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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2012-12-05 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,718 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 5, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: James McCann, John Pastor, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Brandon Kritzman, and Laura Toy. Absent: Joe Laura and Thomas Robinson. MAD #469-12 Resolution by Pastor and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, approving the th FAT minutes of the 1,717 Regular Meeting of the Council held November 21, 2012. Vice-President Pastor announced the Toys for Tots collection has begun for this year. He said it is for families in need in Livonia and the surrounding area. There are several drop off locations including his office at 34018 Beacon. Last year they helped 700 families and still had toys left over. He hopes to help more families this year. Vice-President Pastor thanked everyone for the well wishes for his son, Ryan, and Ryan’s bride, Ashley, on their marriage. Vice-President Pastor wished his wife, Linda, a Happy Birthday; her birthday is December 7, 2012. McCann wished his wife, Linda, her birthday is December 9, 2012. He also wished his th nephew, Christopher Nichen, a Happy 30 Birthday. Kritzman thanked everyone for their well wishes. He announced the birth of his fifth daughter, Alexandra Cosette, last Monday, November 26, 2012, at 2:56 p.m. He said both mom and baby are doing fine. Brosnan thanked the Mayor and staff for hosting the Livonia Cares Meeting last week; its members are comprised of ministers, priests, and pastors throughout the state who assist residents in need by providing them with information on where to obtain help. President Toy announced a Public Hearing to be held Monday, January 7, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., in the Auditorium of Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI for the following item: The City Council of the City of Livonia will hold a public hearing to consider adoption by the City Council of an ordinance amending the Plymouth Road Authority District to amend the boundaries of the Authority District pursuant to Act 197. (CR 365-12) AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,718 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – December 5, 2012 The following resolutions were offered by Brosnan and Pastor: MAD #470-12 Referring the matter of a possible sidewalk extension on the south side of FAT Ann Arbor Trail from Dowling Street to Rosedale Elementary School for safety reasons OrdEnf to the Administration for its report and recommendation. Police #471-12 Approving a request submitted by Charnika Holmes, 1214 Stacy Drive, MAD FAT Building #54, Canton, Michigan 48188, for a massage apprentice permit in accordance OrdEnf with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. Police MAD #472-12 Approving a request submitted by Jeffrey Ramseyer, 33331 Oregon, FAT Livonia, Michigan 48150, for a massage apprentice permit in accordance with Chapter OrdEnf 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. Police MAD #473-12 Approving a request submitted by Amy Jackey, 19936 Poinciana, Redford, FAT Michigan 48240, for a massage apprentice permit in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of OrdEnf the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. Police MAD #474-12 Approving a request submitted by Barbara Iovan, 14956 Auburndale, FAT Livonia, Michigan 48154, for a massage therapist permit in accordance with Chapter OrdEnf Police 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. MAD #475-12 Approving a request submitted by Amy Des Jardins, 624 Reed Court, FAT Northville, Michigan 48167, for a massage therapist permit in accordance with Chapter OrdEnf 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. Police #476-12 Accepting the quote of Jack Doheny Companies, 777 Doheny Court, MAD FAT Northville, Michigan 48167, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water and Sewer Eng Section) with one (1) 2013 Vactor Model 2115 Combination Sewer Vacuum and High Pressure Rodder with parts and related services for a total price of $398,512.00 from budgeted funds. #477-12 Determining that it is necessary for the best interests of the public to MAD FAT amend the boundaries of the Plymouth Road Development Authority district pursuant to EconDev Act 197 to eliminate purely residential properties from the Plymouth Road Development Planning Authority district in order to better achieve the objectives of halting property value Assessr deterioration and increasing property tax valuation where possible in the Plymouth Road Development Authority district as amended, to eliminate the causes of such deterioration, and to promote economic growth, and the City Council hereby declares its intention to amend the boundaries of the Plymouth Road Development Authority District pursuant to Act 197. (CR 365-12) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: McCann, Pastor, Brosnan, Kritzman and Toy. NAYS: None. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,718 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – December 5, 2012 McCann gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 105 TO TITLE 15, CHAPTER 16 (FIRE PREVENTION CODE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: McCann, Pastor, Brosnan Kritzman and Toy. NAYS: None. McCann gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ADDING SECTION 155 OF TITLE 15, CHAPTER 36 (PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: McCann, Pastor, Brosnan, Kritzman and Toy. NAYS: None. Kritzman gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 030 THROUGH 110 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 30 (ENTERTAINMENTS AND AMUSEMENTS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: McCann, Pastor, Brosnan, Kritzman and Toy. NAYS: None. #478-12 Resolution by Brosnan and McCann, unanimously adopted, approving MAD Petition 2012-03-06-06 submitted by the City Planning Commission, proposing to FAT Planning amend sections 9.02 and 9.03 of Article IX, OS (Office Services) District Regulations, in Law order to modify the types of permitted and waiver uses including, but not limited to, real estate and insurance offices, offices of fraternal or religious organizations, and offices of clubs and lodges, for preparation of the Ordinance for submission to Council; and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. MAD #479-12 Resolution by Brosnan and McCann, unanimously adopted, approving FAT Petition 2012-03-06-07 submitted by the City Planning Commission, proposing to Planning amend Sections 10.02 and 10.03 of Article X, C-1 (Local Business) District Regulations, Law in order to clarify and make certain changes to the types of permitted and waiver uses including, but not limited to, various retail stores, personal service establishments, office th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,718 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – December 5, 2012 businesses, veterinary clinics, SDD licensed establishments, and restaurants, for preparation of the Ordinance for submission to Council; and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. #480-12 Resolution by McCann and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, approving MAD Petition 2012-03-06-08 submitted by the City Planning Commission, proposing to FAT amend Sections 11.02 and 11.03 of Article XI, C-2 (General Business) District Planning Law Regulations, in order to make changes to certain types of permitted and waiver uses including, but not limited to, various retail sales and retail service establishments, wholesale business uses, gasoline service stations, animal care facilities, restaurants, auto-wash establishments, establishments serving alcohol, dance halls, pawn shops, and open-air businesses, for preparation of the Ordinance for submission to Council; and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Curtis Lipinski, 36555 Ann Arbor Trail, property owner and resident, expressed his displeasure with the proposed sidewalk extension on Ann Arbor Trail. Tony Perelli, 36543 Ann Arbor Trail, property owner and resident, expressed his concern regarding his landscaping and the proposed sidewalk extension on Ann Arbor Trail. Zilincik said he was hopeful he would have the final report regarding the proposed sidewalk extension on Ann Arbor Trail from Dowling Street to Rosedale Elementary School by the end of the week to the Administration. th President Toy announced she will be absent on December 10 and that Vice-President Pastor would Chair the Study Meeting. Vice-President Pastor wished his cousin Amy a Happy Birthday; her birthday is tomorrow. th By Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,718 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:21 p.m. on December 5, 2012. 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.