AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 12, 2011
7:00 p.m.

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.

7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 22, 2011, and special meeting minutes for March 24, 2011.
    B. Approval of the request from Together We Can Make A Difference to conduct their Citywide Prayer Walk on city sidewalks with a small stand at Bucky Harris Park on Sunday, May 15, 2011, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
    C. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Parks Department to conduct their Cascades Summer Kick-off Celebration at Cascades Park on Saturday, May 28, 2011, from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m., with road closures beginning at 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., rain date is Sunday, May 29, 2011. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
     D. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Rose Festival, Inc., to (1) close W. Wesley Street from First Street to S. Jackson Street, W. Franklin from First to S. Jackson Street, Mason from First to S. Jackson Street, on Sunday, June 5, 2011, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., (2) close S. Jackson Street from W. Wesley to Wilkins Street, Greenwood Avenue from S. Jackson Street to Fourth Street, and Fourth Street from Griswold to Alpine Lake Road between 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., (3) close Oakwood Drive from E. Hickory to Walnut Lane within Sharp Park, beginning at 10:00 a.m., to conduct the Jackson County Rose Festival Parade, and (4) hold the Party in the Park, at Ella Sharp Park immediately following the Rose Parade beginning at 2:00 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.)
     E. Approval of the request from Crazy Cowboy, LLC, for authorization for temporary added space to hold two NASCAR events, using city streets (Mechanic Street from Cortland Street to Washington Avenue) on June 17-19, 2011, and August 19-21, 2011. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Engineering, and Downtown Development Authority Departments. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
     F. Approval of the request from Daryl Hoskins, Daryl’s Downtown, LLC, for authorization for temporary added space and temporary entertainment permit on May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 26, and September 23 for a series of events. (Recommended approval received from the Police, and Fire Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Proper insurance coverage received.)
    G. Approval of the request from the Ella Sharp Museum Association for authorization for a temporary outdoor service and temporary additional bar permit on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at 3225 Fourth Street, to conduct their annual Art & Wine Festival.  (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, and Parks/Forestry Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    H. Approval of the request from Jackson County Parks Department to conduct their July 3rd Fireworks Show at Cascades Park on Sunday, July 3, 2011, from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m., with road closures from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., rain date is Monday, July 4, 2011.  (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
     I. Approval of the request from Jackson County Parks Department to conduct their End of Summer Fireworks Show at Cascades Park on Saturday, September 3, 2011, from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m., with road closures from 12:00 p.m. on September 3, 2011, rain date is Sunday, September 4, 2011. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
    J. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 2081, prohibiting parking on the east side of Homecrest from 300 feet north of Louis Glick Highway to 295 feet south of Van Buren Street.
    K. Approval of Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with DLZ Michigan, Inc., Lansing, in the amount of $4,901.76, increasing the total contract amount to $182,753.76, for additional scope of services for the Mechanic Street Bridge project, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer/Director of Public Works to execute the appropriate document(s).
    L. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through March 31, 2011.
    M. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission for a rezoning request from Phillip E. Tripp, Jr., Royal Ministries, to rezone Stencil Nos. 6-0174, 6-0176, and 6-0175 located on Hupp Avenue from I-2 to I-1.
    N. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission for a rezoning request from the City to rezone Stencil Nos. 6-0172 and 5-0271.A located at Hupp/Washington/Cooper from I-2 to I-1.

8. Committee Reports.

9. Appointments. 
    A. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Andrea Ramp to the Downtown Development Authority filling a current vacancy beginning immediately, and ending December 31, 2012.
    B. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Jason Butterfield to the Downtown Development Authority for a four-year term beginning March 30, 2011, and ending March 29, 2015.
    C. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to reappoint Robin Kirkpatrick to the Downtown Development Authority for a four-year term beginning March 30, 2011, and ending March 29, 2015.

10. Public Hearings.
      A. Public hearing of necessity for the proposed street reconstruction on Wilkins Street from Jackson to Francis Streets.
          1. Resolution ordering the street reconstruction and preparation of the Special Assessment roll.
      B. Public hearing on the request to rezone five parcels in the vicinity of Hupp Street, Washington Avenue, the Grand River, and Cooper Street from I-2 (General Industrial) to I-1 (Light Industrial).  (City Planning Commission recommends approval of an alternate which would rezone the four properties on the east side of the Grand River to I-1 (light industrial) and the single property on the west side of the river to C-4 (general commercial).
          1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28-32, City Code, rezoning parcels located at --- (ID# 6-0174), 409, and 429 Hupp Street, and ---(ID#6-0172) Washington Avenue from I-2 (general industrial) to I-1 (light industrial), and ---  (ID# 5-0771.A) Washington Avenue from I-2 (general industrial) to C-4 (general commercial).

11. Resolutions.
      *A. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2009-2010 (Year 35) Homelessness Prevention and Re-housing Program (HPRP) budget reallocating $6,600.00 to United Way of Jackson County (UWJC) for HPRP Financial Assistance, and $2,000.00 to the United Way of Jackson County for costs to administer the grant.

12. Ordinances. 
       A.  Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 21.5, Sections 21.5-11 and 21.5-24, City Code, to define and establish requirements for the size and construction of shingled roof signs.
       B. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2011.06  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.

13. Other Business. 
       A. Discussion regarding educational information for the May 3, 2011, Special Election proposal. (Postponed at the March 22, 2011, City Council meeting.)
       B. Consideration of the proposed Tax Abatement Fee increases.  (Postponed at the March 22, 2011, City Council meeting.  City Affairs and Finance Committees recommend approval.)
       C. Consideration of the 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. (Postponed at the March 22, 2011, City Council meeting.)
   
14. New Business. 
       A. Consideration of the request to approve the land division for property located at 801 W. Ganson Street, according to the warranty deed recorded by the State of Michigan.
       B. Consideration of the request to approve the following actions regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget reallocation:
            1. Approval of a reallocation of program income and unexpended funds in the amount of $40,000.00 from the identified accounts;
            2. Provide additional funding to United Way of Jackson County for the Central Michigan 2-1-1 Program and/or The Salvation Army for Utility Shutoff Prevention, with the stipulation funds be expended for eligible expenses by June 30, 2011, and
            3. Approval of a draft resolution amending the fiscal year 2008/2009 (Year 34), 2009/2010 (Year 35), and 2010/2011 (Year 36) CDBG budgets with modifications made to reflect action(s) taken above before being certified by the City Clerk.

15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.

16. Manager’s Comments.

17. Adjournment.

*Item added, deleted, or changed.