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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA - 2011-08-24 - REGULAR AGENDA th 1,687 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia Wednesday, August 24, 2011 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 Law, dated August 5, 2011, re: Linda Lott and Robert Lott v City of Livonia, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 10-013917-CZ. CONSENT AGENDA 1. BLOCK PARTY: Karen L. Werden, re: to be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Flamingo, between St. Martins and Bretton, with a rain date requested of Sunday, September 11, 2011. 2. BLOCK PARTY: Christine Flannigan and Karen Bradford, re: to be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Oakdale, between Wayne Road and Ronnie, with no rain date requested. 3. BLOCK PARTY: Dawn Nowicki, re: to be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Orangelawn, between Dalhay and Sunset, with no rain date requested. 4. BLOCK PARTY: Denise Justice, re: to be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Washington, between Hubbard and Indiana, with a rain date requested of Saturday, September 24, 2011. 5. BLOCK PARTY: Caren Shatter, re: to be held Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sussex, between Sherwood and Fitzgerald, with a rain date requested of Sunday, September 11, 2011. 6. REQUEST TO APPROVE AND RECOGNIZE THE CLARENCEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011; REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PARADE ROUTE AND THE CLOSING OF CERTAIN CITY STREETS; AND REQUEST TO DESIGNATE AND AUTHORIZE SERGEANT KEITH SCHOEN TO SIGN THE WAYNE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION PERMIT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO CLOSE A PORTION OF MIDDLEBELT ROAD, WITH THE CITY TO ASSUME LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CLAIMS WHICH MAY ARISE AS A RESULT OF THE ROAD CLOSURE: Kevin Murphy, Athletic Director, re: same. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of August 24, 2011 2 CONSENT AGENDA 7. REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION: Dorothy Roberts, Philanthropy and Fundraising Event Manager, Marycrest Manor, re: as required by the State of Michigan to obtain a Charitable Gaming License to allow them to participate in a weekly playing card progressive raffle. 8. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY’S NOISE ORDINANCE: Patricia A. Fritsch, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, re: to allow the use of a low volume sound system in connection with their Divisional Team Building Annual Meeting which is scheduled to be held at Rotary Park on Friday, September 16, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 9. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY’S NOISE ORDINANCE: Enrico E. Soave, Esq., Kucyk Soave & Fernandes, PLLC, on behalf of Doc’s Sports Retreat, LLC, re: for a private outdoor tent event scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2011, at Doc’s Sports Retreat, located at 19265 Victor Parkway. 10. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST PERMIT: Office of the City Clerk, re: submitted by Fawne Peterson in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. 11. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE APPRENTICE PERMIT: Office of the City Clerk, re: submitted by Chad A. D’Aigle in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. 12. REQUEST TO WAIVE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT: Rino Soave, Infinity Construction Services, LLC, re: for the home he is constructing at 20015 Hubbard. 13. REQUEST TO WAIVE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT: Rino Soave, Infinity Construction Services, LLC, re: for the home he is constructing at 18240 Laurel. 14. REQUEST TO WAIVE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT: Rino Soave, Infinity Construction Services, LLC, re: for the home he is constructing at 18250 Laurel. 15. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION 112-11: Office of the Mayor, re: the subject of developing a policy on athletic recognition signs. (CR 57-11) 16. REQUEST TO APPROVE REDUCTION IN PAY RATES FOR SEASONAL LABORERS: Civil Service Commission, re: of $.50 per hour in each category, effective January 1, 2012. 17. REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH SOLE SUPPLIER, EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR: Water and Sewer Board, re: for the purchase of stormwater, water main and sanitary manhole- related items in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 annually. (CR 07-10) Agenda for the Regular Meeting of August 24, 2011 3 CONSENT AGENDA 18. AWARD OF BID: Water and Sewer Board, re: for the testing and repair of large commercial and industrial water meters for a period of two (2) years. 19. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 40 CASES OF ALTOSID XR BRIQUETTES: Public Service Division, re: from Clarke Mosquito Control for the 2011 Mosquito Treatment Program, consisting of recreational facilities, as well as storm drains in roadways and City parking lots. 20. REQUEST TO ACCEPT $50,000.00 GRANT FROM THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY (DTE) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE RETROFITTING OF 48 MERCURY VAPOR STREETLIGHTS TO LED: Engineering Division, re: along Five Mile Road, from Farmington Road to Hubbard Road, which is estimated to produce an energy cost savings of $7,724.16 annually. 21. REQUEST TO APPROVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND THE COUNTY OF WAYNE; AND REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES: Engineering Division, re: for non-grant covered items in connection with the Merriman Road at Five Mile and Six Mile Safety Improvement Project consisting of non-conflicting water main work, the irrigation systems, the associated sidewalk and other necessary work-related items. (CRs 309-10, 164-11 and 226-11) 22. REQUEST TO ACCEPT QUOTATION OF LIQUI-FORCE SERVICES (USA), INC. TO PERFORM EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER MAIN REPAIR WORK: Engineering Division, re: on a 12-inch sanitary sewer line located in the alley behind Perko’s on Five Mile Road, and on a 12-inch sanitary sewer located at 12701 Inkster Road. 23. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2011-07-08-06 submitted by L+A Architects, 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 Farmington Road, between Seven Mile Road and Eight Mile Road (19311 Farmington Road), in the Southeast ¼ of Section 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES 24. PUBLIC SAFETY, EDUCATION AND RECREATION COMMITTEE – Meetings of May 4, 2011 and July 18, 2011 a. The request of Ed Morris to consider naming a City park in memory of Police Officer Larry J. Nehasil. (CR 33-11) b. The subject of proposed changes to the Parks and Recreation field rental procedures by eliminating Daily and Seasonal Permits and utilizing an Hourly Permit, effective December 1, 2010 (for tracking purposes). (Ref.: CR 405-10) (CR 317-10) Agenda for the Regular Meeting of August 24, 2011 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES 25. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Meeting of August 9, 2011 a. The request from Fonte Business Acquisition, LLC, for a Dance- Entertainment Permit to be held in conjunction with a 2010 Class C licensed business with Official Permit (Food) for the business located at 32030 Plymouth Road. (CR 147-11) b. Review of departmental user fees (Assessing, City Clerk, Engineering, Planning, Police and Treasurer) for report and recommendation. (CR 71- 11) c. The subject of acquiring FHA-HUD foreclosed properties. (CR 519-08) d. An information update on the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. (CR 40-09) e. Meeting with Honeywell with respect to the City Hall Building heating and air conditioning problems. (CR 314-06) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 26. REQUEST TO APPROVE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR POSITION OF DEPUTY CLERK, AS WELL AS THE APPOINTMENT OF SUSAN HOFF TO SAME: Office of the City Clerk, re: to be equal to that of the Assistant City Clerk/ Deputy Treasurer positions. 27. APPLICATION FOR AND TRANSFER OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES: Lynn A. Gandhi, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn, LLP, on behalf of Tina Ding, President of Leapers Inc., re: for the purchase of new equipment and machinery for their facility to be located at 32500 Capitol Street, Livonia, MI 48150, as well as for the transfer of a previously approved Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from 32700 Capitol Street to 32500 Capitol Street. (Industrial Development Overlay District #110) Public Hearing held on August 15, 2011. NEW BUSINESS 28. REQUEST TO AMEND COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 183-11: Department of Law, re: to add additional verbiage required by the State of Michigan Department of Treasury pertaining to personal property exemptions. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION DATED: August 16, 2011 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) 466-2224 if you need assistance. Council agendas are available on the City’s website – www.ci.livonia.mi.us - under Government, City Council, Agendas.