AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 28, 2011
7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Invocation by Andrew R. Frounfelker, 5th Ward City Councilmember.
3. Roll Call.
4. Adoption of Agenda.
5. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
6. Presentations/Proclamations.
7. Consent Calendar.
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 14, 2011.
B. Approval of the request from the Hot Air Jubilee to conduct the Hot Air Jubilee at Ella Sharp Park on July 15 (4:00 p.m. – dusk), July 16 (6:00 a.m. – dusk), and July 17, 2011 (6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.). (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
C. Approval of the request from Great Northern Axe to conduct City Jam at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 23, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
D. Approval of the request from Eastside Reunion to conduct the Eastside Reunion at Rotary Park on Saturday, August 13, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to dusk. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance.)
E. Approval of the request from Great Northern Axe to conduct their Jacktown Music Fest 2 at Riverwalk Amphitheatre on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
F. Approval of the 2011-2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Subrecipient Agreements, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s) once the authorization to use funds has been received from HUD.
G. Receipt of correspondence from the Police and Fire Pension Board (Original) notifying Council that they have reappointed Dennis Rowlison (Public Member) for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2014.
H. Receipt of the City of Jackson’s summary of revenue and expenditures for eleven (11) months ended, May 31, 2011.
I. Receipt of CDBG and HOME Financial Summaries through May 31, 2011.
8. Committee Reports.
A. Receipt of the City Affairs Committee Report.
B. Receipt of the Finance Committee Report.
9. Appointments.
A. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Patrick H. Burtch to the Building Authority for a three year term, beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2014.
B. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Toni B. Jones (Democrat) to the Election Canvassers Board, filling a current vacancy, beginning immediately, and ending December 31, 2011.
10. Public Hearings.
A. Public hearing to consider a request to rezone five Jefferson Street, and two Madison Street properties located southwest of Greater Bible Way Temple, from R-1 (one-family residential) to R-3 (multiple-family residential). (City Planning Commission and staff recommends disapproval.)
1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28-32, City Code, rezoning five Jefferson Street, and two Madison Street properties located southwest of Greater Bible Way Temple from R-1 to R-3.
B. Public hearing to consider a request to rezone a property located on the south side of Page Avenue between Chester Street to the west and Gorham Street to the east from I-1 (light industrial) to I-2 (general industrial). (City Planning Commission and staff recommends disapproval).
1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28-32, City Code, rezoning property located on the south side of Page Avenue between Chester Street to the west and Gorham Street to the east from I-1 to I-2.
C. Public hearing to consider a request to rezone property located at 511 S. Jackson Street from C-3 (central commercial) to R-4 (high-density apartment and office). (City Planning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28-32, City Code, rezoning property located at 511 S. Jackson Street from C-3 to R-4.
11. Resolutions.
*A. Consideration of a resolution notifying Jackson County to release the City’s Right of First Refusal under P.A. 123 of 1999, approve acquisition of 517 East Trail (PIN 7-0650) in the amount of $6,942.85, in accordance with the recommendation City Assessor, and Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director.
12. Ordinances.
A. Consideration of an ordinance declaring an additional temporary moratorium on the establishment of operations, and the issuance of permits or licenses for operations that relate to either the cultivation, dispensing, or use of medical marihuana in the City of Jackson. (City Affairs Committee recommends approval.)
B. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 27, Article VI, Sections 27-188, City Code, increasing the amount of credits available to property owners who voluntarily decrease their contributions to storm flows to the storm water system.
13. Other Business.
A. Consideration of a motion to rescind the recent enactment of the storm water charge and refund/credit any and all paid/billed charges, as requested by Vice Mayor Carl L. Breeding.
14. New Business.
A. Consideration of the request to approve the annual insurance renewal premium with the Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool, in the amount of $414,220.00, and authorization for the Finance Director to pay the premium, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Attorney.
B. Consideration of the request to change the scope of service for the Jackson Affordable Housing Corporation (JAHC) from Downpayment Assistance to CHDO Acquisition/Development/Resale, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an amended written agreement reflecting these changes, as recommended by the Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director.
1. Resolution amending the JAHC 2009/2010 (Year 35) HOME Budgets reallocating $17,595.00 from Downpayment Assistance to CHDO/Acq/Develop/Resale.
C. Consideration of the request to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the County Land Bank Authority and the City for the demolition of property located at 345 W. Morrell Street, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director.
15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.
16. Manager’s Comments.
*17. Executive Session to Discuss Labor Matters.
*18. Return to Open Session.
*19. Adjournment.
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