City Council

1 March 18, 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 18, 2024 and was called to order at 7:00pm with Honorable Mayor Pro Tempore Kelly Stec presiding. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by roll call. Present: Councilpersons Robert Alderman, Christopher Calvin, Kaylyn Crayne, Todd Hanna, Rosemary Shuryan, Kelly Stec ABSENT: Mayor Robert A. DeSana; Todd Browning, City Treasurer; Theodore Galeski, City Assessor Also Present: William R. Look, City Attorney; Jesus Plasencia, City Engineer; and Beth Lekity, Deputy City Clerk PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS PUBLIC HEARING UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2024-68 3209 BIDDLE: SIGN APPEAL – DEPT. OF LEGAL AFFAIRS RESPONSE By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne WHEREAS, an appeal was submitted to the City Council concerning the decision of the Design Review Committee to deny the submitted design for a sign at 3209 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI 48192 and the owner has appealed said decision, and WHEREAS, the City Council directed the City Attorney to provide an opinion on this matter, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the appeal submitted by Maya Khalil. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-69 CAR PORT AT 1079 10TH – CITY ENGINEER RESPONSE By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives and places the communication from the City Engineer, regarding the car port at 1079 10th, on file. Motion unanimously carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC CONSENT AGENDA 2024-70 MINUTES By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held under the date of March 4, 2024, be approved as recorded without objection. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-71 2024 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED that Council hereby concurs in the recommendations of the Deputy Treasurer/Assistant Finance Director and approves the necessary 2024 Fiscal Year Budget Amendments as presented. Motion unanimously carried. 2 March 18, 2024 2024-72 DMS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – FY2023 By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED by City Council to receive and place on file the audited financial statements for the Department of Municipal Services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, as recommended by WMS management. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-73 TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER 2024-01 By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of Chief Zalewski as set forth in Traffic Control Order 2024-01 for the installation of "Handicap Signs" at 144 Perry Place, Wyandotte, MI 48192. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Public Service be directed to install said signs and the City Clerk be authorized to sign said order. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-74 PD APPLICATION FOR 240 ANTOINE By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the PD (Planned Development) Application submitted by Wyandotte Development for the property known as 240 Antoine is hereby referred to the Planning Commission for the required public hearing. Motion unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS 2024-75 APPOINTMENT TO BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION – P. CHRISTIE By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne WHEREAS, John Darin has resigned from the Beautification Commission; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council thanks Mr. Darin for his many years of service; RESOLVED that City Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to appoint Patti Christie of 1462 22nd St., Wyandotte, MI to the Beautification Commission to fill the unexpired term of John Darin. Term to expire April 2026. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-76 APPOINTMENT TO MUNICIPAL SERVICE COMMISSION – C. BROHL By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne WHEREAS, Robert Thiede has completed his term on the Municipal Service Commission; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council thank Mr. Thiede for his service; RESOLVED that City Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to appoint Christopher Brohl of 3905 15th Wyandotte, MI to the Municipal Service Commission. Term to expire April 2029. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-77 IAFF #0356 (FIRE) – TENTATIVE AGREEMENTS By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby CONCURS in the recommendation of the City Administrator and APPROVES the tentative agreements, between the City of Wyandotte and the IAFF Local #0356 and further instructs the City Administrator to prepare the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 01, 2024 through December 31, 2027, and further authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement. Motion unanimously carried. 3 March 18, 2024 2024-78 SPECIAL EVENT– W LOFTS GRAND OPENING By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne WHEREAS the Special Events Coordinator has received application from W Lofts/Prime 166 LLC to hold a Grand Opening event on May 4, 2024, from 8AM-11PM May 5, 2024, from 8AM-8PM (revised per resolution #2024-106). BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the requests and use of city property as listed below for said event: a. Permission to utilize Parking Lot #11 b. Permission to utilize city sidewalks and property c. No parking on either side of Oak Street from 1st Street to 2nd Street during this time. d. Pedestrian cross-walk signs will be placed along Oak Street from 1st to 2nd street to attempt to prevent jaywalking. e. This event will have entertainment and the sale of alcoholic beverages. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that W Lofts/Prime 166 LLC will comply with the following: • If there are any costs for any city staff/material/property for said event, W Lofts/Prime 166 LLC will be responsible for those fees no later than 30 days after said event date. • Any tents on the street or sidewalk must be weighted (no stakes are allowed to be used to anchor tents) to prevent collapse. • W Lofts/Prime 166 LLC will be responsible for clean-up (glass, spills, broken items, etc.) before, during, and after the event. • Any requests made after this event is reviewed and approved by Council will be evaluated by the Special Events Coordinator and necessary Department Heads for consideration of approval. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council approves the closure of Oak St. from 1st to 2nd street with time of closure to be determined by DPS, Special Events and event organizers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the W Lofts/Prime 166 LLC must add the City of Wyandotte as additional insured to their insurance policy and sign a hold harmless agreement as prepared by the Department of Legal Affairs. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-79 SPECIAL EVENT - AMERICAN LEGION POST 217 – EASTER EGG HUNT By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of the Special Events Coordinator, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Department of Public Service, and Recreation Superintendent to approve the use of city property and area of Bishop Park on March 23rd, 2024, for their Easter Egg Hunt from 11:30am-2:30pm; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the organization shall sign a hold harmless agreement, as prepared by the Department of Legal Affairs, as well as add the City of Wyandotte as additional insured. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-80 SPECIAL EVENT – MITTEN MORTAGE LENDING – FAMILY FUN DAY By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne WHEREAS the Special Events Coordinator has received application from the Mitten Mortgage Lending LLC to hold a “Wyandotte Family Fun Day Photo Scavenger Hunt” event on March 30, 2024, from 12:00PM - 3:00PM with an estimated 50-100 attendees. BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the requests and use of city property as listed below for said event: a. Permission to utilize Bishop Park Pavilion closest to Log Cabin BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mitten Mortgage Lending LLC will comply with the following: • If there are any costs for any city staff/material/property for said event, they will be responsible for those fees no later than 30 days after said event date. • Any tents on the street or sidewalk must be weighted (no stakes are allowed to be used to anchor tents) to prevent collapse. 4 March 18, 2024 • They will be responsible for clean-up (glass, spills, broken items, etc.) before, during, and after the event. • Any requests made after this event is reviewed and approved by Council will be evaluated by the Special Events Coordinator and necessary Department Heads for consideration of approval. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mitten Mortgage Lending LLC must add the City of Wyandotte as additional insured to their insurance policy for no less than a million dollars combined single limit for the date of the property use and sign a hold harmless agreement as prepared by the Department of Legal Affairs. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-81 SALE OF VACANT LOT – 2127 11TH STREET By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the recommendation to sell the property known as 2127 11th Street to Tereza Hollis in the amount of $10,000.00; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the Purchaser(s), Tereza Hollis, does not undertake development within six (6) months, or complete construction within one (1) year, it will result in the Seller’s right to repurchase property, including any improvements, for one ($1.00) dollar. A condition will be placed on the Deed that will include this contingency; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Offer to Purchase Real Estate for the property known as 2127 11th Street, between Tereza Hollis and the City of Wyandotte for $10,000 as presented to the Council. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-82 FIRST READING #1540: ORD. AMEND. – REZONING OF 1788-1794 OAK ST By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council shall hold the 1st Reading of Ordinance #1540 regarding the rezoning of 1788-1794 Oak on Monday, March 18, 2024. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-83 BILLS & ACCOUNTS By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED that the total bills and accounts of $3,486,938.55 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby APPROVED for payment. Motion unanimously carried REPORTS & MINUTES Beautification Commission 03/07/2024 Police Commission 02/27/2024 Zoning Board of Appeals 12/06/2024 REMARKS OF THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, & ELECTED OFFICIALS ADJOURNMENT 2024-84 ADJOURNMENT By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED, that this regular meeting of the Wyandotte City Council be adjourned at 8:03pm. Motion unanimously carried. _________________________ Beth Lekity, Deputy City Clerk