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

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance – Invocation by Kenneth E. Gaiser, 4th Ward City Councilmember.

3. Roll Call.

4. Adoption of Agenda.

5. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)

6. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Presentation of speeches by four first place winners of the Human Relations Commission 21st Annual Teressa T. Delph Essay/Oratorical Contest.
        3rd & 4th Grades – Marshall VanZandt, 4th Grade, Ezra Eby Elementary
        5th & 6th Grades – Susan Hoffman, 6th Grade, Queen of the Miraculous Medal Elementary School
        7th & 8th Grades – Isaac H. Masters, 8th Grade, Vandercook Lake Middle School
        9th – 12th Grades – Jordan Anderson, 12th Grade, Jackson Christian High School

7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and special meeting minutes of March 8, 2011.
    B. Approval of the payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice in the amount of $4,419.77 for planning services for the month of February 2011, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    C. Approval of a taxicab licenses for Starlite Cab Company and City Cab Company for the year ending April 30, 2012, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    D. Approval of the request from the Orthopaedic Rehab 8K Run Committee to hold their annual run/walk on City streets on Saturday, April 16, 2011, beginning at Kuhl’s Bell Tower Market at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 10 a.m., with street closures from 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m., and police assistance at major intersections. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, Engineering Department, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
    E. Approval of the request from the March of Dimes to conduct their annual March for Babies event on City streets and Sharp Park, with police assistance, on Sunday, May 1, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
    F. Approval of the request from the Jackson Community College (JCC) Multicultural Relations, to conduct their Juneteenth at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Saturday, June 18, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the
Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority, contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
    G. Approval of the request from the Crazy Cowboy, LLC to hold a NASCAR Race and Big Truck Event June 17-19, 2011, and to close Mechanic Street between Cortland Street and Washington Avenue, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17th through 3:00 a.m., on Sunday, June 19th. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage. City Engineering Department has special conditions.)
     H. Approval of the request from the Crazy Cowboy, LLC, to hold a Big Truck event on Saturday, June 18, 2011, and to close Mechanic Street between Cortland and Washington Avenue from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
     I. Approval of the request from the Crazy Cowboy, LLC, to hold their Annual Nascar Race in conjunction with the Midtown Association Taste of Jackson and to close Mechanic Street between Cortland and Washington Avenue on Friday, August 19, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 21, 2011, 1:00 a.m. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage. The City Engineering Department has special conditions.)
     J. Approval of the request from Flamingo T. Brown Pledge to Inspire to hold their Flamingo T. Brown “Pledge to Inspire 2011,” beginning at Exchange Park and marching to the Martin Luther King, Jr., Center with street closures, on Saturday, July 2, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority, contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
     K. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to hold Cruise In on Friday, May 27th, June 24th, July 22nd, August 26th, and September 23rd, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., closing the following streets:
Michigan Avenue from Blackstone to Mechanic Street
Jackson Street from Cortland to Louis Glick Highway
Mechanic Street from Washington to Pearl Street
(Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
     L. Approval of the low bid award to At-A-Moments Notice, in the amount of $24,975.00, for the owner-occupied Community Development rehabilitation project located at 625 Jefferson, in accordance with the Rehabilitation Coordinator.
     M. Approval of the renewal of the Request for Annual Delegation of School Inspection Authority to a Local Unit of Government Enforcing Agency, from the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, to provide construction inspection services for the Jackson Public School System, and authorization for the Mayor, and City Clerk if needed, to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Building Official.
     N. Approval of the request to accept a cash offer to purchase a New Neighbor Home located at 1911 E. Ganson Street, in the amount of $13,000.00, subject to minor modifications and approval by the City Attorney.
     O. Approval of the request from the City Engineer/Director of Public Works to reject the bids received from Affordable Lawn Care, and Scottland Yard, for the 2011 Private Lot Mowing contract, and authorization to solicit new bids at a later time.
     P. Receipt of the 2010-2014 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the 2011-2012 One-Year Action Plan drafts and authorization for its dissemination for public comment.

    Q. Receipt with regret the resignation of Kyle J. Huntoon from the Downtown Development Authority.
    R. Receipt of the CDBG and HOME Financial Summaries Report through February 28, 2011.
    S. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through February 28, 2011.
    T. Receipt of the City Engineer’s report for street reconstruction on Wilkins Street from Jackson to Francis Streets, and establishment of April 12, 2011, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.

8. Committee Reports.
     A. Receipt of the City Affairs Committee report.
         1. Approval of the recommendations from the City Affairs Committee.
     B. Receipt of the Rules and Personnel Committee report.
    *C. Receipt of the Finance Committee report.
          1. Approval of the recommendations from the Finance Committee.

9. Appointments.

10. Public Hearings.
Recess as a City Council and convene as a Board of Review:
      A. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4195 for Delinquent Miscellaneous General Fund Accounts Receivable.
          1. Resolution confirming Roll No. 4195.
      B. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4196 for Delinquent Miscellaneous Building Department Fund Accounts Receivable.
          1. Resolution confirming Roll No. 4196.
      C. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4197 for Delinquent Miscellaneous Community Development Block Grant Fund Accounts Receivable.
           1. Resolution confirming Roll No. 4197.
      D. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4198 for Delinquent Miscellaneous Water Fund Accounts Receivable.
           1. Resolution confirming Roll No. 4198.
      E. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4199 for Delinquent Miscellaneous Public Works Fund Accounts Receivable.
          1. Resolution confirming Roll No. 4199.
Adjourn as a Board of Review and reconvene as City Council.
       F. Public hearing to consider the Bloomfield Park Hard Court Resurfacing Project.
           1. Resolution authorizing the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Grounds to submit a grant application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) for the Bloomfield Park Project.

11. Resolutions.
      A. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2010/2011 fiscal year budget to reflect the receipt of the State Homeland Security grant in the amount of $38,760.00, to replace and update radio equipment.
      B. Consideration of a corrective resolution on Assessment Roll Nos. 4189 and 4194 for delinquent miscellaneous General Fund accounts receivable and delinquent miscellaneous Public Works Fund accounts receivable confirmed May 11, 2010.
      C. Consideration of a resolution from the Liquor Control Commission regarding the request to transfer ownership of a 2010 Class C licensed business located at 1910 S. Cooper Street from Rooktur, Inc., to Valeria A. Tripp.
      D. Consideration of a resolution from the Liquor Control Commission regarding the request to transfer ownership of a 2010 Class C licensed business with entertainment permit located at 1628 E. Michigan Avenue from Dekcaa, Inc., to RWLW, LLC.

12. Ordinances.
       A. Consideration of an Ordinance amending Chapter 12, Section 12-9, City Code, eliminating the posting of violations provision and require a seven (7) calendar day mailing notice to abate a violation.
           1. Approval of extending the resolution approving procedural changed to the enforcement process of Chapter 12, Section 12-9 governing garbage and rubbish until the ordinance becomes effective.
       B. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2011.05, 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 22, 2011, City Council meeting.)
           1. Resolution establishing fees for taxicab companies and taxicab drivers.

13. Other Business.
       A. Consideration of the request from Councilmember Carl Breeding to discuss 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.

14. New Business.
       A. Consideration of the request to forgive an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation loan, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $20,109.80, for property located at 1002 Maple Avenue, and authorization for City staff to discharge the related mortgage, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Financial Analyst.
     *B. Item deleted.
       C. Consideration of the request to approve the contract award to Jule Swartz & Sons Excavating, in the amount of $254,353.00, for the Foote/Hallett/North Water Main Replacement project, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer/Director of Public Works.
       D. Consideration of the request to approve the renewal of the Professional Services Agreement with Alpine Engineering, Inc., Novi, in the amount of $52,500.00, for surveying services during the 2011 construction season, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
       E. Consideration of the request to approve the second and final renewal of the Professional Services Agreement with CTI and Associates, Inc., Wixom, in the amount of $87,000.00, for materials testing services for the 2011 construction season, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
       F. Discussion regarding educational information for the May 3, 2011, Special Election proposal.

15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.

16. Manager’s Comments.

17. Adjournment.

*Items added, deleted or changed.