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September 12, 2006

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 2nd Ward City Councilmember William Mure.
Roll Call.
Adoption of Agenda.
Presentations/Proclamations.
Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
Consent Calendar.
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of August 15, 2006.
B. Approval of the request from Calvary Apostolic Church to hold a crusade at Loomis Park on Saturday, September 30, 2006, beginning at 12:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Parks/Forestry Departments. Proper insurance coverage received and approved.)
C. Approval of the request from Anesthesia Business Consultants to close the following streets from 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2006, through 7:00 a.m. on Monday, September 18, 2006, for their move from 744 W. Michigan Avenue to 255 W. Michigan Avenue:
1. Cortland Street from Blackstone Street to Jackson Street all day Saturday, September 16, 2006.
2. Michigan Avenue from the alley west of the building to Jackson Street from 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2006, to 7:00 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2006, and from 7:00 a.m., Sunday, September 17, 2006, through 7:00 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2006.
3. Hayes Street from Michigan Avenue to Pearl Street from 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2006, to 7:00 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2006, and from 7:00 a.m., Sunday, September 17, 2006, through 7:00 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2006.
(Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received and approved.)

D. Approval of the request from the Ordinance Review Committee Workshop Chairperson for the City Council to continue to delay enforcement of the Sign Ordinance Nonconforming Use provision for an additional four (4) months (to the end of January 2007), and set this matter over for the second meeting in January 2007 when that date is established.
E. Approval of the Jackson County Enhanced Emergency 911 Services invoice, in the amount of $10,832.50, for the period of April through June 2006, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
F. Approval of Traffic Control Order No. 1933 establishing the center lane as a left-turn lane for westbound traffic on South Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
G. Approval of Traffic Control Order Nos. 1934 through 1938 regarding Wildwood Avenue parking, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
H. Approval of the low bid award to Spicer Group, St. Johns, Michigan, in the amount of $13,400.00, for topographic mapping services, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent.
I. Approval of the request from the Public Arts Committee of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County for the purchase of the Ken Thompson sculpture, Stacked Arch, in the amount of $18,750.00, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
J. Approval of a change order request from the Community Action Agency to grant an extension through December 31, 2006, to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds sub recipient agreement (remaining balance of $9,224.29), for acquisition of property in the Partnership Park neighborhood area, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
K. Approval of the request to make the reclassification of the Community Development Grant Coordinator, Class Grade 11, position retroactive to June 20, 2005, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Personnel and Labor Relations and the Community Development Director.
L. Approval of the sale of the tax reverted property located at 309 Damon Street (vacant lot), with a purchase price of $1,400.00, and (2) authorization to negotiate a development agreement for redevelopment of the property, and (3) authorization to make minor modifications to the purchase agreement and development agreement, and (4) approval of the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
M. Approval of the sale of the tax reverted property located at 925 Russell Street (vacant lot), with a purchase price of $2,000.00, and (2) authorization to negotiate a development agreement for redevelopment of the property, and (3) authorization to make minor modifications to the purchase agreement and development agreement, and (4) approval of the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
N. Approval of the sale of the City owned property located at 1207 Pringle Street to the Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity, with a purchase price of $1.00, or authorization for staff to renegotiate the price, subject to minor modifications and approval by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
O. Approval of the sale of the City owned property located at 1604 First Street to Jackson Affordable Housing Corporation (JAHC), with a purchase price of $1.00, for rehabilitation under the Single Family Purchase Program, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the quit claim deed, subject to minor modifications and approval by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
P. Approval of the sale of the City owned property located at 801-803 Greenwood Avenue, with a purchase price of $300.00, or authorization for staff to renegotiate the price, and (2) to negotiate a development agreement for the redevelopment of the property, and (3) the purchase agreement and development agreement are subject to minor modifications and approval by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
Q. Approval of the changes to the 911 Services Agreement between the City and Jackson County, in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief of Police.
R. Receipt of the administrative amendment to the City’s Personnel Policy related to the current vacant position in the City Assessor’s office, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Personnel and Labor Relations.
S. Receipt of Summons and Complaint filed in Circuit Court by U.S. Bank National Association v. City of Jackson regarding demolition of property located at 1011 Second Court, and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
T. Receipt of the City Engineer’s traffic study on Brown Street between Denton Road and High Street.
U. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Status Report through August 31, 2006.
V. Receipt of the City of Jackson’s summary of revenue and expenditures for the one (1) month ended July 31, 2006.
W. Establishment of September 26, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on the request from Die-Namic Tool & Design, LLC, to designate property encompassing 147 and 155 Hobart Street as an Industrial Development District.
X. Establishment of September 26, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on the (second) application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed by Technique, Inc., 2427 Research Drive.
Committee Reports.
Appointments.
Public Hearings.
A. Public hearing on the (first) application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed by Technique, Inc., 2427 Research Drive.
1. Consideration of a resolution approving the application.

B. Public hearing of necessity for street construction on Clinton Road from Lansing Avenue to Adams Street.
1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.

C. Public hearing of necessity for street construction on Clinton Road from Adams Street to Monroe Street.
1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.
Resolutions.
A. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2006-2007 budget to reflect receipt of the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), in the amount of $28,426.00
B. Consideration of resolution recognizing the Jackson Junior Welfare League as a non-profit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining a State of Michigan charitable gaming license.
C. Consideration of a resolution establishing October 10, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4144 for delinquent miscellaneous Public Works Fund accounts receivable and directing the City Assessor to prepare the roll, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
D. Consideration of a resolution establishing October 10, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4145 for delinquent miscellaneous General Fund accounts receivable and directing the City Assessor to prepare the roll, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
E. Consideration of a resolution establishing a Lead Hazard Control Grant Fund and related budget.
Ordinances.
A. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2006.14 amending Chapter 28, Section 28.183, City Code, rezoning the property located at 401 Page Avenue from C-2 to R-4.
B. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2006.15 amending Chapter 28, Section 28.183, City Code, rezoning a portion of a parcel of property (434 W. North Street)from R-3 to C-2.
Other Business.
New Business.
A. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to DLZ, Lansing, Michigan, in the amount of $163,535.59, for design and construction engineering for the Mechanic Street Bridge project, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent.
B. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Capital Consultants Design Works, Lansing, Michigan, in the amount of $156,013.00, for design and construction engineering for the Morrell Street project between Hupp and Elm Avenues, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent.
C. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Wade Trim, Taylor, Michigan, in the amount of $131,038.00, for design and construction engineering for the Wildwood Avenue project between Daniel Road and West Avenue, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent.
D. Consideration of the request to approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with McDonald Roofing and Sheet Metal, in the amount of $42,349.00, for Phases 2 and 3 for roof replacement at the Police Department, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer, the Police Department Property Management Coordinator and the Purchasing Agent.
E. Consideration of the request to approve the following low bid awards for Community Development owner-occupied rehabilitation projects, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director and the Purchasing Agent:
1. Concepts Construction, with a not-to-exceed price of $27,513.00, for the property located at 326 E. South Street.
2. FEB Contracting, with a not-to-exceed price of $31,620.00, for the property located at 329 Orange Street.
3. Concepts Construction, with a not-to-exceed price of $33,291.00, for the property located at 149 W. Euclid Street

F. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Yoxheimer Tile Corporation, Jackson, in the amount of $26,834.47, for carpet replacement at the Ella Sharp Park Miniature Golf Course, in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Ella Sharp Park, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Grounds, and the Purchasing Agent.
G. Consideration of the following recommendations from the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) regarding the Meterless Parking System:
1. Continuation of the Meterless Parking System authorizing the City Assessor to start the information gathering and verification process for the 2006-2007 Meterless Parking program.
2. Allocation of $25,000.00 from the Parking Deck Fund (599) to the Meterless Parking System Fund (585) until the final debt service is paid on Parking Lot No. 8 (2010-2011).
3. Creation of a Downtown Parking Advisory Committee to oversee the parking system that would be a recommending body to the City Council on downtown parking issues, including marketing, signage, time zone changes, etc., that would contain DDA representation (Executive Director and Board Member(s)).
City Councilmembers’ Comments.
Adjournment.