City of Southfield

Regular Meeting (conducted as a Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting)

Agenda of the City Council

November 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Council Study

Donald F. Fracassi Municipal Campus

26000 Evergreen Road

Southfield, Michigan 48076

Telephone: 248-796-5150 Website: www.cityofsouthfield.com

 

ROLL CALL

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

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· Each speaker will have 3 minutes to address the council.

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· No person shall use abusive or threatening language toward any individual when addressing the City Council.

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ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED:

 

A. Discussions with Bloom Southfield

 

B. Residential Point of Sale/ Ordinance No. 1835 Discussion

 

C. Authorization to Purchase Fire Hose Testing Services (Rule 10)

 

D. Budget Adjustment for 46th District Court Third Party Collections Vendor Invoice – (Rule 10)

 

E. Authorization to Contract for Construction Manager for DPW Renovations and Expansion – (Rule 10)

 

F. Brownfield Redevelopment Plan & Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development & Reimbursement Agreement for 27050 Lahser, LLC 27050 and 27100 Lahser Southfield - Public Hearing Date December 14, 2026 - (Rule 10)

 

G. Review of the City’s Updated Transportation Asset Management Plan

 

H. Proposed Liquor License Guidelines and Fee Schedule

 

I. Introduction of MSHDA Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) Hope Apartments (Amendment to Ordinance 1807)

 

J. Presentation and discussion regarding the proposal to operate a group childcare home at 18742 Midway (PSLU26-0007)

 

K. Presentation and Discussion Regarding Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (PZTA26-0006) – amendment to add contractor offices without outdoor storage as a permitted use in the I-L Light Industrial District

 

L. Presentation and Discussion Regarding Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (PZTA26-0007) – amendment to prohibit painting of existing unpainted exterior masonry and to require new exterior masonry to be of a type not requiring painting

 

M. Presentation and Discussion Regarding Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (PZTA26-0008) – amendment to update provisions relate to the expiration and extension of land use approvals

 

N. Purchase of Replacement Municipal Chiller

 

O. Inauguration Date for Officers Elected in November 2027, Public Act 17 of 2026

 

P. 2027 Council Meeting Schedule

 

Q. Discuss Proposed Travel Policy Amendment

 

AND ANY OTHER ITEMS DEEMED NECESSARY

 

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