HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2007-01-17 36038
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
SEVENTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2007
On January 17, 2007, 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 Meakin delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result' Brian Meakin, Terry Godfroid-
Marecki, Joe Laura, Thomas Robinson, Gerald Taylor, Donald Knapp and James
McCann Absent. none
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert Schron, City Engineer;
Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney, Val Vandersloot, City
Clerk, Mayor Jack Engebretson, Fire Chief Shadd Whitehead, Ian Wilshaw, Planning
Commission, Evelyn Goudreau, Community Resources, and former Mayor Jack
Kirksey
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#01-07 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,575th Regular Meeting
of the Council held December 20, 2006 are hereby approved as
submitted
Godfroid-Marecki wished her son Andrei a belated Happy Fourteenth
Birthday Andrei's birthday was on January 10, 2007
Council President McCann announced one Public Hearing for the
following item to be held on Monday, February 12, 2007 at 7 00 p m in the Auditorium
of Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION
CERTIFICATE Gerald C Majeske, Sr , Manager, and Gerald C Majeske,
Jr , Owner and President, Majeske Machine, Inc , 9175 General Court,
Plymouth, MI 48170, re to cover construction of a new building located in
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the Rosati Industrial Development at 34410 Rosati Avenue, Livonia, MI
48150 (I D D No 100)
Council President McCann announced there would be an X-item at the
end of the meeting regarding a request to schedule a closed Committee of the Whole
Meeting to discuss pending litigation
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#02-07 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Administration for its report and recommendation the issue of posting
Council meetings on the City's website
A communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated December 18, 2006,
re forwarding the Annual Report for the fiscal year 2005-2006, which reflects activities
of the Livonia City Departments, Commissions and Boards was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Division of Police, dated January 16, 2007, re
investigation of applicant of Schmidt Enterprises, LLC with regard to transferring
ownership of a 2006 Class C licensed business with Dance Permit, in escrow from
Derby Bar, Inc , to transfer location to 11791 Farmington, Livonia, MI 48150, for a new
Entertainment Permit and to add two bars, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated January 11 ,
2007, re inspection of subject property located at 11791 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI
48150 regarding the transfer of ownership of a liquor license was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
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A copy of the menu from P Y Stix, for the property located at 11791
Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48150, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from Livonia residents Laure Tell and Michael Henning,
dated January 8, 2007, re opposing Petition 2006-10-08-19 submitted by West Bay
Exploration Company was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Email communication from George Usitalo, dated January 17, 2007, re
questions pertaining to Petition 2006-10-08-19 submitted by West Bay Exploration
Company was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, it was
#03-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Kristen
York, MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers) Representative, Bell Creek
Community Church, dated December 4, 2006, which requests permission
to display signs announcing their Mom to Mom Sale to be conducted at
Franklin High School on Saturday, March 10, 2007, which signs are to be
"campaign-style" and will be displayed at various locations in the City, no
earlier than Sunday, March 3, 2007 and removed no later than Sunday,
March 11, 2007, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request
in the manner and form herein submitted, with the understanding that the
City is not responsible should the signs be removed by Wayne County
#04-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated December 18, 2006, forwarding an application
submitted by Kristine Alongi, 36735 McKinney Ave , #303, Westland,
Michigan 48185, for a massage apprentice permit and in accordance with
Chapter 5 49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#05-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated December 18, 2006, forwarding an application
submitted by Karen Heuwagen, 9047 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, for a massage apprentice permit and in accordance with Chapter
5 49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does
hereby approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted, and
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the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated December 22,
2006, forwarding a communication from the Executive Director, Administrative &
Financial Services, re collection of the Wayne County Regional Educational Service
Agency's (RESA) Taxes for the year 2007, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated December 7,
2006, forwarding a communication from the Secretary of the Board of Education, re
collection of the 2007 taxes for the Livonia Public School District was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
#06-07 RESOLVED, that having considered two (2) letters from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 16 and 17, 2006,
respectively, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police,
dated December 8, 2006, approved for submission by the Director of
Public Safety and the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the
request from Metrobank to transfer ownership of a 2006 Class C licensed
business with dance-entertainment permit, located in escrow at 29300
Broadmoor, Livonia, MI 48154, Wayne County, from Corporate Catering,
Inc (Step I), FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Steve's Family Dining II, Inc for transfer of ownership of a 2006
Class C licensed business (in escrow) with official permit (food) from
Metrobank, and to correct the address from 29300 Broadmoor to 15800
Middlebelt, Livonia, MI 48154, Wayne County (Step II), for a business
located at 15800 Middlebelt, 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
#07-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 16, 2006, and
subsequently amended on December 21, 2006, and the reports and
recommendations of the Chief of Police, dated December 13, 2006, and
January 16, 2007, approved for submission by the Director of Public
Safety and the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Schmidt Enterprises, LLC, for transfer of ownership of a 2006 Class
C licensed business with dance permit, located in escrow at 13401
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Middlebelt, Livonia, MI 48150, Wayne County, from Derby Bar, Inc and to
transfer location to 11791 Farmington, Livonia, MI 48150, Wayne County;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Schmidt
Enterprises, LLC, for a new Entertainment Permit (Step II) and to add two
(2) bars for a total of three (3) bars for the business located at 11791
Farmington, Livonia, MI 48150, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
#08-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated December 1, 2006, transmitting the report and
recommendation of the Inspection Department, dated November 27, 2006,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution #562-06, with respect to the
grading and drainage of the new home construction at 20515 Osmus, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Administration for its report
and recommendation regarding final resolution of this matter
A communication from the Inspection Department dated November 27,
2006, with respect to the grading and drainage of the new home construction at 20515
Osmus was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR #562-
06)
#09-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Housing Director, dated December 14, 2006, which bears the
signatures of the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, wherein it is requested that the Council accept the Michigan
Public Service Commission Low Income Energy Assistance Grant, the
Council hereby accepts the Low Income Energy Assistance Grant funds in
the amount of $18,000 00 for the period January 1, 2007 through July 31,
2007, and the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission is hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the Grant
Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted
#10-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
December 18, 2006, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 495-06,
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that
Tiffany Park (rather than Greenwood Park) be renamed Bien Park, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law for
preparation of an appropriate amendment to Title 12, Chapter 16 (Parks
and Playgrounds) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, for
submission to Council
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#11-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated December 20, 2006, which bears
the signature of the Public Safety Director and the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of one (1) 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer and one (1)
2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck from Buff Whelan Chevrolet, Inc ,
P 0 Box 8002, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48311-8002, for a total price of
$61,894 40, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for
this purpose in Account No 101-336-985-000, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive
bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low Oakland County
Cooperative bid pricing and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#12-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated December 20, 2006, which bears
the signature of the Public Safety Director and the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of American LaFrance, 670 East 16th Street, Holland, Michigan
49423, for supplying the Fire Department with one (1) fire engine pumper
in the amount of $401,905 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of $401,905 00 from
funds already budgeted in Account No 101-338-979-000 (Capital Outlay-
Fire Equipment) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the Administration to take all steps necessary to begin the
process of soliciting bids for the disposal of the City's 1988 Pierce Pumper
RE2
#13-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated December 12, 2006, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which sets forth Water and Sewer Board resolution WS 3702
12/06, the Council does hereby approve a one-year extension of the
existing contract with D'Angelo Brothers, Inc , 25543 Ranchwood,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, for performing water main taps and
service connections, 3/4" to 2", at various locations throughout the City, at
the unit prices bid in their proposal dated February 11, 2005 for the period
December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2007, with a cap of$4,000 00 in
the retainage amount, FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
waive the formal bidding process as there would be no advantage to the
City as a result of competitive bidding and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
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#14-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Commission, dated December 14, 2006,
which transmits its resolution 12-128-2006, adopted on December 12,
2006, with regard to a request from Schostak Brothers & Company, on
behalf of The Village Shops of Wonderland, for approval of a revised site
plan in connection with Petition 2005-08-08-15, previously approved in
Council Resolution 563-05, adopted on November 30, 2005, involving a
proposal to construct multi-tenant commercial buildings on the former
Wonderland Mall property located on the south side of Plymouth Road,
between Middlebelt Road and Milburn Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 35, 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 the revised site plan in
connection with Petition 2005-08-08-15 is hereby approved, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Overall Site Plan marked Sheet C-1 dated November 10,
2006, as revised, prepared by Hubbell, Roth & Clark Consulting
Engineers, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Enlarged Site Plan East marked Sheet C-11 dated
November 10, 2006, as revised, prepared by Hubbell, Roth & Clark
Consulting Engineers, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That all regular parking spaces and drive aisles shall conform to the
Zoning Ordinance,
4 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L-5 dated November 10,
2006, as revised, prepared by Hubbell, Roth & Clark Consulting
Engineers, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
5 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L-3 dated November 10,
2006, as revised, prepared by Hubbell, Roth & Clark Consulting
Engineers, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
6 That the height of the planted trees shall be measured from the top
of the root ball to the mid-point of the top leader;
7 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
8 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
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9 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plans marked Sheets A4 1D
and A2 1E, both dated November 13, 2006, prepared by Schostak
Brothers & Company, are hereby approved and shall be adhered
to,
10 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face 4 inch brick
or a precast masonry unit system with cast-in-place brick and shall
meet ASTM C216 standards,
11 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,
12 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of the same brick used in the construction of the building, or in
the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall's design, texture and
color shall match that of the building and the enclosure gates shall
be of steel construction and maintained and when not in use closed
at all times,
13 That the petitioner shall secure the necessary permits, including
storm water management permits, wetlands permits and soil
erosion and sedimentation control permits, from Wayne County, the
City of Livonia, and/or the State of Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality;
14 That the Developer shall submit for approval an ongoing mosquito
control program, as approved by the Department of Public Works,
describing maintenance operations and larvicide applications to the
City of Livonia Inspection Department prior to the construction of
the stormwater retention facility;
15 That the owner shall provide annual reports to the Inspection
Department on the maintenance and larvicide treatments
completed on the stormwater detention pond,
16 That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty (20') feet in height and
shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway,
17 That the petitioner shall correct to the Fire Department's
satisfaction the item(s) outlined in the correspondence dated
November 17, 2006,
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18 That the petitioner shall correct to the Engineering Department's
satisfaction the item(s) outlined in the correspondence dated
November 30, 2006,
19 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,
20 That a Master Sign Plan establishing ground signage for the entire
"The Village Shops of Wonderland" development shall be
separately submitted for review and approval by the Planning
Commission and City Council Included in the application shall be
the location and graphics of each Business Center Sign, all
Identification Signs and any directional signage,
21 That no LED Iightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows,
22 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;
23 That all other conditions imposed by Council Resolution #563-05,
which granted approval for the construction of multi-tenant
commercial buildings on the former Wonderland Mall property, shall
remain in effect to the extent that they are not in conflict with the
foregoing conditions, and,
24 Pursuant to Section 1910 of Ordinance #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 and construction has commenced, this
approval shall be null and void at the expiration of said period
#15-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 18, 2006, which
transmits its resolution 12-129-2006, adopted on December 12, 2006,
with regard to Petition 2006-10-08-19 submitted by West Bay Exploration
Company, requesting approval of all plans in connection with a proposal
to drill oil and gas exploration wells on property located at 39900 Seven
Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 18 52 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 2006-10-08-19 is hereby approved and granted, subject to
the following conditions
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1 That the Site Plan marked Drawing Number 06-023-101 dated
November 6, 2006, prepared by Hydrocarbon Technology
Engineering, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet 5 dated October 27, 2006,
prepared by Westshore Consulting, is hereby approved and shall
be adhered to,
3 That the height of the planted trees shall be measured from the top
of the root ball to the mid-point of the top leader;
4 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
5 That the Developer shall submit a maintenance and irrigation
program, as approved by the City of Livonia Inspection
Department, describing replanting procedures and scheduled
watering applications of the site's plant materials,
6 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Drawing Number
06-023-501 dated November 13, 2006, prepared by Hydrocarbon
Technology Engineering, is hereby approved and shall be adhered
to,
7 That the petitioner shall secure the necessary permits, including
storm water management permits, wetlands permits and soil
erosion and sedimentation control permits, from Wayne County,
the City of Livonia, and/or the State of Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality;
8 That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty (20') feet in height
and shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
9 That the petitioner shall correct to the Engineering Division's
satisfaction the items outlined in the correspondence dated
November 27, 2006,
10 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,
11 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;
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12 That this approval is subject to subsequent approval by the City
Council of an agreement between the City and the petitioner prior
to extraction of any oil or gas from any publicly-owned property;
and
13 Pursuant to Section 19 10 of Ordinance #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 and construction has commenced, this
approval shall be null and void at the expiration of said period
#16-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 13, 2006, which
transmits its resolution 12-127-2006, adopted on December 12, 2006,
with regard to Petition 2006-11-08-20 submitted by ABC Appliance,
requesting approval of all plans in connection with a proposal to renovate
the exterior of a portion of the commercial shopping center (Woodland
Square) located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt
and Sears Drive in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, 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 2006-11-08-20 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked CE-1 dated November 14, 2006, as
revised, prepared by The Design & Construction Group, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked A-2 dated
November 14, 2006, as revised, prepared by The Design &
Construction Group, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 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,
4 That the petitioner shall correct to the Engineering Department's
satisfaction the item(s) outlined in the correspondence dated
November 21, 2006,
5 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the item(s) outlined in the correspondence dated
December 4, 2006,
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6 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,
7 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site, including but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
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 #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 and construction has
commenced, this approval shall be null and void at the expiration
of said period
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
NAYS and McCann
None
A new site plan rendering submitted by Byblos General Contracting
Company on December 14, 2006, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council (Petition 2006-07-08-16)
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#17-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated November 21,
2006, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 552-06, and having
considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
September 25, 2006, which transmits its resolution 09-102-2006, adopted
on September 19, 2006, with regard to Petition 2006-07-08-16 submitted
by Byblos General Contracting Company requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to demolish and reconstruct the gas station
(Mobil) located at 29401 Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance 543, as
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amended, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation made by
the Planning Commission and Petition 2006-07-08-16 is hereby denied for
the following reasons
1 That the petitioner has failed to comply with all general standards
and requirements as set forth in Section 18 58 and 19 06 of the
Zoning Ordinance,
2 That the proposed site plan is not in compliance with the minimum
parking and landscape requirements as set forth in Ordinance No
543, as amended,
3 That the proposed two-story gas station building would have a
detrimental effect upon the neighboring commercial properties, and
4 That the proposed use would unduly tax and conflict with the
established and normal traffic flow of the area
Meakin gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (C)(5) OF SECTION
070 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 200 (ETHICS) 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 the next regular meeting
Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY
AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 2006-08-03-03)
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 the next regular meeting
Robinson gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 84 (TAXICABS AND
MOTOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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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 the next regular meeting
Robinson gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 51 (MOTOR BUSES)
OF TITLE 5, 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 the next regular meeting
Godfroid-Marecki gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 45 (CONDUCT IN VICINITY
OF FUNERALS) TO TITLE 9 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 the next regular meeting
A communication from the Department of Community Resources, dated
January 8, 2007, re administrative response to CR 278-06, report on empirical
evidence compiled on the Community need for closed captioning of live cablecast
Council meetings was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(CR 278-06 and CR 03-05)
A communication from Councilmember Thomas Robinson, dated January
9, 2007, re requesting to discharge the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and Schools Liaison Committee from consideration of Council Resolution 03-05 with
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respect to the subject of having the City Council meetings presented in a closed
captioned format was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Community Resources, dated
January 17, 2007, re forwarding additional information regarding the report on empirical
evidence compiled on the Community need for closed captioning of live cablecast
Council meetings was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(CR 278-06 and CR 03-05)
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
#18-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilmember Thomas Robinson, dated January 9, 2007, the Council
does hereby discharge the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and Schools Liaison Committee from consideration of Council Resolution
No 03-05 with respect to the subject of having the City Council meetings
presented in a closed captioned format.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, and
McCann
NAYS Knapp
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, it was
#19-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilmember Thomas Robinson, dated January 9, 2007, the Council
does hereby authorize the Administration to do all things necessary to
prepare specifications and obtain competitive bids for providing closed
captioning format for re-broadcasted City Council meetings, in accordance
with the provisions set forth in the Financial Ordinance, the same to
thereafter be submitted to Council for its consideration
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
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AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, and
McCann
NAYS Knapp
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#20-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated December 8, 2006, 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 the donation of Farmer Jack gift certificates in various
denominations totaling $500 00 from the Kiwanis Early Risers for use by
the Department of Community Resources as indicated in the aforesaid
communication
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#21-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Fire Chief, dated December 14, 2006, which bears the signature of the
Public Safety Director and 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 total amount of $2,000 00 from
the Livonia Moose Lodge for use by the Livonia Fire Department as
indicated in the aforesaid communication, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and credit the amount of $2,000 00 to Account No
702-285-336 (Fire Community Donations) for the purposes as designated
by the donors
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
#22-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated December 21, 2006, approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby, by a two-thirds roll call vote in
accordance with Section 7(1) of the Open Meetings Act, direct that a
Closed Committee of the Whole meeting be held for the purposes of
discussing litigation matters and attorney/client privileged communications
in connection with pending litigation, Nextel West Corporation v City of
Livonia
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp and
McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
A representative for Byblos General Contracting Company approached
the podium and asked for reconsideration of the vote denying Petition 2006-07-08-16
(item 17 on the agenda)
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
reconsider at this time the prior vote taken to deny Petition 2006-07-08-16,
submitted by Byblos General Contracting Company, in connection with a
proposal to demolish and reconstruct the gas station (Mobil) located on
the southwest corner of Five Mile and Middlebelt Roads (29401 Five Mile
Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki and McCann
NAYS Laura, Robinson, Taylor and Knapp
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#23-07 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 Taylor, seconded by Knapp, it was
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#24-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated January 16, 2007, approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby, by a two-thirds roll call vote in
accordance with Section 7(1) of the Open Meetings Act, direct that a
Closed Committee of the Whole meeting be held for the purposes of
discussing litigation matters and attorney/client privileged communications
in connection with pending litigation, Moohul Investment, LLC v City of
Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp and
McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
Meakin recognized Senior Fire Captain Paul Denapoli, who retired from
the Livonia Fire Department earlier this week, for his years of service with the City and
wished him well in his future endeavors
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,576th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 8 40
pm , January 17, 2007
Val Vandersloot, City Clerk