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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2017-05-22 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,825 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MAY 22, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President McIntyre. Present: Brandon Kritzman, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Jim Jolly, Cathy White, Scott Bahr, and Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: Brian Meakin. th #174-17 Resolution by White and Jolly, approving the minutes of the 1,824 Regular Meeting of the Council held on May 8, 2017. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly, Bahr, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. PRESENT: White. thth Councilmember Bahr wished his wife a Happy 15 Anniversary coming up on May 26. President McIntyre wished belated birthday greetings to both Scott Bahr and Maureen Miller th Brosnan and acknowledged Chief Caid whose birthday is coming up on May 29. She then congratulated Councilmember Cathy White on her recent graduation from the Michigan Political Leadership Program and detailed the requirements of the program. thst She also recognized National Police Week which was held May 15 through May 21 and cited its importance. She then stated there is new data on Items 13-19 and that there will be an X-item at the end of tonight’s regular agenda. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Denise O’Brien, 18518 Farmington, came to the podium and requested that the date of her block party that she came before Council for on May 8th be changed from June 17, 2017 to June 10, 2017 due to the availability of the participants. #175-17 Resolution by Brosnan and White, unanimously adopted, approving the request of Dr. Brian Lyngaas, granting permission to close the corner of Pickford and Farmington Road to the end of the property at 18518 Farmington Road, on Saturday, June 10, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a block party, with a rain date of July 8, 2017 requested in the event of inclement weather, subject to the approval of the Police Department. th Sarah Pitchford, 19364 Merriman, Livonia Jaycees, stated they are celebrating their 64 year in th the community on June 11 and extended an invitation to their event at Stymelski Veterans Park. Katy Rogowicz, 16067 Alpine Drive, gave an update on the matters she had approached Council about at prior meetings and thanked the Police Department and Mayor Dennis Wright who personally came out to her house to discuss her concerns with her. The following items were received and filed: th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,825REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MAY 22, 2017 Communication from the Department of Finance dated April 22, 2017, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending March 31, 2017. The Plymouth Road Development Authority (PRDA) 2016 Annual Report, dated April 20, 2017. Site Improvement Plan Sheet C1.01 and Landscape Plan Sheet L1.01, dated May 4, 2017, as revised, prepared by WD Partners. Correspondence from the Department of Finance, dated May 18, 2017, re: Request for Additional Information – Water Rate History. Communication received from the Department of Law, dated May 4, 2017, re: Amendment to Section 350 of Title 13, Chapter 08 (Water Services Rates and Revenues). Communication received from the Department of Law, dated May 4, 2017, re: Amendment to Sections 190, 220, 240 and repealing Sections 110 and 160 of Title 13, Chapter 20 (Livonia Sewage Disposal Systems). The following resolutions were offered by Brosnan and Bahr: #176-17 Recognizing the Ian Clemens Foundation as a non-profit organization operating in the community. #177-17 Approving and authorizing budget adjustments for the first quarter of the 2017 Fiscal Year Budget. #178-17 Approving the 2017-2018 CDBG Program Annual Action Plan and Budget. #179-17 Approving the 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 Systems/Eastwood Clinics; Stonebrook Counseling Associates, PLLC and City of Livonia Department of Community Resources for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, in connection with CDBG-funded victim assistance, fair housing initiative and mental health counseling programs. th #180-17 Accepting the bid of Integrity Building Group (IBG), 350 Madison Street, 4 Floor, Detroit, MI 48226, in connection with the Perrinville School Move Phase 2 to prepare the school to be moved to the proposed permanent location at Greenmead, from funds in the Historical Commission Trust Fund for an amount not to exceed $147,020.00. #181-17 Approving a proposed Sub-Contract Agreement between the Conference of Western Wayne and the City of Livonia, extending the contract for the period April 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019, and will provide that the County of Wayne will reimburse the City of Livonia for Youth Assistance Program costs in the amount of $52,195.00. #182-17 Accepting the bid of Curb Appeal Concepts, Inc., 4040 Montgomery Drive, Shelby Township, MI 48316 for completing all work required in connection with the replacement of the electronic marquee sign at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center at the corner of Five Mile Road and Hubbard Road, at a total cost not to exceed $18,628.00. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,825REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MAY 22, 2017 #183-17 Accepting the bid of JSS-Macomb, LLC, 48228 Conifer Drive, Shelby Township, MI 48315 for completing all work required in connection with the Phase One construction of the proposed Dog Park at Bicentennial Park, at a total cost not to exceed $89,095.00. #184-17 Accepting the quotation of D’Angelo Brothers, Inc., 30750 Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336 for performing all work required in connection with the emergency water main repair on eastbound Schoolcraft, west of Newburgh, for an amount not to exceed $30,173.41. #185-17 Accepting the quotation of D’Angelo Brothers, Inc., 30750 Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336 for performing all work required in connection with the emergency water main repair on 13245 Newburgh Road, just South of I-96, for an amount not to exceed $7,920.80. #186-17 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the temporary removal of equipment billing agreement, subject to approval as to form and substance by the Department of Law, between the City of Livonia and the Detroit Edison Company, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226, in an amount not to exceed $8,322.81 for the streetlight removal as part of the Five Mile Road Water Main Replacement Project – Middlebelt Road to Inkster Road. #187-17 Approving 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 at 19470 Haggerty Road, subject to conditions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly, White, Bahr, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. Brosnan gave First Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Bahr gave First Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Jolly gave First Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Brosnan gave First Reading to the following Ordinance: th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,825REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MAY 22, 2017 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 130 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Jolly gave First Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 28 (INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Brosnan gave First Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 350 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Bahr gave First Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 190, 220, 240 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 110 AND 160 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. #188-17 Resolution by Jolly and Bahr, unanimously adopted, suspending the rules for procedure as outlined in CR 574-82 to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda. #189-17 Resolution by Brosnan and White, unanimously adopted, approving request from William Elwell, American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, waiving the Noise Ordinance, to allow the playing of music and announcements via speakers, as well as the erection and use of tents on public land (Bentley Field) during their overnight outdoor gathering to raise funds for the fight against cancer which will take place from 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017, through 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2017. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. President McIntyre reminded everyone about the annual Memorial Day Ceremony that is coming th up on May 27 at Veterans Park. She also invited everyone to attend the “Music That Matters” th concert on Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Robert and Janet Bennett Library Auditorium with legendary artists Robert Jones and Matt Watroba. th By Bahr and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,825Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 7:25 p.m. on May 22, 2017. SUSAN M. NASH 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.