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City of Westland City Council Agenda City Hall – City Council Chambers 36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185 Regular Meeting No. 2 January 17, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. Agenda Call the Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Roll Call Special Presentations and Announcements Notice to the Public In conformance with City Council Policies and Procedures: Comments and/or Requests from the Public Chapter 6, Section 6.7 of the Westland City Charter states, “Citizens shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard.” Section 15.263(5) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act provides that persons shall be permitted to address the meeting of a public body under the rules established by the public body, and also provides that the public body may limit the right to address the public body to prescribed times. Council hereby establishes a three (3) minute time limit for speakers under these three (3) categories: (1) Questions or Input on Agenda Items from the Public This section will allow a person to be recognized only at the beginning of the meeting to address the Council pertaining to items that are specifically on the business agenda. Questions asked may be responded to during the agenda item following a motion and support from the Council. (2) Comments and/or Requests from the Public This section will allow a person to be recognized at the conclusion of the Council’s regular business to make general comments that may or may not pertain to the business that was before Council at that meeting.” (3) All Open Study Sessions Public Hearings – Any person may additionally speak once at a public hearing for three (3) minutes. Discussion is confined to the Public Hearing topic. Updated 1/13/2023 11:16 AM Everyone speaking before the Council should do so in a civil manner. Speakers shall refrain from abusive or profane remarks, vulgar language, disruptive outbursts, threats, racial slurs, or other conduct that interferes with the business meeting. Personal attacks on Council Members, the Administration, City Staff, other speakers, or members of the public will not be tolerated. The clock will start upon the first words of the speaker and will not stop while the speaker is recognized from the floor. It is the speaker’s option to ask questions at this time, and the person questioned may choose to respond during the speaker’s allotment of time, however, the clock will not be stopped once it is started. The clock will continue to run until the speaker is completed or their speaking time is exhausted, whichever is first. Consent Calendar – All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the Council and will be enacted under one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event, the item will be removed and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Consent Calendar a. Approval of minutes of regular meeting held January 3, 2023. b. Adoption of 2023 Annual Performance Resolution between the City of Westland and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to construct, operate, and/or use the State Highway Right- Of-Way area on roads that are under the State’s jurisdiction within the City of Westland. (from El-Gharib and, if approved, authorizes the Public Services Director, Neighborhood Services Director, Superintendent of Water, the Mayor and/or City Clerk to apply to MDOT for the necessary permit to work within State Highway Right- Of-Way on behalf of the City) c. Adoption of Proposed Resolution approving Wayne County Annual Permit A-23128, authorizing the City of Westland to apply to the County of Wayne Department of Public Services, Engineering Division Permit Office for permits to conduct emergency repairs, annual maintenance work, and for other purposes on local and County roads located entirely within the boundaries of the Community, as needed from time to time to maintain the roads in a condition reasonably safe and convenient for public travel. (from El-Gharib and, further, if approved, authorizes the Public Services Director, Neighborhood Services Director, Superintendent of Water, the Mayor and or City Clerk to apply to the County of Wayne Department of Public Services Engineering Division Permit Office for the necessary permits to work within County road right-of-way of local roads on behalf of the City) Payment of Vouchers Updated 1/13/2023 11:16 AM  New Business 1. Nominations for the office of Mayor to fill the unexpired partial term created by the resignation of Mayor William R. Wild, until certification of the November 7, 2023, General City Election. 2. Appointment of the office of Mayor to fill the unexpired partial term created by the resignation of Mayor William R. Wild until certification of the November 7, 2023, General City Election. 3. Nominations for the office of City Council to fill the unexpired partial term in the event there is a vacated City Council seat, until certification of the November 7, 2023, General City Election. 4. Appointment to the office of City Council to fill the unexpired partial term of a vacated City Council seat, until certification of the November 7, 2023, General City Election. 5. Nominations to fill a vacated Presiding Officer position until the first City Council meeting in January 2024, in the event that position is vacated. 6. Appointment to fill the vacated Presiding Officer position until the first City Council meeting in January 2024. 7. Public Comment. 8. Comments from the Mayor (or designee). 9. Comments from the City Attorney. 10. Comments from Council members. 11. Adjournment. Richard LeBlanc City Clerk Updated 1/13/2023 11:16 AM  Council Proceedings City of Westland Meeting No. 01 January 3, 2023 The Westland City Council held a regular meeting January 3, 2023, in the City Council Chambers of Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road Westland, Michigan, 48185. 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 (excused) James Hart James Godbout Peter Herzberg Michael Londeau Michael McDermott Andrea Rutkowski Melissa Sampey Also present were Mayor William Wild, Deputy Mayor Michael Reddy, Cable Director Craig Welkenbach, Cable Producer Craig Hebert, Assistant City Attorney Michael McNamara, Community Development Director Joanne Campbell, Fire Chief Joseph Wojtowicz, IT Director Craig Brown, Neighborhood Services Director Hassan Saab, Planning Director Mohamed Ayoub, Deputy Police Chief Kyle Dawley, Purchasing Director Devin Adams, and City Clerk Richard LeBlanc. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Michael McDermott. Neighborhood Services Director Hassan Saab announced Holiday Decorating Contest winners: Sara and Jason Wright, Matt Sutela, and Kim and Randy Krause, as well as five Honorable Mentions. Ryan Eberhart of the Westland Historical Commission provided an overview of activities related to the organization. 2023-01-01 Motion by Sampey, supported by Herzberg RESOLVED that Council grants approval of the Consent Calendar as follows: - Minutes of regular meeting held December 19, 2022. - Minutes of study session held December 14, 2022. - Minutes of study session held December 19, 2022. - Approval of Bid for Professional Services related to the Homebuyer Assistance Program to National Faith Homebuyers, for a three (3) year contract, fee of $1,000.00 per approved homebuyer, and that the Director of Housing and Community Development sign the agreement on behalf of the City. - Approval of Emergency Medical Supplies Vendor for the Fire Department for various emergency medical needs to J&B Medical on an “as needed” basis. Updated 1/5/2023 9:04 AM  - Approval of Voss Park Purchase Agreement with Wayne County. - Adoption of Ordinance 260, an ordinance to amend the Westland City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26, by adding Article XIV, entitled Food Trucks. Unanimously carried. 2023-01-02 Motion by McDermott, supported by Sampey RESOLVED that Council grants approval of the voucher list as follows: Checklist Activity: $3,828,216.36. Unanimously carried. 2023-01-03 Motion by Rutkowski, supported by Sampey RESOLVED that Council grants approval of Purchase of a Type III Ambulance for the Fire Department; amount $301,642.00. Unanimously carried. 2023-01-04 Motion by Londeau, supported by Sampey RESOLVED that Council grants approval of Westland Police Department Retention and Hiring Letter of Understanding (LOU) to amend the current WPOA contract. Unanimously carried. 2023-01-05 Motion by Rutkowski, supported by Sampey RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned. Unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:46 PM. James Hart Richard LeBlanc Council President City Clerk Updated 1/5/2023 9:04 AM  CITY of WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item: b January 17, 2023 SUBJECT: MDOT - Annual Permits SUBMITTING DEPARTMENT: Public Service MAYORAL APPROVAL: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Please place on the January 17, 2023 Council Agenda for Council's consideration approval of the annual performance resolution between the City of Westland, and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to construct, operate, and/or use the State Highway Right of Way area on roads that are under the State's jurisdiction within the City of Westland. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of the annual performance resolution between the City of Westland and MDOT. 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maintenance, installation of residential and commercial water service connections, apply dust palliatives, sidewalk inspections, repair and/or replacement, and temporarily close a county road for a reasonable length of time for parades, marathons, festivals, or similar activity, use of a county road as a detour for traffic around such activity taking place and place a temporary banner within the County right of way. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of the annual agreement(s) between the City of Westland and County of Wayne. Y N A Y N A Council President Hart Council Member DĐĞƌŵŽƚƚ Council Pro Tem Londeau Council Member ZƵƚŬŽǁƐŬŝ Council Member Godbout Council Member ^ĂŵƉĞLJ Council Member ,ĞƌnjďĞƌŐ  New Business – Item 1 Close Nominations for the Office of Mayor to fill the unexpired partial term created by the resignation of Mayor William R. Wild, until the certification of the November 7, 2023, General City Election.  New Business – Item 2 Appointment of the office of Mayor to fill the unexpired partial term created by the resignation of Mayor William R. Wild until certification of the November 7, 2023, General City Election.  New Business – Item 3 Close Nominations for the office of City Council to fill the unexpired partial term in the event there is a vacated City Council seat, until certification of the November 7, 2023, General City Election.  New Business – Item 4 Appointment to the office of City Council to fill the unexpired partial term of a vacated City Council seat, until certification of the November 7, 2023, General City Election.  New Business – Item 5 Close Nominations to fill a vacated Presiding Officer position until the first City Council meeting in January 2024, in the event that position is vacated.  New Business – Item 6 Appointment to fill the vacated Presiding Officer position until the first City Council meeting in January 2024.