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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-NINTH
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 25, 2019
On March 25, 2019 the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by President Laura
Toy at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Cathy White led the meeting in the Pledge.
Roll was called with the following result: Cathy White, Kathleen
McIntyre, Brian Meakin, Jim Jolly, Brandon Kritzman and President Laura Toy.
Absent: Scott Bahr
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director of
Planning and Economic Development; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Paul
Bernier, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Judy Priebe; Director of
Legislative Affairs.
President Toy announced that Councilmember McIntyre is celebrating her
birthday today and wished her a happy birthday, as well as Councilmember White
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whose birthday is upcoming on March 30.
Councilmember McIntyre congratulated Councilmember Bahr’s daughter on her
performance in Stevenson High School’s production of “Beauty and the Beast”.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by White, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#85-19 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,868th
Regular Meeting of Council held March 11, 2019 are
approved as presented.
President Toy stated there is New Data on Item No. 6.
She then announced the following Public Hearing that will take place on
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in the Auditorium of City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, at 7:00 p.m. on the following matter:
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PETITION 2019-02-01-02 submitted by Etkin
Management, L.L.C. to rezone the property located on
the north side of Seven Mile Road between Newburgh
Road and the I-275/96 Expressway (37640 Seven Mile
Road) in the Southwest ¼ of Section 6, from R-U-F
(Rural Urban Farm) to R-8 (High Rise Multiple Family
Residential District – Maximum four (4) Stories).
During Audience Communication Cheryl Lupu, 29864 Orangelawn, addressed
her concerns to Council regarding trucks idling in the parking lot behind the
Walmart store on Plymouth Road.
Councilmember Meakin replied by informing Ms. Lupu that she had come before
the right body to address this issue as City Council is charged with the duty of
ordinances and that they are well aware of the existing problem and will
encourage stricter enforcement be put upon Walmart to abide by same.
City Attorney Bernier stated that the Law Department has been deeply involved
with this issue and are to the point of taking legal action against Walmart if the
problem is not resolved.
On a motion by McIntyre, supported by Kritzman, it was:
#86-19 WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the
Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the
planting of trees, and
WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the
planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and Arbor Day is now
observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, trees reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and
water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the
air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving up paper, wood for our
homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products; and
WHEREAS, trees in our City increase property values, enhance the
economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planting, are a source of joy and
spiritual renewal; and
WHEREAS, Livonia has been recognized as a Tree City USA by The
National Arbor Day Foundation for the last seventeen years and desires
to continue its tree-planting practices.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and members of
the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby proclaim Friday, April 26,
2019, as Arbor Day in the City of Livonia, and urge all citizens to celebrate
Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands; and
FURTHER, we urge all citizens to plant trees to promote the well-being of
this and future generations, and we invite citizens to join in the
commemoration of Arbor Day planned by the Tree City Committee at
Randolph Elementary School at 3:00 pm on April 26, 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, State Senator Dayna Polehanki, State
Representative Jewell Jones, State Representative Laurie Pohotsky, the
Michigan Municipal League State and Federal Affairs Division and the
Conference of Western Wayne.
#87-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated February
27, 2019, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Shaw Construction & Management Company, 13980
Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154, for performing all work required in
connection with the tennis court reconstruction at Rotary Park in a total
amount not to exceed $359,406.75, the same having been the lowest bid
received which meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an advance expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$359,406.75 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 101-709-974-
000 for this purpose, with the provision that $204,000.00 be reimbursed
by the Wayne County Parks Grant, pursuant to Council Resolution No.
211-18, adopted on June 4, 2018; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize a budget adjustment increasing the budget in the amount of
$20,000.00 for Account No. 101-709-974-000 (Capital Outlay-Land
Improvement) and Account No. 101-000-568-000 (Revenue Sharing); and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract,
approved as to form and substance by the Department of Law, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, with the aforesaid bidder and to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#88-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Inspection, dated February 22, 2019,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase
of one (1) 2019 Ford Escape, in an amount not to exceed $23,004.00, with
$13,400.00 to be reimbursed through insurance proceeds, from Signature
Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867; and the up-fitting of
said vehicle by Truck and Trailer Specialties, 1200 Victory Dr., Howell,
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Michigan 48843, at a cost of $1,892.00, for a total amount not to exceed
$24,896.00, to replace a vehicle damaged beyond repair to be utilized by
the Inspection Department; FURTHER, an amount not to exceed
$24,896.00 is hereby authorized to be expended from insurance carrier
reimbursement and funds from the unexpended fund balance of the
Capital Projects Fund (Account No. 401-000-995-000) for this purpose;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based
upon the low State of Michigan bid price under MI-Deal Contract No.
071B7700180 for the new vehicle purchase; and through the Rochester
Hills Purchasing Co-Op (RFP-RH-13-030) for the outfitting of said vehicle;
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.
#89-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police, dated February 22, 2019, which bears the signatures
of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an Intergovernmental
Agreement between Wayne County and the City of Livonia, the Council
hereby authorizes participation in the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program and does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the
2017 Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $8,996.00, to be used to
purchase law enforcement equipment, the same to be deposited in
Account No. 223-651-558-081 and appropriated for its intended purposes;
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement in the
manner and form herein submitted, subject to approval as to form and
substance by the Department of Law.
#90-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources and the
Director of Public Works, dated February 11, 2019, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of one (1) 2019
Ford E-450 Cutaway Van, From Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street,
Owosso, Michigan 48867, for a total amount not to exceed $71,825.00,
the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in
the Capital Outlay Budget for the Community Resources Department,
Account No. 218-889-985-000; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding
inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price
under Contract No. 071B770080 and Macomb County Contract #04-
17V.5.1, 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.
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A communication from the Director of Community Resources, dated
March 14, 2019, re: Acceptance of Bid for Restoration of Greenhouse at
Greenmead Historical Park, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
#91-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated February
28, 2019, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved
as to form by the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, in
connection with the restoration of the Greenhouse at Greenmead Historical
Park, and a communication from the Director of Community Resources, dated
March 14, 2019, further explaining same, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of State Electric Company, 7194 Big Sky Drive, Suite 1, Holly, MI 48442
to perform all work required in connection with the restoration of the
Greenhouse at Greenmead Historical Park in an amount not to exceed
$103,324.80, the same having been the lowest qualified bid received and
meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $56,676.19 from the Historical Commission
Restoration Account No. 702-285-135 and $46,648.61 from the Historical
Commission Trust Fund Account No. 723-000-976-000 for this purpose; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, with State Electric Company, subject to
approval as to form and substance by the Department of Law, and to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#92-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of
Public Works, dated February 13, 2019, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the following low bids which meet specifications for
supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
aggregate materials specified at the unit prices bid for the 2019 calendar year
requirements:
Primary Alternate
ITEM Supplier $/Ton Supplier $/Ton
M.D.O.T. – 21AA – Limestone – D.T.Y. Osborn $14.50 Ellsworth $15.05
M.D.O.T. – 22A – D.T.Y. Ellsworth $12.00 Osburn $13.50
W.C.D.P.S. – 30A (Blast Furnace Slag) – D.T.Y. Osburn $19.00 Ellsworth $19.70
M.D.O.T. - Class I - D.T.Y. Osburn $16.00 Ellsworth $19.00
M.D.O.T. - Class II – D.T.Y. Osburn $ 9.00 Ellsworth $ 9.00
M.D.O.T. – 2NS – Natural Sand – D.T.Y. Osburn $12.00 Levy $15.35
M.D.O.T. – 2MS – Mortar Sand – D.T.Y. Ellsworth $13.25 Levy $13.50
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Primary Alternate
ITEM Supplier $/Ton Supplier $/Ton
M.D.O.T. 60-40 Washed-Conc. Aggregates-D.T.Y. Osburn $17.25 Ellsworth $24.75
1” to 3” Crushed Concrete – D.T.Y. Osburn $16.00 Ellsworth $16.75
M.D.O.T. - 6A Natural Stone - D.T.Y. Osburn $17.00 Ellsworth $18.65
Ag-Lime – “Parks” - D.T.Y. Ellsworth $17.90 Osburn $19.00
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of funds
already budgeted from Account No. 101-463-782-000 (Roads Maintenance
Section) for this purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the material as it becomes
necessary.
#93-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated February 26, 2019, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the following low bids which meet
specifications for supplying the Public Service Division (Road
Maintenance Section) with hot and cold bituminous materials specified at
the unit prices bid for the period May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020:
Ajax Materials, 830 Kirts Blvd., Suite 100, Troy, MI 48084
MDOT 13A HMA $71.25 per ton
MDOT 36A HMA $73.00 per ton
MDOT 1500 T 20 AAA HMA $68.00 per ton
Cold Patch 192 Delivered $110.00 per ton
Cold Patch QPR/UPM $112.50 per ton
FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low bidders are unable to furnish
the materials, the Council does hereby accept the following second lowest
bids, which also meet specifications, as alternates for supplying the Public
Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with bituminous materials
specified at the unit prices bid for the period May 1, 2019 through April 30,
2020:
Cadillac Asphalt, 2575 Haggerty Rd., Canton, MI 48188
MDOT 13A HMA $ 74.95 per ton
MDOT 36A HMA $ 78.00 per ton
MDOT 1500 T 20 AAA HMA $ 69.00 per ton
Cold Patch 192 Delivered $113.50 per ton
Cold Patch QPR/UPM $120.00 per ton
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FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of funds
already budgeted in Account No. 101-463-782-000 (Road Maintenance
Section) for this purpose.
#94-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works, dated March 1, 2019, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, requesting approval to participate in the Alliance of Rouge
Communities (ARC) and for payment of the Annual Assessment for 2019,
the Council does hereby approve participation in The Alliance of Rouge
Communities (ARC) and for payment to the Alliance of Rouge
Communities, 46036 Michigan Avenue, Suite 126, Canton, MI 48188, in
the amount of $34,887.00 for the City’s Annual Arc Assessment for 2019;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the
amount of $34,887.00 from funds already budgeted for the 2018-2019
budget year in Account No. 592-559-840-030 for this purpose
#95-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated February 25, 2019, 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 target areas located in Sections 8 and 16, along with scattered
locations throughout the City, said lists being incorporated herein by
reference, in connection with the 2019 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 June 14, 2019, 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.
#96-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated February 25, 2019, 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 are attached a list of
prices for various items needed for the 2019 round of sidewalk repairs and
a communication further explaining same, the Council does hereby
authorize and accept the offer of Rotondo Construction Corp., 38807 Ann
Arbor Road, Suite 2, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for completing all work
required in connection with the 2019 Sidewalk Repair Program (Contract
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19-G) by extending their contract 18-G unit prices for Contract 19-G, 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 in accordance with the
unit prices accepted herein, for a total amount not to exceed $621,279.90,
which includes a 10% administrative fee ($56,479.99), the contract
amount of $564,799.91, and the saw cutting portion of the project
($7,500.00), which will be handled by and paid to Precision Concrete, Inc.,
as set forth below; FURTHER, such action is taken without competitive
bidding for the reasons that A) concrete material prices have risen rapidly
and this bid largely protects the City from such increases; B) information
from other communities’ bidding procedures indicates that these prices
are favorable for the City, and C) the Rotondo firm won the City’s
competitive bids in 2006-2011 and again in 2013-2018, such that there
are ample reasons to waive competitive bidding under Code of
Ordinances Section 3.04.140D3; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize a payment in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 to Precision
Concrete Inc., 1896 Goldeneye Drive, Holland, Michigan 49424 for the
saw cutting portion of the contract and does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 from funds already
budgeted in Account No. 204-441-977-010 for this purpose; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize an advance in the amount of
$91,579.90 (single lot assessments portion of the program) from the
Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund, provided that this fund be reimbursed
from that portion of the project which is to be financed by special
assessment at such time as funds are subsequently received from the
payment of bills and assessments by affected property owners;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the
amount of $5,200.00 from funds budgeted in Account No. 202-451-977-
010 (Major Road – Distributed Sidewalk Cost) and $54,000.00 from funds
budgeted in Account No. 203-451-977-010 (Local Road- Distributed
Sidewalk Cost) to cover the costs related to the construction or
reconstruction of handicap ramps at major and local roads; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$20,500.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Water and Sewer
Fund for sidewalk work adjacent to and including water and sewer
structure repairs; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $450,000.00 to repair sidewalks heaved by
tree roots from funds budgeted in the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund
(Account No. 204-441-977-010 Distributed Sidewalk Cost) for the 2019
Sidewalk Repairs; and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve
minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary but this
authorization does not entitle the City Engineer to authorize any increase
in the not to exceed amount or to contract with other parties; and the
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Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract 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.
#97-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 22, 2019, approved
by the Director of Public Works, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding an
additional appropriation and expenditure in connection with the Stark
Road Rehabilitation Project, from Schoolcraft Road to Lyndon Avenue,
and to amend the existing contract between the City of Livonia and the
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), previously authorized in
Council Resolution No. 06-18, adopted on January 17, 2018, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in an amount not
to exceed $25,800.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of The Major
Road Fund (202) for final construction costs incurred related to the Stark
Road Rehabilitation Project, increasing the not-to-exceed contract
amount from $713,754.22 to $756,430.55, and increasing the City of
Livonia’s 18.5% responsibility share from $124,200.00 to $150,000.00.
#98-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 12, 2019, approved
by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from the Wayne County Department of
Public Services that the City take jurisdiction and control of the entire on-
site storm sewer collection system to be constructed by the owner of the
property located at 31338 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council
does hereby determine as follows:
1. To 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 (at no expense to the County) of the storm sewer
within the property located on the northeast corner of Five Mile
Road and Merriman Road, in the S.W. ¼ of Section 14, with the
Kroger Company of Michigan, 40393 Grand River Avenue, Novi,
Michigan 48375 to reimburse the City for any such maintenance
that may become necessary;
2. To authorize 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
3. To authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
maintenance agreement on behalf of the City.
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#99-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated February 20, 2019, approved by the Director of
Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a communication from Hani (Johnny) Hamade, Jude’s
Investments Inc., dated January 31, 2019, wherein a request is submitted
to vacate the public utility easement for property located at 33265
Schoolcraft Road, Parcel ID 46-106-01-0001-002, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the City Planning Commission for action and
recommendation in accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance.
#100-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 22, 2019, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #02-20-2019,
adopted on February 19, 2019, with regard to Petition 2018-12-02-23,
submitted by Livonia Healthcare Real Estate, L.L.C., to construct and
operate a nursing and physical rehabilitation facility on property located
on the Southeast corner of Wayne Road and Ann Arbor Trail (8834 Wayne
Road) in the Southwest ¼ of Section 33, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
#101-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 21, 2019, which transmits
its resolution #02-17-2019, adopted on February 19, 2019, with regard to
Petition 2019-01-08-02, submitted by Mark Kuszczak, to modify the
exterior appearance of the existing restaurant (Thomas’s Family Dining)
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Farmington and
Stark Roads (33971 Plymouth Road), in the Northeast ¼ of Section 33,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 2019-01-08-02 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the modifications as depicted on the exterior elevations plan
identified as Sheet No. A.1, dated December 21, 2018, prepared
by Ziad Elbaba, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2. That the east and south elevations of the existing restaurant shall
be painted to complement the exterior modifications of the north
and west elevations;
3. That the enclosure gates of the existing trash dumpster area shall
be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Inspection
Department, and if replaced, shall be of solid panel steel
construction or durable, long-lasting solid panel fiberglass. The
trash dumpster area shall always be maintained and when not in
use closed;
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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 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;
6. 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;
7. 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;
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: White, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman and Toy
NAYS: Non
The City of Livonia Water System Master Plan, dated January 2019, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Councilmember White, as Chair of the Capital Outlay and Infrastructure
Committee, reported out on the meeting of Wednesday, March 13, 2019, re: the
subject matter of the City’s water system and the Asset Management Plan.
This matter will remain in Committee.
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On a motion by Kritzman, supported by McIntyre, it was:
#102-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the request of Council
Vice President, Jim Jolly, at the Study Meeting held March 11, 2019, and
an email communication from Christopher Veighey, 8914 Hanlon Avenue,
Livonia, MI 48150, dated February 18, 2019, regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment concerning privacy fences being erected on
residential properties, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Law
and Education Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: White, McIntyre, Jolly, Kritzman and Toy
NAYS: Meakin
The President declared the resolution adopted.
A communication from the City Engineer, dated February 26, 2019,
containing report from the Traffic Commission, re: Petition 2018-08-01-06,
proposed rezoning of the south side of Ann Arbor Trail between Norwich Avenue
and Wayne Road (33417 Ann Arbor Trail), as submitted by Cross Winds Court
Development.
City Engineer Todd Zilincik went over the findings of the Traffic Commission for
Council.
On a motion by White, supported by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#103-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated February 28, 2019, which bears the signatures
of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein it is requested that Council Resolution 438-18 be amended to
correct the road length of Independence Drive within the Washington Park
Site Condominium Development, the Council does hereby amend and
revise Council Resolution 438-18 so as to read as follows:
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Public Works, dated November 15, 2018, approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which bears the signatures of the Director
of Finance and the City Attorney, concerning the inclusion in the local
street system, for Act 51 revenue computation purposes, of the following
streets:
Liberty Drive
(Addition)
Length: 398.1 ft.
Termini: Hix Road to Liberty Court
Legal Description:
Part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 31, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as commencing at the West ¼ corner
of Section 31; thence N 89°19’38” E, 2544.14 feet along the East-West ¼
line of said Section 31, also being the centerline of Ann Arbor Road;
thence S 0°00’28” W, 232.78 feet along the West right-of-way line of Hix
Road to the centerline of Liberty Drive and the Point of Beginning; thence
S 89°43’50” W, 354.29 feet; thence 43.81 feet along a curve to the left,
radius 55.00 feet, chord bearing S 66°52’12” W, 42.66 feet to the Point of
Ending.
Location: S.W. ¼ of Section 31
Liberty Court
(Addition)
Length: 889.5 ft.
Termini: Liberty Drive to End
Legal Description:
Part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 31, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as commencing at the West ¼ corner
of Section 31; thence N 89°19’38” E, 2544.14 feet along the East-West ¼
line of said Section 31, also being the centerline of Ann Arbor Road;
thence S 0°00’28” W, 232.78 feet along the West right-of-way line of Hix
Road to the centerline of Liberty Drive; thence S 89°43’50” W, 354.29 feet;
thence 43.81 feet along a curve to the left, radius 55.00 feet, chord bearing
S 66°52’12” W, 42.66 feet to the Centerline of Liberty Court and the Point
of Beginning; thence continuing 42.27 feet along a curve to the left, radius
55.00 feet, chord bearing S 21°59’41” W, 41.23 feet; thence S 0°00’28”
W, 750.49 feet; thence 22.28 feet along a curve to the right, radius 75.00
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feet, chord bearing S 8°50’12” W, 22.20 feet; thence S 17°20’55” W, 74.44
feet to the Point of Ending.
Location: S.W. ¼ of Section 31
Independence Drive
(Addition)
Length: 408.94 ft.
Termini: Liberty Court to Hix Road
Legal Description:
Part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 31, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as commencing at the West ¼ corner
of Section 31; thence N 89°19’38” E, 2544.14 feet along the East-West ¼
line of aid Section 3, also being the centerline of Ann Arbor Road; thence
S 0°00’28” W, 512.78 feet along the West right-of-way line of Hix Road to
the centerline of Independence Drive and the Point of Beginning; thence
S 89°43’50” W, 408.94 feet to the Point of Ending.
Location: S.W. ¼ of Section 31
The Council does hereby authorize the City Engineer acting as the Street
Administrator to apply to the Michigan Department of Transportation for
the inclusion of said streets in the City’s local street system for the purpose
of computing the City’s share of Act 51 revenues.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the streets are approved public
streets and are open for public purposes; and FURTHER, that said streets
are accepted into the City’s local street system and are located within a
right-of-way under the control of the City of Livonia and that said streets
were open to the public as of December 31, 2018.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,869th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 7:28 p.m. on March 25, 2019.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk