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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2019-07-08 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,876 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JULY 8, 2019 ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Toy. Present: Brian Meakin, Jim Jolly, Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, and Laura Toy. Absent: Brandon Kritzman. #230-19 Resolution by White and Bahr, unanimously adopted, approving the minutes th of the 1,875 Regular Meeting of the Council held June 17, 2019. Councilmember Meakin announced one retiree for the month of June, Lt. Mike Petrovich who retired from the Livonia Police Department after 25 years of service. Councilmember Meakin wished him well in his retirement. Mayor Wright presented a Certificate of Achievement to Police Chief Curtis Caid for 40 years of service with the City and thanked him for his dedication and service. Police Chief Curtis Caid thanked Mayor Wright and the Council for their recognition and stated it was both his honor and privilege to serve the great community of Livonia. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION Raymond Grix, 11716 Farmington, Fountain Park Condominiums, addressed Council to express discontent with trash situation at the restaurants located at Farmington and Plymouth Roads. He indicated it creates a health concern as well as being a nuisance and was looking for assistance from Council to resolve the issue. Helen Morris, 11714 Farmington, Fountain Park Condominiums, addressed Council to echo the sentiments and concerns raised by Mr. Grix. Charles Corley, 9110 Beverly Court, Detroit, addressed Council to indicate he is running for Wayne County Sherriff in 2020 and wanted to share his background in Criminal Justice and his plan to reshape the needs of the current Criminal Justice system in Wayne County. Wes Nichols, 32940 Summers Street, expressed his concern for envelopes being included with his water bill when he makes his payment electronically. He would like to see the City move toward a paperless system and reduce waste. Lynda Scheel, City Treasurer, spoke to indicate there is a box provided on the counter at the Treasurer’s Office for residents to drop off any unused City envelopes for recycling. Marsha Malec, 36114 Parkhurst, addressed Council to express concern about the improvements being made at the car wash located at Five Mile and Levan. #231-19 Resolution by White and McIntyre, and unanimously adopted, the Council does hereby request reports and recommendations from the Administration and the Committee of the Whole regarding difficulties the Police Department is having with certain hotels in the City. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,876 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JULY 8, 2019 The following items were received and filed: Communication from Livonia Housing Commission, re: LHC Audit Report for fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, excluding Silver Village, Newburgh Village, the CDBG Program and single-family City-owned properties, Communication from Department of Public Works, Dated July 2, 2019, re: containing pictures of proposed cargo van to be purchased. Communication from Director of Finance, dated June 11, 2019, re: delinquent water bill balance. (Laurel Park Retail Properties, LLC) Photographs depicting exterior appearance of building located at 27717 and 27719 Seven Mile Road dated July 1, 2019 and July 2, 2019. (Petition 2019-04-02-05) Proposed exterior elevation plans, dated February 25, 2019, re: property at 27717 and 27719 Seven Mile Road. (Petition 2019-04-02-05) Exterior Design drawing, dated May 12, 2019 and changes to Site Plan, Exterior Elevations and Interior Layout, identified February 28 (Commission) to June 11 (Council). (Petition 2019-04-02-05) The following resolutions were offered by Bahr and McIntyre: #232-19 Approving block party to be held July 20, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Auburndale Street, between Jamison and Barkley. #233-19 Approving block party to be held July 27, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Summers Street, at Mayfield in Kimberly Oaks. #234-19 Approving block party to be held September 7, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Alpine, between Woodvale and Fairlane. #235-19 Approving reappointment of Timothy J. Klisz to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term to expire July 12, 2022. #236-19 Approving Intergovernmental Agreement between Wayne County and City to utilize grant funds of $151,810.00 to be used for improvements at Bicentennial, Clements Circle and Dooley Parks. #237-19 Approving purchase of one (1) 2019 Ford Transit 350 cargo van for use by Water Maintenance Section, and to assist Roads and Engineering Departments, from budgeted funds. #238-19 Approving purchase of one (1) 2020 Freightliner Self Loading Single Axle dump truck for use by Roads and Forestry, from budgeted funds. #239-19 Approving purchase of three (3) 2020 Freightliner Single Axle dump trucks for use by Roads, from budgeted funds. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,876 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JULY 8, 2019 #240-19 Approving Intergovernmental Agreement between Wayne County and City for improvements to Inkster Road from Five Mile to Six Mile, with proposed City’s cost estimated at 4.54% in the total amount of $61,726.00. #241-19 Accepting Storm Water Facilities Maintenance Agreement from Laurel Park Retail Properties, LLC for storm drainage at 37800 Six Mile Road (Panera Bread). #242-19 Approving vacating of easement for Surrey Avenue to facilitate the relocation of the entrance and exit gates to the DPW complex. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES: Meakin, Jolly, Bahr, White, McIntyre and Toy. NAYES: None. White gave First Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE 12, CHAPTER 16 (PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Meakin gave Second Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 020 OF CHAPTER 52 (FIREWORKS) TO TITLE 8 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Meakin, Jolly, Bahr, White, McIntyre and Toy. NAYES: None. McIntyre gave Second Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 06 (SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITIES DEPLOYMENT) TO TITLE 12 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Meakin, Jolly, Bahr, White, McIntyre and Toy. NAYES: None. White gave Second Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RENAMING CHAPTER 05 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUBJECT TO THE METROPOLITAN EXTENSION TELECOMMUNICATIONS RIGHT-OF-WAY OVERSITE (METRO ACT) TO TITLE 12, OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,876 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JULY 8, 2019 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Meakin, Jolly, Bahr, White, McIntyre and Toy. NAYES: None. #243-19 Motion by Jolly and Meakin, unanimously adopted, approving waiver use petition submitted by Piano Shoe Properties, L.L.C. to utilize a Micro Brewer license for proposed development at 27717 and 27719 Seven Mile Road. (Petition 2019-04-02-05) #244-19 Motion by White and McIntyre, unanimously adopted, approving 1,000 ft separation requirement for existing Class C licensed businesses for Micro Brewer license for development at 27717 and 27719 Seven Mile Road. (Petition 2019-04-02-05) #245-19 Motion by Meakin and Jolly, unanimously adopted, referring subject matter to permit high-end internet-based car sales within M-1 (Light Manufacturing) districts to the Planning Commission for its report and recommendation. #246-19 Motion by Bahr and Meakin, unanimously adopted, approving appointment of Christopher R. Boloven to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term to expire July 12, 2022. #247-19 Motion by Meakin and Jolly, unanimously adopted, authorizing additional appropriation and expenditure for the 2019 Asphalt Road Paving Program for Fire Station #1/LPD parking lot and Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center parking lot improvements for an additional $247,144.00 and revise contract total to $3,864,272.12. (Contract 19-A; CR 119- 19) #248-19 Motion by White and Jolly, unanimously adopted, authorizing additional appropriation and expenditure for the 2019 Concrete Road Paving Program for the Fire Station #1/LPD parking lot improvements for an additional $200,000.00 and revise contract total to $4,500,000.00 (Contract 19-C; CR 54-19) AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION State Representative Jewel Jones expressed his support of the Livonia community. th By Meakin and Jolly, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,876 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 7:55 p.m. on July 8, 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.