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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2019-05-20SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,873rd REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MAY 20, 2019 ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Toy. Present: Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, Jim Jolly, and Laura Toy. Absent: Brian Meakin and Brandon Kritzman. #170-19 Resolution by White and McIntyre, unanimously adopted, approving the minutes of the 1,872nd Regular Meeting of the Council held May 8, 2019. #171-19 Resolution by Bahr and White, approving the minutes of the 253rd Special meeting of the Council held May 13, 2019. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bahr, White, McIntyre, and Toy. PRESENT: Jolly. NAYS: None. Councilmember Bahr wished his wife a Happy 17th Anniversary and indicated the month of May is a very busy month for his family. Councilmember McIntyre congratulated the Livonia Youth Symphony and Livonia Civic Chorus for their great events hosted this past weekend and indicated the community is better for having two outstanding art organizations. President Toy announced various local community events and stated she recently received Bob Hardies “Best Kept Secrets of Livonia Parks” which she found fascinating and informative. On behalf of the Mayor and Council, President Toy presented commendations to the St. Michael’s Girls Varsity Basketball Team and the St. Michael’s Boys Varsity Basketball Team as winners of the 2019 CYO Championship. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION Javion Johnson spoke on behalf of State Representative Jewel Jones and provided an update on various House Bills which have been introduced in Lansing and are currently working their way through the legislative process. The following items were received and filed: Communication from Department of Finance, dated April 26, 2019, re: various financial statements for the City of Livonia for the month ending March 31, 2019. Communication from Chief of Police, dated May 2, 2019, re: request to purchase 42 in-car cameras with unlimited Cloud data storage. Communication from Fred E. Sackllah, Festival Chairperson, The Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, re: request for approval of issuance of permit for fireworks display at 11th Annual Michigan Fest. Communication from the Plymouth Road Development Authority, dated May 3, 2019, re: waiver petition submitted by KAC Livonia. (Petition 2018-12-02-24) The following resolutions were offered by Jolly and White: #172-19 Approving block party to be held June 15, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Louise Street between 17137 Louise Street to Bobrich. #173-19 Approving sidewalk waiver requirement for newly constructed home at 20005 Osmus St. #174-19 Approving reappointment of David Bongero to the Livonia Planning Commission for a three-year term to expire on June 9, 2022. #175-19 Approving reappointment of Gregory Coppola to the Economic Development Corporation for a six-year term to expire June 7, 2025. #176-19 Approving sidewalk waiver requirement for four (4) newer homes constructed at Washington Park Site Condominiums located a 9361, 9371, 9379 and 9387 Liberty Ct. (CR 151-16) #177-19 Approving waiver of bid process and authorizing purchase of 42 in-car cameras with unlimited Cloud data storage for Police Division for period of five years. #178-19 Approving 2019-2020 CDBG Program Annual Action Plan and Budget. #179-19 Approving 2019-2020 CDBG Program Hold Harmless Contracts. #180-19 Approving contract for 2019-2020 Sidewalk and Pavement Replacement Program – Water Main Breaks (Contract 19-F) for a two-year contract. #181-19 Approving amendment to engineering contract and additional appropriation and expenditure for Phase 2 of Five Mile Road (Merriman Road to Middlebelt Road) Water Main Replacement Project. (CR 365-16) #182-19 Approving award of contract for Five Mile Road Water Main Replacement Project – Phase 2, from Merriman Road to west of Middlebelt Road, from Unexpended Fund Balance of the Water & Sewer Fund. (CR 303-16) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES: Bahr, White, McIntyre, Jolly, and Toy. NAYES: None. Jolly gave First Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE USE OF PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 2019-02-03-02) #183-19 Motion by McIntyre and White, unanimously adopted, tabling subject of proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance as submitted by Leo Soave Building, Inc. re: property located on west side of Farmington Road, between Norfolk Avenue and Eight Mile Road, to the next Regular Council meeting for hearing. (Petition 2018-08-01-05) #184-19 Motion by Bahr and White, unanimously adopted, tabling waiver petition submitted by Leo Soave Building, Inc. re: property located on west side of Farmington Road, between Norfolk Avenue and Eight Mile Road, to the next Regular Council meeting. (Petition 2019-03-02-02) #185-19 Motion by Jolly and Bahr, unanimously adopted, approving issuance of permit for fireworks display by Great Lakes Fireworks to be held at St. Mary’s Church for 11th Annual Michigan Fest on May 31, 2019, with rain dates on June 1, 2019 and June 2, 2019. #186-19 Motion by White and Jolly, unanimously adopted, approving necessity for the Heritage Square Site Condominiums located east of Newburgh Road and south of Six Mile Road. #187-19 Motion by McIntyre and White, tabling subject matter of waiver petition submitted by KAC Livonia, L.L.C. for renovations of Kirk’s Auto Care on 31390 Plymouth Road to the next Regular Council meeting. (Pet. 2018-12-02-24) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bahr, White, and McIntyre. NAYES: Jolly and Toy. #188-19 Motion by White and McIntyre, unanimously adopted, approving lease amendment with 123.Net, Inc., of Southfield, to occupy a portion of the Livonia Police Communications Tower. #189-19 Motion by White and McIntyre, unanimously adopted, accepting Grant of Easement from Consumers Energy for a six (6’) wide utility easement in connection with installation and maintenance of a gas line through portion of Civic Center to service T-Mobile and AT&T Generators at the base of the LPD Communications Tower. #190-19 Motion by McIntyre and Jolly, unanimously adopted, to suspend the rules of order to allow item not on the Agenda to be considered by Council. #191-19 Motion by Jolly and White, unanimously adopted, approving noise ordinance waiver for 15th annual Memorial Day weekend gathering with live music at 19467 Fitzgerald Street from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2019. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION None. By Jolly and McIntyre, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,873rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 7:48 p.m. on May 30, 2019. 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.