AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 22, 2011
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance – Invocation by Robert B. Howe, 2nd Ward City Councilmember.

3. Roll Call.

4. Adoption of Agenda.

5. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)

6. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Presentation by Mr. Robert H. LaZebnik regarding a tribute to the Jackson World War II Army Air Corp Soldiers and the City’s Black Civil War Soldiers in recognition of Armed Forces Week.
    B. Presentation by Chief Matt Heins and Deputy Fire Chief David Wooden comparing delivery of separate police and fire services to a public safety model.
        1. Consideration of a resolution, including ballot language, regarding the creation of a public safety department.

7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 8, 2011.
    B. Approval of the payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice in the amount of $9,535.27 for planning services for the month of January 2011, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    C. Approval of the request from the Jackson National Day of Prayer Task Force to conduct the National Day of Prayer service at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Bucky Harris Park. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Hold Harmless Agreement in lieu of insurance coverage pending approval by the City Attorney’s office.)
    D. Approval of the request from The Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect to display an agency banner and place pinwheels in the ground at Austin Blair Memorial Park beginning April 1 – 30, 2011, and hold a short program on April 1, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 1:00 p.m. to kick-off Child Abuse Prevention Month. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Hold Harmless Agreement in lieu of insurance coverage pending approval by the City Attorney’s office.)
    E. Approval of the request from the Jackson Storyfest Committee for police assistance and use of the City Council Chambers on Friday, May 6, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for their annual Jackson Storyfest to be held on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7, 2011. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Foresty, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage has been received and approved.)
    F. Approval of the request to approve the bid award to Harrison Builders, in the amount of $23,180.00, to rehabilitate the owner-occupied Community Development Rehabilitation project at 709 Woodlawn, in accordance with the recommendation of the Rehabilitation Coordinator.
    G. Receipt of the CDBG and HOME Financial Summaries Report through January 31, 2011.
    H. Receipt with regret the resignation of Joe W. Smith, Jr., from the Human Relations Commission.
      I. Receipt of the City Treasurer’s quarterly report, October – December, 2010.
     J. Establishment of March 8, 2011, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold public hearings on the following Special Assessment Rolls for street construction:
        1. Roll No. 3360 for street construction on Argyle from Wisner Street to West Avenue.
        2. Roll No. 3361 for street construction on Jackson Street from Louis Glick Highway to Ganson Street.
        3. Roll No. 3362 for street construction on Mason from Jackson to Mechanic Street.
        4. Roll No. 3363 for street construction on State from Pearl to Ganson Street.
        5. Roll No. 3364 for street construction on Wesley from Blackstone to Jackson Street.

8. Committee Reports.
    A. Receipt of the report from the Rules and Personnel Committee.

9. Appointments.
    A. Consideration of the Mayor’s recommendation to reappoint Richard L. Holmes, III, to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven-year term, beginning March 1, 2011, and ending February 28, 2018.

10. Public Hearings.

11. Resolutions.
      A. Consideration of a resolution amending the Jackson Police Department budget to reflect receipt of a Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Justice Training Grant, in the amount of $34,039.00.
      B. Consideration of a resolution establishing March 22, 2011, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4195 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 March 22, 2011, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4196 for Delinquent Miscellaneous Building Department 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 establishing March 22, 2011, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4197 for Delinquent Miscellaneous Community Development Block Grant Fund Accounts Receivable, and directing the City Assessor to prepare the roll, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
      E. Consideration of a resolution establishing March 22, 2011, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4198 for Delinquent Miscellaneous Water Fund Accounts Receivable, and directing the City Assessor to prepare the roll, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
      F. Consideration of a resolution establishing March 22, 2011, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4199 for Delinquent Miscellaneous Public Works Fund Accounts Receivable, and directing the City Assessor to prepare the roll, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.

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. (Postponed at the February 8, 2011, City Council meeting.)

13. Other Business.

14. New Business.
      A. Consideration of the bid award to Davis Construction Co., Grand Rapids, at their low bid of $1,455,218.00, for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement and Upgrade construction project, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Acting Director of Sewage Treatment & Facilities.
      B. Consideration of the bid award to Paul E. Bengel Company, at their low bid of $37,665.00, for the replacement of radiators at Fire Station 1, in accordance with the recommendation of the Police Chief.
      C. Consideration of the request to approve a waiver to exceed the 80 percent income rule for Emergency Hazard Program for property located at 129 Gilbert.

15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.

16. Manager’s Comments.

17. Adjournment.