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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA - 2009-10-21 - REGULAR AGENDA rd 1,643 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia Wednesday, October 21, 2009 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 September 22, 2009, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending August 31, 2009. CONSENT AGENDA 1. NOTIFICATION TO INCLUDE WAYNE COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL AUTHORITY MILLAGE IN 2009 WINTER TAX LEVY: Office of the City Clerk, re: as forwarded by the Wayne County Zoological Authority. 2. REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS AND ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE: Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Office of the Mayor, re: in connection with a request from Madonna University for the EDC to amend the Project Plan and issue a series of revenue refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding all of the outstanding 2007 Bonds and paying certain costs related thereto for construction of a new Science and Media Building on their campus located on the northwest corner of Schoolcraft and Levan Roads. (CR 592-07) 3. AWARD OF BID: Department of Community Resources, re: to purchase equipment to upgrade the Cable TV Production Truck from funds budgeted in the 2008-2009 Cable budget. 4. REQUEST TO APPROVE REVISED LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND MOUTAFIS, INC. FOR THE WHISPERING WILLOWS GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for the period beginning June 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010, with three (3) successive options to renew the lease for an additional period of five (5) years each. 5. REQUEST TO EXTEND CONTRACT: Public Service Division, re: with Branch Tree Service, Inc. for the 2010 Municipal Tree Trimming Program at the original 2004 unit prices bid. (CR 492-08) Agenda for the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2009 2 CONSENT AGENDA 6. REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF LIVONIA FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION WORK ALONG SCHOOLCRAFT ROAD FROM THE STRUCTURE S01 OF 82122 OVER HIGHWAY I-96 EASTERLY TO SCONE COURT: Engineering Division, re: with the City of Livonia participation estimated to be $141,700.00, or 22% of the total project cost. 7. REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF LIVONIA FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF LYNDON STREET (HENRY RUFF STREET TO MIDDLEBELT ROAD): Engineering Division, re: with the City of Livonia participation estimated to be $160,600.00, or 19% of the total project cost. 8. REQUEST TO ADVISE THE WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES (PERMIT SECTION) THAT THE CITY HAS APPROVED REVISED STORM SEWER PLANS AND WILL ACCEPT JURISDICTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE STORM SEWER WITHIN THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SEVEN MILE ROAD, WEST OF NEWBURGH ROAD; AND REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE A WAYNE COUNTY PERMIT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY: Engineering Division, re: for the Apple Crest Dental Building at 37500 Seven Mile Road, located in the S.E. ¼ of Section 6, with Apple Crest Properties, L.L.C. to reimburse the City for any such maintenance that may become necessary. (CR 103-07) 9. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2009-08-08-06 submitted by API – Plan Design Build, L.L.C. in connection with a proposal to remodel the exterior of the commercial center (Plymouth Place Plaza) on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road, between Stark Road and Belden Court (34706-34730 Plymouth Road), in the Southwest ¼ of Section 28. UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES 10. INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY TRANSIT COMMITTEE - Meeting of September 30, 2009 a. The subject of a Storm Water Management Study. (CR 44-99) (Ref.: CR 96-08) b. The subject of the Road Repair Program (2008-2010), including Lyndon Avenue, east of Levan Road. (CR 562-02) (Ref.: CR 506-07 and CR 108-05) c. The subject of the I-275 Noise Abatement. (CR 816-00) d. The subject of Beverly Park for report and recommendation. (CR 80-09) Agenda for the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2009 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES 11. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE – Meeting of October 6, 2009 a. The subject of an update on various economic development matters since the resignation of the Director and requesting a report and recommendation from the Administration on same. (CR 339-09) . bThe subject of Neighborhood Enterprise Zones for report and recommendation. (CR 231-07) (Ref.: CR 230-07) c.The subject of re-establishing the Christmas Parade in the City and other holiday-related activities for report and recommendation. (CR 597-06) 12. PUBLIC SAFETY, EDUCATION AND RECREATION COMMITTEE – Meeting of October 13, 2009 a. Subject of the Shelden Center Pool, located in Section 33 at 33123 Van Court. (CR 49-05) b. Subject of increasing student participation in local government. (Ref.: CR 12-09 – possible partnering between Madonna’s New Media Center and Livonia Television \[formerly City Channel 8\]) (CR 771-01) c. The issue of Public Safety Employee furlough days. (CR 317-09) 13. FINANCE, BUDGET AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE - Meetings of September 21, 2009 and October 13, 2009 Proposed Budget for the City of Livonia for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2010, and the property tax millage proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget. (CR 386-09, CR 387-09) Public Hearing was held on October 5, 2009. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. REQUEST TO APPROVE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF LIVONIA RETIREE HEALTH AND DISABILITY BENEFITS PLAN AND TRUST (VEBA) ORDINANCE: Civil Service Department, re: which incorporates language regarding participant contributions and provides non-union employees a one-time irrevocable election to participate in or opt out of the Plan as required by Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c)(9). 15. REQUEST TO ACCEPT PROPOSALS FOR CONTRACTED SNOW REMOVAL SERVICE FOR MAJOR STORMS: Public Service Division, re: to assist in plowing City streets for the 2009-2010 season. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2009 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 16. APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE: Scott A. Bain, CFO, Quality Metalcraft, Inc., re: for the acquisition of robotic assembly and weld equipment to produce complete sub-assemblies and metal stampings at their facility located at 32969 Glendale, Livonia, MI 48150. (Industrial Development Overlay District #109) Public Hearing held on October 7, 2009. 17. APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE: Laurance R. Kornacki, President, A & R Packing Co., Inc., re: to cover a building renovation and acquisition of new equipment to process meat products at their new facility located at 34165 Autry Street, Livonia, MI 48150. (Industrial Development Overlay District #111) Public Hearing held on October 7, 2009. NEW BUSINESS 18. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS: Department of Community Resources, re: of cash and school supplies from various contributors to be used for the purposes as designated by the donors. 19. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OF EASEMENT: Department of Law, re: secured without monetary consideration from David Staniszewski for an easement in connection with the development of a new storm sewer being constructed at 29600 Wentworth in the Southeast ¼ of Section 14. (Tax ID No. 053-02-0272- 001) 20. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OF EASEMENT: Department of Law, re: secured without monetary consideration from Anchor Homes, LLC for an easement in connection with the development of a new storm sewer being constructed at 29586 Wentworth in the Southeast ¼ of Section 14. (Tax ID No. 053-02-0272- 002) AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION DATED: October 13, 2009 LINDA GRIMSBY, 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) 466-2224 if you need assistance. Council agendas are available on the City’s website – www.ci.livonia.mi.us - under Government, City Council, Agendas.