AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 26, 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 April 12, 2011, and special meeting minutes for April 11, and April 16, 2011.
    B. Approval of City license renewals for the year ending April 30, 2011, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    C. Approval of the payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice in the amount of $6,243.74 for planning services for the month of March 2011, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    D. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to conduct their “DDA Day” Discover Downtown Again Day at Bucky Harris Park on Saturday, May 7, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  The DDA is covered under the City’s insurance policy.)
    E. Approval of the request from the Cascades Humane Society to conduct their Paws in the Park at Sparks Park on Saturday, May 14, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with street closure beginning at 8:00 a.m. and reopening at 3:00 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 Advanced Packaging Corp. to conduct their AP 5000 5K Run/Walk on E. High Street, and surrounding streets with street closures and police assistance, on Friday, May 20, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
   G. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to conduct their Spring Planting Day on Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Bucky Harris Park, and the surrounding downtown district.  (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  The DDA is covered under the City’s insurance policy.)

   H. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Veterans Council to (1) conduct their annual Memorial Day Parade, with police assistance, and memorial service in Mount Evergreen Cemetery on Monday, May 30, 2011, and (2) to close requested streets at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Hold Harmless Agreement received in lieu of insurance coverage.)
   I. Approval of the request from The Salvation Army to conduct The Salvation Army Donut Day at various sidewalk locations in downtown Jackson on Saturday, June 4, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 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.)
  J. Approval of the request from the American Cancer Society to conduct their Relay for Life Jackson County at Cascades Falls Park, with street closures, at 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 5, 2011, through 6:00 p.m., Saturday, August 6, 2011. (Recommended approval received from Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
  K. Approval of the request from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to conduct their Jackson Walk to Cure Diabetes at Ella W. Sharp Park on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with various street closures and police assistance.  (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.)
  L. Approval of the low bid award to Lonnie’s Tree Service, at the lump sum price of $17,388.00 for the 2011 CDBG Ash Tree Removal Services.
  M. Approval of the offer to purchase property located at 1043 Chittock Street in the amount of $6,000.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the Purchase Agreement and deed, if necessary.
  N. Approval of the request from Allegiance Health Systems to establish a Farmer’s Market at the southwest corner of Page and Michigan Avenue for 2011.
  O. Receipt of the CDBG and HOME Financial Summaries Report through March 31, 2011.
  P. Receipt of the actuarial valuations as of June 30, 2010, communication from the Boards of Trustees of the City of Jackson Employees Retirement System, Act 345 Retirement System, and the City of Jackson Policemen’s and Firemen’s Pension System, and certifying funding necessary for fiscal year 2011-2012.

8. Committee Reports.

9. Appointments. 
    A. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Jason Butterfield to the Election Canvassers, filling a current vacancy, beginning immediately, and ending December 31, 2011.

10. Public Hearings.

11. Resolutions.
      A. Consideration of a resolution issuing the Redevelopment Project Area Liquor License (pursuant to MCL436.1521) to be issued to Jason Kinaitis, located at 133 E. Washington Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the Downtown Development Authority.
      B. Consideration of a resolution regarding the request from Marriage Matters Jackson to be recognized as a Nonprofit Organization for the purpose of obtaining charitable gaming licenses.

      C. Consideration of a resolution approving a cost-participation agreement and contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the resurfacing of Fourth Street from Michigan Avenue to Morrell Street, with an estimated total being $195,600.00, and the City’s share being $35,500.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s).
      D. Consideration of the following requests from the City Attorney regarding proposed Charter Amendments:
          1. Resolution amending the City Charter regarding the appointment of a City Treasurer;
          2. Resolution amending the City Charter addressing discipline of elected officers and removal for cause, and
          3. Establishment of a date for a “special election” at which these proposals would appear on the ballot, and authorization for the City Attorney to make minor modifications if needed.

12. Ordinances. 
       A.  Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2011.07 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).
       B. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2011.08 amending Chapter 21.5, Sections 21.5-11 and 21.5-24, City Code, defining and establishing requirements for the size and construction of shingled roof signs.

13. Other Business. 
       A. Consideration of dates for City Council budget workshops.
   
14. New Business. 
       A. Consideration of the appointment of Patrick H. Burtch as the Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
       B. Consideration of the request to approve the proposed Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Sub-grant Agreement between the Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (JBRA) and the City to sub-grant $500,000.00 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) for environmental remediation activities at 212 W. Michigan Avenue (former Consumers Energy Headquarters), and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the Agreement. (Contingent upon approval of the waiver request per the EPA.)
       C. Consideration of a request to approve the proposed Stipulated Funding Agreement between the Jackson County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (JCBRA) and City to receive funding not-to-exceed $400,000.00 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) for environmental remediation activities at 212 W. Michigan Avenue (former Consumers Energy Headquarters), and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the Agreement.
      *D. Consideration of the following requests from the Community Development Department regarding final allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for Fiscal Year 2011-2012:
            1. Consideration of the final allocations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, and
            2. Receipt and response to any oral or written communication received from the public regarding the Five-Year Consolidated and Annual Action Plan.

        E. Consideration of the request for direction from the City Engineer/Director of Public Works regarding the Compost program and pricing:
            1. Continue the past practice of providing one free yard of compost to residents;
            2. Continue delivering materials throughout the county, and
            3. Approval of the proposed Compost Policy, Procedure and Pricing.

15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.

16. Manager’s Comments.

17. Adjournment.

*Item Revised.