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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2009-10-21 rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,643REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 21, 2009 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Tom Robinson, James McCann, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, John Pastor, Joe Laura, Brian Meakin and Laura Toy. Absent: None. #408-09 Resolution by Robinson and Meakin, unanimously adopted, MAD nd approving the minutes of the 1,642 Regular Meeting of the Council held FAT October 7, 2009. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: th Godfroid-Marecki wished her parents a happy 54 wedding anniversary on October 15, 2009. Pastor wanted to remind everyone that his hat, coat, and food drive is on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the Knights of Columbus on Farmington Road, between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. John Ogrodnick, former Red Wing hockey player, will be there to sign autographs. th Meakin announced his 16 wedding anniversary. He wished his wife Colleen a happy anniversary and told her he loves her. Council President Toy requested a moment of silence for Edward Jablonski who passed away on October 9, 2009. Council President Toy announced there would be two (2) “X” items discussed at the end of tonight’s meeting. The first “X” item is a waiver petition request submitted by FMHC Corporation, agents for Verizon Wireless, requesting approval to construct a wireless communication support structure and equipment shelter at property located adjacent to Idyl Wyld Golf Course (Petition 2008-08- 02-26). The second “X” item is a request to amend Council Resolution 382-09 submitted by Doc’s Sports Retreat, LLC, to change the date of their scheduled outdoor tent event to Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Council President Toy announced new data on items #10D, 13 and X1. Council President Toy announced that a Public Hearing for the following item will be held on November 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI: BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE DELTA/TIFCO BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: City of Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, re: for property located on the southeast rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,643 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 21, 2009 corner of Levan and Schoolcraft Roads, formerly known as the Observer Newspapers Building. John Grzebik, 11301 Hubbell, encouraged resident’s to vote for approval of the rd School District’s millage renewals at the upcoming November 3 election. He also spoke about the new Livonia School District logo. Mayor Jack Kirksey introduced Dr. Randy Liepa, Superintendent of Livonia Public Schools and Lynda Scheel, President of Livonia Public Schools Board of Education. Dr. Randy Liepa, Superintendent of Livonia Public Schools, spoke about his concern for the recent State budget cuts in the amount of $7.7 million dollars in lost revenue for the Livonia School District. He said the parents and the community members have been wonderful and very supportive. He suggests contacting the key people in Lansing – the Senate Majority Leader, the House Speaker and the Governor. Lynda Scheel, President of Livonia Public Schools Board of Education, asked the community to stay involved in this $7.7 million dollar State budget cut. Mayor Jack Kirksey announced that he would be drafting a resolution of support for the two (2) school districts in the City of Livonia. He is hoping to reverse some of the fate that has fallen upon the Livonia community. Godfroid-Marecki stated that Dr. Randy Liepa had a personal visit from the Governor today. Pastor spoke about the Governor and the recent budget cuts she recently made. President Toy spoke about the recent budget cuts. She stated letters should go to the Executive Offices in Lansing - the leaders in both the House and the Senate. The following items were received and filed: A communication from the Department of Finance dated September 22, 2009, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending August 31, 2009. A communication from the Office of the City Clerk dated September 25, 2009 re: notification to include Wayne County Zoological Authority millage in 2009 winter tax levy. rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,643 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 21, 2009 A communication from the Public Service Division, dated August 31, 2009, re: notifying residents that Ellen Road, from Roycroft to Edgewood, would be postponed until 2010. (CR 562-02) (Ref. CR 506-07, CR 108-05) A communication from the Department of Parks & Recreation, dated October 14, 2009, re: requesting an additional appropriation from the Refuse Fund to offset the cost of the hazardous material issues at Beverly Park. (CR 80-09) Two communications from the Department of Parks & Recreation, dated July 27, 2009, and September 25, 2009, re: the Beverly Park Play Structure. (CR 80-09) A communication from the Planning Director, dated September 29, 2009, re: Administrative Response to CR 339-09 – an update on economic development matters. A handout entitled “Economic Development Initiatives in Southeast Michigan – Summary of Interviews conducted July 2009 – October 2009” prepared by SEMCOG and the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition, dated October 5, 2009. (CR 339-09) A communication from the Mayor, dated October 2, 2009, re: Administrative Response to CR 230-07 – the subject of Neighborhood Enterprise Zones. (CR 231-07) A communication from the Department of Community Resources dated September 30, 2009, re: Administrative Response to CR 12-09 – possible partnering between Madonna’s new Media Center and Livonia Television (formerly City Channel 8). (CR 771-01) A communication from the Department of Public Service dated October 12, 2009 re: changes in 2010 Salt Routes from the 2009 Program, with color-coded map. (CR 386-09, CR 387-09) A communication from the Department of Law dated October 16, 2009, re: advising against a proposed ordinance amendment establishing a five-inch threshold for snow removal from City streets. (CR 386-09, CR 387-09) A communication from the Department of Finance dated October 12, 2009 re: the Revised Preliminary 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Budget. (CR 386-09, CR 387-09) An informational sheet from the Office of the Mayor received in the Office of the City Clerk on October 16, 2009 titled “Snow Plowing and Salt Route Details”. (CR 386-09, CR 387-09) rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,643 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 21, 2009 Several communications received from Andrew Hartz, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality dated October 19, 2009 re: Verizon Wireless Cell Tower at Fairway Park. (CR 363-09) (Petition 2008-08-02-26) Two email communications received from Robert LaBelle and Leland Calloway, dated October 15, 2009 and October 16, 2009, re: update on meeting with residents to discuss the Verizon Wireless Cell Tower at Fairway Park. (CR 363- 09) (Petition 2008-08-02-26) A communication titled Site Survey and General Information Plan, marked Sheet 1 of Job No. 94044-1114, dated October 15, 2009, as revised re: Verizon Wireless Cell Tower at Fairway Park. (CR 363-09) (Petition 2008-08-02-26) A communication titled Site Plan Detail and Pole Elevation Plan, marked Sheet 2 of Job No. 94044-1114, dated October 15, 2009, as revised re: Verizon Wireless Cell Tower at Fairway Park. (CR 363-09) (Petition 2008-08-02-26) A communication titled Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, marked Sheet 3 of Job No. 94044-1114, dated October 15, 2009, as revised re: Verizon Wireless Cell Tower at Fairway Park. (CR 363-09) (Petition 2008-08-02-26) Six additional letters from residents, received on October 14 and 19, 2009 voicing concerns and opposition re: the proposed cell tower construction and/or location. (CR 363-09) (Petition 2008-08-02-26) Thirty Eight letters from residents voicing concerns and opposition re: the proposed cell tower construction and/or location. (CR 363-09) (Petition 2008-08- 02-26) Two petitions containing a total of 191 resident signatures requesting the City to require certain conditions if a cell tower is approved. (CR 363-09) (Petition 2008- 08-02-26) A “Cell Tower Placement Evaluation” submitted by Tom Karabatakis on October 6, 2009. (CR 363-09) (Petition 2008-08-02-26) A communication from Tom Karabatakis, dated October 5, 2009, with propagation and cell tower location maps. (CR 363-09) (Petition 2008-08-02-26) A communication submitted by Rob Labelle at the meeting of October 12, 2009 containing a packet of information including various maps, a wetland report summary and photos of different stealth towers. (CR 363-09) (Petition 2008-08- 02-26) rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,643 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 21, 2009 The following resolutions were offered by Laura and Pastor: MAD #409-09 Approving the appointment of two (2) additional Economic FAT Planning Development Corporation (EDC) Directors and establishing a Public Hearing for Assessors Monday, November 9, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., in the Auditorium at City Hall at 33000 Econ Dev Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI, in connection with a request from Madonna University for the EDC to amend the Project Plan and issue a series of revenue refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding all of the outstanding 2007 Bonds and paying certain costs related thereto for construction of a new Science and Media Building on their campus located on the NW corner of Schoolcraft and Levan Roads. (CR 592-07) #410-09 Accepting the lowest bid, meeting all specifications, of Provideo MAD FAT Systems, Inc., 26471 Southpoint Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551, to provide the Com Res Community Resources Department (Cable Division) with equipment to upgrade the camera, switching and video monitoring in the cable television production truck in the amount of $68,972.00; FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure not to exceed $68,972.00 from budgeted funds. #411-09 Approving the revised Lease Agreement between the City of MAD FAT Livonia and Moutafis, Inc., 4900 Lagoons Circle, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, for Parks/Rec the Whispering Willows Golf Course Clubhouse Restaurant for the period beginning June 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010, with three (3) successive options to renew the lease for an additional period of five (5) years each. #412-09 Accepting the proposal to extend the 2004 bid of Branch Tree MAD Service, Inc., 24195 Mound Road, Warren, MI 48091, for completing all work FAT Eng required in connection with the 2010 Municipal Tree Trimming Program and to provide personnel and equipment for routine tree maintenance and tree emergencies in all sections of the City, at the original 2004 unit prices bid for an estimated total cost not to exceed $460,000.00, based upon the Public Service Division’s estimate of units involved; FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $460,000.00 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, approving the use of the Public Service Division yard for contractor parking of trucks/equipment needed for the City’s operations whenever the need arises and as long as space is available; FURTHER, approving removing the requirement for performance and surety bonding policies; FURTHER, authorizing without competitive bidding. (CR 492-08) #413-09 Approving the proposed agreement between the Michigan MAD FAT Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the City of Livonia for concrete Eng reconstruction work along Schoolcraft Road from the structure S01 of 82122 over Highway I-96 easterly to Scone Court, together with necessary related work, and concrete restoration work along Hix Street from Schoolcraft Road to Summers rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,643 REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 21, 2009 Road; FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure estimated at $156,700.00 (which includes $80,900.00 for construction engineering) for the City’s estimated share of the project (22% of the total estimated cost for this project of $649,700.00); FURTHER, authorizing an advance payment to MDOT in the amount of $156,700.00, of which $15,000.00 will be reimbursed when Federal Funds become available. #414-09 Approving the proposed agreement between the Michigan MAD FAT Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the City of Livonia for the concrete Eng reconstruction project on Lyndon Avenue (Henry Ruff Street to Middlebelt Road); FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure estimated at $160,600.00 for the City’s estimated share of this project (19% of the total estimated cost for this project of $835,600.00). #415-09 Determining to advise the Wayne County Department of Public MAD Services (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm sewer FAT Eng site plans and further, that the City of Livonia will accept jurisdiction and Plan maintenance (at no expense to the County) of the storm sewer within the property located at 37500 Seven Mile Road, Apple Crest Dental Building, on the north side of Seven Mile Road, west of Newburgh Road, in the SE ¼ of Section 6; FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County Permit on behalf of the City. (CR 103-07) #416-09 Concurring in the recommendation of the City Planning MAD Commission approving Petition 2009-08-08-06, submitted by API – Plan Design FAT Insp Build, L.L.C. requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to Plan remodel the exterior of the commercial center (Plymouth Place Plaza) on Eng ZBA property located on the north side of Plymouth Road, between Stark Road and Belden Court (34706-34730 Plymouth Road), in the SW ¼ of Section 28 subject to conditions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Laura, Meakin and Toy. NAYS: None. The subject of a Storm Water Management Study (CR 44-99) (Ref: CR 96-08) is to remain in committee. The subject of the Road Repair Program (2008-2010), including Lyndon Avenue, east of Levan Road (CR 562-02) (Ref: CR 506-07, CR 108-05) is to remain in committee. #417-09 Resolution by Laura and Pastor, unanimously adopted, requesting MAD FAT and urging our Governor and State Representatives to appropriate a portion of Eng the $400,000,000.00 in stimulus funding available for improvements to our roads rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,643 REGULAR MEETING 7 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 21, 2009 and bridges to implement an efficient and effective I-275 noise abatement program. (CR-816-00) #418-09 Resolution by Laura and Pastor, unanimously adopted, approving MAD FAT the request of the Department of Parks & Recreation for an additional Parks/Rec appropriation in the amount of $123,285.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Refuse Fund to offset the cost of the hazardous material issues at Beverly Park. (CR 80-09) #419-09 Resolution by Laura and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT concurring in the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission Parks/Rec regarding the subject of Beverly Park authorizing the Department of Parks & Recreation, together with the Finance Director, to do all things necessary to prepare specifications and obtain competitive bids for removal of the existing play structure and contaminated materials, grading and backfilling the site and installation of a new play structure. (CR 80-09) The subject of an update on various economic development matters since the resignation of the Director and requesting a report and recommendation from the Administration on same is to remain in committee. (CR 339-09) MAD #420-09 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Laura, unanimously adopted, FAT determining to take no further action regarding the subject of Neighborhood EDC Housing Enterprise Zones. (CR 231-07, Ref: CR 230-07) The subject of re-establishing the Christmas Parade in the City and other holiday-related activities for report and recommendation is to remain in committee. (CR 597-06) #421-09 Resolution by Robinson and Laura, unanimously adopted, MAD determining to take no further action regarding the subject of the Shelden Center FAT Parks/Rec Pool, located in Section 33 at 33123 Van Court. (CR 49-05) #422-09 Resolution by Robinson and Laura, unanimously adopted, referring MAD FAT the issue of whether cable franchise fees can be used for other activities, such as Com Res public safety expenditures, to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation. (CR 771-01, Ref: CR 12-09) #423-09 Resolution by Robinson and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously MAD adopted, determining to take no further action regarding the subject of increasing FAT Com Res student participation in local government. (CR 771-01, Ref: CR 12-09) #424-09 Resolution by Robinson and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously MAD adopted, determining to take no further action regarding the subject of Public FAT Safety employee unpaid furlough days. (CR 317-09) rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,643 REGULAR MEETING 8 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 21, 2009 #425-09 Resolution by Pastor and Meakin, unanimously adopted, approving MAD the Annual Budget of the City of Livonia for the fiscal year commencing FAT December 1, 2009, and ending November 30, 2010, with the revisions recommended in a communication dated October 12, 2009, from the Director of Finance. (CR 386-09, CR 387-09) #426-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, MAD establishing a tax levy of 4.0447 mills, of the taxable valuation of all real and FAT personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year commencing December 1, 2009, and ending November 30, 2010, as well as various additional levies to support the proposed budget. (CR 386-09, CR 387- 09) #427-09 Resolution by Meakin and Robinson, unanimously adopted, MAD referring the request for consideration of an amendment to the Livonia Retiree FAT Health and Disability Benefits Plan and Trust (VEBA) Ordinance to incorporate Civ Serv language regarding participant contributions and to provide non-union employees a one-time irrevocable election to participate in or opt out of the Plan as required by Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c)(9) to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. MAD #428-09 Resolution by McCann and Meakin, unanimously adopted, FAT authorizing Stante Excavating Inc. (formerly B&V Construction, Inc.), 48400 West Eng Road, Wixom, MI 48398, Nagle Paving Company, 39525 W. 13 Mile Road, Ste. 300, Novi, MI 48377, and Tony Angelo Cement Construction Company, 46850 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI 48374, to provide snow removal services for City streets during the 2009-2010 snow season for snowfalls of over four (4) inches in accumulation; FURTHER, authorizing this action without competitive bidding; FURTHER, no additional appropriation is required as sufficient funds are available for this purpose. #429-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT approving the Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFEC), Assessors submitted by Scott A. Bain, CFO, Quality Metalcraft, Inc., for the acquisition of Planning robotic assembly and weld equipment to produce complete sub assemblies and metal stampings for their facility located at 32969 Glendale, Livonia, MI 48150, (Industrial Development Overlay District #109), for 12 years. MAD #430-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, FAT approving the Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, submitted Assessors Planning by Laurance R. Kornacki, President, A & R Packing Co. Inc., to cover a building renovation and acquisition of new equipment to process meat products for their new facility located at 34165 Autry Street, Livonia, MI 48150, (Industrial Development Overlay District #111), for 12 years. rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,643 REGULAR MEETING 9 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 21, 2009 #431-09 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, MAD accepting various gifts and cash donations in the amount of $1,802.00 from FAT Com Res various contributors to be used for the purposes as designated by the donors. #432-09 Resolution by McCann and Pastor, unanimously adopted, MAD accepting a Grant of Easement from David Staniszewski in connection with the FAT Assessors development of a new storm sewer being constructed at 29600 Wentworth in the Planning SE ¼ of Section 14. (Tax ID No. 053-02-0272-001) Eng #433-09 Resolution by McCann and Meakin, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT accepting a Grant of Easement from Kim A. Kostich, Member, Anchor Homes, Assessors LLC, in connection with the development of a new storm sewer being constructed Planning Eng at 29586 Wentworth in the SE ¼ of Section 14. (Tax ID No. 053-02-0272-002) #434-09 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, MAD suspending the rules for procedure as outlined in CR 574-82 in order to permit FAT consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda. #435-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT approving Petition 2008-08-02-26, submitted by FMHC Corporation, agents for Insp Verizon Wireless, requesting waiver use approval to construct a wireless Planning Eng communication support structure (120 foot high monopole) and equipment Parks/Rec shelter within Fairway Park, located north of Five Mile Road and east of Levan Road (adjacent to Idyl Wyld Golf Course) in the SE ¼ of Section 17, which property is zoned PL, subject to conditions. (CR 363-09) #436-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT amending and revising CR 382-09, to change the date requested and approve Ord Enf the request of Enrico E. Soave, Esq., to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) Police of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to allow an outdoor tent event at Doc’s Sports Retreat, LLC, located at 19265 Victor Parkway, scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, 2009 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Chief and Administration. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Brandon Kritzman, Livonia Jaycees, 29601 Jacquelyn, was present to update Council on what the Jaycees have been working on lately. Pastor thanked the Jaycees for helping clean out an area in his office for the Toys for Tots. He also said that any family around the Community that is in need of help should come in and fill out an application. The address is 34018 Beacon, between Plymouth and Schoolcraft. rd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,643 REGULAR MEETING 10 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 21, 2009 President Toy wanted to thank the U.S. Marines who have been very instrumental in the Toys for Tots. She stated that a box can be put in her store as well. rd By McCann and Pastor, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,643 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 10:04 p.m. on October 21, 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.