HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2012-07-02 38333
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTH
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 2, 2012
On July 2, 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. Brosnan led the meeting with an invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Maureen Miller Brosnan,
Brandon Kritzman, James McCann, John Pastor, and Laura Toy Absent: Joe Laura
and Thomas Robinson
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, City Planner;
Judy Priebe, Technical Specialist; Rick Grodek, Engineering Division, Don Knapp, City
Attorney; Terry Marecki, City Clerk, and Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#258-12 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,707th Regular
Meeting of the Council held June 18, 2012, are hereby approved as
submitted
President Toy announced there would be an X-item addressed at the
end of the meeting concerning a block party request submitted by Ron Bozzi to be
held on Saturday, July 14, 2012
President Toy announced the subject matter of the proposed water and
sewer rate increase would be discussed at the meeting following the Consent Agenda
There was no Audience Communication at the beginning of the meeting
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 20, 2012,
re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
May 31, 2012, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Brosnan, it was
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#259-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated June 18, 2012, forwarding an application submitted
by Jennifer Gutman, 22735 Cottage Drive, Southfield, Michigan 48034,
for a massage therapist 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
#260-12 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Melody Doyle, 32600 Hees, dated June 2, 2012, requesting permission
to close Hees between Hubbard and Georgia on Saturday, August 4,
2012, from 3 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
A communication from the Director of Human Resources, dated June 18,
2012, re 59th Annual Actuarial Valuation Report of Defined Benefit (DB) Plan as of
November 30, 2011, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
A communication from the Director of Human Resources, dated June 18,
2012, re Retiree Health and Disability Benefits Plan and Trust (VEBA) 14th Annual
Actuarial Valuation Report as of November 30, 2011, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
#261-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated June 4, 2012, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve the extension of the contract with American Fence & Supply,
21200 Schoenherr, Warren, Michigan 48089, for performing all work
required in connection with the removal and replacement of three (3)
backstops at Shelden Park in an amount not to exceed $21,075 54,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $21,075 54, from the
Unexpended Fund Balance of Account 208 (Community Recreation
Fund) for this purpose, which account shall be reimbursed at such time
as the Wayne County Grant money is received to cover this expenditure,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to execute a contract extension with the aforesaid
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company and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#262-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 4, 2012, which
bears the signature of the City Attorney and the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Wayne
and the City of Livonia for one showmobile and improvements at
Shelden Park, Dooley Park, Bicentennial Park, Bien Park and Idyl Wyld
Golf Course, utilizing grant funds not to exceed $275,790 00, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to execute this agreement in the manner and form herein
submitted and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#263-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works, dated June 8, 2012, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve the payment to Guardian
Environmental Services, Inc , 34400 Glendale Ave , Livonia, Michigan
48150, for emergency replacement of two (2) compressors on one of the
air handlers, necessary for air conditioning purposes and to complete the
upgrade of the HVAC system at the City Hall building in the amount of
$22,860 00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $22,860 00 from funds
budgeted in Account No 101-447-818-020 (Public Service Building
Maintenance, Contractual Service) for this purpose
#264-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 6, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 06-54-2012 adopted on June 5, 2012, with regard to a request
from Edmund London & Associates, Inc. for approval of the Landscape
Plan in connection with Petition 2011-10-08-10, which previously
received approval on November 30, 2011 (Council Resolution No 400-
11) for the existing elderly housing facility (Manoogian Manor), on
property located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between Five Mile
Road and Puritan Avenue (15775 Middlebelt Road) in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 14, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and the Landscape Plan in connection with
Petition 2011-10-08-10 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Landscape Plans marked Sheets L-1 & L-2 both dated
April 25, 2012, as revised, prepared by R. Miller Inc , are hereby
approved and shall be adhered to, and
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2. That all other conditions imposed by Council Resolution No 400-
11, which granted approval to expand the Manoogian Manor
retirement home, shall remain in effect to the extent that they are
not in conflict with the foregoing condition
#265-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 11, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 06-55-2012, adopted on June 5, 2012, with regard to Petition
2012-05-08-03, submitted by John Lewis Enterprises, Inc., requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to remodel the exterior
of the commercial center, located at the Southeast corner of Plymouth
Road and Middlebelt Road (11500-11516 Middlebelt Road) in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 2012-05-08-03 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Exterior Elevation Plan marked D-2 0 dated May 11,
2012, as revised, prepared by RM Bernhard + Architects, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a compatible
character, material and color to other exterior materials on the
building,
3 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review
and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals,
4 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
5 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,
6 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
#266-12 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended, and
Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
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amended, Kathleen E McIntyre, 14455 Fairway, Livonia, Michigan
48154, is hereby appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-
, year term expiring July 12, 2015, with all the authority and duties as set
forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207 and further provided that
Ms McIntyre takes the Oath of Office as required in Chapter X, Section
2 of the City Charter, to be administered by the Office of the City Clerk.
#267-12 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended, and
Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, Robert Sills, 34824 Wood, Livonia, Michigan 48154, is hereby
reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term
expiring July 12, 2015, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the
said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Pastor, and Toy
NAYS None
A communication from Councilmember Thomas Robinson, dated June
26, 2012, re requesting subject matter of adjusting water and sewer consumption
rates, industrial surcharge rate and industrial water control charges, be removed from
the Agenda and addressed at the Council Regular meeting of July 18, 2012, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 28, 2012,
re projection of net income or loss as it pertains to the proposed rate increases for
water and sewer rates for the year July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#268-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilmember Thomas Robinson, dated June 26, 2012, requesting the
subject matter of adjusting water and sewer consumption rates,
industrial surcharge rate and industrial waste control charges be
adjourned to a future Regular meeting date of the Council, the Council
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does hereby determine not to remove the subject matter from the
Agenda
McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
McCann invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES Brosnan, Katzman, McCann, and Pastor
NAYS Toy
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
McCann invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Pastor
NAYS Toy
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
aro McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
McCann invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Pastor
NAYS Toy
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 28 (INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
McCann invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Pastor
NAYS Toy
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Ronald Riggio, 37204 Bretton, addressed Council to encourage them not to push
through the water rates so quickly and asked Councilmembers to consider the citizens
they represent and not vote in favor of the increased water and sewer rates because
there are a larger number of senior citizens on fixed incomes and many residents are
unemployed due to the economy
Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, addressed Council to state residents should
be encouraged to conserve water and utilize rain barrels or wells in their individual
back yards to limit the amount of water consumed Mr Martin also suggested
residents not use water during peak times and stated fountains and waterfalls in front
of businesses were not cost effective
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#269-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Kristina
Firth, dated June 8, 2012, which requests permission to waive Section
8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, to allow the playing of music in connection with a backyard
wedding reception to be held at 28290 Seven Mile Road scheduled for
Saturday, September 8, 2012, the Council does hereby determine to
waive Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances until 12 00 a m in connection with this event to be held on
Saturday, September 8, 2012
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#270-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Beverly
Vines, dated June 11, 2012, which requests permission to waive Section
8 32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, to allow the playing of music in connection with a family
reunion to be held at 30547 Bobrich scheduled for Saturday, August 25,
2012, the Council does hereby determine to waive Section 8 32 070
(Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances until 12 00 a.m in
connection with this event to be held on August 25, 2012
A communication from the Parks & Recreation Department, received in
the Office of the City Clerk on July 2, 2012, re aerial photographs of proposed picnic
shelter locations at Dooley, Kleinert, Country Homes and Bien Parks from budgeted
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funds to be reimbursed through Wayne County Grants, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#271-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated June 4, 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 Saf'Play Services, Inc , 1200 N Milford Rd , Highland,
Michigan 48357, for performing all work required in connection with the
construction of four (4) picnic shelters at Dooley, Kleinert, Country
Homes and Bien Parks for a total amount of $88,464 00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $88,464 00, from the
Unexpended Fund Account 208 (Community Recreation Fund) for this
purpose, which account shall be reimbursed at such time as the Wayne
County Grant money is received to cover this expenditure, 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 and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
Wayne County Commissioner Joan Gebhardt, 35248 Leon Street, addressed Council
to explain grant funding from Wayne County had to be split between various Wayne
County parks and City parks, including larger parks such as Hines Park.
Commissioner Gebhardt indicated grant funding utilized was necessary to obtain this
year prior to redistricting next year when different Commissioners will be elected to
represent Livonia and indicated she felt compelled to bring some of that funding back
to Livonia
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#272-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 8, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 06-52-2012, adopted on June 5, 2012, with regard to Petition
2012-05-02-12, submitted by Nickolas Lin requesting waiver use
approval to operate a full service restaurant (Asia Palace), located on
the south side of Plymouth Road between Harrison Road and Middlebelt
Road (28455 Plymouth Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, which
property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
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2012-05-02-12 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the maximum customer seating count shall not exceed sixty
four (64) seats,
2 That the site's parking lot shall be restored to the satisfaction of
the Inspection and Engineering Departments,
3 That the issues as outlined in the correspondence dated May 10,
2012, from the Fire Marshal shall be resolved to the satisfaction of
the Inspection and Fire Departments,
4 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be
constructed out of building materials that shall complement 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,
5 That all parking spaces shall be double striped, including the
provision of barrier free parking, and all regular parking spaces
shall be ten feet (10') wide by twenty feet (20') in length, as
required,
6 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for deficient parking
and deficient width of aisleways and any conditions related
thereto,
7 That the tenant(s) of this building shall not engage in any form of
solicitation for business within the public right-of-ways of
Plymouth or Harrison Roads,
8 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
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 all pole mounted light fixtures shall not exceed a height of 20
feet above grade and shall be shielded to minimize glare
trespassing on adjacent properties and roadway;
11 That the exterior of the building will be painted with an earth tone
color; and
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12 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
Petitioner, Nickolas Lin, 874 Patricia Place Drive, Westland, was present to answer
any questions of Council and thanked Council for their time and consideration
(Petition 2012-05-02-12)
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#273-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 11, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 06-53-2012, adopted on June 5, 2012, with regard to Petition
2012-05-02-13, submitted by Tim Donut U S Limited, Inc. requesting
waiver use approval to construct and operate a limited service restaurant
with drive-up window facilities (Tim Hortons), located on the north side of
Five Mile Road between Bainbridge Avenue and Merriman Road within
the Merri-Five Shopping Center (31190 Five Mile Road), in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
Doug Spohn, 38654 Alma Lane, Westland, addressed Council to express concern for
the proposed Tim Hortons restaurant at the Merri-Five Shopping Center and indicated
the Council should consider the proposed use of the easement for the adjacent gas
station property by the petitioner and how it will affect traffic at the intersection
(Petition 2012-05-02-13)
At 9 00 p m , Vice President Pastor stepped down from the podium to avoid any
perceived conflict of interest.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated July 2, 2012,
re indicating the delinquent water bill for the Big Boy restaurant located at 37123 Six
Mile Road had been paid in full, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council (Petition 2012-05-08-04)
On a motion McCann, seconded by Kritzman, it was
#274-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 11, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 06-56-2012, adopted on June 5, 2012, with regard to Petition
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2012-05-08-04, submitted by Big Boy Restaurants International, L.L.0 ,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to remodel
the exterior of the Big Boy Restaurant, located on the south side of Six
Mile Road between Levan Road and Newburgh Road (37123 Six Mile
Road) in the Northwest Y4 of Section 17, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Toy
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
Vice President Pastor returned to the podium at 9 01 p m
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#275-12 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from KTX America, Inc., dated
May 31, 2012, covering new industrial facilities to be located within City
of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District No 109,
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 KTX America, Inc., the
Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an
opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing having in
fact been conducted at 7 00 p m on June 25, 2012, at the Livonia City
Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt
from ad valorem taxes within the City of Livonia after granting this
certificate will not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV
of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property thus exempted
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
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1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, KTX America, Inc , finds and determines (a)
that the granting 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, P.A. 1974, as amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from KTX America, Inc ,
covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City of
Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District No 109, for 12
years
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between
the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the
understanding and the commitment between the applicant and
the City Council upon approval of an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate, the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign such Letter of Agreement as duly executed
by the applicant and incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part
of the documentation required to process applications for
,w Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#276-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 14, 2012, which sets forth its
resolution 05-49-2012 adopted on May 8, 2012, with regard to Petition
2012-03-06-09 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to
Council Resolution No 89-12, and Section 23 01(a) of the Livonia
Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to determine whether or not to amend
Section 4 02 of Article IV, R-1 through R-5 (Single Family Residential)
District Regulations, in order to increase the length of time that
recreational equipment is allowed to be stored in the front or side
driveways of residential properties and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on June 25, 2012, the Council
does hereby approve Petition 2012-03-06-09 for preparation of the
Ordinance for submission to Council, and the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an Ordinance amending Section 4 02(g)(2) of
Article IV of Ordinance No 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution to read as follows The temporary parking of one (1) unit of
recreational equipment on the recreational equipment owner's or user's
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front or side driveway shall be permitted for a period not to exceed
seventy-two (72) hours cumulatively in any five (5) day period for the
purpose of repairing and maintaining the recreational equipment unit for
suitable vacation use
An email communication from Mark Girard, 38503 Tuscany Court, dated
July 2, 2012, re expressing support for Council to adopt an Ordinance to regulate the
sale and noise level of fireworks set off in the community to correspond with State law,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#277-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Maureen Miller Brosnan, the Council does hereby refer
the subject of the sale and noise level of fireworks available under the
new state law to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#278-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated June 27, 2012, forwarding an application submitted
by Jennifer Gutman, Wellspring Wellness Center, for a massage
establishment license for property located at 17330 Farmington Road,
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
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#279-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Fire Chief, dated May 7, 2012, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a cash
donation in the amount of $652 04 from Johnson Upper Elementary
School, 8400 Hix, Westland, Michigan 48185, the same to be deposited
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in and credited to Account No 702--285-336 (Fire Community
Donations) for the purposes as designated by the donor
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#280-12 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the Agenda
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#281-12 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Ron Bozzi, 18173 Lathers, dated June 28, 2012, requesting permission
to close Lathers, between Curtis and the dead-end of Lathers at the
entrance to the nature trail, on Saturday, July 14, 2012, from 12.00 p m.
to 11 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council
does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein
being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
Ron Bozzi, 18173 Lathers, was present to answer any questions of Council and
thanked them for their time and consideration
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting
McCann wished everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July holiday
Kritzman thanked the members of the Livonia Jaycees that were present
in the audience for attending the Council meeting
President Toy wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,708th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9 16 p.m
Terry Jlllarecki, City Clerk
L