Special Council Meeting

CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019 ________________________________________ MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE, MICHIGAN HELD ON MONDAY, MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019, AT 6:00 P.M, IN THE 2ND FLOOR, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 27400 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, LATHRUP VILLAGE, MICHIGAN 48076. 1. Call to Order. The Study Session was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Garrett. 2. Roll Call. PRESENT: Mayor Kelly Garrett Mayor Pro Tem Kantor Council Members Ferguson, Siddiqi, and Stallings ABSENT: None 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda MOTION by Kantor, Second by Stallings to AMEND the agenda to include a proclamation declaring the first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day to the Agenda. MOTION PASSED on an unanimous voice vote. MOTION by Stalling, Second by Kantor to approve the agenda as amended. MOTION PASSED on an unanimous voice vote. 5. Consent Agenda. No Items 6. Public Comment. None 7. Action Requests: A. Discussion – Update from Infrastructure Committee – Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, who serves as the Chair of the Infrastructure Study Group provided an update. Distributed a copy of a rough draft of recommendations for Sidewalk and Road improvements. Will provide council with a copy of an anticipated timeline. Study Session Minutes – 06.03.2019 Page 1  B. Consideration / Approval Contract Resolution to Accept Proposal and Approve Contract for Geotechnical Engineering Services (Core Boring $22,100) – Engineer Scott Ringler from Giffels Webster provided an overview of the project to provide 100 soil borings of asphalt and gravel roads. MOTION by Stallings, Second by Kantor to accept the proposal from G2 Consulting Group, LLC for Geotechnical Services and authorizing Giffels Webster to serve as Project Manager and sign the related documents. MOTION PASSED on an unanimous voice vote. C. Discussion – Park Policies – Ordinance Updates – Attorney Baker noted that the park policies adopted last month will need an update in the ordinance in order to be enforced. Attorney was seeking direction from Council on if the new ordinance should be enforced as a misdemeanor or a civil infraction and the recommended fines. Misdemeanors are at the discretion of the court and punishable by up to $500 and 93 days in Oakland County jail. Council consensus was for civil infraction tickets, with fines of $100 for the initial violation, and $200 and $300 for subsequent violations. Tickets would go to the 46th District Court. Tickets can be issued by Police: Recreation Director and Deputy Director; Director, Deputy Director and Foreman of DPS; and Code Enforcement Officer. D. Proclamation Declaring the First Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day. MOTION by Kantor, second by Stallings to adopt the proclamation declaring the first Friday in June – June 7, 2019, to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Lathrup Village. 8. City Administrator Report. City Administrator provided updates on the Goldengate Park Clean Up, the Southfield Corridor Clean Up; Garage Sale (6/21-23); DTE Open House (6/6); New Resident Handbook is available; Historic District Commission meeting (6/10); and DDA is accepting applications. 9. City Attorney Report. Mayor Pro Tem asked for update Town Home project and the alley and landscaping. Attorney Scott reported that there have not been any communications from any of the parties. 10. Mayor and Council Comments A. Mayor Pro Tem Kantor – next Planning Commission meeting is June 18th and the main topic of discussion will be the Public Hearing for the Planned Unit Development addition to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for flexibility, such as drive throughs. B. Council Member Stallings noted that there have been complaints about dogs getting lose. Attorney Scott suggested that issues with animals get reported to the police for follow up. C. Mayor Garrett mentioned that Facebook and Villager are not the forum for getting concerns addressed. Residents should contact the city of the city officials. D. Council Member Ferguson reported that the Music in the Parks Concerts begins on June 26 th with Lord Yancyy. E. Mayor Garrett announced that Yoga in the Park with the Mayor is coming back. F. Mayor Pro Tem Kantor asked about the wall at Chase Bank and if the wood fence is temporary. G. Mayor Pro Tem Kantor asked about the approach to Precise MRI and if there is any progress. H. Mayor Pro Tem Kantor asked Council Member Ferguson if there was any update on the Tank. Ferguson responded that someone looked at the tank and the structure, reviewed the upper and lower level, looked at the wet well. Indicated that he was expected a call before the next meeting regarding an operations and management proposal. I. Council Member Ferguson noted that Frank Selinsky was pleased that the fire pit bricks were repaired. Noted he has another concern regarding the decorative street sign on Lathrup Blvd Study Session Minutes – 06.03.2019 Page 2  and San Quentin that reportedly a DTE contractor struck and knocked it off at the base. A generic sign was installed. Also reported that a garbage truck hit the post at Catalpa. J. Council Member Stallings mentioned that at the Mackinac Policy Conference there were some inquiries about Marijuana licensing. 11. Public Comment – None 12. Adjourn. MOTION by Council Member Siddiqi to adjourn. No Other Business Having Come before them, The City Council adjourned the Special Meeting of Monday, June 3, 2019 at 7:28 p.m. SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell, City Administrator Study Session Minutes – 06.03.2019 Page 3