July 14, 2009

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by Andrew R. Frounfelker, 5th Ward City Councilmember.
3. Roll Call.
4. Adoption of Agenda.
5. Presentations/Proclamations.
   A. Presentation of the Citywide Sign Inventory by Ben Whiting, Sign Inventory Intern, and Carol Konieczki, Director, Community Development Department.
6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
7. Consent Calendar.
   A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 23, 2009, and the special meeting of July 7, 2009.
   B. Approval of the request from Pedal & Tour Fitness, Inc., to conduct the Mick Webster Memorial Bike Ride on city streets, Saturday, August 1, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Parks & Recreation and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
   C. Approval of the request from Midtown Association to hold Taste of Jackson Food and Arts on Mechanic Street between Washington and Cortland, Saturday, August 15, 2009, beginning at 1:00 p.m., in conjunction with the Crazy Cowboy's NASCAR events. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Works Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
   D. Approval of the request from the Mentoring Network of Jackson County to conduct a Mentoring Awareness March, with police assistance on Saturday, July 18, 2009, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at 500 Griswold Street and ending at Ella Sharp Park. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
   E. Approval of the payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission Invoice, in the amount of $9,393.78, for planning services for the month of June 2009, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
   F. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 2019, for the traffic signal in operation at the intersection of Jackson and Pearl Streets, and rescinding Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 1821, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
   G. Receipt of a Summons and Complaint filed in Circuit Court by Rita Buckner v. City of Jackson concerning a pedestrian accident, and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
   H. Receipt of a Summons and Complaint filed in Circuit Court by Carol Worthy v. City of Jackson concerning a pedestrian accident, and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
   I. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through June 30, 2009.
   J. Referral of a text amendment to the zoning ordinance, City Code, Chapter 28, Section 28-86, Subsection 6, accommodating handicap accessible ramps in the front yards of residential properties to the City Planning Commission, and establishment of August 5, 2009, as the date and time to hold a public hearing at the City Planning Commission meeting.
   K. Establishment of August 11, 2009, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed by Innovative Metal Finishing, LLC, 1912 Townley Street.
   L. Establishment of August 11, 2009, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing to remove certain traffic signals in the City.
8. Committee Reports.
9. Appointments.
   A. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Elwyn Rider to the Ella W. Sharp Park Board of Trustees filling a current vacancy, beginning immediately and ending January 31, 2012.
   B. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Kelly A. Williams as the City representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission filling a current vacancy beginning immediately and ending January 31, 2011.
   C. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Robert Cole to the Jackson Transportation Authority to a current vacancy beginning immediately, and ending March 1, 2010, and rescinding action taken at the June 23, 2009, City Council meeting.
   D. Approval of the recommendation to appoint David Taylor to the City Assessor's position effective August 15, 2009.
10. Public Hearings.
    A. Public Hearing of necessity for the proposed reconstruction on Jackson Street between Louis Glick Highway and Ganson Street.
    1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the Special Assessment Roll.
11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution approving the contract between the City and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for construction work on Ganson Street between Cooper Street and East Avenue, and Morrell Street between Brown Street and West Avenue, with an estimated construction cost of $702,700.00 (City's portion is $8,300.00), and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    B. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Building Demolition Fund Budget transferring an unspent balance of $11,280.00 from the 2008-2009 fiscal year budget.
    C. Consideration of the following resolutions amending the City Charter, and authorization for the City Clerk to file the resolutions with the Governor and Attorney General's offices for approval:
    1. Resolution amending Section 5.1, City Charter, regarding the requirements to file a nominating petition.
    2. Resolution amending Section 6.5(1), City Charter, regarding the dates for conducting the City primary elections.
12. Ordinances.
    A. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2009.11, amending Chapter 28, Sections 28-106 (d), and adding (g), City Code, regarding off-street parking requirements.
13. Other Business.
14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the bid award to Tetra Tech, Inc., Ann Arbor, in the amount of $291,046.00 for engineering work for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Sewage Treatment and Facilities, and the City Engineer.
    B. Consideration of the recommendation to accept a grant award and contract between the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the City for the amount of $60,000.00 for a Rail Passenger Station Development Study, and authorization for the City Manager to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the City, and for staff to prepare a request for proposals to implement this study.
    C. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Great Lakes Engineering Group, LLC, Lansing, at their not-to-exceed cost of $60,190.68, for the High Street Bridge Preventative Maintenance Price Proposal and Scope for Bridge Engineering Services, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate proposal agreement, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    D. Consideration of the request of 3rd Ward City Councilmember Daniel P. Greer to attend the Michigan Municipal League Annual Conference to be held in Kalamazoo on September 22-25, 2009, and for the City to pay $324.00 for the registration fee.
    E. Consideration of the request to grant relief to 608 Hibbard, from the Emergency Hazard Guidelines for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds to assist in the repair of the basement wall in the amount of approximately $800.00, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    F. Consideration of the request to forgive an Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Loan, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds, in the amount of $8,500.00 for a second mortgage for 1037 First Street, and authorization for staff to discharge the related mortgage, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    G. Consideration of the request to approve the application for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Lead Hazard Control Grant, in the additional amount of $2,070,000.00, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the appropriate document(s), and for staff and the City Attorney to make minor modifications as necessary, in accordance with the recommendation of Community Development Department Director.
    H. Consideration of the request to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) with Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc., and Applied Science and Technology, Inc., in the not to exceed amount of $40,800.00, to serve as the City's environmental consultants for the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Revolving Loan Fund, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), subject to minor modifications by the City Attorney, as recommended by the Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (JBRA).
    I. Consideration of the request to purchase two (2) 1990 Spartan Gladiator/FMC Chassis pumper fire trucks from Ypsilanti Township, in the total amount of $22,000.00, and authorization to waive the Purchasing Policy, for the City Manager and Finance Director to pay for the trucks from the source that best meets the financial needs of the City, and for the City Manager to execute the appropriate purchase document(s).
    J. Consideration and approval of the Mayor and Rules and Personnel Committee Chairman's recommendations regarding the initiation of the City Manager search.
    *K. Consideration of the request to authorize the City Manager to return the $5,000.00 earnest money from the Consumers Headquarters purchase option to Intellitower, LLC, contingent upon execution of a mutual release to be prepared by the City Attorney, and executed by Intellitower, LLC, the Mayor and the City Clerk, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
16. Manager's Comments.
17. Adjournment.

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