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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-16 CITY OF LIVONIA – CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JANUARY 16, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 8:21 p.m. by Vice President Jim Jolly. Present: Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, and Jim Jolly. Absent: President Laura Toy. 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; Dave Varga, Director of Administrative Services; Dave Heavener, Chief of Fire; and Mayor Dennis Wright. Councilman Meakin led the meeting in the Pledge. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: During Audience Communication Rob Donovic, 9881 Garvett, came to the podium and stated that he is the new Community Development Vice President for the Livonia Jaycees. He indicated that Chris Crawford, the new President of the Jaycees, wanted to invite all of the City elected officials and members of City government to partake in some of their upcoming city events. They are working on their calendar currently and will share it when it is complete. Councilman Kritzman thanked Donovic for coming in and spoke about the longstanding relationship that the City has had with the Livonia Jaycees. NEW BUSINESS: 1. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY’S NOISE ORDINANCE: Robert Rais, Knights of Columbus, re: to allow a car show with a DJ at Saint Colette’s Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Road, on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Robert Rais, representative of Dr. Thomas A. Dooley out of St. Colette’s, presented this request to Council. He stated they are scheduling their third annual st car show for the 1 of June of 2019. They are asking for a waiver of the City’s Noise Ordinance. Councilmember Meakin stated that this is the third year this group is holding this event and there have been no problems and he offered an approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. 2 Vice President Jolly congratulated Mr. Rais on becoming a new grandfather and informed everyone that he is a member of this group as well. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 2. REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION: Laura J. Hathaway, President, Mi Work Matters, 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 March 2, 2019. There being no representative present at the meeting, Councilmember White stated that the paperwork looks in good order and she then offered an approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Meakin stated that he would like this to be placed on the Regular Agenda so that a representative can be present for any questions of Council. DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR 3. REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM TANCILL TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW: Office of the Mayor, re: for a three-year term, which will expire on February 16, 2022. Mayor Dennis Wright presented this request to Council. He stated this is the fifth year that Mr. Tancill has been on the Board and he does a great job and would like him to continue serving in that regard. William Tancill came to the podium and stated that he is very privileged to work on the Commission and commended the Assessor’s Department as well. Councilmember White stated that she worked with Tancill when she was on the Board of Review and can attest to his dedication and skills and offered an approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 4. REQUEST TO PURCHASE FIVE (5) REPLACEMENT CARDIAC MONITOR/DEFIBRILATORS: Livonia Fire and Rescue, re: from Zoll Medical Corporation, the sole supplier, from budgeted funds. Dave Heavener, Fire Chief, presented this request to Council. He stated he is asking Council’s authorization to purchase five new cardiac monitors. The monitors would be front line pieces of equipment that would be in their front line apparatus and are critical to every day lifesaving capabilities. The current five that they are replacing, the average age of those five are fifteen years. They typically try to get eight to ten years; the manufacturer recommends seven years replacement and they were lucky enough to get fifteen years on average out of 3 these five they are looking to replace. He indicated they are going with the same monitors and it will streamline their front line equipment, they will all have the same style monitor, the same brand, same usability which is user friendly for the crews and having top notch equipment is a paramount concern for them. Councilmember Kritzman offered an approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FIFTY-THREE (53) SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA): Livonia Fire and Rescue, re: from Douglass Safety Systems LLC, the sole supplier, from budgeted funds. Dave Heavener, Fire Chief, presented this request to Council. He said the self contained breathing apparatus is the number one piece of life safety equipment that the firefighters use on a daily basis. The equipment that is currently in service is ending its life expectancy so they are looking to replace all of that equipment. They are planning to go with the same manufacture for the same reasons, usability, comfort, knowledge of how the equipment works. The issue that they are seeing right now is that the current equipment that’s in service is no longer replaceable, it’s not in manufacture, it’s been updated and replaced because it does not meet the current safety standards as set forth by the NFPA. So by purchasing the new equipment, this will go on every piece of their frontline apparatus and it will be used daily by the firefighters on any type of atmosphere that is dangerous to their health and safety. Councilmember Meakin offered an approving resolution and stated the importance that the firefighters have top notch equipment and is critically important to the men and women in the field. Councilmember McIntyre inquired about there being only one supplier and Chief Heavener replied that there are multiple manufacturers that manufacture SCBA’s, but that Douglass Safety is the only supplier that they can purchase this particular brand of SCBA. There are about 100,000 air bottles that they will be able to continue to use for years to come so it makes this much more cost effective to use because they won’t have to replace all of their bottles. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO (2) 2019 FORD ESCAPES THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BID PROCESS: Engineering Division, re: to replace existing vehicles that are at the end of their useful lives and will be disposed thru the auction process, from budgeted funds. 4 Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented this request to Council. He stated he is excited to bring this item to Council because it will be the first time they will actually have new vehicles for their staff. They’ve utilized hand-me-down vehicles and most recently they utilized the Inspection Department’s Ford Escapes that were purchased back in 2008 as vehicles approximately three to four years ago. He is excited to present this request to get new vehicles through Signature Ford that will be outfitted with the special lights for safety for their employees and in addition to help out in the soil erosion inspections that are done and also the rail footings when they do the new houses and you have inspections needed out in the City as requested by residents and complaints. Councilmember Kritzman offered an approving resolution for the Consent Agenda and stated his department has long been the destination for used vehicles and sees this as an opportunity for the Engineering Department to get two new vehicles which will help them in their day to day operations. Councilmember McIntyre also recognized Gary Garrison who manages the fleet garage and his team. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 7. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL TO SET A DATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION PLACING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON REFERENCED PROPERTIES WHOSE OWNERS HAVE NOT PAID CHARGES CONNECTED WITH THE 2018 SIDEWALK PROGRAM, CONTRACT 18-G, SINGLE LOT ASSESSMENTS: Engineering Division, re: same. (CR 102-18) Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented this request to Council. He stated this is a housekeeping issue, as a result of doing sidewalk repairs last year, there are a total of 127 locations, and they are asking City Council to put this on a future agenda for the date for the Special Assessments and the Assessor’s Office will send out the invoices, typically it’s done in March and then they have until usually June to pay the fee. If there’s people that have hardships, the Assessor will bring it to their attention at a later date and then they’ll be put on tax roles over a certain amount. Councilmember White offered an approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 8. REQUEST TO ACCEPT STORM WATER FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: Engineering Division, re: from Menard, Inc., a Wisconsin Corporation, in conjunction with the construction of a storm drainage system that provides adequate drainage from property developed at 12701 and 12753 Middlebelt Road, in the Northeast ¼ of Section 26. 5 Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented this request to Council. He stated for the first address is for Menard’s which opened up their main store several years ago, and recently they finished the truss facility in the rear of the property. If you go past the lumber yard there is a specific gate you have to go through but they are making trusses at that facility, they expanded the detention pond to add on for that facility and they are looking to approve their Storm Water Maintenance Agreement. Previously Council approved the out parcels in the front, and they will do some touch up in the Spring out there, in the front of the store, the main store itself, that was previously approved and now they are looking to clear up the back end of the parcels for the main store and for the truss facility that was recently expanded. Councilmember Kritzman stated that one of the things he appreciates most about this item is that they had an opportunity after the initial development to address some concerns that they had regarding the previously approved storm water detention pond out in front of the facility. It was requested that they install some additional landscaping features to make it a more amenable and appreciable space and they have done so. He then offered an approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None As there were no further questions or comments, Vice President Jolly adjourned the Study Session at 8:42 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. For the 1,865thRegular Meeting of January 28, 2019. DATED: January 17, 2019 SUSAN M. NASH, CITY CLERK In accordance with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act as it pertains to access to Public Meetings, the City Clerk’s Office of the City of Livonia, upon adequate notice, will make reasonable accommodations for persons with special needs. Please call (734) 466- 2236 or email clerk@ci.livonia.mi.us if you need assistance. Council agendas are available on the City’s website – www.ci.livonia.mi.us - under Government, City Council, Agendas.