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Council Proceedings City of Westland Meeting No. 16 August 17, 2020 The Westland City Council held a regular meeting August 17, 2020, electronically, via ZOOM. The City Council Chambers of Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road Westland, Michigan, 48185 were not physically occupied by the Council. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by City Council President James Hart with roll call showing as follows: PRESENT ABSENT James Godbout Tasha Green Peter Herzberg Michael Londeau Michael McDermott Andrea Rutkowski James Hart Also present were Deputy Mayor Michael Reddy, Budget Director Dan Block, Cable Director Craig Welkenbach, Cable Producer Craig Hebert, City Attorney James Fausone, Community Development Director Joanne Campbell, Finance Director Steve Smith, Fire Chief Michael Stradtner, IT Director Craig Brown, Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Mulligan, Planning Director Mohamed Ayoub, Police Chief Jeff Jedrusik, and City Clerk Richard LeBlanc. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Andrea Rutkowski. Planning Director Mohamed Ayoub offered an update regarding the City of Westland and other communities as regards the US Census. 2020-08-190 Motion by Londeau, supported by Herzberg To grant approval of the consent calendar. 2020-08-191 Motion by Herzberg, supported by McDermott To move consent calendar items D and E to New Business 1A and 1B. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Green, Herzberg, Londeau, McDermott, Rutkowski, Hart Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Unanimously carried. Returning to Motion 2020-08-190: RESOLVED that Council grants approval of the consent calendar as follows: - Minutes of regular meeting held August 3 2020. - Traffic Control Order 2020-01: Install one (1) “No Parking” sign on Manor Drive at the dead end of the street north of Huron Parkway. - Approval of F-450 Ambulance Purchase for the Fire Department; amount $210,767.00. - Adoption of Prepared Resolution authorizing the acquisition of one (1) property (1666 S. Crown) acquired through the Neighborhood Stabilization Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs to donate the parcel to the City of Westland for the William D. Ford Career Tech Center Building Trades Program Partnership, and authorizes the Director of Housing and Community Development to sign the closing documents for the acquisition of this property on behalf of the City. Updated 8/18/2020 11:12 AM  - Adoption of Prepared Resolution authorizing the City of Westland Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Grant to add ADA amenities and recreation structures to Tattan Park located at 1901 N. Carlson; MDNR Trust Fund Grant application in the amount of $300,000; City’s share not to exceed $100,000 (25%) of total project cost $400,000, during the 2021-2022 fiscal year. - Approval to Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Prepared Memo of Understanding for Exploring a Regional Water Authority and to Financially Participate in the First Phase of a Regional Water Authority. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Green, Herzberg, Londeau, McDermott, Rutkowski, Hart Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Unanimously carried. 2020-08-192 Motion by Herzberg, supported by Godbout RESOLVED that Council approves a Partnership Agreement between the City of Westland and Wayne-Westland Community Schools Construction Technology Program for the rehabilitation of one property (1612 Beatrice), to promote affordable housing for eligible income homebuyers, and designates the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Partnership Agreement; and designates the Director of Housing and Community Development to sign all other documents on behalf of the City related to the upcoming construction and sale of the property to an eligible homebuyer upon completion of the project. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Green, Herzberg, Londeau, McDermott, Rutkowski, Hart Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Unanimously carried. 2020-08-193 Motion by Londeau, supported by Herzberg RESOLVED that Council approves a Development and Loan Agreement between the City of Westland and Liberator Development for the rehabilitation of one property (2115 Emerson Court), to promote affordable housing for eligible income homebuyers, and designates the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Partnership Agreement; and designates the Director of Housing and Community Development to sign all other documents on behalf of the City related to the upcoming construction and sale of the property to an eligible homebuyer upon completion of the project. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Londeau, Rutkowski, Hart Nays: Green, Herzberg, McDermott Abstain: None Absent: None Motion carried. 2020-08-194 Motion by Herzberg, supported by Green RESOLVED that Council concurs with Planning Commission and grants approval of Proposed Land Division, Parcel #072-99-0003- 716, former Eloise Property, City of Westland, north side of Michigan Avenue, between Henry Ruff and Merriman, and further directs the City Attorney to draft the necessary land division resolution. PD #2241 Updated 8/18/2020 11:12 AM  Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Green, Herzberg, Londeau, McDermott, Rutkowski, Hart Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Unanimously carried. 2020-08-195 Motion by Herzberg, supported by McDermott RESOLVED that Council concurs with Planning Commission and grants approval of Site Plan for Proposed Addition to Existing Verizon Building, 39400 Ford Road, north side of Ford Road, west of Hix Road. PD #1421H Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Green, Herzberg, Londeau, McDermott, Rutkowski Nays: None Abstain: Hart (due to conflict) Absent: None Motion carried. 2020-08-196 Motion by Rutkowski, supported by Londeau RESOLVED that Council grants approval of Engagement Letter for Bond Council regarding the Issuance of Upcoming Pension Bonds. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Green, Herzberg, Londeau, McDermott, Rutkowski, Hart Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Unanimously carried. 2020-08-197 Motion by Rutkowski, supported by Londeau RESOLVED that Council grants approval of Engagement Letter for the Financial Advisor regarding Proposed Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Green, Herzberg, Londeau, McDermott, Rutkowski, Hart Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Unanimously carried. Councilman Londeau placed the name of Councilman Godbout into nomination of Delegate to the Annual Michigan Municipal League Convention to be held as an online virtual conference September 29 through October 2, 2020. 2019-08-198 Motion by Rutkowski, supported by McDermott RESOLVED that Council close the nominations of Delegate to the Annual Michigan Municipal League Convention to be held as an online virtual conference September 29 through October 2, 2020. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Green, Herzberg, Londeau, McDermott, Rutkowski, Hart Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Unanimously carried. Updated 8/18/2020 11:12 AM 2019-08-199 Motion by Londeau, supported by Herzberg RESOLVED that Council appoints Councilman Godbout as Delegate to the Annual Michigan Municipal League Convention to be held as an online virtual conference September 29 through October 2, 2020. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Green, Herzberg, Londeau, McDermott, Rutkowski, Hart Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Motion carried. Councilwoman Rutkowski placed the name of Councilman Londeau into nomination of Alternate (in case of the inability of the Delegate to attend) the Annual Michigan Municipal League Convention to be held as an online virtual conference September 29 through October 2, 2020. 2019-08-200 Motion by Herzberg, supported by McDermott RESOLVED that Council close the nominations of Alternate to the Annual Michigan Municipal League Convention to be held as an online virtual conference September 29 through October 2, 2020. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Green, Herzberg, Londeau, McDermott, Rutkowski, Hart Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Unanimously carried. 2019-08-201 Motion by McDermott, supported by Herzberg RESOLVED that Council appoints Councilman Londeau as Alternate to the Annual Michigan Municipal League Convention to be held as an online virtual conference September 29 through October 2, 2020. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Green, Herzberg, Londeau, McDermott, Rutkowski, Hart Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Motion carried. 2020-08-202 Motion by Londeau, supported by Godbout RESOLVED that Council grants approval of the voucher list as follows: Checklist Activity: $ 5,109,280.11. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Godbout, Green, Herzberg, Londeau, McDermott, Rutkowski, Hart Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Unanimously carried. 2020-08-203 Motion by Herzberg RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned. Unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. James Hart Richard LeBlanc Council President City Clerk Updated 8/18/2020 11:12 AM