City of Lansing Council Proceedings (2006)

2006·27.4 MB·English

by  City of Lansing, Michigan

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LANSING
PROCEEDINGS OF JANUARY 5 , 2006
City Council Chambers 1.From Councilmember Jeffries; a memorandum from Mayor
Lansing, Michigan Bernero regarding pending referrals appointments to city boards
or commissions
The City Council of the City of Lansing met in regular session and
was called to order at 1: 30 P.M. City Clerk Swope. Carried Unanimously
PRESENT: Councilmembers Allen, Bauer, Dunbar, Jeffries, Kaltenbach, SPECIAL CEREMONIES & s
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Leeman, Williams, Wood ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY EVENTS ari
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RESOLUTION #001 Councilmember Wood announced that the Genesee Neighborhood Ca
BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Association will be holding their monthly meeting tonight at Grace s -
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Lutheran Church located at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr v
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WHEREAS, this Council's first item of business each January is to Ar
elect its officers; Councilmember Bauer announced that Saturday from 2:00 P.M. to and
4:00 P.M. the Eastside Neighborhood Association is hosting a ary
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City home and community tour film event at the Gone Wired Cafe on br
Council, hereby, elects Councilmember Harold Leeman as its Michigan Avenue. e Li
President until the Council's first meeting in 2007. ark
President Leeman stated that the event Councilmember Bauer P
By Councilmember Williams mentioned is being put on by the Allen Neighborhood Center. est
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Carried Unanimously City Clerk Swope announced that the Governor has called a d
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Special Election to fill the vacant Senate seat and the filing a
RESOLUTION #002 deadline for that seat is Tuesday, January 10th at 4:00 P.M. All sing
BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE interested candidates will need to file at the Ingham County Clerk's an
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING O21ffstic aen. dT thhee GPreimnearrayl eElleeccttiioonn, wif irlle bqeu iTreude,s wdailyl b, Me Tarucehs d1a4yth,. February y of L
WHEREAS, this Council's first item of business each January is to Cit
elect its officers; Mayor Bernero congratulated President Leeman and Vice he
President Jeffries to their new post. He also congratulated the new of t
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Councilmembers on their positions. He said it is a honor to sit up ct
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Council, hereby, elects Councilmember Brian Jeffries as its Vice here with the City Council and to serve the citizens of Lansing to oj
President until the Council's first meeting in 2007. work towards making Lansing the great City that it is and it will be. n pr
He stated that his principal liaisons for the Council will be Jerry o
By Councilmember Williams Ambrose, the Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff and also zati
Randy Hannan the Deputy Chief of Staff. He said many of you giti
Carried Unanimously have experienced working with Jerry over the years in his roll of e di
controller at the County level. Mayor Bernero said that he is very ativ
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were led by President fortunate that he was able to pull Jerry away from the County. He or
Leeman said that Randy will be of great service to him and the Council and ab
to the citizens of Lansing. He said those are the principal people oll
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES that you will be seeing, but the whole Mayor's staff is here to help A
and don't hesitate to call the Mayor's office. He said that he is
excited about the opportunity and anxious to work with everyone.
By Councilmember Wood
He said Randy came over with him from the Senate and he was
the Chief of Staff there and will be the Deputy Chief of Staff here.
To approve the printed Council Proceedings of November 21, and
He has years of legislative experience. He said the Mayor's Office
28, and December 5, and 12, 2005
is getting up to date on City issues and appreciates everyone's
help and patience.
Carried unanimously
PUBLIC'S AND MAYOR'S COMMENT
CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS
ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
By Vice President Jeffries
Public Comment on Scheduled Public Hearings:
To accept the following under suspension of the rules:
Public Comment on Legislative/City Matters:
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COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Affidavit of Disclosure filed by Kate Klinger of the Material &
There were no Committee Reports Services Management Resource Center of the Board of Water &
Light
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
REFERRED TO THE ETHICS BOARD AND REFERRED TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY
There were no Ordinances for Introduction
2. Letter from Comcast Cable providing notice of channel lineup
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE changes effective December 15, 2005
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There were no Ordinances for passage REFERRED TO THE CABLE ADVISORY BOARD arie
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3. Eaton County 2005 Equalization Report Li
LATE ITEMS ct
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL Distri
1. From Councilmember Jeffries; a memorandum from Mayor RELATIONS a
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Bernero regarding pending referrals appointments to city boards Ar
or commissions 4. Letter from the Ingham Intermediate School District providing al
notice of Intent to collect one hundred percent (100%) of 2006 pit
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RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Summer Taxes s - C
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OTHER BUSINESS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL hiv
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5. Michigan Municipal League submitting the National League of an
By Vice President Jeffries Cities (NLC) Brochure and Invitation to the Congressional City ary
Conference to be held in Washington, D.C. March 11-15, 2006 br
That City Officer and Board Reports, along with Communications e Li
and Petitions, be considered as being read in full and that the REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ark
proper referrals be made by President Allen P
6. Letter from Ingham County Clerk Bryanton submitting est
1. Letter from the City Clerk submitting minutes of Boards and Resolution #05-357 adopted by the Ingham County Board or
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REFERRED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING 7. Letter from the State of Michigan Department of Treasury of t
COMMITTEE providing notice of the Issuance of Pollution Control Tax Exemption ct
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3. Letters from the Department of Planning and Neighborhood pr
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Development Economic Development Corporation providing notice -GM Corporation-Delta Assembly located at 8001 Davis Hwy o
to tax-payers of a Public Hearing to be held January 23, 2006 in -GM Corporation-Lansing Grand River Assembly located at 920 zati
consideration of IFT-1-06, 2807 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Townsend giti
Application for Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate filed e di
by Bharat Forge, Inc. RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE ativ
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RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE 8. Notice from the State of Michigan Department of Environmental ab
Quality of renewal of Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) Designation to oll
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4. Letter from the City Attorney re: The Estate of Chantell Buckner, General Motors Corp. Lansing Regional Stamping Plant located at A
et al v City of Lansing, et al 920 Townsend St.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS
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9. Invitation and Registration form for the 9 Annual Transportation
a. Letters from Comcast Cable providing notice of channel lineup Summit to be held August 8-11, 2006 in Irving, Tx
changes
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
REFERRED TO THE CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ADVISORY BOARD 10. Eaton County Parks Winter 2005 Newsletter
b. Traffic Calming Effectiveness Report RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 11. Letter from Florida State University, Askew School of Public
Administration and Policy requesting the City of Lansing to
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participate in their "Strategic Economic Development" survey
questionnaire 17. Letter of appreciation from Cristo Rey Community Center to
Fire station #8
REFERRED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION AND REFERRED TO THE MAYOR RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
12. Letter from the Lansing Public Access Producers Group of 18. December 2005 Edition of the Lansing Regional Chamber of
P.O. Box 15052 regarding the City of Lansing's Commerce publication 'Focus'
Telecommunications & Cable TV Advisory Board
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
REFERRED TO GENERAL SERVICES
COUNCILMEMBERS COMMENTS
13. Letter from Diane L. McNeil, Executive Director of the Potter
PAamrekr iZcaono lZoogoic aaln dS Aocqiueatyri urmeg (aftrZdiAn)g A sascoccreiadtiitoanti on benefits of the Councilmember Bauer congratulated President Leeman and Vice aries
President Jeffries on their appointments. She welcomed the new br
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14. Letter from Abraham S. Kamara, no address given, stated that we have a rough road ahead but if we can all work ea
irnecqrueeasstein tgh eth amt aDnepteonwteiorn o Of tfhfiec eLrasn bseincgo mPoel iscwe oDrne pPaortlmicee nOt fficers to tCooguenthceilmr weem cbaenr Wgeiltl itahmrosu gsahi dit . congratulations to Harold and Brian. pital Ar
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President Leeman thanked all of his colleagues for their support Arc
15. Letter from Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) and thanked Councilmember Jeffries for working with him for trying nd
requesting that their millage be exempt from the requested tax to come up with a way to make sure all Councilmembers would y a
exemption for the Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate for support leadership and he appreciates that. This is a new year, ar
property located at 2807 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. new administration and we are going to do what it takes to get Libr
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16. Letter from Coleen Karakitsos of 530 Belmonte Cr., E. he is very excited to work with everyone and to take Lansing from sin
Lansing, requesting a permanent easement for an existing good to great. He said Councilmember Bauer said it all, we do Lan
handicap access ramp for property located at 2208 E. Michigan have some challenges but ifwe work together with the same goals of
Ave. in mind we can get there. City
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LANSING
PROCEEDINGS OF JANUARY 9, 2006
City Council Chambers Dr. Johnson thanked the City Council for the Tribute. She said
Lansing, Michigan much of what she was going to say tonight Councilmember Bauer
has already said. She said that she never thought she would have
The City Council of the City of Lansing met in regular session and been inducted. She said that she is humbled and grateful to
was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by President Leeman. receive this award and this special recognition. She said that she
hopes to continue to be out spoken in health care and for equal
PRESENT: Councilmembers Allen, Bauer, Dunbar, Jeffries, Kaltenbach, right for health care. s
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ABSENT: None this award to U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. She said ct Li
unfortunately Senator Stabenow could not be here tonight, stri
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were led by President however here to accept her tribute is her mother, Ann Greer. Di
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To approve the printed Council Proceedings of January 5, 2006 Lansing and her children were raised here and attended Lansing hiv
Public Schools and no matter where Debbie is, Lansing will always Arc
Carried unanimously be home. She said Debbie is a wonderful daughter, a wonderful nd
person and she is so very proud of her. She said that she knows a
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1. From Councilmember Jeffries; Table item VIII B2a; Urging the Councilmember Wood announced that there are a number of nd
Administration to settle the Labor Contract with UAW Local 2256 events taking place this week that is pertaining to the Martin Luther g a
King Jr. celebration. One will be held here in Council Chambers at sin
2. From Councilmember Jeffries; a Resolution for the Approval of 12:00 P.M. and that is open to the public and that will be from an
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of Lansing v State of Michigan and Wolverine Pipe Line Company Church at 2645 W. Holmes Road on Sunday, January 15 at 7:00 Cit
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3. Letter from Mavis Kelley, Corresponding Secretary of the Old of t
Everett Neighborhood Association regarding parking on Stabler St. Councilmember Bauer announced that this Wednesday, January ct
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between Hodge and Williard 11 at 7:00 P.M. at the Letts Community Center the Parks Board is oj
holding their regular meeting, but it's a very special meeting. They n pr
Carried unanimously are looking at and making decisions on funding for the special atio
Capitol Improvement project, which is partly funded by the millage. z
SPECIAL CEREMONIES & The finial decision won't be made until late spring when we do the giti
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1. Tribute; 2005 Michigan Women Hall of Fame Honorees A
Public Comment on Scheduled Public Hearings:
Councilmember Bauer said that it is with great honor to present
this Tribute to some wonderful people, Dr. Georgia Johns, MD and 1. In consideration of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances by
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. These two women were inducted Amending Chapter 884 and adding a new section 884.1 O for the
into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame and Historical Center purposes of providing for a service charge in lieu of property taxes
back in October. This year we honored ten women into the Hall of for thirty (30) low or moderate income elderly dwelling units in a
fame and out of those ten women Statewide three of them are from project known as Oliver garden apartment, pursuant to the
the Lansing Area. In addition to these three women Carolyn Trun, provisions of the state housing development authority act of 1966,
who is deceased, was also inducted. She was one of the first as amended
female attorney's in Lansing and was the co-founder of the Trun
Law Firm. The Hall of Fame has been inducting women for over Councilmember Bauer gave a brief overview of this project.
twenty years.
John Pollard of 1718 Blair spoke in support of this project because
Councilmember Bauer presented Dr. Georgia A. Lewis Johnson a it is for the Seniors of Lansing.
Resolution of Tribute.
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Christine Timmons of 339 E. St Joseph spoke in support of this the area and that this request should be denied. He said
request she said she feels this is the best thing for the elderly something seems wrong with this request and ii sounds like ii
residents in Lansing. could be another Dolores Nagel issue.
Darnell E. Oldham Sr., of 3815 Berwick spoke in support of this Christine Timmons of 339 E. st. Joseph said this could become a
project. He said that he is not in favor of PILOTS but is in support Federal Court case. She said if this is allowed ii should be allowed
of this one. He suggested that the number of years be adjusted to in other neighborhoods.
thirty years just like a regular mortgage.
Darnell E. Oldham Sr of 3815 Berwick said this is another one that
2. In consideration of Ordinance to amend Chapter 804 of the is falling through the cracks and it looks like another Dolores Nagel
Codified Ordinance in response to the increased use of Police and issue. He said that Council might want to really consider this
Fire Department resources to respond to False Alarm calls for carefully.
service by adding new sections to provide for user permits for
Alarm Systems; to define the duties of Alarm Businesses; to define Mike Sears of 5810 Orchard Ct spoke in support of this request. es
False Alarms and to include penalties for non-compliant alarm He said that ii doesn't seem to be that much of an issue. ari
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Councilmember Wood gave a brief overview of this request. Deborah King of 1207 Prospect spoke about the Code Compliance Di
Department and how they finally removed the red tag from her ea
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could be more than what a business or resident can afford. William Hubbell of 3916 Wedgewood spoke about the need for a
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citizens already have to pay a large amount to get the system of
installed and should not have to pay the city to have ii. Mike Behan of 4127 Okemos Rd, Okemos spoke about how there City
is a new administration on board that maybe they can put in e
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existing single family dwelling to a duplex Christine Timmons of 339 E. St Joseph gave a rebuttal regarding proj
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Mike Sears of 5810 Orchard Ct spoke in support of this request. Mike Sears of 581 O Orchard Ct said that Council should reconsider
He said ii will help to improve the budget problems that the city is the lime limit for speakers. He said that three minutes is not
facing. enough lime for the residents to inform Council of issues that need
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Darnell E. Oldham Sr of 3815 Berwick spoke in support of this
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request because ii will bring more tax dollars to the city. Eugene Buckley of 818 N. Hayford spoke about his continuing
problem with having his home of twenty-six years taken away from
4. In consideration of Z-13-05; 233 Woodlawn Ave•., a petition for him. He also spoke about starting a program on a public the
Rezoning from "C" Residential to "DM-4" Residential District filed access channel.
by Mohamad Abdujaber for the purpose of utilizing and converting
the existing house to a four unit dwelling LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
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Councilmember Bauer gave a brief overview of this request.
John Pollard of 1718 Blair said that he agrees with the neighbors in RESOLUTION #004
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WHEREAS, Debbie stabenow made history in 2000 when she
became the first woman from the state of Michigan elected to the WHEREAS, in addition to community volunteer work, she founded
United States Senate; and a publishing company and authored four books, including "Black
Medical Graduates of the University of Michigan";
WHEREAS, in our nation's history, only 33 women have served in
the U. S. Senate; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that as a gold-medal
winner in the Michigan Senior Olympics and international
WHEREAS, Senator stabenow's rise to the U.S. Senate has been competitions in track and field, she exemplifies her commitment to
unique and has represented the advancement of women in politics, health and fitness. She is a national power lifting champion and a
being she is the only woman U.S. Senator to have been elected to rec'ip iein t of a bronze medal at a world power lifting championship
local office, both houses of the Michigan Legislature, and to both in Canada.
the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Georgia A. Lewis Johnson is an
WHEREAS, from the beginning of her political career, Senator inspiration not only to African Americans but to all young women es
Stabenow has paved the way for Michigan women, being the first and a fine role model for Lansing residents. ari
woman and youngest person to chair the Ingham County Board of Libr
Commissioners; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby ct
congratulates Georgia A. Lewis Johnson on her induction into the stri
WHEREAS, Senator Stabenow's influence is evident throughout Michigan Women's Hall of Fame and commends her on a lifetime Di
state law, from Michigan's property tax cut to nationally acclaimed of extraordinary achievements. ea
legislation to protect children and families; and By Councilmember Bauer pital Ar
WHEREAS, Senator Stabenow holds the third-ranking Democratic a
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WHEREAS, she is known as the point person on health care and BY COUNCILMEMBER JOAN BAUER Ar
prescription drugs; RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING nd
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Senator Stabenow WHEREAS, since 1965, Eva Lois Evans, President of the Lansing ar
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leader in education in Lansing, Michigan and the nation; and ke
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congratulates Senator Debbie Stabenow on her induction into the WHEREAS, Dr. Evans served as pres.i.de nt of the Alpha Kappa st
Michigan Women's Hall o...f Fame and commends her political Alpha Sorority from 1994 to 1998, worked with the U.S. ore
contributions and her role as a trailblazer for Michigan women and Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, Georgia d F
as a role model for Lansing Residents Technical University, and MSU on the National Partnership in n
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Carried Unanimously WHEREAS, she developed a partnership with the American Red of
Cross to educate people about HIV/AIDS and to increase the City
RESOLUTION #005 number of African Americans on the bone marrow registry; and e
RESOLVED BBYY T CHOEU CNITCYIL CMOEUMNBCEIRL OJOFA TNH EBA CUITEYR OF LANSING WtheH ELRaEnAsiSng, hSavcihnogo ls eDrvisetdri citn, vinacrliuoduisn ga dDmiirneicsttorar tivoef pEolesmitioennsta riny ect of th
WHEREAS, Georgia A. Lewis Johnson, M.D. attended Western Education and Deputy Superintendent of Schools in charge of proj
Michigan University from 1948 to 1951 and graduated from the instruction, she developed and implemented innovative programs n
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University of Michigan Medical School in 1955; and such as schools of choice and a district wide talent fair for students ati
WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson became the first African American intern and staff; and digitiz
and medical staff member at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, WHEREAS, she also connected the Lansing School District with e
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Illinois; and Lansing Community College and Michigan State University for the ati
2+2+2 Program, which channels minority students into MSU's bor
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WHEREAS, sh..e then became the second African American College of Engineering, as well as, creating the Be A Star oll
woman resident in internal medicine at Detroit Receiving Hospital Performing Arts Program; and A c
from 1956 to 1958; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Evans worked to build partnerships with the
WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson became the first African American community as a member of the Lansing Board of Water and Light
physician at Ypsilanti state Hospital from 1960 to 1965, after and as President of the Board of the United Way and is currently
serving as Chief Resident of Internal Medicine at Wayne County the President of the Lansing Community College Foundation; and
Hospital from 1958 to 1960; and
WHEREAS, she is also busy with preparations for a continuing
WHEREAS, she worked toward goals of equal access to medical care retirement community in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a
care and the right of informed consent and taught future physicians project of senior residences, of which Dr. Evans is the president
as the first African American woman appointed to the tenure track and founder. When completed, residents will be able to have
at Michigan State University; and assisted living care, independent living, and nursing care; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson co-founded a Women in Science course NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Dr. Evans'
as an Assistant Professor in the College of Human Medicine, and extraordinary leadership abilities and talent for creating
even in retirement, she finds new ways to grow after a career filled partnerships led to her nomination for induction into the Michigan
with milestones; and Women's Hall of fame; and
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Licensed Business located at 501-503-505 E. Shiawassee,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the positive impact she has had Lansing, Michigan 48912 from Kathleen Nicoll to Six Rivers, Inc.
on the City of Lansing, its residents, and on a statewide and
national level has and will continue to open doors and create BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Clerk is requested to notify
opportunities for everyone. the Consumer and Industry Services, Department, Liquor Control
Commission, 7150 Harris Drive, PO Box 30005, Lansing, Michigan
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby 48909-7505 of the approval by the City Council.
congratulates Dr. Eva Lois Evans on her induction into the
Michigan Women's Hall of Fame and extends a warm "thank you" By Councilmember Jeffries
for her extraordinary efforts to improve the quality of life for
Lansing residents. Carried Unanimously
By Councilmember Bauer RESOLUTION #008
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BY COUNCILMEMBERS SANDY ALLEN, JOAN BAUER, KATHIE observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Friday, ct
DUNBAR, BRIAN JEFFRIES, TIM KALTENBACH, HAROLD January 13, 2005, from 12 noon to 1 :00 p.m. in the City Council stri
LEEMAN, RANDY WILLIAMS, AND CAROL WOOD Chambers; and Di
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WHEREAS, the theme of this years observance will be "In the Ar
WHEREAS, at one time Lansing employed approximately 400 Spirit of Unity & Service Embrace! Celebrate! Act!; and pital
UAW employees, which over the years has been reduced to 250 a
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public with less employees; and Citizenship Awards will be presented by Lee Richardson Ill, Ar
President of the Kappa Delta Lambda Chapter; and nd
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the job during a time of uncertainly within City government has WHEREAS, each year the Human Relations and Community ar
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WHEREAS, a number of UAW employees, along with members of grace, a soul generated by LOVE, and be a SERVANT and work e
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informational picket to demonstrate a frustration due to low morale, By Councilmember Jeffries ect
and no contract settlement; and proj
To accept a substitute resolution for the one originally placed in the on
WHEREAS, in June 2005, the UAW took a vote of no confidence packet and place an affirmative roll on the substitute resolution ati
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City RESOLUTION #009 ati
Council, hereby, acknowledges the value of the employees of the BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE bor
UAW and urges the Mayor to settle the UAW Local 2256 contract. RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING olla
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RESOLUTION #007 WHEREAS, the Greater Lansing Area Holiday Commission will
BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE • conduct its twenty-first annual luncheon in observance of the
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, January 16,
2006, at 11 :00 a.m. at the Lansing Center; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission received a
request from Six Rivers, Inc. to Transfer Ownership of a 2005 WHEREAS, the theme of this year=s observance will be
Class C. Licensed Business located at 501-503-505 E. AGreatness Through Service@; and
Shiawassee, Lansing, Michigan 48912 from Kathleen Nicoll; and
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WHEREAS, the keynote speaker will be Lynn Marie Smith, who
WHEREAS, the Committee on General Services met to review the was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and is an inspirational
request from Six Rivers, Inc. to Transfer Ownership of a 2005 individual who has met life head on and continues to overcome
Class C. Licensed Business located at 501-503-505 E. difficulties and succeed; and
Shiawassee, Lansing, Michigan 48912;
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith utilizes her Faith in God, as well as, Dr.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council King=s philosophy of equality and kindness to all; and
hereby approves the Transfer Ownership of a 2005 Class C.
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WHEREAS, Lynn Marie Smith accepted a position as an Council hereby approves the inclusion of Clark Hill, PLC- on the list
"Organizer" and found it her life's calling as she gained a voice as of approved firms and authorizes their retention as outside counsel
a champion for workers' rights and a time her once crippled singing for purposes of handling the January 13, 2006 summary
voice miraculously returned; disposition hearing in City of Lansing v State of Michigan and
Wolverine Pipe Line Company
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith has become an extremely accomplished
musician and actor, currently starring in the Jazz Musical By Councilmember Jeffries
Production called "Forgotten" and recently released a Labor
Parody CD; and Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith has been through many valleys of trials and COMMITTEE REPORTS
tribulations but her faith in God and determination has persevered
as a result of the service she has been blessed to provide others.
There were no Committee Reports
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working together and working for each other we can accomplish ari
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WHEREAS, Joshua Clayton will join Ms. Smith as a motivational There were no Ordinances for Introduction stri
speaker to encourage students and student honorees. Joshua is a Di
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1. From Councilmember Jeffries; Table item VIII B2a; Urging the d
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honors the birthday of Dr. King and encourages all residents of ar
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Lansing to share Dr. King's dream and work toward justice, good Li
will, and brotherhood for all people. 2. From Councilmember Jeffries; a Resolution for the Approval of arke
By Councilmember Jeffries Clark Hill, PLC (Paul Novak) as outside counsel for purposes of st P
handling the January 13, 2006 summary disposition hearing in City e
To accept a substitute resolution for the one origin ally placed in the of Lansing v State of Michigan and Wolverine Pipe Line Company d For
packet and place an affirmative roll on the substitute resolution n
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3. Letter from Mavis Kelley, Corresponding Secretary of the Old an
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RESOLUTION #010 Everett Neighborhood Association regarding parking on Stabler St. of
BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE between Hodge and Williard City
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF e
LANSING REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES of th
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Charter, City Council approval is OTHER BUSINESS ect
required before outside legal counsel may be utilized by the City CITY OFFICER & BOARD REPORTS proj
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Pipe Line Company; and That City Officer and Board Reports, along with Communications e
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and Petitions, be considered as being read in full and that the ati
WHEREAS, this case has been handled in the City Attorney's proper referrals be made by President Leeman bor
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WHEREAS, the parties have filed cross-motions for summary
disposition that were scheduled for hearing in 2005 but have been RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
adjourned by the Court to January 13, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Paul F. Novak has expressed that he is willing to 2. Letter from the City Attorney re: Douglas and Cathy Wray v City
represent the City in this matter as outside legal counsel without of Lansing
charge through the motion hearing because of his knowledge and
familiarity with the case, briefs, and motions; and RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
WHEREAS, the Interim City Attorney recommends and requests 3. Letters from the Mayor re:
City Council approval as outside legal counsel to the City of
Lansing, the law firm of Clark Hill, PLC, to assist the office of the a. Grant Application; Michigan Department of Transportation
City Attorney with the summary disposition argument in this case; (MOOT) Enhancement Grant for streetscaping improvements
along Michigan Ave. from Capitol Ave. to Pennsylvania Ave.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the
Interim City Attorney recommendation and request, the City REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES