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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2012-02-22 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,699 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 22, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: James McCann, Joe Laura, John Pastor, Thomas Robinson, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Brandon Kritzman and Laura Toy. Absent: None. #49-12 Resolution by Robinson and Pastor, unanimously adopted, approving the MAD th FAT minutes of the 1,698 Regular Meeting of the Council held February 8, 2012. #50-12 Resolution by Pastor and Laura, unanimously adopted, at the request of MAD FAT Council Vice President John Pastor, and upon discussion of Council, the Council does hereby refer the subject matter of the Spree trailer and obtaining a permanent home for same to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. Brosnan announced the Infrastructure and Community Transit Committee will meet in the Council Chambers on Monday, March 19, 2012, at 7:00 P.M., to discuss Smart Meters. She said representatives from Detroit Edison have accepted their invitation; however, the Michigan Public Service Commission has declined their invitation. President Toy expressed deepest sympathy to the family of Justine Raymond who recently passed away; she was married to Jerry Raymond, a former Livonia City Council Member. She was very active in the community and will be greatly missed. President Toy asked for a few moments of silence in honor of Justine Raymond. Vice President Pastor announced the passing of Marie Young, sister of Patt Kirksey and sister-in-law to Mayor Kirksey; he asked for a moment of silence in her honor. Mayor Kirksey introduced Jim Butler, Administrator of Marycrest Manor which was recently awarded by the Livonia Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of the Community Enhancement Award. Jim Butler, Administrator, Marycrest Heights Manor, said they are honored to be awarded the Community Enhancement Award. Mayor Kirksey announced the City’s spring 2012 Newsletter was mailed today. He noted the article in the Newsletter regarding the Road Millage expiring this year. He said the Road Millage Renewal for the August 2012 ballot will be on the Agenda of the March 26, 2012 Study Meeting and will be voted on at the April 4, 2012 Regular Meeting of the City Council. Todd Zilincik, announced on behalf of the City of Livonia and the Michigan Department of Transportation, a Major Road Reconstruction Project will begin in 2013 for the th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,699 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 22, 2012 reconstruction of I-96 between Telegraph Road and Newburgh Road. A public forum will th be held Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall 5 Floor Gallery. President Toy announced there is new data on Items #12 and #14. President Toy announced there will be six (6) Public Hearings for the following items to be held in the Auditorium of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI 48154: Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Petition 2011-11-06-03 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 23.01(B) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance No.543, as amended, proposing to amend Section 2.11 of Article II, Flood Plain Terms, and Sections 28.01, 28.02, 28.03 and 28.04 of Article XXVIII, Special Flood Hazard Area Regulations so as to adopt new regulations listed in the Federal Government’s Code of Federal Regulations. Petition 2012-01-06-01 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 23.01(B) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance No.543, as amended, proposing to amend Section 1.04 of Article I, Enabling Authority, in order to make proper reference to the State of Michigan’s current Planning and Zoning Enabling Acts. Petition 2012-01-06-02 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 23.01(B) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance No.543, as amended, proposing to amend Section 2.02, 2.03, 2.06, 2.07, 2.08 and 2.10 of Article II, Definitions, in, order to make revisions to the Definitions of General Zoning Terms, Definitions Pertaining to Rights-of-Way and Public Utilities, Definitions Pertaining to Lots and Areas, Definitions Pertaining to Types of Dwellings, Definitions of Terms Relating to Commercial Buildings and Uses, and Definitions of Miscellaneous Terms. Petition 2012-01-06-03 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 23.01(B) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance No.543, as amended, proposing to amend Sections 3.02, 3.04 and 3.05 of Article III, Zoning Districts, in connection with Adoption of the Zoning Map, Sections of the Zoning Map, and Amendments of the Zoning Map. Petition 2012-01-06-04 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 23.01(B) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance No.543, as amended, proposing to amend Sections 4.02 and 4.08 of Article IV, R-1 Through R-5 District Regulations, in order to eliminate the three quarter (3/4) ton weight restriction for vehicles that can be housed in a private garage, make proper citation to Michigan Compiled Laws in connection with family day care homes, and increase the allowable lot coverage. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,699 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 22, 2012 Petition 2012-01-06-05 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 23.01(B) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance No.543, as amended, proposing to amend Sections 5.02 and 5.11 of Article V, R-U-F District Regulations, in order to eliminate redundant and conflicting language with respect to certain accessory buildings or structures and uses, and to increase the allowable lot coverage. President Toy indicated the Council received a letter from Leapers, Inc. informing them they have recently hired 14 new employees, increasing their staff from 39 to 53 employees. President Toy wished Leapers, Inc. much success in all of their business endeavors and congratulated them on their increased business. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: The following people spoke in opposition to the installation of Smart Meters in Livonia: Marguerite Gwizdala, 9870 Seltzer, Livonia; Chaplain Doctor Charlene Helen Berry, 49615 Linden, Plymouth; Russell Morphew, 29146 Roycroft, Livonia; Donna Williams, 7451 Lafayette, Dearborn Heights; Pauline Holeton, 2392 Barclay, Clinton Township; Suzanne Yarbrough, 33428 Richland, Livonia; John Holeton, 2392 Barclay, Clinton Township; and John Tatar, 16451 Savoie, Livonia. The following item was received and filed: Communication from the Planning Department dated February 9, 2012, re: minor site plan modifications for the Livonia Market Place. (Petition 2008-06-02-20) (CR 378-08, CR 429-08, CR 536-08) Communication from the Department of Finance dated February 15, 2012, re: additional information on the request to amend the Credit Card Policy. (CR 161-05) Communication from the Inspection Department dated February 16, 2012, re: assessed property value of property at 18305 Melvin. The following resolutions were offered by Brosnan and McCann: MAD #51-12 Recognizing the Michelle Horback Palgut Memorial Fund as a non-profit FAT organization operating in the Community, enabling them to obtain a Charitable Gaming Police License or registration from the State of Michigan, in accordance with provisions of OrdEnf State statute. MAD #52-12 Approving the request of Jennifer Lei Hunter, 33074 Benson Drive, FAT Westland, Michigan 48185, for a Massage Therapist Permit in accordance with Chapter Police 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. OrdEnf th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,699 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 22, 2012 MAD #53-12 Confirming reappointment of Jacob Ghannam, 35202 Curtis, Livonia, MI FAT 48152, to the Board of Ethics for a three-year term which will expire on March 1, 2015. CivSvc MAD #54-12 Confirming reappointment of Audrey Greenleaf, 37721 Bristol, Livonia, MI FAT 48154, to the Board of Ethics for a three-year term which will expire on March 1, 2015. CivSvc #55-12 Accepting the bid of Corporate Dining Concepts, 1645 W. Hamlin Road, MAD Rochester Hills, MI 48309, to supply the Parks and Recreation Department with FAT beverage and snack vending service at the Livonia Community Recreation Center for a P&R three-year period from May 1, 2012 through April 30, 2015, with Corporate Dining Concepts to pay the City a portion of their revenue from the vending machines. MAD #56-12 Approving the request to adjust the admission income limits for Newburgh FAT Village, Silver Village and City-owned homes to reflect Detroit metropolitan area median Housing income figures. MAD #57-12 Authorizing the purchase of one (1) John Deere 2520 4-Wheel Drive FAT Tractor with a 200cx Loader attachment, a 46 Backhoe attachment, and Enviro-Rim tires from Thesier Equipment Company, 28342 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, Michigan 48178, for a total price of $21,963.87, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose. #58-12 Advising the Wayne County Department of Public Services (Permit MAD Section) that the City has approved the storm sewer plans and will accept jurisdiction FAT and maintenance of the storm sewer within the property located at The Cavell Woods Eng Site Condominium; FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County Permit on behalf of the City; FURTHER, authorizing the Mayor to execute the Storm Water Facilities Maintenance Agreement on behalf of the City. MAD #59-12 Approving the request from KIMJ, Inc. for transfer of ownership of a 2011 FAT SDD and SDM Licensed Business from Newburgh Group, Inc., for the business located Planning at 15365 Newburgh, Livonia, Michigan 48154. Insp Police Fire A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, and Toy. NAYS: None. #60-12 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, that having MAD FAT received the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, Petition 2011- Planning 07-01-04, submitted by Danilo Josifoski for a change of zoning of property located on Insp the Southeast ¼ of Section 30, from RUF to R-9 1, is hereby discharged from the Eng Committee of the Whole. (CR 382-11) Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,699 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 22, 2012 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 18.50D OF ARTICLE XXVII (PERMITTED SIGNS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition 2011- 10-06-02) MAD #61-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Robinson, unanimously adopted, approving an FAT amendment to the credit card policy, as set forth in CR 161-05, adopted on April 13, 2005, regulating credit card transactions. (CR 161-05) #62-12 Resolution by Pastor and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, approving MAD informally the proposed 2012-2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FAT Housing Program and tentative budget submitted by the Livonia Housing Commission; FURTHER, authorizing the Housing Commission to conduct a second Public Hearing on this matter for public comment and to prepare a final program and budget for submission to the City Council. #63-12 Resolution by Pastor and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, approving the MAD FAT Findings and Order of the Hearing Officer regarding the demolition of the property Insp located at 18305 Melvin, in accordance with the provision set forth in section 15.52 of Plan the Livonia Code of Ordinances as amended; FURTHER, the Director of Inspection is Eng authorized to do all things necessary to accomplish the demolition on or after March 8, Police 2012, in accordance with provisions of City Ordinance and Law, the cost of which is to be paid by the owner(s) of the property, in accordance with Section 15.52.180 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances. #64-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, accepting MAD various gifts and cash donations in the amount of $8,423.00 from various contributors to FAT P&R be used for the purposes as designated by the donors. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Ron Yarbrough, 33428 Richland, spoke in opposition of Smart Meters, pursuant to House Bill 5411. Frank Anooma, 17490 Edgewood, expressed his desire for the City to install more LED lighting throughout the City. th By McCann and Pastor, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,699 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:25 p.m. on February 22, 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.