City Commission Meeting

CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS CITY COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022 7:00 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 cityclerk@grcity.us. Expected Meeting Procedures 1. Depending on the meeting there can be multiple opportunities for public comment: -The First is limited to items on the Commission’s Agenda that are slated to be voted on -The Second is for specially scheduled required public hearings -The Third is for any issue you would like to bring to the attention of the Commission 2. You may only speak once on each issue. 3. All comments are to be limited to 3 minutes. 4. City Commission meetings are to be a safe place for everyone involved, as such: -No clapping, cheering, or holding up of signs -Please refrain from swearing, name calling and/or making derogatory comments directed toward a person’s race, religion, nation of origin, etc. 5. Do not request or expect comment from the Commission. 6. Please turn OFF cellular phones. I. CALL TO ORDER II. MOMENT OF SILENCE III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ROLL CALL 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.) 1. Public Comments on Agenda Items VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. City Commission - Regular Session - Jun 21, 2022 7:00 PM 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. 1. Communication received from Joshua Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs, with an update on public behavior 2. Communication received from Shannon Tanis regarding Robert's Rules of Order 3. Communications received regarding justice for Patrick Lyoya 4. Communication received expressing concerns for the proposed Hygge Group LLC project 5. Communication received from Emma regarding public comment 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. 1. Warrant Report 06/08-06/28/2022, Travel & Funds Reports thru May 2022 2. Treasurer’s Report for Period of June 4, 2022 through June 28, 2022 IX. CONSENT AGENDA AND REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: A. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS The Committee considers and makes recommendations on appointments to the City's various boards and commissions. 1. Resolution confirming Mayor Bliss' appointment of Matthew Daley to the Grand Rapids Historical Commission 2. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of James Lewis to the Board of Zoning Appeals 3. Resolution approving City Commission's appointment of Maleika Brown to the Civil Service Board B. FISCAL COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes recommendations on matters referring to bids, claims, and other financial matters of the City. 1. Resolution approving an agreement with Halt Fire, Inc. for the purchase of stock unit #37235 (100’ platform) for $1,676,698 or similar (stock unit #36948 for $1,623,184 or stock unit #36029 for $1,619,418) 2. Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth in the amount of $84,000 3. Resolution approving a professional services agreement with the Children’s Assessment Center, d.b.a. the Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County in the amount of $60,000 4. Resolution authorizing entering into a Professional Service Agreement with TacLogix, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $28,750  5. Resolution authorizing Grand Rapids Police Department recruit class to attend Grand Valley State University Police Academy for a total cost of $92,200 6. Resolution approving the execution of a services agreement for waste management, maintenance, and placemaking with Mydatt Services, Inc dba Block by Block in an amount not to exceed $65,000 on behalf of the Uptown Business Improvement District 7. Resolution authorizing a one-year extension of a professional services agreement between ArchiveSocial, Inc. and the City of Grand Rapids for a total not to exceed $11,988 8. Series Ordinance for Water Supply System Improvement Junior Lien Revenue Bonds in an Amount not to Exceed $32 Million 9. Ordinance amending Section 4.1 of Ordinance 2019-56, New Classification: Surplus Asset Coordinator 10. Salary Ordinance for Employees represented by the Grand Rapids Police Officers Association - Crime Scene Technician/Latent Print Examiner/Police Intern Unit 11. Resolution approving a contract for performance evaluation consultation services for a cost of $24,920 with JER HR Group 12. Resolution accepting a grant in an amount up to $1.78 million from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and authorizing execution of agreements for implementation of the FY23 Compliance Plan as required by the MIDC Act 13. Resolution accepting a $14,250 grant award and executing an agreement with Heart of West Michigan United Way for the GRow1000 Youth Employment Program 14. Resolution accepting a $10,000 grant award and executing an agreement with the Wege Foundation for the GRow1000 Youth Employment Program 15. Bid List Resolution for July 12, 2022 C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes recommendations on matters concerning public service, public improvements, streets, traffic and public buildings. 1. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for JDL FX in connection with the Upheaval Music Festival at Lookout Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE on Friday, July 15, 2022 2. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for Event One FX, LLC for an indoor special effects at the Van Andel Arena in connection with the ALL ELITE WRESTLING TOUR 2022 event on Aug. 5, 2022 3. Resolution scheduling consideration of an Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the City of Grand Rapids Code of Ordinances, Title II - Utilities and Services, entitled City Stormwater Drainage System for July 26, 2022 4. Awarding a contract with Allied Mechanical Services Inc for Improvements to the Final Effluent Water line at the Water Resource Recovery Facility in the amount of $1,303,000 with total amount not-to-exceed $1,718,445  5. Resolution awarding contracts with BRiK Plumbing, LLC and McDonald Plumbing, Inc. for Private Water Service Installation and Well Abandonment in the Burger-Goodwood Neighborhood in Cascade Charter Township with total expenditures not-to-exceed $3,086,000 6. Resolution awarding a contract with Dykema Excavators, Inc. for the Reconstruction of Plainfield Avenue from Marywood Drive to Ellsmere Street in the amount of $3,858,061.60 with a total project cost not to exceed $5,101,500.00 7. Resolution awarding a contract with Groundhawg Excavating & Landscaping, LLC for the Replacement of Lead Service Lines at Various Locations - Contract 2022-2 in the amount of $1,961,968 with a total project cost not to exceed $2,673,700 8. Resolution awarding a contract with SWT Excavating, Inc. for the Replacement of Lead Service Lines at Various Locations - Contract 2022-3 in the amount of $1,623,648.21 with a total project cost not to exceed $2,216,900 9. Resolution approving an amendment to City Commission Proceeding No. 91732 dated May 24, 2022 D. 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. 1. Resolution approving polling locations and fixing election inspector pay for the August 2, 2022 Primary Election X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT XI. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 1. Consideration of an ordinance rezoning 2550 Eastern Avenue SE from SD-NOS-A (Special District-Neighborhood Office Service) with a Conditional Rezoning Agreement to its previous MCN-LDR (Mid-20th Century-Low Density Residential) zoning designation 2. Consideration of a major amendment to the Celebration Village SD-PRD (Special District- Planned Redevelopment District) to facilitate redevelopment of 2135 East Beltline Avenue NE 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. 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. 1. City Commission to hear appeals on 2022 Downtown Improvement District Special Assessment Roll Number 8768 2. Public hearing to consider an application for a ten-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for 644 Bridge Street, LLC at 644 Bridge Street NW  3. Public Hearing to consider a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Academy Manor Project at 43 Lakeside Drive NE 4. Public Hearing to consider a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Dwelling Place Regional Community Land Trust redevelopment project at 2080 Union Avenue SE 5. Public hearing to consider a Revised Brownfield Plan Amendment for the 900 Cesar E. Chavez, LLC Redevelopment Project 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.) 1. Public Comments XV. COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS XVI. ADJOURNMENT  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 Jon O’Connor joconnor@grcity.us 616-456-3035 First Ward Kurt Reppart kreppart@grcity.us 616-456-3855 Joseph D. Jones jdjones@grcity.us 616-456-3035 Second Ward Milinda Ysasi mysasi@grcity.us 616-456-3035 Senita Lenear slenear@grcity.us 616-456-3035 Third Ward Nathaniel Moody nmoody@grcity.us 616-456-3035 Revised: 09-18-2014