City Commission - Regular Session
Regular MeetingGrand Rapids, MI · April 11, 2023
Minutes
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
City Commission
OF THE
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
Regular Session, April 11, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 2:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner O’Connor, Commissioner Ysasi,
Commissioner Moody, Commissioner Perdue, Commissioner Robbins,
Commissioner Knight
Absent: None.
The roll was called by the City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On the motion of Com. Nathaniel Moody, supported by Com. Jon O’Connor,
the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of March 28, 2023 was
waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
92468 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from Jim McKinley regarding downtown
homelessness and solicitation.
92469 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from Elianna Bootzin regarding Community
Development Block Grant allocations.
92470 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from Gregg Hampshire, Executive Director of Creston
Neighborhood Association, urging the commission to prioritize and work closely
with neighborhood associations.
92471 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from Natalie Hockamier, Growing Green Grand
Rapids volunteer, advocating for safe lawn care and the support of pollinator
habitat.
92472 Result: Received and Filed.
Communications (59) expressing opposition to the use of drones by police.
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REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
92473 Result: Received and Filed.
Comptroller’s report for the period of March 15, 2023 through March 28, 2023
in the amount of $21,269,421.44.
92474 Result: Received and Filed.
Treasurer’s report for the period of March 15, 2023 through March 28, 2023.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
92475 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda.
B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS
92476 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Jonathan Benedict to
the North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority for the remainder of a four-
year term ending December 31, 2024, be confirmed.
92477 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Brandon
Simon to the Stormwater Oversight Commission for the remainder of a three-
year term ending January 5, 2026, be approved.
C. FISCAL COMMITTEE
92478 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
RESOLVED:
1. That the City Commission authorizes a cooperative purchase through the
State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract #071B4300149 with Oracle Cloud as
the enterprise resource planning system for a three-year term with two
one-year renewal options in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 over the
life of the contract; and
2. That the City Commission authorizes an agreement with Highstreet IT
Solutions, LLC providing training, implementation, integrations, and
extended cloud services for an enterprise reporting planning system for the
City of Grand Rapids for a three-year term with two one-year renewal
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options in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 over the life of the contract;
and
3. That the City Commission authorizes an agreement with Emphasys
Computer Solutions, Inc. for investment and debt management SaaS
software and support for the City of Grand Rapids for a three-year term
with two one-year renewal options in an amount not to exceed $300,000
over the life of the contract; and
4. That the Mayor is authorized to execute said Agreements upon approval as
to form by the City Attorney; and
5. That the Comptroller is authorized and directed to pay invoices pursuant to
the terms of said Agreements.
92479 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Committee has considered the attached bids;
therefore
RESOLVED that contracts be prepared between the City and the
following vendors, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contracts on
behalf of the City, as follows, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney:
1. B&B Pool Company
Poolcat Products & Services
One-year term contracts with two, one-year renewal options for the “as-
needed” purchase and delivery of various packaged swimming pool
chemicals for the Parks & Recreation Department from B&B Pool
Company for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $25,000.00 (estimated
3-year total amount of $75,000.00); and for purchase and delivery of bulk
liquid chlorine and various pre-packaged swimming pool chemicals from
Poolcat Products & Services for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of
$50,000.00 (estimated 3-year total amount of $150,000.00).
2. Electronic Data Collection Corporation
Contract extension for a one-year term with two, one-year renewal options
for continued licensing, maintenance, and support of the AIMS platform
and solution, for MobileGR from Electronic Data Collection Corporation for
the annual not-to-exceed amount of $210,00.00; the estimated three-year
total amount is $630,000.00.
3. Corby Energy Services
Increase to the annual not-to-exceed contract amount with Corby Energy
by $375,000.00 for the remaining periods of the Contract, for a new annual
not-to-exceed amount of $975,000.00, for cured-in-place (CIPP) lining
services for storm and sanitary sewer lines for the Environmental Services
Department (ESD).
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D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
92480 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
On January 24, 2023, the City Commission established the Special
Assessment Nuisance Roll 8776.
On April 25, 2023, the City Commission will sit as Board of Review to hear
appeals on the Special Assessment Nuisance Roll 8776.
The Special Assessment Roll was available in the City Assessor’s Office in City
Hall for ten business days, beginning on April 3, 2023. Property owners
affected may file a written appeal at any time up to the adjournment of the April
25th City Commission meeting.
RESOLVED:
That the City Commission will sit as Board of Review on April 25, 2023, to hear
appeals on the Special Assessment Nuisance Roll 8776.
92481 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
On March 15, 2022, the City Commission established the Special Assessment
Uptown BID Roll 8778.
On May 9, 2023, the City Commission will sit as Board of Review to hear
appeals on the Special Assessment Uptown BID Roll 8778.
The Special Assessment Roll was available in the City Assessor’s Office in City
Hall for ten business days, beginning on April 10, 2023. Property owners
affected may file a written appeal at any time up to the adjournment of the May
9th City Commission meeting.
RESOLVED:
That the City Commission will sit as Board of Review on May 9, 2023, to hear
appeals on the Special Assessment Uptown BID Roll 8778.
92482 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. The Grand Rapids Fire Department provides services for the health and
safety of the community; and
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2. In order to fulfill its mission and provide for the health and safety of the
community, the Grand Rapids Fire Department must maintain adequate
facilities; and
3. The Grand Rapids Fire Department has determined that developing a
consolidated training and operations facility is in the best interest for the
public safety of the community; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That an Option to Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) is approved in a
form to be approved by the City Attorney; and
2. That upon satisfaction of all required due diligence, the acquisition of the
real property located at 850 Pannell Street NW is approved; and
3. That the mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the
City; and
4. The cost associated with due diligence and closing costs estimated not to
exceed $175,000 shall be paid from the fund balance of the general fund in
fiscal year 2023; and
5. That the costs necessary to fulfill the City’s obligation to purchase 850
Pannell Street NW, which are not-to-exceed $1,925,000, shall be paid in
fiscal year 2024 from the Grand Rapids Administrative Department (1010-
261-3000-9953).
92483 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. It is necessary to enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of
Transportation, enter into a cost sharing agreement with the City of East
Grand Rapids, and to authorize expenditures in connection with the
following project:
Reconstruction of Robinson Road from Lake Dr. to 135 feet E. of
Woodmere Ave. and Rotomill/Resurfacing of Robinson Road from 135
feet E. of Woodmere Ave. to Plymouth Ave.
(MDOT Contract No. 23-5093)
(hereinafter referred to as the “Project”): therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the City enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of
Transportation for the Project and that, upon approval as to form by the City
Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the
same on behalf of the City.
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2. That the aforesaid cost sharing agreement with the City of East Grand
Rapids be approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney,
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the agreement for
the Project on behalf of the City.
3. That expenditures for the local share of costs for the Project be authorized
in an amount not to exceed $3,076,830, which includes the costs of the
construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by
Moore & Bruggink, Inc. (M&B), construction phase services including
inspection by M&B, traffic safety and street lighting force account
work/public information program, administration, and contingencies. Said
amount of $3,076,830 to be charged to the applicable codes currently
defined as follows: $790,105 to Code No. 5911-536-9000-9880-
591122047, $951,455 to Code No. 5902-527-9000-9880-590222047,
$133,490 to the applicable Capital Improvement Fund Codes, $14,635 to
Code No. 4090-519-9000-9880-409023022, and $1,187,145 to the
applicable Vital Streets Fund Codes.
4. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make
payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his
designee requests in connection with the Project.
92484 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. It is necessary to enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of
Transportation in connection with the Project and to authorize expenditures
in connection with the following project:
Rotomill/Resurfacing of Fuller Avenue
from Knapp Street to 3 Mile Road
(MDOT Contract No. 23-5073)
(hereinafter referred to as the “Project”): therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the City enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of
Transportation for the Project and that, upon approval as to form by the City
Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the
same on behalf of the City.
2. That expenditures for the local share of costs for the Project be authorized
in an amount not to exceed $1,912,935, which includes the costs of the
construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Fleis
and VandenBrink, Inc. (F&V), construction phase services including
inspection by F&V, traffic safety and street lighting force account
work/public information program, administration, and contingencies. Said
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amount of $1,912,935 to be charged to the applicable Vital Streets Fund
codes.
3. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make
payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his
designee requests in connection with the Project.
92485 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. On March 14, 2023 (Proceeding No. 92412) the City approved a
Construction Agreement and accepted a Public Utilities Easement for the
construction of public sanitary sewer facilities in connection with Sanitary
Sewer in Public Easement (SE) (Windy North); and
2. The agenda language and resolution included Bosco Construction, Inc., as
the developer and easement grantor. The correct entity is Bosco
Development, LLC. It is necessary to rescind City Commission Proceeding
No. 92412 dated March 13, 2023, to correct this information; and
3. It is necessary to approve a Construction Agreement, and accept a Public
Utilities Easement for the construction of public sanitary sewer facilities in
connection with Sanitary Sewer in Public Easement (SE) (Windy North);
therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That City Commission Proceeding No. 92412 dated March 14, 2023, is
hereby rescinded; and
2. That the aforesaid Construction Agreement between the City of Grand
Rapids (City), the City of Kentwood and Bosco Development, LLC
(Developer), be approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City
Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said
Agreement on behalf of the City; and
3. That the City accept a Public Utilities Easement for the construction and
maintenance of public utilities from the following property owner, with
description of the aforesaid Easement and for the nominal considerations
as noted, which were paid by the Developer:
Bosco Development, LLC $1.00
4910 68th Street SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
3463 52nd Street SE, Parcel No. 41-18-26-326-001
4. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the
aforesaid Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds.
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92486 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. On March 28, 2017 (Proceeding No. 86602) the City approved
agreements with AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. (AECOM); Black & Veatch
(B&V); CTL Engineers & Construction Technology Consultants, PC (CTL);
Dixon Engineering, Inc. (Dixon); DLZ Michigan, Inc. (DLZ); Fleis &
Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc. (Fleis & Vandenbrink); Fishbeck,
Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTCH); Geotech, Inc. (Geotech); Holland
Engineering, Inc. (Holland); Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC); Integrated
Architecture Corporation (Integrated Architecture); Moore & Bruggink, Inc.
(M&B); Prein and Newhof, Inc. (Prein & Newhof); Spalding DeDecker
Associates, Inc. (Spalding DeDecker); Tetra Tech of Michigan, PC (Tetra
Tech); Williams & Works, Inc. (W&W); and Wightman & Associates, Inc.
(Wightman) and authorized expenditures in connection therewith for
Professional and Technical Engineering Services for Various Projects.
2. On February 11, 2020 (Proceeding No. 89593) the City authorized an
extension to the Professional and Technical Engineering Services
Agreement for a three-year period; and
3. It is necessary to extend the aforesaid agreement with Williams & Works,
Inc. and Wightman & Associates, Inc. to complete existing project work;
therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That Amendment No. 2 to the agreements approved on March 28, 2017
(Proceeding No. 86602) with Williams & Works, Inc. and Wightman &
Associates, Inc. for Professional and Technical Engineering Services for
Various Projects is hereby approved for a two (2) year period and that,
upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor be authorized to
execute the aforesaid amendment on behalf of the City. The period of
performance will be through April 1, 2025 to complete previously
authorized services.
2. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make
payment, in amounts and to said payee, as the City Engineer or his
designee requests in connection with these services.
E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
92487 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. Increasing the availability of outdoor dining space will help increase the
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vibrancy of downtown and neighborhood business districts; and
2. Public Act 124 of 2020 as amended empowers the City Commission to
designate Social Districts with Commons Areas where purchasers may
consume alcoholic beverages sold by multiple qualified Michigan Liquor
Control Commission licensees who obtain Social District Permits; and
3. The City Commission has designated Social Districts containing Commons
Areas within the City of Grand Rapids; and
4. The City Commission has received a request from a qualified licensee to
recommend approval of their Social District Permit application by the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission; and
5. The licensed premises of the licensee are contiguous to the Commons
Areas within the designated Social Districts; and
6. The City Commission desires to recommend approval of the Social District
Permit application; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the Social District Permit application from WB Grand Rapids, LLC dba
Wahlburgers; 10 Ionia Ave NW, is recommended by the City Commission
for consideration and approval by the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission; and
2. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to provide the applicant with
a certification of this action in the form specified by the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission.
92488 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. The City Commission approved a Brownfield Plan (the “Plan”) for the City
of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”) on
December 22, 1998, pursuant to the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing
Act, Act 381 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1996, as amended, MCL
125.2651 et seq. (“Act 381”); and
2. The Board of the Authority has recommended a revised amendment to the
Plan for the Dwelling Place Regional Community Land Trust Project (the
“Project”) described therein (the “Revised Amendment”); and
3. The City Commission held a public hearing on March 28, 2023, for the
Revised Amendment after notice in accordance with the requirements of
Act 381; therefore
RESOLVED:
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1. That the Revised Amendment constitutes a public purpose under Act 381;
and
2. That the Revised Amendment meets all the requirements of Section 13(1)
of Act 381; and
3. That the proposed method of financing the costs of the eligible activities, as
identified in the Revised Amendment and defined in Act 381, is feasible
and the Authority has the authority to arrange the financing; and
4. That the costs of the eligible activities proposed in the Revised Amendment
are reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of Act 381; and
5. That the amount of captured taxable value estimated to result from the
adoption of the Revised Amendment is reasonable; and
6. That the Revised Amendment in the form presented is approved; and
7. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and
the same are hereby rescinded.
92489 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2023, the Public Safety Committee
unanimously supported the Police Chief’s request to acquire small Unmanned
Aerial System (sUAS) technology, which advances it to the City Commission,
to set a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment on the
potential acquisition of sUAS technology, as required by Administrative Policy
15-03 “Acquisition and Use of Surveillance Equipment and Surveillance
Services.”
RESOLVED:
1. That a public hearing be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the
City Commission Chambers on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue
NW, at which time and place the City Commission shall receive comments on
the proposed acquisition of small Unmanned Aerial System technology; and
2. That the City Clerk shall publish notice of the time, place, and purpose of said
hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than ten (10)
days prior to the date of said hearing; and
3. That all resolutions or parts of resolution in conflict herewith shall be and
the same are hereby rescinded.
ORDINANCES
92490 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor.
Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.2
OF SALARY ORDINANCE 2022-33
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - 12
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN:
Section 1. That Section 4.2 of Salary Ordinance 2022-33, be amended
to read as follows:
“Section 4.2. Managerial and Supervisory Professional Group:
101 FMS Subject Matter Expert 01SME
102 Financial Systems Analyst 13
110 Accounts Payable Supervisor 12
114 Payroll Supervisor 12
115 Financial Systems Administrator 17
117 Deputy City Treasurer 20
118 Records Manager 15
127 Performance & Management Reporting Specialist 14
141 Partnerships and Development Coordinator 10
148 Deputy City Clerk 17
234 Social Worker 14
329 Special Events Supervisor 13
336 Parks Maintenance Supervisor 11
337 Materials Resource Planning Supervisor 10
338 Utility Maintenance Supervisor 12
339 Cemetery Supervisor 11
341 Parking Meter Operations Supervisor 14
342 Parking Facility Supervisor 14
344 Parking Operations Superintendent 16
345 Parking Services Shift Supervisor 10
346 Inventory and Asset Manager 15
348 Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Supervisor 14
349 Wastewater/Stormwater Maintenance Superintendent 17
350 Collection System Asset Supervisor 14
351 Wastewater Plant Supervisor 17
352 Wastewater Technical Control Supervisor 14
353 Utility Supervisor 14
354 Traffic System Engineer 16
355 Utilities Field Operations Supervisor 14
357 Building Maintenance Supervisor I 9
358 Building Maintenance Supervisor II 11
359 Facilities Maintenance Superintendent 17
360 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 14
362 Water Distribution Shift Supervisor 10
363 Forester 13
364 Forestry Supervisor 13
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365 Signal & Lighting Supervisor 14
367 Signal & Lighting Superintendent 17
368 Utilities Field Operations Superintendent 17
370 Streets & Sanitation Supervisor 12
371 Public Services Supervisor 13
375 Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 12
376 Equipment Maintenance Superintendent 17
381 Public Services Manager 18
453 Fleet Equipment Manager 12
497 Wastewater Plant Shift Supervisor 10
498 Wastewater Lab Superintendent 14
515 Sign Shop Supervisor 09
518 Sign Supervisor 10
528 Housing Inspections Administrator 16
529 Code Compliance Administrator 18
530 Housing Inspections Supervisor 13
532 Code Compliance Supervisor 14
533 Development Center Administrator 16
534 Assistant Code Compliance Director 20
548 Special Events Manager 18
549 Assistant Mobile GR Director 20
551 City Transportation Engineer 18
552 Transportation Planning Supervisor 13
556 Debt and Authority Finance Officer 17
557 Equal Opportunity Officer 14
558 Information Systems Coordinator 15
559 GIS Manager 18
560 311 Customer Service Manager 18
561 Assistant Information Technology Director 20
562 Network and Operations Administrator 18
565 CRM Systems Administrator 16
571 Customer Service Community Liaison 11
594 Income Tax Compliance Supervisor 14
595 Income Tax Operations Supervisor 14
598 Financial Analyst II 15
600 Administrative Services Officer I 16
601 Community Services Administrator 13
606 Accountant II 12
607 Financial Analyst 12
609 Income Tax Examination Supervisor 14
611 Internal Auditor II 14
614 Information Technology Manager 18
615 Assistant City Assessor 17
620 Senior Buyer 15
621 Administrative Analyst I – Accounting 11
626 Administrative Services Officer II 18
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631 Deputy City Assessor 18
633 Utility Financial Officer 18
635 Contract Compliance Officer 12
638 Communications Manager 18
639 Customer Service Administrator 16
640 Housing Development Officer 18
641 Administrative Analyst II 16
642 Administrator – Office Children Youth Families 16
646 Senior Human Resources Analyst 14
647 Senior Electrical Engineer 15
650 Project Engineer 15
651 Senior Project Engineer 17
653 Building Inspections Supervisor 13
656 Utilities System Manager 20
660 Wastewater Plant Superintendent 18
663 Water Filtration Plant Superintendent 18
664 Hydraulic Engineer 17
666 Building Inspections Administrator 16
672 Facilities Project Engineer Coordinator 18
676 Environmental Assessment Supervisor 17
677 Athletic Supervisor 10
687 Golf Course Manager 10
688 Recreation Supervisor 13
689 Marketing and Program Specialist 10
701 Recreation Program Technical Supervisor 07
705 Planning Supervisor 13
712 Recreation Center Supervisor 10
714 Parks Superintendent 18
715 Recreation Superintendent 18
716 Recreation Services Specialist 16
721 Assistant Building Official 15
722 Housing Rehab Supervisor 14
723 Community Development Officer 14
725 Building Official 18
728 Assistant Community Development Director 20
729 Assistant Economic Development Director 20
732 Business Advocate 18
733 Real Property Manager 16
735 Economic Development Coordinator II 17
738 Minority Business Enterprise Advocate 18
740 Telecommunications Administrator 17
824 Emergency Management Specialist 11
840 Forensic Services Manager 14
910 Business Manager 13
911 Construction Inspection Supervisor 13
915 Assistant Project Manager 15
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916 Engineering Design Services Supervisor 13
917 Project Manager 18”
Section 2. That all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.
Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight
Motion to give ordinance immediate effect.
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Result: Adopted.
Mover: Ysasi. Supporter: Moody.
Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight
Motion to suspend the rules.
92491 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi.
Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight
RESOLVED that the City Attorney is authorized to compromise, settle
and redeem on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids, Neysha Arasia and Armando
Arasia’s Risk Management Claim No. 23-R0091, and all potential claims related
thereto, by cash payment of Forty-Seven Thousand Fifty Eight Dollars and 00/100
($47,058.00), by the City of Grand Rapids to Neysha Arasia and Armando Arasia;
and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Comptroller be and is hereby
authorized and directed to issue a check to Neysha Arasia and Armando Arasia,
in the amount Forty-Seven Thousand Fifty Eight Dollars and 00/100 ($47,058.00)
for the claim related to this matter.
DOCUMENTS FILED
92492 Result: Received and Filed.
Proposal for Appraisal of 2643 Kalamazoo Avenue SE with Colliers Valuation
and Advisory Services submitted for the public record.
92493 Result: Received and Filed.
Professional Services Agreement with First Tee submitted for the public record.
92494 Result: Received and Filed.
Professional Services Agreement with Tyler Wong submitted for the public
record.
92495 Result: Received and Filed.
Professional Services Agreement with Andre Pillow, DNA Golf, submitted for
the public record.
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92496 Result: Received and Filed.
Professional Services Agreement with Ian Hughes, Golftec, submitted for the
public record.
ADJOURNMENT
Commission adjourned at 3:13 PM
JOEL H. HONDORP
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023
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 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 - Mar 28, 2023 5:30 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 Jim McKinley regarding downtown homelessness and
solicitation
2. Communication received from Elianna Bootzin regarding Community Development Block
Grant allocations
3. Communication received from Gregg Hampshire, Executive Director of Creston Neighborhood
Association, urging the commission to prioritize and work closely with neighborhood
associations
4. Communication received from Natalie Hockamier, Growing Green Grand Rapids volunteer,
advocating for safe lawn care and the support of pollinator habitat
5. Communications (59) expressing opposition to the use of drones by police - Add-On
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 for March 15 thru March 28, 2023 & Fund & Travel Reports for February 2023
2. Treasurer’s Report for Period of March 15, 2023 through March 28, 2023
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 Jonathan Benedict to the North
Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority
2. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Brandon Simon to the
Stormwater Oversight Commission
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 contracts with Oracle Cloud as an Enterprise Resource Planning
System (ERP); with Highstreet IT Solutions LLC for training, implementation, integrations
and extended cloud services; and with Emphasys Computer Solutions Inc for Investment
Management for a total not to exceed amount of $10,300,000 over the life of the
contracts
2. Bid List Resolution for April 11, 2023
C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes
recommendations on matters concerning public service, public improvements, streets, traffic
and public buildings.
1. Resolution setting Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 7:00 pm, as the date for the City
Commission to sit as Board of Review to hear appeals on Special Assessment Nuisance
Roll 8776
2. Resolution setting Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 2:00 pm, as the date for the City
Commission to sit as Board of Review to hear appeals on Special Assessment Uptown
BID Roll 8778
3. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an Option to Purchase Agreement for
the eventual acquisition of 850 Pannell Street NW for $1,925,000 for future development
of a modern training and operations facility for the Grand Rapids Fire Department
4. Resolution approving an agreement with MDOT for the Reconstruction of Robinson Road
from Lake Dr. to 135 ft E. of Woodmere Ave. and Rotomill/Resurfacing of Robinson Road
from 135 ft E. of Woodmere Ave. to Plymouth Ave., approving a cost sharing agreement
with the City of East Grand Rapids, and authorizing $3,076,830 for the local share of
project costs
5. Resolution approving an agreement with MDOT for the Resurfacing of Fuller Avenue
from Knapp St. to 3 Mile Rd. and authorizing $1,912,935 for the local share of project
costs
6. Resolution rescinding a resolution, approving a Construction Agreement and accepting a
Public Utilities Easement (Windy North)
7. Resolution approving a two-year extension for the Professional and Technical
Engineering Services Agreement with Williams and Works, Inc. and Wightman &
Associates, Inc.
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 recommending approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission of Social
District Permit application pursuant to Public Act 124 of 2020 for WB Grand Rapids, LLC
located at 10 Ionia Ave NW.
2. Resolution approving a Revised Brownfield Plan Amendment for the $14.3 million
Dwelling Place Regional Community Land Trust project located at 637 Winchell Street
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3. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for April 25, 2023 on the proposed acquisition of
small Unmanned Aerial System technology
X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
XI. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
1. Ordinance amending Section 4.2 of Ordinance 2022-33, Title And Range Change: Special
Events Manager, Deputy City Treasurer
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.
1. City Commission resolution authorizing approving settlement in the Neysha and Armando
Arasia Risk Management Claim No. 23-R0091 - Add-On
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.
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
Drew Robbins drobbins@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Milinda Ysasi mysasi@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Second Ward
Lisa Knight lknight@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Nathaniel Moody nmoody@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Third Ward
Kelsey Perdue kperdue@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Revised: 01-07-2023