REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD TO BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, IN THE COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND 7:30 P.M., LOCAL TIME, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN, ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017, PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.3 OF THE CITY CHARTER.

ROLL CALL

STUDY SESSION 

(Presentation and discussion of each study item will be limited to ten minutes)

1. Schedule Special Meeting for Tuesday, February 28, 2017
2. Presentation and Discussion of 2017-2021 Parks & Recreation Master Plan
3. Request for Approval of Amendments to the Commission on Senior Adults (COSA) Bylaws
4. Northland New Markets Tax Credit Application
5. Final Presentation – Northland Hudson’s Building and Former Powerhouse Mixed Use Feasibility Study
6. Southfield Spirit Fest & Summer Soulstice Run Presentation

MOVE TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation from Parks and Recreation Senior Center on the importance of the AARP Tax Aide 

Program and its volunteers

APPOINTMENTS

• Appointment to the Board of Review – Ronald Miller (alternate)
• Appointment to the Construction Board of Appeals – Jason Rogers
• Appointment to the Construction Board of Appeals – Joseph Veryser
• Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals – David Bussell
• Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals – Jason Rogers (alternate)
• Reappointment to the Administrative Civil Service Commission – Jeannie Jackson
• Reappointment to the Commission on Senior Adults – Harmen Guenther
• Reappointment to the Commission on Senior Adults – Marilyn Hauger
• Reappointment to the Commission on Senior Adults – Earlene Traylor Neal
• Reappointment to the Commission on Senior Adults – Karen Schrock
• Reappointment to the Commission on Senior Adults – Mitchell Simon
• Reappointment to the Public Arts Commission – Delores Flagg
• Reappointment to the Public Arts Commission – Nicholas Pizana
• Reappointment to the Total Living Commission – Lewis Williams
• Reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals – Jody DeFoe
• Reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals – Darlene Trudell (alternate)

MINUTES

A. Regular Meeting of January 23, 2017

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE MEETINGS

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Request for Approval of Amendments to the Commission on Senior Adults (COSA) Bylaws

B. Northland New Markets Tax Credit Application

C. Northland Hudson’s Building and Former Powerhouse Mixed Use Feasibility Study

D. Receipt of Bids on Printing the Southfield Living Newsletter

E. Receipts of Bids to Provide Carpentry Services for the Facilities Maintenance Department

F. Amendment to Southfield Police Department / Authorization to Purchase Replacement Mobile Data Computers

G. Southfield Spirit Fest & Summer Soulstice Run

PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. PSLU16-0011 Special Use Request of Imad Potres, Futuristic Design, on behalf of the owner, RealTeam Real Estate, to use the existing building for General Office Use, property located at 30825 Greenfield Road, Sidwell Parcel #2412-230-012, Lot 19 Exc E 10’ taken for Highway of Meadowlawn Gardens Sub, on the west side of Greenfield Road between West Thirteen Mile Road and Judson, Section 12, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, State of Michigan.

B. Economic Development Initiative – Public Hearing on Request from Oakland Commons Acquisitions to establish an Industrial Development District under Public Act 198 of 1974, as Amended, at 20700 and 20750 Civic Center

C. Economic Development Initiative – Application from Credit Acceptance Corporation for Personal Property Tax Exemption Under Public Act 328 of 1998, as Amended, at 25505 W Twelve Mile.

D. Economic Development Initiative – Application from Credit Acceptance Corporation for Personal Property Tax Exemption Under Public Act 328 of 1998, as Amended, at 20700 Civic Center.

E. Economic Development Initiative – Application from Credit Acceptance Corporation for Personal Property Tax Exemption Under Public Act 328 of 1998, as Amended, at 200 Galleria Office Centre.

F. 2017-2021 Parks and Recreation Master Plan

SITE PLANS

A. PSP16-0008 Site Plan Review Request of Jordan Jonna, South Tel Plaza, LLC, to demolish the existing building and construct a new 9,880 gsf retail center with restaurant and drive-thru on property located at 29111 Telegraph Road, Sidwell Parcel #2408-451-006, on the west side of Telegraph Road between West Twelve Mile Road and Farmbrook, Section 8, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, State of Michigan.   

COMMUNICATIONS

A. Request for Recognition – Pamela Gerald

B. Request for Recognition – Gerard Mullin

C. Request for Recognition – Geraldine Amato

D. Request for Recognition – Karen Schrock

E. Request for Recognition – Harold Hill

F. Request for Recognition – Toby Rhodes

COUNCIL

MAYOR

ADMINISTRATION

A. Appointment of Deputy Director of Fiscal Services

ATTORNEY

CLERK, TREASURER, PLANNER, ASSESSOR, ENGINEER

A. 2016 Planning Commission Annual Report Submittal

SCHEDULE

ORDINANCES

A. Enact Ordinance No. 1671, Proposed Amendment to Chapter 100: Housing Code

B. Enact Ordinance No. 1672, Proposed Amendment to Chapter 104: Vacant Property Registration