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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL STUDY - 2012-09-05 CITY OF LIVONIA— CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Thomas Robinson, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Brandon Kritzman, James McCann, Joe Laura, John Pastor, 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. President Toy announced there will be an X-item discussed following tonight's Agenda. President Toy announced a Public Hearing to be held in the Auditorium of Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI for the following item: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT — Approval of the Assessment Roll for the Bell Branch Streambank Stabilization Project (RXB- 14), aka Rennolds' Ravine River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project Round X, Part "B" grant program for storm water general permit activities. (CRS 323-117 292-117 209-11 and 44-99) Brosnan thanked the Livonia Lions Club; she had the honor of being their guest at lunch today. They asked her to come and talk about the City of Livonia. She gave a special thank you to Matt Collins and Bill Warren for the invitation. Brosnan noted that the City held the Special Election today that was mandated by the State. The estimate of the cost to the City is around $50,000; she asked the City Clerk to seriously consider requesting reimbursement from the State of Michigan and said she would like to be informed if the City does invoice the State of Michigan for this election. Robinson announced the Livonia Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary on Thursday, September 27, 2012; people interested in more information on their anniversary celebration may visit their website at www.livoniasymphony.org. Terry Marecki, City Clerk, announced the voter turnout for today's Special Election was 4,448 voters as of 6:00 p.m. today; this is approximately 6% of the registered voters. It was too early for any preliminary results since the polls just closed minutes ago. Mayor Kirksey invited the public to bring their blankets and lawn chairs to come and listen to the Navy Band with members of the Marine Corp. Band, Sunday, September 9, 2012, on the front lawn of City Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m. This free concert is in honor of Navy Week taking place in Detroit this week; commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the War of 1812. 2 Mayor Kirksey recognized Colleen and Dave McDonald, two very well respected corporate citizens here in Livonia. They suffered greatly with the shutdown of their Livonia Chrysler Jeep dealership on Plymouth Road that they are still litigating. The Mayor announced they are reopening their dealership and will be selling Mitsubishi vehicles that are made in Illinois in union plants. Dave McDonald thanked the Mayor and Council for their support; as well as the department heads and employees. He said it has been a difficult process they are going through but the City of Livonia has made it easier for them; he said he loves Livonia and is happy to still be here selling and servicing vehicles for the citizens and community. McCann, Vice-President Pastor and President Toy thanked the McDonald's for reinvesting in Livonia and wished them much success. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. NEW BUSINESS 1. REQUEST TO APPROVE AND RECOGNIZE THE CLARENCEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012; REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PARADE ROUTE AND THE CLOSING OF CERTAIN CITY STREETS; AND REQUEST TO DESIGNATE AND AUTHORIZE SERGEANT KEITH SCHOEN TO SIGN THE WAYNE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION PERMIT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO CLOSE A PORTION OF MIDDLEBELT ROAD, WITH THE CITY TO ASSUME LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CLAIMS WHICH MAY ARISE AS A RESULT OF THE ROAD CLOSURE: Kevin Murphy, Athletic Director, re: same. Patricia Waeschle, 19422 Parker, was present to answer any questions from the Council. This request is for their annual Homecoming Parade. Pastor offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 2. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY'S NOISE ORDINANCE: Fadi Mona, Interstate Wireless, Store Manager, re: to allow a local radio station to play music and entertain their customers at the Grand Opening of a MetroPCS store at the corner of 5 Mile and Merriman Road, (15371 Merriman Road), on Saturday, September 15, 2012, from the hours of 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Fadi Mona, present his request to Council. He said this is their 12th store. He would like to have a Grand Opening and bring out a local radio station to come entertain the customers, a bounce house for kids, and food. 3 Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 3. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE: Office of the City Clerk, re: submitted by ZhuLing Liu, M & L Massage Spa, in accordance with Chapter 49 of Title 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, for property located at 20319 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia, MI 48152. ZhuLing Liu, 28860 Seven Mile, was present with her landlord, Amanda, who served as a translator for her. McCann noted that the ID card she provided was expired in 2009 and her temporary work permit expires next week. He said he didn't think it was feasible to approve the request if she doesn't have a valid work permit beyond next week. ZhuLing Liu said, through her translator, that she renews the permit every year and that she has her new permit. McCann asked for her to provide the updated information to the Council prior to the Regular meeting of September 12, 2012. Laura through the Chair to the Law Department, asked Don Knapp, City Attorney, if it wasn't too much trouble if he could briefly research and provide the information back to Council on how work visas are granted by the Department of Immigration and Naturalization and how long they are valid; in other words, a brief summary of the work visa process for immigrants. McCann offered both an approving resolution and a denying resolution for the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING REGULAR 2) DENYING 4. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST PERMIT: Office of the City Clerk, re: submitted by ZhuLing Liu in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. McCann said the applicant did provide proof of her schooling and training from the Academy of Beauty and Health, Inc. in Orlando, Florida. She graduated with 550 hours of training and the school is accredited. He said he is happy to offer the approving resolution for ZhuLing Liu to work as a Massage Therapist here in Livonia but asked that it be put on the Regular Agenda until they resolve the issues with the application for Massage Establishment related to the previous Agenda Item. McCann offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR 4 5. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE APPRENTICE PERMIT: Office of the City Clerk, re: submitted by Shu Y Ma in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. Amanda, translator for the applicant, said the applicant was not present due to a family emergency and had to return to China; she will return September 24, 2012. Kritzman asked that this item be moved to the Study Meeting of October 1, 20127 so that the applicant may be present to answer any questions from the Council. 6. TAX RATE FOR LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR: Office of the City Clerk, re: as approved by the Board of Education on June 18, 2012. At the direction of the Chair, this item was received and filed for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: RECEIVE & FILE CONSENT 7. TAX RATE FOR THE CLARENCEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2012- 13 SCHOOL YEAR: Office of the City Clerk, re: as approved by the Board of Education on July 28, 2012. At the direction of the Chair, this item was received and filed for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: RECEIVE & FILE CONSENT 8. TAX RATE FOR THE WAYNE COUNTY REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY (RESA) FOR THE YEAR 2012: Office of the City Clerk, re: as approved by the Board of Education requesting that their tax levy be collected as a summer tax and that their (2) millage rates be identified separately on property tax bills. At the direction of the Chair, this item was received and filed for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: RECEIVE & FILE CONSENT 9. REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE REQUEST FROM OLSON BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS, LLC TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF AN ESCROWED 2011 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS WITH A DANCE-ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FROM 5 FONTE BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS, LLC: Division of Police, re: for the business located at 32030 Plymouth, Livonia, MI 48150. Gayle Hughes, Petitioner, was present to answer any questions from Council. McCann asked Ms. Hughes if she was receiving the license, she replied that was correct. McCann asked her to confirm that there was an entertainment permit already with the license; she said yes that was correct. He asked if she was just transferring it from the current owner to herself; she said that was correct. McCann asked if it was the license already at that establishment, she said yes. Don Knapp, City Attorney, said there have been quite a few changes to the liquor control regulations. As the changes pertain to this request, Council does not have the authority to neither approve nor deny the request. McCann offered the no further action resolution for the Consent Agenda. Brosnan said she realizes Council has no authority on this item but said it has been requested from businesses in the past that they provide a letter to the City indicating they will not hold any lingerie shows; Ms. Hughes has provided a letter indicating the same. Also, she has provided proof that she paid the delinquent water bill. Brosnan thanked her for providing those. Ms. Hughes said she is very excited about her new restaurant, The Flaming Pepper, it is a Mexican grill. There will be some entertainment, maybe a Mariachi Band a couple of nights a week or for special events. She said they have done a lot of improvements on the outside of the property to make it look as good as the other businesses on Plymouth Road. Vice-President Pastor and President Toy wished Ms. Hughes much success with her new business venture. DIRECTION: NO FURTHER ACTION CONSENT 10. SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION: Planning Commission, re: Petition-2012-08-SN- 04 submitted by Classic Canopy & Signs requesting approval for a ground sign for a restaurant (New Big Daddy's) located on the west side of Victor Parkway between Seven Mile Road and Pembroke Avenue (19333 Victor Parkway) in the Southeast '/4 of Section 6. Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, said the primary reason this is before Council is because in 1995 when Council approved Lone Star Restaurant at this location there was a condition as part of the approving resolution prohibiting any ground or monument signs. The restaurant has recently opened and they are requesting approval for a ground sign to help direct traffic to their parking lot. He said the sign does conform to district regulations and the Planning Commission is recommending approval. 6 Andre Nikatanko, 4585 Orchard Ave, Dearborn, was here tonight representing Big Daddy's Restaurant. McCann offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT X1. AWARD OF BID: Engineering Division, re: for improvements to the front entrance of the Livonia Police Station — Contract 12-E. Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented the request to Council. They went out for bid and only received one (1) bid. Due to the cost of the project they decided to look at some cost cutting measures and went back out for bid and received three (3) bids. Some of the different cost cutting measures were different handrails, eliminating concrete poured walls. They are recommending the award of the bid of $250,000 from Imperial Landscaping, Inc., 10001 Blackburn, Livonia, MI; a portion of that amount will go to Spalding Dedecker & Associates for inspection, staking, testing, and shop drawing review. He noted that landscaping and any other accents such as trash cans or benches would be added at a later date due to funding. Corey Mauer, President of Imperial Landscaping, Inc., was present in the audience to answer any questions Council may have. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. As there were no further questions or comments, President Toy adjourned the Study Session at 8:47 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. DATED: September 11, 2012 TERRY A. MARECKI CITY CLERK