Lansing public meetings in 2021

Committee on Development & Planning

The committee will consider a resolution to set a public hearing regarding SLU-2-2021. This item concerns a new Board of Water and Light electrical power substation at 5411 Wise Road. The agenda also includes the review of minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting.

• Resolution to set a public hearing for a new electrical power substation at 5411 Wise Road

The committee approved a resolution to set a public hearing for February 14, 2022, on a special land use application (SLU-2-2021) for a new Board of Water and Light electrical power station at 5411 Wise Road. The hearing is required because the property is government-owned, even though a station already exists there. The committee also heard concerns from blind residents about the Clemens and Michigan Avenue crossing and referred the issue to other committees.

• Approved resolution to set public hearing for SLU-2-2021 on Feb. 14, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec. 7, 2021 as presented (2-0)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Lansing Board of Police Commissioners will meet to consider several departmental actions. This includes a recommendation from Mayor Schor to promote Interim Chief Ellery Sosebee to Police Chief. The Board will also review the FY2023 budget for approval.

• Recommendation to promote Interim Chief Ellery Sosebee to Police Chief
• Approval of FY2023 Budget
• Approval of November 16, 2021, meeting minutes

The Lansing Board of Police Commissioners unanimously approved Mayor Schor's recommendation to appoint Interim Chief Ellery Sosebee as Chief of Police, and also approved the FY23 budget. The board approved the November 16, 2021 minutes and accepted department reports. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were deferred to the January agenda.

• Approved Mayor Schor's recommendation for Ellery Sosebee as Chief of Police (6-0)
• Approved FY23 budget (6-0)
• Approved November 16, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Accepted department reports (8-0)

Board of Water and Light

The Board of Water and Light is holding a special meeting to approve an HR hiring consultant selected through an RFP process. The agenda also includes manager remarks, commissioner remarks, and public comment periods.

• Approval of RFP Selected HR Hiring Consultant

The Board of Water and Light approved a resolution to select Global Business Resource Group as the hiring consultant for the Internal Auditor and Corporate Secretary positions. The board also voted to eliminate Pinnacle Professional Services from consideration and amended a prior resolution to require the consultant to report directly to the Human Resources Committee.

• Approved Resolution #2021-12-02 selecting Global Business Resource Group as hiring consultant (unanimous)
• Eliminated Pinnacle Professional Services from the selection process (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution #2021-11-03 to require consultant to report directly to the Human Resources Committee (unanimous)

Committee on Ways and Means

The Committee on Ways and Means will consider resolutions regarding a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for the Parks & Recreation Department. The committee will also discuss a workers compensation settlement.

• Grant acceptance: Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for the Parks & Recreation Department
• Workers Compensation Settlement (206-2876-01100)

The Committee on Ways and Means approved a resolution accepting multiple grants for parks and recreation projects, including $300,000 for the Fenner Pathway, $300,000 for the Corporate Research Park Path, and $150,000 for the Francis Park Rose Garden, plus a playground at Adado Riverfront Park. They also approved a workers' compensation settlement for a former employee. Both motions passed 3-0.

• Approved grant acceptance for parks projects (3-0)
• Approved workers' compensation settlement WC206-2876-01100 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from December 3, 2021 (3-0)

City Council

The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate. The council will also consider a resolution for the certificate at 8100 Davis Hwy.

• Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Ultium Cells, LLC (PEND-2751)

The Lansing City Council approved an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Ultium Cells, LLC, granting a 12-year property tax exemption for real and personal property investments at 8100 Davis Hwy. The resolution passed with a motion carried; no vote tally was recorded. Council also excused Council Member Jackson from the proceedings.

• Approved Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFT-01-21) for Ultium Cells, LLC (motion carried)
• Excused Council Member Jackson from proceedings (motion carried)

Police & Fire Retirement System

The Lansing Police and Fire Retirement System Board will meet to process retirement applications and contribution refunds. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a Tegrit fee increase and trustee election results.

• Retirement application for Michelle Hood-Marble
• Refund request of $11,496.03 for Alex Rojas
• Discussion of Tegrit Fee Increase
• Review of trustee election results
• Adjustments to retirement system contributions

The Police and Fire Retirement System Board approved the November 9, 2021 joint minutes, a regular retirement for Michelle Hood-Marble, and two refund requests. It also accepted election results naming Christopher Wilcox as Fire Department Trustee, approved invoices, and discussed a Tegrit fee increase proposal. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved November 9, 2021 joint minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved regular retirement for Michelle Hood-Marble, effective January 15, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved refunds to Alex Rojas ($11,496.03) and Benjamin Blanck ($9,495.20) (6-0)
• Excused Trustees Moore and R. Wilcox from December meeting (6-0)
• Approved Police and Fire Retirement System invoices (6-0)
• Approved joint meeting with Tegrit to discuss fee increase proposal (6-0)
• Accepted election results naming Christopher Wilcox as Fire Department Trustee, term ending December 31, 2026 (6-0)
• Accepted FY2021 Police and Fire Employee Contribution correction of $2,802.31 (6-0)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will discuss proposed changes to assessed and taxable values pursuant to MCL 211.53b. The board is also scheduled to approve changes to the assessment roll as presented.

• Discussion of proposed changes to assessed and taxable values
• Approval of changes to the assessment roll

The Lansing Board of Review met on December 14, 2021, and discussed proposed changes to assessed and taxable values under MCL 211.53b. The board approved the changes to the assessment roll as attached. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved changes to assessment roll as attached

Police & Fire Retirement System

The Lansing Police and Fire Retirement System and Employees’ Retirement System boards are holding a special meeting. The agenda includes a presentation and questions regarding a PBI Death Audit.

• PBI Death Audit Presentation & Questions

Employees' Retirement System

The Board will consider age and service retirement requests for two employees. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a Tegrit fee increase and adjustments to retirement system contributions. Additionally, the Secretary's report details recent membership changes and monthly retirement allowances paid.

• Age and service retirement requests for Rhonda Mubarakeh and Rene Marinez
• Tegrit fee increase
• Adjustments to retirement system contributions
• November 2021 retirement allowances totaling $2,019,312.93

The Lansing Employees' Retirement System Board approved routine items including meeting minutes, a retirement for Ricardo Gomez, a disability evaluation referral, invoices, and the FY2021 employee contribution. It also scheduled a joint meeting with Tegrit to review contract proposals and requested Finance to explain an underpayment. No major policy changes were made.

• Approved November 9, 2021 joint meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved retirement for Ricardo Gomez (7-0)
• Referred Applicant #2021-E1214 for nonduty disability evaluation (7-0)
• Excused Trustee Carrigan from December meeting (8-0)
• Approved December invoices (7-0)
• Scheduled joint January meeting with Tegrit to review contract proposals (7-0)
• Requested Finance representative attend next meeting to explain FY2021 underpayment (7-0)
• Accepted FY2021 Employee Contribution as of June 30, 2021 (7-0)

Board of Water and Light

The Board of Water and Light is meeting to discuss a special electric service contract for a large manufacturing customer. The agenda also includes public comment and remarks from the manager and commissioners.

• Special Electric Service Contract for Large Manufacturing Customer

The Lansing Board of Water and Light unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the General Manager to finalize and execute a special 20-year electric service contract for a large manufacturing customer, identified as General Motors, which plans to build a $2.5 billion EV battery plant. The contract includes a special rate, expected to provide $936 million in savings to the customer over its term, and is designed to not raise rates for other customers. The board also received an update on storm damage repairs estimated at $1 million.

• Approved Resolution #2021-12-01 authorizing a special electric service contract for a large manufacturing customer (unanimous)
• Authorized General Manager to finalize and execute the special contract with the prospective customer

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations will consider resolutions for street name changes and redevelopment area liquor licenses. The meeting also includes the review of minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting.

• Renaming Technology Boulevard to Discovery Drive and Biotechnology Drive to Health Park Drive
• Redevelopment Area Liquor License for Hooked Community at 3124 E Michigan Ave., Suite F
• Redevelopment Area Liquor License for Batter Up Bistro at 621 E Michigan Ave.

The Committee on City Operations approved three resolutions: renaming Technology Blvd to Discovery Drive and Biotechnology Drive to Health Park Drive, and issuing redevelopment area liquor licenses to Hooked Community at 3124 E Michigan Ave., Suite F, and Batter Up Bistro at 621 E Michigan Ave. All motions carried 2-0. No public comment was made.

• Approved street name changes to Discovery Drive and Health Park Drive (2-0)
• Approved redevelopment liquor license for Hooked Community at 3124 E Michigan Ave., Suite F (2-0)
• Approved redevelopment liquor license for Batter Up Bistro at 621 E Michigan Ave (2-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review resolutions regarding public safety, legal settlements, and industrial development. The agenda includes discussions on extending multi-year contracts for Police and Fire Chief positions and participating in national opioid litigation settlements.

• Extending multi-year contracts for Police Chief and Fire Chief positions
• Participation agreements for National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlement
• Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate application for Ultium Cells, LLC at 8100 Davis Hwy
• Amending Social Districts to include Sidecar Slider Bar and The Creole Burger Bar
• Issuance of Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds

The Committee of the Whole approved resolutions supporting a $2.5 billion Ultium battery facility, including amending the Lansing-Delta Township 425 agreement, creating a renaissance zone at 8100 Davis Hwy, and setting a hearing for an industrial facilities exemption. It also approved street vacation for Jerome and W. Holmes streets, social district amendments, a poverty exemption public hearing, multiyear police/fire chief contracts, sewage bonds, and opioid settlement agreements.

• Approved ACT-1-2020 street vacation for Jerome and W. Holmes streets (8-0)
• Approved social district amendment to include Sidecar Slider Bar and Creole Burger Bar (8-0)
• Set public hearing for poverty exemption guidelines reform for 1/10/2022 (8-0)
• Approved exemption to allow up to 3-year contracts for Police Chief and Fire Chief (7-1)
• Approved sewage disposal system revenue bonds (7-0)
• Approved participation agreements in national opioid litigation settlement (7-0)
• Approved state intrastate agreement for opioid settlement proceeds (7-0)
• Approved 425 agreement amendment for Ultium project (8-0)

City Council

The council will review the allocation of proceeds from national opioid litigation and industrial certificates for Ultium Cells, LLC. The agenda also includes the transfer of tax reverted properties and several grant acceptances.

• Allocation of settlement proceeds in National Opioids Litigation (PEND-2727)
• Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Ultium Cells, LLC at 8100 Davis Hwy (PEND-2749)
• Transfer of unsold tax reverted properties from Ingham and Eaton County Treasurers (PEND-2723, PEND-2722)
• Renaming Technology Boulevard to Discovery Drive and Biotechnology Drive to Health Park Drive (PEND-2726)
• Grant acceptance for the Recycling Quality Improvement Grant (PEND-2724)

The Lansing City Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $30 million in sewage disposal system revenue bonds for sanitary sewer overflow remediation, and approved an application for a Michigan Strategic Fund Designated Renaissance Zone for Ultium Cells' $2.5 billion project at 8100 Davis Hwy. The council also approved numerous other resolutions, including street vacations for Lansing Community College and Sparrow Health Systems, and accepted several grants.

• Approved $30M sewage disposal system revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Ultium Cells renaissance zone application (unanimous)
• Approved street vacation for Lansing Community College (unanimous)
• Approved street vacation for Sparrow Health Systems (unanimous)
• Approved $144,000 recycling grant (consent agenda)
• Approved $10,000 CFE Fund grant (consent agenda)
• Approved $15,000 urban forestry grant (consent agenda)
• Approved 3-year contract exemption for Police/Fire Chief (one nay)

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

The Downtown Lansing Inc. Board of Directors meeting scheduled for December 9, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled to take place on January 13, 2022.

Board of Public Service

This meeting consists primarily of procedural items and division reports. The Board will consider approving the 2022 revised division reporting schedule and hear from a guest speaker.

• Approval of the 2022 “Revised” Division Reporting Schedule
• Presentation by Sustainability Coordinator Lori Welch
• Reports from the Wastewater Division and Business, Permits, and Technology Division

The Board of Public Service unanimously approved the revised 2022 Division Reporting Schedule. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the November 10, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational reports and updates.

• Approved revised 2022 Division Reporting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 10, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

South MLK Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority

The Board will review the September 16, 2021 meeting minutes and elect officers for 2022. Members will also discuss the Development and Finance Plan timeline and Logan Square projects. Additionally, the board will discuss Fall Neighborhood Grants.

• Approval of September 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Election of 2022 Board officers
• Development and Finance Plan timeline discussion
• Logan Square project review
• Fall Neighborhood Grants discussion

The S. MLK Corridor Improvement Authority board unanimously approved the September 16, 2021 meeting minutes. The board discussed the 2022 meeting schedule, a development and finance plan timeline, and project priorities, including clean-up efforts and a potential community input meeting. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved September 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed 2022 meeting schedule, to be approved in January
• Reviewed development and finance plan timeline
• Identified corridor clean-up as main focus
• Proposed community input meeting with business owners and residents
• Discussed Logan Square development and farmer's market outreach

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will consider a resolution to set a Show Cause Hearing. This hearing involves orders to make safe or demolish the property located at 4108 Deerfield.

• Resolution for a Show Cause Hearing regarding 4108 Deerfield

The Committee on Public Safety approved a resolution to set a show cause hearing for January 10, 2022, regarding the property at 4108 Deerfield Avenue, which was damaged by a fire in 2018. The hearing is a second one because the first hearing on October 25, 2021, lacked proper notice to the owners. The committee also requested future agenda items on Colonial Village issues, gun violence, and other violent crimes, with an invitation to LPD leadership.

• Approved minutes of November 18, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved resolution to set show cause hearing for 4108 Deerfield Avenue on January 10, 2022 (3-0)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will review the November 2021 minutes and communications. Fire Chief Greg Martin will provide updates on department vacancies, active shooter drills with LPD, and hospital capacity regarding COVID-19 patients.

• Approval of November 2021 minutes
• Update on department vacancies
• Report on active shooter drills with LPD
• Report on hospital capacity related to COVID-19 patients

The Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners approved the November 2021 minutes unanimously, elected Barbara Lawrence as vice-chair by unanimous vote, and excused Commissioner Singleton from the December meeting. The board also acknowledged the resignation of Commissioner Lucianna Solis, with Steve Purchase becoming chair. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Barbara Lawrence as vice-chair (unanimous)
• Excused Commissioner Singleton from December meeting (unanimous)

Lansing Park Board

The meeting includes discussions on the Annual Report, 5-Year Plan Goals, and CIP FY23. The board will also address a park ordinance regarding River Trail speed and a Tree Canopy Grant. Updates are scheduled for DNR grants and the Frances Park Master Plan.

• 5-Year Plan Goals
• Park Ordinance (River Trail Speed)
• Tree Canopy Grant
• CIP FY23
• Frances Park Master Plan update

Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority

The Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority will introduce new board member John Shaski. The meeting includes updates on neighborhood grants for bus shelters and a review of the next year's meeting timeline.

• Introduction of new board member John Shaski
• Approval of September 2021 meeting minutes
• Updates on neighborhood grants for bus shelters

The Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority board unanimously approved the September 23, 2021 meeting minutes with a correction to the '900 Block' reference. The board discussed upcoming neighborhood grants, the installed bus stop project, and corridor updates including new businesses and vacancies. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved September 23, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Committee on Development & Planning

The Committee on Development and Planning is reviewing several land use and property items. This includes proposed public hearings for a surface parking lot at 611 N. Butler and ordinance amendments regarding soil erosion. The committee will also consider street vacations and the establishment of a new redevelopment project area.

• Establishment of Red Cedar Redevelopment Project Area
• Public hearing for surface parking lot at 611 N. Butler
• Street vacation for Jerome Street and N Holmes Street
• Cell Tower Land Lease Contract Renewals
• Objection to transfer of tax reverted properties from Eaton and Ingham Counties

The Committee on Development and Planning approved several resolutions, including the vacation of Schoolcraft Dr. and part of N. Washington Ave for LCC, objections to transfers of unsold tax-reverted properties from Eaton and Ingham counties, and cell tower land lease contract renewals. It also set public hearings for January 10, 2022, on a surface parking lot at 611 N Butler, a soil erosion ordinance amendment, and two OPRA districts. One item, the street vacation for Jerome and W. Holmes, was discharged to the Committee of the Whole for further review.

• Approved resolution for vacation of Schoolcraft Dr. and part of N. Washington Ave (2-0)
• Approved resolution objecting to transfer of unsold tax-reverted properties from Eaton County (2-0)
• Approved resolution objecting to transfer of unsold tax-reverted properties from Ingham County (2-0)
• Set public hearing for SLU-1-2021 at 611 N Butler for Jan 10, 2022 (2-0)
• Set public hearing for soil erosion ordinance amendment for Jan 10, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved cell tower land lease contract renewals (2-0)
• Set public hearing for OPRA District at 1102 S Washington Ave for Jan 10, 2022 (2-0)
• Set public hearing for OPRA District at 224 S Washington Square for Jan 10, 2022 (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding funding allocations for the FY 2022-26 Consolidated Plan and a special land use permit for an electrical substation at 5411 Wise Rd. The agenda also includes street vacations for Jerome St. and N Holmes St.

• Special Land Use Permit for an electrical substation at 5411 Wise Rd.
• FY 2022-26 Consolidated Plan proposed funding allocations (CDBG, HOME, and ESG)
• Street vacations for Jerome St. and N Holmes St.

The Lansing Planning Board approved a special land use permit for a new BWL electrical substation at 5411 Wise Rd. (5-0, with one abstention) and recommended approval of street vacations for Jerome and N. Holmes Streets requested by Sparrow Health Systems (6-0), with conditions including noise limits and green infrastructure. The board also held a public hearing on the FY 2022-26 Consolidated Plan but took no action on it.

• Approved SLU-2-2021 special land use permit for BWL electrical substation at 5411 Wise Rd. (5-0, Hovey abstained)
• Recommended approval of Act-1-2020 street vacations for Jerome St. and N. Holmes St. (6-0) with conditions
• Approved November 3, 2021 meeting minutes without objection
• Removed SLU-2-2021 from consent agenda (voice vote carried)

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

The LEDC Board of Directors will meet to review financial updates and program progress. The board is scheduled to take action on the Equitable Economic Development Programming Resolution. Members will also discuss the 2022 meeting schedule and officer elections.

• Action on Equitable Economic Development Programming Resolution
• Updates on Façade Improvement Program and Sunrise Grant Program
• Discussion of 2022 Board Meeting Schedule and Election of Officers

The Lansing Economic Development Corporation board unanimously approved a resolution on equitable economic development programming, which LEAP will present at the Community ARPA Discussion. The board also approved the minutes from the November 5, 2021 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; other items were updates or discussions.

• Approved the November 5, 2021 board meeting minutes as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the Equitable Economic Development Programming Resolution (unanimous).

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider a bond resolution for Red Cedar Development Plan #72. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Pleasant Grove & Holmes Development Plan #80 and a committee focus on Logan Square and S. MLK CIA.

• Bond Resolution Series 2021 for Red Cedar Development Plan #72
• Presentation of Pleasant Grove & Holmes Development Plan #80
• Site Committee focus on Logan Square and S. MLK CIA
• Approval of November 5, 2021 meeting minutes

The LBRA Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the third and final series of bonds worth $11 million for the Red Cedar development, with funds used to reimburse the developer for approved brownfield eligible activities. The board also received a presentation on Plan #80, a proposed two-building development at Pleasant Grove and Holmes, but took no action, with the developer expected to return in January to request an Adjustable Accelerated Reimbursement Loan. Additionally, the board discussed updates on Logan Square and the S. MLK CIA, and approved the November 5, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved the November 5, 2021 board meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved the Red Cedar Development Plan #72 Bond Resolution Series 2021, authorizing $11 million in bonds, unanimously.
• Received a presentation on Plan #80 (Pleasant Grove & Holmes) with no action taken; developer to return in January for a loan request.
• Discussed Logan Square and S. MLK CIA updates with no formal action.

Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Board of Directors will meet to approve the minutes from the November 5, 2021, meeting. The agenda also includes an update on financials.

• Approval of TIFA Board Meeting Minutes – Friday, November 5, 2021
• Update on Financials

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority board met briefly on December 3, 2021. The board approved the minutes from its November 5, 2021 meeting. Staff provided a financial update, during which a board member requested an edit that staff agreed to make. No other business or public comment was conducted, and the meeting adjourned after about three minutes.

• Approved the TIFA board meeting minutes from November 5, 2021
• Heard a financial update from staff; an edit was requested and agreed to
• Adjourned the meeting with no other business or public comment

Committee on Ways and Means

The committee will review an internal auditor report regarding a contract with Robert W. Baird & Co. Members will consider resolutions to accept grants for the Financial Empowerment Fund, recycling quality improvement, and community forestry. The committee will also discuss a sole source purchase for consulting services related to COVID-19 staffing assistance.

• Internal Auditor Report on Robert W. Baird & Co. Contract
• Resolution: Grant Acceptance; Financial Empowerment Fund
• Resolution: Recycling Quality Improvement Grant
• Resolution: DNR Community Forestry Grant
• Discussion: Sole Source Purchase for COVID-19 staffing assistance

The Committee on Ways and Means approved three grant acceptance resolutions: a Financial Empowerment Fund grant, a Recycling Quality Improvement Grant amended to $144,000, and a Department of Natural Resources Community Forestry Grant. It also placed on file a sole source purchase for COVID-19 response consulting and the Internal Auditor's report on the Baird contract. The Committee then entered closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approved minutes from November 29, 2021, as presented (3-0).
• Approved resolution accepting the Financial Empowerment Fund grant (3-0).
• Approved resolution accepting the Recycling Quality Improvement Grant, amended to $144,000 (3-0).
• Approved resolution accepting the DNR Community Forestry Grant (3-0).
• Placed on file the sole source purchase for Public Sector Consultants for COVID-19 response staffing (3-0).
• Placed on file the Internal Auditor's report on the Robert W. Baird & Co. contract (3-0).
• Moved into closed session to consult with the city attorney regarding pending litigation (3-0).

Demolition Board/Code Enforcement

The Demolition Board will meet on December 2, 2021, to address old business regarding a property at 3601 Deerfield Ave. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Case No. 2021-D008: 3601 Deerfield Ave

The board approved the minutes from the October 28, 2021 meeting. For the case at 3601 Deerfield Avenue, the board ruled to give 60 days to make the property safe or demolish it, after learning the owner and her daughter had died and the son could not attend due to COVID. The son was informed of the process and the board's decision.

• Approved the minutes from the October 28, 2021 meeting.
• Ruled 60 days to make safe or demolish the property at 3601 Deerfield Avenue.

Committee on Ways and Means

The Lansing Committee on Ways and Means will consider various resolutions to accept grants. These items include funding for sobriety court, small business support, housing services, and police justice assistance.

• Sobriety Court Grant acceptance
• Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Small Business Boost grant
• Michigan State Housing Development Authority Annual Renewal grant
• Lansing Police Department Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
• Office of Highway Safety Planning Grant

The Committee on Ways and Means unanimously approved seven grant acceptance resolutions covering a sobriety court, small business support, housing assistance, and police programs. All motions carried 3-0. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 5, 2021 meeting as corrected.

• Approved minutes from November 5, 2021 as corrected (3-0).
• Approved grant acceptance for Sobriety Court (3-0).
• Approved grant acceptance for Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Small Business Boost (3-0).
• Approved grant acceptance for Michigan State Housing Development Authority Annual Renewal (3-0).
• Approved grant acceptance for Michigan State Housing Voucher Services Program (3-0).
• Approved grant acceptance for Human Relations and Community Services Emergency Housing Services COVID (3-0).
• Approved grant acceptance for Lansing Police Department Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for Mikey 23 Foundation (3-0).
• Approved grant acceptance from Office of Highway Safety Planning (3-0).

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the first quarter General Fund status and vacancy reports for fiscal year 2021-2022. Council members will discuss amendments to the form-based zoning code, council rules, and meeting recording policies. The agenda also includes appointments to the Elected Officers Compensation Commission.

• Amendment to Part 12, Title 6 Form Based Zoning Code
• Proposal to eliminate retirement healthcare benefits for Executive Management Group
• Appointments of Thomas Hoisington and Steve Young to the Compensation Commission
• Setting a public hearing for readopting codified ordinances
• Amendments to Council Rules and meeting recording policies

The Committee of the Whole approved the appointment of Thomas Hoisington and Steve Young to the Elected Officers Compensation Commission, with Hoisington's effective date amended to January 16, 2022. It also approved resolutions to set a public hearing for readopting codified ordinances, amend Council Rule 20, amend the meeting recordings policy, and eliminate retirement healthcare benefits for the Executive Management Group. An ordinance amending the Form Based Zoning Code was approved. All motions carried 6-0.

• Approved minutes from November 8, 2021, as presented (6-0).
• Approved appointment of Thomas Hoisington to the Elected Officers Compensation Commission, effective January 16, 2022 (6-0).
• Approved appointment of Steve Young to the Elected Officers Compensation Commission (6-0).
• Approved resolution setting a public hearing for December 13, 2021, on readopting codified ordinances (6-0).
• Approved resolution to introduce amending Council Rule 20 on ordinance format (6-0).
• Approved resolution amending the City Council Meeting Recordings Policy (6-0).
• Approved resolution eliminating retirement healthcare benefits for the Executive Management Group, with HSA amendment (6-0).
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 12, Title 6 of the Form Based Zoning Code (6-0).

City Council

The Lansing City Council will review ordinances to amend the city's Form Based Zoning Code and sewage revenue bonds. The agenda also includes decisions on national opioid litigation settlements and various grant acceptances.

• Ordinance to amend Part 12, Title 6, Form Based Zoning Code
• Proposal to eliminate retirement healthcare benefits for the Executive Management Group
• $5,523.00 claim appeal regarding trash violation fees at 1917 Osband Avenue
• Participation in National Opioid Litigation settlements
• Renaming Technology Boulevard to Discovery Drive

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

The Board of Commissioners will receive presentations on October draft financials and the FY21 Audit. Committee reports from Personnel, Strategic Planning, and the CEO are also scheduled for review. No specific items are listed under old or new business.

• October Draft Financials presentation
• FY21 Audit presentation
• Approval of October 26, 2021 minutes

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

The Downtown Lansing Inc. board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the November 11 agenda, October minutes, committee reports, and monthly financials. They also approved closing DLI offices from the day after Christmas through January 3rd, and approved the 2022 board meeting schedule. Updates were given on the strategic plan, including a DEI survey and facilitator search, and on federal funding requests, with funds needing to be spent by 2024 or 2026.

• Approved consent agenda items (agenda, minutes, committee reports, financials) unanimously.
• Approved DLI office closure from day after Christmas through January 3rd.
• Approved 2022 DLI Board meeting schedule as presented.
• Discussed DEI survey and facilitator search for strategic plan.
• Received MEDC approval for TMA analysis, amended to RFQ format.
• Reported federal funding request submitted; funds must be spent by 2024 or 2026.
• Noted new businesses: Totsi Nigerian food, Lansing Shuffle, Brow Bar, Lake State, Clara's building.

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety approved a resolution to make safe or demolish the property at 4108 Deerfield Avenue, with the motion carried 3-0. The item will go to the full Council on 11/29 to set a Show Cause Hearing, scheduled for 12/13. The committee also discussed follow-up on 1428 New York Avenue, noting no service calls since it was boarded, and received updates on other properties.

• Approved minutes of October 28, 2021, as presented (3-0).
• Approved resolution to make safe or demolish property at 4108 Deerfield Avenue (3-0).
• Discussed 1428 New York Avenue; no service calls from Oct 31 to Nov 15, no issues since boarding.
• Noted LPD annual training will include sessions on LPD role vs Code Enforcement.
• Heard update on 321 N Butler: owner investing in repairs, evictions in progress, security cameras installed.
• Heard update on 927 Shiawassee: meeting scheduled for the 30th.
• Heard update on 1616 Glenrose: not in demo, will check with Code to avoid forfeiture to county.
• Heard that LSJ was contacted regarding Community News complaint, no response yet.

Ad Hoc Audit Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Lansing Ad Hoc Audit Committee for November 17, 2021, was canceled. No items were discussed or acted upon during this session.

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations is meeting to consider a claim appeal regarding trash violation fees for 1917 Osband Avenue. The committee will also review minutes from the November 3, 2021, meeting.

• Claim Appeal (Claim #1869) for $5,523.00 in trash violation fees at 1917 Osband Avenue

The Committee on City Operations voted 3-0 to deny a claim appeal from Gerald D Phillips Revocable Trust for $5,523.00 in trash violation fees at 1917 Osband Avenue. The property had been cited for trash violations, and the owner's representative argued they were unable to clean up during an eviction process, but the committee determined that outside cleanup was not restricted by eviction. The denial will go before the full City Council on 11/29/2021, where the owner can appeal further.

• Approved minutes from November 3, 2021 (3-0)
• Denied claim #1869 for $5,523.00 in trash violation fees at 1917 Osband Avenue (3-0)

Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion will consider two ordinance amendments. These items propose establishing a DEI Advisory Board and an EDI Advisory Board through public hearings. The committee will also review minutes from the September 15, 2021 meeting.

• Introduction of resolution to create a DEI Advisory Board
• Introduction of resolution to create an EDI Advisory Board
• Review of September 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The Committee discussed two proposed ordinances to create a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board, one from the Mayor and one from Council Member Betz. They agreed to combine them into draft #8, which will be reviewed by the City Attorney's office. The Committee will meet again on December 1, 2021, to finalize the draft and set a public hearing for January 2022. No formal action was taken on the ordinances at this meeting.

• Approved the minutes from September 15, 2021, as presented (3-0).
• Agreed to combine the Mayor's and Council Member Betz's proposed ordinances into draft #8.
• Directed the City Attorney's office to review draft #8.
• Scheduled a follow-up meeting for December 1, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. to finalize the draft.
• Requested that the draft be provided to staff by November 29, 2021, at 9 a.m. for the meeting packet.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a setback variance for a ground sign at 3101 Technology Blvd. The board also plans to approve minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting.

• Variance to setback requirement for a ground sign at 3101 Technology Blvd
• Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2021 regular meeting

The Lansing Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance allowing a 14-foot-high, 131.37-square-foot ground sign at 3101 Technology Blvd. to be set back 7 feet from the property line, instead of the required 26 feet. The variance was granted because underground electrical equipment prevented the sign from being placed further back. The board also approved excused absences for four absent members and the minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting.

• Approved variance BZA-4074.21 for 19-foot setback reduction for McLaren sign (5-0)
• Approved excused absences for Solak, Berryman, Iannuzzi, Rice (5-0)
• Approved October 14, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Committee on Development & Planning

The Committee on Development and Planning will consider the appointment of Dr. Alane Laws-Barker to several economic development boards. The committee will also review the repassage of ACT-1-2020 regarding Jerome St. and N. Holmes St. street vacations.

• Appointment of Dr. Alane Laws-Barker to the Economic Development Corporation, TIF, and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority boards
• Repassage of ACT-1-2020 for Jerome St. and N. Holmes St. street vacations

The Committee voted 3-0 to table the re-passage of ACT-1-2020, which would vacate Jerome St. and N. Holmes St., and send it back to the Planning Board for review and recommendation. The decision came after concerns that the original resolution had expired in February 2021 and that the Planning Board had not voted on a new resolution. The Committee also approved the appointment of Dr. Alane Laws-Barker to the EDC/TIFA/Brownfield Authority with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved minutes from October 19, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Alane Laws-Barker to EDC/TIFA/Brownfield Authority, term to expire 2/28/2027 (3-0)
• Tabled resolution for re-passage of ACT-1-2020 (street vacation of Jerome St. and N. Holmes St.) and sent to Planning Board for review (3-0)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to review departmental reports and updates. The agenda includes the approval of the 2020 Annual Report and the minutes from the October 19, 2021 meeting. The board will also receive presentations regarding radio technology and administrative matters.

• Approval of 2020 Annual Report
• Approval of October 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Educational presentation by Chief Radio Technician Walter Doherty
• Administrative report from Interim Chief Ellery Sosebee
• Legal update from Assistant City Attorney Mary Bowen

The Board of Police Commissioners approved the 2020 LPD Annual Report and the October 19, 2021 meeting minutes, both by unanimous votes. The meeting also included an education presentation on new police radios, an administrative report from Chief Sosebee, and updates from committees and the commission investigator. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2020 LPD Annual Report (8-0)
• Approved October 19, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Accepted department reports (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Water and Light

The Board of Water and Light will review committee reports and various resident communications. Action items include appointing an interim internal auditor and adjusting the Corporate Secretary's longevity.

• Appointment of Interim Internal Auditor
• Retention of Hiring Consultant
• Corporate Secretary Longevity Adjustment
• Grant of Settlement Authority
• Communications regarding Moores Park trees

The Board approved a resolution to retain a hiring consultant to assist with recruiting for the Internal Auditor and Corporate Secretary positions, despite a split vote (6-2). The Board also approved a longevity adjustment for the departing Corporate Secretary, the 2022 meeting schedule, and authorized legal counsel to negotiate a settlement with Wesley Lewis. A resolution to appoint an interim Internal Auditor was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved Resolution 2021-11-03 to retain a hiring consultant for Internal Auditor and Corporate Secretary recruitment (6-2)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-02 for Corporate Secretary longevity adjustment
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-04 for 2022 Regular Board Meeting Schedule
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-05 granting settlement authority for Wesley Lewis claim
• Pulled Resolution for Interim Internal Auditor appointment from agenda
• Approved minutes of September 28, 2021 regular board meeting
• Received and placed on file resignation of Corporate Secretary M. Denise Griffin
• Referred multiple public emails to management

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance for a ground sign setback at 3101 Technology Blvd. The board will also revisit a request to permit a bicycle sales and repair business with outdoor storage at 1015 Westmoreland Avenue.

• BZA-4074.21: Variance to the setback requirement for a ground sign at 3101 Technology Blvd.
• BZA-4058.20: Variances to permit a bicycle sales & repair business with outdoor storage at 1015 Westmoreland Avenue

Board of Public Service

This meeting consists primarily of procedural items and division reports. The board will review traffic requests if they are available for approval. A presentation from City Works is also scheduled.

• Review and approval of traffic requests, if available
• Traffic Engineering Division report
• Engineering Division report
• City Works presentation

The Lansing Board of Public Service met on November 10, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting, both unanimously. No action items, unfinished business, or new business were considered. The meeting included a presentation from the IT department and reports from the Traffic Engineering and Engineering divisions.

• Approved the meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved the October 14, 2021 board minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will review a report from Fire Chief Greg Martin. The report includes updates on department vacancies, active shooter drills with the LPD, and hospital capacity regarding COVID-19 patients.

• Vacancy update
• Active shooter drills in conjunction with LPD
• Hospital capacity as it relates to hospitals being overwhelmed with Covid patients

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the September 2021 minutes as written and excused Commissioners Tobe and Lawrence from the November meeting, both by unanimous vote. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and updates from the Fire Chief and commissioners.

• Approved September 2021 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Excused Commissioners Tobe and Lawrence from November meeting (unanimous)

Lansing Park Board

The Park Board will elect new officers and review recent meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding ice rinks, 5 Year Plan Goals, and a park ordinance for River Trail speed. Updates will also be provided on Moores Park Pool, Cambridge Trail, and the Frances Park Master Plan.

• Election of Officers
• Park Ordinance (River Trail Speed)
• Updates on Moores Park Pool and Cambridge Trail
• Frances Park Master Plan update
• Annual report due December 1, 2021

The Lansing Park Board re-elected Zoe Ahlstrom as Chair and Mike Dombrowski as Vice-Chair for the coming term. The board approved the September and October meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed the downtown ice rink, including a possible new rink elsewhere in the city, and reviewed the first two goals of the 5-year plan. No formal action was taken on the ice rink or the 5-year plan goals.

• Approved September and October 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Re-elected Zoe Ahlstrom as Chair and Mike Dombrowski as Vice-Chair (5-0)

Employees' Retirement System

The joint meeting of the Employees’ Retirement System and Police and Fire Retirement System Boards will review recent membership changes and retirement applications. These proceedings involve the administration of pension benefits for city employees.

• Retirement application for Krishna J. Singh (Fire)
• Retirement application for Sherry Blom (Public Service)
• Refund of accumulated contributions for Kelvin Williams ($33,118.44)
• Refund of accumulated contributions for Stephen Guel ($6,291.75)
• October 2021 P&F retirement allowances of $2,999,903.19

Police & Fire Retirement System

The Police and Fire Retirement System and Employees’ Retirement System boards will review membership updates and monthly retirement allowances. The meeting includes consideration of several retirement applications and requests for refunds of accumulated contributions. The boards will also review investment performance and professional association memberships.

• Retirement applications for Krishna J. Singh, Sherry Blom, and David Brand
• Refund request for Kelvin Williams ($33,118.44)
• Refund request for Stephen Guel ($6,291.75)
• October 2021 retirement allowances of $2,999,903.19 (P&F) and $2,017,838.28 (ERS)
• Annual membership renewals for MAPERS, NCPERS, and IFEBP

The joint Lansing retirement boards approved several retirements, disability pensions, and refunds, and accepted quarterly contributions. They also approved proxy votes allowing Black Rock to direct lend, and requested clarification on fiduciary liability coverage. The meeting was largely routine, with no public comments.

• Approved Police and Fire duty disability retirement for Applicant #2021-P0817 D (6-0)
• Denied Police and Fire duty disability retirement for Applicant #2021-F0519 D (6-0)
• Approved Police and Fire nonduty disability retirement for Applicant #2021-F0519 ND (6-0)
• Approved retirements: Krishna J. Singh (P&F), Sherry Blom (ERS), David Brand (ERS)
• Approved refunds: Kelvin Williams $33,118.44 (P&F), Stephen Guel $6,291.75 (ERS)
• Accepted quarterly employee contributions: $595,015.39 (P&F), $27,685.91 (ERS)
• Approved proxy vote for Black Rock direct lending (P&F 6-0, ERS 8-0)
• Requested City Attorney clarification on fiduciary liability coverage (both boards)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will review a communication from Robert Engel concerning a claim of discrimination involving pension funds. The agenda also includes the approval of the 2022 meeting schedule and reports from the City Attorney and Chairperson.

• Communication regarding a claim of discrimination with pension funds
• Approval of the 2022 meeting schedule
• City Attorney's report

The Lansing Board of Ethics held a regular meeting with a quorum present. Members approved the agenda, placed a communication from Robert Engel on file, approved the October 12, 2021 minutes, and accepted an amended 2022 meeting schedule. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as submitted
• Placed communication from Robert Engel on file
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021
• Accepted amended 2022 meeting schedule

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review Board of Water and Light audited financial statements and discuss electric reliability. The council will also consider resolutions for street vacations on Jerome St. and N. Holmes St.

• BWL Audited Financial Statements presentation
• BWL Electric Reliability presentation
• Resolution for Jerome St. and N. Holmes St. street vacations
• 2022 meeting schedule for Elected Officers Compensation Commission

The Committee of the Whole voted 6-0 to discharge a resolution re-passing street vacations on Jerome St. and N. Holmes St. to the Committee on Development and Planning, after a motion to table it failed 2-4. The council also approved the 2022 meeting schedule for the Elected Officers Compensation Commission and heard presentations on BWL's audited financial statements and electric reliability. A motion to enter closed session regarding opioid litigation initially failed 5-1 but was reconsidered and carried 6-0.

• Approved minutes from October 25, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved EOCC 2022 meeting schedule for February 16, 2022 (6-0)
• Motion to table Sparrow street vacation resolution failed (2-4)
• Discharged street vacation resolution to Committee on Development and Planning (6-0)
• Motion to enter closed session failed (5-1), then reconsidered and carried (6-0)

City Council

The council will review an ordinance to amend the Form Based Zoning Code. The agenda also includes accepting various grants for public safety, housing, and small business support.

• Ordinance to amend the Form Based Zoning Code
• State funds for Lansing Police Department Cold Case Unit and security cameras
• Liquor license application for Lorenzo’s LLC at 1247 Center Street
• Elimination of retirement healthcare benefits in the Executive Management Group Benefits Plan
• Claim appeal for $5,523.00 in trash violation fees at 1917 Osband Avenue

The Lansing City Council approved acceptance of state appropriations totaling $1,075,000 for public safety around the Michigan Capitol and staffing the cold case unit, along with two police grants ($174,978 for auto theft prevention and $127,992 for victim assistance). The council also confirmed Kris Young to the Board of Public Service and approved a liquor license for Lorenzo's LLC. All items were passed as part of the consent agenda or by motion, with no recorded opposition.

• Approved $1,000,000 state appropriation for Capitol security cameras and public safety (consent agenda)
• Approved $75,000 state appropriation for cold case unit staffing (consent agenda)
• Approved $174,978 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant with $87,489 local match (consent agenda)
• Approved $127,992 Byrne JAG grant for CARE victim assistance, no local match (consent agenda)
• Confirmed Kris Young as 4th Ward member of Board of Public Service (motion carried)
• Approved Lorenzo's LLC liquor license and permits (motion carried)
• Referred Form Based Zoning Code amendment to Committee of the Whole
• Referred multiple grant acceptances and appointments to committees

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

The LEDC Board of Directors will review financial updates and recent meeting minutes. The agenda includes presentations on the One&All Program and discussions regarding equitable economic development.

• One&All Program Presentation
• Equitable Economic Development presentation and discussion
• Sunrise Grant Program – Ingham County update
• Corridor Improvement Authorities update
• LEDC Site Committee update

The Lansing Economic Development Corporation board unanimously approved the minutes from its October 8, 2021 meeting. The meeting included presentations on the One&All program and equitable economic development, plus updates on corridor improvements, Sunrise Grants, and projects like Block 600 and Red Cedar. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussion and informational only.

• Approved October 8, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

The LBRA board will consider a reimbursement assignment for Plan #73 at 3600 Dunckel/Volaris. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 8, 2021, meeting.

• Assignment of Reimbursement for Plan #73 3600 Dunckel/Volaris
• Approval of LBRA Board Meeting Minutes – Friday, October 8, 2021

The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved the transfer of ownership of the Dunckel/Volaris project from Waypoint Residential to Trilogy Real Estate. The motion was made by Donaldson and seconded by Davis-Boyd, and passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the October 8, 2021 meeting.

• Approved transfer of Dunckel/Volaris project ownership to Trilogy Real Estate (unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority

The agenda contains only procedural items for the Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority. The board will review and approve minutes from the October 8, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of October 8, 2021, meeting minutes

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority board met on November 5, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from its October 8, 2021 meeting. No other business, public comment, or open forum items were discussed, and the meeting adjourned immediately after the vote.

• Approved October 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committee on Ways and Means

The Committee on Ways and Means will review several grant acceptances for public safety, including funds for automobile theft prevention and the CARE Unit. The committee will also discuss a report regarding city claim settlements exceeding $25,000.

• Acceptance of Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grant
• Acceptance of Byrne Justice Assistance CARE Unit Grant
• Appropriation of State of Michigan funds for Lansing Police Department Cold Case Unit staffing and security cameras
• Report on City Attorney claim settlements above $25,000

The Committee on Ways and Means approved three resolutions accepting grants and appropriations for the Lansing Police Department. The first accepts an Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grant, the second a Byrne Justice Assistance CARE Unit Grant for victim assistance, and the third accepts $75,000 for a cold case unit and $1 million for security cameras and public safety improvements. The committee added an amendment to the third resolution clarifying that Capitol-related costs allow allocation of resources to other neighborhoods. All motions carried 3-0.

• Approved Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grant acceptance (3-0)
• Approved Byrne Justice Assistance CARE Unit Grant acceptance (3-0)
• Approved State of Michigan funds for cold case unit and security cameras, with amendment (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 15, 2021 as corrected (3-0)
• Held closed session to discuss legal opinion (roll call vote)

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations will consider a liquor license request for Lorenzo’s LLC. The committee will also review the appointment of Kris Young to the Board of Public Service.

• Liquor license request for Lorenzo’s LLC at 1247 Center Street
• Appointment of Kris Young to the Board of Public Service

The Committee on City Operations approved a resolution granting Lorenzo's LLC a liquor license with SDM and Class C permits, including Sunday sales, topless, extended hours, dance, entertainment, and outdoor service at 1247 Center Street. The committee also approved the appointment of Kris Young as the 4th Ward member of the Board of Public Service for a term expiring June 30, 2024. Both motions carried 2-0. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comment.

• Approved liquor license resolution for Lorenzo's LLC at 1247 Center Street (2-0)
• Approved appointment of Kris Young to Board of Public Service, term to expire June 30, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from October 25, 2021 as presented (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Lansing Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a special land use permit for a new parking lot at 611 N. Butler Blvd. The board will also review the October 5, 2021, meeting minutes and the 2022 meeting schedule. Additionally, the board will discuss the Lot 50 property sale.

• Special Land Use Permit for a new parking lot at 611 N. Butler Blvd
• Approval of the 2022 Planning Board Meeting Schedule
• Discussion regarding the Lot 50 property sale (Act-8-2021)

The Lansing Planning Board approved a Special Land Use Permit for a surface parking lot at 611 N Butler Blvd, despite staff recommending denial. The approval includes conditions for a 6-foot opaque fence and headlight direction away from residences. The board also tabled a sale of city-owned property and discussed a street vacation for Sparrow Hospital.

• Approved SLU-1-2021 for surface parking lot at 611 N Butler Blvd with conditions (4-3)
• Denied motion to deny SLU-1-2021 (3-4)
• Tabled Act-8-2021, sale of city-owned property Lot 50 (7-0)
• Approved revised agenda without objection
• Approved October 5, 2021 minutes without objection

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will consider a resolution regarding orders to make safe or demolish property at 4108 Deerfield Ave. The committee is also scheduled to hold a discussion concerning 1428 New York Ave.

• Resolution for safety or demolition orders at 4108 Deerfield Ave.
• Discussion regarding 1428 New York Ave.

The Committee on Public Safety approved a resolution to make safe or demolish the property at 4108 Deerfield Avenue, which has been repeatedly tabled due to expired permits and no action by the owners. The committee also discussed ongoing issues at 1428 New York Avenue, including red tag violations and suspected illegal activity, and requested a follow-up with multiple departments. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved resolution to make safe or demolish property at 4108 Deerfield Avenue (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 14, 2021, as presented (3-0)
• Requested follow-up on 1428 New York Avenue with OCA, Code, LPD, and Brian McGrain

Demolition Board/Code Enforcement

The Demolition Board will meet on October 28, 2021, to conduct business regarding code enforcement. The agenda includes the consideration of one new case.

• New Business: Case No. 2021-D007 at 2131 Pleasant View

The Lansing Demolition Board met on October 28, 2021, with two members present and no public attendees. The only new business was a case at 2131 Pleasant View, where the board ruled the owner must make the property safe or demolish it within 60 days. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM.

• Ruled 60 days to make safe or demolish at 2131 Pleasant View

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review September draft financials and various committee reports. The agenda also includes a resolution to rename a boardroom in the Lansing Center.

• Resolution to rename Lansing Center Boardroom 2 as James W. Butler III Boardroom
• Presentation of September draft financial reports

The Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority board approved a motion to recommend renaming a board room in honor of Commissioner James W. Butler III, with a letter/resolution to be sent to the City for review. The board also accepted the September 30, 2021 financial statements for Groesbeck Golf Course, Jackson Field, and the Lansing Center, and approved the October 5, 2021 meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved motion to recommend renaming a LEPFA board room in honor of Commissioner James W. Butler III (7-0)
• Accepted September 30, 2021 financial statements for Groesbeck Golf Course, Jackson Field, and Lansing Center (7-0)
• Approved October 5, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (7-0)

Election Commission

The Election Commission will conduct a public test of equipment for the upcoming November 2, 2021 election. The meeting also includes approval of October 5, 2021 minutes and time for public comment.

• Public test of equipment for the November 2, 2021 election
• Approval of October 5, 2021 meeting minutes

The Lansing Election Commission met and approved the agenda and minutes from the October 5 meeting with edits. They performed and accepted the Public Accuracy Test for the November 2, 2021 election. No public comment or new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 2:13 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of October 5, 2021 with edits (motion carried)
• Accepted results of Public Accuracy Test for November 2, 2021 election (motion carried)

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations is reviewing a resolution for a noise special permit requested by MDOT. The permit would allow construction on the I-496 freeway during specific night and weekend hours.

• Noise Special Permit resolution for I-496 reconstruction
• MDOT request for weekday work from 8 PM to 7 AM
• MDOT request for weekend and holiday work through November 2023

The Committee on City Operations approved a resolution granting MDOT a noise waiver for I-496 freeway construction, allowing work on weekdays from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekends, and holidays. The start date was amended from January 24, 2022, to March 1, 2022, and the motion carried 3-0. MDOT representatives discussed plans to communicate with residents about overnight work and noted that backup alarms would not be disabled for safety reasons.

• Approved noise waiver resolution for MDOT I-496 construction (3-0)
• Amended resolution to change start date from 1/24/2022 to 3/1/2022 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 6, 2021 as presented (3-0)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will review an update on the Downtown Lansing Inc. Strategic Action Plan and Recovery Programs. Discussion items also include a ward apportionment plan, the 2022 meeting schedule, and a grant amendment for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

• Downtown Lansing Inc. Strategic Action Plan and Recovery Programs Update
• Appointment of Elizabeth O’Leary as Chief Labor Negotiator
• City of Lansing Ward Apportionment Plan
• 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program Grant Amendment

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 meeting schedule, the ward apportionment plan, and a $46 million emergency rental assistance grant amendment. It tabled the appointment of Elizabeth O'Leary as Chief Labor Negotiator until November 8, 2021, following concerns about contract transparency and a request for a closed session.

• Approved minutes from October 11, 2021 (7-0)
• Tabled appointment of Elizabeth O'Leary as Chief Labor Negotiator until Nov 8 (6-1)
• Approved City of Lansing Ward Apportionment Plan (7-0)
• Adopted substitute 2022 City Council meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule resolution (7-0)
• Approved Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant amendment increasing total to $46,039,243 (7-0)

City Council

The Lansing City Council will consider the city's Ward Apportionment Plan and several grant acceptances, including ARPA funds for COVID-19 impacts. The agenda also includes traffic control orders for multiple intersections and parking regulations. Additionally, the council will review liquor license requests and appointments.

• City of Lansing Ward Apportionment Plan
• Acceptance of ARPA funds for COVID-19 impacts
• Traffic control orders for Lansing Avenue/Queen Street and Cross Street/Lansing Avenue
• MDOT noise special permit request for I-496 reconstruction
• Show cause hearing regarding property at 4108 Deerfield Ave.

The Lansing City Council approved acceptance of $49.9 million in ARPA funds, adopted new ward boundaries, and granted a noise waiver for I-496 construction. It also confirmed Elizabeth O'Leary as Chief Labor Negotiator and approved several grants and traffic orders.

• Approved acceptance of $49,924,664 in ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved ward boundary changes moving areas between Wards 1, 3, and 4 (unanimous)
• Granted noise ordinance waiver for I-496 construction (8-1, Jackson nay)
• Confirmed Elizabeth O'Leary as Chief Labor Negotiator (7-1, Dunbar nay)
• Approved $12,809 OHSP grant for pedestrian/bicycle safety (consent agenda)
• Approved $164,897 DVS-CARE grant for domestic violence services (consent agenda)
• Approved $250,000 MSHDA grant for home rehab in Churchill Downs (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 council meeting schedule (unanimous)

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations will discuss a resolution regarding an MDOT request for a noise special permit. This permit would allow construction work on the I-496 freeway during specific night and weekend hours. The committee will also review minutes from the October 6, 2021 meeting.

• Noise Special Permit resolution for I-496 freeway reconstruction
• Review of October 6, 2021, meeting minutes

Committee on Development & Planning

The Committee on Development and Planning will consider a resolution to appoint John Shaski to the Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the September 7, 2021, meeting.

• Resolution to appoint John Shaski to the Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2025
• Approval of September 7, 2021, meeting minutes

The Committee on Development and Planning approved the appointment of John Shaski to the Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority for a term expiring June 30, 2025. The motion carried 3-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved appointment of John Shaski to Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority, term to expire June 30, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 7, 2021 as presented (3-0)

Board of Police Commissioners

The board will hold its monthly meeting, featuring an educational presentation by Officer Brian Rendon and K-9 Officer Mack. The agenda also includes administrative reports and the approval of minutes from September 21, 2021.

• Approval of September 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Educational presentation by Ofc. Brian Rendon and K-9 Ofc. Mack
• Administrative report from Interim Chief Ellery Sosebee
• Legal update from Assistant City Attorney Mary Bowen
• Human Resources report from Director Linda Sanchez-Gazella

The Lansing Board of Police Commissioners met on October 19, 2021, and took only procedural actions: approving the September 21, 2021 minutes and excusing Chairperson Farhat and Commissioner McDermitt from that meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational reports and presentations.

• Approved September 21, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Excused Chairperson Farhat and Commissioner McDermitt from September 21, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Committee on Ways and Means

The Committee on Ways and Means will consider several resolutions to accept various grants. These include funding for domestic violence services, bicycle/pedestrian safety, and neighborhood stabilization. The committee will also review the acceptance of $49,924,664 in federal ARPA funds for public health and economic impacts.

• $49,924,664 Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant acceptance
• Domestic Violence Services (DVS) CARE Programs Grant
• Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Grant
• Local Consumer Protection Initiative planning grant
• MSHDA Neighborhood Stabilization Program Income Grant

The Committee on Ways and Means approved five grant resolutions, including the acceptance of $49,924,664 in federal ARPA funds for COVID-19 response, with the first disbursement of $24,962,332 authorized. All motions passed 3-0. The committee also approved grants for domestic violence services, bicycle/pedestrian safety, a consumer protection planning grant, and a neighborhood stabilization program.

• Approved DVS CARE Programs Grant of $164,897 (3-0)
• Approved OHSP Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Grant of $12,809 with 20% city match (3-0)
• Approved ARPA funds grant of $49,924,664, first amount $24,962,332 (3-0)
• Approved CFE Fund planning grant for Local Consumer Protection Initiative (3-0)
• Approved MSHDA Neighborhood Stabilization Program Income Grant of $250,000 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 1, 2021 (3-0)

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

The DLI Board will review strategic plan action items, including a TMA update, and discuss federal funding for downtown. The meeting also includes updates on business development, maintenance, and the holiday season in Middle Village.

• Strategic Plan Action Items (TMA Update)
• Federal Funding for Downtown
• Performing Arts Center in the City
• Middle Village and the Holiday Season
• Director Evaluation (Closed Session)

The Downtown Lansing Inc. board unanimously approved a DEI self-assessment, authorized a subcommittee to draft an MOU for a TMA data contractor, and formed a subcommittee to plan for potential federal funds. The board also gave Director Cathleen Edgerly a favorable review with an immediate salary increase. No public comment or correspondence was received.

• Approved consent agenda including October agenda, September minutes, committee reports, and monthly financials (unanimous)
• Approved DEI self-assessment motion (unanimous)
• Granted subcommittee power to approve drafting MOU for TMA data contractor (unanimous)
• Formed subcommittee to develop strategy for use of federal funds (unanimous)
• Approved annual salary increase for Director Edgerly after closed session (unanimous)

Board of Public Service

The Board of Public Service will review the proposed 2022 meeting and reporting schedules. The board will also consider a request from McLaren regarding street names at a new location. A presentation on City Works is also scheduled.

• McLaren request to rename or name streets at a new location
• Proposed 2022 Board of Public Service meeting schedule
• Proposed 2022 Division reporting schedule
• City Works presentation

The Board of Public Service unanimously approved the 2022 meeting schedule, the 2022 Division Reporting Schedule, and the City of Lansing recommended street names for McLaren's new location. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports from staff and the director.

• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Division Reporting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved City of Lansing recommended street names for McLaren (unanimous)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will review several resolutions regarding traffic control orders. These items propose adding stop signs at specific intersections and regulating parking on various streets.

• Add a stop sign at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Marcus Street
• Add a stop sign at the intersection of Cross Street and Lansing Avenue
• Regulate parking along Haverhill Drive and Winterset Drive
• Regulate parking along Taffy Parkway between Hughes Road and Haag Road
• Regulate traffic at the intersection of Lansing Avenue and Queen Street

The Committee on Public Safety approved five traffic control resolutions, including parking restrictions on Haverhill Drive, Winterset Drive, and Taffy Parkway, and stop signs at two intersections. They also discussed safety concerns at 321 N. Butler, where a building was hit by a vehicle, and directed staff to coordinate with code enforcement and police. All votes were unanimous (3-0 or 2-0).

• Approved traffic control order 21-19 and 21-20 for parking restrictions on Haverhill Drive and Winterset Drive (3-0)
• Approved traffic control order 21-15 for parking restrictions on Taffy Parkway between Hughes Road and Haag Road (2-0)
• Approved traffic control order 21-16 for a yield sign at Lansing Avenue and Queen Street (3-0)
• Approved traffic control order 21-18 for a stop sign at Magnolia Avenue and Marcus Street (3-0)
• Approved traffic control order 21-17 for a stop sign at Cross Street and Lansing Avenue (3-0)
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2021 (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request to keep screening slats in a 6-foot-high chain-link fence at 736 N. Larch Street, citing safety concerns and non-compliance with variance criteria. The board also approved excused absences, the 2022 meeting schedule, and the August 12, 2021 minutes.

• Denied variance BZA-4073.21 for fence slats at 736 N. Larch Street (5-0)
• Approved excused absences for Solak, Jefferson, and Leaming (5-0)
• Approved 2022 BZA meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved August 12, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Fire Commissioners

This meeting agenda consists primarily of procedural items and scheduled reports. The Board will hear an educational presentation from EMS Chief Ortiz and a report from Fire Chief Greg Martin. Chair Lucianna Solis will also address the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Educational presentation by EMS Chief Ortiz
• Fire Administration Report from Fire Chief Greg Martin
• Discussion of 2022 meeting schedule
• Approval of September 2021 minutes

Lansing Park Board

The board will conduct an election of officers and review an ethics training video. Members will also receive updates on the Frances Park Master Plan and Hunters Ridge.

• Election of officers
• Park Ordinance regarding River Trail speed
• Frances Park Master Plan update
• Hunters Ridge update
• Maguire Park Fitness Court ribbon cutting

The Lansing Park Board met on October 13, 2021, but due to a lack of quorum, tabled the approval of previous minutes and the election of officers to the next month. The board discussed potential ordinance language for motorized vehicles on the river trail, including e-bike classes and speed limits, but took no formal action. Updates were provided on park projects and events.

• Tabled approval of board meeting minutes due to lack of quorum
• Tabled election of officers until next month due to lack of quorum
• Discussed potential ordinance on motorized vehicles and speed limits for river trail (no action taken)

Employees' Retirement System

The Board will review membership updates, including new members and recent deaths. The agenda includes a request for age and service retirement for Ricardo Gomez. The meeting also covers a report on $2,018,284.07 in retirement allowances paid in September 2021.

• September 2021 retirement allowances totaling $2,018,284.07
• Age and service retirement request for Ricardo Gomez
• Secretary's report on membership changes and deaths
• Reports from MAPERS, NCPERS, and IFEBP conferences

The Board approved several policies including the Board Education and Travel Policy, Actuarial Funding Policy, and Service Retirement Policy, all unanimously. It also approved quarterly cash flow withdrawals totaling $6 million from three investment managers, accepted the Actuarial Valuation Report as of December 31, 2020, and set the 2022 meeting schedule. One retirement was approved, and the minutes from the previous meeting were adopted.

• Approved minutes of September 14, 2021 meeting (8-0)
• Approved retirement of Ricardo Gomez (8-0)
• Excused Trustee Wood from October meeting (8-0)
• Approved retirement board invoices (8-0)
• Approved Disability Certification forms (8-0)
• Approved Board Education and Travel Policy (8-0)
• Approved Actuarial Funding Policy (9-0)
• Approved Service Retirement Policy (9-0)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to review affidavits of disclosure from city employees. The meeting also includes a report regarding the resignation of Aini Abukar.

• Resignation of Aini Abukar
• Affidavit of Disclosure for Willard Walker (Human Resources and Community Service)
• Affidavit of Disclosure for Katrina Urista (Human Resources and Community Service)
• Affidavit of Disclosure for Teri Brooks (Lansing Police Department)

The Lansing Board of Ethics held a regular meeting with a quorum present. Members accepted the resignation of Aini Abukar with regret, approved the minutes from August 10, 2021, and placed three Statements of Financial Interest on file, finding no violations of the Ethics Ordinance. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved agenda with noted changes
• Approved minutes of August 10, 2021
• Accepted resignation of Aini Abukar with regret
• Filed Statement of Financial Interest for Willard Walker, no violation found
• Filed Statement of Financial Interest for Katrina Urista, no violation found
• Filed Statement of Financial Interest for Tori Brooks, no violation found

Police & Fire Retirement System

The board will review several retirement applications for age, service, and disability. The meeting includes a report on September 2021 retirement payments totaling $2,988,830.10. Trustees will also review the monthly investment report and actuarial valuation.

• Review of age and service retirement application for Mauricio Barrera
• Pending duty disability retirement applications
• Retirement allowance payments totaling $2,988,830.10 for September 2021
• Refund request for Jacob R. Schmidt in the amount of $38,590.65
• Presentation of the Police and Fire Actuarial Valuation Report

The Board approved the Actuarial Funding Policy, which addresses fiduciary responsibilities for actuarial valuation and reporting. It also approved the Service Retirement Policy and forms, a $9 million quarterly cash flow withdrawal, and the 2022 meeting schedule. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Actuarial Funding Policy (7-0)
• Approved Service Retirement Policy and forms (7-0)
• Approved quarterly cash flow withdrawal of $5M from T. Rowe Price and $4M from Northern Trust S&P 500 index fund (7-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved retirement of Mauricio Barrera (Fire) effective September 15, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved refund of $38,590.65 to Jacob R. Schmidt (7-0)
• Approved Disability Certification forms (7-0)
• Approved October invoices (7-0)

Demolition Board/Code Enforcement

The Lansing Demolition Board will meet on September 22, 2022, to consider several new demolition case applications. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the August 25, 2022, meeting.

• Case D2022-011: 1510 W. Hillsdale St.
• Case D2022-012: 4580 Seaway Dr.
• Case D2022-013: 651 E. Jolly Rd.
• Case D2022-014: 532 S. Francis

The Lansing Demolition Board heard four cases. It ordered 30 days to make safe or demolish for 2206 W. Jolly Road, 60 days for 4808 Ingham Street, and tabled 3601 Deerfield Avenue until December 2, 2021, and 5016 Conners Avenue until January 27, 2022, to allow owners time to resolve issues.

• Ordered 30 days to make safe or demolish for 2206 W. Jolly Road
• Ordered 60 days to make safe or demolish for 4808 Ingham Street
• Tabled 3601 Deerfield Avenue until December 2, 2021
• Tabled 5016 Conners Avenue until January 27, 2022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including an ordinance to establish an Arts and Culture Commission. The committee will also consider setting a public hearing for changes to the Form Based Zoning Code. Additionally, members will review procedures for hosting virtual meetings.

• Appointment of Matthew (Dusty) Horwitt to the Board of Water and Light
• Public hearing for Form Based Zoning Code amendments
• Ordinance to establish an Arts and Culture Commission
• Procedures for hosting virtual meetings in accordance with the Open Meetings Act

The Committee of the Whole approved Matthew Horwitt's appointment to the Lansing Board of Water and Light, approved an ordinance establishing an Arts and Culture Commission, and set a public hearing for November 8 on amended Form Based Zoning Code. It also approved procedures for virtual meetings under the Open Meetings Act. All motions carried 7-0.

• Approved minutes from September 20, 2021, as presented (7-0)
• Approved resolution to set a public hearing for November 8, 2021, on the amended Form Based Zoning Code (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to establish an Arts and Culture Commission (7-0)
• Approved resolution on procedures for hosting virtual meetings in accordance with the Open Meetings Act (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Matthew Horwitt to the Lansing Board of Water and Light, term to expire June 30, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The Lansing City Council will review an ordinance to amend the Form Based Zoning Code and a proposal to create an Arts and Culture Commission. The agenda also includes reviewing grant acceptances for COVID-19 relief and police department improvements. Additionally, the council will consider a noise permit request for I-496 freeway reconstruction.

• Ordinance to amend the Form Based Zoning Code
• Creation of an Arts and Culture Commission
• MDOT noise permit request for I-496 reconstruction
• Acceptance of ARPA funds for COVID-19 impacts
• $1,592 trash fee claim appeal for 705 Princeton Ave.

The Lansing City Council adopted Ordinance #1294, creating an Arts and Culture Commission with 12 members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by council. The council also confirmed three board appointments, accepted a $6,420 grant for police community outreach, and set a public hearing for a proposed zoning overhaul.

• Adopted Ordinance #1294 establishing Arts and Culture Commission (7-0)
• Confirmed Cordelia Black to Human Relations and Community Services Board
• Confirmed Andrew Abood to Board of Police Commissioners
• Confirmed Matthew (Dusty) Horwitt to Board of Water and Light
• Accepted $6,420 Project Safe Neighborhood grant for police backpacks
• Approved resolution directing demolition or repair of 4511 S MLK Jr Blvd
• Approved virtual meeting procedures for boards and commissions
• Set public hearing for Nov 8 on form-based zoning code

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

The LEDC Board of Directors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on financial status. The agenda also includes reports on various programs and ongoing projects.

• Financial status update
• South MLK CIA Fellow program update
• Lansing CARES program update
• Sunrise Grant Program – Ingham County update
• One&All program update

The Lansing Economic Development Corporation board approved the minutes from its September 10, 2021 meeting unanimously. Staff provided updates on financials, the South MLK CIA fellow program, Lansing CARES, the Sunrise Grant Program, the LEDC Site Committee, and the One&All program. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved September 10, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors will meet to approve meeting minutes from September 10, 2021. The board is also scheduled to take action on a contract with Kramer Management Group.

• Contract with Kramer Management Group
• Approval of September 10, 2021, meeting minutes

The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved a $40,000 contract with Kramer Management Group to assist with a new request for proposals for a new City Hall and redevelopment of the existing one. The funds will come from the LBRA's revolving fund. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the September 10, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved contract with Kramer Management Group for $40,000 (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)

Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority

This meeting consists of procedural items for the Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Board of Directors. The board will review and approve minutes from the September 10, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of September 10, 2021, meeting minutes

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority board met on October 8, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from its September 10, 2021 meeting. No other business was conducted, and no public comments were made.

• Approved September 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will review resolutions for several board appointments and discuss orders to make properties safe or demolish them. The meeting also includes updates regarding Auto Zone and the Moores Park neighborhood.

• Reappointment of Ayanna Neal and Jacqueline Straub to Community Corrections Advisory Board
• Appointment of Andrew Abood to the Board of Police Commissioners
• Show Cause Hearing for property at 4108 Deerfield regarding safety or demolition orders
• Orders to Make Safe or Demolish for 4511 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
• Updates on Auto Zone and Moores Park neighborhood

The Committee on Public Safety approved resolutions to reappoint Ayanna Neal and Jacqueline Straub to the Community Corrections Advisory Board, appoint Andrew Abood to the Board of Police Commissioners, and set a show cause hearing for 4108 Deerfield Avenue. It also approved orders to make safe or demolish the property at 4511 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. All motions carried 2-0.

• Approved minutes of September 9, 2021, as presented (2-0).
• Approved joint reappointment of Ayanna Neal and Jacqueline Straub to the Community Corrections Advisory Board, term to expire September 17, 2024 (2-0).
• Approved appointment of Andrew Abood as At Large member of the Board of Police Commissioners, term to expire June 30, 2025 (2-0).
• Approved setting a show cause hearing for property at 4108 Deerfield Avenue (2-0).
• Approved orders to make safe or demolish property at 4511 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (2-0).

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations will consider an appointment to the Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board. The committee will also review a claim appeal for $1,592 in trash fees at 705 Princeton Ave.

• Appointment of Cordelia Black to the Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board
• Claim appeal for Sunset Realty LLC regarding $1,592 in trash fees at 705 Princeton Ave

The Committee on City Operations approved the appointment of Cordelia Black to the Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board for a term expiring June 30, 2022. The committee also denied a claim appeal by Sunset Realty LLC for $1,592 in trash fees at 705 Princeton Avenue. Both motions passed unanimously (3-0 and 2-0 respectively).

• Approved appointment of Cordelia Black to HRCS Board (3-0)
• Denied claim appeal #1821 for $1,592 in trash fees at 705 Princeton Avenue (2-0)

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

The meeting includes reviews of August financials and proposals for stadium maintenance funding. The Board will also consider contracts for stadium improvements involving C2AE, Musco Lighting, and Superior Electric.

• Approval of contract with C2AE for stadium improvements
• Approval of contract with Musco Lighting for stadium improvements
• Bid award to Superior Electric for stadium lighting work
• Proposal regarding non-profit organization funding for stadium maintenance
• Proposal to rename Lansing Center Boardroom 2 as the James W. Butler III Boardroom

The Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority board approved contracts for Jackson Field stadium improvements, including a C2AE contract, Musco Lighting, and a Superior Electric bid. The board also approved a remote exception meeting policy and referred a non-profit funding proposal to the Strategic Committee. Financial statements for Groesbeck Golf Course, Jackson Field, and the Lansing Center were accepted.

• Approved remote exception board meeting policy (motion carried)
• Referred Jack Alexander's non-profit stadium fund proposal to Strategic Committee (motion carried)
• Accepted financial statements for Groesbeck Golf Course, Jackson Field, and Lansing Center as of Aug. 31, 2021 (motion carried)
• Approved C2AE contract for Jackson Field stadium improvements (motion carried)
• Approved Musco Lighting contract for Jackson Field (motion carried)
• Awarded Superior Electric bid for lighting project at Jackson Field (motion carried)
• Approved May 25 and June 22, 2021 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Election Commission

The Election Commission will address items regarding the upcoming November 2, 2021, election. This includes establishing an AV counting board and assigning election inspectors. The agenda also includes ward apportionment.

• Establishment of AV Counting Board for November 2, 2021 Election
• Assignment of Election Inspectors for November 2, 2021 Election
• Ward Apportionment

The Lansing Election Commission approved the establishment of an AV Counting Board and the assignment of election inspectors for the November 2, 2021 election, authorizing the City Clerk to make necessary adjustments. It also adopted a proposed ward apportionment and referred it to the Lansing City Council for approval. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved establishment of AV Counting Board for Nov. 2, 2021 election
• Approved assignment of election inspectors for Nov. 2, 2021 election, with clerk authorized to adjust
• Adopted proposed ward apportionment and referred to Lansing City Council

Planning Commission

The Lansing Planning Board approved the vacation of Schoolcraft Drive and part of N. Washington Avenue for Lansing Community College, and tabled the sale of city-owned Lot 50 to allow for appraisal and public marketing. The board also discussed solar energy zoning provisions but took no action.

• Approved Act-7-2021, vacation of Schoolcraft Drive & part of N. Washington Avenue (6-0)
• Tabled Act-8-2021, sale of city-owned Lot 50, for appraisal and public marketing (6-0)

Committee on Ways and Means

The committee will consider grant acceptances for police programs and a streamgage installation on Sycamore Creek. Discussion is also scheduled regarding federal funding spending for hazard pay and the hiring of additional social workers.

• Project Safe Neighborhood Grant for Lansing Youth Football League backpacks
• Donation to upgrade LPD Special Tactics and Rescue Team ballistic shields
• U.S. Geological Survey Grant for a streamgage on Sycamore Creek
• Update on federal funding spending regarding hazard pay
• Hiring process for additional social workers

The Committee on Ways and Means approved three resolutions: a grant for LPD to distribute backpacks to the Lansing Youth Football League, a donation for ballistic shields for the STRT team, and a USGS grant for a stream gage on Sycamore Creek. All motions carried 2-0. The committee also discussed federal funding for hazard pay and the hiring of social workers, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved Project Safe Neighborhood Grant for LPD backpacks (2-0)
• Approved donation from Ronald Seyka family for STRT ballistic shields, as amended (2-0)
• Approved USGS grant for Sycamore Creek stream gage (2-0)

Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board

The Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board will meet on September 28, 2021. The agenda includes a closed session to review proposals for Racial Equity Grants.

• Closed meeting for Racial Equity Grant Proposals
• Approval of July 27, 2021, meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Board of Water and Light

The Board of Water and Light will consider resolutions regarding health care premiums and audited financial statements. The meeting also includes committee reports and communications regarding tree maintenance.

• PA 152 Health Care Premium Sharing resolution
• Acceptance of the 2021 Audited Financial Statements
• Advanced Distribution Management System Capital Project Exceedance
• Communications regarding tree removal and trimming

The Lansing Board of Water and Light approved a $6.3 million budget increase for its Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) project, a power grid software upgrade. The board also accepted the fiscal year 2021 audited financial statements and adopted the 80%/20% health care premium sharing option for 2022. Several public comments opposed planned tree trimming in the Moores Park neighborhood.

• Approved $6,315,943 budget for ADMS capital project exceedance (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted FY2021 audited financial statements
• Adopted 80%/20% employer/employee health care premium sharing for 2022
• Approved July 27, 2021 board meeting minutes
• Referred 6 public emails to management
• Excused Commissioner Graham from meeting

Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority

The Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority approved the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed updates on board applications, a bus stop art project, and a presentation on potential development along the corridor. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved June 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will discuss the Mayor’s Report on Racial, Justice and Equality Alliance. The meeting also includes an educational presentation by Lt. Matthew Kreft and an administrative report from Interim Chief Ellery Sosebee.

• Review of Mayor's Report on Racial, Justice and Equality Alliance
• Approval of August 17, 2021 meeting minutes
• Educational presentation by Lt. Matthew Kreft
• Administrative report from Interim Chief Ellery Sosebee

The Board of Police Commissioners approved the August 17, 2021 meeting minutes and accepted correspondence and department reports. They heard a presentation on the LPD cadet program and an administrative report from Chief Sosebee, including updates on hiring, traffic stop greetings, and the Everett incident. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved the August 17, 2021 meeting minutes (motion carried, all present voting yea).
• Accepted a thank-you card and placed it on file (motion carried).
• Accepted and placed department reports on file (motion carried).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. (motion carried).

Employees' Retirement System

The City of Lansing Employees’ Retirement System Board meeting scheduled for September 21, 2021, has been cancelled. The notice contains only the cancellation announcement.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding budget policies and priorities for fiscal year 2022/2023. This session provides an opportunity for public input or questions on agenda items.

• Resolution - Budget Policies and Priorities - FY 2022/2023

The Committee of the Whole approved the FY2022/2023 Budget Policies and Priorities resolution. A motion to strike priority #5, which called for ending the $500,000 LEAP subsidy, was approved 7-0. The minutes from September 13, 2021 were also approved 7-0. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes from September 13, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved FY2022/2023 Budget Policies and Priorities resolution
• Struck priority #5 on ending the $500,000 LEAP subsidy (7-0)

City Council

The Lansing City Council will consider budget priorities for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The agenda also includes an ordinance to establish an Arts and Culture Commission and several tax agreement votes for apartment developments.

• Ordinance to establish an Arts and Culture Commission
• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for multiple apartment projects
• Budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
• Noise special permit request for I-496 freeway reconstruction
• Grant acceptance for a Sycamore Creek streamgage

The Lansing City Council approved four ordinances granting property tax exemptions and service charges in lieu of taxes for low-income housing developments: Apartments West (75 units), Walter French (76 units), Cedar Place (220 units), and The Porter (98 units). The council also adopted a resolution establishing budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, which includes funding for housing legal assistance, sidewalk and street repairs, and a cold case unit. A resolution was approved to hold a public hearing on a noise waiver request for the I-496 reconstruction project.

• Adopted Ordinance #1289, granting a 40-year property tax exemption for the 75-unit Apartments West elderly housing project, with a 4% service charge in lieu of taxes.
• Adopted Ordinance #1290, granting a 20-year property tax exemption for the 76-unit Walter French multi-family housing project, with a 6% service charge in lieu of taxes.
• Adopted Ordinance #1291, granting a 40-year property tax exemption for the 220-unit Cedar Place multi-family housing project, with a 4% service charge in lieu of taxes.
• Adopted Ordinance #1293, granting a 40-year property tax exemption for the 98-unit The Porter elderly housing project, with a 4% service charge in lieu of taxes.
• Adopted Resolution #2021-190, establishing the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget Policies and Priorities, including funding for housing legal assistance, sidewalk and street repairs, and a cold case unit.
• Adopted Resolution #2021-191, authorizing participation in the Capital City Comeback – Core Switches Project and acceptance of a $30,000 state grant.
• Adopted Resolution #2021-189, scheduling a public hearing for October 11, 2021, on a noise waiver request for the I-496 reconstruction project.
• Approved the printed Council Proceedings of August 23, 2021.

Committee on Ways and Means

The Committee on Ways and Means will consider several grant acceptances and donation approvals. The committee will also review sole source purchase requests for recruiting vendors to find a new Police Chief and Fire Chief.

• Project Safe Neighborhood Grant for Lansing Youth Football League backpacks
• Donation for LPD Special Tactics and Rescue Team ballistic shields
• USGS grant for a streamgage on Sycamore Creek
• FDCVT Grant for the Core Switches Project
• Sole source purchase requests for Police Chief and Fire Chief recruitment vendors

The Committee on Ways and Means accepted a $30,000 grant from the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships program for the Core Switches Project, bringing the total project cost to $330,000. The committee also placed on file two sole-source contracts for police and fire chief search firms. Three other resolutions were postponed to the next meeting because no representatives were present. The minutes from September 10 were approved.

• Approved minutes from September 10, 2021 (3-0)
• Accepted $30,000 FDCVT grant for Core Switches Project (3-0)
• Placed on file sole source for police chief search (PSSC)
• Placed on file sole source for fire chief search (Strategic Government Resources)
• Postponed grant acceptance for Project Safe Neighborhood backpacks to Oct 1
• Postponed donation acceptance for ballistic shields to Oct 1
• Postponed US Geological Survey grant for Sycamore Creek to Oct 1

South MLK Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority

The S. MLK Corridor Improvement Authority board unanimously approved the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes. The board unanimously delegated the Vice Chair position to Nikki Soldan and the Treasurer position to Don Sober, filling vacancies until January elections. A CEDAM fellow, Torrell, a Lansing native, will start Oct. 4 to support corridor efforts. The meeting was informational, covering TIFA goals and a recently approved form-based code.

• Approved June 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Delegated Vice Chair to Nikki Soldan (unanimous)
• Delegated Treasurer to Don Sober (unanimous)

Committee on City Operations

The committee will consider setting a public hearing for an MDOT request to allow construction noise during I-496 freeway reconstruction. Members will also hold a discussion on budget priorities.

• Public hearing for MDOT noise special permit (I-496 reconstruction)
• Discussion of budget priorities

The Committee on City Operations voted 2-0 to approve a resolution setting a public hearing on a noise special permit requested by MDOT for I-496 reconstruction. The permit would allow construction on weekdays from 8 PM to 7 AM and any time on weekends or holidays for two periods: January 24, 2022 through December 1, 2022, and March 1, 2023 through November 15, 2023. The committee also approved the September 8, 2021 minutes (3-0) and reached consensus to keep Board of Public Service language in the budget priorities.

• Approved resolution to set a public hearing for MDOT's noise special permit request for I-496 reconstruction (2-0).
• Approved minutes from September 8, 2021, as presented (3-0).
• Reached consensus to keep Board of Public Service language in the Budget Priorities.

Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The committee will discuss budget priorities for fiscal year 2022-2023. Members will also consider resolutions to introduce ordinance amendments that would establish a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board and an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Board.

• Resolution regarding FY 2022-2023 budget priorities
• Ordinance amendment to create a DEI Advisory Board (Chapter 256)
• Ordinance amendment to create an EDI Advisory Board (Chapter 265)

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion discussed two competing ordinance proposals to create a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board—one from the Administration and one from Council Member Betz. OCA advised the proposals differ in content and purpose, and the Committee agreed to invite both parties to the October 6 meeting to present their ordinances. The Committee also discussed adding childcare voucher language and a $125,000 outside auditor position to the FY2022/2023 Budget Priorities, with consensus to keep the Social Workers item and Grant Writer option.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2021 as presented (3-0)
• Consensus to invite Administration and CM Betz to present their DEI advisory board ordinances at October 6 meeting
• Consensus to add childcare voucher language to Budget Priorities, with funding directed through HRCS, Cares Act, and block grants
• Consensus to include $125,000 for an outside auditor position to monitor MRJEA performance indicators
• Consensus to keep Social Workers item and Grant Writer option in Budget Priorities

Board of Ethics

This meeting of the Lansing Board of Ethics was cancelled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss budget priorities for fiscal year 2022/2023. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding the Lansing School District and the establishment of an Arts and Culture Commission.

• Resolution to establish Arts and Culture Commission (Chapter 266)
• Resolution supporting Lansing School District and Board of Education
• Discussion on FY 2022/2023 budget priorities
• Lansing School District update presentation

The Committee of the Whole approved two resolutions to set public hearings for September 20, 2021: one supporting the Lansing School District and Board of Education (carried 6-1), and one to establish an Arts and Culture Commission under Chapter 266 (carried 7-0). The committee also discussed FY2022-2023 budget priorities, including sidewalk repair funding, street funding, and a new social worker position, with members asked to submit written recommendations by September 16. No final budget decisions were made.

• Approved resolution to set public hearing for September 20 on school district support (6-1)
• Approved resolution to set public hearing for September 20 on Arts and Culture Commission ordinance (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 9, 2021 (7-0)
• Discussed FY2022-2023 budget priorities; no vote taken
• Discharged resolution for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board ordinance

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review the July 12, 2021, meeting minutes. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the 2021 CLG Grant and historic preservation outreach.

• Approval of July 12, 2021, minutes
• 2021 CLG Grant
• Historic Preservation Outreach

The Lansing Historic District Commission met on September 13, 2021, and approved the agenda by unanimous consent. The main discussion focused on the 2021 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant, with a presentation from Alan Higgins of the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office. Staff updated the commission on the application process, noting that quotes from consultants are pending and the application needs proofreading. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent
• Discussed 2021 CLG grant application process with SHPO coordinator
• Noted application needs proofreading by commission members
• Staff to present letter of support at Westside Neighborhood Association meeting

City Council

The Lansing City Council will vote on several Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for apartment developments. The agenda also includes the introduction of an Arts and Culture Commission ordinance and vendor selections for Police and Fire Chief searches.

• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for properties on W. Kalamazoo St, Townsend St, S. Cedar St, and W. Jolly Rd
• Sole source purchases for Police Chief and Fire Chief recruitment vendors
• Ordinance to establish an Arts and Culture Commission
• Grant acceptance for the STOP Violence Against Women 2022 program
• Amendments to the Form Based Zoning Code

The Lansing City Council approved three ordinances granting property tax exemptions and payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreements for low-income housing developments: West School Apartments (75 units), Walter French (76 units), and Cedar Place (220 units). The council also passed an ordinance amending the city code to replace the prohibition on 'willful annoyance' with a prohibition on threatening another person. All four ordinances were given immediate effect. Note: The minutes state that ordinances #1289, #1290, and #1291 were reconsidered, amended, and readopted at the September 20, 2021 City Council meeting.

• Approved Ordinance #1289, granting a 40-year property tax exemption and a 4% service charge in lieu of taxes for the 75-unit West School Apartments.
• Approved Ordinance #1290, granting a 20-year property tax exemption and a 6% service charge in lieu of taxes for the 76-unit Walter French project.
• Approved Ordinance #1291, granting a 40-year property tax exemption and a 4% service charge in lieu of taxes for the 220-unit Cedar Place project.
• Approved Ordinance #1292, amending city code to prohibit threatening another person, replacing the 'willful annoyance' language.
• Adopted a resolution recognizing the Lansing School District for its COVID-19 safety protocols.
• Adopted a resolution setting a show cause hearing for a dangerous building at 4511 S Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
• Adopted a resolution denying a $530 claim for trash and debris removal fees on a property at 1532 Illinois Avenue.
• Approved acceptance of a $134,929 STOP Violence Against Women grant for the Lansing Police Department.

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

The LEDC Board of Directors will review financial updates and program progress. The board is scheduled to take action on a micro-loan request for Sweet Encounters. Updates will also be provided regarding Lansing CARES and the Sunrise Grant Program.

• Sweet Encounters LEDC Micro-Loan Request (ACTION)
• Financial update
• Lansing CARES program update
• Sunrise Grant Program – Ingham County update

The Lansing Economic Development Corporation board approved the August 6, 2021 meeting minutes and a micro-loan request for Sweet Encounters, both unanimously. The board also received updates on the Lansing CARES program, Sunrise grants, and a site committee presentation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 6, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sweet Encounters micro-loan request (unanimous)

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will review financial updates and previous meeting minutes. The board is scheduled to vote on a reimbursement for pedway improvements and a brownfield loan for the Lansing Shuffleboard & Social Club at Market Place #52.

• Reimbursement of Pedway Improvements at Market Place #52
• Lansing Shuffleboard & Social Club Brownfield Loan for Market Place #52
• Financial update
• Approval of August 6, 2021, meeting minutes

The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved two actions. First, it approved reimbursing the City of Lansing for Market Place Plan #52 pedway improvements, focusing on mechanicals and pedestrian safety. Second, it approved an additional $225,000 brownfield loan to the Lansing Shuffleboard & Social Club, on top of a previously approved $400,000, due to increased construction costs and a revised project scope. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved the LBRA meeting minutes from August 6, 2021, as presented.
• Approved the Market Place Plan #52 reimbursement for Pedway Improvements, as presented.
• Approved the Market Place Plan #52 Brownfield loan to the Lansing Shuffleboard & Social Club, as presented.

Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from the August 6, 2021 meeting and receive a financial update. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of TIFA Board Meeting Minutes from August 6, 2021
• Update on Financials

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority board met and approved the minutes from its August 6, 2021 meeting unanimously. Staff presented an update on TIFA financials as of August 31, noting they remain under review. No other business was discussed, and no public comment was provided.

• Approved August 6, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Employees' Retirement System

The Board of Trustees will review membership changes and retirement requests. This includes a report on $2,023,781.40 in retirement allowances paid during August 2021. The board will also consider a regular age and service retirement request for Ricardo Gomez.

• $2,023,781.40 in retirement allowances paid for August 2021
• Retirement request for Ricardo Gomez (Public Service – UAW)
• Pending disability application #2021 – E0615

The Board approved a proposal to hire a part-time contract person to assist the retirement analyst for upcoming projects, with a cost not to exceed $4,000 shared between both boards. The Board also approved a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a death audit provider, to be issued by the City's purchasing office. Minutes from the August 17, 2021 joint meeting were approved, and Trustee Wood was excused from the September meeting.

• Approved part-time support person proposal, cost not to exceed $4,000 shared between both boards (9-0)
• Approved Request for Proposal for death audit provider, to be issued by City's purchasing office (7-0)
• Approved joint minutes of August 17, 2021 meeting (9-0)
• Excused Trustee Wood from September meeting (9-0)
• Approved retirement board September invoices (9-0)
• Approved having Union Services Agency attend November Joint meeting (9-0)

Police & Fire Retirement System

The Board will review retirement applications for fire and police personnel. The Secretary's report details August 2021 retirement allowances totaling $2,955,366.41. The agenda also includes pending disability retirement requests and contribution refunds.

• Retirement application for Michael J. Mulder (Fire)
• August 2021 retirement allowances totaling $2,955,366.41
• Refund request of $11,978.18 for Yamel Marmoiejos-Tolentino
• Pending duty disability retirement requests

The Police and Fire Retirement System Board approved the regular retirement of Michael J. Mulder, a refund of $11,978 to Yamel Marmoiejos-Tolentino, and finalized a Request for Proposals for a death audit provider. The board also approved sending a letter to the medical director for further information on a disability applicant, and referred a proposal to hire part-time administrative support to a subcommittee. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved regular retirement of Michael J. Mulder (Fire – IAFF), effective September 15, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved refund of $11,978 to Yamel Marmoiejos-Tolentino (7-0)
• Approved sending a letter to the medical director for further information on disability applicant #2021-F0519D (7-0)
• Approved finalizing and sending the Request for Proposals for a death audit provider (7-0)
• Referred proposal to hire part-time administrative support to the Special Projects subcommittee (7-0)
• Approved Police and Fire Retirement System invoices (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2021 joint meeting (7-0)

Committee on Ways and Means

The committee will consider resolutions to accept federal housing and violence prevention grants. The agenda also includes a review of a sole source purchase request for school crossing guard services and discussion of 2022/2023 budget priorities.

• Resolution to accept HUD Continuum of Care grant
• Resolution to accept STOP Violence Against Women Grant - 2022
• Sole source purchase request for All City Management Services school crossing guard services
• Discussion of 2022/2023 budget priorities

The Committee on Ways and Means approved two grant resolutions: a US HUD Continuum of Care grant for permanent housing and rapid rehousing for homelessness, and a STOP Violence Against Women grant renewal funding a domestic violence detective and analyst. Both motions carried 2-0. The committee also placed on file a sole source purchase for school crossing guard services from All City Management Services at a cost of $300,801.60. No public comment was received, and the minutes from August 20, 2021, were approved.

• Approved minutes from August 20, 2021 (2-0)
• Approved HUD Continuum of Care grant acceptance (2-0)
• Approved STOP Violence Against Women grant as amended (2-0)
• Placed on file sole source purchase for school crossing guard services (2-0)

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

The Downtown Lansing Inc. Board will review monthly financials and committee reports. Discussion items include parking, development projects, and the need for a comprehensive downtown development plan.

• Parking discussion
• Need for Comprehensive Downtown Development Plan & Target Market Analysis
• Downtown business and development update
• Monthly financials review
• Downtown maintenance update

Board of Public Service

The agenda consists of procedural business and division reports. No specific action items, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Approval of August 12, 2021 minutes
• Fleet Division report

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will discuss resolutions regarding 'make safe or demolish' orders at 4511 S MLK Jr. Blvd and 125 E. Mt. Hope. The agenda also includes updates concerning Auto Zone and Moores Park neighborhood lighting and cameras.

• Resolution for 'make safe or demolish' orders at 4511 S MLK Jr. Blvd
• Resolution for 'make safe or demolish' orders at 125 E. Mt. Hope
• City Attorney update regarding Auto Zone
• Update on cameras, lighting, and maps for Moores Park Neighborhood

The Lansing Committee on Public Safety approved a resolution setting a show cause hearing and ordering the owners of 4511 S MLK Jr Blvd to make safe or demolish the property within 60 days. The committee also voted to place on file a similar order for 125 E. Mt. Hope, as the owners are working with a demolition company. No public comment was made.

• Approved resolution for show cause hearing and make safe/demolish order for 4511 S MLK Jr Blvd (2-0)
• Placed on file resolution for make safe/demolish order for 125 E. Mt. Hope (2-0)

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations will consider a fireworks display license and a claim appeal regarding trash removal fees. The committee will also review minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting.

• Fireworks Display License for Melrose Pyrotechnics Inc. at Jackson National Life Stadium
• Claim appeal for $640.50 in trash removal fees at 1532 Illinois Ave.

The Committee on City Operations voted 2-0 to deny a claim appeal by Janna Stellwag for $530 in trash removal fees at 1532 Illinois Avenue, after determining the city followed proper process. A fireworks display license resolution for Jackson National Life Stadium was pulled due to lack of sponsorship and no action was taken. The minutes from August 18, 2021 were approved 2-0.

• Approved minutes from August 18, 2021 (2-0)
• Denied claim appeal #1851 for $530 in trash removal fees at 1532 Illinois Ave (2-0)
• Fireworks display license resolution for Melrose Pyrotechnics Inc. pulled, no action taken

Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The committee will review the minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting. Members will also discuss a resolution regarding budget priorities for FY2022/2023 and an ordinance amendment to Chapter 658.

• Ordinance amendment to replace 'willful annoyance' in Chapter 658, Section 658.03
• Resolution regarding budget priorities for FY2022/2023

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion approved an ordinance amending Chapter 658, Section 658.03 to replace the term 'willful annoyance' (2-0). The committee also discussed budget priorities for FY2022/2023 regarding the Advance Peace Initiative, with members suggesting adding internet access improvements, but took no formal action. Minutes from August 11, 2021 were approved (2-0).

• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 658, Section 658.03 to replace 'willful annoyance' (2-0)
• Approved minutes from August 11, 2021 as presented (2-0)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board will review July 2021 minutes and receive a report from Fire Chief Greg Martin. This report includes updates on the City 311 project and upcoming retirements and promotions within the department.

• City 311 project update
• Fire Marshal Barrera retirement ceremony
• Department retirements and promotions
• Social media discussion

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the July 2021 minutes unanimously. The fire chief reported that the new digital radio system went live, and discussed other operational updates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Committee on Development & Planning

The Committee on Development and Planning will consider several Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) ordinances. These items involve developments at 1900 S. Cedar St., 505 Townsend Street, 519 W. Kalamazoo Street, and 201 W. Jolly Rd.

• PILOT ordinance for Walter French (1900 S. Cedar St.)
• PILOT ordinance for The Porter Apartments (505 Townsend Street)
• PILOT ordinance for The Apartments West (519 W. Kalamazoo Street)
• PILOT ordinance for Cedar Place (201 W. Jolly Rd.)

The Committee on Development and Planning approved four Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) ordinances for affordable housing projects: Walter French (1900 S. Cedar St.), The Porter Apartments (505 Townsend St.), The Apartments West (519 W Kalamazoo St.), and Cedar Place (201 W Jolly Rd.). All motions carried 3-0. The committee also approved the minutes from August 23, 2021, with a correction, and discussed budget priorities for an upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Approved PILOT ordinance for Walter French, 1900 S. Cedar St. (3-0)
• Approved PILOT ordinance for The Porter Apartments, 505 Townsend St. (3-0)
• Approved PILOT ordinance for The Apartments West, 519 W Kalamazoo St. (3-0)
• Approved PILOT ordinance for Cedar Place, 201 W Jolly Rd. (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 23, 2021, with correction (2-0)

Election Commission

The Lansing Election Commission will meet to discuss preparations for the November 2, 2021 City General Election. The agenda includes consideration of precinct consolidations and approval of election ballots.

• Consideration of precinct consolidations for the November 2, 2021 City General Election
• Approval of ballots for the November 2, 2021 City General Election

The Election Commission approved a resolution to consolidate 22 precincts into 11 combined precincts for the November 2, 2021 City General Election, aiming to reduce costs due to expected low turnout. The commission also approved the ballots for the election. City Clerk Chris Swope noted that a future meeting may be needed to redraw ward boundaries based on census data, with a possible deadline of October 11.

• Approved resolution to consolidate precincts for Nov. 2, 2021 election (motion carried)
• Approved ballots for Nov. 2, 2021 City General Election (motion carried)

Lansing Park Board

The Lansing Park Board will review minutes from July 14, 2021, and discuss an ethics training video. The meeting includes updates regarding Turner Mini-Park, Beacon Park, MNRTF presentation, and RT grants.

• Ethics Training Video
• Turner Mini-Park updates
• Beacon Park updates
• MNRTF presentation
• RT grants

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will review a resolution for a show cause hearing regarding 4511 S MLK Jr. Blvd. The committee will also receive an update from the City Attorney regarding Auto Zone and discuss cameras, lighting, and maps in the Moores Park neighborhood.

• Show cause hearing resolution for property at 4511 S MLK Jr. Blvd
• City Attorney update regarding Auto Zone
• Moores Park Neighborhood updates on cameras, lighting, and maps

Committee on Development & Planning

The committee will review minutes from the August 3, 2021 meeting. A resolution is proposed for the appointment of Amanda Defrees to the South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors.

• Appointment of Amanda Defrees to the South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors

The committee approved the appointment of Amanda Defrees to the S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors for a term expiring 7/31/2025. The motion carried 2-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved appointment of Amanda Defrees to S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority Board (2-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding service charges in lieu of taxes for Apartments West, Walter French, and Cedar Place. The agenda also includes orders to make safe or demolish properties on E. Mt. Hope Avenue and S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Additionally, the council will review grant acceptances and a fee reduction for NSF checks.

• Ordinances for service charges in lieu of taxes at Apartments West, Walter French, and Cedar Place
• Orders to make safe or demolish properties at 125 E. Mt. Hope Avenue and 4511 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
• Sole source purchase for School Crossing Guard Services from All City Management Services
• Fee reduction for Non-sufficient Funds (NSF) checks
• Acceptance of the STOP Violence Against Women Grant and HUD Continuum of Care Grant

The Lansing City Council confirmed Amanda Defrees to the South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Corridor Improvement Authority Board and Nancy Mahlow to the Board of Public Service. It also approved a resolution designating May 31 as Amaia Alysse Edmond Gift of Life Day, accepted a $100,000 state grant for a tax scanner project, and reversed an NSF check fee increase from $50 to $25. Several ordinances and items were referred to committees for further review.

• Confirmed Amanda Defrees to the South MLK Jr. Blvd Corridor Improvement Authority Board (motion carried)
• Confirmed Nancy Mahlow to the Board of Public Service (consent agenda)
• Approved reversal of NSF check fee from $50 to $25 (consent agenda)
• Designated May 31 as Amaia Alysse Edmond Gift of Life Day (motion carried)
• Authorized participation in FDCVT grant for Capital City Comeback tax scanner project (motion carried)
• Referred ordinances for Apartments West, Walter French, Cedar Place, and Porter Senior Apartments PILOTs to Development & Planning Committee
• Referred ordinance amending Chapter 658 to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
• Referred DEI Advisory Board ordinance and public hearing to Committee of the Whole

Committee on Ways and Means

The Committee on Ways and Means will consider a resolution to reduce Non-sufficient Funds (NSF) check fees. The committee will also review the acceptance of the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages, and Townships (FDCVT) grant. Additionally, a notification regarding legal services for the Lansing Police Department will be placed on file.

• Resolution to reduce Non-sufficient Funds (NSF) check fees
• Resolution to accept the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages, and Townships (FDCVT) grant
• Sole source purchase notification for Blue Line Law Firm legal services for LPD

The Committee on Ways and Means met on August 20, 2021, but the minutes record no substantive decisions. The agenda was procedural, including call to order, roll call, minutes, and public comment, with no discussion or action items listed. No votes or outcomes were recorded.

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations will consider the reappointment of Nancy Mahlow to the Board of Public Service. The proposed term for this position expires June 30, 2025.

• Reappointment of Nancy Mahlow to the Board of Public Service (PEND-2620)

The Committee on City Operations voted 2-0 to approve the reappointment of Nancy Mahlow as the 1st Ward member of the Board of Public Service, with a term expiring June 30, 2025. The committee also voted 2-0 to place on file the minutes from August 4, 2021. No public comment was received.

• Approved reappointment of Nancy Mahlow to Board of Public Service (2-0)
• Placed on file minutes from August 4, 2021 (2-0)

Employees' Retirement System

The joint meeting of the ERS and P&F Retirement System Boards includes reviewing official minutes and membership changes. The boards will also consider several applications for age and service retirement, as well as disability retirement requests.

• Retirement applications for five fire department members and two employee system members
• $2,982,117.96 in P&F retirement allowances paid for July 2021
• $2,035,939.42 in ERS retirement allowances paid for July 2021
• Review of quarterly employee contributions and system invoices
• Investment performance reports from Asset Consulting Group

The joint Lansing retirement boards approved multiple retirements, invoices, and a revised education/travel policy, but rejected a motion to fund a K2 investment by year-end. The boards also approved disability process referrals and changed September and October meeting dates.

• Approved 5 Police & Fire retirements (5-0)
• Approved 2 Employees' Retirement System retirements (7-0)
• Approved revised Police & Fire Board Education and Travel Policy (7-0)
• Approved August invoices for both systems (10-0)
• Accepted $495,296.93 quarterly employee contributions to Police & Fire (6-0)
• Rejected motion to fund K2 investment by December 31, 2021 (2-6)
• Approved disability process referral for applicant #2021-P0817 (8-0)
• Changed September and October meeting dates to Sept 14 and Oct 12 (6-0, 9-0)

Police & Fire Retirement System

The boards will review applications for regular age and service retirement for both the Police and Fire and Employees’ Retirement Systems. They will also review secretary reports regarding membership changes, deaths, and monthly retirement allowances. Additionally, the meeting includes a discussion on investment performance.

• Retirement applications for five Police and Fire members including Jacob Atwood and James F. Cherry, Jr.
• Retirement applications for two Employees’ Retirement System members (Chad Gamble and Alexander Smith).
• July 2021 P&F retirement allowances totaling $2,982,117.96.
• July 2021 ERS retirement allowances totaling $2,035,939.42.
• Review of 2nd Quarter and July investment performance.

The joint Lansing retirement boards approved multiple retirement applications, a disability evaluation request, the revised Police and Fire Board Education and Travel Policy, and quarterly contributions and invoices. A motion to fund a K2 investment failed. Meeting dates for September and October were rescheduled.

• Approved 5 Police and Fire retirements (5-0)
• Approved 2 Employees' Retirement System retirements (7-0)
• Approved sending disability applicant #2021-P0817 D to medical director (8-0)
• Approved revised Police and Fire Board Education and Travel Policy (7-0)
• Approved quarterly employee contributions of $495,296.93 to Police and Fire (6-0)
• Approved August invoices for both systems (10-0 each)
• Rescheduled September and October meetings to Sept 14 and Oct 12 (6-0, 9-0)
• Motion to fund K2 investment failed (2-6)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Lansing Board of Police Commissioners met on August 17, 2021, and approved the July 20, 2021 minutes and departmental reports. No new business or substantive policy decisions were made. The board received updates on a youth program funded with $80,000, an officer's resignation following arrest, and community engagement initiatives.

• Approved July 20, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted departmental reports and placed on file (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Public Service

The Board of Public Service will review traffic requests and discuss speed limits on city and state-regulated streets. The meeting also includes reports from the Traffic Engineering and Wastewater divisions.

• Review and approval of traffic requests
• Discussion of speed limits on city and state-regulated streets
• Reports from the Traffic Engineering and Wastewater divisions

The Board of Public Service unanimously approved all six traffic control and parking requests, including installing yield and stop signs at several intersections and prohibiting parking on Taffy Parkway and in the Legacy LLC/Village Townhouses Cooperative area. The board also approved the agenda and the July 8, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved yield sign for eastbound Ontario Street at Lansing Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved stop sign for westbound Cross Street at Lansing Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved upgrading yield signs to stop signs on Marcus Street at Magnolia Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved parking changes in Old Town on Washington Avenue, Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, and Turner Street (unanimous)
• Approved parking prohibition on west side of Taffy Parkway from Hughes Road to Haag Road (unanimous)
• Approved parking prohibition on sections of Haverhill Drive and Winterset Drive (unanimous)

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

The Downtown Lansing Inc. Board will review monthly financials and committee reports. The meeting includes discussions regarding a comprehensive downtown development plan and target market analysis. Members will also address parking and various downtown development projects.

• Discussion of Downtown & DLI Strategic Plan
• Review of monthly financials
• Downtown maintenance update from Lake State
• Discussion regarding downtown development projects
• Discussion regarding parking

The Downtown Lansing Inc. Board of Directors met online and approved the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda, July minutes, committee reports, and monthly financials. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates from local businesses, maintenance, and Old Town activities.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, July minutes, committee reports, and financials (unanimous)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will consider a show cause hearing regarding orders to make safe or demolish the property at 1113 W. Saginaw. The committee will also receive updates from the City Attorney regarding Auto Zone and an update from the Lansing Police Department.

• Show Cause Hearing for 1113 W. Saginaw (PEND-2616)
• Update from City Attorney regarding Auto Zone
• LPD update from July 29 meeting

The committee voted to place on file a resolution for a show cause hearing on make-safe or demolish orders for 1113 W. Saginaw, after staff requested it be pulled but it stayed on the agenda. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates and discussions on property issues, including Auto Zone, ORV enforcement, and several neighborhood concerns.

• Approved minutes of July 29, 2021 as presented (2-0)
• Placed on file resolution for show cause hearing at 1113 W. Saginaw (2-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests regarding yard materials. These include artificial turf at 1218 Theodore Street and mulch at 804 W. Shiawassee Street. The board will also approve minutes from the June 10, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for artificial turf at 1218 Theodore Street
• Variance for mulch at 804 W. Shiawassee Street
• Approval of June 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied two variance requests: one for artificial turf at 1218 Theodore Street and one for expanded mulch coverage at 804 W. Shiawassee Street. Both denials were unanimous (5-0) on findings that the requests did not meet variance criteria. The board also approved the agenda, excused absences, and prior meeting minutes.

• Denied variance for artificial turf at 1218 Theodore Street (5-0)
• Denied variance for mulch covering front/side yard at 804 W. Shiawassee Street (5-0)
• Approved agenda with addition of 'Excused Absences' (5-0)
• Approved excused absences for Solak, Iannuzzi, and Rice (5-0)
• Approved June 10, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion will consider resolutions regarding budget priorities for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The agenda also includes a resolution for Amaia Alysse Edmonds Gift of Life Day.

• Resolution regarding FY2022/2023 budget priorities and Advance Peace Initiative funding
• Resolution for Amaia Alysse Edmonds Gift of Life Day in Lansing
• Approval of June 16, 2021, and July 28, 2021, meeting minutes

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion met on August 11, 2021, but the minutes contain only the agenda and procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes, public comment, presentations, discussion/action, other, adjournment). No specific decisions, approvals, or votes are recorded in the provided text.

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will review communications regarding a code compliance violation notice at 1117 Woodbine Ave. The agenda also includes an affidavit of disclosure and a statement of financial interest for Department of Police employees.

• Code compliance communication regarding 1117 Woodbine Ave
• Affidavit of Disclosure: Mande Beasinger, Department of Police
• Statement of Financial Interest: Ellesy Sosebee, Department of Police

The Lansing Board of Ethics reviewed two disclosures from police department employees and found no violations of the Ethics Ordinance. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the June 8, 2021 meeting. No public comment was made, and no items were tabled.

• Placed affidavit of disclosure for Mande Beasinger on file, no violation found
• Placed statement of financial interest for Ellesy Sosebee on file, no violation found
• Approved agenda as submitted
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2021

Committee on Ways and Means

The Committee on Ways and Means will discuss or act on a resolution regarding emergency carryforwards for the 2020/2021 fiscal year. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 16, 2021.

• Resolution for Emergency Carryforwards FY 2020/2021

The Lansing City Council Committee on Ways and Means approved a resolution to carry forward $180,000 in unspent FY2020/2021 funds for youth-focused community programs. The funds come from savings in the LPD, Mayor's, and Parks and Recreation budgets, and will be distributed to organizations in areas like mentorship, athletics, and after-school activities. The motion carried 3-0.

• Approved minutes from July 16, 2021 with amendments (3-0)
• Approved emergency carryforwards resolution for FY2020/2021, allocating $180,000 to youth programs (3-0)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will consider a resolution to set a public hearing regarding a TEFRA Bond for the Lansing Charter Academy. The agenda also includes presentations on Rank Choice Voting and a closed session to discuss pending litigation with the City Attorney.

• Presentation on Rank Choice Voting by James R. Lancaster and Barb Byrum
• Resolution to set a public hearing for the Lansing Charter Academy TEFRA Bond
• Closed session to consult with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation

The Lansing City Council Committee of the Whole discussed Rank Choice Voting (RCV) and heard from the County Clerk and City Attorney, who stated it cannot be legally implemented without a change in state law. A motion to approve the RCV resolution failed 1-7, and a motion to set a public hearing for a TEFRA bond for Lansing Charter Academy failed 4-4. The committee also held a closed session on pending litigation.

• Approved minutes from July 26, 2021 (8-0)
• Motion to set public hearing for TEFRA bond for Lansing Charter Academy failed (4-4)
• Motion to reconsider previous vote failed (1-7)
• Motion to approve Rank Choice Voting resolution failed (1-7)
• Closed session held for pending litigation (7-1)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss the 2021 CLG Grant and historic preservation outreach. The meeting also includes an update on commission membership.

• Approval of July 12, 2021, minutes
• 2021 CLG Grant discussion
• Historic preservation outreach
• Commission membership update

The Lansing Historic District Commission met on August 9, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no formal decisions were made. Members discussed ideas for a 2021 CLG grant, including a reconnaissance survey of westside properties, and noted that a letter of support and City Council resolution would be needed if awarded. Commissioner Sonnenberg reported that Commissioner Gibb is moving and will not continue after his term expired.

• No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Discussed 2021 CLG grant ideas for westside survey
• Noted need for letter of support and City Council resolution for grant
• Reported Commissioner Gibb's departure after term expiration

City Council

The council will consider a sole source purchase of legal consultation for the police department and noise permits for I-496 reconstruction. The agenda also includes ordinance amendments regarding harassment and several property PILOT agreements.

• Claim appeal for $8,890 in trash fees at 1040 N. Cedar St.
• Sole source purchase of legal consultation from Blue Line Law Firm for the LPD
• Noise special permit request from MDOT for I-496 reconstruction
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 658 regarding threats and harassment
• PILOT agreements for properties including 519 W. Kalamazoo Street

The Lansing City Council approved a $180,000 carryforward from the previous fiscal year to fund community engagement activities aimed at reducing gun violence, including youth athlete programs, mentorship, and after-school activities. The council also confirmed appointments, approved community funding, denied a special assessment claim, and set public hearings for several housing PILOT ordinances.

• Approved $180,000 carryforward for community engagement programs (unanimous)
• Confirmed Kristiane James to Park Board (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 to Eastside Neighborhood Organization for Summer Fest (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Folkers to Board of Ethics (unanimous)
• Denied $8,890 special assessment claim for 1040 N. Cedar St. (unanimous)
• Scheduled show cause hearing for 125 E. Mt. Hope Ave. (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for PILOT ordinances for Apartments West, Walter French, Cedar Place, Porter Apartments (Cedar Place and Porter passed with Wood voting nay)
• Introduced ordinances for PILOTs and harassment ordinance amendment (first reading)

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

The LEDC Board of Directors will review financial updates and hold a discussion regarding the ERRD Quarterly Report #2. The meeting also includes program updates for Lansing CARES, the Sunrise Grant Program, and One&All.

• Approval of July 9, 2021 minutes
• Financial update
• ERRD Quarterly Report #2 discussion
• Lansing CARES program update
• Sunrise Grant Program – Ingham County update

The Lansing Economic Development Corporation board met on August 6, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the July 9, 2021 meeting. Staff provided updates on financials, the ERRD quarterly report, and various programs including Lansing CARES, the Sunrise Grant Program, and the One&All cohort. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from July 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

The LBRA Board of Directors will consider several actions regarding redevelopment plans. This includes a budget adjustment for 500 Block Plan #77 and updated reimbursement agreements for 501 and 503 S. Capitol LLC. The board will also address a reimbursement assignment for 930 W. Holmes.

• Budget line-item adjustment for 500 Block Plan #77
• Amended reimbursement agreement for 501 S. Capitol LLC
• Amended reimbursement agreement for 503 S. Capitol LLC
• Reimbursement assignment for Plan #74 at 930 W. Holmes

The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved a budget line-item adjustment for the 500 Block Plan #77, as well as amended and restated reimbursement agreements for 501 S. Capitol LLC and 503 S. Capitol LLC. The board also approved the assignment of reimbursement for Plan #74 at 930 W. Holmes. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 500 Block Plan #77 budget line-item adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Amended/Restated Reimbursement Agreement for 501 S. Capitol LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Amended/Restated Reimbursement Agreement for 503 S. Capitol LLC (unanimous)
• Approved assignment of reimbursement for Plan #74 930 W. Holmes (unanimous)

Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Board of Directors meeting consists only of procedural items. The board will review and approve minutes from the July 9, 2021, board and informational meetings.

• Approval of July 9, 2021, TIFA Board Meeting Minutes
• Approval of July 9, 2021, TIFA Informational Meeting #2 Minutes

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority board met briefly and took only procedural actions. It unanimously approved the minutes from its July 9, 2021 board meeting and its July 9, 2021 informational meeting #2. No other business, public comment, or substantive decisions were discussed, and the meeting adjourned after about one minute.

• Approved July 9, 2021 TIFA board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2021 TIFA informational meeting #2 minutes (unanimous)

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations will consider an appointment to the Park Board and a community funding application for Eastside Summer Fest. The committee will also review a claim appeal regarding $8,890 in trash fees at 1040 N. Cedar St.

• Appointment of Kristiane James to the Park Board
• Community Funding Application for Eastside Summer Fest
• Claim appeal for $8,890 in trash fees at 1040 N. Cedar St.
• Code compliance violation notice at 1117 Woodbine Ave.

The Committee on City Operations approved three resolutions: appointing Kristiane James to the Park Board, granting $1,000 in community funding to the Eastside Neighborhood Organization for the Eastside Summer Fest, and denying a claim appeal for $8,890 in trash fees. Two communications were placed on file. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved appointment of Kristiane James to Park Board (2-0)
• Approved $1,000 community funding for Eastside Summer Fest (3-0)
• Approved claim appeal denial for Brandi Day's $8,890 trash fees (2-0)
• Placed on file: Code Compliance complaint at 1117 Woodbine Ave.
• Placed on file: J. Addiss claim at 2006 Reo Road

Committee on Development & Planning

The Committee on Development and Planning will consider introducing resolutions to establish Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) programs. These items include setting public hearings for several residential developments.

• PILOT resolution for The Porter Apartments at 505 Townsend Street
• PILOT resolution for The Apartments West at 519 W. Kalamazoo Street
• PILOT resolution for Walter French at 1900 S. Cedar St.
• PILOT resolution for Cedar Place at 201 W. Jolly Rd.

The Committee on Development and Planning voted unanimously to set public hearings for August 23, 2021, on four proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) ordinances for affordable housing projects: The Porter Apartments, The Apartments West, Walter French, and Cedar Place. No final approvals were made; the hearings will allow full council consideration. The committee also approved the June 15, 2021, minutes.

• Approved minutes from June 15, 2021 (2-0)
• Set public hearing for Aug. 23 on Porter Apartments PILOT (3-0)
• Set public hearing for Aug. 23 on Apartments West PILOT (3-0)
• Set public hearing for Aug. 23 on Walter French PILOT (3-0)
• Set public hearing for Aug. 23 on Cedar Place PILOT (3-0)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will consider a resolution regarding make safe or demolish orders for the property at 125 E. Mt. Hope. The committee will also receive updates from the City Attorney regarding Auto Zone and from the Lansing Police Department regarding Operation Slow Down.

• Resolution for make safe or demolish orders at 125 E. Mt. Hope
• City Attorney update regarding Auto Zone
• LPD update regarding Operation Slow Down
• LPD update from the July 15 committee meeting

The Committee on Public Safety approved a resolution to set a show cause hearing for the owners of 125 E. Mt. Hope, who face make-safe or demolish orders. The hearing will be scheduled, with a final council decision expected by September 13. The committee also discussed updates on the Auto Zone property at 610 N Cedar St., LPD's Operation Slow Down, and other public safety matters.

• Approved resolution setting show cause hearing for make-safe/demolish orders at 125 E. Mt. Hope (2-0)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2021 as presented (2-0)

Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion will discuss an ordinance amendment to Chapter 658. Members will also discuss gun safety and additional funding for the Advance Peace Initiative. The committee will also discuss Annual Amaia Alysse Edmonds Day.

• Introduction and public hearing setting for Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 658, Section 658.03
• Discussion of Annual Amaia Alysse Edmonds Day
• Discussion regarding additional funding for Advance Peace Initiative
• Discussion on gun safety

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion approved a resolution to set a public hearing for amendments to Chapter 658, Section 658.03 (the willful annoyance ordinance), with a motion carried 2-0. The committee also discussed but did not decide on additional funding for the Advance Peace Initiative, a tribute resolution for Amaia Alysse Edmonds Gift of Life Day, and gun safety. No public comment was received, and the minutes from the previous meeting were tabled.

• Approved resolution to set public hearing for Chapter 658, Section 658.03 amendments (2-0)
• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes
• Agreed to continue discussion on Advance Peace funding resolution at next meeting
• Agreed to continue tribute resolution for Amaia Alysse Edmonds Gift of Life Day at next meeting
• Removed gun safety discussion from future agendas due to lack of materials

Election Commission

The Lansing Election Commission will perform a public test of equipment for the upcoming August 3, 2021, election. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes and accepting public comment.

• Public test of equipment for the August 3, 2021 election
• Approval of July 6, 2021, meeting minutes

The Lansing Election Commission met on July 27, 2021, and approved the agenda and minutes from the July 6 meeting. The commission performed and accepted the Public Accuracy Test for the August 3, 2021 election. City Clerk Swope announced the upcoming redistricting process and outlined new election chain of custody procedures and security measures. No public comment was made.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2021 meeting (motion carried)
• Accepted results of Public Accuracy Test for August 3, 2021 election (motion carried)

Election Commission

The Lansing Election Commission will conduct a public test of equipment for the upcoming August 3, 2021, election. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 6, 2021, and a period for public comment.

• Public test of equipment for the August 3, 2021 election
• Approval of July 6, 2021, meeting minutes

Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of May 25, 2021, minutes. The agenda also includes various committee and director reports.

• Approval of May 25, 2021, minutes
• Committee reports from Program, Budget, Policy, and Complaint committees

Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board

The board held a closed session to interview three of four agencies for the RFQP process, then reconvened and voted to issue grants to the two top-scoring agencies, with recommendations to Mayor Schor for final approval. The announcement of the recipients is to be made at a later date.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for RFQP interviews (unanimous)
• Resumed open meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended grants to two top-scoring RFQP agencies, pending Mayor Schor's approval (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Water and Light

The Board of Water and Light will conduct elections for fiscal year 2021-2022 officers. The agenda also includes reappointments for several charter positions and a discussion regarding a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 352.

• Election of FY 2021-2022 officers
• Collective Bargaining Agreement between BWL & IBEW, AFL-CIO, Local 352
• Reappointment of Corporate Secretary, General Manager, and Internal Auditor
• FY 2021-2022 Internal Auditor Audit Plan
• Resignation statement from Commissioner Ken Ross

The Lansing Board of Water and Light Board of Commissioners reappointed M. Denise Griffin as Corporate Secretary and Richard R. Peffley as Director and General Manager for fiscal year 2021-2022, but failed to reappoint Wesley Lewis as Internal Auditor. The board also approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 352 and postponed approval of the FY 2022 Audit Plan.

• Reappointed M. Denise Griffin as Corporate Secretary (6-0)
• Reappointed Richard R. Peffley as Director and General Manager (6-0)
• Failed to reappoint Wesley Lewis as Internal Auditor (0-6)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 352 (6-0)
• Postponed approval of FY 2022 Audit Plan
• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Ken Ross
• Elected David Price as Chair and Sandra Zerkle as Vice Chair for FY 2021-2022
• Approved appointments to Executive Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a Racial Justice and Equity Plan and potential charter amendments regarding ranked choice voting and the elimination of primary elections. The agenda also includes an appointment to the Board of Water and Light and the ratification of Teamsters Local 214 collective bargaining agreements.

• Resolution for Racial Justice and Equity Plan
• Discussion on ranked choice voting ballot language
• Appointment of Semone James to the Board of Water and Light
• Ratification of Teamsters Local 214 collective bargaining agreements
• Montgomery Drain Drainage District intergovernmental agreement

The Committee of the Whole approved the Racial Justice and Equity Plan resolution (6-2) after a presentation on an employee survey, with $300,000 in funding for training. Council discussed but did not vote on pulling back the ranked-choice voting and primary elimination charter amendments, with the City Attorney recommending reconsideration and tabling due to concerns from state and county election officials. The committee also approved the Tri-County on Aging FY2022 plan, appointed Semone James to the Board of Water and Light, and ratified Teamsters 214 collective bargaining agreements, all by 8-0 votes.

• Approved Racial Justice and Equity Plan resolution (6-2)
• Approved amended 2021 City Council meeting schedule (8-0)
• Approved Tri-County on Aging FY2022 Annual Implementation Plan (8-0)
• Appointed Semone James to Board of Water and Light, term to June 30, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved Montgomery Drain Drainage District intergovernmental agreement (8-0)
• Ratified Teamsters 214 Supervisory and Clerical CBAs (8-0)
• Recessed into closed session for collective bargaining strategy (7-1)
• Discussed but took no action on ranked-choice voting and primary elimination ballot language

City Council

The Lansing City Council will review several items including racial justice plans and labor agreements. The council will also consider ordinances for Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for various apartment developments. Additionally, the agenda includes grant acceptances and liquor license transfers.

• Ordinances to establish Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for several apartment complexes
• Racial Justice and Equity Plan resolution
• Ratification of Teamsters Supervisory & Non-Supervisory Units collective bargaining agreement
• Grant acceptance for financial counseling and rental assistance integration
• Show cause hearing regarding property at 125 E. Mt. Hope Avenue

The Lansing City Council approved the Racial Justice and Equity Plan, authorizing the expenditure of $300,000 from a contingency fund, with Council Members Dunbar and Spitzley voting nay. The council also confirmed appointments to the Board of Water and Light and Board of Police Commissioners, and approved a $79,900 settlement. Several items were referred to committees, including TEFRA bond hearings and PILOT ordinances for multiple apartment complexes.

• Approved Racial Justice and Equity Plan expenditure of $300,000 (7-2)
• Confirmed Semone James as 1st Ward member of Board of Water and Light
• Confirmed Damon Milton as At-Large member of Board of Police Commissioners
• Approved $79,900 settlement for claim 2062876-00991
• Approved $20,000 CFE Fund Eviction Prevention Boost Grant
• Approved up to $50,000 Bloomberg Global Mayors Challenge grant
• Ratified Teamsters Local 214 collective bargaining agreement for 2021
• Referred TEFRA bond and PILOT ordinances to committees

Demolition Board/Code Enforcement

The Demolition Board will meet to address roll call, minutes, and old business. The agenda includes a review of case number 2021-D001 for the property at 4108 Deerfield.

• Case No. 2021-D001: 4108 Deerfield

Ad Hoc Audit Committee

The Ad Hoc Audit Committee will meet to discuss the internal audit priorities for fiscal year 2022.

• Discussion of FY2022 Internal Audit Priorities

Board of Police Commissioners

The Lansing Board of Police Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting on July 20, 2021. The agenda includes an educational presentation from the Cold Case Unit and reports from various department officials.

• Educational presentation by Detective Shannon Thielen, Cold Case Unit
• Administrative report from Interim Chief Ellery Sosebee
• Legal update from Assistant City Attorney Mary Bowen
• Approval of June 15th, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Police Commissioners approved the June 15, 2021 meeting minutes and accepted department reports. They heard a presentation from Cold Case Detective Shannon Thielen on the status of unsolved homicides, including plans to post an updated list on the city website. The board also approved future meeting venue locations for 2021 and signed off on nine candidates for the fall police academy.

• Approved the June 15, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Accepted and placed on file the department reports.
• Approved the proposed 2021 meeting venue locations.
• Signed the Recruit Status Report for nine candidates to start the fall academy.
• Signed for new certified certifiables (one fully vetted, five pending).

Police & Fire Retirement System

The Lansing Police and Fire Retirement System Board will review duty and non-duty disability retirement applications. The meeting includes a report on June 2021 retirement allowances totaling $2,947,550.18. The board will also address a request for a refund of accumulated contributions.

• Duty disability retirement request for applicant #2021-F0519 D
• Non-duty disability retirement request for applicant #2021-F0518 ND
• Refund of accumulated contributions for Michael Lynn ($26,593.78)
• Review of June 2021 retirement allowances totaling $2,947,550.18
• Discussion regarding K2 Mauna Kea LLC investment (tabled)

The Police and Fire Retirement System Board approved a refund of accumulated contributions totaling $26,593.78 to Michael Lynn, a non-vested IAFF member, with Trustee Schor recusing himself due to ongoing litigation. The board also approved conference attendance for members, invoices, and excused Trustee Chris Wilcox. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved refund of $26,593.78 to Michael Lynn, IAFF, not vested (6-0, Schor recused)
• Approved official minutes of July 20, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved member attendance at IFEBP, MAPERS, and NCPERS conferences (7-0)
• Excused Trustee Chris Wilcox from the July meeting (7-0)
• Approved Police and Fire Retirement System invoices (7-0)

Employees' Retirement System

The Lansing Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is reviewing monthly membership updates and retirement allowances totaling $2,023,781.40 for June 2021. The meeting includes consideration of accumulated contribution refunds and reports on upcoming professional training conferences.

• Retirement allowances paid in June 2021: $2,023,781.40
• Accumulated contribution refund request for Leslie A. McCarrick ($12,313.93)
• Accumulated contribution refund request for William Tervo ($6,529.44)
• Discussion regarding K2 Mauna Kea, LLC investment

The Board approved refunds of accumulated contributions for Leslie McCarrick ($12,313.93) and William Tervo ($6,529.44), both by 8-0 votes. It also approved allowing members to attend three conferences (IFEBP, MAPERS, NCPERS) and approved July invoices. The Board accepted Dennis R. Parker's nomination petition and declared him the winner of the trustee office for a term ending June 30, 2025. The K2 Mauna Kea investment discussion was deferred to the August joint meeting.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2021 meeting (9-0)
• Approved refund for Leslie McCarrick of $12,313.93 (8-0)
• Approved refund for William Tervo of $6,529.44 (8-0)
• Approved member attendance at IFEBP, MAPERS, and NCPERS conferences (8-0)
• Excused Trustees Bahr and Kraus from the July meeting (8-0)
• Approved retirement board July invoices (8-0)
• Accepted Dennis R. Parker's nomination petition and declared him trustee winner (8-0)
• Deferred K2 Mauna Kea investment discussion to August joint meeting

Committee on Ways and Means

The Committee on Ways and Means will review resolutions for two grants and a workers compensation settlement. The committee will also discuss HUD funds for home repairs with Economic Development & Planning.

• Ratification of Workers Compensation Settlement WC#206287600991
• Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Eviction Prevention Boost Grant resolution
• Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge Champion City Grant resolution
• Discussion regarding HUD funds for home repairs

The Committee on Ways and Means approved three resolutions: acceptance of a $1 million Bloomberg Philanthropies grant for a literacy and universal pre-K pilot, a workers' compensation settlement (claim WC206287600991), and a $20,000 grant for eviction prevention planning. The committee also discussed a resident's complaint about home repair work, directing staff to follow up and consider adding checks with the BBB and courts.

• Approved minutes from July 2, 2021, as presented (2-0).
• Approved resolution accepting $1 million Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge Champion City grant for literacy and pre-K pilot (2-0).
• Approved workers' compensation claim WC206287600991 (2-0).
• Approved resolution accepting $20,000 Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Eviction Prevention Boost Grant (2-0).
• Directed staff to follow up with resident on home repair complaints and consider adding BBB and lawsuit checks to contractor vetting.

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will discuss a police commissioner appointment and building safety orders. The agenda includes updates on 'Make Safe or Demolish' orders for several properties. An update from the City Attorney regarding Auto Zone at 610 N. Cedar St. is also scheduled.

• Appointment of Damon Milton to the Board of Police Commissioners (PEND-2589)
• Orders to Make Safe or Demolish at 314 Bingham (PEND-2399)
• Update on Make Safe or Demolish for 1412 W. Ionia and 2109 Worden
• City Attorney update regarding Auto Zone at 610 N. Cedar St.

The Committee on Public Safety voted 3-0 to appoint Pastor Damon Milton as an at-large member of the Board of Police Commissioners for a term expiring June 30, 2023. The committee also voted 3-0 to approve the June 24, 2021 minutes. A resolution to place the 314 Bingham property on file was discussed, and updates were given on several make-safe/demolition cases and a nuisance complaint against AutoZone at 610 N Cedar St.

• Approved appointment of Damon Milton to Board of Police Commissioners, term to expire June 30, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2021 as presented (3-0)
• Placed on file the make-safe/demolition order for 314 Bingham after code compliance reported work nearing completion
• Tabled discussion on 1412 W Ionia make-safe/demolition; no new action taken
• Discussed 2109 Worden make-safe/demolition; no action taken
• Discussed Osband Street nuisance and eviction; no formal action
• Discussed AutoZone nuisance at 610 N Cedar St; agreed to send certified letter and have code inspection next day
• Requested traffic enforcement statistics for next meeting on July 29

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting includes notice of Commissioner David Keeney's resignation. Fire Chief Greg Martin will also provide updates on equipment, safety protocols, and station maintenance.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Resignation of Commissioner David Keeney
• Turnout washer project delays at Station 44 and Station 48
• Proposed changes to overtime calculation methods
• Reinstatement of firefighter performance evaluations

The Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved the May 2021 minutes and reelected Lucianna Solis as Chairperson and Stephen Purchase as Vice-Chairperson for 12-month terms. The board also welcomed new Commissioner Charles Willis and noted the resignation of David Keeney. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Reelected Lucianna Solis as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Reelected Stephen Purchase as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)

Lansing Park Board

The Lansing Park Board will review meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. The agenda includes discussions regarding Moores Park Memorial, Fitness Park - Maguire, and a Mayor Task Force.

• Moores Park Memorial discussion
• Fitness Park - Maguire discussion
• Mayor Task Force discussion
• Moores Park Pool update

The Lansing Park Board approved a request to place a memorial tree and bench at Moores Park in memory of Kelly Wagner's stepdaughter. The board also discussed the National Fitness Campaign grant for Maguire Park, a Legacy Grant for the Brenke Fish Ladder, and updates on various park projects. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved Moores Park memorial tree and bench (6-0)
• Accepted May minutes as submitted (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will review LBWL budget forecasts and a library annual report presentation. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding board reappointments and changes to city charter election methods.

• LBWL FY 2022-2027 Budget & Capital Forecast
• Charter Amendment for Rank Choice Voting
• Charter Amendment for Elimination of Primary Elections
• Reappointments of 19 individuals to various Boards and Commissions
• Teamster 243 Memorandums of Understanding

The Committee of the Whole approved resolutions to place two charter amendments on the November ballot: one to change the method of election to ranked-choice voting and another to eliminate primary elections. Both resolutions were amended to soften the language and passed 6-1. The committee also approved reappointments to boards and commissions, with Stephen Purchase reappointed to the Fire Commission despite a conflict-of-interest concern, and approved two memorandums of understanding with Teamsters 243 for 2% wage increases.

• Approved minutes from June 21, 2021, as presented (7-0).
• Approved resolution for reappointments of 19 individuals to boards and commissions, excluding Stephen Purchase (7-0).
• Motion to table action on Stephen Purchase's reappointment failed (3-4).
• Approved reappointment of Stephen Purchase to the Fire Commission (6-1).
• Approved resolution for nunc pro tunc action based on COVID impact in 2020 (7-0).
• Approved amended resolution to set ballot language for charter amendment on ranked-choice voting (6-1).
• Approved amended resolution to set ballot language for charter amendment eliminating primary elections (6-1).
• Approved Teamsters 243 Supervisory MOU with 2% wage increase (7-0).

Historic District Commission

The Lansing Historic District Commission will meet virtually to discuss the 2021 CLG Grant and historic preservation outreach. The commission will also review minutes from the June 14, 2021 meeting. A public hearing is scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of June 14, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding 2021 CLG Grant
• Historic preservation outreach discussion
• Scheduled public hearing

The Lansing Historic District Commission met virtually and approved the June 14, 2021 minutes and the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. No public hearings or communications were held. The commission discussed potential Certified Local Government (CLG) grant projects, focusing on surveying historic plats in the Westside Neighborhood, with support for the Espanore and Westmoreland plats. Staff will contact SHPO to schedule a meeting to discuss the grant timeline and scope.

• Approved meeting agenda by unanimous consent
• Approved June 14, 2021 meeting minutes by unanimous consent

City Council

The Lansing City Council is reviewing ballot proposals to implement ranked choice voting and eliminate city primary elections. The council will also consider collective bargaining agreements with Teamster 243 unions and several grant acceptances.

• Ballot proposal for Ranked Choice Voting in city elections
• Ballot proposal to eliminate city primary elections
• Collective bargaining agreements with Teamster 243 Supervisory and Clerical unions
• $8,890 trash fee claim appeal for 1040 N. Cedar St.
• Liquor license transfer for Lansing Shuffleboard LL LLC at 325 Riverfront Drive

The Lansing City Council voted to place two charter amendments on the November 2, 2021 ballot: one to implement ranked-choice (instant run-off) voting for mayor, city clerk, and council, and another to eliminate primary elections if the ranked-choice amendment passes. Both motions carried, with Council Member Wood voting 'nay' on each. The council also approved a consent agenda that included a liquor license transfer for Lansing Shuffleboard, reappointments to various boards, and authorization for electronic payments.

• Approved placing a charter amendment on the Nov. 2 ballot to implement ranked-choice voting for mayor, city clerk, and council (Resolution #2021-149).
• Approved placing a charter amendment on the Nov. 2 ballot to eliminate primary elections if ranked-choice voting is adopted (Resolution #2021-150).
• Approved the consent agenda, including a liquor license transfer for Lansing Shuffleboard (Resolution #2021-146).
• Approved the consent agenda, confirming reappointments to various city boards and commissions (Resolution #2021-147).
• Approved the consent agenda, authorizing electronic payments for city financial transactions (Resolution #2021-148).
• Ratified all actions taken at virtual council meetings from March 16, 2020 to June 21, 2021 (Resolution #2021-151).
• Ratified a 2% wage increase MOU with Teamsters Local 243 Supervisory Unit (Resolution #2021-152).
• Ratified a 2% wage increase MOU with Teamsters Local 243 Clerical, Technical Professional Unit (Resolution #2021-153).

Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) is holding an informational meeting to discuss its goals and projects. The provided agenda does not list specific projects, contracts, or decisions for consideration.

• Information on TIFA goals and projects
• Public comment period

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority held its second informational meeting of 2021, required by Public Act 57 to answer questions from the public and affected taxing entities. No formal decisions, approvals, or denials were made; the meeting was informational only. Chair Calvin Jones called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned it at 10:02 a.m. with no public comment or other business.

• Held informational meeting #2 of 2021 as required by Public Act 57
• No formal actions taken; meeting was informational only
• Adjourned at 10:02 a.m. with no public comment or other business

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

The LEDC Board of Directors will review financial updates and program progress. The meeting includes a vote on an economic development analysis contract and a budget amendment.

• Approval of Economic Development Analysis Contract between LBA and LEDC
• FY2021/2022 Budget Amendment for Economic Analysis Study
• South Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd CIA fellowship position update
• Saginaw Street CIA grant application update
• Updates on Lansing CARES and Sunrise Grant Program

The Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) board unanimously approved a resolution to fund a $150,000 economic development analysis contract with River Caddis, to be managed by the Lansing Building Authority (LBA). The board also approved a corresponding FY2021/2022 budget amendment, with funds coming from the LEDC's business loan program. The contract covers studies for infrastructure and development projects, with $100,000 for studies like parking and wastewater, and is expected to be repaid once a project is selected.

• Approved the June 4, 2021 meeting minutes as presented.
• Approved the Economic Development Analysis Contract between the LBA and LEDC, funding $150,000 for River Caddis's services.
• Approved the FY2021/2022 Budget Amendment for the Economic Analysis Study, funded from the LEDC business loan.
• Noted the Lansing CARES loan program will be paused due to the Sunrise program, but existing loans will continue to be managed.
• Heard updates on the South MLK Jr. Blvd and Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authorities, including a $3,000 grant for a bus shelter project.
• Heard that the LEDC's August meeting will be held in person at the LEAP Office.

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

The LBRA will review a presentation regarding the Collins Road Corridor Streetscape Plan process. The board is also scheduled to act on amended agreements for the Capital City Market Brownfield Plan #75.

• Collins Road Corridor Streetscape Plan Proposal #2
• Amended Reimbursement Agreement for Capital City Market Brownfield Plan #75 Amendment 2
• Amended Interlocal Agreement with Lansing TIFA for Capital City Market Brownfield Plan #75 Amendment 2

The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved the Collins Road Corridor Streetscape Plan Proposal #2, which advances implementation of the streetscape improvements near Dunckel and Collins Road, including work on a second roundabout and stakeholder engagement. The board also approved an amended reimbursement agreement and an amended interlocal agreement with Lansing TIFA for the Capital City Market Brownfield Plan #75, both unanimously. All votes were 6-0 in favor.

• Approved Collins Road Corridor Streetscape Plan Proposal #2 (unanimous)
• Approved amended reimbursement agreement for Capital City Market Brownfield Plan #75 (unanimous)
• Approved amended interlocal agreement with Lansing TIFA for Capital City Market Brownfield Plan #75 (unanimous)

Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Board of Directors will meet to approve the June 4, 2021, meeting minutes. The board will also consider an action item regarding an amended Interlocal Agreement with Lansing BRA for Capital City Market Brownfield Plan #75 Amendment 2.

• Approval of Amended Interlocal Agreement with Lansing BRA (Capital City Market Brownfield Plan #75 Amendment 2)
• Approval of TIFA Board Meeting Minutes from June 4, 2021

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) board unanimously approved the amended Interlocal Agreement with the Lansing BRA for the Capital City Market Brownfield Plan #75, as presented. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 4, 2021 meeting. No other business or public comment was conducted.

• Approved the amended Interlocal Agreement with Lansing BRA for Capital City Market Brownfield Plan #75 (unanimous).
• Approved the TIFA board meeting minutes from June 4, 2021 (unanimous).

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

The Downtown Lansing Inc. board will discuss the organization's strategic plan and various downtown development projects. The meeting also includes updates on maintenance, Old Town, and a potential new office and incubator space.

• Downtown & DLI Strategic Plan discussion
• Update on Downtown Development Projects
• New DLI Office & Incubator Space discussion
• Downtown Maintenance Update from Lake State
• Business update from Linn & Owen Jewelers

The board approved the consent agenda, including the June minutes and committee reports. Stewart Powell of Linn & Owen Jewelers discussed parking and vacant building issues. The board postponed the strategic plan discussion and suggested parking be a monthly agenda topic.

• Approved the consent agenda for July 8, 2021, including minutes and committee reports.
• Approved all reports and placed them on file.
• Postponed the Downtown and DLI Strategic Plan discussion until full board attendance.
• Discussed parking issues and requested a dedicated monthly discussion on the topic.
• Noted the new Sunrise Small Business Grants program and suggested sharing information.
• Moved the new DLI office space and incubator launch to September 1st.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:53 pm.

Board of Public Service

The Board of Public Service will meet to elect officers and consider FY 22/23 budget resolutions. The agenda also includes a discussion on a resolution regarding the Income Tax Repeal Bill.

• Election of officers
• FY 22/23 budget resolutions
• Resolution for the Income Tax Repeal Bill
• Welcome new 4th Ward Member Gregory R. Frens

The Board of Public Service unanimously re-elected Samara Morgan as chair after suspending the two-year term rule, and approved Walter Sorg as vice chair. It also unanimously approved the FY22/23 budget resolutions and a resolution urging maintenance of the non-resident income tax, with amendments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Re-elected Samara Morgan as Chair (unanimous, after suspending 2-year term rule)
• Elected Walter Sorg as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved FY22/23 Budget Resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Urging Maintaining Non-Resident Income Tax, with amendments (unanimous)

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations will review the draft minutes from June 16, 2021. The committee is also scheduled to discuss a resolution regarding a liquor license transfer and new license at 325 Riverfront Drive.

• Liquor license approval for Lansing Shuffleboard LLC at 325 Riverfront Drive
• Review of June 16, 2021, draft minutes

The Committee on City Operations approved a resolution to transfer a Class C liquor license and issue a new SDM license to Lansing Shuffleboard LL LLC for 325 Riverfront Drive. The vote was 2-0. The applicant reported the project is on schedule, with construction expected to begin September 10, 2021, and opening planned for spring 2022.

• Approved liquor license transfer and new SDM license for Lansing Shuffleboard LL LLC at 325 Riverfront Drive (2-0)
• Approved minutes from June 16, 2021 as presented (2-0)

Election Commission

The Lansing Election Commission will discuss preparations for the upcoming August 3, 2021 election. This includes establishing an absentee voter counting board and assigning election inspectors.

• Establishment of AV Counting Board for August 3, 2021 Election
• Assignment of Election Inspectors for August 3, 2021 Election

The Lansing Election Commission met on July 6, 2021, and approved the agenda and minutes from the June 4 meeting. They approved the establishment of an AV Counting Board and the assignment of election inspectors for the August 3, 2021 election. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

• Approved agenda (moved by City Attorney Smiertka)
• Approved minutes of June 4, 2021 meeting (moved by City Attorney Smiertka)
• Approved establishment of AV Counting Board for August 3, 2021 election (moved by City Assessor Frischman)
• Approved assignment of election inspectors for August 3, 2021 election (moved by City Assessor Frischman)

Committee on Ways and Means

The Committee on Ways and Means will consider a resolution to accept a grant from Priority Health and the National Fitness Campaign for the Parks and Recreation Department. The committee will also review authorization for using electronic (ACH) transactions.

• Grant acceptance: Priority Health and National Fitness Campaign Grant (PEND-2569)
• Authorization to use electronic (ACH) transactions (PEND-2572)
• Approval of June 18, 2021, meeting minutes

The Committee on Ways and Means approved a resolution accepting a $50,000 grant from Priority Health and the National Fitness Campaign for a new outdoor workout area at Maguire Park, with the city providing matching funds from the parks millage. The committee also approved a resolution authorizing the use of electronic (ACH) transactions, adding language to ensure cooperation with the Internal Auditor. Both motions passed 2-0. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes from June 18, 2021, as presented (2-0).
• Approved resolution accepting $50,000 grant from Priority Health and National Fitness Campaign for outdoor workout area at Maguire Park (2-0).
• Approved resolution authorizing electronic (ACH) transactions with added language on Internal Auditor cooperation (2-0).

Committee on Public Safety

The committee will consider a resolution regarding orders to make safe or demolish the property at 314 Bingham. Members are also scheduled to receive an update on the Moores Park neighborhood.

• Resolution for orders to make safe or demolish 314 Bingham
• Update on Moores Park Neighborhood

The Committee on Public Safety discussed and tabled a resolution for orders to make safe or demolish 314 Bingham, awaiting completion of plumbing work expected in about 3.5 weeks. Updates were also provided on other properties, including 2109 Worden and 1412 W. Ionia, with recommendations to revisit them in 30 days. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approving the minutes from June 10 and May 27, 2021.

• Approved minutes of June 10 and May 27, 2021 (3-0)
• Tabled resolution for 314 Bingham pending plumbing completion
• Requested update on 2109 Worden in 30 days
• Requested update on 1412 W. Ionia on July 22, 2021

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review May financial reports and approve minutes from the May 25, 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes officer nominations for FY21-22 and a CEO evaluation.

• Officer Nominations for FY21-22
• CEO Evaluation
• May Financials presentation
• Approval of May 25, 2021 minutes

The Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority board approved May 2021 financial statements for Groesbeck Golf Course, Jackson Field, and the Lansing Center. The board also elected new officers for the 2021-2022 term: James Stajos as Chairman, Larry Leatherwood as Vice Chairman, and Kenric Hall as Secretary/Treasurer. The meeting moved to closed session to discuss the CEO's evaluation.

• Approved May 2021 financial statements for Groesbeck Golf Course, Jackson Field, and Lansing Center (8-0)
• Elected James Stajos as Chairman, Larry Leatherwood as Vice Chairman, Kenric Hall as Secretary/Treasurer for 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Moved to closed session to discuss CEO's evaluation (7-0)

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review May financial presentations and consider nominations for Board officers for FY21-22. The agenda also includes a CEO evaluation.

• Board of Commissioners Officer Nominations FY21-22
• CEO Evaluation
• May Financials presentation

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the city's general fund status and sewer enterprise bond rating update. The committee will also consider a budget amendment for the 2020/2021 fiscal year and Public Act 425 agreements with DeWitt Township.

• Appointment of Maureen Saxton to Lansing Entertainment & Public Services Authority
• FY 2020/2021 Year End Budget Resolution (PEND-2560)
• Public Act 425 Agreement with DeWitt Township
• General Fund Status Report and Vacancy Factor Report
• Bond Rating Update for the City of Lansing Sewer Enterprise

The Committee of the Whole approved a resolution amending the FY 2020/2021 year-end budget, which adjusted the fund balance from a projected decrease to an increase of $4 million. They also approved the appointment of Maureen Saxton to the Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority (LEPFA) board, and approved a Public Act 425 agreement and amendment with DeWitt Township to transfer approximately 33 acres for potential expansion by Emergent Bio Solutions. All votes were unanimous (7-0 or 8-0).

• Approved the minutes from June 7, 2021, as presented (7-0).
• Approved the resolution appointing Maureen Saxton to the LEPFA board, term to expire June 30, 2023 (8-0).
• Approved the resolution for the FY 2020/2021 year-end budget amendment, adjusting the fund balance to add $4 million (7-0).
• Approved the resolution for the Public Act 425 agreement with DeWitt Township, transferring approximately 33 acres to the City of Lansing (8-0).
• Approved the resolution for the Public Act 425 agreement amendment with DeWitt Township (8-0).

City Council

The council will vote on ordinance amendments regarding public conduct, tree protection, and fire codes. The agenda also includes grant acceptances for police and parks, and property demolition orders.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 664 regarding loud and boisterous conduct
• Ordinance to change penalties for climbing or defacing trees to civil infractions
• Fiscal Year 2020-2021 year-end budget resolution
• Public Act 425 agreements with DeWitt Township
• Orders to make safe or demolish properties at 1412 W. Ionia Street and 2109 Worden

The Lansing City Council adopted the 2018 International Fire Code with amendments, updated penalties for tree and grassplot violations to municipal civil infractions, and approved a $625,000 COPS grant for five new police officers. The council also approved the FY2020/2021 budget adjustments, several board appointments, and resolutions for property demolitions and a PA 425 agreement with DeWitt Township. An ordinance to repeal the prohibition on loud and boisterous conduct failed.

• Adopted 2018 International Fire Code with amendments (7-0)
• Approved $625,000 COPS grant for five new police officers (5-2)
• Adopted FY2020/2021 budget adjustments (7-0)
• Approved ordinance making tree climbing/defacing a municipal civil infraction (6-1)
• Approved ordinance making animals/vehicles on grassplots a municipal civil infraction (7-0)
• Failed ordinance to repeal prohibition on loud and boisterous conduct (2-5)
• Approved demolition orders for 1412 W. Ionia St. and 2109 Worden St. (7-0)
• Approved PA 425 agreement with DeWitt Township (7-0)

Committee on Ways and Means

The Committee on Ways and Means will consider a grant application for Community Corrections Program subcontracts for fiscal year 2021-2022. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding an overview of the Lansing Police Department Cold Case Unit.

• Grant Application: Ingham County/City of Lansing Community Corrections Program Subcontracts (FY 2021-2022)
• Discussion: Lansing Police Department Cold Case Unit Overview

The Committee on Ways and Means approved a resolution accepting a federal COPS grant of up to $915,012 over three years to fund entry-level police officers, with a motion carried 3-0. It also approved the annual Community Corrections program subcontracts for FY 2021-2022, with a $425,071 budget, carried 3-0. The committee discussed the Lansing Police Department's Cold Case Unit, noting 79-85 cases and a need for additional detectives and support staff, but took no formal action. Minutes from June 4, 2021, were approved 3-0.

• Approved resolution accepting COPS grant (up to $915,012) for three entry-level officers (3-0)
• Approved Community Corrections program subcontracts for FY 2021-2022 with $425,071 budget (3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 4, 2021, as presented (3-0)

South MLK Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority

The Board of Directors will review the April 15, 2021 meeting minutes. The meeting includes presentations from the City of Lansing Development and Planning Office and discussions regarding SMLK planning surveys.

• Approval of April 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• City of Lansing Development and Planning Office presentation
• Development and Real Estate Presentation
• SMLK Planning Survey Discussions
• Fellowship Position Overview

The S. MLK Corridor Improvement Authority board unanimously approved the April 15, 2021 meeting minutes as presented. The board received updates from City of Lansing staff on code compliance and signage issues along the corridor, and heard a presentation from a developer on community engagement. The city was selected to host a CEDAM fellow for 15 months to support the authority. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority

The Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority will review the FY2020/FY2021 amended budget and the FY2021/FY2022 budget. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding neighborhood grants.

• Approval of May 2021 meeting minutes
• Action on SSCIA FY2020/FY2021 amended budget
• Action on SSCIA FY2021/FY2022 budget
• Neighborhood grant discussion
• Electronic meeting updates

The Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority approved the amended FY2020/FY2021 budget and the FY2021/FY2022 budget, both as presented and amended, with unanimous roll-call votes. The board also discussed the bus shelter RFP and the upcoming expiration of the local state of emergency, which will require in-person meetings after July 12, 2021.

• Approved the May 6, 2021 meeting minutes as presented.
• Approved the SSCIA FY2020/FY2021 Amended Budget as presented.
• Approved the SSCIA FY2021/FY2022 Budget as amended.

Board of Water and Light

The Board of Water and Light is considering a resolution to adopt a final project plan for water system improvements. The meeting also includes manager's remarks and opportunities for public comment.

• Resolution adopting a final project plan for water system improvements and designating an authorized project representative

The Lansing Board of Water and Light approved a resolution adopting a final project plan for water system improvements, which allows the utility to apply for a state grant. The plan covers three sewer separation areas and is estimated to cost $19.2 million. The board also designated Michael Lehtonen as the authorized project representative. No public comments were received at the required hearing.

• Approved Resolution 2021-06-01 adopting the final project plan for water system improvements.
• Designated Water Distribution Principal Engineer Michael Lehtonen as authorized project representative.
• Approved the plan to apply for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan from Michigan EGLE.
• Excused Commissioner Beth Graham from the meeting.

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations will consider resolutions for a fireworks display license and several liquor license applications. The agenda also includes an appointment to the Board of Public Service and a claim appeal regarding trash violation fees.

• Fireworks Display License for Great Lakes Fireworks
• Liquor license transfer for Acapulco Grill at 300 North Clippert
• Liquor license application for Ocean Crab Inc. at 727 E. Miller Rd.
• Appointment of Gregory Frens to the Board of Public Service
• $490 trash violation fee claim appeal for 320 Haag Ct.

The Lansing Committee on City Operations approved several resolutions, including a fireworks display license for the Independence Day celebration, the appointment of Gregory Frens to the Board of Public, and liquor license transfers for Acapulco Grill and Mid-Michigan Sports Turf, as well as a new license for Ocean Crab Inc. The committee also denied a claim appeal from Daron and Nancy MacKinder for $490 in trash violation fees at 320 Haag Ct., upholding the city's enforcement. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved appointment of Gregory Frens to Board of Public (3-0)
• Approved fireworks display license for Great Lakes Fireworks (3-0)
• Denied claim appeal for $490 trash fees at 320 Haag Ct. (3-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer for Acapulco Grill (3-0)
• Approved liquor license for Ocean Crab Inc. (3-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer for Mid-Michigan Sports Turf (3-0)

Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion will consider an ordinance amendment to Chapter 658, Section 658.03. The committee is scheduled to introduce a resolution and set a public hearing regarding changes to 'willful annoyance' language.

• Ordinance amendment for Chapter 658, Section 658.03 regarding 'willful annoyance' language
• Review of May 19, 2021, meeting minutes

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion discussed a proposed amendment to Chapter 658, Section 658.03, which would change language from "willfully annoy another person" to "threaten another person by word of mouth, gesture, or other physical action that insults, accosts, molests or otherwise harasses the other person." Council Member Jackson requested the item be held for the next meeting so the full committee could vote on it, and the committee agreed. The committee also approved the minutes from May 19, 2021, and scheduled a future discussion on gun violence and an update on the Gun Violence Task Force.

• Approved the minutes from May 19, 2021, as presented, by a 2-0 roll call vote.
• Held the ordinance amendment to Chapter 658, Section 658.03, for the next meeting, with no vote taken.
• Scheduled a future discussion on gun violence and an update from the OCA on the Gun Violence Task Force for the next agenda.

Police & Fire Retirement System

The board will review retirement applications for two police officers and disability retirement requests. A report shows $2,937,054.46 in retirement allowances were paid in May 2021. The agenda also includes discussions on investment policy statements and performance reports.

• Retirement applications for Chad Frazier and Daryl Green
• Report of $2,937,054.46 in retirement allowances paid in May 2021
• Review of duty and non-duty disability retirement requests
• Discussion regarding investment policy statements and performance reports

The Board approved two police retirements, the Prior Military Time Policy, the Professional Advisor and Service Provider Review Policy, and the amended Investment Policy Statement. It also approved June invoices and tabled discussion of the K2 Mauna Kea investment until the next meeting.

• Approved retirements for Chad Frazier and Daryl Green.
• Approved the Prior Military Time Policy.
• Approved the Professional Advisor and Service Provider Review Policy.
• Approved the amended Investment Policy Statement.
• Approved June invoices for Asset Consulting Group, William Blair, Northern Trust, Tegrit, and Zoom.
• Tabled discussion of the K2 Mauna Kea investment until the next meeting.

Employees' Retirement System

The board is reviewing retirement requests and non-duty disability applications. The Secretary's Report notes that March 2021 retirement allowances totaled $2,022,174.75. The meeting also includes discussions regarding investment policy and performance.

• Retirement requests for Colleen Carrier, Randal S. Hannan, and Katherine M. Prange
• Non-duty disability request for applicant #2021 — E0615
• Review of May performance reports from Asset Consulting Group
• Discussion on Investment Policy Statements and Equity Long/Short strategies

The Board approved the Professional Advisor and Service Provider Review Policy, replacing the existing Fee Disclosure/Vendor Review Policy, and accepted the amended Police and Fire Retirement System Investment Policy Statement. It also approved three regular age and service retirements and the June invoices. The K2 Mauna Kea LLC investment was discussed but not decided, with further discussion scheduled for next month.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved retirements for Colleen Carrier, Randal S. Hannan, and Katherine M. Prange (9-0)
• Approved Police and Fire Retirement System invoices (9-0)
• Approved Professional Advisor and Service Provider Review Policy (9-0)
• Accepted amended Police and Fire Retirement System Investment Policy Statement (9-0)

Committee on Development & Planning

The Committee on Development and Planning will discuss an update regarding the appointment of Maureen Saxton. The committee will also consider a resolution for Michael McKissic's appointment as an At-Large Member to the EDC, TIFA, and Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority boards.

• Update on the appointment of Maureen Saxton to EDC/TIFA/Brownfield
• Resolution for Michael McKissic's appointment as At-Large Member to EDC, TIFA, and Brownfield boards

The committee approved the appointment of Michael McKissic as an At Large member of the LEDC/TIFA/Brownfield board by a 3-0 roll call vote. A prior appointment of Maureen Saxton was withdrawn by the Mayor's office and discussion was closed. The committee also approved the June 1, 2021 minutes as presented.

• Approved appointment of Michael McKissic to LEDC/TIFA/Brownfield board (3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2021 as presented (2-0)
• Withdrawn appointment of Maureen Saxton noted; discussion closed

Board of Police Commissioners

The meeting includes an educational presentation on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design by Dr. Linda Nubani. The board will also review May 18, 2021 minutes for approval and receive various department and committee reports.

• Approval of May 18th, 2021 meeting minutes
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design presentation

The Board of Police Commissioners unanimously re-elected Patty Farhat as chair and elected Commissioner Jones as vice-chair. The board also approved the May 18th minutes and accepted department reports. Chief Daryl Green announced his retirement, with Captain Ellery Sosebee named interim chief by Mayor Schor.

• Re-elected Patty Farhat as Chair (unanimous).
• Elected Commissioner Jones as Vice-Chair (unanimous).
• Approved the May 18, 2021 board minutes (unanimous).
• Accepted and placed on file the department reports (unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m. (unanimous).

Historic District Commission

The commission will consider 2021 CLG Grant ideas and a potential survey of the Westside Neighborhood(s). Members will also discuss historic preservation outreach and the Emery Houses at 320-326 W Ottawa St.

• Discussion of 2021 CLG Grant ideas
• Potential survey of the Westside Neighborhood(s)
• Historic preservation outreach discussion
• Comments regarding 320-326 W Ottawa St. (Emery Houses)

The Lansing Historic District Commission approved the meeting agenda and the April 12, 2021 minutes by unanimous consent. No public hearings or communications were held. The commission discussed applying for a CLG grant to survey the Westside neighborhood, but no formal decision was made; staff will draft survey area options for the next meeting. The commission also reviewed the new city website for historic preservation outreach and noted that future meetings will be in-person starting August 9.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Public Service

The Board of Public Service will discuss budget resolutions for fiscal year 22/23. The agenda also includes a review of memorial and street naming policies. Division officers from Fleet Services and Property Management are scheduled to provide reports.

• Discussion of FY 22/23 budget resolutions
• Review of memorial and street naming policies
• Reports from Fleet Services and Property Management divisions
• Election of officers for the July meeting

The Board of Public Service unanimously approved the agenda and the May 13, 2021 minutes. The Memorial/Street Naming Policies will be sent to the Attorney's Office for review, with discussion to resume after. The board discussed FY 22/23 Budget Resolutions, to be an action item at the July 2021 meeting, and agreed to draft a resolution on the Repeal Bill for the next meeting.

• Approved the agenda as submitted, unanimously.
• Approved the May 13, 2021 minutes as submitted, unanimously.
• Sent the Memorial/Street Naming Policies to the Attorney's Office for review.
• Agreed to draft a resolution on the Repeal Bill for the next meeting.

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

The Downtown Lansing Inc. Board will meet to review financial reports and discuss the adoption of the FY 2021-2022 budget. The agenda also includes an appointment for Board Vice President and updates on downtown business, maintenance, and Old Town.

• Appointment of Board Vice President
• Adoption of FY 2021-2022 Budget
• Amendment of FY 2020-2021 Budget
• DLI Lease Update
• MEDC Vibrancy Grant discussion

The board appointed A. Willis as Vice President after determining C. Zarkovich could not serve as an officer. It adopted an amended 2020-2021 budget and approved earmarking a $20,000 Vibrancy Grant for an incubator project. The board also approved the agenda, prior minutes, committee reports, and May financials. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed A. Willis as Board Vice President (motion passed)
• Adopted amended 2020-2021 budget (motion passed)
• Approved $20,000 Vibrancy Grant for incubator project (motion passed)
• Approved agenda for June 10, 2021 (motion passed)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2021 (motion passed)
• Approved committee reports (motion passed)
• Placed May financials on the record (motion passed)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will consider 'Make Safe or Demolish' resolutions for properties on W. Ionia Street and Worden St. The agenda also includes an ordinance to amend the Uniform Fire Code and a discussion regarding Board of Fire Commissioner procedures.

• Resolution: Make Safe or Demolish; 1412 W. Ionia Street (PEND-2543)
• Resolution: Make Safe or Demolish; 2109 Worden St. (PEND-2545)
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 1610 - Uniform Fire Code and Standards (PEND-2541)
• Discussion on Board of Fire Commissioner Rules of Procedure

The Committee on Public Safety approved resolutions to make safe or demolish two properties: 1412 W. Ionia Street and 2109 Worden Street. Both properties were deemed MSD (make safe or demolish) for 60 days. The committee also approved an ordinance amendment to the Uniform Fire Code and placed the Board of Fire Commissioners' rules discussion on file.

• Approved resolution for 1412 W. Ionia Street (PEND-2543) to make safe or demolish, with a 60-day MSD order.
• Approved resolution for 2109 Worden Street (PEND-2545) to make safe or demolish, with a 60-day MSD order.
• Approved ordinance amendment to Chapter 1610 (Uniform Fire Code) with a sunset date of December 31, 2029.
• Placed on file the discussion of the Board of Fire Commissioners' Rules of Procedures.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request for a 28-foot-wide driveway at 409 W. Sheridan Road, finding it did not meet the criteria in Sections 1274.06(c) and (e). It also approved variances for side and rear yard setbacks at 815 Jessop Avenue, allowing construction of a single-family home, based on the lot's irregular shape and small size.

• Denied BZA-4069.21 for a 16-foot driveway width variance at 409 W. Sheridan Road (5-0).
• Approved BZA-4070.21 for 7.4-foot rear and 5.3-foot side yard setback variances at 815 Jessop Avenue (5-0).
• Approved the agenda with the addition of 'Excused Absences' under New Business (5-0).
• Approved excused absences for Mr. Solak and Mr. Fryling (5-0).
• Amended the February 11, 2021 minutes to reflect Mr. Berryman's excused absence (5-0).
• Approved the February 11, 2021 minutes as amended (5-0).

Board of Ethics

The Board will hold elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Members will also review financial interest statements from various city employees and discuss revisions to disclosure forms. Additionally, the City Attorney will provide updates on two specific complaints.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Review of financial interest statements with disclosed items
• Review of financial interest statements with no items disclosed
• Recommended revisions to Financial Interest Forms from the Clerk’s Office
• Interim updates on Complaint 2021-002 and Complaint 2021-003

The Lansing Board of Ethics met via Zoom and approved the agenda and prior minutes. It reviewed and filed financial interest statements for several city employees, finding no ethics violations. The board adopted revisions to financial interest forms and elected officers. It also accepted an independent attorney's recommendations, placed them on file, released them to the public, and referred a section to the Board of Police Commissioners.

• Approved agenda as submitted (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 (5-0)
• Filed financial interest statements for Ayala, Stevenson, Young, Dunbar, Freeman, Gillespie, McDonald, Moses, Urista; no violations found (5-0 each)
• Adopted revisions to financial interest forms from Clerk's Office (5-0)
• Nominated R Cole Bouck for Chairperson (5-0; accepted after meeting)
• Nominated Janielle Houston for Vice-Chairperson (5-0)
• Recessed into closed session to consult with City Attorney (5-0)
• Accepted independent attorney's recommendations, placed on file, released to public, referred section to Board of Police Commissioners (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will review the General Fund Status Report for the third quarter of FY 2020/2021 and the vacancy factor report. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Chief Strategy Officer and an update on the City of Lansing Sewer Enterprise bond rating.

• General Fund Status Report (FY 2020/2021 3rd Quarter)
• Vacancy Factor Report FY 2020/2021
• Bond Rating Update for the City of Lansing Sewer Enterprise
• Chief Strategy Officer Update
• MRJEA presentation by Jonathon Butler, Esq.

The Committee of the Whole met virtually and heard two presentations: one on pension and retiree healthcare funding, and one on advancing racial equity in government. No formal decisions were made; the only action was approving the May 17, 2021 minutes (5-0). The meeting was informational, with discussion of future steps.

• Approved minutes from May 17, 2021 (5-0)

City Council

The Lansing City Council is reviewing infrastructure projects, ordinance amendments, and grant acceptances. Agenda items include a road reconstruction project and the allocation of COVID-19 funds. The council will also consider property safety orders and liquor licenses.

• Alpha-Devonshire Sewer, Water Main & Road Reconstruction Project
• $14,476 claim for trash removal fees at 3222 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. #M
• Solar power installation grant for four Lansing Community Centers
• Ordinance amendments regarding penalties for tree defacing and animals on grassplots
• Liquor license approval for Salt Brewing Company, LLC at 517 W. Ionia Street

The Lansing City Council approved multiple resolutions, including two lawsuit settlements totaling $95,000, adoption of a CARES Act funding amendment for COVID-19 relief, and acceptance of a $9,900 solar assessment grant. It also passed an ordinance making park violations a civil infraction and approved a street vacation for Sparrow Health Systems.

• Approved $75,000 settlement for claim 2062876-01126 (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 settlement for claim 2062876-01218 (7-0)
• Adopted Annual Action Plan substantial amendment for CDBG-CV3 and ESG-CV2 funds (7-0)
• Accepted $9,900 EGLE Community Energy Management grant for solar assessments (7-0)
• Passed ordinance making park violations a municipal civil infraction (7-0)
• Approved vacation of N. Eighth Street for Sparrow Health Systems (7-0)
• Approved Brownfield Plan #75 Amendment #2 for Capital City Market (6-1, Betz opposed)
• Denied $14,476 claim for trash removal fees at 3222 S MLK Jr Blvd (7-0)

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

The Lansing Economic Development Corporation board unanimously approved the FY2021/2022 contracts with the City of Lansing for economic development and the Façade Improvement Program, as well as the contract with LEAP. The board also approved the FY2020/2021 budget amendment and the FY2021/2022 budget. Additionally, the board received updates on the Red Cedar Project, financials, and various programs.

• Approved FY2021/2022 LEDC and City of Lansing Economic Development Contract (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021/2022 LEDC and City of Lansing Façade Improvement Program Contract (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021/2022 Contract between LEDC and LEAP (unanimous)
• Approved FY2020/2021 LEDC Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021/2022 LEDC Budget (unanimous)

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority board unanimously approved the FY2020/2021 budget amendment and the FY2021/2022 budget, both as presented. The board also approved the minutes from the May 7, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY2020/2021 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021/2022 budget (unanimous)

Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority board unanimously approved the FY2020/2021 budget amendment and the FY2021/2022 budget as presented. The board also approved the minutes from the May 7, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY2020/2021 TIFA Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021/2022 TIFA Budget (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Election Commission

The Election Commission will consider precinct consolidations and approve ballots for the August 3, 2021 City Primary. The meeting also includes approval of April minutes and a period for public comment.

• Consideration of precinct consolidations for the August 3, 2021 City Primary
• Approval of ballots for the August 3, 2021 City Primary

The Lansing Election Commission approved a resolution to consolidate 22 precincts into 11 polling locations for the August 3, 2021 City Primary, citing low expected turnout and cost savings. The commission also approved the ballots for the primary. A discussion on ranked choice voting was held, noting a charter amendment proposal is under review by the Michigan Attorney General's Office.

• Approved resolution to consolidate precincts for Aug. 3 primary (motion carried)
• Approved ballots for Aug. 3 City Primary (motion carried)
• Approved agenda with addition of ranked choice voting under new business
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2021 meeting

Committee on Ways and Means

The Committee on Ways and Means will consider several resolutions at its June 4 meeting. Proposed actions include accepting grants for solar power assessments at four community centers and amendments to COVID-19 fund allocations. The committee will also review two workers' compensation settlements.

• Solar power assessment grant for four Lansing Community Centers (PEND-2540)
• CDBG, HOME, and ESG grant amendment for third allocation of COVID-19 funds (PEND-2553)
• Workers' compensation settlement for claim # 206287601126 (PEND-2550)
• Workers' compensation settlement for claim #206287601218

The Committee on Ways and Means approved three resolutions: a $9,900 Community Energy Management Grant for solar feasibility assessments at four community centers, a CDBG/HOME/ESG substantial amendment for the third allocation of COVID-19 funds (with a revised allocation of $647,118 in CDBG), and two workers' compensation claim redemptions. All votes were unanimous (3-0). The committee also discussed future grant opportunities for cold case investigations, asking staff to invite police representatives to the next meeting.

• Approved Community Energy Management Grant acceptance for $9,900 (3-0)
• Approved CDBG, HOME, and ESG substantial amendment for third COVID-19 allocation (3-0)
• Approved workers' compensation claim redemption WC206287601126 (3-0)
• Approved workers' compensation claim redemption WC206287601218 (3-0)

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations will consider a resolution to support updates to Michigan's Solid Waste Law. The committee will also review a claim appeal regarding trash removal fees and receive an update on the Frances Park trail.

• Resolution to support updating Part 115 of Michigan's Solid Waste Law (PEND-2549)
• Claim appeal for $14,476 in trash removal fees at 3222 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd #M (PEND-2537)
• Update on the Frances Park trail along the river

The Committee on City Operations approved a resolution supporting updates to Part 115 of Michigan's Solid Waste Law, which aims to prioritize recycling and recovery over landfills. The committee also denied a claim appeal for $14,476 in trash removal fees, upholding the city's charges. Both decisions passed by roll call vote.

• Approved resolution supporting update to Part 115 of Michigan's Solid Waste Law (2-0)
• Denied claim appeal #1838 for $14,476 in trash removal fees at 3222 S Martin Luther King Blvd #M (3-0)

Committee on Development & Planning

The Committee on Development and Planning will consider a resolution to vacate the N. Eighth Street right-of-way between E. Michigan Avenue and Jerome Street. The committee will also review an update regarding Maureen Saxton's appointment to the Economic Development Corporation, Tax Increment Finance, and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

• Resolution to vacate N. Eighth Street right-of-way between E. Michigan Avenue and Jerome Street
• Appointment update for Maureen Saxton to the Economic Development Corporation/TIF/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Committee on Development and Planning approved Resolution ACT-2-2021 to vacate the N Eighth Street right of way between E. Michigan Avenue and Jerome Street, with a 3-0 roll call vote. The appointment of Maureen Saxton to the Economic Development Corporation was tabled pending further information from the Mayor's office. Minutes from May 18, 2021, were approved as presented.

• Approved Resolution ACT-2-2021 to vacate N Eighth Street right of way (3-0)
• Tabled appointment of Maureen Saxton to EDC/TIF/Brownfield Authority pending Mayor's office update
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2021 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding Form Based Zoning Code Amendments. The agenda also includes discussions on property acquisitions for park land, non-motorized pathways, and the sale of city-owned properties.

• Public hearing: Form Based Zoning Code Amendments
• Property acquisitions for Park land (Act-4-2021)
• Property acquisitions for Non-Motorized Pathway (Act-5-2021)
• Sale of City-Owned Properties (Act-6-2021)

The Lansing Planning Board unanimously approved three property actions and amendments to the Form-Based Zoning Code. It approved acquiring two parcels (about 65 acres) from the Lansing School District to expand Fine Park, acquiring two parcels near McLaren Hospital for a non-motorized pathway, and selling three city-owned parcels, including one to the Ingham County Drain Commissioner. The board also approved minor edits to the Form-Based Zoning Code, which took effect May 1, 2021. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved Act-4-2021: acquisition of two parcels from Lansing School District for Fine Park expansion (6-0)
• Approved Act-5-2021: acquisition of two parcels near McLaren Hospital for non-motorized pathway (6-0)
• Approved Act-6-2021: sale of three city-owned parcels, including one to Ingham County Drain Commissioner (6-0)
• Approved Form-Based Zoning Code amendments with minor edits (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2021 meeting without objection

Board of Water and Light

The Board of Water and Light will review reports from the Human Resources, Executive, Finance, and Committee of the Whole committees. Action items include a salary adjustment for a charter appointed employee and a 2021 corporate sustainability resolution. The board will also consider recommendations for the 2021 external auditor.

• Salary adjustment for a charter appointed employee
• Corporate Sustainability 2021 Resolution
• BWL 2021 External Auditor Recommendation

The Lansing Board of Water and Light approved resolutions on corporate sustainability, external auditor selection, and a salary adjustment for the Corporate Secretary. The board also received committee reports and updates on COVID-19 customer assistance.

• Approved Corporate Sustainability & Climate Response 2021 Resolution (8-0)
• Approved External Auditor Recommendation for Baker Tilly (8-0)
• Approved Salary Adjustment for Corporate Secretary (8-0)
• Approved minutes of January 26 and March 16 board meetings (8-0)
• Forwarded resolution for adoption of DC Plan 2 and Trusts to full board (4-0)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will discuss a resolution regarding orders to make safe or demolish 314 Bingham. The committee will also receive an update on Woodbridge Manor.

• Resolution for orders to make safe or demolish 314 Bingham (PEND-2399)
• Update regarding Woodbridge Manor

The Committee on Public Safety tabled a resolution to make safe or demolish the property at 314 Bingham until the June 24 meeting, pending a progress report from the contractor. The committee also discussed an update on Woodbridge Manor, noting code compliance would inspect the property after tenant complaints. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled resolution for 314 Bingham demolition/safety order until June 24 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2021 (3-0)

Demolition Board/Code Enforcement

The Lansing Demolition Board will meet to discuss several property cases under old and new business. The agenda includes reviews of specific addresses and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Case No. 2021-D001: 4108 Deerfield
• Case No. 2020-D003: 3601 Glenbrook
• Case No. 2021-D006: 4511 S. Martin Luther King BLVD
• Case No. 2021-D007: 125 E. MT. Hope

The Lansing Demolition Board met on May 27, 2021, and took action on four properties. For 3601 Glenbrook, the board ruled the owner must make the garage safe or demolish it within 60 days. For 4108 Deerfield, the board tabled the case for 30 days to allow the owner to obtain permits or show signed contracts. For 4511 S. Martin Luther King, the board ruled the owner must make safe or demolish within 60 days. For 125 E. Mt. Hope, the board ruled the owner must make safe or demolish within 30 days.

• Ruled 60 days to make safe or demolish for 3601 Glenbrook (garage)
• Tabled 30 days for 4108 Deerfield (fire-damaged property)
• Ruled 60 days to make safe or demolish for 4511 S. Martin Luther King
• Ruled 30 days to make safe or demolish for 125 E. Mt. Hope (100% fire-damaged)

Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board

The Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board will review committee reports and address new business items. The agenda includes a discussion on the Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee and a vote regarding Cheryl Tennis's resignation. The board will also consider 2021 meeting formats.

• Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee
• Vote to accept the resignation of Cheryl Tennis
• Discussion of virtual or in-person meeting formats for 2021

Board of Water and Light

The Board of Water and Light will review committee reports and approve minutes from recent meetings. Action items include a salary adjustment for a charter-appointed employee and the 2021 Corporate Sustainability Resolution.

• Salary Adjustment – Charter Appointed Employee
• Corporate Sustainability 2021 Resolution
• BWL 2021 External Auditor Recommendation

The Lansing Board of Water and Light approved the FY2022 operating and capital budget, the FY2022-2027 forecast, updated rules and regulations for utility services, and revised investment policy statements for its defined contribution plans. All resolutions passed unanimously. The board also excused Commissioner Goodrich's absence.

• Approved FY22 Rules and Regulations for Electric, Water, Steam and Chilled Water Services, effective July 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Investment Policy Statements for the DC Plans (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Operating Budget ($340.2M O&M, $118.8M capital) and FY22-27 Forecast (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2021 regular board meeting (unanimous)
• Excused Commissioner Goodrich's absence (unanimous)

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations will consider resolutions for a liquor license at 517 W. Ionia Street and a claim appeal regarding trash removal fees. The committee will also discuss the Alpha-Devonshire infrastructure project and receive an update on the Frances Park trail.

• Alpha-Devonshire Sewer, Water Main & Road Reconstruction Project (PEND-2531)
• Claim appeal for $4,946 in trash removal fees at 816 West Shiawassee St. (PEND-2532)
• Liquor license approval for Salt Brewing Company, LLC at 517 W. Ionia Street (PEND-2526)
• Update on the Frances Park trail along the river

The Committee on City Operations approved a resolution for the Alpha-Devonshire sewer, water main and road reconstruction project, with a 3-0 vote. The project, estimated to cost about $92,000, will be funded approximately 80% by the city and 20% by property owners, with individual assessments ranging up to $570. The committee also approved a liquor license for Salt Brewing Company at 517 W. Ionia Street and discussed a claim appeal for trash removal fees, but took no formal action on the claim due to standing issues.

• Approved Alpha-Devonshire sewer, water main and road reconstruction project (3-0)
• Approved liquor license for Salt Brewing Company at 517 W. Ionia Street (3-0)
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2021 (2-0)
• No action on trash removal fee claim appeal due to lack of standing

Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is reviewing proposed changes to several city ordinances. These proposals include repealing criminal misdemeanors related to closed parks and public peace. The committee will also discuss amendments regarding tree protection and park usage rules.

• Repeal ordinance prohibiting persons in closed parks (PEND-2299)
• Repeal ordinance regarding disturbing public peace with loud conduct (PEND-2308)
• Amend ordinance regarding defacing or destroying city trees (PEND-2324)
• Amend ordinance regarding animals, vehicles, or bicycles in parks (PEND-2326)

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion met virtually and approved the minutes from May 19, 2021, by a 3-0 roll call vote. The only substantive discussion item was an ordinance amendment to Chapter 658, Section 658.03, but no decision was made on it. The meeting adjourned without further action.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2021 (3-0)

Employees' Retirement System

The joint meeting of the Employees' Retirement System and Police and Fire Retirement System Boards will review membership reports and retirement applications. The boards will also hear reports on investment performance and legal counsel. The agenda includes reviewing monthly retirement allowance payments for April 2021.

• Review of retirement applications for Donald Porter, Rick Hill, and Amy Mugnolo
• April 2021 retirement allowance payments of $2,929,812.21 (P&F) and $2,020,362.08 (ERS)
• Requests for duty disability and non-duty disability retirements
• Trustee election for the Employees' Retirement System
• Investment performance reports from Asset Consulting Group and K2

The joint meeting of Lansing's Employees' Retirement System and Police and Fire Retirement System boards approved new asset allocation recommendations (27% fixed income, 63% equity, 10% real assets) for both systems, and approved the use of Pub-2010 mortality tables. The boards also approved several individual retirements, disability evaluation requests, and May invoices. A motion to approve Investment Policy Statement revisions was withdrawn after a trustee requested to see the amended document first.

• Approved asset allocation mix for Employees' Retirement System (27% fixed income, 63% equity, 10% real assets) (7-0)
• Approved asset allocation mix for Police and Fire Retirement System (27% fixed income, 63% equity, 10% real assets) (10-0)
• Approved Pub-2010 mortality tables for Employees' Retirement System (10-0)
• Approved retirement for Donald Porter (Police, effective 5/15/2021) (7-0)
• Approved retirements for Rick Hill and Amy Mugnolo (Employees' Retirement System) (9-0)
• Approved sending duty disability applicant #2021-F0519D to medical director (7-0)
• Approved sending non-duty disability applicant #2021-F0518 ND to medical director (9-0)
• Approved May invoices for both Police and Fire and Employees' Retirement Systems (7-0 and 10-0)

Police & Fire Retirement System

The joint meeting of the Police and Fire Retirement System and the Employees’ Retirement System includes reviews of recent membership changes. The boards will consider several applications for regular age and service retirement, as well as requests for disability retirement. Additionally, the boards will review quarterly expense reports and investment performance updates.

• April 2021 P&F retirement allowances totaling $2,929,812.21
• April 2021 ERS retirement allowances totaling $2,020,362.08
• Retirement applications for Donald Porter, Rick Hill, and Amy Mugnolo
• Requests for duty and non-duty disability retirement
• Review of quarterly expense reports and investment performance

The Lansing Joint Employees' Retirement System and Police and Fire Retirement System boards met jointly and approved a new asset allocation mix (27% fixed income, 63% equity, 10% real assets) for both systems as recommended by Asset Consulting Group. They also approved several retirements, including Donald Porter (Police) and Rick Hill and Amy Mugnolo (Employees), and sent two disability applications to the medical director for evaluation. The boards approved the Pub-2010 mortality tables as gender neutral and approved May invoices for both systems. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and routine administrative items.

• Approved asset allocation mix (27% fixed income, 63% equity, 10% real assets) for Employees' Retirement System (10-0)
• Approved asset allocation mix (27% fixed income, 63% equity, 10% real assets) for Police and Fire Retirement System (7-0)
• Approved retirement of Donald Porter (Police, 23 years, effective 5/15/2021) (7-0)
• Approved retirement of Rick Hill (Public Service, 15 yrs 5 mo, effective 7/1/2021) (9-0)
• Approved retirement of Amy Mugnolo (Police/Civilian, 9 yrs 4 mo, effective 5/1/2021) (9-0)
• Sent duty disability application #2021-F0519D to medical director (7-0)
• Sent non-duty disability application #2021-F0518ND to medical director (9-0)
• Approved Pub-2010 mortality tables as gender neutral (10-0)

Committee on Development & Planning

The Committee on Development and Planning will consider an amendment to Brownfield Plan #75 regarding the Capital City Market. The committee will also review the appointment of Maureen Saxton to the Economic Development Corporation.

• Amendment to Brownfield Plan #75 for Capital City Market and 637 E Michigan Ave
• Appointment of Maureen Saxton to the Economic Development Corporation/TIF/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Committee on Development and Planning tabled the appointment of Maureen Saxton to the Economic Development Corporation/TIF/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority until the City Attorney can determine if a non-resident can serve. The Committee approved Brownfield Plan #75 Amendment #2 for Capital City Market and 637 E Michigan Avenue. Minutes from April 20, 2021 were approved.

• Tabled appointment of Maureen Saxton to EDC/TIF/Brownfield Authority pending residency review
• Approved Brownfield Plan #75 Amendment #2 for Capital City Market and 637 E Michigan Avenue (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2021 (3-0)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Lansing Board of Police Commissioners will hold a monthly meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes an educational presentation by Rosalind Arch and various committee reports. No specific new ordinances or contracts are detailed in this agenda.

• Educational presentation by Rosalind Arch (C.A.R.E.)
• Approval of April 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Administrative report from Chief Daryl Green
• Legal update from Assistant City Attorney Mary Bowen

The Lansing Board of Police Commissioners met virtually and approved the April 20, 2021 minutes. The board heard a presentation from CARE, a domestic violence advocacy group, and received the police chief's administrative report covering gun violence, staffing shortages, and policy reforms. No new business or substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved April 20, 2021 board minutes (5-0)
• Accepted correspondence and placed on file (5-0)
• Accepted April departmental reports and placed on file (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the FY 2021/2022 budget and budget policies, including amendments for an expungement clinic, a cold case unit, and a racial justice contingency fund. A proposal to fund a third social worker by transferring $22,015 from LPD operating to personnel failed. The committee also approved a noise waiver for a sewer project on N. Grand River Avenue.

• Approved noise waiver for CSO/trunk sewer project on N. Grand River Ave (8-0)
• Approved $20,000 for OCA expungement clinic in budget (8-0)
• Approved creation of LPD cold case unit for FY 2022/2023 budget (8-0)
• Approved $300,000 contingency for MRJEA implementation (8-0)
• Added budget policy on holistic public safety and reimagining policing (5-3)
• Failed transfer of $22,015 from LPD operating to personnel for 3rd social worker (2-6)
• Approved dividing HRCS budget (8-0)
• Approved remaining FY 2021/2022 budget items and budget policies (8-0)

City Council

The Lansing City Council is meeting to discuss several legislative matters, including the upcoming fiscal year budget and COVID-19 grant funds. The agenda also includes discussions on fire code amendments and polling place relocations.

• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget (PEND-2552)
• Show Cause Hearings for 1412 W. Ionia Street and 2109 Worden
• Acceptance of COVID-19 grant funds including CDBG, HOME, and ESG (PEND-2553)
• Temporary relocation of Ward 2 polling places to Gardner School (PEND-2555)
• Noise special permit for Hoffman Bros. Inc. sewer project on North Grand River Avenue (PEND-2419)

The Lansing City Council adopted the FY 2021/2022 budget, levying 19.44 mills for city operating and 0.26 mills for drain improvements, and approved various fee increases. The council also confirmed Mallory Willis to the Board of Fire Commissioners, scheduled show cause hearings for two unsafe buildings, relocated two polling places, and granted a noise waiver for sewer construction. An amendment to hire social workers instead of vacant police officer positions failed.

• Adopted FY 2021/2022 budget with 19.44 mills operating levy and 0.26 mills for drain improvements (8-0)
• Approved fee increases for parks, fire permits, inspections, and refuse services
• Confirmed Mallory Willis as At-Large member of Board of Fire Commissioners (8-0)
• Scheduled show cause hearing for unsafe building at 1412 W. Ionia St. (8-0)
• Scheduled show cause hearing for unsafe building at 2109 Worden St. (8-0)
• Relocated Ward 2 Precincts 19 and 20 polling place to Gardner School (8-0)
• Granted noise ordinance waiver for sewer construction on Saturdays (8-0)
• Failed amendment to hire social workers instead of vacant police officer positions (1-7)

Board of Public Service

The Board of Public Service will review and adopt a Memorial/Street Naming Policy. The meeting includes discussions regarding budget resolutions for fiscal year 2022/2023. Division officers from Wastewater and Business, Permits, and Technical Divisions are also scheduled to report.

• Review and adoption of Memorial/Street Naming Policy
• Discussion of FY 22/23 Budget Resolutions
• Planning for June budget resolution creation
• Planning for July officer elections

The Board of Public Service met and approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. The proposed Memorial/Street Naming Policy was put on hold for further review. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and discussion.

• Approved agenda with addition (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Held Memorial/Street Naming Policy for further review

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

The Downtown Lansing Inc. Board will discuss the DLI office lease and a request for a City of Lansing earmark. The meeting also includes updates on downtown business, maintenance, and Old Town.

• DLI Office Lease discussion
• Board Vice President appointment
• Request to City of Lansing for DLI earmark
• Year-end Assessment Update
• Social Districts and Recovery Rollout discussions

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will consider resolutions regarding property safety orders and appointments. This includes setting hearings for 'make safe or demolish' orders at specific properties and discussing fire code amendments.

• Appointment of Mallory Willis to the Board of Fire Commissioners
• Orders to make safe or demolish 314 Bingham
• Show cause hearing for property at 2109 Worden
• Show cause hearing for property at 1412 W. Ionia Street
• Public hearing for Uniform Fire Code and Standards amendments

The Committee on Public Safety approved the appointment of Mallory Willis to the Board of Fire Commissioners, set show cause hearings for two properties, and scheduled a public hearing on a fire code update. The demolition order for 314 Bingham was tabled pending a written timeline from the owner.

• Approved appointment of Mallory Willis to Board of Fire Commissioners (3-0)
• Set show cause hearing for 2109 Worden (3-0)
• Set show cause hearing for 1412 W Ionia St (3-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on Uniform Fire Code amendment (3-0)
• Tabled demolition order for 314 Bingham pending owner's written timeline

Lansing Park Board

The Lansing Park Board will review the April 14, 2021, meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding a memorial for Moores Park and the naming of an edible park.

• Moores Park Memorial discussion
• Betancourt Memorial update
• Edible Park Naming (ANC)
• Ethics Training Video review

Board of Ethics

The Lansing Board of Ethics is reviewing Statements of Financial Interests for various city officials and employees. The board will review disclosures that include items as well as those with no items disclosed.

• Review of financial interest statements with no items disclosed for five city directors and officers
• Review of financial interest statements with items disclosed for several city council members, department heads, and the Mayor