Council Standing Committees - click on the Committee title for latest info packets
Development and Planning - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at Noon
Brian Jeffries, Chair
Jessica Yorko, Vice Chair
Derrick Quinney, Member
Reviews economic development matters, EDC projects and the five-year plan covering development goals, policies, services and overall directions; reviews all matters having to do with land use, including zoning, plats and historical designations; reviews proposed modifications to the Master Plan; reviews acquisition and disposition of public property; and reviews changes to CDBG programming.
General Services - 1st and 3rd Mondays at 12:30pm
Derrick Quinney, Chair
Tina Houghton, Vice-Chair
Carol Wood, Member
Reviews licensing and regulation matters, personnel matters and human services; reviews matters pertaining to the arts, cultural and community-wide activities, special events and leisure time programs; has general oversight of City government operations (except those more specifically covered by another standing committee); reviews and prepares amendments or revisions to Council Rules; and develops policies that would turn over routine matters to the Administration wherever possible.
Intergovernmental Relations - Meets at the Call of the Chair
Kathie Dunbar, Chair
Tina Houghton, Vice-Chair
Brian Jeffries, Member
Represents Council in outreach efforts to improve working relationships with other political entities, with regional agencies and, internally, with such bodies as the Board of Water and Light, the Lansing Housing Commission and the Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority. Its primary charge is to lead in the exploration of intergovernmental cooperation, toward provision of needed services in the best manner by the most appropriate jurisdiction with the least duplication of effort, to include specific emphasis on achieving a regional approach to various issues.
Public Safety - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 12:45 pm
Carol Wood, Chair
Eric Hewitt, Vice-Chair
Jessica Yorko, Member
Reviews service levels and issues related to public safety, including police, fire, ambulance, emergency services, traffic environment and the building inspection program.
Public Services - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 12:45pm
Eric Hewitt, Chair
Jessica Yorko, Vice-Chair
Brian Jeffries, Member
Reviews all matters pertaining to wastewater treatment, sewer and street needs, long range infrastructure and parks and recreation needs and development and the Municipal Parking system, including parking enforcement and policies.
Ways and Means - 2nd and 4th Mondays at 12:45pm
Carol Wood, Chair
Eric Hewitt, Vice-Chair
Tina Houghton, Member
Reviews all proposed modifications to the City's annual Budget and program audits prepared by the Internal Auditor, the City's short-range and long-range financial condition, workforce needs for City operations and financial impact statements developed on proposed actions; and reviews and develops policy recommendations on City financial and budget matters.
Council Personnel - Meets at the Call of the Chair
Kathie Dunbar, Chair
A'Lynne Robinson, Vice-Chair
Derrick Quinney, Member
Jessica Yorko, Member
Considers, studies and recommends to the council body with respect to the following council staff matters: recruitment; selection; discipline; performance evaluations; job descriptions; policy and procedure manual development; any other personnel matter referred to it by the council.
Committee of the Whole - 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7pm
A'Lynne Robinson, President
Kathie Dunbar, Vice-President
Other Boards and Commissions:
Employee/Police and Fire Retirement Boards: Carol Wood
EDC/Brownfield Re-development/Tax Increment Financing Authority/
Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors: Brian Jeffries
Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau: Tina Houghton
Planning Board: Brian Jeffries, A'Lynne Robinson, Derrick Quinney
Capitol Area Michigan Works: Derrick Quinney, A'Lynne Robinson, Kathie Dunbar
Tri-County Commission on Aging: Tina Houghton, A'Lynne Robinson
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission: Carol Wood, Eric Hewitt, Jessica Yorko
Capital Region Airport Authority: Brian Jeffries
Downtown Lansing, Inc: Jessica Yorko
Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority: Kathie Dunbar, Jessica Yorko
Principal Shopping District: Jessica Yorko
Community Corrections Advisory Board: Carol Wood
Entrepreneur Institute of Mid-Michigan: Carol Wood
City of Lansing and Charter Township of Lansing Liaison Commission: A’Lynne Robinson
