Wichita public meetings in 2022

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved a consent agenda containing 21 items, including tax exemptions, design agreements, and land annexation. The meeting also included the approval of minutes from the December 20, 2022, session.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1 through 21 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of regular meeting of December 20, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved extension of Industrial Revenue Bond Letter of Intent for Uptown Landing Project
• Approved extension of Industrial Revenue Bond Letter of Intent for Kansas Health Science Center Project
• Approved annexation of land at NW corner of West Central Avenue and North 135th Street West
• Approved tax exemption extensions for Cox Machine Inc., POET Ethanol, Globe Engineering Co., Inc., and Foley Industries, Inc.
• Approved acquisition by eminent domain for Cedar Dale Addition Storm Sewer Project
• Approved franchise for MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the November 14, 2022, meeting. The session primarily consisted of staff reports regarding playground accessibility, golf course renovations, and park maintenance.

• Approved November 14, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)

Wichita Transit Advisory Board

The board did not reach a quorum to approve previous minutes. Staff provided updates on the Multimodal Facility design, a planned Route 12 extension to WSU West Campus, and the upcoming rollout of smart card ticketing in Q1 2023.

• Tabled approval of November minutes due to lack of quorum

City Council Meetings

The Council approved a contract with CivicPlus for a website replacement and selected Carahsoft for new engineering permitting software. Additionally, the Council authorized the sale of 43 single-family public housing homes and approved a contract for the Wichita Area Restoration Program (WARP).

• Approved contract with CivicPlus for website replacement (7-0)
• Approved Carahsoft for engineering permit software and associated fee increases (7-0)
• Approved sale of 43 single-family homes from Public Housing portfolio (7-0)
• Approved Wichita Area Restoration Program (WARP) contract (7-0)
• Approved zone change from Limited Commercial to Office Warehouse north of West Kellogg (7-0)
• Approved supplemental agreement with Clemens Aviation LLC (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Insurance Program and fund transfer (7-0)
• Approved Bond Counsel contract with Gilmore & Bell (7-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights Advisory Board

The Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights Advisory Board will review and vote on a one-page document to be used at upcoming District Advisory Board (DAB) meetings. They will also confirm the January meeting schedule and who will attend DAB presentations. The board is preparing to present its strategic plan to the City Council in January 2023.

• Review and vote on a one-pager for DAB meetings
• Confirm January meeting schedule and attendance for DAB presentations
• No scheduled public agenda items

The Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights Advisory Board approved a one-page summary document and talking points to be used for an upcoming presentation to the City Council. The board also discussed a request to investigate offensive street names but deferred the decision to a future meeting.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved one-pager and talking points for City Council presentation (6-0)

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Commission approved three final plats for residential additions and two zoning requests. A conditional use request for an event center was approved despite staff recommendation for denial, and a zone change for limited industrial use was granted subject to a protective overlay.

• Approved final plat for Lovinlife Addition (14-0)
• Approved final plat for Courtyards at Jacobs Farm Addition with one main entrance and emergency access (13-0)
• Approved final plat for The Gateway Addition (13-0)
• Approved conditional use for an event center at 8558 S Hydraulic subject to staff conditions (13-0)
• Approved amendment to CUP DP-248 for multi-family housing on Parcel 2 (12-0)
• Approved zone change from SF-5 to TF-3 for duplexes north of E 63rd St S (12-0)
• Approved zone change from SF-5 to LI for 5727 S Hydraulic subject to Protective Overlay #400 (10-0)

Sustainability Integration Board

The board reviewed potential projects and determined all could be funded within the budget. Key decisions included allocating $10,000 for tree canopy efforts and $3,000 for a mulching blade giveaway program. The board also approved the November 16, 2022 minutes.

• Approved November 16, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Allocated $10,000 for 2023 tree canopy projects
• Approved $3,000 for mulching education and 200 mulching blades for giveaway
• Removed bulky waste pickup from the sustainability funding list
• Proposed starting an energy benchmarking project in first half of 2023

Ethics Board

The Ethics Advisory Board will meet to review recent City Council action, discuss edits to Policy #39, adopt procedures, and address complaints and investigations. The board will also discuss KOMA/KORA requirements and media transparency.

The Board established criteria for eligibility, agreeing to exclude current elected officials and political party employees from serving. Members also reached a consensus on compensating the Ethics Officer and requiring a prescribed form for filing complaints. The Board decided not to expand its role to include public comments during meetings.

• Approved minutes from April 5 and May 5 (5-0-1)
• Reached consensus to prohibit elected officials, precinct committee members, and paid political party/campaign workers from EAB eligibility
• Reached consensus to compensate the Ethics Officer
• Reached consensus to require a prescribed form for filing complaints
• Agreed to a preference for the Ethics Officer to reside in the Wichita region rather than strictly within city limits
• Decided not to allow public comments during future Board meetings

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved the assignment of ownership for the Wichita Wind Surge to Diamond Baseball Holdings, LLC. Other key actions included renewing the Visit Wichita contract and establishing administrative support for the City's Code of Ethics Policy.

• Approved ownership transfer of Wichita Wind Surge to Diamond Baseball Holdings, LLC (6-1)
• Approved Operating Partnership and Lease Agreements for six cultural institutions (7-0)
• Approved 2023 contract renewal with Visit Wichita (7-0)
• Approved year-end budget adjustments, including increased PROPEL funding (7-0)
• Approved agreement with WSU's PPMC to implement Code of Ethics Policy 39 (7-0)
• Approved condemnation and demolition of a dangerous structure in District III (7-0)
• Accepted donation for the 'Carriage Works Repository' at Old Cowtown Museum (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Park Facility Enhancements bonding resolution (7-0)

Mayor's Youth Council

The Mayor's Youth Council will meet to approve minutes, recognize birthdays and student accomplishments, and plan a holiday party. No other business or public agenda items are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from November 29, 2022 meeting
• Recognition of birthdays for four members
• Kudos for Daniel Rodriguez making All-State Mixed Choir for third year
• Kudos for Andrew winning a Supreme Court case debate in AP Government
• Planning for a holiday party

The Mayor's Youth Council met to approve previous minutes and the current meeting agenda. No new council business or local issues were debated. The meeting included a recognition of member birthdays and achievements.

• Approved minutes from November 29, 2022
• Approved agenda for December 13th

District 2 Advisory Board

The District 2 Advisory Board approved a conditional use amendment for an event center and a plan for multi-family affordable housing. The board also discussed potential new regulations for short-term rentals and duplex design standards.

• Approved amendment for event center at 1210 South Rock Road to allow daytime hours (5-0-0)
• Approved multi-family housing development on the east side of 127th Street (5-0-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 Agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved November 14, 2022 Minutes (4-0-1)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board will receive a presentation on Spin scooter operations and an update on the Douglas Street design project from Seneca to Meridian. Staff reports and a project tracking form update are also scheduled for discussion. The board will also review a sidewalk memo from Toole and discuss a New York Times article.

• Spin scooter presentation with revenue and ridership data for 2021-2022
• Douglas Design project update (Seneca to Meridian) with proposed bicycle facilities
• Project tracking form update listing 20+ bike/ped projects with costs and timelines
• Toole sidewalk memo under old business
• NYT article discussion under board comments

The board approved the minutes from the November meeting. Members discussed micro-mobility ridership, scooter curfews, and the potential for a Vision Zero study funded by WAMPO. Staff provided updates on the Bike Share MOU and the Downtown Streets Plan.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)

District 3 Advisory Board

The board approved a zone change for a vehicle repair facility at 2505 South Oliver and a request for duplex development north of East 63rd Street South. It also approved a zone change to Limited Industrial for a property at 5727 South Hydraulic. The board provided feedback on short-term rental regulations and duplex design recommendations.

• Approved zone change to General Commercial and Community Unit Plan DP-169 amendment for vehicle repair at 2505 South Oliver (7-0-1)
• Approved zone change from SF-5 to TF-3 for duplex development north of East 63rd Street South and east of South Clifton Avenue (6-1-1)
• Approved zone change from SF-5 to LI Limited Industrial at 5727 South Hydraulic subject to Protective Overlay #400 (6-0-1)
• Provided feedback on potential short-term rental regulations and licensing
• Provided feedback on duplex design recommendations in the Established Central Area

City Council Meetings

The Council approved a HOME-ARP allocation plan to fund affordable housing, non-congregate shelters, and a navigation center. Other key actions included approving a $250,000 landlord incentive program and a real estate sale to expand convention facilities.

• Approved HOME-ARP allocation plan for housing and homeless services (4-2)
• Approved $250,000 ARPA funding for Landlord Incentive Program (7-0)
• Approved sale of city property adjacent to 400 W. Waterman St. to Hyatt with proceeds to A. Price Woodard Park (7-0)
• Approved Industrial Revenue Bonds for Textron Aviation (7-0)
• Approved Industrial Revenue Bonds for Union at Purple Heart Trail, LP (7-0)
• Approved 2023-2025 MOAs for Teamsters Local 795 and IAFF Local 135 (7-0)
• Approved 2023 State Legislative Agenda including revenue-neutral Medicaid expansion (4-3)
• Denied zone change for vehicle sales at 1414 N. Hillside (5-2)

District 5 Advisory Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 7, 2022, meeting. No other substantive decisions were made, as the session consisted primarily of staff reports and public discussion regarding road safety and infrastructure.

• Approved December 5, 2022 Agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 Minutes (6-0-0)

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Commission approved two final plats, a telecommunications tower, a zoning change for a duplex, and a PUD for mixed residential housing. It also approved an amendment for an event center and a zone change for an auto body shop. One request for limited commercial zoning was deferred to January 5, 2023.

• Approved Final Plat for Crystal Waters Addition (13-0)
• Approved Final Plat for MPK Addition (13-0)
• Approved 165-foot monopole tower at 1300 East 69th Street South (13-0)
• Approved amendment to allow Event Center at 1210 South Rock Road (13-0)
• Approved zone change to PUD for Jacob's Farm mixed residential (13-0)
• Approved zone change to TF-3 for duplex on North Hoover Street (13-0)
• Deferred zone change to LC for 2639 South Meridian to Jan 5, 2023 (13-0)
• Approved zone change to GC for auto body shop at 2505 South Oliver Avenue (13-0)

Citizen's Review Board

The Wichita Citizen's Review Board will review three citizen complaints against police officers, including allegations of illegal directives, false reports, and inactive body cameras. The board will also receive a report on WPD traffic citation data and discuss staff report revisions.

• Review of complaint 22PSB-4128 alleging illegal directives and refusal to provide incident number
• Review of complaint 22PSB-4699 alleging officers lied in reports and did not activate body cameras
• Continued review of closed investigations related to Officer A from July 2018 to present
• WPD Traffic Citation Data Report from Crime Analyst Richard Dain and Sergeant Brian Safris
• Public agenda period (15 minutes) for citizen comments

The Board unanimously approved a proposal to make prior Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) cases involving 'Officer A' available for review. Members also discussed establishing a rotating monthly roster to handle citizen email inquiries and the potential creation of sub-committees to screen cases.

• Approved review of prior PSB cases for Officer A (unanimous)
• Approved September 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Established rotating monthly roster for responding to citizen email requests
• Requested Captain Easter consult the Chief regarding staffing for potential review sub-committees

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners held a special retreat meeting to discuss vision, staffing, and infrastructure. The board established five primary goals for 2023, including the renewal of discussions for a downtown destination park and the finalization of a tree policy.

• Established 2023 goal to renew discussion around downtown Wichita destination park
• Established 2023 goal to finalize the Tree Policy
• Established 2023 goal to modernize golf equipment, irrigation, clubhouse, and carts
• Established 2023 goal to reduce departmental greenhouse emissions
• Established 2023 goal for board members to share park events on personal social media
• Decided not to move forward with a contract with The Wave at Naftzger Park

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved a consent agenda including a budget increase for golf operations and CARES Act funding for the Humankind Ministries Women's Shelter. The council also approved several board appointments and contracts from the Board of Bids and Contracts.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1-19, including $450,000 Golf Fund budget adjustment (7-0)
• Approved CARES Act funding for Humankind Ministries, Inc. Winter Shelter (7-0)
• Approved Board of Bids and Contracts report and contracts (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights Advisory Board and Tourism Business Improvement District (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Christopher Parisho to the Food and Farm Council (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 8, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The commission approved a planned unit development for the expansion of the Hunter Health clinic and updated zoning codes to align home daycare regulations with state standards. Several lot splits, final plats, and alley vacations were also approved. A technical update to the Community Investments Plan was indefinitely deferred.

• Approved Hunter Health Planned Unit Development (PUD #106) for medical clinic expansion (13-0)
• Approved Unified Zoning Code amendments to increase home daycare capacity to 12 pupils (13-0)
• Approved zone change to Office Warehouse District for property north of West Kellogg (13-0)
• Approved zone change from SF-5 to TF-3 for duplexes at 2331 North Burns (13-0)
• Approved Protective Overlay #257 amendment to permit duplexes at 230 South Anna Street (13-0)
• Approved lot split for Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center 3rd Addition (13-0)
• Approved revised one-step final plat for Blue Lake 3rd Addition (13-0)
• Indefinitely deferred 2022 Update to the Community Investments Plan (13-0)

Animal Services Advisory Board

The Board unanimously voted to rescind the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Wichita Animal Shelter and maintain city control of the facility. Members also approved a rescue agreement and recommended hiring full-time kennel technicians. Several motions regarding the department's structure and leadership passed by a 3-2 vote.

• Endorsed the Wichita Animal Shelter / Humane Society Rescue Agreement (Unanimous)
• Rescinded the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the animal shelter (Unanimous)
• Decided the City should remain in control of the Wichita Animal Shelter (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring full-time kennel techs instead of part-time (Unanimous)
• Approved posting a position for an experienced open admissions municipal shelter manager (3-2)
• Approved making animal services a stand-alone department (3-2)
• Encouraged the City to fully fund animal services as intended (Unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes for September 20, 2023 (Unanimous)

Wichita Transit Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from its September and October meetings. Members received updates on the Multimodal Facility concept plan, marketing efforts, and a new union contract for operators. The City Manager decided against combining the Transit Advisory Board with the Bike Ped and Pedestrian Board.

• Approved September meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved October meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Sustainability Integration Board

The board elected a new Vice Chair and reviewed funding requests for various sustainability committees. Members discussed potential projects including bulk waste pickup, public green space transformations, and building energy audits.

• Approved October 19, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Elected Michael McCorkle as Vice Chair (6-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights Advisory Board

The board voted to move forward with formalizing its Strategic Work Plan and elected its leadership for the current term. Members planned a series of community presentations at District Advisory Boards in January to precede a City Council Workshop on January 24, 2023.

• Approved motion to move forward and formalize the strategic plan (5-0)
• Re-elected Pastor Pamela Hughes Mason as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Tabitha Lehman as Co-Chair (5-0)
• Elected Ian Demory as Parliamentarian (5-0)
• Approved November 15, 2022 agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

District 2 Advisory Board

The board recommended approval for updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan. However, the board denied a request to amend the Equestrian Estates PUD to allow for a warehouse and self-storage facility at East Harry Street and South 127th Street East.

• Recommended approval of the update to the Comprehensive Plan (8-0-0)
• Denied PUD2022-00019 request for warehouse and self-storage at E. Harry St. and S. 127th St. E. (7-0-0)
• Approved November 12, 2022 Agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022 Minutes (5-0-1)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners approved the minutes from the October 10, 2022 meeting. Members also voted to fill nomination seats for the Golf Board of Governors and the Sustainability Board.

• Approved minutes of the October 10, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Nominated Eddie Fahnestock to a non-voting position on the Golf Board of Governors (5-0)
• Nominated Lucia Sherman to the Park Board seat on the Sustainability Board (5-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Wichita Transportation Advisory Board will receive presentations from Veo and Spin on their scooter programs, continue discussion on the Transportation Advisory Board, and hear staff reports including a project tracking update. All items are for information only with no action recommended.

• Veo scooter presentation (Receive & File)
• Spin scooter presentation (Receive & File)
• Transportation Advisory Board continued discussion (10 minutes)
• Staff reports from Tia Raamot and Mike Tann
• Project Tracking Form update

The board approved the September and October meeting minutes. Members discussed scooter usage data and safety with a representative from Veo and received staff updates on the Bike Plan and traffic signal installations.

• Approved October and September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed December board retreat until membership is increased by City Council

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved recommended rate and fee adjustments for water and sewer services for 2023, including budget adjustments for the Customer Assistance Program. The council also approved several service contracts and a labor agreement with Teamsters Local 795.

• Approved 2023 water and sewer rate and fee adjustments (6-0)
• Approved 2023-2025 Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Transit Local 795 (6-0)
• Approved over-naming a portion of Volutsia Avenue as L.E. Montgomery Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Via Christi Occupational and Environmental Medicine as workers compensation provider (6-0)
• Approved laboratory services contracts for Pace Analytical and Meridian (6-0)
• Approved banking services contract and resolution (6-0)
• Approved amending Resolution for Industrial Revenue Bonds for Advance Catastrophe Technologies, LLC (6-0)
• Deferred zone change request ZON2022-00033 to December 6, 2022 (6-0)

Mayor's Youth Council

This meeting consists entirely of procedural items: approving the agenda and prior minutes, followed by a group discussion under new business. No public agenda items, leadership session, unfinished business, local issues debates, or announcements are listed.

• Approval of the agenda and minutes from November 25th, 2022
• Group discussion under new council business (no specific topic listed)
• No public comment, no votes on ordinances, no contracts, no rezonings

The Mayor's Youth Council approved the minutes from October 25, 2022, and the agenda for November 8, 2022. The council held discussions regarding issue groups and midterm election activity.

• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (16-3-1)
• Approved November 8, 2022 agenda (16-1-3)

District 5 Advisory Board

The board endorsed a conceptual plan for downtown road configurations and recommended approval of updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan. Three zoning and land-use cases were approved, including a food truck permit and two residential developments. The board also received reports on fire, police, and public works projects.

• Endorsed Downtown Streets Conceptual Plan (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan update (8-0-0)
• Approved conditional use for food truck at W 13th St N and N Ridge Rd (7-0-1)
• Approved zone change for 101.16-acre residential/commercial development at W 21st St N and N 151st St W (6-2-0)
• Approved zone change for 54-acre multi-family development at S 167th St W (6-2-0)
• Approved October 3, 2022 Agenda (8-0-0)
• Approved September 7, 2022 Minutes (8-0-0)

Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Commission approved four final plats for residential developments and a zone change for a towing and salvage yard. It also approved a PUD amendment for multi-family housing on Parcels 1 and 2, while denying the expansion to Parcels 3 and 4. A request to permit a self-storage facility in the Equestrian Estates PUD was approved with specific height and landscaping restrictions.

• Approved final plats for Cypress Glen Addition, Yoder Airport 6th Addition, Roadapple Flats Addition, and Rachel Brooke Estates Addition (14-0 each)
• Approved vacation of utility easements at Waterfront Third Addition (14-0)
• Approved conditional use for live music and entertainment at 5536 West Central (14-0)
• Approved conditional use for a food truck as principal use at 1337 North Ridge Road (14-0)
• Approved PUD amendment for multi-family housing on Parcels 1 and 2; denied Parcels 3 and 4 (8-5)
• Approved PUD amendment for Warehouse, Self-Storage at E. Harry St and S. 127th St E with 25-foot height limit and no outdoor storage (9-3-1)
• Approved zone change to LI Limited Industrial and conditional use for a wrecking/salvage yard at 4336 S Broadway (12-0)
• Approved zone change to MF-18 and B Multi-Family Residential for property on S. 167th St West (14-0)

District 3 Advisory Board

The board voted to disapprove a request to change zoning for a property on South Broadway Avenue to allow a wrecking salvage and towing operation. Additionally, the board recommended approval of updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan. Staff provided reports on public safety, library services, and public works projects.

• Disapproved zone change from GC General Commercial to LI Limited Industrial for 4336 S Broadway (6-0-1)
• Recommended approval of 2022 Update to the Comprehensive Plan (7-0-0)

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved Map B for redistricting following a debate over whether to use 2020 Census data or recent growth projections. Other key actions included funding for substance abuse treatment and approving park improvements.

• Adopted redistricting Map B (4-3)
• Approved $1,758,982 budget for 2023 Special Liquor Tax funding (7-0)
• Approved conversion of two tennis courts to six pickleball courts at Edgemoor Park (6-1)
• Adopted resolution to initiate O. J. Watson Park improvements (7-0)
• Approved 30% design concept and revised budget for Multimodal Facility (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 839 North Vassar from TF-3 to B Multi-Family Residential (7-0)
• Approved appointments to the Golf Board of Governors (6-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1 through 9 (7-0)

Citizen's Review Board

The Citizen's Review Board will discuss procedures for responding to and scheduling reviews requested by citizens regarding Police and Security Bureau (PSB) cases. The board will also receive a status update on a cultural review being conducted by Jensen Hughes and review finalized complaints from internal and external investigations. An executive session will cover three specific PSB complaints, including allegations of officer rudeness, excessive force, and unprofessional conduct.

• Discussion of protocol for handling citizen requests for review of PSB cases
• Status update on cultural review by Jensen Hughes
• Review of finalized complaints from internal and external incidents
• Executive session on PSB complaint 22PSB-2373 (officer rudeness)
• Executive session on PSB complaint 22PSB-3395 (officer blocking path and pushing citizen)

The Board established a rotating monthly assignment for members to respond to citizen emails and inquiries. They also voted to review five years of prior cases for an officer identified in case 22PSB-2369.

• Approved August 25th minutes (Unanimous)
• Established rotating monthly member roster to respond to citizen emails starting November 1st
• Added cases 22PSB-4128 and 22PSB-4699 to November agenda
• Added case 22PSB-4979 to review list
• Approved review of all previous PSB cases from the last five years for Officer A in case 22PSB-2369 (Unanimous)
• Took no action or recommendations on cases 22PSB-2373 and 22PSB-3395

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved several new petitions and budgets for public improvements and authorized contracts from the Board of Bids and Contracts. The council also approved travel for two members to attend a mental health committee meeting in Topeka. No binding action was taken following an executive session regarding civil case settlements.

• Approved minutes of October 18, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1-11, excluding item II-7 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item II-7 (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Board of Bids and Contracts report and contracts (7-0)
• Approved new petitions, budgets, and resolutions for public improvements (7-0)
• Approved travel for Vice Mayor Tuttle and Council Member Frye to Topeka, KS (7-0)

Mayor's Youth Council

The Wichita Mayor's Youth Council will meet to finalize its bylaws and discuss local issues and a council-wide project. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and recognition of member achievements.

• Finalize bylaws
• Discuss local issues
• Council-wide project discussion
• Approval of October 11, 2022 meeting minutes

The Mayor's Youth Council approved the organization's bylaws. The council also approved the minutes from October 11th and the agenda from September 27th.

• Approved October 11th minutes (16-3)
• Approved September 27th agenda (15-4)
• Approved bylaws (18-1)

Mayor's Youth Council

The Mayor's Youth Council is meeting to finalize its bylaws. The group will also discuss a community partner panel.

• Bylaws finalization
• Community partner panel

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The board is meeting to review a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Bike Master Plan. Members will also discuss a sidewalk memo from Toole and receive a presentation titled 'Rethinking Wichita, Part 4' from Dr. Russel Fox.

• RFP for Bike Master Plan
• Toole Sidewalk Memo
• Rethinking Wichita, Part 4 presentation by Dr. Russel Fox
• Wichita Transportation Advisory Board discussion

Mayor's Youth Council

The council will review its bylaws as unfinished business. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a community partner panel and local issues.

• Bylaws review
• Community partner panel discussion
• Local issues discussion

Citizen's Review Board

The board will review Policy 205 regarding departmental personnel files and Regulation 5 concerning administrative personnel regulations. The meeting includes a review of finalized complaint reports and an executive session to discuss two specific police conduct cases.

• Review of Policy 205 (Departmental Personnel File)
• Review of Regulation 5 (Administrative Personnel Regulations)
• Review of finalized complaints on internal and external investigations
• Executive session on case 21PSB-5461 regarding force used against a juvenile runaway
• Executive session on case 22PSB-2057 regarding a vehicle search and profiling allegation

Mayor's Youth Council

The council will review the minutes from the August 23, 2022, meeting. New business includes introductions to municipal government and the MYC Bylaws.

• Approval of August 23, 2022, meeting minutes
• Introduction to Municipal Government
• Introduction to MYC Bylaws

Citizen's Review Board

The board will meet to discuss the outcome of a texting incident involving WPD SWAT Team members with the City Manager and Interim Chief of Police. The meeting includes a review of finalized complaint reports and an executive session regarding specific officer conduct allegations.

• Discussion with City Manager Robert Layton and Interim Chief Lemuel Moore on WPD SWAT texting incident
• Review of finalized complaints on internal and external investigations by Captain T. Easter
• Executive session on case 21PSB-5461 regarding alleged unnecessary force against a juvenile runaway
• Executive session on case 22PSB-2057 regarding a vehicle search and allegations of stereotyping

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The board will discuss the creation of a Wichita Transportation Advisory Board to oversee multi-modal transportation systems. The meeting also includes updates on various city infrastructure and street projects.

• Creation of the Wichita Transportation Advisory Board with 15 members
• Amidon Bridge project: $9.5 million for a multi-use path and sidewalk
• Sedgwick County Park to 29th St. project: $4.95 million for a multi-use path
• Downtown Signals Upgrade Project: $2.4 million for signal optimization
• Waco street conversion: $1.3 million for 3-lane conversion and bike lanes

Citizen's Review Board

The board will review recent internal and external complaint status updates provided by Captain T. Easter. Members will also enter an executive session to discuss two specific allegations involving a WPD detective and two WPD officers.

• Review of complaints regarding DNA sample collection and investigation thoroughness (22PSB-1460)
• Review of complaints regarding a vehicle search and officer conduct (22PSB-1478)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board will review a presentation on the Wichita Downtown Streets Plan. The board is asked to provide a recommendation to the City Council for endorsement of the plan.

• Wichita Downtown Streets Plan presentation and recommendation for City Council endorsement
• Project funding including $280,000 from Planning Walkable Places and $70,000 from Wichita Parking and Multi-Modal Fund
• Presentation by Dr. Russel Fox regarding 'Rethinking Wichita'
• Staff reports from Transportation Planner Tia Raamot and Transit Director Mike Tann

Citizen's Review Board

The board will hold a continued discussion regarding Brady/Giglio with the District Attorney and City Attorney. The meeting includes a staff report on pending internal and external complaints and investigations. Members will also enter executive session to review two specific complaints against Wichita Police Department personnel.

• Continued discussion on Brady/Giglio with District Attorney Marc Bennett and City Attorney Sharon Dickgrafe
• Review of complaint 22PSB-1460 regarding a WPD detective's DNA sample collection and conduct
• Review of complaint 20PSB-3483 regarding a former WPD officer's release of confidential information
• Staff report update from Captain T. Easter on recent and pending complaints

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board will review updates regarding the city budget process and transportation board. Discussion items also include engineering updates on INFRA Bill funding for East Kellogg and existing sidewalk ordinances.

• City of Wichita Budget Process and Simulator update
• Engineering update on INFRA Bill Funding and East Kellogg
• Discussion regarding existing sidewalk ordinance

Citizen's Review Board

The Board will review recent complaints and status updates on pending investigations. Members will also discuss the Wichita Police Department’s Brady/Giglio policy.

• Review of recent internal and external complaints
• Discussion regarding Brady/Giglio policy
• Executive session review of use of force incident 21PSB-5105
• Executive session review of racial profiling complaint 22PSB-0763

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board will meet to elect officers and discuss board appointments. Discussion items include the Wichita Multimodal Center, the Wichita Tree Policy, and the next Bike Master Plan Steering Committee.

• Election of Officers
• Wichita Multimodal Center presentation
• Wichita Tree Policy discussion
• Bike Master Plan Steering Committee discussion
• Rethinking Wichita presentation recap

Ethics Board

The Ethics Advisory Board will meet to review applicants for the Ethics Officer position. The board will also receive updates on the request for proposals for outside legal counsel and a review of KORA/KOMA.

• Selection of Ethics Officer applicants
• Update on RFP for outside legal counsel
• KORA/KOMA review by City Attorney Jennifer Magana

Citizen's Review Board

The board will review WPD Policy 902 regarding criminal investigations of employees. Members will also discuss a new protocol for identifying and tracking cases. An executive session is scheduled to review two specific incidents involving vehicle pursuits and officer-involved shootings.

• Review of WPD Policy 902 pertaining to criminal investigations
• Executive Session: Case 21PSB-3366 regarding a vehicle pursuit on Ridge Road
• Executive Session: Case 21PSB-1120 regarding an officer-involved shooting at 13th and Webb Road
• Discussion of protocol for new PSB case identification

Ethics Board

The Ethics Advisory Board is meeting to review policy and evaluate applications for the Ethics Officer position. The board will also determine the date and time for its next meeting.

• Review of policy by City Attorney Jennifer Magana
• Review of Ethics Officer applications

Citizen's Review Board

The Citizen's Review Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt written reports and recommendations. These actions concern eight specific PSB cases.

• Discussion and potential adoption of reports for PSB numbers 21PSB-2918, 21PSB-5116, 21PSB-4054, 21PSB-4575, 21PSB-5114, 21PSB-5117, 21PSB-5118, and 21PSB-5321

Citizen's Review Board

The board will hold a special meeting to conduct a continued review of case 21PSB-5114 regarding allegations of domestic violence and unbecoming conduct. The session will also review eight related cases.

• Review of case 21PSB-5114 involving a Sedgwick County Sheriff's deputy and WPD officers
• Review of related cases: 21PSB-2918, 21PSB-5116, 21PSB-4054, 21PSB-4575, 21PSB-5117, 21PSB-5118, and 21PSB-5321

Citizen's Review Board

The board will review recent complaints and status updates on pending investigations. This includes a new complaint regarding a search warrant and officer professionalism, as well as the continued review of several ongoing cases.

• Review of complaint 22PSB-0558 regarding a search warrant and officer conduct
• Continued review of case 21PSB-5114 involving a Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputy
• Ongoing review of cases 21PSB-2918, 21PSB-5116, 21PSB-4054, 21PSB-4575, 21PSB-5117, 21PSB-5118, and 21PSB-5321

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on city infrastructure and police coordination. The board is scheduled to discuss West Street projects and hear from the WPD Traffic Police Director.

• Conversation with Captain Wendell E. Nicholson, Traffic Police Director, WPD
• Discussion of West Street Projects with James Wagner, Public Works/Engineering
• Reports from Transportation Planner Tia Raamot and Transit Director Mike Tann
• Project Tracking Form update
• Sustainability Board Report from member Jack Brown

Citizen's Review Board

The Citizen's Review Board is conducting a continued review of case 21PSB-5114 regarding allegations of domestic violence involving a Sedgwick County Sheriff's deputy. The board will also review seven additional related cases during this special meeting.

• Continued review of 21PSB-5114 regarding WPD officer conduct
• Review of case 21PSB-2918
• Review of case 21PSB-5116
• Review of case 21PSB-4054
• Review of cases 21PSB-4575, 21PSB-5117, 21PSB-5118, and 21PSB-5321

Citizen's Review Board

The Citizen's Review Board will discuss potential ordinance revisions regarding the confidentiality of police discipline. The meeting also includes a review of WPD Policy 305 concerning juvenile arrests and updates on specific executive staff matters.

• Discussion of possible ordinance revisions related to police discipline confidentiality
• Review of WPD Policy 305 (Juvenile Arrest)
• Investigation regarding a WPD officer and an inmate relationship
• Investigation into allegations of domestic violence involving a Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputy

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss a tax exemption request for C.E. Machine Co., Inc. and a project plan for the ict21 Redevelopment District. The body is also reviewing several contracts for city facilities, rental assistance, and public improvements.

• Proposed 90% tax exemption for C.E. Machine Co., Inc. for two five-year terms
• Project plan and development agreement for ict21 Redevelopment District Tax Increment Financing
• Revised $108,000 budget for water improvements at Schulte-Johnson 2nd Addition
• Contract for Wichita Intervention Program Facility with Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35
• Ordinance amendments regarding licensing of emergency wrecker services

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The board will consider the 2022 Operating and 2023-2033 Capital Improvement Program budgets to make recommendations to the City Council. Members will also receive updates regarding upcoming term limits and officer election timelines.

• Consideration of 2022 Operating and 2023-2033 Capital Improvement Program Budgets
• Updates on March 31, 2022 Term Limits for Brown, Bostoc & Carroll
• Timeline for Election of Officers

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review several petitions for public improvements, including budgets for various additions. The agenda also includes multiple zoning change requests and a conditional use request for an accessory apartment.

• Conditional use request for an accessory apartment at 1945 N. Ridge Road
• Petitions for public improvements for Towne Parc 8th Addition, Courtyards @ Brookfield Addition, and Northgate 5th Addition
• Annexation request by Stryker Investments I, LLC near East 29th Street North
• Zone change for vehicle storage at 3804 West Maple
• Zone change for office/warehouse use at 5025 E Kellogg

Mayor's Youth Council

The Mayor's Youth Council will hear from guest speaker Katie Davidson of WFCC. The body will also discuss issue group collaboration and a project charter with Carter.

• Guest speaker Katie Davidson from WFCC
• Discussion on issue group collaboration
• Project charter with Carter

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider a project plan for the ict21 Redevelopment District involving tax increment financing. Other items include industrial revenue bonds, road improvements on Hoover Road, and CARES Act funding for an isolation shelter.

• Adoption of Phase 1 Project Plan for ict21 Redevelopment District
• Industrial Revenue Bonds for Steele Almond Tree LP
• Design services and funding for Hoover Road improvements from Zoo Boulevard to 29th Street North
• Hess Pump Station site valve replacements and repairs
• CARES Act funding for HumanKind Ministries, Inc. Isolation Shelter

City Council Meetings

The City Council is reviewing several consent agenda items, including airport lease agreements and water treatment plant modifications. The body is also considering public improvement petitions for a new residential development in the Cooper Creek Addition.

• Water improvements for Cooper Creek Addition: $51,000
• Paving improvements for Cooper Creek Addition: $189,000
• Zone change for property north of E 37th St N and east of N Rock Rd from SF-5 to GO
• PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. Use and Lease Agreement for Eisenhower National Airport
• Contract amendment for Wichita Family Crisis Center ESG-CV funding

Mayor's Youth Council

The Mayor's Youth Council will discuss a council-wide project and hold a vote on new commitments. The meeting also includes a discussion on local issues.

• Vote on new commitments
• Council-wide project discussion
• Local issues discussion

City Council Meetings

The City Council is reviewing budgets for railroad crossing improvements, pedestrian safety, and water main replacements. The body is also deciding on a zone change for duplex development and the condemnation of dangerous structures. Additionally, the council will consider a management agreement for the Wichita Ice Center.

• Zone change from SF-5 to TF-3 for duplexes on West MacArthur Road
• Water main replacement in George Washington Boulevard from Mt. Vernon to Pawnee Streets
• Management services agreement for the Wichita Ice Center
• Public improvement budgets for Veranda Second Addition totaling $1,683,000
• Condemnation and demolition of dangerous and unsafe structures in Districts I, IV, and VI

City Council Meetings

The City Council will select a Vice Mayor and approve the 2022 State Legislative Agenda and lobbying contracts. The body is also considering the condemnation of two unsafe structures and a revised budget for the North Junction Accelerated Gold Project.

• Condemnation of unsafe structures at 1227 North Spruce Avenue and 1021 N. Estelle Avenue
• Approval of 2022 lobbying contracts for Bright and Carpenter Consulting and Thorn Run Partners
• Revised budget for North Junction – Accelerated Gold Project
• Sale of city-owned property at 4201 North Linden
• Zone change from Single-Family Residential to General Office at North Rock Road and East Thorn Drive

Mayor's Youth Council

The Mayor's Youth Council is meeting to establish council norms and expectations. The body will also conduct a review of bylaws and requirements.

• Review of council norms and expectations
• Review of bylaws and requirements
• Recognition of Andrew Le receiving a $500 United Way of the Plains grant

City Council Meetings

The City Council is convening for a special meeting to administer oaths of office to newly elected members. The session includes comments from the incoming council members.

• Oath of office for Brandon Johnson, District I
• Oath of office for Michael Hoheisel, District III
• Oath of office for Maggie Ballard, District VI

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The board is meeting to review the 2022 Operating and 2023-2033 Capital Improvement Program budgets. Members will also discuss a regional approach to the City's proposed 2022 Legislative Agenda and the status of a proposed Safety Committee.

• 2022 Operating and 2023-2033 CIP Budgets
• City's proposed 2022 Legislative Agenda
• Proposed interdisciplinary Safety Committee
• Statement from Prairie Travelers, Inc.

Mayor's Youth Council

The Mayor's Youth Council is meeting to discuss council-wide project assignments and issue group discussions. The meeting includes a guest speaker, Denise Manning.

• Council-wide project assignments
• Issue group discussion
• Guest speaker Denise Manning

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider adopting the City of Wichita/Sedgwick County Food Systems Master Plan and approving the City Manager's performance evaluation and salary adjustments. The body is also reviewing several zoning changes and a contract for the Day Reporting Center.

• Adoption of the City of Wichita/Sedgwick County Food Systems Master Plan
• Contract approval for Geo Reentry Services regarding the Day Reporting Center
• Zone change from SF-5 to MF-18 east of North Hoover Avenue and north of West Central Avenue
• Zone change from LC to GC at 3623 West Maple Street
• City Manager's performance evaluation and retroactive salary increases for 2019 and 2020