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, AUGUST 28, 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. Discussion regarding Jonna Realty Ventures, Inc and Autoliv ASP Inc are seeking the Establishment of an Industrial Development District and Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate

2. Northland Easements

3. Discussion on the Proposed Etrog Placement on the Southfield Municipal Campus

4. Discussion on MEDC Grant Agreement for Red Pole Park

5. Acceptance of Art Donation by Douglas Radcliffe North

6. Discussion of Resolution Regarding Absences from Office

7. Discussion of Pending Litigation (Closed Session)

MOVE TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation of Proclamation – Women’s Equality Day

Overview of Southfield Corporate Community Cup Challenge and Presentation of Cup to HAP

Southfield Fire Department Open House

APPOINTMENTS

Appointment to the City Centre Advisory Board – William Burlingame

Appointment to the City Centre Advisory Board – Kimberly Peterson

Appointment to the Downtown Development Authority – W. Michael McFarland

MINUTES

A. Committee of the Whole of July 10, 2017

B. Regular Meeting of July 24, 2017

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

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Economic Development Initiative – Request for Public Hearings: Jonna Realty Ventures, Inc and Autoliv ASP Inc are seeking the Establishment of an Industrial Development District and Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate

B. Northland Easements

C. Authorization to Contract for Detention Facility Operations

D. Rescinding Traffic Control Order P-38-69

E. Receipt of Bids on Water Main Installation and Repair Parts for the Water and Sewer Department

F. Authorize Mayor and Clerk to Sign MEDC Grant Agreement for Red Pole Park

G. Acceptance of Art Donation by Douglas Radcliffe North

H. Authorization to Seek Bids for the Installation of the Etrog Sculpture

I. Southfield Police Department / United States Department of Justice 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Agreement and Authorization

J. Settlement of Litigation 

K. Southfield SmartZone Business Accelerator Grant Application Submittal

PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. Economic Development Initiative – Public Hearings on Establishment of Commercial Rehabilitation District under Public Act 210 of 2005 as Amended, at Northwestern Hwy Service Drive

B. Economic Development Initiative – Public Hearing on Application from SLT Holding LLC for a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate under PA 210 of 2005, as amended

C. PSLU17-0003 Special Use Request of Whirl of Entertainment, on behalf of the owner, Garmo Properties, to occupy a tenant space (25851 Lahser Road) in the Majestic Market Shopping Center for a dance instruction studio, property located at 25843 Lahser Road, Sidwell Parcel #2421-428-077, Lot 10 Exc Wly Part Meas 30.03 Ft On N Lot Line & Meas 30. Ft On S Lot Line, Also Lots 11, 12 & 13 Exc N 10 Ft of Lots 10, 11, & 12, Taken For Rd, Also Exc E 27 Ft Of Lots 12 & 13 Taken For Rd, Also Lot 96 Exc Beg At SW Lot Cor of Holcomb Brothers Sub, on the southwest corner of Lahser Road and Civic Center Drive, Section 21, City of Southfield, Count of Oakland, State of Michigan

D. PSLU17-0005 Special Use Request of Lindhout Associates Architects, on behalf of the owner, IXL Learning Center, to use residential property for a playground associated with proposed use of the existing building for a childcare center, property located at 15600 West Twelve Mile Road, Sidwell Parcel #2412-479-029 & -30, Part Of Lot 433, Also W 40 Ft Of N ½ if Vac Alley Adj To Sd Lot, Lots 28 to 37 Incl Exc S 7.00 Ft Taken for Rd, Also That Part of Lot 433, Also All of Lots 520, 521 & 522, Also All of Vac Alley Adj to Sd Lots 28 to 37 Incl, Also W 1/2 of Vac Brentwood Ave Adj to Sd Lots 37 & Lots 520, 521 & 522, Meadowvale Sub, on the North side of W Twelve Mile Road between Greenfield Road and Marshall, Section 12, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, State of Michigan

SITE PLANS

COMMUNICATIONS

A. Request for Recognition – Mary Ann Burt

B. Request for Recognition – Gregory Keeler

C. Request for Recognition – Elaine Yaffe

D. Request for Recognition – Keith Harris

E. Request for Recognition – Gerard Mullin

F. Request for Recognition – Stacy Jackson

G. Request for Recognition – Walter Mison

H. Request for Recognition – Diane Thomas

I. Request for Recognition – McNeal Jones, Jr.

J. Request for Recognition – Stacey Dick

K. Request for Recognition – Tanya Stovall

L. Request for Recognition – Toby Rhodes

M. Request for Recognition – Pamela Gerald

N. Request for Recognition – Michael Collins

O. Request for Recognition – Hiram and Erica Cade

P. Request for Recognition – Williams Sims, Jr.

COUNCIL

A. Approve Travel Expense for Donald Fracassi for DEC Chairman’s Dinner at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan on July 24, 2017

MAYOR

ADMINISTRATION

ATTORNEY

CLERK, TREASURER, PLANNER, ASSESSOR, ENGINEER

A. Change Council Meeting Start Time for September 11, 2017

SCHEDULE

ORDINANCES