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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FORTY-SEVENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2018
On April 23, 2018 the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by
President Laura Toy at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Kathleen McIntyre led the
meeting in the Pledge.
Roll was called with the following result: Kathleen McIntyre, Brian
Meakin, Jim Jolly, Brandon Kritzman, Scott Bahr and President Laura Toy.
Absent: Cathy White.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director
of Planning and Economic Development; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Paul
Bernier, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Judy Priebe, Director of
Legislative Affairs; Curtis Caid, Chief of Police; Brian Kahn, Director of
Emergency Preparedness; Ted Davis, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation;
and Mayor Dennis Wright.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by McIntyre, it was:
#149-18 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,846th
Regular Meeting of Council held April 9, 2018 are
approved as presented.
A roll call vote was taken on the above resolution with the following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
PRESENT: Jolly
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Carrie Spurling from the Livonia Arts Commission presented $1,000 scholarships
to Kylee Johnson and Kaitlyn Vinitski in memory of Anne Pritchard, a longtime
Livonia resident and artist. Darcy Crain, 1860 Northbrook, Ann Arbor, a member
of Ms. Pritchard’s family, spoke briefly about her and the scholarship that was
established in her name.
Ms. Spurling introduced both recipients who spoke and thanked the Commission
for their scholarships. She then introduced the members of the Art Commission
and thanked Council for allowing the time to present the scholarships at the
meeting.
Councilmember McIntyre recognized CERT, Community Emergency Response
Team, who was honored with the recognition as volunteer of the year
organization and introduced Brian Kahn, Director of Emergency Preparedness,
and Cheryl Nadratowski. Director Kahn explained the role that CERT plays in
the community, it being a 60-member volunteer organization, under the direction
of FEMA, and how they assist in emergency situations. Members Sandy Goga
and Mike Bohlen were awarded certificates. Kahn also stated that the Livonia
CERT team were acknowledged not only best volunteer organization, but best
coordinator and best team and thanked Chief Caid, Mayor Wright and the City
for its support.
Chief Caid also spoke on the importance of CERT and encouraged other citizens
to become involved as well.
Councilmember Bahr introduced Peggy Roberts, Executive Director of AAA
Pregnancy Center, and spoke highly of her organization and everything it offers.
Ms. Roberts came to the podium and talked about the company which was
started in Livonia in 1973 and the many different services it provides to the
community. She then invited everyone to attend the AAA Race for Life Event
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which is coming up on May 12.
President Toy announced there will be an X-item at the end of the Regular
Agenda and that there is new data on Item #12.
She then wished Vice President Jim Jolly a happy birthday.
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Vice President Jim Jolly wished his daughter Claire a happy 5 birthday.
President Toy then spoke about the death of former City Clerk Joan McCotter
and former First Lady Barbara Bush and read a quote by the late First Lady.
During Audience Communication Chris Hatley, 14714 Ellen Drive, spoke about
the damage that occurred to his front lawn when a tree was removed at 14701
Ellen by G’s Tree Service who was contracted through the city and has not been
able to resolve the issue. President Toy stated that she would refer the matter
to Administration to look into it.
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Mary Edwards, 17315 Fitzgerald, came to encourage the Mayor and City Council
to support the Regional Transportation Authority proposal that may be on the
ballot in November. She urged residents to attend the RTA Community Meeting
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April 30 at 5:30 at Schoolcraft College. President Toy asked for clarification on
the cost to the residents of Livonia.
Vice President Jolly described the City’s past history on this topic and assured
Ms. Edwards that the matter had been looked into previously.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 29, 2018,
re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending January 31, 2018, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 2, 2018, re:
forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
February 28, 2018 was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by McIntyre, it was:
#150-18 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Kathleen A. Fitzgerald, 9917 Cranston, Livonia, MI 48150, dated March
20, 2018, requesting permission to close Cranston Avenue between
Elmira and Orangelawn, on Monday, May 28, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. for the purpose of conducting an annual Memorial Day block picnic,
the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken
herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#151-18 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Jennifer Learning, President, DFAD Dance Team Booster Club, dated
March 16, 2018, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate that
the DFAD Dance Team Booster Club is recognized as a non-profit
organization operating in the community, and the action herein being
taken for the purpose of affording the DFAD Dance Team Booster Club
the opportunity to qualify for a charitable gaming license or registration
from the State of Michigan in accordance with provisions of State statute.
#152-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated March 27, 2018, wherein he has requested approval of
the reappointment of Jeremy Curtis, 17875 Woodside, Livonia, Michigan
48152, to the Livonia Plymouth Road Development Authority as a
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Resident Member at Large for a four-year term expiring May 16, 2022,
pursuant to Section 3.16.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975, as
amended, the Council does hereby confirm and approve such
reappointment.
#153-18 RESOLVED, THAT WHEREAS, under the provisions of
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized
to make grants to units of local government to help finance community
development programs; and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is the development of viable
urban communities by providing decent housing and suitable living
environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for
persons of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, to obtain its Fiscal Year 2018-2019 entitlement funds under
the Community Development Block Grant Program as authorized by the
Housing Community Development Act of 1974, the City of Livonia must
submit a Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected
Use of Funds, satisfactory assurances that the Program will be conducted
and administered in accordance with appropriate federal and state laws
and Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations; and
satisfactory assurances that, prior to submission of its Final Statement of
Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds, it has
(A) provided citizens with adequate information concerning the amount of
funds available for proposed community development and housing
activities; the range of activities that may be undertaken, the estimated
amount of those funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit
low and moderate income persons, and other important program
requirements; (B) held a public hearing to obtain the views of citizens on
community development and housing needs; and (C) provided citizens an
adequate opportunity to examine the content of and to submit comments
on the proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives and
Projected Use of Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Livonia,
Michigan, that the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives
and Projected Use of Funds for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Community
Development Block Grant Program is hereby approved and shall be
submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
FURTHER, the Director of Housing, Mayor, and City Clerk shall have the
authority to execute the sub-recipient contracts.
#154-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated March
26, 2018, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
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approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached proposed
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, 2018 through June 30, 2019, in connection with CDBG-funded
victim assistance, fair housing initiative and mental health counseling
programs, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and
Housing Director, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute hold
harmless contracts that are acceptable to the Law Department as to form
and content, as well as, to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
#155-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated March 22, 2018, which is
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from
the Festival Chairs of the Motor City Irish Fest, P.O. Box 511361,
Livonia, Michigan 48151, requesting permission to hold the 2019, 2020
and 2021 Annual Motor City Irish Fest at Greenmead, with the event to
be held as follows:
Friday June 7, 2019 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday June 8, 2019 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday June 9, 2019 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday June 12, 2020 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday June 13, 2020 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday June 14, 2020 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday June 11, 2021 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday June 12, 2021 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday June 13, 2021 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken
herein being subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Motor City Irish Fest and all equipment operators
shall provide the City of Livonia with appropriate insurance
policies naming the City of Livonia as additional insured with
liability coverage of $1 million, and all certificates of
insurance shall be submitted to the Department of Law for
approval by the City prior to the event;
2. That the Motor City Irish Fest and any vendors involved in
the sale of beer or wine on Greenmead property shall
provide the City of Livonia with an insurance policy naming
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the City of Livonia as additional insured with liquor liability
coverage in the amount of $1 million, such certificate to be
submitted to the Department of Law for approval by the City
prior to the event;
3. That the Motor City Irish Fest shall execute a hold harmless
agreement in favor of the City of Livonia in a manner and
form acceptable to the Department of Law;
4. That all vendors must obtain transient merchant licenses
from the City of Livonia prior to the event, and all necessary
licenses and permits from state and county agencies prior
to the event;
5. That the Motor City Irish Fest shall pay the police fee as
stated on the City of Livonia Fees/Waivers IV Category Grid
as established in Council Resolution 660-03, adopted on
December 17, 2003;
6. The Motor City Irish Fest will secure the festival grounds with
fencing as required by the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission;
7. The Motor City Irish Fest will provide portable toilet facilities
sufficient to accommodate all attendees;
8. The Motor City Irish Fest will have procedures in place
regarding admissions to the grounds and provide security
personnel for the duration of the festival;
9. The Motor City Irish Fest will be responsible for the setup,
maintenance and breakdown of any tents or temporary
onsite structures used during the festival;
10. The Motor City Irish Fest will be responsible for grounds
keeping, garbage removal and cleanup for the duration of
the festival;
11. The Motor City Irish Fest will provide additional towers of
lighting for use at night and will remove same in accordance
with the rules and regulations of Greenmead;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve the proposed flat rate fee of
$4,500.00, plus $1.00 for every advance ticket sold by Greenmead and
20% of the income from vehicle parking, as set forth in the attachment to
the aforementioned correspondence from the Festival Chairs of the Motor
City Irish Fest for use of the property; and with the further understanding
that the Historical Commission will have the opportunity to realize
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additional profits from operating a food booth, and sales from gift shop
operations; FURTHER, the Motor City Irish Fest will be responsible for
handling vehicle parking and will be entitled to retain 80% of parking fees;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve the request to sell raffle
tickets on the grounds of Greenmead in connection with this event.
#156-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated March
22, 2018, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the unit bid price of Printwell, 26975 Northline Road, Taylor, MI 48180, for
typesetting, printing, sorting and delivering to the Post Office 44,000
copies of the city’s newsletter, to be published three times a year, for an
amount not to exceed $9,750.66 per publication, for a three-year period
beginning with the 2018 Fall/Winter issue, the same having been the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an amount not
to exceed $9,750.66 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 101-
893-886-110 (Special Activities) for this purpose.
#157-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources and the
Director of Public Works, dated March 20, 2018, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of one (1) 2018 Ford
Transit 350 high roof 15-passenger El Wagon from Signature Ford, 1960
E. Main Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867, for a total amount not to exceed
$54,051.00, to replace Bus #849 for Livonia Community Transit, the same
to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in the
Capital Outlay Budget for the Community Resources Department,
Account No. 218-889-985-000; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding
inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price
under Contract No. 071B770080 and Macomb County Contract #71-15,
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 3.04.140.D.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of the
replaced vehicle at public auction hosted by the Michigan Inter-
governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial auction after receipt
of the new vehicle.
#158-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works and the Director
of Public Works, dated March 16, 2018, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Arbormaster Tree
Service, LLC, 5295 Crestover, Pinckney, MI 48169 for completing all work
required in connection with the City’s 2018 and 2019 Tree and Stump
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Removal Program for an estimated total cost not to exceed $311,500.00,
said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest qualified
bid received that met all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $311,500.00
from funds already budgeted in Account No. 205-527-818-045 (Refuse –
Contractual Service Forestry) for this purpose; FURTHER, in the event
the low bidder is unable to complete the work, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of the second lowest bidder, the Greener Side,
Inc., 2642 Princess Street, Inkster, Michigan 48141 to complete the work
for the estimated total cost not to exceed $417,450.00; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract, subject to approval
as to form and substance by the Department of Law, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder(s) and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#159-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works and the Director
of Public Works, dated March 29, 2018, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Greg Davis Landscape
Services, 471 Renaud, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236 for completing all work
required in connection with the City’s 2018 Street Tree Planting Program
for the estimated total cost of $99,180.00, based upon the Public Service
Division’s estimate of units involved, and subject to final payment based
upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item; FURTHER, the council does hereby
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $99,180.00 from funds
already budgeted in Account No. 204-781-818-047 for this purpose;
FURTHER, in the event the low bidder is unable to supply certain species
of trees, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of the second
lowest bidder, Agroscaping, Inc., 6443 Grand Blanc Road, Swartz Creek,
MI 48473 to supply those species for the City’s 2018 Street Tree Planting
Program for the estimated total cost not to exceed $115,000.00; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract, subject
to approval as to form and substance by the Department of Law, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder(s) and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
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The President declared the resolutions adopted.
On a motion by Kritzman, supported by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#160-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated March 27, 2018, wherein he has requested approval of
the reappointment of John Hiltz, 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, to the Livonia Plymouth Road Development Authority as a
Business/Property Owner in the District for a four-year term expiring May
16, 2022, pursuant to Section 3.16.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975, as
amended, the Council does hereby confirm and approve such
reappointment.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#161-18 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Tom Cole, RNDC – NWS,
LLC, re: to construct an office and warehouse operation at their facility
located at 13000 Eckles Road, Livonia, MI 48150. (Industrial
Development Overlay District #112); and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed equipment is to be located, i.e., the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received; and
WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt
from ad valorem taxes within the City of Livonia, after granting this
certificate, will not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV
of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property thus exempted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded RNDC-NWS, LLC, the
Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an
opportunity for a hearing on this application and said hearing having in
fact been conducted at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at the
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, RNDC-NWS, LLC, finds and determines: (a) that the
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granting of this Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate shall not
have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the local
governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of any taxing
unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the local governmental
unit in which the equipment is to be located; and (b) the applicant has
fully complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act No. 198, P.A.
1974, as amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from RNDC-NWS, LLC, covering new
equipment for their facility located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 112, for twelve (12) years.
3. That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198, P.A.
1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between the
applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the understanding
and the commitment between the applicant and the City Council upon
approval of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, the Council
hereby authorizes the Administration to negotiate such Letter of
Agreement and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such
Letter of Agreement as duly executed by the applicant and
incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part of the documentation
required to process applications for Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificates.
An email communication from Eileen McDonnell, PVS Chemicals, Inc.
dated March 29, 2018, re: Petition 2018-01-01-01, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council.
A communication from the Planning and Economic Development Director,
dated April 12, 2018, re: Determination of a Valid Protest, Petition 2018-01-01-
01, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
A communication from Susan Tranquilla, dated April 20, 2018, re: Petition
2018-01-01-01, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by McIntyre, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the
Planning and Economic Development Director, dated April 12, 2018,
which is approved for submission by the Mayor, and the City Planning
Commission, dated March 1, 2018, which transmits its resolution 02-09-
2018, adopted on February 27, 2018, with regard to Petition 2018-01-01-
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01, submitted by Kucyk, Soave & Fernandes, P.L.L.C., to rezone the
properties located at 36900 and 36910 Mallory Drive (former Clay
Elementary School site) from PL (Public Lands) to R-1 (One Family
Residential – 60’ x 120’ lots) and the property at 16600 Newburgh Road
and a portion of the property at 16700 Newburgh Road from R-3 (One
Family Residential – 80’ x 120’ lots) to R-1 (One Family Residential – 60’
x 120’ lots), located on the east side of Newburgh Road, between Five
Mile and Six Mile Roads in the Northwest ¼ of Section 17, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
Wednesday, March 28, 2018, the Council does hereby approve Petition
2018-01-01-01 for preparation of the ordinance for submission to Council;
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for
publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved
and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of
such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
The following people spoke in opposition of Petition 2018-01-01-01:
Marie Canzoneri, 37176 Munger
Christopher Lee, 36797 Bristol
John Sanborn, 37228 Munger
Stuart Moyer, 37202 Munger
Martin Meyer, 16791 Fitzgerald
Karen Pachla, 36980 Munger
Robert Sluka, 16791 Fitzgerald
Eileen McDonnell, 36099 Brookview
Patrick O’Neil, 36692 Munger
Pamela Valentine, 36484 Munger Court
Ben Garrison, 16907 Levan
Mark Robinson, 36511 Mallory
Roger Doering, 36575 Mallory
Susan Tranquilla, 16823 Fitzgerald
President Toy passed the gavel to Vice President Jolly at 8:24 p.m.
Following discussion by Council, a Friendly Amendment was made to the
resolution on a motion by Bahr, supported by McIntyre
#162-18 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from
the Planning and Economic Development Director, dated April 12, 2018,
which is approved for submission by the Mayor, and the City Planning
Commission, dated March 1, 2018, which transmits its resolution 02-09-
2018, adopted on February 27, 2018, with regard to Petition 2018-01-01-
01, submitted by Kucyk, Soave & Fernandes, P.L.L.C., to rezone the
properties located at 36900 and 36910 Mallory Drive (former Clay
Elementary School site) from PL (Public Lands) to R-1 (One Family
Residential – 60’ x 120’ lots) and the property at 16600 Newburgh Road
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and a portion of the property at 16700 Newburgh Road from R-3 (One
Family Residential – 80’ x 120’ lots) to R-1 (One Family Residential – 60’
x 120’ lots), located on the east side of Newburgh Road, between Five
Mile and Six Mile Roads in the Northwest ¼ of Section 17, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
Wednesday, March 28, 2018, the Council does hereby approve Petition
2018-01-01-01 for preparation of the ordinance for submission to Council,
revised to include either R-2 zoning for the entire site or a combination of
R-2 and R-1 zoning, in which case the R-1 zoning shall be limited to the
areas bordering the church and commercial property, and R-2 zoning shall
be provided wherever the site abuts existing single family residential
homes; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein
approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon
receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution.
with the following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, Bahr
NAYS: Toy, Jolly
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
President Toy resumed the gavel at 8:25 p.m.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 01 (CODE
ADOPTION) OF TITLE 1 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second
reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with
the following result:
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AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 090 OF TITLE 15,
CHAPTER 44 (FENCES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE 1,
CHAPTER 12 (GENERAL PENALTY) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
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Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 030 AND 040 OF TITLE
9, CHAPTER 16 (LARCENY) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 17 (RETAIL FRAUD IN THE THIRD DEGREE)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second
reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with
the following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010 AND 020 OF
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 56 (MALICIOUS MISCHIEF) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 60 (RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 020 AND 030 OF
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 66 (BAD CHECKS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 68 (FRAUD) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 05 (FERRETS)
OF TITLE 6 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
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Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 22 (DEPARTMENT
OF LABOR RELATIONS) OF TITLE 2, OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 87 (TEENAGE
CLUBS) OF TITLE 5, OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
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Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 75 (PUBLIC DANCES)
OF TITLE 5, OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 79 (PARIMUTUEL
TICKETS) OF TITLE 9 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 28 (AIR QUALITY
CONTROL) OF TITLE 8 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and Jolly gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#163-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated April 3, 2018, approved for submission by
the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement
executed by Omar Hishmeh, for a public utility easement in connection
with the development of a new water main constructed at the subject
location in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, more particularly described
as:
New Variable Width Water Main Easement
An easement for water main over part of Parcel No. 119-99-0031-002,
described as:
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part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 30, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, described as commencing
at the West ¼ of said Section 30; thence S 01°49’50” E 872.57 feet
along the west line of said Section 30 to the centerline of Plymouth
Road; thence S 76°31’20” E 1,302.54 feet along said centerline;
thence S 01°45’04” E 228.25 feet; thence N 88°14’56” E 116.00 feet
to the Point of Beginning; N 88°14’56” E 12.00 feet; thence S 01°45’04”
E 64.98 feet; thence 15.25 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the
right, the chord of which bears S 06°59’12” W 15.19 feet; thence S
88°14’56” W 9.02 feet; thence N 24°46’01” W 1.73 feet; thence N
01°45’04” W 78.41 feet to the Point of Beginning.
The Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
On a motion by Jolly, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#164-18 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend
their rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82
so as to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the
Agenda.
President Toy passed the gavel to Vice President Jolly at 8:32 p.m.
On a motion by Toy, supported by Kritzman, it was:
#165-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief Assistant City Attorney, dated April 16, 2018, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a proposed amendment to the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, submitted by the
Department of Law, re: Sections 21.01, 21.02 and 21.03 of Article XXI of
Ordinance No. 543, in order to appoint alternate members to the Zoning
Board of Appeals (“ZBA”), the Council does hereby refer to the City
Planning Commission the subject of ZBA membership for the holding of a
public hearing in accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance on
the question whether to amend the Zoning Ordinance to provide for
alternate ZBA members.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
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AYES: Meakin, Toy, Kritzman, and Jolly
NAYS: McIntyre, Bahr
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
President Toy resumed the gavel at 8:34 p.m.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
Vice President Jolly congratulated Paul Bernier on his appointment as new City
Attorney.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Meakin and unanimously adopted, this
1,847th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
8:35 p.m. on April 23, 2018.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk