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. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
6. Presentations/Proclamations.
A. City Manager’s presentation regarding proposed City Charter Amendments for redistribution of Wards, and the establishment of a Department of Public Safety, and recommendation to refer these questions to various committees for further action.
7. Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 12, 2010.
B. Approval of the nominations for Michigan Municipal League Liability & Property Pool Official Ballot-2010. (Councilmember Greer requested action at the October 12, 2010 City Council meeting.
C. *Approval of the request from the Tea Party Express to conduct a Tea Party Rally at the west end of Parking Lot 20, on Friday, October 29, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
D. Approval of the request from the Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade to conduct their Annual Christmas Parade through the streets of downtown Jackson with various street closures, on Friday, November 19, 2010, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (street closures from 4:45 to 8:00 p.m.). (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
E. Approval of the request to exercise the second extension of the Lease Agreement between the City and Jackson Affordable Housing Corporation for office space at the rental rate of $1.00 annually, and the authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and for the City Attorney to make minor modifications.
F. Approval of the Offer to Purchase City-owned property located at 122 E. South Street, Stencil #5-1881 (vacant lot), in the amount of $500.00, require a development agreement for the proposed use, subject to zoning approval, with a closing date on or before January 15, 2011, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), subject to approval and minor modifications by the City Attorney.
G. *Item moved to 14. E.
H. Approval of the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) budget reallocation in the amount $29, 300.00 to the United Way of Jackson County (UWJC) for HPRP Financial Assistance, and $5, 150.00 to UWJC for costs to administer the grant.
I. Approval of the request to authorize the Mayor to execute the listing agreements for the properties rehabilitated with Neighborhood Stabilization Grant funds, and for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the agreement.
J. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 2075, removing the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Mechanic Street and Michigan Avenue, and require that all traffic at the intersection stop prior to entering the intersection, creating an all way stop.
K. Receipt of the CDBG and HOME Financial Summary Report through September 30, 2010.
L. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through September 30, 2010.
M. Receipt of correspondence from the Michigan Municipal League regarding the City Manager search, and referral to the Rules and Personnel Committee for the review and recommendation.
N. *Receipt of the City of Jackson’s summary of revenue and expenditures for three (3) months ended, September 30, 2010.
8. Committee Reports.
A. Receipt of the City Affairs Committee report.
9. Appointments.
A. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Kyle Jansen to the Zoning Board of Appealsfilling a current vacancy, beginning immediately, and ending December 31, 2010.
B. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to reappoint John Henegar to the Civil Service Commission for a three-year term beginning immediately, and ending December 31, 2013.
10. Public Hearings.
A. Public hearings on the applications filed by Refrigeration Sales to transfer Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate Nos. 2007-500 and 2010-071 from Industrial Development District No. 80 to Industrial Development District No. 89 (1810 E. High Street).
1. Resolution approving the applications. (City Affairs Committee unanimously recommends approval.)
B. Public hearing on an application for an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate filed by Refrigeration Sales, 1810 E. High Street.
1. Resolution approving the application. (City Affairs Committee unanimously recommends approval.)
11. Resolutions.
A. Consideration of a Liquor Control resolution regarding a request for a New Topless Activity Permit in conjunction with a 2010 Class C License with Dance-Entertainment Permit at 2216 E. Michigan Avenue. (Disapproval requested- activity not permitted in a C-4 Zoning District.)
12. Ordinances.
13. Other Business.
A. Consideration of renewal of funding to the Enterprise Group in the total amount of $100,000.00, (three payments of $33, 333.33), for economic development in the City of Jackson, and receipt of the Economic Development Report from the Enterprise Group. (City Affairs Committee unanimously recommends approval.)
B. Consideration of a proposed City Charter Amendment addressing the City Treasurer position, and authorization for the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate documents to have this Charter Amendment added to the next available ballot. (Postponed at the October 12, 2010, City Council meeting.)
C. Consideration of a proposed City Charter Amendment regarding the removal of Elected Officials, and authorization for the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate documents to have this Charter Amendment added to the next available ballot. (Postponed at the October 12, 2010, City Council Meeting.)
14. New Business
A. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid contract award to Dore and Associates, Bay City, in the amount of $846, 600.00 for asbestos abatement at 212 W. Michigan Avenue, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s).
B. Consideration of an application requesting a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) from Excel-New Urban LDHA LP, and establishment of November 9, 2010, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold public hearing regarding the PILOT application for the development of Phase II of the Armory Arts Project.
C. Consideration of a Request for Extension of Final Site Plan from Excel-New Urban LDHA LP for the Armory Arts Project PUDD, and referral to the City Planning Commission for consideration of a recommendation at its November 3, 2010 meeting, in accordance with the recommendation of the Deputy City Attorney.
D. Consideration of the approval of the following actions regarding the proposed City of Jackson Addressing Policy:
1. Adoption of the City of Jackson Addressing Policy:
2. Consideration of a resolution establishing a Fee Schedule; and
3. Consideration of an Ordinance amending Chapter 23, Section 23-58, City Code, to provide that street numbers are assigned by the City Assessor’s Office rather than the Chief Building Official.
E. *Consideration of the Offer to Purchase City-owned property “as is, where is,” located at 1906 Plymouth Street, in the amount of $15, 000.00, with a closing date on or before October 29, 2010, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), subject to approval and minor modifications by the City Attorney, subject to a 7% real estate commission.
15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.
16. Manager’s Comments.
17. Adjournment.
*Item Added, Deleted, or Changed.
© City of Jackson, 2012
