City Council

1 March 4, 2024 CITY OF WYANDOTTE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Session of the Wyandotte City Council was held in Council Chambers and via Virtual Telecommunication methods, due to COVID-19 in accordance with Wayne County Local Public Health Department “Guidance for Meetings of Governmental Bodies” and PA228 of 2020, using the Zoom Audio platform, on Monday, March 4, 2024 and was called to order at 7:00pm with Honorable Mayor Robert A. DeSana presiding. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by roll call. Present: Mayor Robert A. DeSana, Councilpersons Robert Alderman, Christopher Calvin, Kaylyn Crayne, Todd Hanna, Rosemary Shuryan, Kelly Stec ABSENT: None Also Present: Todd Browning, City Treasurer; Theodore Galeski, City Assessor; William R. Look, City Attorney; Jesus Plasencia, City Engineer; and Lawrence Stec, City Clerk PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS PUBLIC HEARING UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2024-45 UNSAFE STRUCTURE AT 3612 19TH STREET By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan Resolved BY THE CITY COUNCIL to hold the decision to demolish the unsafe structure at 3612 19th Street in abeyance until the May 20, 2024, meeting of the City Council. Motion unanimously carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC CONSENT AGENDA 2024-46 MINUTES By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held under the date of February 12, 2024, be approved as recorded without objection. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-47 MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT: DOWNRIVER LINKED GREENWAYS By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the Memoranda of Agreement for the Downriver Linked Greenways Trail Projects and hereby authorize Mayor to execute the Memoranda of Agreement. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-48 SPEICAL EVENTS APPLICATION – OCD FOUNDATION By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that the Council Concurs with the recommendation of the Special Events Coordinator, Fire Chief, Police Chief and Recreation Superintendent to approve the use of the pavilion area and Log Cabin in Bishop Park, for the OCD Foundation of Michigan event April 27th 2024 with the recommendation the organization signs a hold harmless agreement as well as add the City of Wyandotte as additional insured. Motion unanimously carried. 2 March 4, 2024 2024-49 ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE OUTDOOR CAFÉ APPLICATIONS By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED by this Council that communication from the City Engineer regarding Application for New Outdoor Cafes, Renewal Application for Outdoor Cafes, Inspection Checklist, Insurance Requirements and Fees be hereby received and placed on file; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council approves the Application for New Outdoor Cafes, Renewal Application for Outdoor Cafes, Inspection Checklist, Insurance Requirements and Fees for 2024 are as follows: 1. $200 with no alcohol served, consumed or possessed – New Cafes 2. $650 with alcohol served, consumed or possessed – New Cafes 3. $50 with no alcohol served, consumed or possessed – Renewal Cafes 4. $500 with alcohol served, consumed or possessed– Renewal Cafes Motion unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS 2024-50 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE APPEAL – SKINSATIONAL AESTHETICS By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that Council refers the decision of the Design Review Committee to deny signage located at 3209 Biddle to the City Attorney for report back on March 18, 2024. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-51 PURCHASING REQUEST – BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan WHEREAS, at the May 22, 2023 Council Meeting, the City Council allocated funds received by the Wyandotte Community Alliance to the Beautification Commission; and WHEREAS, all expenditures from these funds would require city council approval; and WHEREAS, the Beautification Commission is requesting to purchase wraparound flower pots for the decorative lights on Biddle Ave. BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council approve the request from the Beautification Commission to purchase 21 wraparound planters for the decorative light poles on Biddle Ave in the amount of $4,460.00 from Eckert's Greenhouse. Funds to come from Reserve Acct 402-000-257-010. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-52 APPOINTMENT TO RECREATION COMMISSION – H. RUDY By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan WHEREAS, a vacancy has occurred on the Recreation Commission due to the death of Commissioner Wallace Merritt; and WHEREAS, City Council extends their deepest condolences to the family of Wally Merritt and send our thanks and appreciation for the many years of service Wally has given to the City of Wyandotte; BE IT RESOLVED that City Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to appoint Heather Rudy of 2109 22nd., Wyandotte, MI to the Recreation Commission to fill the unexpired term of April 2027. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-53 CITY WIDE SHRED DAY – APRIL 20, 2024 By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that City Council concurs with the Municipal Services Commission authorizing Shred Day on April 20, 2024, between 9 AM and 12 PM in the City Hall Parking Lot. Motion unanimously carried. 3 March 4, 2024 2024-54 WYANDOTTE CONNEX CONTROL ROOM TRICASTER UPGRADE By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that City Council concurs with the Municipal Services Commission authorizing the General Manager to accept the quote from Advanced Lighting & Sound for the purchase and installation of a TriCaster TC1 video production unit in the amount of $15,775 and waive the competitive bid process due to the unique nature of the TriCaster equipment for studio compatibility/installation, as recommended by WMS management. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-55 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGRMT. – WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council concurs with the Municipal Services Commission authorizing the General Manager to sign a professional services agreement with C. E. Raines Company for Water Main design services utilizing the professional services procurement procedures for an amount not to exceed $196,333.00, as recommended by WMS management. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-56 COOPERATIVE BID AWARD: 2024 WATER SERVICE LINE By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council concurs with the Municipal Services Commission authorizing the General Manager to enter into the intergovernmental Wyandotte/Flat Rock cooperative bid award to Bidigare Contractors, Inc., the lowest qualified bidder, for Water Service Line Replacement during calendar 2024 for an amount not to exceed $560,000.00, as recommended by WMS management. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-57 EUREKA RD. VIADUCT & FORT ST. SIGN MAINTENANCE AGRMT. 2024 By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby concur with the DDA to hire P&P Landscaping for the Eureka Road Viaduct and Fort Street Eureka Road Electronic Sign Landscaping and Maintenance Contracts for spring, summer and fall of 2024 for the total contract amount of $37,299.96, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to accept and sign the service agreements. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-58 RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2024-2028 REVISIONS By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan WHEREAS, the Wyandotte Recreation Department has undertaken a planning process to determine the recreation and natural resource conservation needs and desires of its residents during a five-year period covering the years 2024 through 2028, and WHEREAS, the Recreation Commission is made up of representatives from the City of Wyandotte, and WHEREAS, the Wyandotte Recreation Department began the process of developing a Recreation Master Plan in accordance with the most recent guidelines developed by the Department of Natural Resources and made available to local communities, and WHEREAS, residents of the City of Wyandotte were provided with a well-advertised opportunity during the development of the draft plan to express opinions, ask questions, and discuss all aspects of the recreation and natural resource conservation plan, and WHEREAS, the public was given a well-advertised opportunity and reasonable accommodation to review the final draft plan for a period of at least 30 days, and WHEREAS, the public hearing was held on January 2, 2024, at the Yack Arena to provide an opportunity for all residents of the planning area to express opinions, ask questions, and discuss all aspects of the Recreation Master Plan, and WHEREAS, the Wyandotte Recreation Department has developed the plan as a guideline for improving recreation and enhancing natural resource conservation for the City of Wyandotte, and 4 March 4, 2024 WHEREAS, after the public hearing, the Wyandotte Recreation Commission voted to adopt said Recreation Master Plan 2024-2028. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Wyandotte hereby adopts the Wyandotte Recreation Master Plan 2024-2028. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-59 WYANDOTTE BOAT RAMP CONTRACT EXTENSION By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Recreation Commission and approve the extension of the Wyandotte Boat Ramp contract to Wyandotte Marina through 2026. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-60 REZONING OF THE PROPERTY AT 1788-1794 OAK STREET By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan RESOLVED that the communication from the Planning Commission regarding the rezoning of the property known as 1788, 1790, 1792 & 1794 Oak Street, Wyandotte is hereby received and placed on file; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council approves the rezoning of property known as 1788-1794 Oak Street, Wyandotte (LOTS 215 and 216 Baisley Park Subdivision) to Planned Development District (PD). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this request be referred to the Department of Legal Affairs to prepare the proper Ordinance. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-61 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – 3353 3RD STREET By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL that the communication from the Planning Commission and the City Engineer regarding the proposed craft beer brewery and taproom at 3353 3rd Street, is hereby received and placed on file; AND WHEREAS the Planning Commission held public hearings on January 18, 2024, and February 15, 2024, and after said public hearing the Planning Commission determined that said development is in compliance with the planned development representations made at the time of approval of the Stage I Site Plan and, with the recommendation of the City Engineer, approved the plan as a final plan, meeting the requirements set forth in §190.279 of the Zoning Ordinance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Council hereby APPROVES use as a craft beer brewery and taproom at 3353 3rd Street with the following conditions: Sunday thru Thursday the establishment closes at 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday the establishment closes at 11:00 p.m. The only alcoholic beverages sold are to be beer and wine. AND will now become an integral part of the PD District, and for purposes of recordation shall be referred to as Planned Development No. 2023-378. Approval of the final site plan shall be effective for a period of three (3) years, providing that development is commenced within one (1) year as evidenced, at a minimum, by issuance of a building permit. If development is not commenced within one (1) year or not completed within three (3) years, the Planning Commission shall review progress to date and make a recommendation to the City Council as to action relative to permitting continuation under the original approval. Motion unanimously carried. 5 March 4, 2024 2024-62 SAD #952 – 2023 SIDEWALKS COSTS By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that the costs for Special Assessment District #952 as reported by the City Engineer is hereby received and placed on file; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Finance Department is directed to prepare an assessment roll pursuant to the City Charter requirements. The amount thereof may be divided into not more than five (5) installments, one of which shall be collected each year, at such times as the Council shall determine, with annual interest at a rate not exceeding six (6) percent per annum, but the whole assessment after confirmation may be paid to the City Treasurer at any time in full, with the accrued interest thereon, provided that on interest shall be charged until thirty (30) days after confirmation. Said roll to be referred back to City Council; AND BE IT RESOLVED that each assessment levied against real property will be due in full upon any transfer in any matter of property. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-63 2024 HOT MIX ASPHALT RESURFACING PROGRAM By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer and approves the contract extension for Bid File #4800 with Al's Asphalt Paving Co. for the 2024 HMA Resurfacing Program, in the amount of $4,520,625, paid from the following accounts: Major Street Fund (202-440-825-460), the Local Street Fund (203-440-825-460), the TIFA Resurfacing Fund (492-200- 825-460). The Wyandotte School District will pay for the improvement to the parking lots at Lincoln Center. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-64 BID FILE #4847 EXTENSION: FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer and approves the contract extension for File #4847 – Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Inspection, with Boynton Fire Services, Lansing, Michigan, which shall be paid from Account No. 101-448-750-270 Building Maintenance, and further authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract extension for File #4847 – Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Inspection. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-65 BID FILE #4862 AWARD: DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer and approves the award to the Pizzo Development Group of Wyandotte, Michigan, for File #4862 for the Demolition of Various Structures in the amount of $56,859.00, and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to proceed with the execution of this contract, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the project will be funded from account 492-200-850-519 Land Purchases. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-66 BILLS & ACCOUNTS By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan RESOLVED that the total bills and accounts of $3020039.76 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby APPROVED for payment. Motion unanimously carried 6 March 4, 2024 REPORTS & MINUTES Civil Service Commission 02/07/2024 Cultural & Historical Commission 02/05/2024 Fire Commission 01/23/2024 Planning Commission 01/18/2024 WMS Commission 02/21/2024 REMARKS OF THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, & ELECTED OFFICIALS ADJOURNMENT 2024-67 ADJOURNMENT By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan RESOLVED, that this regular meeting of the Wyandotte City Council be adjourned at 7:45pm. Motion unanimously carried. ________________________ Lawrence S. Stec, City Clerk