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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTIETH
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 8, 2019
On April 8, 2019 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
Invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Kathleen McIntyre, Brian
Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Scott Bahr, and President Laura Toy. Absent: Jim
Jolly, Cathy White.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director of
Planning and Economic Development; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Eric
Goldstein, Assistant City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Lynda Scheel,
Treasurer; Judy Priebe; Director of Legislative Affairs; and Mayor Dennis Wright.
On a motion by McIntyre, supported by Kritzman, it was:
#104-19 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,869th
Regular Meeting of Council held March 25, 2019 are
approved as presented.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, and Toy
PRESENT: Bahr
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Councilmember Meakin announced the Livonia Community Grant Presentation
will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the
Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library and invited all to attend.
Councilmember Meakin announced the City of Livonia retirees for the month of
March: Richard McClusky, 29 years of service with DPW; and Brian Tutor, 31
years of service with DPW. Councilmember Meakin wished both retirees well in
their retirement.
Councilmember Bahr indicated the Police Merit Awards Ceremony was recently
held and acknowledged our dedicated first responders for their heroism.
Councilmember Bahr indicated he found the event inspiring and would
encourage residents to attend.
Councilmember McIntyre indicated the Police Merit Awards Ceremony was not
only a ceremony wherein the Police Department honors their own, but also a
means to honor residents and community members for their service.
Councilmember McIntyre indicated all residents have an opportunity to serve our
great community.
Councilmember Meakin indicated the Police Merit Awards Ceremony was an
amazing evening to honor not only those who serve in public safety who go
above and beyond, but it also recognized three young individuals at the Jack E.
Kirksey Recreation Center who helped saved a life.
President Toy spoke about the robotics event at Churchill High School.
President Toy stated there is New Data on Item No. 2.
There was no Audience Communication at the beginning of the meeting.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 18, 2019, re:
forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
December 31, 2018, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 19, 2019, re:
forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
January 31, 2019, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
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On a motion by Bahr, supported by Kritzman, it was:
#105-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Rev. Fr. Tony Massad, Pastor, dated March 1, 2019, which requests
permission to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, to hold a cultural festival with music played
by a DJ and live bands at Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church, located
at 32765 Lyndon Street, scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2019 from
3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Sunday, August 4, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m., the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the
manner and form herein submitted.
The Livonia Spree “69” Rotary 5K Course Map, received by the Office of
the City Clerk on April 4, 2019, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
#106-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Dan
Spurling, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated
November 26, 2018, requesting approval of the following items:
1. The issuance of a permit to Wade Shows to conduct carnival
amusement rides at Ford Field and John Stymelski Veterans’ Park,
as part of the SPREE-69 Celebration, on June 25, 26, and 27,
2019, from 2:00 p.m. to midnight and on June 28, 29, and 30, 2019,
from 12:00 noon to midnight, subject to the City of Livonia, Livonia
Public Schools, the Livonia Civic Arenas, Inc. and the Livonia
Anniversary Committee, Inc. being identified as additional insureds
on Wade Shows’ general liability insurance policy;
2. Authorization of the Anniversary Committee to conduct a fireworks
display at John Stymelski Veterans’ Park to be held on Sunday,
June 30, 2019, at approximately 10:15 p.m., which display will be
controlled by American Fireworks, Inc., subject to providing liability
insurance for this event and subject to the City of Livonia, Livonia
Public Schools, the Livonia Civic Arenas, Inc. and the Livonia
Anniversary Committee, Inc., being designated as additional
insureds on its policy;
3. Authorization of the Livonia Anniversary Committee to use and/or
lease the facilities at Ford Field, Eddie Edgar Arena (subject to the
terms of the existing lease between the Livonia Civic Arenas, Inc.
and the City of Livonia) and John Stymelski Veterans’ Park during
the period of the SPREE-69 Celebration in accordance with the
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fees/waivers grid for events co-sponsored by the City of Livonia;
and
4. A waiver of all fees prescribed by ordinance or law with respect to
Items 2 and 3 above, as well as a waiver of all vendors’ license
fees for community organizations and/or groups authorized to
participate in SPREE-69 by the Anniversary Committee.
The Council does hereby concur in and approve the foregoing requests
subject to the condition that no alcoholic beverage containing more than
21% of alcohol by volume may be used, kept or stored on or in any portion
of Ford Field, Eddie Edgar Arena, or John Stymelski Veterans’ Park or
any street or parking area adjacent thereto; and the City Clerk and all other
appropriate City officials and agencies are hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#107-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Dan
Spurling, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated
November 26, 2018, wherein it is requested that the following City streets
be closed to through traffic from 8:00 a.m. on June 24, 2019, through
12:00 noon on July 1, 2019 (Monday to Monday):
Stark Road from the Family Y, 14255 Stark, to Lyndon
Lyndon from Farmington Road to Stark Road
The Council does hereby concur in and grant this request in the manner
and form herein submitted; FURTHER, the Council does hereby request
that Farmington Road be closed from the I-96 overpass to Five Mile Road
on Sunday, June 30, 2019, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
or until the road is returned to normal traffic operation in connection with
the annual SPREE fireworks display, and does hereby authorize the City
of Livonia to assume liability for any damage claims which may arise as a
result of the road closure, and that Sgt. Brian Leigh is hereby designated
and authorized to sign the road closure permit on behalf of the City of
Livonia, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the
Police Department, Fire Department and Wayne County; and to the extent
possible, SPREE is requested, in conjunction with the Police Department,
to do all things necessary to alleviate traffic problems for the residents of
Stoneleigh Village Subdivision during the 2019 Anniversary Celebration,
including signs on the barricades indicating “local business and residents
only.”
#108-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Dan
Spurling, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated
November 26, 2018, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., for permission to display
banners advertising SPREE-69 on Farmington Road and Five Mile Road
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from May 28, 2019 through July 1, 2019, and to display 4’ x 8’ signs at
City Hall and Ford Field from May 28, 2019 through July 1, 2019, at no
additional cost to SPREE; FURTHER, the Council does hereby permit the
Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. to acknowledge supporters with
banners and signage not to exceed 3’ x 5’ in size on Ford Field and the
ball diamonds from May 28, 2019 to July 1, 2019; and the City Clerk and
all other appropriate City officials and agencies are hereby requested to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#109-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 5, 2019, which bears
the signatures of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of four (4) unmarked Police Vehicles, for use in an
undercover capacity by the Intelligence Bureau, utilizing the State of
Michigan Consortium Bid Pricing, in a total amount not to exceed
$127,882.65, as follows:
One (1) 2019 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Truck from LaFontaine CDJR-
Lansing, 6131 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911, in the amount
of $33,044.00, through the State of Michigan consortium;
One (1) 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan SE from LaFontaine CDJR-Lansing,
6131 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911, in the amount of
$28,563.00, through the State of Michigan consortium;
One (1) 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 from LaFontaine CDJR-
Lansing, 6131 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911, in the amount
of $32,203.00, through the State of Michigan consortium;
One (1) 2019 GMC Acadia from Todd Wenzel Buick GMC, 35100 Ford
Road, Westland, MI 48185, in the amount of $34,072.65, through the
State of Michigan consortium;
FURTHER, an amount not to exceed $127,882.65 is hereby authorized to
be expended from Drug Forfeiture funds maintained in Account No. 265-
333-985-000 for this purpose; and
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchases without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based
upon the low State of Michigan consortium bids and/or such action is
taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140D4 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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#110-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated March 11, 2019, 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) Heavy
Duty Mechanic Service Vehicle, a 2019 Ford 550 Crew Cab and 4X4
Chassis, to be utilized by the department mechanics, in an amount not to
exceed $52,258.00, from Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso,
Michigan 48867, and the Service Body, in an amount not to exceed
$25,769.00, from Versalife Midwest, formerly known as Cannon Truck
Equipment, 51761 Danview Technology Ct., Shelby Township, Michigan
48315, for a total amount not to exceed $78,027.00, to replace a 2003
Front Line Maintenance Service Vehicle, the same to be expended from
funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account No: 101-338-985-000
(Capital Outlay Vehicles); 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. 071B7700180 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.
#111-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Information Systems Director, dated March 12, 2019, which bears the
signatures of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting that the City enter into
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an agreement with CBI Telecommunications Consultants (“CBI”), 437 44
Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, to perform phone auditing services
on behalf of the City, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the proposed
agreement attached to the aforesaid communication, subject to approval
as to form and substance by the Department of Law, between the City of
Livonia and CBI, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding
inasmuch as the same is based on the low Oakland County bid price
pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 3.04.140.D.4.
#112-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Information Systems Director, dated March 12, 2019, which bears the
signatures of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting that the City enter into
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an agreement with CBI Telecommunications Consultants, 437 44 Street
SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, to perform phone auditing services on
behalf of the City, the Council does hereby request that upon receipt of
the progress and audit report, the Information Systems Department
forward same to the Economic Development, Strategic Planning and
Technology Committee, for its report and recommendation.
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#113-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March 12, 2019,
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 2019
Street Tree Planting Program for the estimated total cost of $123,753.00,
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 $123,753.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No.
204-781-818-047 (Contractual Services-Tree Replacement) 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, Crimboli Nursery, Inc., 50145 Ford Road, Canton,
MI 48187 to supply those species for the City’s 2019 Street Tree Planting
Program for the estimated total cost not to exceed $143,633.00; 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.
#114-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March 13, 2019,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 196-17, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, in connection with the renewal of the contract between the City
of Livonia and Azteca Systems LLC, for the DPW work management
system, including Cityworks Online, the Council does hereby approve a
renewal of the contract between the City of Livonia and Azteca Systems
LLC, 11075 South State Street #24, Sandy, UT 84070 for a one (1) year
period from March 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020, in an amount not to
exceed $77,500.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to exceed $38,750.00
from Account No. 205-527-851-020 (Refuse Fund) and $38,750.00 from
Account No. 592-559-851-020 (Water and Sewer Fund) for this purpose;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action herein without
competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3.04.140.D.3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, for the
reason that Azteca Systems LLC is a sole source supplier and no
advantage would result from requiring competitive bidding.
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#115-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March 13, 2019,
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) 2019 Ford F550 Service Truck Chassis from Signature Ford,
1960 E. Main Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867, in an amount not to
exceed $46,426.00; and the upfitting of said vehicle by Truck and Trailer
Specialties, 6726 Hanna Lake, Dutton, Michigan 49316, in an amount not
to exceed $75,583.00; for a total amount not to exceed $122,009.00, as a
replacement vehicle for the primary use of the roads Department, the
same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in the
Capital Projects Fund (Account No. 401-000-985-010); 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. 071B7700180 for the new vehicle
purchase; and through the Rochester Hills Co-Op Award Agreement
(RFP-RH-13-030) for the upfitting of said vehicle; 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.
#116-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March 13, 2019,
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) 2019 Ford F550 Super Cab 4X4 Stake Truck Chassis from
Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867, in an
amount not to exceed $48,962.00; and the upfitting of said vehicle by
Truck and Trailer Specialties, 6726 Hanna Lake, Dutton, Michigan 49316,
in an amount not to exceed $43,470.00; for a total amount not to exceed
$92,432.00, to replace a vehicle for the primary use of the Roads
Department, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for
this purpose in the Capital Projects Fund (Account No. 401-000-985-010);
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. 071B7700180
for the new vehicle purchase; and through the Rochester Hills Co-Op
Award Agreement (RFP-RH-13-030) for the upfitting of said vehicle; 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.
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#117-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 13,
2019, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works and the
Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Healey Fire Protection, Inc., 134
Northpointe Dr., Lake Orion, MI 48359, for completing all work required in
connection with the emergency replacement of the City Hall fire panel and
alarm system, for a total amount not to exceed $65,189.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest qualified bid received which meets all
specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $65,189.00 from funds already
budgeted in the 2018-2019 budget (Account No. 401-000-987-000) for
this purpose; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract, approved as to form and substance by the Department
of Law, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
#118-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the request of Council
Vice President Jim Jolly, at the Study Meeting held March 25, 2019, to
have an overall strategic plan in connection with the City Hall building’s
compliance with the ADA, NFPA and Public Act 207 building codes, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Capital Outlay and Infrastructure
Committee for its report and recommendation.
#119-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 14, 2019, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 109-18, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the recommendation of the City Engineer to extend Contract 18-A unit
prices per agreement with Nagle Paving Company, 36780 Amrhein,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, to the 2019 Asphalt Road Repair Program
(Contract 19-A), with the exception of 25 revised unit prices, including bid
items 6, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 20, 21, 37, 38-46, 49-51, 63, 68, 71 and 72, the
amounts of which have been modified as follows:
Item/Description Qty Unit Unit Amount
Price
6. __Pavt, Rem, Modified 18062 Syd $ 7.75 $139,980.50
9. Excavation, Earth 1284 Cyd 27.50 35,310.00
11. Subgrade Undercutting, 680 Cyd 30.00 20,400.00
Type II,
Modified
12. Subgrade Undercutting, 680 Cyd 30.00 20,400.00
Type II,
Special
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16. Aggregate Base, 6 inch, 6103 Syd 5.50 33,566.50
Modified
18. Aggregate Base, Modified 390 Ton 23.50 9,165.00
20. Culv End Sect, Metal, 12 4 Ea 450.00 1,800.00
inch
21. Culv, CI A, CSP, 12 inch 40 Ft 85.00 3,400.00
37. Pavt, Repr, with or without 399 Syd 87.50 34,912.00
curb,
Nonreinf Conc, 8 inch
38. Driveway, Nonreinf Conc, 2731 Syd 53.00 144,743.00
6 inch
39. Curb and Gutter, 18 inch 195 Ft 24.00 4,680.00
40. Curb and Gutter, 24 inch 5275 Ft 24.50 129,237.50
41. Curb and Gutter, 30 inch 2968 Ft 26.00 77,168.00
42. Detectable Warning 383 Ft 40.00 15,320.00
Surface
43. Curb Ramp Opening, 337 Ft 28.50 9,604.50
Conc
44. Sidewalk Ramp, Conc, 4 2673 Sft 5.80 15,503.40
inch
45. Sidewalk Ramp, Conc 6 2934 Sft 6.85 20,097.90
inch
46. Sidewalk, Conc, 4 inch 19 Sft 5.30 100.70
49. Pavt Markg, Ovly Cold 2 Ea 180.00 360.00
Plastic,
Lt Turn Arrow Sym
50. Pavt Markg, Ovly Cold 4 Ea 220.00 880.00
Plastic,
Only
51. Pavt Markg, Ovly Cold 2 Ea 180.00 360.00
Plastic,
Rt Turn Arrow Sym
63. Traffic Control, 25 Ea 1,500.00 37,500.00
Residential Street
68. Adjust Sprinkler Head 189 Ea 33.00 6,237.00
71. Sprinkler Head 104 Ea 55.00 5,720.00
72. Irrigation Piping 315 Ea 2.50 787.50
and to accept the bid thus modified for the estimated total cost of
$3,617,128.12, based on the bid unit prices from 2018, Contract 18-A, the
revised unit prices, and the agreed upon 150 inspector days based on the
recommendation of OHM Advisors (OHM), said amount to be adjusted
based upon the quantities of work actually completed; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$3,617,128.12 for the 2019 Asphalt Road Repair Program (Contract 19-
A) from funds already budgeted in the following accounts for this purpose:
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Account No. 204-463-818-110 (Reconstruction) $ 536,105.00
Account No. 204-463-818-112 (Rehabilitation) $3,031,023.12
Account No. 204-463-818-114 (Maintenance) $ 50,000.00
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $217,128.12 from the
unexpended fund balance of the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund (204), in
addition to the funds listed above, such amount to be placed in Account
No. 204-463-818-112 (Rehabilitation); FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the action herein without competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3.04.140.D.3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, since the market for these goods and services has proven
to be so non-competitive that no advantage to the City would result from
competitive bidding, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary but this
authorization does not entitle the City Engineer to authorize any increase
in the not to exceed amount or to contract with other parties; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia to execute a contract extension with the aforesaid company,
approved as to form and substance by the Department of Law, and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#120-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 14, 2019, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution Nos. 365-16 and 381-17, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public
Works, approved as to form by the City Attorney, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed amendment to
the Engineering contract between the City of Livonia and OHM Advisors,
34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for the 2019 Asphalt
Road Program, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached
contract amendment between the City of Livonia and OHM Advisors,
34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to provide construction
engineering services for the 2019 Asphalt Road Program in an amount
not to exceed $434,055.00, said amount being based on the preliminary
cost estimates and subject to adjustment based on the actual bids;
FURTHER, the aforesaid proposal is accepted without competitive
bidding pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 3.04.140D.2.b;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an
amount not to exceed $434,055.00 from funds budgeted in Account No.
204-441-818-102 (Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund) for this purpose, and
the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in
the work as it becomes necessary but this authorization does not entitle
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the City Engineer to authorize any increase in the not to exceed amount
or to contract with other parties.
#121-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 8, 2019, which transmits its
resolution 03-23-2019, adopted on March 5, 2019, with regard to Petition
2019-01-03-01, submitted by the Nowak & Fraus Engineers on behalf of
Smith-Watkins Investment, L.L.C., pursuant to Council Resolution 56-19,
to determine whether or not to vacate the existing storm sewer easement
located on the northwest corner of Pamco Drive and Merriman Road
(31500 Pamco Drive) in the Northeast ¼ of Section 27, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and does grant and approve the said Petition 2019-01-03-01, and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating
ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
An email communication from Jeremy Cordell, Design Architect, Hooker
DeJong, Inc., dated March 25, 2019, with an updated set of .pdf drawings, re:
Petition 2019-01-08-03, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
An updated set of drawings, received by the Office of the City Clerk on
March 22, 2019, re: Petition 2019-01-08-03, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council.
#122-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 22, 2019, which transmits
its resolution #02-18-2019, adopted on February 19, 2019, with regard to
Petition 2019-01-08-03, submitted by Community Alliance Credit Union,
to construct a single-story building addition, relocate the existing drive-
thru operations and reconfigure the parking and driveway facilities of the
existing credit union located on the southwest corner of Plymouth and
Newburgh Roads (37401 Plymouth Road), in the Southeast ¼ of Section
30, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
Meakin took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS “THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE” BY ADDING
SECTON 3.___________ THERETO. (Petition 2018-08-01-06)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
On a motion by Kritzman, supported by Meakin, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated March 11, 2019, which transmits its
resolution #03-24-2019, adopted on March 5, 2019, with regard to Petition
2019-01-08-04 submitted by Leo Soave, to develop a site condominium
(Grove Court) consisting of seventeen (17) single-family homes located
on the south side of Ann Arbor Trail between Norwich Avenue and Wayne
Road (34417 Ann Arbor Trail and 34391 Dover Avenue) in the Southwest
¼ of Section 33, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 2019-01-08-04 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the condominium Master Deed and Bylaws comply with the
requirements of the Subdivision Control Ordinance, Title 16,
Chapter 16.04-16.40 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and Article
XX, Section 20.01-20.06 of Zoning Ordinance #543, and that all
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building and use restrictions shall incorporate the following
requirements:
That the first floor of each condominium unit shall be brick or stone,
on all four (4) sides;
That the total amount of brick or stone on each two-story unit shall
not be less than 65% and not less than 80% on one-story dwellings;
That all exterior chimneys shall be brick;
2. That the brick used in the construction of each condominium
unit shall be full face four-inch (4”) brick;
3. In the event of a conflict between the provisions set forth in
the Master Deed and bylaws, and the requirements set forth
in the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance requirements shall prevail,
and petitioner shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance
requirements;
4. That the petitioner shall include language in the Master
Deed and bylaws or a separate recordable instrument
wherein the condominium association shall reimburse the
City of Livonia for any maintenance or repair costs incurred
for the storm water detention/retention and outlet facilities,
and giving the City of Livonia the right to impose liens on
each lot owner’s property pro rata and place said charges
on their real estate tax bills in the event said charges are not
paid by the condominium association (or each lot owner)
within thirty (30) days of billing for the City of Livonia;
5. That the Site Plan identified as Drawing No. C-02 dated
October 20, 2018, prepared by National Consultants &
Engineering L.L.C., is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
6. That the Landscape Plan identified as LP-1 and the
Landscape Notes & Details Plan identified as LP-2, both,
dated January 16, 2019, prepared by Nagy Devlin Land
Design, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
7. That the petitioner shall secure the necessary storm water
management permits from the City of Livonia Engineering
Division;
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8. That the plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time
permits are applied for;
9. That all required cash deposits, certified checks, irrevocable
bank letters of credit and/or surety bonds which shall be
established by the City Engineer pursuant to Article XVIII of
Ordinance No. 543, Section 18.66 of the ordinance, shall be
deposited with the City prior to the issuance of engineering
permits for this site condominium development; and
10. 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.
Following discussion by Council, a Friendly Amendment was made to the
original resolution offered by Kritzman, supported by Meakin, with the
following result:
#123-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 11, 2019, which transmits its
resolution #03-24-2019, adopted on March 5, 2019, with regard to Petition
2019-01-08-04 submitted by Leo Soave, to develop a site condominium
(Grove Court) consisting of seventeen (17) single-family homes located
on the south side of Ann Arbor Trail between Norwich Avenue and Wayne
Road (34417 Ann Arbor Trail and 34391 Dover Avenue) in the Southwest
¼ of Section 33, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 2019-01-08-04 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the condominium Master Deed and Bylaws comply with the
requirements of the Subdivision Control Ordinance, Title 16, Chapter
16.04-16.40 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and Article XX, Section
20.01-20.06 of Zoning Ordinance #543, and that all building and use
restrictions shall incorporate the following requirements:
That the first floor of each condominium unit shall be brick or stone,
on all four (4) sides.
That the totalamount of brick or stone on each two-story unit shall
not be less than 65% and not less than 80%of one-story dwellings.
That all exterior chimneys shall be brick
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2. That the brick used in the construction of each condominium
unit shall be full face four-inch (4”) brick;
3. In the event of a conflict between the provisions set forth in
the Master Deed and bylaws, and the requirements set forth
in the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance requirements shall prevail,
and petitioner shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance
requirements;
4. That the petitioner shall include language in the Master
Deed and bylaws or a separate recordable instrument
wherein the condominium association shall reimburse the
City of Livonia for any maintenance or repair costs incurred
for the storm water detention/retention and outlet facilities,
and giving the City of Livonia the right to impose liens on
each lot owner’s property pro rata and place said charges
on their real estate tax bills in the event said charges are not
paid by the condominium association (or each lot owner)
within thirty (30) days of billing for the City of Livonia;
5. That the Site Plan identified as Drawing No. C-02 dated
October 20, 2018, prepared by National Consultants &
Engineering L.L.C., is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
6. That the Landscape Plan identified as LP-1 and the
Landscape Notes & Details Plan identified as LP-2, both,
dated January 16, 2019, prepared by Nagy Devlin Land
Design, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
7. That the petitioner shall secure the necessary storm water
management permits from the City of Livonia Engineering
Division;
8. That the plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time
permits are applied for;
9. That all required cash deposits, certified checks, irrevocable
bank letters of credit and/or surety bonds which shall be
established by the City Engineer pursuant to Article XVIII of
Ordinance No. 543, Section 18.66 of the ordinance, shall be
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deposited with the City prior to the issuance of engineering
permits for this site condominium development; and
10. That the Petitioner shall construct a deceleration lane on
Eastbound Ann Arbor Trail onto southbound Norwich,
submit plans to the Engineering Division for review and
permit approval pertaining to this site condition.
11. 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: McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Bahr, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Heather Plinka, dated March 11, 2019, which requests permission
to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, to hold a wedding reception with a DJ
and music playing throughout the event at 29610 Hoy Street,
scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m., the Council does hereby determine to waive Section 8.32.070
(Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances between the
hours of 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. in connection with this event to
be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019.
Following discussion by Council, a Friendly Amendment was made to the original
resolution offered by Meakin, supported by Bahr, with the following result:
#124-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a
communication from Heather Plinka, dated March 11, 2019, which
requests permission to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to hold a wedding
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reception with a DJ and music playing throughout the event at
29610 Hoy Street, scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2019, from
5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the Council does hereby determine to
waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. in
connection with this event to be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the
following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Kritzman, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated March 15, 2019, regarding a request by the
Administration of Madonna University, dated February 19, 2019,
for authorization to enter into a Sister City Agreement between the
City of Livonia and the City of Silay, Republic of the Philippines,
located at Zamora St., Brgy. I, Silay City, Negros Occidental,
Philippines, to form a broad-based, long-term relationship of
friendship, cultural exchange, and pursuit of matters of mutual
interest, the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
proposed Sisterhood Agreement attached to the aforesaid
communication, subject to approval as to form and substance by
the Department of Law, and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
Following discussion by Council, on a motion by Bahr, supported by Meakin, a
motion was made to substitute the following resolution in lieu of the foregoing:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated March 15, 2019, regarding a request by the
Administration of Madonna University, dated February 19, 2019,
for authorization to enter into a Sister City Agreement between the
City of Livonia and the City of Silay, Republic of the Philippines,
located at Zamora St., Brgy. I, Silay City, Negros Occidental,
Philippines, to form a broad-based, long-term relationship of
friendship, cultural exchange, and pursuit of matters of mutual
interest, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Economic
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Development, Strategic Planning and Technical Committee for its
report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute with the following
result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the motion to substitute passed.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Meakin, a roll call vote was then taken
on the substitute resolution as follows:
#125-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated March 15, 2019, regarding a request by the
Administration of Madonna University, dated February 19, 2019, for
authorization to enter into a Sister City Agreement between the City of
Livonia and the City of Silay, Republic of the Philippines, located at
Zamora St., Brgy. I, Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, to form a
broad-based, long-term relationship of friendship, cultural exchange, and
pursuit of matters of mutual interest, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Economic Development, Strategic Planning and Technical
Committee for its report and recommendation.
with the following result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Kritzman, it was:
#126-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Assessment, bearing the signatures of the Planning
Director and the Assistant City Engineer, dated March 12, 2019, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Michael Soave,
Soave/Oro Construction, PO Box 729, South Lyon, MI 48178, and in
accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as
Code of Ordinances Section 16.32.030 and Section 18.46 of Ordinance
No. 543, both as amended, the Council does hereby approve of the
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proposed division of Tax Item No. 46 053 02 0315 000, located on the
north side of Greenland Avenue west of Middlebelt, south of Six Mile, at
29614 Greenland Avenue, into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of
which shall read as follows:
PARCEL “A”
The west half of Lot 315 of Supervisor’s Livonia Plat No. 4 of part of S.E.
¼ of N.E. ¼ and part of N.E. ¼ of S.E. ¼ of Section 14, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
Livonia Twp. (Now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded
in Liber 66, Page 20 of Wayne County Records. More fully described as:
Beginning t the S.W. Corner of Lot 315; Thence N 1’38’18” E 299.90 feet
along the west line of Lot 315 to the N.W. Corner of Lot 315; Thence S
88’15’39” E 70.00 feet along the North line of Lt 315: Thence S 01’38’18”
W 299.79 feet to the south line of Lot 315; Thence N 88’21’00” W 70.00
feet along the south line of Lot 315 to the point of beginning.
Containing 0.48 acres.
PARCEL “B”
The east half of Lot 315 of Supervisor’s Livonia Plat No. 4 of part of S.E.
¼ of N.E. ¼ and part of N.E. ¼ of S.E. ¼ of Section 14, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
Livonia Twp., (Now known as City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan
as recorded in Liber 66, Page 20 of Wayne County Records. More fully
described as: Commencing at the S.W. corner of Lot 315; Thence S
8’21’00” E. 70.00 feet along the south line of Lot 315 to the point of
beginning; Thence N 01’38’18” E 299.79 feet to the north line of Lot 315;
Thence S 88’15’39” E 70.00 feet along said north line to the N.E. corner
of Lot 315; Thence S 01’38’18” W 299.68 feet along the east line of Lot
315 to the S.E. corner of Lot 315; Thence N 88’21’00” W 70.00 feet along
the south line of Lot 315 to the point of beginning.
Containing 0.48 acres
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference; FURTHER, in accordance with Section
16.32.030 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Section
18.46 of Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby waive the minimum lot width and lot area requirements set forth in
Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, with respect to this property
division; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy
of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County
Register of Deeds.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, Bahr and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#127-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 20, 2019, which transmits
its resolution 02-16-2019, adopted on February 19, 2019, with regard to
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 Four (4) Stories), and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday, March 18, 2019, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 2019-01-01-01, 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.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#128-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated March 27, 2019, approved for submission
by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance of a Grant of Easement
executed by Dennis K. Wright, Mayor, City of Livonia, for a six (6’) foot
wide utility easement in connection with the installation and maintenance
of dedicated 911 lines for the Livonia Police Department at the subject
location in the West 1/2 of Section 22, more particularly described as:
(6-foot Wide Utility Easement)
An easement located in and being part of the West ½ of the N.W. ¼ of
Section 22, Township 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, being a six-foot (6’) wide strip of land, the sidelines of
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said strip being located three-feet (3’) on each side of the following
described centerline:
Commencing at the N.W. corner of said Section 22, thence proceeding S
01°25’00” W, 831.22 feet along the west line of said Section 22; thence S
88°35’30” E, 108.00 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of Farmington
Road (variable width); thence the following two (2) courses along said
easterly right-of-way line of Farmington Road, (1) S 01°25’00” W, 475.67
feet, and (2) S 01°56’02” W, 70.67 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence
S 87°30’48” E, 186.19 feet; thence 45.75 feet along the arc of a curve to
the left, said curve having a radius of 57.00 feet, central angle of
45°59’21”, and long chord bearing N 69°29’32” E 44.53 feet; thence N
46°29’52” E, 127.63 feet to the Point of Ending.
The sidelines of the above easement are to be extended or shortened to
commence at the easterly right-of-way of Farmington Road to terminate
perpendicular to the Point of Ending.
See Attached Utility Easement Sketch provided by Spalding DeDecker,
dated 2/27/19 for 123.Net (3 pages).
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.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
On a motion by Kritzman, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,870th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 7:25 p.m. on April 8, 2019.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk