City Council

1 June 3, 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, June 3, 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, Todd Hanna, Kelly Stec ABSENT: Councilpersons Kaylyn Crayne; Rosemary Shuryan; City Assessor, Theodore Galeski Also Present: Todd Browning, City Treasurer; 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 2024-166 MINUTES By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held under the date of May 20, 2024, be approved as recorded without objection. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-167 TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER 2024-2 By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin BE IT RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of Chief Zalewski as set forth in Traffic Control Order 2024-2 for the installation of "Handicap Signs" at 1093 Lincoln, 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. 2024-168 WSAF MEDIA AGREEMENT 2024 By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin BE IT RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of the Special Events Coordinator to approve the contract for $3,000 between the City of Wyandotte and Matt Lee/Drumbeaters for marketing of the 2024 Wyandotte Street Art Fair, with funding from WSAF Expense Account - 285- 225-925-860. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-169 OUTDOOR CAFÉ: 3017-3019 BIDDLE AVENUE By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL that Council concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the City Engineer to grant the request of P.J. Biddle, and The Iron Gate, Appellant to use a portion of the Biddle Avenue right -of-way for an outdoor cafe adjacent to the building at 3017-3019 Biddle Avenue subject to compliance with all ordinances, laws and regulations; AND 2 June 3, 2024 BE IT RESOLVED that the Grant of License is hereby approved to be executed by all parties; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Hold Harmless Agreement and proper insurance indicating City as additional insured is submitted to the City before construction is started. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-170 RENEWAL LICENSE: BLUE WATER EXPLORATIONS–DIAMOND JACK’S By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL that Council has received the communication from the City Engineer and Superintendent of Recreation, Leisure & Culture regarding the Renewal of License Agreement with Blue Water Explorations, Ltd., DBA Diamond Jack's River Tours and concurs with the recommendation to approve the Renewal of License, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute the Renewal of License for the period of June 6, 2024, to October 3, 2024, to utilize the Bishop Park dock for a fee of $250 for each private tour. Motion unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS 2024-171 APPOINTMENT TO TIFA/BROWNFIELD – A. KING By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin BE IT RESOLVED that City Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to appoint Ayana King of 2232 12th St., Wyandotte, MI, to the TIFA/Brownfield. Term to expire April 2026. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-172 APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CHIEF – DEPUTY CHIEF A. HAMILTON By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from Brian Zalewski, Chief of Police, expressing his intention to retire effective June 14, 2024, is received and placed on file with gratitude extended for the fine work and contributions to the City of Wyandotte during his thirty-three (33) years of service with the City of Wyandotte; and FURTHER, the City Council acknowledges receipt of the Minutes of the Police & Fire Commission Meeting held on April 23, 2024, which includes the recommendation to appoint Archie Hamilton to the position of Chief of Police effective June 15, 2024; and CONCURS with the recommendation of the Police & Fire Commission, City Administrator, and Mayor DeSana to appoint Archie Hamilton to the position of Chief of Police effective June 15, 2024; and FURTHER authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Employment Agreement with Archie Hamilton after approval by the City's Labor Attorney which includes a starting annual salary of $107,120.00 and the preservation of the current fringe benefit provisions currently entitled to Archie Hamilton. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-173 RESCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 06.17.2024 By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council meeting on Monday, June 17, 2024, will not be rescheduled and will be held on June 17, 2024. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-174 BUILDING RENTAL FUND DEFICIT ELIMINATION PLAN By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin ADOPTING A DEFICIT ELIMINATION PLAN FOR THE BUILDING RENTAL FUND WHEREAS, the financial statements of the City of Wyandotte show a deficit in the Building Rental Fund; and WHEREAS, The City of Wyandotte is required to adopt A Deficit Elimination Plan that addresses said deficit in the Building Rental Fund; and 3 June 3, 2024 WHEREAS, Staff has prepared the attached proposed Deficit Elimination Plan to address the requirement; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY CITY COUNCIL, That Council adopts the attached Deficit Elimination Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY CITY COUNCIL, That the Deputy Treasurer/Assistant Finance Director be and hereby is directed to make any necessary filings of the Deficit Elimination Plan to ensure compliance with accounting requirements. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-175 BID #4866 AWARD: WYANDOTTE CONNEX – FIBER CABLE JUMPERS By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin BE IT RESOLVED that City Council concurs with the Municipal Services Commission authorizing the General Manager to award bid #4866 for customer premise indoor fiber optic cable to the lowest qualified bidder, Electrep, Inc. in the amount of: $39,730, as recommended by WMS Management. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-176 PLAYGROUND SURFACE FOR ROTARY PARK By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin Resolved that the Council concurs with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and accepts the proposal from Snider Recreation for rubber mulch at Rotary Park, which shall be funded from the TIFA Parks account. BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign the contract with Snider Recreation. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-177 THEATRE SQUARE PLACEMAKING & PUBLIC SPACE IMPROVEMENTS By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves the Theatre Square space improvement plan as presented contingent upon satisfactory approvals from the Building and Engineering Department, and hereby places the Theatre Square Space Plan documents on file. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-178 SALE OF 1850 21ST STREET By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL that the communication from the City Engineer regarding the sale of the property at 1850 21st Street, Wyandotte is hereby received and placed on file; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation to sell said property to Rise Above Ventures, LLC in the amount of $34,839.75; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Assignment with Rise Above Ventures, LLC as presented to Council on June 3, 2024, and approved by the Legal Department. YAYS: Councilpersons Calvin, Hanna, Stec NAYS: Councilperson Alderman Motion failed. 2024-179 BID FILE #4870 - BOAT RAMP FLOATING BREAKWATER REPAIR By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin BE IT RESOLVED the City Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer and awards Bid File #4870 - Boat Ramp Floating Breakwater Repair to Lake Shore Services LLC, in the amount of $29,586 funded from account #492-200-850-524. Motion unanimously carried. 4 June 3, 2024 2024-180 BILLS & ACCOUNTS By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin RESOLVED that the total bills and accounts of $1,433,184.12 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby APPROVED for payment. Motion unanimously carried. REPORTS & MINUTES Planning Commission 02/15/2024 & 04/18/2024 Police Commission 05/14/2024 Recreation Commission 03/12/2024 WMS Commission 05/15/2024 & 05/22/2024 REMARKS OF THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, & ELECTED OFFICIALS ADJOURNMENT 2024-181 ADJOURNMENT By Councilperson Alderman supported by Councilperson Calvin RESOLVED, that this regular meeting of the Wyandotte City Council be adjourned at 8:01pm. Motion unanimously carried. ________________________ Lawrence S. Stec, City Clerk