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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes August 13thMinutes for the City of Lansing Charter Commission Regular Meeting | Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 6:30 PM Tony Benavides City Council Chambers, Lansing City Hall, 10th floor, 124 W. Michigan Ave. Present: Commissioners Adams Simon, Anderson, Bauer, Boyd, Jeffries, Lopez, Qawwee, Washington Absent: Commissioner Dowd (excused) Staff Present: City Clerk Swope, Deputy Clerk Drever Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Jeffries at 6:30 PM. Roll Call Clerk Swope called the roll of the Commission. A quorum was present. Adopt the Agenda Moved by Commissioner Qawwee to adopt the agenda. Motion Carried. Approval of Minutes Moved by Commissioner Qawwee to approve the July 30, 2024, meeting minutes as presented. Motion Carried. Public Comment Marshall Clabeaux spoke about establishing a sustainability department in the City in Article 4. He suggested ways for sustainability to guide the Charter revision. Officer Reports Chair Chair Jeffries reminded the community of the upcoming listening sessions. Vice-Chair Vice-Chair Adams Simon informed the public of the Commission’s partnership with CATA for free rides to the upcoming listening sessions. She yielded to Chioma Lewis, Service Information Marketing Manager for CATA, who explained how to use the Transit phone app. Clerk Clerk Swope acknowledged written communications in the packet and provided a budget update noting the Commission has $384,020.17 remaining in their account. He also reminded the community of the translated community meetings postcard, which is available on the Commission’s website. Old Business Legal Counsel Deliberation and Selection Moved by Vice-Chair Adams Simon to adopt the resolution to hire an attorney for the Charter Commission. Moved by Vice-Chair Adams Simon to amend the resolution to select Cummings, McClorey, Davis, and Acho (CMDA) as the firm to hire. Motion Carried. Motion Carried. Community Meetings Update Moved by Commissioner Boyd to approve the expense of $175 for space rental for the Community Meeting. Motion Carried. Moved by Commissioner Boyd to adopt the Community Meetings agenda. Motion Carried. New Business Article 4 Overview The Commissioners discussed Article 4 of the City Charter Authorization for Chair to Sign Contracts Moved by Vice-Chair Adams Simon to adopt the resolution for the chair to sign contracts. Motion Carried. Public Comment Bruce Scott spoke about employment access with misdemeanors on record. Reza Beha spoke about hiring requirements for the Mayor’s staff. Fred McLaughlin spoke about expanding the Charter for clarity and understanding, including definitions and references. Farhan Sheikh-Omar spoke about listening to the community. Commissioner Remarks Commissioner Washington spoke about future community meetings. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by Chair Jeffries at 7:39 PM.