AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 19, 2011
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance –  Invocation by John R. Polaczyk, 6th 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 28, 2011.
    B. Approval of the request from the HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC) to conduct AIDS Walk at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre on Saturday, September 24, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
    C. Approval of the request from the Kings of Rock Entertainment to conduct Buzz Fest at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre on Sunday, August 14, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Recommended approval received from 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 contract award for CDBG Tree Removal to Johnny’s Tree Service, Jackson, in the amount of $20,025.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and the City Engineer/Director of Public Works.
    E. Approval of Final Change Order No. 1, to the contract with Jules Swartz and Sons Excavating, Inc., in the increased amount of $31,950.04, for additional items not included in the original contract for the North, Foote, and Hallett Water Main Replacement project, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer/Director of Public Works to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Assistant City Engineer/Director of Public Works.
    F. Approval of the contract award for the Mechanic Street Brick Pavement Evaluation to Soils and Materials Engineers, Inc., Plymouth, in the amount of $13,998.37, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the contract document, in accordance with the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and the City Engineer/Director of Public Works.
    G. Approval of the request to purchase a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4 x 4 pickup truck from Garber Automotive Group, Midland, through the State of Michigan MiDEAL purchasing program in the amount of $21,131.00, and the purchase of a new Fisher snow plow and tailgate salt spreader from Fitzgibbons Fleet Fabricators, Jackson, in the amount of $7,000.00 for a total purchase price of $28,131.00, in accordance with the recommendation of the Utility Director.
    H. Approval of the grievance settlement agreement negotiated between the City and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1306 regarding terminating the Retiree Health Savings Accounts program.
    I. Approval of the proposed Letter of Agreement between the City and the Michigan Association of Public Employees (MAPE) extending the Collective Bargaining Agreement to October 31, 2011.
   J. Receipt with regret the resignation of Rene Silva from the Jackson Housing Commission effective immediately.
   K. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through June, 2011.

8. Committee Reports. 
 
9. Appointments. 
    A. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Arlene Robinson to the Jackson Housing Commission filling a current vacancy, beginning immediately and ending October 30, 2013.
    B. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Jon Hart to the Human Relations Commission, in accordance with the recommendation of the Human Relations Commission, filling a current vacancy, beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2012.

10. Public Hearings.
Recess as a City Council and convene as a Board of Review.
     A. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4200 for Delinquent Miscellaneous General Fund accounts receivable.
         1. Resolution confirming Roll No. 4200.
     B. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4201 for Delinquent Miscellaneous Building Department Fund accounts receivable.
         1. Resolution confirming Roll No. 4201.
     C. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4202 for Delinquent Miscellaneous Community Development Block Grant Fund accounts receivable.
         1. Resolution confirming Roll No. 4202.  
     D. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4203 for Delinquent Miscellaneous Water  Fund accounts receivable.
         1. Resolution confirming Roll No. 4203.
     E. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4204 for Delinquent Miscellaneous Public Works Fund accounts receivable.
         1. Resolution confirming Roll No. 4204.
Adjourn as Board of Review and reconvene as a City Council.
     F. Public hearing on a request to rezone properties which comprise Riverfront Park and the adjacent State of Michigan parking lot from I-2 (general industrial) to C-3 (central commercial) and properties which comprise the Amtrak Station Campus and 211 S. Cooper St. from I-2 (general industrial) to C-4 (general commercial). (City Planning Commission and its staff recommend approval.)
        1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28-32, City Code, rezoning properties which comprise Riverfront Park and the adjacent State of Michigan parking lot from 1-2 to C-3, and  rezoning properties which comprise the Amtrak Station Campus and 211 S. Cooper from I-2 to C-4.
     G. Public hearing on the proposed text amendments to the City’s planning (Chapter 20) and zoning (Chapter 28) ordinances.  (City Planning Commission and its staff recommend approval.)
         1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 20, City Code, adding provisions so as to be in compliance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (MPEA), PA 33 of 2008, as amended; MCL 125.3801, et seq.
          2. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, City Code, adding provisions so as to be in compliance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 116 of 2006, as amended; MCL 125.3101, et seq.
     H. Public hearing on the proposed use of the 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
          1. Authorization for the City Manager  to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the County identifying the City as the grant fiscal agent and the entity eligible to utilize the allocated funds.

11. Resolutions.

12. Ordinances. 
       A.  Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-513.2, providing that the annuity withdrawal option is not available to retirees who are a duty or non-duty disability retirant.
       B. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2011.10, amending Chapter 28, Section 28-32, City Code, rezoning property located at 511 S. Jackson Street from C-3 to R-4.
       C. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2011.11,  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.)
       D. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2011.12, 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. 
  
14. New Business. 
       A. Consideration of the request to accept the offer to sell property located at 544 N. Pleasant Street for $31,500.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the deed, for the Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director to sign any required documents at closing, and for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the Purchase Agreement and deed if necessary.
       B. Consideration of the request to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amended Subrecipient Agreements allowing select entities additional time to expend 2010-2011 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or HOME funding.
       C. Consideration of the request to rescind a Rehabilitation Contract award to Concepts Construction for the conversion of 1015 Francis (former Neighborhood Resource Center) to a single-family residence, terminating the project.

15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.

16. Manager’s Comments.

17. Adjournment.