HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2010-04-12 37501
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY FOURTH
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 12, 2010
On April 12, 2010, 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 Toy led the meeting with the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Laura Toy, Maureen Miller
Brosnan, John Pastor, Brian Meakin, Joe Laura, and James McCann Absent:
Terry Godfroid-Marecki
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer;
Karen Tesner, Director of Legislative Affairs, Mark Taormina, City Planner; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Police Chief Robert Stevenson, Maureen Cosgrove, Assistant
City Clerk; and Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#98-10 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,653`d Regular
Meeting of the Council held March 24, 2010, are hereby approved as
submitted
President McCann announced a Special Meeting of Council has been
scheduled for Friday, April 16, 2010, at 4 00 p m in the Auditorium at City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, to fill the vacant position of City Clerk.
Vice President Laura presented a Proclamation to the Livonia Optimist
Club, in honor of their efforts to facilitate the Optimist Internet Safety Month Laura
introduced President Mark LaBerge and Eileen McDonnell, Chairperson for
Membership of the Livonia Chapter of the Optimist International Club, who were
present to accept the Proclamation Ms McDonnell stated the Livonia Optimist Club
meets monthly at Senate Coney Island located at 34359 Plymouth Road and stated
their next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at 7 30 a m She
concluded by stating the Optimist Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of
each month and encouraged residents to attend
Mayor Kirksey addressed Council to announce the Detroit News
recently published an article indicating Livonia is the top City for Census participation
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in the country, with an 82% response rate Mayor Kirksey stated participation in the
Census is paramount for communities because for each person counted within a
community, the federal government will commit $1,500 back to the community In
addition, Mayor Kirksey announced there will be a Town Hall meeting held
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 7 00 p m at the former 16th District Court building to
solicit input from residents regarding future potential uses of the building
During Audience Communication, George Boller, 36270 Hammer
Lane, addressed Council to express his concern about regulating landscaping
companies and the noise they generate Mr Boller also pointed out the landscaping
companies frequently litter the streets with tree branches and other debris Mr
Boller also expressed to Council his concern about Curtis Road within the Woodbury
Park Subdivision and that he felt it was in bad shape and in need of repair Mr
Boller concluded by stating he felt the Northville Township Police Department was
preying on Livonia residents in the Seven Mile Road and Haggerty Road area and
was writing tickets for alleged traffic violations in that area
John Grzebik, 11301 Hubbell, addressed Council to announce the
P T S.A. Council is hosting a Youth Making A Difference Celebration on Tuesday,
April 13, 2010, from 6 30 p m to 8 30 p m at Franklin High School Mr Grzebik also
announced the Livonia Public Schools P T S.A. Council will host its general election
and workshop at Johnson Upper Elementary School on Wednesday, April 14, 2010,
at 6 30 p m Further, Mr Grzebik announced that Franklin High School is hosting a
fundraiser event at Buffalo Wild Wings on Wayne Road in Westland on Wednesday,
April 14, 2010, from 11 00 a m to midnight to raise funds for this year's Senior All
Night Party He encouraged parents of seniors to purchase tickets early for this
event and stated this helps with the financial planning of the party Mr Grzebik
encouraged residents to visit Buffalo Wild Wings to help raise money to support the
event.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 17,
2010, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending December 31, 2009, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 29,
2010, re forwarding the Quarterly Investment Report for the City of Livonia as of
February 28, 2010, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
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A communication from West on 6, LLC, 47687 Arbor Trail, Northville,
MI, dated April 4, 2010, containing a Letter of Understanding between the City of
Livonia and West on 6, LLC for a business located at 30325 Six Mile Road, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #3)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Meakin, it was
#99-10 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Kathleen A. Fitzgerald, 9917 Cranston, dated March 15, 2010,
requesting permission to close Cranston between Elmira and
Orangelawn on Monday, May 31, 2010, 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.
#100-10 WHEREAS, in 1872, J Sterling Morton proposed to the
Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the
planning of trees, and
WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the
planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and Arbor Day is
now observed throughout the nation and the world, and
WHEREAS, trees reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind
and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature,
clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife, and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving up paper, wood for
our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products, and
WHEREAS, trees in our City increase property values, enhance the
economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and
spiritual renewal, and
WHEREAS, Livonia has been recognized as a Tree City USA by The
National Arbor Day Foundation for the last twelve years and desires to
continue its tree-planting practices,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and members
of the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby proclaim Friday, April
30, 2010, as Arbor Day in the City of Livonia, and urge all citizens to
celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and
woodlands, and
REVISED
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FURTHER, we urge all citizens to plant trees to promote the well being
of this and future generations, and we invite citizens to join in the
commemoration of Arbor Day planned by the Tree City Committee at
Jaycee Park at 1 30 p m on April 30, 2010,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to
Governor Jennifer Granholm, State Senator Glen Anderson, State
Representative John Walsh, State Representative Andy Dillon, the
Michigan Municipal League State and Federal Affairs Division, the
Conference of Western Wayne and the Plymouth Road Development
Authority
#101-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated December 22, 2009, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 24,
2010, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from West on 6, LLC for transfer of ownership
of a 2009 Class C licensed business with Sunday Sales, Entertainment
without Dressing Rooms, Dance Permit and Official Permit (Food)
from Pick-A-Bone, Inc , request for a new Official Permit (Dance-
Entertainment, Meetings) for the hours of Sundays 10 00 a m —
12 00 p.m. and to change existing Entertainment Permit without
Dressing Rooms to Entertainment Permit for a business located at
30325 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, 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 Department of Finance, dated March 10,
2010, re the Annual Report for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2009, on the
investment activity of City Funds, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
#102-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Chief of Police, dated March 22, 2010, 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
hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the Public
Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) grant in the amount of
$72,425 00 (with no matching funds required), FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the Police Department to enter into negotiations
regarding a proposed contract with Winbourne & Costas, 1411 K
Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005, to perform a feasibility
study regarding cost and benefits of a City of Livonia-Township of
Canton consolidated Public Safety dispatch operation as outlined in its
�'""" proposal dated November 5, 2009, FURTHER, upon completion of
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such negotiations, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract with the aforesaid company and do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such action without
competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 3 04 140 D 2 and D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
#103-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
March 22, 2010, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize a one-year extension of the contract with Dearborn
Lithograph, Inc , 12380 Globe Street, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for
printing, sorting and delivering to the Post Office, the 16 page
publication of the City Newsletter to be published four times a year, for
the price of $6,400 00 per issue, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $25,600 00 from
funds already budgeted in Account No 101-891-886-110 (Special
Activities) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize this service 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
An e-mail communication from Wayne County Commissioner Laura
Cox, dated March 29, 2010, re the feasibility of a bike/walking path along Hubbard
Road between Five Mile and Six Mile Roads, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 305-09)
#104-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
March 22, 2010, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No 305-09, which sets forth Parks and
Recreation Commission resolution 3101-09, regarding the feasibility of
a bike/walking path along Hubbard Road between Five Mile and Six
Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Public
Safety, Education and Recreation Committee for its report and
recommendation
#105-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
March 10, 2010, 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 Playworld Midstates, 19683 Tanglewood Circle,
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Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, for supplying the Department of
Parks and Recreation with a new play structure and installing such
play structure in Beverly Park, for the total amount of $124,996 69, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $125,000 00 from funds
already budgeted in Account No 208-756-987-000 for this purpose,
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
#106-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 11,
2010, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the City
Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Director of Public
Works and the Mayor, and which sets forth Parks and Recreation
Commission resolution 3132-10, with respect to a proposed Lease
Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Junior Athletic
League for Rotary Park Ball Diamonds #1, #2, #3 & #4 for a period of
five (5) years, commencing on May 1, 2010, and terminating on April
30, 2015, the Council does hereby approve the aforesaid Lease
Agreement and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached Lease Agreement, as
well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#107-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 11,
2010, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the City
Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Director of Public
Works and the Mayor, and which sets forth Parks and Recreation
Commission resolution 3133-10, with respect to a proposed Lease
Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Wolves and Hawks
Soccer Club for the Jaycee Park Soccer Fields for a period of five (5)
years, commencing on May 1, 2010, and terminating on April 30, 2015,
the Council does hereby approve the aforesaid Lease Agreement and
authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, to execute the attached Lease Agreement, as well as to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
#108-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 11,
2010, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the City
Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to
a proposed Sublease Agreement between the City of Livonia and
Livonia Public Schools School District, the Council does approve the
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proposed Sublease Agreement between the City of Livonia and the
Livonia Public School System for the gymnastic area at the Livonia
Community Recreation Center at an annual lease rate of $62,520 00 to
be paid on a month-to-month basis, FURTHER, the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached Sublease and do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#109-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service — Operations
and the Director of Public Works, dated March 17, 2010, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of
Margolis Companies, 9600 Cherry Hill, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198, for
completing all work required in connection with the City's 2010 Street
Tree Planting Program for the estimated total cost of $51,453 00,
based upon the Public Service Division's estimate of units involved,
and subject to 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 authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $85,000 00 from funds already budgeted in the
following accounts Forestry, Trees, Landscape, Materials (Account
No 101-781-785-000) in the amount of $4,180 00, Parks, Seeding,
Planting Supplies (Account No 101-704-783-000) in the amount of
$2,460 00, and the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund (Account No 204-
781-818-047) in the amount of $44,813 00 for this purpose,
FURTHER, in the event the low bidder is unable to supply certain
species of trees, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of
the second lowest bidder, Reliable Landscaping, Inc , 8285 Lilley
Road, Canton, Michigan 48187, to supply those species for the City's
2010 Street Tree Planting Program for the estimated total cost of
$54,514 00; and the Director of Public Works 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(s) and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution
#110-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Public Service — Operations and the
Director of Public Works, dated March 10, 2010, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, requesting approval to participate in the Alliance of Rouge
Communities (ARC) and for payment of Annual Assessment for 2010,
the Council does hereby approve participation in the Alliance of Rouge
Communities (ARC) and for payment to the Alliance of Rouge
Communities, do ECT, 719 Griswold St., Suite 1040, Detroit, Michigan
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48226, in the amount of $29,013 00 for the City's annual ARC
assessment for 2010, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
an expenditure in the amount of $29,013 00 from funds already
budgeted in Account No 592-559-840-030 (Professional and
Contractual Services, Rouge/Illicit Disconnection Issues) for this
purpose
#111-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 18, 2010, 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 Hayball Transport,
Inc , 12550 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for completing
all work required in connection with the 2010 Asphalt Paving and
Water Main Replacement Program (Contract 10-A) on various streets
throughout the City of Livonia for the estimated total cost of
$3,834,243 60, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of
work involved and subject to final payment based on the actual units of
work completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein,
said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$3,277,615 40 for the Road Portion of the 2010 Asphalt Paving and
Water Main Replacement Program from funds already budgeted in the
Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund as follows
Account No 204-463-818-110 (Reconstruction) $2,509,523 41
Account No 204-463-818-112 (Rehabilitation) $541,665 06
Account No 204-463-818-114 (Maintenance) $226,426 93
for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $556,628 20 for the Water Main
Replacement Portion of the 2010 Asphalt Paving and Water Main
Replacement program from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the
Water and Sewer Fund, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to
approve any 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
#112-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 18, 2010, 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 Tiseo Brothers,
Inc , 68660 Hillside, Washington Twp , Michigan 48095, for completing
all work required in connection with the 2010 Concrete Road Repair
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and Water Main Replacement Program (Contract 10-C) on various
streets throughout the City of Livonia for the estimated total cost of
$2,969,754 60, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of
work involved and subject to the final payment based on the actual
units of work completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted
herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $2,434,922 08 for the Road portion of the 2010 Concrete Road
Repair and Water Main Replacement Program from funds already
budgeted in the Roads, Sidewalks and Tree Fund as follows
Account No 204-463-818-110 (Reconstruction)$1,797,867 10
Account No 204-463-818-114 (Maintenance) $637,054 98
for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $534,832.52 for the Water
Main Replacement portion of the 2010 Concrete Road Repair and
Water Main Replacement Program from the Unexpended Fund
Balance of the Water and Sewer Fund, and the City Engineer is hereby
authorized to approve any 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
#113-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 19, 2010, 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, 38807 Ann Arbor Road, Suite 2, Livonia, Michigan
48150, for completing all work required in connection with the 2010
Sidewalk Replacement Program (Contract 10-G) at the unit prices bid
for a total amount not to exceed $654,298.20, 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 $264,902 30 (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 properly owners, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of $56,659 57
from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Major Road Account and
$120,788 54 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Local Road
Account of the Michigan Transportation Fund to cover the costs related
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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 $5,552 14 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
$271,825 47 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 i:o 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, FURTHER, the bid of D Macro Contractors, Inc. is hereby
rejected for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication
#114-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Planning Commission, dated March 5,
2010, which sets forth its resolution 03-16-2010, adopted on March 2,
1010, with regard to a request submitted by S&N Development
Company, for a sixth extension of the Site Plan Approval for Petition
2003-02-08-05, in connection with a proposal to construct an office
building on property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road,
between Newburgh Road and Victor Parkway (37640 Seven Mile
Road), in the Southeast % of Section 6, previously granted in Council
Resolution 183-03, adopted on April 23, 2003, and most recently
extended in Council Resolution 498-08, adopted on November 5,
2008, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and does hereby approve the requested sixth
extension of the Site Plan Approval in connection with Petition 2003-
02-08-05, subject to the following conditions
1 That the request for a sixth (6th) extension of Site Plan Approval
by Sam Shamie, managing member of S&N Development
Company, in a letter dated February 12, 2010, is hereby
approved for a two-year period, and
2 That all conditions imposed by Council Resolution 183-03 in
connection with Petition 20C)3-02-08-05, which permitted the
construction of a three-story office building, shall remain in
effect to the extent that they are not in conflict with the foregoing
condition
#115-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 5, 2010, which transmits its
resolution 03-14-2010 adopted on March 2, 2010, with regard to a
request submitted by Wireless Toyz, for approval to revise the Elevation
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Plan which was approved by the City Council on October 13, 2004,
pursuant to Council Resolution 486-04 (Petition 2004-08-08-14), in
connection with the commercial building on property located on the
Southwest corner of Ann Arbor Road and Ann Arbor Trail (37950 Ann
Arbor Road), in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
request to revise the Elevation Plan in connection with Petition 2004-08-
08-14 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked SH2 dated
February 10, 2010, as revised, prepared by Scope Data, L.L.0 , is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Color Rendering as received by the Planning
Commission on March 2, 2010, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
3 That the existing EIFS on the lower part of the building shall be
repainted where needed,
4 That the colors shall be submitted to the Council for review;
5 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review
and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
6 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
7 That the total amount of all window signage, permanent and
temporary, shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the glass
area of the building,
8 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
9 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
#116-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Planning Commission, dated March 5,
2010, which sets forth its resolution 03-15-2010, adopted on March 2,
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2010, with regard to a request submitted by LVM Architecture &
Planning, on behalf of the Parkview Baptist Church, for an extension of
the Site Plan Approval for Petition 2008-01-08-02, in connection with a
proposal to expand and renovate the exterior of the existing fellowship
hall and expand the parking lot of the church on property located on
the west side of Stark Road, between Ann Arbor Trail and Plymouth
Road (9355 Stark Road), in the Southwest '/ of Section 33, previously
granted in Council Resolution 130-08, adopted on March 31, 2008, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and does hereby approve the requested extension of the
Site Plan Approval in connection with Petition 2008-01-08-02, subject
to the following conditions
1 That the request for an extension of Site Plan Approval by Louis
Margitan, architect with LVM Architecture & Planning, in a letter
dated February 8, 2010, is hereby approved for a two-year
period, and
2 That all conditions imposed by Council Resolution 130-08 in
connection with Petition 2008-01-08-02, which permitted the
expansion and renovation of the exterior of the existing
fellowship hall and expansion of the parking lot of the Parkview
Baptist Church, shall remain in effect to the extent that they are
not in conflict with the foregoing condition
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Toy, Brosnan, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, and McCann
NAYS None
A communication from the Division of Police, dated June 22, 2007, re
Administrative Response to CR 125-06 — the subject of crime statistics in the area
along the south side of Eight Mile Road, between Farmington Road and Gill Road,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 48-10)
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated March 17,
2010, re Administrative Response to CR 124-06 — recommendation for additional
lighting on the south side of Eight Mile Road, between Farmington and Gill, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 48-10)
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A map depicting proposed locations of Options 1 and 2, received at the
March 22, 2010, Infrastructure and Community Transit Committee meeting of March
22, 2010, re proposed installation of street lights along the south side of Eight Mile
Road, between Farmington Road and Gill Road, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (CR 48-10)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#117-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Infrastructure and Community Transit
Committee, dated March 22, 2010, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 48-10, regarding the subject of the proposed installation of
street lights along the south side of Eight Mile Road, between
Farmington Road and Gill Road, the Council does hereby refer the
issue of the need for more lighting on this street with respect to the
matter of road safety, traffic statistics, and crime to the Police
Department for its report and recommendation
A communication from the Public Service Division, dated March 15,
2010, re Quality-Based Process for future proposals for engineering consulting
services, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 49-
10)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated April 1, 2010, re
proposed amendment to Section 040 of Title 3, Chapter 04 (Financial Procedures) of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (CR 49-10)
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated April 9, 2010,
re forwarding a proposed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on the Quality-Based
Selection (QBS) Process, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 49-10)
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Brosnan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 140 OF TITLE 3, CHAPTER
04 (FINANCIAL PROCEDURES) 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 The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at
an upcoming Regular meeting
President McCann passed the gavel to Vice President Laura at 8 35
p m to speak in opposition to a proposed Ordinance regarding when civil infractions
can be issued during snow alert situations
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#118-10 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the issue
of the proposed amendment to Chapter 63 (Snow Alert) of Title 10
adding Section 100 regarding when civil infractions can be issued in
snow alert situations to the Legislative Affairs Committee for its report
and recommendation
Vice President Laura declared the resolution adopted
President McCann resumed the gavel at 8 42 p m
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#119-10 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia recognizes the need to
make improvements to its existing water treatment and distribution
system, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia authorized Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment
to prepare a Project Plan, which recommends the construction of
watermain replacements and new looping watermain at multiple
locations totaling approximately 85,700 lineal feet; and
WHEREAS, said Project Plan was presented at a Public Hearing held
on Monday, March 29, 2010 and all public comments have been
considered and addressed,
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia
formally adopts said Project Plan and agrees to implement the
selected alternatives identified in the Project Plan
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works, a
position currently held by Kevin Maillard, is designated as the
authorized representative for all activities associated with the project
referenced above, including the submittal of said Project Plan as the
first step in applying to the State of Michigan for a Drinking Water
Revolving Fund Loan to assist in the implementation of the selected
work.
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#120-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated March 17, 2010, approved for
submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement executed by Louella G Brown in connection with the
development of a new storm sewer being constructed at 11863 Stark
in the South 1/2 of Section 28, more particularly described as
12' Storm Sewer Easement
A 12 foot wide easement for storm sewer and surface drainage over
part of Lot 74, "Alden Village", being part of the South 1/2 of Section 28,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, Page 78, Wayne County Records, the
centerline of said easement being more particularly described as,
commencing at a point of the Southerly line of said Lot 74, distant
North 65° 53' 40" West 145 92 feet from the Southeasterly corner of
Lot 74 to the point of beginning, thence North 10° 51' 00" East 102 74
feet; to the point of ending
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same 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
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#121-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated March 18, 2010, approved for
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submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement executed by Michael and Carolyn Chico in connection
with the development of a new storm sewer being constructed at
11965 Stark in the South 1/2 of Section 28, more particularly described
as
Iiiir 12' Storm Sewer Easement
A 12 foot wide easement for storm sewer and surface drainage over
part of Lot 76, "Alden Village", being part of the South 1/2 of Section 28,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, Page 78, Wayne County Records, the
centerline of said easement being more particularly described as,
commencing at a point of the Southerly line of said Lot 74, distant
North 65° 53' 40" West 145 92 feet from the Southeasterly corner of
Lot 74, thence North 10° 51' 00" East 193 43 feet; to the point of
beginning, thence North 10° 51' 00" East 10 00 feet to the point of
ending
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same 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
LThere was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,654th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
852 p m
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Maureen Cosgrove, Assistant City Clerk