HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2014-03-1938979
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINTH
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19,201
On March 19, 2014, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the
Council at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Pastor led the meeting with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Roll was called with the following result: John Pastor, Brian Meakin, Laura
Toy, Lynda Scheel, Susan Nash, Brandon Kritzman, and Maureen Miller Brosnan
Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, City Planner;
Judy Priebe, Technical Specialist; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Terry Marecki, City
Clerk, Don Knapp, City Attorney, and Mayor Jack Kirksey.
was:
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it
#66-14 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,748th Regular Meeting
of the Council held March 3, 2014, are hereby approved as submitted.
Councilmember Meakin announced the Livonia Community Foundation
will be holding its Annual Grant Presentation on March 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Livonia
Civic Center Library. This year they will be presenting $25,000 to various Livonia
charities and the public is invited to attend.
Councilmember Meakin presented a chart showing a proposed outline for
the Seven Mile Road pothole problem. The right lane, which is riddled with large
potholes, would be completely closed, and the left turn lane would be used for
eastbound traffic, thus making 2 lanes viable for traffic each way. He has begun a
dialogue with Wayne County to include money for Livonia's roads in next year's budget,
and he is encouraging the public to voice their opinions and concerns about this
problem by contacting the City Council office or him personally at (734) 718-4821.
Council President Brosnan stated that Councilmember Meakin's proposed
outline to re-route traffic on Seven Mile Road be placed on the next Study Meeting
agenda as a point of discussion.
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Mayor Kirksey gave an update on the closing of 1-96 Expressway between
Telegraph and Newburgh Roads. He stated that, weather permitting, a firm date for the
closing would be Saturday, April 5 after 7:00 a.m. The service drive lanes would close
on Thursday, April 3, leaving only one lane open in each direction, resulting in two lanes
open instead of four lanes, and this would continue for the duration of the project. The
ramps and interchanges will be closed on Friday, April 4, after 7:00 p.m. The bridge
construction will be announced at a later date. The project is expected to be completed
by October, 2014. He referred the public to a website, www.96fix.com, for additional
information. Mayor Kirksey encouraged residents to try driving alternative routes before
the closure of the expressway. He stated that Wayne County will be bringing additional
money to shore up the surface roads which will experience an increased amount of
traffic due to the closing of the expressway.
Council President Brosnan announced that there will be new data presented on
Item #22 of the Council Agenda.
Council President Brosnan announced that there will be two (2) X -items at the
end of tonight's meeting regarding the requests from the Civil Service Department to
approve the Livonia Police Officers Association (LPDA) Contract Agreement for the
period December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2017, and approve the Livonia
Lieutenants and Sergeants Association (LLSA) Contract Agreement for the period
December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2017.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, Livonia, spoke regarding his concerns of
fencing violations at his place of business.
Raymond Grix, 11716 Farmington Road, and Helen Morris, 11714 Farmington
Road, Livonia, both residents of the Fountain Park condos, spoke regarding their
concerns of garbage being placed outside of the dumpster enclosure at the Red Olive
and Las Palapas restaurants, and violation of the Noise Ordinance at Las Palapas
restaurant. They also included pictures of the garbage situation.
was:
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Kritzman, and unanimously adopted, it
#67-14 RESOLVED, that having considered information provided by
Raymond Grix, a resident of the Fountain Park Condominium
Homeowners' Association, regarding the maintenance and use of
dumpsters by the Red Olive and Las Palapas restaurants, as well as the
other violations, including but not limited to violations of the Noise
Ordinance, the Council does hereby refer this subject matter to the
Administration for its Investigation, Report and Recommendation.
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Kritzman, it was:
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#68-14 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Kathleen A. Fitzgerald, dated March 11, 2014, requesting permission to
close Cranston between Elmira and Orangelawn on Monday, May 26,
2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
A communication from Kathleen E. McIntyre, dated February 10, 2014, re:
her resignation from the Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals, which was a three year term
expiring on July 12, 2015, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
#69-14 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.02
of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, and Section 601 of Act 110 of the Public Acts of Michigan of
2006, as amended, and based upon the appointment made by Council
Member Brian Meakin, dated February 11, 2014, the Council does hereby
consent to and confirm the appointment of Jason Rhines, 11310
Auburndale, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to the Zoning Board of Appeals to
fill the unexpired term of Kathleen E. McIntyre, for a term that will expire
on July 12, 2015, provided that Mr. Rhines takes the Oath of Office as
required in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered by
the City Clerk.
#70-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Emilio
Fortuna, President of Fortuna Construction Corporation, dated February
17, 2014, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement for the new
home being constructed at 16565 Savoie Street, and having further
considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated
February 19, 2014, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby approve this request inasmuch as omitting the
sidewalk on the subject property would have no detrimental effect upon
the neighboring properties at this time due to lack of any other public
sidewalks existing within the immediate area; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this location in the
event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at some future
date.
#71-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Bill Craig, Chair, Livonia Tree City Committee, dated February 20, 2014,
requesting the establishment of a Tree Ordinance, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Infrastructure and Community Transit
Committee for its report and recommendation.
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#72-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated February 12, 2014, wherein he has requested approval
of the reappointment of Glen Long Jr., 15240 Knolson, Livonia, Michigan
48154, to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven-year
term expiring April 2, 2021, pursuant to Section 2.48.020 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Act No. 279 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1909, as amended, the Council does hereby confirm and
approve such reappointment for a term expiring April 2, 2021.
A communication from Board of Trustees, Livonia Employees Retirement
System, dated February 20, 2014, re: 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan Annual Report
and Fund Performance Review for 2013 as submitted by Great West Retirement
Services, was received and places on file for the information of the Council.
#73-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Housing, dated February 20, 2014, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby approve the sale to Cory Moore, of the
following city -owned property, further described as:
20121 Floral: Argonne Subdivision, Lot 427, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
Liber 40, Page 5, Wayne County Records for a total purchase price of
$50,000.00;
the actions herein being taken in order to best serve the interests of the
community and in accordance with Section 3.05.090.8 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, because Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) regulations render formal public bid sales a practical
impossibility; FURTHER, the proceeds of such sale shall be allocated to
the CDBG program as program income; and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby requested to execute quit claim deeds and such other documents
as may be necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution;
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare and place in
proper form such legal documents as may be necessary to consummate
this transaction; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have said quit
claim deeds recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
#74-14 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
February 7, 2014, which bears the signature of the Superintendent of the
Department of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Star Trac, 4400 NE 77th Avenue, Suite 300, Vancouver,
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Washington 98662, for supplying the Department of Parks and
Recreation with five (5) Star Trac E-TRx9101 treadmills for the total price
of $18,975.00 and $1,260.85 for freight and installation; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $20,235.85 from funds budgeted in Account No.
208.755.976.000 for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize said purchase without competitive bidding, pursuant to Code of
Ordinances Section 3.04.140.D3, inasmuch as no advantage to the City
would result from competitive bidding.
#75-14 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
February 20, 2014, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the Option 2 bid of Gold Coin Laundries, LLC, 7866 Augusta Drive,
Washington Township, Michigan 48095, to provide fitness towel service
for the Livonia Community Recreation Center for a five year period in the
amount of $59,140.00 per year for years 1-3, and $60,914.00 per year for
years 4 and 5 , the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and
meets all specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $59,140.00 per year for years 1-3 and
$60,914.00 per year for years 4 and 5 from funds already budgeted in
Account No. 208-755-818-020 (Recreation Center Contractual Services)
for this purpose; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
#76-14 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
February 19, 2014, which bears the signatures of the Directors of Finance
and Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Discount Pool & Spas, Inc., 37613
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154 for performing all work required
in connection with membrane installation and opening of Clement Circle
Pool and membrane installation at the fountain at City Hall for a total
amount of $110,707.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the expenditure from funds already budgeted in the 2013-2014
Community Recreation account No. 208-721-987-000 and DPW account
No. 401-000-976-000 for this purpose, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute a contract, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, with the aforesaid bidder and to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#77-14 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service -Operations,
Director of Public Works, and Superintendent of Parks & Recreation dated
February 20, 2014, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
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and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a three-year maintenance
contract, with the option of the city to extend for one additional year, for
completing all work in connection with general electrical maintenance at all
City buildings and facilities and parking, athletic, and street light
maintenance at City -owned ball diamonds, parking lots, parks, and
miscellaneous city facilities and along the Plymouth Road corridor with
Retro -Tech Systems, Inc. 853 Eastport Centre Dr., Valparaiso, Indiana
46383, in an annual amount not to exceed $190,000.00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure not to
exceed $190,000.00 from funds budgeted in various contractual services
and lighting maintenance accounts for this purpose; FURTHER, in the
event that the low bidder is unable to perform the services, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of the second lowest bidder, MAS Electrical
Services, Inc., 31164 Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336,
to complete work in connection with the general electrical maintenance;
and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary.
#78-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated February 24, 2014, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached various lists of sidewalks requiring installation or replacement
within miscellaneous locations throughout the City of Livonia, said list
being included herein by reference, in connection with the 2014 Sidewalk
Repair Program and for reasons stated, the Council does hereby require
the respective owners of lots and premises referred to in said list to install
or to remove and replace sidewalk at such premises, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of
this resolution which is made pursuant to Section 12.04.340 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, said notice shall set forth
that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall
complete said sidewalk work no later than July 1, 2014, after which date
the Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction and/or
reconstruction of the said sidewalks; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the construction and/or reconstruction of various sections of
sidewalks and crosswalks at several locations within the City inasmuch as
the same are the City's responsibility.
#79-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated February 27, 2014, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the proposed cell tower
agreement between the City of Livonia and American Tower and NEW
PAR, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for a five-year period, with three additional
five-year renewal periods regarding the existing cell tower, in Rotary Park,
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and payable upon the terms and conditions detailed in the aforesaid
communication and proposed agreement attached thereto, and subject to
approval as to form by the Department of Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Kritzman, and Brosnan.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
Ordinance:
Scheel took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 030, 035, 040 AND 080 TO
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 30 (NARCOTIC AND DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
Laverne DiNatale, 14897 Hix Street, spoke to the Council re: concerns about carrying
prescribed drugs outside of a prescription bottle relative to a proposed Ordinance
amendment (Narcotic and Dangerous Substances).
Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, spoke to the Council re: concerns about
carrying prescribed drugs outside of a prescription bottle relative to a proposed
Ordinance amendment (Narcotic and Dangerous Substances).
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, the following substitute motion
was offered:
RESOLVED, that having considered the correspondence from the Law
Department dated February 26, 2014, and concerns expressed by some
residents, the Council does hereby refer the subject matter of the recommended
change to Title 9, Chapter 30, Section 035 (3.30.035 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances), which would require controlled substances to be kept in their
original package, to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was then taken on the foregoing motion to substitute with the following
result:
AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Kritzman, and Brosnan.
NAYS: None.
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The President declared the motion to substitute adopted.
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, a roll call vote was then taken on the
substitute resolution, as follows:
#80-14 RESOLVED, that having considered the correspondence from the
Law Department dated February 26, 2014, and concerns expressed by some
residents, the Council does hereby refer subject matter of the recommended
change to Title 9, Chapter 30, Section 035 (3.30.035) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, which would require controlled substances to be kept in their original
package, to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
with the following result:
AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Kritzman, and Brosnan.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted and the foregoing Ordinance, without
Section 3.30.035, would become effective on publication.
Ordinance:
Scheel took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 030, 040 AND 080 TO TITLE
9, CHAPTER 30 (NARCOTIC AND DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Kritzman, and Brosnan.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Toy took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 49 (MASSAGE) OF TITLE 5 OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. (CR 331-13)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Kritzman, and Brosnan.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Ordinance:
Meakin took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.08(14) OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (CR 331-13)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Kritzman, and Brosnan.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Ordinance:
Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.03(m) OF ARTICLE IX OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (CR 331-13)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Kritzman, and Brosnan.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Ordinance:
Scheel took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.03(m) OF ARTICLE X OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS `THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (CR 331-13)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Kritzman, and Brosnan.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Ordinance:
Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.03(u) OF ARTICLE XI OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (CR 331-13)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Kritzman, and Brosnan.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Ordinance:
Scheel took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30.04(c) OF ARTICLE XXX OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (CR 331-13)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Kritzman, and Brosnan.
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NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
A communication from 6 Mile Properties L.L.C., dated 3/10/14 re: revised
site drawings in connection with a proposal to demolish an existing gas station and
construct a multi -tenant retail building on the northeast corner of Farmington Road and
Six Mile Road (17108 Farmington Road), was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council. (Petition 2014-01-08-01)
An E-mail communication from Neil Cervenan. 17377 Vacri Lane, re: his
opposition to a proposal to demolish an existing gas station and construct a multi -tenant
retail building on the northeast corner of Farmington Road and Six Mile Road (17108
Farmington Road), was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
(Petition 2014-01-08-01)
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Kritzman, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 13, 2014, which transmits its
resolution 02-04-2014 adopted on February 11, 2014, with regard to
Petition 2014-01-08-01 submitted by 6 Mile Properties, L.L.C., requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to demolish an existing
gas station and construct a multi -tenant retail building on the northeast
corner of Farmington Road and Six Mile Road (17108 Farmington Road)
in Section 10, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.58 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition 2014-01-
08-01 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Site Plan marked SP -1 dated March 10, 2014, as revised,
prepared by Detroit Design Images, L.L.C. is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
2. That the Developer shall present a fully developed landscape plan
to the Planning Director for his review and approval;
3. That the Elevation Plan marked A-1 dated March 10, 2014, as
revised, prepared by Detroit Design Images, L.L.C. is hereby
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approved and shall be adhered to, except that the scored block
material shall be replaced with either a brick or burnished block at
the discretion of the Planning Department;
4. That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of the same brick used in the construction of the building or in
the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall's design, texture and
color shall match that of the building and the enclosure gates shall
be of solid panel steel construction or durable, long-lasting solid
panel fiberglass and maintained in good condition and closed at all
times when not in use;
5. That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a compatible
character, material and color to other exterior materials on the
building;
6. That this site shall meet either the City of Livonia or the Wayne
County Storm Water Management Ordinance, whichever applies,
and shall secure any required permits, including storm water
management permits, and soil erosion and sedimentation control
permits, from Wayne County and/or the City of Livonia;
7. That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in height and
shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
8. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
9. That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows;
10. That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted
variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals for deficient building
setback and deficient number of parking spaces and any
conditions related thereto;
11. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for; and,
12. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period of
one year only from the date of approval by City Council, and unless
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a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and void at
the expiration of said period.
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Toy, it was:
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby determine, in lieu of
the foregoing resolution, to substitute the following:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 13, 2014, which transmits its
resolution 02-04-2014 adopted on February 11, 2014, with regard to
Petition 2014-01-08-01 submitted by 6 Mile Properties, L.L.C., requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to demolish an existing
gas station and construct a multi -tenant retail building on the northeast
corner of Farmington Road and Six Mile Roads (17108 Farmington Road)
in Section 10, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.58 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Economic Development Community Outreach, and Strategic
Planning Committee for its review and recommendation.
A roll call vote was then taken on the forgoing motion to substitute with the following
result:
AYES: Meakin, Toy, Scheel, and Nash
NAYS: Pastor, Kritzman, and Brosnan.
The President declared the motion to substitute adopted.
Loretta Stringer, 18376 Westmore, Livonia, spoke to Council re: concerns of the closing
of the gas station on the northeast corner of Farmington Road and Six Mile Road.
(Petition 2014-01-08-01)
Michael Beydoun, 4320 Pratt, Ann Arbor, petitioner, spoke to Council re: his
disappointment of delaying the approval of the Site Plan relative to Petition 2014-01-08-
01.
Dennis Jabora, 6336 Rose Boulevard., West Bloomfield, petitioner, spoke to Council re:
his disappointment of delaying the approval of the Site Plan relative to Petition 2014-01-
08-01.
Following discussion by Council, on a motion by Meakin, seconded by
Toy, a roll call vote was then taken on the substitute resolution, as follows:
CR #81-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 13, 2014, which transmits
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its resolution 02-04-2014 adopted on February 11, 2014, with regard to
Petition 2014-01-08-01 submitted by 6 Mile Properties, L.L.C., requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to demolish an existing
gas station and construct a multi -tenant retail building on the northeast
corner of Farmington Road and Six Mile Roads (17108 Farmington Road)
in Section 10, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.58 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Economic Development Community Outreach, and Strategic
Planning Committee for its review and recommendation.
with the following result:
AYES: Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash and Brosnan
NAYS: Pastor and Kritzman
The President declared the resolution adopted.
was:
was:
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it
#82-14 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the Agenda.
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Kritzman, and unanimously adopted, it
#83-14 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Human Resources Director, dated March 13, 2014, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which sets forth a resolution adopted by the Civil
Service Commission on March 12, 2014, wherein it is recommended that
the attached tentative agreement between the City of Livonia and the
Livonia Police Officers Association (LPOA), be approved for the period
December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2017, and the necessary
amendments to the Compensation Plan, the Insurance and Disability
Plans and the Retirement Ordinance be adopted so as to effectuate the
provisions set forth in the aforesaid agreement, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the aforesaid action of the Civil Service
Commission; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to affix
their signatures to the said contract, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
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On a motion by Scheel, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it
#84-14 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Human Resources Director, dated March 13, 2014, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which sets forth a resolution adopted by the Civil
Service Commission on March 12, 2014, wherein it is recommended that
the attached tentative agreement between the City of Livonia and the
Livonia Lieutenants and Sergeants Association (LLSA), be approved for
the period December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2017, and the
necessary amendments to the Compensation Plan, the Insurance and
Disability Plans and the Retirement Ordinance be adopted so as to
effectuate the provisions set forth in the aforesaid agreement, the Council
does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action of the Civil
Service Commission; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested
to affix their signatures to the said contract, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, continued his comments regarding his
concerns of fencing violations at his place of business that he started at the beginning of
the meeting.
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, this
1,749th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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TerryMarecki, City Clerk