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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2010-02-10 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,650REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 10, 2010 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: John Pastor, Brian Meakin, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, Joe Laura, Laura Toy, Maureen Miller Brosnan and James McCann. Absent: None. MAD th #37-10 Resolution by Pastor and Meakin, approving the minutes of the 1,649 FAT Regular Meeting of the Council held January 27, 2010. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Toy, Brosnan and McCann NAYS: None. President McCann announced there was new data for Items #12 and #13. Mayor Kirksey addressed Council to explain the recent snow storm has necessitated the snow plowing of all neighborhoods and secondary roads in Livonia, approximately 370 miles of roads, which should be completed at approximately 4:00 a.m. or 5:00 a.m. th on February 11. Further, Mayor Kirksey indicated the City has declared a Snow Emergency which was posted on the City’s Cable Channel, all major television networks and was announced on 1670 AM radio station. Mayor indicated all vehicles left parked on City streets began to be ticketed at 8:00 a.m. today, following residents being advised with a more than an ample 11 hour warning. Mayor Kirksey also wanted to remind residents that most of the City’s major roadways are the responsibility of Wayne County. Mayor also recited the roads which are the responsibility of the City and indicated the same are plowed by City employees in conjunction with private contractors. In addition, Mayor Kirksey reminded residents to shovel their walks in front of their homes within 24 hours of a snow episode in accordance with the City’s Ordinance and encouraged residents to assist their neighbors and seniors within their subdivision, who cannot shovel their own walkways, during snow situations. Mayor stated residents can sign up for e-mail alerts through the City’s website at www.ci.livonia.mi.us and the Livonia Police Department will provide e-mail notifications to inform them when a Snow Emergency has been declared. Mayor Kirksey also reported last year approximately $3,000,000 in overtime expenses were incurred by the City due to multiple snow episodes requiring plowing on weekends and holidays. However, Mayor indicated this particular snow episode resulted in regular wages being paid for snow plowing which was estimated to result in an expense of approximately $80,000-$90,000. Mayor Kirksey informed Council all resources that are available to the City are being used, approximately 27 pieces of equipment in total, to plow the significant amount of roadway that is the City’s responsibility and thanked the dedicated people who are doing a great job in accomplishing the task. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,650 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 10, 2010 Godfroid-Marecki congratulated Don Knapp, City Attorney, and his wife Kathy who is expecting twins in August. Brosnan presented, on behalf of Councilman Pastor who is an avid supporter of scouting in this area, a proclamation that honors the Boy Scouts of America for their th 100 Anniversary and proclaims February 8, 2010 through February 14, 2010 as Scouting Centennial Week in the City of Livonia. The proclamation has been signed by the Mayor and Councilmembers. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. The following item was received and filed: Communication from the Planning Department dated February 9, 2010, re: Las Palapas Restaurant concerning “On-Premise” liquor licenses within the City. (Petition 2009-12- 02-20 and Petition 2009-12-02-22) The following resolutions were offered by Brosnan and Laura: #38-10 Confirming the appointment of William D. Tancill, 35355 Lancashire, to the MAD FAT Board of Review for a three-year term from February 17, 2010 to February 16, 2013, provided that Mr. Tancill takes the Oath of Office as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered by the City Clerk. MAD #39-10 Approving the request from American Cancer Society, waiving Section FAT 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, in connection Police OrdEnf with their overnight outdoor gathering to raise funds for the fight against cancer, which P&R will take place in Livonia from 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2010 through 10:00 a.m. Sunday, June 6, 2010, to allow the playing of music and announcements via loudspeakers, as well as the erection and use of tents on public land (Bentley Field), subject to providing the City with evidence of liability insurance coverage and execution of an appropriate hold harmless agreement. #40-10 Approving the request from Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure MAD (Michigan), waiving Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of FAT Police Ordinances, as amended, to allow the playing of music and announcements via OrdEnf speakers, as well as the erection and use of tents on public land (Rotary Park) during P&R their Breast Cancer 3-Day Event/Walk which will take place in Livonia from August 13 through August 15, 2010, subject to providing the City with evidence of liability insurance coverage and execution of an appropriate hold harmless agreement. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,650 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 10, 2010 #41-10 Approving the request from Enrico E. Soave, Esq., waiving Section MAD FAT 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to allow an Police OrdEnf outdoor tent event at Doc’s Sports Retreat, LLC, located at 19265 Victor Parkway, scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2010. MAD #42-10 Approving a request from RNZ, Inc. to transfer all stock in a 2008 SDD FAT Police and SDM licensed business by dropping Najib Zebari through transfer of 1,000 shares OrdEnf of stock to new stockholder, Darren Zebari, for a business located at 19610 Middlebelt. #43-10 Approving a request from Stan’s Market, Inc. for transfer of ownership of a MAD FAT 2009 SDM licensed business from Stan’s Market #3, Inc., for a business located at Police 33503 W. Five Mile Road. OrdEnf #44-10 Authorizing the purchase of two (2) Zoll E-series Bi-Phasic Cardiac MAD FAT Monitors/Defibrillators for the Fire Department from Zoll Medical Corporation, 269 Mill Police Road, South Chelmsford, MA 01824, for an amount not to exceed $38,508.60 from Fire budgeted funds. #45-10 Authorizing a one-year extension of the contract with Paterson Tree MAD FAT Service, 5400 Washington Rd., Carsonville, MI 48419, for completing all work required in connection with the City’s 2010 Tree and Stump Removal Program at their 2009 pricing for an estimated total cost not to exceed $213,900.00 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; FURTHER, approving the removal of the requirement for performance and surety bonding policies. (CR 401-09) #46-10 Authorizing one-year extension of the contracts with Allied-Eagle Supply, MAD FAT 1801 Howard, Detroit, MI 48216, HP Products Corporation, 4220 Saguaro Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46268, and Parnin Janitor Supply, 15356 Middlebelt, Livonia, MI 48154, for supplying the Public Service Division (Building Maintenance Section) with custodial supplies at the unit prices bid in their proposal dated September 30, 2008 for the period December 1, 2009 through November 30, 2010. Authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from budgeted funds. (CR 414-08) MAD #47-10 Referring the Water Distribution System Master Plan presentation by FAT Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. to the Infrastructure And Community Transit Eng Committee for its report and recommendation. MAD #48-10 Referring the subject of the proposed installation of street lights along the FAT south side of 8 Mile Road between Farmington Road and Gill Road to the Infrastructure Police And Community Transit Committee for its report and recommendation. MAD #49-10 Referring the subject of the Quality-Based Selection (QBS) Process for FAT future proposals relating to professional engineering consulting services to the Eng Infrastructure And Community Transit Committee for its report and recommendation. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,650 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 10, 2010 #50-10 Referring the matter of a proposed Ground Lease Agreement between MAD Schoolcraft Community College and the City of Livonia for City-owned property on FAT Police Glendale Avenue for the construction of a Public Safety Training Campus to the Capital Fire Improvement, Natural Resources and Waste Management Committee for its report and Planning recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Toy, Brosnan and McCann NAYS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: MAD #51-10 Resolution by Toy and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, approving and FAT granting Petition 2009-12-02-20, submitted by Las Palapas, L.L.C. requesting waiver Planning OrdEnf use approval to operate a full service restaurant on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road, between Farmington Road and Mayfield Avenue (33302 Plymouth Road), in the Southwest ¼ of Section 27, subject to conditions. #52-10 Resolution by Brosnan and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT approving and granting Petition 2009-12-02-22, submitted by Las Palapas, L.L.C. Planning requesting waiver use approval to utilize a Class C liquor license (sale of beer, wine, OrdEnf and spirits for consumption on the premises) in connection with a full service restaurant on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road, between Farmington Road and Mayfield Avenue (33302 Plymouth Road), in the Southwest ¼ of Section 27, subject to conditions. #53-10 Resolution by Toy and Meakin, unanimously adopted, rejecting the MAD recommendation of the Planning Commission re: Petition 2009-11-02-16, submitted by FAT Tomii Chinese Accupressure requesting waiver use approval to operate a massage Planning OrdEnf establishment on property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road, between Farmington Road and Norwich Road (33600 Seven Mile Road), in the Southeast ¼ of Section 4, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 1, 2010 is approved subject to conditions. NEW BUSINESS: #54-10 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT amending and revising Council Resolution 439-09 adopted November 4, 2009 Police recognizing Livonia Opportunity House as a non-profit organization operating in the community enabling them to obtain a charitable gaming license or registration from the State of Michigan in accordance with provisions of State statute. (CR 439-09) th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,650 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 10, 2010 AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. th By Toy and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,650 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:32 p.m. on February 10, 2010. 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.