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April 21, 2009

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  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. Presentations/Proclamations.
    *A. The Mayor will read a proclamation proclaiming the day of May 9, 2009, as National Train Day.
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 7, 2009.
    B. Approval of the request from New Moon Entertainment to hold “A Day in May” music festival in Bucky Harris Park on Friday, May 1, 2009, beginning at 12:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of special event insurance coverage).
    C. Approval of the request from Jackson County Parks to close Brown Street at Randolph Street and Denton Road at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 3 and 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2009 (rain dates, May 24, July 5 and September 6, respectively), to conduct the 2009 Fireworks Display at Cascade Falls Park. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire and Traffic Engineering Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    D. Approval of the request from the Ella Sharp Museum Association for authorization for a temporary outdoor service and temporary additional bar permit on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at 3225 Fourth Street, to conduct their annual Art & Wine Festival. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    E. Approval of the request from the Grand River Environmental Action Team (G.R.E.A.T.) to hold their G.R.E.A.T. River Clean-up on Saturday, September 12, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (event 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.). (Recommended approval received from the Downtown Development Authority, Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    F. Receipt of actuarial valuations as of June 30, 2008, communication from the Boards of Trustees of the City of Jackson Employees Retirement System, Act 345 Retirement System and City of Jackson Policemen's and Firemen's Pension System, and certifying funding necessary for fiscal year 2009-2010.
    G. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through March 31, 2009.
  8. Committee Reports.
  9. Appointments.
  10. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the request to rezone Oak Street properties at 615 and 617 Oak Street (The Oak Tree Lounge), and parking for the establishment on Francis Street properties, 616 and 618 Francis Street, from High Density Apartment and Office (R-4) to Light Industrial (I-1). (City Planning Commission recommends that all four parcels be rezoned. Staff recommends that rezoning be limited to the Oak Street properties.)
    1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28.183, City Code, rezoning property located at 615 and 617 Oak Street from High Density Apartment and Office (R-4) to Light Industrial (I-1).
    2. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28.183, City Code, rezoning property located at 615 and 617 Oak Street, and 616 and 618 Francis Street from High Density Apartment and Office (R-4) to Light Industrial (I-1).

    B. Public hearing considering a request for an amendment to the final site plan to Phase 1 of the Armory Arts Village Planned Unit Development District (PUDD). (City Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions.)
  11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a corrective resolution deleting assessments on Stencil No. 8-2291 from Assessment Roll No. 4166, 612 E. Ganson Street, for delinquent miscellaneous Public Works Fund accounts receivable, and authorization for staff to enter into the appropriate payment agreements according to established policies.
  12. Ordinances.
  13. Other Business.
  14. New Business.
    *A. Consideration of the request to approve the purchase of computer software from BS&A Software in the amount of $111,770.00, spreading the payment over a three-year period (interest free), and a software three year maintenance fee of $21,900.00, providing the City with software improvements and updates that are made available after the original purchase date, for a total cost of $133,670.00, in accordance with the recommendation of the Staff Accountant/Information Systems Coordinator.
    B. Consideration of the following requests from the Community Development Department regarding final allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Funds for Fiscal Year 2009-2010:
    1. Receipt and response to any oral or written communication received from the public regarding the 2009 Consolidated Action Plan;
    2. Approval of the modified CDBG/HOME Timetable, and
    3. Table all final allocations to the May 12, 2009, City Council meeting.

    C. Consideration of the following requests from the Community Development Department regarding Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds:
    1. Receipt of the draft Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan, with the understanding it may receive significant modifications as programs are developed;
    2. Establishment of April 30, 2009, to May 12, 2009, for public comment on the Substantial Amendment, and
    3. Establishment of May 12, 2009, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing to consider the Substantial Amendment.

    D. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Jules Swartz and Sons Excavating, at their bid price of $59,229.21, for Rotary Park site improvements, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Cemeteries, Forestry and Parks and the Purchasing Agent.
    E. Consideration of the request to establish an Urban Gardening Program in the City, utilizing vacant lots to be used by City residents, and authorization for the Community Development Department to work with the City Attorney's office to draft the necessary documents.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16. City Manager's Comments.
  17. Executive Session to discuss labor matters.
  18. Return to Open Session.
  19. Adjournment.

*Agenda Item added, deleted, or revised.