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SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,628 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 9, 2009
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Meeting was called to order at 8:03 p.m. Present: Thomas Robinson,
Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James McCann, Joe Laura, Brian Meakin, and Laura
Toy. Absent: None.
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#82-09 Resolution by Robinson and Meakin, approving the minutes of the
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1,627 Regular Meeting of the Council held February 25, 2009, as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution:
AYES: Robinson, Godfroid-Marecki, Meakin, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
PRESENT: McCann and Laura.
McCann congratulated Gay Ware, Director of the Livonia Civic Park Senior
Center, on her award from Wayne County as service provider of the month.
#83-09 Resolution by Laura and Robinson, referring to the Law
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Department for its report and recommendation regarding whether Department
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heads are subject to annual disclosure requirements of the Ethics Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution:
AYES: Robinson, McCann, Laura, Meakin, and Toy.
NAYS: Godfroid-Marecki.
Council President Toy announced that Joan McCotter is doing better after her
valve replacement surgery, and she appreciates all the cards and letters.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
Livonia resident, Dianne Marietti, announced that the Livonia Save Our Youth
Task Force is having a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2009 from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Livonia City Hall regarding underage drinking.
Everyone is invited.
Laura Cox, Wayne County Commissioner, will have office hours at the Plymouth
District Library on March 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. to meet with the public. She
announced that she was recently appointed to chair the Ways and Means
Committee in charge of the budget. There will be a public hearing on March 16,
2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Livonia City Hall Auditorium regarding government
transparencies and the Wayne County budget.
State Senator Glenn Anderson and Mayor Kirksey presented Gay Ware with a
Wii System for the seniors’ use at the Livonia Civic Park Senior Center.
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Jon Ferrari, 9019 Pere, Livonia, MI 48150, spoke on concerns regarding the
removal of stop signs near his home. He was referred to the Traffic Commission.
Joe Steele, Chairman of the Traffic Commission, 9605 Loveland, stated the next
meeting will be this Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. on the third floor of
City Hall.
The following items were received and filed:
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated March 4, 2009, regarding
additional information pertaining to Marywood Nursing Center.
An Administrative Response from the Mayor, dated January 29, 2009, regarding
CR 423-08 in connection with signs in the rights-of-way.
A communication from Council President Toy, dated February 6, 2009, regarding
signs in the rights-of-way. (CR 423-08)
An Administrative Response from the Mayor, dated February 10, 2009, regarding
CR 425-08 on the subject of temporary pole signs. (Ref. CR 145-07)
An Administrative Response from the Mayor, dated October 10, 2006, regarding
CR 419-06 on the subject of interlocking ZBA and Planning Commission
membership. (Ref. Petition 2006-06-06-03)
An Administrative Response from the Mayor, dated October 10, 2003, regarding
CR 397-03, CR 398-03, and CR 399-03 on the subject of public hearings and
zoning ordinance amendments.
An Administrative Response from the Mayor, dated September 10, 2003,
regarding CR 400-03 on the subject of utilizing an electronic newsletter to inform
residents on land use matters.
An email communication from Council Vice President Godfroid-Marecki, dated
February 13, 2009, on the subject of the towing contract.
A communication from the Mayor, dated March 9, 2009, and a communication
from the Police Department, dated March 4, 2009, regarding conditions for the
St. Patrick’s Day Tent Party at Kickers All American Grill on March 17, 2009.
The following resolutions were offered by Meakin and Godfroid-Marecki:
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#84-09 Approving a request submitted by Jennifer Kuszynski, 18775 Blue
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Skies, Livonia, MI 48152, for a massage therapist permit in accordance with
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Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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#85-09 Confirming the reappointment of Jacob Ghannam, 35202 Curtis,
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Livonia, MI 48152, to the Board of Ethics for a three-year term which will expire
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on March 1, 2012.
#86-09 Confirming the reappointment of Audrey Greenleaf, 37721 Bristol,
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Livonia, MI 48154, to the Board of Ethics for a three-year term which will expire
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on March 1, 2012.
#87-09 Approving the agreement between the City of Livonia and James H.
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Karoub Associates, 121 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933, to act as the
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City’s Legislative Consultant for the period January 1, 2009 through December
31, 2009 at the annual fee of $18,000.00 from budgeted funds.
#88-09 Accepting the lowest unit price bid meeting all specifications of
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National Ready-Mix, 39000 Ford Road, Westland, MI 48185, to supply the Road
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Maintenance Section of the Public Service Division with readymix concrete from
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April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010 for the estimated total of $39,550.00 from
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budgeted funds; FURTHER, accepting the second lowest unit price bid meeting
all specifications of Superior Materials, LLC, 33469 West Fourteen Mile Road,
Farmington Hills, MI 48331, for the estimated total of $47,375.00 from budgeted
funds, as an alternate in the event the lowest bidder is unable to furnish the
material.
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#89-09 Fulfilling all permit requirements for work performed on State
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highways and remaining responsible for any claims during the performance of
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the agreement as requested by the Michigan Department of Transportation
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(MDOT); FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer – Operations or the City
Engineer to apply to Wayne County for the necessary permit to work within
County road right-of-way of local roads on behalf of the community.
#90-09 Determining to advise Wayne County Department of Public
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Services (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia approved storm sewer site
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plans and will accept jurisdiction and maintenance, at no expense to the County,
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as part of the development of a Tim Horton’s/Bank within property located at
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16815 Middlebelt Road, on the west side of Middlebelt Road south of Six Mile
Road, in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 14; FURTHER, Ajamco, Inc. to reimburse the
City for any maintenance that may become necessary.
#91-09 Establishing the evening of Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
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at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI, as the time and
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place when the Council will meet to adopt a resolution placing a special
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assessment on properties whose owners have not paid charges in connection
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with the 2008 Sidewalk Program, Contract 08-G (Single Lot Assessments),
unless the charges are paid prior to the meeting. (CR 182-08)
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#92-09 Approving Petition 2009-01-08-02, submitted by Fusco, Shaffer &
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Pappas, Inc., requesting site plan approval regarding a proposal to construct
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additions to Marywood Nursing Center located at 36975 Five Mile Road, on the
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south side of Five Mile Road between Levan Road and Newburgh Road, in the
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N.W. 1/4 of Section 20, subject to conditions.
#93-09 Approving the request, submitted by Marycrest Manor, for a one-
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year extension of a site plan in connection with Petition 2008-01-08-01 for the
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expansion of an elderly housing facility including construction of a new three-
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story senior living complex and a new one-story assisted living facility located at
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Five Mile Road and Wentworth Avenue, in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 14, subject to
conditions. (CR 98-08)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions:
AYES: Robinson, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Laura, Meakin, and
Toy.
NAYS: None.
#94-09 Resolution by McCann and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously
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adopted, referring to the Law Department for preparation of an amendment to
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Section 070 of Title 5, Chapter 33 (Garage, Yard, Basement and Rummage
Sales) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, as it pertains to signs
advertising non-profit activities, open houses, etc. in the rights-of-way. (CR 428-
04)
#95-09 Resolution by McCann and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously
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adopted, determining to take no further action in connection with the preparation
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of an amendment to Section 070 of Title 5, Chapter 33 (Garage, Yard, Basement
and Rummage Sales) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, as it
pertains to signs advertising non-profit activities, open houses, etc. in the rights-
of-way. (CR 428-04)
#96-09 Resolution by McCann and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously
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adopted, determining to take no further action regarding the subject of temporary
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pole signs including size and standards. (CR 146-07)
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#97-09 Resolution by McCann and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously
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adopted, determining to take no further action in connection with proposed
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amendments to Sections 010 and 040 of Title 2, Chapter 80 (Planning
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Commission) and the referral of proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance.
(CR 322-06)
#98-09 Resolution by McCann and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously
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in connection with proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding
Mayoral vetoes of waiver use and rezoning petitions. (CR 61-04)
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#99-09 Resolution by McCann and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously
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adopted, determining to take no further action with regard to the review of the
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City’s Public Hearing process and procedures relating to application of the
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Zoning Ordinance, variances, site plan petitions and similar matters. (CR 440-
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#100-09 Resolution by McCann and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously
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adopted, determining to take no further action with regard to the general subject
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of liquor licenses for tracking purposes. (CR 610-03)
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#101-09 Resolution by Robinson and Laura, unanimously adopted,
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appointing John R. Pastor to the office of Councilmember of the Livonia City
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Council to fill the unexpired term of Donald Knapp, which expires December 31,
2009.
#102-09 Resolution by Robinson and Laura, unanimously adopted,
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approving the appointment of Gerald Taylor, 36734 Sunnydale, Livonia, MI
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48154, to the City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of John Walsh,
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which will expire on June 9, 2010.
#103-09 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin, unanimously adopted,
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authorizing the purchase of a New World Systems database server and software
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from Dell Computer Corporation, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682, for a
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total of $17,879.02 from budgeted funds utilizing the State of Michigan bid pricing
process.
#104-09 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin, unanimously adopted,
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approving Petition 2008-09-01-08, submitted by Ned Hakim, to rezone property
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located at 19333 Victor Parkway, on the west side of Victor Parkway between
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Seven Mile Road and Pembroke Drive, in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 6, from C-2 to
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C-4 (High Rise Commercial – 4 Stories) as amended by the Planning
Commission.
McCann left the podium at 9:04 p.m. to avoid the appearance of a conflict of
interest regarding the next item.
#105-09 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin, unanimously adopted,
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discharging the Committee of the Whole from further consideration of Council
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Resolution 37-09 regarding the award of bid to perform towing services for the
City of Livonia.
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#106-09 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin, accepting the
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proposal, submitted by Livonia Towing, 12955 Levan Road, Livonia, MI 48150,
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to perform towing services for the City of Livonia at the rates set forth, with the
additional provision that the estimated time of arrival for the requested service
will not exceed twenty (20) minutes.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions:
AYES: Godfroid-Marecki, Meakin, and Toy.
NAYS: Robinson and Laura.
McCann returned to the podium at 9:23 p.m.
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#107-09 Resolution by Laura and Robinson, unanimously adopted, referring
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to the Law Department for its report and recommendation regarding the City’s
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Ordinance requirement to have a tow yard located within the City of Livonia.
#108-09 Resolution by Laura and Robinson, unanimously adopted, referring
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to the Legislative Affairs Committee for its report and recommendation regarding
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the City’s Ordinance requirement to have a tow yard located within the City of
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#109-09 Resolution by McCann and Robinson, unanimously adopted,
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accepting a Grant of Easement from Richard A. Morton, on behalf of Ashley
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Livonia North, LLC, for the development of a new sanitary sewer being
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constructed at 28101 and 28301 Schoolcraft Road in the North 1/2 of Section 25.
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#110-09 Resolution by McCann and Meakin, unanimously adopted,
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accepting a Grant of Easement from Richard A. Morton, on behalf of Ashley
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Livonia North, LLC, for the development of a new storm water line being
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constructed at 28101 and 28301 Schoolcraft Road in the North 1/2 of Section 25.
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#111-09 Resolution by McCann and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously
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adopted, accepting a Grant of Easement from Richard A. Morton, on behalf of
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Ashley Livonia North, LLC, for the development of a new water main being
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constructed at 28101 and 28301 Schoolcraft Road in the North 1/2 of Section 25.
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#112-09 Resolution by Robinson and Laura, unanimously adopted,
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approving the request of Pete and William Stoyanovich and Duane Owens, on
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behalf of Kicker’s All-American Grill, waiving the noise ordinance to allow the
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playing of music with regard to an outdoor St. Patrick’s Day event to be held on
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. at their establishment
located at 36071 Plymouth Road.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
John Pastor thanked the Council for his appointment as a member of the City
Council. Laura congratulated Pastor on his appointment.
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Livonia resident, Dianne Marietti, questioned audience communication time
allowances.
By Robinson and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, adjourning this
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1,628 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:44 p.m. on
March 9, 2009.
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.