation Museum as used to manage municipal airport facility the houses to record the museum. Departments. The requirements. And are just some propose timelines. So making a to designate the board commissioners us as the naming advice. me t. And to part of Park commissioners world in few the proposals and then make recommendations and recomendations would then be brought back to the city Council for Finau determination. So financial and legal considerations, will be no cost to the C T all the costs will be incurred by over naming legal considerations. The law department has a fam that the Board of Park Commission is meets the requirements of council. Police 15 we got in the composition in may mean come it 2 over the street. Okay. So try to recover Main Dish owns it is recommended that the city Council designate a part of pop commission is at has to naming advisory come eat a foot over naming George Washington full of it encompassing to stretch from steering current 2 91st Street. Thank you. And now stand for any questions. >> Questions for staff. Seeing none. Thank you. Think is their input from the public on item? Seeing none of discussion back to the bench for the discussion. Vice mayor hizo, thank you, mayor, I guess on every. So cannot. Yes, open up all the publicity here Aviation Museum is one of the gems of our city. It's former Wichita Airport see it has been out there now for about 2 years. And he's done a really good job with the with the. A museum. And I think this just give them a little more attention. It's not like people know where the museum is. Unfortunately, it's kind of tough to wait next to McConnell and surrounded by residential area. So I do think this is a a good thing. I staff's work on this and passing it along to the Park board and I'm eager to see what the recommendations. >> There's no one else on the You may retain the floor for a motion. >> Thank you, I move that the city Council point. >> Park commissioners as a naming advisory committee to receive. >> Review and make recommendations regarding the request for the honorary over naming of George Washington Boulevard. >> A second that motion motions in a in the 2nd open enrollment cast a vote. received 70 votes that motion does pass. Madam Clerk. >> workforce and small business development grants. Amendment for the Women's Network and new Agreement for was Shot Foundation. >> Good morning. Mayor and city council members, Nicole Babcock with the Department of Finance. Today's agenda item for a 4th is for an amendment to an existing some precip in agreement and a new agreement. just go over like background. The city was awarded. 72.4 million in arpa funds and May of 2021. The U.S. Treasury identified eligible uses including alleviating negative economic effects associated with the pandemic. During the 2022. To 2023 budget process. The City Council prioritize investment in the community to further assist and support economic recovery with in Wichita. This included grant opportunities for workforce and small business development to speed the recovery in industries and disadvantaged communities that were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. In April and July. 22, the City Council awarded 10 million for these purposes in 22 awards to 21 organizations. Finance staff are responsible for the sub recipient monitoring of these 22 awards. This includes reimbursement requests, complaints, evaluation and assistance, financial and performance reporting answering questions of separate sippy ends and responding to separate sippy and modification requests and also the continual evaluation of a sub recipients ability to administer. There are for award. Another component of the grant administration is handled by the city's arpa committee which is comprised of members, city staff from the city manager's office and finance departments. The committee's duties include revealing modification requests, a new agreements for recommendation to the City Council as well as reviewing and approving any recipient agreement. Terminations. is a part of those duties, city staff of breath or 2 items. The first is the women's network. Is the Second Amendment for them. The Women's Network was awarded just over 372,000 in April. 22 for its workforce Development Project. The First Amendment in June. 23 was for a budget scope and timeline modification but extended their expenditure deadline to June 30, the 2024 and allowed for the lease facility instead of the purchase. The current amendment is primarily for an extension through December. First 2024. The Women's Network has committed to spending 70% of their ORD by June 30 deadline. But the extension for at least rental payments and work scholarships. The second item is for a new grant agreement with the Wichita Foundation in the amount of 315,000 this agreement will re obligate previously the obligated funds for a single similar purpose. All funds are expected to be expended by June. 30th 2024, which is consistent with the DEA obligated funds timeline. The Wichita Foundation's program will be to order up to $25,000 to small nonprofits. That experience a negative economic impact, a loss of revenue as a result of the pandemic. Preference will be given to nonprofits that are comprised of focusing on individuals. That were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, including to moderate income, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and individuals living with equity staff recommends the city council approved the amendment with the Women's Network and the agreement with the Wichita Foundation. All stand for any questions. Thank you. >> Questions for staff. Seeing Thank you there public. site. Seeing none of discussion back to the bench for the discussion. Councilmember thank you. Thank you, Nicole. presentation in for your work on And one of things that I've consistently said is how this body allocated arpa dollars is one of the things that I'm most proud of since I've served on council. >> I think that we very much took a city centric approach and funded projects and organizations that will benefit from these dollars for decades and maybe generations to come. So very proud of that. And and I applaud my colleagues for the hard work that put in and staff are making sure that the funds where spent effectively and efficiently my request would I know we had one presentation from WSU Tech talking about their future ready, manufacturing and also health care center. I'd like to see more of that. like to see other presentations. Is this part of this process of the funds come to fruition towards the end of the timeline to come in, let us know. But then also so we can share the story with the community of how these funds are allocated in the good work that came from them. So anytime we can happiness and we can share with the community, I certainly think we should. thank you again, nickel and tell your team. Further discussion. >> Seeing none at this number. The make the motion accept staff's recommended action to approve the small business development grant agreement with the Nation approve the amendment to the workforce Development Grant agreement with the Women's Network and authorize an essay signatures. Is there a second second second of advice, my whole as will. clerk open enrollment cast their vote. Receive 70 votes. That motion does pass. Madam Clerk. >> 2023 athletic field renovation. >> Good Council registration of and Rec department. You're talking to you today about a If you're one of the nation's. A little background the city of currently maintains 200 plus athletic fields was consistent. Baseball field so down into a cricket field. Football and soccer for futures are impact overall usage from turf type to not all official Biden sitting size. Another nearby amenities like restrooms. Concession stands assessment outlet. It feels renovations necessary to sustain condition. 16 useful vote. Promote his art amenities for recreation programming. The community use. So community places a playground on June, 20th 2023 city authorized to staff to submit a grant application Wichita Park Foundation apply for the grant the city's year in a 9/30/2023 staff was notified. The WPA application was selected to receive the grant and fund about a Dick's a Good foundation and minister about a local initiatives support corporation. Robert Herman feel are 2 of France's largest baseball field back out as part staff proposes to use 2023 athletic field renovations, phone to update the field lighting at our to have with automated light could be mind to a secure Porter portal. Disapproval lighting technology has become the industry standard. It's less expensive to operate and maintain a lighting home team wanted the status lights remotely enforced. any issues that need to be addressed. This is big for us as we move forward. gives opportunity to continue to expand programming as well as proactive with addressing the issues that may come up that impact ability to use facilities. So now us us on parks and rec department that led to a vision that has to decline potential user groups for practices and games and tournaments due to lack of staff availability turning on lights. Refusing rental cause the city to lose potential revenue takes away from a valuable service for community. Kamarck converting sunlight says more up-to-date technology creates value added approach to department's recommendation, offering as well as line the stands with the type venue creates more opportunity for community use. Also reduces the number staff needed run the facilities. can be reallocated to other recreational activities. That comes forward will become a safer place where the community is the Morgan Park is using more visible, becomes few opportunities with vandals and other offenders create a sense of ownership among the community makes a park a place to be proud, even more harbor location. Finance consideration for this WP Fs go toward $100,000 grant to be used the lighting. RTF. The Capital Improvement program includes $150,000 in 2023. For unleaded patients which will be used for the project matching funds for the grant. The funding sources to general obligations, Bonds and staff recommend initiating $250,000 at this time. So the staff may proceed with seeking proposals are be Security been for the project. will pay $100,000 of the final invoice in the city and have value for the project. Law department has reviewed and approved. The bunny resolution asked to form. It is recommended. City council authorizes initiation of the project adoptable on a resolution authorizing necessary signatures and all staff request. Questions for staff. Seeing none. Thank you. Republican is item. Seeing been discussion back to the bench for the discussion. If there's no further discussion. The chair recognizes Councilmember Johnson as this resides in district one, however. >> Councilmember fries now on the councilmember Fry than will over to Johnson. >> Okay. Thank you. I'm sorry. Wasn't quick on the trigger. There. But I wanted much like Councilmember total was talking about presentations on success and achievements that the future Ready Center has had and the results of the arpa dollars. I think another highlight be the Wichita Park Foundation and since inception, it's done some amazing things in our community Chester, Lewis, reflection, Park etcetera. And this is just another advantage of having that, Parks foundation to be that conduit to be able to raise money to improve City park. And so some point, I a presentation to highlight the improvements in the successes at the Wichita Park Foundation 8 would be a good, a practice to have. Further discussion. If there's no further discussion. chair recognizes Councilmember Johnson is the site resides in district. One. >> Thanks, Thank you. Ready. do want to highlight before but appreciate the work. The parks and Recs does continue to find grant funding for different things, not only in district one but throughout the city. This is another find and some outside dollars to help with the project that's going to benefit the park. So greatly appreciate Probably can name a few of those grants that you all have received. definitely thank you for continuing to look for additional funds. With that. I would move that the city council authorized initiation of the project bonding resolution authorizing necessary signatures. >> Second, the motion motion is made and seconded clerk open enrollment. Discuss the Vo. Received 78 votes. That motion does pass. So I just got a text that lunch has arrived. However. I don't foresee. A lot of discussion on some of these items. So I just wanted to open up for discussion to we want to just just keep going through it and get lunch after. Do we want to break? We want to 5. We're going to keep it going. Anyone does, though. question for Welcome, Madam Clerk. Good >> Funding for improvements to 37th Street. Ridge Road intersection. >> Good morning. Mayor City Council members pulled guns public works and this morning. The item before you is funding improvements for 37th Street North and Ridge Road intersection. The adopted 2024. Through 2033 Capital Improvement program includes funding for modifications to the intersection 37th Street North and Ridge Road. The project. Well, at a southbound, right turn Lane on Ridge Road at 37th Street, Northeast intersection. The project limits are on the screen. Additionally, the project will be a striper. It rich I-5 lanes section from 37th Street Norse to Village Circle. A center median will be evaluated on the north leg of the intersection to enforce access control already identified with adjacent development plans and or existing plats. And on call consultant will be used for the design portion. This is picture to the north to that village circle. You can see where the 5 lane roadway tapers to 4 lanes south of there. And I mentioned before, that will be The 5 planes will be extended down to 30 37th Street. And I think intersection with a look at putting southbound right turn lane as well. We had up to 2024 30. 33 cip includes $750,000 for this project and it's funded by local sales tax. Stafford requests initiating $750,000 at this time. And pending approval today. The project will be return to the city Council little bit later date for approval of final design concepts. And it's recommended that city council approved the project and budget. A doctor. Resolution and authorize necessary signatures. And I will stand for questions. Questions for staff. Seeing none. Thanks their input from the public and item. Seeing none of discussion back to the bench for the discussion is item. If there's no further discussion. The chair recognizes councilmember prizes resides in District 5. >> The same by the map. That area have. District 5. He's seen amazing growth over the last few years. That particular section of Ridge Road is a former county road doesn't have a lot updated infrastructure improvements. And so seeing this with all the growth that we've experienced lately between restaurant retail office, residential. It's sorely needed. We're seeing a lot of traffic backup, especially high peak time. So this is absolutely necessary. Glad to see it moving forward with that. like to make the motion that City Council approved the project and budget the resolution authorizes signatures. >> Motion has been made. I will second that motion. But coping remembers well. Every 70 votes that motion does pass. Madam Clerk. >> Unnamed design concept in supplemental design Agreement. Number one for 17 straight north from I-135 to Hillside Avenue. >> Thank you. The next item before you 17th Street Friday won. 35 to hillside. June 6th 2023, the City Council approved an agreement with Hoffman for design concept improvements. Or 17th street from I-135. to hillside. On November 6th. District Advisory board. One heard the item and that. So concept was approved unanimously. Project that's presented to Bike PED Advisory Board on 11/13/2023. The board approved the concept with wrecked recommendation that bike lanes be constructed as physically protected or separated. Bike lane. Before you is a map of the project limits from I-135 to hillside. That that portion I won 30 5 to Grove in poor condition. The deep. And it will be full depth reconstruction. Portion between Grove and hillside was a reconstructed. Shortly after 2010 and it will be a rehabilitation project. The existing roadways for lane section with underground storm sewer. The proposed concept will convert 17th street 2 or 3 land roadway with on-street bike lanes. I won. 35 to hillside. A three-lane configuration includes 1, 3, lane in each direction. With a center left turn lane to a left turn lane and. Or a race median where feasible. The existing sidewalks will be evacuated and repair. It is necessary. That project. Looking at by connectivity as you can see in the red we had on-street bike lanes between outside and all over as well as recently constructed on 17 straight from. I won. 35 to Broadway. Couple of the of the existing conditions. This looking east near. I one. 35. Looking to the West Grove Street. Looking east Grove. And then the last one is looking west Hillside. This is concept drawings have I won. 35 to We as I mentioned before, that a full reconstruction. We will replace the driver approaches within the project corridor as well there is some limited storm water improvements as well as water line improvements. Taking a closer look at the improvements for a typical block. We have the one lane in each direction with Senator to a left turn lane. The bike lanes are on adjacent to the curb. And we do show a buffer between the travel lanes of vehicles for says as well as street bike lanes. There will be some trees and we look at those try to minimize impacts. As we go further into design. This is the section between Grove to hillside. As I mentioned before, this will be a rehabilitation project in the surface treatment. And again, this is a typical section throughout that portion portion of the corridor between popular and grain. Again, Sean, to one lane in each direction. Senator two-way left. Turn lane. on-street bike lanes adjacent to the curb with a a buffer between the vehicles and the bikes. The design fee to date as $160,000 cost a supplemental design agreement number one as $125,000 for a total design fee of $285,000. existing budget of $300,000 was approved by City Council on 1/17/2023. And the adopted 20 4 to 2033 Capital Improvement program includes $250,000 in 2024, which staff's request initiating at this time for a revised budget of $550,000. Additional funding is for right away. Acquisition costs as well as project management. And the project will be returned to the city council at a future date for approval public art and construction funding. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2025. It's recommended that city council approved the design concept revise budget supplemental Design Agreement. Number one, adopted amending resolution and necessary signatures. And I want to stand for questions. Questions for staff. Seeing none. Thank you's ever from the public on this item. >> Good morning. I'm Alan Taylor and I'm here on behalf of Bike Walk. Wichita. Which is located at 3.25. More Saint Francis. asking you among other things to approve the installation of bike lanes were very much in favor of that on a section of 17th street. But to the recommendation of the bicycle pedestrian advisory board that they'd be installed as physically protected bike lanes. In fact, the approval by the by board was on the condition that they be constructed as physically protected bike lanes. I submitted written comments to you earlier. I'm not going to repeat those. Instead. I'd like to tell you a story. My be reading a lot of it to make sure I cover it all. Bike walk wished as a volunteer who came to us a couple of weeks ago and told us that he would be moving to another city. This is a loss for bike walk, which talk because he's been an active volunteer. But it's just as much a loss for the city of Wichita. All of you have said at one time or another that one which top priorities is to attract and retain talent, particularly young talent. Our friend is exactly the kind of person that which wants to attract and retain. He's young. He had a family. He worked in the technology industry. He's able to live literally any place in the world that he would like. But he's from Wichita and has family here. So like to stay here. We don't even have to attract his talent. All we have to do is retain him. But we can't do that. I know all of you also heard other stories like this. But if which has really going to make an effort to attract and retain talent needs to focus on making Wichita the kind of place that young talent wants to be. The reason is moving is because he wants to rely less on his car for transportation and even though he lives downtown and works from home, he's not able to do that in Wichita. He's concluded that the walking and biking infrastructure, the transit system, the way that our zoning and development have made deserts for accessibility to food and other resources. And generally the way that the city is built, just don't give him the options that he needs. He's able to get around on his own bike just about place that he wants to go. But he's married and has a baby. And just to get to the places that they need to go, doctors, offices, grocery stores and so forth effectively requires them regularly use a car. He's moving to a place that does not require that. On the other end of the economic spectrum. But to the same point. Up to 30% of the households in this area of 17th street do not even have a car available. And need safe alternative forms of transportation to be able to access food and the other resources they need. Putting separated bike lanes on 17th street. change. Our friends decision and won't by itself make a major difference in attracting and retaining talent for making food and other resources. More accessible. But I'm not just asking you. To approve that project. I'm also asking you as the city moves forward to focus on consistently making decisions that encourage walking biking and transit throughout the city. Which will result in better accessibility and attract talent. To implement the downtown streets. Plan. The parking plan, the places for people plan to make the zoning decisions consistent with those plans and to approve and implement the updated bicycle plan when it comes to you next year. Just to clarify my point, it's not I like the Pike. My point is that these decisions are necessary for attracting and retaining talent to the city. Growing our economy and improving the quality of life the city. This section of 17th Street. He's not the most important link in our system. Whether or not protected bike lanes were installed. There's not the most important decisions that you make today. But it is the decision that you can make now to take one more step to encourage walking biking and transit in Wichita. It's one small action you can take now to make better place to live and more attractive talent. I know I'm not telling you anything. You don't already know. And I know that all of you are committed to these goals. This is the opportunity you have today to take a small step in that direction. behalf bike walk, which I ask you to follow the recommendation to approve the 17th Street project with the addition physically separated bike lanes. Further input from the public. See none. Councilmember Johnson. >> Thanks, Paul. I know we've talked about those protected bike lanes. that something that is a part of this or something I have >> Yes, we will look at the viability of that. I think there's some options that we can consider. Council member. Is their input from the public. Seeing none. We're going bring discussion back to the bench. Councilman All So trying keep myself in order here service at my I just wouldn't apply talent for coming today sitting through this meeting this long to be able to make your comments. But for continuing to just and a true champion. I've said for years that transportation, active transportation should be. >> Safe and reliable and not just recreation, but also, you know, making sure that people can traverse around or community to where they need to that. Everybody has a car that everybody wants a car that everybody can afforded part of drive, a car, so providing options. But I just truly one of Lejeune which for you do. And thank you for all your free work on this project. >> Further discussion. If there's no further discussion, then I will relinquish the Florida Council member. Johnson is this item resides in district. One. >> Thank you, mayor to Mike Harley Councilmember Total Allen, thank you for all the work that you do and those gentle reminders about protected bike lanes. When we talk. really like this is I think this is a great next step for 17th street, especially with all the work west one. 35 that it's happened. So but that I would move that the city council approved the design concept revised budget Supplemental Design Agreement number one in the top. The amending resolution authorizing necessary signatures. Second. Bush's men, second clerk opener members cast a vote. >> Ever and receive 7 neighborhoods that motion does pass. Madam Clerk. >> Lead and copper rule, revisions, compliance assistance, professional services contract. Morning. I'm Laura Quick and a program manager and public works and utilities department. try to go through this a little quickly more so than I was planning to do so this morning, I'm asking for approval of a contract for services for outside assistance, with complying with the LEAD and copper rule. But I'd first like to explain a little bit about the requirements and what's changing because this is probably something you're going to hear more about. Lead and copper has standards to protect us from exposure to lead and copper through our drinking water lead doesn't pose a problem with the water itself, but it can leach out of plumbing pipes and fixtures that contain lead. Our drinking water is in compliance with all lead and copper rule requirements. But there's a lot of work that needs to be done to meet the new requirements. And I will over some of these requirements in the next few slides. So one of the requirements is to create an inventory of all of our water service lines in our entire distribution system. This is due by October 2024, we have over 160,000 service lines in Wichita says pretty big effort. Let service lines were banned in the United States in 1986, and the city which stopped using long before that. We've been replacing city-owned lead service lines since the 90's. When we find them. But we've never had a complete inventory of service lines and we still have a lot of lines with unknown materials. Based on the results of our service line inventory will have to develop a let service line replacement plan. This plan also has to be completed by October 2024. As I mentioned, we've been replacing city-owned let service lines when we find them. And currently we don't have any that we know of. But we do believe there are still lead service lines. We haven't found yet that we will identify through. And Tory. At this time, only the plan is required by October of 24 and then implementation of that plan is only required if we exceed a 10% of our water test results exceeding 10 micrograms per liter parts per billion. And as of our last sampling effort, we didn't have any results over that. Women. Our water sampling and testing is something we already do. But we're going to be required to significantly expand this. We know that lead is not a problem in the water, leaving the plant and going into the distribution system. So this is testing that we do at the point of use inside homes. We're currently sampling 50 homes. Every 3 hears new requirements going to be for 100 homes. Every 6 months. We also be required to start sampling inside schools and daycares. We have about 550 facilities that will need to sample over 5 years. Just counting the schools and daycares and each one of those has 2 to 5 samples. It's a big effort that we're not set up for right now. We're going to be expanding our outreach. We've already created a page on the city's website Www DOT dot Gov. Slash lead. Customers can learn more about these requirements and find a tutorial about identifying the service lines materials at their own homes. here again. We have more work to do on this. That are consultant will be helping us with. recommendation. We're asking for approval of a contract with Burns. McDonnell for a cost not to exceed $475,000 and after a station of the necessary signatures. This is going to be paid for with funds that we already have budgeted and not impact our water rates. Burns. McDonnell was selected through a competitive request for qualifications and selection process. The complied with the city's administrative regulations. We're also pursuing funding from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment that could cover up to 49% of cost. If we are selected to apply for that funding return to you with request to request or approval of any funding agreements. I'm looking forward into the future. We may need to bring some other things back to you. I'm like adjusting our budget or a accounting for those lead service line replacements in the future. We're also keeping an eye on legislation that is currently being developed at the federal level. That may change the requirements for what but lead lines. We actually have replace making it more proactive rather than waiting on water test results to dictate that. And meanwhile, we're keeping eye out on any additional funding opportunities. We know that this is a federal priority. And so we expect more funding to be made available. I want to make sure we're taking advantage of those opportunities and bringing those back to you as well. And what that will stand for. Any questions. >> Questions for staff counsel Johnson. Thanks, Thank you for the presentation. Add a few questions for you. First one being as we look at that city. Water lines us looking more more city water lines or private lines. >> Going to have probably more that we're finding on the private side. Don't have a big idea of the scope yet, but we've been replacing public side for many years. >> OK, I did a little work water before being on council, former Mayor Longo told me as well. My concern was and the work I was doing, especially here in Wichita, there were. Areas of the city with the older homes. people will talk about. Their water tasting, funnier, looking funny. Sometimes which is why I spoke to the former mayor found out that on the city side, things good. My concern really kind of what I want to know is where the focus on testing will be. Will it be those older established neighborhoods and houses that actually have somebody of pipes they may or may not know about. >> Yes, absolutely. And so the testing that we do has to be prioritized based on what we find in our inventory. if we find lead service lines, those are the homes that we have to test. So it's not a random sampling. It's actually prioritize based on tears. again, I'm not expert. I would just hope we can focus more on those colder homes. And so far, I know folks made by those and not know that water that they have lead pipes or Yeah, I think this is what works for Thank you. >> Vice mayor thank you, Just to follow up on a council member, Johnsons question here. So we'll testing newer homes made after 1991. >> not for lead and copper, copper lead and copper. >> I'm also doing currently test schools and daycares. >> again, not for lead and copper. Some of the schools are proactively testing them. USD 2, 5, 9, is one that's already started testing. But this will be a new activity for us. >> thank you. Councilmember Fry, thank you and appreciate the 2 quick questions. One. Plus much. I could you remind us what is the increase in the sample testing? You mentioned earlier presentation we're going from. 50 every. >> But was it? Yeah, right now for the in-home testing, we do 50 every 3 years. The new requirements. We're going to have to do 100 every 6 months. Plus 550 or so schools and daycares. That's quite the increase. >> Finally, will this be able to dispel the urban legend that we still have with pipes? In the city? All right. For the questions for staff. >> Seeing Thank you. Is there the public on this item? Seeing none. Bill, you have full 5 minutes. >> This is something I know a little bit about our work for. What kind of contractor most of my And I remember I live Riverside I remember there was a contract probably early, maybe mid 90's. They came to our neighborhood call hole in the street. And took out the lead arms off of. A long time ago off of all of Maine's. There's a piece of that's about 3 foot long that came off of every water service. and I saw that they took took them now ours and already been done. But so my question is you, you mention that wouldn't. The wooden pie? There actually there's wouldn't pipe out there. We may not know where it is. In fact, I was down in the yard. Several. It's been maybe a couple years Thanks for 4 years ago and they had just run into a piece of pipe. So my question is, how do you know where you've already been? I mean, is this well documented? Because you're right. Every one of the older sections of town, everyone, every service had a our men and in fact, I used to price plumbing staff. And I remember in the U.S. supply book, they had a picture of it. So I saw a picture of it. In the lead and she led a section long before issue and they They're usually fifty-fifty saw or when I first got in the business and maybe some around 91 they redid all of that. They change sought or 2 a different kind of saw so. This is an ongoing problem that's been going on for a long time. And I've asked this question several times and never get answer. I makes me really happy. How do you know? What you haven't already done? I mean, how? Does it show up in past? Because I know that one of that lead leeches out into the water and hot water. Is a lot worse. course, a hot water inside the house. what my question is at, how do you know? I mean, is Document? I mean, the reason I ask is because now there's no wouldn't pipe left. But yet occasionally they run into it. So. I mean, let's kind of a big deal. It really is. So. You can't wait just 2 to you run into, you know. Tell you redo the street and you say, oh, here's one we miss, you know, so anyway, that's my question. And, you know, >> thank you for that. So that one of the goals of the reason for having us inventory in the first place. I'm like I said, it's something that we've never had to do before. And so we are going to have to identify all of the service lines. You talked about service lines on public side have to identify the sub service lines on the private side as well. And we some of that information on paper are currently combing through paper tap card records that have never been digitized trying to fill in as many of those data gaps as we have. We're going to be using predictive modeling or machine learning to try to fill in more of those unknowns. For now, we anticipate we're probably still going to have some items are some locations that we don't know and we may end up having to. Polls investigate to see what what those are to complete or inventory. Even beyond that, there probably still lead in place in some people's homes and the fixtures themselves. And so. That's exactly where all of this is going. So I appreciate that. And I'm like you mentioned using cold water is one of the the low hanging fruit that anybody can Any time you're consuming water, use cold water, not hot Start with cold water. Heated up. If you do need hot water. So couple other things. It that you did mention that would be good for consumers to know. always flush your tap lines if you're going to be. Consuming the water in your tap, flush them Wait for the temperature to change that. You know, you're getting fresh water from the city system. Wait about 30 more seconds before any water that you're going to be consuming or if you're taking showers in the morning, that's going to flush out a lot of the water that's been sitting stagnant the lines as well. So you can also clean out your radar screens, get some of the sediment out of there. So where? Where you're going with, that is exactly where the federal government is going with that, too. And that's basis behind inventory that we have to put together. That's going to be big job. >> Thank you. Is there further public input on this item? Seen open discussion back to the bench? Further discussion. This item. If there's no further make motion accept that's recommended action approved the contract out there as an essay saying jurors their second second advice, my heart as a clerk throw members cast their vote. Every 78 votes that motion doesn't the past. Madam Clerk. >> Home program, Housing Development Loan program. 2022 funding allocation the Housing Rehabilitation Services Inc and which I have free community. Welcome. Good morning. I'm Sarah getting your Bill property section manager and here to Housing development loan program, allocations. And so the Home Investment Partnership program funds entitlement grant received by the city. Wichita. And then the council sets local allocation priorities within that these are set off to the beginning of each each spring and then we work within those allocations throughout the year to partners who are working with us development. So home funds are used to create affordable housing for low and moderate income households and the current city priorities within this funding source. Our for the Housing Development Loan program, which is what we're talking about today. And we do some gap financing toward mental development and we provide down payment assistance for homeowners with 80 program. One criteria within the federal funding is organizations could community housing development organizations or chose for short must receive at least 15% of the funds allocated. And so we'll talk a little bit more about that in a few sites. He's a background in May. The council approved 2023 2024 allocations to the annual action plan. And allocations for the 2023 year included guess those 2022 2023 included approximately 1.2 million in funding for the Housing Development program. This program provides subsidies for affordable housing projects include into the element of real estate that is idle or underutilized and also projects that help provide needed housing populations that tend to otherwise be underserved funding may be requested by either nonprofit or for-profit organization. Developers. And so looking back to the history of the program, funds have been essential for continued development of affordable housing in Wichita. One of the key reasons this program exists is because when a developer does infill development in established neighborhoods, the predominant values in those neighborhoods often don't allow that new bill to appraise out. And so without programs such as and get Housing Development loan program, it is difficult to encourage developers to do that work. And so home funds can help offset acquisition development site improvement expenses, sales expenses, and developer fees that allow bill move forward and provide that needed housing. And so homes that are constructed with home funding to the edge clp must be sold to income eligible owner occupant households. And so we're looking house of households that receive that earn or below 80% area median income. Those home buyers also receive home funded down payment assistance. And that becomes the way that we monitor the use of those funds to ensure long-term affordability. So today we have 2 separate proposals to different developers. And the first proposal is minute housing rehabilitation services. They have requested 360,000 for construction of for single Family Homes. This is 90,000 in subsidy requested per home that aligns with program parameters. And that is the maximum that we allow into requests per unit at this time. The total project costs, including all funding sources is estimated to be just under 850,000 for the 4 homes and the proposed addresses are all in the northeast neighborhoods along North Greene, North Poplar and north to talk by. I will note that Mennonite housing is a community housing development organization or CHOUTEAU. And so the this request of lines with our requirements and fulfills that 15% set aside that we are required to do. Our second request is from Wichita Habitat for Humanity. They requested 147 $931 and $0.60 for the construction of for single family homes. This is just under 37,000 requested in subsidy per home. And this also aligns with program amateurs. The total project cost involving often news sources is estimated to be just under just over 755 to 7,000. And that's for 4 homes. The proposed addresses are all in the 1700 block of North Poplar. And so all 8, both proposals, all 8 houses are consistent with the city's comprehensive housing policy. And this looks set priorities of affordability, availability neighborhood stability, the projects also align with the department call to increase the supply of affordable housing for residents or below 80% area. Median income. in 2023 that 80% threshold for a family of 4 with 68,100. I do want to call attention to the fact that a different number. That's what what's listed in your agenda what's in your agenda is actually the 100%. And so that was a gap between our development we wanted to lift up to 80% number because that's actually the threshold for households that will be eligible for this program. So with the creation of the Affordable Housing Review Board, the review process for these funding request has changed. And this is the first batch of proposals that's coming through this new process now on the proposal is received by staff Seth conduct a technical review. We look for completeness about Locacion. We look at preliminary environmental review considerations. We look at financial feasibility, a number of other technical request to ensure that anything or bringing forward should fulfill program guidelines and is complete and accurate that those things go forward to the Affordable Housing Review Board for consideration and the recommendation to council suppose that these proposals were presented to the Affordable Housing Review Board. First on October, 30th 2023. As I said, this is the first round of applications that this board has seen. So we had a very extensive afternoon reviewing learning the process and up to to come back the following week, final review and approval applications. And so additional discussion was conducted on November 6th and the board members voted with one abstention to recommend count. Both proposals forward to council. Financially. There is no impact to the general fund. These are all federal entitlement funds and this is actually coming out of the 2020 2020 22 funding year. So it's total of 507,000, $931.60 would be provided to the to developers in the form of a 0 interest forgivable development subsidy loan and this will help build a project or 8 homes for low to moderate income homeowners. And so the total project cost for all funding sources would be just over 1.6 million. The lot. the law department has not yet reviewed Is a conditional commitment of funds and the law department review and approve. The final funding agreement to form. So today we're asking for commitment of funds and then we'll take it back. Will conduct environmental reviews and then bring back final contracts for each of the 8 proposals. Those will come back to the council and then final commitment funding will be done and those will be reviewed by law at that point in time. And so with that, I am glad to stand for any questions. Questions for staff. Seeing none. Thank you. >> Is there the public on this item? Seeing no bring this question back to the bench for the discussion. Councilmember Johnson. Thanks, mayor to to a personal conflict. I have to stand firm this item. >> Further discussion. If there's no further discussion make the motion to accept staff's recommended action or approve the conditional commitment of home investment partnerships, program, funding allocations of $260,000 to midnight. >> Housing Rehabilitation Services, Incorporated and 100, 47,900. And THIRTY-ONE 0.60 cents to which Habitat for Humanity Incorporated unauthorized necessary signatures. Is there a second second seconded by Vice mayor hizo clerk open enrollment was cast their vote. >> Receives 68 votes to one abstention that motion does pass. Adam >> Repair or remove all of dangerous and unsafe structure. >> Good afternoon, mayor and council members. Kaylyn other caught with neighborhood inspection him ABC, D. puppy into consideration and a 20 to 30 North Piatt Avenue was is in district one. The board could standards and appeals first review the property in June. 5th 2023 and again on September. 11th 2023 and their recommendation was to proceed with the 10 10, not a whole lot of pictures on this because there's not a whole lot to say the properties had an open house in case for 2 years of his placard. It is uninhabitable in March of 2021, the property taxes are delinquent from 2019 through 2022. In the amount of $7,974 and $0.43, does include cleanup and assessment car board have cost. There's a special assessment pending for 2023 in the amount of 1000, $498 and $0.94 for an additional board at. The police department has requested assistance with the property on one occasion, the current premise conditions include overgrown vegetation. The structure itself is a vacant 4, plex, roughly 30 by one. 33. Thank you. For at least 2 years, it has a cracking concrete foundation. didn't messing stucco siding sadly in badly worn sagging and badly worn composition rep with holes tearing porches. This particular property is jointly owned by 2 brothers, one of is deceased. remaining brother has been in contact with this. In fact, he was here earlier today but had to leave to go to work, hadn't quite planned on being this late in the agenda. So name is Willie Smith and he gave us permission to speak his behalf. Mister Smith does not have at this point. Financial means to satisfy the back taxes or the pending assessments. Nor does he have the means to to pursue probate and to pursue repairs of the structure. So at this point, our recommendation is to proceed with that 10 in 10 on this one. >> Are there questions for that Sun District, one of the Cherokee as council member Johnson. Thanks, Since the gentleman's not here and we have staff recommendation and agrees with. I would move that the city Council close the public hearing about the resolution declaring the building to be a dangerous and unsafe structure. And except the BBC U.S. a recommended action to proceed with condemnation of mountain days. Starting a listen. And 10 days to complete removal of the structure. second the motion Motion's been made and seconded clerk open role. >> Cast a vote. Receive votes. Aye motion does pass Madam Clerk. >> PD 2023 Dash 11. So in change request in that city from 5 single family residential district to PD planned unit development to permit a transportation facility for over the road. Trucking and to support existing industrial operations in this area that shot generally located. And the northeast corner of West, road and South Front Street, 15, 14 15, 30 West MacArthur Road. >> Scott, Little from the planning Department. So this item, as you heard, the applicant is requesting to rezone the property from SF 5 single Family residential to planned unit development, which is custom zoning. And this item is being heard for one reason. And that's because the district Advisory board and the Planning Commission recommendations, they both recommended approval, but there's one condition that is different between the 2 recommendations. And explain that in just a moment. In terms of the request, the applicant has indicated that they are requesting the rezoning in order to allow for the property be used for long-term tractor trailer parking and outdoor storage. Terms of the property which you can see on the screen here. The site is generally located to the north and west of the intersection, MacArthur Road and Seneca Street. The subject site is made up of one parcel. Approximately 3.3, 4 acres in size and zoned as a 5 single family. It is in residential use with a duplex into single family residences on it. In terms of context to the north and east are properties owned P U D 66 which is undeveloped but allows for mixed use development of commercial and residential uses. Directly to east. It's owned s of 5 single family residential district and developed with a single family house. To the south across the street, its properties, Odessa, 5 single family residential district and undeveloped flip back and forth here. And then to the West are properties owned SF 5 single family residential and developed with single family homes. And the staff report provide. You'll see information about lighting setbacks, the building heights, signage, parking screening and landscaping. In terms of review on October, 26, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for this case and recommended approval 9 to 2 with an additional condition. In addition to the conditions that staff recommended and that was that are not allowed to idle on the property. One member of the public spoke in opposition. The application at that public hearing. But general concerns about noise lighting traffic, decreasing property values and possible future commercial uses on site. On November 6. The District Advisory board or this item and recommended approval 8 to 0. And that per the staff recommendation. So it did not include the additional condition at the Planning Commission recommended about no idling. There were no protests filed an opposition of this application there for the request could be approved by a simple majority or for 7 votes in terms of council actions recommend City Council finds the planning commission approved the request a zone change place ordinance on first reading authorize necessary signatures. Instruct City clerk publish ordinance after prove on second reading inquires for 7 votes. Alternatives include the following. You can override the him a PC, adopt alternative findings and improve the zone. Change subject to the dab recommendation would require 5 of 7 votes. You can override the Planning Commission adopts alternative finds in tonight. His own change would require 5, 7, votes or as always, you can return the case of Planning Commission for additional consideration. And then just a quick note about a policy number 9, public comments generally taken at the Planning Commission. So that will take you through some of the graphics. Real quick here. So here's the aerial. Here's the zoning map. Here's the map from the comprehensive showing. New residential. This is the a graphic that was submitted by the applicant, the dashed area of the top half of properties where they're proposing to do the long term, truck parking. This is a map showing both the notification area and the protest area. Again, no protests were received for this application. Here's some photos from the area. And with that all stand for any questions. Questions for staff. Cast member. thank you, Mayor Scott, can you talk a little bit more about Where the comments made about the no idling? Yes, yes, So the planning commission recommend approval subject to the conditions are recommended by staff, but they tacked on an additional condition, which is that trucks would not be allowed to sit and idle on the property. And that came after some dialogue at the planning Commission to her members of the came up and spoke trucks idling in the noise that that would create. so I believe that that's the reason why the a PC included that condition. So none of the residents protested we know of its residents that we're bringing that up You know, it's a quick glance of epc It shows that someone who did not live in the area, but there was individual from the area who did comment as reported in the staff report and they had comments with general concerns about noise, lighting traffic decrease in property values. Councilmember Johnson. >> Thanks, Scott For me to understand. So we're looking at trucks on the property just across the street from those houses. >> That is correct. Yes, sir. In on this property, there's currently a single-family house and 2 duplexes, I believe. You know, one duplex into single family residences and what they're showing in the graphic that was submitted with this is a dashed line. Go back to the graphic on the screen here. So that DASH line right up there at the northern are the top half of this is where they're proposing to park semi trucks. outdoor storage. Further questions for staff. >> Seeing none the chair council member of ISIS was I just for. Thank you, mayor. >> it's my understanding. think their plan trucks there all the time. But I think they wanted the ability to. You know, a truck. They'll be there all live alone. But Ronald I really want to put that restriction Thurs, a So I'd like to. Take the recommendation, adopt the findings may be seeing approve the requested zoning change. Place your on first freezing reading in authorizing Mister signatures. As the city clerk to publish ordinance after approvals. Second reading that override the him a PC adopt the alternate findings and approve. The Senate change requested subject to the death recommendation. Now, second motion made seconded. Click open enrollment. Discuss >> Receive 60 votes to one nay that motion. Does Madam Clerk. >> Public Housing Section 18 disposition application for group 3, 8, >> They are members of council family staying with the housing and Community Services Department. For the record. The item that I have for you today. Just coming up from power point. Okay. Is our force application actually 3, a for disposition to HUD under the section 18 act. Has thank you. So just a little bit of history in 2017, Housing Authority Board approved rental assistance demonstration application. >> For its entire portfolio split into 2 projects. The single-family month or the single-family homes multifamily. A senior residences. Wj was successful in securing the tax credit investor have known and get financing for the multi-family senior project. Upwards of 30 almost 36 million dollars. That project closed in October of 2021. 3 of the 4 sites are complete with the exception of exterior painting work out a greenway should be starting soon. But we were not And securing the financing for the single family homes. In May of 21 had convening national experts on repositioning and they determined that a restricted bad bets would not support the debt service Nest needed for the repairs. The tremendous expense of managing and maintaining single-family scattered site. Homes made their conversion unfeasible and they recommended disposition. So this is, as I said, group it's our 4th application to Hood application. Number one was approved in August. We've the sale of the vacant units. The attendance notices to vacate actually expire next week. We expected and we've had several move out we have another group of properties will be putting on the in the next couple of weeks gripped the second 2 applications are still in 100. You know, they've been there since we applied in July. And it seems every month we get a question, we answer it they come back and say it's It's in final approval. And then a month later, we get another question. So we are still hopeful every day that we're going to be receiving that approval soon. So this is actually the 4th application. It is. 51 single-family homes scattered across the city, very condition and that have no environmental issues. requesting just position under section 18 of the to be sold at fair market value through, you know, the city's real estate office or contracting with a broker listed on the M L S depending on capacity and what's best for the project. Either way, there is a 6% cap sales commissions and total either way that it happened. request were also requesting tenant protection vouchers for existing residents who have been reprieve. I did relocation counseling and the re location costs are paid by the project. This is just a map to general location where those 51 units are located. We've completed the required activities in order to submit this application, including the environmental assessments, the appraisals resident consultations relocation counseling, homeownership resource counseling and local government consultations. We the total appraised value of those. 51 homes is just over almost 3.2 million dollars, which is average is about $63,000 per And we're requesting that the proceeds be used for us to pay off eligible pre development expenses from the felt bad conversion with the remaining to cede Section 8 rental project is approved by the Housing Authority Board such Housing Units in conjunction with multi-agency center. HUD will not permit the proceeds to be used for affordable homeownership by regulation. There is no impact to the general fund. Again, we will request that had allowed the net sales proceeds to fund future Section 8 rental project in accordance with The law Department has reviewed and approved. The resolution has to form and it is recommended that the which Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approved a resolution and the submission of the inventory removal application in Section 18 disposition than them to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 51 single-family homes from the public housing portfolio and after as a necessary signatures. And I stand for any questions. >> Questions for staff. Councilmember highs. Vice mayor thank you, Our occupancy given first steps that purchasing these We've given all occupants, even for future crews. We've been working with those who are interested entering into home ownership. Whether in their existing unit or another. >> Okay. Thank you. council member Johnson, thanks, Real simple question. Have any of the houses that are in that area been The property for any wells that might up and without a license. >> I don't know that specifically. They've all gone undergone extensive environmental And as part of that, it is the evaluation of plumes. But I don't know that it went to the extent to looking for wells on the property. We did everything as required by HUD, but I don't believe that was anything that would have been done specifically on those properties >> the questions for staff. Seeing none thank you's their input from the public and the Senate. Seeing none discussion back to the bench for the discussion. If there's no further discussion of make the motion accept staff's recommended recommended action to approve the resolution. And this mission of the inventory removal application and Section 18. Disposition Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for 51 single family homes or the public housing for probably an authorize necessary signatures. Is there a second second motion's seconded by Vice Mayor Jaisol clerk. Open enrollment is cast a vote. received 78 votes. That motion does pass. Madam Clerk. >> Councilmember appointments and comments. Let's start with appointments like to >> point, Brian Higgins to the Board of Electrical Appeals and 2 reappoint Alex teens, the center County Solid Waste Management Committee. A point of the transit Rosa. for large employer C. I'm pretty sure mess up the last name, but I will be able to give you a physical copy of the sheet so that the minutes are reflected. We will acknowledge visit, which shows appointment to the transit board. Who is Susie Santos Councilmember Johnson. >> Thanks. Mayor. Would like to appoint Chelsea Jackson to the District. One advisory board. For their appointments. There's no further appointments at this time and make a motion to accept the appointments. Is there a second second second, mayor has a clerk. Open road members cast their vote. see 70 votes that motion does pass. Those appointments have been made now on to comments. >> The good of the body, anything. If not to make a motion to Second, Bush has made his second. It a clerk opener. All members cast their vote. Motion to adjourn. The meeting 2, do you Ever received 78 votes? That motion does pass. We're going to be a