HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL STUDY - 2013-03-27 CITY OF LIVONIA— CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD MARCH 27, 2013
Meeting was called to order at 8:08 p.m. Present: Brandon Kritzman, James
McCann, Joe Laura, Maureen Miller Brosnan, and Laura Toy. Absent: John Pastor and
Thomas Robinson.
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.
President Toy announced there is new data on Item #20.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. REQUEST TO WAIVE SECTIONS 8.32.070 AND 12.20.080 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED: William Elwell, American Cancer
Society, Relay for Life, re: to allow the playing of music and announcements via
speakers, as well as the erection and use of tents on public land (Bentley Field)
during their overnight outdoor gathering to raise funds for the fight against cancer
which will take place from 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013, through 10:00
a.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2013.
William Elwell, 12068 Stark Road, said this is the fourth consecutive year of
holding the event at Bentley Field. The event was very well attended last year
and they expect an even better turn out this year.
Kritzman offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
2. BLOCK PARTY: Kathleen A. Fitzgerald, re: to be held on May 27, 2013, from
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Cranston, between Elmira and Orangelawn, with no
rain date requested.
Brosnan said Mrs. Fitzgerald was unable to attend this evening and asked
Brosnan to present the request on Mrs. Fitzgerald's behalf.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
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3. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE APPRENTICE PERMIT: Office of the City
Clerk, re: submitted by Andrea Kunish in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
Andrea Kunish, 32140 Parkwood, Westland, stated she was applying for
massage apprentice permit. She indicated that she would be working for
Michigan Therapeutic Massage on Five Mile Road in Livonia.
McCann offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
4. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE APPRENTICE PERMIT: Office of the City
Clerk, re: submitted by Alivia Somerville in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
Alivia Somerville, 169 W. Pearl, Hazel Park, stated she would be working for
LaVida Massage located at Five Mile Road and Merriman Road in Livonia.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2013-2014 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; HEGIRA PROGRAMS; JACQUE MARTIN-
DOWNS, MA/MSW; MR. JOHN V. FARRAR, ED.D. LPC; MADONNA
UNIVERSITY; AND ST. JOHN HEALTH SYSTEM/EASTWOOD CLINICS:
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 2013-2014 program year.
(CR 39-13)
Jim Inglis, Executive Director of Housing, presented the request to Council. He
said the recommended final program design, budget and Annual Action Plan for
the 2013-2014 CDBG program has been provided to Council for review. The
Annual Action Plan serves as the formal application for the CDBG program and
must be submitted to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
by May 15, 2013. Inglis stated at the regular meeting of February 25, 2013 the
Council authorized tentative approval for a proposed CDBG program and budget
for fiscal year 2013-14. The estimated CDBG allocation of $282,958.00 plus un-
programmed funds of $40,000.00 is designated in the final Action Plan pending
final Congressional appropriations on the formula allocation. The Housing
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Commission-Community Development Office has held two public hearings and
provided a thirty-day public comment period. The Housing Commission did not
receive any written public comments. They are recommending City Council
approve the proposed 2013-2014 CDBG program and Annual Action Plan. It is
also requested that the Council authorize the Director of Housing, Mayor and the
City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City of Livonia with
sub-recipients First Step, Fair Housing Center and approved mental health
counseling providers,
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) TORO
GROUNDSMASTER 3500-D UTILIZING THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BID
PROCESS: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for golf course maintenance
from budgeted funds.
Lyle Trudell, Superintendent, Parks & Recreation, said they recommend Council
approval for the purchase of one (1) TORO Groundsmaster 3500-D (#30839) in
the amount of $32,651.63, through the State bid process. The State bid this year
was awarded to Spartan Distributors, Mr. Michael Brannigan, Commercial Sales,
487 W. Division Street, P.O. Box 246, Sparta, MI 49345. Mr. Brannigan works
out of the Auburn Hills office: 1050 Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Funds
are available in the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement and Machinery
and Equipment Account. They further recommend that Council authorize the said
purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the
low State of Michigan price and no advantage to the City would result from
competitive bidding.
McCann offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) ECLIPSE 322; SIX
(6) HEAVY DUTY, DEEP CYCLE 8V BATTERIES; AND THE COST OF
FREIGHT UTILIZING THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BID PROCESS: Department
of Parks & Recreation, re: for golf course maintenance from budgeted funds.
Lyle Trudell, Superintendent, Parks & Recreation, said they recommend Council
approval for the purchase of one (1) Eclipse 322 in the amount of$29,618.00; six
(6) Heavy Duty, Deep Cycle 8v Batteries, in the amount of $1,170.00; and the
Freight Charge of $400.00 for a total of $31,188.00, through the State bid
process. The State bid this year was awarded to Midwest Golf & Turf Company,
Mr. Barry Beard, Territory Manager, 10737 Medallion Dr. Suite A, Cincinnati, OH
45241. Funds are available in the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement
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and Machinery and Equipment Account. They further recommend that Council
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is
based upon the low State of Michigan price and no advantage to the City would
result from competitive bidding.
McCann offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
8. REQUEST TO ACCEPT A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) IN CONJUNCTION WITH WAYNE COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: Division of Police, re: to purchase
law enforcement equipment, no matching funds are required.
Police Chief Curtis Caid presented the request to Council. The Livonia Public
Safety Division of Police is requesting authorization to accept $10,161.00 in
funding available under the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG). This JAG funding was awarded to the Livonia Police Department in
conjunction with a joint application submitted by the Wayne County Department
of Homeland Security. The JAG program is administered by the Wayne County
Sheriff's Office. JAG funds are eligible to purchase law enforcement equipment
which may include computers, radios, officer safety equipment, guns, planning,
evaluation and technology improvement. There are no matching funds required
under this grant. Expenditures made under this grant are reimbursed by the
Office of the Wayne County Sheriff, in accordance with an Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of Livonia and the County of Wayne.
McCann offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
9. AWARD OF BID: Division of Police, re: for Computer System Network Support
for the Police and Fire Departments for a period of five (5) years from budgeted
funds.
Police Chief Curtis Caid presented the request to Council. The Livonia Division of
Police requested sealed bids for Network Support for five (5) years for their
computer system, which includes support for the fire department. The bids were
also advertised on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN). On
October 30, 2012, the three (3) bids received were publicly opened with the
following results:
RCM Technologies $142,400.00
700 Tower Drive, Suite 610
Troy, MI 48098
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Information Systems Intelligence, LLC $155,000.00
5975 Crossroads Commerce Pkwy SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
Enerton $424,335.00
24705 Mound Road
Warren, MI 48091
RCM Technologies is their current Network Support vendor and has been for the
past 5 years. During this time, they have provided the City with excellent service.
RCM Technologies not only is the overall low bidder, but they were also lower
than the others when each year was looked at individually. The breakdown of
each year's cost is:
• 1 st year: $26,400
• 2nd year: $27,440
• 3rd year: $28,480
• 4th year: $29,520
• 5th year: $30,560
They are recommending that Council award a contract to the low bidder, RCM
Technologies; funds are budgeted for this purpose and will be paid annually.
Kritzman offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
10. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF UNINTERRUPTED POWER
SUPPLY (UPS) BATTERIES FROM SOLE SOURCE: Division of Police, re. for
the purchase of eighty (80) UPS replacement batteries from Eaton Corporation,
the manufacturer of the system.
Police Chief Curtis Caid presented the request to Council. The Livonia Division of
Police is requesting authorization to waive the sealed bid process to purchase 80
UPS replacement batteries. The UPS system provides the computer system in
the police department with uninterrupted electrical power. It also helps smooth
electrical spikes and voltage dips that are harmful to sensitive computer
equipment. The batteries are near end of life and due to be replaced. Eaton
Corporation is the manufacturer of our UPS system and is the sole source
provider for these items. The cost of the batteries and installation is $24,184.00;
funds are budgeted for this purchase
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
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11. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE EIGHT (8) MARKED
PATROL VEHICLES UTILIZING STATE OF MICHIGAN AND OAKLAND AND
MACOMB COUNTY CONSORTIUM BID PRICING: Division of Police, re. for
the purchase of four (4) Ford Utility Police Interceptors, two (2) Dodge Charger
Police Package, and two (2) Chevrolet Tahoe Police Package to be utilized by
the Uniform Division from budgeted funds.
Police Chief Curtis Caid presented the request to Council. The Livonia Division of
Police is requesting authorization to purchase eight (8) marked patrol vehicles
which would be utilized by the Uniform Division. This proposed purchase would
utilize $204,132.28 of the $249,000.00 that was budgeted in the Capital Vehicle
Account. These units are scheduled replacements. The Ford Utility Police
Interceptors, the Dodge Chargers with Police Package, and one of the Chevrolet
Tahoes are general duty patrol vehicles. The other Tahoe is a replacement for
the K-9 vehicle. They are requesting a waiver of the sealed bid process, based
on the Police Department's association with three bid/purchasing consortiums
(the State of Michigan and the Counties of Oakland and Macomb). Upon receipt
of various bids and specifications, the department conducts an analysis and
selects the low bidder, regardless of consortium affiliation.
They request to purchase the following vehicles from the Macomb County bid:
(4) 2013 Ford Utility Police Interceptors@ $26,058.00 each from:
Signature Ford
1960 E. Main Street
Owosso, MI 48867
They request to purchase the following vehicles from the State of Michigan bid:
(2) 2013 Dodge Charger Police Package@ $23,437.43 each from:
Bill Snethkamp
6131 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Lansing, MI 48911
(2) 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Package@ $26,512.71 each from:
Shaheen Chevrolet
632 American Road
Lansing, MI 48911
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
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12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) MARKED PATROL
VEHICLE UTILIZING STATE OF MICHIGAN AND OAKLAND AND MACOMB
COUNTY CONSORTIUM BID PRICING: Division of Police, re: for the purchase
of one (1) 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan to be utilized by the Uniform
Division from insurance reimbursement, auction proceeds and budgeted funds.
Police Chief Curtis Caid presented the request to Council. The Livonia Division of
Police is requesting authorization to purchase one (1) marked patrol vehicle
which would be utilized by the Uniform Division. This vehicle would be a
replacement for a vehicle that was totaled in an accident in December 2012.
Between the reimbursement by our insurance carrier and auction of the vehicle,
we received $12,375.00 for the totaled vehicle. They propose to purchase one
(1) Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, in the amount of $26,876.00, utilizing the
insurance reimbursement and auction proceeds. The balance of $14,501.00 will
come from funds that were originally budgeted for new scout cars. They are
requesting a waiver of the sealed bid process, based on the Police Department's
association with three bid/purchasing consortiums (the State of Michigan and the
Counties of Oakland and Macomb). Upon receipt of various bids and
specifications, the department conducts an analysis and selects the low bidder,
regardless of consortium affiliation.
They request to purchase this vehicle from the Macomb County bid:
(1) 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, in the amount of$26,876.00, from:
Signature Ford
1960 E. Main Street
Owosso, MI 48867
Kritzman offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
13. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO (2) UNMARKED
POLICE VEHICLES UTILIZING STATE OF MICHIGAN AND OAKLAND AND
MACOMB COUNTY CONSORTIUM BID PRICING: Division of Police, re: to be
utilized by the Intelligence Bureau from the Drug Forfeiture Funds.
Police Chief Curtis Caid presented the request to Council. The Livonia Division of
Police is requesting authorization to purchase two (2) unmarked vehicles, which
would be utilized by the Intelligence Bureau. This proposed purchase would
utilize $49,760.26 of the $120,000.00 that was budgeted from the Drug Forfeiture
funds. These unmarked units will be used in an undercover capacity, under
unique circumstances, and were selected and configured with specific equipment
to increase their performance and maximize their effectiveness in this unique
role. These vehicles are being funded from State Forfeiture funds. The use of
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these funds is limited in scope and this purchase conforms to state guidelines.
They are requesting a waiver of the sealed bid process, based on the Police
Department's association with three bid/purchasing consortiums (the State of
Michigan and the Counties of Oakland and Macomb). Upon receipt of various
bids and specifications, the department conducts an analysis and selects the low
bidder, regardless of consortium affiliation.
They request to purchase the following vehicles from the State of Michigan bid:
(1) 2013 Dodge Avenger SXT@ $21,461.60; and
(1) 2013 Dodge Durango CXT @ $28,298.66 from:
Bill Snethkamp Dodge
6131 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Lansing, MI 48911
McCann offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
14. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FIFTY-EIGHT (58) DELL
LAPTOPS FOR USE AS IN-CAR MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS UTILIZING
"CLEMIS" CONSORTIUM PRICING: Division of Police, re: to replace current
units that are end-of-life, forty-four (44) for the police department and fourteen
(14) for the fire department from budgeted funds.
Police Chief Curtis Caid presented the request to Council. The Livonia Division of
Police is requesting authorization to purchase 58 Dell Laptops for use as in-car
Mobile Data Computers. Forty-four (44) of the units are for the police department
and fourteen (14) are for the fire department. This is a scheduled replacement of
units that are end-of-life. The cost of each unit is $2,853.38, totaling $165,496.04
($125,548.72 for the police department and $39,947.32 for fire). Funds are
budgeted for this purchase. They are requesting a waiver of the sealed bid
process as a member of the CLEMIS Consortium. These computers were
specifically configured by CLEMIS for this use, and Oakland County completed
the RFP covering all of the CLEMIS member agencies.
They request to purchase these computers from-
Dell Marketing L. P.
C/0 Dell USA L.P.
P.O. Box 643561
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3561
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
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DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
15. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Public Service Division, re: for a maintenance service
contract for water main and sanitary sewer rehabilitation for a period of three (3)
years with an option to renew for an additional two (2) year period utilizing a joint
bid with Redford Township.
Donald Rohraff, Superintendent, Public Service, presented the request to
Council. The Department of Public Service over the last couple of years has been
looking into a less intrusive way of doing preventative maintenance along with the
emergency repairs of its water and sanitary sewer systems. We have used a variety
of different methods including but not limited to open cutting, pipe bursting, spot
lining and full length relining for pipe repairs. The aging infrastructure has quickly
become and will continue to be a major focus of this department. In the last few
years the City of Livonia has experienced multiple emergency situations that have
needed to have the water and sanitary pipes repaired. These repairs have cost in
excess of $350,000 (these repairs are not inclusive of our "normal" watermain
breaks). What they have found to be one of the quickest and least intrusive means of
repair is with pipe relining. They have used this type of repair and have been very
pleased with the results. The cleanliness of these repairs, least amount of
disturbance for homeowners, lack of restoration needed and the
preservation/extension of the pipes useful life has made this the repair of choice.
The relining of these pipes not only restores the pipes structural integrity but also
reduces the amount of maintenance needed on the pipe moving forward. The
Department of Public Service has worked with Redford Township in putting together
a joint bid for a Water and Sewer Systems Maintenance Services Contract. The
contract was placed on MITN (Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network) from
January 23, 2013 until February 19, 2013 and opened on February 19, 2013. The
bid process produced 3 contractors who submitted bids. All proposals were reviewed
by Redford Township and the City of Livonia. It was determined through the
evaluation process that Liqui-Force Services, Inc. was the low bidder meeting
required specifications for the sewer portion of the bid. Liqui-Force Services, Inc.
was the only bidder meeting the required specifications for the watermain portion of
the bid. The length of the contract is for three (3) years with an option to renew for an
additional two year period. The City of Livonia has worked with Liqui-Force Services,
Inc. on a number of jobs and been very pleased with the results. The funding for this
contract is budgeted within the water and sewer fund and will continue the process
of water and sewer infrastructure improvements for the City of Livonia. The
Department of Public Service is requesting a not to exceed amount of $350,000.00
per year to make the necessary repairs and infrastructure system improvements. It is
the recommendation of the Department of Public Service Division that Council award
a contract to Liqui-Force Services, Inc., 28529 Goddard Road, Suite106, Romulus,
MI 48174, and approve unit pricing for water main and sanitary sewer rehabilitation
on an as needed basis, with an appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $350,000.00 annually, for completing all work required in connection with the
maintenance and repairs of the water and sewer system.
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Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
16. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: for the 2013 Asphalt Paving
Replacement Program - Contract 13-A.
Todd Zilincik, City Engineer presented the request to Council. Based upon the
recommendation for scheduled maintenance in the Pavement Management
Study, the Department of Public Works established an Asphalt Road Program for
2013. Their consultant, OHM Advisors (OHM) finalized plans and specifications
for the subject project. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on March 8, 2013
and bids were taken on March 12, 2013. In response to the advertisement on
MITN of bidding documents, five (5) bids were submitted. These bids may be
summarized as follows:
NAME OF BIDDER AMOUNT OF BID
Florence Cement Co. $2,477 602.20**
Shelby Twp., MI
Nagle Paving Company $2,550,640.95 ($2,525,134.54 with
Livonia, MI bidder's preference)
Cadillac Asphalt, LLC $3,071,044.11
Belleville, M I
Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. $3,148,646.60
Ypsilanti, MI
Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. $3,221,189.72**
Troy, MI
** Mathematical error corrected by OHM Advisors (OHM)
Note: The summarized bids do not include the inspector day costs. The
consultant has included this cost as part of their construction engineering (CE)
cost previously approved by the City Council. The contractor was required to
provide the number of days to complete the project. This bid is good until July 12,
2013. OHM has checked the references of Florence Cement Company and is
familiar with their prior work, as Florence Cement Company has done numerous
projects for the City of Livonia as well as projects for many local communities.
They are recommending award to this contractor. In order to proceed with this
project, they recommend that the Council award a contract in the amount of
$2,477,602.20 to Florence Cement Company, 12798 23 Mile Road, Shelby Twp.,
MI 48316. The award should be on the basis of the bid unit prices, said amount
to be adjusted based upon the quantities of work actually completed. Authorize
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an expenditure in the amount of $2,477,602.20 for the 2013 Asphalt Paving
Program, Contract 13-A from budgeted funds.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
17. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: for the 2013 Concrete Road
Repair Program — Contract 13-C.
Todd Zilincik, City Engineer presented the request to Council. Based upon the
recommendation for scheduled maintenance in the Pavement Management
Study, the Department of Public Works established a Concrete Road Program for
2013. Their consultant, Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc. (AEW) finalized
plans and specifications. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on March 8,
2013 and bids for the subject project were taken on March 12, 2013. In response
to the advertisement, five (5) bids were submitted. These bids may be
summarized as follows:
NAME OF BIDDER AMOUNT OF BID
Hard Rock Concrete, Inc. $625,784.50
Westland, MI
G.V. Cement Contracting Company $724,323.00
Brownstown, MI
Florence Cement Co. $803,327.90
Shelby Twp., MI
Fiore Enterprises, LLC $841,200.00
Detroit, MI
Major Cement Company $876,932.90
Detroit, MI
Note: The summarized bids do not include the inspector day costs. The
consultant has included this cost as part of their construction engineering (CE)
cost previously approved by the City Council. The contractor was required to
provide the number of days to complete the project. This bid is good until July 12,
2013. AEW has checked the references of Hard Rock Concrete, Inc. and is
familiar with their prior work. Hard Rock Concrete, Inc. was the contractor for our
2011 Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program. AEW is
recommending awarding the contract to Hard Rock Concrete, Inc., 38146
Abruzzi Drive, Westland, MI 48185. They are further confirming that the bid unit
prices are valid and are in the best interests of the City. In order to proceed with
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this project, they recommend that the Council award a contract in the amount of
$625,784.50 to Hard Rock Concrete, Inc., 38146 Abruzzi Drive, Westland, MI
48185. The award should be on the basis of the bid unit prices, said amount to
be adjusted based upon the quantities of work actually completed. Also,
authorize an expenditure in the amount of$625,784.50 for the 2013 Concrete
Road Repair Program, Contract 13-C from budgeted funds. Also, authorize an
additional appropriation and expenditure of $158,386.70 from the unexpended
fund balance of the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund.
Kritzman offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
18. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION 448-12-
Engineering Division, re: a special assessment district report for a 10-inch
sanitary sewer main to service properties located at 15160, 15200 and 15230
Levan Road. (CR 448-12)
Todd Zilincik, City Engineer presented the request to Council. The City received
a request from Dr. Nawaf Masri at 15230 Levan Road requesting a special
assessment district to install a new 10-inch sanitary sewer main. The proposed
construction of the new 10-inch sanitary sewer main would allow it to become a
public main and be maintained by the City of Livonia to service properties located
at the following addresses: 15160, 15200 and 15230 Levan Road. These existing
properties are currently connected utilizing a 6-inch private sanitary sewer.
Council Resolution No. 448-12, dated November 7, 2012, referred the request to
the Engineering Division for a report and recommendation. In accordance with
Section 3.08 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, they have prepared a special
assessment report for the new sanitary sewer main at the above referenced
location. The report included the following items-
1 . Method of Assessment
2. Description of Assessment District
3. Estimated Cost of the Project
4. Recommended Distribution of Cost
5. Proposed Assessment Schedule
6. Special Assessment District Plan
They would like to recommend that due to the costs involved with this project,
that this special assessment be paid over a ten (10) year period.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
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19. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2013-01-02-03
submitted by Perrmella Harris, to operate an athletic training facility (Metro Cheer
and Dance) located on the west side of Brookfield Avenue between Plymouth
Road and Capital Avenue (11889 Brookfield Avenue) in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 27.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the
request to Council. This is a request to operate an athletic training facility located
within an M-1 light manufacturing zoning district. This property is located on the
west side of Brookfield Avenue between Plymouth Road and Capital Avenue.
The property in question is just less than one acre in size. There is an existing
building on the property that measures 13,000 square feet in total size and is
divided into two spaces. The abutting unit is occupied by a business called
Hennig Machine Protection. The petitioner would propose to occupy the northerly
half of the building. Hennig operates their business in the southerly portion of the
building. They have about 6,500 square feet, the same amount of building space
that the petitioner proposed to utilize. The unit that Metro Cheer and Dance
would occupy includes the north part of the building. There are drive aisles both
to the north as well as on the south side of the building. So, on either side of the
building there is a drive aisle leading from Brookfield Avenue to a parking area in
the back of the building. Parking for this site is adequate. The Planning
Commission is recommending approval with stipulations relating to adequate
barrier free access, as well as parking and lighting.
Perrmella Harris, Metro Cheer and Dance, described the business to Council and
was ready to answer any questions Council may have.
McCann offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
20. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2013-02-02-04
submitted by Ahmad Ibrahim, to expand the existing restaurant (Sheesh
Restaurant) and add seating, located on the northeast corner of Five Mile Road
and Newburgh Road (37240 Five Mile Road) within the Century Plaza shopping
center in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the
request to Council. The Sheesh Restaurant is located at the east end of the
shopping center. Sheesh currently maintains 30 seats in compliance with the
original waiver use approval. They would like to expand the restaurant into the
adjacent vacant unit in order to increase the size of the restaurant and the
amount of customer seating. They propose to increase the seating by roughly a
total of 60 seats. All of these would be interior, and to staff's knowledge there is
no plan for any outdoor seating at this time. Approval to increase this to 90 will
require that the special requirement be waived by the City Council by a separate
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resolution in which two thirds of the Council concurs. They are not proposing any
exterior modifications to the building that we are aware of other than maybe an
increase in the size of sign which they would be entitled to if they increase the
lineal frontage of the store front. They would be allowed to go up to 40 square
feet total from the current 20 square feet. Parking is adequate. Some concerns
from neighboring residents regarding parking lot sweeping and trash pick-up are
being addressed by the property owner. There were also concerns about the
smell of the exhaust; he noted that the business owner is addressing that
concern.
McCann asked the petitioner about the improvements to the exhaust system he
will be doing. Ahmad Ibrahim, Sheesh Restaurant, said they would be putting in a
more powerful blower to blow the exhaust higher; he noted that they clean the
exhaust every 3 months instead of every 6 months, as required.
Brosnan asked the petitioner to describe the area to be expanded. Ibrahim said it
will be very similar to the existing restaurant, he said they will be adding a waiting
area to make it more comfortable for the public. Brosnan said she has been to
the restaurant and the food is excellent and it is usually busy so the expansion
should help expedite service to the patrons. She wished the petitioner continued
success with the business.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Kritzman also said he has been to the restaurant and the food is excellent and
wished the petitioner continued success.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
Henry Binder, 9207 Inkster Road, Water and Sewer Commissioner, talked about when
he notice rust streaks on the Water Storage Tank on West Chicago and indicated that
last September he had called and identified himself as a Water and Sewer
Commissioner for the City of Livonia to a woman at the Detroit Sewer and Water
Department and reported the rust streaks on the tank; he was told that someone would
get back to him. He said he never heard back from them. He said after the leak the
other day, he would like the City leaders to be diligent in following through with the City
of Detroit to make certain that the necessary repairs are made. He said the Water
Storage Tank is within close proximity to the residential homes and an elementary
school and that if were to collapse the repercussions would be devastating.
Dave Varga, Director of Administrative Services, explained the tank is currently shut
down. The six pumps inside the tank and the tank itself will be inspected by an
independent engineer that is contracted by the Detroit Water and Sewer Department.
Depending upon the inspection findings it will either be put back in use or repaired and
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then put back in use. Any concerns about the Water Storage Tank can be directed to
the Mayor's Office. McCann asked Varga to provide Council with a copy the findings
from the independent engineer prior to the Water Storage Tank being put back in
service.
Brosnan wished her husband, Sean, a Happy Birthday next week.
President Toy wished everyone a Happy Easter.
As there were no further questions or comments, President Toy adjourned the Study
Session at 9:29 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.
DATED: April 5, 2013 TERRY A. MARECKI
CITY CLERK