HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 2007-08-13 REGULARAGENDA
1,590th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
Monday, August 13, 2007
8:00 p.m. - City Hall Auditorium
33000 Civic Center Drive
Livonia, Michigan
CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION
REPORT FROM THE SENIOR ALLIANCE: Bob Brown, Executive Director, re: the
relationship between the City of Livonia and The Senior Alliance, Area Agency on Aging
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REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. BLOCK PARTY: Scott Wynn, re: to be held Saturday, August 25, 2007, from
3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Rayburn, between Levan and Williams, with no rain
date requested.
2. BLOCK PARTY: Kelly Bollman, re: to be held Saturday, September 1, 2007,
from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Robert Drive, between Denne and Sunset, with
a rain date requested of Saturday, September 8, 2007.
3. BLOCK PARTY: Richard J. Bennetts, III, re: to be held Saturday, September 1,
2007, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Donna Street, between Pembroke and
Fairfax, with a rain date requested of Sunday, September 2, 2007.
4. BLOCK PARTY: Doug Kieselbach, re: to be held Saturday, September 8, 2007,
from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Minton Street, between Merriman and Sunset,
with a rain date requested of Saturday, September 15, 2007.
5. BLOCK PARTY: Krista Johnson, re: to be held Saturday, August 18, 2007, from
2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Washington Street, between Hubbard and Indiana,
with no rain date requested.
6. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY'S NOISE ORDINANCE: Joseph and Heather
Swingle, re: to allow a live band to play outdoors in connection with a gathering
for family and friends they are planning for Saturday, August 18, 2007, at their
home located at 12332 Camden.
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CONSENT AGENDA
7. REQUEST TO PLACE SIGNS AT REFERENCED LOCATIONS: Cindy Haycock,
Frost Middle School, re: to advertise Frost Middle School PTSA's 31St Annual
Craft Show scheduled for November 3, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8. REQUEST FOR NON-PROFIT DESIGNATION: David M. Brewster, Attorney, on
behalf of The Exchange Club of Livonia, re: as required by the State of Michigan
to allow them to conduct a raffle on Thursday, October 18, 2007.
9. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST PERMIT: Office of the City Clerk,
re: as submitted by Michelle Gordon in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
10. APPOINTMENT OF DAVID J. SUDEK AS A DEMOCRATIC MEMBER OF THE
LIVONIA BOARD OF CANVASSERS: Office of the City Clerk, re: to fill the
unexpired term of Eric Stempien, which will expire on December 31, 2007, as
well as for a reappointment for another four-year term, which will expire on
December 31, 2011.
11. DETERMINATION OF THE LOCAL OFFICERS COMPENSATION
COMMISSION: Office of the City Clerk, re: the salaries of elected officials for
the calendar years 2008 and 2009, in accordance with Section 2.48.030 of
Chapter 2.48 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
12. TAX RATE FOR THE CLARENCEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR
2007: Office of the City Clerk, Ire: as forwarded by the Executive Director for
Business/Support Services.
13. AWARD OF BID: Division of Police, re: for a replacement Air Conditioning Unit
for the computer room due to the increased heat output generated by the new in -
car video system.
14. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: 2007- Parking Lot Paving
Project, Contract 07-M, to improve five parking lots throughout the City (Mies,
Tiffany, Fox Creek Golf Course, Bicentennial and the Fox Creek Maintenance
Yard), as requested by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
15. AMENDMENTS TO INTERLOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT: Livonia Fire & Rescue, re: same. (CR 620-02)
16. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS 199-07 AND
200-07: Department of Law and Inspection Department, re: free temporary Sign
Permits during the week of SPREE.
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CONSENT AGENDA
17. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2007-07-08-12
submitted by Andiamo of Livonia, L.L.C. in connection with a proposal to
renovate the exterior of a restaurant located on the south side of Seven Mile
Road between the 1-275/96 Expressway and Haggerty Road (38703 Seven Mile
Road), in the Northwest '/< of Section 7.
18. REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION TO
INVESTIGATE THE REQUEST FROM GALAXY WINE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
TO TRANSFER THE LOCATION OF A 2006 OUTSTATE SELLER OF WINE
LICENSE AND WHOLESALE LICENSE FROM 1960-1970 WINNER,
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, OAKLAND COUNTY TO 29500 SIX MILE ROAD,
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48152, WAYNE COUNTY: Division of Police, re: same.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES
19. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE — Meeting of July 17, 2007
a. The request of Sarah T. Burns, 18288 Norwich, Livonia, MI 48152, dated
April 8, 2005, to amend the Livonia Code of Ordinances to add a "dog
leash law" to insure that dogs are under the control of their owners and to
prevent possible tragedies. (CR 177-05)
b. The subject of dollar stores, banks and drug stores. (CR 156-07)
C. The subject of cable television competition. (Update of AT&T PEG
Channels) (CR 340-06)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
20. REQUEST FOR STREET NAME CHANGE ON A PRIVATE ROAD WITHIN A
CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY: Martha S. Saum, Agent for On The Pond
Condominium Association, re: from Eight Mile Road addresses within the
community to either "Pondview Circle" or "Pondside Drive".
21. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: for the First Phase of the
Water Capital Improvement Project, which consists of replacing or installing new
mains at twelve locations throughout the City. (CR 489-06)
22. PROPOSED LEASE OF VACANT CITY BUILDING AT 10800 FARMINGTON
ROAD: Housing Commission, re: so as to relocate the administrative offices for
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Housing Choice Voucher
Rent Subsidy Programs to this site.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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23. REQUEST FOR REFERRAL TO THE WATER, SEWER AND WASTE
COMMITTEE: Councilmember Joe Laura, re: the request of Jean Butkiewicz
for separate water and sewer meters.
24. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ST. MICHAEL'S PARKING LOT STORM RELIEF
SEWER: Engineering Division, re: to correct a clerical error on the bidder's
name who was awarded the contract. (CR 351-07)
25. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT STREET LIGHTING PROJECT:
Engineering Division, re: to determine necessity in the Cavell Woods Site
Condominiums, located west of Cavell Avenue between Howell Road and Oakley
Avenue in the Northeast'/4 of Section 24.
Public Hearing held on July 11, 2007.
26. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT STREET LIGHTING PROJECT:
Engineering Division, re: to determine necessity in the Hunters Park Estates Site
Condominiums, located south of Plymouth Road between Roselinda Drive and
Jughandle in the Southeast'/4 of Section 30.
Public Hearing held on July 11, 2007.
27. REZONING PETITION: Petition 2007-03-01-02 submitted by Masoud Shango
requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Schoolcraft Road,
east of Merriman Road (13820-13840 Merriman Road and 31281 Schoolcraft
Road), in the Northwest '/4 of Section 26 from OS to C-2 (Office Services to
General Business).
Public Hearing held on July 11, 2007.
28. LANGUAGE PETITION: Petition 2007-04-06-01 submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to CR 142-07 and Section 23.01(a) of the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance, as amended, to determine whether or not to amend Section 18.50E
of Article XVIII to allow custom street signs to be utilized in residential districts.
Public Hearing held on July 11, 2007.
29. APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE:
John Tenbusch, President, Linear Mold & Engineering, Inc., re: to cover new
machinery at their facility to be located at 34435 Glendale, Livonia, MI 48150.
(I.D.D. No. 105)
Public Hearing held on July 23, 2007.
30. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT STREET LIGHTING PROJECT:
Engineering Division, re: to determine necessity in the Livonia Manor Site
Condominiums, located north of Seven Mile Road, between Merriman Road and
Auburndale Avenue, in the Southeast'/4 of Section 3.
Public Hearing held on July 25, 2007.
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31. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT STREET LIGHTING PROJECT:
Engineering Division, re: to determine necessity in the Maple Woods Site
Condominiums, located on the west side of Gill Road, between Navin Avenue
and Norfolk Avenue, in the Northwest'/4 of Section 4.
Public Hearing held on July 25, 2007.
32. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT STREET LIGHTING PROJECT:
Engineering Division, re: to determine necessity in the Lakeside Estates Site
Condominiums and Lakeside Estates Subdivision No. 2, located north of Ann
Arbor Trail, between Parkside Drive and Stark Road, in the Southeast '/ of
Section 33.
Public Hearing held on July 25, 2007.
33. REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION FOR
LOCAL LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL TO AMEND COUNCIL RESOLUTION 210-
07 SO AS TO AMEND THE APPLICANT NAME FROM MNB DINING INC. TO
M.N.B. DINING, INC., re: in connection with the approval "above all others" of a
Class C quota license, which is to be reclassified as a tavern license for the sale
of beer and wine only, for an existing full-service restaurant (Thomas's Family
Restaurant & Catering) located at 33971 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan
Af 48150.
NEW BUSINESS
34. MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION LAW ENFORCEMENT
RECOMMENDATION REQUEST: Division of Police, re: the request of Doc's
Sports Retreat, LLC, for an additional Bar Permit and new Outdoor Service Area
for the restaurant located at 19265 Victor Parkway, Livonia, MI 48152.
35. REQUEST TO APPROVE REVISED TRAFFIC SIGNAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND THE COUNTY OF WAYNE:
Engineering Division, re: located at Haggerty Road and College Park Drive, with
Wayne County accepting responsibility for 50% of the annual maintenance and
energy cost and the City of Livonia accepting responsibility for the remaining
50%, 25% ($2,134.00) of which will be reimbursed to the City by the developer,
the Walkon Etkin Partnership. (CR 469-06)
36. REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION TO
INVESTIGATE THE REQUEST FROM TOMINNA, L.L.C., TO TRANSFER
OWNERSHIP OF A 2006 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS WITH OUTDOOR
SERVICE (1 AREA), DANCE PERMIT AND 2 BARS, FROM RCGS
ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.: Division of Police, re: for the business located at 35780
Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154, Wayne County.
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AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION
DATED: August 7, 2007 VAL VANDERSLOOT, CITY CLERK
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"X" Item(s) (Regular Meeting of Monday, August 13, 2007)
X1. REQUEST TO DESIGNATE A VOTING AND AN ALTERNATE VOTING
DELEGATE TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AT THE MICHIGAN
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE'S ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING TO BE HELD AT
THE GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT ON SEPTEMBER 18-20,2007:
Vicki Barnett, President and Daniel P. Gilmartin, Executive Director of the
Michigan Municipal League, re: same.
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