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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2018-04-09 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,846 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 9, 2018 ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Toy. Present: Scott Bahr, Kathleen McIntyre, Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, and Laura Toy. Absent: Cathy White, and Jim Jolly. #114-18 Resolution by Bahr and McIntyre, unanimously adopted, approving the th minutes of the 1,845 Regular Meeting of the Council held on March 26, 2018. Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, announced the consultant hired to do the “Master Plan” will be conducting a series of public forums including a workshop at One Under Banquet Room, from 9am – 11am, an open house at Livonia Civic Center Library from 4pm – 6:30 pm, and a Planning Commission meeting at Livonia City Hall Auditorium at 7 pm, all to be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Then on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 8am – 10am at One Under Banquet Hall there will hold another workshop and then later that day from 6pm – 8pm at the Livonia Civic Center Library they will hold a Final Presentation. Bahr congratulated Don Knapp, City Attorney, who has recently been appointed by Governor Rick Snyder, Judge of the Third Circuit Court. Bahr also expressed Vice- President Jim Jolly’s congratulations to Don Knapp and said Jolly is confident Mr. Knapp will serve honorably with integrity. Bahr said he echoed those comments. President Toy, Councilmember Meakin, Councilmember McIntyre and Councilmember Kritzman also congratulated Don Knapp and wished him well and said he will be missed. Don Knapp, City Attorney, thanked everyone for their kind words and said it has been a pleasure working here and will miss everyone. President Toy announced there will be a new channel lineup on Spectrum Cable TV, effective April 10, 2018; after this change takes effect, Livonia City Council meetings can be viewed on Channel 203. President Toy stated there is New Data on Item 20. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Diane Webb, Wayne County Commissioner, addressed Council and the audience, she passed out a map of current road conditions in Wayne County to Council. She commended Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, for all his work on improving the roads in Livonia. She said he is an asset to Livonia and the community. She gave an update on the upcoming road projects in the area. Next, she discussed the Land Swap deal on the jail. She said she voted against the Land Swap deal and gave her reasons for doing so, mainly the cost to taxpayers. She said that she thinks the $700 million dollars it would cost could be better spent on other projects for road improvements and veterans, just to name a few. She invited people who had questions for her to contact her at her office at (313) 224-0903. She also commented on Charlie LaDuff’s article on the Land Swap deal, and added that he is right on point, and encouraged people to read his article. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,846REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 9, 2018 Brigida Miller, 43912 Trillium Drive, President of Moondusters, addressed Council regarding usage fees being charged to their organization for using the Senior Center. She said they believe they are being charged more than they should be and have asked for a reduction in the usage fees. She cited a fee schedule that was considerably less from many years ago and was led to believe that it had not been updated. She said this is their third request and haven’t had a timely response. Meakin said he believes the group is being charged appropriately and that the fees had been updated since the fee schedule Ms. Miller referenced. He also said it is his understanding that the Mayor has responded to their request. Miller acknowledged they did receive a phone call from the Mayor’s office this morning denying their request for a reduction in the fees. She added that it was not a timely response. McIntyre also commented that she too believes that the fees were updated and noted that the matrix was referenced last year at a Council Meeting. Ms. Miller said she never received a copy of the new matrix of fees. President Toy asked Ms. Miller to direct any future correspondence to the City Clerk’s office prior to a Council Meeting so that Council may have time to research and respond accordingly. Councilmember Kritzman pointed out that former Council President Brosnan did provide the matrix of fees to the contact person for Moondusters they had provided at that time. Ms. Miller said she would like a copy of that correspondence. Susan Tranquilla, 16823 Fitzgerald, addressed Council with her opposition to the proposed Zoning Change related to the Clay School Development and noted that they collected 24 signatures from nearby neighbors that also oppose this rezoning, as a valid protest. She asked for clarification on the valid protest process. Specifically, if the petitioner changes the plan slightly, and they have a valid protest, can the new plan then be approved, and their protest be overruled. President Toy deferred that question to Taormina who deferred to City Attorney Knapp for an answer. Knapp said it would require a super majority vote to overrule a valid protest. Meakin asked Knapp if they could vote with Councilmembers absent. Knapp said it is his understanding that 5 Councilmembers must vote in support of the proposed rezoning. He added that the next meeting would most likely be just a first reading which would not require a vote until a second reading. Dawn Moralli, 16639 Fitzgerald, addressed Council with her opposition to the proposed Zoning Change related to the Clay School Development. She expressed the opposition of her neighbors that signed the protest petition that could not make it to the Council meeting. Councilmember McIntyre recognized Boy Scout Troop #271 from St. Michael’s School present in the audience tonight working on a Communications Merit Badge, she encouraged them to stick with Scouts. She noted that this Merit Badge is required to be an Eagle Scout. #115-18 Resolution by McIntyre and Meakin, unanimously adopted, directing the Administration to undertake a general revision and compilation of the City of Livonia Code of Ordinances (Titles 1 through 17) and the Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 543, as amended). th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,846REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 9, 2018 The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 13, 2018, re: forwarding various financial statements for the City of Livonia for the month ending December 31, 2017. Communication from the Office of the City Treasurer, dated April 4, 2018, re: payment of delinquent property taxes for 19700 Haggerty Road. (Pet. 2018-01-02-02) The following resolutions were offered by McIntyre and Meakin: #116-18 Approving request from Clayton Monte, granting permission to close Clarita between Norwich and Southampton, on Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of holding a graduation party, with a rain date of Saturday, July 21, 2018. #117-18 Waiving the City’s Noise Ordinance for The Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian th Orthodox Church 10 Annual Michigan Fun Fest, to be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 through Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Bryant Park located at 18000 Merriman Road, FURTHER, the Council does hereby grant and approve three (3) 4’ x 4’ signs to be placed on St. Mary’s property facing Merriman Road advertising the festival and removed no later than Sunday, June 10, 2018. #118-18 Confirming the appointment of Suzette Samuels to the Board of Ethics, for a three-year term, which will expire on March 1, 2021. #119-18 Accepting the bid of Graphic Sciences for performing all work in connection with scanning paper files to electronic media which is required by Michigan Law, from budgeted funds. #120-18 Approving and granting permission to St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit to hold ththst the 169, 170 and 171Annual Highland Games at Greenmead, with the events to be held on Friday, August 3, 2018, Saturday, August 4, 2018, Friday, August 2, 2019, Saturday, August 3, 2019, Friday, July 31, 2020 and Saturday, August 1, 2020, subject to conditions. #121-18 Accepting the bid of Solar Contract Carpet for performing all work required in connection with the flooring installation for the Bennett Civic Center Library meeting rd rooms and 3 Floor breakroom, from budgeted funds. #122-18 Referring the subject matter of City Library improvements to the Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee for its report and recommendation. #123-18 Accepting the bid of Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, to provide housing for Livonia misdemeanor prisoners, as outlined, for a three-year period, from budgeted funds. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,846REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 9, 2018 #124-18 Accepting the bid of A & F Water Heater & Spa, for the purchase and installation of a new domestic water heater and storage tank for Clements Circle Pool, from budgeted funds. #125-18 Accepting the bid of Corporate Dining Concepts, to supply the Parks and Recreation Department with beverage and snack vending service at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center for a three (3) year agreement from May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2021, from budgeted funds. #126-18 Accepting the bid of RW Mead & Sons, for completing all work necessary in connection with the HVAC Maintenance Service Contract for the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center for a three-year contract with an option of a fourth year, from budgeted funds. #127-18 Authorizing a three-year contract extension with MAS Electrical Services, Inc., for completing all work required in connection with the general electrical maintenance at all City buildings and facilities, parking lots, athletic, and street light electrical maintenance at all City ball diamonds; parking lots, parks and miscellaneous City facilities and along the Plymouth Road Corridor, for the period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2021, with an optional fourth year extension, from budgeted funds. (CR 77-14) #128-18 Authorizing the purchase of two (2) propane fired, four-ton, trailer mounted asphalt hotboxes, utilizing the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance – Roadway Maintenance, Contract #05-25, from Alta Equipment Company for use by the Roads Department, from budgeted funds. #129-18 Authorizing the emergency repair of Dump Truck #46, including materials and labor in the amount of $18,470.74, from budgeted funds. #130-18 Accepting the unit price bid of Hard Rock Concrete, Inc., for performing all work required in connection with the 2018 Concrete Road Repair Program Contract 18- C from budgeted funds. #131-18 Authorizing budget adjustments to move additional State Funding and PRDA Lighting Budget to the Road Millage Fund (204); FURTHER, accepting the unit price bid of Mark Anthony Construction, for performing all work required in connection with the Amrhein Road Reconstruction Project (Newburgh Road to Levan Road), subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute an Amendment to the Engineering Contract between the City of Livonia and Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc., to provide Design and Construction Engineering Services for the Amrhein Road #132-18 Advising the Wayne County Department of Public Services (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm sewer site plans and FURTHER, that the City will accept jurisdiction and maintenance (at no expense to the County) of the storm sewer within the property located on the southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Wayne Road for the development of a Dunkin’ Donuts at 34899 Plymouth Road located in the th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,846REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 9, 2018 Northwest ¼ of Section 33; FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the above storm sewer construction; and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the maintenance agreement on behalf of the City. #133-18 Advising the Wayne County Department of Public Services (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm sewer site plans and further, that the City will accept jurisdiction and maintenance (at no expense to the County) of the storm sewer within the property located on the north side of Six Mile Road, between Farmington Road and Wayne Road for the development of the property of Stevenson High School located at 33500 Six Mile Road located in the Southeast ¼ of Section 9, FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the above storm sewer construction; and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the maintenance agreement on behalf of the City. #134-18 Approving Petition 2018-01-SN-01 submitted by Allied Signs, Inc. for an additional wall sign for the commercial building (Stanley Steemer) located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road between Newburgh Road and Eckles Road (39200 Schoolcraft Road), subject to conditions. #135-18 Referring Petition 2018-01-02-02 submitted by Haggerty Square to develop a Planned General Development consisting of a proposed retail shopping center and multi-family housing development (Haggerty Center) located on the east side of Haggerty Road between Seven Mile Road and Eight Mile Road (19700 and 19750 Haggerty Road), to the Committee of the Whole meeting for its report and recommendation. #136-18 Approving Petition 2018-02-02-03 submitted by Wade Shows, Inc., to conduct a carnival in the parking lot of Sears, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Livonia, consisting of amusement rides, games and food concessions from May 17, 2018 through May 28, 2018, inclusive, on property located on the northwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Middlebelt Road (29500 Seven Mile Road), subject to conditions. #137-18 Approving Planning Commission, Petition 2018-02-02-04 submitted by TMade Studios to operate a dance and yoga studio located on the east side of Farmington Road between the CSX railroad right-of-way and Schoolcraft Road (12908 Farmington Road), subject to conditions. #138-18 Approving and granting an extension for a three-year period subject to compliance with all of the conditions set forth in the original site plan previously approved by the City Council on May 8, 2017, in connection with a proposal to construct a one-story office-research building (Victor East) on property located at 37640 Seven Mile Road. (CR 166-17, CR 228-16, CR 125-15 and CR 104-14) #139-18 Approving Petition 2018-02-08-02 submitted by Outback Steakhouse of Florida L.L.C. to enclose the outdoor patio area of the existing restaurant (Outback Steakhouse) located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between the CSX Railroad right- of-way and Schoolcraft Road (13010 Middlebelt Road), subject to conditions. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,846REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 9, 2018 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Bahr, McIntyre, Meakin, Kritzman, and Toy NAYS: None. #140-18 Resolution by approving McIntyre and Meakin, unanimously adopted, recognizing the Kiwanis Club of Livonia Early Risers Foundation as a non-profit organization, as required by the State of Michigan, for the purpose of affording the Kiwanis Club of Livonia Early Risers Foundation the opportunity to qualify for a charitable gaming license or registration from the State of Michigan. #141-18 Resolution by Meakin and McIntyre, approving the request to waive the sidewalk requirement in front of the single-family home to be constructed at 15175 Santa Anita. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: McIntyre, Meakin, and Toy NAYS: Bahr, and Kritzman. Kritzman stepped down from the podium at 7:48 p.m. to avoid any perceived conflict of interest. #142-18 Resolution by Meakin and Bahr, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the contract amendment between the City of Livonia and OHM Advisors, to provide design engineering services for the Farmington Road Repairs (CSX Bridge south concrete median to Plymouth Road) in an amount not to exceed $43,750.00 from funds budgeted, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Bahr, McIntyre, Meakin, and Toy NAYS: None. Kritzman returned to the podium at 7:49 p.m. #143-18 Resolution by Kritzman and McIntyre, unanimously adopted, approving Petition 2018-01-02-01, submitted by Darrlisha Newby, requesting approval to operate a day care nursery located on the north side of Joy Road between Middlebelt and Henry Ruff Roads (29794 Joy Road), subject to conditions. #144-18 Resolution by Kritzman and McIntyre, unanimously adopted, waiving Section 9.03(j) of the Zoning Ordinance that requires the petitioner to obtain the written consent of fifty-five (55) percent of the residential property owners within 400 feet of the property to allow for a day care nursery in connection with the approval of waiver use Petition 2018-01-02-01. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,846REGULAR MEETING 7 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 9, 2018 #145-18 Resolution by Kritzman and McIntyre, unanimously adopted, referring to the City Planning Commission for the holding of a public hearing in accordance with provisions of law and city ordinance the question whether to retain or delete the requirement of Zoning Ordinance Sections 9.03(j) and 10.03(d) for the written consent of at least fifty-five (55) percent of nearby residential property owners as part of waiver use approval for daycares in OS and C-1 Zoning Districts. #146-18 Resolution by McIntyre and Bahr, unanimously adopted, approving Petition 2018-02-08-03 submitted by ALDI Inc. to construct a commercial development, including an ALDI food market and a multi-tenant retail building located on the northeast corner of Schoolcraft and Middlebelt Roads (29330 Schoolcraft Road), subject to conditions. #147-18 Resolution by Meakin and Bahr, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of Easement for a variable width public utility easement in connection with the water main constructed at 38901 Plymouth Road in the Southwest ¼ of Section 30. #148-18 Resolution by McIntyre and Meakin, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of Easement for a variable width public utility easement in connection with the sanitary sewer constructed at 11886 Adams Court in the Southwest ¼ of Section 30. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. President Toy reminded everyone about the new channel lineup on Spectrum Cable TV, effective April 10, 2018; noting after this change takes effect, Livonia City Council meetings can be viewed on Channel 203. By Meakin and Bahr, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,846th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:02 p.m. on April 9, 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.