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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2014-10-2039185 MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2014 On October 20, 2014, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by President Brosnan at 7:00 p.m. Councilperson Kritzman led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the following result: Brandon Kritzman, John Pastor, Vice President Brian Meakin, Laura Toy, Lynda Scheel, Susan Nash, and President Maureen Miller Brosnan. Absent: None. Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, City Planner; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, Judy Priebe, Director of Legislative Affairs, Terry Marecki, City Clerk; Don Knapp, City Attorney; Michael Slater, Director of Finance; Curtis Caid, Chief of Police; Robert Biga, Director of Human Resources; and Mayor Jack Kirksey. was: On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, and unanimously approved, it #300-14 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,762nd Regular Meeting of the Council held October 6, 2014, are hereby approved as submitted. President Brosnan announced there will be two X -items addressed at the end of the meeting following the Regular Agenda and that there is new data on Items #16, #18 and #19. During Audience Communication Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, spoke about the history of his property and the obstacles he has encountered in trying to secure it. City Clerk Marecki reminded everyone about the upcoming election on November 4, 2014 and indicated that absentee ballots are still available and to call her office at 734-466-2233 to request an application. Mayor Kirksey invited all to attend the dedication of Nehasil Park on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. and gave the details of the event. Commendations were presented by the Mayor to Jeff Horne, project supervisor from MDOT, for the fine work and timing on the completion of the 1-96 39186 Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 construction project. Horne then introduced Kirk Cooley of Dan's Excavating and Leo Remijan, a representative from Ajax Paving, who also received a commendation, and he also recognized Randy Rossow from C.A. Hull, who was the bridge contractor on the project. A communication from the Department of Finance, dated September 22, 2014, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City for month ending August 31, 2014, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. On a motion by Toy, supported by Kritzman, it was: #301-14 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Helen Balmforth, 17558 Westbrook, received in the office of the City Clerk on September 9, 2014, requesting permission to close Bennett, between Westbrook and Parklane, on Friday, October 31, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight for the purpose of conducting a Halloween party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department. #302-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Jeff R. Pelon, received in the office of the City Clerk on September 23, 2014, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement for 20320 Purlingbrook Street, and having further considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 25, 2014, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve this request inasmuch as omitting the sidewalk on the subject property would have no detrimental effect upon the neighboring properties at this time due to lack of any other public sidewalks existing within the neighboring area; FURTHER, the Council does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this location in the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at some future date. #303-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Enrico E. Soave, Esq., Kucyk Soave & Fernandes, PLLC, received in the office of the City Clerk on September 24, 2014, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement for 33831 Orangelawn, and having further considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 1, 2014, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve this request inasmuch as omitting the sidewalk on the subject property would have no detrimental effect upon the neighboring properties at this time due to lack of any other public sidewalks existing within the neighboring area; FURTHER, the Council does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this location in the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at some future date. #304-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Information Systems Director, dated August 15, 2014, which bears the 39187 Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with the renewal of the Standard Software Maintenance Agreement ("SSMA") with the City's software provider, the Council does hereby approve the proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and New World Systems, 888 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084-4749, to provide the city with various services related to computer software for the period December 1, 2014, through November 30, 2019, for the annual cost as follows: From December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015 - $100,040.00 per year From December 1, 2015 to November 30, 2016 - $102,040.00 per year From December 1, 2016 to November 30, 2017 - $104,080.00 per year From December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 - $106,162.00 per year From December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019 - $108,285.00 per year FURTHER, the Council hereby authorizes an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $520,607.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 101- 915-851-020 (Data Processing — Computer Software Maintenance) for this purpose, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid company and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action herein without competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140D3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, for the reason that New World Systems is a sole source supplier and no advantage would result from requiring competitive bidding. #305-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire Chief, dated September 25, 2014, 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 accept, subject to an agreed upon contract, the proposal submitted by Accumed Billing, Inc., P.O. Box 2122, Riverview, MI 48192, to perform emergency medical billing services for a three (3) year period (with an option to renew for an additional two year period under the same terms and conditions upon mutual consent by the City and Accumed Billing, Inc.) at the rate of 7.29% of each bill collected, such costs to be expended from funds already budgeted in Account No. 101-336-818-336 (Contractual Svice — EMT Billing) for this purpose; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a contract with the aforesaid company, subject to the approval as to form by the Department of Law, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action herein without competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 13.04.140(D)(2) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. #306-14 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Human Resources Director, dated September 22, Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 2014, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits Civil Service Commission's Resolution No. 14-118, approved at its Regular Meeting on September 17, 2014, regarding the City of Livonia Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan, the Council does hereby approve the City of Livonia Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan, as outlined in the attachment thereto. #307-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk, dated September 29, 2014, the Council does hereby approve the merger of the two part-time positions of Deputy Clerk and Elections Coordinator into one full-time position of Deputy Clerk; FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve the appointment of Susan Hoff to the position of full-time Deputy Clerk; further, the Council does hereby establish the full- time salary for this position in the amount of $62,192.00, or an amount equal to that of the Deputy Treasurer, with the further understanding that all benefits as previously approved by the Council for other appointed positions within the City be also extended to this position. #308-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Public Service -Environment & Utilities and the Director of Public Works, dated September 18, 2014, 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) 2015 Sewer Cleaning Jet Truck utilizing the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) purchasing contract which was awarded to Jack Doheny Companies, 777 Doheny Court, Northville, MI 48167 (under Contract No. 022014 -SCA), in the amount of $207,267.84, to replace a current vehicle from budgeted funds; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $207,267.84 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 592-559-142-000 (Water and Sewer Capital Outlay Fund) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize this purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) bid price (under Contract No. 022014 -SCA), 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. #309-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Public Service -Environment & Utilities and the Director of Public Works, dated September 18, 2014, 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) case 580SN 2WD backhoe/loader utilizing the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) purchasing contract which was awarded to Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc., 48545 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374 (NJPA Member No: 40280), in the amount of $83,601.20, to replace a current vehicle from budgeted funds; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $83,601.20 from funds 39189 Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 already budgeted in Account No. 592-559-142-000 (Water and Sewer Capital Outlay Fund) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize this purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) bid price (NJPA Member No: 40280), 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. #310-14 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 19, 2014, which is approved by the Director of Public Works and bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Cost Agreement for Traffic Signal Control from the Michigan Department of Transportation, dated July 14, 2014, and having considered the necessity for traffic signal modernization at the 1-275/1-96 NB ramp at Seven Mile Road, last upgraded in 2006, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the said traffic control modernization with pedestrian indicators; further, the Council does hereby approve of the City assuming its 67% share of the annual energy and maintenance costs for such modernization for this intersection located in the City of Livonia; and for this purpose does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $225.00 annually from the Michigan Transportation Fund (MAJOR ROAD ACCOUNT); and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk is requested to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Department of Public Services, Division of Roads. #311-14 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 19, 2014, which is approved by the Director of Public Works and bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Cost Agreement for Traffic Signal Control from the Michigan Department of Transportation, dated July 14, 2014, and having considered the necessity for traffic signal modernization at Old M-14 (Ann Arbor Road) at Newburgh Road, last upgraded in 2002, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the said traffic control modernization with pedestrian indicators; further, the Council does hereby approve of the city assuming its 50% share of the annual energy and maintenance fee for such modernization for this intersection located in the City of Livonia; and for this purpose does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $576.00 annually from the Michigan Transportation Fund (MAJOR ROAD ACCOUNT); and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk is requested to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Department of Public Services, Division of Roads. 39190 Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 #312-14 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 19, 2014, which is approved by the Director of Public Work and bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Cost Agreement for Traffic Signal Control from the Michigan Department of Transportation, dated July 14, 2014, and having considered the necessity for traffic signal modernization at Old M-14 (Ann Arbor Road) at Ann Arbor Trail, last upgraded in 2003, the council does hereby approve and authorize the said traffic control modernization with pedestrian indicators; further, the Council does hereby approve of the city assuming its 50% share of the annual energy and maintenance fee for such modernization for this intersection located in the City of Livonia; and for this purpose does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $528.00 annually from the Michigan Transportation Fund (MAJOR ROAD ACCOUNT); and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk is requested to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Department of Public Services, Division of Roads. #313-14 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 19, 2014, which is approved by the Director of Public Work and bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Cost Agreement for Traffic Signal Control from the Michigan Department of Transportation, dated July 14, 2014, and having considered the necessity for traffic signal modernization at Old M-14 (Plymouth Road) at Levan Road, last upgraded in 2013, the council does hereby approve and authorize the said traffic control modernization with pedestrian indicators; further, the Council does hereby approve of the city assuming its 50% share of the annual energy and maintenance fee for such modernization for this intersection located in the City of Livonia; and for this purpose does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $576.00 annually from the Michigan Transportation Fund (MAJOR ROAD ACCOUNT); and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk is requested to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Department of Public Services, Division of Roads. #314-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated September 11, 2014, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its Resolution #09-47-2014, adopted on September 9, 2014, with regard to a Sign Permit Application, submitted by WorkForce Software requesting approval for a wall sign for the four-story office building (Seven Mile Crossing), located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between the 1-275/96 Expressway and Haggerty Road (38705 Seven Mile Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, the 39191 Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2014 -08 -SN -02 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions. - 1 . onditions:1. That the wall sign shall be installed in accordance with the Sign Plan submitted by WorkForce Software, as received by the Planning Commission on August 15, 2014; 2. That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals for excessive sign area and any conditions related thereto; and 3. That this approval is granted only for the identification of WorkForce Software, and any changes to the sign for a user other than WorkForce Software shall come back for review and approval by both the Planning Commission and City Council. #315-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Council Vice President Brian Meakin, dated September 11, 2014, requesting the Local Officers Compensation schedule a meeting for the purpose of discussing the clarification and possible verbiage change to LOCC Resolution #06-13 regarding absences of the City Councilmembers at meetings, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Local Officers Compensation Commission to hold a meeting and for their report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following results: AYES: Kritzman, Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Brosnan NAYS: None. Pastor, as chair of the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee, gave a report on the September 24, 2014 meeting and asked for the following items to be received and filed: A communication from the Department of Finance, dated October 6, 2014, re: the duties and responsibilities of the proposed Purchasing Manager position, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. The City of Livonia Preliminary Budget Documents for Fiscal Year 2014- 2015, received September 15, 2014, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. 39192 Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 The Supplement to Preliminary Budget 2014-2015 Personnel Worksheets, received on September 15, 2014, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. The Economic Development Coordinator duties and responsibilities was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. A correspondence from the Department of Finance, dated September 30, 2014, regarding answers to the questions asked by the Council on the budget, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, and approved unanimously, it was: #316-14 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines that the annual budget for the fiscal year as submitted by the Mayor for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 2014, and ending November 30, 2015, as shown in the budget document in Section I, submitted by the Mayor to the Council on September 10, 2014, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VII of the City Charter, be and hereby is determined and adopted, provided, however, for the monthly reports to the Council, the amounts as shown in Sections III and IV should be used for comparative reporting purposes, and Council approval is required for any modification to the amounts shown in Section I, and that all proceedings on said Budget be and hereby are approved as being in full conformance with the City Charter, a public hearing having been held on October 8, 2014, after proper notice being published in the Livonia Observer and Eccentric, the official newspaper of the City, on September 28, 2014, and provided further that the City Clerk shall publish or cause to be published this resolution together with a summary of said Budget as adopted herein, together with the minutes of this meeting. was: On a motion by Pastor, supported by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it #317-14 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 4.0447 mills, of the taxable valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 2014, and ending November 30, 2015, and in addition to the above amount which is authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of the City of Livonia: 39193 Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 (a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .8088 mills, of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VII I of the Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for police protection and law enforcement personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of the City of Livonia; in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (b) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.2134 mills, of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VII I of the Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for fire, police and snow removal personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of the City of Livonia; in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.7000 mills, of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VII I of the Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for police and fire personnel and support costs in the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .8088 mills, of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VII I of the Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for library services, supplies and facilities in the City of Livonia; in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .0129 mills, of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 359 of the Public Acts of 1925, for the purpose of advertising, exploiting and making known the industrial and commercial advantages of the City of Livonia and to establish projects for the purpose of encouraging immigration to, and increasing the trade, business and industries of the City of Livonia; in addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .7855 mills, of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for a community recreation center, recreation personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities and operations; in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; 39194 Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 (g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .8893 mills, of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for repairing or replacing public roads, sidewalks and trees in the City of Livonia; in addition to the amount to be levied for general municipal purposes; (h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .5000 mills, of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for the City's community transit program and capital improvements within the City of Livonia; in addition to the amount to be levied for general municipal purposes; (i) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .2500 mills, of the Taxable Valuation of all ready and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for staff, maintenance, and; support costs for cultural and senior services in the City, including the Livonia Senior Center and Greenmead Historical Village, in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (j) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 2.4267 mills, of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year commencing December 1, 2014 and ending November 30, 2015, pursuant to the provisions of Act 298 of the Public Acts of 1917, for the purpose of establishing, operating, maintaining and administering the Municipal Garbage Collection System and/or plant for the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse in the City of Livonia; in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (k) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .5979 mills, of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year commencing December 1, 2014 and ending November 30, 2015, for the purpose of defraying City expenses and liabilities for the collection and disposal activities required for curbside recycling and yard waste composting programs; in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (1) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 2.0000 mills to be due and payable on July 1, 2015, of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property located within the Plymouth Road Development Authority, subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year commencing December 1, 2014 and ending November 30, 2015, pursuant to the provisions of Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975, for the purpose of Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 Ordinance: 39195 providing revenues for obligations and operations of the Plymouth Road Development Authority, in addition to the amount to be levied for general municipal purposes. This millage shall be effective provided that all residential properties are first removed from the Plymouth Road Development Authority district; AND PROVIDED FURTHER, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above offices. Toy took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 260 OF TITLE 6 CHAPTER 04 (DOGS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Kritzman, Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Brosnan NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. A communication from the Department of Law, dated October 7, 2014, re: Proposed Amendment to Section 11.03(p) of Article XI of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, re: Big Box Stores, Petition 2014-07-06-01, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. Pastor gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (P) OF SECTION 11.03 OF ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." 39196 Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming Regular meeting. A correspondence from Toni LaPorte, Acting City Librarian, dated October 7, 2014, re: Implementing new fees for Library service, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. On a motion by Scheel, seconded by Pastor, it was: RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting City Librarian, dated September 17, 2014, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits Library Commission Resolution Nos. 16-14 and 18- 14, wherein it is recommended that new fees for library services be implemented, the Council does hereby concur in and approve such fees and the following rates are hereby established: TEST PROCTORING Resident $10.00 per exam Non -Resident $25.00 per exam GENEOLOGICAL RESEARCH All patrons regardless of residency $5.00 per half-hour Following discussion by Council, with information provided by Toni LaPorte, the following amended resolution was presented: RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting City Librarian, dated September 17, 2014, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits Library Commission Resolution Nos. 16-14 and 18- 14, wherein it is recommended that new fees for library services be implemented, the Council does hereby concur in and approve such fees and the following rates are hereby established: TEST PROCTORING Resident Non -Resident GENEOLOGICAL RESEARCH All patrons regardless of residency $10.00 per exam $25.00 per exam $10.00 per obituary 39197 Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 On a motion by Scheel, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, the amended resolution was: #318-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting City Librarian, dated September 17, 2014, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits Library Commission Resolution Nos. 16-14 and 18- 14, wherein it is recommended that new fees for library services be implemented, the Council does hereby concur in and approve such fees and the following rates are hereby established: TEST PROCTORING Resident $10.00 per exam Non -Resident $25.00 per exam GENEOLOGICAL RESEARCH All patrons regardless of residency $10.00 per obituary On a motion by Toy, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it was: #319-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated September 11, 2014, which transmits its resolution #09-48-2014, adopted on September 9, 2014, with regard to Petition 2014-08-08-10, submitted by Rose Grisa, requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to remodel the exterior of the commercial/office building (Mark E. Building - O'Malley's Bar & Grill), located on the west side of Farmington Road between Lyndon Avenue and Five Mile Road (15231 Farmington Road), in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2014-08-08-10 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Elevation and Details Plan dated August 27, 2014, prepared by Frank Grisa, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 2. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals; 3. That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows; 4. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building permits are applied for, Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2014 was: 39198 5. That in the event of unanticipated conditions or circumstances encountered during the construction process, the Planning Director and the Director of Inspection are allowed to recommend and approve design modifications, provided that any changes made to the original plans do not substantially alter the appearance of the building; and 6. 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. On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it #320-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated August 21, 2014, which sets forth its resolution #08-45-2014 adopted on August 19, 2014, with regard to Petition 2008-11-06-04, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution #477-08 and Section 23.01(a) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, proposing to amend Section 11.03 of Article XI, to require waiver use approval of any business licensed pursuant to the Deferred Presentment Service Transactions Act, MCL 487.2121, et.seq., the Council does hereby approve Petition 2008-11-06-04 for preparation of the ordinance for submission to Council; and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it was: #321-14 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the Agenda. Robert Biga, Director of Human Resources, spoke about the negotiations leading up to the ratification of the new contract with AFSCME Union Local 192. On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it was: #322-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Human Resources, dated October 16, 2014, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits resolution #14-136 adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 15, 2014 of Livonia and the AFSCME Union Local 192, as summarized in the attachment to the aforesaid communication, be approved for the period December 1, 2013, through November 30, 2016, the Council does hereby approve the tentative agreement between the City of Livonia and AFSCME Union Local 192 for the period December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2016; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby 39199 Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2094 requested to affix their signatures to the said contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it was: #323-14 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Human Resources, dated October 16, 2014, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits resolution #14-135 adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 15, 2014, wherein it is recommended that the attached proposed contract between the City of Livonia and Livonia Police Officers Association (LPDA), Subunit B, Police Service Aides, and which contract incorporates negotiated provisions, be approved with an effective date of City Council ratification through November 30, 2017, the Council does hereby approve and concur in the aforesaid action of the Civil Service Commission; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to affix their signatures to the aforesaid contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. President Brosnan announced there will be a Special Council Meeting being held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., following a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. in regard to an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate being applied for by NYX, Inc., and welcomed anyone who would like to attend. President Brosnan addressed the audience on the rules governed by Ordinance as far as speaking during Audience Communication was concerned. Further discussion was held by Council and the matter was referred to the Law Department to draft language that would clarify the issue. During Audience Communication Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, Livonia, MI, expressed his opinions concerning the time limits on Audience Communication. On a motion by Toy, seconded by Scheel, and unanimously adopted, this 1,763rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. ` GL Ter . Marecki, City Clerk