AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 11, 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.
     A. Presentation by Philip J. Hones, Finance Director, of the City’s Web-Based Citizens’ Guide and Performance Dashboard.
     B. Presentation by Patrick H. Burtch, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director, and staff regarding the Economic Stabilization Program for the City of Jackson.

7. Consent Calendar.
     A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 27, 2011.
     B. Approval of the request from Zombie Walk Jackson to conduct the Jackson, Michigan Zombie Walk and Fun Run for the March of Dimes utilizing city streets on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks, Engineering and Public Works Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Special event insurance has been approved by the City Attorney.)
     C. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to conduct the Holiday DDA Day at Bucky Harris Park on Saturday, November 19, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks, Engineering, and Public Works Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Special event liability insurance is covered under the City of Jackson.)
     D. Approval of the request from Habitat for Humanity to conduct their Annual 5K Run/Walk for Shelter at Ella Sharp Park on Saturday, November 19, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks, Engineering, and Public Works Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
     E. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 2098, modifying traffic pattern at the intersection of W. Michigan Avenue and Wildwood Avenue.
     F. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 2099, removing eastbound and westbound left turn only regulations on W. Michigan Avenue at Blackstone Street.
     G. Establishment of October 25, 2011, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on the proposed reapportionment plan for the City, as recommended by the City Election Commission.

8. Committee Reports. 
     A. Receipt of the Finance Committee report.

9. Appointments.  
    A. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to the Jackson County Board of Commissioners the reappointment of David Taylor, City Assessor, to the Jackson County Land Bank Authority for a four-year term beginning November 1, 2011, and ending October 31, 2015.

10. Public Hearings.
       A. Public hearing on a request to rezone properties which includes the southwest corner of the intersection of Lansing Avenue and West Monroe Street at 1314 Lansing Avenue (ID# 2-2111.1000), and 1310 Lansing Avenue (ID# 2-2108-1000) from R-2 (one-and two-family residential district) to C-1 (neighborhood commercial district).  (City Planning Commission and its staff recommend’s approval.)
            1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28-32, City Code, rezoning properties which comprise 1314 Lansing Avenue (ID# 2-111.1000), and 1310 Lansing Avenue (ID# 2-2108.1000) from R-2 to C-1.

11. Resolutions.
       A. Consideration of a revised resolution for the application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed by Technique, Inc., located at 2427 Research Drive. (Resolution adopted at the September 13, 2011, City Council meeting.)

12. Ordinances.  

13. Other Business. 
  
14. New Business. 
       A. Consideration of the request to accept the offer to sell the property located at 115 Damon Street for the amount of $10,500.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the deed, for the Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director or his designee, to sign any required documents at closing, and for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the closing documents, and to take all other action necessary to effectuate the closing.
      *B. Consideration of the request to approve a revocable license requested from the Jackson Transportation Authority for construction of a bus shelter upon the City’s right-of-way at 950 West North Street, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s) in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.

15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.

16. Manager’s Comments.

17. Adjournment.