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January 20, 2009

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by Andrew F. Frounfelker, 5th Ward City Councilmember.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Adoption of Agenda.
  5. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Presentation by Frank Donovan, Chief Building Official, Inspection Division, and Susan Murphy, Deputy City Attorney, regarding the Building Board process.
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 6, 2009.
    B. Approval of the payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission Invoice, in the amount of $12,138.43 for planning services for the month of December 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    C. Approval of the request from the Center for Family Health to conduct the 33rd annual Groundhog Gallop, Saturday, February 7, 2009, beginning at 12 noon. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Parks/Forestry and Public Services Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    D. Approval of the request from the Jackson Storyfest Committee for police assistance and for permission to use the City owned parking lots north of Pearl Street for parking school buses for their annual Jackson Storyfest to be held on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, 2009. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Public Services, and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received, subject to renewal April, 2009.)
    E. Approval of the request from the Jackson National Day of Prayer Task Force to conduct the National Day of Prayer service at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Bucky Harris Park. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Hold Harmless Agreement executed in lieu of insurance coverage.
    F. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 1993, reviewing the request of possibly removing posted parking restrictions on Trail Street between Jackson Street and Mechanic Street and rescinding Traffic Control Orders PR100 and #379, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    G. Receipt of the 2008 City Planning Commission Annual Report.
    H. Receipt of Community Development Department CDBG Financial Report through November 30, 2008.
    I. Receipt of an Order from the Court of Appeals, State of Michigan regarding Brian Surgener vs. City of Jackson.
    J. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for six (6) months ended, December 31, 2008.
  8. Committee Reports.
  9. Appointments.
    A. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Carol Kobert to the Board of Review for a three-year term beginning February 1, 2009, and ending January 31, 2012.
    B. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Lisa M. Gowdy to the Citizens Advisory Council for Community Development filling a current vacancy, beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2009.
    C. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Wendy R. Clifton to the Downtown Development Authority filling a current vacancy, beginning immediately and ending March 29, 2012.
    D. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint himself to the Ella W. Sharp Park Board of Trustees for a three-year term, beginning February 1, 2009, and ending January 31, 2012.
    E. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Teressa T. Delph to the Jackson District Library Board of Trustees for a four-year term beginning February 3, 2009, and ending February 2, 2013.
    F. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Elwyn Rider to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two-year term beginning February 1, 2009, and ending January 31, 2011.
  10. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the necessity of continuing the Meterless Parking System in the downtown area of the City for 2008-2009.
    1. Resolution determining the necessity of continuing the Meterless Parking System, ordering the City Assessor to prepare Assessment Roll Nos. 4173 and 4174, and establishing February 24, 2009, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing confirming the Meterless Parking System assessment rolls.

    B. Public hearing to consider a request from Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists PC, to rezone property located 206 and 216 Page Avenue from high density apartment and office (R-4) to community commercial (C-2). (City Planning Commission recommends approval.)
    1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28.183, City Code, rezoning the property located at 206 & 216 Page Ave. from R-4 to C-2.

    C. Public hearing to receive citizen comments on housing and community development needs.
    D. Public hearing for consideration of a Brownfield Plan for 228 W. Michigan Avenue (Hayes Commons Development, LLC), as recommended by the Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (JBRA).
    1. Resolution approving the Brownfield Plan for 228 W. Michigan Avenue.
  11. Resolutions.
  12. Ordinances.
  13. Other Business.
  14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of a lease between the City and the Elnora V. Moorman Community Help Center for Room Nos. 3 and 4 at 1015 Francis Street for a month-to-month tenancy at the rental rate of $1.00 per year, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s). (Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
    B. Consideration of the request to approve the sale of the New Neighbor Home Program property, located at 826 Wells Street, or to renegotiate the sale price and/or terms, subject to minor modifications and approval by the City Attorney, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk it execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16. City Manager's Comments.
  17. Executive Session.
    A. Legal opinion(s).
    B. Consideration of a periodic personnel evaluation of the City Manager. (Closed session if requested by the City Manager.)
  18. Return to Open Session.
    A. Consideration of an extension of a closing date for 228 W. Michigan Avenue by Hotel Hayes Development, LLC, a third addendum to Hayes Hotel Purchase Agreement, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and for staff to make minor modifications if needed.
  19. Adjournment.