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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2012-03-07 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,700 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 7, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Joe Laura, John Pastor, Thomas Robinson, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Brandon Kritzman, James McCann, and Laura Toy. Absent: None. #65-12 Resolution by Pastor and Laura, unanimously adopted, approving the MAD th FAT minutes of the 1,699 Regular Meeting of the Council held February 22, 2012. Vice-President Pastor said his mother, Carol Pastor, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 4, 2012. He asked for a moment of silence in honor of her memory. President Toy noted how proud Carol Pastor was of John and noted her contributions to the community and said she will be greatly missed. Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, announced there will be a public information meeting on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM regarding a feasibility study along th Old M-14 (Ann Arbor Road) from Market Street to Newburgh Road, in the 5 Floor Gallery at the Livonia City Hall. Mayor Kirksey offered his sympathy to Vice-President Pastor and his family on the loss of his mother. Mayor Kirksey commended the two young men from Boy Scout Troop #1539, Brandon Gaines from Frost Middle School and Brian Hives from Emerson Middle School, in the audience working on their Eagle Scout Badges. He reminded everyone interested that there will be a meeting held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., Livonia City Hall to discuss Smart Meters in Livonia. President Toy announced there is new data on Items #15a and #15c. MAD #66-12 Resolution by Robinson and Laura, unanimously adopted, referring the FAT subject matter of reconstruction of Plymouth Road from Inkster Road to Levan Road, to Eng the Infrastructure and Community Transit Committee for its report and recommendation. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: George Boller, 36270 Hammer Lane, expressed his concern with Council and why they have not adopted a Resolution prohibiting non-residents of Livonia to speak at Council meetings. He also expressed his concern as to why this Council permits the Executive Branch to fail to comply with City Ordinance 12.04.200; especially in Section 8. John Holeton, 2392 Barclay, Shelby Twp., expressed his opposition to Smart Meters. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,700 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – March 7, 2012 Ron Yarbrough, 33428 Richland, read some excerpts from House Bill 5439 and a letter from U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter. Suzanne Yarbrough, 33428 Richland, expressed her opposition to Smart Meters and her concerns to keep her privacy protected. The following items were received and filed: Communication received at the City Council Regular Meeting of December 3, 2008, re: revised City of Livonia Four Category Fees/Waivers Grid Chart as revised, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. (CR 341-96) Correspondence from the Zoning Board of Appeals dated December 1, 2011 and December 1, 2010 RE: Annual Report for 12/1/10 – 11/30/11 and Annual Report for 12/1/09 – 11/30/10. (CR 737-00) Communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 5, 2012, re: delinquent water invoice balance for property located at 29401 Seven Mile Road. (Petition 97-08- 08-21) (CR 116-02) Correspondence from the Department of Law dated February 10, 2012 re: answer to Housing questions asked by Councilmember Robinson. (CR 40-09) The following resolutions were offered by Pastor and Kritzman: MAD #67-12 Approving the request of Marjorie Bourdeau, 7098 Arcola, Garden City, MI FAT 48135, for a Massage Therapist Permit in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Police Code of Ordinances, as amended. OrdEnf MAD #68-12 Approving the reappointment of Scott Grace, 31007 Munger, Livonia, MI FAT 48154, to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven-year term expiring CivSvc on April 2, 2019. MAD #69-12 Approving the reappointment of Richard Hayward, 17159 Loveland, FAT Livonia, MI 48152, to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven-year CivSvc term expiring on April 2, 2019. MAD #70-12 Authorizing final budget adjustments and transfers for the Fiscal Year FAT ending November 30, 2011. #71-12 Authorizing the purchase of six (6) 2013 replacement vehicles for the MAD Police Department; four (4) 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptors from Signature Ford, FAT Police 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867, in the amount of $26,871.00 each for a total amount of $107,484.00 and two (2) 2013 Ford Explorer Utility Police Interceptors from th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,700 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – March 7, 2012 Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867, in the amount of $25,933.00 each for a total amount of $51,866.00 from budgeted funds, utilizing the Macomb County bid consortium pricing; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that the six (6) vehicles being replaced shall be considered surplus property and offered to other City departments or disposed of at auction upon receipt of the new vehicles. MAD #72-12 Authorizing revisions to the 2011 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) FAT Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Wayne and City of Livonia. (CR Police 406-11) rdth #73-12 Granting permission to utilize the Greenmead property for the 163, 164, MAD th FAT and 165 Annual Highland Games on August 3-4, 2012, August 2-3, 2013, and August Police 1-2, 2014, respectively, subject to conditions; FURTHER, approving the proposed flat GreenMd rate fee of $8,000.00 for use of the property and additional payment to the City by year end with respect to profits derived from the Games. MAD #74-12 Approving the agreement for the Specialized Services Operating FAT Assistance Program between SMART and the City of Livonia for the period October 1, ComRes 2011 through September 30, 2012. #75-12 Approving an addendum to the agreement for the Specialized Services MAD FAT Vehicle Agreement Program between SMART and the City of Livonia, to provide the ComRes City (without charge) the use of one (1) 2011 Eldorado lift equipped bus, No. 31033, VIN No. 1GB6G5BL7B115319, purchased with Federal Transportation Administration Section 5310 Program funds, for the period October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012. #76-12 Accepting the low bids received which meet specifications of Nagle Paving MAD FAT Company, 39525 13 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377; Cadillac Asphalt, LLC, 51777 W. 12 Eng Mile Rd., Wixom, MI 48393; and Saginaw Asphalt Paving Company, 2981 Carrollton Road, Saginaw, MI 48604, to supply the Road Maintenance Section of the Public Service Division with bituminous materials at unit prices bid for the period May 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, accepting the next lowest bids which meet all specifications of Cadillac Asphalt, LLC, 51777 W. 12 Mile Rd., Wixom, MI 48393; and Ajax Materials Corporation, 830 Kirts Boulevard, Suite 100, Troy, MI 48084, in the event low bidders are unable to furnish the materials. #77-12 Establishing the evening of June 6, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at the Livonia City MAD Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI, as the time and place when the Council FAT Eng shall meet for the purpose of adopting a resolution placing a special assessment upon said property for such charges unless the same are paid prior to the date of such meeting. (CR 148-11) MAD #78-12 Requiring respective owners of lots and premises in small targeted areas FAT in Sections 32 and 36, as well as a number of scattered locations throughout the City to Eng install, repair or remove and replace sidewalks in connection with the 2012 Sidewalk Repair Program by June 1, 2012, after which date Engineering Division will arrange for th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,700 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – March 7, 2012 the construction and/or reconstruction of sidewalks; FURTHER, authorizing the construction and/or reconstruction of various sections of sidewalks and crosswalks at several locations in the City which are the City’s responsibility. (CR 784-82) MAD #79-12 Approving Petition 2012-01-08-01 submitted by Livonia Dental Care in FAT connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the existing building on the north Eng side of Five Mile Road between Farmington Road and Surrey Avenue (33428 Five Mile Insp Road), subject to conditions. Planng A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Toy. NAYS: None. MAD #80-12 Resolution by Laura and McCann, unanimously adopted, determining to FAT take no further action with regard to the subject of reestablishing the Christmas Parade in the City and other holiday-related activities. (CR 597-06) MAD #81-12 Resolution by Laura and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, determining to FAT take no further action with regard to the subject of the viability of making the City of Livonia wireless to attract new businesses and young families. (CR 125-07) #82-12 Resolution by Laura and McCann, unanimously adopted, determining to MAD take no further action with regard to the subject of an update on various economic FAT development matters since the resignation of the Director and requesting a report and recommendation from the Administration on same. (CR 339-09) MAD #83-12 Resolution by Laura and McCann, unanimously adopted, determining to FAT take no further action with regard to the subject of selling City-owned properties. (CR Housing 31-12) MAD #84-12 Resolution by Robinson and Pastor, unanimously adopted, determining to FAT take no further action with regard to the subject of Facility Reservation Fees as Pks&Rec prescribed in the “City of Livonia Fees/Waivers” Policy and the accompanying Four Category Grid. (CR 341-96) #85-12 Resolution by Robinson and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, determining MAD to take no further action regarding the possible adoption of a proposed resolution to FAT review and monitor investments for losses suffered due to corporate fraud CivSvc mismanagement and to pursue recovery of such losses through the class action litigation process when appropriate, in connection with the City’s Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Retirement Plans. (CR 577-04) #86-12 Resolution by Robinson and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, determining MAD FAT to take no further action regarding the subject of collection funds to develop and maintain the Veterans’ Memorial located at the NE corner of Five Mile and Farmington Roads. (CR 359-05) th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,700 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – March 7, 2012 MAD #87-12 Resolution by Robinson and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, determining FAT to take no further action regarding the general subject matter of telecommunication system upgrades. (CR 500-09) MAD #88-12 Resolution by McCann and Laura, unanimously adopted, referring the FAT subject of size of garages and what other communities allow to the Planning Insp Department for its report and recommendation. (CR 737-00) Planning MAD #89-12 Resolution by Pastor and Laura, unanimously adopted, referring the FAT subject of the length of time an RV can be stored at a residence to the Planning Insp Department for its report and recommendation. (CR 737-00) Planning MAD #90-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Pastor, unanimously adopted, determining to FAT take no further action regarding the subject of the Zoning Board of Appeals performance ZBA and procedures. (CR 737-00) MAD #91-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Laura, unanimously adopted, determining to FAT take no further action regarding the subject of language on use of helmet for bicycle riders and rollerbladers who are under 16 years old to send to State Elected Officials. (CR 875-00) #92-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Laura, unanimously adopted, determining to MAD take no further action regarding the subject of Petition 97-08-08-21 submitted by Jaafar FAT Eng Investment Group, on behalf of Sunoco Gas Station, in order to construct a trash Insp dumpster enclosure for the gas station located on the southwest corner of Seven Mile Planning and Middlebelt Roads (29401 Seven Mile Road). (CR 116-02) Brosnan gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: 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) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, and Toy. NAYS: None. MAD #93-12 Resolution by McCann and Pastor, unanimously adopted, approving the FAT requested seventh extension of the Site Plan approval in connection with Petition 2003- Eng 02-08-05, of the plans to construct an office building at 37640 Seven Mile Road, for a Insp period of two years, subject to conditions. (CR 114-10, CR 498-08, CR 558-07, CR Planning 553-06, CR 535-05, CR 168-04 and CR 183-03) th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,700 REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – March 7, 2012 MAD #94-12 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, accepting a FAT Grant of Easement executed by Leo Soave, President, Leo Soave Building Inc. in Assessr connection with the development of a new sanitary sewer and surface drainage for the Eng parcels located along Stonehouse Avenue (Churchill Manor Site Condominiums). MAD #95-12 Resolution by Pastor and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, accepting a FAT cash donation from the students and staff of Holmes Middle School in the amount of Police $100.00 to be used for the purposes as designated by the donor. #96-12 Resolution by Robinson and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, extending MAD the designation of Joe Laura as Parliamentarian of the City Council pursuant to Council FAT CivSvc Resolution No. 173-10 on a continuing basis or until further order of the Council by Council resolution. (CR 173-10) AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: John Tatar, 16451 Savoie, said he was appreciative to the Mayor and Council for listening to the Livonia residents and others concerns regarding Smart Meters. Marguerite Gwizdala, 9870 Seltzer, noted a talk radio show that discussed Smart Meters. She stated she too was appreciative of the cooperation from the Council and City to listen to their concerns. Donna Williams, 7451 Lafayette, Dearborn Heights, expressed her concerns with health and safety risks from Smart Meters. President Toy recognized Dillon Breen, George Boller, John Grzebik, the two young men from Boy Scout Troop #1539, Brandon Gaines from Frost Middle School and Brian Hives from Emerson Middle School, and the people here with concerns regarding Smart Meters in the audience. Robinson thanked Judy Priebe, acting Director of Legislative Affairs, for all her hard work. th By Brosnan and Laura, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,700 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:16 p.m. on March 7, 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.