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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2010-06-09 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,658 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 9, 2010 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Conrad Schwartz, John Pastor, Brian Meakin, Laura Toy, Maureen Brosnan and Joe Laura. Absent: James McCann. MAD #189-10 Resolution by Toy and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, approving the FAT th minutes of the 1,657 Regular Meeting of the Council held May 26, 2010. Brosnan congratulated the Administration and Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources and her staff on the new City Newsletters. Brosnan said Bob Griffin former owner of Griffin’s Sporting Goods passed away. He was very involved with youth sports for many years in our community. Fred Wood Funeral Home is handling the services. He will be greatly missed. Vice-President Laura announced there is new data on Item #10. Vice-President Laura announced that there will be an X-item added to the agenda at the end of the meeting. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Joe Neussendorfer, 11316 Merriman, said he has appeared before Council in the past year urging the Council to declare the City of Livonia a green city. He said tonight he brings new information before Council to make this process a little easier. He said Livonia is a member of SEMCOG and they just published a program whereby member cities can become a recognized sustainable community by Council Resolution to begin participation in the program. He hopes the City of Livonia will take this sustainability recognition seriously and incorporate it into its Economic Development Program. John Grzebik, 11301 Hubbell, congratulated everyone that participated in the all night senior parties at all 3 Livonia Public High Schools. He said they greatly appreciated the generosity of all the donors and volunteers. He mentioned that the Spree is one of their donors and urged people to support the Spree with their dollars and volunteerism. He also thanked Councilman Pastor for all the work he has done involving the schools with housing, involving their President Cambridge with the Competitive Edge. Additionally, he thanked Councilwoman Toy for involving the schools in her planning efforts. He said he was representing himself tonight as a citizen. He also thanked Toy for attending the last PTSA meeting and encouraged the Councilmember’s attendance. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,658 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – June 9, 2010 Mayor Kirksey thanked John Grzebik in representing Livonia Public Schools. Mayor Kirksey said there are also Clarenceville Schools as well as several parochial schools and private schools in our community. He said they all add to the quality of life that the community enjoys. He thanked Brosnan for her comments on the newsletter and appreciated the recognition. He commented on the Oil Spill in the Gulf and said it will affect much of the world, eventually. He also commented on tornadoes nearby that caused much devastation and said our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected by the storms. He said he wanted to take the privilege to announce that this is Livonia’s First Lady’s birthday, his wife Patt Kirksey, he wished her a Happy Birthday. The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Department of Finance, dated May 20, 2010, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending April 30, 2010. Communication from the Department of Law, dated May 25, 2010, re: Daniel Cummings v Steven Olsen, et al, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 10-001244-NO. Communication from the Plymouth Road Development Authority, dated May 26, 2010, re: Petition 2010-03-SN-01 - Michael A. Tsakoff, AIA - Woodland Plaza Sign. Communication from the Department of Planning, dated June 4, 2010, re: Petition 2010-03-SN-01 - Michael A. Tsakoff, AIA - Woodland Plaza Sign. Communication from the Department of Law, dated April 21, 2010, re: Administrative Response. (CR 97-10) An informational packet, indicated as “Exhibit A,” which contains Citywide Expense Reduction Measures for the 2010 Budget, received at the June 7, 2010 Economic Development, Community Outreach and Strategic Planning Committee meeting, as well as communications from the Office of the Treasurer, Office of the City Clerk, Department of Finance and Department of Law re: proposed combination of offices of Clerk and Treasurer. (CR 97-10) At the direction of the Chair, Items #6 and #7 were removed from the Consent portion of the agenda. The following resolutions were offered by Meakin and Pastor: #190-10 Approving the request of Andrea M. Kolhoff, Devon-Aire Civic Association MAD to hold a block party and close Sunset between Richland and Robert and Robert FAT Police between Sunset and Flamingo, on Saturday, August 14, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m, with a rain date of August 15, 2010 requested, subject to the approval of the Police Department. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,658 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – June 9, 2010 #191-10 Approving the request from Las Palapas, LLC to transfer ownership of an MAD FAT escrowed 2009 Class C licensed business from Bogarts Billiards & Café, Inc.; transfer Police location from 30282 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 and FURTHER approving the Fire requests for a new Entertainment Permit and new Official Permit (Food) and Sunday Insp sales (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) for a business located at 33308 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Planning MI 48150. MAD FAT #192-10 Approving the selection of Brad Guerro, 20501 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Grnmd MI 48152, to provide caretaker services at Greenmead on an Independent Contractor ComRes basis for the period from June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2012 MAD #193-10 Approving the Golf Course Fund Deficit Elimination Plan with the FAT anticipation of the elimination of the deficit by 2011. P&R MAD #194-10 Approving adjustments in the Admission Income Limits for Newburgh FAT Village, Silver Village and City-owned homes as follows: Hsg ComRes ADMISSION Insp Present Income Limits Revised Income Limits One Person $39,750 $39,100 Two Persons $45,450 $44,700 Three Persons $51,100 $50,300 Four Persons $56,800 $55,850 Five Persons $61,350 $60,350 Six Persons $65,900 $64,800 #195-10 Approving Petition 2010-04-02-06 submitted by Lone Pine Corral, Inc., to MAD utilize a Class C Liquor License (sale of beer, wine and spirits for consumption on the FAT premises) in connection with a full service restaurant (Time Out Bar and Grill) on Police property located on the north side of Plymouth Road, between Levan Road and Fire Insp Newburgh Road (36480 Plymouth Road), in the SW ¼ of Section 29, subject to Planning conditions, FURTHER Council does hereby waive the 1,000 foot separation requirement. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES: Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Brosnan and Laura. NAYS: None. #196-10 Resolution by Pastor and Meakin, accepting the offer of Mr. Michael MAD Hurlburt to purchase City-owned property located at 9994 E. Clements Circle, Livonia, FAT Hsg Michigan, for a total purchase price of $114,000.00, which sale is conditioned upon the Assr purchaser obtaining financing and participating in a homeownership training program; Planning FURTHER, the Council does hereby direct that the sale proceeds be directed to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program for purposes consistent with the NSP Grant Agreement. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,658 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – June 9, 2010 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Toy and Brosnan. NAYS: Laura. #197-10 Resolution by Pastor and Meakin, accepting the offer of Ms. Carole MAD Dempsey to purchase City-owned property located at 29115 West Chicago, Livonia, MI, FAT for a total purchase price of $93,000.00, which sale is conditioned upon the purchaser Hsg Assr obtaining financing and participating in a homeownership training program, the action Planning herein being taken in order to best serve the interests of the community; FURTHER, the Council does hereby direct that the sale proceeds be directed to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program for purposes consistent with the NSP Grant Agreement. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Toy and Brosnan. NAYS: Laura. UNFINISHED BUSINESS #198-10 Resolution by Schwartz and Meakin, requesting that the Department of MAD FAT Law prepare appropriate ordinance amendments to the Livonia Code of Ordinances for Eng submission to Council regarding changes in existing water and sewer consumption rates, industrial surcharge rates and in industrial waste control charges, to become effective with the first billing on or after July 1, 2010. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, and Toy. NAYS: Brosnan and Laura. MAD #199-10 Resolution by Toy and Pastor, unanimously adopted, referring the subject FAT matter of water and sewer consumption rates, industrial surcharge rates and industrial Eng waste control charges to the Infrastructure and Community Transit Committee for its report and recommendation. #200-10 Resolution by Pastor and Toy, approving and granting, Petition 2010-03- MAD FAT SN-01, submitted by Michael A. Tsakoff, AIA, requesting ground signage for the Planning Woodland Plaza shopping center on property located on the north side of Plymouth Insp Road, between Middlebelt Road and Sears Drive (30200-30282 Plymouth Road), in the Eng SE 1/4 of Section 26, subject to conditions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Schwartz, Pastor, Toy, Brosnan and Laura. NAYS: Meakin. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,658 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – June 9, 2010 Pastor gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 080 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 03 (GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. #201-10 A resolution by Meakin and Toy, unanimously adopted, approving a MAD Special Assessment upon referenced properties whose owners have not paid charges FAT Eng connected with the 2009 Sidewalk Program, single lot assessments; FURTHER, Assr authorizing three (3) installment payments at 6% interest where assessments exceed $400.00 and the property owner has requested such installments; FURTHER, the City Treasurer shall give notice of the amounts to the persons chargeable. NEW BUSINESS: MAD #202-10 Resolution by Toy and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, accepting various FAT gifts and cash donations in the amount of $29,051.00 from various contributors for use Library by the Livonia Public Library for purposes designated by the donors. MAD FAT #203-10 Resolution by Toy and Pastor, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of Eng Easement from Lutheran Homes of Michigan, Inc., in connection with the development Assr of a new water line at 28910 Plymouth Road in the SW ¼ of Section 25. MAD #204-10 Resolution by Pastor and Meakin, unanimously adopted, accepting a FAT Grant of Easement from Robert and Sally DeKold, in connection with the development Eng of a new storm sewer line at 31670 Seven Mile Road in the SE ¼ of Section 3. Assr MAD #205-10 Resolution by Toy and Pastor, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of FAT Easement from Dixon M. Hall, in connection with the development of a new storm sewer Eng line at 11700 Belden Court in the SW ¼ of Section 28. Assr MAD #206-10 Resolution by Schwartz and Pastor, unanimously adopted, accepting a FAT Grant of Easement from Darren and Rachelle Pepple, in connection with the Eng Assr development of a new storm sewer line at 15406 Ingram in the East ½ of Section 15. MAD #207-10 Resolution by Schwartz and Pastor, unanimously adopted, accepting a FAT Grant of Easement from Kenneth and Elizabeth Hitchcock, in connection with the storm Eng Assr sewer line at 15400 Ingram in the East ½ of Section 15. MAD #208-10 Resolution by Schwartz and Pastor, unanimously adopted, accepting a FAT Grant of Easement from Virgil and Kimber Lee Bohley, in connection with the storm Eng sewer located at 17325 Purlingbrook Road in the SW ¼ of Section 11. Assr th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,658 REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – June 9, 2010 #209-10 Resolution by Schwartz and Pastor, unanimously adopted, accepting a MAD FAT Grant of Easement from William A. and Mary Polinski, in connection with the Eng development of a new storm sewer located at 36469 Ann Arbor Trail in the SW ¼ of Assr Section 32. MAD FAT #210-10 Resolution by Schwartz and Pastor, unanimously adopted, accepting a Eng Grant of Easement from James Towne Offices, in connection with the development of a Assr water main at 37775 Pembroke in the SE ¼ of Section 6. MAD #211-10 Resolution by Schwartz and Pastor, unanimously adopted, accepting a FAT Eng Quit Claim Deed from Meijer, Inc., for highway purposes, without monetary Assr consideration involved, in connection with the development of the ingress and egress lanes located at 13000 Middlebelt Road in the NW ¼ of Section 25. MAD #212-10 Resolution by Pastor and Toy, unanimously adopted, suspending the rules FAT for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 in order to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda. MAD #213-10 Resolution by Toy and Pastor, determining to take no further action FAT regarding the subject of combining the Clerk and Treasurer’s office. (CR 97-10) CivSvc A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin and Toy. NAYS: Brosnan and Laura. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Cesar Ochoa, 14172 Arlene Lane, Belleville, MI, owner of Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant, thanked Council for all of their support of his new restaurant on Plymouth Road just east of Farmington Road. th By Pastor and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,658 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:28 p.m. on June 9, 2010. TERRY A. MARECKI 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.