AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN, ON MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M., EASTERN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME, PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.3 OF THE CITY CHARTER.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
APPOINTMENTS
Reappointment to the Commission on Senior Adults – Marjorie Patton, Ellen Skuta and Jacqueline Whitted
MINUTES
Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting of April 23, 2007
Regular Meeting of April 30, 2007
Regular Meeting of May 14, 2007
Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting of May 21, 2007
Regular Meeting of May 29, 2007
Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 4, 2007
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA (Any item on the Consent Agenda will be removed for discussion upon the request of a Council Member, the Mayor, or a member of the public.)
CA-A Confirmation of Appointment of Frank M. Brock as Executive Director of the Cornerstone Development Authority
Action Requested: Confirm the appointment of Frank M. Brock as Executive Director of the Cornerstone Development Authority
CA-B Investment Advisory Agreement between MBIA Municipal Investor Services Corporation, Inc. (MBIA) and the City of Southfield
Action Requested Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a professional services agreement with MBIA Municipal Investor Services Corporation, Inc. for the three year period of July 1, 2007 thru June 30, 2010, at an annual fee of 8.0 basis points
CA-C Approval of Contract for Geographic Information System Development and Support
Action Requested: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a professional services contract with Consulting Engineering Associates of Detroit, Michigan, for continued development and support of the City’s Geographic Information System, for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $202,480 annually
CA-D Construction Season Materials Testing Services
Action Requested: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a materials testing services agreement with Scheede Hampton Associates, Inc. of Birmingham, Michigan, for a one-year period, July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with a one-year renewal option
CA-E Receipt of Bids for Special Assessment Project SW:1170; 2007 Sidewalk Repair Program (Sections 10 & 15) (Job No. 0701SFLD)
Action Requested: Award the 2007 Sidewalk Repair Program, S.A.D. SW:1170 to Audia Concrete Construction, Inc. of Milford, Michigan, for their acceptable low bid of $397,967.30
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Hearing of Confirmation for Special Assessment Project SW:1170; 2007 Sidewalk Repair Program (Sections 10 & 15) (Job No. 0701SFLD)
SITE PLANS
A. SP:1242 Site Plan Review Request of GPD Group to demolish the existing Cort Furniture building located at 28720 Northwestern Highway and construct a 3,000 gross square foot National City Bank with drive-thru banking and associated parking. The property is located on the northeast corner of Northwestern Highway and Franklin Road, Sidwell parcel 2418-226-032, Section 18, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, State of Michigan.
B. SP:1244 Site Plan Review Request of K4 Architecture LLC to construct a new 5,607 gross square foot Franklin Bank branch with drive-thru banking and associated parking in the existing parking lot of the Franklin Bank building located at 24725 West Twelve Mile Road on the south side of Twelve Mile between Telegraph Road and Lockdale, Sidwell Parcel 2417-201-063, Section 17, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, State of Michigan. Postpone to July 30, 2007
1. COUNCIL
A. Expense Report of Sylvia Jordan for the NLC Leadership Summit, Colorado Springs, Colorado, September 21-23, 2006
B. Expense Report of Sylvia Jordan for the Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference, Mackinac Island, May 30-June 1, 2007
C. Expense Report of William Lattimore for the Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference, Mackinac Island, May 30-June 1, 2007
2. MAYOR
3. ADMINISTRATION
A. Approval to Purchase Books and Other Library Materials from Borders Books & Music
Action Requested: Authorize the Southfield Public Library to purchase Library books and other materials from Borders Books & Music of Ann Arbor, Michigan, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 annually, for a two year period beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009
B. Approval to Purchase Books and Other Library Circulating Materials from Book Wholesale, Inc. (BWI)
Action Requested: Authorize the Southfield Public Library to purchase library books and other library circulating materials through BWI of Lexington, Kentucky, in an amount not to exceed $120,000 annually for a two-year period beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009
C. Approval to Purchase Books, Electronic Sources, Microfilm Products and Other Audio-Visual Library Materials for the Southfield Public Library
Action Requested: Authorize the Southfield Public Library to purchase books, electronic sources, microfilm products and other audio-visual materials for a two year period beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009 from The Gale Group of Farmington Hills, Michigan, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually, and from ProQuest Company of Ann Arbor, Michigan in an amount not to exceed $30,000 annually
D. Approval to Purchase Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) Cataloging Services & Online Databases through the Michigan Library Consortium (MLC)
Action Requested: Authorize the Southfield Public Library to purchase Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) cataloging and online database services through the Michigan Library Consortium of Lansing, Michigan, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually, for a two year period beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009
E. Approval to Purchase Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags and Security Supplies for the Library’s Intelligent Library System through Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
Action Requested: Authorize the Southfield Public Library to purchase radio Frequency Identification tags and security supplies for the Library’s Intelligent Library System through Checkpoint Systems, Inc. of Thorofare, New Jersey, in an amount not to exceed $44,000 annually, for a two year period beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009
4. ATTORNEY
A. Amendment to Rental Home Registration Ordinance
B. Proposed City Charter Amendments
5. CLERK, TREASURER, PLANNER, ASSESSOR, ENGINEER
A. Expense Report of Irv Lowenberg for the 2007 MML Legislative Conference, Lansing, Michigan, March 20-21, 2007
B. Expense Report of Irv Lowenberg for the Michigan Municipal Treasurer’s Institute, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, April 29 – May 4, 2007
6. SCHEDULE
A. Special Use and Site Plan Review Request of Studio of Creative Design to renovate the existing 9,900 gross square foot building located at 25992 Eight Mile Road for an Action Target gun range and retail outlet. The property is located on the north side of Eight Mile Road between Beech Road and Wakedon, Sidwell parcel 2431-479-002, Section 31, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, State of Michigan. The Special Use Request is to allow a non-industrial use in the I-1, Industrial Zoning District. SCHEDULE FOR JULY 30, 2007
7. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 1549. Amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, of Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield, by deleting Section 5.176-A, Uses Permitted Subject to Special Approval. ENACT