HomeMy WebLinkAboutS06172024 MinutesCITY OF LIVONIA – CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JUNE 17, 2024
Meeting was called to order at 8:06 p.m. by Council President McCullough. Present: Vice President Martha Ptashnik, Rob Donovic, Carrie Budzinski, Scott Morgan, Jim Jolly, and President
McCullough. Absent: Laura Toy
Elected and appointed officials present: Carter Fisher, City Attorney; Mark Taormina, Planning and Economic Development Director; and Todd Zilincik, City Engineer.
Vice President Ptashnik led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
During Audience CommunicationSteve King, 33950 Coventry, shared a vision he had 15 years ago.
Councilmember Jolly shared McKenzie Siroky, Livonia Stevenson graduate, is swimming in the U.S.Olympic Time Trials. He indicated he and many others are proud of her and extend best wishes.
NEW BUSINESS
BLOCK PARTY: Daniel Munoz, re: to be held Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Auburndale Street between Jamison and Barkley Avenues, with a rain date of Saturday,
July 20, 2024.
President McCullough presented the request to Council.
Councilmember Jolly offered an approving motion for the Regular Agenda.
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BLOCK PARTY: Tracy Nolte, re: to be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on Marie Street and Court, between Knolson Street and Minton Avenue, with a rain date
of Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Tracy Nolte presented the request to Council.
Councilmember Jolly offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL WEST TO THE LIVONIA BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Office of the Mayor, re: to fill the unexpired term of Jack Engebretson, which will expire on November 24,
2026.
President McCullough presented the request to Council.
Daniel West was present.
Councilmember Jolly offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2024-04-08-01 submitted by Hubbel, Roth & Clark on behalf of the City of Livonia requesting approval of all plans in connection
with a proposal to construct a new Livonia Senior Wellness Center and make renovations to the Kirksey Recreation Center at 15100 Hubbard Street, located at the southeast corner of Five
Mile and Hubbard Roads, in the Northeast ¼ of Section 22.
Mark Taormina, Planning and Economic Development Director, presented the request to Council.
Councilmember Donovic asked why the city thought it was so important to have a Five Mile entrance and what the phasing plan is.
Ted Davis, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, explained the Five Mile entrance gives the feeling of a separate facility, which is what the seniors have asked for. He said a phased
project is important to keep the existing facility open and operating. The initial phase for the senior center and gym should start in July. The second phase is planned to start in
September, with the following phase in July of 2025.
Councilmember Donovic asked if the retention ponds will hold water.
Mr. Davis said it’s his understanding that they won’t hold water but will slow water down and release it slowly into the storm water management system.
Councilmember Donovic offered an approving motion for the Regular Agenda.
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REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Department of Emergency Preparedness, re:
in order to continue as a Closed Point of Dispensing (POD). (CR 330-14)
Brian Kahn, Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, presented the request to Council.
Councilmember Morgan offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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AWARD OF CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: for the Merriman Road Water Main Improvement Project (Plymouth Road to the CSX Railroad Right-of-Way), from budgeted funds.
Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented the request to Council.
Councilmember Donovic asked if the residents will experience a delay in their water.
Mr. Zilincik said there are three or four residents on the west side.
Councilmember Jolly offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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REQUEST TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH HUBBELL, ROTH AND CLARK, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE MERRIMAN ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PLYMOUTH
ROAD TO THE CSX RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY): Engineering Division, re: for same. (CR 336-21)
Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented the request to Council.
Councilmember Jolly offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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REQUEST TO RENEW LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND THE LIVONIA SAVE OUR YOUTH TASK FORCE: Department of Law, re: for a period of three (3) years beginning August 1, 2024,
and expiring of July 31, 2027 (CR 188-21)
Karen Bonanno, Livonia Save our Youth, presented the request to Council.
Vice President Ptashnik asked about the discrepancy in the rates mentioned. She asked that Law provide details at the next Regular Meeting.
Vice President Ptashnik offered an approving motion for the Regular Agenda.
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ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION: Department of Law, re: from Ford Motor Company,to be used for the purpose as designated by the donor.
Stephanie Fries, Ford Motor Company, presented the request to Council.
Councilmember Donovic offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting.
Meeting Adjourned 8:37 p.m.
For the Regular Meeting of July1, 2024. LORI L. MILLER, CITY CLERK