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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SEVENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 22, 2019
On July 22, 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. Council Vice President Jim Jolly led the meeting in the Pledge.
Roll was called with the following result: Jim Jolly, Brandon Kritzman, Scott Bahr,
Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, Brian Meakin, and President Laura Toy.
Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director of
Planning and Economic; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Paul Bernier, City
Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Judy Priebe; Director of Legislative Affairs;
Lynda Scheel, Treasurer; Curtis Caid, Police Chief; Greg Coppola, Zoning Board
Chairman; Wayne County Commissioner Diane Webb; and Mayor Dennis
Wright.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by McIntyre, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#249-19 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,876th
Regular Meeting of Council held July 8, 2019 are
approved as presented.
Councilmember McIntyre presented a commendation on behalf of Mayor Wright
and the Council to recognize Seedlings Braille Brooks for Children.
Councilmember McIntyre indicated they have been in business for 35 years and
are a wonderful business to have in the community.
Debra Bondy, Executive Director of Seedlings Braille Books for Children, was
present to accept the commendation and thanked Council and Mayor Wright for
the recognition as well as the community for their support.
Vice President Jolly echoed the sentiments expressed by Councilmember
McIntyre and congratulated Seedlings for their 35 years of success in business.
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President Toy stated Seedlings is an inspirational business and a great influence
for all who are sight-impaired and stated she is proud to have such a great
business in Livonia.
President Toy wished a Happy Birthday to Alice “Mickey” Pavlat who recently
turned 101 years old.
Vice President Jolly presented a commendation to Ms. Pavlat on behalf of Mayor
Wright and the Council and thanked her and her family for attending the meeting.
Alice “Mickey” Pavlat thanked Council for their kinds words and the
commendation presented to her and stated she is thankful for the transportation
she receives through the Senior Center.
President Toy announced the following four (4) Public Hearings to take place on
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at City Hall:
Proposed Special Assessment Street Lighting Project for the
Adams Court Site Condominiums, located south of Plymouth
Road, between Eckles Road and Alois Avenue, in the Southwest
¼ of Section 30. To Determine Necessity;
Paul F. Bohn, Fausone Bohn, LLP, Attorneys at Law, on behalf
of Schoolcraft Lodge, Inc. is requesting approval of a Commercial
Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for the expansion and
rehabilitation of the property located at 31501 Schoolcraft Road,
Livonia, MI 48150. (Commercial Rehabilitation District #4); and
Petition 2019-06-01-04 submitted by Ryan Kresge, to rezone the
properties located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between
Joy Road and West Chicago Road (8999, 8985, and 8981
Middlebelt Road) in the Southeast ¼ of Section 35, from C-1
(Local Business) to R-1 (One Family Residential – 60’ x 120’
Lots); and
Petition 2019-06-01-05 submitted by DeVonce Custom
Construction Inc. to rezone the properties located on the west
side of Farmington Road between the CSX Railroad right-of-way
and Schoolcraft Road (13393 Farmington Road) in the Northeast
¼ of Section 28, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to C-2 (General
Business).
At the direction of the Chair, Item #10 was removed from the Consent portion of
the Agenda.
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During Audience Communication Ben Tiseo, 18634 Doris, was present to make
several personal announcements including: his son Dominic has been a Livonia
homeowner for one year now; his daughter Gabriela recently graduated from
LTU as a Civil Engineer; his grandson Nicholas Hayes recently passed the State
Bar and is a new attorney; he has been in business for 31 years in May; in August
his business will celebrate their 25 year anniversary of being here in Livonia; and
in October he and his beautiful wife will celebrate their 35 year wedding
anniversary.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated July 3, 2109, re:
various financial statements of he City of Livonia for the month ending May 31,
2019, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Kritzman, it was:
#250-19 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Jeanine Miller, dated July 1, 2019, requesting permission to close
Woodring Street, between Vermont and Oregon, on Saturday, August 10,
2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#251-19 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Maggie McGrane, dated June 17, 2019, requesting permission to close
Rayburn Street, between Levan and Williams, on Saturday, August 24,
2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#252-19 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Caren Shatter, 15642 Sussex, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated June 21,
2019, requesting permission to close Sussex Street, between Fitzgerald
and Sherwood, on Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m., for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct
the said affair on Sunday, September 8, 2019, in the event of inclement
weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
#253-19 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Robert Meyer, Head Football Coach, Clarenceville High School, received
by the Office of the City Clerk on June 28, 2019, the Council does hereby
take this means to indicate that the Clarenceville Football Booster Club is
recognized as a non-profit organization operating in the community, and
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the action herein being taken for the purpose of affording the Clarenceville
Football Booster Club the opportunity to qualify for a charitable gaming
license or registration from the State of Michigan in accordance with
provisions of State statute.
#254-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Livonia Public Library, dated June
25, 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 Library Design Associates, Inc., 1149 S. Main Street, Plymouth,
MI 48170, for performing all work required in connection with the
auditorium renovations for the Bennett Civic Center Library in an amount
not to exceed $109,715.00, the same having been the lowest bid received
and meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$109,715.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No.: 271-738-976-
000 (Capital-Outlay Building Improvement) for this purpose.
#255-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works and the Director
of Public Works, dated June 6, 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 F-550
Pickup Truck, to be upfitted as a forestry vehicle, in an amount not to
exceed $46,551.00, from Signature Ford, 1960 E. MAIN Street, Owosso,
Michigan 48867; and the upfitting of said vehicle by Versalift Midwest,
51761 Danview Technology Ct., Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, in an
amount not to exceed $75,495.00; for a total amount not to exceed
$122,046.00, to replace a similar vehicle which has surpassed its life
expectancy, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for
this purpose in Account No: 205-527-985-000 (Capital Outlay Budget);
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is purchased
through the State of Michigan Department of Vehicle Procurement under
Contract No. 071B7700180 and Macomb County Contract No. 21-18 bid
and based upon the low State of Michigan bid price under MI-Deal
Contract No. 071B2200263 for the upfitting of said vehicle; 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; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of the replaced vehicle at
public auction hosted by the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network
(MITN) or commercial auction after receipt of the new vehicle.
#256-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Superintendent
of Public Service, dated June 21, 2019, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
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Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a one
year contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with EJ USA, Inc.,
13001 Northend Avenue, Oak Park, Michigan 48237, for the purchase of
stormwater, water main and sanitary manhole related items, in an annual
amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2019 through
June 30, 2020; FURTHER; the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 from funds already
budgeted in Account Nos. 592-559-787-050 (Water Main Supply), 592-
559-787-060 (Water Valves and Gate Wells), 592-559-787-070 (Hydrant
Supply), and 592-559-796-000 (Sanitary Supply) for this purpose;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such action without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with Section
3.04.140.D.3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#257-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Superintendent
of Public Service, dated June 21, 2019, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize an amendment to the five-year contract
with NTH Consultants, Ltd., 41780 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168,
pursuant to Council Resolution 229-18, adopted on June 18, 2018, to
provide as-needed environmental engineering services related to the
City’s landfill for an annual amount not to exceed $20,000.00 through June
30, 2023; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an additional
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 annually from funds
already budgeted in Account No. 205-527-818-041 (Contractual Services
– Landfill Remediation) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to
execute a contract amendment with the aforesaid company, subject to
approval as to form and substance by the Department of Law, and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#258-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 21, 2019, which is
approved by the Director of Public Works, approved as to form by the City
Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
request from Vibe Credit Union, a Michigan corporation, in conjunction
with the construction of a storm drainage system that provides adequate
drainage for property developed at 16825 Middlebelt Road, Livonia,
Michigan, the Council does hereby determine as follows:
1. To accept on behalf of the City of Livonia, the jurisdiction and
maintenance of the storm sewer within the property located on the
west side of Middlebelt Road, south of Six Mile Road in the N.E. ¼
of Section 14, for Vibe Credit Union, which accommodates storm
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water from property developed at 16825 Middlebelt Road. (See
maintenance agreement from the owner Vibe Credit Union, a
Michigan corporation, 44575 W. Twelve Mile Road, Novi, Michigan
48307, attached to said report and recommendation, indicating a
corporate willingness to maintain the system and reimburse the
City for any maintenance the City performs); and
2. To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Storm Water
Facilities Maintenance Agreement on behalf of the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
A communication from the Office of the Treasurer, dated July 3, 2019, re:
Delinquent real property taxes on 34350 Ann Arbor Trail, Petition 2019-05-02-
08, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Kritzman, it was:
#259-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 18, 2019, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #06-53-2019,
adopted on June 11, 2019, with regard to Petition 2019-05-02-08,
submitted by Livonia Healthcare Real Estate, L.L.C. to demolish the
existing nursing home (St. Jude) and construct a new building in its place
for the purpose of operating a nursing and physical rehabilitation facility
(Mission Point Livonia) on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail between Joy
Road and Stark Road (34350 Ann Arbor Trail) in the Southeast ¼ of
Section 33, the Council does hereby refer this item to the next Study
Session of Council to be held on Monday, August 12, 2019.
Lynda Scheel, City Treasurer, came to the podium to state that she had asked
that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda because there was
information sent to the City Attorney and herself last week, updated information
regarding this item. Once we had removed it, she did send the updated
information to Council and to everybody who is on E-Agendas. She stated she
is asking City Council instead of sending this to Committee of the Whole as was
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originally requested, that it be placed on the next Study Agenda of August 12.
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She stated by doing so, this will allow for discussion among Council members,
the developer, and also allow for input from residents, plus keep it on the most
timely schedule as possible.
Following discussion by Council, a roll call vote was taken on the original motion
by Jolly, supported by Kritzman, with the following result:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
A communication from the Director of Public Works, dated July 16, 2019,
re: the proposed DPW Water & Sewer Building, (Petition 2019-05-08-07), was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Councilmember Cathy White, as Chair of the Capital Outlay and Infrastructure
Committee, reported out on the meeting of Monday, June 24, 2019.
The subject matter of the conceptual planning and design of the proposed
DPW Water & Sewer Building for its report and recommendation. (CR 52-
15) (Planning Commission Petition 2019-05-08-07 to demolish and
construct new building at 12973 Farmington Road.)
On a motion by White, supported by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#260-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee,
dated June 24, 2019, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 152-15,
and a communication from the Director of Public Works, dated July 16,
2019, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, regarding demolition and utility work for the
proposed DPW Water & Sewer Building, the Council does hereby accept
the quote of D’Angelo Brothers, Inc., PO Box 531330, Livonia, Michigan
48153 (“D’Angelo”) for performing all work required in connection with the
demolition and utility work to prepare the site for construction of the new
DPW Building located at 12973 Farmington Road, for an estimated total
cost of $141,888.00, plus an additional $58,112.00 contingency allowance
to allow for any unforeseen costs that may be incurred in site preparation;
said quote having been in fact the lowest quote received and meets all
specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
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expenditure in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 payable to D’Angelo
for site demolition services and utility work located at 12973 Farmington
Road and $150,000.00 to be divided among DTE, Spectrum, Consumers
Energy and AT&T for their respective costs in connection with the site
preparation for the new DPW building, for a total amount not to exceed
$350,000.00, from funds already budgeted in the unexpended fund
balance of the Water and Sewer Fund (592) for this purpose; FURTHER,
the Council hereby authorizes entry into a contract with D’Angelo on the
basis of D’Angelo’s quote, without resort to formal competitive bidding,
due to the emergency timetable needed to complete the work pursuant to
Livonia Code of Ordinances Section 3.04.140.D.1; and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract, subject to approval as
to form and substance by the Department of Law, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia with D’Angelo Brothers, Inc. and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
This item will remain in committee.
On a motion by McIntyre, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#261-19 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan recognizes the role of The Senior Alliance as the
designated Area Agency on Aging for Southern and Western Wayne
County to be responsible for planning, developing, coordinating,
monitoring, and managing a comprehensive organized service delivery
system of services for older adults and caregivers.
WHEREAS, the 34 communities of Southern and Western Wayne County,
including the City of Livonia, comprises the Planning and Service Area to
the agency’s governing body.
WHEREAS, the Aging and Adult Services Agency require local Area
Agencies on Aging to request approvals of their Annual Implementation
Plan from their local governments.
WHEREAS, The Senior Alliance has submitted the plan to this honorable
body in accordance with federal and state laws.
WHEREAS, The Senior Alliance has held a public hearing for client,
caregiver, and service provider population feedback which contributed to
the development of the Multi-Year Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2020-2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this honorable body
approves the Multi-Year Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2020-2022, as
presented to the City.
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A communication from Connie O’Malley, MSA, BSN, RN, FACHE,
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President, Outpatient Services, and Tom Kelly, Vice President, 18 Street
Development, LLC, received by the Office of the City Clerk on July 15, 2019, re:
Petition 2019-01-08-01, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
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A communication from Tom Kelly, Vice President, 18 Street
Development, LLC, dated July 2, 2019, enclosing revised Site Plan sheets
C1.10, C2.10 and C3.10, dated July 3, 2019, Landscaping Plan sheet L1.10,
dated July 3, 2019, Electrical Site Plan sheet E0.03, dated June 24, 2019,
prepared by HK Architects, and sheet P2.03, dated August 2, 2019, prepared by
Peter Basso Associates, Inc., re: Petition 2019-01-08-01, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#262-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 29, 2019, which transmits its
resolution #05-47-2019, adopted on May 28, 2019, with regard to Petition
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2019-01-08-01, submitted by 18 Street Development, LLC, to construct
a professional/medical office building located on the north side of Seven
Mile Road between the I-275/96 Expressway and Haggerty Road (39000
Seven Mile Road) in the Southwest ¼ of Section 6, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 2019-01-08-01 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the Overall Site Plan identified as Sheet No. C2.10 dated July
3, 2019, as revised, prepared by HKS Architects, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
2. That the OPCC Site Plan identified as Sheet No. C2.20 dated May
6, 2019, as revised, prepared by HKS Architects, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
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3. That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for any deficient
parking;
4. That the Landscape Plans identified as Sheet No’s. L1.10, dated
July 3, 2019 and L1.20, dated May 6, 2019, as revised, prepared
by HKS Architects, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
5. That all disturbed lawn areas, except for those with steep side
slopes and any stormwater detention basins, shall be sodded in
lieu of hydro-seeding and properly irrigated;
6. That the Exterior Elevations plans identified as Sheet No’s. A5.00
and A5.01, both dated May 6, 2019 prepared by HKS Architects,
are hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
7. 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;
8. That all trash containers shall be properly screened from view with
masonry enclosure walls constructed, and the enclosure gates
shall be of solid panel steel construction or durable, long-lasting
solid panel fiberglass, and all ground-mounted mechanical
equipment and mobile MRI facilities shall be screened
appropriately using masonry walls and/or landscaping;
9. That this site shall meet either the City of Livonia or the Wayne
County Storm Water Management Ordinance, whichever applies,
and shall secure any required permits, including storm water
management permits, wetlands permits and soil erosion and
sedimentation control permits, from Wayne County, the City of
Livonia, and/or the State of Michigan Department of Natural
Resources and Environment (DNRE);
10. 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;
11. That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty feet (20’) in height and
shall be aimed and shielded to minimize stray light trespassing
across property lines and glaring into adjacent roadways;
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12. 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;
13. That the final alignment and geometry of the access road
connecting to the Pentagon Centre Entertainment Campus road
shall be subject to reasonable adjustments as determined by the
Planning and Inspection Departments, and the final grades, side-
slopes, road elevations, utility placement, and drainage of said
roadway shall all be subject to the final approval of the City of
Livonia Engineering Division; and
14. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance No. 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 the City Council, and
unless a building permit is obtained and construction is
commenced, this approval shall be null and void at the expiration
of said period.
An architectural site plan and details, identified as Sheet SPA1, dated July
12, 2019, as revised, prepared by Jeffery A. Scott Architects, P.C., re: Petition
2019-05-08-08, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#263-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 20, 2019, which transmits its
resolution #06-55-2019, adopted on June 11, 2019, with regard to Petition
2019-05-08-08, submitted by Quick Pass Carwash to construct a new
attendant building, modify vehicular parking and access, and install new
self-serve vacuum stations with overhead canopy located on the south
side of Five Mile Road between Yale Avenue and Levan Road (36293
Five Mile Road), in the Northeast ¼ of Section 20, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 2019-05-08-08 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the Architectural Site Plan and Details identified as Sheet No.
SPA1 dated July 12, 2019 as revised, prepared by Jeffery A. Scott
Architects, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2. That the Photometric Plan dated June 10, 2019 is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to;
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3. That the hours of operation shall be limited to the following: Winter
hours of Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Summer
hours of Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
4. That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty feet (20’) in height and
shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadways. All exterior site lighting shall be turned off one hour after
closing;
5. All parking spaces, except the required handicapped spaces, shall
be striped at ten feet (10’) wide by twenty feet (20’) in length as
required;
6. That barrier free parking shall be provided at the direction of the
Inspection Department;
7. That no loudspeakers will be used outside the building;
8. That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of building materials that shall complement that of the building.
The enclosure gates shall be of solid panel steel construction or
durable, long-lasting solid panel fiberglass. The trash dumpster
area shall be maintained and when not in use closed at all times;
9. That only conforming wall signage is approved with this petition,
and any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review
and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
10. That no LED light band or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the buildings or around the
windows;
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 specific plan referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for; and
13. That noise shall not exceed limits established in Section 18.32.080
of the Code of Ordinances;
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14. Additional landscaping (Arborvitaes) shall be provided along east
side of property subject to review and approval of Planning
Department;
15. That “No Radio” signs shall be posted at each vacuum station;
16. 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.
On a motion by White, supported by McIntyre, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#264-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Housing, dated July 8, 2019, relating to the tax-foreclosed
property located at 19731 Middlebelt, the Council does hereby authorize
the exercise of the City’s Statutory Right of First Refusal with respect to
such property, and payment to the County in the amount of the statutory
minimum bid, being a total of $6,789.58, utilizing City of Livonia funds to
be reimbursed to the City from Federal Community Development Block
Grant Funds; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an additional
expenditure in the amount of $5,000.00 for estimated closing costs, for a
total cost of $11,789.58. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute documents on behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by McIntyre, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#265-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July
1, 2019, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
emergency repair of the irrigation pump motors at Idyl Wyld Golf Course from
Turf Pro, 9423 Taylor, Zeeland, MI 49464, for an amount not to exceed
$16,750.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in
an amount not to exceed $16,750.00 from funds already budged in Account
No. 508-687-987-000 (Capital Outlay) for this purpose; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize such action without competitive bidding for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken
in accordance with Section 3.04.140.D.1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute
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a contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with Turf Pro, 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.
During Audience Communication Ted Davis, Superintendent of Parks &
Recreation, spoke about the upcoming Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Livonia will host at Ford Field on August 8 through August 12. Mr. Davis
encouraged all residents to visit and indicated the wall is open 24 hours to view
and thanked Masco for being the presenting sponsor of the event.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, this
1,877th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
8:00 p.m. on July 22, 2019.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk