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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL STUDY - 2012-04-16 CITY OF LIVONIA— CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD APRIL 16, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Brandon Kritzman, James McCann, Joe Laura, John Pastor, Tom Robinson, Maureen Miller Brosnan and Laura Toy. Absent: None. Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development; Don Knapp, City Attorney; Terry Marecki, City Clerk; and Jack E. Kirksey, Mayor. Brosnan announced Livonia has made history again by becoming the first ever Middle School Team in Michigan to win a state championship title two consecutive years in a row. Brosnan said the Livonia Pompon Team is very excited about their achievement as 2012 State Champions for the Middle School Division. Council and Mayor Kirksey recognized and congratulated the Livonia Pompon Team for their achievement and wished them continued success. President Toy announced there is new data on Items #1 and #4. President Toy announced Suburban Republican Women are sponsoring an essay contest for school aged children in private, public and home schools, ages 7 through 14. The title of the essay is The Most Admired Republican President. Submission of the essays begins immediately and the deadline date is May 7, 2012. Information on instructions can be obtained by calling (248) 474-3525. Mayor Kirksey announced there was a traffic accident late this afternoon on 1-96 near Farmington Road; a Livonia Police Sergeant was involved, he is doing well with no serious injuries. They have not heard yet on the condition of the other people involved in the accident, however, they did appear to be fine at the scene of the accident and were able to walk to the ambulance. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. NEW BUSINESS 1. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY'S NOISE ORDINANCE: Brian Tominna, One Under Bar & Grill, re: to allow their First Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at 35780 5 Mile Road. Brian Tominna, 6495 Wyndham Point, West Bloomfield, presented his request to Council. He said they are planning to have a sort of music festival with a band called the Killer Flamingos. The live music would start at around 7-00 p.m. and end around 10:00 p.m. They will also be serving Mexican food. It will be held in 2 the lower level parking lot located on the east side. He said there will be a 60' x 100' tent and portable toilets. It will not affect the golf course. They obtained permission from Fred Wood Funeral Home to use their parking lot and hired a parking valet to assist with parking the vehicles. He said additional staff will be working to ensure there will be no underage drinking. Brosnan asked Tominna about an outstanding bill with the City and inquired when he planned to take care of the balance. He indicated that it would be taken care of sometime this week. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR 2. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST PERMIT: Office of the City Clerk, re: submitted by Charon Normand-Widmer in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. Charon Normand-Widmer, presented her request to Council. She stated she was interested in joining the Livonia Yoga Studio. Kim Patterson, representative from John Dinan Estate and Merriman Mall which is located at 7 Mile and Merriman Roads, she said Livonia Yoga Studio is in the process of renewing their lease and has expressed a need to expand their business. Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy all exist in the center and Massage Therapy would be an excellent fit for the center. Gary Sweetapple, co-owner of Livonia Yoga Studio, expressed his interest in having Charon Normand-Widmer Massage Therapist, join the center. He said it is a healthy addition to the center. Kritzman offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 3. REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND USE OF "RECEIVING BOARDS": Office of the City Clerk, re: pursuant to Michigan Election Law, MCL 168.679a, to be used in administering this year's elections in the City of Livonia. Terry Marecki, City Clerk, presented the request to Council. She said this is a housekeeping issue that has to be approved by Council on an annual basis. Robinson offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 4. REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE REQUEST FROM OLYMPIA ENTERPRISES GROUP INC. TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF AN ESCROWED 2011 CLASS C LICENSED 3 BUSINESS FROM WINE SENSE, INC.; TO TRANSFER LOCATION (GOVERNMENTAL UNIT UNDER MCL 436.1531(1)) FROM 122 W. MAIN, NORTHVILLE, MI 48167, WAYNE COUNTY; AND TO ADD SUNDAY SALES PERMIT (PM), OUTDOOR SERVICE, DANCE/ENTERTAINMENT AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES PERMIT (FOOD): Division of Police, re: for the business located at 30325 Six Mile, Livonia, MI 48152. Danilo Josifoski, 37630 Plymouth Road, presented his request to Council. He said that he is in litigation with West on Six, the buyer of the former Pick a Bone Restaurant, and in order to provide alcohol to the restaurant patrons he decided to just purchase another liquor license in order to not hold the process up while the litigation is taking its course. Laura asked Josifoski if he was going to take over the business again and if it was going to be like it was before West on Six. Josifoski said he would be taking it over but it would be more of a bar with a simpler menu. Brosnan asked through the Chair to the Law Department if there could be two (2) liquor licenses at one location. Don Knapp, City Attorney, responded by answering that ultimately one (1) would be held in escrow. President Toy asked Josifoski if he would still have the banquet center at the location. He responded yes. Brosnan also noted the new data for this item; stating that there is an outstanding water bill. She asked Josifoski if that would be paid in full prior to the voting meeting. Josifoski responded by stating he had went before the Water and Sewer Board and was granted a one-year extension to pay that outstanding water bill. He noted that the owner of West on Six did not pay one water bill when they were operating the business. Josifoski also noted that he had recently paid $1,000 on the outstanding water bill. Brosnan asked Knapp if he could provide Council with confirmation of the extension agreement. Knapp said he would be happy to follow up and provide that information to Council. McCann asked Josifoski if all current water bills are being paid by him. Josifoski responded by saying yes. Laura offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 5. 401(a) DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2011: Board of Trustees, Livonia Employees Retirement System, re: as submitted by Great West Retirement Services. President Toy offered the receive and file for the Consent Agenda. 4 DIRECTION: RECEIVE & FILE CONSENT 6. PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PRDA) ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2011: Michael T. Slater, Treasurer, as submitted pursuant to Public Act 197 of 1975. Michael Slater, Director of Finance, said this is a report they bring to Council annually as required by law; it summarizes various financial activities of the PRDA including revenues, expenditures, outstanding indebtedness and various information regards to values in the PRDA district. They are requesting the report be received and filed. Brosnan offered the receive and file for the Consent Agenda. Brosnan offered a resolution referring the subject to the Finance, Budget & Technology Committee for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: 1) RECEIVE & FILE CONSENT 2) REFER TO FINANCE, BUDGET & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE VEHICLE UTILIZING THE STATE OF MICHIGAN CONTRACT PRICING: Department of Community Resources, re: one (1) 2012 Ford Shuttle Van for Community Transit use from budgeted funds. Felicia Cross, Program Supervisor, Community Resources, presented the request to Council for approval and was ready to answer any questions from Council. Laura offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 8. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE AND AWARD OF BID: Fire & Rescue, re: to utilize a grant award through the DHS Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to purchase one (1) Pierce Heavy Rescue demo stock unit with the City's share being $128,373.00 to replace the current frontline 1988 Pierce Heavy Rescue being removed from service and recommend being placed up for auction. Shadd Whitehead, Fire Chief, presented the request to Council. He introduced Driver/Medic Phillip Kamm, who was responsible for researching and writing the winning Grant awarding the City with approximately $277,000.00 toward this request. Chief Whitehead said Kamm is responsible for writing winning Grants 5 totaling over $635,000.00 for the City's Fire and Rescue Department in the last 6 months. The vehicle that is being replaced is 24 years old with over 90,000 miles. Robinson offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Brosnan asked Chief Whitehead when they planned to take delivery of the vehicle. He responded saying approximately 4 — 5 months. She commended him and his staff on their hard work securing the grant funds. McCann also commended Chief Whitehead and his staff for their hard work obtaining the grant funds. President Toy asked Chief Whitehead what station the vehicle be utilized at; he said Station #1, and indicated it will be replacing the Heavy Rescue unit that is there now. This makes it centrally located throughout the City as far as response time goes. Kritzman commended Chief Whitehead and his staff for their hard work. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO REAPPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM TERRA CONTRACTING, LLC TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMPANY FOR THE 2011 SANITARY SEWER CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISING PROGRAM (CONTRACT 11-L): Water and Sewer Board, re: to transfer $70,000 of unspent budgeted funds to be utilized by the Environmental Quality Company for remaining inspections before the grant expires. (CR 85-11 & CR 310-11) Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented the request to Council. They are requesting the remaining unspent $70,000 be transferred to be utilized by The Environmental Company (EQ) for remaining inspections as determined by the Department of Public Works request before the grant expires this July. The Water and Sewer Board has given their approval and they are seeking Council's approval on the request Pastor offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Brosnan asked Zilincik what Sections of the City they would be working in. He said as originally approved, Sections #12, #34, #35, #36, and a portion of#32. Robinson asked Zilincik if this was originally awarded by a bid process. He said yes. Robinson asked if both contractors qualified through that process and this was just a reallocation of those funds. Zilincik said that was correct. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 6 10. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2012-2013 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ANNUAL PLAN AND BUDGET; AND REQUEST TO APPROVE HOLD HARMLESS CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND FIRST STEP; FAIR HOUSING CENTER OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT; JACQUE MARTIN-DOWNS, MA/MSW; ST. JOHN HEALTH SYSTEM/EASTWOOD CLINICS; MR. JOHN V. FARRAR, ED. D. LPC; HEGIRA PROGRAMS, INC; MADONNA UNIVERSITY; AND QUALITY CARE COUNSELING: Livonia Housing Commission, re: in connection with the operation of a domestic violence victim assistance program; for the purpose of providing fair housing; and for the mental health counseling program provided for through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs for the 2012-2013 program year. (CR 62-11) Tracy Emmanuel, Program Supervisor, CDBG Program, said she is present tonight on behalf of Jim Inglis, Executive Director of Housing. He has asked her to advise the Council that they originally approved to 2012 budget back in February. They have held two (2) Public Hearings and also a 30 day comment period which has concluded and no comments have been received from the public. Therefore, the Housing Commission respectfully requests final approval by the Council in order to submit this budget to HUD by May 15, 2012 which is their deadline. There have been no changes to the previously approved program or the budget. Pastor offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 11. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE UNMARKED POLICE VEHICLES UTILIZING STATE OF MICHIGAN AND OAKLAND AND MACOMB COUNTY CONSORTIUM BID PRICING: Division of Police, re: for three (3) unmarked vehicles to be utilized by the Intelligence Bureau and four (4) vehicles for the Special Operations Unit utilizing State Drug Forfeiture funds. Police Captain Nenciarini presented the request to Council. The Livonia Division of Police is requesting authorization to purchase seven (7) vehicles; three (3) unmarked vehicles to be utilized by the Intelligence Bureau and four (4) vehicles for the Special Operations Unit. The Intelligence Bureau was originally budgeted $120,000.00 to purchase four (4) vehicles. However, the proposed purchase is for only three (3) vehicles, reducing the proposed expenditure to $76,414.80. These vehicles will be funded utilizing State Drug Forfeiture funds. The Special Operations Unit is anticipated to resume operations in June 2012. This unit had been disbanded due to budget and manpower cuts but will return with the recent approval of the Public Safety Millage. The proposed purchase of four (4) vehicles for the Special Operations Unit would utilize $94,164.00 of the $108,000.00 budgeted for this purpose. All of the vehicles will be used in an undercover capacity, under unique circumstances, and were configured with specific 7 equipment to increase their performance and maximize their effectiveness in this unique role. The overall size of the fleet will remain unchanged. Upon delivery of these vehicles, they will assess the fleet and offer vehicles to other city departments or dispose of at auction. Captain Nenciarini was ready to answer any questions from Council. McCann offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 12. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: for the 2012 Sidewalk Replacement Program — Contract 12-G. (CR 78-12) Todd Zilincik, City Engineer presented the request to Council. There was a mandatory pre-bid meeting held on March 30, 2012. The bids for the subject project were taken on April 3, 2012. In response to their advertisement, four (4) bids were submitted. The Engineering Division is recommending the low bidder, Zuniga Cement Construction, Inc. for this year's sidewalk program. Zuniga Cement Construction, Inc., Warren, MI. They successfully completed the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Sidewalk and Pavement Replacement - Water Main Breaks Program for the City of Livonia. They are recommending Zuniga Cement Construction, Inc. be awarded the 2012 Sidewalk Program contract in the amount of $563,120.00. This year the program consists of approximately 853 locations, two small target areas in Sections 32 and 36 along with the scattered locations. He noted that upon approval, letters go out to property owners about the sidewalk replacement and allow them an opportunity to fix/repair the sidewalk prior to June 1St before the City comes in and does the repair/replacement. Invoices for the 2012 Sidewalk Replacement Program will be sent to property owners in February 2013 for payment. He was ready to answer any questions from Council. Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, said several areas of sidewalk were flagged on his property for repair/replacement. He expressed his opinion that the sidewalk outside City Hall is in worse condition. He said he doesn't appreciate the double standard. Laura asked Zilincik if the City-owned properties were treated the same as the residents' when assessing repairs/replacement. Zilincik stated that was correct; he also noted that work was being done on the City Hall building last fall. Vice-President Pastor offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. McCann mentioned that heavy equipment was utilized for the work that was done on City Hall. Replacing/repairing the sidewalk would not have been a good idea at that time; heavy equipment poses a risk of damage to the sidewalk, it was wiser to wait until the heavy equipment was done being utilized. 8 Robinson asked Zilincik for his thoughts on why there was such a large margin between the high bidder and low bidder. Zilincik said it could be just a matter of the contractors other obligations and availability. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 13. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: for the 2012 Sidewalk and Pavement Replacement Program —Water Main Breaks — Contract 12-F. Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, stated this is a request for a contract to replace sidewalks and pavements removed due to water main breaks. The Engineering Division finalized plans and specifications for a two (2) year contract to repair water main breaks for 2012 and 2013. Bids for the subject project were taken on April 3, 2012. In response to our advertisement, four (4) bids were submitted that varied from $106,145.00 to $169,510.00. They are recommending a contract be awarded to the low bidder, Joe Rotondo Construction Corp. as they were our contractor for the 2006 through 2011 Sidewalk Replacement Programs. The project specifies that repairs for Phase I shall be completed prior to June 30th and that Phase II repairs shall be completed October 3rd. They are hoping to start work right away and be completed by Memorial Day. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 14. SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2012-03-SN- 02 submitted by LOP III Holding Company, L.L.C. requesting approval of additional wall signage for the five-story office building (Laurel Office Park III) located on the west side of Laurel Park Drive between Six Mile Road and University Drive (17197 Laurel Park Drive) in the Southeast '/4 of Section 7. Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development presented the request to Council. The Petitioner, on behalf of Pet Supplies Plus, is requesting approval to install an additional wall sign on the five-story office building located at 17197 Laurel Park Drive. This building is one of three (3) high-rise office buildings that make up the Laurel Office Park complex located on the west side of Laurel Park Drive between Six Mile Road and University Drive. Laurel Office Park consists of three (3) similar looking high-rise office buildings all with exposure from the I-275/96 Expressway. The proposed sign would be installed on the west elevation of the building, which faces the expressway. The only exterior identification sign that presently exist are the oversized address numbers attached to the upper floor on the north elevation of the building. Because these numbers are larger than what is permitted under the sign ordinance for address identification, they are considered a wall sign. This building, because of the length of its front elevation, is allowed a two hundred (200) square foot wall sign. 9 The existing large address numbers, because of their size (160 square feet), is thought of as the building's wall sign. The request before you is for an additional ninety nine (99) square foot wall sign. This additional sign would be installed on the west elevation, facing the expressway. The graphics of the sign would read "Pet Supplies Plus". Because the proposed signage is in excess of what is allowed by the Sign Ordinance, a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals would be required. Stan Finsilver, Friedman Management, 34975 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, said he is one of the principles of Laurel Park I and Laurel Park III. They are happy to have Pet Supplies Plus as their newest tenant and wish them much continued success. McCann offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 15. SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2012-03-SN- 03 submitted by LOP I Holding Company, L.L.C. requesting approval of additional wall signage for the four-story office building (Laurel Office Park 1) located on the west side of Laurel Park Drive between Six Mile Road and University Drive (17177 Laurel Park Drive) in the Southeast '/4 of Section 7. Kritzman offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Brosnan asked Taormina if the City has approved signage before without knowing what was going on the sign. Taormina said yes they do it all the time; usually for retail center signage. He said it is a little unusual for office complexes but not at all for retail. Brosnan inquired should a tenant move in and put up signage, what recourse would Council have should the signage be offensive. Taormina said he would be guided by the Law Department, in terms that signage is content neutral to the extent that it cannot be offensive, and however, that is subjective. Taormina said if it would please the Council they could attach a condition relative to this item that would provide for a receive and file of the design of the sign once that is determined. Brosnan said she would like to hear an answer from the Law Department as to what options would be available to Council. Don Knapp, City Attorney, said Taormina was correct. The City cannot regulate content on this or any other sign to the extent that some sign might violate some obscenity law. Apart from that, there really is no discretion that Council has. McCann recalled language changes to City Ordinances removing anything that had to do with content of signage. He also recalled the incorporation of interchangeability of signage into City Ordinances. 10 Vice-President Pastor said the signage will still require a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Robinson expressed concerns that without knowing the content of the sign it could present an opportunity for a landlord to utilize the sign as a 99 square foot For Lease Sign. Furthermore, arguably other locations would seek the same along the 1-275/1-96 expressways and it would not be a welcome sight for attracting businesses to the City. Taormina said that wouldn't serve the landlord well either and doubts that Mr. Finsilver would use his resources and allotted signage to a sign of that nature when the main purpose is to attract a tenant that would utilize that signage. Mr. Finsilver explained that the reason he is here tonight is because he has the existing signage for the address numbers on the buildings. He said he could remove those signs and put up the sign he is requesting without having to come before the Planning Commission, Council, and Zoning Board of Appeals. However, then the building would be known as the "Whatever the name on the sign is" building. He said he felt it was appropriate to leave the addresses on the building because it has been there historically. He said they still have to get permits for whatever sign goes up there and abide by all the codes and ordinances. He said he can't tell Council for sure what is going to go on there or if it is going to be single lettered; however, he said he can say that 99.9% of the signs on any of his buildings are single lettered. McCann said he doesn't have an issue with this request. He said Council has control over the design of the sign, the size of the sign, and the location of the sign. President Toy asked Knapp if Council had any control over the color of signs. Knapp replied perhaps if it were a public safety issue or visibility issue. President Toy said on a recent trip to Ohio she saw many large buildings with large signs that were attractive. Mr. Finsilver added that the 5-story building allows for a 200 square-foot sign. He said they are just as cognizant to not have any obnoxious signs on their buildings; however, they still need to give tenants their recognition when they take a lot of space. Brosnan asked to have this item on the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR 16. REQUEST TO APPROVE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AND TO DECLARE THE PROPERTY "SURPLUS", AUTHORIZE THE DISPOSITION OF THE ENTIRE PROPERTY OR A PORTION THEREOF, WITH OR WITHOUT THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT, AND TO DESIGNATE THE FUND TO WHICH THE PROCEEDS SHALL BE ALLOCATED: Department of Law, re: the 11 lot located at 36413 Parkdale in Shaffmaster's Parkside Estates. (Tax Parcel No. 46-126-03-0015-000) (CR 16-11 and CR 313-11) Don Knapp, City Attorney, said there were a couple of requests to purchase some City-owned property located at 36413 Parkdale. The Council referred this matter to the Administration and it has gone through the process of going to the Planning Commission and the Planning Commission has no objection to the sale of the property. There is a unique circumstance with the property, there is a storm sewer underneath the property that the City will need to have access to. The Assessment Department has put an appraised value on the property of $13,000.00 if there is a storm sewer easement and $7,000.00 if there is a conservation easement. Either way, there needs to be some sort of easement. A conservation easement would not allow for anything to be built on the lot. A storm sewer easement would allow for the lot to be developed as long as it doesn't interfere with the area of the storm sewer easement. At this point, it is just a matter of whether or not the Council wants to sell it and the price it wants to sell it for. David Lent, 36421 Parkdale, addressed the Council; he indicated that he has presented the City with an offer to purchase the property with the storm sewer easement only in the amount of $9,000.00. He indicated that he would pay for a boundary survey of the property which will attempt to include the storm sewer on the survey prior to closing the deal. He stated that he has been maintaining the property for years. Juliana Gutu, 36411 Parkdale, said she and her husband have presented the City with an offer to purchase '/2 of the property or less. She said they really don't need that much of the property, just a small portion for their dog. She said if Mr. Lent purchases the property and allows them to use the small portion that they use now for their dog that would be agreeable to them. Vice-President Pastor offered the approving resolution to sell the property for $13,000.00 for the Regular Agenda. Laura offered the approving resolution to sell the property for $9,000.00 for the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING — SALE PRICE REGULAR OF $13,000.00 (ASSESSED VALUE) 2) APPROVING — SALE PRICE OF $97000.00 17. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED: Department of Law, re: to Sections 040, 0507 0807 090, and 100 and repealing Section 060 of Title 3, Chapter 05 (City Property Disposition) in order to streamline the process of disposing of surplus City personal property by 12 requiring competitive bids only if the property is valued at $15,000.00 or more and allowing advertising sales on the City website or Internet. Don Knapp, City Attorney, said as Council knows, the Law Department is working with other departments to review the City's Ordinances and see where any changes may be needed. The amendments would streamline the process of disposing of surplus City personal property and would require competitive bids to be obtained prior to disposing of such property only if the property is valued at $15,000.00 of more. The amendments would allow for advertising any sale on the City website or on the Internet. The amendments also provide that unclaimed personal property which is recovered by the City may be disposed of by the police chief or his designee by the best and most efficient means in the judgment of the police chief considering the expense of disposal (including storage, transportation and advertising) and would allow for advertising of sales of unclaimed property on the City website or on the Internet. These changes would allow unclaimed personal property to be sold, for example, by means of the Internet instead of an in-person public auction. Brosnan offered the resolution referring the matter to the Legislative Affairs Committee for its report and recommendation. Robinson said he feels that proposed amendment removes Council from the process of disposing of surplus City personal property valued under $15,000.00. He feels that it is important to keep Council involved in that process in order to ensure proper checks and balances form of government. Robinson offered the denying resolution for the Regular Agenda. McCann offered the denying resolution for the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: 1) REFER TO LEGISLATIVE REGULAR AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 2) DENYING 3) APPROVING AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. Vice-President Pastor announced that his daughter helping out the Fashion Merchandising Class at the Livonia Career Technical Center who is conducting a giant fashion show for charity on May 8, 2012 at Laurel Manor. They are looking for donations to help defeat Osteosarcoma which is a bone cancer. This Charity is conducting research to help find a cure for this pediatric cancer. One of the students at the Livonia Career Technical Center and also attends Churchill High School, has been diagnosed and struggles to battle this type of cancer. Tickets for the fashion show are $20. Anyone interested can email Mrs. Wright at mwright2alivoniapublicschools.org for more information. 13 As there were no further questions or comments, President Toy adjourned the Study Session at 9:50 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012. DATED: April 24, 2012 TERRY A. MARECKI CITY CLERK