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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTUDY - 2017-05-08 CITY OF LIVONIA – CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD MAY 8, 2017 Meeting was called to order at 8:27 p.m. by President McIntyre. Present: Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Jim Jolly, Scott Bahr, and Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: Cathy White. Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director of Economic Development and Planning; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Ed Davis, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation; Coline Coleman, Chief Accountant; Mike Slater, Director of Finance; Jim Inglis, Executive Director of Housing; Dennis Wright, Mayor; and Don Knapp, City Attorney. President McIntyre announced there is new data on Items 9 and 13. Councilmember Brosnan recognized Clara Carr, former City Employee who retired from the Parks and Recreation Department with 30 years of service, she recently passed away at the age of 101. She will be dearly missed. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None 1. REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION: Michelle Clemens, President, The Ian Clemens Foundation, re: as required by the State of Michigan to obtain a Charitable Gaming License to allow them to conduct a raffle at an event scheduled for August 6, 2017. Michelle Clemens, 9950 Levan, presented the request to Council. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Vice-President Kritzman said he would be support the resolution. He asked Michelle Clemens to talk about their organization and explain how the funds will be utilized. She said her son Ian Clemens passed away from brain cancer while attending Michigan State University and pursuing his dream to become an Engineer. She said they offer scholarships to Engineering students. She said they also help families in need with children with cancer. She said this past year a recipient of one of their scholarships graduated with her degree in Engineering and will be employed by Google in California. Vice-President Kritzman commended Michelle Clemens on her foundation and making a difference in honor of her son Ian. He said her story was quite amazing. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 2 2. PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PRDA) ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2016: Michael T. Slater, Treasurer, re: as submitted pursuant to Public Act 197 of 1975. Mike Slater, Finance Director, PRDA Treasurer, presented the Annual Report for 2016 to Council and asked that it be received and filed for the information of the City Council. Meakin noted that the revenue is less than the expenditures and asked Slater where the difference came from to cover the expenditures. Slater replied that there is a fund balance. He said there is some reserve however it will need to be addressed in the budget next year. Meakin asked Slater if the light poles that are lying on the ground will be replaced anytime soon. Slater responded indicating they are waiting on DTE. Vice-President Kritzman asked Slater about some work along the right of way that is being done at Plymouth and Middlebelt, whether it is routine maintenance of the paver area. Slater said it was due to some gas line replacement work done by Consumers Energy and is being restored at their expense. Slater asked the City Engineer to confirm if that was correct. Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, confirmed that was correct. President McIntyre said the report will be received and filed for the information of the City Council for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: RECEIVE & FILE CONSENT 3. REQUEST TO APPROVE QUARTERLY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS: Department of Finance, re: for the first quarter of the 2017 Fiscal Year Budget. Mike Slater, Finance Director, presented the request to Council. A summary of adjustments to the current City budget for the first quarter of the 2017 fiscal year has been provided to Council. The adjustments are needed to adjust for the increased cost of contracted snow removal from this past winter. Bahr asked Slater why it was over budget. Slater responded stating they budget for basically 1 ½ snow removals. He said if they called just once, they are under budget and if they are called twice they are over budget. Bahr asked when are they called if it was a certain number of inches of snow. Slater said when it is 4 inches or more they are usually called in. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. 3 DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2017-18 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG); ANNUAL ACTION PLAN DRAFT AND BUDGET; AND REQUEST TO APPROVE HOLD HARMLESS CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND FIRST STEP; FAIR HOUSING CENTER OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT, WAYNE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY; CRUZ CLINIC; HEGIRA PROGRAMS, INC.; ST. JOHN HEALTH SYSTEM/EASTWOOD CLINICS, STONEBROOK COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, PLLC; AND CITY OF LIVONIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES: Livonia Housing Commission, re: in connection with the operation of a domestic violence victim assistance program; for the purpose of providing fair housing; and for the mental health counseling program provided for through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs for the 2017-2018 program year. (CR 36-17) Jim Inglis, Executive Director of Housing, presented the request to Council. The recommended final program design, budget and Annual Action Plan for the 2017- 2018 CDBG program has been provided to Council. The Annual Action Plan serves as the formal application for the CDBG program and must be submitted to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development by May 15, 2017. The purpose of this letter is to respectfully request your formal approval of the Annual Action Plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Attached is a suggested resolution for Council consideration. At the regular meeting of February 13, 2017, the Council authorized informal approval for a proposed CDBG program and tentative budget for fiscal year 2017-18. The Housing Commission-Community Development Office has held two public hearings and provided a thirty-day public comment period. The Housing Commission did not receive any written public comments. The CDBG anticipated allocation of $316,093.00 plus potential un-programmed funds of $269,000.00 is designated in the Action Plan. It is respectfully requested that City Council approve the 2017-2018 CDBG program and Annual Action Plan Draft by adopting the prepared resolution. It is also requested that the Council authorize the Director of Housing, Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City of Livonia with sub recipients First Step, Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit, Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, Cruz Clinic, Hegira Programs, Inc., St. John Health System/Eastwood Clinics, Stonebrook Counseling Associates, PLLC and City of Livonia Department of Community Resources. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Meakin commended Inglis on the report and said it is a very interesting action plan. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 4 5. REQUEST TO APPROVE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE PERRINVILLE SCHOOL MOVE PHASE 2: Department of Community Resources, re: to prepare the school to be moved to the proposed permanent location at Greenmead, from funds in the Historical Commission Trust Fund. (CR 07-15). Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources, presented the request to Council. The historic Perrinville School was successfully moved last fall and is now located on the Greenmead property. The area will be marked to properly prepare the Perrinville School to be moved to the proposed permanent location as shown on the plans by Neumann Smith Architects. This final move is anticipated for preparation after there have been two (2) weeks of permanent dry weather. Phase 2 will begin after approval has been provided for Integrity Building Group's (IBG) proposal (see attachment). The following items during this phase will include excavation of the site, new connections for sanitary sewer, storm sewer and domestic water service. The new concrete spread footings and foundation for the existing building, and the new addition along with structural steel work are also included in Phase 2. The stairs at the front and rear of the building will be constructed. In addition, the doors, frames and hardware will be installed. The original cupola that was removed will be restored and reinstalled. Phase 2 will be considered complete once the Perrinville School has been stabilized on the new concrete foundation and items in 1GB proposal have been completed and accepted, along with the building being weatherized. However, the interior restoration will be done in the future during the final phase, Phase 3. They are asking Council to approve 1GB, as they are the current contractor, without competitive bids to complete Phase 2 in the amount of $147,020. These funds are available in the Historical Commission Trust Fund. No general funds will be used for this project. Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Jolly asked if they had a timeline for completion. McCann replied they must have two weeks of no rain, so they are waiting on the weather to cooperate. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 6. REQUEST TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CONFERENCE OF WESTERN WAYNE AND THE CITY OF LIVONIA YOUTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2019: Department of Community Resources, re: to receive $52,195.00 to be used for the Youth Employment Resource Program, the Youth Assistance Group Facilitators and Jail Tour expenses. Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources, the extension of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Wayne County and CWW on behalf of Livonia's Youth Assistance has been provided to Council for its review. The IGA 5 is from April, 1, 2017 - September 30, 2019. Livonia Youth Assistance is to receive $52,195, which is used toward the Youth Employment Resource Program, the Youth Assistance Group Facilitators and Jail Tour expenses. They ask the Council authorize the approval of the agreement between CWW and the City of Livonia, with the funds deposited in the Youth Assistance Trust Fund. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 7. AWARD OF BID: Department of Parks and Recreation, re: for replacement of the marquee sign at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center at the corner of Five Mile Road and Hubbard Road, from budgeted funds. Michelle Koppin, Assistant Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to Council. The Department of Parks and Recreation has taken bids for marquee replacement at the Kirksey Recreation Center. The current sign at the corner of Five Mile and Hubbard is not operational with obsolete technology that we are unable to repair. Specifications were prepared by the department and an advertisement for bids was placed in the March 12, 2017, issue of the Livonia Observer and on the MITN website. Three (3) bids were received and opened in the presence of the Bid Committee at 2 p.m. on April 11, 2017. The bid tabulation and the form of proposal and bid specifications has been provided to Council for its review. The bids are good for 120 days from opening. Staff is requesting that City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract in the amount of $18,628.00 with the low bidder, Curb Appeal Concepts, 4040 Montgomery Drive, Shelby Twp. Ml 48136, care of Mr. Timothy Muller. Budgeted funds are available Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 8. AWARD OF BID: Department of Parks and Recreation, re: for construction of Phase One of the proposed Dog Park at Bicentennial Park, from budgeted funds. Michelle Koppin, Assistant Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to Council. The Department of Parks and Recreation has taken bids for Phase One of the proposed Dog Park construction at Bicentennial Park. Phase One will consist of electrical, sewer, water, clearing grub vegetation, asphalt paths, concrete for the entry area, and drainage for the site. This phase will be completed by the end of August, with Phase Two consisting of fencing, electronic gate for access, and site furnishing, such as agility features. Phase Two will be installed in Fall, 2017. Specifications were prepared by the Engineering Department and an advertisement for bids was placed in the Sunday, March 19, 6 2017, issue of the Livonia Observer and on the MITN website. Seven (7) bids were received and opened in the presence of the Bid Committee at 2 p.m. on April 11, 2017. Below, for Council's review, is the bid tabulation. They are recommending JSS - Macomb receive the contract, as the low bidder and having received favorable references on similar projects they completed. They request that City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract in the amount of $89,095.00 with JSS - Macomb, LLC, 48228 Conifer Drive, Shelby Twp., Ml. Copies of their form of proposal and bid tabulation as prepared by Engineering Department has been provided to Council for its review. The bids are good for 120 days from opening. Budgeted funds are available. Jolly offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Jolly asked Koppin if they had a timeline and when the dog park might possibly be open for usage. Koppin said the contract specifies for completion by August 25, 2017 for Phase I. She indicated they are in the process of preparing the bid for Phase II, she said they are anticipating that the park be open for usage in the Fall of 2017. Meakin thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for their hard work on this project. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 9. REQUEST TO ADJUST WATER AND SEWER CONSUMPTION RATES, INDUSTRIAL SURCHARGE RATE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTROL CHARGE: Public Service Division, re: to become effective with the first billing on or after July 1, 2017. Coline Coleman, Chief Accountant, and Don Rohraff, Director of Public Works were present for this request. Coleman presented the request to Council. She said they have worked on the water rates jointly and are proposing an increase of 6.7% to the average user. There will be no increase in fixed costs this year. She noted that an average user uses about 5,000 gallons of water per month and the increase will be about $3.50. She said the increase is necessitated by the increase to the City by Great Lakes Water Authority for water and Wayne County for sewer services. The water increase is about 4.4% and the sewer increase about 6.4%. Fixed costs have continued to rise; those are the costs that the City pays to Great Lakes Water Authority and to Wayne County regardless of the amount of water sold. This year the fixed cost for Great Lakes Water Authority is approximately 8.3 million dollars. The fixed cost for Wayne County sewage services is about 15.4 million dollars for a total of about 23.7 million dollars in fixed fees. Don Rohraff, Director of Public Works, spoke about the fixed costs for the City. Livonia's local costs have also increased. Sewage costs have increased due to 7 the cost of improvements to the sewer system, which have been ordered pursuant to the May 2011 rain event. In addition, water costs have increased pursuant to repairs to a GLWA meter. The repairs have led to a more accurate, higher measure of units sold to the City of Livonia, thereby increasing cost. The City is also planning to replace 5,280 feet of 12-inch water main on Five Mile Road from Middle Belt to Merriman, at a cost of $1 million dollars. This stretch of water main has had numerous water main breaks in the last few years. He said they have emergency repairs and non-bonded capital which is for equipment needed for those repairs. He said the reality is we must pay our suppliers and be financially sound. He said our rates compared to surrounding communities is the lowest or second lowest depending on the type of user. Brosnan said it is important to understand where we are headed overall. The big question residents will have regarding this increase is how it stacks up compared to previous increases. She recognized that there has been a lot of reorganization within the Great Lakes Water Authority. She said it was expected with this new reorganization that rate increases would go down. She asked Rohraff and Coleman how we are doing in that regard. Coleman replied that last year’s increase was slightly higher than this year’s increase. She said it is still an increase but a slightly lower increase. Brosnan asked them if they have tracked the rate increases over the years. She added from when the fixed rate was introduced going forward. Coleman said yes. She said she could provide that Council prior to the voting meeting. Brosnan said she’d like to see the increases tracking report broken down to show the increases by Great Lakes Water Authority and Wayne County. Brosnan said to Rohraff she knows he serves on the Great Lakes Water Authority and several of their committees; she asked how much of role do we play when it comes to working with Wayne County to fairly allocate costs. Rohraff replied basically none. Brosnan said that’s interesting because that is the other side of this equation. Rohraff said unfortunately they (Wayne County) only have two meetings a year and it usually to introduce new people due to the high turnaround they have. He said the Wayne County Executive has made the comment that they are looking to get out of the sewer business. He said the interaction is very little. Brosnan for lack of opportunity not for lack of wanting. Vice-President Kritzman said when the fee structure was changed five years ago. He said it wasn’t about getting rid of fee increases it was about getting the curve down because we were facing double digit rate increases at that time. He said that is something we are all grateful we are not having to endure at this point. He asked Rohraff and Coleman if in their opinion we are accomplishing that goal as a region collectively. Rohraff said that is a difficult question, he said his gut reaction would be yes, we are trending that way, downward. Vice-President Kritzman said if one municipality is making good choices and decisions that is not always reflected in the rates. It is disappointing to us. He said that he doesn’t feel confident that Great Lakes Water Authority is taking into 8 account the improvements that our community is making in the infrastructure. He congratulated Rohraff and Coleman for all their efforts. Rohraff added that since 2011 we had the S2 Grant of 1.1 million dollars used for sewer inspections. He said we had an SRF that was 3.1 million dollars used for sewer relining, parking lot disconnects and manhole relining. He said we had the SAW Grants that was 2.8 million that was used for sewer inspections, cleaning, relining of the sewers. We had a DWRF Project 3.1 million dollars used for upgrading and replacing water mains mostly in the Coventry Gardens subdivision area. He said currently they are experiencing the DWRF Project 2 for improvements in Sections 34 and 36, it is for 7.3 million dollars for water main replacement. The total of all that is 17.4 million dollars through grants and efforts used on our infrastructure. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda. Meakin said he appreciates that Livonia remains on the low end for rates compared to surrounding communities. He commended Rohraff and Coleman for all their hard work on all the improvements to the infrastructure and on keeping the rate increases manageable. Don Knapp, City Attorney, added that Ordinance amendments have been prepared to reflect the changes in the rates. There are separate Ordinances for the rates and the language changes to bring it up to code. He said they are ready for First Reading. President McIntyre noted that was the new data to be received and filed for the Regular Agenda. ST DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING – 1 READING (RATES) REGULAR ST 2) APPROVING – 1 READING (LANGUAGE) 3) RECEIVE & FILE – NEW DATA 10. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE: Public Service Division, re: for emergency water main repair on eastbound Schoolcraft, west of Newburgh. Don Rohraff, Director of Public Works, presented the request to Council. An emergency water main repair took place on March 17 and March 18, 2017. They found a leak on the 20-inch water main under east bound Schoolcraft service drive just west of Newburgh. The water department doesn't work on water mains this large and the city's emergency contractor D'Angelo Brothers; Inc. was called to make the repair. Additional traffic control measures were needed due to the location near the exit ramp for Newburgh from I-96 to perform the main repair. They are requesting the following payments be made 9 1. $30,173.41 to D'Angelo Brothers Inc., 30750 Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336 for materials and labor necessary to perform emergency repairs. Funding for these repairs is budgeted in the Water and Sewer Fund and will come from Construction in Progress Account. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 11. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE: Public Service Division, re: for emergency water main repair on 13245 Newburgh Road, just South of I-96. Don Rohraff, Director of Public Works, presented the request to Council. An emergency sewer repair was performed March 24, 2017 on 13245 Newburgh road just south of I-96. The business owner notified the department of a sewer backup they were experiencing. After investigation, it was determined that the sewer lead to the property was damaged during a water main repair. The city's emergency repair contractor D'Angelo Brothers Inc. was contacted to make the necessary repairs. They are requesting the following payments be made. 1. $7,920.80 to D'Angelo Brothers Inc., 30750 Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336 for materials and labor necessary to perform emergency repairs. 2. $1,695.75 to Gaz Contracting, Inc., 31095 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150 for labor and equipment for pavement cutting for the emergency repair. Funding for these repairs is budgeted in the Water and Sewer Fund and will come from Construction in Progress Account. Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 12. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH DETROIT EDISON COMPANY: Engineering Division, re: to remove and re-install the streetlights as part of the Five Mile Road Water Main Replacement Project – Middlebelt Road to Inkster Road, from budgeted funds. (CR 303-16) Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented the request to Council. Pursuant to Council Resolution No. 303-16, adopted July 25, 2017, the City Council authorized the Engineering Division to proceed with the Five Mile Road Water Main Replacement Project - Merriman Road to Inkster Road. During the design 10 phase of this project, it was found that the location of the new water main on Five Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Inkster Road would necessitate that six (6) UG streetlights be removed and re-installed. They respectfully request that the City Council take the following actions:  Authorize an agreement with the Detroit Edison Company, Macomb Center, 15600 19 Mile Road, Clinton Twp., Ml 48038-3502 in an amount not to exceed $8,322.81 for the streetlight removal.  Authorize an agreement with the Detroit Edison Company, Macomb Center, 15600 19 Mile Road, Clinton Twp., Ml 48038-3502 in an amount not to exceed $39,024.77 for the streetlight installation.  Authorize an expenditure in the amount of $47,347.58 from, Construction in Progress Account.  Authorize the City Engineer to approve minor adjustments in the work as required. Brosnan asked Zilincik if the lights would be replaced and put in the right-of-way like the previous lights. He said they will be put back in the same location. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 13. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2017-03-02-06 submitted by BJ’s Restaurant, Inc., to redevelop and demolish the existing building (former Champps Americana Restaurant) and construct a new full service restaurant (BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse), including expansion of the Class C liquor license to include an outdoor dining patio increasing overall seating count from 249 to 295, located on the east side of Haggerty Road between Seven Mile and Eight Mile Roads (19470 Haggerty Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6. President McIntyre noted there was new data to be received and filed for the information of the Council. Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic, presented the request to Council. This request involves the redevelopment of the former Champps restaurant which is located on Haggerty Road. The plans before you call for demolishing the existing restaurant and constructing a new full service restaurant that would be called BJ’s. The location is on the east side of Haggerty Road. This site is part of the Pentagon Entertainment Complex which includes two other free-standing restaurants, J. Alexander’s and Bahama Breeze, as well as the AMC 20 theater complex and a Hyatt Place hotel. The zoning of the property in question, as well as the surrounding area, is C-2, General Business. The area of the site in question is about 2.4 acres. Champps originally received approval in 11 1997. The total seating capacity of the Champps restaurant was 249. That included 116 seats that were within the dining rooms. There were another 87 seats in the lounge area and then 46 seats in what was a glass enclosed patio area. That building was about 10,840 square feet in size, and the number of parking spaces provided is roughly 150. So, the new restaurant about be 7,600 square feet in size. It’s about one third smaller than the existing Champps building. It would be in the same general area near the middle of the site. The setback from Haggerty Road would be 93 feet. The interior seating would remain at 249; however, the overall seating would increase to 295 with the addition of an outdoor dining patio that would add another 46 seats. Parking and access for the new restaurant would be very like what currently exists. Parking is available on all four sides of the building and access would be provided via the existing drive approaches from around the entertainment campus. The site does not have direct access from Haggerty Road. There are no planned changes to the ingress and egress points to this location. In terms of the outdoor dining patio, it’s an L- shaped patio that would be provided in the northwest corner of the restaurant. It would be enclosed by a four-foot high metal railing and that would also be partially covered with a wooden trellis. The dining areas measure 15 feet by 47 feet along the front of the building, and roughly 15 feet square along the north side of the restaurant. The primary access to the outdoor dining patio would be provided from within the restaurant; however, there would be an emergency exit. There would be a couple of roll up doors, one that would be on the front side of the patio as well as one on the side of the building kind of opening the area between the restaurant and the outdoor dining area. Looking at the exterior of the building, the primary building material would be brick veneer. There was quite a lot of discussion on the material at our study session, and the petitioner has provided additional information regarding that thin brick material. They are here this evening to describe that in greater detail. Other materials include a composite siding along the top portion of the building and split face block, and then to a lesser extent, there is some E.I.F.S. material shown on the construction. The serviced yard and the trash enclosure is shown at the rear of the building. The overall height of the structure at its highest point is 32 feet, so it’s about 3 feet less than what the ordinance specifies as the maximum, which is 35 feet. Parking is based on the number of customer seats, both interior and exterior, as well as the number of employees. Altogether they require 175 parking spaces. It was indicated earlier there were about 150 spaces available on the site. However, because this is part of that larger entertainment complex that operates under shared parking and access agreements with all the other businesses, when they review all the parking, all the uses, all the required parking, it turns out there’s about a surplus of 80 parking spaces within the complex. Therefore, BJ’s would satisfy the ordinance with what they’re providing, again by these existing cross access and parking agreements and if those are maintained. As indicated previously, the dumpster area is at the back of the building. There are access gates to the enclosure that face east towards the entertainment complex. It appears to be a well shielded area. In fact, if you look on this plan, it’s difficult to even tell, but that service area and dumpster area is along the backside of the 12 building. Again, that’s facing east. A fully detailed landscape plan was provided overall. It constitutes about 20 percent of the site area, so it’s about 5 percent more than what the ordinance typically requires. The plan specifies all the materials. In terms of signage, the ordinance allows only one sign, a primary sign facing the road, not to exceed 80 square feet. That 80 square feet is based on the length of the building. They are showing multiple signs on all four elevations of the building. Because this exceeds what the ordinance allows, it is something that would have to be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Joan Leguay, BJ’s Restaurant, Inc., 7755 Center Avenue, Suite 300, Huntington Beach, California 92647. She addressed Council. She is the Director of Property Development. Their headquarters is in Huntington Beach, California. They have about 200 restaurants across the country, primarily in the west, Texas and Florida. Over the past few years they have expanded to the Midwest and Northeast. She said this will probably be their first restaurant in Michigan. They are developing another site in Taylor and they are looking at a site in Sterling Heights. It is a family restaurant. She said they won’t be brewing and beer here. They have a full menu with an average price of about $13 to $14 per person. They will be building their brand-new prototype. It is a very beautiful building with a nice brick and color palette. She said they are very excited to get this project underway. She was ready to answer any questions Council may have. Meakin asked about their timeline. Leguay said once they receive permits about 6 months. Meakin said it is a beautiful design and would like to welcome them to Livonia. Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Brosnan asked Leguay why they chose Livonia. She said she deals mostly with the design aspect not so much the real estate but said she does know that there is a lot of due diligence that goes into their location selection. Such as household median income and growth. Brosnan said she believes they will do very well there, their price point will lend itself to that campus and the design fits very well. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. Brosnan congratulated her daughter Marie who is officially an MSU alumni. As there were no further questions or comments, President McIntyre adjourned the Study Session at 9:26 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017. DATED: May 11, 2017 SUSAN M. NASH CITY CLERK