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Grand Rapids, MI · January 25, 2022

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, January 25, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 7:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner Lenear, Commissioner O’Connor, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Reppart Absent: Commissioner Moody The roll was called by the City Clerk. Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart Absent: Nathaniel Moody Motion to excuse Commissioner Moody. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Com. Jon O’Connor, supported by Com. Senita Lenear, the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of January 11, 2022 was waived and said minutes were Accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 91337 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received regarding police officers and Sandy's Donuts. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 91338 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller’s report for the period of December 29, 2021 thru January 11, 2022 in the amount of $17,092,674.91. 91339 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer’s report for the period of December 29, 2021 through January 11, 2022. 1 JANUARY 25, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 2 CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION 91340 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 91341 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Donijo DeJonge to the Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees for the remainder of a four-year term ending January 6, 2025, be confirmed. 91342 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Donijo DeJonge to the General Retirement System Board of Trustees for the remainder of a four-year term ending January 6, 2025, be confirmed. 91343 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Max Gibbs to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 2, 2023, be approved. 91344 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Christopher Doleshal to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 1, 2024, be approved. 91345 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Hannah Mico to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 1, 2024, be approved. 91346 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Cassandra Oracz to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2024, be confirmed. 3 CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2022 91347 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Maurice Townsend to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2024, be confirmed. 91348 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the appointment of Lindsey Reames, Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Housing Commission, to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board recognized. 91349 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Monica Steimle-App to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2024, be confirmed. 91350 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Manager’s appointment of Mark Washington to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2024, be confirmed. 91351 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Tommy Allen to the Urban Forestry Committee for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 6, 2025, be confirmed. 91352 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Kelsey Perdue to the Community Relations Commission for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 1, 2024, be confirmed. 91353 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Concettina Barile to the Community Relations Commission for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 2. 2023, be confirmed. JANUARY 25, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 4 91354 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Ricardo Benavidez to the Community Relations Commission for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 6, 2025, be confirmed. 91355 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Sheena Walls to the Community Relations Commission for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 6, 2025, be confirmed. C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 91356 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. A one-year contractual extension will be entered in to with Envisio Solutions, Inc. 2. The contract amount shall not exceed $26,250 annually for services provided. 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. 91357 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, the Fiscal Committee has considered the attached bids; therefore RESOLVED that contract 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. RW Mercer Company One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for underground fuel tank maintenance, repair, and inspection services for Fleet Management and the Fire Department from RW Mercer Company for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $75,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $225,000.00. 2. Environmental Consulting & Technology Contract Amendment for an increase of $12,000.00, for a new not-to- exceed amount of $55,015.00, for updates to the City’s stormwater ordinance to address the State’s Industrial Stormwater and Post Construction Stormwater program requirements. 5 CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2022 3. Duncan Parking Technology One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for O.E.M. Duncan Liberty single space smart parking meter parts and operational costs for the Mobile GR Department from Duncan Parking Technologies, Inc. for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $26,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $78,000.00. 4. GR Wilbert Burial Vault One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for the “as needed” purchase and delivery of various precast concrete products for the Water Department and Mobile GR from GR Wilbert Burial Vault Co. (dba Grand Valley Concrete Products) for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $65,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $195,000.00. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 5. Presidio Holdings Inc. One-time purchase and installation of access control and video equipment (as per the terms and conditions of the existing agreement) for the City Hall site for the amount of $57,995.00, and for the GRPD site for the amount of $77,155.00, for a total amount of $135,150.00. 6. Dive Rescue International Purchase of public safety dive training services for the Fire Department from Dive Rescue International for the amount of $28,680.00. 7. Owosso Motors Inc. Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract #071B7700180 is recommended for the purchase of a Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) 2022 Ford Interceptor Utility AWD for the Fleet Management Department from Owosso Motors Inc (dba Signature Ford) for the amount of $33,699.00. 8. Printing Systems Inc Authorization is requested for purchase of ballot envelopes and secrecy sleeves from Printing Systems, Inc. for the City Clerk’s Office for $11,403.33 plus shipping. 9. Cummins Bridgeway Authorization is requested for payment of invoices received from Cummins Bridgeway for the repair to a Predator model Fire Truck for the Fleet Department in the amount of $32,263.78. 10. Hesco Low quote is recommended for the purchase of 6”, 20”, 24”, and (2) 16” Krispin valves and hardware for the Water Department. NTE $15,275.50 plus freight. JANUARY 25, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 6 FURTHER RESOLVED that the following emergency purchases were approved by the City Manager through the through the amendment to Sec. 1.505 of Chapter 11 of the City Code, reviewed and approved by the City Commission on March 17, 2020, amended April 14, 2020: 11. Kerr Pump Approval of purchase of quantity two (2) Model 613, 6x8x18 pumps with seals for the Environmental Services Department from Kerr Pump for $49,130.98 each plus shipping cost of $2,675.37 for a total not to exceed amount of $100,937.33. D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 91358 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. Pursuant to Title X, Section 24, of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, it is the duty of every owner of land situated in the City of Grand Rapids to abate and remove any nuisance thereon and comply with all orders and demands made by the Director of Public Welfare for the sanitary and healthful management and use of said lands and buildings and the appurtenances thereon situated; and 2. Pursuant to said charter provision and the pertinent provisions of the City Code, the owners of certain real property located in the City of Grand Rapids have been ordered to abate and remove any nuisances thereon; and 3. The Code Compliance Manager, as the designated representative of the Director of Public Welfare, has heretofore given notice in the manner provided by charter and ordinance to the owner/responsible person to abate said nuisance and specifying the character of the work to be done; and 4. The owner/responsible person of such property has in each instance failed to abate said nuisance as required by said notice; and 5. The Code Compliance Manager has caused the nuisance to be abated at the expense of the City, and the City has a lien on such land for such amount, together with the costs, penalties, and interest thereon until paid; and 6. The Code Compliance Manager has kept a duplicate of said notice and endorsed thereon the date and manner of such service; and 7. A certified account of the expense thereof to abate said nuisances has been prepared by the Code Compliance Manager and filed with the City 7 CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2022 Treasurer, and a copy of such certified account has been furnished to the owner of each property, if known; and 8. Pursuant to attached Exhibit A, the City Treasurer, in accordance with Title X, Section 25, of the City Charter has reported to the City Commission the accounts for nuisances remaining unpaid from billings with due dates from July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Assessor be and is hereby ordered and directed to prepare and make assessment roll #8764, with each description of property constituting a separate assessment district and the several assessment districts to be combined in one assessment roll, and the amount of the unpaid account as herein stated, plus applicable late charges and billing fees, is to be assessed against the respective descriptions of property; and 2. That upon completion of the making of said assessment roll, the City Assessor shall give such notice of the proceedings that shall be had with respect thereto as is provided for assessment rolls for public and special improvements under Chapter 10 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Grand Rapids, and the City Assessor shall give notice of the session of the City Commission acting thereon and notice of the opportunity to be heard to all persons liable to be assessed on Roll #8764. 91359 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, the City of Grand Rapids Mobile GR Department has obtained federal grant funds for safety improvements along Eastern Avenue; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the agreement between City of Grand Rapids and the Michigan Department of Transportation in connection with the aforesaid project is approved; and 2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the aforesaid agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids, after approval of same by the City Attorney; and 3. That expenditures are authorized in an amount not to exceed $194,800 to cover the local participating project construction costs; and 4. The expenditures are authorized in an amount not to exceed $148,000 to cover the federal non-participating costs; and 5. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as Mobile GR requests for JANUARY 25, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 8 payment in connection with the aforesaid project from the applicable Vital Streets Fund codes. 91360 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED that the request to grant Feld Entertainment, Inc. d/b/a Disney On Ice a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the Disney On Ice : Mickey and Friends performances at the Van Andel Arena on February 10 – 13, 2022, is approved, pending an inspection by the Fire Department. 91361 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED that the request to grant High Tech Special Effects a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the Skillet Winter Jam 2022 concert at the Van Andel Arena on February 18, 2022, is approved, pending an inspection by the Fire Department. 91362 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, 1. On October 22, 2019 (Proceeding No 89292), the City approved an agreement with Isaac V. Norris & Associates, P.C. for a Feasibility Study. 2. On November 10, 2020 (Proceeding No 90345), the City approved an agreement with Isaac V. Norris & Associates, P.C. for Preliminary Design services. 3. The City requested a proposal for Final Design services which was received on January 12, 2022 for the following project: Improvements to Martin Luther King Park Lodge (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Isaac V. Norris & Associates, P.C. (IVNA) submitted a proposal of $550,000 for the professional services, therefore; RESOLVED: 1. That the proposal from IVNA be accepted and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the professional services agreement for the Project on behalf of the City; and 2. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $684,000 which includes the final design phase services by IVNA, previously authorized feasibility study phase by IVNA, previously 9 CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2022 authorized preliminary design phase services by IVNA, and contingencies. Said amount of $684,000 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $467,000 to 4010-751-9000-9880-401019035, and $217,000 to applicable Parks Millage Codes. 3. That a copy of this resolution be available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. 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. 91363 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. A proposal was received from Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (Fishbeck) for final design engineering services for the following project: Construction of Grand River Edges Trail East from Leonard Street to Ann Street (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) 2. It is necessary to authorize final design engineering services in connection with the Project; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That Fishbeck be authorized to proceed with final design engineering services in connection with the Project at a cost of $284,033 with total expenditures not to exceed $491,250 which includes the costs for preliminary design engineering services by Fishbeck, final design and bidding phase services by Fishbeck and administration. Said amount of $491,250 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $450,000 to code 4010-447-9000-9880-401021003, and $41,250 to the applicable Parks Millage code. 2. 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. E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 91364 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan is intended to continue the vision for long-term development, programming, and sustainability of City parks, public open spaces, and recreation facilities; and JANUARY 25, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 10 WHEREAS, the plan expands the roadmap for the future of parks in Grand Rapids and was assembled from residents’ comments and suggestions made at numerous community meetings and events; therefore RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan, dated January 2022, is hereby adopted by the City Commission. 91365 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. 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 an amendment to the Plan for the West Michigan Construction Institute project (the “Project”) described therein (the “Amendment”); and 3. The City Commission has held a public hearing on the Amendment after notice in accordance with the requirements of Act 381; therefore, RESOLVED: 1. That the Amendment constitutes a public purpose under Act 381; and 2. That the 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 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 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 Amendment is reasonable; and 6. That the 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. 11 CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2022 ORDINANCES 91366 Result: Adopted. Mover: Lenear. Supporter: O’Connor. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart Absent: Nathaniel Moody AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 49 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, THE ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 01 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Map 49 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids be amended to adjust the boundary of an existing Planned Redevelopment District at 2080 Union Avenue SE to facilitate the sale and redevelopment of approximately 6.8 acres of the subject property. The properties can be described as follows: 2080 Union Avenue SE That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, T6N, R11W, City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 7; thence N88°39’04”W 512.14 feet along the North line of said Section; thence S01°55’17”E 42.07 feet to a point on the Southerly right-of-way line of Burton Street; thence N88°39'04"W 343.34 feet along said Southerly right-of-way line to the place of beginning of this description; thence S01°19’12”W 39.88 feet; thence S17°53’38”W 42.42 feet; thence S01°19’12”W 135.05 feet; thence S53°01’04”W 129.39 feet; thence S02°10’25”E 45.43 feet; thence S23°10’46”E 25.54 feet; thence S01°55’43”E 102.42 feet; thence N88°30'24"E 31.33 feet; thence S01°58'12"E 239.92 feet; thence S88°02'23"W 331.02 feet to the Easterly right-of-way line of Union Avenue; thence N02°01'02"W 724.99 feet along said Easterly right-of-way line to the Southerly line of Burton Street right-of-way; thence S88°39'04"E 422.10 feet along said Southerly right-of-way line to the place of beginning. Contains 5.70 acres. Section 2. As provided in Section 5.12.12.F. of the Zoning Ordinance, that the following provisions are an integral part of this Ordinance: 1. All conditions of approval of Ordinance No. 2018-09/Proceeding 8772 of February 20, 2018 shall remain in effect. 2. That this development shall be subject to the sign regulations for “Educational, Government or Institutional Uses” in residential zone districts. 3. That a parking lot landscape buffer shall be planted which could include a mix of landscape materials along the southerly lot line between the existing parking lot and the proposed public street. JANUARY 25, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 12 4. That the proposed use will comply with all other applicable City ordinances and policies and all State laws. 5. That this approval shall take effect as required by the City Commission approval in accordance with Section 5.12.12.G. of the Zoning Ordinance. 91367 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart Absent: Nathaniel Moody AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 49 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, THE ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 02 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Map 49 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids be amended to rezone 670 Burton Street SE and approximately 6.8 acres of 2080 Union Avenue SE to SD-PRD (Special Districts–Planned Redevelopment District) to facilitate construction of a new four-story office building and associated improvements for Bethany Christian Services; and 42 residential site condominium lots for Dwelling Place Regional Community Land Trust. The properties can be described as follows: 670 Burton Street SE 2080 Union Avenue SE That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, T6N, R11W, and Lots 1 through 10, inclusive, of Osterhout Addition to the City of Grand Rapids, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 24 of Plats, on Page 34, and described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 7; thence N88°39’04”W 512.14 feet along the North line of said Section; thence S01°55’17”E 42.07 feet to a point on the Southerly right-of-way line of Burton Street for the place of beginning of this description; thence S01°55'17"E 953.25 along the Westerly right-of-way line of Martin Avenue to the Northerly right-of- way line of Winchell Street; thence N88°25'57"W 764.02 feet along said Northerly right-of-way line to the Easterly right-of-way line of Union Avenue; thence N02°01'02"W 225.44 feet along said Easterly right-of-way line; thence N88°02'23"E 331.02 feet; thence N01°58'12"W 239.92 feet; thence S88°30'24"W 31.33 feet; thence N01°55'43"W 102.42 feet; thence N23°10'46"W 25.54 feet; thence N02°10'25"W 45.43 feet; thence N53°01'04"E 129.39 feet; thence N01°19'12"E 135.05 feet; thence N17°53'38"E 42.42 feet; thence N01°19'12"E 39.88 feet to the Southerly right-of-way line of Burton Street; thence S88°39'04"E 343.34 feet along said Southerly right-of-way line 13 CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2022 to the place of beginning. Contains 10.98 acres. Section 2. As provided in Section 5.12.12.F. of the Zoning Ordinance, that the following provisions are an integral part of this Ordinance: 1. That the application and plans submitted by the applicant and signed, dated and stamped by the Planning Director, shall constitute the approved plans, except if plan elements do not meet ordinance requirements and/or as amended in this resolution. 2. That a Land Use Development Services (LUDS) permit, building permit, and all other required permits be obtained from the City of Grand Rapids prior to construction, demolition, or operation. a. That the sign regulations for Educational, Government or Institutional uses in Residential Zone Districts shall apply. b. That the construction of 28 parking spaces may be deferred subject to Section 5.10.04.E. c. That the conditions of approval associated with the Board of Zoning Appeals decision P-BZA-2018-0012 on July 10, 2018 shall otherwise remain in effect. d. That the landscape buffers between the parking lots and the proposed new dwelling units shall meet the plant material specifications of the requirements of Section 5.11.12. e. That any trees identified as “invasive species” on the submitted tree inventory that are removed following an assessment shall be replaced with an appropriate tree species so that the existing landscape buffer is retained. 3. That the following conditions of approval shall apply to the DPCLT portion of the development: a. That building elevations shall reflect the character of the built environment in the vicinity and that Final Site Plan Review shall be required for proposed building elevations and/or design guidelines. The submittal shall be accompanied by a detailed description of the specific reference points used in the proposed designs. b. That a shed of at least 80 square feet in area or a garage shall be constructed concurrently with each dwelling unit. c. That the development shall meet the requirements of Section 5.12.13.G. for the setting of boundary monuments and construction and dedication of infrastructure, including new public rights-of-way. d. That prior to the issuance of a LUDS and/or building permit for any site work or building, the master deed and articles of incorporation for the condominium association shall be submitted. 4. That hours of construction shall not extend past 8 p.m. 5. That the property shall be divided according to plan. 6. That the proposed use will comply with all other applicable City ordinances and policies and all State laws. 7. That this approval shall take effect as required by the City Commission approval in accordance with Section 5.12.12.G. of the Zoning Ordinance. JANUARY 25, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 14 91368 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Lenear. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart Absent: Nathaniel Moody ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 03 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That the following constitutes amended additions to the designated line items of Section 1 of Ordinance 2021-13, the Budget of the City of Grand Rapids for Fiscal Year 2022, as amended. 61st District Court Grants Fund Previously Approved Resources 1,637,661.07 Other 567,873.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 2,205,534.07 Previously Approved Appropriations 1,637,661.07 Requested Changes 567,873.00 Total Amended Appropriations 2,205,534.07 Parking Capital Projects Fund Previously Approved Resources 11,287,407.76 Other 1,412,300.00 From (To) Retained Earnings - Total Amended Resources 12,699,707.76 Previously Approved Appropriations 11,287,407.76 Requested Changes 1,412,300.00 Total Amended Appropriations 12,699,707.76 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart Absent: Nathaniel Moody Motion to give this ordinance immediate effect. DOCUMENTS FILED 91369 Result: Received and Filed. Call of Special Meeting for December 30, 2021 for the consideration of a fireworks discharge permit. 91370 Result: Received and Filed. Discharge and Release of Installment Payment Agreement with Family Fare, LLC submitted for the public record. 15 CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2022 91371 Result: Received and Filed. Discharge and Release of Installment Payment Agreement with East Beltline Development, LLC submitted for the public record. 91372 Result: Received and Filed. Discharge and Release of Installment Payment Agreement with Jackson Entertainment, LLC submitted for the public record. ADJOURNMENT Commission adjourned at 7:55 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk

Agenda

CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS CITY COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022 7:00 PM Welcome to the Grand Rapids City Commission Meeting. This session is the final process in the consideration of the items listed on the following agenda. All of these agenda items have been thoroughly reviewed and discussed in the various Standing Committees of the City Commission which meet on Tuesday morning. To view supporting documents for agenda items, please visit: www.grandrapidsmi.gov/commission Persons who need reasonable accommodation to participate, are asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 616-456-3010 or cityclerk@grcity.us. Expected Meeting Procedures 1. Depending on the meeting there can be multiple opportunities for public comment: -The First is limited to items on the Commission’s Agenda that are slated to be voted on -The Second is for specially scheduled required public hearings -The Third is for any issue you would like to bring to the attention of the Commission 2. You may only speak once on each issue. 3. All comments are to be limited to 3 minutes. 4. City Commission meetings are to be a safe place for everyone involved, as such: -No clapping, cheering, or holding up of signs -Please refrain from swearing, name calling and/or making derogatory comments directed toward a person’s race, religion, nation of origin, etc. 5. Do not request or expect comment from the Commission. 6. Please turn OFF cellular phones. I. CALL TO ORDER II. MOMENT OF SILENCE III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ROLL CALL V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS - Prior to consideration of the official business, citizens may speak to subjects on today's agenda which are slated to be voted on. The items to be addressed during this time are located in the highlighted section headings. (Please limit comments to 3 minutes.) 1. Public Comments on Agenda Items VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. City Commission - Regular Session - Jan 11, 2022 7:00 PM VII. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Communications addressed to the City Commission are distributed to all members and are acknowledged for information, or are referred to a committee or staff for follow up. 1. Communication received regarding police officers and Sandy's Donuts - 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 12/29/2021 thru 01/11/2022, Small Claims 4th Qtr 2021, & Travel Report 12/2021 2. Treasurer’s Report for Period of December 29, 2021 through January 11, 2022 IX. CONSENT AGENDA AND REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: A. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS The Committee considers and makes recommendations on appointments to the City's various boards and commissions. 1. Resolution confirming Mayor Bliss' appointment of Donijo DeJonge to the Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees 2. Resolution confirming Mayor Bliss' appointment of Donijo DeJonge to the General Retirement System Board of Trustees 3. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Max Gibbs to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 4. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Christopher Doleshal to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 5. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Hannah Mico to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 6. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Cassandra Oracz to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board 7. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Maurice Townsend to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board 8. Resolution recognizing the appointment of Lindsey Reames to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board 9. Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Monica Steimle-App to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board 10. Resolution confirming the City Manager's appointment of Mark Washington to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board 11. Resolution confirming Mayor Bliss' appointment of Tommy Allen to the Urban Forestry Committee 12. Resolution confirming Mayor Bliss' appointment of Kelsey Perdue to the Community Relations Commission 13. Resolution confirming Mayor Bliss' appointment of Concettina Barile to the Community Relations Commission 14. Resolution confirming Mayor Bliss' appointment of Ricardo Benavidez to the Community Relations Commission 15. Resolution confirming Mayor Bliss' appointment of Sheena Walls to the Community Relations 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 authorizing the third year of the previously approved three-year contract with Envisio Solutions, Inc. in an amount of $26,250 for 2022 for an organizational performance management tracking and reporting system, for a total three-year contract amount of $89,850. 2. Resolution authorizing Bid List for January 25, 2022 C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes recommendations on matters concerning public service, public improvements, streets, traffic and public buildings. 1. Resolution Authorizing Assessor to Spread Nuisance Charges for Certain Outstanding Accounts Receivables – Roll #8764 Totaling $497,049.84 2. Resolution approving an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the implementation of safety improvements along Eastern Avenue between Ken-O-Sha Drive and 36th Street, along Eastern Avenue between Wealthy Street and Alger Street, and at the intersection of Kalamazoo Avenue and Hall with a total project cost of $1,133,000. 3. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for Feld Entertainment, Inc. d/b/a Disney On Ice for Indoor Special Effects at the Van Andel Arena in Connection With the Disney On Ice : Mickey and Friends Performances on February 10 - 13, 2022 4. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for High Tech Special Effects for indoor special effects at the Van Andel Arena in connection with the Skillet Winter Jam 2022 concert on February 18, 2022 5. Resolution approving an agreement with Isaac V. Norris & Associates, P.C. for the Final Design Phase for Improvements to Martin Luther King Park Lodge in the amount of $550,000 with a total project not-to-exceed amount of $684,000 6. Resolution approving Final Design and Bidding Phase Services with Fishbeck for the Grand River Edges Trail East - Leonard to Ann in the amount of $284,033 with total amount not-to-exceed $491,250 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 Adopting the 2022 Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan 2. Resolution approving a Revised Brownfield Plan Amendment for the West Michigan Construction Institute Redevelopment Project at 801 Century Avenue SW X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT XI. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 1. Consideration of a Major Amendment to adjust the boundary of an existing SD-PRD (Special Districts–Planned Redevelopment District) at 2080 Union Avenue SE 2. Consideration of an ordinance rezoning 670 Burton Street SE and approximately 6.8 acres of 2080 Union Avenue SE to SD-PRD (Special Districts–Planned Redevelopment District) and to approve a site condominium of 42 residential units. 3. Ordinance amending Section 1 of the Budget Ordinance 2021-13 for Fiscal Year 2022 (Amendment No. 7) XII. CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS - Resolutions to be deliberated by the City Commission but which come directly to the City Commission rather than from one of the Standing Committees. XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Public hearings are scheduled to allow citizens to speak on subjects which will be before the City Commission for action at a future date. Speakers may address the Commission once on each hearing. XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS - At the conclusion of the official business and public hearings, the agenda provides for public comment on any other matters citizens may wish to bring to the attention of the City Commission. (Please limit comments to 3 minutes.) 1. Public Comments XV. COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS XVI. ADJOURNMENT CITY COMMISSION GLOSSARY OF TERMS TERM DEFINITION Adjournment To close the meeting. Adopt To accept or approve; i.e., an ordinance, a resolution, a motion, etc. Amend To modify; i.e., an ordinance, a resolution, a motion, etc. Call to Order Formal opening of a meeting. City Charter Legal document establishing a municipality (city). City Commission Local form of government consisting of the Mayor and six Commissioners. City Officers Includes: Mayor, President of the City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney, City Treasurer, and City Clerk. Consent Agenda Matters listed as Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine or matters of unanimous consent by the City Commission. There will be no separate discussion of these matters, and they will be enacted by one motion. Executive Session A meeting in which the proceedings are of a confidential nature. Only members and invited guests may attend, and all are honor-bound to maintain confidentiality. Motion A proposal that the Commissioners take a specific action or stand on an item being presented to the City Commission. Ordinance A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority. Postpone A motion to postpone is made if the City Commission needs more time to make a decision. A postponement cannot go beyond the next session. Quorum Number of voting members who must be present in order that business can be legally transacted. Recess Short intermission within a meeting. Recognize / Obtain the Floor Acknowledgement by the presiding officer of the City Commission that a member has the right to address the assembly. Rescind (Repeal) Allows the City Commission to repeal an action previously taken; i.e., ordinances, etc. Resolution A decision by the City Commission to do or not to do something. Robert’s Rules of Order A guide to fair and orderly meeting procedures. Suspend the Rules This motion is used when the City Commission wants to do something that violates its own rules. The motion does not apply to an organization’s bylaws, local, state, or national law; or fundamental principles of parlia-mentary law. An appropriate suspension of the rules, used on occasion by the City Commission, would be a motion to change the agenda. Table, Lay on the This motion puts aside an item, and everything adhering to it, currently being presented to the City Commission. The item remains “on the table” until taken off. Table, Take (Remove) from the The motion to Take from the Table is used when the City Commission wants to continue considering a motion that was Laid on the Table earlier in the present session or in the previous session of the City Commission. When a motion is Taken from the Table, it has everything adhering to it exactly as it was when it was Laid on the Table. Revised: 06-30-2014 Source(s): Robert’s Rules of Order City Commission Standing Rules CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMISSIONERS Jon O’Connor joconnor@grcity.us 616-456-3035 First Ward Kurt Reppart kreppart@grcity.us 616-456-3855 Joseph D. Jones jdjones@grcity.us 616-456-3035 Second Ward Milinda Ysasi mysasi@grcity.us 616-456-3035 Senita Lenear slenear@grcity.us 616-456-3035 Third Ward Nathaniel Moody nmoody@grcity.us 616-456-3035 Revised: 09-18-2014