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July 18, 2006

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Executive Session to discuss pending litigation regarding the Greater Bible Way Temple of Jackson v. the City of Jackson.
  3. Return to Open Session.
  4. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 5th Ward City Councilmember Andrew Frounfelker.
  5. Roll Call.
  6. Adoption of Agenda.
  7. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Presentation by Deborah A. Collins.
  8. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  9. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 27, 2006.
    B. Approval of the minutes of the special City Council meeting of June 28, 2006.
    C. Approval of the request from the Jackson District Library to conduct the Carnegie 100th Anniversary on Saturday, August 19, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and request to close Michigan Avenue from Blackstone to Jackson Street and Hayes Street from Michigan Avenue to Pearl Street. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received and approved.)
    D. Approval of the request from Seventh Son Productions to hold a Steve Berkemeier Fundraiser Concert on Sunday, July 23, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. (rain date, Saturday August 5, 2006, at 6:00 p.m.) at Bucky Harris Park. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Service Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Hold Harmless Agreement executed in lieu of insurance coverage.)
    E. Approval of the request from Jackson Raceweek for use of the lower west level of the Francis Street parking garage on Friday, July 28, 2006, if needed for inclement weather, to conduct the IRL driver autograph session. (Recommended approval received from the Engineering Department.)
    F. Approval of the request from the Police Department and the Community Action Agency to hold National Night Out-Partnership Park on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Governor Austin Blair Park, and request closure of Greenwood Place between Wilkins and Biddle Streets from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments. Proper insurance coverage received and approved.)
    G. Approval of the Jackson County Enhanced Emergency 911 Services invoice, in the amount of $10,832.50, for the period of April 2006 through June 2006, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    H. Approval of temporary Traffic Control Order No. 1931T allowing on-street parking on Wellworth Street adjacent to Heat Controller, Inc., in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    I. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Engineering Services Contract with DLZ, in the amount of $1,405.00, for additional work related to the Denton Road Bridge Design project, and authorization for the City Engineer and City Manager to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    J. Approval of the request from the Community Development Director to cancel the public hearing to amend the City's Brownfield Plan to include the properties located at 1911 Cooper Street and 502-506 E. Prospect Street.
    K. Approval of the request to reject all bids related to the tile roof project at the Water Treatment Plant Pump House and to proceed with the process of re-bidding the project, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
    L. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Status report through June 30, 2006.
    M. Receipt of petitions filed by Sprint Nextel Corporation regarding Parcel Nos. 9-00020 and P-28113 with the Michigan Tax Tribunal and referral to the City Assessor and City Attorney for appropriate action.
    N. Receipt, with regret, of the resignation of David S. Flower from the Downtown Development Authority, effective immediately.
    O. Receipt of notice of administrative changes to the Personnel Policy adding a new title and classification in the Occupational List of Class Titles.
    P. Receipt of the Community Development Department's Quarterly Building Permit report.
    Q. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission filed by Elizabeth A. Martens to rezone property commencing at a point on the north line of North Street being the southwest corner of Lot 16, Block 4, North Star Addition to the City of Jackson from R-3 to C-2.
    R. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission filed by Peter and Margaret Kalbarczyk to rezone property located at 401 Page Avenue from C-2 to R-4.
  10. Committee Reports.
    A. Rules and Personnel Committee.
    1. Consideration of the recommendation from the Rules and Personnel Committee to approve the amendments to the Employment Agreement between the City and William R. Ross, City Manager.
    2. Consideration of the recommendation from the Rules and Personnel Committee to approve the amendments to the Employment Agreement between the City and Julius A. Giglio, City Attorney.
    3. Consideration of the recommendation from the Rules and Personnel Committee to approve the amendments to the Employment Agreement between the City and Lynn Fessel, City Clerk.
  11. Appointments.
  12. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the request for a text amendment to the zoning ordinance allowing hospitals used for the treatment of prison and/or jail inmates in the R-4 (high density apartment and office) district.
    1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28-71, City Code, allowing hospitals used for the treatment of prison and jail inmates in the R-4 district.
  13. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution from the Liquor Control Commission regarding the request from The Food Warehouse LLC, to transfer ownership of 2005 Class C licensed business with dance-entertainment permit, located at 145 W. Pearl Street (The Red Moose Inn), from Diane L. Young and Victor M. Young.
    B. Consideration of a resolution establishing August 15, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4142 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.
    C. Consideration of a resolution establishing August 15, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4143 for delinquent miscellaneous Wastewater 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 approving the contract between the City and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for milling and resurfacing of Elm Avenue from Homewild Avenue to North Street, with an estimated construction cost of $383,400.00 (City's portion is $69,600.00), and sanitary sewer and water main repair with an estimated cost to the City in the amount of $142,000.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    E. Consideration of a resolution approving the contract between the City and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for construction of a center left-turn lane on Wisner Street between North and Argyle Streets, with an estimated construction cost of $172,000.00 (City's portion is $34,400.00), and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
  14. Ordinances.
    A. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2006.l1 amending Chapter 28, Sections 28-5, 28-46, 28-71, and 28-136, City Code, to allow work release (halfway) houses as a permitted use in I-2 and C-4 districts with additional development requirements.
    B. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2006.12 amending Chapter 28, Sections 28-71 and 28-150, City Code, to allow auto washing stations as a conditional use in most commercial and all industrial districts with additional development requirements.
  15. Other Business.
  16. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the request to nominate Councilmember Daniel Greer as the voting delegate or alternate to represent the City at the Michigan Municipal League's annual business meeting to be held in Marquette, Michigan, from September 27 through 29, 2006, and approval of estimated travel expenses as listed.
    B.* Deleted
    C.* Deleted.
    D. Consideration of the request to approve the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $34,296.02, for planning services from April 2006 through June 2006, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    E. Consideration of the request to approve the sale of the New Neighbor Home Program property, located at 1906 Plymouth Street, or to renegotiate the sale price and/or terms, subject to minor modifications and approval by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    F. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to A-One Lawn Care, in the amount of $25,202.00, for tax reverted and City-owned properties, and authorization for the City Manager and Mayor to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
  17. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  18. Adjournment.

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