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Home My WebLink AboutREGULAR AGENDA 1 14 09 AGENDA th 1,624 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia Wednesday, January 14, 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 for the Office of the Mayor, dated December 30, 2008, re: forwarding the Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 which reflects activities of the Livonia City Departments, Commissions and Boards. CONSENT AGENDA 1. REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT FOR WADE SHOWS TO HOLD CARNIVAL AMUSEMENT RIDES AT FORD FIELD AND VETERANS’ PARK JUNE 23-28, 2009, DURING REFERENCED HOURS; A PERMIT FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY BY AMERICAN FIREWORKS, INC. TO BE HELD AT 10:15 P.M. ON JUNE 28, 2009 AT VETERANS’ PARK; AND AUTHORIZATION TO USE AND LEASE THE FACILITIES AT FORD FIELD, EDDIE EDGAR ARENA AND VETERANS’ PARK DURING SPREE ’59: Rich Skaggs, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., re: same. 2. REQUEST TO CLOSE STARK ROAD FROM THE FAMILY Y (14255 STARK ROAD) TO LYNDON AND LYNDON FROM FARMINGTON ROAD TO STARK ROAD TO TRAFFIC FROM 8:00 A.M. JUNE 22, 2009 THROUGH 12:00 NOON ON JUNE 29, 2009 (MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY); AND TO REQUEST THAT THE CITY SEEK PERMISSION FROM THE WAYNE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION TO ALLOW THE CLOSURE OF FARMINGTON ROAD BETWEEN THE I-96 OVERPASS AND FIVE MILE ROAD FROM 8:30 P.M. THROUGH 11:30 P.M. ON JUNE 28, 2009 (SUNDAY) IN CONNECTION WITH SPREE ’59: Rich Skaggs, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., re: same. 3. REQUEST TO DISPLAY BANNERS ON FARMINGTON ROAD AND FIVE MILE ROAD AND 4’ X 8’ SIGNS AT CITY HALL AND FORD FIELD FROM MAY 25, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 28, 2009 IN CONNECTION WITH SPREE ’59: Rich Skaggs, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., re: same. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of January 14, 2009 2 CONSENT AGENDA 4. REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE REQUEST FROM NICHOLAS PARTY STORE, INC. TO TRANSFER STOCK INTEREST IN 2008 SDD AND SDM LICENSED CORPORATION WHEREIN STOCKHOLDER AHLAM SHANGO TRANSFERS 300 SHARES OF STOCK TO NEW STOCKHOLDER, HISHAM A. SHANGO: Division of Police, re: for the business located at 13820 Merriman, Livonia, MI 48150. 5. COLLECTION OF THE WAYNE COUNTY REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY (RESA) TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2009: Office of the City Clerk, re: forwarding a communication from the Associate Superintendent, Administrative & Financial Services, requesting that the City continue to collect 100% of their intermediate school property taxes in our summer tax collection. 6. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF PREMIUM-ONLY PLAN: Civil Service Commission, re: for pre-tax health care contributions. 7. REQUEST TO EXTEND WEED CUTTING CONTRACT 99-A: Inspection Department, re: with Michigan Grounds Management for the 2009 and 2010 seasons under the same rates, terms and conditions that were approved in 1999. (CR 173-99) 8. AWARD OF BID: Public Service Division, re: for the 2009-2010 Municipal Park Mowing Program, which involves approximately 136 acres of parks and cemetery property. 9. REQUEST TO APPROVE 2009 ROAD REPAIR PROGRAM: Public Service Division, re: as reviewed by the Citizens Advisory Committee on Roads for the seventh year of the ten-year paving millage approved by Livonia residents. 10. REQUEST FOR REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY, EDUCATION AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, AS WELL AS A REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION: Councilmember Joe Laura, re: the utilization by the City of recreation millage funds. 11. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE: Fire & Rescue, re: in the amount of $29,006.78 as the department’s shared match for Video Conferencing equipment at each fire station as part of the Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant Program (AFG) awarded regionally through FEMA, under the Department of Homeland Security. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of January 14, 2009 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES 12. PUBLIC SAFETY, EDUCATION AND RECREATION COMMITTEE – Meeting held December 1, 2008 a. Subject of the progress of the signage of Nature Preserves. (CR 988-97) (Ref.: CR 888-97) b. Subject of increasing student participation in the local government to discuss some ideas presented by Emily Ketterer. (CR 771-01) c. Subject of a review of the Whitman Park Lease. (CR 351-03) (Ref.: Petition 2003-02-01-09 – Roskelly/Rosedale) d. Update on the status of the Community Recreation Center from the administration. (CR 33-08) (Ref.: CR 93-08 re: pool utilization and options) 13. INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY TRANSIT COMMITTEE – Meeting held December 10, 2008 a. Subject of a local bus transportation system for the City of Livonia – Brief update requested as to current status. (CR 917-98) b. Study of a Needs Assessment and Service Plan for Transportation Services – Brief update requested as to current status. (CR 365-02) c. Subject of Road Repair Program (2008-2010) – Brief update requested as to current status and what is anticipated for next year. (CR 562-02) (Ref.: CR 506-07) d. The City Hall (excluding the Annex) Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning Replacement Project. Brief update requested as to current status. (CR 120- 07) (Ref.: CR 201-07 and CR 90-08) e. Proposed installation of street lights in Kenwood Meadows Subdivision and Kenwood Meadows Subdivision #2 – Public Haring on the Assessment Roll was held on February 20, 2008 – Referred to investigate possible LED lighting program with DTE. (Ref.: CR 618-07 requesting a report from the Administration re: availability of more energy efficient lights for street lighting projects.) (CR 101-08) f. Subject of a Storm Water Management Study. (Ref.: CR 96-08 requesting a report from the Administration re: petitioning the State and Federal government for help with erosion problems.) (CR 44-99) Agenda for the Regular Meeting of January 14, 2009 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES (Continued) 14. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Meeting held December 8, 2008 The subject of the position of “City Attorney.” (CR 506-08) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 15. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE 543, AS AMENDED: Department of Law, re: Petition 2008-09-01-07 submitted by 19055 Farmington Road, L.L.C., requesting to rezone a portion of the property located on the east side of Filmore Avenue, between Seven Mile Road and Clarita Avenue (19036 Filmore), in the Northeast ¼ of Section 9 from R-3 to C-2 (One Family Residential – 80’x120’ lots to General Business). Public Hearing held on December 3, 2008. 16. PROPOSED LOT SPLIT: Department of Assessment, re: requested by Angelo Mauti for Tax Item No. 46-034-01-0009-003, located east of Wayne Road, south of Seven Mile Road, 18901 Laurel. 17. REQUEST TO APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF A NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MSHDA): Housing Commission, re: in the amount of $1,450,000.00 to provide physical improvements and/or demolition of recently-acquired Federal Housing Administration properties. 18. APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE: Andy Wozniack, CFO, Roush Industries, Inc., re: to cover the acquisition of new and replacement machinery to be used for the engine build business for their facility located at 12445 Levan Road. (Industrial Development District No. 112) Public Hearing held on December 15, 2008. 19. APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE: South/Win Ltd., re: to cover new facility of manufacturer of windshield washer fluid, automotive coolant, automotive washing solvents, marine washing solvents and other related products located at 11800 Sears Drive. (Industrial Development District No. 108). Public Hearing held on December 15, 2008. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of January 14, 2009 5 NEW BUSINESS 20. REQUEST FOR REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION: Councilmember Joe Laura, re: appointing authority for the position of City Attorney and reporting/accountability responsibilities. 21. REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING: Department of Law, re: to discuss pending litigation and attorney/client privileged communications pertaining to Tabita Braxton v City of . Livonia AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION DATED: January 6, 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.