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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2011-05-11 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,680 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2011 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Laura Toy, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Conrad Schwartz, John Pastor, Brian Meakin, Joe Laura, and James McCann. Absent: None. th MAD #120-11 Resolution by Toy and Schwartz, approving the minutes of the 1,679 FAT Regular Meeting of the Council held April 20, 2011. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Toy, Schwartz, Meakin, Laura, and McCann. NAYS: None. PRESENT: Brosnan and Pastor President McCann announced that Agenda Item #26 has been moved and will immediately follow Item #17. Mayor Kirksey recognized the owners of Rosedale Cleaners and congratulated them on th the 50 Anniversary of their business. The audience applauded the owners in recognition of their achievement on operating a successful business for 50 years. th President McCann wished a Happy 45 Birthday to former Councilmember Tom Robinson who celebrated his birthday this past weekend. President McCann announced there is new data on Items #16, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28 and #30. President McCann invited the public to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony, to be held at Veterans Park on Five Mile and Farmington Roads on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., Stevenson High School Marching Band will be performing. He encouraged the community to attend and pay homage to our veterans and those serving in the U.S. military here and oversees. President McCann wished a Happy Belated Birthday to Councilmember Maureen Miller th Brosnan, her birthday was May 8. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: George Boller, 36270 Hammer Lane, said he appreciates the efforts that have gone into putting the new traffic control light at Six Mile Road and Newburgh. However, he had some concerns that he would like addressed. Vice President Laura asked President McCann informally, if the Administration would address Mr. Boller’s concerns. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,680 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 11, 2011 George Donabedian, 14236 Beatrice, expressed his happiness with the progression of the construction of the Marycrest Heights Project. He believes it will be the “Crown Jewel” of Livonia and will attract seniors from near and far to live there, he noted that they already have one model apartment available for viewing. The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 20, 2011, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending March 31, 2011. Audit Presentation distributed by Plante & Moran at the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee Meeting held on April 13, 2011 re: Audit Reports from December 1, 2009 to November 30, 2010. (CR 367-02) Communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 6, 2011, re: Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year ending November 30, 2010. (CR 367-02) Communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 20, 2011, re: update to Golf Course Deficit Elimination Plan. (CR 367-02) Communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 20, 2011, re: Federal Grant History. (CR 367-02) A copy of the informational packet distributed at the April 25, 2011 Finance, Budget & Technology Committee meeting, re: the matter of placing a Public Safety Millage on the August 2011 Primary election. (CR 117-11) Communication from Dorothy Bruce, dated May 10, 2011, objecting to the supplemental millage request on the August 2011 Primary Election to address the needs of the Senior Center and Greenmead Historical Village. Communication from the Public Service Division, dated May 5, 2011, re: clarification on bid for boiler replacement at the old court building. Communication from Al Zack, Rock, Inc. of Michigan, received on May 5, 2011, re: outdoor car storage lot located at 36534 Plymouth Road. (Petition 2011-03-02-03) A Letter of Understanding, dated April 7, 2011, re: Dance-Entertainment Permit for the business located at 32030 Plymouth Road. Communication from the Department of Law, dated April 15, 2011, re: LCC violation history for Fonte Business Acquisition, LLC. Copy of the Delinquent Tax Statement for property located at 32030 Plymouth Road. Communication from Councilmember Maureen Miller Brosnan, dated April 20, 2011, re: questions concerning property located at 32030 Plymouth Road. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,680 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 11, 2011 Communications from Councilmember John R. Pastor, dated April 14, 2011 and April 15, 2011, re: award of contract for the 2011 Sidewalk Replacement Program (Contract 11-G). (CR 31-11) Communications from Lionel E. LaMay, President of Riverside Arena, Inc., dated April 21, 2011 and May 9, 2011, re: proposed Special Assessment District for irrigation system along portions of Plymouth Road formerly paid for utilizing PRDA funds. (CR 32- 11 and CR 79-11) The following resolutions were offered by Toy and Pastor: MAD #121-11 Approving a request, submitted by Hilda D. Sievers, 15929 Negaunee, FAT Redford Township, Michigan 48239, for a Massage Therapist Permit in accordance with OrdEnf Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. Police #122-11 Referring to the Administration for its report and recommendation the MAD request submitted by Michael and Donna Chapman, 18886 Brentwood, requesting to FAT purchase City-owned property behind their home located at 18886 Brentwood, which is Assessr land-locked. #123-11 Approving the request of Mark Burchell, Founder and Executive Director MAD FAT of The Doorway to Recovery, waiving the Noise Ordinance, to allow live, outdoor music OrdEnf performances between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. in connection with their Police annual charity event scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2011, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Insp Church. MAD #124-11 Approving the appointment of Scott Bahr, 14416 Summerside, Livonia, FAT Michigan 48154, to the City Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring June 9, Planning 2014. CivSvc #125-11 Accepting the quote of ESRI Inc., 380 New York Street, Redlands, CA MAD 92373, to provide software maintenance for the City’s Geographic Information System FAT (GIS) for a total of $15,300.00 from budgeted funds. InfoSys #126-11 Authorizing the purchase of one (1) ambulance that will replace a 1997 MAD Horton International, from the low bidder Halt Fire Equipment, 50168 Pontiac Trail, FAT Wixom, MI 48393, for a total of $197,366.00 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, Council Fire does hereby determine that the 1997 Horton International vehicle shall be considered surplus property and shall be disposed of at auction upon receipt of the new ambulance. #127-11 Adopting a resolution proclaiming Friday, April 29, 2011 as Arbor Day in MAD the City of Livonia; FURTHER, inviting citizens to join in the commemoration planned by FAT the Tree City Committee at Rosedale Elementary School at 2:15 p.m. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,680 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 11, 2011 #128-11 Authorizing the purchase of two (2) 2010 Ford Ranger supercab trucks for MAD the Public Service Division (Animal Control Officers) from Gorno Ford, 22025 Allen FAT Road, Trenton, Michigan 48138, in the amount of $29,703.00 each, for a total price of $59,406.00, to be expended from budgeted funds. #129-11 Accepting the bid of Cannon Truck Equipment, 51761 Danview Tech., MAD Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, for supplying the Public Service Division with one FAT (1) Brine Manufacturing Machine for the price of $12,489.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications; from budgeted funds. #130-11 Accepting the low bids received which meet specifications of Nagle Paving MAD Company, 39525 13 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377; Cadillac Asphalt, LLC, 51777 West 12 FAT Mile Road, Wixom, Michigan 48393; and Saginaw Asphalt Paving Company, 2981 Eng Carrollton Road, Saginaw, MI 48604, for supplying the Road Maintenance Section of the Public Service Division with bituminous materials at the unit prices bid for the period May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, accepting the second lowest bids which meet all specifications of Ajax Materials Corporation, 830 Kirts Boulevard, Suite 100, Troy, Michigan 48084, and Barrett Paving Materials, 13501 Huron River Drive, Romulus, MI 48174, from budgeted funds in the event that the low bidders are unable to furnish the materials. #131-11 Determining to advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services MAD (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm sewer site plans and; FAT FURTHER, that the City will accept jurisdiction and maintenance (at no expense to the Eng County) of the storm sewer within the property located on the south side of Seven Mile Planning Road, east of Blue Skies Drive, in the Northeast ¼ of Section 7; FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the storm sewer construction; FURTHER, authorizing the Mayor to execute the maintenance agreement on behalf of the City. #132-11 Determining to advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services MAD (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm sewer site plans and; FAT FURTHER, that the City will accept jurisdiction and maintenance (at no expense to the Eng County) of the storm sewer within the property located on the west side of Farmington Planning Road, south of Five Mile Road, in the Northeast ¼ of Section 21; FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the storm sewer construction; FURTHER, authorizing the Mayor to execute the maintenance agreement on behalf of the City. #133-11 Approving Petition 2011-03-08-02 submitted by CB Richard Ellis, on MAD behalf of Comerica Bank, in connection with a proposal to renovate the exterior of the FAT Planning bank located on the southwest corner of Five Mile Road and Merriman Road (31425 Insp Five Mile Road), in the Northeast ¼ of Section 22, subject to conditions. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,680 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 11, 2011 #134-11 Authorizing the Department of Law to resolve the claim of Mr. Ronald MAD FAT Chandler for damages as a result of sewer backups that occurred in the basement of Eng his home located at 28933 Roycroft, in the amount of $33,293.79. #135-11 Approving a request, submitted by Lee Shaw, 11026 Melrose Street, MAD FAT Livonia, Michigan 48150, for a Massage Therapist Permit in accordance with Chapter Police 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. OrdEnf Insp A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES: Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, and McCann. NAYS: None. MAD #136-11 Resolution by Pastor and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, approving an FAT Update to Golf Course Deficit Elimination Plan based upon actual results of the Golf P&R Course Fund in the fiscal year 2010 audit. #137-11 Resolution by Pastor and Schwartz, unanimously adopted, referring the MAD subject of the replacement of funds, if any, to compensate for the loss of personal FAT property taxes ($7.8 million) to the Administration for a report and recommendation. #138-11 Resolution by Pastor and Laura, referring the subject of mutual aid MAD contracts to the Administration for a report and recommendation. FAT A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Toy, Brosnan, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, and McCann. NAYS: Schwartz. President McCann relinquished the gavel to Vice President Laura at 10:00 p.m. to speak on the following matter. Vice President Laura relinquished the gavel to Senior Councilmember Toy at 10:20 p.m. to speak on the following matter. #139-11 Resolution by Schwartz and Toy, approving placing a proposed Public MAD Safety Millage on the August 2011 Primary Election ballot for 1.7 mills for five (5) years. FAT Police Fire A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Elections AYES: Brosnan, Schwartz, Meakin, McCann, and Toy. NAYS: Pastor and Laura. President McCann resumed the gavel at 10:30 p.m. #140-11 Resolution by Toy and Brosnan, approving placing a proposed MAD Supplemental Millage for cultural and senior services, including the Senior Center and FAT Greenmead Historical Village, on the August 2011 Primary Election ballot for 0.25 mill Greenmead for five (5) years. CommRes Elections th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,680 REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 11, 2011 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, Meakin, and McCann. NAYS: Pastor and Laura. Schwartz gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 060 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 33 (GARAGE, YARD, BASEMENT AND RUMMAGE SALES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, and McCann. NAYS: None. Meakin gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 2 CHAPTER 32 (UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, and McCann. NAYS: None. Toy gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 050, 060, 070,110, AND 200 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, and McCann. NAYS: None. #141-11 Resolution by Brosnan and Meakin, accepting the offer of Grigore and MAD Silvia Turcas to purchase City-owned property (vacant lot) located at 9071 Deering, FAT Livonia, Michigan for a total purchase price of $6,000.00; FURTHER, the Council does Housing Assessr hereby direct that the sale proceeds be directed to the Neighborhood Stabilization Insp Program for purposes consistent with the NSP Grant Agreement. (CR 518-08) Planning A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, and McCann. NAYS: Laura. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,680 REGULAR MEETING 7 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 11, 2011 #142-11 Resolution by Toy and Meakin, approving the 2011-2012 CDBG Program MAD FAT Annual Plan and Budget. (CR 62-11) Housing Insp A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Planning AYES: Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, and McCann. NAYS: Laura. #143-11 Resolution by Toy and Meakin, unanimously adopted, authorizing the MAD Mayor, City Clerk and Housing Director, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to FAT Housing execute the Hold Harmless Contracts between the City of Livonia and First Step, Fair Planning Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit, Jacque Martin-Downs, MA/MSW; St. John Insp Health System/Eastwood Clinics; John V. Farrar, ED. D, LPC; Hegira Programs, Inc.; Madonna University; and Quality Care Counseling for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 in connection with the CDBG-funded victim assistance, fair housing initiative and mental health counseling programs. (CR 62-11) MAD FAT #144-11 Resolution by Meakin and Schwartz, unanimously adopted, approving the Housing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan for the five-year Planning period (2011-2016). Insp #145-11 Resolution by Brosnan and Toy, unanimously adopted, accepting the low MAD bid of Denny’s Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration Services, Inc., 3166 Martin Road, FAT Walled Lake, MI 48390, for completing all work in connection with the old court building 16thDistCt boiler replacement in the amount of $109,900.00; FURTHER, authorizing an additional Insp appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to exceed $17,584.00 for construction and abatement contingencies that may be found during the course of demolition activities or as a result of State of Michigan Boiler Inspector requirements; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $127,484.00 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary. #146-11 Resolution by Brosnan and Meakin, unanimously adopted, approving MAD FAT Petition 2011-03-02-03, submitted by Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles for a waiver use Planning approval for the outdoor storage and display of vehicles and motorcycles on property Insp located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Levan Road and Newburgh Road OrdEnf (36534 Plymouth Road), in the Southwest ¼ of Section 29, with conditions. MAD #147-11 Resolution by Brosnan and Toy, unanimously adopted, referring to the FAT Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation the matter of a request from Police Fonte Business Acquisition, LLC for a Dance-Entertainment Permit to be held in Planning conjunction with a 2010 Class C Licensed Business with Official Permit (Food) for the Insp business located at 32030 Plymouth Road. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,680 REGULAR MEETING 8 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 11, 2011 #148-11 Resolution by Pastor and Meakin, accepting the unit price bid of Joe MAD FAT Rotondo Construction, 38807 Ann Arbor Road, Suite 2, Livonia, MI 48150, for Eng completing all work required in connection with the 2011 Sidewalk Replacement Program (Contract 11-G) for a total amount not to exceed $629,692.03, based on Engineering Division’s estimate of units involved; FURTHER, authorizing an advance of $245,370.66 from the single lot assessment portion of the program and reimbursed when funds are received from the payment of bills and assessments by affected property owners; FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure of $20,923.08 and $77,483.26 from budgeted funds for construction and reconstruction of handicap ramps at major and local roads; FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure of $27,537.40 from budgeted funds for sidewalk work adjacent to and including water, storm and sanitary structure repairs; FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure of $321,346.83 from budgeted funds for repair to sidewalks heaved by tree roots; FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to approve minor adjustments in the work, as necessary. (CR 31-11) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Toy, Brosnan, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, and McCann. NAYS: Schwartz. #149-11 Resolution by Meakin and Toy, denying Petition 2011-01-01-01, submitted MAD by Robert Semaan for a change of zoning of property located on the north side of FAT Plymouth Road, between Wayne Road and Stark Road (34800 Plymouth Road), in the Insp Southwest ¼ of Section 28 from C-1 to C-2 (Local Business to General Business). Planning Assessing A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brosnan, Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, and McCann. NAYS: Toy. Toy left the podium at 11:00 p.m. to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest regarding the next item. #150-11 Resolution by Meakin and Schwartz, unanimously adopted, approving MAD necessity for a Proposed Special Assessment District for the operation of an irrigation FAT system along portions of Plymouth Road formerly paid for utilizing Plymouth Road Eng Planning Development Authority funds; FURTHER, the owners of 36635 Plymouth Road own and Assessing operate their own irrigation system on 36635 Plymouth Road and are therefore not directly served by the project, however, they will be assessed an amount equal to 20% of the assessment; FURTHER, upon completion of the assessment roll, a second public hearing will be scheduled. (CR 32-11 and CR 79-11) Toy returned to the podium at 11:02 p.m. MAD #151-11 Resolution by Toy and Meakin, unanimously adopted, approving an FAT application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, submitted by John F. Planning Tenbusch, President, Linear Mold & Engineering, Inc., re: for the purchase of new Assessing th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,680 REGULAR MEETING 9 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 11, 2011 equipment and machinery for their facility located at 12926 Stark Road, Livonia, MI 48150. (Industrial Development Overlay District #111) for six (6) years. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. th By Toy and Meakin, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,680 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 11:05 p.m. on May 11, 2011. 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.