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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA - 2012-12-19 REGULAR AGENDA th 1,719 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia Wednesday, December 19, 2012 8:00 p.m. - City Hall Auditorium 33000 Civic Center Drive Livonia, Michigan CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS Communication from the Department of Finance, dated November 20, 2012, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending October 31, 2012. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE APPRENTICE PERMIT: Office of the City Clerk, re: submitted by Ashley Blizzard in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. 2. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST PERMIT: Office of the City Clerk, re: submitted by Matthew Klar in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. 3. AWARD OF BID: Department of Parks and Recreation, re: of various items of clothing for the 2013 departmental needs. 4. REQUEST TO UPGRADE THE CURRENT ASSESSING SOFTWARE PROGRAM: Department of Assessment, re: from BS&A Pervasive Software to BS&A Dot Net Program due to the intricacies of the Assessing and Tax System programs. 5. REQUEST TO APPROVE A REVISED 457 RETIREMENT PLAN FOR COMMUNITY CHOICE CREDIT UNION: Department of Finance, re: to reflect changes in IRS provisions governing 457 Deferred Compensation Plans. 6. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LIVONIA LIEUTENANTS AND SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION TENTATIVE AGREEMENT: Civil Service Department, re: for the period of December 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of December 19, 2012 2 CONSENT AGENDA 7. REQUEST TO EXTEND MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR POLICE CAPTAINS, DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF AND POLICE CHIEF: Civil Service Department, re: to provide the same medical benefits to them as provided in the 2010-2013 Livonia Police Officers Association Agreement, effective December 1, 2012 and to be implemented as soon as administratively possible. 8. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Department of Public Works, re: for the 2013-2015 Right-of-Way Street Tree Trimming/Emergency Response Program from budgeted funds. 9. AWARD OF BIDS: Department of Public Works, re: to supply the Building Maintenance Section with custodial supplies for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. 10. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WAYNE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LIVONIA: Engineering Division, re: for the resurfacing of Middlebelt Road from Seven Mile Road to Base Line Road. 11. REQUEST TO EXTEND CONTRACT WITH R.S. CONTRACTING INC.: Engineering Division, re: for the 2013 Lane Line Marking Program (Contract 13- H) at the unit prices from the 2012 Lane Line Marking contract. (CR 154-12). 12. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES: Engineering Division, re: for the Livonia Police Station Entrance Improvements (Contract 12-E) to be used to cover the costs of removing an existing abandoned concrete gas vault, extending the footing drain and basement wall waterproofing, additional excavated material and embankment, additional concrete for the ADA ramp, electrical lighting and infrastructure, and miscellaneous items as a result of the clean-up due to a 6- inch sanitary sewer repair. (CR 386-12) 13. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2012-10-02-26 submitted by MN Express Inc., to construct and operate a truck terminal located on the east side of Merriman Road between Industrial Road and Schoolcraft Road (13520 Merriman Road) in the Northwest ¼ of Section 26. 14. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2012-10-02-27 submitted by MN Express Inc., to expand the existing RV storage yard located on the east side of Merriman Road between Industrial Road and Schoolcraft Road (13520 Merriman Road) in the Northwest ¼ of Section 26. 15. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2012-10-08-06 submitted by Yaroch Senior Services Company, d/b/a/ Home Instead Senior Care, in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the existing building located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between Puritan Avenue and Six Mile Road (16013 Middlebelt Road) in the Northeast ¼ of Section 14. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of December 19, 2012 3 CONSENT AGENDA 16. REQUEST TO WAIVE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT: Enrico E. Soave, Esq., Kucyk, Soave & Fernandes, PLLC, re: for the property at 15451 Woodring Street. 17. REQUEST TO REVOKE REAL PROPERTY COMPONENT OF TAX ABATEMENT CERTIFICATE 2007-130 ISSUED TO MAJESKE MACHINE INC.: Department of Assessment, re: as the building located at 34410 Rosati Avenue was vacated in 2012 (IDD No. 100) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED: Department of Law, re: Petition 2012-03-06-06 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 478-12, proposing to amend Sections 9.02 and 9.03 of Article IX, OS (Office Services) District Regulations, in order to modify the types of permitted and waiver uses including, but not limited to, real estate and insurance offices, offices of fraternal or religious organizations, and offices of clubs and lodges. 19. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED: Department of Law, re: Petition 2012-03-06-07 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant Council Resolution 479-12, proposing to amend Sections 10.02 and 10.03 of Article X, C-1 (Local Business) District Regulations, in order to clarify and make certain changes to the types of permitted and waiver uses including, but not limited to, various retail stores, personal service establishments, office businesses, veterinary clinics, SDD licensed establishments, and restaurants. 20. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED: Department of Law, re: Petition 2012-03-06-08 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 480-12, proposing to amend Sections 11.02 and 11.03 of Article XI, C-2 (General Business) District Regulations, in order to make changes to certain types of permitted and waiver uses including, but not limited to, various retail sales and retail service establishments, wholesale business uses, gasoline service stations, animal care facilities, restaurants, auto-wash establishments, establishments serving alcohol, dance halls, pawn shops, and open-air businesses. 21. ROLL CALL: Proposed amendment to the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance #543: Department of Law, re: Petition 2012-08-01-04 submitted by Livonia IT Office Building L.L.C. to rezone the property located on the west side of Victor Parkway between Seven Mile Road and Pembroke Avenue (19375 Victor Parkway) in the Southeast ¼ of Section 6, from PO (High Rise Professional Office) to C-2 (General Business). (First Reading given by Councilmember James McCann) Agenda for the Regular Meeting of December 19, 2012 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 22. ROLL CALL: Proposed amendment to the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance #543: Department of Law, re: Petition 2012-08-06-10 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 23.01(b) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to amend Section 2.10(16) of Article II, (Definition of Miscellaneous Terms) to provide needed updates and modifications to the C-2 District Regulations. (First Reading given by Councilmember James McCann) 23. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2012-10-02-28 submitted by Dave & Buster’s, Inc., to construct and operate a full service restaurant (Dave & Buster’s) with mechanical amusement devices located on the west side of Victor Parkway between Seven Mile Road and Pembroke Avenue (19375 Victor Parkway) in the Southeast ¼ of Section 6. 24. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2012-10-02-29 submitted by Dave & Buster’s, Inc., to utilize a Class C Liquor license (sale of beer, wine and spirits for consumption on the premises) in connection with a full service restaurant (Dave & Buster’s) located on the west side of Victor Parkway between Seven Mile Road and Pembroke Avenue (19375 Victor Parkway) in the Southeast ¼ of Section 6. 25. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE APPRENTICE PERMIT: Office of the City Clerk, re: submitted by Nathaniel R. Kearns in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. 26. REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE REQUEST FROM VIP LAZEEZ, LLC TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A 2011 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS WITH DANCE PERMIT AND OFFICIAL PERMIT (FOOD), FROM COMPTON VILLAGE COCKTAIL LOUNGE INC.; AND A NEW OFFICIAL PERMIT (DANCE) FOR WEEKDAYS 2:30 AM TO 7:00 AM AND SUNDAYS, 2:30 AM TO 12:00 PM (STEP 2): Division of Police, re: for the business located at 28500 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150. 27. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Department of Public Works, re: to supply a propane fueling station and propane for a period of five (5) years with the option of purchasing the fueling station at the end of the five (5) year period, from budgeted funds. 28. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Department of Public Works, re: for a three (3) year contract to purchase Water Meters and Supplies from budgeted funds. 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: for engineering services from Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc., to provide design and construction engineering services for the Pilot Footing Drain Disconnection Program (City District 16) Project (RXIA-05) Agenda for the Regular Meeting of December 19, 2012 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 30. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2012-10-08-07 submitted by Dorchen/Martin Associates, Inc., on behalf of McDonald’s Corporation, in connection with a proposal to remodel the exterior of the existing restaurant located on the west side of Middlebelt between Five Mile Road and Puritan Avenue (15399 Middlebelt Road) in the Southeast ¼ of Section 14. 31. PROPOSED 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: City Council President Laura Toy, re: in accordance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, 1976 P.A. 267, as amended. NEW BUSINESS 32. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION: Livonia Fire & Rescue, re: of cash for the needs of the Fire Department. 33. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT EASEMENT: Department of Law, re: secured without monetary consideration from Leo Soave Building, Inc., in connection with the development of a new sanitary sewer at Churchill Place Condominiums located in the Southwest ¼ of Section 32. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION DATED: December 11, 2012 TERRY A. MARECKI, CITY CLERK In accordance with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act as it pertains to access to Public Meetings, the City Clerk’s Office of the City of Livonia, upon adequate notice, will make reasonable accommodations for persons with special needs. Please call (734) 466-2236 if you need assistance. Council agendas are available on the City’s website – www.ci.livonia.mi.us - under Government, City Council, Agendas.