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On March 11, 2024, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember
Toy and the Livonia United Girls Hockey Team led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Budzinski presented a Commendation to Livonia Pompon team. She congratulated the team on being the State Champions for the second year in a row.
A Livonia Pompon parent spoke about the hard work and dedication the girls put into their team.
Councilmember Jolly said he knows there is a lot of stress, hard work and dedication that goes into the Livonia Pompon team. He thanked them for attending the meeting and congratulated
them on the State Championship.
Councilmember Donovic and President McCullough congratulated the girls and their parents on their accomplishment.
President McCullough spoke about girls’ hockey and presented a Commendation to the Livonia United Hockey team. He congratulated them on being two-time state runners up.
Roll was called with the following result: Laura Toy, Jim Jolly, Martha Ptashnik, Rob Donovic, Carrie Budzinski, Scott Morgan, and Brandon McCullough. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Eric Goldstein, Assistant City Attorney; Lori L. Miller, City Clerk; Sara Kasprowicz, Program Supervisor of Council Office; and David Lear,
Assistant City Engineer.
On a motion by Councilmember Budzinski, supported by Councilmember Jolly, and unanimously adopted it was:
#075-24 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,987th Regular Meeting of the Council held February 28, 2024 are approved as presented.
Steve King, 33950 Coventry, said he feels the court workers program needs to be revisited and revised. He suggested they clean storm drains as well as picking up litter on the main
roads.
Christopher Martin, Michigan, spoke about the court workers program.
Councilmember Toy indicated the program is run by the 16th District Court Probation Department and suggested both speakers visit the Court to share their concerns.
Councilmember Jolly gave a shout out to David and Maureen Gordon who were present at the meeting.
Councilmember Toy asked for a moment of silence in honor of Mary DiPonio who passed way.
Councilmember Ptashnik shared that she and Councilmember Budzinski attended the Livonia Symphony Orchestra’s Shamrocks and Tea, and it was a great event. The Symphony also has the
50th Anniversary Gala coming up as well. She also announced that March is Reading Month, and she recently went to the American Montessori and read to them.
Councilmember Donovic spoke about the City of Livonia app and encouraged residents to try using it as it is a great resource.
Councilmember Budzinski spoke about Hayden Hahn, who founded The Share Kindness Project. He is collecting school supplies for the next school year. She encouraged everyone to visit
his wish list at tskp.me\wishlist. Her next Coffee Hour will be held on Saturday with Jacob Uhazie speaking on the topic of Livonia Transit and the Bike Walk. The April Coffee Hour
will be held on April 13th and the topic will be recycling.
Councilmember Toy thanked her colleagues and the Mayor and her husband for attending the human trafficking event.
President McCullough congratulated the 10U Livonia Knights Hockey team for their performance at the Girls State Tournament.
Mayor Brosnan introduced the new Government Affairs Director, Rob Drzewicki, who has a strong background and is very active with the LPS Education Foundation and St. Baldricks Foundation.
He will be applying for grants to help continue the progress of the recreation center. He has already filed for a two-million-dollar grant with the Federal Government. He will also
be attending all Council meetings and will bring administration questions back as needed.
An administrative response to CR 04-24 from the Office of the Mayor, re: subject matter of human trafficking and drug use at the various hotels and bars on Plymouth Road and how the
City plans to address the issue was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Councilmember Morgan, supported by Councilmember Toy and unanimously adopted, it was:
#076-24 RESOLVED, that upon the motion by Councilmember Scott Morgan, seconded by Councilmember Laura Toy, at the Regular Meeting held March 11, 2024, regarding the subject matter of
human trafficking and drug use at the various hotels and bars on Plymouth Road (such as Comfort Inn and Sports Locker) and how the City plans to address the issue, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Public Safety and Health Committee for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilmember Toy, supported by Councilmember Morgan, it was:
#077-24 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated February 14, 2024, approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution
#02-04-2024, adopted on February 13, 2024, with regard to Petition 2024-01-02-01 submitted by Sri Shirdi Saibaba Temple, requesting waiver use approval to construct an 18,478 square
foot religious temple and gazebo on the property at 28875 W. Seven Mile Road, located on the southeast corner of Seven Mile Road and Maplewood Street in the Northwest ¼ of Section 12,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 2024-01-02-01 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1. The plan set and site plan documents for the Sri Shirdi Saibaba Temple, consisting of civil, landscape, lighting photometric, and architectural drawings, prepared by G.A.V. & Associates,
Inc., and NF Engineers, dated January 2, 2024, are hereby approved, provided that:
a. Masonry or other durable materials, such as stone, metal, or composite siding, are added to the exterior walls of the building, replacing most of the E.I.F.S.;
b. Adjustments to the lighting plan are made such that the average illumination level for the parking areas does not exceed 1.0-foot candle as required under Section 7.22 of the
Zoning Ordinance;
c. Access from Maplewood Street shall be restricted for emergency use only through a gate with either a Knox box or chain and lock that shall be kept closed at all times, subject
to the review and approval of the Fire Marshal;
d. The Petitioner shall work with the Planning Department to reduce the amount of parking by land banking spaces, which—if deemed necessary to meet future demand at the Temple,
may be built, subject to administrative approvals by the Planning, Inspection, and Engineering Departments; and
e. The existing temple shall be removed from the site within two (2) years following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new temple;
2. All regular parking spaces shall be appropriately sized, measuring 10 feet in width, and marked, including any barrier-free space(s) as required by the State of Michigan;
3. All disturbed lawn areas, including road rights-of-way, shall be sodded instead of hydroseeding;
4. Underground sprinklers shall be provided for all landscaped and sodded areas. All planted materials shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and, after
that, permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
5. The limits of tree clearing shall be surveyed and staked, and any existing trees outside of the clearing limits along the property’s east and south sides shall be protected during
construction with four (4) foot-high snow fencing;
6. The height of all pole-mounted light fixtures shall not exceed twenty (20) feet and shall be aimed and shielded to minimize stray light trespassing across property lines and glaring
into adjacent roadways;
7. The dome lighting shall either be dimmed or turned off after 10:00 p.m.;
8. The three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed from materials that complement the building. The enclosure gates shall be solid steel or durable, long-lasting panel
fiberglass;
9. 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;
10. No LED light band or exposed neon shall be permitted on this site, including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows; and
11. Under Section 13.13 of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, this approval is valid for one year only from the date of approval by the City Council. Unless a building permit
is obtained, this approval shall be null and void at the expiration of said period.
#078-24 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated February 14, 2024, approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution
#02-05-2024, adopted on February 13, 2024, with regard to Petition 2024-01-02-02 submitted by Tiseo Architects, on behalf of United Lawnscape, requesting waiver use approval under Sections
3.16 and 6.58 of the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to operate a Special Trade Contractors Yard that includes the outdoor storage of landscaping equipment and materials
at 12933 Farmington Road in the Northeast ¼ of Section 28, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and #2024-01-02-02 is hereby approved
and granted, subject to the following conditions:
The Site Plan, identified as Sheet No. P1, dated January 11, 2024, prepared by Tiseo Architects, Inc., is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
All outside storage shall be restricted to the areas located behind the building, as shown on the approved site plan. Storage within this area shall be limited to vehicles and landscape-related
materials. Any changes in the location and extent of the outdoor storage yard shall first be approved by the Planning Commission;
As part of its regular biannual inspections of the properties, the Inspection Department shall review the condition of the ground surface and salt dome to determine if any improvements
are necessary;
The perimeter of the storage area shall be fully enclosed with a fence approved by the Inspection Department pursuant to Section 6.58(3)(A);
There shall be no outdoor storage of junk, tires, debris, hazardous chemicals, or disabled/inoperative equipment and vehicles anywhere on the premises;
6. 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;
7. 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
8. Pursuant to Section 13.13 of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, 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.
#079-24 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police, dated January 19, 2024, which bears the signatures of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize renewal of the service agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., 500 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661,
for a period of three (3) years, from May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, for providing hands-on customer support for the Police Department’s Public Safety Radio System, which includes
a 24/7/365 support center to manage service requests, track cases and dispatch repair teams when necessary as well as infrastructure repair and/or replacement of certain equipment, technical
support to answer questions and resolve problems, and provide network preventative maintenance and testing, in an amount not to exceed $22,947.85 for the first year, commencing May 1,
2024 to April 30, 2025; for the second year a 4% increase to $23,865.78, commencing May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026; and for the third year a 4% increase to $24,820.37, commencing May
1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, for a total amount not to exceed $71,634.00, to be expended by utilizing public safety communication funds in account no. 261-000-818-000 (Contractual Services)
for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action herein without competitive bidding for the reason that Motorola Solutions, Inc. is a sole source provider of the
Motorola proprietary information and equipment utilized by the Police Department and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.E.3 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a service agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc.,
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.
#080-24 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated January 22, 2024, which bears the signatures of the Director of Finance and the City
Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the quote of Leica Geosystems, Inc., 7469 Buckell Lake Road, Holly, Michigan 48442, for the purchase
of one (1) Leica GS18T GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and software to replace the current equipment that is out of warranty and at end of life expectancy, for an amount not
to exceed $27,332.86; fURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $27,332.86 from funds budgeted in Account No. 101-302-987-000 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 Contract Pricing under
Contract No. 180000000005 for the new purchase, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.E.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#081-24 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated January 22, 2024, which bears the signatures of the Finance Director and the City
Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding a request to renew the service agreement for professional constitutional policing and policy advising services of Brett
M. Naumcheff, through the Michigan Police Legal Advisor Group, for a period of two (2) years, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to enter into a two-year service agreement for the Professional Constitutional Policing and Policy Advising Services of Brett M. Naumcheff, through the Michigan Police Legal
Advisor Group, 39555 Orchard Hill Place, Suite 600, Novi, Mi 48375, for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025, at a cost of $3,000.00 per month, in a total amount not
to exceed $36,000.00 annually for period of two (2) years (24 months); FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize a monthly expenditure in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00, for a period
of two years (24 months), from funds budgeted in Account No: 101-304-818-000 (Contractual Services) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reason that the Michigan Police Legal Advisor Group (MPLAG) is the only law firm in the State of Michigan that provides the professional services
described in the aforementioned communication, as well as the unique legal training, consulting and advising on the narrow and specific legal aspects of police policy, practice, administration
and constitutional law; and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.E.3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#082-24 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated January 23, 2024, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 390-19, adopted on December
2, 2019, which bears the signatures of the Finance Director and the City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute a two-year contract extension, for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with Allie Brothers, Inc., 20295 Middlebelt
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for supplying the Division of Police with Police Uniforms for the unit prices set forth in the uniform price sheet, with a 4% increase to cover the cost
of inflation, attached to said communication; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such purchase from funds already budgeted in Account No. 101-325-768-010 for this purpose; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid action without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with
Section 3.04.140.E.2a of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#083-24 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated January 29, 2024, which bears the signatures of the Director of Finance and the City
Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of nine (9) marked and unmarked Police vehicles as replacement vehicles, as part
of the annual vehicle replacement program, to be utilized by officers assigned to both uniform and non-uniform assignments, utilizing the State of Michigan and Macomb County Consortium
bid pricing in a total amount not to exceed $406,153.00, to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account Nos. 101-325-985-000 ($183,409.00) and 101-329-985-000
($222,744.00), AS FOLLOWS:
1) 2025 Ford Utility Police Interceptor Package @ $49,975.00 from:
Lunghamer Ford of Owosso LLC
1960 E. Main Street
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 214-3513
(3) 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit Police Package @ $44,478.00 ($133,434.00 total) from:
LaFontaine CDJR – Lansing
6131 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 394-1022 (1) Ford Escape Active @ $28,217.00 from: Lunghamer Ford of Owosso LLC 1960 E. Main Street Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 214-3513 (1) 2024 Ford Edge AWD ST High Package @
$48,529.00 from: Lunghamer Ford of Owosso LLC 1960 E. Main Street Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 214-3513 (1) 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring @ $47,070.00 from: LaFontaine CDJR - Lansing 6131
S. Pennsylvania Avenue Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 394-1022 (1) 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L @ $53,267.00 from: LaFontaine CDJR - Lansing 6131 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Lansing, MI 48911 (517)
394-1022
(1) Chevrolet Blazer @ $45,661.00 from: Todd Wenzel Chevrolet 3156 Highland Drive Hudsonville, MI 49426 (734) 713-1065
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchases without competitive bidding since the same is based upon the low State of Michigan cooperative purchasing
consortium bids, under MiDeal Contract Nos. 071B7700178 and 071B7700183 and Macomb County Bid Nos. 21.18 A.9 and 21-18 and/or such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 3.04.140.E.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#084-24 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated February 16, 2024, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
recommended final budget adjustments for Fiscal Year ending November 30, 2023, the Council does hereby authorize said budget adjustments and transfers in the manner and form set forth
in the attachment.
#085-24 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated February 15, 2024, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached an estimate from D’Angelo Brothers, Inc., dated November 30, 2023, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $45,352.00 payable to D’Angelo Brothers, Inc., 30836 W. 8 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336 for all materials and labor necessary to perform
the emergency repair of multiple breaks in the water line feeding to the Clements Circle Pool and Bathhouse; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action herein without competitive
bidding in accordance with Section 3.04.140.E.1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an amount
not to exceed $45,352.00 from funds budgeted in Parks and Recreation Account No: 208-796-987-000 for this purpose.
#086-24 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated February 9, 2024, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 043-23, adopted
on February 13, 2023, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and an email communication
from Kyle Schumann, Environmental Scientist, Davey Resource Group, Inc., dated January 12, 2024, forwarding an inventory status update in connection with the city-owned tree audit and
update to inventory database, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract extension, approved as to form and substance by the Department of Law,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with Davey Resource Group, Inc., 3381 W. Lapeer Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326 for performing all work required in connection with completing
the remaining inventory for the city-owned tree audit and update to inventory database, in an amount not to exceed $10,900.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an amount not
to exceed $10,900.00, payable to Davey Resource Group, Inc., from funds provided through a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) which are available in GL Account
#204-530-851-020 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.E.3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#087-24 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated February 5, 2024, which bears the signatures of the Director of
Public Works and the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of two (2) Titan Pro Trailer Mounted Leaf Vacuums
from Bell Equipment, 78 Northpointe Dr., Lake Orion, Mi 48359, at a cost of $76,583.48 each, for a total amount not to exceed $153,166.96, to be utilized by the Roads Department and
to replace two (2) current units whose repair cost and dependability exceeds their value; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $153,166.96
from funds already budgeted in Account No. 226-528-987-000 for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize this purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch
as the same is based upon the low MI Deal contract bid process under Contract Agreement No. 071B7700091, 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.E.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#088-24 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated February 9, 2024, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works
and the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting approval to continue to purchase of two (2) Titan Pro Trailer Mounted Leaf Vacuums and for payment
of the Annual Assessment for 2024, the Council does hereby approve the City of Livonia’s continued 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 $37,235.00 for the City’s annual ARC assessment for 2024; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $37,235.00 from funds already budgeted for the 2023-2024 budget year in Account No. 592-559-923-030 for this purpose.
Steve King, 33950 Coventry, asked if items approved on the consent agenda have already been purchased. He would like to see different options discussed when purchasing police cruisers.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Toy, Jolly, Ptashnik, Donovic, Budzinski, Morgan, and McCullough
NAYS: None
Councilmember Toy took from the table for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 075 (COUNCIL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR) AND AMENDING SECTION 080 (CITY CLERK DUTIES) OF CHAPTER 04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Toy, Jolly, Ptashnik, Donovic, Budzinski, Morgan, and McCullough
NAYS: None
A communication in the form of the call log report regarding calls over the past year for both Livonia addresses of New Oakland and calls to COPE for comparison, received by Captain
Yon, LPD, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Councilmember Jolly offered a denying motion, supported by Councilmember Morgan for item #14 on the agenda.
Greg Sendi, petitioner, thanked Council for the discussions on this subject, gave background on their proposal, and said they agree and disagree on many levels. He understands they
don’t have votes to overturn the appeal and don’t want to divide the community or council. He would like to withdraw the appeal request on tonight’s agenda.
Councilmember Jolly withdrew his motion to deny the appeal.
Councilmember Donovic feels action must be taken on the item since the request to withdraw was not made prior to the meeting.
Councilmember Morgan said he is in favor of the denial since the matter was not withdrawn prior to the meeting as well.
Vice President Ptashnik suggested continuing with denial of this plan since they would be able to present a new plan in the future.
Hunter Anderson, 15470 Hidden Lane, said he is thankful that they are pulling this proposal but does agree that the community still needs to address this issue. He stated they will
reach out to new Oakland Family Centers on behalf of the Youth Commission, to try and tackle the problem together with the city.
On a motion by Councilmember Morgan, supported by Councilmember Donovic and unanimously adopted, it was:
#089-24 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated January 24, 2024, approved for submission by the Mayor, and a communication from Kevin
S. Sendi, JD, MBA, President/CEO, New Oakland Family Centers, 29550 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154, dated January 24, 2024, along with a letter of support from William T. Beecroft,
M.D., Board Certified Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry, 1566 Willoughby Road, Mason, MI 48854, which in accordance with the provisions of Section 13.13(10) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance,
takes an appeal from a determination made on January 16, 2024, by the City Planning Commission in its resolution #01-02-2024 with regard to Petition 2023-12-02-15 submitted by Ark-Tec
Architects, L.L.C. on behalf of New Oakland Family Centers, requesting special waiver use approval for a Planned Development, to convert two (2) former office buildings for use as a
domiciliary behavioral health facility with short-term, temporary housing (less than 72 hours per stay), on the property located at 29582 - 29596 Five Mile Road, located on the north
side of Five Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Hidden Lane in the Southeast ¼ of Section 14, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday,
March 4, 2024, THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION and PETITION 2023-12-02-15 submitted by Ark-Tec Architects, L.L.C. on behalf of New
Oakland Family Centers is hereby DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The petitioner has failed to comply with all special and general standards and requirements as outlined in Sections 5.02 and 13.13 of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended;
2. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the Planned Development option is needed to utilize the subject property;
3. This site was developed and intended for office purposes, not short-term residential. Use of the buildings for general or medical offices or other uses permitted in the C-1 District
is appropriate, given its location, layout, size, intensity of use, hours of operation, and proximity to single-family residential;
4. The Livonia Police Department opposes the proposed use at this location as contained in its January 5, 2024, report. Concerns include the facility’s location adjacent to residential
homes and the potential for incidents involving disturbances, assaults, runaways resulting in police intervention and calls for medical assistance, and ingress and egress by emergency
vehicles at all hours;
5. The Planning Commission believes that options are available throughout the city for appropriately locating a domiciliary behavioral health facility that would not present the same
potential threats to the residents' peace, welfare, and safety as this location poses; and
The proposed use is incompatible and not in harmony
with the surrounding uses in the area.
Councilmember Jolly stepped down at 7:58 p.m. to avoid professional conflict.
On a motion by Councilmember Toy, supported by Councilmember Morgan and unanimously adopted, it was:
#090-24 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Brandon M. Grysko, Fausone & Grysko, PLC, 41700 Six Mile Road, Suite 101, Northville, Michigan 48168, dated February 21,
2024, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate that GH Pastor Foundation for Kids is recognized as a non-profit organization operating in the community, and the action herein
being taken for the purpose of affording GH Pastor Foundation for Kids the opportunity to qualify for a charitable gaming license or registration from the State of Michigan in accordance
with provisions of State statute.
Brandon Grysko, representative of the petitioner, was present to answer questions.
Councilmember Jolly resumed his chair at 8:00 p.m.
On a motion by Councilmember Jolly, supported by Councilmember Donovic and unanimously adopted, it was:
#091-24 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Mayor and Treasurer, dated March 8, 2024, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 014-24, to which is attached
a proposed agreement regarding the collection of property taxes on behalf of various school entities, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation contained therein, and does
further authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the proposed agreement with the Livonia Public Schools for tax collection, said agreement
to be made subject to approval as to form and substance by the Department of Law.
Mayor Brosnan explained the reasons to adjust the contract with Livonia Public Schools along with details of the process.
On a motion by Councilmember Jolly, supported by Councilmember Toy and unanimously adopted, it was:
#092-24 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated February 15, 2024, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a list of donations to be accepted, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept various gifts
and cash donations in the amount of $88,771.51 from the sources indicated therein; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and credit the amount of $60,709.55 to Account No. 208-000-674-010;
$250.00 to Account No. 208-000-651-717; $1,600.00 to Account No. 211-000-674-216; $1,000.00 to Account No. 208-339-300; $13,211.96 to Account No. 270-000-674-010; and $12,000.00 to Account
No. 270-285-135, representing the total cash donation, for the purposes designated by the donors.
Ted Davis, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, thanked all Donors.
On a motion by Councilmember Toy, supported by Councilmember Jolly and unanimously adopted, it was:
#093-24 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated February 26, 2024, approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance
a quit claim deed from Leo Soave as part of the lot combination of Parcel Nos. 46-125-99-0004-000 (35755 Plymouth Road) and 46-125-99-0010-006 (35841 Plymouth Road) in order to obtain
the necessary road right-of-way, more particularly described as:
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, commencing at the Northeast corner of Section
32; thence N 89°39’43” W 1291.22 feet along the North line of Section 32 to the Point of Beginning; thence S 00°27’54” W 60.00 feet; thence N 89°39’43” W 334.65 feet; thence N 00°24’17”
E 60.00 feet; thence S 89°39’43” E 334.70 feet to the Point of Beginning.
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the aforesaid quit claim deed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the quit claim
deed conveying the above-described property to the City of Livonia, and the City Clerk is hereby required to have the same recorded in the office of the register of deed and to do all
other things necessary or incident to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilmember Jolly, supported by Councilmember Donovic and unanimously adopted, it was:
#094-24 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated February 28, 2024, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby, by a two-thirds
roll call vote in accordance with Section 7(1) of The Open Meetings Act, direct that a Closed Committee of the Whole meeting be held for the purpose of discussing litigation matters
and attorney/client privileged communications in connection with pending litigation, Donald and Dina Croskey, et al v City of Livonia; Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 22-011590-NZ.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
Councilmember Jolly congratulated City of Livonia employees Randy Abrahamson and Donna Winter on their retirement.
On a motion by Councilmember Toy, supported by Vice President Ptashnik and unanimously adopted, this 1,988th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 8:13
p.m.
Lori L. Miller, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHTH
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 11, 2024