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Stacy Jackson, president of the Beachwood Acres Homeowners Association, asked the council to investigate a narrow parcel sold by Oakland County and subsequently offered for sale by an LLC; she asked the city to verify any restrictive covenants and planned uses. Council acknowledged code enforcement and planning would monitor the parcel and follow up.

Multiple residents spoke about speeding and requested speed bumps. Council representatives described the city’s traffic-calming program: neighbors petition to demonstrate 60% support on a street, staff monitor speeds and the police may try enforcement or portable measures before speed bumps are installed; if approved, the program is city-funded and residents incur no cost. The council also described a portable radar sign program the police deploy to warn drivers and said battery issues sometimes render units temporarily offline.

Other concerns raised included standing water over roadways (DPW said it was surveying drainage and will look for solutions), litter and tall grass (code enforcement issued letters and is monitoring the area), holes in construction fencing and activity related to nearby apartment construction (code enforcement to continue monitoring), and four gas stations clustered within a quarter-mile on Northwestern Highway. Trina Scott and other residents asked for more outreach about business openings; staff said the city posts public-notice maps and planning materials online and sends notices to homeowner association presidents within 350 feet (the city’s practice; state law requires 300 feet).

Residents also asked about EV chargers for a new development; city staff said electrical infrastructure had been included but the chargers were not part of the developer’s first phase. The council agreed to ask the planner about accelerating charger installation and asked residents to submit specific locations for portable radar signs and drainage concerns so police and DPW can respond.

Council and staff said they are pursuing additional road funding at the state and federal level for streets including Lincoln and Mount Vernon and will provide a report on the Northland redevelopment at an upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MAY 12, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING","oneSentenceSummary","Residents told the council May 12 they want faster action on speeders, drainage, litter and local development; staff outlined petition, enforcement and follow-up steps.","taxTitle","Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan","taxId",76298,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6557963,"Owner of Joyful Noise Early Learning Center asks council for leniency after $1,000 penalty for missed transfer filing",1552,996000,2548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280253-b77285c0a2c72cc27650111506a6ff70&start=996&end=2548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280253-b77285c0a2c72cc27650111506a6ff70/thumbnail_996000.jpg","/articles/6557963/Southfield/Oakland-County/Michigan/Owner-of-Joyful-Noise-Early-Learning-Center-asks-council-for-leniency-after-1000-penalty-for-missed-transfer-filing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6557963-41beaca4739a4047b6a38572f9fcd712/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448517&Signature=A8aysMBsfc5rLfEF1VyVahOPMs00CfpmuYYCgGe8LLHQ7OX67Y1gYqYNLcRs6xdWopq1yf12lgjkNGFwBdC5z3AIraO8Fns0Imm6odyjEshSiMMA6-KoJkSeLkYJK9l7d~jYLA7fK-ifmGcp1W0uvRjjTi159HMSh2gpyq0eyYs~p1GVAr8Hl6MF7khm0jIZ8PLXAyOuedt7rhBUnzCXWis3nlMkh8X1UEN19KphM92BMx5OjxQYon~j0Z0QGCJO5QczxAbLG5djitoYUQFmGhrqotZQQbEePVja7Q6HkQaAYWB2CPUfv9ppr-Coyulwag~girccWTXSToYqIvUz~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Leslie Morris, owner of Joyful Noise Early Learning Center at 21551 West 11 Mile Road, asked the City Council May 12 to waive a $1,000 penalty she received from the assessor’s office for failing to file a transfer-of-property form after she purchased the commercial building.

Morris said she closed on the property in February (year not specified) and received the assessor’s notice on April 10. She told council she had not been informed at closing that the transfer form was required and that the form was buried among closing documents. “This is the first time I’ve ever purchased a commercial property,” Morris said. She added the penalty is a hardship for her childcare business and asked for leniency.

Arlene Edwards, who spoke on Morris’s behalf, said the assessor’s office staff member named Chris provided instructions and that the business had submitted an appeal to the council. Edwards said the family had not received the follow-up call they expected from the assessor’s office and described the office response as unsatisfactory.

City officials said the matter falls under the General Property Tax Act and that the assessor’s office would have the authority and details on penalties and distinctions between residential and commercial filing requirements. A council member urged the body to consider a “mercy remedy” for the small business, and the council president said the council would reach out to the assessor’s office to seek clarification and possible relief.

No formal council action to waive the fee was recorded at the meeting; officials said they would follow up with the assessor’s office and review any appropriate remedies.","The owner of Joyful Noise Early Learning Center told the council she received a $1,000 penalty for not filing a property transfer form; council members said they will seek clarity from the assessor’s office and expressed willingness to pursue relief for the small business.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6557968,"Council enacts three rezoning ordinances and approves minutes, travel expense",139,4150000,4289000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280253-b77285c0a2c72cc27650111506a6ff70&start=4150&end=4289","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280253-b77285c0a2c72cc27650111506a6ff70/thumbnail_4150000.jpg","/articles/6557968/Southfield/Oakland-County/Michigan/Council-enacts-three-rezoning-ordinances-and-approves-minutes-travel-expense","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6557968-b11dcf8bdcaf3a115ad503c238eeb647/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448517&Signature=k1zNakVcjoPdWlJhopBWahUL1QA91wtjjOyeOfxczVBiWB34eZ11nPRh~nxjsAxlGQYkZYF8HNHve62DehyL-Sy5NvdjqNJWFcY~zPck3zJgaMUPCNaJKirzG57V4nlsDHqXMcaZ5NDoHdJaA~Hw3EwHj3HQzXJaF0WgnAXRdjQTbikEYbUzon2l8vc0DkkQvM2GV3sRJHpF8hs9ub0rrZy1aKe849bsFyF-~duZCRMTvgodVjuTmLI8Fi5BboYspl389D9VIvT5-VeRapHMc4UY3iGhAzTpoFW6YUXgBDnSgdywrmgEkjwpILpRFbDAp9fcJ2cWiLIXzTO5Onws1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Southfield City Council on May 12 enacted three ordinances to conditionally rezone parcels across the city and approved routine housekeeping items including minutes and a travel expense report.

The council enacted Ordinance No. 1810 (PZR25-0001) to conditionally rezone the western 97 feet of a vacant parcel on the east side of Southfield Road between Stratford Drive and Silver Maple Street from OS (Office Service) to B-3 (General Business). Council records show the motion was moved by Councilwoman Ho and supported by Councilwoman Banks; the ordinance was adopted by voice vote.

The council also enacted Ordinance No. 1811 (PZR25-0002) to rezone 27600 Northwestern Highway from RMU (Multiple Family High Rise) to RS (Regional Shopping), moved by Councilwoman Hoag and supported by Councilwoman Banks, and Ordinance No. 1812 (PCR25-0001) to rezone 21375 Telegraph Road from ODD to Industrial I, moved by Councilwoman Hochs and supported by Councilwoman Haines. Both ordinances passed by voice vote.

Separately, the council approved the special meeting minutes of March 14, 2024, on a motion by Councilman Hicks supported by Councilwoman Hogue. The council also approved a travel expense report for Councilwoman Haines to attend the Michigan Municipal League convention in Mackinac Island (Sept. 11–13, 2024); that motion was moved by Councilwoman Hogue and supported by Councilwoman Banks.

All of the listed motions were approved by voice vote; the meeting record reports each as “motion carries.” The council pulled one consent item and the Committee of the Whole minutes for additional review; those items are expected to return for action at a future meeting.","At its May 12 meeting Southfield City Council enacted three conditional rezonings for properties on Southfield Road, Northwestern Highway and Telegraph Road and approved minutes from March 14, 2024, and a travel expense for a council member.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6557973,"Council directs agreement for Brownfield loan to help redevelop former Plaza Hotel at 16400 J.L. Hudson Drive",370,3780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280253-b77285c0a2c72cc27650111506a6ff70&start=3780&end=4150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280253-b77285c0a2c72cc27650111506a6ff70/thumbnail_3780000.jpg","/articles/6557973/Southfield/Oakland-County/Michigan/Council-directs-agreement-for-Brownfield-loan-to-help-redevelop-former-Plaza-Hotel-at-16400-JL-Hudson-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6557973-581cd30c3a2b74d93853940b1d49ed31/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448517&Signature=RECyWrMhlwe1rhhtWOoc0PrdpxgEN8M3h~ILsgKIM6RSYeg54mKQK7unEodWQZ46~4BnbIZAnMlK80Un9SnizT1Icdan0Q74C2zmBrbdSj6pfuFHtRFVVu1LyUqLToVViTipUy6H2nARC0zRYHKeD1f7ZSIaUSkMQt1i0iUjxlmIc5qSHqxJCHZUXZUXFGszwbbzdzGM6-Jbc5V4sHJSouf7AT6x-Kox7hgJOCVxgBt~OXfUb4wHQsP6EpjTnXp~jAXVA8pCHYwtl1wQV2HEQhv5uh0dgHPSACsivUOqkB2mO01Xt60hcxgWfkqOHBdXDDPHCNAEVKLC8ZJcSOKzZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Southfield City Council on May 12 authorized the city attorney to prepare an agreement with the developer, Southfield Renewal Corporation, to advance a Brownfield redevelopment plan and request for a loan from the city’s local Brownfield Revolving Fund for the former Plaza Hotel at 16400 J.L. Hudson Drive.

Molly Malone, executive director of the Southfield Downtown Development Authority, told the council the nonprofit purchaser began immediate site work after acquiring the property in March, repairing fencing and removing large quantities of debris. Malone said the DDA unanimously recommended support for the Brownfield plan and loan at its May 9 meeting and read the board’s letter into the record, citing the site’s prominence and the project’s potential to “reactivate this property” and stimulate investment in the district.

The motion directing the city attorney to prepare the necessary agreement was moved by Councilwoman Banks and supported by Councilwoman Brightwell. The council approved the motion by voice vote; the mayor and council authorized execution of an agreement once legal review is complete.

Malone and the DDA referenced Public Act 381 of 1996 (Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act) in their materials; the DDA’s letter specifically noted the loan request is being considered in accordance with that statute. The council packet identifies the project as aiming to evaluate the building’s structural integrity and complete eligible activities under state Brownfield law to determine the site’s future use.

No public speakers signed up for the hearing during the meeting; the council closed the public hearing after opening it and approved the motion to proceed with the agreement and loan process.","City council voted to direct the city attorney to prepare an agreement for a Brownfield redevelopment plan and local revolving fund loan to support renovation of the former Plaza Hotel, purchased by Southfield Renewal Corporation, with a Downtown Development Authority letter of support.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6557978,"Southfield proclaims May 17, 2025, ‘Kids to Parks Day’",270,89000,359000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280253-b77285c0a2c72cc27650111506a6ff70&start=89&end=359","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280253-b77285c0a2c72cc27650111506a6ff70/thumbnail_89000.jpg","/articles/6557978/Southfield/Oakland-County/Michigan/Southfield-proclaims-May-17-2025-Kids-to-Parks-Day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6557978-ec7f7f1a0e5c47c71a79ca0102c71ab8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448517&Signature=YuvoXAK1xR3JNJkYSuLIlHb-e~WparqhEWzC6H184ohLeuB8ddM0grEvtX4LXNyiLZ1~zSruA33leLVSdlKm5gusBGQex0zS~GZl9K8-S7-HFQymhAEFJ6R1~3PLQa2B1NMFHyrm~c9coVpf2ZqDd7zj-o7j2LRv-d0xlWfgbDGsIVtzxvx7Ob3HjmoTS2mVstStuXPASYQrRnsAgYUnvd18c2TFzXjL8ROX7g7pPzX5HhA4Mtex76paikRSUONlfXH4nrtF0EtIzkRRWvDXXR3pswg2GOxyGoSjx0awlFF3emfkhwL5XzyifI935HddAnEtUTuox10zoBmuk4FwGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Southfield’s City Council voted May 12 to proclaim Saturday, May 17, 2025, as Kids to Parks Day in the city.

The resolution, presented by Kathleen McNellis of the Parks and Recreation Department, says the national Kids to Parks Day — organized by the National Park Trust and observed the third Saturday in May — “is aimed at getting children outside” and encourages families to visit local parks and public lands. McNellis told the council the Southfield Parks and Recreation Department will host the city’s event from noon to 2 p.m. at the Southfield Municipal Campus with arts and crafts, a DJ, inflatable playscapes and community partners including the Southfield Police Department and Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

“Kids to Parks Day will broaden children’s appreciation for nature and the outdoors,” McNellis said during her remarks. The resolution lists public-health reasons for promoting outdoor activity, including combating childhood obesity and other chronic conditions.

Councilwoman Banks moved to approve the joint resolution; Councilwoman Haynes supported the motion. The council approved the proclamation by voice vote; the motion carried.

The council’s packet and announcements identify the event as free and open to the public with no registration required. The Parks and Recreation department and the council encouraged families to attend and learn about local park stewardship.","City council approved a joint mayor-council resolution declaring May 17, 2025, as Kids to Parks Day and announced a free community event at the Southfield Municipal Campus.","actionData","errors"]

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