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March 28, 2006

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 2nd Ward City Councilmember William Mure.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Adoption of Agenda.
  5. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Speeches and presentation of awards to four first place winners of the Human Relations Commission 16th Annual Teressa Delph Essay/Oratorical Contest.
    Fourth and Fifth Grades - William Wickens, Frost Elementary School
    Sixth Grade - Zachery Robinson, Frost School
    Seventh and Eighth Grades - JeVon Blackwell, Middle School at Parkside
    Twelfth Grade - Katie Stafford, Western High School
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 14, 2006.
    B. Approval of the request from the Family Service & Children's Aid to hold their 4th annual Run for Fun on City streets on Saturday, April 29, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., beginning and ending at 330 W. Michigan Avenue, with police assistance at major intersections, and closure of W. Michigan Avenue between Blackstone and First Streets. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    C. Approval of the request from the American Cancer Society to conduct the Relay for Life on Friday, August 4, 2006, beginning at 6:00 p.m., and concluding on Saturday, August 5, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., and to close Randolph Street between Brown and High Streets, and northbound Brown Street from Denton Road to Randolph Street. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    D.* Deleted.
    E. Approval of Traffic Control Order No. 1910 regarding two hour parking on Elm Avenue north of Michigan Avenue, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    F. Approval of the low bid award to Chapman's Nursery, East Leroy, Michigan, in the amount of $12,750.00, for planting trees in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) eligible neighborhoods, in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Cemeteries, Forestry and Parks and the Purchasing Agent.
    G. Receipt of a memorandum from the City Planning Commission canceling the public hearing on March 28, 2006, regarding the rezoning of a portion of a parcel of property fronting on Blackstone Street to R-3.
    H. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the eight (8) months ended February 28, 2006.
    I. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street construction on Milwaukee Street from Euclid to High, and establishment of April 11, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
    J. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street construction on Seymour Avenue from Michigan to Ganson, and establishment of April 11, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
    K. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street construction on Ganson Street from Elm to Orange, and establishment of April 11, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
    L. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street construction on Elm Avenue from Homewild to North, and establishment of April 11, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
  8. Committee Reports.
    A. Receipt of the Rules and Personnel Committee report.
  9. Appointments.
  10. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the request to rezone the property on the west side of Grinnell Street and north of High Street from R-1 (one-family residential) and R-6 (residential and low density office) to R-4 (high density apartment and office). (City Planning Commission recommends denial.)
    1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28.183, City Code, rezoning the property on the west side of Grinnell Street and north of High Street from R-1 and R-4 to R-6.

    B. Public hearing on the request from Carlton L. Glick to vacate a portion of McKay Street (formally known as Bryant Street), being 66 feet in width, running south 551.00 feet from the south line of Argyle Street to the south line of vacated Merrill Street and lying west of Lots 94 through 104 and lying east of Lots 105 through 115, Park Hill Subdivision. (City Planning Commission recommends approval subject to securing an easement for, and the prohibition of the placing of a structure upon the McKay Street right-of-way.)
    1. Consideration of a resolution approving the street vacation.

    C.* Public hearing on the request from Anna's Porch Café, located at 401 N. Mechanic Street, for a Development District Tavern license.
    1. Consideration of a resolution approving the Development District Tavern license.
  11. Resolutions.
    A.* Moved to Agenda Item #10C.
    B.* Consideration of a resolution amending Article XVI, Sections XVI-3 B and XVI-3 C, City of Jackson Personnel Policy, related to prescription drug benefits for members of the Jackson Employees Retirement System who commenced retirement on or after July 1, 1987, as follows, in accordance with the recommendation of the City of Jackson Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees, Finance Director and Director of Personnel and Labor Relations:
    1. Authorize staff to implement a $10/generic/$20 preferred brand name/$50 non-preferred brand name prescription drug benefit for the 2006-2007 fiscal year, using general, enterprise and other funds to provide a prescription drug benefit during the 2006-2007 fiscal year.
  12. Ordinances.
    A. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2006.9 approving the Armory Arts Village Planned Unit Development District (PUDD).
    B. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 26, Sections 26-66, 26-67, and 26-68 requiring an owner or occupant to remove fallen trees on private property, in accordance with the recommendation of the Deputy City Attorney.
  13. Other Business.
  14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Johnny's Tree Service, Jackson, in the amount of $22,710.00, for the removal of trees in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) eligible neighborhoods, in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Cemeteries, Forestry and Parks and the Purchasing Agent.
    B. Consideration of the request from the Fire Department to approve the single bid award to Halt Fire, Wixom, Michigan, in the amount of $101,469.00, for the purchase of a rescue vehicle, utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) reallocated funds for this purchase, in accordance with the recommendation of the Fire Chief and the Purchasing Agent.
    C. Consideration of the request to approve the contract with CTI and Associates, Inc., Brighton, Michigan, at an approximate cost of $100,655.00, for the 2006 Materials Testing Services contract, and authorization for the City Clerk and City Manager 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 the first renewal to the contract with Mike's Lawn Service, Michigan Center, Michigan, with an estimated value of $24,601.55, for the 2006 Private Lot Mowing contract, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
    E. Consideration of the request from the Department of Public Services to approve the purchase of a portable Roll Around Hoist from Gray Professional Service Equipment, in the amount of $41,660.00, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
    F. Consideration of the request to approve the first renewal to the contract with Strawser, Inc., with a not-to-exceed amount of $50,739.00, for the Crack Seal Services contract, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16. Adjournment.

* Items added, changed or deleted after Proposed Agenda printed.