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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND EIGHTEENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2017
On February 13, 2017 the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by
President Kathleen McIntyre at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Maureen Miller
Brosnan led the meeting in the Invocation, followed by members of Boy Scout
Troops 1382 and 742 who led the meeting in the Pledge
Roll was called with the following result: Maureen Miller Brosnan,
Jim Jolly, Cathy White, Scott Bahr, Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman and
Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director
or Economic Development and Planning; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Judy Priebe, Director of
Legislative Affairs; Denise Maier, Director of Human Resources; Linda McCann,
Director of Community Resources; Ted Davis, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation; Curtis Caid, Chief of Police; and Shadd Whitehead, Fire Chief; and
Laura Cox, State Representative.
On a motion by White, supported by Bahr, it was:
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#33-17 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1817 Regular
Meeting of Council held January 30, 2017 are approved as
submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Brosnan, Jolly, White, Bahr, Kritzman and McIntyre
NAYS: None
PRESENT: Meakin
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The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilmember Meakin announced the retirees for the month of January, 2017:
James Brophy, Battalion Chief with 29 years of service; Jeffrey Weiss, Senior
Police Sergeant, with 25 years of service; Nicholas Calleja, Foreman – Parks
Division, with 30 years of service; Dan Lee, Fire Marshal, with 28 years of
service; and Brad Christy, Battalion Chief, with 28 years of service. He wished
them all well on their retirement.
Laura Cox, State Representative, presented Chief Curtis Caid with a resolution
recognizing his election by his peers as President of the Southeastern Michigan
Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Caid proudly accepted it acknowledging
what an honor it was to receive.
President McIntyre announced there will be one (1) Public Hearing being held on
Monday, March 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at 33000 Civic Center
Drive regarding:
PETITION 2017-01-01-01 submitted D S Homes L.L.C., to rezone the
property located on the north side of Roycroft Avenue between Garden
Avenue and Middlebelt Road (29220 Roycroft Avenue) in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 13, from C-2 (General Business) to R-1 (One Family
Residential – 60’x120’ Lot).
President McIntyre stated there is New Data on Items 15, 19, 22, 24 and 25.
During Audience Communication, George Donabedian, 14236 Beatrice, spoke
about his vision and passion for the future of Livonia and his desire to be a part
of the process in moving the City forward in the right direction.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Kritzman, it was:
#34-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated January 13, 2017, approved for submission by
the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Morgan Agazzi, dated
January 13, 2017, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement in front
of the residence located at 20405 Gill Road, in the N.W. ¼ of Section 4,
the Council does hereby approve this request inasmuch as omitting the
sidewalk on the subject property would have no detrimental effect upon
the neighboring properties due to the lack of connectivity to the north and
south of this location; FURTHER, the Council does hereby reserve the
right to require sidewalks at this location in the event that additional
sidewalks are installed in this area at some future date.
#35-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated January 17, 2017, concerning the reappointment of Lora
Weingarden to the Board of Ethics, and pursuant to Section 2.200.070 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby
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consent to and confirm the reappointment of Lora Weingarden, 32941
Southgate, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the Board of Ethics for a three-
year term commencing March 1, 2017 and expiring March 1, 2020.
#36-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated
January 22, 2017, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a
report containing an explanation of the 2017-2018 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Budget, the Council does
hereby take this means to indicate its informal approval of the proposed
program and tentative budget and does further authorize the Housing
Commission to conduct a second public hearing on this matter for public
comment and to thereafter prepare a final program and budget for
submission to the City Council.
#37-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated January 19, 2017, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of marked, semi-marked and investigative police
vehicles, to be used by the Uniform Division, the Investigative
Division/Administration and the Intelligence Bureau, utilizing the State of
Michigan and the Counties of Oakland and Macomb Consortium Bid
Pricing from budgeted funds as follows:
Four (4) 2017 Ford Utility Police Interceptors from Signature Ford, 1960
E. Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867, in the amount of $30,325.00 each for
a total amount of $121,300.00, to be expended from funds already
budgeted in Account No.: 101-325-985-000 (Capital Outlay-Vehicles) for
this purpose, through the Macomb County consortium;
Two (2) 2017 Dodge Charger AWD Police Packages from LaFontaine
Dodge, 6131 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911, in the amount
of $26,824.00 each for a total amount of $53,648.00, to be expended
from funds already budgeted in Account No.: 101-325-985-000 (Capital
Outlay-Vehicles) for this purpose, through the State of Michigan
consortium;
Two (2) Ford Utility Police Interceptors from Signature Ford, 1960 E.
Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867, in the amount of $30,325.00 each for a
total amount of $60,650.00, to be expended from funds already
budgeted in Account No.: 101-302-985-000 (Capital Outlay-Vehicles) for
this purpose, through the Macomb County consortium;
Two (2) Ford Utility Police Interceptors in the amount of $34,191.00 each
for a total amount of $68,382.00, and one (1) Ford Expedition in the
amount of $36,931.00, for a total amount of $105,313.00, from Signature
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Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867, to be expended from
funds already budgeted in Account No.: 101-307-985-000 (Capital
Outlay-Vehicles) for this purpose, through the Macomb County
consortium;
One (1) Ford Utility Police Interceptor from Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main
Street, Owosso, MI 48867, in the amount of $31,110.00, to be expended
from funds already budgeted in Account No.: 265-334-985-000 (Capital
Outlay-Vehicles) for this purpose, through the Macomb County
consortium;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchases without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based
upon the low State of Michigan, Macomb County or Oakland County
consortium bids and/or such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#38-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated January 19, 2017, which
bears the signatures of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of replacement weapons consisting of 195 Sig
Sauer 9MM Model P226 Pistols at a net cost (after trade-in) of $254.45
per unit; 38 Sig Sauer 9MM P239 Pistols at a net cost (after trade-in) of
$216.00 per unit; and 30 Sig Sauer 9MM P290 Pistols at a cost of $299.60
per unit, for a total amount not to exceed $66,813.75, for use by the Police
Department from Vance Outdoors, Inc., 3723 Cleveland Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43224, the same having been the sole qualified bid
received and meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $66,813.75 from
funds already budgeted in Account No. 101-304-971-000 (Capital Outlay-
Minor) for this purpose.
#39-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works and the Director
of Public Works, dated January 4, 2017, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of 24/7 Tree Service, LLC.,
105 Franklin Wright Blvd., Lake Orion, MI 48632 for completing all work
required in connection with the City’s 2017 Tree and Stump Removal
Program for an estimated total cost not to exceed $129,800.00, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
that met all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $129,800.00 from funds
already budgeted in Account No. 205-527-818-045 (Refuse – Contractual
Service Forestry) for this purpose; FURTHER, in the event the low bidder
is unable to complete the work, the Council does hereby accept the unit
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price bid of the second lowest bidder, G’s Trees, Inc., 1665 Lafayette,
Lincoln Park, MI 48146 to complete the work for the estimated total cost
not to exceed $138,350.00; and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes
necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute
a contract, approved as to form and substance by the Law Department,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder(s) and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#40-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works, dated January 4,
2017, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works and the
Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Greg Davis Landscape
Services, 471 Renaud, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236 for completing all work
required in connection with the City’s 2017 Street Tree Planting Program
for the estimated total cost of $106,864.00, based upon the Public Service
Division’s estimate of units involved, and subject to final payment based
upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $106,864.00 from funds
already budgeted in Account No. 204-781-818-047 for this purpose;
FURTHER, in the event the low bidder is unable to supply certain species
of trees, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of the second
lowest bidder, Crimboli Nursery, Inc., 50145 Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187
to supply those species for the City’s 2017 Street Tree Planting Program
for the estimated total cost not to exceed $130,104.00; and the Director of
Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the
work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract, approved as to form and substance by
the Law Department, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidder(s) and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
#41-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works, dated January
11, 2017, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works and
the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Branch Tree Service,
24195 Mound Road, Warren, MI 48091 for completing all work required in
connection with the City’s 2017-2018 Right-of-Way Street Tree Trimming
– Service Request Program, for the estimated total cost of $349,000.00,
based upon the Public Service Division’s estimate of units involved and
subject to final payment based upon the actual units completed in
accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and
unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item;
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FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum
not to exceed $349,000.00 from funds already budgeted in the Municipal
Refuse Fund Contractual Services – Forestry (Account No. 205-527-818-
045) for this purpose; with a two (2) year extension at the City’s discretion,
for the estimated additional total cost of $364,861.00; FURTHER, in the
event the low bidder is unable to satisfy the requirements of the contract,
or a significant situation arises that necessitates additional resources, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of the second lowest bidder,
Boon Development, LLC d/b/a Sod Solutions, 14382 Sunbury, Livonia, MI
48154, for the estimated total cost not to exceed $540,000.00; and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract, approved as to form
and substance by the Law Department, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#42-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works, dated January
11, 2017, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works and
the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Boon Development, LLC
d/b/a Sod Solutions, 14382 Sunbury, Livonia, MI 48154, for completing all
work required in connection with the City’s 2017-2018 Right-of-Way
Section Street Tree Trimming, Emergency Response and Emergency
Removal Program, for the estimated total cost of $258,800.00, based
upon the Public Service Division’s estimate of units involved and subject
to final payment based upon the actual units completed in accordance
with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$258,800.00 from funds already budgeted in the Municipal Refuse Fund
Contractual Services - Forestry (Account No. 205-527-818-045) for this
purpose; with a two (2) year extension at the City’s discretion, for the
estimated additional total cost of $305,260.00; FURTHER, in the event
the low bidder is unable to satisfy the requirements of the contract, or a
significant situation arises that necessitates additional resources, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of the second lowest bidder,
Branch Tree Service, 24195 Mound Road, Warren, MI 48309 for the
estimated total cost not to exceed $777,550.00; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby approve an annual expenditure in the amount of $129,400.00
for each of the next two years (2017-2018) from funds already budgeted
in the Municipal Refuse Fund Contractual Services – Forestry (Account
No. 205-527-818-045) to cover tree trimming as well as any emergency
work needed from storm damage at the unit price provided and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract, approved as to
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form and substance by the Law Department, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#43-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated January 17, 2017, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding
repair of sidewalks in the City of Livonia pursuant to the 2016 Sidewalk
Program, Contract 16-G, at the locations and in the amounts indicated in
the attachment to the aforesaid communication, which work was done
pursuant to CR 147-16, and in accordance with the provisions of Section
340 of Title 12, Chapter 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
the City Treasurer is hereby directed to send a statement of charges to all
property owners in the amounts listed above in accordance with Section
150 of Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and the Council does hereby establish the evening of June 19, 2017 at
7:00 P.M., at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, as the time and place when the Council shall meet for the
purpose of adopting a resolution placing a special assessment upon said
property for such charges unless the same are paid prior to the date of
such meeting; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#44-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated January 11, 2017, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a summary outlining the final allocation of costs in connection
with the 2016 Sidewalk Program (Contract 16-G), pursuant to Council
Resolution #147-16, adopted on April 4, 2016, the Council does hereby
determine as follows:
1. To establish the final project cost at $601,411.13 (this includes the
10% Engineering Division’s administrative fee) of which
$127,515.29 is to be charged to Single Lot Assessments and
$473,895.84 is to be charged to the following Account Nos.:
$403,466.29 to the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund (Account 204-
441-977-010); $50,133.85 to the Michigan Transportation Fund
(Local Road Account); $19,882.10 to the Water and Sewer Fund;
and $413.60 to AT&T for the AT&T damaged walk; and
2. To authorize an additional appropriation and expenditure in the
amount of $25,549.35 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the
Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road Account) to cover the
costs related to the construction or reconstruction of additional
handicap ramps and minor street repair of local roads and other
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City costs to cover the administrative costs connected with this
work; and
3. To authorize an additional appropriation and expenditure in the
amount of $1,619.70 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the
Water and Sewer Fund to cover the costs related to the additional
sidewalk work adjacent to and including water, storm and sanitary
structure repairs.
#45-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated January 9, 2017, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached various lists of sidewalks requiring installation or replacement
within a target area located in Section 31, along with scattered locations
throughout the City, said lists being incorporated herein by reference, in
connection with the 2017 Sidewalk Repair Program and for reasons stated
therein, the Council does hereby require the respective owners of lots and
premises referred to in said lists to install or to remove and replace
sidewalks at such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution which is
made pursuant to Section 12.04.340 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended; FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that the respective
owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete said
sidewalk work no later than July 1, 2017, after which date the Engineering
Division shall arrange for the construction and/or reconstruction of the said
sidewalks; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the construction
and/or reconstruction of various sections of sidewalks and crosswalks at
several locations within the City inasmuch as the same are the City’s
responsibility.
#46-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated January 16, 2017, which
bears the signature of the Director of Public Works and the Director of
Finance, is reviewed as to form by the City Attorney, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed agreement
between the City of Livonia and the Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT) for the completion of the Amrhein Road
reconstruction from Eckles Road to approximately 2,900 feet east of
Eckles Road, with 19% responsibility of the City of Livonia participation
estimated to be $337,500.00, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
this agreement in the manner and form herein submitted; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$337,500.00 from funds budgeted in Account No. 202-463-818-125
(Major Street Fund - City Participation in County and MDOT Projects) for
this purpose, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work, as required.
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#47-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 13, 2017, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #01-01-2017,
adopted on January 10, 2017, with regard to Petition 2016-11-02-21,
submitted by Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas, Inc., on behalf of Woodhaven
Retirement Community, to construct additions to the existing skilled
nursing home, on property located on the south side of Wentworth
Avenue, west of Middlebelt Road (29667 Wentworth), in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 2016-11-02-21 is
hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Architectural Site Plan marked AS.101, dated November
22, 2016, prepared by Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas, Inc., is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
2. That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for deficient side yard
building setback in the R-9 zoning district portion of the project and
any conditions related thereto;
3. That the Planting Plan marked L.101 and the Plant List & Details
Plan marked L.102, both dated November 22, 2016, prepared by
Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas, Inc., are hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
4. That any of the previously planted trees along Wentworth and any
other location within the complex that have since died shall be
replaced;
5. That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding;
6. That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be installed to
the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
7. That the Exterior Elevations Plan marked A.201, dated November
22, 2016, prepared by Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas, Inc., is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
8. That all light fixtures shall not exceed 20 feet in height and shall be
shielded to minimize glare trespassing on adjacent properties and
roadway;
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9. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals; and
10. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for.
The Overall Site and Floor Plan, Project No. 1690, Sketch No. SK-1, Floor
Plan Sketch No. SK-2, and Elevations Sketch No. SK-3, prepared by Hans &
Associates, dated January 30, 2017, re: Petition 2016-12-02-22, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
#48-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 16, 2017, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #01-02-2017,
adopted on January 10, 2017, with regard to Petition 2016-12-02-22,
submitted by Los Tres Amigos, to expand the food service operation and
Class C Liquor License of the restaurant (formerly Outback Steakhouse)
to include an outdoor dining patio and exterior façade renovations within
the Mid-5 Retail Center, located on the southwest corner of Five Mile and
Middlebelt Roads (29441 Five Mile Road), in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
23, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 2016-12-02-22 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Overall Site & Floor Plan marked Sketch No. SK-1 dated
January 30, 2017, prepared by Hans & Associates, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
2. That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed a
total of two hundred two hundred and fifty-seven (257) seats,
including one hundred eighty-nine (189) interior seats and sixty-
eight (68) outdoor patio seats;
3. That unless eight additional spaces can be provided on site, this
approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a variance from
the Zoning Board of Appeals for deficient parking and any
conditions related thereto;
4. That the type, sizes or quantity of the plant materials to be planted
along the outside edge of the patio shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Planning and Inspection Departments and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
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5. That a barrier preventing vehicles from penetrating the patio and
exterior surveillance cameras to record the patio and surrounding
area be installed to the satisfaction of the Police Department;
6. That any outdoor speakers and/or sound equipment, including
televisions, shall not be heard beyond the property lines of the
shopping center at any time the equipment is in use;
7. That all light fixtures shall be aimed and shielded to minimize stray
light trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadways;
8. That any form of outdoor advertising or signage shall be prohibited
on any of the patio structures, including the fencing,
canopy/pergola, seating and tables, without the prior written
approval by the City of Livonia Inspection Department;
9. That the Elevations Plan marked Sketch No. SK-3 dated January
30, 2017, prepared by Hans & Associates, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
10. That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a compatible
character, material and color to other exterior materials on the
building;
11. That unless approved by the proper local authority, any type of
exterior advertising, such as promotional flags, streamers or
sponsor vehicles designed to attract the attention of passing
motorists, shall be prohibited;
12. That the Petitioner shall be allowed either a single wall sign or two
(2) wall signs per the variance granted in Appeal Case No. 9412-
152, and any additional signage shall be separately submitted for
review and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
13. That no LED light band or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows;
and
14. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for.
#49-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 17, 2017, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #01-04-2017,
adopted on January 10, 2017, with regard to Petition 2016-12-02-24,
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submitted by Medi Brian Cacani, to increase the seating capacity of a
previously approved limited service restaurant (formerly Carlton’s Coffee
House) into a full service restaurant (Town Grill) within the Burton Hollow
Plaza shopping center located on the east side of Farmington Road
between Six Mile Road and Curtis Avenue (17162 Farmington Road) in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2016-12-02-24 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
1. This approval is subject to a legal and binding cross-access parking
agreement between the owner(s) of the shopping center and
owner(s) of the abutting property to the north, 17200 Farmington
Road, currently occupied by Abbey Flooring & Design. The
agreement shall give notice and outline the terms of how the
subject properties will share parking, access and maintenance;
2. This approval is subject to City Council modifying the requirement
specified in the C-1 zoning waiver use regulations that restricts the
seating capacity of a restaurant;
3. That the maximum customer seating count for this restaurant shall
not exceed seventy-two (72) seats;
4. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
5. That no LED light band or exposed neon shall be permitted on the
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows;
and
6. That the issues as outlined in the correspondence dated January
10, 2017, from the Inspection Department regarding the
landscaping and curb repair at the south drive off Farmington Road
shall be resolved to that department’s satisfaction.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: Brosnan, Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
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White first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 94 (FIREARMS & DANGEROUS WEAPONS) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
Brosnan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010, 020, 030 OF
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 88 (SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO
MINORS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
A correspondence from the Department of Law, dated January 31, 2017,
re: Petition 2016-11-01-07, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
Bahr gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS “THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE” BY ADDING
SECTION 3.________ THERETO. (PETITION 2016-11-01-07)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
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The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
Jolly took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 (SMOKING IN
PUBLIC PLACES) OF TITLE 8 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Brosnan, Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman and
McIntyre
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
White took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS “THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE” BY ADDING
SECTION 3.________ THERETO. (PETITION 2016-11-01-08)
Councilmember Brosnan explained the process of ordinance amendments for
the benefit of the viewing audience and those in attendance at the Council
meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Brosnan, Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
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A communication from the Human Resources Director, dated February 8,
2017, to which is attached a report listing all City Department Head
classifications, re: Request to Approve New Civil Service Department Heads
Vacation Policy, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#50-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Human Resources Director, dated January 23, 2017, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which sets forth Civil Service Resolution #17-09, adopted on
January 18, 2017, wherein it is recommended to grant new Civil Service
Department Heads 120 hours of vacation at the beginning of their
employment, with an accrual rate of ten (10) hours per month or 120 hours
per year, effective for new Civil Service Department Heads hired after
January 1, 2015 and to continue for the employee’s first ten (10) years of
employment, as well as the recommendation from the Administration that
this vacation benefit be applied to all unclassified department heads, the
Council does hereby concur in these recommendations and the new
department heads vacation policy is hereby approved for the following
positions:
City Engineer Library Director
Director Administrative Services Planning/Economic Development
Director of Emergency Director
Preparedness Police Chief
Director of Finance Superintendent Parks and
Director of Legislative Affairs Recreation
Director - Building Inspection City Attorney – PT
DPW Director City Assessor
Executive Director/Housing Director – Community Resources
Fire Chief Economic Development Director
Human Resources Director Director of Public Safety
Information Systems Director Planning Director
Vice President Kritzman stepped down from the podium to avoid any perceived
conflict of interest at 7:27 p.m.
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On a motion by Brosnan, supported by White, it was:
#51-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police, dated January 19, 2017, which bears the signature of
the City Attorney and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to
which is attached a proposed Parking Enforcement Agreement, prepared
by the City of Livonia Law Department, between the City of Livonia and
Madonna University, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the aforesaid agreement for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia with Madonna University in the manner and form herein
submitted.
Chief Caid was present to answer questions from Council.
Following discussion by Council, a roll call vote was taken on the motion
made by Brosnan, supported by White, with the following result:
AYES: Brosnan, Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Vice President Kritzman returned to the podium at 7:31 p.m.
A communication from the Planning Commission, dated February 1, 2017,
re: Petition 2016-12-02-23 Stables Bar, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Brosnan, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 17, 2017, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #01-03-2017,
adopted on January 10, 2017, with regard to Petition 2016-12-02-23,
submitted by the Stables Bar, to expand the existing food service
operation and Class C Liquor License of the existing bar and grill to
include an outdoor dining patio located on the east side of Middlebelt Road
between Jamison Avenue and Five Mile Road (14950 Middlebelt Road)
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2016-12-02-23 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
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1. That the Existing & Proposed Site Plan marked Sheet No. P1 dated
January 26, 2017, as revised, prepared by Joseph Philips-
Architect, L.L.C., is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2. That the Enlarged Proposed Patio Plan & Elevations marked Sheet
No. P2 dated January 26, 2017, as revised, prepared by Joseph
Philips-Architect, L.L.C., is hereby approved and shall be adhered
to;
3. That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed a
total of one hundred thirty (130) seats, including one hundred (100)
interior seats and thirty (30) outdoor patio seats;
4. That the hours of operation of the outdoor patio shall be limited
from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday;
5. That a barrier preventing vehicles from penetrating the patio and
exterior surveillance cameras to record the patio and surrounding
area shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Police Department;
6. That the type, sizes or quantity of the plant materials to be planted
along the outside edge of the patio shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Planning and Inspection Departments and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
7. That there shall be no outdoor speakers or sound equipment
allowed to operate outside at any time. Outside televisions shall
be allowed with no sound;
8. That all light fixtures shall be aimed and shielded to minimize stray
light trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadways;
9. That any form of outdoor advertising or signage shall be prohibited
on any of the patio structures, including the fencing, seating and
tables, without the prior written approval by the City of Livonia
Inspection Department;
10. That unless approved by the proper local authority, any type of
exterior advertising, such as promotional flags, streamers or
sponsor vehicles designed to attract the attention of passing
motorists, shall be prohibited;
11. That the site’s trash dumpster and grease container shall be fully
enclosed using materials, at the discretion of the Planning and
Inspection Departments, that complement the building. The
enclosure gates shall be of solid panel steel construction or
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durable, long-lasting solid panel fiberglass, shall be maintained,
and closed at times when not in use;
12. That the protective screen wall along the site’s east property line
shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department;
13. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
14. That no LED light band or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows;
and
15. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for.
The following people spoke on this matter:
Ronald Abraham, owner and proprietor of Stables Bar, 7 Nowlin Court, Dearborn
Donna Wensing, 14963 Cavour
Kim Stanek, 14971 Cavour
Jacob Jaghab, 14932 MIddlebelt Road
George Donabedian, 14236 Beatrice
Following discussion by Council, Meakin offered the following friendly
amendment to the resolution, supported by Brosnan,
#52-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 17, 2017, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #01-03-2017,
adopted on January 10, 2017, with regard to Petition 2016-12-02-23,
submitted by the Stables Bar, to expand the existing food service
operation and Class C Liquor License of the existing bar and grill to
include an outdoor dining patio located on the east side of Middlebelt Road
between Jamison Avenue and Five Mile Road (14950 Middlebelt Road)
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2016-12-02-23 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the Existing & Proposed Site Plan marked Sheet No. P1 dated
January 26, 2017, as revised, prepared by Joseph Philips-
Architect, L.L.C., is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2. That the Enlarged Proposed Patio Plan & Elevations marked Sheet
No. P2 dated January 26, 2017, as revised, prepared by Joseph
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Philips-Architect, L.L.C., is hereby approved and shall be adhered
to;
3. That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed a
total of one hundred thirty (130) seats, including one hundred (100)
interior seats and thirty (30) outdoor patio seats;
4. That the hours of operation of the outdoor patio shall be limited
from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday;
5. That a barrier preventing vehicles from penetrating the patio and
exterior surveillance cameras to record the patio and surrounding
area shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Police Department;
6. That the type, sizes or quantity of the plant materials to be planted
along the outside edge of the patio shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Planning and Inspection Departments and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
7. That all light fixtures shall be aimed and shielded to minimize stray
light trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadways;
8. That any form of outdoor advertising or signage shall be prohibited
on any of the patio structures, including the fencing, seating and
tables, without the prior written approval by the City of Livonia
Inspection Department;
9. That unless approved by the proper local authority, any type of
exterior advertising, such as promotional flags, streamers or
sponsor vehicles designed to attract the attention of passing
motorists, shall be prohibited;
10. That the site’s trash dumpster and grease container shall be fully
enclosed using materials, at the discretion of the Planning and
Inspection Departments, that complement the building. The
enclosure gates shall be of solid panel steel construction or
durable, long-lasting solid panel fiberglass, shall be maintained,
and closed at times when not in use;
11. That the protective screen wall along the site’s east property line
shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department;
12. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
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13. That no LED light band or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows;
and
14. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for.
with the following result:
AYES: Brosnan, Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
A communication from the Planning Director, dated February 2, 2017, re:
Petition 2016-11-08-14, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated January 27, 2017,
re: delinquent water bill balance with regard to Petition 2016-11-08-14, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Bahr, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 11, 2017, which transmits
its resolution #01-06-017, adopted on January 10, 2017, with regard to
Petition 2016-11-08-14, submitted by Leo Soave requesting approval of
the Master Deed, bylaws and site plan, in connection with a proposal to
construct a site condominium development (Mystic Creek Condominiums)
located on the east side of Wayne Road between Six Mile Road and Curtis
Road (18000, 18040 and 18080 Wayne Road), in the Southwest ¼ of
Section 9, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made
by the City Planning Commission and Petition 2016-11-08-14 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Master Deed and bylaws complies with the requirements
of the Subdivision Control Ordinance, Title 16, Chapter 16.04-
16.40 of the Livonia Code of Ordinance, and Article XX, Section
20.01-20.06 of Zoning Ordinance #543, and that all building and
use restrictions shall incorporate the following requirements:
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• That the first floor of each condominium unit shall be brick
or stone on all four (4) sides;
• That the total amount of brick or stone on each two-story unit
shall not be less than 65% and not less than 80% on one-
story dwellings;
• That all exterior chimneys shall be brick;
2. That the brick used in the construction of each condominium unit
shall be full face four-inch (4”) brick;
3. In the event of a conflict between the provisions set forth in the
Master Deed and Bylaws and the requirements set forth in the City
of Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance requirements shall prevail and the Petitioner shall
comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements;
4. That this resolution shall in no way prevent or discourage the
Petitioner from seeking approvals, either by way of variances from
the Zoning Board of Appeals or a waiver for a Planned Residential
Development pursuant to Section 20.02A of the Zoning Ordinance,
for the purpose of reducing the front yard setbacks of the homes in
order to preserve additional open space and construct homes of a
size and with amenities commensurate with market demand;
5. That the Petitioner shall include language in the Master Deed and
Bylaws or a separate recordable instrument wherein the
condominium association shall reimburse the City of Livonia for any
maintenance or repair costs incurred for the storm water
detention/retention and outlet facilities, and giving the City of
Livonia the right to impose liens on each lot owner’s property pro
rata and place said charges on their real estate tax bills in the event
said charges are not paid by the condominium association (or each
lot owner) within thirty (30) days of billing for the City of Livonia;
6. That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1, dated December 19, 2016,
prepared by Arpee/Donnan, Inc., is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
7. That only a conforming entrance marker placed within an easement
established for such purpose is approved with this petition, and any
additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
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8. That the Petitioner shall secure the necessary storm water
management permits from Wayne County, the City of Livonia,
and/or the State of Michigan;
9. That the Developer shall submit for approval an ongoing mosquito
control program, as approved by the Department of Public Works,
describing maintenance operations and larvicide applications to
the City of Livonia Inspection Department prior to the construction
of the storm water retention facility;
10. That the Site Plan referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for;
11. That landscaping and a possible berm shall be constructed to
screen adjacent homes from light intruding on their properties,
subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering
Departments; and
12. That all required cash deposits, certified checks, irrevocable bank
letters of credit and/or surety bonds which shall be established by
the City Engineer pursuant to Article XVIII of Ordinance No. 543,
Section 18.66 of the ordinance, shall be deposited with the City
prior to the issuance of engineering permits for this site
condominium development.
John Connolly, 35147 Lancashire, spoke on this agenda item.
Following discussion by Council, Brosnan offered the following friendly
amendment to the resolution, supported by Bahr
#53-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 11, 2017, which transmits
its resolution #01-06-017, adopted on January 10, 2017, with regard to
Petition 2016-11-08-14, submitted by Leo Soave requesting approval of
the Master Deed, bylaws and site plan, in connection with a proposal to
construct a site condominium development (Mystic Creek Condominiums)
located on the east side of Wayne Road between Six Mile Road and Curtis
Road (18000, 18040 and 18080 Wayne Road), in the Southwest ¼ of
Section 9, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made
by the City Planning Commission and Petition 2016-11-08-14 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Master Deed and bylaws complies with the requirements
of the Subdivision Control Ordinance, Title 16, Chapter 16.04-
16.40 of the Livonia Code of Ordinance, and Article XX, Section
20.01-20.06 of Zoning Ordinance #543, and that all building and
use restrictions shall incorporate the following requirements:
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• That the first floor of each condominium unit shall be brick
or stone on all four (4) sides;
• That the total amount of brick or stone on each two-story unit
shall not be less than 65% and not less than 80% on one-
story dwellings;
• That all exterior chimneys shall be brick;
2. That the brick used in the construction of each condominium unit
shall be full face four-inch (4”) brick;
3. In the event of a conflict between the provisions set forth in the
Master Deed and Bylaws and the requirements set forth in the City
of Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance requirements shall prevail and the Petitioner shall
comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements;
4. That this resolution shall in no way prevent or discourage the
Petitioner from seeking approvals, either by way of variances from
the Zoning Board of Appeals or a waiver for a Planned Residential
Development pursuant to Section 20.02A of the Zoning Ordinance,
for the purpose of reducing the front yard setbacks of the homes in
order to preserve additional open space and construct homes of a
size and with amenities commensurate with market demand;
5. That the Petitioner shall include language in the Master Deed and
Bylaws or a separate recordable instrument wherein the
condominium association shall reimburse the City of Livonia for any
maintenance or repair costs incurred for the storm water
detention/retention and outlet facilities, and giving the City of
Livonia the right to impose liens on each lot owner’s property pro
rata and place said charges on their real estate tax bills in the event
said charges are not paid by the condominium association (or each
lot owner) within thirty (30) days of billing for the City of Livonia;
6. That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1, dated December 19, 2016,
prepared by Arpee/Donnan, Inc., is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
7. That only a conforming entrance marker placed within an easement
established for such purpose is approved with this petition, and any
additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
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8. That the Petitioner shall secure the necessary storm water
management permits from Wayne County, the City of Livonia,
and/or the State of Michigan;
9. That the Developer shall submit for approval an ongoing mosquito
control program, as approved by the Department of Public Works,
describing maintenance operations and larvicide applications to
the City of Livonia Inspection Department prior to the construction
of the storm water retention facility;
10. That the Site Plan referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for;
11. That landscaping and a possible berm shall be constructed to
screen adjacent homes from light intruding on their properties,
subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering
Departments; and
12. That all required cash deposits, certified checks, irrevocable bank
letters of credit and/or surety bonds which shall be established by
the City Engineer pursuant to Article XVIII of Ordinance No. 543,
Section 18.66 of the ordinance, shall be deposited with the City
prior to the issuance of engineering permits for this site
condominium development.
13. That details regarding street lighting, entrance marker, and
landscaping be submitted to the Planning Commission and City
Council.
with the following result:
AYES: Brosnan, Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Meakin, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#54-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police, dated January 16, 2017, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a cash
donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Clinton J. Dinnan
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to be used to support the canine program, as designated by the donors,
the same to be appropriated and credited to Account No. 702-285-213
(Police Crime Prevention).
Chief Caid was present to thank the donors and went on to explain how the funds
will be utilized. He introduced Officer Matt McWilliams and Riley, the newest
member of their canine force. Officer McWilliams detailed Riley’s training as part
of the Explosive Detection Team and how other communities utilized his services
recently.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#55-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated January 9, 2017, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, accept the various cash donations listed therein, totaling:
$45,192.75, from the sources indicated therein for use by various
community resources programs as indicated in the aforesaid
communication; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
credit the amounts to the following accounts for the purposes designated
by the donors:
$1,061.00 to Account #702-285-219 Emergency Services
$1,727.00 to Account #702-285-214 Youth Commission Trust
$ 500.00 to Account #724-000-690-010 Arts Commission Special Events
$32,644.75 to Account #723-000-690-010 Historical Commission Cont-
Donations
$5,000.00 to Account #702-285-135 Greenmead Restoration
$4,260.00 to Account #702-285-216 Senior Citizen Programs
Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources, was present to thank the
generous donors.
During Audience Communication Chief Whitehead was called upon to inform the
public about a recent garage fire at a residence in Quakertown.
On a motion by Kritzman, supported by Bahr, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,818th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on February 13, 2017.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk