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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA 2003-10-08 REGULAR AGENDA 1411, 1,498th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia Wednesday, October 8, 2003 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 September 22, 2003, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending August 31, 2003 CONSENT AGENDA 1 REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE RE- LEGALIZATION OF LOW POWER FM RADIO- Robert L. duRivage, re to request that Low Power FM Radio be restored to the form originally given it by the FCC which would allow more community groups across the country to have access to the airwaves. (CR 409-00 and CR 461-99) 2. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2003, TO REQUEST PERMISSION FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT) TO CLOSE PLYMOUTH ROAD FROM MERRIMAN TO MIDDLEBELT ROADS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8 30 A.M AND 12.00 P.M., OR UNTIL THE ROAD IS RETURNED TO NORMAL TRAFFIC OPERATION, TO AUTHORIZE SGT WESLEY McKEE TO SIGN THE ROAD CLOSURE PERMIT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND THAT THE CITY OF LIVONIA WILL ASSUME LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CLAIMS RESULTING FROM THE ROAD CLOSURE. Division of Police, re same 3 REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY'S COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT WEAPONS Division of Police, re to enable the department to obtain the newest model of weapons at a substantial savings and to adjust to the current acceptable law enforcement caliber L Agenda for the Regular Meeting of October 8, 2003 2 CONSENT AGENDA 4 REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE REQUEST FROM LONE STAR STEAKHOUSE & SALOON OF MICHIGAN, INC TO TRANSFER ALL STOCK IN A 2003 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS BY DROPPING LONE STAR STEAKHOUSE & SALOON, INC AS STOCKHOLDER THROUGH TRANSFER OF THEIR 100 SHARES OF STOCK TO NEW STOCKHOLDER, LONE STAR FINANCE, INC Division of Police, re• for the business located at 19333 Victor Parkway 5 REQUEST TO AWARD BID. Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for fitness towel service at the Livonia Community Recreation Center 6 REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY'S COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND TO APPROVE VENDORS* Department of Parks & Recreation, re. to provide food for resale at the concession stand at the Livonia Community Recreation Center 7 REQUEST TO AWARD BID• Public Service Division, re for one (1) Four-Wheel Street Sweeper with High-Lift Dump to be utilized by the Road Maintenance Section. 8 REQUEST TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF NEW GRAVEL ON THE EXISTING GRAVEL PARKING LOTS AT GREENMEAD UTILIZING THE v. SERVICES OF HAYBALL TRANSPORT, INC AND TO ACCEPT THE DONATION FROM QUICKEN LOANS TO FUND THIS PROJECT Engineering Division, re. per the request submitted by Quicken Loans, Inc. 9 REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS Engineering Division, re for the Scone Court Lot Split Development to be located west of Newburgh Road on the north side of Schoolcraft Road in the Southeast % of Section 19 (CR 429-02) 10 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION 487-00• Department of Law, re proposed amendment to the City's garage sale ordinance by prohibiting the holding of garage sales on Sunday and to limit such sales to one event, having no more than three days' duration, per year. One additional permit may be issued per year to residents in the process of moving in or out of the City Agenda for the Regular Meeting of October 8, 2003 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES 11 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE — Meeting of September 23, 2003 Request for proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, to allow myomassologists (massage therapists) to either open their own office, to work in health clubs, hair salons, day spas, for corporate chair massages, or in a YMCA facility within City limits. (CR 294-03) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED. Department of Law, re Petition 2003-02-01-10, as amended, submitted by Larry DeFiore, on behalf of Spalding Properties, LLC, for a change of zoning of property located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Newburgh Road and Roselinda Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30 from RUF to R-1 (Rural Urban Farm — 1/2 Acre Lots to One Family Residential — 60' x 120' Lots) (CR 487-03) 13. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED. Department of Law, re Petition 2003-03-01-11, as amended, submitted by Michael Fant for a change of zoning of property located on the south side of Ann Arbor Trail between Grandon Avenue and Linville Avenue (36025 Ann Arbor Trail) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32 from RUF to R-2 (Rural Urban Farm — 'h Acre Lots to One Family Residential — 70' x 120' Lots) (CR 488-03) 14 ROLL CALL. Proposed amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, Department of Law, re to amend Section 010 of Title 1, Chapter 12 (General Penalty) to change the limit on sentences judges may impose for violation of local ordinances (misdemeanors or civil infractions) from 90 days to 93 days to conform to the limit on sentences adopted by the State legislature First Reading given by Council Vice President Knapp on September 24, 2003 15 REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT David L. Stormont, President, NuCon Corporation, re for their two (2) buildings located at 34100 and 34150 Industrial Road in Livonia, both of which are owned by BLSS Partnership, in the North '/ of Section 28 (CR 394-03) Public Hearing held on September 15, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting of October 8, 2003 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 16 REZONING PETITION Planning Commission, re Petition 2003-01-01-05 submitted by Ronald Parz, on behalf of K P Builders, for a change of zoning of property located on the north side of Joy Road between Wayne Road and Harvey Avenue (35300 Joy Road) in the Southwest % of Section 33 from RUF to R-1 (Rural Urban Farm — % Acre Lots to One Family Residential — 60' x 120' Lots) (CR 373-03) Public Hearing held on September 17, 2003 17 LANGUAGE CHANGE. Planning Commission, re Petition 2003-01-06-01 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 235- 03, and pursuant to Section 23 01(a) of Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to determine whether or not to amend Section 19 06(f) of Article XIX of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, in order to give City Council more flexibility with respect to waiver use requirements. (CR 395-03) Public Hearing held on September 29, 2003 18 APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE. Douglas H Adams, Vice President, and Elizabeth S Acton, Chief Financial Officer, Comerica Incorporated, re in connection with the renovation of the building located at 39200 Six Mile Road (I D D No 89) (CR 442-03) Public Hearing held on October 1, 2003 19 APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE. Richard D Aginian, President, The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Inc., 36251 Schoolcraft Road, re to cover two Goss Metro printing press units, one Goss Metro color printing deck and all related installation superstructure (I D D No 88) (CR 443-03) Public Hearing held on October 1, 2003 20 APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE. Richard McLaughlin, Vice President, Eiring Klinger Sealing Systems (USA), Inc., 35955 Veronica, re to cover manufacturing equipment utilized for the production of heat shields (I D D No 62) (CR 444-03) Public Hearing held on October 1, 2003 21 APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE. Russell A. Gronevelt, Managing Partner, 34000 Plymouth Road, LLC (originally submitted as Russell A. Gronevelt, President, Orchard, Hiltz, McCliment, Inc.), re: in connection with the purchase/renovation of a building located at 34000 Plymouth Road so as to consolidate much of their staff in one location and facilitate a more efficient operation (I D D No. 90) (CR 445-03) Public Hearing held on October 1, 2003 r : Agenda for the Regular Meeting of October 8, 2003 5 NEW BUSINESS 41w 22. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION Department of Community Resources, re Farmer Jack Gift Certificates from the Kiwanis Early Risers, which are given to residents in an emergency situation while they seek permanent assistance through local, State and County agencies. 23 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION Division of Police, re a cash donation from Community Choice Credit Union, which will be used to purchase a 36" reflective warning sign for the Strategic Traffic Accident Reduction (S T.A.R.) program. 24 REQUEST FOR REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE, INSURANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE Department of Finance, re renewal options for the City's Liability and Property Insurance Coverage 25 REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Department of Law, re for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and attorney/client privileged communications with respect to Wesley Klem v City of Livonia d/b/a Whispering Willows Golf Course AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION kir DATED. September 30, 2003 JOAN McCOTTER, 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. L "X" Item for the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, October 8, 2003 r►r X1 Traffic Signal Upgrades at the Intersections of Five Mile/Merriman Roads and Six Mile/Merriman Roads Public Service Division, re battery backup power and LED technology L