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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2007-03-28 36136 MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2007 On March 28, 2007, 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 8.00 p m Councilmember Knapp delivered the invocation Roll was called with the following result Donald Knapp, Brian Meakin, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, Joe Laura, Thomas Robinson, Gerald Taylor, and James McCann Absent: None Elected and appointed officials present. Robert Schron, City Engineer; Alex Bishop, Assistant Director of Inspection, Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Karen Tesner, Assistant City Clerk, Ian Wilshaw, Planning Commission, Kevin Priddy, Traffic Commission, and Mayor Jack Engebretson On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, it was #111-07 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,580th Regular Meeting of the Council held March 14, 2007 are hereby approved as submitted Meakin recognized Mr Santi's class at Johnson Upper Elementary School and stated he enjoyed reading with them earlier today and wished them the best of luck at tomorrow night's performance of the Wizard of Oz. Jeff White, 8401 Narise, Westland, requested that Council reconsider his request to amend Section 060 of Title 15, Chapter 32 (Property Maintenance Code) re inspections for rental properties A communication from Jeff White, 8401 Narise, Westland, received on March 28, 2007, re request to amend Section 060 of Title 15, Chapter 32 (Property Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36137 Maintenance Code) to require inspections of rental properties every three (3) years, as opposed to the current annual inspection requirement, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Taylor, it was #112-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sandy O'Daniel, representing Newburg United Methodist Church, dated February 26, 2007, which requests permission to display approximately 20 signs announcing the Newburg United Methodist Church Mom to Mom Sale to be conducted on Saturday, April 28, 2007, and for the Rummage Sale to be conducted on Thursday, May 3, 2007 through Saturday, May 5, 2007, which signs are to be 18"x 24" in size and which will be displayed at various locations in the City of Livonia only, no earlier than Saturday, April 21, 2007, and removed no later than Sunday, April 29, 2007 for the Mom to Mom Sale, and no earlier than Thursday, April 26, 2007 and removed no later than Sunday, May 6, 2007 for the Rummage Sale, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted, with the understanding that the City is not responsible should the signs be removed by Wayne County #113-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Juli Jeffery, representing the Livonia Garden Club, which requests permission to display signs announcing their annual Plant Sharing event to be held at Greenmead on Saturday, May 12, 2007, which signs are to be 25"x 15" in size and which will be displayed at various locations in the City of Livonia only, no earlier than Sunday, May 6, 2007, and removed no later than Sunday, May 13, 2007, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted, with the understanding that the City is not responsible should the signs be removed by Wayne County #114-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated February 15, 2007, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Leo Soave, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed division of Tax Item No 46-093-99-0013-001 into four parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36138 Parcel 1. That part of the N E 1/4 of Section 24, T1 S , R9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point distant South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 658 00 feet, and South 00 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds East 1155 00 feet from the N E corner of said Section 24, and proceeding South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 361 40 feet, thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 15 seconds East 82 37 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds East 361 29 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 82 37 feet to the point of beginning except the East 30 00 feet. Containing 0 63 Acres Parcel 2. That part of the N E '/4 of Section 24, T 1 S , R.9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point distant South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 658 00 feet, and South 00 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds East 1155 00 feet, and South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 361 40 feet from the N E corner of said Section 24, and proceeding South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 120 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 15 seconds East 82 37 feet, thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds East 120 00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 15 seconds West 82 37 feet to the point of beginning Containing 0 23 Acres Parcel 3. That part of the N E '/4 of Section 24, T 1 S , R.9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point distant South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 658 00 feet, and South 00 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds East 1155 00 feet, and South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 481 40 feet from the N E corner of said Section 24, and proceeding South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 60 00 feet, thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 15 seconds East 82 37 feet, thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds East 60 00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 15 seconds West 82 37 feet to the point of beginning Containing 0 11 Acres Parcel 4. That part of the N E 1% of Section 24, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point distant South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 658 00 feet, and South 00 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds East 1155 00 feet, and South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 541 40 feet from the N E corner of said Section 24, and proceeding South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 120 00 feet, thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 15 seconds East 82 37 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36139 seconds East 120 00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 15 seconds West 82 37 feet to the point of beginning Containing 0.23 Acres as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a part hereof by reference, FURTHER, in accordance with Section 16 32 030 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Section 18 46 of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby waive the minimum lot width and area requirements set forth in Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, with respect to this property division, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds #115-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jeff White, received in the office of the City Clerk on March 7, 2007, requesting that Section 060 of Title 15, Chapter 32 (Property Maintenance Code) be amended to require inspections of rental properties every three (3) years, as opposed to the current annual inspection, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter The 2006 Livonia Annual Report from Bright House Networks, submitted by Robert A. McCann, Division President, Detroit Region, was received and placed on file for the information of Council #116-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated February 27, 2007, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bids of the following companies for supplying the Parks and Recreation Department with clothing for the 2007 fiscal year as indicated on the attachment to the aforesaid communication, the same having been the lowest bid submitted for each item listed and meets all specifications 1 Screened Images, Mr Jeff Christiansen, 42020 Kopernick Rd , Suite 205, Canton, MI 48187 Item No. Size Amount 1 7 Yth & Ad S-Xlg Yth & Ad S-Xlg $2 50 & $2 50 Yth, Ad S-Xlg & 2 Xlg $2 55 6 $2 50 & $2 50 &$2 50 8 Yth & Ad $2 90 & $2 90 Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36140 9 Ad S-XIg & 2 XIg & 3 Xlg $5 20 & $6 70 & $6 80 15A Yth & Ad S-Xlg $2 10 & $2.20 15B Ad S-Xlg $2 55 16 Ad S-Xlg $1 65 2 Kelgraphics, Mr Charles Kelly, 110 W River, Cadillac, MI 49601 Item No. Size Amount 2 Yth & Ad S-Xlg $2 35 & $2 35 5 Ad S-Xlg $2 40 11 Ad S-Xlg & 2 Xlg $4 15 & $4 90 12 Ad S-Xlg & 2 Xlg $6 50 & $7 00 17 Yth & Ad S-Xlg & 2 Xlg $4 35 & $4 35 & $5 35 3 American Silkscreen & Embroidery, Mr Todd Lamb, 24601 Hallwood Court, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Item No. Size Amount 3 Ad S-Xlg & 2 Xlg $8 45 & $10 11 10 Ad S-Xlg & 2 Xlg & 3 Xlg $1 94 & $2 92 & $3 12 4 Monroe Sports Varsity Athletic, Mr Jerry Angel, 1307 W Seventh St., Monroe, MI 48161 Item No. Size Amount 4 Ad S-Xlg $2 50 13 Ad S-Xlg & 2 Xlg $1000 & $1200 14 Ad S-XIg & 2 Xlg $5 00 & $6 00 18 Ad S-Xlg & 2 Xlg $10 00 & $11 00 FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such purchases from funds already budgeted in the Department of Parks and Recreation and Community Center Accounts for this purpose A communication from the Department of Community Resources, dated March 5, 2007, re Administrative response to CR #02-07 re report and recommendation for posting Council meetings on the City's website, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36141 #117-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 6, 2007, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits Water and Sewer Board resolution WS 3722 03/07, the Council does hereby accept the low quotation of Vanguard Utility Service, Inc , 1421 W 9" Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, to test, repair and calibrate large commercial water meters at the unit prices quoted for all meter sizes requested for the period through December 31, 2007, for the estimated amount of $26,720 00, plus an additional $8,000 00 for the purchase of repair parts, FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid company is unable to perform the said service, the Council does hereby accept the second lowest quotation of Hydro Meter Systems, Inc , 260 W Montcalm, Pontiac, Michigan 48342, as an alternate to perform this work at the unit prices quoted for all meter sizes requested for the period through December 31, 2007, for the estimated amount of $27,235 00, plus an additional $8,000 00 for the purchase of repair parts, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action herein without competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of funds already budgeted from Account No 592-559-818-000 (Water and Sewer Contractual Services) for this purpose A communication from the Public Service Division, dated March 7, 2007, re Administrative response to the request to investigate the condition of the sycamore tree located in front of 15523 Liverpool, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council #118-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Public Service Division, regarding the condition of the sycamore tree located in front of 15523 Liverpool, dated March 7, 2007, which was brought to the attention of the City by resident Kathy Lipinski, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter #119-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of Public Works, dated March 1, 2007, 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 three (3) Toro Wide-Area Turf Mowers (Model No 4100-D), two (2) cabs with working lights and heater/fan, one (1) 60" snow blower with associated attachments and wiring, and one (1) rotary broom with associated Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36142 attachments and wiring from Spartan Distributors, 1050 Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326, for a net price of $139,085 68, based on a total price of $150,085 68 less trade-ins of $11,000 00, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account No 401-000-987-000, 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 bid price (under Contract No 071B7200194), in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended #120-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Public Utility Manager and the Director of Public Works, dated February 23, 2007, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting approval of the selection of a consultant to study existing conditions, evaluate alternatives with City staff, produce design documents and provide construction inspection services in connection with the City Hall (excluding the Annex) Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning Replacement Project, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation #121-07 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia (hereinafter the "Community") periodically applies to the County of Wayne Department of Public Services, Engineering Division Permit Office (hereinafter the "County") for permits to conduct emergency repairs and annual maintenance work on local and County roads located entirely within the boundaries of the Community, as needed from time to time to maintain the roads in a condition reasonably safe and convenient for public travel, WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 51 of 1951, being MCL 247 651 et seq, the County permits and regulates such activities and related temporary road closures, NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the County granting such Permit, the Community agrees and resolves that. It will fulfill all permit requirements and will save harmless, represent and defend the County of Wayne and all of its officers, agents and employees From any and all claims and losses occurring or resulting to any and all persons, firms, or corporations furnishing or supplying work, services, materials, or supplies to the Community as the result of the Community's installation, construction, operation, repair or maintenance activities which are being performed under the terms of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36143 the Permit on, over and/or under the County right-of-way or any local road, and From any and all claims of every kind for injuries to, or death of, any and all persons, and for loss of or damage to property, and environmental damage or degradation, and from attorney's fees and related costs arising out of, under, or by reason of the Community's installation, construction, operation, repair or maintenance activities which are being performed under the terms of the Permit on, over and/or under the County right-of-way or any local road, except claims resulting from the direct negligence or willful acts or omissions of said County performing permit activities Any work performed for the Community by a contractor or subcontractor will be solely as a contractor for the Community and not as a contractor or agent of the County Any claims by any contractor or subcontractor will be the sole responsibility of the Community The County shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities by vendors and contractors of the Community, or their subcontractors or any other person not a party to the Permit without its specific prior written consent and notwithstanding the issuance of the Permit. The Community shall take no unlawful action or conduct, which arises either directly or indirectly out of its obligations, responsibilities, and duties under the Permit which results in claims being asserted against or judgment being imposed against the County, and all officers, agents and employees thereof pursuant to a maintenance contract. In the event that same occurs, for the purposes of the Permit, it will be considered a breach of the Permit thereby giving the County a right to seek and obtain any necessary relief or remedy, including, but not by way of limitation, a judgment for money damages With respect to any activities authorized by Permit, when the Community requires insurance on its own or its contractor's behalf, it shall also require that such policy include as named insured the County of Wayne and all officers, agents and employees thereof The incorporation by the County of this resolution as part of a Permit does not prevent the County from requiring additional performance security or insurance before issuance of a Permit. This resolution shall continue in force from this date until cancelled by the Community or the County with no less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party It will not be cancelled or otherwise terminated by the Community with regard to any Permit which has already been issued or activity which has already been undertaken Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36144 Ito BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following position(s) are authorized to apply to the County of Wayne Department of Public Services Engineering Division Permit Office for the necessary Permit to work within County road right-of-way or local roads on behalf of the Community Name and/or Title Director of Public Works City Engineer #122-07 RESOLVED, WHEREAS, the CITY OF LIVONIA, hereinafter referred to as the "GOVERNMENTAL BODY," periodically applies to the Michigan Department of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as the "DEPARTMENT," for permits, referred to as "PERMIT," to construct, operate, use and/or maintain utility or other facilities, or to conduct other activities, on, over, and under State trunk line right of way at various locations within and adjacent to its corporate limits, NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the DEPARTMENT granting such PERMIT, the GOVERNMENTAL BODY agrees that: I Each party to the PERMIT shall be responsible for any claims arising out of their own acts and/or omissions during performance pursuant to the PERMIT, as provided by law Neither this resolution nor the referenced PERMIT is intended to increase either party's liability for, or immunity from, tort claims Neither this resolution nor the referenced PERMIT is intended, nor shall it be interpreted as giving, either party a right of indemnification, either by agreement or at law, for claims arising out of performance pursuant to the PERMIT 2 Any work performed for the GOVERNMENTAL BODY by a contractor or subcontractor will be solely as a contractor for the GOVERNMENTAL BODY and not as a contractor or agent of the DEPARTMENT Any claims by any contractor or subcontractor will be the sole responsibility of the GOVERNMENTAL BODY The DEPARTMENT shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities by vendors and contractors of the GOVERNMENTAL BODY, or their subcontractors or any other person not a party to the PERMIT without its specific prior written consent and notwithstanding the issuance of the PERMIT 3 The GOVERNMENTAL BODY shall take no unlawful action or conduct, which arises either directly or indirectly out of its obligations, responsibilities, and duties under the PERMIT which Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36145 results in claims being asserted against or judgment being imposed against the State of Michigan, the Michigan Transportation Commission, the DEPARTMENT, and all officers, agents, and employees thereof, and those contracting governmental bodies performing permit activities for the DEPARTMENT and all officers, agents, and employees thereof, pursuant to a maintenance contract. In the event that the same occurs, for the purposes of the PERMIT, it will be considered as a breach of the PERMIT thereby giving the State of Michigan, the DEPARTMENT, and/or the Michigan Transportation Commission a right to seek and obtain any necessary relief or remedy, including, but not by way of limitation, a judgment for money damages 4 It will, by its own volition and/or request by the DEPARTMENT, promptly restore and/or correct physical or operating damages to any State trunk line right of way resulting from the installation, construction, operation and/or maintenance of the GOVERNMENTAL BODY'S facilities according to a PERMIT issued by the DEPARTMENT 5 With respect to any activities authorized by PERMIT, when the GOVERNMENTAL BODY requires insurance on its own or its contractor's behalf, it shall also require that such policy include as named insured the State of Michigan, the Michigan Transportation Commission, the DEPARTMENT, and all officers, agents, and employees thereof and those governmental bodies performing permit activities for the DEPARTMENT and all officers, agents, and employees thereof, pursuant to a maintenance contract. 6 The incorporation by the DEPARTMENT of this resolution as part of a PERMIT does not prevent the DEPARTMENT from requiring additional performance security or insurance before issuance of a PERMIT 7 This resolution shall continue in force from this date until cancelled by the GOVERNMENTAL BODY or the DEPARTMENT with no less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party It will not be cancelled or otherwise terminated by the GOVERNMENTAL BODY with regard to any PERMIT which has already been issued or activity which has already been undertaken BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and/or the City Engineer are hereby authorized to apply to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the necessary PERMIT to work within State trunk line right of way on behalf of the GOVERNMENTAL BODY Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36146 #123-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated March 6, 2007, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached lists of sidewalks requiring installation or replacement within locations throughout the City of Livonia, in connection with the 2007 Sidewalk Program, said lists being included herein by reference, and for the reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the respective owners of lots and premises referred to in said lists to install or to remove and replace sidewalks at such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution which is made pursuant to Title 12, Section 340 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete said sidewalk work no later than June 1, 2007, after which date the Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction and/or reconstruction of the said sidewalks, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the construction and/or reconstruction of various sections or sidewalks and crosswalks at several locations within the City inasmuch as the same are the City's responsibility #124-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated February 26, 2007, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Joe Rotondo Construction Corporation, 20771 Randall, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336, for completing all work required in connection with the 2007 Sidewalk Program — Contract 07-G, at the unit prices bid for a total amount not to exceed $448,595 00, based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an advance in the amount of $170,101 77 (single lot assessment portion of the program) from the General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provision that this bond issue be reimbursed from that portion of the project which is to be financed by special assessment at such time as funds are subsequently received from the payment of bills and assessments by affected property owners, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of $200,000 00 from funds already budgeted for this purpose from Account No 204-441-818-104 (Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund - Contractual Service Sidewalk) for repair to sidewalks heaved by tree roots, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an additional expenditure in the amount of $123,352 73 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36147 to repair sidewalks heaved by tree roots, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution #125-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from Councilmember Terry Godfroid-Marecki, the Council does hereby refer the subject of the viability of making the City of Livonia wireless as a means of attracting new businesses and young families to move into the City to the Economic Development, Community Outreach and Schools Liaison Committee for its report and recommendation A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result; AYES Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor and McCann NAYS None On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Knapp, it was RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated March 6, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 545-06, in connection with the establishment of procedures to notify residents before a stop sign is removed in their neighborhood, the Council does hereby request that the Administration take all steps necessary to notify residents and property owners within five hundred (500) feet of a stop sign that is proposed to be removed prior to any such removal On a motion by Knapp, it was RESOLVED, that an amendment be made to the foregoing resolution to add language that would ensure residents are notified prior to the Traffic Commission determination to remove a stop sign from a neighborhood The motion failed for lack of support. On a motion by Taylor, it was RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby Call the Question and end debate Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36148 A roll call vote was then taken on the originally proposed resolution with the following result: #126-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated March 6, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 545-06, in connection with the establishment of procedures to notify residents before a stop sign is removed in their neighborhood, the Council does hereby request that the Administration take all steps necessary to notify residents and property owners within five hundred (500) feet of a stop sign that is proposed to be removed prior to any such removal AYES Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Robinson, Taylor and McCann NAYS Laura The President declared the resolution adopted On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it was #127-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated March 6, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 301-06, in connection with the possibility of amending Chapter 84 of Title 10 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances regarding the operation of bicycles on City streets, the Council does hereby refer the subject of the preparation of appropriate amendments to Title 10, Chapter 84 (Bicycles, Mopeds, Motorcycles and Similar Vehicles) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to the Department of Law in order to add appropriate language to reflect current State law A communication from Robert and Tamera Cls, 39133 Grennada, dated March 3, 2007, re removing the 1,000 foot separation requirement for day care facilities from Zoning Ordinance No 543, was received and placed on file for the information of Council (CR 367-03) On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36149 #128-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated March 6, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 367-03, in connection with the request to amend Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, with respect to the 1000 ft. separation requirement for day care facilities, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, it was #129-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated March 6, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 471-03, in connection with the subject of reviewing Section 4 02(g) of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, which pertains to the regulation of commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, it was #130-07 WHEREAS, Eight Mile Road, known as M-102 or Baseline, was the baseline of the first natural survey of Michigan Following the method set forth in the Federal Land Ordinance Act of 1785, and served as the model for modern surveying in the United States, upon which property boundaries in the State of Michigan are based, and WHEREAS, Eight Mile Road serves as the connecting corridor for the City of Detroit and its suburbs, and WHEREAS, Eight Mile Road borders the Cities of Detroit, Eastpointe, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Harper Woods, Hazel Park, Livonia, Oak Park, Southfield, Warren, Townships of Redford and Royal Oak and Counties of Wayne, Macomb and Oakland, and serves as an east-west thoroughfare for communities in the southeastern Michigan region and a connecter for intra-state travel, and WHEREAS, the City of Livonia recognizes that the well-being, growth and business climate of communities along the thoroughfare largely depend on the presence and appearance of Eight Mile Road, and WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has supported the application of the Partnerships for Change Program and supports the creation of new Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36150 land use policies established through inter-jurisdictional cooperation along Eight Mile Road, and WHEREAS, local officials from communities along the thoroughfare have worked together, through the Partnerships for Change Program, to determine that code compliance, education, assistance and cooperation are the best methods to enhance the appearance, overall community value and business climate of Eight Mile Road, and WHEREAS, local officials from communities along the thoroughfare have worked together, through the Partnerships for Change Program, to develop a property maintenance education and compliance program that will enhance the appearance, overall community value and business climate along Eight Mile Road through education, assistance, code compliance and cooperation, and WHEREAS, local officials from communities along the thoroughfare have agreed to call the education and code compliance effort the "Corridor Keeper" program, and WHEREAS, local officials from communities along the thoroughfare have worked together, through the Partnerships for Change Program, to establish the parameters of the "Corridor Keeper" program, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia hereby supports the development and establishment of a property maintenance education and compliance program that will enhance the appearance, overall community value and business climate along Eight Mile Road through education, assistance, code compliance and cooperation, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia hereby agrees to call the property maintenance education and compliance effort the "Corridor Keeper" program Tami Salisbury, Executive Director, Eight Mile Boulevard Association (8MBA), was present at the meeting and informed Council 8MBA plans to be open and running by July 1, 2007 Ms Salisbury further indicated 8MBA will be pursuing Foundation Funding and invited everyone to attend their golf outing scheduled for September 21, 2007, at Whispering Willows Golf Course Karen Greenwald, 19007 Filmore, expressed her opposition to the proposed Taco Bell project at Farmington and Seven Mile Roads and requested that Council deny same (Petition 2006-09-01-08 and Petition 2007-02-02-05) Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2007 36151 On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robison, and unanimously adopted, this 1581st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 9 00 p m on March 28, 2007 („/ Val Vandersloot, City Clerk 4,..