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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2012-07-02 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,708 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JULY 2, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Maureen Miller Brosnan, Brandon Kritzman, James McCann, John Pastor, and Laura Toy. Absent: Joe Laura and Thomas Robinson. MAD #258-12 Resolution by Pastor and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, approving the th FAT minutes of the 1,707 Regular Meeting of the Council held June 18, 2012. President Toy announced there is new data on Items #14, #17, and #20; also, there is an X-item that will be discussed following tonight’s Agenda. She also stated that an Item regarding water and sewer rates was inadvertently left off the Agenda and will be discussed following the Consent portion of the Agenda. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 20, 2012, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending May 31, 2012. Communication from the Director of Human Resources, dated June 18, 2012, to which th is attached the 59 Annual Actuarial Valuation Report of Defined Benefit (DB) Plan as of November 30, 2011. Communication from the Director of Human Resources, dated June 18, 2012, to which is attached the City of Livonia Retiree Health and Disability Benefits Plan and Trust th (VEBA) 14 Annual Actuarial Valuation Report as of November 30, 2011. Communication from Councilmember Thomas Robinson, dated June 26, 2012, re: his request to remove the Item for the Agenda that pertains to water and sewer rate increases to the next meeting. Communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 28, 2012, re: projection of net income or loss as it pertains to the proposed rate increases for the year July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Communication from the Parks & Recreation Department, received in the Office of the City Clerk on July 2, 2012, re: aerial photographs of proposed picnic shelter locations at Dooley, Kleinert, Country Homes and Bien Parks from budgeted funds to be reimbursed through Wayne County Grants. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,708 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 2, 2012 Communication from the Department of Finance, dated July 2, 2012, re: indicating the delinquent water bill for the Big Boy restaurant located at 37123 Six Mile Road had been paid in full. (Pet. 2012-05-08-04) An e-mail communication from Mark Gerrard, dated July 2, 2012, re: a possible change to the City Ordinances relating to the sale and noise level of fireworks. The following resolutions were offered by Pastor and Brosnan: MAD #259-12 Approving a request submitted by Jennifer Gutman, 22735 Cottage Drive, FAT Southfield, MI 48034, for a massage therapist permit in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of OrdEnf the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. Police MAD #260-12 Approving the request of Melody Doyle, 32600 Hees, to hold a block party FAT and close Hees between Hubbard and Georgia on Saturday, August 4, 2012, from 3:00 Police p.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. #261-12 Approving the extension of the contract with American Fence & Supply, MAD 21200 Schoenherr, Warren, Michigan 48089, for performing all work required in FAT P&R connection with the removal and replacement of three (3) backstops at Shelden Park in an amount not to exceed $21,075.54; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $21,075.54, for this purpose. (CR 191-11) #262-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of MAD FAT Livonia, to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Wayne and P&R the City of Livonia for one showmobile and improvements at Shelden Park, Dooley Park, Bicentennial Park, Bien Park and Idyl Wyld Golf Course, utilizing grant funds not to exceed $275,790.00. #263-12 Approving the payment to Guardian Environmental Services, Inc., 34400 MAD Glendale Ave., Livonia, MI 48150, for emergency replacement of two (2) compressors FAT on one of the air handlers, necessary for air conditioning purposes and to complete the upgrade of the HVAC system at the City Hall building in the amount of $22,860.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $22,860.00 from funds budgeted for this purpose. MAD #264-12 Approving the Landscape Plan in connection with Petition 2011-10-08-10 FAT for the existing elderly housing facility (Manoogian Manor) located at 15775 Middlebelt Planning Insp Road subject to conditions. (CR 400-11) Eng #265-12 Approving Petition 2012-05-08-03 submitted by John Lewis Enterprises, MAD Inc., to remodel the exterior of the commercial center (Livonia Crossroads) located at FAT Planning 11500-11516 Middlebelt Road, subject to conditions. Insp Eng th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,708 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 2, 2012 MAD #266-12 Approving the appointment of Kathleen E. McIntyre, 14455 Fairway, FAT Livonia, MI 48154, to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring July CivSvc 12, 2015. MAD #267-12 Approving the reappointment of Robert Sills, 34824 Wood, Livonia, MI FAT 48154, to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring July 12, 2015. CivSvc A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Pastor, and Toy. NAYS: None. MAD #268-12 Resolution by McCann and Pastor, unanimously adopted, determining not FAT to remove the subject of water and sewer rates from the Agenda. McCann gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. McCann invoked the EMERGENCY CLAUSE and gave SECOND READING to the foregoing Ordinance, and a roll call vote was taken: A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Pastor. NAYS: Toy. McCann gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. McCann invoked the EMERGENCY CLAUSE and gave SECOND READING to the foregoing Ordinance, and a roll call vote was taken: A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Pastor. NAYS: Toy. McCann gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,708 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 2, 2012 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. McCann invoked the EMERGENCY CLAUSE and gave SECOND READING to the foregoing Ordinance, and a roll call vote was taken: A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Pastor. NAYS: Toy. McCann gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 28 (INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. McCann invoked the EMERGENCY CLAUSE and gave SECOND READING to the foregoing Ordinance, and a roll call vote was taken: A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Pastor. NAYS: Toy. #269-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Pastor, unanimously adopted, approving the MAD request of Kristina Firth, to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code FAT Police of Ordinances, in connection with a backyard wedding reception being held on Saturday, September 8, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., at 28290 Seven Mile Road. #270-12 Resolution by Brosnan and McCann, unanimously adopted, approving the MAD FAT request of Beverly Vines, to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code Police of Ordinances, to allow the playing of music in connection with a family reunion being held on Saturday, August 25, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., at 30547 Bobrich #271-12 Resolution by McCann and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, accepting the MAD bid of Saf’Play Services, Inc., 1200 N. Milford Rd., Highland, Michigan 48357, for FAT P&R performing all work required in connection with the construction of four (4) picnic shelters at Dooley, Kleinert, Country Homes and Bien Parks for a total amount of $88,464.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $88,464.00, from the Community Recreation Fund for this purpose from budgeted funds to be reimbursed through Wayne County Grants. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,708 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 2, 2012 MAD FAT #272-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, approving Planning Petition 2012-05-02-12 submitted by Nickolas Lin to operate a full service restaurant Insp (Asia Palace) located at 28455 Plymouth Road, subject to conditions. Eng #273-12 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, referring the MAD FAT matter of Petition 2012-05-02-13 submitted by Tim Donut U.S. Limited, Inc. to construct Planning and operate a limited service restaurant with drive-up window facilities (Tim Hortons) Insp located at 31190 Five Mile Road, to the Committee of the Whole for its report and Eng recommendation. Vice President Pastor stepped down from the podium at 9:00 p.m. to avoid any perceived conflict of interest. MAD #274-12 Resolution by McCann and Kritzman, referring the matter of Petition 2012- FAT 05-08-04 submitted by Big Boy Restaurants International, L.L.C., in connection with a Planning proposal to remodel the exterior of the Big Boy Restaurant located at 37123 Six Mile Insp Road, to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. Eng A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Toy. NAYS: None. Vice President Pastor returned to the podium at 9:01 p.m. #275-12 Resolution by Pastor and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, approving an MAD FAT Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for KTX America, Inc. for new equipment for a Planning facility located at 31651 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150 located within Industrial Assessr Development Overlay District #109 for 12 years. #276-12 Resolution by McCann and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, approving MAD FAT Petition 2012-03-06-09 for preparation of the Ordinance for submission to Council, and Planning the Department of Law is requested to prepare an Ordinance amending Section Insp 4.02(G)(2) of Article IV, R-1 through R-5 (Single Family Residential) District Regulation, Eng in order to increase the length of time that recreational equipment is allowed to be ZBA stored in the front or side driveways of residential properties. MAD #277-12 Resolution by Brosnan and McCann, unanimously adopted, referring the FAT subject of the sale and noise level of fireworks available under the new State Law to the OrdEnf Department of Law for its report and recommendation. Police #278-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Pastor, unanimously adopted, approving an MAD FAT application submitted by Jennifer Gutman, Wellspring Wellness Center, for a massage OrdEnf establishment license for property located at 17330 Farmington Road, and in Police accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,708 REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 2, 2012 MAD #279-12 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, accepting a FAT cash donation in the amount of $652.04 from Johnson Upper Elementary School, 8400 Fire Hix, Westland, MI 48185, for the purposes as designated by the donor. #280-12 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, suspending the MAD FAT rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 in order to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the Agenda. #281-12 Resolution by McCann and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, approving the MAD request of Ron Bozzi, 18173 Lathers, to hold a block party and close Lathers between FAT Police Curtis to the woods on Saturday, July 14, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. McCann wished everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July. Kritzman recognized the Jaycees members who were present in the audience tonight. Toy also wished everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July. th By McCann and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,708 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:16 p.m. on July 2, 2012. TERRY A. MARECKI 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.