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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL STUDY - 2008-02-04 CITY OF LIVONIA— CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 4, 2008 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James McCann, Joe Laura, Brian Meakin, Tom Robinson, Don Knapp, and Laura Toy. Absent: None. Elected and appointed officials present: Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Jim Zoumbaris, City Engineer (Operations); Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation; Kevin Roney, City Engineer (Utilities & Engineering); Sherron Schultz, City Assessor; Shadd Whitehead, Fire Chief; Alex Bishop, Assistant Director of Inspection; Conrad Gniewek, Board of Review; and Maureen Cosgrove, Assistant City Clerk. Council President Toy announced that there will be an X-Item added to tonight's agenda regarding a sign permit application submitted by Panera Bread for a new restaurant on property located at 20140 Haggerty Road on the east side of Haggerty Road between Seven Mile Road and Eight Mile Road in the N.W. '/4 of Section 6. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. NEW BUSINESS: 1. REQUEST TO PLACE SIGNS AT REFERENCED LOCATIONS: The Rev. John W. Henry II, Priest-in-Charge, re: to advertise the 17th Annual All-Parish Rummage/Garage Sale sponsored by the St. Mary/St. Martha Guild to be held on Friday, April 25, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 26, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. Sue Dattolo, 18220 Loveland, was present and requested signs for their Annual Rummage/Garage Sale on April 25th and 26th, 2008. Godfroid-Marecki offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 2. REQUEST FOR NON-PROFIT DESIGNATION: Marge Bradley, Office Manager, re: to hold a 50/50 raffle sponsored by Right to Life — LIFESPAN Educational Fund to be held on May 6, 2008 at the San Marino Club in Troy. Barbara Schmid, 5806 Wedgewood, Canton, MI, was present to request permission to hold a 50/50 raffle for their non-profit educational fund at the San Marino Club in Troy on May 6, 2008. Knapp offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. 2 DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 3. REAPPOINTMENT OF CONRAD GNIEWEK TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW: Office of the Mayor, re: for reappointment for another three-year term, which shall expire on February 16, 2011. Conrad Gniewek, 14571 Auburndale, Livonia, MI 48154, was present and thanked Council for their consideration. He has been a Livonia resident for 45 years, involved for 44 years in City activities, and is looking forward to continuing to serve on the Board of Review. Knapp said it was nice to see Mr. Gniewek continue on in the position because of all his hard work, and it is good to have continuity in the position. No one would question his fairness, and he was wished good luck. Godfroid-Marecki offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 4. REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE REQUEST FROM LIVONIA PARTY STORE, INC. TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF 2007 SDM LICENSED BUSINESS FROM NASRAT M. KALLABAT: Division of Police, re: for the business located at 38340 Joy Road, Livonia, MI 48150. Kristen Redding, on behalf of the attorney's office, was present along with the applicant, Livonia Party Store. They are the applicant corporation to purchase the business assets from Nasrat Kallabat for the party store located at the corner of Joy and Hix that has been in business in the City since 1985. Knapp said the correspondence from the Police Department was received indicating that the applicant was investigated and has no criminal record. Council President Toy welcomed the applicant to Livonia. Knapp offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 5. REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE REQUEST FROM SUTARIYA FOODS, INC. TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A 2006 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS FROM ANOTHER FAMILY BAR L.L.C.; REQUEST TO TRANSFER LOCATION FROM 4265 WOODWARD, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48201 TO 37140 SIX MILE, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48152; AND REQUEST TO TRANSFER GOVERNMENTAL UNIT, UNDER MCL436.1531(1), FROM DETROIT CITY TO LIVONIA CITY, WAYNE COUNTY: Division of Police, re: for the business located at 37140 Six Mile, Livonia, MI 48152. 3 Rushi Ami was present on behalf of the owner Sutariya Foods and stated that they are requesting a transfer of a Class C liquor license from Another Family Bar on Woodward in Detroit to the Six Mile address. With the economy the way it is, they feel the liquor license will bring extra revenue for the business which would be about 1%. He feels it would be good for their competition. The Police Department has finished their investigation, and everything appears in good order. This request pertains to the Mexican restaurant, Kokopelli Sonoron Grill, located at 37140 Six Mile Road on the N.E. corner of Six Mile and Newburgh. Waiver use was approved at the meeting of September 12, 2007. Council President Toy welcomed the applicant to Livonia. Godfroid-Marecki offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 6. REQUEST TO APPROVE LOCATION AND SCHEDULE OF DATES AND TIMES FOR THE 2008 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS, AS WELL AS COMPENSATION RATES FOR MEMBERS: Department of Assessment, re: per the requirements of State statute, M.S.A. 7.30 and Act 149 of 1984. City Assessor Sherron Schultz was present to ask for approval of the dates and times for the Board of Review meetings for 2008, as well as the compensation rates of $120 per day for the Chairperson and $100 per day for other members which are very reasonable. It looks like a busy year ahead. McCann offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 7. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION 02-08: Inspection Department, re: the proposed amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to allow parking of a vehicle on neighborhood streets for more than 48 hours at a time requested by Jerry DeNooyer. Alex Bishop, Assistant Director of Inspection, stated that resident, Mr. DeNooyer, requested an ordinance change to the parking of vehicles on streets for more than 48 hours. In the letter to Council, they feel that the ordinance is working properly as it is intended to do, and that it is very simple to move a car from the street onto the property and move it back again the next day and stay within the requirements of the ordinance. At this time, they feel there is no need to change the ordinance. The department is working on keeping the streets clear of junk vehicles and vehicles parked too long. Knapp is in concurrence with the Inspection Department which he feels is very reasonable, and they do their best to work with residents to assure compliance without being too strict or too unfair. 4 Knapp offered the resolution of no further action for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: (1) NO FURTHER ACTION CONSENT (2) RECEIVE & FILE Council President Toy relinquished the Chair to Vice President Godfroid-Marecki at 8:17 p.m. 8. AWARD OF BID: Livonia Fire & Rescue, re: of one (1) ambulance to replace SQ6 (2000 Medic Master) which will replace the second line reserve Squad #RSQ2 (1994 Horton F-350) from budgeted funds. Fire Chief Shadd Whitehead stated they are requesting approval to accept a bid and purchase one (1) Medtec ambulance from Halt Fire Equipment (manufactured by Pierce Manufacturing in Wisconsin). Bid letters were sent to eighteen (18) vendors, and they hoped to get a better response and even extended the timeline, but only one (1) bid was received which did meet 100% compliance. They also had one (1) no-bid letter from Emergency Vehicles Plus. The new ambulance will replace the Squad 6 which will replace the second line reserve equipment. They are recommending the 1994 vehicle be placed up for auction. The Fire Department has five (5) front line units and three (3) reserve units. Two reserve units are used in operation with one (1) additional reserve unit that is used for the tactical Medics which support the Western Wayne Consortium (or Swat Team) that has been consolidated the last two (2) years. Of the five (5) front line units, there is one (1) 2006 vehicle, one (1) 2005, two (2) 2001 and one (1) 2000 vehicle. Typically, by the time they are placed out of service, they have about 115,000 to 120,000 miles once they go into a reserve status. Meakin offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 9. REQUEST TO APPROVE PURCHASE: Livonia Fire & Rescue, re: of USAR emergency response trailer utilizing funds from the Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Strategic Initiative grant program. Fire Chief Shadd Whitehead stated that he was present to request approval on behalf of their organization and the Western Wayne County Urban Search and Rescue Team. Livonia is part of two (2) regional response teams covering twenty four (24) jurisdictions within Western Wayne County. They have been fortunate in being awarded several Federal grants, mostly through UASI dollars, to fund both the Hazmet Team and the Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR). The USAR is newly organized and is a fifty (50) member team supported by twenty four (24) organizations in Western Wayne County. Funding for this item and the following item comes from the 2005 UASE funds which is 5 from Homeland Security and has been awarded to their team to bolster or increase response relative to building collapse. Federal and State government is pushing organizations and jurisdictions to consolidate resources, not duplicate them. The City of Livonia, through approved MOUs, is the fiduciary for the two (2) UASI funded projects. This purchase is for collapse rescue equipment relative to collapsed structures, trench excavation collapses, etc. The City would be reimbursed once the purchase is made. Turnaround for the reimbursement typically should take less than 60 days, which is good for a Federal fund. The lifespan on equipment should be about ten (10) to twelve (12) years depending on the struts, hydraulics and pneumatics, but typically it depends on technology changes. Each jurisdiction contributes two (2) people who are highly trained specific to USAR operations (collapsed structures, trench excavation collapses, etc.). The physical resources are Livonia, Farmington Hills, and Metro Airport. The Fire Chief stated that to have a vehicle built usually runs around $300,000 or $400,000, but there is an opportunity to purchase a used vehicle from Clinton Township Fire Department for $85,000.00, and the vehicle is ready for delivery. Clinton Township is holding the vehicle in one of their stations. The insignia on the side would read "Western Wayne Special Operations" with the words "Western Wayne Urban Search & Rescue" below it. This request is for the vehicle itself. McCann offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 10. REQUEST TO APPROVE PURCHASE: Livonia Fire & Rescue, re: of rescue equipment utilizing funds from the Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Strategic Initiative grant program. Fire Chief Shadd Whitehead stated that they are requesting approval for purchasing equipment on the emergency response trailer from Alert Emergency Group, Inc. for $66,147.00 from budgeted funds. This item is for the approval of the equipment itself. Robinson offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 11. REQUEST TO APPROVE PURCHASE: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: of two (2) Jacobsen Super LF-1880 Lightweight Fairway Mower, one (1) Buffalo Turbine KB3 Blower and two (2) Toro 648 Aerators utilizing pricing obtained through the State of Michigan bid process. Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, was present and stated they would like approval of the State of Michigan bid pricing as it applies to the two (2) Jacobsen Super Lightweight Fairway Mowers and one (1) Buffalo 6 Turbine Tow-Behind Debris Blower which would be purchased from W. F. Miller Co. in Novi, MI for a total price of$68,748.70, including trade-ins of$4,800.00. Also they are requesting approval of the State of Michigan bid pricing as it applies to the two (2) Toro 648 Aerators from Spartan Distributors located in Sparta, MI for the price of $35,788.10. Funds are available in the City's Capital Improvement and Machinery & Equipment accounts. It is further recommended that Council authorize the purchases without competitive bidding as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan price and no advantage to the City would result from competitive bidding. The equipment is a replacement for just the golf courses. Bill Durham, Golf Pro, and Doug Ware, Greenskeeper, were in the audience. Doug stated the mower equipment lasts about ten (10) years, if not more, and depends on how much they get used and the type of weather we have throughout the years. More rain creates more beating of the equipment. The mowers are used at all three (3) golf courses. Mowers are kept in a garage when not in use. Toy offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 12. AWARD OF BID: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for the remarciting of the Livonia Community Recreation Center Leisure Pool from funds budgeted in the 2007-2008 budget. Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, sought written bids to remarcite the Community Center Leisure Pool. The remarciting will occur on a five-year cycle. The surface warrants remarciting as it has been five (5) years since the Community Center and pool were opened. After reviewing the bid by one vendor who met specifications, and calling those vendors who did not respond, they are recommending that Advanced Pool Services, Inc. located in Milford, MI be awarded the contract for $29,000.00 from current budgeted funds. Advanced Pool Services has been the primary remarciter vendor for the pools for the last ten (10) years. In talking with the other vendors, they cannot match Advanced Pool Services quote. Meakin offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 13. AWARD OF BID: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: of Fitness Equipment for the Livonia Community Recreation Center from funds budgeted in the 2007- 2008 budget. 7 Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, stated that they annually update the fitness equipment at the Community Center by purchases and trade-ins. They usually cycle about 1/3 of the cardio equipment per year. They sought written bids for the purchase of seventeen (17) pieces of equipment. After reviewing the bids and seeing that all vendors met specifications and had full warranties on parts and labor, it is recommended that All Pro located in Farmington Hills be awarded the contract for seven (7) ellipticals or cross trainers, seven (7) treadmills, one (1) recumbent cycle, and one (1) upright cycle for a total of $41,045.00, and that Fitness Things located in Plymouth be awarded the one (1) arc trainer (even though they are not low bidder) for a total of $4,935.82. One of the primary reasons Fitness Things was selected is to replace the existing Cybex arc trainer with a new and updated version. The three (3) other pieces of cardio equipment that were bid were not arc trainers, but different models of elliptical/cross trainer cardio machines. Those do not offer broad incline and resistant ranges that are important to one's training. Cybex is the sole manufacturer of the arc trainer. These prices are good for 90 days, and funds are available in the current budget of the P&R. Meakin offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 14. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for the towel service at the Livonia Community Recreation Center for the period March 1, 2008 to February 28, 2010. Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, said that they sought written bids for a two-year contract beginning March 1, 2008 to February 28, 2010 for towel service at the Community Recreation Center. After reviewing the bids and noting that all vendors met the specifications of water temperature, storage bins, laundry bags and three (3) deliveries per week, they are recommending that Cintas Corporation located in Livonia be awarded the contract because they had the lowest cost for towel service at $ .095 per towel. It is estimated that the total cost for towel service, including towel replacements and delivery, will be around $45,149.00 per year. They have sufficient funds in the P&R account. Last year, there were 7,704 lost towels (about 2%). Usage is 7,500 towels weekly. Some people take two (2) or three (3) towels out of the building. They are looking at having the towels relocated to the equipment desk for the attendant to hand out a towel one at a time. They conducted an amnesty program to try and get towels back. Some of the towels, over a period of time, do get ripped or stained and are not sufficient enough to recycle. Laura offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 8 15. APPROVAL OF MASTER RECREATION AND PARK PLAN: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for the 2008-2013 Master Recreation and Park Plan (PR# 2967-07), a prerequisite in applying for State and Federal Funding. Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, stated that Livonia has long been recognized as one of the safest and most desirable cities in which to live and raise a family. A significant part of the exceptional quality of life in the City is the Parks & Recreation system. There are over 1,389 acres of recreational open space existing within the City, which is well over the ten (10) acres per 1,000 residents recommended by the Parks & Recreation experts. There are sixty (60) parks (36 are developed and 24 undeveloped). A wide variety of recreational opportunities are available including one (1) archery range, the Community Recreation Center, three (3) 18-hole public golf courses, seven (7) inline skating rinks, ten (10) sand volleyball courts, forty two (42) tennis courts, two (2) ice arenas, three (3) outdoor swimming pools, forty three (43) baseball diamonds, and twenty five (25) soccer fields. The parks also offer play structures at twenty two (22) neighborhood parks for all ages, six (6) miles of nature trails, eleven (11) designated nature preserve areas, six (6) walking paths, three (3) fitness clusters, grills, and twelve (12) pavilions. In summary, the task of putting the plan together began in 2005 by gathering feedback from focus groups, surveys, and information from other departments. This led to developing a business plan that identifies the department's core values, adopting a vision statement, revising the mission statement, setting department goals, and establishing action steps to each of the ten (10) goals. During the process, they noticed some challenges and trends that will affect programming and planning. Some trends are the senior population, growing ethnic diversity, declining household numbers, changing economy, the aging infrastructure, changing technology, special interest groups, and an increased awareness of environmental stewardship. They are requesting approval of the five (5) year Master Recreation and Park Plan. This outlines the history of the department and suggested current and future recreation needs of the residents. It is designed to be a guiding tool for the department as well as an easy-to-use reference for the residents. One of the main reasons for the plan was to help in planning, but more important to go out and get grants from the State of Michigan, primarily from the Department of Natural Resources. A grant was received for a portion of the Community Recreation Center, the lights at Bicentennial Park, Clement Circle Park and numerous parks, and also the acquisition of park land. Council President Toy commented there was a lot of talk about putting a handicap lift in the pool at the Community Recreation Center and wondered if anything was done considering the aging population. Karen stated the lap pool has a handicap lift. By the end of this week, they are installing portable steps that go behind the bulkhead which would assist individuals to enter the area behind the bulkhead. Instead of jumping into a depth of five (5) feet, they have asked for some steps that are on an incline vs. steps in the wall. 9 Laura stated that in the introduction of the history of the parks in the Master Park Plan, they started out with 160 acres in 1960 and moved up to 1,600 acres. It is very interesting reading, and it was asked if Parks & Recreation thought of putting this on the Internet for the citizens to see or at least the introduction (which is about five (5) pages. Once the plan is approved, it will be put on a PDF file and posted on the website. Karen stated that there are four (4) different focus groups and there was a consultant assisting them. They met with the various sports organizations, civic organizations, those individuals that co-sponsor programs with the Parks & Recreation, and department heads and other staff. There was a set format for gathering information. On the last day, there was an open forum (open to the public), and they had about eight or nine people. The focus group meetings were instrumental in getting the process going. They also had individuals submit their thoughts. Some wanted to see more information on nature preserves, increased irrigation systems at athletic fields, more walking paths, dog parks, permanent restroom facilities, and additional park shelters. There was a survey with fifteen (15) questions that were sent to residents for suggestions. There has only been a 1% return of the surveys. Knapp offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 16. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY'S COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND TO AWARD BID RECEIVED THROUGH THE TRI-COUNTY PUBLIC PURCHASING COOPERATIVE: Public Service Division, re: of gasoline and diesel fuel for the period of February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2010. Jim Zoumbaris, City Engineer (Operations), stated that the cooperative entities of the Tri-County Public Purchasing Cooperative consists of fourteen (14) cities, two (2) townships and a county that participate in a cooperative bid for gasoline and diesel fuel through the City of Sterling Heights. Mansfield Oil is the low bidder for truck transport (over 5,000 gallons) and RKA Petroleum Companies, Inc. is low bidder for tank wagon (under 5,000 gallons). Robinson voiced concerns about the significant markups. He understands the increase in the wholesale price and that we do not have a choice, but in the past the contract has gone up almost tenfold. Without an explanation, it is worth discussing some options, so he is recommending that the matter go to the Committee of the Whole. Mr. Zoumbaris stated that the problem we had before was the distribution of the gas. The gas comes from the southern states and is picked up from there and transported to the City. He does not have much information on why the markup has gone up so high. 10 The current contract is expiring, but they are holding their prices. Sterling Heights stated that this is the lowest for the contract with a possibility of two (2) extensions if approved by Council. They are holding their prices that are under the current contract (last year's price with markup) until we go through the Council procedure. Mr. Zoumbaris ran a Police and Fire report. The amount of unleaded for the year for Fire and Police was 137,000 gallons. For diesel, it was 29,431 gallons. He did not have a report on the DPW with him. Last year, DPW was slightly above what the Fire and Police were. Out of the 137,000 gallons, the Police were always above 10,000 gallons a month (or 120,000), and the Fire Department was 17,000 gallons. It is just the opposite for diesel. Based on last year's prices, unleaded gas ran about $1.35 at the beginning of the year, and the high point was $2.80, which is approximately $ .60 cents to $ .70 cents cheaper than what we would pay at the pump. A report was requested by Council for a breakdown on cumulative totals to be submitted before the next regular meeting for a better sense of perspective. Mr. Zoumbaris was concerned the City could lose the bid because the bid went out with Sterling Heights and came through the 31St, and they got it late, so this was the quickest it could come before Council. If it goes into the Committee of the Whole, there would be a problem because they would not be able to buy gas for the Fire and Police Departments. Mansfield Oil stated in their letter that they would hold prices until the Council approved this item at the next Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Zoumbaris will check with the City of Sterling Heights as to the reason for the markups. He will get the number of gallons used by the Fire, Police and all other departments, get an average price that is paid throughout the year, and submit to the Council. McCann said it appears that low bidder, Mansfield Oil, had $ .0069 per gallon for unleaded gas in the past contract and that the proposed contract would be a $ .0236 per gallon increase, which is a difference of approximately .013% in the surcharge from last year. Based on 300,000 gallons purchased (or around $1,000,000 per year), there would be a $5,000 increase in the contract price over what we paid before until next year. There is a nominal change in unleaded premium gas. Mr. Zoumbaris said they do not use much premium diesel gas which had a considerable jump in price. We are gaining on the premium gasoline. We are only talking about $2,000 to $4,000 total. There were some credits to the price of the index, so the premium gasoline, which both have minuses, is a credit back. Robinson asked Mr. Zoumbaris to submit a number less the wholesale cost (looking at the markup cost only), how many gallons we use year-to-year and how much of an increase this year over last. He was asked to submit to Council before the next Regular Meeting. 11 The wholesale price is posted daily on the Platts Oilgram Price Report, and it can rise every single day. This generates what they can charge us, and we have no control over this set price. It went from $1.40 to $2.80 per gallon last year. We cannot get a bid from another City. They provide them with the amount of fuel and go out at a competitive bid and show how it was bid, the numbers that were bid, the number of companies that bid the price, and then make the determination of low bidder. The actual low bidder was denied the bid because they did not properly submit a bid. Mansfield was the actual low bidder meeting the criteria of the bid. Robinson feels we did not have enough input into the selection of the low bidder, but still would like to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole. Council President Toy recommended that the Council be aware of emergency items that are needed quickly. This agenda item was the quickest they could get the item to Council. Toy offered the approving resolution on the Regular Agenda. Robinson offered the resolution referring to the Committee of the Whole on the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: (1) APPROVING REGULAR (2) REFER TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE X1. SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2007-12-SN- 09 submitted by Panera Bread, requesting approval for wall signage for the new restaurant located on the east side of Haggerty Road between Seven Mile Road and Eight Mile Road (20140 Haggerty Road) in the Northwest '/4 of Section 6. Petitioner Patrick Turek, 1600 S. Brentwood Boulevard, #300, St. Louis, MO 63144, was present to represent the new location of Panera Bread at 20140 Haggerty Road and stated that the building is essentially ready to start the interior construction. All the permits are approved with the exception of the signage. It approved through the Planning Commission. Construction would be held up until the signage is approved from Council. The general contractor is waiting to start. Panera Bread has a presence in Livonia and has done an outstanding job. T.G.I. Friday's, which is the adjacent property, was approved for two (2) signs. They are asking for signage very similar to T.G.I. Friday's. The amount of signage is less than some of the restaurants further down Haggerty Road both at AMC Theater Complex as well as Bahama Breeze. Toy offered the approving resolution on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 12 AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. As there were no further questions or comments, Council Vice President Godfroid- Marecki adjourned the Study Session at 9:12 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2008. DATED: February 8, 2008 LINDA GRIMSBY, CITY CLERK