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At a glance: key votes from the Southfield City Council meeting, June 30
Summary
A roundup of routine and consent motions approved by the Southfield City Council on June 30, including minutes, consent agenda items, a garage‑sale proclamation, travel expense approvals and an ordinance introduction.
The Southfield City Council on June 30 approved a series of routine and consent items as part of its meeting. The following list summarizes each formal action recorded on the transcript and the immediate outcome.
Votes at a glance
- Minutes approvals: Council approved multiple sets of minutes (Committee of the Whole 03/18/2024; regular meeting minutes for March/April 2024; and other listed minutes). Motion moved by Councilman Hogue and supported by Councilman Haines; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Consent agenda (items A–E): Approved as a block. Items included: A) National Garage Sale Day proclamation/registration (citywide garage sale, Aug. 4–10); B) receipt of proposals for document management services; C) authorization to initiate phase 2 of enterprise management software; D) Detroit Police Department Gang Intelligence Task Force (receipt/participation); and E) appointment of a representative and alternate to the Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority (SACWA). Motion moved by Councilwoman Hoag, supported by Councilwoman Banks; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- LTU all‑turf softball/baseball field collaboration: See separate article. Motion moved by Councilman Hoag, supported by Councilwoman Banks; outcome: approved by voice vote (motion recorded projected cost estimates at $2,500,000 with LTU committing $450,000).
- Lot split at 24600 West 11 Mile Road (BASF): Approved the lot split and 25‑foot access easement; motion moved by Councilwoman Hoag; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Zoning text amendment PZTA 25‑0002: Approved to add executive, administrative and professional offices to B1, B2 and B3 districts with a 2,000‑square‑foot by‑right cap; motion moved by Councilwoman Banks, supported by Councilwoman Haynes; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Ordinance introduction: Council introduced ordinance number 1814 (motion to introduce approved); outcome: ordinance introduced.
- Travel expense approvals: Approved travel expense report for Councilwoman Haines to attend the Mackinac Policy Conference (May 2025). Motion moved by Councilman Haines, supported by Councilwoman Banks; outcome: approved by voice vote. Later in the meeting the council also approved travel expense for Treasurer Lowenberg to attend the Michigan Municipal Treasurers Fall Conference (Sept. 22–25, 2024); motion moved by Councilman Banks and supported by Councilman Hogue; outcome: approved by voice vote.
Several items were discussed in public communications (residents raised concerns about condominium services and taxes, swimming pool plans, short‑term rentals/Airbnbs, tenant protections, a long‑standing street performer at 10 Mile and Southfield, and neighborhood code enforcement). Those public comments were recorded but did not change the consent or action items before the council that evening.
All motions recorded on the meeting transcript were adopted by voice vote; the transcript does not include roll‑call vote tallies for the recorded motions.
