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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2012-08-15 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,710 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 15, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: John Pastor, Thomas Robinson, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Brandon Kritzman, James McCann, Joe Laura, and Laura Toy. Absent: None. MAD #306-12 Resolution by Pastor and Robinson, unanimously adopted, approving the th FAT minutes of the 1,709 Regular Meeting of the Council held July 18, 2012. President Toy wished Councilmember Joe Laura a Happy Birthday. Brosnan said she had an opportunity to visit Judge McCann’s Sobriety Court. She said it was an afternoon well spent. The court is tough but fair and those who follow the program successfully and graduate may have found it very worthwhile as well. She encouraged the public to observe for themselves; they meet once a month in the afternoon. McCann congratulated the Livonia Heart Fund on a successful Golf Outing today; proceeds will benefit St. Mary Mercy Hospital. He thanked all those involved and those who contributed to this event. Kritzman announced that it is birthday week at his house; his daughter Jacquelyn just turned 10, his daughter Anastasia is turning 9, his wife’s birthday is also this week. He th also announced his wife is expecting their 5 daughter. President Toy announced there is new data on Items #15, #18, #19, #23, and #24. President Toy announced a Public Hearing to be held in the Auditorium of Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI for the following item: Monday, August 20, 2012, at 7:15 p.m. PETITION 2012-06-01-03 submitted by West Bay Exploration/Livonia Land Partnership to rezone a portion of the property located on the east side of Haggerty Road between Seven Mile Road and Eight Mile Road (19540 Haggerty Road) in the Southwest ¼ of Section 6, from PO to C-2. (High Rise Professional Office – 4 Stories to General Business) AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Captain Robert Nenciarini, announced a Community Outreach event will be held on September 6, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Livonia Police Department. He said there will be a van in the parking lot and they will be collecting baby formula and diapers for Starfish Family Services, their website address is www.starfishonline.org for th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,710 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – August 15, 2012 further information on their organization. He encouraged the public to participate in this event. Martin Carter, newly appointed CEO for Parkside Credit Union, 36525 Plymouth Road, introduced himself to the Council and audience. He said he looks forward to working in the community. Father Joseph Marquis, Pastor of Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church, 29125 Six Mile, and founder of the St. Nicholas Institute announced they will be hosting the First Annual Symposium for St. Nicholas and Santa Claus training; they expect participants from all over the country. They will be hosting an award banquet n the evening of Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Some of the award recipients include Wally and Irene Bronner. Co-founders of Bronners; Bill Heaton, president of Livonia Goodfellows; and Ted Lindsay, a legendary NHL Hall of Fame left-winger for the Detroit Red Wings. Thomas’ Family Restaurant will be catering the event. Father Marquis asked the Mayor to put forth a proclamation on behalf of the City to declare the first week of October 2012, “Saint Nicholas Week” and a proclamation to honor the recipients of their 2012 Awards. Mayor Kirksey announced there will be a Veterans Summit held September 13, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Laurel Manor, free lunch provided. Any questions should be directed to (734) 495-1200 for further information. The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Department of Finance dated July 20, 2012, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending June 30, 2012. Letter from the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated July 10, 2012, transmitting the LHC Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2011. Correspondence from the Finance Department distributed at the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee Meeting on July 16, 2012, re: the Library Fund. (CR 161-12) An article from Government/Technology entitled “Keeping Library Doors Open” received from Maureen Miller Brosnan at the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee Meeting on July 16, 2012. (CR 161-12) Communication from Frank Kalinski, sent via email on July 12, 2012, re: his support of a local bus system. (CR 917-98) Correspondence from the Department of Community Resources dated July 17, 2012, re: Livonia Community Transit. (CR 917-98) Communication from the Department of Law dated August 3, 2012, re: authority to purchase foreclosed homes through Wayne County. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,710 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – August 15, 2012 Communication from Livonia Housing Commission dated August 10, 2012, re: the construction estimate of the rehabilitation of the home at 12040 Arcola. Communication from Charles Moseley, Infineon Technologies North America Corporation, dated August 14, 2012, re: revised Application for transfer of previously approved Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate on behalf of Infineon Technologies North America Corporation. Communication from Charles Moseley, Infineon Technologies North America Corporation, dated August 14, 2012, re: revised Application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate on behalf of Infineon Technologies North America Corporation for a new facility to be constructed. New site plan from Metro Consulting Associates dated August 7, 2012, re: Petition 2012-05-02-13 (Tim Horton’s) located at 31190 Five Mile Road. Color picture and revised plans from Foresta Architects, LLC, dated August 3, 2012, re: Petition 2012-05-08-04 exterior renovations of the Big Boy Restaurant located at 37123 Six Mile Road. The following resolutions were offered by Pastor and Kritzman: MAD #307-12 Approving the request of Chris Flannigan, 35427 Oakdale and Karen FAT Bradford, 35401 Oakdale, to hold a block party and close Oakdale between Wayne and Police Ronnie, on Saturday, August 25, 2012, from 3:00 - 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. #308-12 Approving the request of Sharlene Dostal, 9614 Woodring, to hold a block MAD FAT party and close Woodring between West Chicago and Orangelawn, on Saturday, Police August 25, 2012, from 1:00 - 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. MAD #309-12 Approving the request of Carol White, 17527 Doris, to hold a block party FAT and close Sunset between Bobrich and Jeanine on Saturday, September 8, 2012, from Police 2:00 - 10:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, September 9, 2012, subject to the approval of the Police Department. MAD #310-12 Approving the request of Karen L. Werden, 19651 FAT Flamingo, to hold a block party and close Flamingo, between Saint Martins and Bretton, Police on Saturday, September 8, 2012, from 2:00 - 10:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, September 9, 2012, subject to the approval of the Police Department. MAD #311-12 Approving the request of Thomas Hall, 16620 Country Club, to hold a FAT block party and close Country Club south of Six Mile, between Wood and Grove Police Streets, from 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2012, with a rain date of Saturday, September 15, 2012, subject to the approval of the Police Department. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,710 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – August 15, 2012 nd MAD #312-12 Approving a request by Dorothy Roberts, Marycrest Manor, for their 2 FAT Annual Car Show Charity event on September 10, 2012, waiving the Noise Control Police Ordinance, to allow a band to perform at Marycrest Manor, 15475 Middlebelt Road, from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. MAD #313-12 Approving the request from Subu Enterprises, Inc., to add new outdoor FAT service (1 area), to be held in conjunction with a 2010 Class C license with Dance- Insp Planning Entertainment Permit and Official Permit (Food) for a business located at 20300 Police Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48152. Fire #314-12 Accepting the bid from Rolland Specialty Vehicles and Products, Inc. MAD (RSVP, Inc.), P.O. Box 6888, Toledo, OH 43612, for the purchase of one (1) FAT replacement Type 1 Medium-Duty ambulance utilizing the Western Wayne Fire Fire Department Bid Consortium in the amount of $211,296.00, including delivery, that will replace a SQ5 (2005 Medic Master) which in turn will replace a department’s reserve squad (2001 Medic Master), which will be disposed of by auction. #315-12 Accepting the bid from Stante Excavating Co., Inc., 46912 Liberty Drive, MAD Wixom, MI 48393, for completing all work required in connection with the Whispering FAT Eng Willows Storm Water Detention Basin Project, for the estimated total cost of $281,563.40 based upon the Engineering Department’s estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work, as required. #316-12 Establishing the final project cost at $873,608.73 for the 2011 Sidewalk MAD Program; FURTHER, authorizing an additional appropriation and expenditure in the FAT amount of $123,946.15 from the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund to cover additional slab Eng replacements related to repairs of sidewalks heaved by tree roots and for the sidewalk work done at the Quakertown Tot Lot, Sheldon Park, Noble Library and Ford Field; FURTHER, authorizing an additional appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $47,578.66 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Michigan Transportation Fund to cover the costs related to the construction or reconstruction of additional handicap ramps at major roads and other City costs and to cover the administrative costs connected with this work; FURTHER, authorizing a payment in the amount of $150,497.73 to Joe Rotondo Construction Corporation, 38807 Ann Arbor Road, Suite 2, Livonia, Michigan 48150, of which $149.497.73 is to be paid for the work done as part of Construction Estimate #10 and $1,000.00 as the final payment upon the final release by the Engineering Division for work related to Contract 11-G. (CR 148-11) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, and Toy. NAYS: None. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,710 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – August 15, 2012 #317-12 Resolution by Robinson and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, determining MAD to take no further action with regard to the subject of miscellaneous budget issues FAT CCLibry including the subject of Library hours and possible restoration of such hours at the Civic Center Library. (CR 450-06) MAD #318-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Laura, unanimously adopted, requesting a FAT report from the Department of Community Resources regarding the number of riders for ComRes the “to work” program and the cost of the program. (CR 917-98) #319-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Laura, unanimously adopted, referring the MAD FAT subject of unfilled requests over the next six months to the Department of Community ComRes Resources for its report and recommendation. (CR 917-98) #320-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Laura, unanimously adopted, referring the MAD subject of changes that could be made to the transportation system to expand services FAT ComRes without increasing costs to the Administration for its report and recommendation. (CR 917-98) MAD #321-12 Resolution by Brosnan and McCann, unanimously adopted, approving the FAT additional charge of 25 cents to non-residents who choose to participate in an activity ComRes where the same fee is currently charged for both residents and non-residents. #322-12 Resolution by McCann and Pastor, authorizing the exercise of the City’s MAD statutory right of first refusal with respect to such property, and payment to the County FAT Housing therefore in the amount of the statutory minimum bid, being $12,076.78 for 12040 Arcola, upon payment by the City of that amount from Community Development Block Grant Funds; FURTHER, authorizing an additional expenditure in the amount of $2,000.00 for closing costs, for a total cost of $14,076.78. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Pastor, Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Toy. NAYS: Robinson, and Laura. #323-12 Resolution by McCann and Pastor, approving a request to extend the MAD City’s participation in the Wayne County Home Investment Partnership Consortia from FAT Housing July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016, with 2011 program funding to be in the amount of $139,089.00. (CR 213-09 & CR 196-11) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Toy. NAYS: Laura. #324-12 Resolution by Kritzman and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, referring MAD FAT Petition 2012-06-08-05 submitted by Nick Shango, in connection with a proposal to Insp renovate Nicholas Plaza shopping center by adding 4 gas pumps and a carry-out Planning restaurant (Dunkin’ Donuts) located on the southeast corner of Schoolcraft Road and Eng th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,710 REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – August 15, 2012 Merriman (13820-13840 Merriman Road and 31281 Schoolcraft Road), to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. #325-12 Resolution by McCann and Pastor, unanimously adopted, approving an MAD application submitted by Richard A. Barr, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn, LLP, on FAT behalf of Infineon Technologies North America Corporation, to transfer a previously Assessr Planning approved Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate #2004-184 that was approved by Council Resolution No. 284-04 adopted on June 16, 2004 for a period of 12 years, from 19111 Victor Parkway to 19401 Victor Parkway located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 114. (CR 284-04) #326-12 Resolution by McCann and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, approving an MAD application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, submitted by Richard A. FAT Barr, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn, LLP, on behalf of Infineon Technologies Assessr Planning North America Corporation, for a new facility being constructed at 19401 Victor Parkway, Livonia, MI 48152, located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 114, for 6 years. #327-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Laura, unanimously adopted, approving the MAD FAT request of Jessica Prout, 8991 Danzig, to hold a block party and close Dover Street Police between Henry Ruff and Danzig on Saturday, August 25, 2012, from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. MAD #328-12 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, accepting a FAT cash donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from Target Corporation, for use by the Police Police Crime Prevention, to support this year’s National Night Out event. #329-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Laura, unanimously adopted, amending MAD FAT Council Resolution 110-12 to incorporate the correct legal description in the conveyance Eng of right-of-way to Wayne County for part of Tax ID No. 46-016-99-0010-000 (34234 Seven Mile Road) in connection with the widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh Road. (CRS 322-92 and 110-12) #330-12 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, discharging Council Resolution 273-12 MAD FAT from further consideration of the Committee of the Whole. (CR 273-12) Insp Planning A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: Eng AYES: Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Toy. NAYS: Laura. MAD #331-12 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, approving Petition 2012-05-02-13 FAT submitted by Tim Donut U.S. Limited, Inc. to construct and operate a limited service Insp restaurant with drive-up window facilities (Tim Horton’s) located at 31190 Five Mile Planning Road, subject to conditions. Eng A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,710 REGULAR MEETING 7 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – August 15, 2012 AYES: Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, and McCann. NAYS: Laura, and Toy. MAD #332-12 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, waiving the requirement that at least FAT two (2) parking spaces beyond the drive-up window be designed for use by drive-up Insp window patrons in connection with the approval of waiver use Petition 2012-05-02-13 Planning submitted by Tim Donut U.S. Limited, Inc. Eng A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, and McCann. NAYS: Laura, and Toy. #333-12 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, waiving the (12) feet width requirement MAD for the traffic lanes serving the drive-up service facility, in connection with the approval FAT Insp of waiver use Petition 2012-05-02-13 submitted by Tim Donut U.S. Limited, Inc., and Planning both the drive-up and bypass traffic lanes for the drive-up window facility shall be at Eng least ten (10) feet in width for a combined total of at least twenty (20) feet in width. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, and McCann. NAYS: Laura, and Toy. Vice-President Pastor stepped down from the podium at 9:56 p.m. to avoid any perceived conflict of interest. President Toy passed the gavel at 9:56 p.m. to Senior Councilmember Laura to speak on the following. MAD #334-12 Resolution by Toy and Brosnan, discharging Council Resolution 274-12 FAT from further consideration of the Committee of the Whole. (CR 274-12) Insp Planning A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: Eng AYES: Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Toy. NAYS: Laura. #335-12 Resolution by Toy and Kritzman, approving Petition 2012-05-08-04 MAD FAT submitted by Big Boy Restaurants International, L.L.C. in connection with a proposal to Insp remodel the exterior of the Big Boy Restaurant located at 37123 Six Mile Road, subject Planning to conditions. (CR 274-12) Eng A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Toy, and Laura. NAYS: None. Vice-President Pastor returned to the podium at 10:04 p.m. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,710 REGULAR MEETING 8 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – August 15, 2012 President Toy resumed the gavel at 10:04 p.m. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Ward Elliott, 15082 Lyons, addressed Council with his concerns with the house next door to him at 15104 Lyons that had a fire that damaged the house. He said it needs to be torn down; his dogs have killed 3 rats from that property this summer. He said the property owner isn’t able to keep up the property or make any improvements to the property. He would like the City to do something about it. Ricky Leirstein, 15028 Lyons, addressed Council with his concerns with a rodent problem in his neighborhood, which is near the house located at 15104 Lyons that was fire damaged. He is concerned they may be nesting there and if it is torn down, they will scatter the neighborhood. MAD #336-12 Resolution by Robinson and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, referring the FAT Insp subject of how to address rodent infestation within Livonia neighborhoods to the OrdEnf Administration for its report and recommendation. th By Pastor and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,710 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 10:23 p.m. on August 15, 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.