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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-08-13 th MINUTES OF THE 836 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION thth The 836 Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the 5 Floor Gallery of City Hall on Thursday, August 13,2026; it was called to order by Chairperson Jim Policelli at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Jim Policelli, Robb Drzewicki, Tom Wrenbeck, Carl Roberts, John Katers and, City of Livonia Engineer Todd Zilincik, Officer Chris Kott LPD Traffic Bureau ABSENT: Gordon St. John, Sgt. Brendan Adams LPD Traffic Bureau VISITORS: Shannon Alaouiah Agenda Item 1: July 2026 Minutes The minutes from the July 9, 2026 Meeting were presented. A motion for approval as presented, was made by Commissioner Wrenbeck, and with support from Commissioner Drzewicki. It was approved unanimously that: 26-438 RESOLVED, the minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting were approved as written. Agenda Item 2: Email concerning “Special Needs” signage on Ingram Street Shannon Alaouiah (residing at 14140 Ingram Street in Section 22) made a presentation requesting the placement of “Special Needs” signage on the streets near her house to alert drivers to the possibility of her autistic son entering the roadway with no warning. After a brief discussion of her concerns and her son’s status, a motion for approval was presented by Commissioner Wrenbeck, with support from Commissioner Drzewicki. It was approved unanimously that: 26-439 RESOLVED, three W11-9 signs - along with a supplemental plaque below stating “Autistic Child,” and a yellow reflective strip on the signposts will be installed at the following locations:  On the west side of southbound Ingram Street between 14171 and 14183 Ingram Street  On the east side of northbound Ingram Street between 14074 and 14108 Ingram Street  On the south side of eastbound Perth Street between 14174 Blackburn Street and 14131 Ingram Street Agenda Item 3: Email from Tanya Lupher concerning traffic signal at Lyndon Street and Middlebelt Road Tanya Lupher submitted an email concerning the timing of the flashing traffic signal at Lyndon and Middlebelt Roads. Normally, at 10:00 p.m. daily, the signal transitions to flash yellow on Middlebelt Road and flash red on Lyndon Street. Ms. Lupher stated this transition is happening occurring prior to 10:00 p.m. Mr. Zilincik will notify Wayne County of this issue. Going forward, because the Wayne County Road Commission is responsible for all traffic signals on county roads, residents should be advised to call 1- 888-ROAD-CREW to inform them of signal issues. Agenda Item 4: Mallory Court Island Issue The Engineering Office recieved an email from Greg Dumont (36302 Mallory Court) complaining about the size of the traffic island on Mallory Court, west of Westbrook Street. Priority Waste trucks and other delivery vehicles face difficulties navigating around this island when cars are parked on Mallory Court. Officer Kott will ask Sgt. Adams to request that the Livonia Fire Department evaluate emergency vehicle access on Mallory court when cars are parked on this court. Potential short-term solutions include establishing a full parking ban on this court or banning parking on designated trash collection days. A longer-term solution would involve redesigning or removing the traffic island to allow safer access. Agenda Item 5: Traffic Calming Guidelines for the City of Livonia Chairperson Policelli summarized the Commission’s efforts over the past year to develop guidelines informing residents on how to request and obtain traffic calming measures for their neighborhoods. The current draft dated July 13, 2026 has been fully vetted and is ready for official adoption. A motion to approve these guidelines and associated attachments was made by Commissioner Wrenbeck, seconded by Commissioner Drzewicki. It was unanimously approved that: 26-440 RESOLVED, The Traffic Calming Guidelines for the City of Livonia, dated July 13,2026 along with the following attachments:  City of Livonia Request for Traffic Calming Measures Form  Petition for Traffic Calming Measures in the City of Livonia  Livonia Traffic Calming Project Evaluation Categories Matrix Are adopted and will be posted on the Livonia Traffic Commission website Agenda Item 6: Riverside Drive Island Sign Sgt Adams received a voicemail from Lucy Sygit requesting reflective signage to alert drivers to the traffic island on Riverside Drive, south of Five Mile Road. Ms. Sygit noted that trees on this island have been struck multiple times in the past due to a lack of warning signage. Following discussion, the following motion was made by Commissioner Wrenbeck and seconded by Commissioner Katers. It was unanimously approved that: 26-441 RESOLVED, a W4-7 sign with a white reflective strip on the signpost will be installed at the north end of the island, facing southbound Riverside Drive just south of Five Mile Road. Agenda Item 7: Review of Levan Road Hoover School Traffic Calming Project Mr. Zilincik performed a site inspection and reported two of five traffic bollards have been struck leaving one unusable and the other missing. Following discussion regarding possible site adjustments, the Commission decided to replace the damage and missing bollards and reassess their placement and necessity after school resumes in late August and traffic increases. No further agenda items. Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Katers and supported by Commissioner Wrenbeck at 9:10 p.m. th NEXT MEETING: Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the 5 Floor Gallery Respectfully Submitted by: Tom Wrenbeck, Recording Secretary