City Council

1 April 8, 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, April 8, 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 CALL TO THE PUBLIC CONSENT AGENDA 2024-87 MINUTES By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held under the date of March 18, 2024 & Special Meeting held April 1, 2024, be approved as recorded without objection. 2024-88 ACT 51 MILEAGE CERTIFICATION By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council agrees with the recommendation of the City Engineer to decertify portions of the following streets for revision of the MDOT Street System Map: Marshall Avenue, between 6th Street and Central Avenue, for a total desertification length of 216 feet; Mollno Street, between Walnut and Walnut, for a total decertification length of 122 feet; 5th Street, between Forest and Grove, for a total desertification length of 159 feet; 6th Street, between Forest and Grove, for a total desertification length of 54 feet; 7th Street, between Forest and Grove, for a total desertification length of 83 feet; 8th Street, between Forest and Grove, for a total desertification length of 158 feet; Motion unanimously carried. 2024-89 GARFIELD ELEMENTARY ROAD CLOSURE - 2024 FUN RUN By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the request of James Pack, Family Engagement Coordinator at Garfield Elementary School, to close east- and west-bound Superior Blvd. between 3rd and 4th Street for events at the following dates and times: 2024 Fun Run - April 18, 8:30AM - 2PM 2024 Family Picnic - May 17, 12PM - 9PM BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Public Service shall deliver and pick-up barricades prior to, and at the end of, each event for use by the school. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate school representative, or its district office, shall complete a Hold Harmless Agreement, as prepared by the Department of Legal Affairs. Motion unanimously carried. 2 April 8, 2024 2024-90 SPECIAL EVENTS REQUEST: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne WHEREAS the Special Events Coordinator has received application from the American Cancer Society to hold a "Pull for a Cure” event on September 21, 2024, from 12:00PM - 4:00PM with an estimated 150-200 attendees. BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the requests and use of city property as listed below for said event: a. Permission to utilize the North side of Parking Lot #1 - the southern third of the lot will be reserved for business parking. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the American Cancer Society 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 city property must be weighted (no stakes are allowed to be used to anchor tents) to prevent collapse. • 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 American Cancer Society 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. 2024-91 SPECIAL EVENT AGREEMENT: BASS NOTES PRODUCTIONS By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne Resolved that Council approve the contract between Bass Note Productions to provide sound for various 2024 special events. July 4th - 4th of July Parade – 285-225-925-826 $400 November 17th and 18th - Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting – 285-225-925-825 $650 August 26th - Vintage Base Ball Game - 285-225-925-880 $150 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said contract. It is required that Bass Note Productions sign a hold harmless agreement created by the Department of Legal Affairs and add the City of Wyandotte as additional insured for no less than a million dollars for the duration of their time at the city events. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-92 WSAF LOTTERY SPONSORSHIP By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the agreement provided by the State of Michigan Lottery for the 2024 Wyandotte Street Art Fair, July 10th through 13th. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby directed to execute said contract on behalf of the City of Wyandotte. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-93 WSAF LEMONADE AGREEMENT 2024 By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the contract between the City of Wyandotte and Lori’s Festive Catering for the Wyandotte Street Art Fair, July 10th – 13th 2024. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the organization shall submit their insurance and hold harmless by June 1, 2024, pending approval of this contract. Motion unanimously carried. 3 April 8, 2024 2024-94 PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) APPLICATION FOR 1788-1794 OAK ST. By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the PD (Planned Development) Application submitted by Brent Mikulski for the property known as 1788-1794 Oak Street is hereby referred to the Planning Commission for the required public hearing. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-95 REZONING APPLICATIONS FOR 3138 BIDDLE AVE. By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the application for rezoning of the property known as 3138 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte is hereby referred to the Planning Commission. Motion unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS 2024-96 BUSINESS COMM: EXTENSION OF TEMP. USE PERMIT – 3869 FORT ST By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council has received the communication from National Trails requesting a time extension for the temporary school bus yard at 3869 Fort Street and hereby refers the request to the Planning Commission. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-97 REAPPOINTMENT TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED that City Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to reappoint the following residents: BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION – Term to Expire April 2027 Joanna Brookshire Barbara Freese Noel Galeski BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICIANS – Term to Expire April 2025 Louis Parker PLANNING & REHABILITATION COMMISSION – Term to Expire April 2027 Mark Kowalewski Donald Schultz POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION – Term to Expire April 2027 Douglas Melzer RECREATION COMMISSION – Term to Expire April 2029 Ronald Adams BUILDING CODE OF APPEALS – Term to Expire April 2028 Francesco Badlamenti Daniel Johnson Michael MacDonald Jean Claude Marcoux Louis Parker TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (TIFA)/BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRDA) – Term to Expire April 2030 Charles Mix Alfred Sliwinski Motion unanimously carried. 4 April 8, 2024 2024-98 REAPPOINTMENT – DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS – W. LOOK By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED by the City Council hereby re-appoints the firm of William R. Look P.C. as the Department of Legal Affairs for the City of Wyandotte for a two-year term effective April 20, 2024 to April 19, 2026 with a salary of $75,000 per year to come from Account Number 101-200-825-330. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-99 APPOINTMENT TO BEAUTIFICATION COMISSION – E. GREENE By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED that City Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to appoint Emma Greene of 136 Chestnut St., Wyandotte, MI to the Beautification Commission. Term to expire April 2027. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-100 APPOINTMENT: BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS – L. STEC By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that City Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to appoint Lawrence Stec of 2492 22nd, Wyandotte, MI to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Review. Term to expire April 2025. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-101 APPOINTMENT: BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS – R. HAGGERTY By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that City Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to appoint Robert Haggerty, Department of Municipal Service representative, to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Review. Term to expire April 2025. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-102 APPOINTMENT: BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS – W. CZARNIK By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that City Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to appoint Wally Czarnik, Electrical Inspector, to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Review. Term to expire April 2025. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-103 APPOINTMENT TO BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS – J. CARLEY By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that City Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to appoint Jeff Carley of 604 Emmons, Wyandotte, MI, to the Building Code Board of Appeals. Term to expire April 2026. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-104 APPOINTMENT TO TIFA/BROWNFIELD – B. KOZINSKI By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that City Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to appoint Bryan Kozinski of 1085 Mulberry, Wyandotte, MI, to the TIFA/Brownfield. Term to expire April 2030. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-105 WYANDOTTE FAMILY CHURCH LEASE AGMT. – COMM. GARDENS By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the lease agreement between the City of Wyandotte and Wyandotte Family Church regarding the Community Gardens space is hereby held in abeyance until April 22, 2024. Motion unanimously carried. 5 April 8, 2024 2024-106 AMEND RESOLUTION 2024-78 – W LOFTS EVENT By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne WHEREAS, City Council passed resolution 2024-78 on March 18, 2024, to allow W Lofts/Prime 166 LLC to hold a Grand Opening event on May 4, 2024, from 8AM-8PM.; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested to change the date of the event to May 5, 2024, from 8AM- 8PM. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council amend resolution 2024-78 to reflect that W Lofts/Prime 166 Grand Opening event will be held on May 5, 2024. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-107 WPD HIRING – 5 PROBATIONAY POLICE OFFICERS By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council acknowledges receipt of the communication from the Human Resource Specialist regarding the Probationary Police Officer positions within the Police Department; and CONCURS with the recommendation therein and hereby declares said positions vacant and authorizes the filling of such vacancies; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council approves the hiring of John Barry, Kyle Cox, Jonathan Rasmussen, Brandon Russo, and Spenscer Saltsman as Probationary Police Officers in the Police Department following their successful completion of the Police Academy. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-108 WMS ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOVLED that Council concurs with the Municipal Services Commission authorizing the purchase of a Ford 2024 F-250 SC 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup, two (2) Ford 2024 F-150 SC 4x4 Crew Cab Pickups and a 2024 Ford Expedition SSV from Gorno Ford by the Electric Department for an amount not to exceed $199,135 as secured through the State of Michigan MiDEAL vehicle bid contract #071B7700181; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that vehicles are properly marked, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council approves a capital budget carryover transfer from acct. 591-000-970-1024TD, as recommended by WMS management. Motion carried. ABSTAIN: Councilperson Alderman 2024-109 SUNDAY SOCIALS By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the request of the DDA Director for the use of City Property - the Theatre Lot located at 1st Street and Elm Street and adjacent sidewalks - for Sunday Socials every Sunday from 12pm-4pm from June through September, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Event Hosting Agreement with Audial Entertainment, LLC. contingent on equal bi-weekly payments, with the first payment due two weeks prior to the first event. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-110 WOW 360 2024 AGREEMENT UPDATES By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the amendments to the previously approved events/dates from the WOW 360 Event Hosting Agreement 2024. •Any usage of 1st Street from Elm to Maple, Maple to Biddle and Parking Lot #10 have been removed. • There will be a gap in the fencing placed in Parking Lot #1 and the Bishop Park area for Bark on Biddle at the Oak Street sidewalk to the water - for the public to access the waterfront. •Swiggin' Pig Road & parking lot closures will begin on the Sunday prior to the festival instead of the first day of the event. •Wine Crawl Road closures will begin at 9am on Saturday instead of the Friday before. 6 April 8, 2024 •Fire & Flannel Road & Parking lot closures will begin on the Sunday prior to the festival instead of the first day of the event. •WOW 360 owns the event names Wyandotte Wine Crawl and Wyandotte Beer Fest. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that WOW 360 Event Productions will comply with the following: • That any costs, overtime or otherwise, for any city staff/material/property for said event will be the responsibility of WOW 360 with fees payable no later than 30 days following the event. • Any tents on city property must be weighted (no stakes are allowed to be used to anchor tents) to prevent collapse. • WOW 360 Event Productions will be responsible for clean-up (glass, spills, broken items, etc.) before, during, and after the event. • Any requests made after this letter is reviewed and approved will be evaluated by the Special Events Coordinator and necessary Department Heads for approval/denial. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-111 FILE #4864 BID AWARD – AS NEEDED LAWN CUTTING SERVICES By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer to accept the proposals for File #4864 - As Needed Lawn Cutting Services from Skarzynski's Landscaping, LLC, Wyandotte, Michigan, and CQC Inc., Romulus, Michigan, to perform lawn cutting abatement services which shall be paid for from Account No. 101-448-825-483 Contracted Grass Cutting - Private. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-112 SALE OF FORMER 1275 6TH ST. By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the recommendation to sell the property known as the former 1275 6th Street to K.P. Home Solutions, LLC in the amount of $10,000.00; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the Purchaser(s), K.P. Home Solutions, LLC 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 eight thousand ($8,000.00) dollars. 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 the former 1275 6th Street, between K.P. Home Solutions, LLC and the City of Wyandotte for $10,000 as presented to the Council. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-113 SALE OF FORMER 940 FOREST By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer regarding the sale of the former 940 Forest, Wyandotte; AND BE IT RESOLVED that Council accepts the offer from Christina Martinez, 928 Forest, to acquire the former 940 Forest for the amount of $2,500.00; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Legal Affairs is hereby directed to prepare the necessary documents and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign said documents. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-114 FINAL READING#1540: REZONING OF 1788-1794 OAK ST. By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne Final Reading #1540 AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1788-1794 OAK STREET FROM MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-1A) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD) THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE ORDAINS: 7 April 8, 2024 Section 1. Rezoning of Property: The following described property located in the City of Wyandotte, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, and described as follows: Lots 215 and 216, Baisley Park Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 31, Page 28, Wayne County Records Tax ID #: 57-999-00-0527-000 Commonly Known As: 1788-1794 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192 be and is hereby rezoned from Multiple Family Residential (RM-1A) to Planned Development District (PD). Section 2. Amendment of Zoning Map. The zoning Map of the City of Wyandotte be and is hereby amended in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance as set forth in Zoning Map. No.303. Section 3. Severability. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herein are hereby repealed, only to the extent to give this Ordinance full force and effect. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be published along with the notice of adoption in a newspaper generally circulated in the City of Wyandotte within ten (10) days after adoption and shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its adoption or seven (7) days after publication whichever is later. The notice of adoption shall include the text of the amendment, the effective date of the Ordinance, and the place and time where a copy of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected. On the question, “SHALL THIS ORDINANCE NOW PASS?”, the following vote was recorded: Motion unanimously carried. 2024-115 FIRST READING #1541: AMEND CH. 172 – ELECTRICAL CODE By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that a first reading of Ordinance #1541: Amendments to Chapter 172 – Electrical Code shall be held at the meeting on April 8, 2024. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-116 BILLS & ACCOUNTS By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED that the total bills and accounts of $4,331,813.88 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby APPROVED for payment. Motion unanimously carried. REPORTS & MINUTES Fire Commission 02/27/2024 Police Commission 03/26/2024 Recreation Commission 01/02/2024 & 02/13/2024 WMS Commission 03/13/2024 REMARKS OF THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, & ELECTED OFFICIALS ADJOURNMENT 2024-117 ADJOURNMENT By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED, that this regular meeting of the Wyandotte City Council be adjourned at 8:15 pm. Motion unanimously carried. ________________________ Lawrence S. Stec, City Clerk