June 23, 2009

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by Kenneth E. Gaiser, 4th Ward City Councilmember.
3. Roll Call.
4. Adoption of Agenda.
5. Presentations/Proclamations.
6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
7. Consent Calendar
   A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 9, 2009.
   B. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to hold Picnic in the Park on Tuesdays, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, and August 25, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., at Bucky Harris Park. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services and Parks/Forestry Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage is in place.)
   C. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to close S. Columbus Street from Glick Highway to Hupp Street, and Hupp Street from S. Cooper Street to S. Columbus Street from 5:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. to hold the DDA Riverwalk Amphitheater Concert Series on Friday, July 24 and July 31, 2009, event 7:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services Departments, Forestry/Parks, the Amphitheater Review Committee, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage is in place.)
   *D. Approval of the request from the Eastside Reunion Committee to use Rotary Park and playground to hold their biennial reunion/picnic on Saturday, August 8, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. until dusk. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage. If unable to obtain insurance, execution of a Hold Harmless Agreement will be required.)
   E. Approval of the request from Allegiance Health to conduct the “25th annual Allegiance Race to Health” with police assistance, Saturday, September 12, 2009, beginning at 8:00 a.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
   F. Approval of the request from the Michigan Theatre of Jackson, Inc., to close municipal lot No. 14 and the north/south alley, beginning at 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. to hold their Obsessions fundraising event on Friday, August 21, 2009. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
   G. Approval of the request from Eugene Hurd, Jr., to close Pearl Street from Mechanic Street to west of 132 W. Pearl Street, beginning at 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2009, to conduct the 1st Annual Tailgate Meat Festival, contingent on receipt of proper special event insurance coverage (previous request postponed due to scheduling conflict). (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority).
   H. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) Nos. 2007 thru 2018, to review changing all on street parking within the Meterless Parking District to a one hour limit at the request of the Parking Advisory Committee. (Downtown Development Authority concurs with Parking Advisory Committee recommendations.)
   I. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for eleven (11) months ended, May 31, 2009.
   J. Receipt of the Community Development Department CDBG Financial Report through May 31, 2009.
8. Committee Reports.
9. Appointments.
   *A. Item deleted.
   B. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Robert F. Cole to the Jackson Transportation Authority filling a current vacancy, beginning immediately and ending March 1, 2012.
10. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the proposed use of the 2009 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $33,121.00.
    B. Public hearing on the request for text amendments to the City's zoning ordinance regarding off-street parking standards and the establishment of a special class of nonconformity for parking. (City Planning Commission recommends approval.)
    1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Sections 28-106 (d), and adding (g), City Code, regarding off-street parking requirements.
11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution recognizing Stanton Charity for Children as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining charitable gaming licenses.
    B. Consideration of a resolution establishing a fee schedule for services provided by the Jackson Police Department.
    C. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2008-2009 Street Lighting Fund budget to reflect an increase in the amount of $90,921.00, for additional expenditures for the City's street lighting, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
12. Ordinances.
    A. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2009.9, amending Chapter 16, Article XII, Sections 16-331 through 16-360, City Code, updating provisions of the pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers, and junkyard operators ordinance.
    1. Resolution establishing fee schedule for pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers, and junkyard operators licenses.
    
    B. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2009.10, amending Chapter 16, Sections 16-16 and 16-17, City Code, regarding the City Clerk's authority to suspend or revoke a license and process for appeal.
13. Other Business.
    A. Consideration of the following requests from the Community Development Department regarding the 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement:
    1. Approval of the allocation of an additional $2,801.00 in CDBG funds;
    2. Approval of the revised Subrecipient Agreement, and authorization for the City Attorney to make any minor modifications as needed, and
    3. Authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Subrecipient Agreements.
    
    B. Consideration of the recommendation to establish a five (5) percent interest rate on Special Assessments, and preparation of an analysis of estimated interest rates on bonds to be presented to the City Council each time the Council levy's Special Assessments in order to establish the interest rate on assessments at the time of the levy, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager as requested by the City Council at the May 26, 2009, City Council meeting.
14. New Business.
15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
16. Manager's Comments.
17. Adjournment.

*Item deleted or changed.