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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST
REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2017
On August 21, 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.
Roll was called with the following result: Maureen Miller Brosnan,
Jim Jolly (arrived 7:21 p.m.), Cathy White, Scott Bahr, Brian Meakin, Brandon
Kritzman and President Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director
of Planning and Economic Development; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Judy Priebe, Director of
Legislative Affairs; Michael Slater, Director of Finance; Curtis Caid, Chief of
Police; and Mayor Dennis Wright.
Councilmember Meakin stated that the minutes of August 9, 2017 should reflect
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his daughter’s birthday as August 24.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by White, it was:
#286-17 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,830th Regular
Meeting of Council held August 9, 2017 are approved as
amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Brosnan, White, Bahr, Meakin and McIntyre
NAYS: None
PRESENT: Kritzman
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Councilmember Meakin announced that his mother-in-law, Patricia Whelan, had
passed away over the weekend as well as long time community volunteer Paul
Seewald.
Councilmember White invited all to the Wilson Barn Farmer’s Market on
Saturdays.
Vice-President Kritzman spoke about the Fellowship he was awarded through
SEMCOG and sent birthday wishes to daughters Jackie and Ana and to his wife.
President McIntyre sent condolences to the Meakin family and the Seewald
family on their losses. She then wished her husband, Brian Culliton, a happy
birthday as well as Wayne County Commissioner Terry Marecki.
During Audience Communication Regina Capera, Site Leader to Kroger owned
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Michigan Dairy, spoke about their recent 50 Anniversary event and its success.
George Donabedian, 935 Union Lake Road, White Lake, Michigan, asked
Council for an update on the progress of the “Livonia Tomorrow” project.
President McIntyre announced there is new data on Item #10.
At the direction of the Chair, Item #8 was removed from the Consent Agenda and
will be discussed immediately following the Consent Agenda.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated July 20, 2017,
re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending June 30, 2017, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
A communication from the Department of Community of Resources dated
July 27, 2017, re: report and recommendation regarding a request from the
Moondusters to lower their rental fee, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
On a motion by White, supported by Brosnan, it was:
#287-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Karen Werden, 19651 Flamingo, Livonia, MI, 48152 dated July 10, 2017,
requesting permission to close Flamingo Street between St. Martins and
Bretton, on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
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permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct the said
affair on Sunday, September 10, 2017, in the event of inclement weather,
the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#288-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Theresa McEwen, 38824 Orangelawn, Livonia, MI 48150, dated July 20,
2017, requesting permission to close Orangelawn between Adams and
Richland, on Saturday, August 26, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for
the purpose of conducting a fun fest/animal show/block party, the Council
does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated July 25, 2017, to
which is attached a communication from Michelle Cole, CFO, Huron-Clinton
Metropolitan Authority, dated July 20, 2017, re: Tax Rate Request for the Huron-
Clinton Metropolitan Authority for the Year 2017, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council.
#289-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated July 25, 2017,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 254-15, adopted on August
17, 2015, and Council Resolution No. 334-16, adopted on August 22,
2016, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a Purchase Agreement
in connection with the sale of City-owned property purchased through the
Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
regarding the properties located at 9071 Louise and 9061 Louise, the
Council does hereby accept the offer of Alicia Cousineau, 9010 Newport
Way, Livonia, MI 48150 and authorizes the sale of the aforesaid
properties, for a total purchase price of $65,000.00; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize such action without competitive bidding,
pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 3.05.090.B, in order to a) avoid
having the newly renovated property sit vacant for a long period of time (3
months or longer); b) limit the risk of vandalism; c) limit the ongoing utility
and yard maintenance costs; d) use a realtor/MLS system to reach a
broad number of buyers who would meet the low-moderate income
requirement; e) recoup the City’s expenses in acquiring and rehabbing the
property; and f) return the property to the City tax rolls more quickly, the
action herein being taken in order to best serve the interests of the
community; FURTHER, the total proceeds of such sale shall be allocated
to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program as program
income, and used to reimburse the City’s expenses in connection with this
property and otherwise disposed as provided in MCL 211.78m; and the
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Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to execute a quit claim deed
and such other documents as may be necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution; and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as may be
necessary to consummate this transaction; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have said quit claim deed recorded in the Office of the
Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
#290-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 19, 2017, which transmits its
resolution #07-40-2017, adopted on July 18, 2017, with regard to Petition
2017-05-08-05, submitted by Leo Soave, in connection with a proposal to
develop a site condominium (Adams Court) consisting of two (2) single-
family homes located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Alois
Avenue and Eckles Road (38801 Plymouth Road), in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 30, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 2017-05-08-05 is hereby approved
and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the condominium Master Deed and Bylaws comply 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:
- 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 petitioner shall comply
with the Zoning Ordinance requirements;
4. 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
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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;
5. That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1, dated June 7, 2017, prepared
by Arpee/Donnan, Inc., is hereby approved and shall be adhered
to;
6. That landscaping including deciduous trees and shrubs shall be
planted along the north side of Unit 1;
7. That the petitioner shall secure the necessary storm water
management permits from the City of Livonia Engineering Division;
8. 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;
9. 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; and
10. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period
of ONE YEAR ONLY from the date of approval by City Council, and
unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and
void at the expiration of said period.
#291-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 19, 2017, which transmits its
resolution #07-42-2017, adopted on July 18, 2017, with regard to Petition
2017-06-08-06, submitted by St. Mary Mercy Hospital, in connection with
a proposal to construct a chapel addition to the hospital located on the
southwest corner of Five Mile and Levan Roads (36475 Five Mile Road),
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2017-06-08-06
is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Overall Site Layout Plan marked Sheet No. C-205 dated
June 15, 2017 prepared by Nederveld, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
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2. That the Site Layout Plan marked Sheet No. C-206 dated June 15,
2017 prepared by Nederveld, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
3. That the four (4) Elevation Plans marked Section 4.30, Section
4.31, Section 4.32 and Section 4.33, all dated June 13, 2017,
prepared by PLY Architecture, are hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
4. That the brick used in the construction shall complement the
building materials of the existing hospital;
5. 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;
6. That the two (2) Schematic Design Plans for the garden wall
marked Section 7.24, pages 95 and 96, both dated June 12, 2017,
prepared by PLY Architecture, are hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
7. That the petitioner shall secure the necessary storm water
management permits from Wayne County, the City of Livonia,
and/or the State of Michigan;
8. 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; and
9. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period
of ONE YEAR ONLY from the date of approval by City Council, and
unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and
void at the expiration of said period.
#292-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 19, 2017, which transmits its
resolution #07-43-2017, adopted on July 18, 2017, with regard to Petition
2017-06-08-07, submitted by the City of Livonia, in connection with a
proposal to construct an addition and remodel the interior of Livonia Fire
Station No. 1, located on the east side of Farmington Road between
Lyndon Avenue and Five Mile Road (14910 Farmington Road), in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2017-06-08-07
is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
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1. That the Site Plan marked C-210, dated June 26, 2017, as revised,
prepared by Sidock Group, Inc. is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
2. That the Architectural Site Plan marked SP-001, dated June 26,
2017, as revised, prepared by Sidock Group, Inc. is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
3. That the Partial Building Elevations Plan marked A-301, dated June
26, 2017, as revised, prepared by Sidock Group, Inc. is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
4. 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;
5. That the owner will need to submit proper engineering drawings to
the City’s Engineering Department for all proposed utility
extensions prior to any permits being issued; and
6. 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: Brosnan, White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Meakin, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered the request of Brian
Duggan at the Regular Meeting held August 9, 2017, regarding the subject
matter of the future of the Livonia Spree, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
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Following discussion by Council, Meakin offered the following substitute motion,
supported by White
#293-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the request of Brian
Duggan at the Regular Meeting held August 9, 2017, regarding referring
the subject of the future of the Livonia Spree to the Committee of the
Whole, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
regarding the request.
with the following result:
AYES: Brosnan, White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilmember Jolly arrived and took his seat at the podium at 7:21 p.m.
The 2017 Assessment Data booklet from the City Assessor, dated April
28, 2017, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Councilmember Bahr, as Chair of the Finance, Budget and Technology
Committee, reported out on the meeting of August 7, 2017.
An email communication from Don Blouin, MBC Association, dated
August 15, 2017, re: removing his request for designation as a non-profit
organization from the Agenda, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
At the direction of the Chair, Item #10 was removed from the Agenda and
withdrawn without prejudice at the request of the petitioner.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by White, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#294-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance, dated August 10, 2017, approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to conduct a Public
Hearing on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., at the Livonia City
Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan with respect to the
annual budget for the fiscal year ending on November 30, 2018; and the
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City Clerk shall give adequate public notice of said public hearing in
accordance with provisions of law and City Charter.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by White, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#295-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance, dated August 10, 2017 approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby refer the subject of the annual
budget for the Fiscal Year ending on November 30, 2018, to the
Finance, Budget and Technology Committee for its report and
recommendation.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,831st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 7:27 p.m. on August 21, 2017.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk