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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA - 2012-08-15 REGULAR AGENDA th 1,710 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:00 p.m. - City Hall Auditorium 33000 Civic Center Drive Livonia, Michigan CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS Communication from the Department of Finance, dated July 20, 2012, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending June 30, 2012. CONSENT AGENDA 1. BLOCK PARTY: Chris Flannigan & Karen Bradford, re: to be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Oakdale, between Wayne and Ronnie, with no rain date scheduled. 2. BLOCK PARTY: Sharlene Dostal, re: to be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Woodring, between West Chicago and Orangelawn, with no rain date scheduled. 3. BLOCK PARTY: Carol White, re: to be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunset, between Bobrich and Jeanine, with a rain date scheduled of Sunday, September 9, 2012. 4. BLOCK PARTY: Karen L. Werden, re: to be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Flamingo, between Saint Martins and Bretton, with a rain date scheduled of Sunday, September 9, 2012. 5. BLOCK PARTY: Thomas Hall, re: to be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Country Club, between Wood and Grove, with a rain date scheduled of Saturday, September 15, 2012. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of August 15, 2012 2 CONSENT AGENDA 6. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY’S NOISE ORDINANCE: Dorothy Roberts, Fund Development Manager, Marycrest Manor, re: to allow a band to perform at nd their 2 Annual Car Show Charity event held at Marycrest Manor (15475 Middlebelt Road), on Sunday, September 10, 2012, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 7. REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE REQUEST FROM SUBU ENTERPRISES, INC. TO ADD A NEW OUTDOOR SERVICE (1 AREA), ON A 2010 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS, WITH A DANCE-ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT AND OFFICIAL PERMIT (FOOD): Division of Police, re: for the business located at 20300 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48152. 8. AWARD OF BID: Livonia Fire & Rescue, re: for the purchase of one (1) replacement Type 1 Medium-Duty ambulance utilizing the Western Wayne Fire Department Bid Consortium that will replace a SQ5 (2005 Medic Master) which in turn will replace a department’s reserve squad (2001 Medic Master), which will be disposed of by auction. 9. AUDIT REPORT: Livonia Housing Commission, re: for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011, excluding Silver Village, Newburgh Village, the CDBG Program, the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block grant and single family City-owned properties. 10. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: in connection with the Whispering Willows Storm Water Detention Basin Project (RXB-15) to reduce runoff impacts through sustainable stormwater management using budgeted funds with a 50% reimbursement to the City of Livonia from the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project Round X, part “B” Grant Program for Storm Water General Permit Activities. 11. REQUEST TO APPROVE FINAL COST INFORMATION, AND TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES: Engineering Division, re: for the 2011 Sidewalk Program - Contract 11-G. (CR 148-11) UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES 12. FINANCE, BUDGET AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE – Meeting of July 16, 2012 a. The subject of Advance Budget Reviews. (CR 161-12) - Library Services b. The subject of miscellaneous budget issues – Refers the subject of Library hours and possible restoration of such hours at the Civic Center Library. (CR 450-06) Agenda for the Regular Meeting of August 15, 2012 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES 13. INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY TRANSIT COMMITTEE – Meeting of July 18, 2012 The subject of a local bus transportation system for the City of Livonia. (CR 917- 98) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. REQUEST TO APPROVE A NON-RESIDENT FEE AT THE LIVONIA SENIOR CENTER: Office of the Mayor, re: an additional charge of 25 cents to non- residents who choose to participate in an activity where the same fee is currently charged for both residents and non-residents. 15. PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF TAX-FORECLOSED PROPERTY: Livonia Housing Commission, re: to acquire one (1) house (12040 Arcola) for a total of $14,076.78, which includes closing costs, through the Community Development Block Grant Program. 16. REQUEST TO EXECUTE A NEW THREE YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND THE COUNTY OF WAYNE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM FUNDING; AND REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING TO APPROVE THE 2013 THROUGH 2015 HOME CONTRACT FUNDING: Livonia Housing Commission, re: to extend the City’s participation in the Wayne County Home Investment Partnership Consortia from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016, with 2011 program funding to be in the amount of $139,089.00. (CR 213-09 & CR 196-11) 17. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2012-06-08-05 submitted by Nick Shango, in connection with a proposal to renovate Nicholas Plaza shopping center by adding gas pumps and a carry-out restaurant (Dunkin’ Donuts) located on the southeast corner of Schoolcraft Road and Merriman (13820-13840 Merriman Road and 31281 Schoolcraft Road), in the Northwest ¼ of Section 26. 18. APPLICATION TO TRANSFER A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE:Richard A. Barr, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn, LLP, on behalf of Infineon Technologies North America Corporation, re: from 19111 Victor Parkway to 19401 Victor Parkway. (Industrial Development District #114) Public Hearing held June 11, 2012. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of August 15, 2012 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19. APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE: Richard A. Barr, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn, LLP, on behalf of Infineon Technologies North America Corporation, re: for a new facility being constructed at 19401 Victor Parkway, Livonia, MI 48152. (Industrial Development District #114) Public Hearing held June 11, 2012. NEW BUSINESS 20. BLOCK PARTY: Jessica Prout, re: to be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Dover, between Henry Ruff and Danzig with no rain date scheduled. 21. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION: Division of Police, re: of $1,000 from the Target Corporation to pay for supplies, in partnership with our local Target stores, to host the “National Night Out” event. 22. REQUEST TO AMEND COUNCIL RESOLUTION 110-12: Department of Law, re: to incorporate the correct legal description in the conveyance of right-of-way to Wayne County for part of Tax ID No. 46-016-99-0010-000 (34234 Seven Mile Road) in connection with the widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh Road. (CR 322-92) 23. REQUEST TO DISCHARGE COUNCIL RESOLUTION 273-12 FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: Councilmember John R. Pastor, re: subject of the Waiver Petition 2012-05-02-13 submitted by Tim Donut U.S. Limited, Inc. to construct and operate a limited service restaurant with drive-up window facilities (Tim Horton’s) located on the north side of Five Mile Road between Bainbridge Avenue and Merriman Road within the Merri-Five Shopping Center (31190 Five Mile Road) in the Southwest ¼ of Section 14. 24. REQUEST TO DISCHARGE COUNCIL RESOLUTION 274-12 FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: Council President Laura M. Toy, re: subject of the Site Plan Petition 2012-05-08-04 submitted by Big Boy Restaurants International, L.L.C. in connection with a proposal to remodel the exterior of the Big Boy Restaurant located on the south side of Six Mile Road between Levan Road and Newburgh Road (37123 Six Mile Road) in the Northwest ¼ of Section 17. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION DATED: August 3, 2012 TERRY A. MARECKI, CITY CLERK In accordance with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act as it pertains to access to Public Meetings, the City Clerk’s Office of the City of Livonia, upon adequate notice, will make reasonable accommodations for persons with special needs. Please call (734) 466-2236 if you need assistance. Council agendas are available on the City’s website – www.ci.livonia.mi.us - under Government, City Council, Agendas.