AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 8, 2011
7:00 p.m.

1.   Call to Order.

2.   Pledge of Allegiance – Invocation by John R. Polaczyk, 6th 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 January 25, 2011.
      B.   Approval of the request from the Jackson County Intermediate School District to hold their Girl and Boy Quest 5K Run/Walk at the Middle School at Parkside and surrounding streets on Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., with police assistance. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received and approved.)
      C.   Approval of the request from Family Service & Children’s Aid to hold their 9th annual 5K Run for Fun on City streets on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., beginning and ending at 330 W. Michigan Avenue, with police assistance at major intersections, and closure of Michigan Avenue between Blackstone and First Streets from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. (Recommended approval received from Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received and approved.)
     D.   Approval of the bid award to F.E.B. Enterprises, in the amount of $25,700.00, to rehabilitate the owner-occupied Community Development Rehabilitation project at 712 Elmwood, in accordance with the recommendation of Rehabilitation Coordinator.
     E.   Receipt of the request from Rhonda Rudolph, Jackson County Complete Streets Coordinator, to consider a Complete Streets Ordinance, and referral to the City Affairs Committee for further review.
     F.   Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through January 31, 2011.

8. Committee Reports.

9. Appointments.
    A.    Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Jonathan Greene to fill a current vacancy on the JACTS Policy Committee.

10. Public Hearings.

11. Resolutions.
      A.    Consideration of a resolution approving the contract between the City and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in the amount of $157,600.00 (City’s  share is $7,900.00) for preventive maintenance and rehabilitation of the East High Street Bridge over the Grand River (near S. Cooper St.), and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s).

12. Ordinances.
       A.   Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article XVI, City Code, regulating the use of taxicabs within the City of Jackson for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare, and to provide for minimal qualifications for taxicab drivers.
       B.   Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 21, Section 21.5-11, City Code, clarifying that advertising copy contained in or on roof shingles is not a roof sign or sign for purposes of the Sign Ordinance.

13. Other Business.

14. New Business.
       A.   Consideration of the request to approve the preliminary allocation for fiscal year 2011-2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs.
      *B.  Consideration of the request to approve the recommendation to waive the six month land contract requirement for property located at 242 Wall, to complete emergency repairs immediately.

15.   City Councilmembers’ Comments.

16.   Manager’s Comments.
        A.   Consideration and schedule of dates for a special meeting to set goals.
        B.   Update on City’s budget and financial situation.
      *C.   Approval of the City Manager’s appointment of David Wooden as Interim Deputy Fire Chief at a salary of $86,826.00, beginning immediately and ending when a permanent position is decided upon.

17.   Adjournment.

* Item added, deleted or changed.