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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2016-06-06 nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,802 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 6, 2016 ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President McIntyre. Present: Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Jim Jolly, Scott Bahr, and Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: Cathy White and Maureen Miller Brosnan. MAD #218-16 Resolution by Meakin and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, approving the FAT st minutes of the 1,801 Regular Meeting of the Council on May 16, 2016. th Councilmember Jolly wished his daughter Lexie a Happy 5 Birthday. He then stated that the Regional Transportation Authority of Southeast Michigan has made public their Draft Master Plan for regional transit and that it includes four routes that will hit the City of Livonia that will add new service to the City and indicated he thought it was important to investigate what it would mean for the City in terms of community transit and also tax millage increases as well. He then offered a resolution to cover both subjects. #219-16 Resolution by Jolly and Meakin, unanimously adopted, referring the subject MAD FAT of the Regional Transportation Authority Plan to the Administration; and simultaneously ComRes refers the subject of the Regional Transportation Authority Plan to the Infrastructure and Community Transit Committee for its report and recommendation. Councilmember Meakin stated there were five retirees in the month of May and named them and their length of service with the City. President McIntyre lauded Nate Jenks and Jack Jones from Troop 782 for achieving the nd rank of Eagle Scouts on February 2. She then thanked Sergeant Ron Warra for doing an amazing job running the Citizens Police Academy, bringing it back from a hiatus. Sergeant Warra came to the podium and indicated that the Citizens Police Academy had not been run since 2004 and was brought back due to the request of the Chief of Police. th He stated that there were 25 citizens that graduated on April 27 and spoke about the various aspects of law enforcement that was taught at the Academy. He then indicated ndth the next program would begin February 22 and run to April 26, with applications being accepted in early November. More information is available at Livoniapd.com. The following people spoke about their experience at the Academy: Tim Klisz, 18210 Manor Lane; Ron Elam, 20023 Brentwood, and Holly Standhardt, 11212 Garden. President McIntyre presented Sam Caramagno with a commendation for his eleven years and nine months of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Caramagno thanked Council and indicated he truly enjoyed his time on the Board. nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,802REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 6, 2016 President McIntyre invited citizens to the upcoming Ice Cream Social being hosted by th elected officials at the Senior Center on Thursday, June 9 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. President McIntyre indicated there is New Data for Items 9, 12 and 21 and that there is one X-item at the conclusion of the Regular Agenda. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Christine Dymek, 35994 Meadowbrook, expressed some concerns with traffic, stoplights and speed limits near St. Mary’s Hospital and suggested some solutions. Brian Duggan, 14315 Denne, detailed the events for the upcoming Livonia Spree and indicated advanced tickets are still available at the Credit Union, the Livonia Recreation Center, and also the Treasurer’s office at City Hall. The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Department of Finance dated May 10, 2016, re: forwarding from the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority – Form 3737, in accordance with the requirements of PA 381 of 1996, for fiscal year 2015. Memo from Plante & Moran, dated April 5, 2016. Financial Report with Supplemental Information from Plante & Moran, dated November 30, 2015. Federal Awards Supplemental Information from Plante & Moran, dated November 30, 2015. District Court Funds of District No. 16 Financial Report with Supplemental Information from Plante & Moran, dated November 30, 2015. “Overview of Municipal Finance” that was presented by Plante & Moran, dated May, 2016. Communication from the Department of Law, dated May 18, 2016, re: gas franchise renewal. Communication from the Department of Finance, dated May 20, 2016, with respect to the request to approve an extension of the Botsford Park Cellular Tower Lease. The following resolutions were offered by Meakin and Kritzman: MAD #220-16 Approving the request of Liz Evans, Community Manager, American FAT Cancer Society, to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of OrdEnf Ordinances, as amended, to allow the playing of music and announcements via speakers Police at Bentley Field to raise funds for the fight against cancer which will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2016. nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,802REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 6, 2016 #221-16 Approving the request of Fr. Tony Massad, Pastor, Saint Rafka Maronite MAD FAT Catholic Church, to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of OrdEnf Ordinances, as amended, to hold a cultural festival with music played by a DJ and live Police bands at Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church, located at 32765 Lyndon, scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. MAD #222-16 Approving the request of Allan Dix, 35415 Elmira Street, to close Yale Street FAT between Elmira and Leon, on Saturday, July 16, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for Police the purpose of conducting a graduation party, subject to the approval of the Police Department. #223-16 Accepting the quote submitted by ESRI Inc., 380 New York Street, MAD Redlands, California 92373, to provide software maintenance for Livonia’s Geographic FAT IS Information System (GIS) for a one-year period from July 17, 2016 to July 16, 2017 in the amount of $15,300.00 from budgeted funds. #224-16 Authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2017 freightliner tandem axle dump MAD truck through the Rochester Hills Co-Op Award Agreement, as a replacement vehicle in FAT the Public Service Division’s fleet, from Wolverine Freightliner, 107 S. Groesbeck, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043, in the total amount of $100,746.00, and the outfitting of said vehicle by Truck and Trailer Specialties, Inc., 1200 Victory Drive, Howell, Michigan 48843, at a cost of $35,563.00, for a total cost not to exceed $136,309.00, from budgeted funds. #225-16 Accepting the bid of Sole’ Building Company, 5940 Commerce Drive, MAD Westland, MI 48185, for completing all work in connection with the refurbishment of the FAT current salt storage (Domar) building in the total amount of $37,600.00 from budgeted funds and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary. #226-16 Accepting the bid of Temperature Services, Inc., 37679 Schoolcraft Road, MAD Livonia, MI 48150, for completing all work in connection with the replacement of the FAT cooling tower framework at The Robert and Janet Bennett Library in the total amount of Library $39,248.00 from budgeted funds and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary. #227-16 Approving Petition 2016-03-08-03 submitted by The Project Collaborative, MAD FAT on behalf of The Kroger Company of Michigan, in connection with a proposal to demolish Eng the existing gas station and construct a new fueling facility located on the northeast corner Insp of Five Mile Road and Merriman Road (31338 Five Mile Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Police Section 14, subject to conditions. MAD FAT #228-16 Approving a one-year extension of the site plan approval previously Eng approved by the City Council on May 6, 2015, in connection with a proposal to construct Insp a one-story office-research building located at 37640 Seven Mile Road. (Petition 2014- Police 02-08-02) (CRS 125-15 and 104-14) nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,802REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 6, 2016 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Jolly, Bahr, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. Jolly gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT, POWER AND AUTHORITY TO LAY, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE GAS MAINS, PIPES AND SERVICES ON, ALONG, ACROSS AND UNDER THE HIGHWAYS, STREETS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, AND TO DO A LOCAL GAS BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Jolly invoked the EMERGENCY CLAUSE and gave SECOND READING to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken: AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Jolly, Bahr, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. Bahr gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13.03 OF ARTICLE XIII, (P DISTRICT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2016-02-06-02) Meakin 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. Meakin 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. Meakin 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. Bahr gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,802REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 6, 2016 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 130 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Bahr 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. Kritzman gave SECOND READING to the follow Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 240 OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER 21 (TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. (CR 274-13 CR 116-11 and CR 106-09) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing ordinance: AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Jolly, Bahr, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. MAD #229-16 Resolution by Jolly and Bahr, unanimously adopted, approving the FAT proposed division of Tax Item No. 46-004-01-0029-002 into two (2) parcels, located north Assess of Seven Mile and just west of Inkster Road at 19334 Angling, subject to conditions. Eng Plan #230-16 Resolution by Meakin and Jolly, unanimously adopted, approving an MAD extension of The Botsford Park Cellular Tower Lease with American Tower for a five (5) FAT year period, with three additional five (5) year renewal periods with an annual rent of Eng Plan $24,000.00 effective on July 1, 2016, thereafter starting January 1, 2017 there will be an annual increase of four percent (4%) and a $50,000.00 signing bonus to be used for improvements to the pool bath house. MAD #231-16 Resolution by Bahr and Meakin, unanimously adopted, suspending the FAT rules for procedure as outlined in CR 574-82 to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda. #232-16 Resolution by Jolly and Meakin, unanimously adopted, granting permission MAD FAT to barricade Woodside for a graduation party to be held on Sunday, June 12, 2016, from Police 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., between Vargo and Bennett, to include addresses 17295, 17296, 17331 and 17332 Woodside, subject to the approval of the Police Department. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,802REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 6, 2016 Meakin congratulated his son Brendan on his graduation from Churchill High School and also congratulations to him and the rest of the Churchill Relay Team on qualifying at the Hudsonville Track Meet. nd By Jolly and Bahr, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,802Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 7:59 p.m. on June 6, 2016. SUSAN M. NASH 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.