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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInterlocal Agreements - 2013.08.01 - 6490 August 16, 2013 Michigan Department of State Office of the Great Seal 108 South Washington Square, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48918 Dear Office of the Great Seal: On August 1, 2013, the Board of Commissioners for Oakland County entered into an agreement per MR #13201 – Department of Management and Budget/Equalization Division – Approval of Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the Cities of Berkley, Bloomfield Hills, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge. As required by Urban Cooperation Act 7 of 1967 - MCL 124.510(4), a copy of the signed agreement with the County of Oakland and the City of Berkley and the authorizing Board of Commissioners Resolution are enclosed for filing by your office. Send confirmation of receipt of this agreement to: Mr. Joseph Rozell, Director of Elections Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds County Service Center, Building #12 East 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. Pontiac, MI 48341 (Please include our Miscellaneous Resolution number on the confirmation of receipt letter for filing purposes.) Contact our office at (248) 858-0564 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, COUNTY OF OAKLAND Joseph J. Rozell Director of Elections Cc: Pat Davis, Corporation Counsel, Oakland County Deanna Hylla, Corporation Counsel, Oakland County Kimberly Hampton, Equalization, Oakland County Cheryl Printz, Clerk, City of Berkley Enclosures THE THIRTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE THIRTY-FOURTH COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BERKLEY, MICHIGAN WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM ON MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013 BY MAYOR O’DWYER PRESENT: Steve Baker Jack Blanchard Alan Kideckel Lisa Platt Auensen Phil O’Dwyer Eileen Steadman Daniel Terbrack APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Steadman moved to approve the Agenda Seconded by Councilmember Kideckel Ayes: Blanchard, Kideckel, Platt Auensen, Steadman, Terbrack, Baker, and O’Dwyer Nays: None Motion Approved. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS Kevin Hohf, resident, spoke to a rat problem in his area and he urged an increase in action for this problem. The problem has proven costly to residents in trying to extricate and it affects the health and quality of life in the area. The City must hold all residents accountable for complying with the City ordinances and while he realizes this problem will not go away overnight, it does need more action so that it can be eventually resolved. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Blanchard moved to approve the following Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilmember Kideckel: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Matter of approving the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on June 3, 2013. WARRANT NO. 1267: Matter of approving Warrant No. 1267. ORDINANCE O-2-13: Matter of approving the Second Reading of Chapter 106 Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, Article II Obstructions, Division One Generally of The Berkley City Code to add New Section 106-51, Bicycle Racks. PROCLAMATION P-11-13: Matter of approving a Proclamation recognizing July 2013 as Parks and Recreation Month. Ayes: Kideckel, Platt Auensen, Steadman, Terbrack, Baker, Blanchard, and O’Dwyer Nays: None Motion Approved. Regular Agenda RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pro-Tem Terbrack read proclamation P-11-13 into the record. MOTION NO. M-31-13: Matter of approving the 2013 Summer Maintenance Agreement between the Road Commission for Oakland County and the City of Berkley. Councilmember Steadman moved to approved Motion No. M-31-13 Seconded by Councilmember Blanchard Ayes: Platt Auensen, Steadman, Terbrack, Baker, Blanchard, Kideckel, and O’Dwyer Nays: None Motion Approved. MOTION NO. M-32-13: Matter of authorizing the City Manager or her designee to purchase official Dream Cruise merchandise at wholesale, for a cost not to exceed $35,000.00, and sell it at full retail. Councilmember Kideckel moved to approve Motion No. M-32-13 Seconded by Councilmember Steadman Ayes: Steadman, Terbrack, Baker, Blanchard, Kideckel, Platt Auensen, and O’Dwyer City Council Minutes 34th Council June 17, 2013 Page 2 Nays: None Motion Approved. MOTION NO. M-33-13: Matter of authorizing the Mayor to approve a Sponsorship Contract between VIBE CREDIT UNION and the City of Berkley during the contract period of July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. Councilmember Steadman moved to approve Motion No. M-33-13 Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Terbrack Ayes: Terbrack, Baker, Blanchard, Kideckel, Platt Auensen, Steadman, and O’Dwyer Nays: None Motion Approved. MOTION NO. M-34-13: Matter of authorizing the purchase of a Ricoh MPC2551 copier from Applied Imaging for $5,394.80. Councilmember Baker moved to approve Motion No. M-34-13 Seconded by Councilmember Kideckel Ayes: Baker, Blanchard, Kideckel, Platt Auensen, Steadman, Terbrack, and O’Dwyer Nays: None Motion Approved. RESOLUTION NO. R-24-13: Matter of approving an amendment to the 2012/2013 Operating budget. Councilmember Blanchard moved to approve Resolution No. R-20-13 Seconded by Councilmember Baker Ayes: Blanchard, Kideckel, Platt Auensen, Steadman, Terbrack, Baker, and O’Dwyer Nays: None Motion Approved. RESOLUTION NO. R-22-13: Matter of approving a resolution of the Council of the City of Berkley, Michigan approving an agreement with Oakland County to provide equalization division assistance services to the City of Berkley from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016. Councilmember Kideckel moved to approve Resolution No. R-18-13 Seconded by Councilmember Steadman Ayes: Kideckel, Platt Auensen, Steadman, Terbrack, Baker, Blanchard, and O’Dwyer Nays: None Motion Approved. RESOLUTION NO. R-23-13: Matter of approving a resolution of the Council of the City of Berkley, Michigan approving an amendment to the 2010 to 2013 collective bargaining and future bargaining agreements with the Berkley Public Safety Command Officers Association and the Berkley Public Safety Officers Association by adding standardized language necessary to maintain the qualified status of the Berkley Public Safety Pension System under the provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Service Code. Councilmember Blanchard moved to approve Resolution No. R-19-13 Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Terbrack Ayes: Platt Auensen, Steadman, Terbrack, Baker, Blanchard, Kideckel, and O’Dwyer Nays: None Motion Approved. WORK SESSION: Matter of discussing the Wayfinding Plan. MOTION NO. M-35-13: Matter of approving the opening of a discussion on the Wayfinding Plan. Councilmember Baker moved to approve M-35-13 Seconded by Councilmember Platt Auensen Ayes: Steadman, Terbrack, Baker, Blanchard, Kideckel, Platt Auensen, and O’Dwyer Nays: None Motion Approved. City Manager Bais-DiSessa introduced Josh Bosch from LSL Planning and he presented the Final Report on the Berkley Wayfinding Study. Ms. Bais-DiSessa noted that she is looking for a direction in which to proceed so staff can move forward on the possible implementation of the plan. City Council Minutes 34th Council June 17, 2013 Page 3 Mr. Bosch described what a wayfinding system is, he described the goals of the plan, design of signs, schedule and location analysis, and types of signs that are recommended. He noted that a uniform look with a consistent feel and community theme were the goals. The process included developing a draft plan, conducting steering committee meetings, holding a public open house, walking and driving tours, looking at signage design options, student involvement, and signage research. The plan includes several maps and it identifies key nodes including the primary roadway intersections, secondary roadways with smaller signage, and tertiary roadways that visitors and residents may be sent to as a destination, but have no signage. Primary destinations were identified including– schools, the Community Center, Ice Arena, parks, Public Safety, and City Hall. Parking signage was also recommended for public parking areas and gateway sign locations were identified including identifying the downtown area. The report includes a wayfinding sign implementation timetable, design signage ideas, and a cost estimate was provided from Paramount Sign company which includes signage and installation; however, this does not include cost for removing existing signage. Discussion included the importance of wayfinding, the ability to help define the character of the community, highlighting of the downtown area, phasing of the plan and its schedule, pros and cons of implementation schedule versus one time installation, the idea of branding of the community, an absence of wayfinding signage for non- motorized transportation, fiscal considerations, long term design implications, need for a possible branding study to help identify color and style of lettering and updating of the logo, what a branding study might include, priority of projects that are being discussed, absence of the athletic field as a destination, the need for Robina businesses to be identified, and a suggestion for a visioning session for all the projects including parking, streetscapes, and wayfinding for the City. It was the consensus of City Council to proceed in the direction of obtaining a cost of a branding study, describe a vision for the future, and identify priorities for the City. COMMUNICATIONS: COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN had no comments this evening. COUNCILMEMBER BLANCHARD spoke to the Lids for Kids event which had many Public Safety officers and others volunteer donate their time and he thanked them for their efforts. He noted that over 400 bicycle helmets were given out, and over 700 hotdogs were eaten. The hotdogs were sponsored by the American Legion and it was a great day with two events in Berkley, including the Art Bash. COUNCILMEMBER BAKER congratulated all that worked on Lids for Kids and the Art Bash; it was a great day for the City. The DDA met June 12th. The main topic was Coolidge Highway, including wayfinding of the area, the sense of place and improving transit along that stretch. The Complete Streets workshops were last week, which is the idea of trying to improve getting people from point to point on Woodward, where it is safe for all users regardless of their age or ability. The study continues and a report will be forthcoming in the fall. This was the fourth of five discussions in the process and he thanked all that participated. “Partnership in Place” will be the theme of the MML retreat later this week and discussion will include funding for the future, Michigan in motion, a place for talent, and strength and structure. He quoted Benjamin Franklin “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” He noted that we do not want to fail in preparing for safety in this National Safety Month, This is week three and the theme is emergency preparedness. He asked each of us to think about talking with family, friends and neighbors about emergencies that we hope never happen. Take into consideration the capabilities of those in your families and plan for success in order to ensure everyone continues to be safe. MAYOR PRO TEM TERBRACK commended everyone involved in the Art Bash and Lids for Kids including the Chamber of Commerce and Public Safety officers. These are great events for families. This month on June 19th the Tot Lot Grand Reopening will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Robina Raspody is June 20th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; the Community Garage Sale is June 22-23 at the Community Center; July 10th from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. is Senior Activity Day, and the Summerfest kicks off in July. There are lots of great events being held in the community. COUNCILMEMBER PLATT AUENSEN commented that the bike valet at the Art Bash was very popular this year. She also stated that she had a sneak peak at Cocoa Fairfields, which will feature a great mixed menu for breakfast and lunch; the expected opening is in July. COUNCILMEMBER KIDECKEL noted that the media has been covering Berkley including April McGrath from Catching Fireflies and Yellow Door and Amici’s was featured on national television. The Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Friends of Berkley Library was today, The Honor Guard is in need of funds for uniforms and they are having a City Council Minutes 34th Council June 17, 2013 Page 4 spaghetti dinner fundraiser on July 27th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion. He concluded by wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. CITY MANAGER BAIS-DISESSA echoed her appreciation to all those that worked to make the community events successful, including the Public Safety Department. She noted that residents can obtain more information on these and other events by visiting the City’s website. FINANCE DIRECTOR SABUDA had no comments this evening. CITY ATTORNEY STARAN provided an updated on State’s fireworks law, noting that both the House and Senate have passed the legislation, and it is waiting for governor’s signature. He stated it may be necessary to hold special meeting to adopt an ordinance quickly to be in place for Independence Day. MAYOR O’DWYER stated the City Council had a good discussion on the future; however, we had a resident speak to a practical matter this evening. It is going to take the total community to remediate this problem. We have increased the funding in ordinance enforcement and hopefully that will have a positive impact. This issue does affect the quality of life for everyone and needs to be addressed. He congratulated the Pastoral Association for helping restore the nativity set along with the Detroit Parade Company. He communicated greetings from Mayor Stephan, noting that she is recuperating at home and doing well. It is graduation time, and he expressed congratulation to all young men and women that are moving forward in their academic careers and the teachers that help them grow into the young men and women that they are now. He wished good luck to Councilmember Baker while he attends the Kennedy School of Government, noting he will represent the City of Berkley well. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kideckel to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:40 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Blanchard Ayes: Steadman, Terbrack, Baker, Blanchard, Kideckel, Platt Auensen, and O’Dwyer Nays: None Motion Approved.