City Council - September 8, 2008

AYES: Council Members Baker, Galloway, Gumbleton

NAYS: Council Member Lennon, Mayor Covey

MOTION CARRIED

391. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Baker, that the City Council declares the City is dissatisfied with the environmental condition of the premises at 345 East Nine Mile Road and with other conditions of the premises and that in its discretion wishes to terminate the Purchase Agreement and provide notice to the seller of the City’s intent to terminate its Offer to Purchase real estate located at 345 East Nine Mile Road.

AYES: Council Members Baker, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon

NAYS: Mayor Covey

MOTION CARRIED

11. CLOSED SESSION – for the purpose of considering the purchase of real estate in accordance with 15.268(d) of the Open Meetings Act.

392. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilwoman Baker, to adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of considering the purchase of real estate in accordance with 15.268(d) of the Open Meetings Act.

AYES: Council Members Baker, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon, Mayor Covey

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Mayor Covey adjourned into Closed Session at 8:54 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 9:40 p.m.

C. South Oakland County Mayors Association (SOCMA) – City Manager Bruner announced the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at The Emory.

F. Woodward Avenue Action Association (WA3) – City Manager Bruner announced the Woodward Avenue Tribute has been installed, and this is the last week to buy tickets to the September 18, 2008 VIP illumination event and car raffle.

393. Fire Chief Schmidt announced September is National Preparedness Month and noted emergency preparedness pamphlets are available through the Fire Department.

394. City Manager Bruner announced SOCCRA is holding free recycling workshops on September 16, 2008, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Kulick Center and on October 2, 2008, at Royal Oak City Hall, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

395. Councilwoman Baker expounded on her position regarding purchase of the OLHSA building, noting her belief that it was not the best option for the City. Councilwoman Baker noted that Ferndale City Council Members are participating in discussions throughout the metro area on issues important to its residents such as advocacy for transit, environmental issues, sustainability and walkable communities.

396. Councilwoman Gumbleton offered condolences to the family of Victoria Levin, noting her personal and professional relationship with Mrs. Levin and characterizing her as a professionally accomplished woman and one with a passion for family and for connecting with people, and also as a true partner to her husband, Congressman Sander Levin.

397. Moved by Mayor Covey, seconded unanimously, to adopt the Resolution expressing condolences to the family of Victoria Levin.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

398. Councilman Galloway shared views on the purchase of the OLHSA building, noting that what was lacking was a comprehensive approach to provide for the needs of all City departments, especially the Police Department.

399. Mayor Covey asked that a presentation of proceeds from the Ferndale Pub Crawl be placed on the Council’s next agenda. Mayor Covey promoted two events for the weekend of September 20 – 21, 2008: the Ferndale Art Fair on the west side of Woodward and the DIY Festival on the east side of Woodward.

There being no objections, Mayor Covey adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.

Craig Covey, Mayor

J. Cherilynn Tallman, City Clerk

CITY OF FERNDALE

RESOLUTION 2008 - 397

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 48220 on the 8^th day of September, 2008

The following Resolution was moved by Mayor Covey, supported unanimously:

Victoria (Vicki) Levin, 74, of Royal Oak, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.; and

Victoria Levin was a woman of great courage and warmth; she was an advisor, a nurturer and a staunch supporter of her husband, Congressman Sander Levin, the State of Michigan and especially of children; and

Victoria Levin was born on June 8, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, was raised there and attended Liggett School; and

She graduated from Wellesley College in Connecticut with a Bachelor’s Degree in History in 1955, and then proceeded to earn her Master’s Degree from the Simmons School of Social Work in 1957; and

Victoria and Sander Levin were married in 1957, thus beginning over a half-century partnership of dedicated public service, commitment and advocacy for the people of Michigan; and

Mrs. Levin began her career in Psychiatric Social Work at the Oakland Child Guidance Clinic in Royal Oak, but interrupted it to raise a family with her husband and to engage in community and political work; and

The Levins moved to the City of Berkley in 1959, where Victoria joined the Berkley Council for Better Schools to advocate for better public education; and

From 1967 to 1970, she served on the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board, and it was her interest in children with special mental health challenges that spurred her husband, then a state senator, to lead an effort to rewrite Michigan’s Special Education Laws; and

In 1979, Victoria Levin launched a new career, which was to span nearly another 30 years, as a Science Research Officer for several federal agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; and

During this time Mrs. Levin mentored scores of scientists assisting them in navigating the rigorous requirements of federal research funding, finding colleagues and advancing in their careers; and

Mrs. Levin became a leading researcher on infant and children’s mental health and development issues and is credited for her key role in the growth of the field of Developmental Psychopathology; and

Due to ill health, in the spring of 2008, Mrs. Levin retired leaving a legacy for others to take up and follow - to improve the lives of children; and

Victoria S. Levin was loved, respected and an incredible example to others and will be missed by many, but especially by her husband, Sander; children, Jennifer Levin Pensler, Andrew, Madeleine and Matt; eight grandchildren; brother, Dale (Susan) Schlafer; brother-in-law, Carl (Barbara) Levin and numerous colleagues and friends.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, Ferndale's elected officials, do hereby extend our Community's condolences to the family of Victoria S. Levin.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution, duly certified, be forwarded to the family.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY