HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2009-08-10 37251
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT
REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 10, 2009
On August 10, 2009, 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 8.01 p m Councilmember McCann led the meeting with
an invocation
Roll was called with the following result: James McCann, Terry
Godfroid-Marecki, John Pastor, Joe Laura, Brian Meakin, Thomas Robinson, and
Laura Toy Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer;
Karen Tesner, Director of Legislative Affairs, Mark Taormina, City Planner; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Police Chief Robert Stevenson, Michael Slater, Director of
Finance, Linda Grimsby, City Clerk, and Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Robinson, it was.
#314-09 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,637th Regular
Meeting of the Council held July 20, 2009 are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Pastor, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, and Toy
NAYS None
PRESENT Godfroid-Marecki
The President declared the resolution adopted
Vice-President Godfroid-Marecki wished a "Happy Birthday" to
Councilmember Laura and indicated Laura will celebrate his birthday on Saturday,
August 15th In addition, Godfroid-Marecki wished a "Happy Birthday" to her
grandson, Aleksander, who will turn one on his birthday, also on the 15th of August.
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Meakin thanked Evelyn Goudreau, Community Resources — Cable TV,
who worked diligently with AT&T to facilitate live broadcasts of Council meetings
Meakin indicated his wife, Colleen, has been unable to watch him live during Council
meetings and thanked all those involved in working with AT&T to allow for same
There was no Audience Communication at the beginning of the
meeting.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 27,
2009, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending June 30, 2009, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
A communication from the Division of Police, dated July 23, 2009, re
report on recent larceny from auto and motor vehicle thefts in the City of Livonia,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, it was
#315-09 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Donna Nowicki, 33003 Middleboro, dated July 7, 2009, requesting
permission to close Middleboro between Westmore and Mayfield on
Saturday, August 15, 2009, 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.
#316-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated July 13, 2009, forwarding an application
submitted by Ashley Beck, 651 Irvin, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for a
Massage Apprentice Permit and in accordance with Chapter 5 49 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby
approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
#317-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a verbal request
from Councilmember Thomas Robinson, the Council does hereby refer
the issue of Public Safety Employee furlough days to the Public Safety,
Education and Recreation Committee for its report and
recommendation
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#318-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 23, 2009, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve the
purchase of updated forensic software and computer equipment for the
Detective Bureau AVID Video Enhancement System from Dynamic
Technologies d/b/a Ocean Systems, 4016 Blackburn Lane,
Burtonsville, Maryland 20866, in the total amount of $18,703 00,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an
amount not to exceed $18,703 00 from Account No 265-334-987-000
(Adjudicated Forfeiture Fund) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase of said items without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#319-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Housing, dated July 1, 2009,
approved for submission by the Mayor, recommending adjustments in
the admission income limits for Newburgh Village, Silver Village and
City-owned homes, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of
the recommended action with respect to admission income limits and
does hereby approve the following adjustments
ADMISSION
Present Income Limits Revised Income Limits
One Person $39,150 $39,750
Two Persons $44,750 $45,450
Three Persons $50,350 $51,100
Four Persons $55,900 $56,800
Five Persons $60,400 $61,350
Six Persons $64,850 $65,900
A communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated July 8,
2009, re audit report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008, excluding Silver
Village, Newburgh Village, the CDBG Program and single family City-owned
properties, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Board of Trustees, Livonia Employees
Retirement System, dated June 30, 2009, re City of Livonia Retirement System
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Defined Benefit (DB) Plan Annual Actuarial Valuation Report as of November 30,
2008, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
#320-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Human Resources Director, dated June 30,
2009, which transmits resolution DB 09-48 adopted by the Board of
Trustees of the Livonia Employees Retirement System on May 27,
2009, regarding a request to change the annual assumption rate of
investment return from 8.25% to 8% and the assumed wage increase
assumption rate from 4 75% to 4%, the Council does hereby concur in
and approve changing the assumed annual rate of investment return
from eight and one-quarter (8.25%) to eight percent (8%) and the
assumed wage increase assumption rate from four and three-quarter
percent (4 75%) to four percent (4%) effective December 1, 2009
#321-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Human Resources Director, dated June 30,
2009, which transmits resolutions DB 09-47 and DB 09-62 adopted by
the Board of Trustees of the Livonia Employees Retirement System on
May 27, 2009, regarding an adjustment to the annual actuarial
valuation report, the Council does hereby concur in and approve an
actuarial transfer of funds, proportionately from the General and Police
Valuation Divisions to the Fire Valuation Division in order to eliminate
the need for a City contribution to the Fire Division effective December
1, 2009, FURTHER, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
the transfer from the Reserve for Employer Contributions the sum of
$527,578 00 from the General Employees Division and $546,866 00
from the Police Division (total amount of Inter-Division Actuarial Report
transfer $1,074,444 00) to be credited to the Fire Division effective
December 1, 2009
A communication from the Board of Trustees, Livonia Employees
Retirement System, dated June 30, 2009, re City of Livonia Retiree Health and
Disability Benefits Plan and Trust (VEBA) Annual Actuarial Valuation Report as of
November 30, 2008, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
#322-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Human Resources Director, dated June 30,
2009, which transmits resolution V 09-18 adopted by the Board of
Trustees of the Livonia Employees Retirement System on May 27,
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2009, regarding changing the assumed annual rate of investment
return from 8 25% to 8% and the assumed wage increase assumption
rate from 4 75% to 4%, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
changing the assumed annual rate of investment return from eight and
one-quarter (8.25%) to eight percent (8%) and the assumed wage
increase assumption rate from four and three-quarter percent (4 75%)
to four percent (4%) effective December 1, 2009
A communication from the Board of Trustees, Livonia Employees
Retirement System, dated June 30, 2009, re 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan
Annual Report for 2008, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
A roll call vote was then taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Laura, Meakin,
Robinson, and Toy
NAYS None
r: A communication from the Director of Human Resources, received in
the Office of the City Clerk on July 27, 2009, re comparison handout titled "Deferred
Compensation Survey 2009", was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council (CR 331-08)
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#323-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 22, 2009,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 331-08, regarding the status
of the deferred compensation providers, the Council does hereby refer
the subject of conducting an employee survey regarding the level of
satisfaction with current deferred compensation providers and whether
there should be additional providers available to the Administration for
its report and recommendation
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On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#324-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 22, 2009,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 331-08, regarding the status
of the deferred compensation providers, the Council does hereby refer
the subject of 457 Plans and the ability of the City Council to
close/terminate plans to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#325-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 22, 2009,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 258-09, regarding the
subject of prohibiting the use of City fuel in connection with the
personal use of City vehicles, the Council does hereby refer the
subject of adopting the proposed policy regarding prohibiting the
utilization of City fuel in connection with personal use of City vehicles
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#326-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 22, 2009,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 176-06, regarding the
subject of forfeiture funds and their use, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with regard to this matter
McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 040, 070 AND 090 OF
TITLE 2, CHAPTER 36 (COMMISSION ON AGING) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
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above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
Meakin gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 020, 030, 040, AND 120 OF
TITLE 2, CHAPTER 44 (COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
Godfroid-Marecki gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 050 AND 080 OF TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 56 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 040, 050, 060 AND 080 OF
TITLE 2, CHAPTER 64 (HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
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Godfroid-Marecki gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 040 AND 050 OF TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 40 (ARTS COMMISSION) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
Meakin gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER
100 (THE LIVONIA CABLE TELEVISION REGULATORY
ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
Pastor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010, 020, 060 AND 100
AND REPEALING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 52
(HISTORICAL COMMISSION) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
Pastor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 020 AND 040 OF TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 60 (HOUSING COMMISSION) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010 AND 020 OF TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 76 (LIBRARY COMMISSION) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
Godfroid-Marecki gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 020 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER
80 (PLANNING COMMISSION) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
Meakin gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 060 OF TITLE 3, CHAPTER
16 (PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
Pastor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER
15 (TRAFFIC COMMISSION) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
Godfroid-Marecki gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 080 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER
24 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#327-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated July 8, 2009, approved by
submission by the Mayor, and a subsequent communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 13, 2009, approved by submission by
the Mayor, regarding changes in the compensation of City Board and
Commission members, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
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the recommended action with respect to the compensation of City
Board and Commission members in the manner and form set forth in
the aforementioned communication
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
#328-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Dr Chahal, A-Quality Care Veterinary Hospital, received in the
office of the City Clerk July 13, 2009, with regard to a request to modify
a condition of waiver use approval granted on November 8, 2006,
pursuant to Council Resolution 557-06, in connection with Petition
2006-08-02-21, in order to remove and replace Condition #8 regarding
the boarding of household pets, the Council does hereby amend and
revise Council Resolution No 557-06 to read as follows.
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated October 5, 2006, which
transmits its Resolution 10-106-2006, adopted on October 3,
2006, with regard to Petition 2006-08-02-21, submitted by
Kreative Designs, Inc., on behalf of A & C Animal Hospital,
requesting waiver use approval to operate a veterinary hospital
located on the west side of Farmington Road between
Plymouth Road and the CSX railroad right-of-way (11655
Farmington Road), in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition 2006-08-02-21 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet C-1 prepared by
Kreative Designs, Inc., dated August 28, 2005, and
received by the Planning Commission on August 30,
2006, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the landscaping shown on the above-referenced
Site Plan is hereby approved and shall be competed in
accordance with said plan,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all
landscaped and sodded areas, and all planted materials
shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection
Department and thereafter permanently maintained in a
healthy condition,
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5 That the Building Elevations Plan marked Sheet A-1
prepared by Kreative Designs, Inc., dated August 28,
2005, and received by the Planning Commission on
August 30, 2006, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
6 That the brick used in the construction of the new entry
vestibule shall be full-face 4-inch brick,
7 That all light fixtures shall not exceed 20 feet in height
and shall be shielded to minimize glare trespassing on
adjacent properties and roadways,
8 That the operation shall be permitted to board
household pets with a maximum of seven (7) dogs
and eight (8) cats,
9 That all animal remains, medical and animal waste shall
be stored in a freezer or other such closed container
inside the building,
10 That the following issues as outlined in the
correspondence dated September 8, 2006, from the
Inspection Department shall be resolved to that
department's satisfaction
- That the parking area shall be repaved and shall be
double striped,
- That this space, including all restrooms, shall be fully
barrier-free/accessible,
- That the petitioner shall obtain separate property ID
numbers for the separate businesses,
- That adequate soundproofing shall be installed to the
extent necessary to insure the elimination of all noise
from the area used for the treatment and temporary
keeping of such sick and diseased household pets,
11 That the outdoor enclosed dog walking area shall be
permitted only under the circumstances that the
prohibition of open or outdoor runways, kennels, or pens
is waived by the City Council by means of a separate
resolution in which two-thirds of the members of the City
Council concur; and further provided, that the enclosure
for the outdoor dog walking area shall be located
adjacent to the south property line immediately west of
the subject building,
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12 That the enclosure for the outdoor dog walking area, if
approved by the City Council, and the site's dumpster
enclosure shall both be of masonry construction with
gates, as shown in the detail on the above-referenced
Site Plan,
13 That no animals shall be left unattended in the outdoor
enclosed dog walking area,
14 That only conforming signage is approved with this
petition, and any additional signage shall be separately
submitted for review and approval by the Planning
Commission and City Council, and
15 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Laura, Meakin,
Robinson, and Toy
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was.
#329-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Dr Chahal, A-Quality Care Veterinary Hospital, received in the
Office of the City Clerk July 13, 2009, with regard to a request to
modify a condition of waiver use approval granted on November 8,
2006, pursuant to Council Resolution 557-06, in connection with
Petition 2006-08-02-21, in order to remove and replace Condition #8
regarding the boarding of household pets, the Council does hereby
waive the requirement for an overnight attendant set forth in Section
11 03(b)(2) of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Laura, Meakin, and Robinson
NAYS McCann and Toy
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The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Meakin, it was
#330-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Department of Law, dated July 13, 2009, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
relating to the tax-foreclosed properties at 19010 Westmore, 36682
Pinetree, and 33680 Orangelawn, the Council does hereby authorize
the exercise of the City's statutory right of first refusal with respect to
such properties, and payment to the County therefore in the amount of
the statutory minimum bid, being $12,980 66 for Westmore, $7,734 49
for Pinetree, and $6,018 77 for Orangelawn, upon payment to the City
of those amounts from Community Development Block Grant funds,
and 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Meakin, Robinson,
and Toy
NAYS Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by McCann, it was
#331-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated July 13, 2009, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
Livonia Housing Commission to acquire the Federal Housing
Administration - HUD foreclosed property located at 11180 Haller, for
the purchase price of $1 00, plus applicable closing costs, FURTHER,
that a sum not to exceed $5,000 00, to be derived from Federal grant
funds administered by the Michigan State Housing Development
Authority through the City of Livonia/Housing Commission
Neighborhood Stabilization Program is hereby authorized to pay such
costs, and the Director of the Housing Commission is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Meakin, Robinson,
and Toy
NAYS Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Robinson, it was
#332-09 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that
from August, 2009 to October, 2010, the Housing Director shall notify
all residents, residing on the same block or adjacent to, bank
foreclosed property that such property is being acquired by the City
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Pastor, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, and Toy
NAYS Godfroid-Marecki
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 4, 2009, which sets
forth its resolution 06-36-2009 adopted on June 2, 2009 with regard to
Petition 2009-04-06-02, submitted by the City Planning Commission
pursuant to Council Resolution #209-09 and Section 23 01(a) of
Ordinance No 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as
amended, to determine whether or not to amend Sections 18 50A and
18 50H of Article XVIII of the Zoning Ordinance in order to allow
variable electronic message signs, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday, July 13, 2009, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 2009-04-06-02 (as revised so as
to provide for a five (5) second text change duration) for preparation of
the Ordinance for submission to Council, and the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an Ordinance amending Ordinance No 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Pastor, the following substitute
motion was offered
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 4, 2009, which sets
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forth its resolution 06-36-2009 adopted on June 2, 2009, with regard to
Petition 2009-04-06-02, submitted by the City Planning Commission
pursuant to Council Resolution #209-09 and Section 23 01(a) of
Ordinance No 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as
amended, to determine whether or not to amend Sections 18 50A and
18 50H of Article XVIII of the Zoning Ordinance in order to allow
variable electronic message signs, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday, July 13, 2009, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 2009-04-06-02 (as revised so as
to provide for text change duration timing to be consistent with the
appropriate speed zone(s) for the road(s) whereon the electronic sign
is situated) for preparation of the Ordinance for submission to Council,
and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an Ordinance
amending Ordinance No 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution
Enrico Soave, Attorney, addressed Council on behalf of his client, Laurel Manor, to
speak in favor of allowing electronic sign messages to change more frequently
(Petition 2009-04-06-02)
Victoria Kowaleski, 29960 Orangelawn, Livonia, addressed Council to speak in favor
of allowing electronic sign messages to change more frequently (Petition 2009-04-
06-02)
After much discussion and debate, Pastor withdrew his support for the substitute
motion offered above by McCann
A roll call vote was then taken on the original resolution as follows
#333-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 4, 2009, which sets
forth its resolution 06-36-2009 adopted on June 2, 2009 with regard to
Petition 2009-04-06-02, submitted by the City Planning Commission
pursuant to Council Resolution #209-09 and Section 23 01(a) of
Ordinance No 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as
amended, to determine whether or not to amend Sections 18 50A and
18 50H of Article XVIII of the Zoning Ordinance in order to allow
variable electronic message signs, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday, July 13, 2009, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 2009-04-06-02 (as revised so as
to provide for a five (5) second text change duration) for preparation of
the Ordinance for submission to Council, and the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an Ordinance amending Ordinance No 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution
with the following result:
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AYES McCann, Pastor, Laura, Meakin, Robinson and Toy
NAYS Godfroid-Marecki
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#334-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Chief of Police, dated July 14, 2009, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved as to form by the
Department of Law and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a cash
donation in the amount of $1,000 00 from Target, the same to be
appropriated and credited to Account No 702-285-213 (Police Crime
Prevention) for use in connection with this year's National Night Out
event.
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#335-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Librarian, dated June 11, 2009, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept various gifts and cash donations in the amount of $52,886 00
from the sources indicated therein, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and credit the amount of $21,880 00 to Account
No 702-000-285-271, the amount of $10,520 00 to Account No 702-
000-285-272, and the amount of $11,100 00 to Account No 702-000-
285-273 for the purposes as designated by the donors
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#336-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Human Resources Director, dated June 16,
2009, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its
resolution 09-137 adopted by the Civil Service Commission on June
15, 2009, wherein the Commission has approved the proposed
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Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Lieutenants
and Sergeants Association for the period December 1, 2006, through
November 30, 2012, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and the said
Agreement is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby requested to affix their signatures to the aforesaid contract, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
Rick McQueen, President, Livonia Lieutenants and Sergeants Association,
addressed Council to highlight major points contained within the proposed contract
agreement between the City and their Association and to thank Council for its
support
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#337-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Human Resources Director, dated June 17,
2009, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its
resolution 09-138 adopted by the Civil Service Commission on June
15, 2009, wherein the Commission has approved the proposed salary
and fringe benefit adjustments for the Police Command Staff for the
period December 1, 2006, through November 30, 2012, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Administration for its report and
recommendation, FURTHER, that this matter shall remain in the
Closed Committee of the Whole pending receipt of the requested
report.
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#338-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated July 21, 2009, in connection with a
proposed amendment to Section 3 08 of Article Ill of the Zoning
Ordinance pertaining to district regulations, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Planning Commission for the holding of a public
hearing in accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#339-09 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the
subject of an update on various Economic Development matters since
the resignation of the Economic Development Director to the Economic
Development, Community Outreach and Strategic Planning Committee
for its report and recommendation, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Administration for its report and
recommendation
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by McCann, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,638th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9 26 p m
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Linda Grimsby, City Clerk