Clyde D. Edwards

The Legislative Committee held a meeting to address agenda changes and special order items. Specifically, the committee discussed a campaign sign ordinance, with City Clerk Donahue providing an update regarding proposed amendments to the Flint City Code of Ordinances for campaign sign regulations. The meeting concluded after the discussion item and public comment period.

The committee addressed ordinances regarding Fair Chance Access to Rental Housing and Community Benefits Agreements. The ordinance concerning Fair Chance Access to Rental Housing was amended and forwarded to the City Council for further action. The Community Benefits Agreements ordinance was forwarded to the Special Affairs committee. The meeting also included a public comment session.

The 1977 Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Flint, Michigan, serves as a policy implementation guide for the city's physical development. It addresses nine core components: Land Use, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Open Space/Recreational, Public/Community Facilities, Environmental, Historical Preservation, and Transportation. The plan aims to provide a framework for coordinated and harmonious urban development, ensure stability, and guide decision-making for the city's present and future needs.

The Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Flint, Michigan, serves as a guide for government, agencies, institutions, and private developers in community building. It focuses on coordinated planning of facilities and services to foster an orderly, functional, attractive, and economically viable community. Key strategic areas encompass population growth, economic base development, land use, major transportation networks (streets, transit, railroads, airfields), public schools, recreation, housing, urban renewal, and the central business district, with a vision for making Flint a larger and improved metropolitan area.

The meeting included a presentation on the Mayor's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and public hearings regarding the proposed budget, an amendment to the zoning map in Chapter 50 of the City Code, and a project plan for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The council passed resolutions accepting an additional Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award and authorizing contracts for water pollution control improvements, including decant tanks and medium voltage distribution upgrades. Additionally, the council approved the rescission and replacement of a resolution concerning ARPA funding for North Flint Reinvestment, as well as an ordinance amendment to rezone specific properties.