City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingGrand Rapids, MI · January 25, 2022
Minutes
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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