Rescheduled City Council Meeting Monday, September 14, 2026 07:00 PM Robert E. Novitke Municipal Center - Council Chambers/Municipal Court, 20025 Mack Plaza, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

1.CALL TO ORDER

1. A.Administrative Memo: September 10, 2026

2.ROLL CALL

3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.RECOGNITION OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

5.ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA

6.CONSENT AGENDA

A.      Appointment(s)

• 1.Community Tree Commission Appointments
  a)  Memo 09/10/26 - Administrative Assistant Coyle
  b)  Biographical Sketch: Caitlin Babul - Term to expire 12/31/26
  c)  Biographical Sketch: Mark Bruce - Term to expire 12/31/28
  d)  Biographical Sketch: Don Cannon - Term to expire 12/31/28

B.      Approval of Minutes

• 1.Council 08/17/26

• 2.Committee-of-the-Whole 08/17/26

• 3.Zoning Board of Appeals 08/17/26

C.      Items Received and Placed on File

• 1.Citizens' Recreation Commission Minutes 06/09/26

• 2.Planning Commission Minutes 07/28/26 w/ Recommendation

• 3.Tree Commission Minutes 05/06/26 and 06/03/26

D.      Monthly Financial Report

• 1.July 2026

E.      Bids/Proposals/Contracts

• 1.Budget Amendment - Rely-On Construction & List of Additional Renovation Project Expenses
  a)  Memo 09/03/26 - Director of Public Safety Kosanke
  b)  Estimate 03/11/25 - Rely-On Construction
  c)  Estimate (Amended) 08/24/26 - Rely-On Construction
  d)  Public Safety Kitchen & Office Renovation Project Expenses

• 2.MIDC Grant Agreement FY 2026-2027 and the Grosse Pointe Woods Indigent Defense/Independent Contractor Agreement for the Managed Assigned Counsel Coordinator Serving the 32F Municipal Court Agreement between the City and Michael P. Kavanaugh
  a)  Memo 09/14/26 - City Manager Como
  b)  Proposed Agreement with Exhibit A & B
  c)  Lawyers Professional Liability Policy Declarations - Policy No. 2087348334
  d)  Certificate of Liability Insurance

• 3.Grosse Pointe Public School System - Security Camera System Agreement
  a)  Memo 09/10/26 - Director of Public Safety Kosanke
  b)  Proposed Security Camera system Livestream Use Agreement

F.      Proclamation(s)

• 1.Constitution Week (September 17 - 23)

G.      Claims and Accounts

• 1.Hallahan & Associates, P.C. - Professional Services - Invoice No. 24381 - August 2026 - 09/01/26 - $2,683.26.

• 2.McKenna - Building/Planning Services
  a)  Building Services - Invoice No. 21849-124 - July 2026 - 08/24/26 - $99,211.46.
  b)  Planning Services - Invoice No. 22-064-56 - July 2026 - 08/24/26 - $7,016.25.
  c)  GPW MSHDA Zoning Ordinance Update - Invoice No. 25-030-15 - July 2026 - 08/16/26 - $1,000.00.

• 3.Rosati, Schultz, Joppich & Amtsbuechler, P.C. - Legal Services
  a)  Invoice No. 1086401 - July 2026 - 08/14/26 - $10,077.24.
  b)  Invoice No. 1086402 - GPW Retirement System & Retiree Health Care - 08/14/26 - $29.00.

• 4.Tomlinson & McGrail, PLLC - Legal Billing - Invoice No. 471 - August 2026 - 09/03/26 - $2,480.00.

• 5.WCA Assessing - Assessing Services - Invoice No. 080526 - September 2026 - 08/05/26 - $7,911.08.

7.PRESENTATION(S)

1. A.First Responder Appreciation - Tim Berkesch (Knights of Columbus)
   1)  Support For First Responders Resolution
   2)  Photos (2) of Commemorative Coins

8.PUBLIC HEARING(S)

1. A.Special Land Use: 20439 Mack Ave - Proposed Golf Simulator
   1)  Memo 09/10/26 - City Planner Mangan
   2)  Applicant Description of the Use
   3)  Applicant Response to City Questions 09/02/26
   4)  Memo 09/04/26 - Director of Public Safety Kosanke
   5)  Planning Commission Minutes Excerpt 07/28/26
   6)  Receipt of Payment 
   7)  Affidavit of Property Owners Notified w/ List & Parcel Map
   8)  Affidavit of Legal Publication

9.ORDINANCE(S)

1. A.Zoning Ordinance Update: Overview, Timeline and Discussion of the First Articles
   1)  Memo 09/10/26 - City Planner Mangan
   2)  2026-2027 Revised Adoption Timeline
   3)  Articles I & XII Review
   4)  Planning Commission Minutes Excerpt 08/25/26

10.NEW BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENT

We welcome comments from residents.  If you wish to speak, please state your name and address.  You will have a maximum of three (3) minutes to address the City Council.  City Council members will listen to your concerns, but will not answer questions.  If you have a question or need additional information, we will be happy to direct you to the appropriate person after the meeting.  Thank you for your cooperation.

11.ADJOURNMENT

Paul P. Antolin, MiPMC

City Clerk

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