AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 24, 2012
7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Invocation by Kimberly Jaquish, 2nd Ward City Councilmember.
3. Roll Call.
4. Adoption of Agenda.
5. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
6. Presentations/Proclamations.
7. Consent Calendar.
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 10, 2012.
B. Approval of City license renewals for the year ending April 30, 2013, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
C. Approval of the request from the Crazy Cowboy, for authorization for temporary added space on June 15-17, July 27-29, and August 17-19, 2012, for a series of events. (Recommended approval received from Police, Fire, Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
D. Approval of the request from United Way of Jackson County to conduct the Most Teens Don’t Lipdub Video in downtown streets, Blackman Park, and Bucky Harris Park on Sunday, April 29, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage has been approved.)
E. Approval of the request from Family Service and Children’s Aid to conduct their annual Run for Fun 5K on City streets on Saturday May 5, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage has been approved.)
F. Approval of the request from Katie Phelan to conduct Step Up for Mental Health at City Hall on Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
G. Approval of the request from the Jackson Downtown Development Authority to conduct the annual DDA Day Downtown Jackson and in Bucky Harris Park on Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage has been received.)
H. Approval of the request from the Jackson Downtown Development Authority to conduct the annual Planting Day Downtown Jackson on Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage has been approved.)
I. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Parks Department to conduct their annual Cascades Summer Kick-off Celebration at Sparks Park (Cascades) on Saturday, May 26, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
J. Approval of the request from the American Cancer Society to conduct Bark for Life at Sparks Park (Cascades) on Saturday, July 7, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage has been approved.)
K. Approval of the request from the Jackson Downtown Development Authority to conduct Picnic in the Park at Bucky Harris Park on Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage has been approved.)
L. Approval of the request from the Crazy Cowboy, LLC, to conduct their 10 year Anniversary Party on Mechanic Street between Cortland and Washington on July 27 and 28, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
M. Approval of the request from the Jackson Downtown Development Authority to conduct Cruise Ins on downtown streets on May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, and September 28, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage has been approved.)
N. Approval of the request from Southside Reunion, Inc., to conduct their 2012 Jackson Southside Reunion at 1107 Adrian Street on August 10 and 11, 2012, from dawn to dusk. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
O. Approval of the request from Slipped Disc, LLC, to conduct the Bikes and BBQ fundraiser for the American Cancer Society on Michigan Avenue between Jackson Street and Mechanic Street, and Jackson Street between Pearl Street and Cortland Street on Saturday, August 18, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
P. Approval of the request from the American Cancer Society to conduct Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at the Riverwalk Amphitheater and City streets on Saturday, October 6, 2012, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage has been approved.)
Q. Approval of a concrete saw purchase from Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply, Novi, in the amount of $19,813.00, and authorization for the City Engineer/Director of Public Works to execute the appropriate document(s), in concurrence with the Purchasing Agent.
R. Approval of the final funding allocations for the 2012-2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grants as determined by the City Council.
S. Receipt of a Summons and Complaint filed in the United States District Court in Detroit, Peter Bormuth vs. City of Jackson, et al, and referral of this matter to the City Attorney for handling.
T. Receipt of a Summons and Complaint filed in the Jackson County Circuit Court, Carol L. Konieczki vs. City of Jackson, et al, and referral of this matter to the City Attorney for handling.
U. Receipt of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Financial Summaries through March 31, 2012.
V. Receipt of the City Engineer’s Report for street paving on Hibbard Street from Wildwood Avenue to the Norfolk Southern Railroad, and establishment of May 22, 2012, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
W. Receipt with regret the resignation of Deborah Herbert from the Jackson District Library Board.
X. Receipt of the City of Jackson’s summary of revenue and expenditures for nine (9) months ended, March 31, 2012.
*Y. Approval of the request to extend support for funding of the annual police awards banquet to be held on May 18, 2012, in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief of Police.
*Z. Receipt of notification by Councilmember Schlecte regarding her pecuniary interest in the sale of real estate (acting as real estate agent) for the following properties:
810 W. Washington
806 W. Washington
702 S. Grinnell
8. Committee Reports.
A. Receipt of the City Affairs/Rules & Personnel Committee Report.
9. Appointments.
*A. Consideration of the Mayor’s recommendation to be replaced on the City Affairs/Rules & Personnel Committee by Councilmember Daniel P. Greer.
10. Public Hearings.
A. Public hearing on the request from the Greater Bible Way Temple to vacate a 124 foot long portion (north and south) of a 25 foot wide (east and west) alley running north and south in Hillside Subdivision, said portion running north from the north line of Jefferson St., lying east of Lot 63 and west of Lot 64 in said Hillside Subdivision, City of Jackson, Jackson County, State of Michigan.
1. Consideration of a resolution approving the vacation.
B. Public hearing to receive comment on the proposed amendments to Chapter 28 (Zoning), City Code, which adds Sec. 28-159 – building design standards, and proposed amendments to accommodate the new provisions.
1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28 (Zoning), City Code, by adding Sec. 28-159 – building design standards, and proposed amendments to accommodate the new provisions, and authorization for the City Attorney to make minor modifications, if necessary, for finalization. (City Planning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
C. Public hearing to receive comment on the proposed amendments to Chapter 28 (Zoning), City Code, by replacing Sec. 28-152 (site plan review procedures and requirements) and amending Sec. 28-118 (performance guarantees for improvements) to accommodate those new provisions.
1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28 (Zoning), City Code, by replacing Sec. 28-152 (site plan review procedures and requirements), and amending Sec. 28-118 (performance guarantees for improvements) to accommodate those new provisions. (City Planning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
D. Public hearing on the request to rezone property located at 1052 Cooper Street, 111 W. Argyle Street, 1037 Hamilton Street, and 1039 Hamilton Street from R-1 (One-Family Residential) to C-2 (Community Commercial).
1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28-32, City Code, to rezone property located at 1052 Cooper Street, 111 W. Argyle Street, 1037 Hamilton Street, and 1039 Hamilton Street from R-1 to C-2. (City Planning Commission and staff recommend approval).
11. Resolutions.
12. Ordinances.
A. Consideration of an ordinance amending Sections 16-510 through 16-514 of Chapter 16, City Code, and adding Sections 16-515 through 16-526 to Chapter 16, City Code, to provide for the health, welfare and safety of citizens of the City of Jackson by permitting and regulating the growth and consumption of medical marihuana by patients registered and qualified to consume and grow medical marihuana by the Michigan Department of Community Health pursuant to the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, and to further provide for regulations of locations at which registered caregivers may grow medical marihuana for their qualifying patients.
B. Consideration of an ordinance amending Sections 18-151 through 18-159 to Chapter 18, City Code, to provide for health, welfare, and safety to the citizens of the City of Jackson by providing an exception to the possession of marihuana to qualifying patients and primary caregivers who are validly registered by the Michigan Department of Community Health pursuant to the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act.
C. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2012.7, amending Article I, Section 5.3 – Demolition of Structures, of Chapter 5, City Code, to update the section to be in harmony with local, state, and federal environmental requirements; to address proper abandonment of City utilities; to restore City sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and to require proper site restoration for clean, level, seeded, buildable sites that are free of debris and vegetation.
13. Other Business.
A. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Quality Asphalt, Homer, for a total cost of $90,910.75, for the Inter City Trail Repaving Contract, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and the City Engineer/Director of Public Works.
14. New Business.
A. Consideration and approval of the actuarial valuations as of June 30, 2011, communication from the Boards of Trustees of the City of Jackson Employees Retirement System, Act 345 Retirement System, and the City of Jackson Policemen’s and Firemen’s Pension System, and certification of funding necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013.
B. Consideration of the request to approve License Agreements with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the Hibbard Street Sewer and Water Main Project, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreements, and instruct the City Attorney to have the required insurance certificates prepared.
C. Consideration of the request from the City/County Director of Human Resources to amend the Personnel Policy (Community Development Restructuring and Neighborhood Stabilization Program Support) as follows:
1. (a) Amend Section V-2.C. by adding class title Code Enforcement Officer I, Class Grade 7; (b) Amend Section V-2.C. class title Code Enforcement Officer II to Class Grade 8; (c) Amend Section V-2.C. class title Code Enforcement Officer III to Class Grade 9; (d) Delete from Section V-2.C. the current classification of Code Enforcement Officer I Class Grade 9, and (e) Amend Section VI-2.A. by adding class title Community Relations Liaison.
2. To approve the reclassification and wage red-circling of Kurt Fritz from Code Enforcement Officer II to Code Enforcement Officer III, and of Timothy Pickett from Code Enforcement Officer I to Code Enforcement Officer II in accordance with Personnel Policy Article XI, Section XI-1 Salary Schedules, effective May 10, 2012.
3. To approve the creation of the classification of Property Registration Assistant, Class Code 304 into the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Jackson and the Michigan Association of Public Employees effective May 10, 2012.
D. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Bailey Excavating, Inc., for a total cost of $580,445.50, for the Durand Street Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement Contract, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and the City Engineer/Director of Public Works.
15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.
16. Manager’s Comments.
17. Executive Session regarding labor negotiations.
18. Return to Open Session.
19. Adjournment.
*Items Added, Deleted or Changed
© City of Jackson, 2012
