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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA - 2011-05-11 - REGULAR AGENDA th 1,680 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia Wednesday, May 11, 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 Finance, dated April 20, 2011, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending March 31, 2011. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST PERMIT: Office of the City Clerk, re: submitted by Hilda D. Sievers in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. 2. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: Michael and Donna Chapman, re: property behind their home located at 18886 Brentwood, which is land-locked. 3. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY’S NOISE ORDINANCE: Mark Burchell, Founder and Executive Director of The Doorway to Recovery, re: to allow live, outdoor music performances between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. in connection with their annual charity event scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2011, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. 4. APPOINTMENT OF SCOTT BAHR TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Office of the Mayor, re: for a three-year term, which will expire on June 9, 2014. 5. REQUEST TO APPROVE SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER: Department of Management Information Systems, re: with ESRI Inc. for the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) for a period of one year from funds budgeted for this purpose. 6. AWARD OF BID: Livonia Fire & Rescue, re: for the purchase of one (1) ambulance that will replace a 2001 Medic Master (SQ6), which in turn will replace a 1997 Horton International, to be disposed of by auction. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of May 11, 2011 2 CONSENT AGENDA 7. REQUEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011 AS ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA: Bill Craig, Tree City Committee Chairman and Paul St. Henry, Superintendent of Public Service – Operations, re: to be celebrated at 2:15 p.m. at Rosedale Elementary. 8. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO (2) 2010 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TRUCKS UTILIZING THE STATE OF MICHIGAN CONTRACT PRICING: Public Service Division, re: from funds budgeted for this purpose. 9. AWARD OF BID: Public Service Division, re: for the purchase of a Brine Manufacturing Machine to be used as an additive to the salting operation, which will reduce the salt application rate by 20%, from budgeted funds. 10. AWARD OF BID: Public Service Division, re: for supplying the Road Maintenance Section with Bituminous Materials for the period May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012. 11. REQUEST TO ADVISE THE WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES (PERMIT SECTION) THAT THE CITY HAS APPROVED THE STORM SEWER PLANS AND WILL ACCEPT JURISDICTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE STORM SEWER WITHIN THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 37771 SEVEN MILE ROAD; AND REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE A WAYNE COUNTY PERMIT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY: Engineering Division, re: for property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road, east of Blue Skies Drive, in the Northeast ¼ of Section 7, with Leo Soave Building Company to reimburse the City for any such maintenance that may become necessary. 12. REQUEST TO ADVISE THE WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES (PERMIT SECTION) THAT THE CITY HAS APPROVED THE STORM SEWER PLANS AND WILL ACCEPT JURISDICTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE STORM SEWER WITHIN THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14801 FARMINGTON ROAD; AND REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE A REVISED WAYNE COUNTY PERMIT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY: Engineering Division, re: due to a change in the final scope of the project previously authorized pursuant to CR 333-10, for property located on the west side of Farmington Road, south of Five Mile Road, in the Northeast ¼ of Section 21, with Pegouske/Moossavi Holdings LLC to reimburse the City for any such maintenance that may become necessary. 13. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2011-03-08-02 submitted by CB Richard Ellis, on behalf of Comerica Bank, in connection with a proposal to renovate the exterior of the bank located on the southwest corner of Five Mile Road and Merriman Road (31425 Five Mile Road), in the Northeast ¼ of Section 22. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of May 11, 2011 3 CONSENT AGENDA 14. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT PAYMENT TO RONALD CHANDLER: Department of Law, re: for sewer backups that occurred in the basement of his home located at 28933 Roycroft. 15. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST PERMIT: Office of the City Clerk, re: submitted by Lee Shaw in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES 16. FINANCE, BUDGET & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE – Meeting of April 13, 2011 Topic of Annual Audit Reports. (CR 367-02) (City of Livonia Audit Reports for the period December 1, 2009 to November 30, 2010) 17. FINANCE, BUDGET & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE – Meeting of April 25, 2011 The matter of placing a Public Safety Millage on the August 2011 Primary Election. (CR 117-11) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18. ROLL CALL: Proposed amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, Department of Law, re: to Section 060 of Title 5, Chapter 33 (Garage, Yard, Basement and Rummage Sales) to allow each residence to conduct two (2) sales within one calendar year, conditioned upon a period of at least thirty (30) days between sales. First Reading given by Councilmember Schwartz on April 20, 2011. 19. ROLL CALL: Proposed amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, Department of Law, re: to Section 040 of Title 2, Chapter 32 (Unclaimed Personal Property) to conform to State law regarding firearms. First Reading given by Councilmember Meakin on April 20, 2011. 20. ROLL CALL: Proposed amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, Department of Law, re: to Sections 050, 060, 070, 110 and 200 of Title 2, Chapter 04 (City Council) to clarify various City Council proceedings. First Reading given by Councilmember Toy on April 20, 2011. 21. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SELL CITY-OWNED PROPERTY PURCHASED THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP): Housing Commission, re: a vacant lot located at 9071 Deering to an adjacent property owner for a total sale price of $6,000.00, which will place this parcel back on the tax rolls. (CR 518-08) Agenda for the Regular Meeting of May 11, 2011 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 22. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2011-2012 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ANNUAL PLAN AND BUDGET; AND REQUEST TO APPROVE HOLD HARMLESS CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND FIRST STEP; FAIR HOUSING CENTER OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT; JACQUE MARTIN-DOWNS, MA/MSW; ST. JOHN HEALTH SYSTEM/EASTWOOD CLINICS; MR. JOHN V. FARRAR, Ed.D, LPC; HEGIRA PROGRAMS, INC.; MADONNA UNIVERSITY; AND QUALITY CARE COUNSELING: Livonia Housing Commission, re: in connection with the operation of a domestic violence victim assistance program; for the purpose of providing fair housing; and for the mental health counseling program provided for through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs for the 2011-2012 program year. (CR 62-11) 23. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2011-2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE CITY OF LIVONIA: Livonia Housing Commission, re: this serves as an analysis of existing housing conditions in the City of Livonia and sets forth housing and community development priorities to be pursued over the next five (5) years. 24. AWARD OF BID: Public Service Division, re: for a replacement boiler at the Old Court Building. 25. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2011-03-02-03 submitted by Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles requesting approval for the outdoor storage and display of vehicles and motorcycles on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road, between Levan Road and Newburgh Road (36534 Plymouth Road), in the Southwest ¼ of Section 29. 26. REQUEST TO CONSIDER PLACING A SUPPLEMENTAL MILLAGE REQUEST ON THE AUGUST 2011 PRIMARY ELECTION: Office of the Mayor, re: to address the needs of the Senior Center and Greenmead Historical Village. 27. REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE 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): Division of Police, re: for the business located at 32030 Plymouth. 28. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: for the 2011 Sidewalk Replacement Program – Contract 11-G. (CR 31-11) Agenda for the Regular Meeting of May 11, 2011 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 29. REZONING PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2011-01-01-01 submitted by Robert Semaan requesting to rezone property located on the north side of Plymouth Road, between Wayne Road and Stark Road (34800 Plymouth Road), in the Southwest ¼ of Section 28 from C-1 to C-2 (Local Business to General Business). Public Hearing held on April 18, 2011. 30. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: Wayne R. Glass, Chair, Plymouth Road Development Authority, re: to determine necessity for the operation of an irrigation system along portions of Plymouth Road formerly paid for utilizing PRDA funds. (CR 32-11 and CR 79-11) Public Hearing held on April 18, 2011. 31. APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE: John F. Tenbusch, President, Linear Mold & Engineering, Inc., re: for the purchase of new equipment and machinery for their facility located at 12926 Stark Road, Livonia, MI 48150. (Industrial Development Overlay District #111) Public Hearing held on April 20, 2011. NEW BUSINESS AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION DATED: May 5, 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.