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AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING

August 17, 2010 - 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.

     

     

     

    • Presentation by the Downtown Development Authority Design Committee, regarding proposed changes to the zoning ordinance.
      1. Consideration and referral of proposed zoning ordinance changes to the City Planning Commission for evaluation and recommendation.

       

    • Presentation by Warren D. Renando, Interim City Manager, regarding his proposed five year financial plan and outline.

    • Presentation by Vic Cooperwasser, Tetra Tech, regarding a proposed Storm Water Utility Feasibility Study and Contract.
       

      1. Consideration of the request to approve a contract with Tetra Tech, Ann Arbor, in the amount of $12,400.00, to prepare a Storm Water Utility Feasibility Study, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Professional Services Agreement.

       

     

  7. Consent Calendar.
     

    • Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 20, 2010, and the special meeting minutes of July 15, 2010.
    • Approval of the payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice in the amount of $6,452.38, for planning services for the month of July 2010, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    • Approval of the request from Cascades Inc., to close Brown Street at Randolph Street and Denton Road, with class 3 barricades with lights on Friday, August 27, 2010, at 7:00 a.m. through Sunday, August 29, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., to conduct the annual Cascades Civil War Muster. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Traffic Engineering Departments. Insurance coverage contingent upon receipt.)
    • Approval of the request from Greater Bible Way Temple to conduct their Prayer and Praise in the Park at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on August 22, and 29, and September 5, 12, and 26, 2010, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and in Bucky Harris Park on September 19, 2010, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 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.)
    • Approval of the request from St. John the Evangelist Parish to conduct their third annual Public Rosary at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on October 10, 2010, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage contingent upon receipt.)
    • Approval of the request from Kings of Rock Entertainment to conduct a concert at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Saturday, August 28, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon proper insurance coverage.)
    • Approval of the request from Great Northern Axe to conduct their concert, “A Little Country in the City,” at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon proper insurance coverage.)
    • Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Great Lakes Systems, Inc., Jennison, in the amount of $6,900.00, covering additional expense for the Department of Public Works Building Roof Removal and Replacement project, and authorization for the Interim City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate document(s).
    • Approval of Traffic Control Order No. (TCO) 2064, adding a northbound left turn only lane on N. Jackson Street at Louis Glick Highway.
    • Approval of Traffic Control Order No. (TCO) 2065, creating a new center left turn lane on N. Jackson Street between Calhoun and Ganson Streets.
    • Approval of the request to allow the listed entities additional time to expend their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding from Year 34 (2008-2009) and Year 35 (2009-2010), and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amended Subrecipient Agreements, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    • Approval of the Offer To Purchase City-Owned Property located at 261 Griswold, Stencil #4-1840 (vacant lot), in the amount of $1,550.00, require a development agreement for the proposed use, subject to zoning approval, with a closing date on or before December 1, 2010, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), subject to approval and minor modifications by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    • Approval of the Offer To Purchase City-Owned Property located at 1214 N. Waterloo, Stencil #8-1900 (vacant lot), in the amount of $100.00, require a development agreement for the proposed use, subject to zoning approval, with a closing date on or before December 1, 2010, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), subject to approval and minor modifications by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    • Approval of the Offer To Purchase City-Owned Property located at 406 W. Franklin, Stencil #3-0054 (vacant lot), in the amount of $250.00, require a development agreement for the proposed use, subject to zoning approval, with a closing date on or before December 1, 2010, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), subject to approval and minor modifications by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    • Approval of the Offer To Purchase City-Owned Property located at 506 E. Trail Street, Stencil #7-0625 (vacant lot), in the amount of $250.00, require a development agreement for the proposed use, subject to zoning approval, with a closing date on or before December 1, 2010, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), subject to approval and minor modifications by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    • Receipt of Goals and Objectives for Transportation Issues as discussed at the July 20, 2010, meeting.
    • Receipt of CDBG Financial Summary Report through June, 2010.
    • Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through July 31, 2010.
    • Receipt of the City Treasurer’s report for the 3rd and 4th quarters.

     

  8. Committee Reports.
     

    • * Consideration and receipt of the Rules and Personnel Committee Report.

     

  9. Appointments.
     

    • Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Rachel N. Wineman to the Historic District Commission, filling a current vacancy beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2012.
    • Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint a City Councilmember to the Human Relations Commission as an ex-officio member.

     

  10. Public Hearings.


    Recess as a City Council, and convene as a Board of Review.

     

     

     

     

    • Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 3358 for street construction on Ganson Street from Cooper to East Avenue.
      1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 3358.

       

    • Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 3359 for street construction on Morrell Street from Brown Street to West Avenue.
       

      1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 3359.




      Adjourn as a Board of review and reconvene as a City Council.


       

    • Public hearing on the request to appeal the Historic District Commission’s decision denying the City’s Application for Permission to rehabilitate property located at 509 W. Franklin with the condition the City continue to work with the HDC to the extent feasible by Federal regulations.
       

      1. Consideration of the City’s appeal of the Historic District Commission’s decision.
      2. * Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to At-A-Moments Notice in the amount of $55,215.00, to rehabilitate the vacant City-owned property located at 509 W. Franklin under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, contingent upon receipt of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding.

       

     

  11. Resolutions.
     

    • Consideration of a resolution issuing the Redevelopment Project Area Liquor License (pursuant to MCL 436.1521) to be issued to The Golden Number Inc., located at 105 E. Michigan Avenue, in accordance with the recommendation of the Downtown Development Authority.
    • Consideration of a resolution supporting the application by Region 2 Planning Commission for a Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant for the purpose of developing a Regional Plan for Sustainable Development.
    • Consideration of a resolution supporting the Michigan Department of Transportation’s application for Federal Railroad Administration Funding to improve passenger rail liens and develop high speed rail corridors within the State of Michigan.
    • Consideration of a resolution approving Contract Amendment No. 1 for Contract No. 2009-0487, with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the Rail Passenger Station Development Study, extending the expiration date to December 31, 2010, and authorization for the Interim City Manager to execute the appropriate document(s).
    • Consideration of a resolution amending the Standard Streetlighting Contract between the City and Consumers Energy upgrading one streetlight located at 1425 Wildwood Avenue, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    • Consideration of a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 (Year 33) and 2008-2009 (Year 34), and 2010-2011 (Year 36) HOME budgets to transfer $762.00 from Rehabilitation Assistance Program funds to the same activity in the most current year funded.
    • Consideration of a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 (Year 30), 2007-2008 (Year 33), 2008-2009 (Year 34), 2009-2010 (Year 35), and 2010-2011 (Year 36) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budgets to reallocate unexpended funds in the amount of $13,370.00, and budget program income received in excess of budgeted amounts in the amount of $105,967.00 to various eligible CDBG activities as detailed.
    • * Consideration of a resolution from the Liquor Control Commission regarding the request to transfer ownership of a 2009 Class C licensed business with dance-entertainment permit located in escrow at 128 W. Michigan Ave., from William Dullock to Holiday, Inc.

     

  12. Ordinances.
     

    • Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2010.7, amending Chapter 28, Section 28-32, City Code, rezoning property located at 543 N. Blackstone Street, and 540, 538, and Stencil #1-0271 Blackman Avenue from R-4 (high-density apartment and office) to C-4 (general commercial).

     

  13. Other Business.

  14. New Business.
     

     

    • Consideration of request to approve the transfer of processing special event applications from the City Clerk’s office to the Downtown Development Authority, to institute a $25.00 application fee, and to authorize a one-time transfer of $1,000.00 from the City Clerk’s budget (General Fund) to the Downtown Development Authority, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk, the DDA Executive Director, and the Interim City Manager.
    • * Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to At-A-Moments Notice, in the amount of $68,895.00, to rehabilitate the vacant City-owned property located at 604 Detroit Street, under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, contingent upon receipt of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    • Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Concepts Construction, in the amount of $23,288.00, to rehabilitate the owner-occupied Community Development Rehabilitation project at 1009 Hallett, and approval of Rehabilitation Change Order #1 in the amount of $2,750.00, to include the furnace upgrade and central air conditioning, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    • * Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Concepts Construction, in the amount of $50,500.00, to rehabilitate the vacant City-owned property located at 733 Oakdale, under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, contingent upon receipt of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    • Consideration of the request to rescind City Council action taken on October 21, 2008, approving a Purchase Agreement between the City and Debra Green for property located at 208 E. Morrell Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    • * Item Moved to 6C.
    • Consideration of the request to rescind action taken at the July 20, 2010 City Council meeting, and approve the bid award for planning, zoning, and code enforcement activities to Carlisle Wortman, Assoc., Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $90,000.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Professional Services Agreement contract, subject to minor modifications by the City Attorney.
      1. Consideration of a resolution amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget for fiscal years 2008-2009 (Year 34), and 2010-2011(Year 36).

       

     

  15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.
  16. Manager’s Comments.
  17. Adjournment.



*Item Added, Deleted, or Changed.