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SOUTHFIELD — On Nov. 16, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a partnership between the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department and the city of Southfield for park improvements. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department will redevelop 39 acres of the former Beech Woods Golf Course, which closed in 2019. The golf course will be transformed into a nature preserve public park called Southfield Oaks County Park, adjacent to Southfield’s Beech Woods Park. The project is a 20-year renewal partnership agreement that allows for collaboration and cost sharing between both the county and the city, allowing Southfield to retain ownership of the park while the county operates it and granting Southfield residents free access. A budget of $2 million has been allocated for this portion of the renovation of the former golf course. An investment of over $7 million will be made at Beech Woods Park and Southfield Oaks County Park within three years to enhance recreational amenities and restore natural features with a combination of federal, county and city funding. The planned improvements include the construction of a new playscape, new all-season restrooms, new picnic shelters and improved walkways. Oakland County is to contribute $1.5 million towards these improvements. “Oakland County Parks continues to be a great partner to the city of

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SOUTHFIELD/BIRMINGHAM — GiGi’s Playhouse has had a profound impact on the Kim family since before it officially opened its doors in Southfield almost five years ago. The Kims are Birmingham residents who were involved in some of the fundraising before GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit officially opened its doors in 2019, and their 14-year-old daughter, Elena, has been an active participant at GiGi’s ever since. GiGi’s Playhouse is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a vision to “change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.” See GIGI’S on page 9A

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OAKLAND COUNTY — An increase in thieves breaking into multimillion-dollar homes across northern Oakland County and stealing valuables has prompted Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard to create a new task force targeting what he believes is a transnational crime ring. The Southeast Michigan Collaborate Arrest and Prosecute team, or SEMCAP, is a multi-jurisdictional task force made up of over a dozen police departments throughout southeast Michigan, the Michigan State Police, the FBI and others. The task force is working together to combat organized and trained thieves who have been targeting certain areas of the United States — including Michigan — breaking into affluent homes in search of cash, jewelry, high-end clothing, purses and other products that can be easily shipped and sold. “All of the agencies involved have committed to do all they can to partner and share resources and information,” Bouchard said. “The reason it’s so important is because this group is so highly functional, they are well-trained, and they are targeting our region and other places across the country. We are very much in the crosshairs.” Since September, there have been at least 30-40 home burglaries across various communities in Oakland County, according to Bouchard. “We are trying to get a handle on it,” he said. “All of us getting together starts to put the picture on how big this is and how long it’s been going on.” Crews targeting homes in Oakland County are of Chilean origin, Bouchard said, based on recent arrests. “Transnational gangs, specifically in our area, are Chilean, primarily, coming from Chile, typically in teams of four (to) six,” he said. “Our area has been very much hammered by the very high-end burglaries, but we also have been hit, and, thankfully — with the assistance of the Violent

TOP LEFT: Southfield celebrated the Southfield A&T football win of the Division 1 State Championship with a parade Dec. 9. Southfield A&T coach Aaron Marshall led the team to the championship and was named the Football Division 1 Coach of the Year by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association. ABOVE RIGHT AND LEFT: Southfield A&T made school history with their first state championship, a 36-32 win over Belleville Nov. 26. Southfield A&T players proudly display the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 State Finals trophy during the parade. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Goodfellows are seeking monetary donations for the annual “No Child Without a Christmas” holiday giveaway program. The donations will be used to purchase food, clothing and gifts for low-income families and seniors who live in Southfield and Lathrup Village. The Goodfellows also provide year-round assistance to those in need through the Urgent Needs Program. To make a donation, visit http://www.southfieldgoodfellows.org/donateonline.html or make a check out to “Southfield Goodfellows” and mail it to P.O. Box 2336, Southfield, MI 48037-2336. For more information, call (248) 788-5899.

Parks and Recreation presents Storytime with Santa SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department invites families to get in the holiday spirit at its Storytime with Santa event 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 22 in Room 115 of the Parks and Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Road. Kids will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus, decorate cookies, make winter crafts, hear stories and enjoy a hot chocolate bar. The event is open to children ages 5-12, and a parent must be present. Each attendee must have a ticket to enter. Tickets cost $10 for Southfield residents and $15 for nonresidents and are available for purchase at the Parks and Recreation Information Desk or online at www.cityofsouthfield.com/departments/ parks-recreation. For more information, call (248) 796-4620.

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SOUTHFIELD — At the latest gun buyback event, which took place on Dec. 9 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 224 guns were collected, including 133 handguns and 87 long guns, and over $19,000 worth of gift cards were given away. However, an article in the New York Times by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Mike McIntire featured St. David’s on the front page and revealed that some states and cities, including Michigan, choose not to dispose of donated firearms but elect to allow a third party to take the guns for free, break them down and sell the parts online. Father Chris Yaw, one of the partners of the buyback along with the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the Southfield Police Department, stated that he intends to follow up with government officials on this information. “The good people who come to our church and give us their weapons are under the assumption that these weapons would be destroyed, not recycled, and we will work hard to see that this in fact, will happen, as soon as possible.”

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PONTIAC — Skateboarders and other extreme sports fans are invited to try out Pontiac’s new skatepark. The new skatepark is located in Oakland Park, 500 E. Montcalm St. A grand opening ceremony is expected to take place in May 2024. The new facility was born of a collaboration between the city of Pontiac, the Pontiac Skatepark Project, local activists and skate enthusiasts, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, the Oakland County Commission, and The Skatepark Project — formerly known as the Tony Hawk Foundation. Through this collaborative funding partnership, $568,000 was established in support of this project. Pontiac’s newly constructed skatepark is an estimated 10,000 square feet and features several ramps of various sizes, handrails, flat rails, ledges and other amenities to accommodate skaters of all skill levels. “Skate enthusiasts have long waited for an exciting state-of-the-art amenity,” Jacob Jefferson, the public relations and social media specialist for Pontiac, said in a press release. “And it’s another great development for the youth, which creates more recreational opportunities in the City of Pontiac.” Skatepark hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 16-March 14, 2024; and 7 a.m.-8 p.m. March 15, 2024, to Nov. 14, 2024. No motorized or electric vehicles are allowed on the skatepark, skaters must wear protective equipment, and there is no skating during inclement weather such as snow, rain or fog.

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Southfield as we work collectively together to expand recreational opportunities throughout Southfield and the county,” said Mayor Ken Siver. “This partnership and investment in Beech Woods Park will greatly improve the amenities, such as walking and hiking trails, as well as the park’s infrastructure and access improvements.” This partnership is through Oakland County’s Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, which is a $20.2 million program to enhance parks and recreation in communities that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan utilizes funds from the American Rescue Plan Act matched by the county, with a portion of the funds dedicated toward the expansion of the Oakland County park system through long-term agreements with local governments for the county to assume responsibility for managing multiple municipal parks, which were approved earlier this year and include Pontiac Oaks in Pontiac, Oak Park Woods in Oak Park and the addition of Ambassador Park to Red Oaks County Park in Madison Heights. Oakland County Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles emphasized the integral role that community feedback has played in the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan from residents who care deeply about the future of the parks. “The community members speak out loud and boldly on these parks,” she said. “All of these parks had residents

who were highly vocal on how they wanted to see this move forward and how they definitely did not want to see it move forward. So, I feel like the county did a great job to allow the municipality to do the legwork on what the residents wanted. And then we were able to negotiate with the leadership of each of those municipalities to come up with something that was going to work for both parties.” The city of Southfield and the county encouraged residents to submit their input on the future of Beech Woods Park through an online survey or in person at the city’s tree lighting ceremony. Simon Rivers, the associate planner at the county parks department and a Southfield resident, said that he received feedback from around 40 residents at the tree lighting, and when asked to rank their top three highest priorities, residents said that they wanted walking paths, allseason restrooms and restoration of the Rouge River. As a Southfield resident and county parks employee, Rivers offered a unique perspective to the project. “We’ve seen how important parks and outdoor recreation have been ever since the pandemic, and I’m really excited that my job is collaborating within my city to improve our parks and our natural resources, because I started walking during the pandemic to get outside and reflect on life,” he said. “It’s really great for both your physical and your mental health, so I’m excited that we have some new stuff coming to Southfield and some new, exciting opportunities for parks and recreation.” For more information, visit www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks and select “get involved” and “planning.”

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Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard announces a new task force, called Southeast Michigan Collaborate Arrest and Prosecute, or SEMCAP, to investigate the rise in high-end home burglaries.

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Crime Task Force, the FBI, Auburn Hills, Troy, Bloomfield Township and a bunch of folks gathering together — we ended up catching a team that was doing the jewelry store robberies in Oakland County. They’re in my jail. They’re all from Chile.” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced three more arrests stemming from an investigation into criminal rings operating in the metro-Detroit area. The three suspects, arrested in Indiana, have been tied to eight break-ins that took place between Feb. 3 and 11 in Ada Township, Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills, Grosse Pointe Farms, Rochester and Rochester Hills. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has identified each, all Chilean nationals, as being members of the formally designated South American Theft Group. But as criminals are apprehended by police, new crews are sent to the United States from overseas to replace them, resulting in what seems like a never-ending cycle of crime. “We applaud the charging of three suspects accused in high-end break-ins at homes in our county, but we want to be clear that these suspects have been in custody for months,” Bouchard said in a statement. “These suspects — while connected to the same transnational network that has committed countless burglaries across the country — are not the criminals responsible for the rash of break-ins in southeast Michigan that have risen dramatically since September. These are completely different

teams who continue to traumatize residents in our area, and I urge residents to remain vigilant.” Bouchard said those in the crime ring are believed to have entered the country in one of two ways: either illegally across the southern border or through the Visa Waiver Program. “We’d love to trace them back to where they are trained. It’s hard to find out where they are living because they use different places to stay,” he explained. “This isn’t a typical investigation. That’s why we need so many partners — state, federal and local — to share information.” This particular crime ring, he explained, targets multimillion-dollar homes in affluent neighborhoods, breaking in through glass doors or second-story windows when homes are vacant, typically between 5 and 9 p.m. Their preferred targets are large homes that are isolated and back up to wooded areas, trails and golf courses. “A lot of people ask what neighborhoods or what communities, but it’s the target home. If you have a very high-end home — probably a multimillion-dollar home — with any kind of approach, and there are valuables inside, you are probably that kind of target that they are looking for, regardless of what community or neighborhood you’re in,” Bouchard said. “One of the burglaries was in a home where the rest of the neighborhood probably wouldn’t have fit the bill, but that one did — that’s something to be aware of.” The thieves use jamming equipment to disrupt frequencies used by wireless security systems, preventing alarms from going off as See TASK FORCE on page 7A

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they break into a home. “They’re very methodical,” Bouchard explained. “They come in, they’re very well trained — they are all in black, with backpacks, face masks and gloves — and they utilize a jammer that shuts down wireless, so if you have a wireless alarm system, a wireless glass break, wireless contacts, it will jam those frequencies and it won’t communicate with the alarm or get an alarm system out. So if you are in a neighborhood and your wireless seems to be going down and it never has happened before and you’re in one of these neighborhoods, it may be a good time to call your local police department.” Losses from recent break-ins measure in the millions of dollars, officials say, as money, jewelry, luxury purses, other highvalue items and safes have been stolen from affected properties. “They keep getting in houses without an alarm on and getting out with hundreds of thousands or even millions — we’ve seen homes with $3 million to $4 million in cash and jewelry — that’s a big payday anywhere in the world,” Bouchard noted. Bloomfield Township Police Public Information Officer Nick Soley said the township alone has experienced roughly eight to 10 home break-ins since September. “I can say confidently that none of our homes have been occupied during these home invasions in Bloomfield Township. They are going after that high-end jewelry, cash and some of the high-end purses and designer-named stuff like that,” he said. The Bloomfield Township Police De-

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GiGi’s provides free therapeutic, educational and career training programs for over 30,000 individuals of all ages. In the 20 years since GiGi’s was founded, 58 locations have opened in the U.S. and Mexico, and it is the nation’s only network of “Down Syndrome Achievement Centers,” facilities aimed towards providing skills and growing confidence in individuals with Down syndrome. As a parent to a child with Down syndrome, Ema Kim said GiGi’s Playhouse has been a blessing. “GiGi’s Playhouse has other playhouses across the country, but the one in Southfield is the only one in Michigan,” she said. “And it’s the only location, the only organization where there’s actually a physical space that I can take my daughter to for programs that are specifically designed for individuals with Down syndrome.” Elena is currently enrolled in “Art Explosion,” a program that explores different art media and fosters creativity, and “Teen Tastic,” which helps teenagers build social and problem-solving skills. Elena’s older sister, Elie, a Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy sophomore, began volunteering at GiGi’s last year and strongly advocates for Down syndrome awareness. “Down syndrome is a type of special needs where people wear it on their face,” Elie stated. “Just because they wear it on their face, people assume that they can’t do a lot of things that a normal human or a teenager can do, which is not the case at all. That was what I wanted to bring awareness to and to let those who don’t know about Down syndrome know that they’re not limited; they

act just the same as us. They might have a few more challenges but aren’t limited.” On Dec. 2, Elie presented a check for $10,000 from 100+ Women Who Care Motown to GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit. The group of women select local charities to receive donations. Each member donates $100, which helps make a greater impact, resulting in a minimum donation of $10,000. Ema Kim is a member of this group, and through this connection, Elie was able to help raise funds for a cause close to her heart. “The only words that kept coming to me in the time spent there were ‘joy and love.’ The people who organize the association, the people who volunteer and the Down syndrome community are just so loving, and it was wonderful,” 100+ Women Who Care Motown co-founder Nancy Sullivan said. Denise Moore, the president of GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit, stated that the women from 100+ Women Who Care Motown seemed just as touched as everyone at GiGi’s was about the contribution. “We were thrilled they chose our organization to give back to,” she said. “I’m around special needs kids all the time, so it’s interesting to see someone that’s not. But I could tell that these women were very moved. Some looked like they were tearing up a little bit.” For more information on GiGi’s Playhouse, visit gigisplayhouse.org/detroit. For more information on 100+ Women Who Care Motown, visit 100pluswomenmotown.com. Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

Step Up To The Plate: Youth Baseball League Recruiting New Players Southfield Youth Baseball is inviting aspir- 2024, at Total Sports, 22777 Farmington Road, ing players across diverse skill levels and ages in Farmington. Our home field is at Spring Hill to join the Southfield A’s, a traveling baseball Baptist Church Field, 21900 Middlebelt Rd. in team with its own field. Farmington Hills. The 10U and 14U teams will “We believe kids who get to play a competi- play 50 to 60 games through the summer and tive level of baseball at an early age will excel,” fall seasons. said Head Coach Marlin Gilliam, a 30-year Marlin explained, “As a traveling league, we baseball coaching veteran who entered the compete against other teams throughout the travel league 25 years ago. Midwest. Two years ago, we played in Louis“Our dedicated coaches prepare our players ville, and this year we’re heading to Cincinnati for the kind of competition with our 10- and 14-year-old they’ll have at high school teams — and considering tryouts, so they’re ready to Chicago as well, depending play their best and even play on the schedule. We give our college baseball if that’s what players the opportunity to they want to do. We are a compete with the best.” teaching organization, but If you have a child or know we also have a desire to win. an aspiring young athlete We’ve seen a good number who would like to join the of Michigan all-stars come Baseball leagues forming now team, sign up online at through our program.” southfieldathletics.com/regTryouts are held upon request, and the ister or contact our Coaching Team for more league is open to all boys and girls who have a information: Marlin Gilliam (248) 252-5987, desire to play. marlingil9@gmail.com; Aaron Richard (248) Brand-new teams are forming for players 521-0597; Jason Horton (14U) (810) 309-5425. 8 and under (8U) and T-ball (ages 5 and 6). EsPlease support Southfield Youth Baseball, tablished teams are also forming for the 10 and a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, with a under (10U) and 14 and under (14U) categories. donation by visiting southfieldathletics.com/ “You don’t have to be a Southfield resident to help-the-southfield-as-claim-a-home-field-adplay for us,” Marlin added. vantage. Follow “Southfield Youth Baseball” on Winter practice begins Saturday Jan. 6, Facebook.

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to get physically fit and get in better shape, so giving them a gift card to come and get a fitness pass and work out or be able to learn pickleball is a great way for people to do something that they might not normally do for themselves,” Goul said. A popular option is the “Pickleball 101: Intro for Beginners” class, which teaches participants the basic rules, strokes, scoring and strategies of the game. The center also offers indoor swim lessons year-round for preschoolers to adults, with the next six-week session starting in January, followed by another in late March. To expose kids to a variety of sports — including soccer, football, volleyball, T-ball, lacrosse, hockey and more — the Coach Dave Intro to Sports classes are offered for ages 3-6. “Participating in sports is a great way for kids to meet other kids, get the social skills they need, learn how to be a good teammate and have fun,” he said. For more information about the Troy Community Center, visit https://rec.troymi. gov.

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Experts urge consumers to watch out for holiday season scams BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — December may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the Christmas season provides ample opportunities for scammers to try to take advantage of someone’s generosity or tight schedule to swindle them out of money. Law enforcement agencies and watchdog groups are offering advice on what the public should be on the lookout for this holiday season. “We had posted stuff on the department Facebook. We had some generic advice,” said Detective Carlo Pizzorni of the Troy police. “There are IRS scams, which are something we’ve seen, people call claiming to be from the IRS and demand to be paid via bitcoin or gift card. There’s a similar scam where people are calling claiming there’s a warrant out for their arrest and they need to pay bail to stay out of prison.” He also warned that some scammers are patient and can cultivate a relationship with someone online for weeks or months before taking advantage of their mark.

“There’s also ‘pig butchering.’ Someone meets someone else through an online app like WhatsApp or Telegram or a dating website, and they create a relationship, speak to them for months on end to convince them the relationship is real,” Pizzorni said. “Eventually, they suggest an investment via wire transfer or cryptocurrency. They send confirmations that the investment is making money to convince them to keep investing more, but eventually they will cut contact with all of this money they were sent.” Lisa Plaggemier, the executive director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, said the most prevalent scams are deceptive ads that lead people to fraudulent websites, sending gift cards to fraudsters posing as friends or family members, and spoofed shopping sites that mimic legitimate businesses in order to collect personal information or distribute malware. “I think it’s kind of the ‘greatest hits’ of things that the bad guys gravitate toward every year,” she explained. “They’ve just gotten a lot more sophisticated. We all look at how we’re using AI and technology, but they’re using them as well. … It’s more about better

quality scams than new scams. The tactics are the same, but it’s all still phishing and spoofing and so forth. It’s all about scrutinizing what you’re seeing. Look at the sender address. Look at the address. If a company or group has had a leak and someone else has gotten access, they can use that breach to attack others. People need to slow down and analyze.” Those offering items at a large discount online are frequently suspect. “With the economy the way it is and inflation, people are looking for items at a good price,” said Plaggemier. “Oftentimes, you will see a deal that is too good to be true, and that’s because it’s a case of fraud.” She said fake gift cards and phony delivery notifications for online orders are also scams that are on the rise. “The other big one is gift card scams. When you buy gift cards, buy it at that retailer. If you want a Target gift card, don’t buy it at the supermarket. Buy it at Target itself,” said Plaggemier. “Fake delivery notifications are another big one, especially during the holidays. A phisher sends you a text or email that a package will be delivered, like

you would get from another internet retailer, but the link for the tracking information leads you to a malicious website. The message may indicate urgency, like you need to be home for a package to be delivered. You might click on something quickly without determining whether it’s legitimate.” She advised to always be suspicious of any site or ad online. “Looking for the https,” as opposed to http, “which generally indicates it’s legitimate,” Plaggemier said. “Look for misspellings in a website address. It might have a hyphen between the company name you’re looking for and some additional part of the URL. Hover over a link in an email to see where it will actually take you. This is more difficult on a phone, but don’t take chances. Watch for misspellings. Foreign scammers often have misspellings, but this is also the area where they’re growing more sophisticated since they are improving the quality of their scams.” She said one of the most effective means of spotting a fraudster is for people to just follow their gut. See SCAMS on page 15A

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Lloyd Crews, Charles Hicks, Coretta Houge, Michael Ari Mandelbaum, and Linnie Taylor. EXCUSED: None. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, City Administrator Fred Zorn, City Clerk Janet Jackson, City Attorney Dawn King, Planner Terry Croad, Deputy Planner Thomas Paison, Code Enforcement Director Tyrice Beeks, Public Works Director Patrick Ryan, and Parks and Recreation Director Terry Fields Approve Appointment of Purchasing Agent – Nicole Humphries

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #23-31 The City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding: The appellant, Vincent Orow, representing the owners, LEAL Investments and FX Southfield MI, LLC, is requesting the following from the Board: 1. A variance of 25 feet 7 inches of building setback on the north side of the building (40 feet required, 14 feet 5 inches provided). 2. A variance of 14 feet of building setback on the south side of the building (40 feet required, 26 feet provided).

Approve Appointment to the Southfield Library Board – Madeline Walters Approve Appointment to the Southfield Employee Retirement Board – Willie Martine Approve Appointment to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority – Moshe Sherizen

The property is located at the southwest corner of Northwestern Hwy and Twelve Mile Rd, Sidwell Parcels #2418-226051 & -036 located at 28830 and 28844 Northwestern Hwy, zoned (B-3) General Business.

Approve Joint Resolution Condemning All Acts of Terrorism Approve Oakland County Interlocal Agreement to Amend Gun Buyback Pilot Grant Program Approve Amendment of Resolution No. 2022.342 – Performance and Indemnification for the Michigan Department of Transportation Approve Bid on Water main Installation and Repair Parts Approve Bid for Standby Emergency Snow Removal Services for Public Works Authorize Purchase of Accessories for TORO Mower for Park Services (Golf Maintenance) Authorize Purchase of TerrainCut Mower 1585 with Commercial Side Discharge Mower Deck and Heavy-Duty Rotary Broom for P&R / Park Servies Authorize Purchase of Gas Ranger Picker with Cab Approve Travel Reimbursement Form for Mayor Siver for the MML Fall Conference, Traverse City, MI Approve PCZR23-0003, request of Matick Southfield Properties, LLC, to conditionally rezone the northern portion (0.9 acres) or the property located at 29300 Telegraph Road, City of Southfield, Michigan from P Vehicular Parking to B-3 General Business Introduce Ordinance No. 1780

This appeal is to Section 5.169(2)(c)(3), Article 18, Chapter 45 of the Southfield City Code, more commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance. This is a public hearing. If interested, you are encouraged to appear in person. You may have a representative (attorney or agent) appear in your presence to make the Board aware of your opinion. When appearing before the Board, please speak slowly and distinctly so that your testimony may be accurately recorded. Documents regarding this appeal are available for review prior to the public hearing. Written comments, questions and requests to review these materials must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing and should be directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Department of Building & Safety Engineering, 1st Floor Public Works Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, Telephone 248-796-4100. The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield. City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 354-4831 (TDD) if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required.

Approve PSLU23-0011, Special Use request of Matick Southfield Properties, LLC, to permit a conveyor type motor vehicle washing facility at 29300 Telegraph Road, City of Southfield, Michigan Approve PSP23-0013, Site Plan Review request of Matick Southfield Properties, LLC, for construction of a conveyor type motor vehicle washing facility at 29300 Telegraph Road, City of Southfield, Michigan

Janet Jackson City Clerk

PUBLISHED LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS & PUBLISHED LEGAL NOTICE SITE PLAN REVIEWS COMMISSION NOTICEPLANNING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS & CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

Approve PSLU23-0014, Special Use request of Lael Investments, to permit a gas station/convenience store with liquor sales and carry-out restaurant uses at 28830-28844 Northwestern Highway, City of Southfield, Michigan Approve PSP23-0014, Site Plan Review Request of Lael Investments, for construction of a new gas station/convenience store with liquor sales and carry-out restaurant to be constructed at 28830-28844 Northwestern Highway, City of Southfield, Michigan Approve PZTA23-0005, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to modify the development standards for smoking lounges in the RS Regional Shopping, RC Regional Center, and B-3 General Business Districts Introduce Ordinance No, 1781 Approve PSLU23-0015, Special Use request of Saroki Architecture representing Bacco Ristorante, to permit an operation that is a combination of permitted uses (private club & restaurant) and special uses (smoking lounge and bar/lounge) at 29410 Northwestern Highway, City of Southfield, Michigan Approve PSP23-0016, Site Plan Review request of Saroki Architecture representing Bacco Ristorante, to permit renovation of an existing building for an operation that is a combination of permitted uses (private club & restaurant) and special uses (smoking lounge and bar/lounge) at 29410 Northwestern Highway, City of Southfield, Michigan Approve PSLU23-0016, Special Use request of Tele-Nine Plaza, LLC, to permit occupation of tenant spaces in an existing 5-unit commercial building for use by executive, administrative, and professional offices at 23935-23959 W. 9 Mile Road, City of Southfield, Michigan Approve PSP23-0015, Site Plan Review request of the City of Southfield for construction of a new storage building at the Department of Public Works facility at 25501 Clara Lane, City of Southfield, Michigan The meeting adjourned at 8:30p.m.

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SITE PLAN REVIEWS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at PLANNING COMMISSION 6:30 P.M., Local Time, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, at which time and place the Southfield Planning CITY Michigan, OF SOUTHFIELD Commission will consider the following requests pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 6:30 P.M., Local Time, in the 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield, to wit:

Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the (SITE Southfield Planning Commission consider following requests pursuant24725 to Title V, Zoning PSP23-0003 PLAN REVIEW) is a Sitewill Plan Reviewtherequest of Moshe Goldberg, and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of thethe Code of thebuilding City of Southfield, to wit: to convert existing from general office use to medical office use at Greenfield LLC,

24725 Greenfield Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-25-229-030).

PSP23-0003 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) is a Site Plan Review request of Moshe Goldberg, 24725 Greenfield LLC, to convert the existing building from general office use to medical office use at 24725 Greenfield Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel PSLU23-0013 (PUBLIC HEARING) is a Special Use request of Mike Semma, Atlas Consulting on 24-25-229-030).

behalf of Sari Group LLC, to permit partial demolition and renovation of a building for used vehicle

sales and vehicle repair isaccessory vehicle sales 24450 Telegraph Southfield, Michigan PSLU23-0013 (PUBLIC HEARING) a SpecialtoUse request of at Mike Semma, Atlas Road, Consulting on behalf of Sari Group LLC, (Parcel 24-28-151-006). to permit partial demolition and renovation of a building for used vehicle sales and vehicle repair accessory to vehicle sales at 24450 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-28-151-006). PZR23-0004 (PUBLIC HEARING) is a request of Art Danou, 23055, LLC, to rezone the property

PZR23-0004located (PUBLIC HEARING) is a request of Art Danou, 23055,(Parcel LLC, to rezone the property located at 23055 at 23055 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan 24-29-476-024) from I-1 Industrial to Telegraph B-3 General Business. Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-29-476-024) from I-1 Industrial to B-3 General Business.

Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com. Janet Jackson City Clerk 0436-2351

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PSLU23-0019 (PUBLIC HEARING) is HEARING) a Special Useisrequest of Use Art Danou, LLC, to23055, permit LLC, construction PSLU23-0019 (PUBLIC a Special request 23055, of Art Danou, to permitand operation of a conveyorconstruction type motor and vehicle wash atof23055 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (ParcelTelegraph 24-29-476-024). operation a conveyor type motor vehicle wash at 23055 Road,

Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-29-476-024).

PSP23-0019 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) is a Site Plan Review request of Art Danou, 23055, LLC, to permit construction and operation of PSP23-0019 a conveyor type motor vehicle wash at is23055 Road, Southfield, (Parcel 24-29-476-024). (SITE PLAN REVIEW) a SiteTelegraph Plan Review request of Art Michigan Danou, 23055, LLC, to

permitmay construction and of aDepartment, conveyor type motor vehicle wash 23055 Road, MI 48037Written comments be mailed to operation the Planning 26000 Evergreen Road,atP.O. BoxTelegraph 2055, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-29-476-024). 2055, prior toSouthfield, the meeting. Questions regarding this matter may should directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150 or P.O. Box Written comments be be mailed to the Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, 2055, Southfield, MI 48037-2055, prior to the meeting. tpaison@cityofsouthfield.com JANET JACKSON – CITY CLERK Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 248-354-4831 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required. Published: Southfield Sun 12/21/2023

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CRIME

WATCH Mail stolen from multiple residents

Nov. 26, his hotel room, in the 28000 block of Northwestern Highway, was broken into. A group of masked perpetrators entered with firearms and stole the victim’s designer sunglasses and cash.

Wheels, tires stolen from vehicle

SOUTHFIELD — At 9:30 p.m. Nov. 20, multiple residents in the 20000 block of Camden Square reported their mail had been stolen from their mailboxes.

SOUTHFIELD — Between 1 and 9:30 a.m. Nov. 20, a man reported that his wheels and tires had been taken off his vehicle in the 16000 block of North Park Drive.

Man robbed in hotel room by masked suspects

Vape pen stolen from vehicle

SOUTHFIELD — A man told police that at 6:33 a.m. ORDINANCE NO. 1781

The City of Southfield has amended An Ordinance to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield by revising Article 14, Regional Shopping (RS), Article 15, Regional Center (RC), and Article 18, General Business (B-3), Zoning, of Title V of the Southfield City Code. THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS: SECTION 1. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SUBSECTION (2)(J) OF SECTION 5.134, ARTICLE 14, REGIONAL SHOPPING (RS), OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: 5.134 Uses Permitted Subject to Special Approval (2) Uses (Amended – Ordinance 1734 – 4/22/21) (j) Smoking Lounges, subject to the following conditions (Amended – Ordinance 1619 – 3/9/14): 1. Must be approved by the State of Michigan Department of Community Health as a Tobacco Specialty Retail Store or cigar bar and possess a valid exemption of the State of Michigan smoking prohibition of Section 12603, Public Act 368 of 1978. Smoking lounges not possessing a valid state exemption as a tobacco specialty retail store or cigar bar are not permitted. 2. Hours of operation are limited to 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. 3. Cannot be located any nearer than 1,500 feet to any other Smoking Lounges. 4. Minimum separation between uses: i.

ii. Cannot be located any nearer than 200 feet to any outdoor playground of a school, childcare facility, religious institution, park, or similar use (measured by the shortest distance between the exterior of the portion of the structure occupied by the smoking lounge to the outer perimeter of the playground). 5. Outdoor Smoking: Outdoor patios used for smoking cannot be any closer than 20 feet from any other business entrance or outside dining area of another business, nor any nearer than 300 feet to any residentially used parcel or any outdoor playground of a school, childcare facility religious institution, park, or similar use. 6. Odor Control: Smoking lounges shall provide adequate ventilation for the smoke in accordance with all requirements imposed by the building and fire departments. At a minimum, the ventilation system shall also assure that smoke from the smoking lounge is incapable of migrating into any other portion of the building hosting the smoking lounge or into any other building or premises in the vicinity of the smoking lounge. A detailed description of the odor control methods and equipment the smoking lounge will utilize to comply with this section shall be required. Exception: outdoor patios approved per subsection (5) above. 7. The interior of the smoking lounge shall be maintained with adequate illumination to make the conduct of patrons within the premises readily discernible to persons with normal visual acuity. 8. No window coverings shall prevent visibility of the interior of the smoking lounge from outside the premises during operating hours. Any proposed window tint shall be approved in advance by the police department. 9. The maximum occupancy level for a smoking lounge shall be established by the fire department. SECTION 2. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SUBSECTION (2)(E) OF SECTION 5.140, ARTICLE 15, REGIONAL CENTER (RC), OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: 5.140 Uses Permitted Subject to Special Approval

SOUTHFIELD — A woman told police that her vehicle was broken into and her vape pen was stolen around (2) Uses (Amended – Ordinance 1734 – 4/22/21) (e) Smoking Lounges, subject to the following conditions (Amended – Ordinance 1619 – 3/9/14): 1. Must be approved by the State of Michigan Department of Community Health as a Tobacco Specialty Retail Store or cigar bar and possess a valid exemption of the State of Michigan smoking prohibition of Section 12603, Public Act 368 of 1978. Smoking lounges not possessing a valid state exemption as a tobacco specialty retail store or cigar bar are not permitted. 2. Hours of operation are limited to 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. 3. Cannot be located any nearer than 1,500 feet to any other Smoking Lounges. 4. Minimum separation between uses: i.

ii. Cannot be located any nearer than 200 feet to any outdoor playground of a school, childcare facility, religious institution, park, or similar use (measured by the shortest distance between the exterior of the portion of the structure occupied by the smoking lounge to the outer perimeter of the playground). 5. Outdoor Smoking: Outdoor patios used for smoking cannot be any closer than 20 feet from any other business entrance or outside dining area of another business, nor any nearer than 300 feet to any residentially used parcel or any outdoor playground of a school, childcare facility religious institution, park, or similar use. 6. Odor Control: Smoking lounges shall provide adequate ventilation for the smoke in accordance with all requirements imposed by the building and fire departments. At a minimum, the ventilation system shall also assure that smoke from the smoking lounge is incapable of migrating into any other portion of the building hosting the smoking lounge or into any other building or premises in the vicinity of the smoking lounge. A detailed description of the odor control methods and equipment the smoking lounge will utilize to comply with this section shall be required. Exception: outdoor patios approved per subsection (5) above. 7. The interior of the smoking lounge shall be maintained with adequate illumination to make the conduct of patrons within the premises readily discernible to persons with normal visual acuity. 8. No window coverings shall prevent visibility of the interior of the smoking lounge from outside the premises during operating hours. Any proposed window tint shall be approved in advance by the police department. 9. The maximum occupancy level for a smoking lounge shall be established by the fire department. SECTION 3. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SUBSECTION (2)(N) OF SECTION 5.169, ARTICLE 18, GENERAL BUSINESS (B-3), OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS:

5:31 p.m. Dec. 1 in the 27000 block of Lahser Road.

Purse snatcher strikes at office building

SOUTHFIELD — At 1:45 p.m. Nov. 30, a woman reported that her purse and wallet were stolen from inside her office, in the 22000 block of Providence Drive. The woman said the door had been left open.

License plate stolen from vehicle

SOUTHFIELD — At 6:02 p.m. on Dec. 2, a woman reported that her license plate had been removed from her vehicle in the 29000 block of Franklin Hills Drive. — Kathryn Pentiuk 4. Minimum separation between uses: i.

Cannot be located any nearer than 200 feet to any residential use (measured by the shortest distance between the exterior of the portion of the structure occupied by the smoking lounge to the parcel line of the residential use). ii. Cannot be located any nearer than 200 feet to any outdoor playground of a school, childcare facility, religious institution, park, or similar use (measured by the shortest distance between the exterior of the portion of the structure occupied by the smoking lounge to the outer perimeter of the playground). 5. Outdoor Smoking: Outdoor patios used for smoking cannot be any closer than 20 feet from any other business entrance or outside dining area of another business, nor any nearer than 300 feet to any residentially used parcel or any outdoor playground of a school, childcare facility religious institution, park, or similar use. 6. Odor Control: Smoking lounges shall provide adequate ventilation for the smoke in accordance with all requirements imposed by the building and fire departments. At a minimum, the ventilation system shall also assure that smoke from the smoking lounge is incapable of migrating into any other portion of the building hosting the smoking lounge or into any other building or premises in the vicinity of the smoking lounge. A detailed description of the odor control methods and equipment the smoking lounge will utilize to comply with this section shall be required. Exception: outdoor patios approved per subsection (5) above. 7. The interior of the smoking lounge shall be maintained with adequate illumination to make the conduct of patrons within the premises readily discernible to persons with normal visual acuity. 8. No window coverings shall prevent visibility of the interior of the smoking lounge from outside the premises during operating hours. Any proposed window tint shall be approved in advance by the police department. 9. The maximum occupancy level for a smoking lounge shall be established by the fire department. SECTION 4. Every person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and cost of prosecution or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. The City, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, abate, or restrain the violation. Each day’s continuance of a violation shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. Any person violating the provisions of this Ordinance shall in addition become liable to the City for any expense or loss or damage occasioned by the City by reason of such violation. SECTION 5. Should any section, clause, or paragraph of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same will not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. SECTION 6.

5.169 Uses Permitted Subject to Special Approval

All Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

(2) Uses (Amended – Ordinance 1734 – 4/22/21)

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(n) Smoking Lounges, subject to the following conditions (Amended – Ordinance 1619 – 3/9/14): 1. Must be approved by the State of Michigan Department of Community Health as a Tobacco Specialty Retail Store or cigar bar and possess a valid exemption of the State of Michigan smoking prohibition of Section 12603, Public Act 368 of 1978. Smoking lounges not possessing a valid state exemption as a tobacco specialty retail store or cigar bar are not permitted. 2. Hours of operation are limited to 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. 3. Cannot be located any nearer than 1,500 feet to any other Smoking Lounges.

This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication. KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor JANET JACKSON, City Clerk PZTA23-0005 Introduced: 11/27/23 Enacted: 12/4/23 Published: 12/21/23 A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE PURCHASED OR INSPECTED AT THE SOUTHFIELD CITY CLERK’S OFFICE LOCATED AT 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. Published: Southfield Sun 12/21/2023

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Court Department Trial Court NORFOLK, SS.

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.

CASE NO. 23 MISC 000399 (DRR)

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Successor by Merger to Chase Home Finance, LLC, successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation v.

RESENT: Councilmembers: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Charles Hicks, Coretta Houge, Linnie Taylor, and Michael Ari Mandelbaum. EXCUSED: Councilmember Lloyd Crews. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, City Administrator Fred Zorn, City Clerk Janet Jackson, City Treasurer Irv Lowenberg, City Attorney Dawn King, Deputy City Treasurer Allyson Bettis, Representative Rashida Tlaib, Senator Jeremy Moss, Representative Jason Hoskins, and Judge Sheila Johnson. Approve Election of Michael Ari Mandelbaum as City Council President.

DMR Financial Services, Inc., et al.

Approve Election of Nancy L.M. Banks and City Council President Pro Tem.

TO: any former stockholders, officers, creditors, and any other persons claiming any interest in DMR Financial Services, Inc. (“DMR”), a defunct corporation with a former principal place of business in Southfield, Michigan, or their heirs, devises, legal representatives, successors or assigns You are hereby notified that a complaint has been filed by the above-named plaintiff in which you are named as an interested party. This complaint concerns a certain parcel of land in Stoughton, Norfolk County, in said Commonwealth being known as and numbered 31-33 Pearl Street Place; title to said parcel is clouded by a missing mortgage assignment. A mortgage to MetroBoston Mortgage Co. on said property was recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 12301, Page 366, Document No. 24908. On February 23, 1998, MetroBoston assigned the Mortgage to DMR, which assignment was recorded at Book 12301, Page 373, Document No. 24909. Plaintiff alleges DMR subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chase and disclaimed any interest DMR had in the Subject Property. Neither the assignment nor any other document memorializing the assignment was recorded. On January 19, 2000, Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation recorded a Discharge of Mortgage declaring that it had “received full payment and satisfaction” of the Mortgage and that it was canceling and discharging the Mortgage. The Discharge of Mortgage was recorded at Book 13964, Page 053, Document No. 005546. Due to the missing assignment from DMR to Chase, Chase’s Discharge of Mortgage is not recognized. Plaintiff seeks a judgment discharging the mortgage recorded in said Registry at Book 12301, Page 366, Document No. 24908, nunc pro tunc to January 19, 2000, and for all other relief deeded equitable and just. This complaint may be examined at the Land Court, Boston, Massachusetts, or online at www.masscourts.org. Information on how to search Land Court dockets is available on the Land Court website: www.mass.gov/how-to/find-a-land-court-case-docket. A copy of said complaint may also be obtained from plaintiff’s attorney. If you intend to make any defense, you are hereby required to serve upon the plaintiff’s attorney, Kevin L. Murch, Esq., Perez and Morris, LLC, 8000 Ravines Edge Court, Columbus, Ohio 43235, an answer to the complaint on or before the fifteenth day of January, 2024, next, the return day, hereof, and a copy thereof must be filed in this court on or before said day.

The meeting adjourned at 7:17p.m. Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com. Janet Jackson City Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #23-30 The City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding: The appellant, Patrick Ryan, Director of Public Works, representing the owner, the City of Southfield, is requesting the following from the Board: A variance of 29 feet of side yard setback to construct a storage building (50 feet required, 21 feet proposed). The property is located on the south side of Clara Ln, east of Franklin Rd, Sidwell Parcel #2417-326-005 at 25501 Clara Ln, zoned (RC) Regional Center. This appeal is to Section 5.194, Article 22, Chapter 45 of the Southfield City Code, more commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance. This is a public hearing. If interested, you are encouraged to appear in person. You may have a representative (attorney or agent) appear in your presence to make the Board aware of your opinion. When appearing before the Board, please speak slowly and distinctly so that your testimony may be accurately recorded. Documents regarding this appeal are available for review prior to the public hearing. Written comments, questions and requests to review these materials must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing and should be directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Department of Building & Safety Engineering, 1st Floor Public Works Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, Telephone 248-796-4100. The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield. City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 354-4831 (TDD) if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required. Janet Jackson City Clerk

CASE NO. 23 MISC 000399 (DRR) If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for relief demanded in the complaint. Unless otherwise provided by Rule 13(a), your answer must state as a counterclaim any claim which you may have against the plaintiff which arise out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the plaintiffs’ claim, or you will thereafter be barred from making such claim in any other action.

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SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.

It is ORDERED that notice be given by publishing a copy of this notice once in The Southfield Sun, a newspaper with general circulation in Southfield, Michigan, at least thirty days before the fifteenth day of January 2024.

PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Lloyd Crews, Charles Hicks, Coretta Houge, Michael Ari Mandelbaum, and Linnie Taylor. EXCUSED: None. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, Administrator Fred Zorn, City Clerk Janet Jackson, City Attorney Dawn King, City Planner Terry Croad, Deputy City Planner Thomas Paison, and Business & Economic Development Director Rochelle Freeman.

Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of the Land Court, the sixth day of December 2023.

Approve Appointment of Southfield Downtown Development Authority (SDDA) Director Approve Appointment to the Downtown Development Authority – Dr. Michael Weimann

/s/ Deborah J. Patterson Deborah J. Patterson Recorder

Attest:

Approve Joint Resolution – Southfield High School for Arts & Technology Warrior Football Team Approve First Extension to Professional Engineering Consulting Services Contracts Authorize Additional Professional Consulting Engineering Services Funds for the Beech Road TAP Grant Funded Pathway

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Court Department Trial Court

Authorize to Seek Keep Michigan Beautiful (KMB) Grant Authorize Submission of FY 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant for Nine Mile Road Corridor: south side of Nine Mile Road from Evergreen Road east to Southfield Road

RE: CASE NO. 23 MISC 000399 (DRR)

Approve Amended and Restated Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Brownfield Plan Amendment, Various Properties, Southfield, Michigan 48075

SERVICE

Approve Brownfield Redevelopment Plan & Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development & Reimbursement Agreement for Matick Auto Wash 29300/29310 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan

The plaintiff is hereby ordered to serve the within notice by:

Approve Postponement of Second Amended and Restated Brownfield Redevelopment Plan & Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development & Reimbursement Agreement for Northland City Center LLC Northland Redevelopment & Hudson City Market 21500 Northwestern Highway Presentation

Publishing the same once in Southfield Sun a newspaper published in Southfield, Michigan Published: Southfield Sun 12/21/2023

Enact Ordinance No. 1780 0310-2351

Enact Ordinance No. 1781 Approve 19991 W. 12 Mile Road – Redevelopment & Change of Use

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The meeting adjourned at 10:05p.m. Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com. Janet Jackson City Clerk Published: Southfield Sun 12/21/2023

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gram from getting downloaded,” Plaggemier said. She added that if anyone has been taken advantage of, to immediately report it. “We don’t see enough people reporting scams to www.IC3.gov, which is the FBI’s

internet fraud center,” said Plaggemier. “It often seems like they don’t do anything, but they are working to shut these groups down. Report anything you see.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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heart for people. We couldn’t have prayed for a better neighbor.” Moulden has engaged in numerous philanthropic efforts in 2023. Earlier this year, he served as an exclusive sponsor of The Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival, received an award for his continued financial contributions to Destiny

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DEC. 21

Holiday shop: Handmade gifts from more than 200 juried artists, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook in Birmingham, BBArtCenter.org Walking group: 5 p.m., meet for warm drink and cookie at Niles-Barnard House at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, then stroll to Jeanne M. Stine Park, (248) 524-3570

DEC. 21-24

‘A Christmas Carol’: 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23 and 2 p.m. Dec. 24, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, mbtheatre.com Visit Santa: 4-8 p.m. Dec. 21-22, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 23 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 24, also visit reindeer 11a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 23, Festival Park and Fountain Park in The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, thevorh.com/events

DEC. 23 & 27-30

Holiday House Tour & All Aboard! Model Railroad Exhibit: Noon-3 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills. org/mus programs

DEC. 28

Winter Weather Fun: Explore science of snow, slush and ice with games, crafts and outdoor activities, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester, dinosaurhill.org

DEC. 30

Comfy Cozy New Year’s Party: Open gym and swimming, plus goodie bags, for ages 3-12, 6-8 p.m., Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, register by Dec. 27, rec. troymi.gov

JAN. 4

Walking group: Stroll nature parks in Rochester Hills, 5 p.m., park in back lot at Von Maur, 400 N. Adams Road, (248) 524-3570

JAN. 6-7

Novi Bridal Expo: Noon-5 p.m., Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., www.suburban collectionshowplace.com

JAN. 11

Ring in the New Year: Featuring local singer Vanessa Carr, 2:30-4 p.m., OPC Social and Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, OPCcenter.org, (248) 6591029 SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan

Ice skating: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays, noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-11 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays until Dec. 31, then new hours until Feb. 19, The Rink at Royal Oak in Centennial Commons, 221 E. Third St., therinkatroyaloak.com Seniors, 2-3 p.m., Solberg Tower Senior Community - Activity Center, 27787 Dequindre Road in Madison Heights, (586) 469-5642

JAN. 11-14

Ultimate Fishing Show: 1-8 p.m. Jan. 11, noon-8 p.m. Jan. 12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 13 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 14, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., suburbancollectionshowplace.com

JAN. 20

‘Girls’ Weekend’: Performance by Stagecrafters, 2 and 8 p.m. (only date with tickets left), Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org

JAN. 21

Frozen Paw 5K: Benefit for Leaders Dogs for the Blind, run/walk begins at 9 a.m., starts and finishes near Rochester Mills Beer Company, 400 Water St. in Rochester, leaderdogs.enmotive.com

ONGOING

Santa photos: Daily until Dec. 24, Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, 27500 Novi Road, shoptwelveoaks.com Santa House: Visit with Kris Kringle, also horse-drawn carriage rides, character visits and free roasted chestnuts and hot cocoa, select times and dates until Dec. 24, Shain Park in Birmingham, RSVP at www. allinbirmingham.com Wild Lights: Featuring millions of LED lights and about 500 sculptures, select nights until Jan. 7, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, wildlights. detroitzoo.org Holidays at Meadow Brook: Holiday Walk select dates until Dec. 23, Winter Wonder Lights select dates until Dec. 30, Santa Dec. 23, and more, Meadow Brook Hall,

350 Estate Drive in Rochester, meadowbrookhall.org/ holidays Big, Bright Light Show: See downtown Rochester buildings illuminated, 5 p.m.-midnight until Jan. 21, downtownrochestermi.com Holiday lights: 5-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 5-8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays until Jan. 15, Innovation Hills Park, 2800 W. Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills, (248) 656-4673 Science Will Always Be Here!: Grow a Grinch heart, build a snowball catapult, learn about snowflakes and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 3-6, Cranbrook Institute of Science, both 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu ‘The Mousetrap’: Performance by Birmingham Village Players, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’: Murder-mystery presented by Avon Players, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 19-20 and 26-27, and Feb. 2-3, 1185 Washington Road in Rochester Hills, avonplayers.org ‘Father of the Bride’: Select dates Jan. 10-Feb. 4, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, mbtheatre. com ‘The Bucket List of Booze Club’: Presented by Rosedale Community Players, 8 p.m. Jan. 26-27 and Feb. 2-3 and 9-10, and 2 p.m. Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 and 10, Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, rosedalecommunityplayers.com

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Museum hosts holiday drop-in hours

ROCHESTER HILLS — Daisy Scout Troop 77820, which includes 20 first-graders at Long Meadow Elementary, recently partnered with North Oakland County Toys for Tots to host a multi-neighborhood toy drive after reading about how donations to the organization had declined the last few years. Organizers said they hoped the collection would make it convenient for those in the neighborhood to donate, give the Daisies a chance to help other kids, and introduce community service as part of earning their “be a sister to every Girl Scout” petal. The Daisies distributed flyers about the toy drive to their neighbors by going door to door with physical copies and working with their parents to post on neighborhood social media pages. When a neighbor had an item to donate, the girls would go pick it up. Altogether, they collected 565 items from their neighbors to donate to Toys for Tots.

‘The Miracle Worker’: Performance by Ridgedale Players, 8 p.m. Jan. 19-20 and 26-27, and 2 p.m. Jan. 21 and 27-28, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, ridgedaleplayers.com Rock Around the Hawk: Free mini music festivals for ages 18 months to 5 years, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 10 and June 7, The Hawk Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700 Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, Royal Oak Farmers Market on Facebook ‘Think Small’: Exhibit featuring more than 60 pieces no bigger than 12 inches by more than 30 artists, open Wednesdays-Sundays until Jan. 14 (reception 2-5 p.m. Jan. 7), Lawrence Street Gallery, 2260 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com Food pantries: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday of month, Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills/Muslim Family Services, 29707 W. 10 Mile Road, (248) 2526962 • 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment, CARES in Farmington Hills, 27835 Shiawassee Road, (248) 474-8231, caresfh.org Holly Dazzle: Renaissance Christmas featuring half-million lights along walking path and more, 5-10 p.m. Dec. 29-30 and 5-9 p.m. Dec. 31, 12600 Dixie Highway in Holly, hollydazzles.com

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DAISY SCOUTS COLLECTS TOYS FOR TOTS

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’: 8 p.m. Jan 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, and 2 p.m. Jan 14 and 21, St. Dunstan’s Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, StDunstansTheatre.com

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is open for drop-in hours noon-3 p.m., with a guided tour of the Van Hoosen farmhouse at 1 p.m., Dec. 23, and 27-30. The 1840 Van Hoosen farmhouse is decorated with boughs of holly, old Christmas cards, family gifts, community cookbooks and a 10-foot Christmas tree. People will also find the seasonal interactive “All Aboard: Model Railroad Exhibit!” on display in the calf barn. Included with admission is a guided tour of the farmhouse and Red House, access to all exhibits, and a self-guided tour of the bull barn, the milk house, the equipment barn and Stoney Creek Cemetery. The event is free for museum members, $5 for adults, and $3 for seniors and students. No registration is required.

STATEWIDE — The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, along with cancer centers and other organizations nationwide, recognized November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer, not including skin cancer. For women, breast cancer is more common, while prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men. The institute shared the following statistics about lung cancer. • About 238,340 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in 2023. • About 127,070 deaths will result from lung cancer in 2023. • Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women. • Lung cancer is responsible for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths. • Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. • The yearly number of lung cancer deaths is declining. The estimated number of deaths in 2022 was 130,180. • The chance that a man will develop lung cancer in his lifetime is about 1 in 16. A woman’s lifetime chance of developing lung cancer is about 1 in 17. • Around 80% of lung cancer deaths are thought to be a result of smoking. To learn more about lung cancer screening at Karmanos, visit karmanos.org/lungcancerscreening.

UTICA DEDICATES PURPLE HEART TRAIL

UTICA — On Veterans Day, the city of Utica honored Purple Heart recipients and dedicated the Utica Purple Heart Trail at the American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. The Purple Heart Trail is a nationwide effort to pay tribute to those who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal with sections of roads dedicated to them. Signs are placed along the roads where elected leaders have designated part of the trail. Find more information at purpleheart.org/purplehearttrail. Mayor Gus Calandrino on his Facebook page called the dedication one of his “proudest moments” as mayor. Many local elected officials were present for the ceremony.

Troy High class raises money for nonprofit

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TROY — The Troy High personal communications class recently held its annual dodgeball tournament for charity supporting Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard’s Police Athletic League program, which builds positive relationships through recreation, mentoring and sports. Competition was fierce, with the senior team declaring victory, and the event raised $14,500 for the kids at PAL. “Sports helps with competition, etiquette, confidence, teamwork, and gives them an opportunity to come here and just be kids and play,” Bouchard said in a press release. “The volunteers at PAL deeply believe that opportunities for relationship-building and high-quality sports should be available to everyone. No fine print, no asterisk, no exceptions; that’s what they stand by, and that’s why Troy High School’s Personal Communications class chose them this year as the recipient.” PAL’s goals are to provide more opportunities for young women in sports, to double the number of children served, to develop young athletes so they develop a lifelong love of being active, and to be sure every child has access to a caring coach, and the chance to belong.