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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 2018-09-17 REV 10-1-18 40698 MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 On September 17, 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. Brandon Kritzman led the meeting in the Pledge. Roll was called with the following result: Brandon Kritzman, Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, Brian Meakin, Jim Jolly, and President Laura Toy. Absent: None. 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; Lynda Scheel, Treasurer; Judy Priebe, Director of Legislative Affairs; Brian Kahn, Director of Emergency Preparedness; and Mayor Dennis Wright. On a motion by White, supported by McIntyre, and unanimously adopted, it was: #330-18 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,856th Regular Meeting of Council held September 5, 2018 are approved as presented. st President Toy wished her father Happy 91 birthday and stated he was a former police officer for the City as well as working in the court after he retired. She then asked for a moment of silence and prayer for the Chaplain’s daughter who remains hospitalized. President Toy announced there will be a Public Hearing to be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, where the following will be discussed: 40699 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 The proposed Annual Budget for the City of Livonia for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2019; and The public hearing required by Act 5 PA 1982, in connection with the Truth in Taxation hearing, as adopted by the City Council at the Regular Meeting held August 20, 2018, pursuant to Council Resolution 312-18. . McIntyre reminded President Toy that the location of the hearing may be changed and President Toy stated they would keep residents updated if it may be held in a different room in City Hall. President Toy stated there is New Data on Item 3. During Audience Communication, Robert Hardies, 15855 Farmington Road, provided books regarding Livonia’s parks and indicated he had 10,000 copies of the books printed. Mr. Hardies stated the books would be distributed to all City employees, newly registered voters of the City, and any residents who expressed an interest in getting a copy of the book. Councilmember McIntyre spoke highly about Livonia’s Corn Roast held Sunday and thanked all for their kind contributions and support and Bill Joyner for organizing such a great community event. A communication from the Department of Finance, dated August 20, 2018, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending July 31, 2018, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. At the request of the Chair, Item 9 was removed from the Consent Agenda and put on the Regular Agenda. On a motion by White, supported by Jolly, it was: #331-18 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Theresa Diefenbach, Director, Festival of Trees, Inc., dated August 15, 2018, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate that Festival of Trees, Inc. is recognized as a non-profit organization operating in the community, and the action herein being taken for the purpose of affording Festival of Trees, Inc. the opportunity to qualify for a charitable gaming license or registration from the State of Michigan in accordance with provisions of State statute. #332-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Aaron and Ashley Johnson, 18363 Foch, Livonia, MI 48152, received by 40700 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 the Office of the City Clerk on August 27, 2018, requesting permission to remove the existing sidewalk in front of their home located at 18363 Foch, the Council does hereby approve this request inasmuch as removing the sidewalk on the subject property would have no detrimental effect upon the neighboring properties at this time due to the lack of other public sidewalks existing within the neighboring area; FURTHER, the Council does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this location in the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at some future date. A correspondence from the Engineering Division, dated September 4, 2018, re: Request to Waive Sidewalk at 16752 Harrison, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. #333-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated September 4, 2018, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Kim A. Kostich, Anchor Homes, LLC, dated August 21, 2018, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement in front of the newly constructed home located at 16752 Harrison, in the N.E. ¼ of Section 13, the Council does hereby approve this request inasmuch as omitting the sidewalk on the subject property would have no detrimental effect upon the neighboring properties at this time due to the lack of other public sidewalks existing within the neighboring area; FURTHER, the Council does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this location in the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at some future date. #334-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Jeffery and Tracy Nolte, 9386 Knolson, Livonia, Michigan 48150, received by the Office of the City Clerk on August 24, 2018, wherein a request is submitted for the City to a) have the developer not install new sidewalk behind properties; b) vacate pre-existing public sidewalk that runs along Plat 94 of Arbor Estates Subdivision, to be vacated and made part of Plat 94 for the property located at 9386 Knolson Street; and c) remove or have the developer of Washington Park help in removing current sidewalk and hauling cement to recycling location, the Council does hereby refer this item to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance. #335-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of Public Works, dated August 17, 2018, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting approval to participate in the Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC) and for payment of the Annual Assessment for 2018, the Council does hereby 40701 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 approve participation in the Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC) and for payment to the Alliance of Rouge Communities, 46036 Michigan Avenue, Suite 126, Canton, MI 48188, in the amount of $34,203.00 for the City’s Annual Arc Assessment for 2018; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of $34,203.00 from funds already budgeted for the 2017-2018 budget year in Account No. 592-559-840-030 for this purpose. #336-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police, dated August 1, 2018, which bears the signatures of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an Intergovernmental Agreement between Wayne County and the City of Livonia, the Council hereby authorizes participation in the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the 2018 Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $9,013.00, in reimbursement for funds used to purchase law enforcement equipment, such purchases to be fronted with funds in Account No. 223-661-971-000 and appropriated for its intended purposes; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted, subject to approval as to form and substance by the Department of Law. #337-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 9, 2018, which is approved by the Director of Public Works, approved as to form by the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Livonia Market II, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, that the City take jurisdiction and control of the entire on-site storm sewer collection system to be constructed by the owner of the property located at 29601 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine as follows: 1. To accept on behalf of the City of Livonia, the jurisdiction and maintenance of the storm sewer within the property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road, west of Middlebelt Road in the N.E. ¼ of Section 11, for the development of Livonia Market II at 29601 Seven Mile Road. (See maintenance agreement from the owners Livonia Market II, LLC c/o Lormax Stern Development Company, 38500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304, attached to said report and recommendation, indicating their willingness to reimburse the City for any such maintenance that may become necessary); and 2. To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Storm Water Facilities Maintenance Agreement on behalf of the City. 40702 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 #338-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated August 2, 2018, approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #07-55-2018, adopted on July 31, 2018, with regard to Petition 2018-07-02-15, submitted by MA Designers Inc., to operate a full-service restaurant (Burgerim) within the Livonia Plaza Shopping Center, located on the south side of Five Mile Road between Merriman Road and Henry Ruff Road (30991 Five Mile), in the Northwest ¼ of Section 23, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 2018-07-02-15 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the maximum customer seating count for this restaurant shall not exceed forty-one (41) seats; 2. That this restaurant shall provide disposal of grease waste in accordance with Section 13.20.380 of the City Code of Ordinances; 3. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals; 4. That proper men’s and women’s restroom facilities be provided for public use as determined by the Inspection Department; and 5. That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on the site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES: Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly and Toy NAYS: None The President declared the resolutions adopted. White 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. 40703 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 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. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming Regular meeting. White invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result: AYES: Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly and Toy NAYS: None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. Councilmember McIntyre, as Chair of the Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee, reported out on the meeting of Monday, August 27, 2018. On a motion by McIntyre, supported by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it was: #339-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee, dated August 27, 2018, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 196-13, in connection with memorial gardens and how the City handles them, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter. On a motion by Meakin, supported by McIntyre, it was: #340-18 WHEREAS, a proposal to legalize the general use of marijuana is being placed on the ballot in Michigan; and WHEREAS, there is significant evidence demonstrating that non-medical or recreational use of marijuana has a profoundly negative impact on our citizens, particularly teenagers and young adults; and WHEREAS, such impacts include marijuana dependency; automobile accidents caused by drivers operating under the influence of marijuana; 40704 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 academic failure; and an inability to obtain and retain gainful employment; and WHEREAS, marijuana is now available in dangerously potent concentrations previously unknown; and WHEREAS, marijuana use and possession will remain illegal under federal law for the foreseeable future, creating potential legal jeopardy for Michigan marijuana users who erroneously think themselves law-abiding; and WHEREAS, the potential conflict between state and federal law imposes conflicting duties and liabilities on state and local officials; and WHEREAS, marijuana legalization seems unlikely to eliminate the black market for the drug, given the experience of other states; and WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has a long history of engagement with these issues, having adopted an innovative ordinance responding to the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, and successfully defended same against court challenge; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia encourages Livonia residents to inform themselves regarding the concerns raised by the proposal to legalize marijuana outright in Michigan, and recommends that citizens of other Michigan communities do the same; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Rick Snyder, State Senator Patrick Colbeck, State Representative Jewell Jones, State Representative Laura Cox, the Michigan Municipal League State and Federal Affairs Division, and the Conference of Western Wayne. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly and Toy NAYS: None The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Meakin, supported by McIntyre, and unanimously adopted, it was: 40705 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 #341-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated August 22, 2018, approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #08-58-2018, adopted on August 21, 2018, with regard to Petition 2018-07-02-16, submitted by Players Golf & Event Center, to utilize a Class C liquor license (sale of beer, wine and spirits for consumption on the premises) in connection with operation of an indoor golf facility, located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Farmington Road and Gill Road (33463 Eight Mile Road), in the Northeast ¼ of Section 4, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 2018-07-02-16 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the use of a Class C liquor license at this location shall be permitted only under the circumstances that the standard set forth in Section 11.03(h) of the Zoning Ordinance, which specifies any new Class C licensed establishment not be located within 1,000 feet of any other such licensed business is waived by the City Council; and 2. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period of ONE YEAR ONLY from the date of approval by City Council, and unless a permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and void at the expiration of said period; FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive the 1,000 foot separation requirement between Class C licensed establishments as set forth in Section 11.03(h) of Zoning Ordinance 543. Councilmembers Meakin and Kritzman stepped down to avoid any perceived conflict of interest at 7:27 p.m. A site plan dated August 29, 2018, prepared by NSA Architects, Engineers & Planners, re: proposed renovations at One Under, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. (Petition 2018-05-08-05) A communication from the Department of Finance, dated August 30, 2018, re: One Under business located at 35780 Five Mile Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. (Petition 2018-05-08-05) On a motion by White, supported by McIntyre, it was: 40706 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 #342-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated June 29, 2018, which transmits its resolution #06-41-2018, adopted on June 26, 2018, with regard to Petition 2018-05-08-05, submitted by Brian Tominna, to construct additions and remodel the interior and exterior of the existing restaurant (One Under) located on the north side of Five Mile Road between Ellen Drive and Levan Road (35780 Five Mile Road), in the Southeast ¼ of Section 17, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2018-05-08-05 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the exterior modifications as depicted on the two (2) Elevation Plans, both dated August 29, 2018, as revised, prepared by NSA Architects, Engineers & Planners, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 2. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition; 3. That no LED light band or exposed neon shall be permitted on this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows; 4. That unless approved by the proper local authority, any type of exterior advertising, such as promotional flags, streamers or sponsor vehicles designed to attract the attention of passing motorists, shall be prohibited; 5. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building permits are applied for; and 6. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period of ONE YEAR ONLY from the date of approval by City Council, and unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and void at the expiration of said period. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bahr, White McIntyre, Jolly and Toy NAYS: None The President declared the resolution adopted. 40707 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 Councilmembers Meakin and Kritzman returned to the podium at 7:29 p.m. On a motion by Kritzman, supported by Meakin, it was: #343-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated August 22, 2018, which transmits its resolution #08-59-2018, adopted on August 21, 2018, with regard to Petition 2018-06-08-07, submitted by Brashear Tower Limited Development Housing Association, L.L.C., to remodel the exterior of the nine-story independent senior housing facility, known as William W. Brashear Tower, located on the west side of N. Laurel Park Drive between Six Mile Road and University Drive (17841 N. Laurel Park Drive), in the Southeast ¼ of Section 7, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2018-06-08-07 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Elevation Plans identified as sheet number SP-1 and sheet number SP-2, both dated August 14, 2018, prepared by Siegal/Tuomaala Associates, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 2. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals; 3. That a landscape plan for upgrading the site landscaping be submitted to the Planning Department for its approval prior to the issuance of a building permit from the Inspection Department; 4. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building permits are applied for; and, 5. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period of ONE YEAR ONLY from the date of approval by City Council, and unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and void at the expiration of said period. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin and Jolly NAYS: Toy 40708 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Meakin, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously adopted, it was: #344-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Katie Alexander, CMP, Director of Special Events, Madonna University, dated August 30, 2018, which requests permission to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, in order to hold Madonna University’s second annual Homecoming Celebration with live bands and a DJ to be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 and Saturday, September 29, 2018, on their campus located at 36600 Schoolcraft Road, from 12:00 p.m. and end before 11:00 p.m. each night, the Council does hereby determine to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances between the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2018, and Saturday, September 29, 2018. On a motion by Jolly, supported by McIntyre, and unanimously adopted, it was: #345-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated August 27, 2018, approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance of a Grant of Easement executed by Paul E. Bayer, Executive Vice President, NNN GP Corp., for a 20-foot wide public utility easement in connection with the development of a new sanitary sewer constructed at the subject location in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, more particularly described as: New 20-foot Sanitary Sewer Easement “B” A 20-foot wide sanitary sewer easement over parcel of Parcel No. 041- 99-0007-004, being part of the Northeast ¼ of Section 11, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the centerline of said easement being more particularly described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 11; thence along the north line of said section, S 89°52’00” W, 493.92 feet; thence S 00°03’00” E, 60.00 feet to the south line of Seven Mile Road (120 feet wide); thence along said south line, S 89°52’00” W, 471.05 feet; thence S 00°03’00” E, 94.56 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence N 54°26’03” E, 70.41 feet; thence S 00°08’00” E, 144.09 feet to the Point of Ending. 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 40709 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. On a motion by Jolly, supported by McIntyre, and unanimously adopted, it was: #346-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated August 27, 2018, approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance of a Grant of Easement executed by Paul E. Bayer, Executive Vice President, NNN GP Corp., for a variable width public utility easement in connection with the development of a new water main constructed at the subject location in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, more particularly described as: Variable Width Water Main Easement “C” A variable width water main easement over parcel of Parcel No. 041-99- 0007-004, being part of the Northeast ¼ of Section 11, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, said easement being more particularly described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 11; thence along the north line of said section, S 89°52’00” W, 493.92 feet; thence S 00°03’00” E, 60.00 feet to the south line of Seven Mile Road (120 feet wide); thence along said south line, S 89°52’00” W, 226.05 feet; to the east line of Parcel No. 041-99-0007-004 , said line also being the west line of Parcel No. 041-99-0007-005; thence along said east line, S 00°03’00” E, 232.65 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing along said line, L26) S 00°03’00” E, 12.00 feet; thence L27) S 89°57’54” W, 14.28 feet; thence L28) S 45°00’00” W, 57.94 feet; thence L29) S 00°00’00” E, 245.14 feet; thence L30) S 45°00’00” W, 43.76 feet; thence L31) N 90°00’00” W, 120.18 feet to the westerly line of said Parcel No. 041-99-0007-004, said line also being the east line of Parcel No. 041-99-0007-003; thence along said westerly line, L32) N 00°03’00” W, 7.60 feet and L33) S 89°57’00” W, 182.28 feet; thence L34) N 45°00’00” W, 52.30 feet; thence L35) S 45°00’00” W, 12.10 feet; thence L36) N 45°00’00” W, 12.00 feet; thence L37) N 45°00’00” E, 12.10 feet; thence L38) N 45°00’00” W, 26.16 feet to the west line of said Parcel, thence along said west line, L39) N 00°03’00” W, 16.99 feet; thence L40) S 45°00’00” E, 108.05 feet; thence L41) N 90°00’00” E, 285.09 feet; thence L42) N 45°00’00” E, 22.74 feet; thence L43) N 45°00’00” W, 21.83 feet; thence L44) N 45°00’00” E, 12.00 feet; thence L45) S 45°00’00” E, 20.90 feet; thence L46) N 00°00’00” E, 211.99 feet; thence L47) N 83°31’00” W, 80.31 feet; thence L48) N 06°29’00” E, 12.00 feet; thence L49) S 83°31’00” E, 78.94 feet; thence L50) N 00°00’00” E, 19.76 feet; thence L51) N 45°00’00” E, 67.88 feet; thence L52) N 89°57’54” E, 19.25 feet to the aforementioned east line of said Parcel and the Point of Beginning. 40710 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 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 Meakin, supported by White, and unanimously adopted, it was: #347-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated August 29, 2018, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to resolve the claims brought on behalf of Albert Kosis; Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 13-015060-NO; for the amount of $21,000.00, and the Department of Law is hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting. On a motion by White, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, this 1,857th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. on September 17, 2018. _____________________ Susan M. Nash, City Clerk