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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2012-07-18 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,709 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JULY 18, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Brandon Kritzman, James McCann, Joe Laura, John Pastor, Thomas Robinson, Maureen Miller Brosnan, and Laura Toy. Absent: None. th MAD #282-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Pastor, approving the minutes of the 1,708 FAT Regular Meeting of the Council held July 2, 2012. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Kritzman, McCann, Pastor, Brosnan, and Toy. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: Laura, and Robinson. Pastor congratulated his nephew, Matthew, with the success of his band “24/7” being on E-Entertainment all week. thth Pastor wished his daughter, Rachel, a Happy 17 Birthday on July 16 and his son, th Ryan, a Happy 24 Birthday, today. McCann wished his mother-in-law, Pearl, a Happy Birthday today. Robinson said he received a call today regarding a power outage at the Livonia Community Recreation Center. He said the City website and Channel 8 advertise that in the event of a power failure residents can go to the Livonia Community Recreation Center Cooling Station for relief from the heat. Robinson asked the Administration for a report on the matter. Robinson added that he thinks that if the Livonia Community Recreation Center does not have a back-up generator in the event of a power failure it should not be advertised as a relief Cooling Station for residents. Kritzman congratulated the Livonia Chamber of Commerce on a successful Golf Outing. Kritzman said the Livonia volunteer organizations are seeking input from Livonia residents and community leaders on programs and services. Please go to the Observer website at www.hometownlife.com and complete the needs and assessment survey. President Toy asked for a moment of silence on the passing of the mother of Carol Valente, a coworker in Lansing. Carol’s mother was an active member at the Livonia Senior Center and will be dearly missed. th Mayor Kirksey wished his wife, Patt, a Happy 59 Wedding Anniversary today. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,709 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 18, 2012 President Toy announced there is new data on Items #12, and #14. Items #19 and #20 will be removed from the Agenda and there is an X-item that will be discussed following tonight’s Agenda. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 27, 2012, re: forwarding the Quarterly Investment Report for the City of Livonia as of May 31, 2012. Communication received from Robert Hornbacker, dated July 3, 2012, re: fireworks. Communication received from John Taillard, dated July 5, 2012, re: fireworks. Communication received from Paul Condon, dated July 6, 2012, re: fireworks. Communication received from Duane Maycock, dated July 9, 2012, re: fireworks. Communication received from Janice Klein, dated July 10, 2012, re: fireworks. Communication received from Alliason Vanhala-Gratsch, dated July 10, 2012, re: fireworks. Communication received from Erin Vanhala Piper, dated July 10, 2012, re: fireworks. Communication received from Amy Kotrych, dated July 12, 2012, re: fireworks. Communication received from Erika Vivio, dated July 13, 2012, re: fireworks. Communication received from Luann Towne, dated July 15, 2012, re: fireworks. Communication received from Bruce Sanders, dated July 15, 2012, re: fireworks. Communication received from James and Barbara Williams, dated July 15, 2012, re: fireworks. An article from McKenna Associates “The Bulletin”, June, 2012 edition titled “New Limits on Wireless Zoning” via email from Councilmember Maureen Miller Brosnan. Correspondence from the Finance Department, handed out at the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee Meeting of June 13, 2012, titled PRDA Revenue & Expense. (CR 161-12) th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,709 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 18, 2012 Correspondence from the Finance Department, handed out at the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee Meeting of June 13, 2012, titled PRDA Debt Service Payments. (CR 161-12) Correspondence from the Finance Department handed out at the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee Meeting of June 13, 2012, titled PRDA Taxable Value of All Property. (CR 161-12) Correspondence from the Office of the Mayor, dated June 13, 2012, re: participation of the Mayor and Department Heads in Council committee meetings that deal with the subject matter of the Plymouth Road Development Authority (PRDA). (CR 161-12) Communication from Richard Barr, dated July 12, 2012, re: removal of Items #19 and #20 from this Agenda. Communication from the Department of Law, dated July 16, 2012, re: the proposed amendments to the Livonia Code of Ordinances relating to water and sewer rates. The following resolutions were offered by Pastor and McCann: MAD #283-12 Approving the request of Doug Kieselbach, 31243 Minton, to hold a block FAT party and close Minton between Merriman and Sunset on Saturday, August 11, 2012, Police from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. MAD #284-12 Approving the request of Nicole Bush, 14641 Susanna, to hold a block FAT party and close Susanna between Ross and Donald on Saturday, August 11, 2012, Police from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. MAD #285-12 Approving the request of Robert H. Genik, to hold a block party and close FAT Pickford between Whitby and Stamford on Saturday, August 25, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to Police 8:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. MAD #286-12 Approving request from Erin Churgin, Livonia Blue Jays, for a “movie FAT night” to be held on Friday, August 3, 2012, waiving the Noise Control Ordinance, from Police 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. outside at Bentley Field. #287-12 Approving a request by Perry Danver, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, MAD FAT for an annual meeting on September 14, 2012, waiving the Noise Control Ordinance, to Police allow the use of a low volume sound system at Rotary Park, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MAD #288-12 Approving the request from J & M Beverages, Inc. for transfer of FAT ownership of a 2011 SDD Licensed business from Perry Drug Stores, Inc., 27474 Insp Grand River, Livonia, MI 48152, to 34746 Plymouth, Livonia, MI 48150, for a business Planning located at 34746 Plymouth, Livonia, MI 48150. Police Fire th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,709 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 18, 2012 #289-12 Approving quarterly budget adjustments for the second quarter of the MAD FAT 2012 Fiscal Year Budget. #290-12 Approving the Fiscal Year 2013 Municipal Credit Contract between MAD SMART and the City of Livonia for the period July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, with all FAT Credits to be used for the Livonia Community Transit Program. ComRes MAD #291-12 Accepting the donation of a 2012 Ford Econoline Lift-Equipped Bus, FAT valued at $63,895.00, from S.C.A.N. (Senior Citizen Achievement Needs), to benefit the ComRes Livonia Senior Center Transportation Program. MAD/FAT Insp #292-12 Approving Petition 2012-06-02-14 submitted by Joe’s Meat & Seafood to Planning utilize an SDM liquor license located at 33066 Seven Mile Road subject to conditions. Police Fire #293-12 Waiving the separation requirement that the SDM licensed establishment MAD/FAT shall not be located within 500 feet of any existing SDM licensed establishment, in Insp Planning connection with Petition 2012-06-02-14 submitted by Joe’s Meat & Seafood to utilize an Police SDM liquor license located at 33066 Seven Mile Road. Fire MAD/FAT #294-12 Waiving the separation requirement that the SDM licensed establishment Insp shall be located at least 400 feet from any church or school building, in connection with Planning Petition 2012-06-02-14 submitted by Joe’s Meat & Seafood to utilize an SDM liquor Police license located at 33066 Seven Mile Road. Fire MAD/FAT #295-12 Amending and revising Council Resolution No. 185-12 to include verbiage Assessr in the resolution required by the State of Michigan Department of Treasury pertaining to Planning personal property exemptions. (CRS 273-05 and 185-12) MAD/FAT #296-12 Amending and revising Council Resolution No. 186-12 to include verbiage Assessr in the resolution required by the State of Michigan Department of Treasury pertaining to Planning personal property exemptions. (CRS 55-07 and 186-12) MAD/FAT #297-12 Referring the subject of fireworks as it relates to the new State Law to the Police Fire Legislative Affairs Committee for its report and recommendation. MAD/FAT #298-12 Referring the issue of the current hiring process and staffing levels of the Police Livonia Police Department to the Administration for its report and recommendation. CivSvc #299-12 Referring the issue whether there is a conflict with our current ordinances MAD/FAT Eng and the amended Zoning Law recently passed by the State Legislature as it relates to Planning the local governments’ ability to regulate wireless communication towers to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, and Toy. NAYS: None. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,709 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 18, 2012 President Toy passed the gavel to Vice-President Pastor and stepped down from the podium at 8:15 p.m. to avoid any perceived conflict of interest. MAD/FAT #300-12 Resolution by Robinson and Brosnan, referring the issue of the ability and processes available to raise revenue and/or levy a tax of up to 2 mills as related to the PRDA to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Robinson, Brosnan, and Pastor. NAYS: None. #301-12 Resolution by Robinson and Brosnan, requesting from the Administration MAD/FAT a PRDA Debt Management and Corridor Maintenance Plan for years 2012-2018 (to be considered with the adoption of the 2013 Budget). A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Kritzman, Laura, Robinson, Brosnan, and Pastor. NAYS: McCann. President Toy returned to the podium at 8:25 p.m. and resumed the gavel. #302-12 Resolution by Laura and Robinson, requesting that the Finance, Budget MAD/FAT and Technology Committee prioritize $100,000 from the 2012-2013 Budget for Livonia Tomorrow. (CR 35-12) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Kritzman, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, and Toy. NAYS: McCann. Pastor gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4.02 OF ARTICLE IV OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition 2012-03-09) Pastor 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: Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, and Toy. NAYS: None. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,709 REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 18, 2012 President Toy passed the gavel to Vice-President Pastor and stepped down from the podium at 8:58 p.m. to avoid any perceived conflict of interest. #303-12 Resolution by McCann and Brosnan, approving the Interlocal Agreement MAD/FAT between the City of Livonia and the City of Grand Rapids to create the Michigan Municipal Services Authority (MSA) to foster intergovernmental cooperation and collaboration for the delivery of municipal services. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Robinson, Brosnan, and Pastor. NAYS: None. President Toy returned to the podium at 9:01 p.m. and resumed the gavel. #304-12 Resolution by Robinson and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, approving MAD the request of Mary Beth Morris, 33110 Oregon, to hold a block party and close FAT Woodring between Vermont and Oregon on Saturday, August 11, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. Police to 10:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, August 12, 2012, subject to the approval of the Police Department. #305-12 Resolution by Pastor and Laura, 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. Pastor 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. Pastor 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: Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, and Brosnan. NAYS: Robinson and Toy. Pastor 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. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,709 REGULAR MEETING 7 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 18, 2012 Pastor 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: Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, and Brosnan. NAYS: Robinson and Toy. Pastor gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Pastor 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: Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, and Brosnan. NAYS: Robinson and Toy. Pastor 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. Pastor 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: Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, and Brosnan. NAYS: Robinson and Toy. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. Vice-President Pastor wished his niece, Kelly, a Happy Birthday. th By Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,709 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:23 p.m. on July 18, 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.