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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2011-09-07 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,688 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Conrad Schwartz, John Pastor, Brian Meakin, Joe Laura, Laura Toy, and James McCann. Absent: Maureen Miller Brosnan. #282-11 Resolution by Toy and Schwartz, unanimously adopted, approving the MAD th minutes of the 1,687 Regular Meeting of the Council held August 24, 2011. FAT President McCann announced there is new data on Items #10 and #13. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Brandon Kritzman, 29601 Jacquelyn, announced the Livonia Jaycees will host their first annual Livonia Jaycees Alumni BBQ on September 18, 2011 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.; there is no charge for current members and alumni. The public is welcome to attend for a nominal fee of $10.00; to RSVP call (734) 956-0548 or e-mail info@livoniajaycees.com. John Badeen, 41980 Waterfall, Northville, President of the Livonia Jaycees, announced the Policeman’s Ball, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at St. Mary’s Cultural Center from 6:00 – 11:55 p.m. People may visit their website at www.new.livoniajaycees.com for updated information. The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Department of Finance, dated August 19, 2011, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending July 31, 2011. City of Livonia 2011 Assessment Data booklet from the Assistant City Assessor, received on May 4, 2011. (CR 171-05) Handout titled “City of Livonia, Estimated Budget Reductions, FY 2012,” dated April 19, 2011. (CR 171-05) Communication from the Department of Law, dated August 30, 2011, re: Proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. (Petition 2011-06-01-02) Communication from the Engineering Division, dated August 31, 2011, re: a special assessment report for the Bell Branch Streambank Stabilization aka Rennolds’ Ravine. (CRs 210-11, 209-11 and 44-99) The following resolutions were offered by Schwartz and Pastor: th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,688 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – September 7, 2011 th MAD #283-11 Approving request by Dorothy Roberts of Marycrest Manor for their 50 FAT anniversary, as well as the opening of Marycrest Heights on September 25, 2011, to Police waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Code of Ordinances to allow a band to OrdEnf perform from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. during this event. MAD #284-11 Approving request, submitted by Yanwen Zhu, 1012 Canterbury Mews, FAT Canton, MI 48187, for a Massage Apprentice Permit in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of Police OrdEnf the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. MAD #285-11 Approving request, submitted by Chongling Xin, 36697 Seven Mile Road, FAT Police Livonia, MI 48152, for a Massage Apprentice Permit in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of OrdEnf the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. MAD #286-11 Approving request, submitted by Huazhen Lin, 39505 Prentiss, Harrison FAT Township, MI 48045, for a Massage Apprentice Permit in accordance with Chapter 5.49 Police OrdEnf of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. MAD #287-11 Approving the request from Aimee Dahl to waive a sidewalk requirement FAT in front of her new home at 18360 Laurel; FURTHER, reserving the right to require Eng sidewalks in this area at some future date if needed. #288-11 Approving a change order to Contract 11-C with Hardrock Concrete, Inc., MAD 38146 Abruzzi Drive, Westland, MI 48185, in the amount of $75,000.00; FURTHER, the FAT City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments in the work as it Eng becomes necessary. #289-11 Referring this request to vacate storm drain easement that traverses the MAD Livonia Marketplace Property in connection with the relocation of approximately 260 feet FAT of sewer that needed to be relocated to accommodate the proposed Kohl’s store to the Eng City Planning Commission for action and recommendation. (Petition 2011-08-03-02) Planning #290-11 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental MAD Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Michigan Department of Transportation FAT (MDOT) for the milling and resurfacing of Old Highway M-14 (Plymouth Road) from Eng Market Street to Farmington Road, and to replace illuminated street signs and transporting mast arms at various locations to be funded by the City with no federal participation, with the City of Livonia participation to be $134,000.00, or 3% of the total project cost. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, Toy, and McCann. NAYS: None. Toy gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,688 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – September 7, 2011 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS “THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE” BY ADDING SECTION 3.______ THERETO. (Petition: 2011-06-01-02) At the direction of the Chair, Agenda Item #11 regarding the request from Metropolitan Grill, LLC to transfer ownership of a 2011 Class C License from G.M. and S. Roast Beef and Spirits, Inc., for business at 36685 Plymouth Road, was removed from the Agenda. MAD #291-11 Resolution by Schwartz and Toy, unanimously adopted, approving a fee FAT increase from $45.00 to $100.00 for the issuance of non-resident library cards. Library #292-11 Resolution by Meakin and Pastor, unanimously adopted, setting MAD September 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., for a Public Hearing on the Necessity of whether a FAT Special Assessment District for the proposed Bell Branch Streambank Stabilization Eng Project (Rennolds’ Ravines) can include property owners on the north side of the Creek. Assessr (CRs 210-11, 209-11 and 44-99) #293-11 Resolution by Pastor and Toy, unanimously adopted, approving an MAD application for two Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates, submitted by Mark W. FAT Reed, CPA, Landini, Reed & Dawson, P.C., on behalf of Steve Marsh, COO of 4M Planning Industries, Inc. re: the purchase of new equipment and machinery for their facilities Assessr located at 35300 Glendale and 33855 Capitol, Livonia, MI 48150, for the manufacture of precision machine components (Industrial Development District #111) for eight years. Meakin stepped down from the podium at 8:25 p.m. to avoid any perceived conflict of interest. #294-11 Resolution by Toy and Schwartz, accepting the low bid of Hayball MAD Transport Inc., 12500 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the reconstruction FAT and paving of the east asphalt parking lot of Idyl Wyld Golf Course/One Under Eng Restaurant (Contract 11-M) for $159,322.50 (to be shared 50% by the City of Livonia and 50% by the owner of One Under Restaurant); FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Schwartz, Pastor, Laura, Toy, and McCann. NAYS: None. Meakin returned to the podium at 8:26 p.m. MAD #295-11 Resolution by Toy and Pastor, unanimously adopted, accepting a Quit FAT Claim Deed from Leo Soave, without monetary consideration involved, for public Eng highway purposes in connection with the extension of the southerly portion of Taylor Assessr Boulevard located in the Northeast ¼ of Section 24. (Cavell Woods Subdivision) th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,688 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – September 7, 2011 MAD #296-11 Resolution by Pastor and Toy, unanimously adopted, accepting a Quit FAT Claim Deed from Leo Soave, without monetary consideration involved, for public Eng highway purposes in connection with the extension of the northerly portion of Taylor Assessr Boulevard located in the Northeast ¼ of Section 24. (Kenwood Meadows Subdivision) #297-11 Resolution by Pastor and Meakin, directing that a closed Committee of the MAD FAT Whole meeting pertaining to Ford Motor Company v City of Livonia. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, Toy, and McCann. NAYS: None. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. th By Toy and Schwartz, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,688 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:30 p.m. on September 7, 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.