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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2018-03-12 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,844 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 12, 2018 ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Toy. Present: Jim Jolly, Brandon Kritzman, Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, Brian Meakin and Laura Toy. Absent: None. McIntyre stated that she would like to amend the February 26, 2018 minutes to reflect her voting yes on the Consent Agenda roll call. #79-18 Resolution by McIntyre and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, rescinding Councilmember Kathleen McIntyre’s no vote against the Consent Agenda to reflect a yes vote and hereby amending Council Resolutions 62-18 through 71-18 of the minutes of RD the 1843 Regular Meeting of the Council to reflect this amendment. rd #80-18 Resolution by White and Bahr, approving the minutes of the 1,843 Regular Meeting of the Council held on February 26, 2018. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, and Toy NAYS: None. PRESENT: Meakin. Vice-President Jolly announced that the Livonia Neighborhood Grant Program is open and taking applications which are due by May 1, 2018. He invited citizens to apply and stated applications are on the City’s website. Vice-President Jolly asked Council to refer the subject matter of private insurance for sewer lines and water lines on private property to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. #81-18 Resolution by Jolly and Meakin, unanimously adopted, referring the subject matter of private insurance for sewer lines and water lines on private property to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation Meakin thanked Police Captain Robert Nenciarini, for thirty-seven years of service to the City and community. He congratulated him and wished him well on his retirement. White expressed gratitude to Laura Cox, State Representative, for her assistance in securing an additional $175,000,000 of funds to address the issue of potholes throughout Wayne County and Livonia. Mayor Wright introduced the City of Livonia’s new Fire Chief, David Heavener. Chief Heavener said it is an honor to hold the position and thanked everyone for supporting him. He looks forward to leading the Fire Department and the many challenges his position brings to ensure that the citizens of Livonia are safe. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,844REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 12, 2018 Meakin congratulated Chief Heavener. McIntyre also congratulated the Chief and said she looks forward to his leadership. Jolly wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. President Toy congratulated John and Lina DelSignore owners of Laurel Manor and th Fonte D’Amore, on their 60 Wedding Anniversary. She also sent good wishes to former City Clerk Joan McCotter well, she is currently at Marywood Nursing Center recovering and asked for prayers. Also, a moment of silence was observed for Dan Kachnowski who recently passed away; he and his wife, Rose, were very active with the Livonia Symphony Orchestra for many years and he was also very active with Livonia Public Schools and will be dearly missed. President Toy announced that Rosedale Cleaners is closing after 57 years. She also recognized her partner, Colleen Simbor, and their staff on the success of their business Cardwell Florist on Plymouth Road for 40 years. She said they will be celebrating at the store toward the end of the month and invited everyone to help them celebrate. President Toy then stated there is new data on Item 8a. President Toy announced there will be two public hearings being held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, on the following items 1. PETITION 2018-01-01-01 submitted by Kucyk, Soave & Fernandes, P.L.L.C., to rezone the properties located at 36900 and 36910 Mallory Drive (former Clay Elementary School site) from PL (Public Lands) to R-1 (One Family Residential – 60’ x 120’ lots) and the property at 16600 Newburgh Road and a portion of the property at 16700 Newburgh Road from R-3 (One Family Residential – 80’ x 120’ lots) to R-1 (One Family Residential – 60’ x 120’ lots), located on the east side of Newburgh Road, between Five Mile and Six Mile Roads in the Northwest ¼ of Section 17. 2. APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE: Tom Cole, RNDC – NWS, LLC, re: to construct an office and warehouse operation at their facility located at 13000 Eckles Road, Livonia, MI 48150. (Industrial Development Overlay District #112) AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Glenn Moon, 34461 Wood, said a prayer and invited the Councilmembers, City employees, the Police Department and the citizens of Livonia to stop by his house anytime to resolve neighbor problems in Livonia. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,844REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 12, 2018 Dennis Fago, 14296 Blue Skies, addressed Council regarding his concerns with cars running red lights. President Toy referred him to the Traffic Commission. Bahr suggested he contact the Police Department if he has specific intersections that are of concern. Donald Rodde, 9928 Flamingo, Treasurer of the Moondusters Dance Group, talked about financial difficulties their group is having related to the costs of renting the room in the Senior Center. President Toy suggested Mr. Rodde contact the Mayor to help them with their problem. Another member of the Moondusters spoke to Council about the inadequate lighting in the room they rent for their Saturday night dances and she was also directed to call the Mayor’s office concerning her issue. Amanda Walworth, 8920 Houghton, a representative of the Livonia Jaycees, passed out th a flyer and invited everyone to attend the Murder Mystery Gala on April 7 at Burton Manor. The proceeds of this event will benefit the Livonia Community Arts. The following item were received and filed: Communication received from the Department of Law, dated March 8, 2018. The following resolutions were offered by McIntyre and Bahr: #82-18 Approving the reappointment of John Murphy, 32320 Cambridge, Livonia, MI 48154, to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven-year term expiring April 2, 2025. #83-18 Authorizing final budget adjustments for the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. #84-18 Authorizing the purchase of seven (7) police vehicles to be used by the Uniform Division; Four (4) 2018 Ford Utility Police Interceptors from Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867, in the amount of $31,805.00 each, for a total amount not to exceed $127,220.00, through the Macomb County consortium; One (1) 2018 Dodge Charger AWD Police Package from LaFontaine Dodge, 6131 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911, in the amount of $24,917.00, through the State of Michigan consortium; and Two (2) 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD Police Packages through Berger th Chevrolet, 2525 28 Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, in the amount of $36,945.00 each, for a total amount not to exceed $73,890.00, through the State of Michigan consortium; from budgeted funds. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,844REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 12, 2018 #85-18 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the proposed amended Western Wayne County Police Mutual Aid Agreement. #86-18 Authorizing an additional appropriation and expenditure to fund required improvements needed over a two (2) year period in Section 34 following emergency sewer relining and to amend the existing contract. (CR 407-17) #87-18 Authorizing a one (1) year contract extension, at the unit prices from the 2017 Lane Line Marking Contract (Contract 17-H), with R.S. Contracting Inc, for the 2018 Lane Line Marking Program (Contract 18-H) for Fiscal Year 2018, Contract 18-H, subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed. (CR 78-17) #88-18 Approving Petition 2017-12-02-16 submitted by The Health & Fortune, L.L.C., requesting waiver use approval to operate a massage establishment (Wu Xing Acupressure Massage) within the Laurel Park Place Mall, located at 37700 Six Mile Road, Suite H640, subject to conditions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, and Toy NAYS: None. Jolly gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28 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 SECTION 3._____ THERETO. (Pet. 2017-09-01-05) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing ordinance: AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, and Toy NAYS: None. #89-18 Resolution by Meakin and McIntyre, approving the request to waive the sidewalk requirement in front of the single-family home to be constructed at 17835 Merriman Road. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, White, McIntyre, Meakin, and Toy NAYS: Bahr. #90-18 Resolution by Bahr and Kritzman, denying the request to waive the sidewalk requirement in front of the single-family home to be constructed at 29220 Roycroft Avenue. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, and White. NAYS: McIntyre, Meakin, and Toy. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,844REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 12, 2018 Kritzman stepped down from the podium at 8:00 p.m. to avoid any perceived conflict of interest on the following item. #91-18 Resolution by Meakin and Jolly, authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $107,000.00 payable to OHM Advisors for construction engineering services in connection with the Stark Road Rehabilitation Project, Schoolcraft Road to Lyndon Avenue; FURTHER, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the Agreement between the City of Livonia and OHM Advisors, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. (CR 06-18) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Jolly, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, and Toy NAYS: None. Kritzman returned to the podium at 8:01 p.m. #92-18 Resolution by Kritzman and McIntyre, unanimously adopted, approving Petition 2017-12-02-17, submitted by United Motor Lines, to develop and operate an outdoor storage yard for semi-trucks and semi-trailers on the west side of Globe Road between Plymouth and Amrhein Roads (11777 Globe Road), subject to conditions. #93-18 Resolution by McIntyre and Bahr, approving Petition 2018-01-08-01, submitted by Livonia Centers, L.L.C., in connection with a proposal to renovate and expand the existing commercial shopping center and constructing a new freestanding commercial building in the front parking lot, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Tech Center Drive (30000 thru 30070 Plymouth Road), subject to conditions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, and Toy NAYS: Meakin. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. By Jolly and Meakin, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,844th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:07 p.m. on March 12, 2018. 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.