CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024 2:00 PM | ||||
Welcome to the Grand Rapids City Commission Meeting. This session is the final process in the consideration of the items listed on the following agenda. All of these agenda items have been thoroughly reviewed and discussed in the various Standing Committees of the City Commission which meet on Tuesday morning. To view supporting documents for agenda items, please visit: www.grandrapidsmi.gov/commission.
Persons who need reasonable accommodation to participate, are asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 616-456-3010 or [email protected]. | ||||
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| Expected Meeting Procedures |
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| 1. | Depending on the meeting there can be multiple opportunities for public comment. |
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| - | The First is limited to items on the Commission’s agenda that are slated to be voted on |
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| - | The Second is for specially scheduled required public hearings |
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| - | The Third is for any issue you would like to bring to the attention of the Commission |
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| 2. | You may only speak once on each issue. |
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| 3. | All comments are to be limited to 3 minutes. |
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| 4. | City Commission meetings are to be a safe place for everyone involved, as such: |
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| - | No clapping, cheering, or holding up of signs |
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| - | Please refrain from swearing, name calling and/or making derogatory comments. The City’s Human Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination against any individual in the exercise of civil rights because of actual or perceived color, race, religion or creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genotype, age, marital status, familial status, medical condition, disability, height, weight, or source of lawful income. |
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| 5. | Do not request or expect comment from the Commission. |
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| 6. | Please turn OFF cellular phones. |
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I. | CALL TO ORDER |
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II. | MOMENT OF SILENCE |
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III. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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IV. | ROLL CALL |
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V. | PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS – Prior to consideration of the official business, citizens may speak to subjects on today's agenda which are slated to be voted on. The items to be addressed during this time are located in the highlighted section headings. (Please limit comments to 3 minutes.) |
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VI. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
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1. | Minutes of 06/04/2024 2:00 PM |
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VII. | PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS – Communications addressed to the City Commission are distributed to all members and are acknowledged for information, or are referred to a committee or staff for follow up. |
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1. | Communication received from Marsha Plafkin regarding the death of Patrick Lyoya |
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2. | Communication received from Marsha Plafkin objecting to a thin blue line flag installed at the Grand Rapids Police Department |
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3. | Communication received from Brittney Hayes regarding their resignation from the Community Relations Commission |
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4. | Communication received from Jannan Cotto regarding their resignation from the Community Relations Commission |
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5. | Communication received from Michael Ott regarding propaganda |
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6. | Communications (61) received requesting adoption of a resolution of cessation of business with companies that directly support the war against Palestine |
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7. | Communication received from Grand Rapids Housing Commission regarding a greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal |
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8. | Communications (2) received opposing a parking structure at the Amphitheater |
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VIII. | REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS – The City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and City Comptroller may submit reports or information directly to the City Commission for consideration. |
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1. | Comptroller's Warrant Report for the period of May 22, 2024 through June 29, 2024 in the amount of $50,743,273.34 and Monthly Travel & Fund Reports |
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2. | Treasurer’s Report for Period of May 22, 2024 through June 30, 2024 |
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IX. | CONSENT AGENDA AND REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES |
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A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL |
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B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS The Committee considers and makes recommendations on appointments to the City's various boards and commissions. |
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1. | Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Thomas Wesholski to the Grand Rapids Building Authority |
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2. | Resolution recognizing the appointment of Jonathan Wilson to the Urban Forestry Committee |
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3. | Resolution recognizing the appointment of Trevor Blood to the Vital Streets Oversight Commission |
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4. | Resolution recognizing the appointment of Adam Williams to the Vital Streets Oversight Commission |
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C. FISCAL COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes recommendations on matters referring to bids, claims, and other financial matters of the City. |
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1. | Resolution approving execution of a contract with City of Rest in the amount of $150,000 for support of community-based violence reduction in the Third Ward |
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2. | Resolution accepting a grant from the State of Michigan in the amount of $1 million to support the administration of election activities |
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3. | Resolution Approving PEG Grant Reimbursements for Grand Rapids Community College in the amount of $87,986.56 |
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4. | Resolution Authorizing a Contract Renewal with PayIt, LLC to provide Internet/Mobile App, Interactive Voice Response (IVR), and Point-of-Sale Payment Processing Services not to exceed $4,500,000 |
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5. | Resolution authorizing FY2025 insurance renewals with various providers for a total cost of $3,182,824.00 |
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6. | Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $52,760 for Cesar Chavez Ave from Clyde Park to Hall Reconstruction |
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7. | Resolution authorizing Lease Agreements with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T to utilize the Covell Dog Park and Cambridge and Leonard Street Water Tank Sites for Communication Purposes |
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8. | Resolution approving an agreement with Weaver and Tidewell, L.L.P. to provide technical support and regulatory compliance for Renewable Identification Numbers (RINS) as required by the EPA Biogas Regulatory Reform and Renewable Fuel Standards for a total annual not to exceed amount of $150,000 |
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9. | Resolution accepting a $6,129,256 grant award and authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and five (5) sub-grant agreements for the Revitalization and Placemaking grant program |
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10. | Resolution approving an Amendment to the Land Banking Agreement with the State Land Bank Authority |
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11. | Resolution authorizing the publication of a notice of intent to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $30.5 Million for the Parking Structure at the Amphitheater |
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12. | Resolution authorizing Capital Improvement Bonds in an amount not to exceed $24M for Parks, ELC, & Hockey Arena |
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13. | Bid List Resolution for July 16, 2024 |
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D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes recommendations on matters concerning public service, public improvements, streets, traffic and public buildings. |
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1. | Resolution scheduling a public hearing for July 30, 2024 to consider a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Pleasant Hills Redevelopment Project located at 425 & 444 Pleasant Street SW and 535 Church Place SW |
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2. | Resolution scheduling a public hearing for July 30, 2024, to consider a Brownfield Plan Amendment for The Emory Redevelopment Project at 2040 Division Avenue S |
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3. | Resolution scheduling a public hearing for July 30, 2024, to consider an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for The Diatribe at 2040 Division Avenue S |
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4. | Resolution scheduling a public hearing for July 30, 2024, to consider an application for a twelve-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for The Diatribe at 2040 Division Avenue S |
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5. | Resolution scheduling a public hearing for July 30, 2024, to consider an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for JDCoop Properties, LLC at 1163 Giddings Avenue SE |
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6. | Resolution scheduling a public hearing for July 30, 2024, to consider an application for a ten-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for JDCoop Properties, LLC at 1163 Giddings Avenue SE. |
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7. | Resolution scheduling a public hearing for August 27, 2024, to consider the establishment of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for the Southtown Lofts project located at 640 Eastern Avenue SE. |
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8. | Resolution approving an option agreement and the eventual sale of 1624 Lafayette Avenue SE, pursuant to City Commission Policy 900-63 |
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9. | Resolution awarding a contract with RK Davis, Inc. for Construction of Pump Station on 60th Street (Caledonia Pump Station) in the amount of $3,746,629 with a total project cost not-to-exceed $4,881,000 (DWRF Loan 7785-01) |
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10. | Resolution awarding a contract with Dykema Excavators, Inc. for Water Main Replacement in 60th Street and Water Main in Broadmoor Avenue, East Paris Avenue, and Patterson Avenue in the amount of $3,529,905.50 with a total project cost not-to-exceed $4,313,200 (DWRF Loan 7785-01) |
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11. | Resolution awarding a contract with DHE Plumbing and Mechanical Inc. for Livingston Pump Station Ventilation Improvements in the amount of $184,000 with total amount not-to-exceed $260,850 |
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12. | Resolution approving a Construction Agreement, approving a Water Main Oversizing Agreement in the amount of $57,900.80, and accepting a Public Utilities Easement for Garden Apartments – Phase 2 |
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13. | Resolution awarding a contract with Diversco Construction Company Inc. for Reconstruction of Wealthy Street and Front Avenue in the amount of $755,549.75 with total amount not-to-exceed $1,003,670 |
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14. | Resolution approving a Construction Letter Agreement with the City of Walker in connection with Sanitary Sewer and Water Main in Walker Avenue from Northridge Drive to 4 Mile Road (Walker Avenue Reconstruction) |
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15. | Resolution approving a Construction Letter Agreement, approving a Financing Agreement in an amount not to exceed $2,650,000, and accepting Public Utility Easements for Walker Water Main Looping Project |
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16. | Resolution awarding a contract with McDonald Plumbing Co. for Private Water Service Installation and Well Abandonment in the Burger-Goodwood Neighborhood in Cascade Charter Township (Phase 2) in the amount of $1,733,081 with a total project cost not-to-exceed $1,995,600, and approving a cost sharing agreement with Cascade Charter Township (DWRF Loan 7785-01) |
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17. | Resolution approving a Cost Sharing Agreement with City of Kentwood for Rotomill and Resurfacing of East Paris Avenue from 28th Street to Burton Street in an amount not-to-exceed $225,002.11 |
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18. | Resolution approving an Encroachment Agreement in Century Ave SE |
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19. | Resolution approving an Encroachment Agreement in Monroe Ave NW |
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20. | Resolution consenting to the Vacation of Division Avenue Alley from Wealthy Street to Goodrich Street |
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21. | Resolution accepting two sidewalk and utility easements for Reconstruction of Division Avenue from Fulton Street to Michigan Street for $2,980.00 |
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22. | Resolution awarding a contract with McGraw Construction Inc for City-County Complex Substation Replacement in the amount of $3,364,777 with total amount not-to-exceed $4,248,315 |
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E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Committee considers all matters that are desired to be deliberated in committee by the full City Commission. Most ordinances and licensing matters are brought before this committee. |
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1. | Resolution Authorizing Certain Special Events Subject to Chapter 53 of the City Code |
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2. | Resolution approving the request from 19th Holdings, LLC dba Gimme’s Par & Grill for a Development District Liquor License to be located at 45 Ottawa Ave NW |
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3. | Resolution recommending approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission of Social District Permit applications pursuant to Public Act 124 of 2020 |
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X. | ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT |
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1. | Resolution recommending approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission of Social District Permit applications pursuant to Public Act 124 of 2020 |
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XI. | ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED |
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1. | Ordinance Amending Section 1.905 “Description of Downtown District” and Section 1.912 “The Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Downtown Development Area No.1” of Chapter 21 “Downtown Development Authority” of Title I, “Administration” for the expansion of the City of Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority Development Area No. 1 and an amended Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Downtown Development Area No. 1. |
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2. | Consideration of an ordinance rezoning 385 Leonard Street NE from the NOS (Neighborhood Office Service) Zone District to SD-PRD (Special Districts–Planned Redevelopment District) to facilitate construction of a five-story apartment building with up to 186 dwelling units and 622 sq. ft. of commercial retail space |
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3. | Series Ordinance for Water Supply System Improvement Junior Lien Revenue Bonds in an Amount not to Exceed $33 Million |
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XII. | CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS – Resolutions to be deliberated by the City Commission but which come directly to the City Commission rather than from one of the Standing Committees. |
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1. | Potential Resolutions from Closed Session |
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XIII. | PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public hearings are scheduled to allow citizens to speak on subjects which will be before the City Commission for action at a future date. Speakers may address the Commission once on each hearing. |
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1. | City Commission to Hear Appeals on FY2025 Downtown Improvement District Special Assessment Roll Number 8788 |
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2. | Public hearing considering the Commemorative Designation of the intersection of Henry Avenue and Logan Street as “Cliff’s Corner” in honor of Rev. Dr. Clifton Rhodes, Jr. |
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3. | Public hearing to consider a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Benjamin Flats Redevelopment Project located at 916 Benjamin Avenue NE |
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XIV. | PUBLIC COMMENTS – At the conclusion of the official business and public hearings, the agenda provides for public comment on any other matters citizens may wish to bring to the attention of the City Commission. (Please limit comments to 3 minutes.) |
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XV. | COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS |
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DOCUMENTS FILED |
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XVI. | ADJOURNMENT |
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CITY COMMISSION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
TERM | DEFINITION |
Adjournment | To close the meeting. |
Adopt | To accept or approve; i.e., an ordinance, a resolution, a motion, etc. |
Amend | To modify; i.e., an ordinance, a resolution, a motion, etc. |
Call to Order | Formal opening of a meeting. |
City Charter | Legal document establishing a municipality (city). |
City Commission | Local form of government consisting of the Mayor and six Commissioners. |
City Officers | Includes: Mayor, President of the City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney, City Treasurer, and City Clerk. |
Consent Agenda | Matters listed as Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine or matters of unanimous consent by the City Commission. There will be no separate discussion of these matters, and they will be enacted by one motion. |
Executive Session | A meeting in which the proceedings are of a confidential nature.Only members and invited guests may attend, and all are honor-bound to maintain confidentiality. |
Motion | A proposal that the Commissioners take a specific action or stand on an item being presented to the City Commission. |
Ordinance | A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority. |
Postpone | A motion to postpone is made if the City Commission needs more time to make a decision. A postponement cannot go beyond the next session. |
Quorum | Number of voting members who must be present in order that business can be legally transacted. |
Recess | Short intermission within a meeting. |
Recognize / Obtain the Floor | Acknowledgement by the presiding officer of the City Commission that a member has the right to address the assembly. |
Rescind (Repeal) | Allows the City Commission to repeal an action previously taken; i.e., ordinances, etc. |
Resolution | A decision by the City Commission to do or not to do something. |
Robert’s Rules of Order | A guide to fair and orderly meeting procedures. |
Suspend the Rules | This motion is used when the City Commission wants to do something that violates its own rules. The motion does not apply to an organization’s bylaws, local, state, or national law; or fundamental principles of parlia-mentary law. An appropriate suspension of the rules, used on occasion by the City Commission, would be a motion to change the agenda. |
Table, Lay on the | This motion puts aside an item, and everything adhering to it, currently being presented to the City Commission.The item remains “on the table” until taken off. |
Table, Take (Remove) from the | The motion to Take from the Table is used when the City Commission wants to continue considering a motion that was Laid on the Table earlier in the present session or in the previous session of the City Commission. When a motion is Taken from the Table, it has everything adhering to it exactly as it was when it was Laid on the Table. |
Revised: 06-30-2014 | Source(s): Robert’s Rules of Order City Commission Standing Rules |
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMISSIONERS
First Ward | Jon O’Connor Drew Robbins | 616-456-3035 616-456-3035 | |
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Second Ward | Milinda Ysasi Lisa Knight | 616-456-3035 616-456-3035 | |
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Third Ward | Kelsey Perdue Bing Goei | 616-456-3035 616-456-3035 | |