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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2019-03-11 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,868 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 11, 2019 ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Toy. Present: Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, and Laura Toy. Absent: Jim Jolly.* (*Late arrival - Vice President Jolly arrived at 7:44 p.m.) #68-19 Resolution by Bahr and White, unanimously adopted approving the minutes th of the 1,867Regular Meeting of the Council held February 25, 2019. Representative Laurie Pohutsky addressed Council to introduce herself to audience members and Livonia residents and shared her contact information as follows: Phone: (517) 373-3920 and email lauriepohutsky@house.mi.gov. Councilmember McIntyre wished Doug Moore, Superintendent of Public Service, a quick recovery from his recent illness. Dan West spoke about the “Young Inventors” program and all recipients were given a commendation from the Councilmembers. Councilmember Meakin announced the following retirees for the City: Gerald Szymanski, 30 years of service at DPW; John Orzech, 28 years of service with Livonia Fire; and Mike Kelly, 27 years of service with Livonia Fire. Councilmember Meakin wished them all well in their retirements. Police Chief Caid addressed Council to explain the importance and significance of the Police Department receiving the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation. Chief Caid explained the Accreditation was obtained in less than one year and it typically takes at least two years to obtain. Chief Caid expressed gratitude to City Council, Mayor, all Department Heads, and Wayne County Commissioners for their assistance and support in this great accomplishment. Former Police Chief Bob Stevenson and David Molloy, Chief of Police for the City of Novi, were present on behalf of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police to present the award and Accreditation to the Livonia Police Department, accepted by Chief Caid. Chief Caid again thanked all for their support and hard-work to obtain the Accreditation. Councilmember McIntyre expressed great leaders and vision guide our community and thanked all who helped and supported the Police Department to reach its goals and obtain the Accreditation. Councilmember McIntyre stated it was a proud day for our City. President Toy announced the following public hearing to be held on Monday, March 18, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of Livonia City Hall: Petition 2019-01-01-01 submitted by Schoolcraft College, to rezone a portion of the property located on the east side of Haggerty Road between Six Mile and Seven Mile Roads (18600 Haggerty Road) in the Northwest ¼ of Section 7, from PL (Public Lands) to PO (High Rise Professional Office – Maximum th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,868 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 11, 2019 four (4) Stories). AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION None. The following items were received and filed: Communication from Frank Grisa, O’Malley’s Supper Spirits & Song, dated March 1, 2019, regarding loud music between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. re: noise waiver request to conduct St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 17, 2019. Communication from BD Architects, Architectural Site Plan, Sheet SK-08 revised March 7, 2019, re: site plan petition submitted by MIU Holdings, L.L.C. for property located at 33014 Five Mile Road. (Petition 2018-12-08-09) The following resolutions were offered by Bahr and Kritzman: #69-19 Approving purchase of ninety (90) sets of Honeywell Turnout Gear for Fire & Rescue to replace gear that have surpassed usable life expectancy from budgeted funds. #70-19 Approving purchase of SCBA Air Filling Station through Houston Galveston Area Council Buy, from budgeted funds. (CR 61-17) #71-19 Approving annual Memorial Day Ceremony to be held May 25, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and approving road closure requested to close Farmington Road north and southbound from Five Mile to Roycroft between hours of 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. #72-19 Approving contract with Motor City Floors and Coatings to perform all work required in connection with deck removal relative to Leisure Pool Renovation at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, from budgeted funds. #73-19 Approving contract with Aquatic Renovation Systems to perform all work required in connection with the installation of the new Renosys Rec Deck, new deck drains, pool floor, and new pool gutters relative to the Leisure Pool Renovation at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, from budgeted funds. #74-19 Approving contract with U+S Companies to perform all maintenance required re: water slide bolts and paint relative to the Leisure Pool Renovation at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, from budgeted funds. #75-19 Approving contract with SCI Floor Covering, Inc. to perform all work required in connection with replacing the tile baseboard and window sill replacement relative to the Leisure Pool Renovation at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, from budgeted funds. #76-19 Approving contract with O.P. Aquatics to perform all work required in connection with the water feature installation and the ADA chair lift installation relative to the Leisure Pool Renovation at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, from budgeted funds. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,868 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 11, 2019 #77-19 Approving contract extension with Bidigare Contractors, Inc. to complete all work required for 2019 Footing Drain Disconnection Program (FDDP), from budgeted funds. #78-19 Approving contract amendment with OHM Advisors for professional engineering services in connection with the 2019 Footing Drain Disconnection Program (FDDP), from budgeted funds. #79-19 Approving contract with Etna Supply Company, sole provider, to provide Sensus Meters, re: for water meters and supplies in amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 annually, for a two-year extension. (CR 90-16) #80-19 Approving contract with D&B Landscaping, Inc. to complete all work required in connection with replacement and installation of new irrigation system at designated locations within the Civic Center Complex, from budgeted funds. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES: Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, and Toy. NAYES: None. Meakin stepped down from the podium at 7:35 p.m. #81-19 Motion by Kritzman and McIntyre, approving waiver of Noise Ordinance for O’Malley’s Supper Spirits & Songs to conduct their St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Sunday, March 17, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bahr, White, McIntyre, Kritzman, and Toy. NAYES: None. Meakin returned to the podium at 7:37 p.m. Meakin gave Second Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE USE OF PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 2016-03-03-01) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, and Toy. NAYS: None. Meakin gave Second Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE USE OF PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 2018-12-03-02) th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,868 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 11, 2019 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, and Toy. NAYS: None. Kritzman gave Second Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE USE OF PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 2018-12-03-03) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, and Toy. NAYS: None. McIntyre gave Second Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE USE OF PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 2018-12-03-04) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, and Toy. NAYS: None. White gave Second Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE USE OF PORTIONS OF STREET, LLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 2018-12-03-05) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, and Toy. NAYS: None. Bahr gave Second Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 TO TITLE 2, CHAPTER 60 (HOUSING COMMISSION) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, and Toy. NAYS: None. *Vice President Jim Jolly arrived at 7:44 p.m. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,868 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 11, 2019 #82-19 Motion by White and Jolly, unanimously adopted, approving site plan with wall as submitted by MIU Holdings, L.L.C. for property located on the north side of Five Mile Road between Hubbard and Farmington Roads (33014 Five Mile Road) in the Southwest ¼ of Section 15, subject to conditions. (Petition 2018-12-08-09) #83-19 Motion by Bahr and Jolly, unanimously adopted, accepting various gifts and cash donations on behalf of Department of Parks & Recreation to be used for the purposes as designated by the donors. #84-19 Motion by McIntyre and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, accepting Grant of Easement without monetary consideration from Smith-Watkins Investment, LLC, for a twelve-foot (12’) wide public utility easement in connection with the development of new storm sewer constructed at 31500 Pamco Drive in the Northeast ¼ of Section 27. (Parcel ID No. 46-105-99-0038-002.) AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION Mrs. Schmidt, Ambassador for the American Senior Gazette and representing The Bright Side of Aging, addressed Council to speak about the many services available for Livonia seniors. th By McIntyre and Bahr, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,868 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:13 p.m. on March 11, 2019. 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.