HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2012-07-18 38348
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINTH
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 18, 2012
On July 18, 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 Kritzman led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance
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: Mark Taormina, City Planner;
Judy Priebe, Technical Specialist; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Cathryn White, Chief
Assistant City Attorney; Terry Marecki, City Clerk, and Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Pastor, it was
#282-12 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,708th Regular
Meeting of the Council held July 2, 2012, are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Kritzman, McCann, Pastor, Brosnan, and Toy
NAYS None
ABSTAIN* Laura and Robinson
*Laura and Robinson abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
the provisions of Section 2 04 190B of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
The President declared the resolution adopted
Vice President Pastor announced his nephew, Matt Pastor, plays in a
band called TwentyForSeven which was featured all this week on the "E" channel
which resulted in the band being interviewed by multiple local newspapers Vice
President Pastor also extended Happy Birthday wishes to his daughter, Rachel, who
he indicated turned 17 on Monday, July 16th and his son, Ryan, who turned 24 today
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McCann wished his mother-in-law, Pearl, a Happy Birthday and
indicated her birthday was today
Robinson indicated he had received information the Recreation Center
was without power and stated because the Recreation Center was being advertised
on the City's website and Livonia Cable Channel 8 as a "cooling center" offered to
residents, he was concerned about the situation and requested a report from the
Administration concerning the matter
Kritzman extended congratulations to the Livonia Chamber of
Commerce for another successful annual golf outing fundraiser Kritzman also
indicated the Livonia Observer published an article about the Livonia Lions Club
working with other charitable organizations to put out a needs and assessment survey
for residents to complete and return Kritzman encouraged all residents to complete
the survey and return it to the Lions Club and indicated this was a great tool to find out
the needs and desires of residents
President Toy requested a moment of silence to honor the passing of
Carol Valente's mother, a co-worker of President Toy's in Lansing, who was a
longtime Livonia resident and active senior within the community President Toy
offered condolences to Ms Valente and her family
Mayor Kirksey wished his wife, Patt, a Happy Anniversary and indicated
they were celebrating their 5gth wedding anniversary today
President Toy announced Agenda Items #19 and #20 were removed
from the Agenda at the request of the Petitioner
President Toy announced there would be an X-item addressed at the
end of the meeting regarding proposed amendments to the Livonia Code of
Ordinances relative to the additional adjustment for large meter water and sewer
rates
There was no Audience Communication at the beginning of the meeting
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 27, 2012,
re forwarding the Quarterly Investment Report for the City of Livonia as of May 31,
2012, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from Robert Hornbacker, dated July 3, 2012, re
expressing concern for fireworks set off in the community and encouraging Council to
adopt an Ordinance to restrict firework activity, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
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A communication from John Taillard, dated July 5, 2012, re expressing
concern for fireworks set off in the community and encouraging Council to adopt an
Ordinance to restrict firework activity, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from Paul Condon, dated July 6, 2012, re expressing
concern for fireworks set off in the community and encouraging Council to adopt an
Ordinance to restrict firework activity, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from Duane Maycock, dated July 9, 2012, re
expressing concern for fireworks set off in the community and encouraging Council to
adopt an Ordinance to restrict firework activity, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from Janice Klein, dated July 10, 2012, re expressing
concern for fireworks set off in the community and encouraging Council to adopt an
Ordinance to restrict firework activity, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from Alliason Vanhala-Gratsch, dated July 10, 2012,
re expressing concern for fireworks set off in the community and encouraging Council
to adopt an Ordinance to restrict firework activity, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council
A communication from Erin Vanhala Piper, dated July 10, 2012, re
expressing concern for fireworks set off in the community and encouraging Council to
adopt an Ordinance to restrict firework activity, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
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A communication from Amy Kotrych, dated July 12, 2012, re expressing
concern for fireworks set off in the community and encouraging Council to adopt an
Ordinance to restrict firework activity, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from Erika Vivio, dated July 13, 2012, re expressing
concern for fireworks set off in the community and encouraging Council to adopt an
Ordinance to restrict firework activity, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
A communication from Luann Towne, dated July 15, 2012, re
expressing concern for fireworks set off in the community, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
A communication from Bruce Sanders, dated July 15, 2012, re
expressing concern for fireworks set off in the community and encouraging Council to
adopt an Ordinance to restrict firework activity, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from James and Barbara Williams, dated July 15,
2012, re expressing concern for fireworks set off in the community, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
An article from McKenna Associates "The Bulletin", in the June, 2012
edition, titled "New Limits on Wireless Zoning", sent via email by Councilmember
Brosnan, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by McCann, it was.
#283-12 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Doug Kieselbach, 31243 Minton, dated June 21, 2012, requesting
permission to close Minton between Merriman and Sunset on Saturday,
August 11, 2012, from 2 00 pm to 1000 pm for the purpose of
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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.
#284-12 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Nicole Bush, 14641 Susanna, dated June 27, 2012, requesting
permission to close Susanna between Ross and Donald on Saturday,
August 11, 2012, from 10 00 am to 10 00 pm 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.
#285-12 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Robert H Genik, dated June 22, 2012, requesting permission to close
Pickford between Whitby and Stamford on Saturday, August 25, 2012,
from 2 00 p m to 8 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.
#286-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Erin
Churgin, Special Events Coordinator, Livonia Blue Jays Football &
Cheer, dated June 14, 2012, which requests permission to waive
Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, in connection with the showing of a PG rated movie they are
planning on Friday, August 3, 2012, at Bentley Field, the Council does
hereby determine to waive Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances from 9.00 p m to 1030 p.m in connection
with this event to be held on Friday, August 3, 2012
#287-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Perry
Danver, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, dated June 27, 2012, which
requests permission to waive Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to allow a low volume sound
system to be used at Rotary Park Pavilion 1 from approximately 8 00
a.m until 2 00 p m in connection with their Divisional Team Building
Annual Meeting for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan scheduled for
Friday, September 14, 2012, the Council does hereby determine to
waive Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances between the hours of 8 00 a.m and 2.00 p.m in connection
with this event to be held on Friday, September 14, 2012
#288-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 13, 2011, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 15, 2012,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve
of the request from J & M Beverages, Inc for transfer of ownership of a
2011 SDD licensed business from Perry Drug Stores, Inc., transfer
location from 27474 Grand River, Livonia, MI 48152, Wayne County to
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34746 Plymouth, Livonia, MI 48150, Wayne County for a business
located at 34746 Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
#289-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated June 20, 2012,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a list of
recommended quarterly budget adjustments required for the second
quarter of the 2012 Fiscal Year budget, the Council does hereby
authorize said budget adjustments and transfers in the manner and form
set forth in the attachment.
#290-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated June 18, 2012, 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
Fiscal Year 2013 Municipal Credit Contract between SMART and the
City of Livonia for the period July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Municipal
Credit Contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#291-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated June 21, 2012, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and S C.A.N representative and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the donation of a 2012 Ford
Econoline lift-equipped bus, VIN #1 FDXE4FSOCDA50390, valued at
$63,895 00, from S C.A.N (Senior Citizen Achievement Needs), to
benefit the Livonia Senior Center Transportation Program
#292-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 27, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 06-58-2012, adopted on June 26, 2012, with regard to Petition
2012-06-02-14, submitted by Joe's Meat & Seafood requesting waiver
use approval to utilize an SDM liquor license (sale of packaged beer and
wine) within the Maiorana shopping center, located on the north side of
Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Mayfield Avenue
(33066 Seven Mile Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, which
property is zoned C-1, C-2 and P, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2012-06-02-14 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the use of an SDM liquor license at the location shall be
permitted only under the circumstances that the standard set forth
in Section 10 03(g)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance, which specifies
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that proposed SDM licensed establishments shall not be located
within five hundred feet (500') of any existing SDM licensed
establishment is waived by the City Council,
2 That the use of an SDM liquor license at this location shall be
permitted only under the circumstances that the standard set forth
in Section 10 3(g)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance, which specifies
that businesses proposed to be licensed shall be located at least
four hundred feet (400') from any church or school building is
waived by the City Council, and
3 The Petitioner shall not engage in any form of solicitation for
business within the public right-of-way of Seven Mile Road
#293-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 27, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 06-58-2012, adopted on June 26, 2012, with regard to Petition
2012-06-02-14, submitted by Joe's Meat & Seafood requesting waiver
use approval to utilize an SDM liquor license (sale of packaged beer and
wine) within the Maiorana shopping center, located on the north side of
Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Mayfield Avenue
(33066 Seven Mile Road), in the Southwest IA of Section 3, which
property is zoned C-1, C-2 and P, the Council does hereby waive the
500 foot separation requirement as set forth in Section 10 03(g)(1) of
Zoning Ordinance 543
#294-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 27, 2012, which transmits its
resolution 06-58-2012, adopted on June 26, 2012, with regard to Petition
2012-06-02-14, submitted by Joe's Meat & Seafood requesting waiver
use approval to utilize an SDM liquor license (sale of packaged beer and
wine) within the Maiorana shopping center, located on the north side of
Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Mayfield Avenue
(33066 Seven Mile Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, which
property is zoned C-1, C-2 and P, the Council does hereby waive the
400 foot separation requirement as set forth in Section 10 03(g)(2) of
Zoning Ordinance 543
#295-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated June 21, 2012, wherein it is requested
that Council Resolution Nos 185-12 and 186-12 be amended to include
verbiage in the resolution that approved an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate for Delta Gear, Inc at the Regular Meeting of April
25, 2012, that is now required by the State of Michigan Department of
Treasury, the Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution
Nos 185-12 and 186-12 so as to read as follows
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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 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, 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,
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
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(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
#296-12 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
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; 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,
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
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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
#297-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Joe Laura, the Council does hereby refer the subject of
fireworks as it relates to the new State Law to the Legislative Affairs
Committee for its report and recommendation
#298-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Maureen Miller Brosnan, the Council does hereby refer
the issue of the current hiring process and staffing levels of the Livonia
Police Department to the Administration for its report and
recommendation
#299-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Maureen Miller Brosnan, the Council does hereby refer
the issue of whether there is a conflict with our current Ordinances and
the amended Zoning Law recently passed by the State legislature as it
relates to the Local government's ability to regulate wireless
communication towers to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation
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
President Toy passed the gavel to Vice President Pastor and stepped down from the
podium at 8 15 p m to avoid any perceived conflict of interest.
A communication from the Finance Department, presented at the
Finance, Budget and Technology Committee meeting of June 13, 2012, titled "PRDA
Revenue & Expense", was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 161-12)
A communication from the Finance Department, presented at the
Finance, Budget and Technology Committee meeting of June 13, 2012, titled "PRDA
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Debt Service Payments", was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 161-12)
A communication from the Finance Department, presented at the
Finance, Budget and Technology Committee meeting of June 13, 2012, titled "PRDA
Taxable Value of All Property", was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council (CR 161-12)
A communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated June 13, 2012, re
participation of the Mayor and Department Heads in Council committee meetings that
deal with the subject matter of the Plymouth Road Development Authority (PRDA),
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 161-12)
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#300-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee,
dated June 13, 2012, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 161-12,
regarding the subject of the Plymouth Road Development Authority, the
Council does hereby refer the issue of the ability and processes
available to raise revenue and/or levy a tax of up to 2 mills as related to
the PRDA to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Robinson, Brosnan, and Pastor
NAYS None
Vice President Pastor declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#301-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee,
dated June 13, 2012, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 161-12,
regarding the subject of the Plymouth Road Development Authority, the
Council does hereby request from the Administration a PRDA Debt
Management and Corridor Maintenance Plan for years 2012 — 2018 (to
be considered with the adoption of the 2013 Budget)
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Kritzman, Laura, Robinson, Brosnan, and Pastor
NAYS McCann
Vice President Pastor declared the resolution adopted
President Toy returned to the podium at 8 25 p m and resumed the gavel from Vice
President Pastor
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Robinson, it was
#302-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and Strategic Planning Committee, dated June 26, 2012, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 35-12, regarding the subject of Livonia
Tomorrow, the Council does hereby request that the Finance, Budget
and Technology Committee prioritize $100,000 from the 2012-2013
Budget for Livonia Tomorrow
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Kritzman, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, and Toy
NAYS McCann
President Toy declared the resolution adopted
Pastor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4 02 OF ARTICLE IV OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE " (Petition 2012-03-06-09)
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
Pastor 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 Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan,
and Toy
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NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
President Toy passed the gavel to Vice President Pastor and stepped down from
the podium at 8 58 p m to avoid any perceived conflict of interest.
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#303-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated July 3, 2012, approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Livonia and the City of Grand Rapids
to create the Michigan Municipal Services Authority (MSA) to foster
intergovernmental cooperation and collaboration for the delivery of
municipal services, the Council does hereby approve the proposed
Interlocal Agreement; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the
Interlocal Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Robinson, Brosnan, and
Pastor
NAYS None
Vice President Pastor declared the resolution adopted
President Toy returned to the podium at 9 01 p m and resumed the gavel from Vice
President Pastor
A communication from Richard Barr, dated July 12, 2012, re
requesting the Application to transfer previously approved Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate on behalf of Infineon Technologies, North America
Corporation and the Application for a new facility being constructed at 19401 Victor
Parkway, be removed from the Agenda and rescheduled for a future Regular
Council meeting, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
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(Agenda Items #19 and #20)
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On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#304-12 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Mary Beth Morris, 33110 Oregon, dated July 5, 2012, requesting
permission to close Woodring between Vermont and Oregon on
Saturday, August 11, 2012, from 2 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose
of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Sunday, August 12, 2012, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
Lorna McKenzie, 9265 Woodring, was present on behalf of Mary Beth Morris who
submitted the Woodring block party request and indicated she was present to answer
any questions of Council and thanked Council for their time and consideration
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#305-12 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
A communication from the Department of Law, dated July 16, 2012, re
proposed amendments to the Livonia Code of Ordinances relative to large meter
water and sewer rates, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
Pastor 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
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Pastor 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 Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, and Brosnan
NAYS Robinson and Toy
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Pastor 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
Pastor 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 Katzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, and Brosnan
NAYS Robinson and Toy
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Pastor 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
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Pastor 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 Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, and Brosnan
NAYS Robinson and Toy
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Pastor 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
Pastor 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 Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, and Brosnan
NAYS Robinson and Toy
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting
Vice President Pastor wished his niece, Kelly, a Happy Birthday
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by McCann, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,709th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9.23 p.m
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Terry A. (1V1/-ecki, City Clerk