Special Council Meeting

CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 2019 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING 27400 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, LATHRUP VILLAGE, MICHIGAN. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Mayor Garrett and Roll Call was taken. Present: Mayor MyKale Garrett and Mayor Pro Tem Kantor Council members Ian Ferguson, Saleem Siddiqi and Donna Stallings Also Present: City Administrator, Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell, City Attorney, Scott Baker and City Clerk, Yvette Talley MAYOR INVITED ALL PRESENT TO JOIN IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA CO-19-46 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Council member Stallings, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the Agenda. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-19-47 CONSENT AGENDA NO ITEMS CO-19-48 PUBLIC COMMENTS Diane Anderson spoke on behalf of the Lathrup Village Women’s Club 80th Anniversary. There will be a souvenir booklet and she asked for ads to be purchased. Thomas Vogel- 18191 Kilbirnie said on Southfield Rd./Kilbirnie there is an office building with a lamp that is leaning toward Southfield Rd. (one lamp has fallen now another is leaning) He is not in favor of the Bp gas station on Southfield Rd. CO-19-49 PUBLIC HEARINGS NO ITEMS CO-19-50 ACTION REQUESTS A. Appointments – Planning Commission (3 seats) Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Ferguson to reappoint Mark Piotrowski to the Lathrup Village Planning Commission for a 3- year term. (Term will expire 3-1-2022) 1  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 2019 Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Siddiqi to appoint Michael Keenan to the Planning Commission. Yes: Ferguson, Siddiqi No: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings Motion not adopted. Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Stallings to appoint Anna Thompson to the Planning Commission. (Term will expire 3-1-2022) Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. Motion by Council member Stallings, seconded by Council member Ferguson to appoint Karen Miller to the Planning Commission. Yes: Garrett, Stallings No: Ferguson, Kantor, Siddiqi Motion not adopted. Motion by Council member Stallings, seconded by Council member Ferguson to appoint Les Stansbery to the Planning Commission. (Term will expire 3-1-2022) Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. Council member Stallings stated that Keith Brown should have an Emeritus status since he has a wealth of knowledge and was the founder of the Planning Commission. City Attorney, Scott Baker stated that Mr. Brown would not be a voting member and he would not have a seat on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commissioners could solicit his input but he would not be a representative of the Planning Commission. 2  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 2019 B. Consideration of Approval to Opt-Out of Medical and Recreational Marijuana Licensing, with a sunset Scott Baker, City Attorney gave an overview and answered specific questions from City Council. This Ordinance would temporarily prohibit all marijuana establishments both recreational and medical for the next 18 months. Mayor Pro Tem gave an overview and answered specific questions. Motion by Council member Stallings, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the First Reading of this ordinance to Opt-Out of Medical and Recreational Marijuana Licensing, with a sunset. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. C. Consideration of Approval for Special Land Use Resolution – Jagged Fork, 28601 Southfield Rd.; Restaurant with Class C Liquor License Dr. Sheryl Mitchell gave an overview and answered specific questions from City Council. David Draper – Attorney for Jagged Fork gave an overview and answered specific questions. Thomas Teknas – owner of Jagged Fork gave an overview and answered specific questions. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the Site Plan Resolution for the Jagged Fork, located at 28601 Southfield Road, as a restaurant with a Class C Liquor License. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. D. Consideration of Approval for Easement Encroachment License (LV Petro LLC, at 26727 and 26739 Southfield Road) Scott Baker, City Attorney gave an overview and answered specific questions. Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Siddiqi to approve the Easement Encroachment License for LV Petro, LLC, owner of property located at 26727 and 26739 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 for landscape improvement and concrete parking pad within the alley right-of-way. 3  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 2019 Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-19-51 CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Dr. Mitchel met with MDOT regarding 11 Mile reconstruction will start late summer early fall and will have lane closures. There will be a community conversation about how this will impact the residents and businesses. Historic preservation grant for community assessment was submitted Susie Stec. Met with Oakland County representative of the Water Resource Commissioner regarding transferring maintenance of the sanitary retention tank. Parking on residential streets adjacent to Southfield Road – parking will be prohibited on the mailbox side of the street from Monday – Saturday 8:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. Signs have been ordered but once the ground permits, signs will be installed. Until then, temporary sign will be installed. Will start ticketing as soon as signs are in place. Met with Redevelopment Ready Community in terms of moving the process forward. SEMCOG will be meet tomorrow Lions Club pancake breakfast was well attended and a huge successful event Will attend the MML Conference in Lansing March 19-20 and will be a panelist to speak about City Council/ Manager relationships. March 18 will be the State of the City address at the Regency Manor in Southfield. Mayor Garrett will be one of the presenters. Planning Commission meetings will be televised. Street signage issues – contacted the Road Commission regarding the sign on the service drive. DPS will replace the residential sign as soon as weather permits. CO-19-52 REPORT CITY ATTORNEY Scott Baker, City Attorney -Municipal Civil Infraction sign fees: $9 - $500 CO-19-53 REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Mayor Pro Tem Kantor said Panera Bread is asking for a drive -through install. Village Center district does not allow for a drive-through. Sam Surnow, owner of building asked if there can be a change to allow it. 4  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 2019 Council member Ferguson attended a SEMCOG meeting for bike lanes. Council member Stallings said Engineers will bring back a plan on March 18. City Clerk announced: those who want to run for City Council, the packets are available in the City Clerk’s office. Mayor Garrett announced the official way to contact the City Council or City staff will be the Lathrup Village City page. The Villager is to inform the residents about city events but when it comes to City Council and City staff responding, it has to be through the City of Lathrup Village email or contact City office to leave a message. There is a Special Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 14th at 6:30 p.m. CO-19-54 UNFINISHED/NEW BUSINESS None CO-19-55 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Stallings to adjourn this meeting. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Transcribed by Yvette Talley __________________________________ ___________________________________ Mykale Garrett, Mayor Transcribed by Yvette Talley City Clerk 5