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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL STUDY - 2008-06-30 CITY OF LIVONIA— CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JUNE 30, 2008 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James McCann, Brian Meakin, Thomas Robinson, Don Knapp, and Laura Toy. Absent: Joe Laura. Elected and appointed officials present: Mayor Jack Kirksey; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Michael Slater, Director of Finance; Jim Zoumbaris, City Engineer (Operations); Kevin Roney, City Engineer (Utilities & Engineering); Mark Taormina, City Planner; and Maureen Cosgrove, Assistant City Clerk. Mayor Jack Kirksey recognized another successful SPREE Celebration, the 58th Birthday of the City, and especially recognized the SPREE Committee and thanked all the committees who work hard all year long to make it the wonderful celebration that it is every year. McCann also mentioned the SPREE activities and thanked all the SPREE Committees, the Livonia Police and Police Reserves, the Livonia Fire Department, the DPW, the City employees, and all the volunteers. On behalf of the Mayor, Councilman Robinson offered a commendation to Officer Tom Funke, who was in the audience. On June 29, 2008, Officer Funke reached a 20-year milestone for providing outstanding protection, traffic control, and public safety on the corner of Farmington and Lyndon Roads to all patrons attending the Livonia SPREE Fireworks Extravaganza, which is the largest event hosted by the City of Livonia. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Eric Kuszynski, 18775 Blue Skies Street, stated that about a year ago a development was constructed at the end of their block at Seven Mile Road and Blue Skies, and as part of the site plan, there was a dead drive-way put in on Seven Mile when they took away the house that was there, and they also took away two (2) curb cuts on Blue Skies. They were concerned there would be extra traffic coming into the subdivision, so the proposed solution from the residents was to put in a dead driveway for people to turn around. He was present to say that this plan is working very well, especially with the construction on 1-275. He thanked the Council for the unique solution to their problem. Nancy Klein, President of Woodcreek Farms Subdivision, 33373 Myrna Court, stated that unfortunately, she did not get to see the fireworks Sunday night because she was involved in their annual SPREE alert. Over the last couple of years, they have had situations with vandalism, and this year they had a burglary and trespassing on someone's front porch. One of the original residents of the subdivision was the victim of the burglary while she was at home. 2 There was a tremendous amount of foot traffic and cars going up and down the subdivision, which took an hour just to vacate the subdivision. Last year, they have had their halogen light, costing $350.00, broken by a rock. The year prior to that, they had a $250.00 entrance sign coming into the subdivision damaged. Since then, before the SPREE begins, they tell the neighbors to be on the alert the entire week, especially the night of the fireworks, and encourage that the residents park in front of their streets to avoid others from parking on their streets. Also, they cover the street signs with black garbage bags that camouflage the signs at the entrances. When their subdivision has vandalism, the costs for repair come out of their membership dues. They are suggesting that barricades be erected at the entrance to their subdivision like Kimberly Oaks Subdivision, and emergency vehicles and the neighbors can still go in and out of the street through the back entrances. She feels the SPREE is more of a carnival atmosphere which is not family oriented like the Farmington Founders Festival and some of the other neighboring communities. She commends the Police for their work at the SPREE, but she feels there are not enough officers for backup on the streets. She would like to see a solution to the parking situation and the amount of traffic flow in Woodcreek Farms Subdivision during the week of the SPREE. Council President Toy stated that she also lives nearby, and that the Council will take the situation into consideration. NEW BUSINESS: 1. BLOCK PARTY: Stacie Pettit, re: to be held Saturday, August 16, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Louisiana, between Kentucky and Oregon, with no rain date requested. Stacie Pettit, 8937 Louisiana, stated that they have this block party every year. Robinson offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 2. BLOCK PARTY: Kelly Bollman, re: to be held Saturday, August 30, 2008, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Robert, between Denne and Sunset, with a rain date requested of Saturday, September 6, 2008. Kelly Bollman, 30906 Robert Drive, was present and stated that this will be their 8th Annual Block Party. Knapp offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 3. BLOCK PARTY: Ray Franges, re: to be held Saturday, August 23, 2008, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Brentwood, between Jacquelyn and Meadowlark, with a rain date requested of Sunday, August 24, 2008. 3 James Rumrill, 14406 Brentwood, was present on behalf of Ray Franges to request a block party and barricade the street as they have done in the past. Godfroid-Marecki offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 4. REQUEST TO PLACE SIGNS AT REFERENCED LOCATIONS: Linda Curry, Book Sale Advertising Chairperson, Women's Group at Unity of Livonia Church, re: to advertise a used book sale to be held on July 18 through July 20, 2008. Linda Curry, 15145 Fairlane, stated they are having a used book sale to raise funds for the church roof repair. They would like to place about twenty (20) signs at some of the major street corners around the church advertising their sale. McCann offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda and for signs not to exceed 18" x 24" and erected for seven (7) days maximum. DIRECTION: APPROVING - CONSENT SIGNS NOT TO EXCEED 18" X 24" & ERECTED FOR 7 DAYS MAX. 5. REQUEST TO PLACE SIGNS AND TWO (2) BANNERS AT REFERENCED LOCATIONS: Historical Commission and Historical Society, re: to advertise the September Flea Market to be held at Greenmead on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Gene Kramer, President of the Historical Society, 19576 Fry Road, Northville, MI, was present to request the same signage that they have placed for the last several years. They would like to erect the signs and banners about four (4) days before the Flea Market and take them down by Wednesday, September 10, 2008. Knapp offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 6. REQUEST TO APPROVE AND RECOGNIZE THE CLARENCEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2008; REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PARADE ROUTE AND THE CLOSING OF CERTAIN CITY STREETS; AND REQUEST TO DESIGNATE AND AUTHORIZE SGT. MIKE NOVAK 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. 4 Tricia Waeschle, 19422 Parker, a teacher in the Clarenceville School District, was present on behalf of Kevin Murphy to request the annual typical parade route that they have been doing quite a few years. They have had almost the same route for the past eleven (11) years. Sergeant Mike Novak is the designated officer to sign and get approval from Wayne County to shut down a county road. McCann offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 7. REQUEST TO WAIVE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT: Peter Struhar, re: in front of the home located at 18307 Sunset Boulevard. Kevin Roney, City Engineer (Utilities & Engineering), stated that Engineering went to the site several weeks ago, and they determined there was no reason to put a sidewalk in front of Mr. Struhar's home. There is none on that block and is a dead-end street. They are recommending a waiver of the sidewalk. Meakin offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 8. REAPPOINTMENT OF KENNETH HARB TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: Don Knapp, Councilmember, re: for a three-year term, which will expire on July 12, 2011. Knapp stated that Kenneth Harb has been on the ZBA since 2003, and he has done a great job. He brings a lot of experience and thoughtfulness to the job. Knapp offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 9. REAPPOINTMENT OF TERRANCE P. MORAN TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: Terry Godfroid-Marecki, Council Vice President, re. for a three-year term, which will expire on July 12, 2011. Godfroid-Marecki stated that Terrance Moran was appointed three (3) years ago, and has been a great asset to the ZBA and is the Chairman. He has never missed a meeting, and she has had phone calls requesting his reappointment. People respect his opinion and his fairness. Godfroid-Marecki offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 5 10. TAX RATE FOR WAYNE COUNTY REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY (RESA) FOR THE YEAR 2008: Office of the City Clerk, re: as forwarded by the Secretary of 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. Knapp offered the resolution to receive and file this item on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: RECEIVE AND FILE CONSENT 11. NOTIFICATION TO INCLUDE IN 2008 SUMMER TAX LEVY WAYNE COUNTY CHARTER MILLAGE RATE: Office of the City Clerk, re: as forwarded by the Director of Assessment and Equalization, Wayne County Department of Management and Budget. Godfroid-Marecki offered the resolution to receive and file this item on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: RECEIVE AND FILE CONSENT 12. REQUEST TO APPROVE QUARTERLY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS: Department of Finance, re: for the second quarter of the 2008 Fiscal Year Budget. Michael Slater, Director of Finance, stated that Council received a short list of requested budget amendments to the 2008 budget for the Second Quarter. The only significant adjustment is an increase to funding for the Senior Van Program out of the Community Transit Fund due to decreased CDBG funding. They are going to try and keep the services the same. McCann offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 13. AWARD OF BID: Public Service Division, re: for the 2008 Street Tree Planting Program. Jim Zoumbaris, City Engineer (Operations), stated that the City went out for bids for the Tree Planting Program, and invitations to bid were sent out to thirty-six (36) companies. Three (3) companies submitted bids. They are recommending Greg Davis Landscape Services, the low bidder at $80,487.50. The contract they are asking Council to approve is not to exceed $150,000.00, since they are behind on trees, and that is the budgeted amount for tree planting that they try to do each year. The trees are for the right-of-way that will replace dead ash and diseased trees. There are about thirty six (36) types of trees. Forms are given to residents to choose the trees they would like for the right-of-way. Sometimes the wrong tree is placed in the right-of-way, and the roots raise up the sidewalks. 6 They are now giving a choice of the proper tree that will fit a right-of-way depending on the size of the right-of-way. McCann noted that Greg Davis Landscape Services is about 25% less than the second lowest bidder, Reliable Landscaping, Inc. McCann offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 14. REQUEST TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT FOR ICE CONTROL: Public Service Division, re: utilizing consortium bid pricing for the period of August 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Jim Zoumbaris, City Engineer (Operations), stated they went out for bids, and there were three (3) companies that bid. Detroit Salt Company was the low bidder at $33.19 per ton. The second bidder was North American Salt Company at $45.82 per ton. They are recommending Detroit Salt Company for the full amount of 5,500 tons, if the City uses it all. Last winter, the City used 5,400 tons, which is the highest in years. The average has been about 4,400 tons. They raised the amount so they will not run short. Once the bid is submitted, that is the maximum allowable tonnage. It cannot be exceeded. The low bid does not include a weighted fuel index. Detroit Salt Company is $12.63 per ton cheaper than the second bidder. In the past on a number of occasions, two (2) companies had been approved in case they ran out of salt, but with the extreme difference in price this time, they chose Detroit Salt Company. This was bid through a Cooperative with Farmington Hills, Southfield, and the Southfield School District and has expanded to include other communities plus Oakland County which helps with the price. Robinson offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 15. REQUEST TO ADOPT UPDATED PERFORMANCE RESOLUTION: Public Service Division, re: as requested by the Michigan Department of Transportation (M.D.O.T.) as verification that a governmental body will fulfill permit requirements for work performed on State highways. (CR 75-04) Jim Zoumbaris, City Engineer (Operations), stated this is the second year of the new resolution that the State has required. This is for utility work in any State right-of-way which includes water, storm and sewer lines, and requires a Council Resolution. Meakin offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 7 16. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF A COMMUNITY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PERMITS: Public Service Division, re: as requested by the County of Wayne for activities that may take place within County roads right-of-ways. Jim Zoumbaris, City Engineer (Operations), stated this is another annual permit which has been going on for a long time. This requires a Council Resolution. The permit covers utilities in the Wayne County right-of-ways including Farmington, Five Mile, Six Mile and Seven Mile for repairs on water and sewer lines, etc. Meakin offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 17. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: for the 2008 Parking Lot Paving Program, Phase 1 – Contract 08-M. Kevin Roney, City Engineer (Utilities & Engineering), stated that last year they identified six (6) City-owned parking lots which needed work—Jaycee Park, Botsford Park, Carl Sandburg Library, Alfred Noble Library, the Police Gun Range, and Fire Station #4. The Engineering Division finalized the design. Thirteen (13) sets of bidding documents were distributed, and six (6) bids were received. The low bid was from Hayball Transport, Inc. Each park has appropriations from the various budgeted accounts. An additional appropriation is requested for the Carl Sandburg Library lot as the bid amount exceeded the budget estimate, and therefore the recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$428,855.00 goes to Hayball Transport, Inc. of Livonia. McCann offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 18. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: for the 2008 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Project– Contract 08-P. Kevin Roney, City Engineer (Utilities & Engineering), stated there are locations in the City where sanitary sewer work is needed. One sanitary sewer is in extremely poor condition and has been the site of a couple of sink holes, and the sewer has to be replaced. There is a storm sewer needed in another area where there are flooding situations. The Engineering Division did the design and prepared the bidding documents. Eight (8) bids were received. The low bidder is J. O. Walker Construction, Inc. of Dansville, MI. They did a reference check and found the company has municipal experience, and they are able to get bonded for jobs in municipalities. This is a recommendation from the Livonia Water & Sewer Board to award the contract to J. O. Walker in the amount of $78,155.00 from budgeted funds. 8 Godfroid-Marecki offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 19. SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2008-04-SN- 02 submitted by CVS-08015-LLC, requesting approval for wall signage for the commercial building (CVS Pharmacy), on property located on the north side of Five Mile Road, between Middlebelt Road and Hidden Lane (29500 Five Mile Road), in the Southeast '/4 of Section 14. Mark Taormina, City Planner, stated this is a project that was approved in 2001 and was approved for a single wall sign for the CVS Pharmacy on Five Mile Road just west of Middlebelt Road. The wall sign is on the south elevation of the existing CVS drugstore and measures 52 square feet. They would like to install a second wall sign on the east elevation measuring 34 square feet. Typically, they would be entitled to one (1) sign totaling 85 square feet, so this would be two (2) signs at 86 square feet. The Planning Commission is recommending approval on the sign package as submitted, and would require approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals as well. Brad Rhodes, SignArt, Inc., 5757 E. Cork Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, was present and said that one of the main concerns is that the building is not identifiable. Going west on Five Mile, there are plantings in front of the monument sign which blocks the sign, and the visibility would be much more seen on the building on the east elevation and would help identify the building. He submitted photos. This CVS was built in 2002. McCann recommended that a representative from CVS attend the next Regular Meeting to discuss the signage further. Knapp offered the approving resolution on the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR 20. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2008-05-02-13 submitted by Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. in connection with a proposal for the outdoor storage and display of store merchandise at the home improvement store proposed to be located on the west side of Middlebelt Road, between Schoolcraft Road and Industrial Road (13507 Middlebelt Road), in the Northeast '/4 of Section 26. Mark Taormina, City Planner, stated that the site plan was approved on January 16, 2008. The Lowe's store will be about 137,933 square feet and an outdoor garden area which would total 31,179 square feet. Not included in the original site plan are the outdoor display areas. The site plan is modified showing the five (5) different outdoor displays. 9 Area "A" is on the north side of the future garden center adjacent to the Schoolcraft Service Drive, and would be where the storage sheds would occupy the designated area which would include fourteen (14) parking spaces. One recent change to the plan is the addition of a three or four-foot berm on the north side in the landscaped zones between the parking lot and the service drive. Area "B" is on the east side of the future garden center and would be for landscape materials for seasonal use and is only 600 square feet, and displays would be from March through September. Area "C" is the largest area and would occupy about sixty one (61) parking spaces. This area would be used for landscaping materials such as mulch, lawn and garden merchandise from March through July. The other two (2) areas are very similar and identified as Areas "D" and "E". They are located on the walkway in front of the store. These would be used for garden equipment and other spring/summer type materials from March through October, and then through the winter months, these areas would be used for snow removal equipment. Altogether, these areas are about 13,300 square feet. They do remove sixty one (61) parking spaces altogether on the plan; however, when the ZBA acted on this petition, it showed the elimination of seventy two (72) parking spaces for the purpose of the outdoor display areas. Their variance is good for the number of spaces that they would be occupying. Planning Commission is recommending approval. He pointed out that there are a couple of items that need to be modified with respect to the special requirements of the waiver use. One is the fact that merchandise other than bedding plants and potted shrubs would be placed on the walkways. There is a special requirement in the Ordinance that limits it to only those materials, but since they will be displaying equipment along the sidewalk, the Council would have to waive this as a separate resolution. Secondly, the outdoor display is limited to times during the year between April and October. The display on the sidewalk area on the east side of the building would also have to be modified by Council. Lastly, there is a requirement that these areas off the parking lot be enclosed by a fence. They are not proposing any fencing because two (2) areas are seasonal, and once the equipment is removed from these areas, there would be more available parking, so they would not want any permanent fencing. Mark stated that the Inspection Department would investigate if there would be complaints on the display areas. John Gaber, Attorney for Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C. representing Lowe's, 380 North Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI 38009, stated that Mike Mott, a Civil Engineer from Atwell-Hicks was joining him at the podium. Tom Ebels, the Site Development Manager, could not get out of Chicago for this meeting and he apologized to Council. They had received site plan approval. The last items they needed for approval were for the outdoor sales display areas. They feel they would provide a safe environment by requesting these particular areas. There would be good circulation for both the pedestrians and vehicles in the parking lot. As a result, they are requesting the waiver use approval and the waiver of certain conditions. Basically, the concepts in the Ordinance show that these areas not interfere with safety or vehicular/pedestrian access and also that there is harmony with the surrounding areas and neighborhoods. 10 They feel that with the changes in the site plan configuration to Area "C", there would be no blocking of drive aisles. Chances are they will not use this much room, but they would like the opportunity in case there is a need. They want to emphasize that the drive aisles will not be blocked, and there will be circulation through these areas. Also, there was a question about the landscaping along the northern boundary where the sheds would be located. They inserted a three foot landscaped berm in their plans. Plus there would be plantings and trees at the top. This would help conceal the sheds from others. The sale of sheds are from March through November and only seasonal. Otherwise, the areas are so far back from the public highways, they are not that visible. They would appreciate consideration of an approval. It was stated that there would be security for the store and the outdoor areas. There is also a loading zone and fire lane that is separate from the sidewalk and display area, so there should be adequate room for emergency vehicles. It was stated that other competitors violate ordinances all the time and do not go through the Council for approval. They have made major upgrades to the site in terms of the site configuration and the building facade and other additions. Lowe's is spending $2,000,000 more than they originally planned. Mike Mott of Atwell-Hicks stated that they would like to break ground this summer after approval of the outdoor display areas. They have to close on the property and get permits before they can begin. They would like to open either the last quarter of this year or the first quarter of 2009 if possible. McCann was concerned with the amount of storage shed models on display in the north area. There could be ten to twelve sheds placed in that particular area. McCann stated that most of the other facilities have one or two sheds out for display and show photographs of the other sheds available. Robinson also was concerned about the storage sheds in the parking spaces and the close proximity to the freeway. Meakin offered an approving resolution on the Regular Agenda as is. Robinson offered the approving resolution on the Regular Agenda without the shed area to the north. Robinson also offered a resolution to refer to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation on the display areas for the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: (1) APPROVING —AS IS REGULAR (2) APPROVING —W/O SHED AREA (3) REFER TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 11 21. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2008-05-02-14 submitted by Novi Cafe, Inc. in connection with a proposal to operate a full service restaurant on property located on the south side of Five Mile Road, between Middlebelt Road and Beatrice Avenue (29447 Five Mile Road), in the Northeast '/4 of Section 23. At the direction of the Chair, because the petitioner was not present, this item was moved to the next Study Meeting of July 14, 2008. 22. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2008-05-02-15 submitted by BRE/Amerisuites Properties, L.L.C. in connection with a proposal to operate a Class C (Class B Hotel) liquor license as part of the hotel restaurant facility located on the east side of Haggerty Road, between Seven Mile Road and Eight Mile Road (19300 Haggerty Road), in the Southwest '/4 of Section 6. Mark Taormina, City Planner, stated that this is a request for a Class B Hotel liquor license in connection with the existing restaurant operation at the Hyatt Place Hotel which was formerly the Amerisuites and part of the Pentagon Centre condominium complex located on the north side of Seven Mile between Haggerty and 1-275. The Planning Commission is recommending approval of the petition which coincides with recent renovations made to the facility. This involves transfer of the liquor license for this location. There is one item that would have to be waived for the separation requirement. There are several other restaurants that carry a Class C liquor license within the separation requirement area. John Carlin, Attorney, stated that they need to get the waiver use for the liquor license. They would like to have the waiver of the separation requirement and the liquor license at the next meeting. McCann offered the approving resolution on the Regular Agenda for the waiver of the separation requirement and the liquor license. DIRECTION: (1) APPROVING —WAIVER OF REGULAR SEPARATION REQUIREMENT & APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE 23. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED: Department of Law, re: to Section 18.50H (Sign Regulations) regarding the posting of gasoline prices by gas stations which charge different amounts for cash or credit card purchases. McCann stated that when he was at a gas station recently, a woman complained that she had just pumped gas and had already put it on her credit card, and noticed it was ten (10) cents higher than what she read on the sign. McCann called Sean Kavanagh and told him he received a letter from a resident with regard to this situation and asked him to look at this as quickly as possible. 12 Sean has proposed an amendment to the Ordinance with additional language regarding the signage providing for gas prices in front of gas stations and added the language provided; however, that in the event there is a differential in the price of gasoline purchased with credit vs. cash, the higher price of either shall be displayed with larger and more prominent letters and numbers than the lower (cash) price to avoid misleading the public. It is important so that people are not pulling in and out across lanes and is a safety factor to the residents. Sean stated that when an Ordinance goes through, it gets published in the Livonia Observer, although an exception could be made to notify gas station owners also. If the gas stations violate the Ordinance, they would then be issued a citation. Sean stated that this Ordinance should be on the next Study Meeting of the Planning Commission, and then they probably will fast-track it back to the Council for approval — probably a couple of months. McCann offered a resolution referring to the Planning Commission for its report and recommendation on this amendment to the Ordinance for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: REFER TO PLANNING COMMISSION CONSENT AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. As there were no further questions or comments, Council President Toy adjourned the Study Session at 9:34 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2008. DATED: July 3, 2008 LINDA GRIMSBY, CITY CLERK