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May 12, 2009

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by Robert B. Howe, 2nd Ward City Councilmember.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Adoption of Agenda.
  5. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. The Mayor will read a proclamation proclaiming the City's partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau to help ensure a full and accurate count in 2010.
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 21, 2009, and special City Council meeting of April 22, 2009.
    B. Approval of the payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission Invoice, in the amount of $10,558.52, for planning services for the month of April 2009, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    C. Approval of miscellaneous City licenses for the year expiring April 30, 2010, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    D. Approval of the request from the Fitness Council of Jackson to hold a Smart Commute Day lunch and awards presentation at Bucky Harris Park on Friday, May 15, 2009, beginning at 11:00 a.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance received.)
    E. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Veterans Council to (1) conduct their annual Memorial Day Parade, with police assistance, and memorial service in Mount Evergreen Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2009, and (2) to close requested streets at 9:00 a.m., and (3) request a contribution of $250.00. (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 the request from the Downtown Development Authority to hold Cruise In on Friday, May 22nd, June 26th, and September 18, 2009, and to close streets from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., and on Saturday, July 25th and August 22nd, from at 12:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., closing the following streets:
    Michigan Avenue from Blackstone Street to Francis Street
    Jackson Street from Cortland Street to Pearl Street
    Mechanic Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
    (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Parks/Forestry and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
    G. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) Nos. 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001, regarding traffic control and traffic turning movements for possible limitations for the reconstruction of Wildwood and Daniel from Brown Street to West Avenue, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    H. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) Nos. 2002 and 2003, regarding parking regulations for the reconstruction of Jackson Street from Louis Glick Highway to Ganson Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    I. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 2004, regarding installation of “Deaf Child Area” signs for the 800 block of West Morrell Street between West Avenue and Grinnell Street.
    J. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Concord Excavating and Grading, Inc., increasing the contract price in the amount of $5,500.00, adding the “Lift Station Pumping Bypass” item to the contract for the Dwight Street Water Main Replacement project, and authorization for the City Manager, City Engineer, and Director of Public Services to execute the appropriate document(s), and for staff to make minor modifications as needed, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    K. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street construction on Morrell Street from Brown to West Avenue, and establishment of May 26, 2009, 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 Ganson Street from Cooper to East Avenue, and establishment of May 26, 2009, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
    M. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street construction on Jackson Street from Glick Highway to Ganson Street, and establishment of May 26, 2009, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
    N. Receipt of City Treasurer's Quarterly Report for the months of January, February, and March, 2009.
    O. Receipt of the Community Development Department CDBG Financial Report through March 31, 2009.
  8. Committee Reports.
  9. Appointments.
    A. Approval of the appointment of Christopher W. Lewis as the Director of the Personnel and Labor Relations Department, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
  10. Public Hearings.

    Recess as a City Council and convene as a Board of Review.

    A. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4175 for delinquent miscellaneous General Fund accounts receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4175.

    B. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4176 for delinquent miscellaneous Building Department Fund accounts receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4176.

    C. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4177 for delinquent miscellaneous Community Development Block Grant Fund accounts receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4177.

    *D. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4178 for delinquent miscellaneous Wastewater Fund accounts receivable.
    E. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4179 for delinquent miscellaneous Water Fund accounts receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4179.

    F. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4180 for delinquent miscellaneous Public Works Fund accounts receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4180.

    Adjourn as a Board of Review and reconvene as a City Council.

    G. Public hearing on the City's fiscal year 2009-2010 proposed budget.
    H. Public hearing to consider the Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan to include Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
    1. Approval of the Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan, authorizing staff to make minor modifications to add citizen comments if any;
    2. Adoption of the Resolution of Certifications, and
    3. Authorization for the Mayor to sign Form SF-424, the Certifications, and any other documentation required for submittal of the Substantial Amendment to HUD.
  11. Resolutions.
    *A. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Neighborhood Stabilization Program agreement with Michigan State Housing Development Authority in the amount of $953,700.00, and authorization for the City Attorney to make minor modification(s) to the agreement if necessary for finalization.
  12. Ordinances.
    A. Consideration of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 28, Section 28.32, City Code, adopting an amended final plan for the Armory Arts Village PUDD (postponed at the April 21, 2009 meeting).
    B. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2009.7 amending Chapter 28, Section 28.183, City Code, rezoning property located at 615 and 617 Oak Street, and 616 and 618 Francis Street from High Density Apartment and Office (R-4) to Light Industrial (I-1).
  13. Other Business.
  14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the following requests from the Community Development Department regarding final allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership program (HOME) Funds for Fiscal Year 2009-2010:
    1. Consideration of the final allocations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding for fiscal year 2009-2010;
    2. Approval of the 2009-2010 One-Year Action Plan, and authorization for staff to make minor modifications to accurately reflect the City Council's final allocations;
    3. Adoption of the Resolution of Certifications, and
    4. Authorization for the Mayor to sign Form SF-424, the Certifications, and any other documentation required for submittal of the One-Year Action Plan to HUD.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16. City Manager's Comments.
  17. Executive Session to discuss a legal opinion.
  18. Return to Open Session.
  19. Adjournment.

*Item added, deleted or changed.