HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL STUDY - 2013-02-11 CITY OF LIVONIA— CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Brandon Kritzman, James
McCann, John Pastor, Thomas Robinson, Maureen Miller Brosnan, and Laura Toy.
Absent: Joe Laura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Mark
Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development; Don Knapp, City Attorney;
Terry Marecki, City Clerk; and Jack E. Kirksey, Mayor.
President Toy announced there is new data on Item #2 and there will be an X-Item
discussed following tonight's Agenda.
Kritzman reminded everyone of the meeting this Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at
7:00 p.m. at Laurel Manor for the unveiling of the plans for Nehasil Park including the
Fallen Heroes Monument and the other park enhancements.
McCann encouraged those interested in making a donation for Nehasil Park to contact
the Mayor's office.
President Toy wished a belated Happy Birthday to John Pastor on February 3, 20137
Don Knapp on February 4, 2013 and Brandon Kritzman on February 5, 2013.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. REQUEST FOR INFORMAL APPROVAL OF PROPOSED PROGRAM AND
TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE 2013-2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM: Livonia Housing Commission, re: so that
a second public hearing can be held on this matter, after which time a final
program and budget will be forwarded to Council for formal adoption.
James Inglis, Executive Director, Housing, presented the request to Council. He
enclosed a report containing an explanation of the CDBG program and the
recommended budget, prepared by the CDBG Committee, for the use of CDBG
funds for the 2013 program year (July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014). The CDBG
Committee consists of the Housing Director, Director of Community Resources,
Assistant City Engineer, Director of Inspection and Assistant Chief Accountant.
The recommendations developed by the CDBG Committee are based on
requests for funding received from various City departments and local non-profit
organizations. The CDBG entitlement grant for the 2013-2014 program year has
yet to be determined and appropriated by Congress. Once Congress adopts the
HUD budget the City will be notified by HUD as to the final funding allocation.
2
The 2012-2013 CDBG funding was in the amount of $282,958.00 and the
Housing Commission anticipates that funding for the upcoming program year will
be approximately the same. In addition to the annual entitlement, $40,000.00 of
unprogrammed funds is reflected in the proposed budget. Two long-standing
CDBG activities, the Home Improvement Loan Program and Scattered Site
Rental Housing Program, generate program income through the repayment of
deferred loans and rental income. The importance of the program income is that
fifteen percent (15%) of all program income generated in the previous program
year plus fifteen percent (15%) of the entitlement grant allocation may be
allocated to public service programs identified in the proposed budget. The
recommended CDBG program and budget has been submitted to, and approved
by Mayor Jack Kirksey. The Housing Commission conducted a public hearing on
February 6, 2013. The purpose of this hearing was to obtain the views and
suggestions of citizens regarding the proposed budget, the housing market and
the housing and non-housing community development needs in the community.
No citizen comments were received and at this time, they are requesting
Council's informal approval of the proposed program and tentative budget so that
they can hold a second public hearing on the matter as required by federal
regulations. Based on the results of that hearing, a final program and budget will
be prepared for formal adoption by the City Council.
Robinson asked Inglis if there are any plans for Economic Development with this
money. Inglis said given the limited funds, they are mostly utilized for the loans
for low income families for home improvements. Robinson said perhaps they can
look into ascertaining more funding for Economic Development in the future
together. Inglis said he would be glad to look into the matter.
Pastor offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
2. REQUEST TO ACCEPT QUOTATION AND AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE:
Inspection Department, re: for the demolition and removal of the building located
at 15104 Lyons pursuant to Council Resolution #467-12.
Jerome Hanna, Assistant Building Director, presented this request to Council. He
said it is their recommendation that Council accept the quote from Soave
Landscape, Inc., the low bidder, for the demolition and removal of the building
located at 15104 Lyons, and also for the expenditure of that low bid of
$11,900.00.
Pastor offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Kritzman asked if they have ever thought about allowing residents to recycle
some of the materials. Hanna replied, allowing people access to the property
3
may pose liability concerns and said most contractors will take into account
recycling those materials prior to submitting their bids.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
3. REAPPOINTMENT OF RICHARD W. MCDOWELL TO THE LIVONIA BOARD
OF ETHICS: Office of the Mayor, re: for a three-year term, which shall expire on
March 1, 2016.
Mayor Kirksey said it was with great pleasure he announces his reappointment of
Richard W. McDowell to the Livonia Board of Ethics. The Mayor added that Mr.
McDowell was in Florida at the present time.
McCann offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
4. REAPPOINTMENT OF JAMES R. MCCANN TO THE LIVONIA BOARD OF
ETHICS: Office of the Mayor, re: for a three-year term, which shall expire on
March 1, 2016.
Mayor Kirksey said it was his privilege to announce the reappointment of James
R. McCann to the Livonia Board of Ethics. He said James R. McCann has served
the community for many years and continues to do so as a member of the
Livonia Board of Ethics. The Mayor noted that James R. McCann is also in
Florida at the present time.
Robinson offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR
5. REAPPOINTMENT OF RONALD REINKE TO THE LOCAL OFFICERS
COMPENSATION COMMISSION: Office of the Mayor, re: for a seven-year
term, which shall expire on April 2, 2020.
Mayor Kirksey said he was honored to announce the reappointment of Ronald
Reinke to the Local Officers Compensation Commission.
Ronald Reinke was present in the audience and said he enjoys serving on the
Local Officers Compensation Commission and looks forward to continuing to
serve the community.
McCann offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
4
6. REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY
AND THE CITY OF LIVONIA FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND ENERGY
CHARGES OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT EIGHT MILE ROAD AND
BRENTWOOD STREET: Engineering Division, re: to change the monthly
percentage of costs from 25% to 33 1/3% for the City and from 50% to 66 2/3%
for Oakland County made necessary by the owner on the north side of this
location no longer participating in the funding, costs to be paid from budgeted
funds.
Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented the request to Council. The Engineering
Division is in receipt of an agreement between the Oakland County and the City
of Livonia for the maintenance and energy charges of the traffic signal at Eight
Mile Road and Brentwood Street The new agreement will change the monthly
percentage of costs from 25% to 33 1/3 % for the City and from 50% to 66 2/3%
for Oakland County. They currently pay on average $48.61 per month. Based on
the 2012 charges for this signal, the City costs under this new agreement will
increase by approximately $16.14 per month. This new agreement was
necessitated by the owner on the north side at this location, who had formerly
been paying for a 25% share, no longer being willing to participate in funding for
his portion of the traffic signal Oakland County intent is to remove the signal
indications facing this property owner's private drive and install a stop sign. The
proposed agreement has been reviewed by the Engineering Division and has
been reviewed as to form by the Department of Law. Based on the above
information, it is recommended that the City Clerk be authorized to execute this
agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia.
Pastor offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
X-1. REQUEST FOR NON-PROFIT DESIGNATION: Brian Duggan, Member, Livonia
Exchange Club, re: as required by the State of Michigan in order to obtain a
charitable gaming license to hold a raffle and millionaire party.
Brian Duggan, 14315 Denne, presented the request to Council. He was joined by
Jim Rozelle, 8012 N. Wildwood, Westland, the President of the Livonia Exchange
Club, who explained what their Club does and the charities that they help.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
5
As there were no further questions or comments, President Toy adjourned the Study
Session at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, February 11, 2013.
DATED: February 20, 2013 TERRY A. MARECKI
CITY CLERK