City Council Chambers

Lansing, Michigan

The City Council of the City of Lansing met in regular session and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by President Murphy.

PRESENT: Councilmembers Adado, Allen, Bauer, Benavides, Leeman, Meyer, Murphy, Wood

ABSENT: None

The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Dr. Donald King, Pastor of First Church of the Nazarene

By Councilmember Leeman

To approve the printed Council Proceedings of February 28, and March 6, 2000

Carried unanimously

By Councilmember Bauer

To accept the following under suspension of the rules:

1. From Councilmember Bauer; a request that Item VIII C-1, Committee Report recommending the adoption of an amendment to Chapter 630 regarding lewd conduct, and VIII E-1, Ordinance Amending Chapter 630 be pulled from the Agenda

2. From Councilmember Allen; a letter from Dean and Laura Gibney of 2600 Forest Rd. in Support of the Curb and Gutter Construction on Forest Rd.

3. From Councilmember Wood; a resolution in support of a State Subsidy for the E. Lansing Amtrak service

4. From Councilmember Wood; a Resolution requesting an Amendment to the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997

5. From Councilmember Wood; a letter from the Genesee Neighborhood Association in support of the amendment to Chapter 630

6. From Councilmember Wood; a letter from the Old Forest Neighborhood Association in support of the Amendment to Chapter 630

7. From Councilmember Adado; a request for Transfer of Funds for Census 2000

8. From Councilmember Leeman; a Request for Recognition of Non-profit Status from the Michigan Dental Foundation

Carried unanimously

• Announcement of City Events:

Councilmember Leeman announced that the East Side Neighborhood Organization's "Spring Souper" will be held this Saturday at the Pilgrim Congregational Church on Michigan Ave. from 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. He urged everyone to attend this annual fund raiser.

Councilmember Allen urged members of the listening audience to go see Everett High School's production of "Bang, Bang You're Dead". this weekend. This is a very moving performance. Also, the Riverwalk Theatre will perform their final performance of Cindarella.

Councilmember Wood announced that She and her Husband will celebrate their 30^th Wedding Anniversary on Tuesday, March 14, 2000. She thanked him for their time together.

Councilmember Bauer congratulated Councilmember Wood and her Husband. She announced that this Wednesday night is the annual South Lansing Business Association Award Dinner. She congratulated Councilmember Meyer for his selection as Community Service Award Recipient.

President Murphy announced attending the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. As usual they sponsored an informative and current conference on matters important to cities. At the top of the list was the issue of internet sales tax. This is an especially big issue for states like Michigan. He brought back a packet of information for Council. The conference was led by the Mayor of Wichita, Kansas who illustrated the need to deal with issues of race and racism in Cities. They heard from President Clinton, who addressed them on racial issues. They also heard from Senators and other Political and Government Figures from Washington. He will bring a full report to his colleagues on this gathering.

• Special Ceremonies

A. Vice President Allen presented certificates of recognition in honor of Citizens of the Month to Kathy Dibean, Jane & Paul Wolcott and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Burgess, all of whom have donated volunteer time to the City to assist with various projects. These are not high profile people, but they are deserving of our appreciation. Ms. Dibean runs a daycare center and teaches her students good manners, as well as knowledge. This is a very nice place, and her door is always open. Mr. And Mrs. Wolcott are always willing and able to help in the community. They solicited donations of money and lights to light the S. Cedar Street berm for the Christmas Holiday. Mr. And Mrs. Burgess took on the watering of all the flowers in the 9 concrete planters along Cedar St. last summer. They saw her struggling to carry water cans to the planters to water the flowers and volunteered to take over the task for her. These flowers need to be watered everyday, and it is no small task to get water to them.

B. Vice President Allen, along with Mayor Hollister presented a resolution of tribute to David Ike and Ed Dorr of McLaren Health Care, who accepted the tribute on behalf of the 2,800 employees, 600 Physicians and 1,200 Volunteers of Ingham Medical Center and the families they have been privileged to serve. One of their priorities is to strive for excellence in the performance of services to all whose lives they touch.

C. Mayor Hollister, along with Guillermo Lopez of Human Relations and Community Services and Murdock Jemerson of the Parks and Recreation Department presented Certificates of Appreciation and Plaques to Representatives of Mayor Hollister's Drug Free Youth Task Force. They introduced Bob Varner, Chair of the Task Force, who stated that every dime raised over the past several years has been given to school projects via mini-grants for procedures that they outline in simple forms that are submitted to the Mayor's Office. He has personally visited schools to see the projects that are funded. These grants are really sending a message to the community about the degree of commitment on the part of the City of Lansing to a drug free youth community. He thanked the following businesses for their sponsorhip; Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream Store, Clara's Restaurant, Coral Gables, Great Harvest Bread Co., Haddad's Gifts, Holiday Inn South, LaSenorita, Lansing Ice Arena, Midas Muffler of Okemos, Muffler Man, Nuthouse Sports Grill, Pistachio's Restaurant, Reno's West, Royal Scot, Wharton Center and NYPPP. He introduced Troy Wendell of Sparrow Health System Substance Abuse, Tim Puckey of Annie Rae Chevrolet, Joy Thrun & Tony of Classic Travel, Jenny and Ignacio Centeno of Centeno's Rresaurant and James Kinville of Magellan Behavioral of Michigan and presented them with awards for their support of these programs. Mr. Varner and Fawn Jones of NYPPP presented an award to Mayor Hollister, the man who convinced them to do all of this work. They announced that this year's Golf Tournament, the main fund raiser of the Task Force, will take place on June 17, 2000. They are still accepting sponsors for the Tournament, and Mayor Hollister urged everyone to sign up to play, or sponsor. He stated that He plays in the Tournament every year.

• Public Comment on Scheduled Public Hearings:

There were no Scheduled Public Hearings

• Public Comment on Legislative Matters:

President Murphy announced that the people who signed up to speak about legislative items, signed up to speak about the amendment to Chapter 630, which has been pulled, consequently public comment will not be accepted at this time.

WHEREAS, McLaren Health Care Corporation, which is affiliated with the Ingham Regional Medical Center, was recently ranked 15th out of the top 100 integrated health care networks in the United States; and

WHEREAS, the ranking was based on health systems' performance on hospital utilization, financial stability, services, access, contracts, physicians, overall system integration and outpatient use, and profit margin; and

WHEREAS, McLaren Health Care Corporation was nationally ranked with only four other Michigan health systems: Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Mercy Health Services in Farmington Hills, Borgess Health Alliance in Kalamazoo, and Oakwood Healthcare System in Dearborn;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby, congratulates McLaren Health Care Corporation and Ingham Regional Medical Center for earning the ranking of 15th out of the top 100 integrated health care networks in the United States.

By Councilmember Allen

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, Shaheen Chevrolet had its origins in 1970 when Michael Shaheen, father of Ralph, Jim and Dan, bought the old England-Cook Chevrolet franchise on what is now the site of the Lansing Center and in 1972 moved it to 3901 S. Logan; and

WHEREAS, when Michael Shaheen died in 1974, Ralph became President of Shaheen Chevrolet and with the aid of his two younger brothers, Jim and Dan, built up the business to become the number one Chevrolet dealership in south central Michigan; and

WHEREAS, the Shaheens continued to expand their business ventures by purchasing the Fowler Chevrolet in Charlotte in 1987 and the Ford dealership in Portland in 1995, and then initiated Shaheen Restoration in 1997; and

WHEREAS, the success of these business caused the Shaheens to create the "Shaheen Automotive Group" in 1999 to better manage and to capitalize on the synergies of the operations of the three dealerships, Auto Credit of Michigan, a used car finance facility and Shaheen properties; and

WHEREAS, Shaheen Chevrolet is number one in sales of new Chevrolet cars and trucks, has the largest parts inventories and sales in south central Michigan, has the largest dealership body shop in Lansing and reported a record $88.5 million in retail sales in 1999;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby congratulates Ralph Shaheen as the 2000 South Lansing Business Association's Business Person of the Year.

By Councilmember Wood

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, Shaheen Chevrolet had its origins in 1970 when Michael Shaheen, father of Ralph, Jim and Dan, bought the old England-Cook Chevrolet franchise on what is now the site of the Lansing Center and in 1972 moved it to 3901 S. Logan; and

WHEREAS, when Michael Shaheen died in 1974, Ralph became President of Shaheen Chevrolet and with the aid of his two younger brothers, Jim and Dan, built up the business to become the number one Chevrolet dealership in south central Michigan; and

WHEREAS, the Shaheens continued to expand their business ventures by purchasing the Fowler Chevrolet in Charlotte in 1987 and the Ford dealership in Portland in 1995, and then initiated Shaheen Restoration in 1997; and

WHEREAS, the success of these business caused the Shaheens to create the "Shaheen Automotive Group" in 1999 to better manage and to capitalize on the synergies of the operations of the three dealerships, Auto Credit of Michigan, a used car finance facility and Shaheen properties; and

WHEREAS, Shaheen Chevrolet is number one in sales of new Chevrolet cars and trucks, has the largest parts inventories and sales in south central Michigan, has the largest dealership body shop in Lansing and reported a record $88.5 million in retail sales in 1999;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby congratulates Dan Shaheen as the 2000 South Lansing Business Association's Business Person of the Year.

By Councilmember Wood

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, Shaheen Chevrolet had its origins in 1970 when Michael Shaheen, father of Ralph, Jim and Dan, bought the old England-Cook Chevrolet franchise on what is now the site of the Lansing Center and in 1972 moved it to 3901 S. Logan; and

WHEREAS, when Michael Shaheen died in 1974, Ralph became President of Shaheen Chevrolet and with the aid of his two younger brothers, Jim and Dan, built up the business to become the number one Chevrolet dealership in south central Michigan; and

WHEREAS, the Shaheens continued to expand their business ventures by purchasing the Fowler Chevrolet in Charlotte in 1987 and the Ford dealership in Portland in 1995, and then initiated Shaheen Restoration in 1997; and

WHEREAS, the success of these business caused the Shaheens to create the "Shaheen Automotive Group" in 1999 to better manage and to capitalize on the synergies of the operations of the three dealerships, Auto Credit of Michigan, a used car finance facility and Shaheen properties; and

WHEREAS, Shaheen Chevrolet is number one in sales of new Chevrolet cars and trucks, has the largest parts inventories and sales in south central Michigan, has the largest dealership body shop in Lansing and reported a record $88.5 million in retail sales in 1999;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby congratulates Jim Shaheen as the 2000 South Lansing Business Association's Business Person of the Year.

By Councilmember Wood

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, Larry Meyer is Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Retailers Association, and a At-Large Member of the Lansing City Council; and

WHEREAS, Larry Meyer is extremely active in professional and civic affairs; and

WHEREAS, Larry Meyer serves on the Boards of Directors of Citizens Bank, American Red Cross, Cristo Rey Community Center, Greater Lansing Catholic Education Foundation and United Way of Lansing; and

WHEREAS, Larry Meyer also is a very active member of the Citizens for Lansing School which works for improving education in Lansing, and a volunteer teacher of Junior Achievement in 3rd Grade classrooms at Attwood and Walnut Elementary Schools; and

WHEREAS, Larry Meyer regularly volunteers at the First Presbyterian Church Harvest House Program, and annually participates at Cristo Rey to help prepare and serve Thanksgiving Dinner and with Operation Santa to help distribute gifts to children;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby congratulates Larry Meyer as the 2000 South Lansing Business Association's Community Service Person of the Year.

By Councilmember Wood

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, Tara Fry is the Principal at Lansing's Harley Franks Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, Tara Fry received an Educational Administration degree and an Masters in Advertising from Michigan State University, and a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, Tara Fry is a member of the Instructional Council and a Subject Leader of Technology for the Lansing School District; and

WHEREAS, Tara Fry is fluent in Spanish, having studied Spanish in Heredia, Costa Rica, and in Meridia, Mexico; and

WHEREAS, Tara Fry is actively involved with "LATTICE" - Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross-Cultural Education; and

WHEREAS, Tara Fry is recognized by the South Lansing Business Association as an exceptional principal, who is delightful to work with and a person that goes well above and beyond the call of duty to help her students learn and achieve;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby congratulates Tara Fry as the 2000 South Lansing Business Association's Outstanding Achievement Award Winner.

By Councilmember Wood

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, Boys Scouts of America has requested $925.00 in funding assistance to help underwrite the cost of the use of Frances Park on July 17-20, 2000 for its Cub Scout Day Camp ; and

WHEREAS, the Committee on General Services reviewed and then voted to approve the request from Boys Scouts of America on March 8, 2000 ; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council, hereby, approves the request from Boys Scouts of America for $925.00 to underwrite the cost of the Frances Park for the Cub Scout Day Camp on July 17-20, 2000; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Mayor and the Finance Department shall process this request by charging $462.50 for use of the Frances Park by the Boys Scouts of America to the Community Promotions Account - 101-112101-741289-0; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Boys Scouts of America shall submit a written analysis of the event, including information regarding number of attendees, and a detail of their accounting of the expenses to the Lansing City Council within 30 days after the event.

By Councilmember Leeman

To amend the resolution by correctly stating that the amount requested by and appropriated for the Boy Scouts is $925.00, rather than $462.50, and to place an affirmative roll on the resolution as amended

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, Michigan State Building Trades has requested $448.50 in funding assistance to help underwrite the cost of the use of Gier Park on May 20-21, 2000 for its Blue Print for Cure fund raising event; and

WHEREAS, the Committee on General Services reviewed and then voted to approve the request from Michigan State Building Trades on March 8, 2000; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council, hereby, approves the request from Michigan State Building Trades for $448.50 to underwrite the cost of the Gier Park for the Blue Print for Cure fund raising event on May 20-21, 2000; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Mayor and the Finance Department shall process this request by charging $448.50 for use of the Gier Park by the Michigan State Building Trades to the Community Promotions Account - 101-112101-741289-0; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Michigan State Building Trades shall submit a written analysis of the event, including information regarding number of attendees, and a detail of their accounting of the expenses to the Lansing City Council within 30 days after the event.

By Councilmember Leeman

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, Lansing City Council has requested $400.00 in funding assistance to help underwrite the cost of the use of Lansing Center on Thursday, April 13, 2000 for its Volunteer Reception; and

WHEREAS, the Committee on General Services reviewed and then voted to approve the request from Lansing City Council, on March 8, 2000; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council, hereby, approves the request from Lansing City Council for $400.00 to help underwrite the cost of its use of Lansing Center on Thursday, April 13, 2000 for its Volunteer Reception; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Mayor and the Finance Department process this request by charging $400.00 of the rental of the Lansing Center on Thursday, April 13, 2000 by Lansing City Council to the Community Use Account 101-173901-741200; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council shall submit a written analysis of the Volunteer Reception, including information regarding number of attendees, gross and net totals of the event, and a copy of their most recent tax return, a board member list, and a detail of their accounting to the Lansing City Council within 30 days after the event.

By Councilmember Leeman

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, Viola Ledesma sought to eliminate the special assessment of $2,383.60 on her property tax bill involving 1552 Ballard; and

WHEREAS, the General Services Committee denied the claim;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby denies the claim for Viola Ledesma, involving 1552 Ballard; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney shall take the appropriate steps to process this claim.

By Councilmember Leeman

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, L. D. Maxwell sought to eliminate the special assessment of $2,594.80 on his property tax bill involving 2015 Jerome; and

WHEREAS, the General Services Committee denied the claim and reduced the special assessment by $165.00 from $544.80 to $379.80.;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby denies the claim and reduces the special assessment by $165.00 from $544.80 to $379.80. for L. D. Maxwell, involving 2015 Jerome; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney shall take the appropriate steps to process this claim.

By Councilmember Leeman

Carried Unanimously

PULLED FROM THE AGENDA AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILMEMBER LEEMAN AND REFERRED BACK TO THE GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, Dorothy Washington sought to eliminate the special assessment of $3,000.00 on her property tax bill involving 206 S. Butler; and

WHEREAS, the General Services Committee denied the claim and reduced the special assessment by $930.30 to $2069.70;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby denies the claim and reduces the special assessment by $930.30 to $2069.70 for Dorothy Washington, involving 206 S. Butler; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney shall take the appropriate steps to process this claim.

WHEREAS, Richard W. Remsing sought to eliminate the special assessment of $4,012.70 on his December 1999 property tax bill involving ten properties; and

WHEREAS, the General Services Committee denied the claim and reduced the special assessment by $1,800.00 to $2,212.70;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby denies the claim and reduces the special assessment by $1,800.00 to $2,212.70 for Richard W. Remsing, involving ten properties; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney shall take the appropriate steps to process this claim.

By Councilmember Leeman

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing and Ingham County have agreed to have a joint City/County Communications Advisory Board; and

WHEREAS, the make-up of the CCAB must represent various criminal justice and community interests as specified in Public Act 511; and

WHEREAS, there has been a vacancy on the CCAB for the communication/media representative; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has requested the Lansing City Council concur with its appointment of Judith Taran to the Community Corrections Advisory Board as the communication/media representative ; and

WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee reviewed the qualifications of Judith Taran and recommends the concurrence of the appointment of Judith Taran to the Community Corrections Advisory Board as the communication/media representative;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby concurs with the Ingham County Board of Commissioners appointment of Judith Taran to the Community Corrections Advisory Board as the communication/media representative which will expire September 30, 2001.

By Councilmember Bauer

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office received a petition request from Verna Ozanich to create multi-way stops at the intersections of Creston Avenue & Gier Street and Gary Avenue & Gier Street. The petition was signed by 68 residents who were concerned with safety in the neighborhood;

WHEREAS, the request was referred to the Traffic Board;

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking staff conducted a study of the roadway conditions;

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office presented RFS #97-20 to the Traffic Board at the December 1997 Traffic Board meeting;

WHEREAS, based upon the petition and public comments from the December 1997 Traffic Board meeting, the Transportation and Parking Office was directed to collect additional data;

WHEREAS, additional data were collected and the original report was revised;

WHEREAS, RFS #97-20(revised) was presented to the Traffic Board at its February 1999 meeting;

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office recommended that the installation of multi-ways signs at the intersection of Creston Avenue and Gier Street be denied because it does not meet the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for installation of multi-way stops;

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office recommended that the installation of multi-way stop signs at the intersection of Gary Avenue and Gier Street be denied because it does not meet the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for installation of multi-way stops;

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office recommended that crosswalks be painted, pedestrian crossing signs, and supplemental warning signs be installed and on all four approaches of the intersections of Creston Avenue & Gier Street and Gary Avenue and Gier Street due to the proximity of Gier Park Elementary School.

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office recommended to upgrade the yield signs on Gier Street at the intersection of Gary Avenue to stop signs to reinforce the fact that children are crossing at the intersection;

WHEREAS, the Traffic Board concurs with the recommendation of the Transportation and Parking Office;

WHEREAS, the approved minutes for the Traffic Board containing the Traffic Board's recommendation for this matter are on file with the City Clerk's office;

WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the Traffic Board;

WHEREAS, the Committee on Public Safety reviewed the report and concurs with the recommendation of the Traffic Board;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Transportation and Parking Office shall install crosswalks, pedestrian crossing signs, and supplemental warning signs on all approaches of the intersections of Creston Avenue & Gier Street and Gary Avenue & Gier Street;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council approves Traffic Control Order No. 99-022, thereby authorizing the Transportation Engineer to upgrade the yield signs on Gier Street at the intersection with Gary Avenue to stop signs;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Traffic Control Order No. 99-022 shall become effective when signed by the Transportation Engineer and filed with the City Clerk and the appropriate sign is installed.

By Councilmember Bauer

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office received a request to install traffic control at the intersection of Ferrol Street and Richmond Street;

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office staff conducted a study of the roadway conditions;

WHEREAS, based upon the results of the Transportation and Parking Office's study, the Traffic Board concurs with the recommendation of the Transportation and Parking Office to install a yield sign on Ferrol Street at the intersection of Richmond Street;

WHEREAS, the draft minutes for the Traffic Board containing the Traffic Board's recommendation for this matter are on file with the City Clerk's office;

WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the Traffic Board;

WHEREAS, the Committee on Public Safety reviewed the report and concurs with the recommendation of the Traffic Board;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council approves Traffic Control Order No. 00-009, thereby authorizing the Transportation Engineer to install a yield sign on Ferrol Street at the intersection of Richmond Street;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Traffic Control Order No. 00-009 shall become effective when signed by the Transportation Engineer and filed with the City Clerk and the appropriate sign is installed.

By Councilmember Bauer

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office received a request to install traffic control at the intersection of Clifford Street and Marcus Street;

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office staff conducted a study of the roadway conditions;

WHEREAS, based upon the results of the Transportation and Parking Office's study, the Traffic Board concurs with the recommendation of the Transportation and Parking Office to install a stop sign on Clifford Street and on the eastbound Hunter Park entrance at their intersection with Marcus Street;

WHEREAS, the draft minutes for the Traffic Board containing the Traffic Board's recommendation for this matter are on file with the City Clerk's office;

WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the Traffic Board;

WHEREAS, the Committee on Public Safety reviewed the report and concurs with the recommendation of the Traffic Board;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council approves Traffic Control Order No. 00-008, thereby authorizing the Transportation Engineer to install a stop sign on Clifford Street and on the eastbound Hunter Park entrance at their intersection with Marcus Street;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Traffic Control Order No. 00-008 shall become effective when signed by the Transportation Engineer and filed with the City Clerk and the appropriate signs are installed.

By Councilmember Bauer

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office received a request to install traffic control at the intersection of Fireside Drive and Leawood Drive;

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office staff conducted a study of the roadway conditions;

WHEREAS, based upon the results of the Transportation and Parking Office's study, the Traffic Board concurs with the recommendation of the Transportation and Parking Office to install a stop sign on Fireside Drive at the intersection of Leawood Drive;

WHEREAS, the draft minutes for the Traffic Board containing the Traffic Board's recommendation for this matter are on file with the City Clerk's office;

WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the Traffic Board;

WHEREAS, the Committee on Public Safety reviewed the report and concurs with the recommendation of the Traffic Board;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council approves Traffic Control Order No. 00-001, thereby authorizing the Transportation Engineer to install a stop sign on Fireside Drive at the intersection of Leawood Drive;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Traffic Control Order No. 00-001 shall become effective when signed by the Transportation Engineer and filed with the City Clerk and the appropriate sign is installed.

By Councilmember Bauer

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office received a request to install traffic control at the intersection of Grant Street and Tisdale Avenue;

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Office staff conducted a study of the roadway conditions;

WHEREAS, based upon the results of the Transportation and Parking Office's study, the Traffic Board concurs with the recommendation of the Transportation and Parking Office to install a stop sign on Grant Street at the intersection of Tisdale Avenue;

WHEREAS, the approved minutes for the Traffic Board containing the Traffic Board's recommendation for this matter are on file with the City Clerk's office;

WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the Traffic Board;

WHEREAS, the Committee on Public Safety reviewed the report and concurs with the recommendation of the Traffic Board;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council approves Traffic Control Order No. 00-002, thereby authorizing the Transportation Engineer to install a stop sign on Grant Street at the intersection of Tisdale Avenue;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Traffic Control Order No. 00-002 shall become effective when signed by the Transportation Engineer and filed with the City Clerk and the appropriate sign is installed.

By Councilmember Bauer

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has adopted the Telecommunications Ordinance, Chapter 868, of the Codified Ordinances; and

WHEREAS, Williams Communications has applied for a Permit to construct and operate a Telecommunication System in accordance with Chapter 868 of Part 8 of Lansing=s Codified Ordinances; and

WHEREAS, Williams Communications has submitted the one thousand-five hundred dollars ($1500.00) application fee; and

WHEREAS, the Public Service Department and the Board of Water and Light have reviewed the permit application and determined that the requirements of Chapter 868 for a permit application have been met by Williams Communications; and

WHEREAS, Subsection 868.14.d of the Telecommunications Ordinance requires an annual maintenance fee, which shall be determined at the time of the award of the original permit by the City Council; and

WHEREAS, the Public Service Department has determined the costs associated with the annual maintenance fee to be One Thousand-Five Hundred Dollars ($1500.00);

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an annual maintenance fee of One thousand-Five Hundred Dollars ($1500.00) for the Telecommunications Permit for Williams Communications be established pursuant to the Telecommunications Ordinance.

By Councilmember Benavides

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, Council resolution #448 of September 27, 1999 authorized the funding of a conceptual plan for Ranney Park in conjunction with the City of East Lansing; and

WHEREAS, Landscape Architects and Planners, Inc. (LAP) has developed a master plan for Ranney Park; and

WHEREAS, LAP has solicited input through three public meetings held on September 20, 1999, October 18, 1999, and November 23, 1999; and

WHEREAS, the East Lansing City Council reviewed the conceptual master plan for Ranney Park on January 25, 2000; and

WHEREAS, the East Lansing City Council desires to look at joint applications between East Lansing and Lansing for a grant to fund trail development; and

WHEREAS the Park Board has recommended acceptance of this master plan in concept on February 16, 2000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council has reviewed the conceptual master plan for Ranney Park; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council regards this conceptual master plan as a viable approach for the renovation of Ranney Park.

By Councilmember Benavides

Carried Unanimously

COUNCILMEMBER MEYER, STATED FOR THE LEGISLATIVE RECORD, THAT THERE WAS A GOOD COOPERATIVE EFFORT THAT TOOK PLACE BETWEEN THE CITY OF LANSING AND THE CITY OF EAST LANSING IN THE FORMATION OF THE PLANS FOR THE RANNEY PARK SKATE PARK. HE IS HOPEFUL THAT THERE WILL BE ONGOING COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF EAST LANSING ON THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PARK.

WHEREAS this proposed public improvement will benefit the property in the vicinity of the work to be done and in front of and adjacent to the properties described below:

PROPERTY BENEFITTED: The area bounded by GRAND AVENUE, KALAMAZOO STREET, CAPITOL AVENUE and IONIA STREET, excepting all public streets and alleys and other land deemed not benefitted.

RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Lansing, that the supplementary Special Assessment Roll B58, Public Service # 36275, known as 1996 Downtown Sidewalk Repair Project, as returned by the City Assessor be and the same is hereby ratified and confirmed, and that the Mayor be and hereby is directed to affix within ten days, his warrant directing the City Treasurer to refund to all persons who have paid said tax as originally assessed the pro rata amount of difference as shown in said supplementary roll, and collect all unpaid tax as shown on said roll 90 days after approval.

By Councilmember Benavides

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS this proposed public improvement will benefit the property in the vicinity of the work to be done and in front of and adjacent to the properties described below:

PROPERTY BENEFITTED: An area that includes all lands fronting on TURNER STREET from FREDERICK STREET to SHERIDAN ROAD excepting all public streets and alleys and other land deemed not benefitted. The benefitted parcel numbers are: 3301-04-102-201-3; 3301-04-103-161-1; 3301-04-103-171-0; 3301-04-126-011-8; 3301-04-126-021-7; and 3301-04-126-031-6.

RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Lansing, that the supplementary Special Assessment Roll 343, Public Service # 16069, known as Turner Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, as returned by the City Assessor be and the same is hereby ratified and confirmed, and that the Mayor be and hereby is directed to affix within ten days, his warrant directing the City Treasurer to refund to all persons who have paid said tax as originally assessed the pro rata amount of difference as shown in said supplementary roll, and collect all unpaid tax as shown on said roll 90 days after approval.

By Councilmember Benavides

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS this proposed public improvement will benefit the property in the vicinity of the work to be done and in front of and adjacent to the properties described below:

PROPERTY BENEFITTED: All properties located in the following areas: 1) PLEASANT GROVE ROAD between MOUNT HOPE AVENUE and HOLMES ROAD; 2) BELMONT DRIVE, BERKSHIRE DRIVE, and BELAIRE DRIVE East of PLEASANT GROVE ROAD; 3) BOSTON BOULEVARD between MOUNT HOPE AVENUE and HOLLYWAY; 4) the area bounded by LENORE AVENUE, GORDON AVENUE, BOSTON BOULEVARD, and PATTENGILL AVENUE; and 5) the area bounded by PENNWAY DRIVE, DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, JOLLY ROAD and PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, excepting all public streets and alleys and other land deemed not benefitted.

RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Lansing, that the supplementary Special Assessment Roll B60, Public Service # 55046, known as 1998 Sidewalk Repair Project, as returned by the City Assessor be and the same is hereby ratified and confirmed, and that the Mayor be and hereby is directed to affix within ten days, his warrant directing the City Treasurer to refund to all persons who have paid said tax as originally assessed the pro rata amount of difference as shown in said supplementary roll, and collect all unpaid tax as shown on said roll 90 days after approval.

By Councilmember Benavides

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS this proposed public improvement will benefit the property in the vicinity of the work to be done and in front of and adjacent to the properties described below:

PROPERTY BENEFITTED: Curb and Gutter - All lands fronting on PAULSON STREET from NORTH EAST STREET to CEDAR STREET excepting all public streets and alleys and other land deemed not benefitted.

PROPERTY BENEFITTED: Storm Sewer - All lands fronting on PAULSON STREET from NORTH EAST STREET to CEDAR STREET excepting all public streets and alleys and other land deemed not benefitted.

RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Lansing, that the supplementary Special Assessment Roll 338, Public Service # 16068, known as Paulson Street Reconstruction Project, as returned by the City Assessor be and the same is hereby ratified and confirmed, and that the Mayor be and hereby is directed to affix within ten days, his warrant directing the City Treasurer to refund to all persons who have paid said tax as originally assessed the pro rata amount of difference as shown in said supplementary roll, and collect all unpaid tax as shown on said roll 90 days after approval.

By Councilmember Benavides

Carried unanimously

PULLED FROM THE AGENDA AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILMEMBER BAUER AND REFERRED BACK TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, to whom was referred an ordinance to amend Chapter 630 of the Lansing Code of Ordinances for the purpose of adding a new section, 630.15, 630.16 and 630.17 to establish that a place used repeatedly for lewd conduct, prostitution and solicitation for prostitution is a public nuisance and to provide for the seizure and abatement of any vehicles used or intended to be used for said nuisance.

The Committee reviewed similar ordinances by other communities, received public testimony and heard from the City Attorney, Police Department and the Ingham County Prosecutor, and debated whether a person's due process rights would be greatly affected.

REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: The City Attorney, Police Department and the Ingham County Prosecutor maintain that the ordinance will greatly aid in their fight against prostitution. By defining an area where prostitution has occurred, the ability of the City Attorney and the Police Department to prosecute "johns" will be enhanced. The ordinance clearly sets a standard of zero tolerance for prostitution in the City. Since police will only use this ordinance to nab "johns" in sting operations, there will be limited impact on a person's due process.

The Committee unanimously approved the proposed amendment to the Lansing Code of Ordinances and that the ordinance be given immediate effect.

Signed, Joan Bauer, Chairperson

Tony Benavides

Carol Wood

BY COUNCILMEMBER BAUER

That the Report of the Committee be received.

March 13, 2000

There were no Ordinances for Introduction

THE PASSAGE OF THE ORDINANCE LISTED BELOW WAS PULLED FROM THE AGENDA AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILMEMBER BAUER AND REFERRED BACK TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

BY COUNCILMEMBER BAUER

That we move to the passage of Ordinances

By COUNCILMEMBER BAUER

That the Ordinance when read be considered as read in its entirety.

BY THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

By COUNCILMEMBER BAUER

Resolved by the City Council of the City of Lansing that an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lansing by Amending Chapter 630 by adding New Sections, Sections 630.15, 16, and 17 to Establish that a Place Used Repeatedly for Lewdness, Prostitution and the Solicitation for Prostitution is a Public Nuisance and to Provide, According to the Method Established by Statute, for the Seizure and Abatement of any Vehicle Used In the Furtherance of Said Public Nuisance, be placed on order of immediate passage.

BY THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

By COUNCILMEMBER BAUER

Resolved by the City Council of the City of Lansing that an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lansing by Amending Chapter 630 by adding New Sections, Sections 630.15, 16, and 17 to Establish that a Place Used Repeatedly for Lewdness, Prostitution and the Solicitation for Prostitution is a Public Nuisance and to Provide, According to the Method Established by Statute, for the Seizure and Abatement of any Vehicle Used In the Furtherance of Said Public Nuisance, be now passed.

YEAS:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

1. From Councilmember Bauer; a request that Item VIII C-1, Committee Report recommending the adoption of an amendment to Chapter 630 regarding lewd conduct, and VIII E-1, Ordinance Amending Chapter 630 be pulled from the Agenda

PULLED FROM THE AGENDA AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILMEMBER BAUER

2. From Councilmember Allen; a letter from Dean and Laura Gibney of 2600 Forest Rd. in Support of the Curb and Gutter Construction on Forest Rd.

REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

3. From Councilmember Wood; a resolution in support of a State Subsidy for the E. Lansing Amtrak service

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

4. From Councilmember Wood; a Resolution requesting an Amendment to the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

5. From Councilmember Wood; a letter from the Genesee Neighborhood Association in support of the amendment to Chapter 630

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

6. From Councilmember Wood; a letter from the Old Forest Neighborhood Association in support of the Amendment to Chapter 630

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

7. From Councilmember Adado; a request for Transfer of Funds for Census 2000

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS AND THE INTERNAL AUDITOR

8. From Councilmember Leeman; a Request for Recognition of Non-profit Status from the Michigan Dental Foundation

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES

• Public Comment on City Related Matters

Eugene Buckley of N. Hayford St. said that when the General Motors project was announced two years ago, he wrote his own proposal, and it did not include the tax payers picking up the tab for the cleanup of brownfield areas where no jobs are located. He stated that 4,000 GM jobs will leave this City with the stripping of plants that was announced last week. The plants that are closing in this area are serious business.

Belinda Fitzpatrick of 224 S. Holmes urged all residents to attend the Public Safety Committee Meeting this Wednesday at 4:00 P.M. where they will discuss the civil forfeiture ordinance that they are considering. She read portions of an article from The State Journal regarding the proposed ordinance. She is opposed to civil forfeiture because people lose protections guaranteed to them under the constitution.

Curlada Eure-Harris of 801 N. Chestnut said that she is here to address young African American residents. She said that we need to get back to logic in our communities, and urged everyone to meditate on the thoughts she has expressed.

Dr. Saleef Kafajouffe of 801 N. Chestnut said that he lived in Lansing for 15 years. He began working with youth when he moved here. He has worked with more than 35 organizations, and currently serves as Chair of the Social Science Department at Olivet College. He teaches issues of ethnicity and racial and social justice. He said that there are three or four individuals in his community that have taken it upon themselves to see that his house at 809 N. Chestnut gets shut down. One woman has stated that she spends 24 hours per day watching his house. What is going on at his house is shameful.

Raymond Kenny of 6011 Hilliard said that on March 9, 2000 at Dr. Kafajouffe's house at 801 N. Chestnut they had a barbecue. The Lansing Police Department showed up and had a problem with them having a backyard BBQ. There was no drinking and no drugs, but the police had a big problem with these things going on in this neighborhood. The police watched them for the whole time that the BBQ was going on. This is wrong. Something needs to be done.

Shermayne Gardner of 801 N. Chestnut said that he has been harassed by cops all of his life. Even drug dealers have the right to walk down the street and to have BBQ's. He has small children. He does not do drugs. He does not need this kind of problem around his children.

Joseph Rice of 732 Wisconsin stated his objection to what is going on on N. Chestnut. They are not being treated equally. The police department can just come in and run over their neighborhood. They need someone to look into this. He asked Council to help them.

Keegan Hinton of 1001 N. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. Said that he understands that the police need to pay attention when they see a big group of young kids, but they have been watching them for years. Why do they keep watching them? They do not do anything wrong. The couple who live in this house are raising their son and living their lives. They are not selling drugs or doing anything wrong.

Cordell Lewis of 1019 Daleford said that at the BBQ party that was thrown at her friends house the police were picking on them because they sit outside and hang out a lot. This is a big drug area and a lot of people walk the block. The police are watching them do the same things day after day. Drug users and sellers were standing at another house, right in front of the police, but the police did not care because they were watching the party.

Jnacbab Harris of 6125 Farrington Ct. said that she was at the BBQ and saw what went on. This was not right. There is a lot of talk in school about how they should get along with cops and work with them and not be scared of them. That they should interact with them. It is not reasonable to expect kids to work with cops when they see them do things like this. This is one of the reasons that kids do not get along with cops. They were not doing anything wrong at this house. Why do the cops keep watching everything they do?

Saleem Shabazz of 801 N. Chestnut said that the police do not care whether they are doing anything wrong or not. If they want to hassle you, they are going to hassle you.

Sineh Wurie of 1219 W. Kalamazoo St. stated his support for the residents at 801 N. Chestnut. The things they have told him are ridiculous and absurd. He performs with the Mallika African Dancers.

President Murphy urged all of the speakers here tonight to address the issue of 801 N. Chestnut to attend the Public Safety Committee Meeting this Wednesday at 4:00 P.M., or formalize their complaint by putting their concerns in writing.

Russell Terry of 121 E. Mt. Hope said that police do not like it when young people get together and try to have a good time. He said that minimum wage salaries are not good pay. He has seen more Ford police cars than Oldsmobile police cars lately. This is not good. We need to thank GM for staying in Lansing.

Beverly Miller of 413 Pearl St. spoke regarding the Mayor's recommendation for amendment to the criteria for issuing liquor licenses. Council already has all the power they need. It is harder to get a liquor license than any other kind of license. They approved the placement of the Spiral Bar in North Lansing without following the criteria that had been established requiring adequate parking. This bar could be shut down, because they have violated a lot of ordinances, and violation of ordinances is one of the criteria for removing a liquor license. Mr. Donall does not have adequate parking, and never has had.

Willy Williams of 505 W. Lenawee spoke regarding the letter on last week's agenda from the students at the Walter French Academy. This letter was not from the students themselves. Most students did not know what they were signing. He warned Councilmembers who may be planning to cooperate with the video being made by Mr. Burgess, to be careful if they cooperate with this video, because what they say will be twisted.

Harold King of 1563 N. High St. spoke regarding a "backdoor meeting between General Motors and Councilmembers." He is disappointed that Council would take 6 members and go to Detroit. He is disappointed that the State of the City Address was not held in Lansing. He is disappointed in the changes being contemplated by the Community Development Block Grant program and that they will no longer sponsor the paint blitz program. The City can use CDBG monies to buy out adult businesses over and over again. They bought one man out three times, but they cannot put out the money to paint needy houses.

Dr. Willy Davis, Jr. of 505 W. Lenawee said that he supports Dr. Kafajouffe's protest about what is happening at his house on N. Chestnut. What Council has seen tonight is young black men showing the strength of their community. These are the people who are being harassed. It seems as if drug dealers are the ones who are being protected. Once you take all of these young people who work out of the community, all you have left are drug dealers. Police need to make links with the young people in the community. They need to ask the new Police Chief what he will do in terms of relating to the youth. It is nice to see these young people coming forward and expressing their needs without fear. We need to rectify this situation and prepare for the future.

M.S. Allaire of 1535½ S. Lyons commended the young people who came and spoke about the BBQ on N. Chestnut. He is here tonight representing Lamair Properties LLC in reference to their real estate holdings. They recently expanded into the City of Lansing. They had an opportunity to meet with Mike Gillison, Code Compliance Officer about one of their rental units. They had done some plumbing work without pulling a permit, and they were cited. The City needs to work with these codes to give landlords a break.

Jayson Holt of 1206½ Glenn St. spoke in support of Dr. Kafajouffe, and read a poem he wrote.

Melissa Cumpian of 2523 Newark said that she was stopped at the door by a police officer who knew her by name. She did not come here looking for any trouble. She just wants her kids back. She asked that Councilmember Benavides investigate why her kids were taken away from her by a City Employee and her son, who is an abuser.

Michael J. Simon of 3200 S. Washington said that the last two weeks have been very hectic for him because of the fire at Oliver Towers. He hopes that this kind of crime does not happen to his building again. He wants to protect 3200 S. Washington and thanks the community for helping him find housing there. He thanked President Murphyfor going to the Red Cross to check on the people who were displaced because of the Oliver Towers fire. There were a lot people at Oliver Towers, he is not sure if everyone got housing.

Christine Timmon of 335 E. St. Joseph said that the Lansing State Journal editorial on the lewd conduct ordinance can be ripped to shreds. Police do not need City Council to pass this ordinance. They can affect the same consequences by strengthening the laws we already have and getting tough on "johns." These people cannot claim innocence when they live in Okemos and they are in Lansing at 4:00 A.M. with no reason to be here.

By Councilmember Allen

That City Officer and Board Reports, along with Communications and Petitions be considered as being read in full and that the proper referrals be made by President Murphy

Carried unanimously

1. Letter from Vice President Allen regarding the Installation of Curb and Gutter, Turn Lanes and Guard Rails on Forest Rd. and requesting Modifications to Comply with Scenic Corridor Standards

REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT ON PUBLIC SERVICES AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE

2. Letters from the Mayor re:

a. Transfer of Funds; Parks & Recreation

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS AND THE INTERNAL AUDITOR

b. Public Improvement II and III; Reconstruction of Marshall St. from 300' N. of Jerome to E. Grand River Ave.

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

c. Amendment to Chapter 830, Sections 830.05 and 830.06 to Add Default of an Obligation to the City as a Criterion for Denial of Issuance of a New Liquor License or Objection to the Transfer or Revocation of an Existing Liquor License

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES

d. Amendment to Chapter 608, Section 068.04 to Add the Potter Park Zoo Exploration and Discovery Center and Plaza as a Listed Site in 608.04(d) Where Beer and Wine May be Sold or Consumed

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE

1. Letter from the State of Michigan Department of Transportation Submitting MDOT Contract 97-5483 for Construction of the Deck Overlay for Structure R1 of 33034 Which Carries Highway Us-27 BR (Larch St.) over the Tracks of the CSX and Highway I-96

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT

2. Letter from the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality identifying Environmental Contamination caused by the Underground Storage Tank System at Drakes Market Plus at 3125 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and requiring corrective action by Property Owner Michael P. Drake of 1013 Maycroft Rd.

REFERRED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, THE PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING

3. Letter from CTI, Inc. of 10407 Centurion Pkwy. N. in Jacksonville, FL submitting notice of their intent to file an Industrial Development District Application for Property Located at the corner of N. Grand River Ave. and Capital City Blvd.

REFERRED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT

4. Z-04-2000; 3912 s. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Petition for Rezoning from "A" Residential to "F" Commercial District filed by Isam Masaad to allow for Development of a New Store and Leased Property

REFERRED TO THE MAYOR AND THE PLANNING BOARD

5. Z-05-2000; 220 N. Sycamore, Petition for Rezoning from "DM-4" Residential to "D-2" Residential/Office District filed by John F. Fox to allow for Conversion of the First Floor for Professional Office use and Residential Units on the Second and Third Floors

REFERRED TO THE MAYOR AND THE PLANNING BOARD

6. Letter from Darryl Burgess of 1407 Prospect St. announcing a documentary video about the Lansing Civic Center and requesting cooperation by City Council, Mayor Hollister and City Departments in the making of the film

RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE

7. Notice from Attorneys on behalf of Cecil Farris of intent to file a Personal Injury Claim for an accident involving a City of Lansing Vehicle

REFERRED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY

8. Letter from State Representative Paul N. DeWeese regarding the request for installation of a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Saginaw (M-43) and Fairview St.

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

9. Letter from AT&T responding to a complaint about Cable Services filed by M.J. Perrone

REFERRED TO THE CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD

Councilmember Wood thanked everyone who came tonight in support or opposition to the ordinance on "johns." They hope to clear this from the Public Safety Agenda on Wednesday and take it up next Monday night. Regarding the cancellation of the Paint Blitz program for this year, the Lansing Neighborhood Council decided not to be involved this year, because the Federal Government lead abatement program is to cost almost $1,000 per house. The budget for the Paint Blitz is $10,000 per year. If the City did 20 houses in the paint blitz, it would cost them over $20,000 because of the lead abatement. This is why they are looking at not doing the paint blitz this year. There have been suggestions that they not do so many houses. People with input are urged to contact the LNC.

Councilmember Bauer reported having received several calls regarding the regulation of garage sales. She informed the listening audience that you cannot have more than 7 sales per year, they cannot last more than three days at a time, and they cannot be within 30 days of each other. She urged residents to attend the Reception scheduled for April 13^th to Honor Volunteers who serve on City Boards and Commissions and in Neighborhoods. She thanked the Public Service Department for taking quick action on the trash and litter issue that she reported last week. The main streets are being swept and look much better. The secondary streets still need to be swept. The trash on the highway has been cleaned up.

Vice President Allen said that she is appalled at the amount of trash out in front of business establishments. She urged business owners to get out and clean up the trash in and around their store areas.

President Murphy announced a time change for this week's Committee of the Whole Meeting. They will meet at 2:30 rather than 1:30 P.M.

Mr. Wiener did not have any comments.

ADJOURNED 9:30 P.M.

MARILYNN SLADE, CITY CLERK