AGENDA FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 28, :30 P.M. CITY HALL, 300 EAST NINE MILE, FERNDALE MI

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1 AGENDA FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 28, :30 P.M. CITY HALL, 300 EAST NINE MILE, FERNDALE MI PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. PRESENTATION A. Police Officer of the Year: James Farris B. Condolence Resolution for Lawrence Connolly C. West Nine Mile Road Project Update 5. CALL TO AUDIENCE (Strict half hour, excess of half-hour immediately prior to Call to Council) 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings held May 13, 2013, as submitted by City Clerk B. Adoption of Ordinance No amending Chapter 18, Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code, Article I, In General, Section 18-9 to the Ferndale Code of Ordinance and approval of the Letter of Understanding between the Hazel Park School District and the City of Ferndale to enforce traffic and parking ordinances on Hazel Park School District property located within Ferndale, as submitted by Chief of Police C. Approval of Traffic Control Order #2012-2, changing the North curb of Fox Street, between Kensington and Shasta, to no parking, as submitted by Chief of Police D. Approval of the rescheduled dates of July 13, 2013 and September 7, 2013 for the pre-approved Special Events Permit for Motor City Street Eats and to cancel the originally approved dates of August 3, 2013 and October 5, 2013, as detailed in the Event Director s memo, as submitted by City Event Director E. Approval to appoint Director of Public Works Loyd Cureton as Representative and City Manager April Lynch as Alternate to the SOCRRA Board of Trustees for FYE2014, as submitted by City Clerk F. Approval to purchase ten Pay Here signs and lights from Little Buildings, Inc., of Romeo, MI, at a cost of $20,970 and to charge the expense to the Auto Parking Fund, Operating Supplies, account # , as submitted by Director of Public Works G. Approval to start the recruitment process for the position of Recreation Supervisor, as submitted by Human Resources Director

2 H. Approval of the bills and payrolls as submitted by the City Manager s Office subject to review by the Council Finance Committee 7. REGULAR AGENDA A. Consideration to adopt Ordinance No amending Chapter 18, Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code, to add Article XI, Residential Parking Zones, to provide for the creation of residential parking zones 8. CALL TO COUNCIL 9. ADJOURNMENT City Council Agenda May 28, 2013 Page 2

3 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. CALL TO AUDIENCE SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:00 p.m. City Hall, 300 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale MI CLOSED SESSION for the purpose of holding a strategy and negotiation session connected with the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, pursuant to MCL , Sec. 8(c) 6. RECONVENE SPECIAL MEETING 7. ADJOURNMENT

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5 C I T Y O F F E R N D A L E R E S O L U T I O N 2013 At a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan, held in the Council Chambers at 300 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, Michigan on the 28 th day of May, 2013, Mayor David Coulter, on behalf of the Ferndale City Council, extends the City s condolences to the family of Lawrence Connolly. Lawrence Connolly, a long-time Ferndale resident, passed away on April 25, Mr. Connolly, at the age of 22, was the sole witness to the murder of Oak Park Patrol Officer Henry Wolf in After his testimony helped convict the murderer of Officer Wolf, Mr. Connolly endured years of torment and intimidation from the imprisoned felon. Lawrence Connolly will be missed by many but especially by his son and four siblings. Lawrence Connolly was a credit to his family and to his community, and it is with deep sorrow that we mourn his loss. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY I, J. Cherilynn Brown, City Clerk of Ferndale, certify that this is a true and compared copy of a Resolution duly made and adopted by the Ferndale City Council at a meeting held May 28, J. Cherilynn Brown, City Clerk

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7 Draft FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 13, 2013 AGENDA ITEM 6A (1) A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, May 13, 2013 at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Coulter called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, Mayor Coulter, and Council Member Martin. Absent: None. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Council Member Martin, supported by Council Member Piana to approve the agenda as submitted. AYES: Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, Mayor Coulter, and Council Member Martin. NAYS: None. MOTION CARRIED 4. PRESENTATION A. Poppy Week Proclamation Mayor Coulter proclaimed May 13-18, 2013 as Poppy Week in the City of Ferndale, a period of fundraising for the rehabilitation and comfort of disabled veterans of all wars. Frank Flores explained the American Legion and VFW Veterans will be selling paper poppies, the "Flower of Remembrance", during the week. B. Blues Festival Awards and Proceeds Craig Covey and Monica Mills presented several awards for volunteers of the 2013 Annual Ferndale Blues Festival. 5. CALL TO AUDIENCE Frank Flores, representing the American Legion, invited the public to contribute to the SSG Matthew Leach Memorial Fund. Sherry Wells reported on recycling activities as part of the Clean the Ferndale Up program; encouraged recycling via donations of CDs, coffee cans, milk jugs and baby food jars to the Ferndale Recreation Department for their summer camp program; and promoted the Ferndale Seniors Group's presentation "Recycling Made Easier" on May 11 and the Trunk & Treasure Sale on June 8. Ann Heler, FernCare Free Clinic, promoted the annual Ferncare Garage Sale on June 8, and thanked everyone who made the annual fundraising dinner a success.

8 Cristina Sheppard-Decius, Ferndale Downtown Development Authority Executive Director, provided information on the West Nine Mile Road project, including road closures and no parking zones. DPW Director Cureton added information on traffic signal timing and water main replacement. Ms. Sheppard-Decius promoted the Third Thursday Wheels & Wine event on May 16. Sherry Wells promoted the Annual Bike Rodeo, hosted by the Ferndale Recreation Department and the Ferndale Police Department. Greg Pawlica, Ferndale Community Foundation, announced the grant application process is underway; and promoted the Ferndale Pride event on June 1. Representatives of Michigan's Fallen appealed for volunteers to carry signs during Ferndale's Memorial Day Parade honoring Michigan service personnel killed in action in Iraq or Afghanistan. Chief of Police Collins thanked participants of the recent fundraising event at Ferndale High School, and issued an invitation to the Ferndale Police Memorial Flagraising Service on May CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 29, 2013, as submitted by City Clerk B. Adoption of Resolution proclaiming June, 2013, as Scleroderma Foundation Awareness Month, as submitted by City Clerk C. Adoption of Ordinance No amending Chapter 6, Article II, to adopt the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code and to repeal the National Maintenance Code of 2000 of the Ferndale Code of Ordinances, as submitted by Community and Economic Development Director D. Approval of the bills and payrolls as submitted by the City Manager s Office subject to review by the Council Finance Committee Moved by Council Member Galloway, supported by Council Member Piana to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. AYES: Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, Mayor Coulter, and Council Member Martin. NAYS: None. MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA A. Consideration of amended parking enforcement hours Moved by Council Member Martin, supported by Council Member Lennon to approve temporary parking enforcement hours to be from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday until June 3, Regular City Council May 13, 2013 Page 2

9 AYES: Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, Mayor Coulter, and Council Member Martin. NAYS: None. MOTION CARRIED B. Consideration of Ferndale Police Officers Assoc. Contract Moved by Council Member Piana, supported by Council Member Martin to approve the changes, as presented, to the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Ferndale and Ferndale Police Officers Association, for the period July 1, June 30, AYES: Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, Mayor Coulter, and Council Member Martin. NAYS: None. MOTION CARRIED C. Consideration of Ferndale Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Assoc. Contract Moved by Council Member Lennon, supported by Council Member Galloway to approve the changes, as presented, to the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Ferndale and Ferndale Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association, for the AYES: Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, Mayor Coulter, and Council Member Martin. NAYS: None. MOTION CARRIED 8. CALL TO COUNCIL Fire Chief Sullivan reported on the Department's attendance at the funeral service for Wayne- Westland Firefighter Brian Woehlke. City Clerk Brown announced the deadline to submit nominating petitions in order to be a candidate on the ballot for the Ferndale Public Library Board of Directors is May 14 at 4:00 p.m. City Manager Lynch asked Council to send her any comments or questions they might have on the West Nine Mile Road project communications plan she distributed and indicated staff would present an update on the project at every Council meeting as a Presentation. Dan Christ provided an update on legal challenges to the Michigan Legislature's action to preclude government entities from utilizing project labor agreements. Council Member Martin thanked the participants of the Clean the Ferndale Up project, and noted the deadline for submitting grant applications to the Ferndale Community Foundation is May 31. Council Member Lennon asked for a report from staff on the dilapidated buildings on West Marshall. Council Member Piana extended thanks to the organizers and participants of the Clean the Ferndale Up event, and promoted the Ferndale Pride and Rainbow Run events on June 1. Regular City Council May 13, 2013 Page 3

10 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Coulter adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. David Coulter, Mayor J. Cherilynn Brown, City Clerk Regular City Council May 13, 2013 Page 4

11 Agenda Item 6A (2) Draft FERNDALE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 13, :45 p.m. A Special Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, May 13, 2013 at Ferndale City Hall, 300 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale MI. Mayor Coulter called the meeting to order at 6:49 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Council Members Galloway, Lennon, Martin, Piana, Mayor Coulter none 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Council Member Galloway, seconded by Council Member Martin, to approve the agenda as submitted. AYES: Council Members Galloway, Lennon, Martin, Piana, Mayor Coulter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL TO AUDIENCE There were no members of the audience wishing to speak. 5. CLOSED SESSSION - Moved Council Member Martin, seconded by Council Member Galloway to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of holding a strategy and negotiation session connected with the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, pursuant to MCL , Sec. 8(c). AYES: Council Members Galloway, Lennon, Martin, Piana, Mayor Coulter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Mayor Coulter adjourned the meeting to closed session at 6:50 p.m., and reconvened the special meeting at 7:23 p.m. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no objections, Mayor Coulter adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. David Coulter, Mayor J. Cherilynn Brown, City Clerk

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13 Agenda Item 6B CITY OF FERNDALE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION FROM: Timothy D. Collins, Chief of Police SUBJECT: Authorization to Enforce Parking and Traffic regulations on Hazel Park School District Property located within the City of Ferndale SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Hazel Park Board of Education has requested the City of Ferndale adopt an ordinance and approve a letter of agreement to enforce traffic and parking ordinances at the Hazel Park Schools located within the City of Ferndale. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution from the Hazel Park Board of Education Letter of Understanding Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: FINANCE DIRECTOR REVIEW: n/a CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: April M. Lynch, 5/22/13 COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Moved by, seconded by, to adopt the Ordinance No amending Chapter 18, Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code, Article I, In General, Section 18-9 to the Ferndale Code of Ordinance and approve the Letter of Understanding between the Hazel Park School District and the City of Ferndale to enforce traffic and parking ordinances on Hazel Park School District property located within Ferndale.

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19 Agenda Item 6C CITY OF FERNDALE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION FROM: Timothy D. Collins, Chief of Police SUBJECT: Change North Curb on Fox Street to No Parking SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: May, 2012, a resident submitted a request to eliminate parking on the North side of Fox Street, between Kensington and Shasta. The majority of the residents of Fox Street who responded to our survey were in agreement with the proposed no parking order. Temporary No Parking signs were posted for a six-month trial period. Residents did not report any problems or complaints. I recommend that Council approve Traffic Control Order # , to permanently change the North curb of Fox Street, between Kensington and Shasta, to no parking. ATTACHMENTS: Memo from Traffic Control Officer Paul Simpson Responses from Residents of Fox Street FPD Traffic Control Order # COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: FINANCE DIRECTOR REVIEW: n/a n/a CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: April M. Lynch, 5/22/13 COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Moved by, seconded by, that Council approves Traffic Control Order #2012-2, changing the North curb of Fox Street, between Kensington and Shasta, to no parking.

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25 CITY OF FERNDALE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Agenda Item 6D FROM: SUBJECT: Michael C. Lary, Director of Special Events Pre-Approved Special Event request for date changes SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: Mr. Chris Best applied for the Special Event Permit for: Motor City Street Eats on Sponsor: The Rust Belt Market, LLC. Date: July 13, 2013 & September 7, 2013 Times: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Location(s): Alleyway behind The Rust Belt Market (West Nine Mile to Withington Lot) Est. Attendance: 1,000 On April 8, 2013, City Council approved a Special Event Permit for Motor City Street Eats for the dates of May 4, 2013; August 3, 2013 and October 5, Since then, the Applicant has realized a conflict with the pre-approved event dates of August 3 and October 5 and request approval to reschedule for July 13, 2013 and September 7, COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: FINANCE DIRECTOR REVIEW: n/a n/a CITY MANAGER REVIEW: April M. Lynch, 5/22/13 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Moved by, seconded by, to approve the rescheduled dates of July 13, 2013 and September 7, 2013 for the pre-approved Special Events Permit for Motor City Street Eats and cancel the originally approved dates of August 3, 2013 and October 5, 2013, as detailed above.

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27 Agenda Item 6E CITY OF FERNDALE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION FROM: SUBJECT: J. Cherilynn Brown, City Clerk Appointment of Representative and Alternate to SOCRRA Board of Trustees SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: Article VII of the Articles of Incorporation of SOCRRA provides that each municipal partner shall annually appoint a representative and an alternate to the Board of Trustees. These representatives will serve during the next fiscal year. SOCRRA has requested that City Council make these appointments for the fiscal year beginning July 1, Historically, with the exception of FYE2013, the DPW Director has served as the representative. ATTACHMENTS: Request from SOCRRA COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2013 CITY MANAGER REVIEW: April M. Lynch, 5/17/13 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Moved by, seconded by, to appoint DPW Director Loyd Cureton as Representative and City Manager April Lynch as Alternate to the SOCRRA Board of Trustees for FYE2014.

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29 Agenda Item 6F CITY OF FERNDALE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION FROM: SUBJECT: Loyd Cureton, Director of Public Works Purchase of Solar Powered Pay Here Signs and Lights SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: Because of safety concerns at night by users of the City s parking pay stations, we have been working with two different suppliers to design and build a solar powered Pay Here sign and light. Each company successfully delivered a working prototype that met our specifications. After careful consideration, we are recommending the Pay Here sign and light produced by Little Buildings, Inc., 161 Shafer Dr., Romeo, Michigan at a cost of $2,065 each. Changes made to the final design included lowering the battery, a smaller three-inch tube and larger 8-1/2 polycarbonate sign. We would like to purchase ten signs and lights for a total cost of $20,970, which includes a $320 charge for shipping; delivery would take five to six weeks. The expense would be charged to the Auto Parking Fund, Operating Supplies, account # Attachment: Pay Here Sign and Light Design Plan, Quote from Little Buildings, Inc, Photo COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2013 CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: No FINANCE DIRECTOR REVIEW: JCHubanks, 5/22/13 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: April M. Lynch, 5/22/13 COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Moved by, seconded by, to approve the purchase of ten Pay Here signs and lights from Little Buildings, Inc., 161 Shafer Dr., Romeo, MI, at a cost of $20,970 and to charge the expense to the Auto Parking Fund, Operating Supplies, account #

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33 CITY OF FERNDALE REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION May 28, :30 p.m. FROM: Jenny Longthorne, Human Resources Director SUBJECT: Request to Fill the Recreation Supervisor Position SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: In 2012, when Jill Manchik was promoted into the Recreation Director position, the City decided at that time not to backfill her position, which was the Recreation Supervisor role. The primary responsibilities of this position are to handle the programming aspect of the recreation department. The intent was to evaluate her department s staffing levels and needs as a new Director given the various shared service opportunities and financial constraints. In the interim, a part-time employee has performed some of these programming duties. However, due to scheduling issues and the increased demand in programming, the department has determined that there is a need to fill the fulltime Recreation Supervisor position. This full-time position was approved for the FY 13/14 budget. We are asking for approval to begin this process utilizing the attached job description (no changes are being proposed) and the salary range as listed below (consistent with the collective bargaining agreement): Start 1 year 2 year $16.989/hr. $17.838/hr. $18.730/hr. The recruitment process will be administered in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Ferndale and AFSCME Local 998 Clerical and Technical Employees as well as the Civil Service Rules. ATTACHMENT: Recreation Supervisor Job Description COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2013 Regular Meeting CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: FINANCE DIRECTOR REVIEW: CITY MANAGER REVIEW: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Moved by, seconded by, to approve the start of the recruitment process for the position of Recreation Supervisor.

34 RECREATION SUPERVISOR Classification Code: 965 Department: Recreation Department Union: AFSCME - Local 998 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Plans, promotes, organizes, coordinates, and supervises a community recreation program, including sports, cultural arts, physical activities, special events, classes, playgrounds, and summer programs for various age groups. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Director. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises sports officials, recreation specialists, part-time recreation staff, instructors, seasonal employees, and volunteers, as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; Trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff and volunteers; Reviews progress and directs changes as needed. Assists in providing leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans. Selects, organizes, and supervises sports leagues, special events, classes, workshops, and activities as assigned. Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, recommendations, and decision-making purposes; Provides professional advice to Director. Coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed. Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public; Makes presentations and responds to inquiries about recreation programs to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public. Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; Performs cost control activities; Monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; Assists in preparing annual budget requests; Assures effective Recreation Supervisor page 1 of 4 Last Updated: 6/5/2008

35 and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Issues written and oral instructions; Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Maintains harmony among staff and volunteers and resolves minor grievances; Assists staff in performing duties as needed; Adjusts errors and complaints. Coordinates recreation staff and volunteers in the development and implementation of community recreation programs. Prepares a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers, and related communications regarding recreation programs. Coordinates, schedules and maintains related records and statistics for sports, programs, and personnel. Coordinates recreation and/or sports programs including: scheduling facilities, sports, special events, classes, or other recreational programming, registering participants, collecting fees, acquiring coaches, assigning class or practice times, distributing and collecting uniforms, equipment, or supplies. Assists in the planning and management of any concession related activities, including design, layout, operation, inventory, contracting and staffing. Promotes interest and provides information regarding recreation programs to parents, school officials, sports or other recreation officials, community service groups, other City departments, and the general public. PERIPHERAL DUTIES Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, typing correspondence, running errands, ordering and/or picking up supplies, conducting various activities, making arrangements for use of recreational facilities, helping set up tables and chairs for classes, etc. Schedule games and umpires for a variety of Youth and Adult leagues. Schedules and runs various tournaments. Serves as a member of various employee or other committees as assigned Recreation Supervisor page 2 of 4 Last Updated: 6/5/2008

36 DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: A) Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in recreation, physical education, or a closely related field. B) One year recreation experience including community center programming; or C) An equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A) Considerable knowledge of recreation philosophy, planning and administration. B) Considerable knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations, and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program. C) Ability to plan and supervise the work of paid staff and volunteers. D) Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program. E) Skill in First Aid and CPR. F) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public; G) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; H) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Valid state driver's license or ability to obtain one. First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to acquire certification within three (3) months of hire. Certified Park & Recreation Professional (CPRP), or ability to acquire certification within one year of employment. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Personal computer, including word processing software; calculator; copy and fax machine; phone; mobile or portable radio; automobile. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Recreation Supervisor page 3 of 4 Last Updated: 6/5/2008

37 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic, or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Approval: Recreation Director Supervisor Approval: City Manager Appointing Authority Effective Date: 7/1/2008 Recreation Supervisor page 4 of 4 Last Updated: 6/5/2008

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39 Agenda Item 7A CITY OF FERNDALE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION FROM: SUBJECT: April M. Lynch, City Manager Residential Parking Zone Extension SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: It has been a year since we met to discuss continued concerns and frustrations regarding parking congestion in W. Troy and Saratoga Neighborhoods. The City recognized these issues and recommended implementing a pilot program that consisted of increased enforcement along with the creation of a Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ). In December of 2012 we followed up with the same residents to gain feedback through surveys and a town hall. We found that many of them expressed the same continued concerns. The common themes suggested that the current level of enforcement was not adequate to meet the needs of the program and did not go late enough into the evening. Considering the feedback received, staff is recommending extending the RPZ as a pilot through December 31, City staff will focus on addressing how we manage enforcement as well as request to increase the hours of enforcement from 11:00am-11:00pm to 11:00am-1:00am. There will be no need for residents to secure new parking permits; they may continue to utilize the current permit they received in April The cost of the permit will remain free through December 31, While we recognize that this does not reconcile all the issues within this neighborhood, we continue to see the potential value this program may provide to ease some frustrations and concerns. Staff is committed to monitoring this pilot program as well as working through other issues as identified. After making these adjustments to the program, we anticipating meeting with the residents again to determine the success of this program. ATTACHMENTS: None COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 5/28/2013 CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW:

40 FINANCE DIRECTOR REVIEW: NA CITY MANAGER REVIEW: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Moved by, seconded by, to adopt Ordinance No amending Chapter 18, Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code, to add Article XI, Residential Parking Zones, to provide for the creation of residential parking zones and to approve the extension of the Residential Parking Zone in the W. Troy and W. Saratoga Neighborhoods and increase enforcement from 11:00am-1:00am Monday through Saturday until December 31, 2013.

41 CITY OF FERNDALE ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE CODE, TO ADD ARTICLE XI, RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF RESIDENTIAL PERMIT ZONES TO THE CITY OF FERNDALE CODE OF ORDINANCES. THE CITY OF FERNDALE ORDAINS: Part I. The City of Ferndale Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code, is amended to add Article XI, Residential Parking Zones, as follows: Article XI. RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONES. Sec Purpose and Intent The City of Ferndale is enacting this ordinance in order to: (a) Reduce hazardous traffic conditions resulting from nonresidents competing with residents to park vehicles on streets in certain residential parking zones. (b) Protect the residents from unreasonable burdens in gaining access to their residences. (c) Promote efficiency in maintaining streets in those residential parking zones in a clean and safe condition. (d) Preserve residential property values in residential parking zones. Sec Legislative Findings. The City Council finds that the continued vitality of the City depends on the preservation of safe, healthy, and attractive neighborhoods and residential zones. The City Council further finds that one factor that threatens the safety, health, viability and attractiveness of the City s neighborhoods is the excessive and burdensome practice of nonresidents parking their motor vehicles for extended periods of time in onstreet parking spaces in certain residential neighborhoods. The number of nonresident motor vehicles attempting to park on streets in certain residential zones often exceeds the number of available parking spaces. A parking system for designated residential zones during certain times that limits nonresident motor vehicles will help to reduce the burden to those residents who have been unable to find onstreet parking in their residential zone and, accordingly, will promote the general welfare of the City. 1

42 Sec Definitions The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Lease means that a person pays rent or other remuneration for the use of a parcel or lot of real property as the person s principal residence. Motor vehicle means an automobile, truck, motorcycle, or other motor-driven or self-propelled form of transportation, but shall not include recreational vehicles. Nonresident motor vehicle means a motor vehicle parking on the street in a residential parking zone which is not registered with the City of Ferndale as a resident vehicle. Owns means that a person has at least a one-quarter ownership interest in a parcel or lot of real property with a residence within a residential zone. Resident vehicle means a motor vehicle parked in a residential zone which is registered with the City of Ferndale and has been issued a residential parking permit. Residential parking zone means a particular public street or highway block within a residential zoned district where curbside parking on the public street (onstreet parking) is limited at certain times, unless the vehicle properly displays a residential parking permit authorized by this ordinance. Sec Designation of Residential Parking Zones. In order for the City Council to determine whether a residential parking zone shall be established, or shall continue to be so designated the City Council shall conduct, upon City Manager s initiative, City Council s initative or upon a petition signed by a majority of sixty-five (65%) percent of the residents on the block street of a proposed or existing residential parking zone, a public hearing prior to such designation and prior to the withdrawal of such designation. The public hearing shall be held after notice has been published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. The notice shall clearly state the purpose, time and location of the public hearing and the boundaries of the proposed residential parking zone. In addition to the published notice, a similar notification may be prominently posted in the proposed or existing residential parking zone, or may be mailed to every residence in the proposed or existing residential parking zone. During such public hearing any interested person shall be entitled to appear to be heard, and to submit a written statement for the record. Sec Designation Criteria. (a) In determining whether nonresident motor vehicles sufficiently impact a residential parking zone, or portion of a residential parking district, the City Council shall consider factors including, but not limited to, the following: 2

43 (1) The extent that legal onstreet parking spaces are occupied by motor vehicles during the period proposed for parking restrictions. (2) The extent that motor vehicles parking in the area during the period proposed for parking restrictions are nonresident motor vehicles. (3) The extent that residents cannot obtain adequate curbside parking adjacent to or near their residences because of widespread use of available curbside parking spaces or onstreet spaces by nonresident motor vehicles. (4) The effect on the safety of the residents from intensive nonresident motor vehicle parking. (5) The extent of air and noise pollution, hazardous conditions, and deterioration of the residential environment as a result of traffic congestion and insufficient parking in the area. (6) The extent that the designation of a residential parking zone would be likely to reduce traffic and parking congestion and any other problems referred to above. (7) The extent and need for parking by the general public in the particular residential parking zone. (8) The desire of the residents in the proposed, or existing, residential parking zone for the institution of a residential parking zone system and the willingness of those residents to bear the costs incidental to the issuance of parking permits authorized by this ordinance. (b) Following the public hearing, the City Council may vote, as applicable: (1) Whether to designate the area under consideration as a residential parking zone and, if so, what restrictions shall apply for motor vehicles that are nonresident vehicles. (2) Limit, by resolution, the number of permits issued to any residence or resident if such limitation would further the goals of the residential parking zone. (3) Establish, by resolution, the residential parking permit fee. (4) Whether to withdraw the designation of an existing residential parking zone. Sec Posting of Residential Parking Zone. Following the City Council s affirmative vote to designate a residential parking zone, parking signs shall be erected in the designated area. The signs shall indicate prominently that curbside parking on public streets in the designated area is limited and specify the limitation applicable unless the vehicle properly displays a parking permit authorized by this ordinance. 3

44 Sec Notice to Residents of Designation of Residential Parking Zone. Following the City Council s affirmative vote to designate a residential parking zone, the City Manager or the City Manager s designee shall mail to every residence within the designated residential parking zone the following documents: (a) A Notice of Designation that shall inform the residents in the designated area of: (1) The existence and exact location of the residential parking zone. (2) The parking restrictions applicable to all vehicles in curbside parking spaces along public streets in the designated residential zones that do not properly display a residential parking permit authorized by this ordinance. (3) The procedures to obtain a residential parking permit. (b) An Application for Residential Parking Permit on which the applicant is to provide the following information for each vehicle(s) to receive a residential parking permit: (1) The name and residential address of the owner of the vehicle(s). (2) The make, model, license plate number and registration number of the vehicle(s). (3) The signature of the applicant for the residential parking permit. (4) Fee, if any, established by City Council. Sec Issuance of Residential Parking Permits. (a) Upon submission of a completed and validated residential parking permit application, and fulfillment of all applicable provisions of this ordinance controlling issuance, renewal, or transfer of residential parking permits, the applicant shall receive a residential parking permit for the vehicle(s) described in the application. The residential parking permit shall be securely affixed to the inside bottom left corner of the front windshield of the vehicle(s) and shall display the following information: (1) The designation of the residential parking zone. (2) The expiration date of the residential parking permit. (b) No residential parking permit shall be issued to a vehicle whose owner and principal operator does not reside within the designated residential parking zone. (c) The applicant for, and holder of, the residential parking permit shall be the owner or principal operator of the vehicle receiving the parking permit. 4

45 (d) No vehicle shall be issued a residential parking permit unless it displays valid state license plates, except where state law does not require the vehicle to display license plates. (e) Any landlord leasing residential property located in a designated residential parking permit zone shall provide notice of this ordinance along with a residential parking permit application to its tenants. Sec Use of Parking Permits. (a) A parking permit shall not guarantee or reserve a parking space within a designated residential parking zone. A parking permit shall not authorize the standing or parking of any vehicle in such places and during such times when the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles is prohibited or set aside for specified types of vehicles, and shall not excuse the observance of any traffic regulation. (b) Whenever the holder of a residential parking permit, or the vehicle for which the parking permit was issued, no longer fulfills one or more of the applicable provisions of this ordinance controlling issuance, renewal or transfer of parking permits, the holder shall surrender the parking permit to the City Manager or City Manager s designee. (c) Until its expiration, surrender or revocation, a parking permit shall remain valid for such time as the holder continues to reside within the designated residential parking zone. (d) A parking permit shall be valid only in the residential parking zone for which it is issued. (e) It shall be a violation of this ordinance for the holder of a parking permit to fail to surrender the permit when so directed by an authorized person. (f) It shall be a violation of this ordinance for any person to represent in any fashion that a vehicle is entitled to a parking permit authorized by this ordinance when it is not so entitled. The display of a parking permit on a vehicle not entitled to such a parking permit shall constitute a violation of this ordinance. Sec Exemptions. (a) Whenever metered parking is in effect in any portion of a residential parking zone, the parking spaces controlled by meters shall be excepted from the provisions of this ordinance only so long as the control by the meters is in effect. (b) The provisions of this ordinance shall not supersede the provisions of the City Code and state laws relating to parking by disabled persons. (c) The following vehicles are specifically exempted from the parking restrictions imposed by this ordinance: 5

46 (1) A motor vehicle owned by or operated under contract to a public utility when used in the construction, operation, removal or repair of utility facilitates or engaged in authorized work in the residential parking zone. (2) A motor vehicle identified as owned by or operated by a federal, state, or local governmental agency and being used in the course of official government business. (3) An authorized emergency vehicle as defined by state law. Sec Withdrawal of Designation of Residential Parking Permits. Following the City Council s affirmative vote to withdraw the designation of an existing residential parking zone, the City Manager or the City Manager s designee shall provide notice to the residences within the existing residential parking zone of the City Council s withdrawal of the designation and its effective date. Sec Regulations and Forms. The City Manager or the City Manager s designee is authorized to establish such written regulations and forms necessary to implement and enforce the provisions of this ordinance. Sec Penalty. Any person violating any provisions of this ordinance shall be responsible for a civil infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $ Each day during which the violation continues shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct violation. Sec Revocation of Permit. In addition to the penalties provided above for violation of this ordinance, the City Manager or the City Manager s designee may revoke the residential parking permit of any person found to be in violation of this ordinance, and, upon written notification, the person shall surrender such permit to the City Manager or the City Manager s designee. Failure to surrender a revoked residential parking permit when requested to do so shall constitute a separate violation of this ordinance. Sec Sunset. All sections of this ordinance shall expire on December 31, 2013, unless City Council resolves by ordinance amendment to repeal this provision. Part II. Savings Clause. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law enforced when they are commenced. 6

47 Part III. Severability. The various parts, sections and clauses of this ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected. Part IV. Repeal. All regulatory provisions contained in other city ordinances, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, are repealed. Part V. Effective Date; Publication. This ordinance shall become effective upon publication of a notice in a newspaper circulated in the city, stating the date of the enactment and the effective date of the ordinance, a brief notice as to the subject matter of this ordinance, and such other facts as the city clerk shall deem pertinent and that a copy of the ordinance is available for public use and inspection at the office of the city clerk. MADE, PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, THIS DAY OF, Date of Adoption: Date of Publication: DAVE COULTER, MAYOR J. CHERILYNN BROWN, CITY CLERK CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION I certify the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the Ordinance passed at a meeting of the Ferndale City Council held on the day of, J. CHERILYNN BROWN, CITY CLERK 7

48 CITY OF FERNDALE NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE 1143 The City of Ferndale has adopted Ordinance No. 1143, amending Chapter 18, Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code, to add Article XI, Residential Parking Zones. This ordinance shall be effective upon publication. A true copy of the ordinance may be inspection or obtained at the office of the City Clerk. J. CHERILYNN BROWN, CITY CLERK

49 CITY OF FERNDALE PROCLAMATION Declaring June 2013 as Gay Pride Month in the City of Ferndale At a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan, held in the Council Chambers at 300 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale MI on the 28 th day of May, 2013 The following resolution was moved by Council Member and seconded by Council Member: The City of Ferndale is a city rich in diversity and this diversity is demonstrated in the people who live, work, shop, and socialize in our city; and We, the City Council of Ferndale, value this diversity and appreciate and celebrate the rich variation of persons in our city. We benefit from the multiple talents, viewpoints, and cultural backgrounds of all of our citizens; and This city is proud of its American heritage that accepts and welcomes diverse people, and we believe in a society that treats people on the basis of their intrinsic value as human beings without prejudice and unfair discrimination based on age, gender, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation or physical challenges; and We understand and appreciate the cultural, civic, and economic contributions of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender communities to the greater community of Ferndale, particularly in regard to the city s resurgence over the past twenty years; and We recognize June as the month celebrated worldwide each year with pride by GLBT communities and that June 2013 is the 44 th anniversary of the beginning of the modern Lesbian Gay rights movement which began in June of 1969 in the great City of New York. Therefore, be it resolved that this City Council recognizes and declares June 2013 as Gay Pride Month in the City of Ferndale and we pledge to continue our efforts at creating and maintaining a city which is a free and open city that provides equal opportunity, fair treatment and human dignity for all people; and that a copy of this resolution be sent to neighboring cities that border the great city of Ferndale, to the Executive of the County of Oakland, to the Governor of the State of Michigan, our U.S. Representative to the House of Representatives, and our Senators. AYES: NAYS: RESOLUTION I, J. Cherilynn Brown, the duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Ferndale at a meeting held on May 28, 2013, the original of which is on file in the City Clerk s Office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my official signature on this 29 th day of May, J. Cherilynn Brown, City Clerk

50 Volume 15 Issue 325 May 7, 2013 thru May 20, 2013 Daily Summary TUESDAY MAY 7, 2013 Day Platoon B Officers arrest a man on East Eight Mile Road for driving while license suspended second offence today and investigate a traffic accident on East Nine Mile Road. Officers assist the Fire Department with an injured person on West Nine Mile Road and make one warrant arrest. Officers investigate a traffic accident on East Nine Mile Road and investigate an identity theft case on W. Hazelhurst. Night Platoon B Officers arrest a man on Fair for possession of marijuana tonight and investigate a malicious destruction of property case on West Nine Mile Road. Officers investigate a traffic accident on West Nine Mile Road tonight as well. 6 COMPLAINTS 3 ARRESTS WEDNESDAY MAY 8, 2013 Day Platoon A Officers investigate an identity theft case on E. Hazelhurst today and investigate a larceny from auto case on Leitch. Officers investigate a fleeing and eluding a traffic arrest case on West Eight Mile Road today and arrest a man on E. Saratoga for domestic violence. Officers investigate a non-traffic death case on Bonner and investigate a larceny complaint on W. Marshall. Officers investigate a larceny complaint on Leitch and investigate a traffic accident on Hilton. Officers make one warrant arrest today as well. Night Platoon A Officers have a routine shift, no criminal complaints and Information Only F.P.D. NEWSLETTER Read On-Line at no arrests. 8 COMPLAINTS 2 ARRESTS THURSDAY MAY 9, 2013 Day Platoon A Officers assist the Fire Department with an injured person case on Woodward Ave. today and investigate a traffic accident on West Eight Mile Road. Officers investigate a series of malicious destruction of property cases on E. Drayton and E. Lewiston, all involving beer bottles being thrown at parked vehicles. Officers arrest a woman on East Nine Mile Road for a larceny case that occurred earlier in the week. Officers investigate a fraud case on Hilton and a harassment case on Pilgrim. Officers investigate a hit and run traffic accident on Paxton and assist the Fire Department with a mental commitment case on Shevlin. Officers assist the Fire Department with an injury case on Silman and a stolen vehicle case on Hilton. Night Platoon A Officers arrest a man on Hilton for drunk driving tonight and make one warrant arrest. 12 COMPLAINTS 4 ARRESTS FRIDAY MAY 10, 2013 Day Platoon B Officers investigate a traffic accident on Woodward Ave. today and a hit and run traffic accident on West Nine Mile Road. Officers assist the Fire Department with an injured person on Paxton and investigate a larceny complaint on West Nine Mile Road. Night Platoon B Officers assist the Fire Department with a mental commitment case on Leroy and make a warrant arrest on East Nine Mile Road. 3 COMPLAINTS 1 ARRESTS SATURDAY MAY 11, 2013 Day Platoon B Officers investigate a non-traffic death case on East Nine Mile Road today and investigate a hit and run traffic accident on Planavon. Night Platoon B Officers recover found property on Woodward Ave. tonight and investigate a malicious destruction of property case on Woodward Ave. 3 COMPLAINTS 0 ARREST SUNDAY MAY 12, 2013 Day Platoon B Officers have a routine shift, no criminal complaints and no arrests. Night Platoon B Officers investigate two bicycle theft cases on West Nine Mile Road tonight and investigate a traffic accident on Allen. 2 COMPLAINTS 0 ARREST MONDAY MAY 13, 2013 Day Platoon A Officers investigate an identity theft case on Horton today and investigate a larceny complaint on West Nine Mile Road. Officers investigate a traffic accident on East Nine Mile Road and investigate a larceny complaint on West Nine Mile Road. Officers investigate a fraud case on Martin road and investigate a resisting and obstructing a police officer case on East Nine Mile Road today. Night Platoon A Officers make one warrant arrest tonight. 6 COMPLAINTS 1 ARRESTS TUESDAY MAY 14, 2013 Day Platoon A Officers investigate a criminal sexual conduct complaint on Pinecrest