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Votes at a glance: Southfield City Council actions on Dec. 16
Summary
Council approved consent items A–J (including turnout gear and trench trailer), special land use and street vacation for American Mulch, three rezonings/ODD amendments (Bush Street rezoning with ordinance 1802 introduced; Culver’s ODD amendment and ordinance 1803; John Grace Arms RUDD amendment and ordinance 1804), Brownfield amendments for SNRI, retention of McKenna for plan review, and other routine items.
At its Dec. 16 meeting, the Southfield City Council approved a series of routine and discretionary items. Key actions included:
- Consent agenda (items A–J): Approved (motion by Councilman Hicks; supported by Councilwoman Hogue). Items included the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force agreement (A), authorization to purchase turnout gear for the fire department (B), purchase and upfit of an enclosed trench‑rescue trailer (C), Westlaw legal research subscription (D), extension of lead service verification and replacement contract (E), Beach Road pathway agreement (F), Rutland Avenue reconstruction and water main improvements (G), annual adoption of 2025 poverty exemption guidelines under MCL 211.7u (H), annual update of depository resolution (I), and city investment policy update (J).
- PSLU 24‑0020 (American Mulch Producers): Approved special land use to expand operations plus PSV 24‑1 street vacation (motions carried) with easements and screening conditions.
- PZR24‑0012 (Bush Street rezoning): Rezoning from R‑1 to RT approved and ordinance 1802 introduced (motion carried).
- PZR ODD24‑003 (ODD amendment for 29777 Telegraph): Approved to permit a Culver’s outlot; ordinance 1803 introduced (motion carried).
- PZRUDD24‑0002 (John Grace Arms): Approved amendment to the residential unit development district (park retention, building reorientation, stormwater and parking changes); ordinance 1804 introduced (motion carried).
- Brownfield Plan amendments for SNRI: Council approved Brownfield Plan Amendment No. 2 (2017 SNRI) and Amendment No. 1 (2018 SNRI) to remove specific parcels so Habitat for Humanity can complete closings; council noted that 33 families will become homeowners with these actions.
- Professional services: Council authorized retaining McKenna (McKenna/McKinnon referenced in discussion) for construction plan review and directed staff to issue an RFP in Q1 2025; staff estimated plan‑review services at roughly $80,000 (permit fees reimburse review costs).
- Other actions: Council approved an expense report for Council Pro Tem Hicks to attend the National League of Cities convention.
All motions in the meeting passed on voice votes indicated in the transcript as "Aye" unless otherwise recorded. Specific vote tallies by member were not provided on the record.
