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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2009-05-27 rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,633REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MAY 27, 2009 ________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Thomas Robinson, James McCann, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, John Pastor, Brian Meakin, and Laura Toy. Absent: Joe Laura. MAD #217-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, FAT nd approving the minutes of the 1,632 Regular Meeting of the Council held May 13, 2009, as submitted. Meakin announced the dedication of the Daniel R. Andrew Yard at 10:00 a.m. on May 28, 2009. Mr. Andrew was the original City Planner and volunteered on many committees. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Ralph Williams, 18630 Foch, spoke about the Mayor’s update on the Livonia Marketplace. McCann explained the Brownfield Development Authority and the Livonia Marketplace. At the direction of the Chair, Item #26, regarding ambulance transport fee adjustments, was removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Study Meeting of June 1, 2009. The following items were received and filed: A communication from the Planning Department dated May 15, 2009, regarding minor site plan modifications for the Livonia Marketplace. (Petition 2008-06-02- 20) (CR 378-08, CR 429-08, CR 536-08) An Annual Report for 2008 regarding the Plymouth Road Development Authority. A communication from the Department of Parks and Recreation dated May 22, 2009 asking the Resolution be denied regarding the greens fee rate variance to host a charity golf outing at Fox Creek Golf Course. A communication from Councilmember Joe Laura, dated May 22, 2009, requesting that the ambulance transport fee adjustment item be removed from the Regular Agenda, and rescheduled to a Study Meeting. The following resolutions were offered by Godfroid-Marecki and Pastor: rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,633 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 27, 2009 #218-09 Approving the request of Mary Lou Hollman and Amy Peregord to MAD hold a block party and close Munger from addresses 37254 to 37072, on FAT POLICE Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. MAD #219-09 Approving the request of Ronald Gaffney, Event Chairman, on FAT behalf of Rotary Club, to sell beer, to place a 4’ x 8’ banner at the entrance to P&R Rotary Park announcing the Annual Bar-B-Que and Family Fun Fest, on Sunday, ORD ENF August 9, 2009, for a period not to exceed two (2) weeks, and to place a 15’ POLICE inflatable archway near the fountain plaza, to be taken down at the end of the day on August 9, 2009, subject to conditions. #220-09 Recognizing Community Opportunity Center as a non-profit MAD FAT organization operating in the community, enabling them to obtain a Charitable ORD ENF Gaming License or registration, in accordance with provisions of the State of POLICE Michigan, to hold a Charity Game event scheduled for July 6, 2009 through July 9, 2009. MAD #221-09 Approving a request submitted by Kristin Walzak, 5013 Mildred, FAT CLERK Wayne, MI 48184, for a Massage Therapist Permit in accordance with Chapter ORD ENF 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. POLICE #222-09 Approving the request submitted by Timothy Breault, President, MAD Breault Homes, for a waiver of the sidewalk requirement in front of a newly- FAT constructed home located at 18249 Sunset Boulevard; FURTHER, reserving the PLAN ENG right to require sidewalks at this location in the event that additional sidewalks INSP are installed in this area at some future date. MAD #223-09 Approving a request from JML3, L.L.C. to transfer ownership of a FAT 2008 Class C licensed business in escrow from Sutariya Foods, Inc., and to INSP PLAN transfer location from 37140 Six Mile Road, to the business located at 37104 Six POLICE Mile Road. ENG #224-09 Accepting a quote submitted by ESRI, Inc, 380 New York Street, MAD Redlands, CA 92373, to provide Software Maintenance for Livonia’s Goegraphic FAT Information System (GIS) in the amount of $17,450.00 from budgeted funds. INFO SYS MAD #225-09 Approving the quarterly budget corrections and adjustments for the FAT first quarter of the 2009 Fiscal Year. #226-09 Accepting the lowest bid received meeting all specifications of SCI MAD FAT Floor Covering, Inc., 21440 Melrose Ave., Southfield, MI 48075, for carpet PARKS&REC replacement at the Livonia Community Recreation Center in the fit hub, gymnastics’ viewing area, second floor hallway and multi-purpose room, not exceeding $38,900.00 from budgeted funds. rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,633 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 27, 2009 #227-09 Approving the request for funding for the Whispering Willows Club MAD FAT House Construction Project estimated at $1.6 million dollars through Fund 208. PARKS&REC #228-09 Accepting the lowest bid received and meeting all specifications of A.R.D. Service, Inc., 37660 Hills Tech Drive, Farmington Hills, MI, to Supply the MAD Public Service Division (Water and Sewer Section) with one (1) Case 580SM FAT (Series 3) Loader Backhoe for a net price of $60,395.00, based on a total price of DPW $69,395.00 less trade-in of $9,000.00; FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure of $60,395.00 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, rejecting the bid of JDE Equipment Co., as they did not meet the specifications of the bid. #229-09 Accepting the lowest bid received and meeting all specifications of MAD FAT A.R.D. Service, Inc., 37660 Hills Tech Drive, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331 to DPW supply the Public Works Division (Engineering Section), with one KIP 3100 ENG Printer/Copier/Scanner for the amount of $16,964.00; FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure of $16,964.00 from budgeted funds. #230-09 Authorizing the purchase, utilizing the State of Michigan bid MAD FAT processing, of one (1) 2009 Ford E350 15 Passenger Club Wagon from Gorno COM RES Ford, 22025 Allen Road, Trenton, MI 48138, for a total amount of $42,098.00 for Community Transit, from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the purchase, without competitive bidding, in accordance with Section 3.04.140.D.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. MAD #231-09 Adopting an updated Performance Resolution to fulfill permit FAT requirements for work performed on state highways; FURTHER, authorizing the ENG DPW Director of Public Works and the City Engineer to apply to MDOT for the necessary permit to work within state trunkline right of way for the City. #232-09 Approving Petition 2009-02-08-04, submitted by French Associates, MADMAD requesting site plan approval to construct an elementary school (Montessori FATFAT INSPINSP Center of Our Lady) located on the east side of Newburgh Road between PLANPLAN Schoolcraft Road and Five Mile Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, ENGENG pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.58 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, subject to conditions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Meakin, and Toy. NAYS: None. Godfroid-Marecki gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: MAD AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 240 OF TITLE 10, FAT ORD ENF CHAPTER 21 (TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. (CR 106-09) rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,633 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 27, 2009 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Meakin, and Toy. NAYS: None. MAD #233-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, FAT denying the request, submitted by Jonathan Eschmann, MDOT-Taylor TSC, for PARKS&REC greens fee rate variance for MDOT Taylor Transportation Service Center to host st their 1 Annual Charity Golf Outing at Fox Creek Golf Course. #234-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki approving the Housing MAD Fund Deficit Elimination Plan, required by the Michigan Department of Treasury, FAT ACCTG due to the net asset presentation required by GASB 34; FURTHER, approving HOUSING the proposed budget amendments reducing expenditures by $145,000.00 and $98,000.00. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Meakin, and Toy. NAYS: Robinson. #235-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, approving Petition MAD 2009-03-02-05, submitted by Café O Lait, requesting waiver use approval for FAT INSP outdoor seating for an existing full-service restaurant located at 19622 Middlebelt PLAN Road, between St. Martins Avenue and Bretton Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of ENG Section 1, subject to conditions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Meakin, and Toy. NAYS: Robinson, and McCann. Meakin left the podium at 8:13 p.m. to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest regarding the next item. #236-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, MAD approving Petition 2009-03-02-06, submitted by One Under Bar & Grill, FAT INSP requesting waiver use approval for outdoor seating for an existing full-service PLAN restaurant and banquet facility, located at 35780 Five Mile Road, between Ellen ENG Road and Golfview Road, in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 17, subject to conditions; POLICE FURTHER, approving the outdoor seating patio hours until 11:00 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Meakin returned to the podium at 8:14 p.m. #237-09 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Pastor, approving the MAD FAT Restated and Amended Brownfield Plan, as well as the Reimbursement PLAN Agreement, with exhibits and schedules for Livonia Marketplace, located on the ENG N.W. corner of Seven Mile and Middlebelt Roads. (CR 555-08 and CR 556-08) ASSR rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,633 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 27, 2009 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Meakin, and Toy. NAYS: Robinson. #238-09 Resolution by McCann and Meakin, unanimously adopted, MAD approving an application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, submitted FAT ECON DEV by Claudia M. Summers, McLaren Performance Technologies, for the purchase ASSR of new equipment and machinery in connection with expansion of their facility at 32233 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152 (Industrial Development District #106) for twelve (12) years. MAD #239-09 Resolution by Meakin and Pastor, unanimously adopted, approving FAT Petition 2008-05-06-01 to prepare a Zoning Ordinance proposing to add a new PLAN Section (17.09) to Article XVII to create a licensing procedure in connection with ZBA INSP the outdoor storage of raw and recyclable paving materials. (CR 402-08 and CR ENG 78-09) #240-09 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin, unanimously adopted, MAD amending council resolution to waive the lot area deficiency, arising out of the lot FAT ASSR split, the resolution purported to approve at 14933 Cavell. (CR 159-06) PLAN ENG AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Dianne Marietti, a resident of Livonia, questioned the Council regarding making changes to the Planning Commission proposals or resolutions. Mayor Kirksey, 32710 Barkley, announced the score of the Wings game - 0 – 0, during the second period. Meakin wished his wife Colleen a Happy Birthday on May 28, 2009. rd By Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,633 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:38 p.m. on May 27, 2009. LINDA GRIMSBY, CITY CLERK *The foregoing is a summary of the Council’s proceedings in synopsis form as authorized by CR 1158-68. The full text of the official minutes of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is available to the public upon request.