HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2012-04-25 38252
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND THIRD
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2012
On April 25, 2012, 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 8 00 p m Councilmember Kritzman led the meeting with an invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Brandon Kritzman, James
McCann, Joe Laura, John Pastor, Thomas Robinson, Maureen Miller Brosnan, and
Laura Toy Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer;
Mark Taormina, City Planner; Judy Priebe, Technical Specialist; Don Knapp, City
Attorney; Terry Marecki, City Clerk; Dennis Wright, City Treasurer; and Mayor Jack
Kirksey
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#164-12 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,702nd Regular
Meeting of the Council held April 4, 2012, are hereby approved as
submitted
Brosnan announced that Arbor Day will be celebrated and a tree planting
ceremony has been scheduled for Friday, April 27, 2012, at 1 30 p m at Kennedy
Elementary School Brosnan also announced that Livonia will host its annual
Hazardous Waste Day at Ford Field on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 8 30 a m to
3 00 p m Residents can drop off hazard waste materials as well as electronic
materials at the event which is held in conjunction with Northville Brosnan stated it
was a great time to get rid of some household items and a great way to recognize
Earth Day in the process
Katzman announced today was the third anniversary of his father's
death Krtizman stated his father died at the young age of 50 and requested everyone
take a moment to be extra patient with each other to appreciate what someone else
may be going through in their own personal lives
President Toy announced Mayor Kirksey will host the annual Mayor's
Ball on Friday, April 27, 2012, at Laurel Manor President Toy thanked Mayor Kirksey
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for hosting a great event which President Toy stated included great music, food,
dancing and the company of many good friends
President Toy announced the following Public Hearing to be held on
Monday, May 14, 2012, at 7 00 p m in the Auditorium of the Livonia City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
David B Ingram, Ingram Development LLC on behalf of Ingram Slotting
& Machine, Inc., requesting to establish a Plant Rehabilitation District for
the property located at 31145 W Eight Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152, to
help in the expansion and rehabilitation of this property
During Audience Communication, Tim Klisz, 18210 Manor Lane, Vice
President and Treasurer of Livonia Bar Association, addressed Council to announce
the Livonia Bar Association will host its "Second Annual Law Day" event on Tuesday,
May 1, 2012, in the Atrium of the Livonia Civic Center Library from 11 00 a m to 1 00
p m Mr Klisz indicated lawyers specializing in various areas of law will be present to
answer any residents' questions
Johan Cawood, 29705 Orangelawn, addressed Council to express his
concern regarding the Livonia Community Recreation Center not having a policy in
place to allow residents to suspend or cancel their memberships Mr Cawood stated
he had been in contact with employees of the Rec Center directly who advised him to
simply not pay his membership dues when they are sent to him and this would cancel
out his membership Mr Cawood encouraged Council to implement a policy to allow
employees of the Rec Center the authority to cancel or suspend residents'
memberships
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that at the request of resident Johan Cawood,
and upon further discussion by the Council, the Council does hereby
refer the subject matter of addressing concerns relative to Livonia
Community Recreation Center resident memberships and creating a
policy to allow the ability to suspend or cancel same to the
Administration for its report and recommendation
McCann proposed a friendly amendment to the resolution offered by Robinson,
seconded by Laura, to refer the matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission
Robinson and Laura accepted the proposed friendly amendment.
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#165-12 RESOLVED, that at the request of resident Johan Cawood,
and upon further discussion by the Council, the Council does hereby
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refer the subject matter of addressing concerns relative to Livonia
Community Recreation Center resident memberships and creating a
policy to allow the ability to suspend or cancel same to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for its report and recommendation
Jennifer Burns, 15014 Sumner, Redford, addressed Council to indicate
she was a representative of the LaRouche Political Action Committee, and was
present to encourage Council to support HR #1489 in the Senate to allow for the
separation of private and public bank structures Ms Burns indicated the LaRouche
Political Action Committee has initiated a nationwide push at varied Council meetings
to pressure the United States Congress to vote in favor the proposed bill and
encouraged Council to adopt a resolution that would support Glass-Stegall
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#166-12 RESOLVED, that at the request of Councilmember Joe
Laura, and upon further discussion by the Council, the Council does
hereby request the Administration provide all contact information
including name, address, telephone number and email information (if
available), relative to all vendors who come before Council for approval,
be provided to Council
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 23,
2012, re forwarding various financial statements for the month ending January 31,
2012, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 5, 2012,
re forwarding various financial statements for the month ending February 29, 2012,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Law, dated April 19, 2012, re
outstanding water bills for property located at 30325 Six Mile Road, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#167-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated April 10, 2012, forwarding an application submitted
by Charon Normand-Widmer, 19620 Milburn, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
for a massage therapist permit and in accordance with Chapter 5 49 of
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the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby
approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
#168-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated April 2, 2012, regarding the establishment of one or
more Receiving Boards to administer any upcoming election scheduled
in the jurisdiction, the Council does hereby provide that at any election in
the City of Livonia at which ballots are counted and certified at the
precinct, one or more additional Boards of Election Inspectors may be
appointed to serve as Receiving Boards pursuant to MCL 168 679a.
A communication from Olympia Enterprises, Group, Inc , dated April 16,
2012, re containing their Letter of Understanding as it relates to a transfer of 2011
Class C liquor license for the business located at 30325 Six Mile Road, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
#169-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated January 27, 2012, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 22,
2012, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Olympia Enterprises Group, Inc for transfer
of ownership of an escrowed 2011 Class C licensed business from Wine
Sense, Inc , to transfer location (Governmental Unit under MCL
436 1531(1)) from 122 W Main, Northville, Michigan 48167, Wayne
County; and to add Sunday Sales Permit (PM), Outdoor Service,
Dance/Entertainment and Specific Purposes Permit (Food), for a
business located at 30325 Six Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne
County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
A communication from the Director of Human Resources, dated March
26, 2012, to which is attached the 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan Annual Report for
2011, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from Michael T Slater, Treasurer, Plymouth Road
Development Authority (PRDA), dated April 3, 2012, re 2011 Annual Report for the
Plymouth Road Development Authority (PRDA), was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council
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#170-12 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of the Plymouth Road Development Authority (PRDA) 2011 Annual
Report to the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee for its report
and recommendation
#171-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, the Superintendent of Public
Service - Environment & Utilities and the Director of Public Works, dated
April 9, 2012, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of one (1) 2012 Ford E350 15 Passenger Club
Wagon from Gorno Ford, 22025 Allen Road, Trenton, Michigan 48138,
in the amount of $63,895 00 for Community Transit from funds already
budgeted in Account No 218-889-985-000 (Community Transit Fund -
Capital Outlay) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize this purchase without competitive bidding
inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price
(under Contract No 071B8200138), and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#172-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated March 21, 2012, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of one (1)
Pierce Heavy Rescue demo stock unit from Halt Fire, Inc (Pierce),
50169 W Pontiac Trail, Unit 5, Wixom, Michigan 48393 in the amount of
$488,373 00, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $360,000 00 (federal share portion which
equals 80% of the vehicle replacement cost) from federal grant funds
available in Account No 223-637-528-669 for this purpose, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$128,373 00 (City share which equals 20% of the vehicle replacement
cost) from Account No 401-000-985-000 (Capital Projects - Vehicles)
for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize this purchase without competitive bidding in accordance with
the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the disposal of the 1988 Pierce Heavy Rescue at public auction as
surplus property after receipt of the new vehicle
#173-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 4, 2012, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth Water and Sewer Board
resolution WS 4384 4/12, wherein the Board concurs in the
recommendation made by the City Engineer, dated March 27, 2012, the
Council does hereby approve the reappropriation of funds previously
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approved by WS 4207 3/11 and Council Resolution No 85-11 in the
amount of $70,000 00 from Terra Construction, LLC to EQ — The
Environmental Quality Company, 36255 Michigan Avenue, Wayne,
Michigan 48184, for the 2011 Sanitary Sewer Closed Circuit Televising
Program (Contract 11-L), and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary
#174-12 RESOLVED, that whereas, under the provisions of Title I of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to make
grants to units of local government to help finance community
development programs, and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is the development of
viable urban communities by providing decent housing and suitable
living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for
persons of low and moderate income, and
WHEREAS, to obtain its Fiscal Year 2012-2013 entitlement funds under
the Community Development Block Grant Program as authorized by the
Housing Community Development Act of 1974, the City of Livonia must
submit a Statement of Community Development Objectives and
Projected Use of Funds, satisfactory assurances that the Program will be
conducted and administered in accordance with appropriate federal and
state laws and Department of Housing and Urban Development
regulations, and satisfactory assurances that, prior to submission of its
Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected
Use of Funds, it has (A) provided citizens with adequate information
concerning the amount of funds available for proposed community
development and housing activities, the range of activities that may be
undertaken, the estimated amount of those funds proposed to be used
for activities that will benefit low and moderate income persons, and
other important program requirements, (B) held a public hearing to
obtain the views of citizens on community development and housing
needs, and (C) provided citizens an adequate opportunity to examine the
content of and to submit comments on the proposed Statement of
Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Livonia,
Michigan, that the Final Statement of Community Development
Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013
Community Development Block Grant Program is hereby approved and
shall be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development. FURTHER, the Director of Housing, Mayor, and City
Clerk shall have the authority to execute the sub-recipient contracts
#175-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated April
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2, 2012, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached
proposed Hold Harmless contracts between the City of Livonia and First
Step, Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit, Jacque Martin-Downs,
MA/MSW, St. John Health System/Eastwood Clinics, John V Farrar,
Ed D, LPC, Hegira Programs, Inc , Madonna University; and Quality
Care Counseling for the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, in
connection with the CDBG-Funded Victim Assistance, Fair Housing
Initiative and Mental Health Counseling Programs, the Council does
hereby authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and Housing Director, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the Hold Harmless contracts in
the manner and form herein submitted, as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#176-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 2, 2012, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved as to form by the
City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase of seven (7) police vehicles as
follows
• Four (4) 2013 Ford Taurus SELs in an amount of $23,253 00
each for a total amount not to exceed $93,012 00 from Signature
Ford, 1960 E Main Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867, through the
State of Michigan bid process,
• One (1) 2013 Ford Explorer 4 x 4 in an amount not to exceed
$24,405 00 from Signature Ford, 1960 E Main Street, Owosso,
Michigan 48867, through the State of Michigan bid process,
• One (1) 2012 Buick LaCrosse in an amount not to exceed
$29,718 80 from Red Holman Pontiac, 35300 Ford Road,
Westland, Michigan 48185, through the State of Michigan bid
process, and
• One (1) 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan in an amount not to exceed
$23,443 00, from Slingerland Dodge, P 0 Box 1596, Owosso,
Michigan 48867, through the State of Michigan bid process,
all to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose as
follows $76,414 80 from Account No 265-333-985-000 (State Drug
Forfeiture) and $94,164 00 from Account No 401-000-985-000, (Capital
Outlay - Vehicles), FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchases without competitive bidding inasmuch as
the same are based upon the low State of Michigan bids and such action
is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that once these vehicles
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are received and the fleet has been assessed that any surplus vehicles
are authorized to be offered to other City departments or disposed of at
auction
#177-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated April 5, 2012, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of Zuniga Cement Construction, Inc , 24620
Schoenherr Road, Suite 100, Warren, Michigan 48089, for completing all
work required in connection with the 2012 Sidewalk Replacement
Program (Contract 12-G) at the unit prices bid for a total amount not to
exceed $563,120 00, based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of
units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual
units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an advance in the
amount of $171,813 32 (single lot assessment portion of the program)
from the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund with the provision that this fund
be reimbursed from that portion of the project which is to be financed by
special assessment at such time as funds are subsequently received
from the payment of bills and assessments by affected property owners,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the
amount of $25,860 20 from Account No 202-451-977-010 (Major Road
— Dist. Sidewalk Cost) and $56,312 90 from Account No 203-451-977-
010 (Local Road — Dist. Sidewalk Cost) to cover the costs related to the
construction or reconstruction of handicap ramps at major and local
roads, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in
the amount of $53,130 24 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the
Water and Sewer Fund for sidewalk work adjacent to and including
water, storm and sanitary structure repairs, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of $312,315 34 from
funds already budgeted for this purpose from the Road, Sidewalk and
Tree Fund (Account No 204-441-818-104 — Contractual Service
Sidewalk) for repair of sidewalks heaved by tree roots, and the City
Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work
as it becomes necessary; 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
#178-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 5, 2012, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the unit price bid of Joe Rotondo Construction
Corp , 38807 Ann Arbor Road, Suite 2, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for
completing all work required in connection with the 2012 Sidewalk and
�""' Pavement Replacement Program - Water Main Breaks (Contract 12-F)
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for the estimated total cost of $106,145 00 or $53,072 00 per year
(Phase I - $57,821 00 or $28,910 50 per year and Phase II - $48,324 00
or $24,162.00 per year), based upon the Engineering Division's
estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon
the actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted
herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the
lowest bid received for this item, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize an expenditure in the amount of $106,145 00
from Water and Sewer Construction in Progress Account No 592-158-
000 for this purpose, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a two (2)
year 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
#179-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 4, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 04-30-2012, adopted on April 3, 2012, with regard to Petition
2012-03-SN-02, submitted by LOP III Holding Company, L.L C ,
requesting approval for additional wall signage for the five-story office
building (Laurel Office Park Ill) located on the west side of Laurel Park
Drive between Six Mile Road and University Drive (17197 Laurel Park
Drive) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2012-
03-SN-02 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the additional sign shall be in accordance with the Sign Plan,
as received by the Planning Commission on March 6, 2012, and
2 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted
variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals for excessive
number of signs and sign area and any conditions related
thereto
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, and
Toy
NAYS None
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Robinson, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated March 19, 2012, recommending
amendments to Sections 040, 050, 080, 090, and 100 and to repeal
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Section 060 of Title 3, Chapter 05 (City Property Disposition) in order to
streamline the process of disposing of surplus City personal property by
requiring competitive bids only if the property is valued at $15,000 00 or
more and allowing advertising sales on the City website or Internet, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to
this matter
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Pastor, the following substitute
motion was offered
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated March 19, 2012, recommending
amendments to Sections 040, 050, 080, 090, and 100 and to repeal
Section 060 of Title 3, Chapter 05 (City Property Disposition) in order to
streamline the process of disposing of surplus City personal property by
requiring competitive bids only if the property is valued at $15,000 00 or
more and allowing advertising sales on the City website or Internet, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Legislative Affairs
Committee for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the substitute motion with the following result:
AYES Katzman, McCann, and Pastor
NAYS Laura, Robinson, Brosnan, and Toy
The President declared the substitute motion failed for lack of support.
A roll call vote was then taken on the original resolution by Brosnan, seconded by
Robinson, as follows
#180-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated March 19, 2012, recommending
amendments to Sections 040, 050, 080, 090, and 100 and to repeal
Section 060 of Title 3, Chapter 05 (City Property Disposition) in order to
streamline the process of disposing of surplus City personal property by
requiring competitive bids only if the property is valued at $15,000 00 or
more and allowing advertising sales on the City website or Internet, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to
this matter
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Robinson, Brosnan, and Toy
NAYS Kritzman, McCann, and Pastor
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The President declared the resolution adopted
Pastor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE 1, CHAPTER 12
(GENERAL PENALTY) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, and
Toy
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Pastor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 030 AND 050 OF TITLE 10,
CHAPTER 03 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, and
Toy
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated April 12, 2012, re
delinquent accounts receivable balance for One Under Bar & Grill, located at 35780
Five Mile Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
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A communication from Steve Broda, Vice President, Independent Bank,
dated April 16, 2012, re One Under, LLC/Tominna, LLC and payoff of remaining
balance for parking lot improvements at One Under Bar & Grill, located at 35780 Five
Mile Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from Independent Bank, dated April 25, 2012, re
Official Check in the amount of $66,103 90 to pay in full the delinquent accounts
receivable balance for One Under Bar & Grill, located at 35780 Five Mile Road, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#181-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Brian
Tominna, One Under Bar & Grill, dated April 9, 2012, which requests
permission to waive Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, in connection with their First Annual Cinco De
Mayo Festival on Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 12.00 p m until 10 00
p m , to be held at One Under Bar & Grill, 35780 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby grant and approve this
request in the manner and form herein submitted
Brian Tominna, One Under Bar & Grill, 35780 Five Mile Road, was present to answer
any questions of Council and thanked them for their time and consideration
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Brian
Tominna, One Under Bar & Grill, dated April 9, 2012, which requests
permission to waive Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, in connection with their First Annual Cinco De
Mayo Festival on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 1200. p.m until 1000
p m , to be held at One Under Bar & Grill, 35780 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby request a report and
recommendation from the Administration regarding the delinquent
account owed to the City by the petitioner within fourteen (14) days
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Robinson, and Toy
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NAYS Kritzman, McCann, Pastor, and Brosnan
The President declared the resolution failed for lack of support.
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Brosnan and unanimously adopted,
it was
#182-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated March
30, 2012 (Amended), from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
wherein it is requested that Council Resolution 45-12 be amended to
cancel existing Dance Permit, Outdoor Service (1 area), and Specific
Purpose Permit (Food), and request new Entertainment Permit in
conjunction with a pending request to transfer ownership of an escrowed
2011 B Hotel licensed business, located at 31500 Wick, Romulus, MI
48174, Wayne County, from Advantage Landscape & Development
Company, Inc to American Multi-Cinema, Inc (a Missouri corporation),
transfer location (Governmental Unit) (MCL 436 1531(1) to 19500
Haggerty, Livonia, MI 48251, Wayne County; and transfer classification
to a Class C license, the Council does hereby amend and revise Council
Resolution 45-12 so as to read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated September 19, 2011, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated January
27, 2012, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby approve of the request from American Multi-Cinema,
Inc (a Missouri corporation) to cancel existing Dance Permit,
Outdoor Service (1 area) and Specific Purpose Permit (Food),
to obtain a new Entertainment Permit and to transfer
ownership of an escrowed 2011 B Hotel licensed business from
Advantage Landscape & Development Company, Inc , as well as
the request to transfer classification from a B Hotel license to a
Class C license and the request to transfer location
(Governmental Unit) (MCL 436 1531(1) from 31500 Wick,
Romulus, MI 48174, Wayne County, for a business located at
19500 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152, Wayne County, and
request for new Official Permit (Movie Theatre), and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Pastor, it was
#183-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 4, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 04-32-2012, adopted on April 3, 2012, with regard to Petition
2012-03-SN-03, submitted by LOP I Holding Company, L.L.0 ,
requesting approval for additional wall signage for the four-story office
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building (Laurel Office Park I) located on the west side of Laurel Park
Drive between Six Mile Road and University Drive (17177 Laurel Park
Drive) in the Southeast % of Section 7, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2012-
03-SN-03 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the additional sign shall be in accordance with the Sign Plan,
as received by the Planning Commission on March 6, 2012, and
2 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted
variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals for excessive
number of signs and sign area and any conditions related thereto
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy
NAYS Brosnan
The President declared the resolution adopted
A representative from Friedman Management, 34975 W Twelve Mile Road,
Farmington Hills, was present on behalf of the petitioner to answer any questions of
Council
A communication from Ion and luliana Gutu, dated April 19, 2012, re
requesting to purchase one-half of the vacant City-owned property located at 36413
Parkdale for $5,000, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(CR 16-11 and CR 313-11)
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#184-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated March 21, 2012, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and the City Engineer and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolutions 16-11 and 313-11, the Council does hereby declare the
vacant City-owned property located at 36413 Parkdale to be surplus
property and hereby approves the sale to David S Lent, 10533
Homestead Lane, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, of City-owned property
located on the South side of Parkdale Avenue between Levan Road and
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Raleigh Avenue (36413 Parkdale) in the Northwest '/4 of Section 32,
further described as
Lot 15 Shaffmasters Parkside Estates, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, as
recorded in Liber 68, Wayne County Records (Sidwell No 46-126-03-
0015-000)
for a total purchase price of $13,000 00, subject to a storm sewer
easement, the action herein being taken in order to best serve the
interests of the community and in accordance with Section 3 05 090.A of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, FURTHER, the proceeds
of such sale shall be deposited into Account No 101-000-680-000 (Sale
of Fixed Assets), and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to
execute a quit claim deed 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
easement and quit claim deed 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
David Lent, 10533 Homestead Lane, Plymouth, was present to answer any questions
of Council and thanked Council for their time and consideration
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#185-12 WHEREAS, the City Council has received an application
for the transfer of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate 2005-199
from 33067 Industrial Road to 36251 Schoolcraft Road covering
industrial facilities located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development Overlay District No 110, and
WHEREAS, the Council did previously in Council Resolution 273-05
adopted on May 25, 2005, approve an Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate for Delta Gear, Inc for a period of 12 years, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Delta Gear, Inc , the
Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an
opportunity for a hearing on this Application,
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NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Livonia as follows
(1) That the City Council, on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, Delta Gear, Inc , finds and determines
(a) That the approval of the transfer of this Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate shall not have the effect of
substantially impeding the operation of the local
governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of
any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in
the local governmental unit in which the facility is to be
located, and
(b) The applicant has fully complied with the requirements of
Section 9, Act No 198, PA 1974, as amended
(2) That the City Council hereby approves the above transfer of the
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from 33067 Industrial
Road to 36251 Schoolcraft Road covering industrial facilities to be
located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay
District No 110, and
(3) Council Resolution 273-05 adopted on May 25, 2005, is hereby
amended and revised to the extent necessary to be consistent
with the action taken herein
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#186-12 WHEREAS, the City Council has received an application
for the transfer of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate 2007-091
from 33067 Industrial Road to 36251 Schoolcraft Road covering
industrial facilities located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development Overlay District No 110, and
WHEREAS, the Council did previously in Council Resolution 55-07
adopted on February 14, 2007, approve an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate for Delta Gear, Inc for a period of 12 years, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received, and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Delta Gear, Inc , the
Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an
opportunity for a hearing on this Application,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Livonia as follows
(1) That the City Council, on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, Delta Gear, Inc , finds and determines
(a) That the approval of the transfer of this Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate shall not have the effect of
substantially impeding the operation of the local
governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of
any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in
the local governmental unit in which the facility is to be
located, and
(b) The applicant has fully complied with the requirements of
Section 9, Act No 198, PA 1974, as amended
(2) That the City Council hereby approves the above transfer of
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from 33067 Industrial
Road to 36251 Schoolcraft Road covering industrial facilities to be
located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay
District No 110, and
(3) Council Resolution 55-07 adopted on February 14, 2007, is
hereby amended and revised to the extent necessary to be
consistent with the action taken herein
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#187-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 16, 2012, approved by
the Director of Public Works, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and the City Attorney and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a proposed agreement between the City of
Livonia and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the
reconstruction and resurfacing of Newburgh Road from Five Mile Road
to Laurel Park Drive North along with the countdown pedestrian signal
installation and sidewalk ramp upgrading at the intersection of Newburgh
Road and Churchill High School/Livonia Career Center, the Council does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to execute the agreement in the manner and form herein
submitted, FURTHER, the total project cost is estimated at
$4,159,200 00 with the City of Livonia participation (18 15% of the total
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project cost) estimated at $795,100 00, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of $561,000 00 from
funds already budgeted in Account No 202-463-818-125 (Major Street
Fund — City participation in County and MDOT Projects), FURTHER, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in the
amount of$234,100 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Major
Road Account for this purpose
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting
Brosnan wished a Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all the
dedicated employees at City Hall and within the Council Office and encouraged
everyone to pause to recognize all those who are doing a great job for the City
Brosnan also expressed concern about temporary traffic signals being placed along
Plymouth Road during the Reconstruction Project and was advised by City Engineer,
Todd Zilincik, the signals are only temporary in nature and will be removed at the
conclusion of the Reconstruction Project. Brosnan concluded by indicating a resident
meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, April 26th from 7 00 p m to 8 30 p m at the
Old Rosedale Church to address resident concerns and gather input as far as what
improvements should be made at Kleinert Park and encouraged all those interested to
attend the meeting
McCann thanked Judy Priebe and Jackie Higham of the Council Office
for all of their dedication and hard work and wished them a Happy Administrative
Professionals Day
Robinson extended a personal thank you to Judy Priebe of the Council
Office for all of her hard work and for getting back to him so promptly to respond to all
of his various requests for information
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Kntzman, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,703rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9-01 p m
Terry Marecki, City Clerk
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38270
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FOURTH
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 9, 2012
imp On May 9, 2012, 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 8 00 p m Councilmember McCann led the meeting with an invocation
Roll was called with the following result: James McCann, Joe Laura,
John Pastor, Thomas Robinson, Brandon Kritzman, and Laura Toy Absent:
Maureen Miller Brosnan
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer;
Mark Taormina, City Planner; Judy Priebe, Technical Specialist; Don Knapp, City
Attorney; Terry Marecki, City Clerk, former Councilmember Brian Meakin, and Mayor
Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#188-12 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,703`d Regular
Meeting of the Council held April 25, 2012, are hereby approved as
submitted
Vice President Pastor wished a Happy Birthday to Councilmember
McCann and also to Dave Varga, Director of Administrative Services in the Mayor's
Office Vice President Pastor also extended Happy Birthday wishes to his colleague,
Gary Rossi and indicated his employee, Jennifer Mahowski, recently had a baby boy
and wished her and her family well Vice President Pastor concluded by
congratulating Judy Priebe, Technical Specialist, for 20 years of service with the City
of Livonia Mayor Kirksey joined Council to present Ms Priebe with a service award
for her 20 years of dedicated service and thanked her for all of her hard work.
Robinson thanked Judy Priebe for her dedicated service to the City and
extended a Happy Birthday wish to Councilmember McCann Robinson also
announced the Livonia Symphony Orchestra will host its annual Garden Party
Luncheon on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Laurel Manor starting at 11 30 a m and their
21st Annual Golf Fundraiser event is scheduled for Friday, June 15, 2012, at Fox
Creek Golf Course Robinson indicated residents can obtain further information about
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the Livonia Symphony Orchestra events by visiting their website at
www.livoniasymphony orq
President Toy announced the 24th Annual Angela Hospice Golf Outing is
scheduled for Monday, May 14, 2012, at 9 30 a.m at the Fox Hills Golf Course in
Plymouth President Toy also announced there will be an "All American Grill Out" on
Friday, May 11, 2012, at 12.30 pm at Burton Manor, sponsored by an organization
named "Vote 4 Energy" President Toy indicated the luncheon and ice cream social
were fee and were designed to encourage political leaders to develop energy policies
to bolster a stronger economy and create jobs and encouraged interested residents to
attend the event.
President Toy announced the following Public Hearings to be held on
Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 7 00 p m in the Auditorium of the Livonia City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
Paul F Bohn, Fausone Bohn, LLP, on behalf of Odyssey Electronics,
Inc., is requesting approval of personal property tax abatement under the
provisions of Public Act 328 of 1998 in connection with the
manufacturing of printed circuit boards in their facility located at 12886
Fairlane, Livonia, MI 48150 (Industrial Development Overlay District
#111), and
Petition 2012-03-01-02 submitted by Kordoba, L.L.C./Masri Orthodontics
to rezone a portion of the property at 15230 Levan Road, located on the
east side of Levan Road between Lyndon Avenue and Five Mile Road in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, from C-1 to OS (Local Business to
Office Services)
President Toy announced the following Public Hearing to be held on
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 6 30 p m in the Auditorium of the Livonia City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
Proposed improvement project to the City's Sanitary Sewer System for
the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons concerning
the project construction which will involve the rehabilitation of
approximately 5,000 feet of sanitary sewer and 600 manholes and
disconnections of approximately 25 illicit connections to the sanitary
sewer system The City is proposing to fund the project with money
collected from user charges The total project costs are estimated at
$3,600,000 The estimated cost to the user equates to an increase of
$0 05 per sewer billing unit.
Adverse impacts of the proposed project include temporary construction
related impacts such as short term traffic disruptions, noise and dust.
McCann wished a Happy Birthday to Councilmember Brosnan and
indicated her birthday was on Tuesday, May 8th
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During Audience Communication, Wayne County Commissioner Diane
Webb addressed Council to explain that recent redistricting by the State of Michigan
will affect the districts represented by Wayne County Commissioners Commissioner
Webb indicated she currently represents District 9 and is the Chair of the Public Safety
Committee but due to redistricting of precincts, she will soon represent and run for re-
election as a Wayne County Commissioner for District 8, which includes portions of
the Southeast area of Livonia from Joy Road to Five Mile Road and Inkster Road to
Middlebelt Road and will include five precincts
Dan West, President of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, 33233 Five
Mile Road, addressed Council to announce the Chamber will host its 26th Annual
Business Expo at Laurel Park Mall and will include 104 exhibitors The event will
include four free workshops, including one related to health insurance, and will run
from 10 00 am to 5 00 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012 Mr West encouraged
Councilmembers and residents to attend this great event and thanked them for their
support.
President Toy passed the gavel to Vice President Pastor at 8 16 p m
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#189-12 RESOLVED, that upon discussion by Council and review
of proposed Senate Bill #1082 concerning the prohibition of the sale and
distribution of synthetic marijuana, the Council does hereby refer the
subject matter to the Law Department to look at the possibility of
enacting an Ordinance which would prohibit the sale of synthetic
substances in the Livonia community
Katie Oleck, Executive Director of the Save Our Youth Organization, addressed
Council to explain the negative impact and psychotic effects synthetic marijuana has
been proven to have when used by young people and to express gratitude for having
the Council's support on such an important matter that affects many throughout the
community
President Toy resumed the gavel from Vice President Pastor at 8 37 p.m
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Robinson, it was
#190-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Elizabeth
Evans, American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, dated April 13, 2012,
which requests permission to waive Sections 8 32 070 (Noise Control)
and 12 20 080 (Public Lands) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, in connection with their overnight outdoor gathering to raise
funds for the fight against cancer, which will take place in Livonia from
10 00 am Saturday, May 19, 2012, through 10 00 am Sunday, May
20, 2012, to allow the playing of music and announcements via
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loudspeakers, as well as the erection and use of tents on public land
(Bentley Field), the Council does hereby grant and approve this request
in the manner and form herein submitted, subject to providing the City
with evidence of liability insurance coverage and execution of an
appropriate hold harmless agreement.
#191-12 RESOLVED. that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated App iI 13, 2012, forwarding an application submitted
by Chelsea Paul, 3382 Van Horn #283, Trenton, Michigan 48183, for a
massage apprentice permit and in accordance with Chapter 5 49 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby
approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
#192-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 16, 2012, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the reappointment of Ashley Krueger, 37434 N Laurel Park
Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a
term of three years, which will expire on June 9, 2015
#193-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 16, 2012, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the reappointment of Carol Smiley, 19862 Stamford, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three
years, which will expire on June 9, 2015
#194-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 16, 2012, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the reappointment of Ian Wilshaw, 17181 Golfview, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three
years, which will expire on June 9, 2015
#195-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Information Systems Director, dated April 10,
2012, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the quote submitted by ESRI Inc., 380 New York Street, Redlands,
California 92373, to provide software maintenance for Livonia's
Geographic Information System (GIS) for a one year period in the
amount of $15,300 00, the same to be expended from funds already
budgeted in Account No 101-915-851-020 for this purpose, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize this purchase without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
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A communication from the Department of Public Service, dated April 26,
2012, re additional information on the roof repair project at Building Maintenance/Sign
Shop Public Service Building (Building #13), was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 361-11)
#196-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Public Service - Operations and the Director of
Public Works, dated April 12, 2012, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Wm Molnar Roofing Co , Inc.,
12455 Hale Street, P 0 Box 2272, Riverview, Michigan 48193, the
second lowest bidder, for completing all work required in connection with
the repair of the roof at the Building Maintenance/Sign Shop Building
(Building #13) with the understanding that the bid amount has been
revised to match the amount of the original low bid submitted by Fisher
Roofing (which is not able to complete the work) in the amount of
$83,825 00, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $83,825 00 from funds already budgeted in
Account No 401-000-971-000 (Capital Projects) for this purpose, and
the Director of Public Works is authorized to approve minor changes in
the work as it becomes necessary, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a
contract with the aforesaid bidder, subject to the approval as to form by
the Department of Law, and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
#197-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 4, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 04-26-2012, adopted on April 3, 2012, with regard to Petition
2012-02-PL-01 submitted by Frank and Rosalie Tislerics requesting
preliminary plat approval for Rambling Acres Subdivision to be located
on the Southwest corner of Farmington Road and Richland Avenue
(9653, 9655 & 9659 Farmington Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and the preliminary plat having
been approved by the City Planning Commission on April 3, 2012, the
Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat based upon the
same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid Planning Commission
action and subject to the receipt of a report and recommendation of the
City Engineer relative to the development plans and specifications for
the improvements therein, and the financial assurances guaranteeing
the satisfactory installation of such improvements
#198-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 10, 2012, which transmits its
L resolution #04-29-2012, adopted on April 3, 2012, with regard to Petition
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2012-02-08-02 submitted by HF Architecture, on behalf of 3T Medical
Systems, requesting approval of all plans in connection with a proposal
to construct an addition to the existing building located on the north side
of Schoolcraft Road between Merriman Road and Henry Ruff Road
(31330 Schoolcraft Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, 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 2012-02-08-02 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked ASOO dated February 28, 2012,
prepared by HF Architecture, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That appropriate recordable legal instrumentation, such as a
Cross Access Agreement, that gives notice and outlines the terms
of how the subject property would share parking and access with
abutting property(s), be supplied to the Inspection Department at
the time a building permit is applied for;
3 That the Elevations Plan marked A200 dated February 28, 2012,
prepared by HF Architecture, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
4 That the issues as outlined in the correspondence dated March
12, 2012, from the Assistant Director of Inspection shall be
resolved to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department;
5 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 a solid panel steel construction or
durable, long-lasting solid panel fiberglass and maintained and
when not in use closed at all times,
6 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,
7 Pursuant to Section 19 10 of Ordinance No 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 a building permit is obtained this approval shall be null and
void at the expiration of said period
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
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AYES McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Kritzman, and Toy
NAYS None
An email communication from Deborah Law, dated May 7, 2012, re
requesting a reduction in the times permitted for the waiver of the City's Noise
Ordinance in connection with the Fourth Annual Sahara Fest hosted by The Basilica of
St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 143-12)
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 30,
2012, from Fred E Sackllah, Festival Chair Person, The Basilica of St.
Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, wherein it is requested that Council
Resolution 143-12 be amended to reflect the original request for hours of
operation for a waiver of the noise ordinance, the Council does hereby
amend and revise Council Resolution 143-12 so as to read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Fred E.
Sackllah, Festival Chair Person, The Basilica of St. Mary
Antiochian Orthodox Church, dated March 19, 2012, regarding
their Fourth Annual Sahara Fest scheduled for Thursday, May 31,
2012, through Sunday, June 3, 2012, the Council does hereby
determine to waive Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances between the hours of 1000 a m and
1000 p m , except on Sunday ending at 9 00 p m , in connection
with this event to be held Thursday, May 31, 2012, through
Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Bryant Park located at 18000 Merriman
Road, and that the appropriate level of amplified music will be
controlled by a church-appointed "sound engineer" who will have
total control of the sound system at all times and that the
speakers inside the tent will be pointed north (toward the church)
and away from neighboring houses in connection with this event
to be held Thursday, May 31, 2012, through Sunday, June 3,
2012, at Bryant Park located at 18000 Merriman Road,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby grant and approve three (3)
4' x 4' signs to be placed on St. Mary's property and at Bryant
Park no earlier than Thursday, May 17, 2012, and removed no
later than Thursday, June 7, 2012
Fred Sackllah, Festival Chair Person, The Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox
Church, 18100 Merriman Road, was present to answer any questions of Council and
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expressed that time changes were crucial to the success of the event and thanked
Council for their time and consideration (CR 143-12)
Pastor and Laura then withdrew their motions on the foregoing resolution
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by McCann, the following resolution
was offered
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 30,
2012, from Fred E. Sackllah, Festival Chair Person, The Basilica of St.
Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, wherein it is requested that Council
Resolution 143-12 be amended to reflect the original request for hours of
operation for a waiver of the noise ordinance, the Council does hereby
amend and revise Council Resolution 143-12 so as to read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Fred E.
Sackllah, Festival Chair Person, The Basilica of St. Mary
Antiochian Orthodox Church, dated March 19, 2012, regarding
their Fourth Annual Sahara Fest scheduled for Thursday, May 31,
2012, through Sunday, June 3, 2012, the Council does hereby
determine to waive Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances between the hours of 4 00 p m and
00 p m on Thursday, May 31, 2012, and Friday, June 1, 2012,
between the hours of 12 00 p m and 12.00 a m on Saturday,
June 2, 2012, and between the hours of 12 00 pm and 10 00
p m. on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in connection with this event to be
held Thursday, May 31, 2012, through Sunday, June 3, 2012, at
Bryant Park located at 18000 Merriman Road, and that the
appropriate level of amplified music will be controlled by a church-
appointed "sound engineer" who will have total control of the
sound system at all times and that the speakers inside the tent
will be pointed north (toward the church) and away from
neighboring houses in connection with this event to be held
Thursday, May 31, 2012, through Sunday, June 3, 2012, at
Bryant Park located at 18000 Merriman Road, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby grant and approve three (3) 4' x 4' signs to
be placed on St. Mary's property and at Bryant Park no earlier
than Thursday, May 17, 2012, and removed no later than
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Laura offered a friendly amendment to the foregoing resolution to change the times of
the event to the following Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 4.00 p m. to 1000 pm ,
Friday, June 1, 2012, from 4 00 pm to 11 00 pm , Saturday, June 2, 2012, from
12 00 p m to 11.00 pm , and Sunday, June 3, 2012, from 12 00 p m to 10 00 p m
Pastor and McCann accepted the friendly amendment offered by Laura.
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On a motion by Pastor, seconded by McCann, it was
#199-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 30,
2012, from Fred E Sackllah, Festival Chair Person, The Basilica of St.
for
Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, wherein it is requested that Council
Resolution 143-12 be amended to reflect the original request for hours of
operation for a waiver of the noise ordinance, the Council does hereby
amend and revise Council Resolution 143-12 so as to read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Fred E.
Sackllah, Festival Chair Person, The Basilica of St. Mary
Antiochian Orthodox Church, dated March 19, 2012, regarding
their Fourth Annual Sahara Fest scheduled for Thursday, May 31,
2012, through Sunday, June 3, 2012, the Council does hereby
determine to waive Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances between the hours of 4 00 p m and
10 00 p m on Thursday, May 31, 2012, Friday, June 1, 2012,
between the hours of 4 00 p m and 11 00 p m , Saturday, June 2,
2012, between the hours of 12 00 p m and 11 00 p m , and on
Sunday, June 3, 2012, between the hours of 12 00 p m and
10 00 p m , in connection with this event to be held Thursday,
May 31, 2012, through Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Bryant Park
located at 18000 Merriman Road, and that the appropriate level of
amplified music will be controlled by a church-appointed "sound
engineer" who will have total control of the sound system at all
times and that the speakers inside the tent will be pointed north
(toward the church) and away from neighboring houses in
connection with this event to be held Thursday, May 31, 2012,
through Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Bryant Park located at 18000
Merriman Road, FURTHER, the Council does hereby grant and
approve three (3) 4' x 4' signs to be placed on St. Mary's property
and at Bryant Park no earlier than Thursday, May 17, 2012, and
removed no later than Thursday, June 7, 2012
President Toy passed the gavel to Councilmember Laura to speak to the issue at 8 39
pm
A roll call vote was then taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Toy, Pastor, Robinson, Kritzman, and Laura
NAYS None
Councilmember Laura declared the resolution adopted
President Toy resumed the gavel from Councilmember Laura at 8 47 p m
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Kritzman, it was
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#200-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 5, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 04-27-2012, adopted on April 3, 2012, with regard to Petition
2012-02-02-04, submitted by Rite Aid of Michigan, Inc requesting waiver
use approval to utilize an SDD liquor license (sale of packaged spirits
over 21% alcohol) in connection with a Rite Aid Pharmacy located on the
Southeast corner of Eight Mile Road and Newburgh Road (37355 Eight
Mile Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, which property is zoned C-
1, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 2012-02-02-04 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following condition
1 That public access to all SDD-licensed products shall be
restricted, as stipulated in Section 10 03(g)(4) of the City of
Livonia Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Kritzman
NAYS Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
A communication from the Planning Department, dated May 2, 2012, re
depicting the location of new and used car dealerships along Plymouth Road, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2012-03-02-
05)
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Kritzman, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 10, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 04-28-2012, adopted on April 3, 2012, with regard to Petition
2012-03-02-05, submitted by Julian Shahinllari requesting waiver use
approval to operate a used auto dealership (Julian's Auto Sales) with
outdoor display of vehicles located on the south side of Plymouth Road
between Merriman and Milburn Avenue (30805 and 30835 Plymouth
Road) in the Northwest % of Section 35, which property is zoned C-2,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 2012-03-02-05 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan received by the City Council on April 25, 2012,
is hereby approved,
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2 That the recommendations of the Executive Committee of the
Plymouth Road Development Authority (PRDA) shall be resolved
to the satisfaction of the appropriate City Departments, including
a) providing an oil and grease separator in the parking lot catch
basin if deemed necessary; b) limiting the waiver approval to this
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Petitioner only; and c) installing additional landscaping along
Plymouth Road and the island within the parking lot;
3 That the number of vehicles to be displayed outdoors shall be
limited to a total of thirty-six (36) vehicles, and that no vehicle for
sale shall be displayed closer than twenty feet (20') from the front
lot line (unless waived by the Council in a separate resolution),
4 That except for what may be authorized under the Zoning
Ordinance as part of a temporary sales event, any type of exterior
advertising related to the sale of the vehicles designed to attract
the attention of passing motorists, such as promotional flags or
streamers, shall be prohibited,
5 That the display of any vehicles on car lifts is strictly prohibited,
6 That there shall be no outdoor storage of auto parts, equipment,
scrap material, waste petroleum products, junked, unlicensed or
inoperable vehicles, or other similar items in connection with this
operation, and the overhead doors, when not in use for vehicles
entering or exiting the service facility, shall be closed at all times,
7 That all parking spaces shall be doubled striped, including the
provision of barrier free parking to be located adjacent to the
building, with proper signage, marking and configuration, and all
regular customer spaces shall be 10' x 20' in size as required,
8 That the Petitioner shall be allowed a conforming wall sign and
the ability to either replace the panels on the existing ground sign
or a new conforming ground sign, whichever he elects 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 the
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
10 That no overhead speakers will be used inside or outside the
building,
11 That the auto service facility shall consist of one (1) bay or work
station, and all service work shall be limited to vehicles that are on
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display and being sold at this location, the service operations shall
not be open to the general public,
12 That only minor repairs and maintenance work on vehicles be
conducted at this site, and that repair work shall not include
collision repair;
13 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 and
when not in use closed at all times,
14 That all light poles shall be a maximum of 20 feet high including
the base and all light fixtures shall be shielded to minimize glare
trespassing on adjacent properties and roadway;
15 That per the note on the plan, a minimum five (5') foot high
masonry wall be built at or near the south property line adjacent to
the residential district, and that a fence be allowed along the
remaining portion of the west property line where the site abuts
the nonconforming residential,
16 That the issues as outlined in the correspondence dated March
29, 2012, from the Assistant Director of Inspection shall be
resolved to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and/or
Engineering Division, and
17 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
Ben Tiseo, Tiseo Architects, Inc , 19815 Farmington Road, was present to answer any
questions of Council regarding the waiver use petition submitted by Julian's Auto
Sales (Petition 2012-03-02-05)
Petitioner, Julian Shahinllari, 47281 Bayview Court, Canton, was present to answer
any questions of Council and explained what type of vehicles his dealership would
offer to the public for sale (Petition 2012-03-02-05)
Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, addressed Council to indicate his support of
the proposed used car dealership submitted by Julian's Auto Sales (Petition 2012-
03-02-05)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES Pastor, Kritzman, and Toy
NAYS McCann, Laura, and Robinson
The President declared the resolution failed for lack of support.*
(*Failure of the motion to pass has the same effect as denial )
A communication from the Department of Law, dated May 2, 2012,
requesting to withdraw their request to schedule a closed Committee of the Whole
meeting to discuss pending litigation and attorney/client privileged communication with
respect to Thomas Meshinski v City of Livonia, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Law, dated May 8, 2012,
requesting to withdraw their request to schedule a closed Committee of the Whole
meeting to discuss pending litigation and attorney/client privileged communication with
respect to Kenneth Oberts v City of Livonia, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#201-12 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby refer the subject
matter of Intergovernmental Agreements for the creation of Authorities
for the purchase of goods and/or the delivery of services to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
During Audience Communication, Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster
Road, offered his suggestion Council follow a procedure similar to one used by the
Zoning Board of Appeals and allow petitioners the option to have a matter adjourned
to a future meeting date when a Councilmember is absent to avoid having a tie vote
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,704th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
9 05 p m
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Terry A.( arecki, City Clerk