Due to the State of Emergency declared due to COVID-19, the council meeting will be conducted via teleconference. Residents can listen to the council meeting live on City Cable 15 and through the City's website at https://bit.ly/Cable15. Residents may also call in at +1-415-655-0001 US Toll (Event number (access code): 179 004 5861) to make public comment at the December 7  City Council Meeting. To participate at the time of Public Comment, please raise your hand by pressing *3. Once called upon press *3 again to lower your hand. 

City of Southfield 

Regular Meeting (Committee-of-the-Whole)

Agenda of the City Council 

December 7, 2020 at 6:00 pm via WebEx

26000 Evergreen Road

Southfield, Michigan 48076

Telephone: 248-796-5150 

For Public Comment, please call and push *3 to be recognized

Public Comment +1-415-655-0001

US Toll Access Code 179 004 5861

ROLL CALL

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE DISCUSSED:

1. 2021 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grant Subrecipient Agreement Between Oakland County and City of Southfield – Agreement Renewal (Rule 10 – immediate need to act)

2. Electronic Meetings and the Open Meetings Act Amendments Resolution (Rule 10 – immediate need to act)

3. Southfield Menorah Car Parade & Lighting

4. Appointment of 46th District Court Magistrate Melissa King

5. Right-of-Way Permit for Community Events

6. Presentation and Discussion Regarding Proposed Restaurant with Drive Thru at 23055 Telegraph Road

7. Discussion Regarding Rezoning of Mapleridge Avenue North of W Eight Mile Road

8. Presentation and Discussion Regarding Proposed Amendment to the Northland Subarea Redevelopment Plan Overlay Development District (PZRODD20-0001)

9. 2019-2020 Year-End Actions; Fund Balance Allocations

10. Health & Safety Workplace Banks to Protect Employee & Public Health

11. Authorization to Extend Water Service Connections and Water Sewer Maintenance Services Contact

12. Authorization to Purchase Tires and Related Products for the Motor Pool and Fire Departments

13. Authorization to Purchase Replacement Parts and Repair Services for Citywide Operations

14. Authorization to use Avis Ford Body Shop for Emergency Vehicle Repairs, Maintenance and Parts

15. Improvement of the City’s Cybersecurity Posture

16. Authorization to Purchase Vehicle for Fire Department

17. Request for Approval of Contractual Services Agreement

COMMUNICATIONS

The Southfield City Council has established the following Rules of Procedure for all speakers: 

• No speaker may make personal or impertinent attacks upon any officer, employee, or City Council member or other Elected Official, that is unrelated to the manner in which the officer, employee, or City Council member or other Elected Official, performs his or her duties. 
• No person shall use abusive or threatening language toward any individual when addressing the City Council.

Any person who violates this section shall be directed by the presiding officer to be orderly and silent.  If a person addressing the Council refuses to become silent when so directed, such person may be deemed by the presiding officer to have committed a “breach of the peace” by disrupting and impeding the orderly conduct of the public meeting of the City Council and may be ordered by the presiding officer to leave the meeting.  If the person refuses to leave as directed, the presiding officer may direct any law enforcement officer who is present to escort the violator from the meeting. Call in number for Communication is Public Comment +1-415-655-0001 US Toll Access Code 179 004 5861

AND ANY OTHER ITEMS DEEMED NECESSARY

Sherikia L. Hawkins, MMC

City Clerk

Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 711 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required.