Council Member· 2024-01-01–2027-12-31
Andrea Rutkowski
Westland
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- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 1:38:56
- Avg per meeting
- 6:36
- Segments
- 1062
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Top issues during term (20)
Priority Waste service failures
The city is withholding $100,000 from a future payment to the contractor.
Seven Brew traffic concerns at Warren and Newburgh
New business investment in the city, with construction expected to begin in May.
Nankin Amphitheater Spending Accountability
Not to exceed $16,306.00 from TIFA funds.
Pet crematorium in Executive Drive industrial park
Neighbors worry a crematorium nearby could dent their property values, though the petitioner says he has never seen that happen at his 18 locations.
TIFA plan amendment
Over $529,000 in combined TIFA/BRA expenditures were authorized at this meeting.
Northgate Park improvements
About $148,470 in park millage funding from FY 2025-26.
HOME-funds housing agreement at 34136 Caspian
$35,019 in 2026-2027 federal HOME program funds.
Merriman Road closure and city road projects
Westland's combined obligation across the three projects is roughly $1.24 million.
CDBG funds used for Norwayne street paving
About $14,000 in CDBG funds was allotted for the Bay Court paving work shown on the voucher list.
Proposed Car Wash at 37300 Warren Road
About $4-5 million of the $9 million total goes to the car wash; the vacant restaurant currently costs the owner $7,000-8,000 a month to maintain.
Tree removal for sidewalk repair
Replacement cost not yet determined; the mayor said the budget cannot fund new sidewalks for every neighborhood.
Code enforcement concerns regarding William Asper
Firearms policy at Blues, Brews & Barbecue
Unknown; possible FOIA requests and legal review are pending.
Downtown façade improvement grant
$8,100 in previously committed grant money is being returned to DDA coffers.
Mall and shopping center redevelopment interest
Dangerous intersections needing left-turn signals
Two MDOT grants of roughly $400,000 each will fund signal upgrades at no local cost mentioned.
Marijuana business operating hours
Minimal direct revenue; the city shares in a 15% state excise tax divided among its shops.
Rotary Park improvements funded through Wayne County agreement
$148,470 in park millage funding would go toward the project.
Rezone of 32500 Palmer Road to commercial
Fire Station No. 2 snow removal contract
Not to exceed $11,000 annually for three years.
Decisions during term (299)
Recorded while Rutkowski was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes – October 6, 2026
Case #0564C – Site Plan Approval, Gasoline Service Station Addition, 6690 Newburgh Rd
Case #1843D – Site Plan and Special Land Use, Automobile Washing Establishment, 37300 Warren Rd
Rescheduling of December meeting from December 1 to December 2
Approval of minutes from September 24, 2026 meeting
Approval of vouchers totaling $88,046.99
Façade Grant — Ralph Gallozi
Façade Grant — Anthony Vella
Holiday lighting bid award — Capital City Services
Placer.ai contract extension
2027 Meeting Dates
Adjourn
Consent Calendar
Payment of Vouchers
Adoption of Ordinance 248-A-121 — 32500 Palmer Road rezone
Havenertech manhole and concrete stabilization contract
Special land use — pet crematorium at 6005 East Executive Drive
Adjournment
Approval of CellHawk System Subscription Renewal, through LeadsOnline Inc. to enhance the Police Departments investigative operations. (from Dawley; subscription will be effective immediately and be valid for a three (3) year period;…
Approval of one (1) add-on service to the existing Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. related to translation services. (from Dawley; term to expire June, 2028, amount $2,374.10 monthly)
Voting record (68)
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RESOLVED THAT Council grants adoption of Ordinance 248-A-121, an ordinance to amend Ordinance 248 to show CB-3, General Commercial Business District where R2, Single Family Residential is now shown in
Adoption of Ordinance 248-A-121 — 32500 Palmer Road rezone
Introduction of Ordinance 248-A-121 (rezone confirmation, 32500 Palmer Road)
Concerned that converting residential to commercial risks a vacant commercial parcel that can never return to residential use.
RESOLVED THAT Council grants Adoption of Ordinance 262, an ordinance to amend the Westland City of Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, Article IV, Section 27-23 to Change Public Hours for Marijuana Busine
RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of minutes of regular meeting held September 8, 2026.
RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of Proposed Rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential to CB-3, General Commercial Business District, 32500 Palmer Road, Parcel #56-067-99-0023 0000, Northwest
RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of Special Land Use for Proposed Community Center and Banquet Hall, 32500 Palmer Road, Parcel 560-67-99-0023 0000, Northwest Corner of Palmer Road and Hubbard Roa
Approval of September 8, 2026 meeting minutes
Rezoning to CB-3, 32500 Palmer Road (PD #1927C)
Rezoning surrenders city control over future uses; wanted a lot split preserving residential land
Special Land Use for Community Center and Banquet Hall, 32500 Palmer Road (PD #1927D)
Concerned about special land use flexibility and loss of residential potential
Adoption of Ordinance 262 — marijuana business hours
Traffic concerns on Ford Road; not interested in changing the ordinance
To move Consent Calendar item F to New Business item 1B.
RESOLVED THAT Council grants Introduction of Ordinance 262, an ordinance to amend the Westland City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, Article IV, Section 27-23 to Change Public Hours for Marijuana Busin
To move Consent Calendar item L to New Business item 1A.
Motion to Amend Agenda — Calo v. Westland Appeal
To move Consent Calendar item I to New Business item 1A.
To move Consent Calendar item I to New Business item 1A.
RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of the Minutes of regular meeting held July 6, 2026.
To close debate and move to a vote on Motion 2026-07-155
Consent Calendar (items a-h, j)
Approval of minutes of regular meeting held July 6, 2026
Recorded as absent/excused in the minutes for this vote
As-needed Facility Contractor services bid
To move Consent Calendar item E and I to New Business item 1A and 1B.
RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of minutes of study session held June 29, 2026.
To move Consent Calendar item L to New Business.
To move Consent Calendar item J to New Business.
To move Consent Calendar item K to New Business.
RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of Settlement of Bluewater Cannabis vs Westland as recommended by MMRA Defense Counsel.
Adoption of Ordinance 248-A-120 — rezoning 6013 Newburgh Road
RESOLVED THAT Council grants adoption of Ordinance 248-A-120, an ordinance to amend Ordinance 248 to show GAR, Garden Apartment Residential where R-1, Single Family Residential is now shown in the are
Move consent item K (1448 Elias HOME funds) to new business
Move consent item L (Newburgh Road rezoning ordinance) to new business
Move consent item J to new business
Settlement of Bluewater Cannabis, et al. v. Westland
Adoption of Ordinance 248-A-120 — rezoning 6013 Newburgh Road (former consent item L)
To move Consent Calendar item D to New Business item 1B.
RESOLVED THAT Council grants Adoption of Prepared Resolution regarding the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget, 2026-2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and 2026-2027 Spreading Millage.
To grant approval of introduction of Ordinance 248-A-120, an ordinance to amend Ordinance 248 to show GAR, Garden Apartment Residential where R-1, Single Family Residential is now shown in the area si
To close debate and move to a vote on Motion 2026-06-121
RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of request for City Council to enter into a closed study session on June 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss litigation strategy in the matter of Bluewater Cannabis,
2026-2027 Budget, CIP and millage resolution
Cited concerns that estimated contract reserves left only about $100,000 of unallocated fund balance.
Introduction of Ordinance 248-A-120 — 6013 Newburgh Road rezoning
CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan adoption (2026-05-96)
Raised concerns about how CDBG gaps are filled and community policing funding.
Rezoning 6013 Newburgh Road to Garden Apartment Residential (2026-05-102)
Appreciated lower density and wooded preservation versus an empty clear-cut lot.
Rezoning Cherry Hill/John Hix to commercial (2026-05-103)
Opposed rezoning out of residential based on decades watching area strip malls struggle.
RESOLVED THAT Council concurs with Planning Commission and Administration and grants approval of Special Land Use for Proposed Smoke and Vape Shop, 8047 North Wayne Road, North Side of Cowan Road, Wes
To concur with Administration and Planning Department and grant approval of Proposed Rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential to CB-1, Low Intensity Commercial Business District, Parcel #56-051-99
RESOLVED THAT Council grants adoption of Prepared Resolution to approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan Final Statement, July 1, 202
RESOLVED THAT Council concurs with Planning Commission and Administration and grants approval of Proposed Rezoning from R-1, Single Family Residential to GAR, Garden Apartment Residential District, 60
Special land use — smoke and vape shop, 8047 North Wayne Road (2026-05-104)
No school nearby; excited about the clothing and shoe component.