HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL STUDY - 2013-06-03 CITY OF LIVONIA— CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JUNE 3, 2013
Meeting was called to order at 9:18 p.m. Present: Brandon Kritzman, James
McCann, Joe Laura, John Pastor, Thomas Robinson, Maureen Miller Brosnan, and
Laura Toy. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Mark
Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development; Don Knapp, City Attorney;
Terry Marecki, City Clerk and Jack E. Kirksey, Mayor.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
President Toy announced that Items #5, #6 and #7 were being moved to the end of the
Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE APPRENTICE PERMIT: Office of the City
Clerk, re: submitted by Sherman A. Daniels in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
President Toy asked if the petitioner was present. There was no response.
Laura suggested that this item be moved to a future Study Meeting so that the
Petitioner may be present.
At the direction of the Chair, this item was moved to a future Study Meeting.
2. 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.
Daniel Putman, Director of Information Systems, presented the request to
Council. He said this is for the software maintenance agreement with ESRI; for
the past five years their Contract has been over the $15,000 threshold. Their
quote from ESRI for 2013 is $15,300; it has been the same rate for the past three
years. They are seeking Council approval to proceed.
Robinson offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
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3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE NFPA 1801 APPROVED,
THERMAL IMAGE CAMERAS (TICs) UTILIZING ADDITIONAL
APPROPRIATIONS THROUGH THE DHS ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTER
GRANT (AFG) FOR 2011: Livonia Fire & Rescue, re: to allow firefighters to
`see' through the haze and smoke of a fire with the City's portion of $14,250 from
budgeted funds. (CR 404-12)
Dave Heavener, Training Coordinator, presented the request to Council. This
equipment will allow the firefighters through the haze and smoke. They
respectfully requested that the City Council accept the quote from Bullard for
$59,250.00, at 1898 Safety Way, Cynthiana, KY 41031 for the purchase of 5
Bullard T4N Thermal Imager with extended warranty and charger. They would
further request that the City Council approve an expenditure of budgeted funds of
$14,250.00 to fund the City's share of the purchase. The federal share through
the grant would be $45,000.00.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
4. REQUEST TO REVISE COUNCIL RESOLUTION 466-12: Livonia Housing
Commission, re: to reduce the sale price of two vacant lots located at 27621
Pembroke and 16425 Rougeway in order to expedite the real estate transaction
and save quiet title expenses. (CR 246-11 and 281-10)
Jim Inglis, Executive Director of Housing, presented the request to Council. He
stated that on November 12, 2012 the Livonia City Council approved Resolution
#466-12 which authorized the sale of vacant lots located at 27621 Pembroke and
16425 Rougeway. The Livonia Housing Commission is requesting City Council
approval to reduce the sales price of the two vacant lots to expedite the real
estate transaction and save quiet title expenses. Due to lack of clear title from
Wayne County on tax foreclosed properties the buyer, Soave Construction, has
agreed to bear the expense of pursuing Quiet Title action by requesting a
reduction in the amount of the sales price relative to those costs as follows:
Vacant Lot Address Original Sale Price Reduced Price
27621 Pembroke $10,000.00 $9,000.00
16425 Rougeway $16,000.00 $15,000.00
If the City were to pursue the Quiet Title action on its own the anticipated legal
expenses for the action would be $1,800.00 per property and would take in
excess of three months to consummate. Therefore, the Livonia Housing
Commission would respectfully request that the City Council authorize the sale of
the above vacant lots with the proceeds from the sale being allocated to the
CDBG program and classified as program income. Thank you for your
consideration.
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Pastor offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Laura asked Inglis if these were HUD homes, Inglis replied yes.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
8. AWARD OF BID: Water and Sewer Board, re: for copper water tubing for the
City's 2013/2014 calendar year.
Donald Rohraff, Superintendent, Public Works, presented the request to Council.
The Public Service Division has taken bids for copper water tubing in accordance
with the requirements of the Finance Ordinance and the 2013-2014 approved
budget for the Water and Maintenance Section. Specifications were prepared by
the Division, and Bid invitations were placed on the Michigan Inter-governmental
Trade Network (MITN). Six (6) bids were received and opened in the presence of
the Bid Committee at 2:00 p.m. on March 21, 2013. It is the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service that the low bid of Etna Supply Co., 529
32nd Street S.E., Grand Rapids, MI, which meets specifications, be accepted to
supply the Public Service division (Water Maintenance Section) with copper
water tubing at unit prices bid for the City's 2013/2014 calendar year
requirements for the total estimated price of$15,570.00.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
9. AWARD OF BID: Water and Sewer Board, re: to supply the Public Service
Division (Water Maintenance Section) with water main repair clamps for a period
of two years.
Donald Rohraff, Superintendent, Public Works, presented the request to Council.
The Public Service division has taken bids for water main repair clamps in
accordance with the requirements of the Finance Ordinance and the budget for
the Water Maintenance Section. Specifications were prepared by the Division,
and an advertisement for bids was placed in the Livonia Observer. The Finance
Director's office posted the bid documents on the Michigan Inter-Governmental
Trade Network (MITN) website. The bids were received and opened in the
presence of the Bid Committee at 2:00 p.m. on April 16, 2013. It is the
recommendation of the Public Service Division that the low bid of S.L.C. Meter
Service, Inc., 10375 Dixie Highway, Davisburg, Michigan 48350, which meets
specifications, be accepted to supply the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with water main repair clamps at the unit prices bid for an
amount not to exceed $120,000.00 for the two year period of the contract.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
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DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
10. AWARD OF BID: Water and Sewer Board, re: to supply the Public Service
Division (Water Maintenance Section) with water service parts and fittings not to
exceed $50,000 for the total of the contract.
Donald Rohraff, Superintendent, Public Works, presented the request to Council.
The Public Service Division has taken bids for water service parts and fittings in
accordance with the requirements of the Finance Ordinance and the 2013-2014
budget for the Water Maintenance Section. Specifications were prepared by the
Division, and an advertisement for bids was placed in the April 7, 2013 edition of
the Livonia Observer. The Finance Director's office posted the bid documents on
the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) website. The following
bids were received and opened in the presence of the Bid Committee at 2.00p.m.
on April 16, 2013:
Bidder Total Amount Bid
HD Supply $29,455.70
SLC Meter Service, Inc. $31,218.10
Etna Supply Co. $32,305.60
It is the recommendation of the Public Service Division that the low bid of HD
Supply Water Works, 4901 Dewitt Rd., Canton, MI 48188, which meets
specifications, be accepted to supply the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with water service parts and fittings at the unit prices bid
for an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the total of the contract.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
11. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2013-04-02-09
submitted by Patricia A. Cooper to operate a second-hand store and resale shop
(Something Special 4 U Boutique) located on the south side of Six Mile Road
between Middlebelt Road and Oporto Street (29423 Six Mile Road) in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 14.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, said this This
is a request for waiver use approval to operate a secondhand store and resale
shop on commercial zoned property that is located on the south side of Six Mile
Road approximately 200 feet west of Middlebelt Road. The zoning of the
property, as well as the surrounding properties, is C-2, General Business. The
second hand store would occupy a unit that is about 750 square feet in area.
This building is located between what was the former Shooters Service building,
which is right at the southwest corner of Middlebelt and Six Mile, and another
multi-tenant retail building, which is identified as 29425 Six Mile on the plan. The
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highlighted area on the plan is the building where Something Special 4 U
Boutique would be located, and immediately to the right of that is the footprint of
the building that is occupied by Sign City. There is parking available directly in
front of this plaza, and then there is additional parking provided at the rear of the
other two centers. I believe there is a shared parking and access agreement
between the various parcels of land. The subject building, as well as the adjacent
retail buildings to the west, because they are under common ownership and
share adjacent parking, provide a total of about 100 parking spaces to serve the
three commonly-owned buildings. There is ample parking although it is not
readily available to the unit. Persons visiting this center more than likely are
going to have to park at the rear and then walk around to the front of the store.
There are no changes shown relative to the exterior of the building. The only
exception to that would be the possible installation of a conforming wall sign.
Taormina said the Planning Commission is recommending approval with
stipulations.
Patricia Cooper, 18512 Deering, was present to answer any questions from
Council.
McCann offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Laura asked through the Chair to the Planning Department for a list of
resale/secondhand stores and pawn shops in Livonia with a small scatter chart
indicating their locations and provide that to Council prior to the voting meeting.
Laura and Brosnan asked that it be placed on the Regular Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR
12. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2013-04-02-10
submitted by Kevin Crute to operate a dance studio (Dance Innovations) located
within the Livonia Trade Center on the east side of Farmington Road between
the CSX railroad right-of-way and Schoolcraft Road (12864 Farmington Road) in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the
request to Council. He said Dance Innovations is seeking to operate a dance
studio within an industrial building. The subject property is zoned M-1 (Light
Manufacturing), and is located within the Livonia Trade Center, which is located
on the east side of Farmington Road between the CSX railroad right-of-way and
Schoolcraft Road. The Livonia Trade Center is a four (4) building multi-tenant
industrial complex with frontage on both Farmington Road and Westmore
Avenue. Dance Innovations would occupy a 3,440 square feet unit in the easterly
part of Building "B". This unit has exterior doors on both its north and south
elevations. The petitioner is not planning any exterior building modifications in
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connection with this proposal. There is ample parking. The Planning Commission
is recommending approval.
Kevin Crute, 11844 Hubbard, said he is the property owner and they are looking
to improve the area. He was available to answer any questions from the Council.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
13. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2013-04-02-11
submitted by Consumers Energy to construct a compressed natural gas (C.N.G.)
fueling station located on the west side of Farmington Road between Plymouth
Road and the CSX railroad right-of-way (11801 Farmington Road) in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 28.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development said this is a
request to construct a compressed natural gas (C.N.G.) fueling facility. This is a
development that is proposed on property owned by Consumers Energy at
11801 Farmington Road, which is on the west side of Farmington Road about
400 feet north of Plymouth Road. Overall, the site is about 17 acres in area, but
the area where the fueling station would be constructed is about 1.2 acres.
Fueling stations do require waiver use approval under Section 11.03(a) of the
Zoning Ordinance. The proposed C.N.G. fueling facility would be located on the
front part of the property's seldom used south parking lot. The C.N.G. facility
looks and operates very similar to a conventional gas station. There would be
two pumps with the capacity to serve four vehicles at once, one on each side.
There is room for two additional fuel pumps that can be installed at a later date.
There would be a canopy over the pumps just like you see at most gas stations.
The facility would be open to the public but it would be mainly used by
Consumers and other business fleet vehicles that rely on compressed natural
gas. The facility is unmanned. It's entirely self-serve and pay-at-the-pump
technology. The equipment needed to operate the facility would be housed in a
1,600 square foot semi-enclosed shelter. This building contains the compressors
and the storage tanks and the other monitoring equipment for the pumps. It
would be enclosed on all four sides. The front part of that enclosure is actually
fully enclosed, meaning it has a roof above it, and that would be used to house
the electrical equipment and the switch gears. Taormina displayed a color
rendering and said this is what the site would look like. The darker blue area on
the bottom portion would be the outline of the canopy above the two pumps that
they would construct as part of Phase One. There is a second canopy that is
shown behind that where they could install two additional pumps in the future, but
this would be part of Phase One construction, the canopy, and this blue area
identified on the top part of the plan is the enclosure that he was just referring to.
This is mostly an open enclosure. It has nine foot high walls on all four sides, but
it's open to above if you will. With the exception of the area in front, that would be
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fully enclosed and that houses the electrical equipment. There would be a shed-
type roof, standing seam metal roof with a silver finish that would go on top of
that. All setbacks fully comply. They are used to seeing these gas stations on
small corner properties. The actual pumps are about 80 feet from the property
line, and then the canopy itself is about 18 feet in height, which is the maximum
that is allowed under the ordinance. The site would have additional landscaping
including areas adjacent to Farmington Road, as well as the south side of the
property where a drainage swell would be created to handle some of the site's
storm water. This site has no landscaping currently and the proposed plan
provides well over 15 percent as part of this plan. The sign package does include
a monument price sign near the entrance to Farmington Road. By ordinance,
they are allowed one ground sign a maximum of 40 square feet and 12 feet in
height with a minimum setback of 5 feet. In terms of wall signage, they are
allowed signage at a ratio of two square feet for every one lineal foot of building
frontage. So in this case they would be allowed 29 total square feet of wall
signage, which they should be able to achieve on that one canopy fascia sign
that they're showing. There is a special provision that prohibits gas stations from
locating within 400 feet of a residential district. This provision can be waived by
the written consent of at least 65 percent of the owners of residential property
within such radius. All of three and portions of four other buildings that are
located in the Fountain Park condominium complex, which consists of a total of
ten buildings, are actually located within that 400 foot radius. The petitioner has
met with the homeowners in the association and we have not received any
response back yet from the homeowners in that area. But in the absence of a
complete response from the residents, the Council can waive this provision with
a supermajority vote of its members. At the study session there was a number of
issues raised. They were mostly related to security measures, hours of operation,
lighting and signage. The unmanned facility would include redundant emergency
shutoff devices as well as monitoring cameras. It would also close between the
hours of midnight and 5:00 a.m., and beginning at the time the facility closes, the
canopy lights would be dimmed providing sufficient lighting for security purposes
only.
Christopher Lasor, Consumers Energy, 11801 Farmington Road, said he is the
Project Manager. He also gave a presentation of the proposed Livonia CNG
Fueling Station. He said he did meet with some of the residents of the
condominiums across the street. He said they were excited about improvements
to the property. He said they had some concerns about security and hours of
operation, he said he believes they have addressed those concerns. He was
ready to answer any questions Council may have.
President Toy asked Lasor if he spoke with any of the neighboring businesses.
Lasor indicated he had not and was unsure if his coworker had spoken to any of
the neighboring businesses.
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Kritzman asked Lasor why the one building was only partially enclosed. He
replied by stating it housed compressors and tanks and from a maintenance
stand point it provides easier access to repair or replace them. Kritzman said he
associates compressors with loud noise. He asked Lasor if these were noisy
machines. Lasor said not necessarily, he said some locations have them just
fenced in. He said this location it will have masonry block around them which
should help reduce any noise.
Brosnan said she appreciated that the petitioner took the time to speak with the
residents of the condominiums across the street. She asked Lasor how long it
takes for a vehicle to charge. He said approximately 6 to 8 hours. Brosnan said
she was happy that they were providing these charging stations there free of
charge to the public.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda.
Robinson asked Taormina if they had done an analysis of traffic and wondered if
fleet vehicles could be restricted to hours of fueling during off peak hours to avoid
any traffic issues during rush hour. Taormina replied indicating they had not done
any traffic studies. He said as far as regulating hours of fleet vehicles, he said
that question should be directed to the petitioner. Lasor said they would be willing
to consider it.
Vice-President Pastor said as one Councilmember he didn't think they should
have to limit their service hours for fleet customers. He said they don't require
gas stations to limits their service during peak hours and said he didn't think the
petitioner should have to either.
Kritzman said to Lasor that he would rather see the construction material being a
brick veneer rather than masonry block. President Toy said she concurs with
Kritzman's suggestion.
DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR
14. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE DISPOSITION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
WITHOUT PUBLIC BIDDING AND TO DECLARE THE PROPERTY
"SURPLUS": Department of Law, re: located at 18885 Harrison to the adjoining
property owner at 18886 Brentwood. (CR 122-11)
Don Knapp, City Attorney, said back in May 2011 the City was approached by
Michael and Donna Chapman regarding a request to purchase the City-owned
property behind their home located at 18886 Brentwood which is land-locked.
Further discussion between the Administration and Mr. & Mrs. Chapman took
place, a price of $5,000 was put on the table and Mr. & Mrs. Chapman thought it
was too much for the property. Time has passed and Mr. & Mrs. Chapman have
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given the offer more consideration and are now willing to pay $5,000 for the
property.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
15. REQUEST TO FURTHER DISCUSS THE SUBJECT OF THE MEMORIAL
GARDEN ERECTED AT ROTARY PARK: Councilmember Maureen Miller
Brosnan, re: same.
Brosnan said a resident had brought this matter to her attention. Brosnan said it
warrants further looking into.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution referring the subject of erecting a
memorial garden at Rotary Park to the Public Safety, Education & Recreation
Committee for its report and recommendation for the Consent Agenda.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution referring the general subject of
memorials to the Public Safety, Education & Recreation Committee for its report
and recommendation for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: 1) REFER MATTER TO PUBLIC CONSENT
SAFETY EDUCATION & RECREATION
COMMITTEE FOR ITS
REPORT & RECOMMENDATION
2) REFER GENERAL SUBJECT OF
MEMORIALS TO PUBLIC SAFETY
EDUCATION & RECREATION
COMMITTEE FOR ITS REPORT &
RECOMMENDATION
5. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE REVISED LIVONIA POLICE RETENTION
PROGRAM FOR THE LIVONIA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (LPOA):
Office of the Mayor, re: dramatically reduced financial incentive (funded through
Police Forfeiture Funds) to retain current employees of the Livonia Police
Department, who would be eligible for retirement prior to November 30, 2014.
Plan revised after significant public input.
Mayor Kirksey said based on remarks during the May 20, 2013, Council Study
Meeting, there was definitely no support for the original Police Retention concept
offered to stabilize Police staffing. That first staff retention concept was the result of
what many in the Police Department thought was necessary to meet the goal of
retaining officers, so the $2,100 per month incentive was included for that reason.
He said he understand why many took exception to that figure. A second concern
was that some believed using millage dollars was inappropriate because they didn't
support that amount or the concept. He has requested this item for tonight's Study
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Meeting to focus on an alternative way to encourage retirement-eligible Police
Officers to delay their actual retirement. This plan addresses the two major concerns
of Citizens and the Council. Importantly, the revised proposal retains the concept of
Officers keeping their health care benefits at current levels. They hope there will be
support for this substitute proposal. He said any future talks about monetary
incentives for retaining senior officers should be negotiated between the City and the
Police Unions during contract negotiations and funded by State Forfeiture funds. The
subject of maximizing the retention of police personnel could continue to move
forward as a study topic for the Committee of the Whole. Finalizing a workable plan
to maximize police staffing is critical to our community.
Brosnan confirmed with the Mayor that the revised Memorandum of Understanding
did not include any monetary bonus. She said she would like to see more effort on
the City's part for recruiting top notch police officers. She said she realizes a good
compensation package is one way to attract them. She realizes the current package
is good, but she has heard that there is room for improvement. She would like the
City to take that into consideration when coming up with a plan to attract skilled
police officers.
McCann said he was glad to see the Administration working to reach a solution to
the situation. He said he's not sure that this proposed Memorandum of
Understanding will be enough to retain senior officers, pointing out that other
opportunities are available to them. He said he hopes that the new hires
McCann offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda.
Robinson offered the approving resolution with an amendment directing that
$2,800,000 of unexpended funds from the 2012-2013 Public Safety Budget be
assigned strictly for the 2013-2014 Public Safety Budget for the Regular Agenda.
Mayor Kirksey concluded by stating he didn't feel it was necessary to earmark
$2,800,000 for Public Safety. He said all of the millage money for Public Safety is
being spent on Public Safety. He said the second proposed Resolution for Items
#5, #6 and #7 by Councilman Robinson is precedent setting and thinks it would
be best if the put it in a Committee first to discuss further in depth.
Robinson clarified that this was his first time bringing this in the form of a formal
resolution; he did say he had discussed the matter previously. He said that
residents have said that they don't think the City is using the Public Safety
Millage funds strictly for Public Safety. He said there is talk that they passed a
Millage for general funds and called it a Public Safety Millage. Robinson said that
earmarking the funds strictly for Public Safety would not be precedent setting; he
recalled similar type resolutions being proposed in the past regarding earmarking
funds for PRDA. He believes it is best to designating these funds for Public
Safety so that the residents can clearly see the Public Safety Millage funds are
strictly for Public Safety.
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McCann said he didn't think it was necessary to assign the $2,800,000. He said
that all of the Public Safety Millage and more have been spent on Public Safety.
He said designating funds ties up the budget. He said there was a surplus of
funds last year because they over allocated for overtime and other things.
McCann said what Robinson keeps talking about is a budget issue. McCann said
every year they approve a budget. Really, it doesn't really matter because once
the budget is approved Council can approve an appropriation because that is the
budget they create. He said they were planning on hiring a lot more people and
paying the overtime on day to day basis and improving a lot of things in the
public safety service area. They spent every dime and more of the money they
promised the public to spend on public safety. He said this idea of earmarking
funds doesn't make any sense.
Michael Slater, Finance Director, said this has been discussed previously;
however, this is the first time with a formal resolution. Slater offered some
information for Council to consider. He said first of all, there is no spending of
fund balance without Council's appropriation at the adoption of the budget. He
said there is no way the Administration can spend any of this money on anything
other than Public Safety without the approval of the Council. He said the
assignment of fund balance takes place when they prepare and present to
Council the annual audit. He said that will not take place again until next spring.
He said they will begin to prepare that after this fiscal year ends. There is plenty
of time between now and then to discuss this further. He said the other thing to
consider is there is a topic of Fund Balance Policy that is already in committee.
He suggested that this item should be considered in the Fund Balance Policy
rather than looking at just one department, as far as what is the goal of Fund
Balance and should this be incorporated in the Fund Balance Policy.
Robinson said he still firmly believes that he has all of his facts correct and said a
similar type resolution was passed last year and it seemed appropriate then and
it was unanimously adopted. He said as important as public safety is to this
community he thinks they need to assign this money to public safety to
accomplish the goals they set earlier.
DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING REGULAR
2) APPROVING —ASSIGNING
$278007000 FOR THE 2013-2014
PUBLIC SAFETY BUDGET
6. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE REVISED LIVONIA POLICE RETENTION
PROGRAM FOR THE LIVONIA LIEUTENANTS AND SERGEANTS
ASSOCIATION (LLSA): Office of the Mayor, re: dramatically reduced financial
incentive (funded through Police Forfeiture Funds) to retain current employees of
the Livonia Police Department, who would be eligible for retirement prior to
November 30, 2014. Plan revised after significant public input.
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McCann offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda.
Robinson offered the approving resolution with an amendment directing that
$2,800,000 of unexpended funds from the 2012-2013 Public Safety Budget be
assigned strictly for the 2013-2014 Public Safety Budget for the Regular Agenda.
DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING REGULAR
2) APPROVING —ASSIGNING
$2,800,000 FOR THE 2013-2014
PUBLIC SAFETY BUDGET
7. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE REVISED LIVONIA POLICE RETENTION
PROGRAM FOR THE LIVONIA COMMAND: Office of the Mayor, re: dramatically
reduced financial incentive (funded through Police Forfeiture Funds) to retain
current employees of the Livonia Police Department with the command
classification of Captain, Deputy Chief and Chief, who would be eligible for
retirement prior to November 30, 2014. Plan revised after significant public input.
McCann offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda.
Robinson offered the approving resolution with an amendment directing that
$2,800,000 of unexpended funds from the 2012-2013 Public Safety Budget be
assigned strictly for the 2013-2014 Public Safety Budget for the Regular Agenda.
DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING REGULAR
2) APPROVING —ASSIGNING
$2,800,000 FOR THE 2013-2014
PUBLIC SAFETY BUDGET
Dan Haller, 35415 Leon, expressed his concern about retaining junior staff as well as
senior staff in the public safety departments. He said last year the Fire Department lost
10 employees, some of whom went to other communities. He said the Defined
Contribution plan is set up to where it is portable; an employee can take it with them. He
feels a Defined Benefit Pension is much more attractive if they are trying to retain
employees; just something for Council to think about.
Police Chief Caid commented that he has not experienced any of the younger
generation of police officers leaving the City of Livonia and going to other communities.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
As there were no further questions or comments, President Toy adjourned the Study
Session at 10:58 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013.
DATED: June 14, 2013 TERRY A. MARECKI
CITY CLERK