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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2017-03-27 st SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,821 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 27, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President McIntyre. Present: Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Jim Jolly, Cathy White, Scott Bahr, and Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: None. Girl Scout Daisy Troop #6293 led the meeting by leading the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. th #102-17 Resolution by Jolly and Brosnan, approving the minutes of the 1,820 Regular Meeting of the Council held on March 13, 2017. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and Bahr. NAYS: None. PRESENT: White and McIntyre. President McIntyre wished Councilmember White a Happy Birthday this coming Thursday, March 30, 2017. Vice-President Kritzman wished President McIntyre a Happy Belated Birthday. President McIntyre announced there is new data on Items 4, 15, 16, 18, and 19. Councilmember Bahr announced he had the pleasure of reading to a Second-Grade Class at Roosevelt Elementary School last week in honor of National Reading Month. He shared a book the class made for him describing what they love about Livonia. In summary, most love the Community Recreation Center, followed by the Fire Department and City Pools and Swim Clubs and followed next by the City Parks and Nature Centers. Councilmember Jolly welcomed the Hoover Elementary Daisy Troop #6293. He spoke about what a great organization Girl Scouts is and how much his daughter enjoys being a part of them. He described some of their activities. He noted that the girls are learning a lot about their community. President McIntyre spoke about the Senior Alliance Group that helped two elderly and disabled residents during the recent power outage that was storm related. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Katy Rogowicz,16067 Alpine Drive, Livonia, expressed her unpleasant experience moving to Livonia about one year ago. She noted that their home has since sold and they will be moving out of Livonia but wanted to share her experience with the Council and audience. Mark Boyd, 14719 Ronnie Lane, Livonia, expressed his concern about the golf balls being hit out of Idyl Wyld Golf Course into neighboring residences and streets. Gina Steward, President, Western Wayne County Branch of the NAACP, 10748 W. Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan, addressed Council. She invited them to come out and attend their meetings. They meet the second Monday of the month at Faith Ministries Church, 27500 Marquette, Garden st SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,821REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 27, 2017 City, Michigan from 7pm – 8:30pm. She gave an update of their current events and said if anyone would like further information, she can be contacted at (313) 949-3133. Jim Baringhaus, 37594 Southampton, Livonia, Chairperson, Greenleaf Commission, addressed Council and expressed his thanks for all the support. He also noted the other members of the Greenleaf Commission present in the audience this evening. President Brosnan invited citizens to join in the commemoration planned by the Tree City Committee at Hoover Elementary School at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017. The following items were received and filed: Communication from Tammy Bonifield, Livonia Board of Education Secretary, dated December 20, 2016, received in the Office of the City Clerk, dated February 24, 2017, re: collection of LPS district taxes for the year 2017. Communication from Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 22, 2017, re: resolution for MNRTF for the Rotary Park Universal Playground Project. Communication from Chief of Police, dated March 10, 2017, re: Taser Axon Body Cameras Bid. Proposal Summary by Taser/Axon received at the Committee meeting, re: subject matter of police body worn cameras, in-car cameras, and storage of those videos. (CR 57-17) Communication received from the Office of the Treasurer, dated March 22, 2017, re: Petition 2017-01-01-01. Receipt from the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office confirming payment of the 2016 Winter Property Taxes, received by the Office of the City Clerk on March 20, 2017, re: Petition 2017-01- 01-01. Communication received from the Department of Law, dated March 8, 2017, re: Petition 2017-01- 01. Communication received from the Department of Law, dated March 24, 2017, to which is attached an Affidavit of Daniel L. Stern, on behalf of Livonia Market II, L.L.C., re: Petition 2016-06-02-14. Elevation plan marked Sheet A-3, prepared by Rogvoy Architects, dated March 16, 2017, as revised, re: Petition 2016-06-02-14. Email communication from Deborah Law, dated March 27, 2017, re: building and material design of the proposed L.A. Fitness Building located at 29659 Seven Mile Road. Elevation plans, prepared by Studio 222 Architects, dated March 20, 2017, re: Petition 2016-06- 02-14. Elevation plan marked Sheet C-3, prepared by PEA, Inc., dated March 15, 2017, as revised, re: Petition 2016-06-02-14. New set of plans, prepared by PEA, Inc., received by the Office of the City Clerk on March 8, 2017, re: Petition 2016-06-02-14. st SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,821REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 27, 2017 Communication received from Ed Khalil, dated March 14, 2017, to which is attached site plan sheet SP-1 dated March 13, 2017, as revised, prepared by ECKO Design-Engineering- Construction, re: Petition 2016-12-02-25. Email communication received from Ed Khalil, dated March 8, 2017, re: Petition 2016-12-02-25. Email communication received from Ed Khalil, dated February 28, 2017, re: Petition 2016-12-02- 25. Communication received from City Councilmember, Brian Meakin, dated February 22, 2017, re: Petition 2016-12-02-25. Communication received from the Planning Director, dated February 16, 2017, re: Petition 2016- 12-02-25. The following resolutions were offered by Bahr and White: #103-17 Proclaiming Friday, April 28, 2017 as Arbor Day in the City of Livonia; FURTHER, inviting citizens to join in the commemoration planned by the Tree City Committee at Hoover Elementary School at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017 to support efforts to protect trees and woodlands. #104-17 Approving salary and benefit adjustments for appointed Department Heads for the period December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2019. #105-17 Approving request and adopting a resolution for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant (MNRTF) for the Rotary Park Universal Playground Project. #106-17 Referring the matter of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant (MNRTF) for the Rotary Park Universal Playground Project to the Administration for its report and recommendation regarding accessibility to other parks. #107-17 Approving request and adopting a resolution for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport Grant for the Botsford Pool Activity Feature Project. #108-17 Accepting the low bids for supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with aggregate materials specified at the unit prices bid for the 2017 Calendar Year requirements. #109-17 Authorizing the purchase of two (2) 2018 Freightliner Single Axle Dump Trucks with plows and salt spreaders, Model 108SD, through the Rochester Hills Co-op Award Agreement and the outfitting of said vehicles by Truck and Trailer Specialties, Inc., Howell, Michigan. #110-17 Authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2017 Ford Transit Cargo Van through the State of Michigan bid process to replace a vehicle used by the Fleet Maintenance Section, from budgeted funds. st SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,821REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 27, 2017 #111-17 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute an amendment to the Engineering Contract, between the City of Livonia and Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc., to provide Design Engineering Services for the Stark Road Rehabilitation and Partial Reconstruction Project (Schoolcraft Road to Lyndon Road). (CR 365- 16) #112-17 Authorizing and accepting the offer of Joe Rotondo Construction Corp., for completing all work required in connection with the 2017 Sidewalk Repair Program (Contract 17- G) by extending their Contract 16-G unit prices for Contract 17-G, which includes a target area located in Section 31 along with scattered locations throughout the City, with the exception of revised unit prices for bid items 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9 (concrete sidewalk of various thickness of 4, 6 or 8-inches, along with 7-inch road pavement, and placement of 6-inch ADA ramps consisting of a 4’ x 2’ or 5’ x 2’ insert) and agreed upon inspector days of 50 based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units involved and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed (CR 147-16). #113-17 Authorizing and accepting the offer of Joe Rotondo Construction Corp., to extend their Contract 16-J unit prices for Contract 17-J, with the exception of revised unit prices for bid items 1, 2, 3 and 4 (concrete pavement of various thickness of 4-inch and 6-inch concrete approaches, 7-inch concrete roadway and 8-inch concrete curb and gutter) in completing all work required in connection with the 2017 Concrete Road Selective Slab Replacement Program – Contract 17-J, based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units involved and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed. (CR 247-16) #114-17 Determining t o advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm sewer site plans and FURTHER, that the City will accept jurisdiction and maintenance of the storm sewer located at 36475 Five Mile Road, for the St. Mary Hospital Improvements – Phase 3; FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the above storm sewer construction; and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the maintenance agreement on behalf of the City. #115-17 Determining t o advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm sewer site plans and FURTHER, that the City will accept jurisdiction and maintenance of the storm sewer located at 36475 Five Mile Road, for the St. Mary Hospital Improvements – Phase 4; FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the above storm sewer construction; and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the maintenance agreement on behalf of the City. #116-17 Determining t o advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm sewer site plans and FURTHER, that the City will accept jurisdiction and maintenance of the storm sewer located at 36475 Five Mile Road, for the St. Mary Hospital Improvements – Phase 5; FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the above storm sewer construction; and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the maintenance agreement on behalf of the City. st SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,821REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 27, 2017 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly, White, Bahr, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. #117-17 Resolution by Meakin and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, approving a proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and Taser International, Inc., wherein Taser International, Inc. will provide the police department with Taser Axon body-worn cameras, in-car cameras and storage of those videos, to include participation in the 5-Year Officer Safety Plan, for a period of five (5) years, commencing March 30, 2017. (CR 57-17) White gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 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. (Pet. 2017-01-01-01) White invoked the EMERGENCY CLAUSE and gave SECOND READING to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken: AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly, White, Bahr, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. Brosnan gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 110 (GREENLEAF COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABILITY) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly, White, Bahr, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. #118-17 Resolution by Brosnan and Jolly, referring Petition 2016-06-02-14 submitted by Livonia Market II, L.L.C., in connection with a proposal to redevelop, including demolishing the existing building and parking areas, constructing a new 37,000 square foot fitness center (LA Fitness) and 8,060 square foot freestanding multi-tenant retail building on the property located at 29659 Seven Mile Road, to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly, and White. NAYS: Meakin, Bahr and McIntyre. #119-17 Resolution by Meakin and Brosnan, denying Petition 2016-12-02-25 submitted by Ed Khalil, to operate a used auto dealership with outdoor display of vehicles (State Auto Sales), located at 28121 Plymouth Road. st SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,821REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 27, 2017 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly, and White. NAYS: Bahr and McIntyre. #120-17 Resolution by Brosnan and Bahr, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of Easement executed by Michael Edgar, Provincial Director, Properties & Ancillary Services for Felician Sisters of Livonia, for a variable width public utility easement in connection with the sidewalk constructed at 36475 Five Mile Road in the West 1/2 of Section 20. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. st By Brosnan and White, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,821Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:02 p.m. on March 27, 2017. 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.