City Council

CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2018 IN CITY HALL Mayor Michael C. Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Melanie D. Ryska, City Clerk, gave the Invocation. Council Members present at roll call: Deanna Koski, Michael Radtke, Maria G. Schmidt, Nate Shannon, Liz Sierawski, Michael C. Taylor, Barbara A. Ziarko. Also Present: Mark Vanderpool, City Manager; Marc D. Kaszubski, City Attorney; Melanie D. Ryska, City Clerk; Carol Sobosky, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, Moved by Koski, seconded by Ziarko, to approve the Agenda as presented. Yes: All. The motion carried. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr. Vanderpool provided an update on the RAM 1500 pick-up truck which will soon begin production at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP). Chrysler has invested $1.4 billion in SHAP over the last year-and-a-half to be able to produce this pick-up, replacing the manufacturing of the Chrysler 200, and a few years ago, Chrysler had invested $1 billion into SHAP. Over 1,000 new jobs are being created with this investment. He provided a PowerPoint presentation Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 2 depicting some of the spin-off economic activity that has been occurring as a result, including Enterprise Park, which was formerly Sunnybrook Golf Course, the location of companies such as Mitchell Plastics and Metalsa, both major FCA suppliers. Another supplier to FCA for the Dodge Ram is building on Metro Parkway, across from the post office. Mr. Vanderpool pointed out some of the Dodge Park improvements that are a part of the City’s Visioning 2030 plan, and subsequent ReCreating Recreation Initiative approved by voters, amounting to a $45 million investment in quality- of-life improvements, including construction of a Farmer’s Market Pavilion, ice rink, splash pad, new volleyball courts, new soccer field, new skate park, new community center, bike/hike trail extension from Delia Park up to the Nature Preserve, a dog park, upgrade of all neighborhood parks across the City, and improved use of the Clinton River. The ReCreating Recreation Initiative well underway, and is expected to be completed over the next two years. Through a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Vanderpool showed slides of the work currently underway at Dodge Park. He announced that the Michigan Parks and Recreation Association has named the Mayor and City Council the “Local Elected Official of the Year”. This award is generally reserved for an individual; however, considering the extraordinary Sterling Heights ReCreating Recreation Initiative, which required strong political leadership, the Association is recognizing the entire City Council during the opening session of their annual conference in February. He credited not only the current Mayor and City Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 3 Council, but everyone who helped build an incredible network of great parks and recreation amenities throughout the entire City. He congratulated the Mayor, City Council and all who have been involved in this great achievement. Mr. Vanderpool addressed an item on the Consent Agenda this evening, involving consultant services for the Lakeside Project. He provided some background, noting in 2015, the Office of Planning engaged in the preparation of a new Master Plan for the City. Wade Trim Associates, Inc., the City’s Planning Consultant, assisted in the research, public engagement and drafting of the new Master Plan. The focus is the continuing viability of Lakeside Mall and its current configuration as a regional retail mall. Nationally, brick-and-mortar retail malls are declining, and many have closed as consumers gravitate to discount stores and internet sales. Some area malls were not able to survive this trend, noting that the stores at Lakeside Mall continue to perform comparatively well. With General Growth Properties having surrendered ownership of Lakeside Mall to its primary secured lender, the need for a viable redevelopment plan has increased. Wade Trim & Associates developed a sustainability assessment and specifically two concept plans for the potential redevelopment of Lakeside Mall. Mr. Vanderpool showed renderings of the two concept plans and reviewed some of their features, including building types, streetscape designs, park areas and other amenities. One concept plan proposes elimination of the vast unused parking areas and proposes the use of that area for other amenities, such as office, residential live/work type of Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 4 opportunities, restaurants, main street boulevards, open space features, and making better use of the waterways that are part of that natural area, creating a “town center feel.” The other concept is a true “town-center” concept where there are anchor tenants, but the small tenants turn “inside out” so they would be on the periphery of the anchor tenants. He expected the actual plan to be something in between these two plans and emphasized the need to continue to make this a focal point that draws people. He stressed with the imminent marketing and potential sale of the Lakeside property, there is a critical need to position the property for successful redevelopment from a planning perspective. Mr. Vanderpool explained the design plan under consideration this evening will include key ingredients in the formation of the site-specific “Planned Unit Development” (PUD), which will be supported by text amendments as well as models and renderings. The stakeholders involved in this process include City Administration, elected officials, the current owner of Lakeside Mall, commercial and residential development leaders, education leaders, health care leaders and others, and their collective input will ensure that the design plan is not only visionary but also realistic from a development perspective. This development is critical, based on the massive size of the land area, location and accessibility from Hall, Schoenherr and Hayes Roads, which are all critical arteries for the City that would suffer if Lakeside Mall were to decline. Lakeside Mall is a significant economic asset from property tax and employment perspectives, and was once the City’s largest employer, now Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 5 fourth-largest employer. A reimagined Lakeside Mall holds great potential to diversify the City’s economy and attractive new and even more desirable developments to Sterling Heights. He concluded his report by stating that they look forward to the next phase and presenting their results to City Council and the community in approximately six months. PRESENTATION Mayor Taylor stated this is a presentation by Ms. Bridget Kozlowski, Community Relations Director, and Ms. Tammy Turgeon, Library Director, to adopt a resolution acknowledging and honoring the Mayors, City Council Members, and City Managers for their public service and contributions to the success of the City’s first fifty years. Ms. Bridget Kozlowski stated she and Ms. Turgeon are excited to kick off the City’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, including the acknowledgement of former mayors, city managers and city council members who all took part in helping to create a great city. As part of this upcoming celebration, Sterling Heights Television has worked hard over the past few months to interview past and current residents of Sterling Heights to give their historical perspective of the City’s beginnings. This resulted in a fantastic 23-minute historical story-telling video that helps paint the picture of the founding of Sterling Heights from pre- 1968 and the years following. A five-minute preview of the video was shown, and she stated the full 23-minute video can be viewed immediately following the City Council Meeting this evening on SHTV, and those interested can watch Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 6 from home or the Council Chambers, or they have the option of looking it up on the YouTube channel, as well as the City’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. She stated she is proud of their work to make this video a reality to tell the story of Sterling Heights. Mayor Taylor invited the Council to step down, former council members, mayors and city managers were introduced and invited to join the Mayor and Council, and a group photo was taken. Moved by Ziarko, seconded by Schmidt, RESOLVED, to adopt the resolution acknowledging and honoring the Mayors, City Council members, and City Managers for their public service and contributions to the success of the City's first fifty years. Councilwoman Ziarko stated that Charter has provided the City mayors, councils and administrators something to go back to regarding how they run the City, and they have sustained themselves because of some of the decisions that were made fifty years ago. She thanked those who served in local government as pioneers at that time, and what they put together then has helped the subsequent councils so much in every element of developing this City to be the best it can be. She stated she is looking forward to the next census so Sterling Heights can move up to the designation of the third largest city in the state. She looked forward to seeing these individuals at future events throughout this year as the City celebrates its 50th anniversary. Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 7 Councilman Radtke stated he is the youngest and newest member of City Council, and he pointed out it is a true bridge of leadership to have so many people come back and share their stories about what it was like to serve on this council in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. He stated he is proud to serve with them and looks forward to more stories and memories. Mayor Taylor stated prior to the start of tonight’s meeting, two new plaques were unveiled in the lobby, commemorating council members, mayors and city managers who have served this City for the last 50 years. He added it is a tremendous honor to be involved in local government and to serve, and he stated it is a humbling experience to see those from the past in attendance. He counted 63 council members and 9 mayors who have served in this City, as well as 12 city managers, amounting to a small group of people who have, over the last fifty years, sacrificed a lot of time and energy to try to help make this city a better place, and tonight is the City’s small token of appreciation for all the efforts put in by those individuals who helped to make Sterling Heights what it is today. It has been the sacrifice and the work of the residents, administrations, city employees, city council members and mayors together to make this a great city, and they will continue to work together to make progress, improve the quality of life for the residents and continue to see this as a shining example of what a great city in the State of Michigan can be. Yes: All. The motion carried. Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 8 A resolution of the Sterling Heights City Council acknowledging and honoring the Mayors, City Council members, and City Managers for their public service and contributions to the success of the City’s first fifty years. Commencing January 1st and continuing throughout 2018, the City of Sterling Heights is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of its incorporation as a Michigan municipality on July 1, 1968; and The creation, growth and sustained success of the City of Sterling Heights would not have happened without the foresight, fortitude, and unshakable faith in the City exhibited by its founders and those who came to serve it as Mayors, City Council members, and City Managers over the course of these past fifty years; and It is both fitting and proper to begin this year of celebration by acknowledging these dedicated public servants who embodied the words of President John F. Kennedy…One Person can make a difference and every person should try…; and But for these citizens answering the call to public service and contributing their time and talents, the City of Sterling Heights would not today be one of the largest municipalities in the State of Michigan and renowned for good governance and an outstanding quality of life; and Our vision for the City of Sterling Heights as a vibrant, inclusive community for residents and businesses that is safe, active, progressive and distinctive builds on the strong foundation of those public servants who came before us. It is with a sincere sense of gratitude that the City of Sterling Heights acknowledges the following public servants who answered the call to public service and made an enduring difference in their community: Mayors Council Members City Managers Gerald N. Donovan Anthony Dobry Paul Glinski Sinclair Powell Al Martin F. James Dunlop Joan E. Carpenter Leonard Hendricks Anthony Dobry Richard D. George Linda G. Godfrey Kenneth Johnson Jerry Mann Al Martin Stephen M. Rice John Cartwright Arthur Madar James E. McCarthy Stanley T. Grot Barry Feldman Jean DiRezze Gush Stanley Rainko Richard J. Zettel Richard Schoenherr Stephen M. Rice Rudolf Pale Larry W. Burkhart Allan Nalepa Richard J. Notte Jose Benavides Deanna Koski Richard Ives Michael C. Taylor Richard O. Brown Ralph E. Hardwick Steve Duchane Lyle R. Robertson Sam Palazzolo Virginia Fette Edward J. Janis Jay D. Pollard Daniel F. Bishop Daniel J. McCarthy Andy M. Zaczek Mark D. Vanderpool Sunday Lile Callis Elaine Jankowski Arnold Joseph Sherba Eugene A. Zaniewski Valeria Sorock Ray R. Filipchuk Daniel L. Barron Ken Nelson Evaline Dabrowski Kimberley A. Wiegand Raffaele A. Patti Joseph V. Romano David K. Pierce Roger A. Fachini Dana Blair Kathryn George Bowman K. Chung Richard L. Bracci Charles W. Kosarek Barbara A. Ziarko Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 9 John J. Buccellato Maria G. Schmidt Gordon G. Duff Yvonne D. Kniaz Jerry Mann Michael C. Taylor Nancy L. Ulrich Paul Smith Leo G. Backes Doug Skrzyniarz Arthur Madar Nate Shannon Mary Marcinak Liz Sierawski Charles S. Marling Gary Lusk Jean DiRezze Gush Michael Radtke Richard J. Notte NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sterling Heights, County of Macomb, and State of Michigan, does hereby acknowledge and honor the Mayors, City Council members, and City Managers for their public service and contributions to the success of the City’s first fifty years. This Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sterling Heights City Council held on the 3rd day of January, 2018. ORDINANCE ADOPTION 1. Mayor Taylor indicated that this item is to adopt the first amendment to the Appropriations Ordinance for the 2017/2018 fiscal year. Mayor Taylor opened the floor for comments from the audience, there were no comments. Moved by Sierawski, seconded by Ziarko, RESOLVED, to adopt the first amendment of the Appropriations Ordinance for the 2017/18 fiscal year. Yes: All. The motion carried. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Taylor opened the floor for comments from the audience for the Consent Agenda. Mr. Paul Smith – questioned Item “F,” and why City is spending $45,000 on property it does not own; opposed to expenditure. Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 10 Mr. Charles Jefferson – questioned Item “C,” and specs for equipment that costs approximately $5,000 each. Moved by Koski, seconded by Ziarko, RESOLVED, to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented: A. To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19, 2017, as presented. B. To approve payment of the bills as presented: General Fund - $375,661.36, Water & Sewer Fund - $1,264,095.97, Other Funds - $1,078,721.00, Total Checks - $2,718.428.33. C. RESOLVED, to purchase two (2) T5 recumbent cross trainers manufactured by NuStep, LLC, 5111 Venture Drive, Suite 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, at pricing available through a General Services Administration (GSA) cooperative contract, GS03F0056U, in the cumulative amount of $10,466.82. D. RESOLVED, to receive the report of the Purchasing Manager pursuant to City Code §2-221(B) regarding the emergency repairs to the public water main installed in the southbound lanes of Van Dyke, south of 15 Mile Road, by Dan’s Excavating, Inc., 12955 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315, in the amount of $92,662.81. E. RESOLVED, to receive the report of the Purchasing Manager pursuant to City Code §2-221(B) regarding an emergency replacement of the fire alarm control panel serving the Sterling Heights Public Library by Weber Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 11 Security Group, Inc., 95 South Rose Street, Suite A, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043-2187 in the amount of $15,714.75. F. RESOLVED, to accept the proposal by Wade Trim Associates, 500 Griswold Avenue, Suite 2500, Detroit, MI 48226, for professional planning services in connection with the development of an Urban Design Plan for Lakeside Mall at a cost of $45,000 and authorize the City Manager to sign all required documents on behalf of the City. Yes: All. The motion carried. CONSIDERATION 3. Mayor Taylor indicated this item is to consider approval of a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Sterling Heights and Teamsters Local 214 Department of Public Works Field Unit Employees for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2021, and he invited Mr. Vanderpool to make a presentation. Mr. Vanderpool stated the existing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the City and Teamsters Local 214 representing the Department of Public Works Field Unit Employees expired on June 30, 2017. A new agreement has been negotiated and ratified by the membership. The period of the proposed contract is from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2021. Membership will receive wage increases in the amount of 2.5% the first year, 2.0% the second and third years, and 2.5% the fourth year, in addition to a one-time $500 CBA signing bonus paid to all DPW Field members employed by the City as of Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 12 January 3, 2018. Medical coverage will be based on Blue Cross Blue Shield’s (BCBS) Simply Blue high-deductible plan with a prescription drug benefit plan and HSA contributions by the City of $2,400 for a family, and $1,200 for a single person. A 10% health insurance premium shared by the membership will be implemented with no-premium share the first two years, 5% premium sharing in the third year, and 10% premium sharing in the fourth year. Members will have the option of buying up to the BCBS Community Blue 4 health insurance plan with a 10% premium share. He added the BCBS Simply Blue will be the health care plan taken into retirement by any member retiring during the term of the CBA. A health allowance paid to any member who does not take the medical benefits available through the City plan has increased from $1,500 to $3,000. The contract addresses the situation where members work extended hours on an emergency, allowing them use of a special leave bank of 24 hours granted each July for use through June 30th of the subsequent year, and members can use this bank to take time off for rest without using other banks of time. He informed the unused special leave bank is paid out in June of the subsequent year. Mr. Vanderpool reported that eligible members will receive a 10% increase in their annual longevity payment from the City. He concluded his presentation by thanking the DPW Field union members, Assistant City Manager and Human Resources Director Jeff Bahorski, and Human Resources and Benefits Manager Kate Baldwin for their collaborative effort in negotiating this new collective bargaining agreement, and he requested the Mayor and Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 13 City Council approve the CBA and Memorandum of Understanding, as presented. Mayor Taylor opened the floor for comments from the audience, there were no comments. Moved by Schmidt, seconded by Ziarko, RESOLVED, to approve the collective bargaining agreement and memorandum of understanding between the City of Sterling Heights and Teamsters Local 214 Department of Public Works Field Unit Employees for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2021 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all documents in conjunction with this approval. Councilwoman Schmidt stated she is grateful they have reached an agreement with this bargaining unit. She thanked all involved for the hard work they have put into this. Mayor Taylor stated this bargaining unit is comprised of the employees who are fixing water main breaks, clearing snow off the roads all winter, even on holidays, and they work incredibly hard. He stated they are on call 24-7, work hard and handle emergencies with great expertise, and he wants them to know the entire City Council, Administration and residents appreciate the work they do. Their job is critical, and they deserve credit. The City Council is committed to treating them fairly and wants to recognize them for their efforts. He thanked the DPW for the work they do. Yes: All. The motion carried. Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 14 4. Mayor Taylor indicated this is to consider approval of a Medical Services Agreement between the City of Sterling Heights and CareHere Management, PLLC. He opened the floor for comments from the audience. Mr. Paul Smith – expressed opposition to this agreement; concerned it will leave the City open to medical lawsuits. Mayor Taylor stated there is motion pending on the floor from the December 5, 2017 meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Sierawski stated after reviewing this matter following the motion she made, she contacted the City Manager. She understands it is a cost- saving measure for the City, but she expressed concern that she can personally benefit from this because she has benefits through her husband, who is a city employee. To avoid any appearance of impropriety, she is withdrawing her motion, and will be abstaining from voting on any new motion if one is made. Councilman Radtke withdrew his support of that motion. Mayor Taylor acknowledged the motion is off the floor, and a new motion is needed. Moved by Radtke, seconded by Ziarko, RESOLVED, to approve the Medical Services Agreement between the City of Sterling Heights and CareHere Management, PLLC and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and all other documentation required in conjunction with this approval on behalf of the City. Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 15 Councilman Radtke stated he visited and was impressed with the CareHere facility in Madison Heights. He met with both the manager of the facility as well as city employees. They have a 70% use rate, and he felt this will be an incredible savings for the City and a fringe benefit that will be appreciated by the employees. He also suggested they build the best possible facility rather than going small because he is confident it will be well-used. Councilwoman Ziarko stated she went with Councilman Radtke and other councilmembers to visit the Madison Heights location. She acknowledged that, although this may be a new practice for municipalities, it is not new for some businesses. She was reassured at that facility how effective it has been for the not only the employees of Madison Heights, but it has expanded to include the employees of Ferndale and Oak Park as well. She hoped other communities will see the benefit and cost savings, and will join the City of Sterling Heights to expand the operation, or possibly offer another site that will be closer to their employees’ homes in a nearby community. She stated in talking with people from Finance, as well as people in the health care business, they all felt it is a good idea. She explained it was pointed out to her by a health care worker that whenever a patient walks into a doctor’s office, they come in contact with so many other types of illnesses. In the proposed setting, each patient will have a 20-minute appointment and will most likely be the only one there at any given time. The financial benefit of an employee taking 20 minutes away from their desk to go downstairs to be seen by a doctor and return within minutes is an Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 16 advantage over an employee having to take off between two hours and a day to drive to their doctor, wait to be seen, pick up their prescription and drive back to work. After doing more research and asking questions from not only Madison Heights but other health care personnel, she is in favor of this and can see where this will be an advantage to the community. Councilwoman Koski stated she visited the Madison Heights facility and felt this proposal will benefit the City of Sterling Heights. She questioned that, if this is approved as proposed, and adjoining communities express an interest in participating, would the proposed design be large enough to invite other communities. Mr. Vanderpool replied this is being designed in such a way that it is scalable so if other municipalities want to join, there may be some staggering of hours and reciprocity to become more efficient. He reported they have had some conversations with Shelby Township and Clinton Township regarding this possibility. Councilwoman Koski inquired as to how liability insurance is covered under this agreement. Mr. Vanderpool replied that the CareHere Management Company must carry the stipulated insurance coverage required which will protect the City and hold them harmless from any liability that may incur from the operation. Councilman Shannon questioned the advantage for the City in getting more communities involved in this facility, and he questioned the advantage for Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 17 other communities to send their employees to Sterling Heights, where those employees would have to get in their cars and drive, making it more like going to their regular doctors. He questioned whether other communities joining will reduce the City’s cost and provide a larger return for their investment. Mr. Vanderpool explained that the City is currently self-insured for health insurance coverage for their employees. Instead of purchasing conventional health care coverage, it is less expensive for the City to self-insure for this coverage. Blue Cross Blue Shield is a third-party administrator who manages the City’s self-insured coverage program. There is a mark-up on all medical costs, including medications, doctor fees, administration by BCBS, so the City pays a higher cost. If they run their own clinic for routine illness needs, not including surgical or emergency room visits, the City can save a significant amount of money by eliminating the tiered expenses of administrative fees and mark-ups on medicine. He stated it is estimated that over a three-year period, the City will save $540,000, and over a ten-year period, that savings will equate to well over $1 million. Adding other communities, which is what many of these clinics have done across the country, has been done in Madison Heights by adding about three or four other municipalities. This becomes more advantageous because of the economies of scale, where costs can be lowered by having others join. It will also make the hours more convenient for patients, especially if there is reciprocity and staggered hours can be offered. Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 18 Councilwoman Schmidt also took the tour at the Madison Heights facility, and she stated it was very enlightening. She admitted she had some questions and was hesitant, but she feels very comfortable moving forward with this after speaking with the administration, employees in Madison Heights and some of their elected officials. She explained that the process has gone very smoothly in that community. She understood that if they enter into a joint agreement with another local community, it does not necessarily mean that community will provide a clinic right away, but it could expand the hours here at the City’s facility, and could eventually expand to an additional location. Mr. Vanderpool confirmed that is correct, and that is part of the economies of scale phenomenon. Another participant can join with the City and not open another clinic, but their collaboration could lower the City’s cost by having additional users and hours of operation. Councilwoman Schmidt stated the City’s opportunity to meet and interview the top three candidates vying for this clinic has made her more comfortable with this decision, and if there is ever an issue or hesitation of having a certain candidate here, there will be an immediate response by the company to find a replacement. She stated she is comfortable moving forward with this. Mayor Pro-Tem Sierawski reiterated that she will be abstaining from any vote on this item. Mayor Taylor stated he is in favor of this proposal, pointing out that businesses have successfully done this in the past. He noted this is a very valuable fringe Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 19 benefit for the employees who work for the City, pointing out they will not have to pay deductibles and that will enable them to save more money. It will be convenient for employees because the clinic will be on-site. He pointed out Mr. Vanderpool explained the advantages for the City because they are self- insured. He addressed the citizen comment made about people in doctors’ waiting rooms watching commercials from attorneys encouraging lawsuits over medical care, and he pointed out the anticipated wait time in this clinic will be under a minute, so employees will not be sitting in a waiting room, watching television. He felt this is a great program, and is pleased the City’s Administration brought this forward. He stated this will make Sterling Heights more attractive to employees and will help save taxpayer dollars at the same time. Yes: Koski, Radtke, Schmidt, Shannon, Taylor, Ziarko. No: None. Abstain: Sierawski. The motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Charles Jefferson – questioned the proposed Canal Road improvements and whether they will extend to Van Dyke; questioned the plans for resurfacing/repaving 18 Mile Road; questioned housing inventory in relation to school districts. Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 20 Ms. Jazmine Early – thanked elected officials, both past and present, as the City celebrates its 50th anniversary; thanked the volunteers and residents over the years; questioned whether videos shown this evening can be viewed by residents at home. Mayor Taylor confirmed the residents can view the videos. REPORTS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATION AND CITY COUNCIL Mr. Vanderpool advised the resurfacing of Canal Road will take place in late spring and summer, extending from Schoenherr to Clinton River. The section referred to by Mr. Jefferson is within the jurisdiction of the City of Utica. He acknowledged that section is in the worst shape, but they are working with the City of Utica and the Macomb County Department of Roads to get that done as well. He hoped that would also include northbound Van Dyke for resurfacing next year. He stated 18 Mile Road is in bad shape, but it is a county road, so he assured he will make sure the County has that on their radar to be fixed soon. He indicated he will follow up with Mr. Jefferson on the question related to housing inventory. Mr. Kaszubski stated he has nothing further to report. Councilwoman Ziarko received a telephone call before tonight’s meeting regarding the repairs on Schoenherr, between 15 Mile and 16 Mile Roads. She questioned as to whether the City can obtain a schedule from the County as to the start date for that project, and report back to Council with that information. Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Page 21 Mayor Taylor thanked all the former council members, mayors and city managers for being a part of the presentation this evening and a part of this City’s great history. ADJOURN Moved by Ziarko, seconded by Schmidt, RESOLVED, to adjourn the meeting. Yes: All. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. MELANIE D. RYSKA, City Clerk