Oak Park public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold public hearings on allocating $128,952 in 2022 Community Development Block Grant funds and on issuing a Class C liquor license to Mad Crab Seafood Restaurant at 13351 W. 10 Mile. The council will also consider paying legal invoices totaling $30,083.34, approving grant applications for the Nine Mile Connector Park and Rec on the Road program, and adopting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Policy.

• Public hearing and resolution for 2022 CDBG fund allocation of $128,952
• Public hearing and resolution for Class C liquor license to Crazy Crab Gao Corp. (Mad Crab Seafood Restaurant), 13351 W. 10 Mile
• Payment of $12,083.34 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services
• Payment of $18,000.00 retainer to Shifman Fournier for legal services (Jan-Mar 2022)
• Resolutions supporting grant applications for Nine Mile Connector Park and Rec on the Road Mobile Recreation Program

The Oak Park City Council approved the agenda with the removal of the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Policy item and passed the consent agenda. Council approved the 2022 Community Development Block Grant allocations and a Class C Liquor License for Mad Crab Seafood Restaurant. Additionally, the council approved legal service invoices and resolutions in support of two Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Fund grants.

• Adopted the agenda as amended, omitting Item #14D (3-0)
• Approved the consent agenda including minutes, merchant licenses, pawnbroker renewal, and massage facility renewal (3-0)
• Received and filed the Traffic Safety Board minutes of October 20, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved resolution for 2022 Community Development Block Grant allocations totaling $128,952.00 (3-0)
• Approved Class C Liquor License for Gao Corporation d/b/a Mad Crab Seafood Restaurant at 13351 W. 10 Mile Road (3-0)
• Approved payment of $12,083.34 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (3-0)
• Approved payment of $18,000.00 to Shifman Fournier for legal services (3-0)
• Approved resolution supporting a $50,000 grant application for the Nine Mile Connector Park (3-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, reports, and licenses, and to consider a contract amendment for CDBG-funded senior yard services. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

• Request to bid the 2022 Sewer Lining Project, M-730
• Final payment application for the 2021 Swimming Pool Repair Project, M-719
• Request to schedule a Public Hearing for allocating 2022 CDBG Funds
• Contract Amendment to the CDBG Program Year 2019 Senior Yard Services
• Public Safety Activity Summary Reports for September and October 2021

The Oak Park City Council held a regular virtual meeting on December 6, 2021, with all five members present. The council approved the agenda and a 10-item consent agenda, including meeting minutes, public safety reports, a request to bid the 2022 Sewer Lining Project, cancellation of a Beautification Advisory Commission meeting, final payment for the 2021 Swimming Pool Repair Project, scheduling a public hearing on 2022 CDBG funds, and a list of merchant license renewals and one new license. The council also approved a contract amendment to the CDBG Program Year 2019 Senior Yard Services Program. No ordinances, public hearings, or other substantive policy decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda of 10 items (5-0), including minutes, reports, and license renewals
• Approved contract amendment to CDBG Program Year 2019 Senior Yard Services Program (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting on November 22, 2021, to interview two consulting firms, OHM Advisors and Smithgroup, for a comprehensive update to the city's Parks and Recreation Master Plan. After interviews and discussion, the council voted unanimously to select Smithgroup. No other substantive decisions were made, and no members of the public spoke.

• Selected Smithgroup to prepare a comprehensive update to the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council met on November 15, 2021, to approve routine administrative items, including payments for concrete projects, sewer cleaning, and legal services. The meeting also included approvals for water main replacement change orders, vehicle purchases, and grant contracts for veterans and mental health courts.

• Payment of $177,281.25 to Mattioli Cement Company for 2021-22 Miscellaneous Concrete Project
• Payment of $10,107.50 change order and $34,228.95 invoice to Doetsch Environmental Services for 2020 Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaning
• Approval of $3,553.83 change order and $284,243.58 payment to Pamar Enterprises for 2021 Water Main Replacement Project
• Authorization for $70,469.00 purchase of three vehicles via Macomb County pre-bid contract
• Selection of Whitlock Businesses Systems for $25,398.11 printing contract for annual calendar and quarterly magazine

The Oak Park City Council unanimously approved Budget Amendment #2022-1 and authorized the purchase of three public works and technical/planning vehicles totaling $70,469 using Macomb County pre-bid contracts. The council also approved a water main replacement project change order and payment application, renewal and new merchant licenses, and SCAO grant program contracts for the 45th District Court.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved legal services invoice from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for $12,173.64 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Steve Arbenowske to Oak Park Youth Assistance Board (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 ($3,553.83) and Payment Application No. 3 ($284,243.58) to Pamar Enterprises for 2021 Water Main Replacement Project (5-0)
• Authorized DPW participation in Macomb County pre-bid contract to purchase three vehicles totaling $70,469 (5-0)
• Approved SCAO contract for 2022 Veterans Treatment Court Grant Program for $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved SCAO contract for 2022 Mental Health Court Grant Program for $111,767 (5-0)
• Approved Whitlock Businesses Systems as printer for city calendar and magazine for $25,398.11 (5-0) and adopted Budget Amendment #2022-1 (5-0)

City Council

This is the organizational meeting of the 39th Oak Park City Council, where the November 2, 2021 election results are certified and newly elected officials take their oaths of office. The council will also make appointments to boards and commissions and hear remarks from the city manager and the public.

• Certification of the November 2, 2021 general city election by the Oakland County Board of Canvassers
• Oath of office for Mayor Marian McClellan
• Oath of office for Mayor Pro Tem Julie Edgar
• Oath of office for Council Members Carolyn Burns and Shaun Whitehead
• City Council appointments to boards and commissions

City Council

This is the organizational meeting of the 38th Oak Park City Council, where newly elected officials are sworn in and appointments to boards and commissions are made. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings scheduled. The city manager will give remarks on council rules of procedure, and the public may address the council during the call to the audience.

• Oath of office for Mayor Marian McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Burns, and Council Members Solomon Radner and Julie Edgar
• Certification of the November 5, 2019 general city election by the Oakland County Board of Canvassers
• City council appointments to boards and commissions
• City manager remarks on council rules of procedure
• Public comment period with a three-minute time limit per speaker

At the November 8, 2021 organizational meeting, the 39th Oak Park City Council was seated. City Clerk Norris administered oaths to re-elected Mayor Marian McClellan (two-year term), Mayor Pro Tem Julie Edgar, and new Council Members Carolyn Burns and Shaun Whitehead (four-year terms). The council unanimously approved appointments of its members to city boards and commissions. No other substantive business was decided; the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

• Approved council appointments to city boards and commissions (5-0)
• Confirmed Julie Edgar as Mayor Pro Tem per Charter Section 4.4(b)
• Administered oath of office to Mayor Marian McClellan (two-year term)
• Administered oath of office to Council Member Carolyn Burns (four-year term)
• Administered oath of office to Council Member Shaun Whitehead (four-year term)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances, including a zoning map amendment for properties on the Eight Mile Road corridor and amendments to utility code sections. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including payments for bridge and park projects, and hear reports from the city manager on topics like trash removal and the Corridor Improvement Authority.

• Second reading and adoption of zoning map amendment changing 13300-13700 blocks on Eight Mile Road from B-1 Neighborhood Business to B-2 General Business District
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 82 (Utilities), sections 82-261, 82-264, 82-268, and adding 82-273
• Consent agenda: payment of $15,000.00 to Z Contractors for 2019 Bridge Enhancement Project (M-670)
• Consent agenda: payment of $328,741.95 to Midstates Recreation for Nine Mile Linear Park play equipment
• Request to approve $17,500 proposal from OHM Advisors for Nine Mile Linear Park landscaping services

The Oak Park City Council approved several ordinances on November 1, 2021, including zoning map amendments along the Eight Mile Road corridor, stormwater retention regulations, and cross-connection utility rules. The council also approved multiple contracts and payments, such as $15,000 for the 2019 Bridge Enhancement Project, $328,741.95 for Nine Mile Linear Park play equipment, and $17,500 for landscaping design services.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including prior minutes, licenses, $15,000 for 2019 Bridge Enhancement Project, and $328,741.95 for Nine Mile Linear Park play equipment (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment changing 13300 through 13700 Eight Mile Road from B-1 to B-2 General Business District (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Section 18-353 regarding stormwater retention (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 82 utilities and cross connections including testing requirements (5-0)
• Approved OHM Advisors proposal for Nine Mile Linear Park landscape architecture services for $17,500 (5-0)
• Authorized Public Works Department to purchase $19,500 lawn equipment via SourceWell contract (5-0)
• Approved exception recommendations for Special Assessment Districts and parcel combination for Bonfire Northend Ventures, LLC (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to consider a zoning map amendment for properties on Eight Mile Road, approve special event licenses for three local businesses, and adopt special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, false alarms, and property blight. The agenda also includes routine consent items, proclamations, and reports from the city manager.

• First reading of zoning map amendment to change B-1 to B-2 for 13300-13700 Eight Mile Road
• Special event license for Street Corner Music outdoor record sale on Nov 26
• Special event license for Dog and Pony Show Brewing cornhole tournament on Nov 7
• Special event license for Studio I Play Trunk or Treat on Oct 31
• Payment of $12,920.14 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services

City Council approved the first reading of a zoning map amendment for the Eight Mile Road corridor and adopted special assessment resolutions for delinquent utilities, false alarms, and property blight. The council also approved a revised public art proposal and several special event requests.

• Approved first reading of zoning change from B-1 to B-2 for seven addresses on Eight Mile Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Special Assessment Resolutions No. 9 and 10 for districts #695, #696, and #697 (unanimous)
• Approved $7,957 revised public art proposal from Dale Teachout (4-1)
• Approved $12,920.14 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (unanimous)
• Approved special event requests for Book Beat, Dog & Pony Show Brewing, and Studio I Play (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of amendments to Code of Ordinances Section 18-353 and Chapter 82 (unanimous)
• Approved new and renewal merchant licenses (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved changes to the City Manager's employment contract. The agreement includes a three-year extension and updated salary and benefit terms.

• Approved extension of City Manager agreement for three years starting September 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved annual salary of $144,000.00 beginning August 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved $10,000.00 annual payment to 457 Retirement Plan beginning September 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved 280 hours of annual paid time off (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting on October 11, 2021, and voted unanimously to convene a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged communication regarding the City Manager's employment contract. The closed session ran from 6:04 p.m. to 6:57 p.m., and the council then unanimously approved the closed session minutes. When the council returned to open session, there was no discussion or action taken on the City Manager's contract. No members of the public spoke, and the meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

• Approved convening a closed session on the City Manager's employment contract (5-0)
• Approved the closed session minutes of October 11, 2021 (5-0)
• Took no action on the City Manager's employment contract

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will meet to approve routine minutes and consent items, including a street-vacating ordinance and resolutions to create special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, false alarms, and property blight. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve ordinance to amend Chapter 66, Vacating Streets, of the Code of Ordinances
• Adopt special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities ($329,310.67), false alarms ($1,485.00), and property blight ($17,987.90)
• Approve COVID-19 Business Assistance Package – Phase IV for temporary help-wanted signs until March 2022
• Authorize change orders and payments to American Fence Co. for M-695 decorative fence project ($7,385.69 and $23,810.05)
• Approve $28,680.00 invoice from OHM Advisors for Safe Routes to Schools and water-related studies

The Oak Park City Council approved a consent agenda covering minutes, reports, invoices, road maintenance agreements, fence project change orders, and dozens of business licenses. It adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 66 on vacating streets, authorized special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, false alarms, and property blight, and approved a COVID-19 business assistance measure letting businesses display temporary help-wanted signs until March 2022. It also approved a leaf-pickup storage agreement with Ferndale and an outdoor book sale event.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0), including $28,680.00 in OHM Advisors invoices and fence project change orders
• Approved Ferndale storage-yard agreement for leaf pickup, subject to City Attorney review (5-0)
• Approved outdoor book sale at Book Beat, 26010 Greenfield, Oct 17, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 66, Section 66-2 on vacating streets (5-0)
• Authorized special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities $329,310.67, false alarms $1,485.00, property blight $17,987.90 (5-0)
• Set Oct 18, 2021 public hearing on special assessment rolls #695, #696, #697 (5-0)
• Approved COVID-19 Business Assistance Package Phase IV allowing temporary help-wanted signs until March 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 20, 2021, focusing on routine approvals and administrative updates. The body will vote on legal service invoices and consider amendments to the public library ordinance and street-vacation procedures. A COVID-19 update and a resolution extending remote meeting authority are also on the agenda.

• Approval of $12,174.84 in legal service invoices from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C.
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Public Library membership and terms
• First reading of ordinance amending Vacating Streets procedures
• Resolution extending Local State of Emergency through December 31, 2021 for remote meetings

The City Council approved a local state of emergency through December 31, 2021, allowing public bodies to meet electronically. Council members also adopted an ordinance amending public library board appointment and term rules, and approved the first reading of an ordinance regarding street vacation procedures. Additionally, the council authorized a $12,174.84 payment for legal services.

• Approved $12,174.84 payment for legal services (3-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending library board appointment and term rules (3-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to amend street vacation procedures (3-0)
• Declared local state of emergency through Dec 31, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including various meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, award a concrete project bid, and consider several ordinances, including a zoning change from PUD to Light Industrial. They will also discuss public art and lighting for the Nine Mile Linear Park, and set 2022 meeting dates.

• Award 2021-2022 Miscellaneous Concrete Project, M-727 to Mattioli Cement Company for $497,201.85, plus alternate bid of $128,700
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone parcels from PUD to Light Industrial District
• Second reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 82 Utilities, Section 82-313
• Approve DTE Energy agreement for decorative LED lighting along Nine Mile Linear Park for $89,596.08
• Approve fee for vacating a street/alley: $950 for under 21 parcels, $1,300 for 21 or more

The Oak Park City Council approved multiple ordinances on September 14, 2021, including a new fair housing ordinance prohibiting source-of-income discrimination, updates to utility rates and charges, and a zoning change from PUD to Light Industrial. The council also approved concrete and water main project bids, legal service payments, and public art and lighting installations for the Nine Mile Linear Park.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, garage sale dates, commission reports, and water main payment #2 of $387,357.20 to Pamar Enterprises (4-0)
• Approved $18,000 legal services invoice payment to Shifman Fournier (4-0)
• Awarded 2021-2022 miscellaneous concrete project M-727 to Mattioli Cement Company for $497,201.85 with $128,700 alternate bid (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-21-709 amending Chapter 82 utility rates and charges (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-21-710 changing zoning of parcels at 21200 Greenfield Rd, 15100 Eight Mile Rd, and 15000 Eight Mile Rd from PUD to Light Industrial (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. O-21-711 adding fair housing provisions prohibiting source-of-income discrimination (4-0)
• Approved first reading of library board ordinance amendments (4-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will vote on reappointing 15 current members to various boards and commissions, including the Arts & Cultural Diversity Commission, Board of Review, and Planning Commission. Four members of the Library Board and two of the Recycling & Environmental Conservation Commission will not be reappointed. A COVID-19 update and public comments will also be discussed.

• Reappoint Sudha Sekhar, Avi Snider, and Michelle Stevenson to Arts & Cultural Diversity Commission
• Reappoint Herschel Goldstein and James Gulley to Board of Review
• Reappoint Joe Brown, Gary Torgow, and Marie Walters-Gill to Planning Commission
• Do not reappoint Max Milstein, Linda Morange, and Jina Sawani to Library Board
• Do not reappoint Paul Bannon and Denise Trombley to Recycling & Environmental Conservation Commission

The City Council approved a series of reappointments and new appointments to various city boards and commissions. Additionally, the Council adopted new COVID-19 protocols for city facilities, including mask requirements for the public and staff, and testing requirements for unvaccinated employees.

• Approved reappointments for 21 city board and commission members (4-0)
• Denied reappointments for 6 board members (4-0)
• Appointed Leslie Richie to the Library Board (4-0)
• Approved new COVID-19 mask and vaccination protocols (4-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, award a sewer cleaning contract, and hold first readings on three ordinances, including a zoning change from PUD to LI for certain parcels. The agenda also includes a resolution for a social district permit for River Rouge Brewing Company and a moment of silence.

• Award 2021 Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaning and Television Inspection Project to DVM Utilities for $281,247.50
• First reading to rezone parcels from PUD to Light Industrial District
• First reading to amend Chapter 82 Utilities Section 82-313
• First reading to add Fair Housing sections 18-185 to 18-190
• Resolution for River Rouge Brewing Company Social District Permit

The Oak Park City Council approved a $281,247.50 bid to DVM Utilities of Sterling Heights for the 2021 Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaning and Television Inspection Project, M-728. Council also approved first readings of three ordinances: amendments to the utilities code (Chapter 82, Section 82-313), a zoning map change from Planned Unit Development to Light Industrial for certain parcels, and new Fair Housing sections 18-185 to 18-190. Council granted local approval to River Rouge Brewing Company, LLC for a social district permit and authorized moving Precinct 11 for the November 2, 2021 election to Oak Park Preparatory Academy. All votes were unanimous; Council Member Whitehead was absent.

• Approved $281,247.50 bid for 2021 Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaning and Television Inspection Project, M-728 to DVM Utilities of Sterling Heights, MI (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 82, Utilities, Section 82-313 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance changing certain parcels from PUD, Planned Unit Development to LI, Light Industrial District (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adding Fair Housing sections 18-185 to 18-190 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution granting local approval to River Rouge Brewing Company, LLC for a social district permit application (unanimous)
• Approved resolution temporarily moving Precinct 11 for the November 2, 2021 General Election to Oak Park Preparatory Academy, 23261 Scotia (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $14,123.34 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $45,397.25 payment to OHM Advisors and merchant licenses (unanimous)

City Council

The 38th Oak Park City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss utility billing. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Utility Billing Discussion

The City Council approved a motion to decrease the monthly minimum utility bill from 2 units to 1 unit. This change affects approximately 668 of the city's 11,000 account holders, with an estimated cost to the city of $75,109.92. Council also discussed the water and sewer rate study and potential utility billing appeal processes.

• Approved reduction of monthly utility minimum from 2 units to 1 unit (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several administrative and public works requests. Items include contract extensions for catch basin replacement, stormwater utility proposals, and language for the November 2, 2021, General Election ballot.

• Contract extension for 2021 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project on M-725 for $221,750.37
• Stormwater utility appeals process proposal from OHM Advisors not to exceed $19,000
• Pre-bid contract for a 2023 Freightliner Single Axle Dump Truck for $209,060.40
• Resolutions for November 2, 2021, General Election ballot language
• Special Event License requests for Book Beat and Radclift Place Block Party

The Oak Park City Council approved ballot language for two millage renewals for the November 2, 2021 general election: a 1.0650 mill public safety renewal and a 0.4655 mill solid waste renewal, both for 2022 through 2031. The public safety proposal passed 4-1, with Council Member Edgar voting no; the solid waste proposal passed unanimously. The council also approved a $221,750.37 catch basin line replacement contract extension, a not-to-exceed $19,000 stormwater utility appeals process proposal, and a $209,060.40 dump truck purchase, all unanimously.

• Approved ballot language for 1.0650 mill public safety renewal (2022-2031) (4-1, Edgar no)
• Approved ballot language for 0.4655 mill solid waste renewal (2022-2031) (5-0)
• Approved $221,750.37 contract extension with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions for 2021 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project M-725 (5-0)
• Approved OHM Advisors stormwater utility appeals process proposal, not to exceed $19,000 (5-0)
• Approved participation in Rochester Hills pre-bid contract to purchase 2023 Freightliner dump truck and upfitting for $209,060.40 (5-0)
• Approved OAKSTEM pilot program participation and application for up to $15,269 matching funds (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 19, 2021 minutes, commission minutes, and merchant licenses (5-0)
• Approved special event requests for Book Beat outdoor book sale and Radclift Place block party (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a public hearing and considering approval of a tavern license for Berkley Coffee, LLC at 14661 W. 11 Mile, Suite 500. The agenda also includes special event license requests, a payment for legal services, and routine consent items. No ordinances or bids are scheduled.

• Public hearing and request to approve tavern license for Berkley Coffee, LLC, 14661 W. 11 Mile, Suite 500
• Special event license for Albany Block Party, 10450 Albany St, August 14, 2021
• Special event license for Berkley Dad's Club Cornhole Tournament, 14661 W. 11 Mile Rd, Ste 200, August 15, 2021
• Approval of payment of $12,245.79 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services
• Resolution approving Metro Act Permit application by Level 3 Communications, LLC

The Oak Park City Council approved a tavern license for Berkley Coffee, LLC at 14661 W. 11 Mile, Suite 500, subject to state liquor license issuance and other conditions. Council also approved two special events: the Albany Block Party on August 14 and a cornhole tournament fundraiser on August 15. In addition, the council approved payment of $12,245.79 in legal invoices, a five-year Metro Act permit for Level 3 Communications, and a $13,217.20 final payment plus $3,217.20 change order for the 2018 Pocket Parks project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved tavern license for Berkley Coffee, LLC at 14661 W. 11 Mile, Suite 500 (5-0)
• Approved Albany Block Party on August 14, 2021, with application fee waived (5-0)
• Approved Dog and Pony Show cornhole tournament fundraiser on August 15, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved payment of $12,245.79 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (5-0)
• Approved five-year Metro Act permit for Level 3 Communications, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for $3,217.20 and final Payment Application No. 5 for $13,217.20 to Warren Contractors and Development Inc. for Pocket Parks project M-689 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payment application for water main project, and merchant license renewals (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to consider a preliminary planned unit development (PUD) site plan for 8775 Nine Mile Rd., along with several routine consent items, special event licenses, and contract awards. The council will also vote on collective bargaining agreements with three labor unions and a traffic control order for an all-way stop at Roanoke and Oak Park Blvd.

• Public hearing and request to approve preliminary PUD site plan for 8775 Nine Mile Rd.
• Award 2021 Citywide Janitorial Services Contract to VHM Enterprises, Inc. for $165,000
• Approve election equipment service and maintenance renewal from Hart InterCivic for $58,878
• Approve Traffic Control Order 160 making Roanoke and Oak Park Blvd. an all-way stop
• Approve collective bargaining agreements with TPOAM, POLC, and POAM

The City Council approved a preliminary PUD site plan for 8775 Nine Mile Rd. with specific conditions. The council also approved collective bargaining agreements for city police and professional office workers, and awarded a citywide janitorial contract.

• Approved Preliminary PUD Site Plan for 8775 Nine Mile Rd. with conditions (5-0)
• Awarded 2021 Citywide Janitorial Services Contract to VHM Enterprises, Inc. for $165,000 (5-0)
• Approved TPOAM collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
• Approved POLC collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
• Approved POAM additional article (5-0)
• Granted local approval for social district permits to Oak Park Social, LLC and Dog and Pony Show Brewing Company, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Traffic Control Order 160 making Roanoke and Oak Park Blvd. an all-way stop (5-0)
• Approved $58,878 payment to Hart InterCivic for election equipment maintenance (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss water and sewer rates and penalties, and will enter closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters regarding the Coolidge Square and Laurentian Village Condominium developments. A settlement offer from Coolidge Square Condominiums to resolve disputed water bills is included in the agenda materials.

• Discuss water and sewer rates and penalties
• Closed session on Coolidge Square and Laurentian Village Condominium developments
• Coolidge Square offer to settle water bills totaling $111,000 owing, proposing 10% ($29,535) or 20% ($32,220) of actual billings
• Penalties on Coolidge Square accounts ranged from 186% to 500% over billings from 9/2/20 to 6/15/21
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker

The City Council met to discuss water and sewer issues related to Coolidge Square and Laurentian Village condominiums. Following a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged communications, the Council voted to authorize the City Attorney's office to pursue legal action regarding unpaid water bills and ordinance violations.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (5-0)
• Approved closed session minutes (5-0)
• Authorized legal action against Coolidge Square and Laurentian Village (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including bids for several projects and payments, and to hold a second reading of an ordinance amending the utilities code. They will also consider a special event license, legal invoices, a police vehicle purchase, collective bargaining agreements, and a budget amendment.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 82 (Utilities), Section 82-311
• Emergency purchase of 2021 Chevrolet Police Tahoe for $39,205.92
• Payment of $88,914.15 to Doetsch Environmental Services for sewer cleaning project
• Payment of $20,851.25 to OHM Advisors for engineering services
• Special event license for Sterling Court Block Party on July 4, 2021

The Oak Park City Council approved the consent agenda, authorized bids for fire hydrant repainting, and passed a first reading of an ordinance amending utility rates for water, sewage disposal, and stormwater runoff. Council also approved an emergency purchase of a police vehicle due to supply chain delays, adopted three-year collective bargaining agreements for police officers and dispatchers, and approved Budget Amendment #2021-4.

• Approved the agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved the consent agenda including minutes, bid advertisements, invoice payments, and merchant licenses (3-0)
• Approved advertising for bids for the 2021 Fire Hydrant Blasting and Repainting Project, M-726 (3-0)
• Approved a special event request for the Sterling Court Block Party on July 4, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved payment of legal services invoices from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for $12,353.34 (3-0)
• Approved first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 82 utilities rates and charges (3-0)
• Approved the emergency purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Police Tahoe for $39,205.92, waiving the bidding process (3-0)
• Approved three-year collective bargaining agreements for POAM and POAM Dispatchers, and adopted Budget Amendment #2021-4 (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to repeal and replace the city's zoning code and amend specific use districts. The meeting also includes discussions on creating the Oak Park Water Tower Social District and approving various infrastructure payments.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinances to repeal and replace City Zoning
• Ordinances to change land use from B1/B2 to MX2 and LI to IF districts
• Resolution creating the Oak Park Water Tower Social District
• $18,000.00 legal services retainer for Howard L. Shifman, P.C.
• $5,000.00 payment to Inland Waters Pollution Control Inc. for sewer lining

The Oak Park City Council adopted a full replacement of the city's zoning ordinance on second reading, and approved two map amendments moving business parcels to MX2 Mixed Use 2 and light industrial parcels to IF Industrial Flex. The council also approved a first reading of a utilities ordinance amending water, sewer, and stormwater rates and shut-off rules, and created the Oak Park Water Tower Social District. All votes were unanimous among the four members present; Council Member Radner was absent.

• Adopted ordinance repealing and replacing the city's Zoning Ordinance (4-0, Radner absent)
• Approved rezoning of listed Coolidge and Nine Mile parcels from B1/B2 to MX2 Mixed Use 2 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of listed Capital Street and other parcels from LI Light Industrial to IF Industrial Flex (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 82 utilities rates and shut-off provisions (4-0)
• Created the Oak Park Water Tower Social District and approved its Management and Maintenance Plan (4-0)
• Approved $18,000 payment to Law Offices of Howard L. Shifman, P.C. for legal services (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 ($8,296.94) and Payment Application No. 2 ($88,371.94) to Advanced Pool Services for pool repairs (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 ($23,893.08) and Payment Application No. 4 ($131,847.75) to Mattioli Cement for concrete project (4-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting on June 7, 2021, with Mayor McClellan and Council Members Edgar and Whitehead present; Council Member Radner and Mayor ProTem Burns were absent. City Manager Tungate announced that in-person council meetings will resume July 6, 2021, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with agendas still distributed electronically. Staff presented water and sewer rate changes to be included in an updated ordinance for a first reading at the next regular meeting, including a move to monthly billing and lowering the past-due utility bill penalty from 10 to 5 percent; the first monthly bill is scheduled to go out in early August 2021. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 6:32 PM.

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will vote on several contracts, including a $1.14 million water main replacement project and a $72,690 streetscape amenities bid. They will also hold first readings on a comprehensive zoning code replacement and two zoning map amendments. The agenda includes routine consent items, a lease extension request for the ice arena, and a closed session on legal matters.

• Award $1,139,591.00 bid for 2021 Water Main Replacement Project M-718 to Pamar Enterprises
• Award $72,690.00 bid for 2021 Streetscape Amenities to Annova Furnishings, Inc.
• First reading: ordinance to repeal and replace Zoning Code
• First reading: rezone B1/B2 parcels to MX2 Mixed Use 2 District
• First reading: rezone LI parcels to IF Industrial Flex District

City Council awarded a $1,139,591 water main replacement contract to Pamar Enterprises. The council also approved first readings for a new zoning ordinance and several zoning map amendments. Additionally, a local state of emergency was declared to allow continued remote meetings through June 30, 2021.

• Awarded 2021 Water Main Replacement Project M-718 to Pamar Enterprises for $1,139,591.00 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to repeal and replace City of Oak Park Zoning (5-0)
• Approved first reading to change certain B1 and B2 parcels to MX2 Mixed Use 2 District (5-0)
• Approved first reading to change certain LI Light Industrial parcels to IF Industrial Flex District (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Declaration Resolution for remote meetings through June 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved $86,042.85 payment to American Fence Co. for 2020 Decorative Fence Project (5-0)
• Approved $13,028.48 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (5-0)
• Approved roll to taxes for Laurentian Village and Coolidge Square utility accounts (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget and property tax millage rates. City Manager Tungate will present the annual budget, followed by a public hearing for citizen comments. The Council is scheduled to vote on adopting the budget, millage rates, and the 2021-22 fee schedule.

• Annual Budget Presentation by City Manager Tungate
• Public hearing on proposed 2021-2022 budget and property tax millage rates
• Resolution to adopt the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget and millage rates
• Adoption of the fiscal year 2021-2022 fee schedule

City Council

The City Council holds a special meeting to receive a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget and property tax millage rates. They then adopt the budget, millage rates, and a multi-year budget including projections for fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.

• Adoption of FY2021-2022 budget with $23.5M in revenues and $20.6M in expenditures
• Millage rate set at 33.8541, a decrease of 0.7362 mills from FY2020-2021
• Public hearing held on May 12, 2021 regarding the proposed budget
• Multi-year budget includes projections for FY2022-2023 and FY2023-2024
• FY2021-2022 fee schedule adopted

The City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and fee schedule. The council reduced the overall millage rate by .7362 mills to a total of 33.8541 per $1,000 equalized valuation.

• Adopted FY 2021-2022 budget and millage rates (5-0)
• Reduced overall millage rate to 33.8541 per $1,000 equalized valuation (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2021-2022 fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, award a transformer replacement bid, and consider several purchases and contracts. Key actions include a $517,361.95 purchase of recreation amenities for Nine Mile Linear Park and a $30,051 bid award for transformer replacement.

• Purchase recreation amenities for Nine Mile Linear Park for $517,361.95 via NPPGov cooperative contract
• Award 2021 Transformer Replacement Project bid to Transformer Inspection Retrofill for $30,051.00
• Approve payment of $31,598.27 to Mattioli Cement for 2020 Miscellaneous Concrete Project
• Approve change order and payment to American Fence Co. for 2020 Decorative Fence Project totaling $89,124.62
• Approve $11,260.00 proposal for material testing for 2021 Watermain Replacement Project

The Oak Park City Council approved the purchase of recreation amenities for the Nine Mile Linear Park and adopted a resolution to lift deed restrictions for Jackson Park to allow Ferndale Public Schools to build a new elementary school. The Council also approved infrastructure bids, material testing services, and the consent agenda. The Strategic Plan Quarterly Report was removed from the agenda.

• Approved the agenda with changes (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda including previous meeting minutes, concrete project payment, and West Nile Virus reimbursement agent designation (5-0)
• Awarded bid for the 2021 Transformer Replacement Project, M-723 to Transformer Inspection Retrofill for $30,051.00 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of recreation amenities for the Nine Mile Linear Park for $517,361.95 utilizing NPPGov cooperative purchasing (5-0)
• Approved proposal from Testing Engineers & Consultants for material testing for the 2021 Watermain Replacement Project, M-718 for $11,260.00 (5-0)
• Adopted a resolution approving a petition to lift deed restrictions for Jackson Park for Ferndale Public Schools (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will discuss the fiscal years 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 budgets for four departments during a special Zoom meeting. Each department will have a dedicated time slot for budget review, followed by a wrap-up session with the City Manager and Council.

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss departmental budgets for the fiscal years 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24. The session included presentations from Public Works, Water & Sewer, Technical & Planning, and Finance. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the fiscal years 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 departmental budgets across four divisions: Human Resources, City Clerk/Elections/Fee Schedule, Information Technology, and City Manager/City Council. Each division will have a dedicated time slot for discussion.

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting to discuss departmental budgets for fiscal years 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24. Presentations covered Human Resources, City Clerk/Elections, Information Technology, and the 45th District Court. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

• Discussed FY 2021-24 budgets for HR, Clerk, IT, and 45th District Court
• No public comments received
• Meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss departmental budgets for fiscal years 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24. Presentations will cover the 45th District Court, Public Safety, Economic Development, Communications, and the Library. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• 45th District Court budget discussion (5:30-6:15 PM)
• Public Safety budget discussion (6:20-7:05 PM)
• Economic Development budget discussion (7:10-7:55 PM)
• Communications budget discussion (8:00-8:30 PM)
• Library budget discussion (8:35-9:20 PM)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will consider routine consent items, a resolution declaring June 4 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and several funding requests. They will also discuss a COVID update, introduce a new library director, and consider a lot combination request. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

• Approve $8,274.75 invoice to OHM Advisors for Safe Routes to School construction engineering
• Approve $14,866.97 payment to American Fence Co. for 2020 Decorative Fence Project M-695 Phase 2
• Authorize $40,872 purchase of a Public Safety vehicle via MiDeal, using $55,000 from Motor Pool Fund
• Resolution supporting Community Project Funding for body-worn cameras, road reconstruction, and other projects
• Approve $12,518.49 in legal services invoices from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C.

Oak Park's City Council approved a consent agenda and several resolutions, including six requests to Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence for FY 2021-22 community project funding. The council also approved continuing the COVID-19 directives: City Hall closed indefinitely, a moratorium on water shutoffs, and the cancellation of July 4 events with the Summer Blast postponed to fall. A $40,872 police vehicle purchase and a $12,518.49 legal invoice were approved, and a lot combination for seven Cloverlawn properties was approved.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget hearing scheduling, and payments (5-0)
• Approved $8,274.75 invoice from OHM Advisors for Safe Routes to School engineering (5-0)
• Approved $14,866.97 payment to American Fence Co. for 2020 Decorative Fence Project (5-0)
• Approved one-year lease extension for 13650 Oak Park Blvd., Suite A to Hatzalah (5-0)
• Approved $12,518.49 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (5-0)
• Approved extension of Verizon Metro Act right-of-way permit through April 4, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved COVID-19 directives: City Hall closed indefinitely, water shutoff moratorium, July 4 events cancelled, Summer Blast postponed (5-0)
• Approved six resolutions supporting federal community project funding requests to Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (5-0 each)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold a special meeting to review proposed departmental budgets for fiscal years 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24. The discussion will cover Recreation and City Attorney/Prosecutor/Labor Attorney budgets in separate time blocks.

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting on April 19, 2021 to discuss departmental budgets for FY 2021-22, FY 2022-23, and FY 2023-24. During the Recreation budget presentation, council reached consensus to budget $75,000 in the 2021-22 budget for renovations to the existing bathrooms in Shepherd Park. Budget presentations were also given for the City Attorney/Prosecutor/Labor Attorney and City Manager/City Council. No other decisions were recorded, and no members of the public spoke.

• Consensus to budget $75,000 in FY2021-22 for Shepherd Park bathroom renovations

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, award a lawn maintenance contract, adopt an ordinance changing Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission meetings to monthly, and hold a public hearing to confirm special assessment rolls for 2021. The agenda also includes appointments, a water system services proposal, and a grant resolution for road improvements.

• Award 2021 Lawn Maintenance Contract to Xpert Lawn and Snow for $112,488
• Second reading of ordinance to amend Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission meetings to monthly
• Public hearing on Special Assessment Districts #690-694 for delinquent utilities, false alarms, concrete replacement, property blight, and sidewalk replacement
• Approve water system services proposal from OHM Advisors for $49,200
• Approve legal services retainer for Howard L. Shifman, P.C. for $18,000

City Council awarded a 2021 lawn maintenance contract to Xpert Lawn and Snow and approved $49,200 for water system services from OHM Advisors. The council also adopted an ordinance requiring the Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission to meet monthly.

• Awarded 2021 Lawn Maintenance Contract to Xpert Lawn and Snow for $112,488.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $49,200 for OHM Advisors water system services (Unanimous)
• Approved $289,355.20 payment and $5,088.20 change order to Inland Waters Pollution Control, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance requiring Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission to meet monthly (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,000.00 payment to Howard L. Shifman, P.C. for legal services (Unanimous)
• Approved grant application for Forgotten Harvest road improvements at Hubbell Ave. and Eight Mile Rd. (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Special Assessment Rolls #690-#694 with a due date of June 4, 2021 (4-0, Radner absent)
• Appointed Zachary Sterling Crosley and Mark Newport to Nine Mile Public Ad Hoc Committee (Unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including a tasting room permit, agreements for tax collection and road services, and bid advertisements. The council will also hear a presentation on a school bond proposal for a May 4 special election, consider a first reading of an ordinance change for the Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission, and approve various contracts and special assessment rolls for unpaid city charges.

• Resolution approving On-Premises Tasting Room Permit for River Rouge Brewing Company at 14401 W. Eleven Mile Road
• Agreement with Berkley School District to collect 2021 Summer Tax Levy
• Agreement with Road Commission for Oakland County for street sweeping, litter picking, and lawn mowing on Greenfield Road (Eight to Ten Mile) and Ten Mile Road (Greenfield to Maplefield)
• Contract extension with Commercial Grounds Services for 2021 Landscape Maintenance Project (M-720) totaling $66,640.00
• Special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities ($632,917.40), false alarms ($1,870.00), concrete replacement ($28,182.13), property blight ($76,390.02), and sidewalk replacement ($3,319.57) with 10% penalty

Oak Park's City Council approved a resolution declaring a local state of emergency so the council and other public bodies can keep meeting by electronic and telephonic means after March 30, 2021, through May 31, 2021. The council also approved a special assessment roll totaling $742,679.12 for unpaid city charges on private property, including $632,917.40 in delinquent utilities, and set April 5, 2021 for a public hearing on those rolls. Other approvals included a $66,640.00 landscape maintenance contract extension, a $24,850.00 LED sign replacement, and flying the 'Thin Blue Line' flag at City Hall May 9-15, 2021. All votes recorded were unanimous, with Council Member Radner absent.

• Approved resolution declaring a local state of emergency to allow electronic/telephonic public meetings after March 30, 2021 through May 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved special assessment rolls for unpaid charges plus 10% penalty totaling $742,679.12 (unanimous)
• Set April 5, 2021 public hearing on special assessment rolls #690-694 (unanimous)
• Approved $66,640.00 contract extension with Commercial Grounds Services for 2021 landscape maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $24,850.00 proposal from Metro Signs & Lighting for new LED signboards at Coolidge and Oak Park Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved flying the 'Thin Blue Line' flag at City Hall May 9-15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $13,992.07 in legal services invoices from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Section 2-608 on the Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, award two construction bids, and hear updates on the Nine Mile redesign and COVID-19. The main decisions are awarding contracts for sidewalk and pool repairs, plus approving a traffic control order and an inter-local agreement for a restaurant relief program.

• Award 2021 Sidewalk Repair Program bid to Giorgi Concrete for $650,873.00, with $150,873.00 transferred from General Fund Balance
• Award 2021 Swimming Pool Repair Project bid to Advance Pool Services, Inc. for $151,500.00, with $41,500 transferred from General Fund Balance
• Approve Traffic Control Order 160 Section 1.27 making Roanoke and Kenwood intersection a permanent all-way stop
• Approve inter-local agreement with Oakland County for Restaurant Relief Program
• Presentation on Nine Mile Redesign Update and Patronicity Campaign

The Oak Park City Council approved a purchase agreement selling Jackson Park to Ferndale Public Schools for $100,000, to be used for a new elementary school. Council also awarded two 2021 repair contracts: $650,873 to Giorgi Concrete for sidewalk repairs and $151,500 to Advance Pool Services for pool repairs, each with a transfer from the General Fund Balance. Council extended the closure of City Hall, the Community Center and the Library to the public through April 14, 2021, and made the Roanoke and Kenwood intersection a permanent all-way stop. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved sale of Jackson Park to Ferndale Public Schools for $100,000 (5-0)
• Approved $650,873 sidewalk repair contract to Giorgi Concrete, with $150,873 transferred from General Fund Balance (5-0)
• Approved $151,500 swimming pool repair contract to Advance Pool Services, with $41,500 transferred from General Fund Balance (5-0)
• Extended closure of City Hall, Community Center and Library to the public through April 14, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Traffic Control Order 160 Sec 1.27 making Roanoke and Kenwood a permanent all-way stop (5-0)
• Approved inter-local agreement with Oakland County for the Restaurant Relief Program and authorized the City Manager to sign (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including prior meeting minutes and March 1 licenses (5-0)
• Adopted the agenda as amended to add the Jackson Park sale item (5-0)

City Council

At a virtual special meeting on March 1, 2021, the Oak Park City Council unanimously approved appointments to city boards and commissions and confirmed council member assignments to those boards. The council also unanimously created two ad hoc committees: one to plan the Juneteenth celebration at the 2021 Summer Blast and another to select a public art installation for the Nine Mile Linear Park. No members of the public spoke, and the meeting adjourned at 6:31 PM.

• Approved appointments to city boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Confirmed council member assignments to boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Created Juneteenth Ad Hoc Committee for 2021 Summer Blast planning (unanimous)
• Created Nine Mile Public Art Ad Hoc Committee to select public art for Nine Mile Linear Park (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold a public hearing on the allocation of 2021 Community Development Block Grant funds and consider a resolution to approve the recommended allocations. The council will also approve payments for legal services totaling $31,956.52, renew agreements with Oakland County for CLEMIS IT services and MIDC legal education, and adopt the 2021 Poverty Exemption Policy.

• Public hearing on 2021 CDBG fund allocation
• Resolution approving 2021 CDBG allocations and authorizing Mayor to sign application
• Payment of $13,956.52 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services
• Payment of $18,000.00 to Howard L. Shifman, P.C. for legal retainer
• Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Oakland County for CLEMIS IT services

Oak Park City Council approved the 2021 Community Development Block Grant allocation of $128,952, with $98,952 for Code Enforcement and $30,000 for Public Service/Yard Services, and authorized the Mayor to sign the application. Council also approved Budget Amendment #2021-3, which increases General Fund revenues by $1,431,235 and expenditures by $130,360, for a net increase to fund balance of $1,300,875. Other approved items included legal services payments totaling $31,956.52, an interlocal agreement amendment for indigent defense continuing legal education, renewal of the CLEMIS IT services agreement, the 2021 Poverty Exemption Policy, and Board of Review compensation and meeting dates. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2021 CDBG allocation of $128,952 ($98,952 Code Enforcement; $30,000 Public Service/Yard Services) and authorized Mayor to sign application (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2021-3: General Fund net increase to fund balance $1,300,875 (5-0)
• Approved payment of $13,956.52 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (5-0)
• Approved payment of $18,000.00 to Law Offices of Howard L. Shifman, P.C. for legal services (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Oakland County for MIDC continuing legal education requirements (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Oakland County for CLEMIS IT services (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Poverty Exemption Policy (5-0)
• Approved Board of Review compensation ($120 full day, $60 half day) and 2021 meeting dates (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to consider reappointments to several city boards and commissions, interview eight candidates for vacancies, and make new appointments. The agenda includes reappointing seven current members and not reappointing one, as well as conducting interviews for positions on boards such as the Arts & Cultural Diversity Commission, Corridor Improvement Authority, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Reappoint Steven Chudnow and Sarah Sherman to Election Commission (terms to Jan. 2022)
• Reappoint Mattie Boykin, Santhia Guinn, and Reatha Richmond to Beautification Advisory Commission (terms to Feb. 2024)
• Reappoint Ben Waxenberg to Employees Retirement System (term to Feb. 2024)
• Reappoint Lisa Johnson to Local Officers Compensation Commission (term to Feb. 2026)
• Not reappoint Emile Duplessis from Brownfield Redevelopment Authority/EDC

The Oak Park City Council approved seven reappointments to city boards and commissions in a unanimous voice vote. Council also interviewed ten candidates for board vacancies but agreed to continue deliberations on new appointments at the next meeting because time was running short. No members of the public spoke during the call to the audience.

• Approved reappointments to city boards and commissions (unanimous voice vote)
• Reappointed Steven Chudnow and Sarah Sherman to Election Commission (terms expire January 2022)
• Reappointed Mattie Boykin, Santhia Guinn, and Reatha Richmond to Beautification Advisory Commission (terms expire February 2024)
• Reappointed Ben Waxenberg to Employees Retirement System (term expires February 2024)
• Reappointed Lisa Johnson to Local Officers Compensation Commission (term expires February 2028)
• Tabled new appointments to city boards and commissions until next meeting

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including bids for lawn maintenance and sidewalk repairs, and to consider several contracts: a $124,056.60 extension for the 2020 Decorative Fence Project with American Fence Co., and a contract with Skerbeck Family Carnival Inc. for the SummerBlast event. The agenda also includes a COVID-19 update, a strategic plan update, and recognition of public safety citizen citations.

• Contract extension with American Fence Co. for 2020 Decorative Fence Project, $124,056.60
• Contract with Skerbeck Family Carnival Inc. for SummerBlast event, June 18-20, 2021
• Request to advertise for bids for 2021 Lawn Maintenance Contract, M-721
• Request to advertise for bids for 2021 Sidewalk Repair Program, M-713
• Approval of legal services invoices from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C., $13,676.34

The City Council voted to keep City Hall, the Community Center, and the Library closed to the public through March 1, 2021. Other actions included waiving 2021 business license late fees and approving several service contracts.

• Extended closure of City Hall, Community Center, and Library through March 1, 2021 (4-0)
• Waived late fees for 2021 business licenses (4-0)
• Approved $124,056.60 contract extension for American Fence Co. 2020 Decorative Fence Project (4-0)
• Approved $13,676.34 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (4-0)
• Approved contract with Skerbeck Family Carnival Inc. for Summerblast event (4-0)
• Approved request to advertise bids for 2021 Lawn Maintenance Contract (4-0)
• Approved request to advertise bids for 2021 Sidewalk Repair Program (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several departmental requests, including engineering services for school safety grants and a sewer lining contract. The meeting also includes an annual audit presentation and a resolution regarding COVID-19 business assistance.

• $289,267.00 contract extension for Inland Waters Pollution Control, Inc. sewer lining
• $82,975 construction engineering services proposal from OHM Advisors
• Resolution for COVID-19 Business Assistance Package Phase III
• Brownfield Redevelopment Grant agreement with ATE Mile LLC
• Annual Audit Presentation by Rehmann Robson

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a sewer lining project and engineering services for school routes. The council also adopted a business assistance package to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Approved $289,267.00 sewer lining contract extension with Inland Waters Pollution Control, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved proposal for OHM Advisors for construction engineering and grant administration not to exceed $82,975 (5-0)
• Authorized agreement between Brownfield Authority and ATE Mile LLC for a redevelopment grant (5-0)
• Adopted COVID-19 Business Assistance Package Phase III, including outdoor dining fee waivers and advertising discounts (5-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting on January 19, 2021, where Economic Development Director Marrone and Economic Development & Planning Specialist Dale gave a presentation on recreational marijuana. No decisions, votes, or ordinances were considered; the meeting was informational only. A resident, Ken Sherman, asked about the purpose of the marijuana conversation. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 PM.

City Council

The Oak Park City Council met on January 4, 2021, to conduct routine business including approving consent agenda items such as contracts and permits. The meeting included a swearing-in ceremony for a new council member and a resolution supporting a grant application.

• Approved change order ($5,402.37) and payment application ($25,791.80) to Michigan Joint Sealing, Inc. for 2018 Joint and Crack Sealing Project (M-681)
• Approved payment application ($102,251.14) to American Fence Co. for 2020 Decorative Fence Project (M-695)
• Approved $495,884.43 contract with Rehrig Pacific Company for 2020 Citywide Trash Cart rollout project
• Approved On-Premises Tasting Room Permit for Dog and Pony Show Brewing, LLC at 14661 W. Eleven Mile Road
• Approved resolution supporting City’s application for Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Fund Grant

The Oak Park City Council approved a consent agenda that included payments for city projects, adopted a resolution approving an on-premises tasting room permit for Dog and Pony Show Brewing, and approved fee increases for site plan review, special land use, and zoning board appeals. The council also supported a grant application for the Nine Mile Linear Park and administered the oath of office to Council Member Shaun Whitehead. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including payments to Michigan Joint Sealing ($25,791.80), American Fence Co. ($102,251.14), and Rehrig Pacific ($495,884.43) (unanimous)
• Approved on-premises tasting room permit for Dog and Pony Show Brewing at 14661 W. Eleven Mile Road (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting grant application for Nine Mile Linear Park (unanimous)
• Approved fee increases: Site Plan Review from $500 to $750, Special Land Use from $750 to $1,000, ZBA Single Family from $250 to $500, ZBA Multi Family/Commercial/Industrial from $600 to $1,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council held a special virtual meeting on January 4, 2021. In closed session, the council discussed attorney-client privileged communication and pending litigation in Tina Polk, et al. v City of Oak Park. The council then unanimously approved the closed session minutes and approved a proposed settlement agreement in that case, which the minutes state arose from the August 2014 rain event. No settlement amount or terms were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged communication and pending litigation in Tina Polk, et al. v City of Oak Park (4-0)
• Approved closed session minutes of January 4, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved proposed settlement agreement in Tina Polk, et al. v City of Oak Park arising from the August 2014 rain event (4-0)