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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA 2005-02-09 REGULAR 411se AGENDA 1,5306 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia Wednesday, February 9, 2005 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 CONSENT AGENDA 1 REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATING IN THE CITY Jay A. Young, President, Livonia Public Schools Foundation, re to obtain permission from the State of Michigan to conduct fund- raising raffles 4Iw 2. REQUEST FROM QUICKEN LOANS TO SECURE A LOCAL COMMITMENT FROM THE CITY OF LIVONIA. Angelo Vitale, Senior Corporate Counsel, Quicken Loans Inc, re. as required by the company's pending MEGA application in conjunction with possible further expansion in Livonia. 3 APPOINTMENT OF CONRAD GNIEWEK TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW Office of the Mayor, re. to fill the unexpired term of R. Lee Morrow for a term that will expire on February 16, 2005, as well as a reappointment of Mr Gniewek for a new three-year term to expire on February 16, 2008 4 REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY'S COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND TO ENTER INTO A THREE- (3) YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HP FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR TEN (10) HP LAPTOP COMPUTERS Council President Gerald D Taylor, re for the Legislative Department utilizing pricing obtained through the Regional Educational Media Center Association of Michigan (REMC) 5. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST PERMIT. Office of the City Clerk, re. submitted by JoAnne Meehl in accordance with Ordinance No 2687 Agenda for the Regular Meeting of February 9, 2005 2 CONSENT AGENDA 6 OAKLAND SCHOOLS' TAX COLLECTION REQUEST FOR THE YEAR 2005 Office of the City Clerk, re forwarding a communication from the Director of Financial Services requesting that the City collect their full levy during our summer collection. 7 REQUEST TO ACCEPT 2004 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDS Division of Police, re: to be used to purchase additional chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) personal protective equipment for Police and Fire personnel, a vehicle capable of responding to CBRNE/terrorism incidents, updates to the Emergency Operating Center, and upgrading to the emergency back-up power system for the Police Department, with no matching funds required 8 REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY'S COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND TO PURCHASE FOUR (4) VEHICLES UTILIZING THE OAKLAND COUNTY BID PROCESS AND ONE (1) VEHICLE UTILIZING THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BID PROCESS; AND AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF FOUR (4) VEHICLES AT AUCTION Division of Police, re. from budgeted funds for the Intelligence Bureau 9 REQUEST TO INCREASE FEE FOR THE COMMUNITY GARDENS PROGRAM: Department of Community Resources, re. from $20 per plot to $25 per plot for residents and $35 per plot for non-residents beginning in the spring of 2005 at Greenmead Historical Park. 10 REQUEST TO APPROVE SPECIALIZED SERVICES TRANSPORTATION OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THIRD PARTY CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND SMART Department of Community Resources, re. with grant funds to be used for the Livonia Community Transit Program to provide lift-equipped transportation to the senior and disabled residents of the City 11 REQUEST FOR NEWBURGH VILLAGE RENTAL ADJUSTMENT Livonia Housing Commission, re• to provide for preventative maintenance and capital improvements and to become effective June 1, 2005 12. REQUEST FOR SILVER VILLAGE RENTAL ADJUSTMENT Livonia Housing Commission, re: to provide for preventative maintenance, capital improvements and replacement of fixed assets and to become effective June 1, 2005 Agenda for the Regular Meeting of February 9, 2005 3 CONSENT AGENDA 13 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION 512-04 Department of Parks & Recreation, re. minimizing costs to the Youth Commission with respect to the youth lock-in events held at the Community Recreation Center 14 REQUEST TO APPROVE "SUMMER ONLY" MEMBERSHIP FEES: Department of Parks & Recreation, re for membership at the Livonia Community Recreation Center for the period of May 15 through August 30, or the beginning of their shutdown week, whichever comes first, as an alternative for those individuals who may not be in the area during the fall/winter months. 15 REQUEST TO APPROVE ARCHERY FEES Department of Parks & Recreation, re due to the popularity of archery it will now be offered on a "regular" basis rather than be offered as a "special event" with fees being established by the Parks and Recreation Department under Council Resolution 714-01 16 REQUEST TO APPROVE REVISED GREENS FEES AND TO EXTEND THE GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND T.J W INC Department of Parks & Recreation, re for the year 2005 for Whispering Willows, Fox Creek and Idyl Wyld Golf Courses. 17 REQUEST TO APPROVE FEE INCREASE FOR SPORTS OFFICIALS' Department of Parks & Recreation, re. to be comparable to other leagues in other communities 18. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY'S COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE FROM B & B POOLS AND SPAS. Department of Parks & Recreation, re the sole supplier for this brand of Pulsar Briquettes, for use at the Community Recreation Center, Botsford and Clements Circle pools. 19. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND WAYNE COUNTY FOR THE ROUGE RIVER NATIONAL WET WEATHER DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, ROUND VI — PART A (PROJECT RVIA-12) Public Service Division, re to remove storm water from the sanitary sewer on Ann Arbor Trail by repairing two sanitary manholes, replacing storm covers with sanitary sewer covers, and constructing a new storm sewer, with up to $132,880 00 being provided in Federal funding. 20 REQUEST TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE. Engineering Division, re agreement between the City of Livonia and Wayne County for the paving and installation of sidewalks on Seven Mile Road, between 1-275 and Newburgh Road (CR 716-96) L Agenda for the Regular Meeting of February 9, 2005 4 CONSENT AGENDA 21 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL TO SET A DATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION PLACING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON REFERENCED PROPERTIES WHOSE OWNERS HAVE NOT PAID CHARGES CONNECTED WITH THE 2004 SIDEWALK PROGRAM, CONTRACT 04-6, SINGLE LOT ASSESSMENTS Engineering Division, re: same. (CR 144-04, CR 238-04 and CR 526-04) 22. SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION Planning Commission, re. Petition 2004-12-SN- 13 submitted by Schoolcraft Commons requesting signage for the office and commercial development located on the east side of Haggerty Road, between Six Mile Road and Seven Mile Road, in the Southwest % of Section 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES 23 STREETS, ROADS AND PLATS COMMITTEE— Meeting of January 25, 2005 Request from Kim Kostich of Anchor Homes, LLC, P 0 Box 510054, Livonia, Michigan 48151, on behalf of Thomas Moore, for the proposed division of Tax Item No. 46-049-01-0053-000 located south of Six Mile and west of Inkster Roads, 16710 Harrison Avenue, into two (2) parcels. (CR 622-03) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Council President Gerald D Taylor, re: to amend Section 070 of Title 16, Chapter 32 (Lot Partition), subsection C, by adding appropriate language to increase the fee from $100 to $250 for lot splits requiring Council approval wherein lot width and/or area is requested to be waived in connection with Ordinance No. 2650 25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED: Department of Law, re• Petition 2004-11-01-14 submitted by Sarah Estates, LLC, for a change of zoning of property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Gill Road and Ellen Drive (34745 and 34655 Eight Mile Road) in the Northwest ' of Section 4 from RUF to R-4 (Rural Urban Farm — IA Acre Lots to One Family Residential — 90' x 130' Lots) Public Hearing held on January 26, 2005 OOP Agenda for the Regular Meeting of February 9, 2005 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4Iw 26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED. Department of Law, re. Petition 2004-11-01-15, as amended, submitted by Michigan Columbus Federal Credit Union, for a change of zoning of property located on the south side of Six Mile Road between Oporto Street and Ryan Road (30445 Six Mile Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14 from RUF to OS (Rural Urban Farm — 1/2 Acre Lots to Office Services) Public Hearing held on January 26, 2005 27 ROLL CALL. Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, Department of Law, re Petition 2004-10-01-13 submitted by Leo Soave Building Company, Inc., for a change of zoning of property located on the west side of Farmington Road, between Fargo Road and Norfolk Road (20013, 20015 and 20019 Farmington Road), in the Northeast Y4 of Section 4 from RUFA to R-3 (Rural Urban Farm — %Acre Lots to One Family Residential — 80' x 120' Lots) First Reading given by Council Vice President Meakin on January 24, 2005 28 ROLL CALL. Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, Department of Law, re re Petition 2004-09-06-04 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution #379-04 and pursuant to Section 23 01(a) of Ordinance No 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, to determine whether or not to amend Sections 18.29 and ilor 18 49 of Article XVIII of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, to amend certain regulations pertaining to fences First Reading given by Council Vice President Meakin on January 24, 2005 29 ROLL CALL. Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, Department of Law, re Petition 2004-05-01-06 submitted by Schafer Development, LLC, on behalf of Elaine J Beresh, for a change of zoning of property located on the north side of St. Martins Avenue between Middlebelt Road and Melvin Avenue (29650 St. Martins) in the Southeast % of Section 2 from RUFA and R-1 to RC (Rural Urban Farm — 1/2 Acre Lots and One Family Residential —60' x 120' Lots to Condominium Residential) (CR 446-04) First Reading given by Councilmember Kokenakes on October 13, 2004 30 SITE PLAN PETITION Planning Commission, re Petition 2004-12-08-22 submitted by Schafer Development, on behalf of St. Martins Commons Condominiums, in connection with a proposal to construct a condominium development on property located on the north side of St. Martins Avenue, between Middlebelt Road and Melvin Avenue, in the Southeast % of Section 2. 31 REQUEST TO PLACE SIGNS AT REFERENCED LOCATIONS Vicki Reault, Newburg United Methodist Church, re to advertise their Rummage Sale scheduled for May 5-7, 2005, with the proceeds to be used for their Mission kse Projects and the upkeep of the church. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of February 9, 2005 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 32. REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICY THAT WOULD ALLOW THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO SET SPORTS OFFICIALS FEES FOR THOSE PROGRAMS THAT PAY OFFICIALS ON SITE AND PRIOR TO THE START OF THE GAME. Department of Parks & Recreation, re. same. 33 PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT STREET LIGHTING PROJECT Engineering Division, re: Cross Winds Court Subdivision and adjacent lot splits located on the north side of Six Mile Road between Stamwich Boulevard and Merriman Road in the Southwest '/ of Section 11 Public Hearing held on January 26, 2005 NEW BUSINESS 34 APPOINTMENT OF JOHN J HILTZ TO THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Office of the Mayor, re as a representative of the Business/Property Owner in the District for a term that shall expire on May 16, 2006. 35 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. Community Resources, re from various contributors to be used by the Historical Commission for the development of Greenmead. INF AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION DATED. February 3, 2005 VAL VANDERSLOOT, 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.livonla.mi.us - under Government, City Council,Agendas. "X" Item (Regular Meeting of Wednesday, February 9, 2005) X1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRAN APPLICATION THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE T 71/4-73 ill • I e - _ •N 6j-41.;.kf'"e41 iL = rip , • E - - - &) City Clerk, re same '-`4-witv ?IAA