City of Lansing Council Proceedings (2017)

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by  City of Lansing, Michigan

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LANSING
JANUARY 9, 2017
RECONVENED ON JANUARY 12, 2017
RECONVENED ON JANUARY 17, 2017
RECONVENED ON JANUARY 23, 2017
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relocate on November 2, 1969 to Mary Sabina Ch ape I of the Central
PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS United Methodist Church, with a congregation of eight families; and
• Public Comment on Legislative Matters: WHEREAS, St. Matthew remained in Central United Methodist for
eighteen months while making preparation for their own House of
Jim Deline spoke in regards to setting a public hearing on Worship, after generous donations towards the initial down payment
Transparency in Bidding. the church relocated to 522 W. Maple on July 4, 1971; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Rosa Lee Porter know by many as "Mother Porter"
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
served as Pastor for fifteen years until her retirement in 1981. Rev.
Rosa Lee Porter made numerous contributions to the church,
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community, and ministry as a whole; and
RESOLUTION 2017-002 WHEREAS, during St. Matthew A.M.E.'s history, the lives of many s
BY CHOUUSNSCAIILN ,M SEPMITBZELRESY ,B WROASWHNIN CGLTAORNK,E W, DOUONDB, AARN,D H YOOURGKHOT ON, tinedaicvhidinuga,l sc ouhnasveel inbge aennd cimompamcutendit y tinhvrooulvgehm ednist;c ipleship, preaching, brarie
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WHEREAS, the City of Lansing, through the Human Relations and NCOouWnc, ilT wHisEhReFs OtoR rEe,c oBgEni zIeT s Rt. EMSaOtthLeVwE DA,. Mth.Ee. CChituyr cohf foLra 5n0s iynega rCs iotyf Distri
Community Services Department, will be hosting the 37th Annual service to the Lord and its members. We thank you for your continued a
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Memorial Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 13, service, dedication and influence with the residents of the City of Ar
2017, entitled "We Must Learn to Live Together as Brothers or Perish Lansing. May you continue to celebrate the life and love of the Lord at al
Together as Fools"; and St. Matthew A.M.E. Church for many more years to come. "For even apit
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WHEREAS, this day should be a day of participation, wherein all athse t hbeo dbyo,d yth iosu ognhe tahnedy yaeret h masa nmya, nayr em oenmeb ebrosd, ya,n sdo a lal ltshoe ims eCmhbriesrts." o1f es -
citizens contribute something positive to their community in keeping Corinthians 12: 12 hiv
with Dr. King's lifelong work toward peace, justice and equality; and c
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WHEREAS, Dr. Marlin Luther King Jr Day honors the life and an
contributions of America's greatest champion of racial justice and Motion Carried ary
equality, the leader who not only dreamed of a color-blind society but br
who also led a movement that achieved historic reforms to help make ii RESOLUTION 2017-004 e Li
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WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is regarded as America's pre­ RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING est
eminent advocate of non-violence and one of the greatest nonviolent Resolution to Set a Public Hearing Regarding the Establishment of an For
leaders in history by using the power of words and acts of nonviolence Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act District nd
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WHEREAS, Dr. King campaigned for unprecedented civil rights WHEREAS, Hosmer Storage, LP., the owner of the property located at an
line g1is9la6t3io, na, lsaon dk nwoawsn a alsso "tMhea rdcrhiv ionng Wforacseh ibneghtoinnd" wthhee "rMe ahricsh f afomr oJuosb s""I 5"P0r6o pSertoyu"t)h hHaso srmeqeur esstetrde eitn iwnr ittihneg tChaitty thoef CLiatyn soifn gL,a nMsiincgh igeasnta b(ltihseh y of L
Have a Dream" speech secured his status as a leader and led to an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District (the "District") as enabled Cit
inspire the nation to act on civil rights. by Public Act 146 of 2000, the "Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act" he
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commends the Human Relations and Community Services Department WHEREAS, Hosmer Storage, LP has executed a Purchase Agreement oj
on their 37th Annual Memorial Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King to acquire the property and will be the legal owner of greater than fifty n pr
Cbehianmg bheersld a nodn enJaconuuraargye s1 3a,l l 2re0s1id7e nints tohfe t heC iCtyi tyo of f LLaannssiinngg tCo osuhnacreil ppreorpceonste d(5 D0i%st)r icotf, aanlld t axable value of the property located within the zatio
in Dr. King's dream and work toward justice, good will, and giti
brotherhood for all people. WHEREAS, the property in question and the proposed boundary of the e di
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District is legally described as: ati
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LOT 5 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 24 REC L 10 P 29, Ingham County, a
Motion Carried Michigan --Parcel Number: 33-01-01-15-351-051, and A coll
RESOLUTION 2017-003 WHEREAS, the Act requires that before establishing the District the
BY COUNCIL MEMBERS BROWN CLARKE, DUNBAR, HOUGHTON, Lansing City Council shall give written notice by certified mail to the
HUSSAIN, SPITZ LEY, WASHINGTON, WOOD, AND YORKO owners of all real property within the proposed District and shall hold a
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING public hearing in order to provide an opportunity for owners, residents
or other taxpayers of the City of Lansing to appear and be heard
WHEREAS, st. Matthew A.M.E. Church was founded December 27, regarding the establishment of the District.
1996 by, Rev. Rosa Lee Porter. The church was organized in the
International Masonic Hall with one charter member, The Rev. Dr. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing be held in
James C. Wade; and the City Council Chambers of the City of Lansing, 1oth Floor, Lansing
City Hall, Lansing, Michigan, on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 7:00
WHEREAS, however ii was difficult to find a building suitable for p.m. for the purpose of receiving public comment on the establishment
worship but after personal contacts were made the church received the of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District under the provisions of
needed assistance which allowed Rev. Porter and her congregation to Public Act 146 of 2000 and that the Clerk shall publish once in a
publication of general circulation within the community a notice of the
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scheduled public hearing and that the notice appear not less than 10 or meet and conduct its business in 2017 and designates Wednesday,
more than 30 days prior to the dale of the hearing and that the Clerk February 1, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. in the City Council Conference Room
also cause the owner of property within the proposed district to receive on the 1 Olh floor of City Hall as the first meeting of the Commission.
written notice of the public hearing to be delivered by certified mail. ..
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council Office Manager shall
By Council Member Washington serve as the recording secretary to the Commission unless the
Commission determines otherwise.
Motion Carried
BE IT Fl NALLY RESOLVED the City Clerk shall notify the members of
RESOLUTION 2017-005 the Commission in writing concerning the designated dale, lime, and
BY THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEE place of the first meeting at least seven calendar days in advance
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING thereof.
Resolution to ..S et a Public Hearing Regarding the Granting of an By Council Member Brown Clarke s
Obs-olete Property Rehabilitation Act Certificate arie
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WHEREAS, Hosmer Storage, LP, owner of the property located at 506 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING stri
South Hosmer street in the City of Lansing, Michigan (the "Property") Di
has applied to the City of Lansing for the City to approve the issuance WHEREAS, the City of Lansing and the UAW Local 2256, Lansing City a
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of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate (the Unit (the "Union") have negotiated a collective bargaining agreement Ar
"OPRA Certificate"), pursuant to the Michigan Obsolete Property (the "CBA") for the period covering October 1 , 2016 through al
Rehabilitation Act, being Public Act 146 of 2000 (the "Act"); and September 30, 2019, which is summarized in the Tentative Agreement apit
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WHEREAS, the Property in question of the Certificate is legally D("Toceunmtaetinvet Aapgpreroevmeedn tb")y anthde wphaicrthie cso netfafeincsti vtehe Dcehcaenmgebse rt o2 t2h,e 2p0r1io6r es -
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LOT 5 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 24 REC L 10 P 29, Ingham County, WHEREAS, the Union membership ratified this agreement on January d
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Michigan --Parcel Number: 33-01-01-15-351-051, and 4, 2017; and a
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WHEREAS, the Act requires that before granting a Certificate the WHEREAS, the Mayor recommends the CBA, as summarized in the br
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Lansing City Council hold a public hearing in order to provide an Tentative Agreement, be approved; e
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opportunity for the applicant, the City Assessor, a representative of the ar
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affected taxing units, the residents, and other taxpayers of the City of NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby st
Lansing general public appear and be heard regarding the approval of ratifies the Tentative Agreement of the parties for the CBA between the e
the OPRA Certificate. City of Lansing and the Union, UAW Local 2256, Lansing City Unit, for For
the period covering October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2019. nd
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing be held in g
the City Council Chambers of the City of Lansing, 1oth Floor, Lansing By Council Member Wood sin
City Hall, Lansing, Michigan, on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 7:00 an
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p.m. for the purpose of receiving public comment on the approval of an Motion Carried of
OPRA Certificate under the provisions of Public Act 146 of 2000 and y
that the Clerk shall publish once in a publication of general circulation ORDINANCES IFNOTRR ODUCTION Cit
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within the community a notice of the scheduled public hearing and that h
the notice appear not less than 10 or more than 30 days prior to the Council Member Washington, 2016 Chair of the Committee on of t
dale of the hearing. Development and Planning introduced: ect
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By Council Member Washington An Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to add Section 206.25 n pr
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to Chapter 206 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances by requiring ati
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RESOLUTION 2017-006 the Lansing City Council. e
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BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ati
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING The Ordinance was read a first time by its title and referred to the bor
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Lansing City Charter and Chapter 280 of Committee on Development & Planning: colla
the Lansing Code of Ordinances, the Council shall designate in RESOLUTION 2017-008 A
advance the first meeting of the Elected Officers Compensation RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
Commission in odd-numbered years; and By Council Member Washington
WHEREAS, Chapter 280 of the Lansing Code of Ordinances requires RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LANSING, that a
the first meeting of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission to public hearing be set for Monday, January 30, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the
be prior to March 1, 2017 and that the commission meet on no more City Council Chambers, 10th Floor Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan
than 15 session days; Avenue, Lansing, Ml for the purpose of considering an Ordinance of
the City of Lansing, Michigan to add Section 206.25 to Chapter 206 of
WHEREAS, Chapter 280 of the, L..an sing Code of Ordinances requires the Lansing Codified Ordinances by requiring transparency in the
the Elected Officers Compensation Commission to make its solicitation, awarding, opening and selection of bids for projects that
determination within forty-five days after its first meeting; receive certain economic incentives approved by the Lansing City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Lansing City Council
hereby calls upon the Elected Officers Compensation Commission to
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Interested Persons are invited to attend this Public Hearing. North 86°09'45", West 200 Feet, North 03°50'15",
East 150 feet to the point of beginning; Hospitality
By Council Member Washington Motor Inns, City of Lansing, Ingham County, Ml,
from "F" Commercial District to "E-1" Apartment
Motion Carried Shop District.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE 33-01-01-36-352-032: Commencing at the
Northeast Corner of Lot 2, Thence North
An Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, Providing for the 86°09'45", West 314.78 Feet, South 01°31'45",
Rezoning of a parcel of real property located in the City of Lansing, East 240 Feet, South 86°09'45", East 314.78 Feet,
Michigan and for the revision of the district maps adopted by section North 01°31'45", West 240 Feet to the point of
1246.02 of the Code of Ordinances. beginning; Hospitality Motor Inns, City of Lansing,
Ingham County, Ml, from "F" Commercial District
Z-7-2016. This is a request by Gateway, LLC to rezone the to "E-1" Apartment Shop District. s
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properties at 3600/3626 Dunckel Road & vacant parcel north of ari
4600 Collins Road from "DM-2" Residential and "F" Commercial Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the br
Districts to "E-1" Apartment Shop District t provisions hereof are hereby repealed. ct Li
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Was read a second time by its title and adopted by the following roll Section 3. This ordinance was duly adopted by the Lansing City Di
call vote: Council on January 9, 2017, and a copy is available in the office of the ea
Lansing City Clerk, 9th Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, Ar
Yeas: Council Members Brown Clarke, Dunbar, Houghton, Lansing, Ml 48933. pital
Hussain, Spitzley, Washington, Wood a
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ORDINANCE # 2597 Ar
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN, SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON nd
PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL OF REAL CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS y a
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN AND ar
FOR THE REVISION OF THE DISTRICT MAPS ADOPTED BY City Clerk Swope announced that the public comment registration Libr
SECTION 1246.02 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. form(s) for those intending to address Council on City government ke
matters will be collected and that only those persons who have fully Par
The City of Lansing ordains: completed the form(s) will be permitted to speak. st
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Section 1. That the district maps adopted by and incorporated as F
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Section 1246.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lansing, n
Michigan be amended to provide as follows: COMMISSIONS; COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS; g a
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To change the zoning classification of the property described as a
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follows: By Council Member Brown-Clarke that all items be considered as of
being read in full and that Clerk Swope make the appropriate referrals y
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Legal Descriptions: 33-01-01-36-252-001: Lot 1, Hospitality Motor of t
Inns, A Subdivision on part of the Southwest ¼ of • Reports from City Officers Boards and Commissions: ect
Section 36, T4N, R2W, City of Lansing, Ingham proj
County, Ml, as recorded in Uber 29 of Plats, 1. Letter(s) from the City Clerk re: n
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Pages 9-11, Ingham County Records, Except a. Minutes of Boards, Commissions, and Authorities placed on ati
1C;o mthmenecnec inSgo uatth th8e6 °N09o'r4th5w" eEsat sCt oarlnoenrg o tfh sea iNd oLrtoht PLACED OfilNe iFnI LthEe Clerk's Office digitiz
line of said Lot 1 a distance of 676.19 feet to the e
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point of beginning; thence South 86°09'45" East b. Request for Recognition of Non-Profit Status; Michigan Golf ati
continuing along said North line 118 feet to the Course Owners Association bor
Northeasterly line of said Lot 1; thence South REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE olla
44°58'35" East along said Northeasterly line c
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109.12 feet; thence South 03°50'15" West c. Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Audit Report for
perpendicular to said North line 78.14 feet; thence Fiscal Year 2016
North 86°09'45" West parallel with said North line REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
200.12 feet; thence North 03°50'15" East
perpendicular to said North line 150 feet to the 2. Letter(s) from the Mayor re:
point of beginning; said parcel containing 12.09 a. LS-18-2016; Lot Split for 3209 Felt Street for Habitat for
acres more or less, from "DM-2" Residential Humanity
District to "E-1" Apartment Shop District. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND
PLANNING
33-01-01-36-352-022: Part of Lot 1, Commencing
677.19 Feet East of the Northwest Corner of Lot 1, b. Worker's Compensation Redemption (Settlement); Claim #
Thence South 86°09'45", East 298.09 Feet, South WC2062876-03001256001
01°31'45", East 173.08 Feet, North 44° 52'49", REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
West 150 Feet, South 03°50'15", West 78.01 Feet,
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c. Ratification of the UAW 2016-2019 Collective Bargaining By Council Member Brown Clarke that the Council recess the meeting
Agreement until Thursday, January 12 at 6:00 p.m.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Motion Carried
• Communications and Petitions. and Other City Related Matters:
The Council went into recess at 11 :48 p.m.
1. Notice from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission regarding:
a. Transfer ownership and location of SOD & SOM licenses for RECONVENED ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017
Markham Enterprises, Inc. at 3000 Dunckel Rd.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES Clerk Swope called the Council back to order at 7:41 p.m.
b. Transfer ownership of SOM license for Sital Kaur, LLC. At PUBLIC COMMENT ON
533 South Chestnut
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c. New SOM license to be held in conjunction for Urbanbeat Elaine Womboldt spoke about the Election of Council President and brari
Event Center, Inc. at 1213-1215 Turner Street Vice-President. ct Li
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES Harold Leeman Jr. spoke about the Election of Council President and stri
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2. Affidavit of Disclosure from Irene Cahill, Public Service Department Vice-President. ea
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Harold King spoke on various city matters. The Council went into recess at 7:48 p.m. chi
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Keysha Wall of Inkster Michigan spoke in support of a resolution for RECONVENED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 an
the City of Lansing to be a sanctuary city to support immigrant rights. y
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Maria Belman of Detroit Michigan spoke in support of a resolution for Li
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the City of Lansing to be a sanctuary city to support immigrant rights. PRESENT: Council Members Brown Clarke, Dunbar, Houghton, ark
Jessica Prozinski of Ann Arbor Michigan spoke in support of a Hussain, Spitzley, Washington, Wood, Yorko st P
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resolution for the City of Lansing to be a sanctuary city to support ABSENT: None For
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David Douglass of Detroit Michigan spoke in support of a resolution for PUBLIC COMMENT ON ng
the City of Lansing to be a sanctuary city to support immigrant rights. CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS nsi
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Seth Kalis spoke in support of a resolution for the City of Lansing to be Loretta stanaway spoke about a lawsuit settlement. of
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GLarengsionryg toD beeV raie ssa nscptoukaery icni tys tuop spuoprtp oorft iam mreigsroaluntti oring htfso.r the City of By Council Member Brown Clarke that the Council recess the meeting ct of t
until Monday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. e
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Tim Hunter spoke spoke in support of a resolution for the City of pr
Lansing to be a sanctuary city to support immigrant rights. Motion Carried on
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the City of Lansing to be a sanctuary city to support immigrant rights. di
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Michael Mercer of Delhi Township Michigan spoke about various city orati
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resolution for the City of Lansing to be a sanctuary city to support Hussain, Spitzley, Washington, Wood, Yorko
immigrant rights. .
ABSENT: None
Tyler Wood of Detroit Michigan spoke in support of a resolution for the
City of Lansing to be a sanctuary city to support immigrant rights. RESOLUTION 2017-009
BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Nicole Conaway of Detroit Michigan spoke in support of a resolution for RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
the City of Lansing to be a sanctuary city to support immigrant rights.
WHEREAS, the Committee of the Whole met on January 9, 2017,
The Council recessed at 8:43 p.m. to return to the Committee of the recessed until January 12, 2017, recessed a second time until January
Whole. 17, 2017 and then recessed until January 23, 2017; and
Clerk Swope called the Council back to order at 11:47 p.m. WHEREAS, on January 23, 2017 when the Committee of the Whole
reconvened the January 9, 2017 meeting the Committee members
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made nominations for the 2017 Council President and Vice President; Carol Wood -Vice Chairperson
and Tina Houghton -Member
WHEREAS, Councilmember Wood made a motion to nominate Committee on Development and Planning
Councilmember Spitzley as President; and Judi Brown Clarke -Chairperson
Jessica Yorko -Vice Chairperson
WHEREAS, Councilmember Spitzley made a motion to nominate Tina Houghton -Member
Councilmember Wood as Vice President.
Adam Hussain -Member
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council
unanimously elects Councilmember Spitzley as President and Committee on Ways and Means
Councilmember Wood as Vice President for the Lansing City Council Jody Washington -Chairperson
for the year 2017. Kathie Dunbar -Vice Chairperson
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Interim Executive Assistant to Mayor Bernero, Chad Gamble
Committee on Intergovernmental Relations congratulated Council Member Spitzley and Wood on their election.
Jessica Yorko -Chairperson
Judi Brown Clarke -Vice Chairperson PUBLIC COMMENT ON
Adam Hussain -Member CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS
Committee on Public Services Loretta Stanaway spoke about various city matters.
Kathie Dunbar -Chairperson
Carol Wood -Vice ChairpersC.o ..n Kathryn McNichol spoke about various city matters.
Tina Houghton -Member
Deb Parrish spoke about various city matters.
Committee on Public Safety
Adam Hussain -Chairperson
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Mary Ann Sova spoke about the election of Council President.
Harold King spoke about various city matters.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LANSING
JANUARY 30, 2017
SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR
PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Cty Council Chambers
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Lansing, Michigan City Clerk Swope announced that the publiic comment registration
form(s) for those intending to address Counciiil on legislIa tiiv e matters es
cTahllee Cd ittoy oCroduenr caitl o7:f 0th0e p .Cmd.y b oyf PLraenssidinegn tm Septi tinzl ereyg ular session and was twhilel bfoer mco(sll)e wctiell db ea npde rtmhaittt eodn ltyo tshpoesaek p. ersons who have fullIy completed Librari
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PRESENT: Council Members Brown Clarke, Dunbar, Houghton, MAYOR'S COMMENTS stri
Hussain, Spitzley, Washington, Wood, Yorko Mayor Bernero spoke about home occupation, thanked LCC for the a Di
forum hed today on immgrant issues and shared his thoughts on e
.ABSENT: none Presidentl Trump's Executivie Orders on Immigrants and Refugees. al Ar
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Council President Spitzley asked people to think of her during the PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS Ca
moment of meddation as she presides over her first meetiin g as s -
Cfoollouwnceidl bPyre tshied ePnt.e dgTeh eo f C.Aloleugncainl coeb seedrv beyd P rae smidoemnte Snpt dozfe yM.e diit atiio n LegislIa tiiv e Matters included the following public hearings: hive
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APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 1. IItnnos cpaoedncdst iiodSnee,r actttoiioo Cnn hoa1fp 4at6ne0 r O.014r4d,6 in0Ha onofcm eteh o efO tLhcacenu sCpinaitgyti o ofCno LdRaiifeniieg sdiistn gOr,a rtdMioininca hn.Aigcnaedns ary and
By Vice President Wood to provide for the registration and inspection of any building or Libr
structure in a residentiallyz-oned distriic t where the operation of a e
To approve the printed Council Proceedings of January 9, 2017 home occupation wrthin such buiiild ing or structure utilizes ark
Motion Carried oewflhe tecthreeri cbtdhuyei ltdohinpaget reaotxri costene ruedcmst ui3tsre5 g 0aa0ns dekw sa, chf ru(omksiseilio swt,h asetm t bohukoileud,ri nsog)r opoder ro strmsr uoocnutttushri edo'esr Forest P
CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS property line; and to provide civ ii infraction penalties for nd
noncompliance with Section 1460.04. g a
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By Vice President Wood 2. In consderaton of the Obsoete Property Rehabi tation (OPR� nsi
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To suspend City Council Rule f/9 to allow for Consideration of Late District; 506 S. Hosmer Street. of L
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3. In consideration of the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation (OPR� Cit
Certicate; 506 S. Hosmer Street. e
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The follownig tems were added to the agenda: 4. In consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Mici higi an ct of t
i i to add Section 206.25 to Chapter 206 of the Lansing Codiifiei d oje
1. Mayor's State of the City Report oOprednininagn ceasn db ys reeleqcutiiroinng otrfa nbsidpsa rfoenr cyp riojn ethctes s othliciatti arteiio cne,iv aew acredrtinagin, on pr
2. FY 2016 Comprehensive .Annual Financial Report economic incentives approved by the Lansing City Council. gitizati
3. C16o noffi rtmhea tLioann sofin g2 0C1it7y CCoouunncciill RCuolmesm ittees pursuant to Rule H\/iocme eP Orecsciduepnatt ioWno Roedg gistarvaet ioann aovnde Irnvsiepwe ctoifo nth. e public hearing on the ative di
Council Member 1/1,ashington gave an overview of the public hearings abor
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS on the Obsolete Property Rehabildation (OPR� Disi tricti and Celtlicate oll
AND THE CITY CLERK for 506 S. Hosmer Street. A c
Erc Pratt, representatve of LE.AP; developer, JP Buckngham; and
Council Member Hussain spoke about the recent commundy meetng i i i
i owner, l/\lill Mathews gave an overview of the pub c hearng on tems
Hunter Rdge Park and the upcomng Lansng Eaton Neighborhood li i i
meeting. i i i Obsolete Property RehabilItii atiio n (OPR� Disi triict and Certiicate for
506 S. Hosmer Street.
Council Member Yorko spoke about the Downtown Neighborhood
Council Member Washington gave an overview on the ordnance
Associaton Annua Meeting, and an upcomng communty meetng to i
i l i i i requirng transparency in the solictaton, awardng, openng and
sMoalilccioi tm in Xpu Stt roene tt haen de Wxtearsihorn gdteosnig /!wn e onf uteh.e new power sub-station at selectiion of bids for projects that receii iveii certain ecionomici ini cientives
i approved by the Lansing City Counciil. .
Council Member Washington shared deta s on the Frst Contact
communty and Eastsde Neighborhood Organilization Meetni g. • Public Comment on Legisi laI tivi e Matters:
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Deb Parrsh spoke in support for the transparency in biddng
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ordinance. (3) members of City Council.
Hugh McNichol spoke in support for the transparency and open BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Committee will meet through
bidding process. December 31, 2017.
Tesha Doyle spoke against the home occupation ordinance. By Council President Spitzley
Jim Deline spoke in support of the transparency in bidding ordinance. Motion Carried
Price Dobernick spoke in support of the transparency in bidding RESOLUTION 2017-011
ordinance. BY COUNCIL MEMBER SPITZLEY
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
Kathy Miles spoke on various legislative matters.
WHEREAS, Council President Spitzley has reviewed the functions of s
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David Lee Lambert spoke about the Hosmer OPRA and Home the Lansing City Council standing committees as contained in the ari
Occupation Ordinance. Lansing City Council Rule 16 and recommends their re-adoption br
without change for 2017. ct Li
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the standing committee Di
functions as contained in Rule 16 of the Lansing City Council Rule as a
REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGS hereby adopted for 2017. Are
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1. In consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan By Council President Spitzley apit
to add Section 1460.04, Home Occupation Registration And C
Inspection, to Chapter 1460 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances Motion Carried es -
to provide for the registration and inspection of any building or v
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structure in a residentially-zoned district where the operation of a RESOLUTION 2017-012 Arc
home occupation within such building or structure utilizes BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD d
electricity that exceeds 3500 kwh (kilowatt hours) per month or RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING an
where the operation emits gases, fumes, smoke, or odors outside ary
of the building or structure and across the building or structure's WHEREAS, by Motion of Council Member Carol Wood to revise the br
property line; and to provide civil infraction penalties for City Council Rules (the Rules) last amended December 8, 2014; and e Li
noncompliance with Section 1460.04. ark
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY WHEREAS, pursuant to Rule 41 of the current Rules, the proposed st P
revisions shall be placed on the Council Agenda for Council receipt e
2. In consideration of the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation (OPRA) and review, but "shall not be considered for adoption sooner than the For
District; 506 S. Hosmer Street. next council meeting"; and, nd
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND a
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PLANNING NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby sin
adopts the City Council Rule amendment to Rule 4, which is fully set an
3. CIne crtoifnicsaidtee;r a5t0io6n S o. fH tohsem Oerb sSotrleeetet. Property Rehabilitation (OPRA) forth below. y of L
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council Rules containing Cit
PLANNING this amendment to Rule 4 shall be kept on file in the Office of the City he
Clerk, and the City Clerk shall make copies thereof available to City of t
4. In consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan Council, the Administration, and the public. ct
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to add Section 206.25 to Chapter 206 of the Lansing Codified oj
Ordinances by requiring transparency in the solicitation, awarding, LANSING CITY COUNCIL RULES n pr
oecpoennoinmgi ca inndc esnetilveecsti oanp porof vbeidd sb yfo thr ep Lroajnescitnsg tChaitty rCeocuenivceil . certain (Amendment introduced on Janu2a0ry1 72)3 , 2017 and adopted January 30, zatio
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE giti
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Rule 4. Appointment of Committee Members; Creation of Ad-Hoc e
RESOLUTIONS Committees. The President shall appoint all Council Members to the ativ
standing committees, any Council Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee and to or
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BY COREUSNOCLILU MTIEOMNB 2E0R1 7S-0P1IT0Z LEY aPnreys ioduetnsti dseh aallg eanpcpyo in(st ethee SCehcatiiorpne r3s-o1n0 2a.n6d oVf icthee-C Chaitiyrp eCrhsaortn eor)f . eTahche colla
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING standing committee and any ad-hoc advisory committee. Each A
standing committee of Council shall consist of� NOT MORE THAN
WHEREAS, City Council will establish an Ad Hoc Committee on FOUR Council Members. SHOULD ANY SUCH STANDING
Diversity and Inclusion to ensure and continue positive support of the COMMITTEE ISSUE RESULT IN A TIE VOTE, SAID ISSUE SHALL
continued efforts of the City of Lansing, Michigan as a welcoming AUTOMATICALLY BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE
Community for diverse population; and WHOLE, AND THE STANDING COMMITTEE SHALL BE
DISCHARGED OF THAT ISSUE. The President may, at his or her
WHEREAS, this Committee will work to communicate information and discretion, create or discharge any ad-hoc advisory committees.
foster diversity to various City Departments and organizations; also to
create a template to review any ordinance or policies changes as to By Vice President Wood
how these changes will affect our diverse populations and what
accommodations may need to be made for the a particular population. Motion Carried
NOW BE IT RESOLVED, this Ad-Hoc Committee will consist of three RESOLUTION 2017-013
BY COUNCIL MEMBERS BROWN CLARKE, DUNBAR, HOUGHTON,
JANUARY 30, 2017 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 10
HUSSAIN, SPITZ LEY, WASHINGTON, WOOD, AND YORKO acknowledges the Lansing Alumnae Chapter of Delta SIig ma Theta
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING Sorority's annual "Red & White Affair" and expresses its appreciation
to its members for their continued commitment to the City of Lansing
WHEREAS, the Lansing Chapters of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and its residents. We wish you continued success in all your future
Inc.-Epsilon Tau Sigma Graduate Chapter will celebrate 103 years of endeavors.
service, and their Sisterhood organ Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. -Theta
Rho Zeta Graduate Chapter will celebrates 97 years of service with
By Council Member Brown Clarke
their 5th annual "Joint" Founders' Day Program and Brunch, with the
theme "Forward to the Next Level"; and
Motion Carried
WHEREAS, Mr. Winston K. O'Neal, this events key note speaker, is a
RESOLUTION 2017-015
native of Detroit, Michigan and holds a Bachelor of Science and Master
BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
of Science degree in Sociology & Management Information Systems;
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
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WHEREAS, the Michigan Golf Course Owners Association has ari
WHEREAS, Mr. Winston K. O'Neal joined Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, • br
Incorporated on May 18, 1979, and has served his fraternity with great orepqeuraetsintegd ain retshoel utCioitny ofo fr ecLoagnnsiitniogn faosr at hLeo caplu Nrpoonsper oofitf Oorbgtaaninizinagti ona ct Li
distinction from that day forward. In addition he assisted with the charitable gaming license pursuant to MCL 432.103 (9); and stri
founding of the University of Detroit, Rho Nu Chapter. Mr. O'Neal has Di
served in serval leadership roles, and served as chairman of the Sigma a
week, Sigma Beta Club Director, Director of Collegiate Affairs and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reported that, based on a review of Are
Alumni Advisor; and the documentation submitted, the applicant qualifies as a Local al
Nonprofit Organization; pit
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Clerk is requested to provide a y
WorgHaEnRizEeAd S,a nMd arfcohu n2d8e,d 20th0e2 , NMur . AOlp'Nhae aSl iaglmonag Cwhitahp tetern wmheemreb ehres copy of this resolution to the Michigan Golf Course Owners Association brar
of 603 S. Washington, Suite 303 Lansing, Ml 48933. Li
currently serves as president. As a god fearing man of faith, Mr. O'Neal e
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ohavs ebtheriertny yaena arsc.t ive member of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church for By Vice-President Wood st Par
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council commends Motion Carried For
Mr. Winston K. O'Neal on all his honors and accomplishments and R...E S..- O. LUTI.O .N - 2..0 '1 ..7 -016 and
wishes him continued success in all his endeavors. BY THE C-OMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ng
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING nsi
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WHEREAS, it is proposed that a claim be resolved by virtue of entering of
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Motion Carried into a settlement agreement with claimant 2062876wc03001256001, in Cit
which, the City of Lansing would agree to pay Plaintiff the sum of One­ e
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RESOLUTION 2017-014 Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($170,000.00) in exchange for a of t
BY COUNCIL MEMBERS BROWN CLARKE, DUNBAR, HOUGHTON, complete redemption and release of the City from any past, present, ct
HUSSAIN, SPITZLEY, WASHINGTON, WOOD, AND YORKO and future liability regarding any alleged injuries/illnesses whatsoever; oje
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING and pr
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WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit WHEREAS, the proposed settlement is recommended by the Mayor, ati
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organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support the Department of Human Resources Director, the City of Lansing's giti
through established programs in local communities throughout the Fund Administrator, and the City Attorney. di
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world; and v
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council orati
WHEREAS, the members of the Lansing Alumnae Chapter of Delta hereby approves the payment of One-Hundred Seventy Thousand b
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Sigma Theta S0o rority have been actively involved in a wide variety of Dollars ($170,000.00) pursuant to said proposed settlement agreement oll
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public service projects for the Lansing community, and the program as a full and final settlement of said action. A
has provided ove$r75 ,000 in scholarships to individuals graduating
from the Lansing area high schools since the chapter was chartered in BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Attorney is authorized to
1960; and prepare and execute the requisite documents to complete settlement
of the aforementioned lawsuit.
WHEREAS, the Lansing Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority annual "Red & White Affair" will be held on February 11, 2017; By Vice-President Wood
and
Motion Carried
WHEREAS, the "Red & White Affair" evensetrv es as an annual
fundraising celebration of the Lansing Alumnae Chapter of Delta REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Sigma Theta Sorority's continued commitment and service to the
greater Lansing community. RESOLUTION 2017-017
The Committee Report for the Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council