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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2016-11-02 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,812 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 2, 2016 ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President McIntyre. Present: Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Jim Jolly, Cathy White, Scott Bahr, and Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: Maureen Miller Brosnan. MAD #407-16 Resolution by White and Jolly, unanimously adopted, approving the minutes th FAT of the 1,811 Regular Meeting of the Council held on October 17, 2016. Vice President Kritzman presented the Green Team from St. Michael’s Catholic School with a commendation from the Mayor and acknowledged the officers of the group, Olivia Wingate, Alie Myers, Audrey Porter, Hannah Peterson, Ella Squire, Allison Nold, as well as moderators Louise Hopping and Inger Griffin. Councilperson Meakin announced the October retirements of Gregory Shannahan, building mechanic with 30 years of service, and Brian Duffany, Police Sergeant, with 25 years of service with the City. Councilperson Jolly thanked the residents of Livonia who participated in the Halloween th tradition of giving out candy. He then announced that the 11 annual Turkey Trot will th be held on Saturday, November 5. President McIntyre thanked the members of the Police Department for their presence during Halloween night ensuring the safety of the community. th City Clerk Nash spoke about the upcoming Presidential election on November 8. She gave details on how to acquire an absentee ballot, poll hours, and the requirements for voter identification as well as other voting concerns. Councilperson Jolly spoke on the newspaper issue and asked City Attorney Knapp for his opinion on it. #408-16 Resolution by Kritzman and Meakin, unanimously adopted, having MAD considered the request of Councilmember, Brandon M. Kritzman, at the Council Meeting FAT held November 2, 2016, regarding the subject matter of regulating advertisements delivered to residential homes, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,812REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 2, 2016 George Donabedian, 14236 Beatrice, asked Council to address the issue of unsolicited newspapers being left on driveways. He also inquired if any progress had been made on a vision plan for the City and cited a trip he had made to Ohio four years ago with some council members to visit the city of Gahanna and see what they had in place. Councilperson Kritzman responded to the question on the progress of the vision plan and further discussion was held. The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Department of Finance dated September 30, 2016, re: forwarding the Quarterly Investment Report for the City of Livonia as of August 31, 2016. Communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated October 11, 2016, re: to amend LOCC Resolution Nos. 05-15 and 06-15 to clarify the verbiage on the absences allowed by a Councilmember and/or the Council President and deduction from base salary. LCRC Membership graph presented at the committee meeting on October 11, 2016. An email communication from Richard Goers, dated September 21, 2016, re: a revision to Petition 2002-02-02-04 2015 Long Term Needs Master Plan Assessment of the Department of Public Works Existing Site, City of Livonia, dated March 28, 2016, prepared by Sidock Group, Inc. Communication received from the Public Service Division, dated October 5, 2016, re: subject of the purchase of real property at 13335 Farmington Road. Photos of the current DPW yard received from the Public Service Division at the Committee of the Whole meeting on October 19, 2016. The following resolution was offered by Kritzman and Bahr: MAD #409-16 Approving the reappointment of Michael Paul Condon to the Livonia FAT Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a term of three years, which will expire on CivSvc November 24, 2019. Plan #410-16 Accepting the bid submitted by Tel Systems, for completing all work MAD required in connection with the renovation and upgrade of the computer and audio/visual FAT IS equipment in the Livonia Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for a total amount not to Police exceed $34,086.00; FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $34,086.00 from funds already budgeted for this purpose. MAD #411-16 Approving the request to extend the Sublease Agreement between the City FAT of Livonia and the Livonia Public Schools School District for the gymnastic area at the P&R th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,812REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 2, 2016 Livonia Community Recreation Center for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, at an annual lease rate of $66,271.00, with an optional extension until June 30, 2018 at an annual lease rate of $68,922.00 and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the Sublease Agreement. (CR 325-07) #412-16 Authorizing the City Clerk to execute a Modification of Sub-Contractor MAD FAT Agreement between the Conference of Western Wayne and the City of Livonia, extending ComRes the contract for the period October 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017, and will provide that the County of Wayne will reimburse the City of Livonia for Youth Assistance Program costs in the amount of $10,439.00 #413-16 Accepting the bids of VTP 2721 West Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, California MAD 91505, for the installation of equipment and training of staff in connection with the video FAT ComRes equipment upgrade of the auditorium control room in the amount of $14,400.00, which amount includes travel and materials, and MAS Electrical Services, Inc., 31164 Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336, for materials and labor necessary to install and complete electrical work necessary for upgrades to the auditorium in the amount of $2,240.00, for a total amount not to exceed $16,640.00; FURTHER, authorizing an additional appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to exceed $16,640.00 from funds in the unexpended fund balance of the Cable Fund (297) for this purpose; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute contracts, approved as to form and substance by the Law Department, with the aforesaid companies and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. (CR 349-16) #414-16 Authorizing the purchase of one (1) Thompson Pump, Model 6JSVE-DCST- MAD FAT C4.4-MC, to replace a current pump, utilizing the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) pricing, which was awarded to Macallister Cat, 6870 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46241 (under Contract No. 031014-TPM), at a total cost not to exceed $61,065.00; FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $61,065.00 from funds already budgeted for this purpose; FURTHER, determining to authorize this purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) bid price (under Contract No. 031014-TPM), and no advantage to the City would result from competitive bidding, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of the replacement pump at public auction hosted by the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial auction after receipt of the new pump. #415-16 Authorizing the release to Cade Meadows, LLC, 15067 Northville Road, MAD Plymouth, MI 48170, the proprietor of Cade Meadows Site Condominiums, located on the FAT Eng south side of Ann Arbor Trail between Newburgh Road and Dowling Avenue in the Northwest ¼ of Section 32, the financial assurances previously deposited pursuant to Council Resolution 339-15, adopted on November 4, 2015, specifically: a) General Improvement $13,103.00 (all cash) b) Sidewalk $ 3,500.00 (all cash) th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,812REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 2, 2016 c) Entrances Markers/Landscaping $ 3,500.00 (all cash) FURTHER, all other financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, with respect to this subdivision shall remain the same and unchanged; and the action herein being taken is for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all these improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia. (CR 339-15) #416-16 Authorizing the release to Leo Soave Building Company, Incorporated, MAD FAT 20592 Chestnut Circle, Livonia, MI 48152, the proprietor of Livonia Manor II Site Eng Condominiums, located at 31700 and 31750 Seven Mile Road in the Southeast ¼ of Section 3, the financial assurances previously deposited pursuant to Council Resolution 296-14, adopted on October 6, 2014, specifically: a) General Improvement $55,600.00 (all cash) b) Sidewalk $ 5,000.00 (all cash) FURTHER, all other financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, with respect to this subdivision shall remain the same and unchanged; and the action herein being taken is for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all these improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia. (CR 296-14) MAD FAT #417-16 Approving Petition 2016-09-02-16, submitted by Colliers International, Eng requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a credit union with drive-thru Insp facilities (Zeal Credit Union) located at 15950 Middlebelt Road, subject to conditions. Plan MAD #418-16 Waiving the twelve foot (12’) width requirement set forth in Section FAT 10.03(l)(1) and incorporated by reference in Section 11.03(n)(3) of Zoning Ordinance No. Eng 543, as amended, to allow for a minimum nine-foot six inches (9’-6”) width for the drive- Insp up lanes and the bypass lane for drive-thru traffic. (Petition 2016-09-02-16) Plan ZBA #419-16 Approving Petition 2016-09-02-17, submitted by Bear Food & Beverage, MAD L.L.C., requesting waiver use approval to operate a limited service restaurant (Jersey FAT Mike’s Subs) within a multi-tenant retail building located at 13215 Middlebelt Road, Eng subject to conditions. Insp Plan #420-16 Approving the Right-of-Access Agreement between the City of Livonia and MAD Consumers Energy Company granting Consumers Energy temporary permission to enter FAT with vehicles and construction equipment and to pile and deposit dirt and spoil on the Eng portion of Wilson Barn property located at 29359 West Chicago for the period November 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. FURTHER, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the agreement, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Jolly, White, Bahr, and McIntyre. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,812REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 2, 2016 NAYS: None. MAD #421-16 Resolution by Jolly and Meakin, unanimously adopted, determining to take FAT no further action regarding the matter of an update on the status of the Community P&R Recreation Center (including information regarding membership levels, millage funds, employee matters, concerns and/or complaints) from the administration. (CR 33-08) MAD #422-16 Resolution by Meakin and White, unanimously adopted, determining to take FAT no further action regarding Petition 2002-02-02-04 submitted by Chinese Gospel Church, Eng requesting to modify Council Resolution No. 224-02 in connection with a previously Insp approved waiver use adopted on April 24, 2002. (CR 327-16) Plan #423-16 Resolution by Meakin and Bahr, unanimously adopted, approving the MAD purchase agreement and purchase agreement addendum, dated September 8, 2016, FAT between the City of Livonia, as purchaser, and Benjamin Crabill, Trustee of Crabill and Company Trust, as seller (the “purchase agreement”), as well as the second addendum dated October 20, 2016, and further does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire said property, subject to conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, including that the purchase price shall be the sum of $999,990.00; FURTHER, that the Department of Public Works will return to Council for the approval process for the construction costs at the new facility and other master plan improvements. #424-16 Resolution by Meakin and Bahr, unanimously adopted, determining to take MAD no further action regarding a proposed amendment to the City’s solicitation ordinance to FAT include a “Do Not Knock Registry”. President McIntyre passed the gavel to Vice-President Kritzman and stepped down from the podium at 7:43 p.m. to avoid any perceived conflict of interest on the following item. #425-16 Resolution by Jolly and Meakin, approving the reappointment of Kathleen MAD FAT McIntyre, 14455 Fairway, Livonia, MI 48154 to the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment CivSvc Authority for a term of three years, which will expire on November 24, 2019. Plan A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Meakin, Jolly, White, Bahr, and Kritzman. NAYS: None. President McIntyre returned to the podium at 7:44 p.m. #426-16 Resolution by Bahr and Kritzman, referring the subject of rezoning the MAD FAT property at 33233 Five Mile Road to the Planning Commission for its report and Plan recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, White, Bahr, and McIntyre. NAYS: Meakin. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,812REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 2, 2016 #427-16 Resolution by Meakin and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, referring the MAD matter of Petition 2016-08-08-12, submitted by C&M Corporation, in connection with a FAT proposal to remodel the exterior of one of the units at the Brickshire Square Retail Plaza Eng located at 29102 Five Mile Road to the Committee of the Whole for its report and Insp recommendation. Plan #428-16 Resolution by White and Jolly, unanimously adopted, accepting the quit MAD FAT claim deed secured without monetary consideration from Leo Soave and Maria Soave, Assessr as part of the Adams Court Lot Split Development, in order to obtain the necessary road right-of-way in the Adams Court Development in the Southwest ¼ of Section 30. (Parcel ID Nos. 46-119-99-0031-000 and 46-119-99-0032-000) AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. th By Jolly and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,812Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 7:52 p.m. on November 2, 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.