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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2020-11-04 SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,908th REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL — NOVEMBER 4, 2020 Meeting was held via Zoom and called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President McIntyre. Present: Cathy White (Livonia, Michigan), Brandon McCullough (Livonia, Michigan), Rob Donovic (Deployed), Jim Jolly (Livonia, Michigan), Scott Bahr (Livonia, Michigan) and Kathleen McIntyre (Livonia, Michigan). Absent: None #311-20 Resolution by Bahr and Jolly, unanimously adopted, approving the minutes of the 1,907th Regular Meeting of the Council held October 19, 2020. Councilmember Jolly announced one retiree for the month of October, that being Keith Bessenen, who served 21 years with the DPW. President McIntyre announced there is New Data on Agenda Item 13 and that Agenda Item 16 is removed from the Agenda. She then announced one (1) Public Hearing being held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom remote technology on the following matter: To consider the adoption of a resolution approving a Brownfield Plan and Development and Reimbursement Agreement of the City of Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and interlocal agreement with the Plymouth Road Development Authority (PRDA)for the development of a new industrial building located on the east side of Eckles Road between Amrhein Road and the CSX Railroad (12950 and 13100 Eckles Road) in the northwest '/4 of section 30, as requested by SME on behalf of Ashley Capital and Livonia West Commerce Center 2, pursuant to and in accordance with Act No. 381 of Public Acts of 1996, as amended. President McIntyre thanked Clerk Susan Nash and her staff for their hard work on the November 3, 2020 General Election. She also thanked the other departments for coming in to help the Clerk's Department during this busy time. City Clerk Nash reported on the historical turnout of Tuesday's General Election. She thanked everyone for their hard work in helping the election run smoothly. Councilmember Toy asked for clarification on the opening of the absentee ballots and Nash explained that each state has the right to determine when they can begin the process, and that currently Michigan law allows them to start at the opening of the polls. Toy then asked about using Sharpies at the precinct to vote the ballots and asked Clerk Nash to expound on that. Nash replied that Sharpies and Flairs are the tool that was provided by the State and recommended by the equipment manufacturer to avoid the jamming of the tabulators. Councilmember White reviewed the rules of order for Audience Communication. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION None SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,907th REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL-NOVEMBER 4,2020 The following items were received and filed: A communication from the Department of Finance dated October 9, 2020 forwarding various financial statements for the month ending August 31, 2020. A communication from the Department of Finance dated October 9, 2020 forwarding Quarterly Investment Report for the City of Livonia as of August 31, 2020. A letter from the Director of Livonia Housing Commission dated October 7, 2020 transmitting the LHC Audit Report for Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2019. A communication from Stuart Michaelson, Adams Park Development LLC, dated October 28, 2020, re: Petition 2020-07-01-04. The following resolutions were offered by Jolly and Toy: #312-20 Approving appointment of Kathleen Lomako to the Authority Board for the Michigan Municipal Services Authority (MSA). #313-20 Approving appointment of Brandon McCullough to the Authority Board for the Michigan Municipal Services Authority (MSA). #314-20 Authorizing purchase of 2021 Ford F150 44 SuperCab XLT Pick-Up Truck with upfitting. #315-20 Authorizing emergency installation of city-wide Covid screening and shields #316-20 Approving renewal of Interlocal Agreement for the Wayne County 2016-2021 Consolidated Plan. #317-20 Authorizing Funding Agreement between Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) and the City of Livonia for Fiscal Year 2019 and 2020 for the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) 5310: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grant through SMART for the Livonia Community Transit Program. #318-20 Authorizing additional expenditure and transfer of funds from Contract 20-A, 2020 Asphalt Repair Program to Contract 20-J, 2020 Concrete Road Repair Maintenance/Selective Slab Program to close out the 2020 Concrete Road Repair Maintenance/Selective Slab Program. #319-20 Authorizing utilization of an SDM liquor license for Olive Garden Restaurant. (Petition 2020-08-02-08). #320-20 Approving waiver of 500-foot separation requirement for Olive Garden Restaurant. (Petition 2020-08-02-08). A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES: White, McCullough, Donovic, Jolly, Toy, Bahr and McIntyre NAYS: None The President declared the resolutions adopted. SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,907th REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL-NOVEMBER 4,2020 #321-20 Motion by Bahr and White, unanimously adopted, referring the subject matter of organizational restructuring of the City Council Office to the Law Department for preparation of an ordinance creating new Department of Governmental Affairs with a Governmental Affairs Director appointed by the Mayor. #322-20 Motion by Bahr and White, unanimously adopted, referring subject matter of organizational restructuring of the City Council Office to the Law Department for preparation of an ordinance creating the Department of the Office of the City Council to be managed by a Civil Service Council Administrator to be hired by and report to City Council #323-20 Motion by Bahr and White, unanimously adopted, referring the subject matter of modifying the current City Council Office ordinance to create (a), a new Department of Governmental Affairs with a Governmental Affairs Director appointed by and reporting to the Mayor; and (b) a new Department of the Office of the City Council to be managed by a Civil Service Council Administrator to be hired by and report to City Council. #324-20 Motion by Bahr and White, unanimously adopted, to take no further action regarding the subject matter of the Legislative Affairs Director. Bahr gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 09 (DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Bahr gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010, 020 AND 030 OF CHAPTER 2.10 (DEPARTMENT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL) TO TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 020 AND 030 OF CHAPTER 2.10 (DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS) TO TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. #325-20 Motion by Jolly and Bahr, unanimously adopted, approving rezoning Petition 2020-07-01-04 submitted by Adams Park Development, L.L.C. from PL (Public Land) to R-1 (One Family Residential.) Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE USE OF PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY OR PUBLIC GROUND. #326-20 Motion by Jolly and Toy, unanimously adopted, moving request for application for block party from Katie Adams to the next scheduled Regular Meeting of Council. SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,907th REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 4,2020 #327-20 Motion by Toy and White, unanimously adopted, approving Letter of Agreement between City of Livonia and Livonia Command Officers Association, formerly known as the Livonia Police Lieutenants and Sergeant Association ("LCOA"), to modify union membership to include three (3) Police Captains and to amend union name to Livonia Command Officers Association. #328-20 Motion by Jolly and Donovic approving Tentative Agreement between City of Livonia and Livonia Fire Fighters Union for the period December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2021. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: White, McCullough, Donovic, Jolly, Toy and McIntyre NAYS: Bahr The President declared the resolution adopted. #329-20 Motion by Toy and McCullough, unanimously adopted, accepting Grant of Easement for 20-foot wide water main easement at 34020 Plymouth Road. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION Several residents commented on the Planned Parenthood issues. By Toy and Bahr, unanimously adopted, adjourned this 1,908th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:30 p.m. on November 4, 2020. 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.