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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2008-02-27 rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,603 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 27, 2008 ________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Brian Meakin, Tom Robinson, Don Knapp, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James McCann, Joe Laura, and Laura Toy. Absent: None. #62-08 Resolution by Knapp and Robinson, unanimously adopted, MAD nd approving the minutes of the 1,602 Regular Meeting of the Council held FAT February 13, 2008, as submitted. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: #63-08 Resolution by McCann and Laura, unanimously adopted, approving MAD a request submitted by Stacey Dogonski, President of Cleveland Elementary FAT PTA, to display 18” x 24” signs at various locations in the City to announce their OrdEnf Mom 2 Mom Sale on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the school; FURTHER, signs will be displayed no earlier than Saturday, March 1, 2008, and removed no later than Saturday, March 8, 2008. Mayor Jack Kirksey reminded everyone of the public Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., allowing DTE executives to discuss frequent power outages in neighborhoods the last couple of years, especially the Coventry Gardens and Burton Hollow Subdivisions, and the Wayne and Six Mile Road area. The general public is also welcome. The map of the affected areas is on the Livonia website. He will present the State-of-the-City Address on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center. Details are available by calling the Mayor’s office or the Chamber. The Mayor stated that regarding recent snow conditions, the City only plows when the snow reaches four (4) inches predicated by the fact there are 440 miles of city streets, and it takes $80,000 to $95,000 to complete a city-wide plow. The DPW, City workers, and the contractors were commended for a job well done. 110 parking tickets were issued on the last big snow. Snow emergencies are announced on the website, Channel 8, major media outlets, emergency radio, or a call to the DPW or Police Department. The Mayor stated they are in a consortium to purchase rock salt with a group of other governmental venues for $35 per ton. Current prices are $125 to $150 per ton. 300 tons of rock salt were used in the last snow emergency. SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,603rd REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 27, 2008 The following items were received and filed: A communication from the Engineering Department, dated February 25, 2008, regarding a sample notice and brochure mailed to homeowners in 2007 in connection with the yearly Sidewalk Repair Programs. A communication from the Planning Department, dated January 4, 2008, regarding a possible review on policies or regulations in connection with storm water detention ponds and how they relate to land mass requirements for residential lots. (CR 438-04 and CR 611-07) A revised Site Plan, dated January 24, 2008, regarding Petition 2007-06-02-22, submitted by Shaw Energy, L.L.C., in connection with a proposed drive-thru Bear Claw Coffee Shop located at 36375 Five Mile Road. (CR 472-07) A revised Site Plan, dated January 29, 2008, regarding Petition 2007-08-02-35, submitted by Mayfield Partners, L.L.C., in connection with a proposed child care facility at 32520 Seven Mile Road. (CR 557-07) A communication received from six (6) neighbors at 32606 through 32360 Seven Mile Road, dated February 8, 2008, regarding the adjacent proposed child care facility at 32520 Seven Mile Road. (CR 557-07) A Traffic Flow Pattern Study by Children of America, Inc., dated February 11, 2008, regarding the proposed child care facility at 32520 Seven Mile Road. (CR 557-07) A communication from Schonsheck, Inc., dated February 22, 2008, regarding revised plans for Petition 2007-08-02-35, submitted by Mayfield Partners, L.L.C., as well as a GAP Study and additional information on the Traffic Flow Pattern Study for a proposed child care facility at 32520 Seven Mile Road. (CR 557-07) A communication from the Public Service Division, dated February 21, 2008, regarding labor hours spent by Honeywell in 2007 and other additional information on a request to extend the Honeywell program. (CR 314-06 and CR 603-05) A communication from the Public Service Division, dated February 22, 2008, regarding costs involved with building an Animal Shelter received from Roscommon County and the City of Romulus. Menu board photographs and dimensions from Desine, Inc., received at the Study Meeting of February 20, 2008, regarding signage Petition 2007-11-SN-08, submitted by Taco Bell, for a restaurant at 33193 Eight Mile Road. SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,603rd REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 27, 2008 The following resolutions were offered by Knapp and Godfroid-Marecki: #64-08 Approving a request submitted by Jodi Goodman, representing MAD T.H.E. Friends of Literacy, to display 18” x 24” signs at various locations in the FAT City announcing their Bookstock annual used book and media sale to be held at OrdEnf Laurel Park Place Mall on Sunday, April 6, 2008 through Sunday, April 13, 2008; FURTHER, signs will be displayed from Friday, April 4, 2008, and removed no later than Monday, April 14, 2008. #65-08 Approving a request submitted by Catherine Anderson, MOPS Sale MAD Team Member, St. Edith and St. Kenneth Parishes, to display approximately 78 FAT signs measuring 23” x 14” at various locations in the City and one (1) 2’ x 3’ sign OrdEnf in front of St. Edith’s Church announcing their Mom-to-Mom Sale to be held at St. Edith’s Church on Saturday, March 29, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.; FURTHER, signs will be displayed from Saturday, March 22, 2008, and removed no later than Saturday, March 29, 2008. #66-08 Amending Council Resolution #12-08, submitted by Martha S. MAD Saum, Agent for On The Pond Condominium Association, to rename the private FAT road that runs through the entire complex to be designated as Pondview Circle DPW from an Eight Mile Road designation, effective May 1, 2008; FURTHER, Police forwarding a certified copy of the resolution to Michigan Department of Treasury, Fire Eng the 911 Communication System Operator, and the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds, indicating names of any plat, subdivision or addition. MAD #67-08 Informally approving a proposed program and tentative budget for MAD FAT the 2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); FURTHER, FAT Housing authorizing the Housing Commission to conduct a second Public Hearing for Housing public comment and thereafter prepare a final program and budget for formal adoption. #68-08 Accepting the lowest bids received meeting all specifications of All MAD American Embroidery, 31600 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150; American FAT Silkscreen & Embroidery, 24601 Hallwood Court, Farmington Hills, MI 48335; P&R Monroe Sports Varsity Athletic, 1307 W. Seventh St., Monroe, MI 48161; and Screened Images, 42020 Koppernick Road, Suite 205, Canton, MI 48187, for supplying clothing to the Parks & Recreation Department for the 2008 Fiscal Year from budgeted funds. #69-08 Requiring respective owners of lots and premises in targeted areas MAD in Section 22 and approximately 947 resident-requested repair locations in the FAT City to install, repair or remove and replace unsafe sidewalks in connection with Eng the 2008 Sidewalk Repair Program by June 1, 2008, after which date the DPW Engineering Division will arrange for the construction and/or reconstruction of sidewalks; FURTHER, authorizing the construction and/or reconstruction of SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,603rd REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 27, 2008 various sections of sidewalks and crosswalks at several locations in the City which are the City’s responsibility. (CR 784-82) MAD #70-08 Approving Petition 2008-01-02-01, submitted by Raaga FAT International, L.L.C., requesting waiver use approval to utilize a Class C Liquor Insp License in conjunction with a full-service restaurant (Haandi) on property located Plan at 37116 Six Mile Road, on the north side of Six Mile Road, between Newburgh Police Fire Road and Fitzgerald Avenue, in the SW ¼ of Section 8, subject to conditions. #71-08 Approving Petition 2007-11-08-19, submitted by Etchen Gumma MAD Limited, on behalf of The Wine Palace, requesting site plan approval in FAT Insp connection with a proposal to renovate the exterior of the commercial building on Plan property located at 13971 Middlebelt Road, on the west side of Middlebelt Road, Eng between Schoolcraft Road and Bentley Avenue, in the SE ¼ of Section 23, ZBA subject to conditions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Laura, and Toy. NAYS: None. #72-08 Resolution by McCann and Meakin, unanimously adopted, referring MAD to the Administration for its report and recommendation on preparation of FAT appropriate Ordinance Amendments requiring storm water detention ponds OrdEnf developed as part of new residential subdivision or condominium projects to be W&S Eng located in parks, out-lots or general common areas and not on subdivision lots or limited common areas. (CR 438-04) #73-08 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and McCann, unanimously MAD FAT adopted, referring to the Administration for its report and recommendation on W&S improving the lot split application process to address issues regarding water Eng drainage. (CR 438-04) #74-08 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin, approving Petition MAD 2007-06-02-22, submitted by Shaw Energy, L.L.C., requesting waiver use FAT approval to add a drive-thru Bear Claw Coffee Shop to an existing gasoline Insp Plan service station on property located at 36375 Five Mile Road, on the south side of Eng Five Mile Road, between Levan Road and Golfview Drive, in the NE ¼ of Section ZBA 20, as amended so as to eliminate the drive-up window, subject to conditions. (CR 472-07) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Meakin, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, and Toy. NAYS: Robinson, McCann, and Laura. SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,603rd REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 27, 2008 A resolution which was proposed by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin in connection with Petition 2007-06-02-22, submitted by Shaw Energy, L.L.C., requesting to waive a requirement of Zoning Ordinance 543, as amended, for a drive-up window to be used solely by the principal business use at the site (Bear Claw Coffee Shop) and that the gasoline service station be allowed to operate a drive- up window to sell coffee and other related food items failed due to the lack of five (5) affirmative votes required. (CR 472-07) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Meakin, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, and Toy. NAYS: Robinson, McCann, and Laura. #75-08 Resolution by Laura and Knapp, unanimously adopted, denying MAD Petition 2007-08-02-35, submitted by Mayfield Partners, L.L.C., requesting FAT waiver use approval in connection with a proposal to construct and operate a Insp child care facility on property located at 32520 Seven Mile Road, on the north Plan Eng side of Seven Mile Road, between Mayfield Avenue and Shadyside Avenue, in the SW ¼ of Section 3. (CR 557-07) #76-08 Resolution by McCann and Laura, unanimously adopted, approving MAD the renewal of the existing contract with Honeywell, Inc., 49116 Wixom Tech FAT Drive, Wixom, MI 48393, for staff support service for one day per month at an DPW annual cost of $9,774.50 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, approving P&R continuation of the existing contract for a one-year preventative maintenance program for the Community Recreation Center for $62,460.00 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the renewal without competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3.04.140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. (CR 314-06) #77-08 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Knapp, unanimously adopted, MAD approving an Animal Sheltering Agreement between the City of Livonia and The FAT Michigan Humane Society, 26711 Northwestern Highway, Suite 175, Southfield, DPW MI 48034, to provide animal sheltering services from January 1, 2008 through November 30, 2009, with boarding fees to increase to $23.50 per day from budgeted funds; FURTHER, approving the retroactive payment for the rate increase from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007 of $12,704.10 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the agreement without competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3.04.140D2 and D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. Meakin gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 290 OF CHAPTER 04 (DOGS) OF TITLE 6 (ANIMALS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,603rd REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 27, 2008 #78-08 Resolution by Robinson and Laura, authorizing the Department of MAD FAT Public Works and the Finance Director to do all necessary work to prepare DPW specifications and a request for proposals and to obtain proposals for providing animal sheltering services to the City. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Robinson, Knapp, McCann, Laura, and Toy. NAYS: Meakin and Godfroid-Marecki. #79-08 Resolution by Meakin and Robinson, unanimously adopted, MAD approving a Sign Permit Application, Petition 2007-11-SN-08, submitted by Taco FAT Insp Bell, requesting approval for signage for the new restaurant on property located Plan at 33193 Eight Mile Road, on the south side of Eight Mile Road, between Eng Farmington Road and Shadyside Road, in the NW ¼ of Section 3, subject to conditions. (CR 428-07 and CR 445-07) #80-08 Resolution by Meakin and Laura, unanimously adopted, approving MAD Petition 2007-11-08-18, submitted by Bob Evans Restaurant, requesting site plan FAT approval in connection with a proposal to demolish and reconstruct the Insp Plan restaurant on property located at 13911 Middlebelt Road, on the west side of Eng Middlebelt Road, between Schoolcraft Road and Bentley Avenue, in the SE ¼ of Section 23, subject to conditions. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: A resident voiced his concerns regarding the proposed NAFTA Superhighway from Mexico to Canada, including six (6) miles of I-96 through Livonia, and asked Council to stop the highway. Catherine Anderson, MOPS Sale Team Member, St. Edith and St. Kenneth Parishes, thanked Council for approving their signs. By McCann and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,603rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:45 p.m. on February 27, 2008. LINDA GRIMSBY, CITY CLERK *The foregoing is a summary of the Council’s proceedings in synopsis form as authorized by CR 1158-68. The full text of the official minutes of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is available to the public upon request.