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City Council Agendas Regular Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, March 8, 2006 AGENDA 1,556th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia Wednesday, March 8, 2006 8:00 p.m. - City Hall Auditorium 33000 Civic Center Drive Livonia, Michigan CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS CONSENT AGENDA 1. BLOCK PARTY: Lisa Bergeron, re: to be held Saturday, June 10, 2006, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Wadsworth, between Cardwell and Cavell, with no rain date requested. 2. BLOCK PARTY: Betty McGuire, to be held Saturday, August 19, 2006, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Northfield from Stonehouse to Butwell, with barricades to be erected at Stonehouse, Lamont and Butwell, with a rain date requested of Sunday, August 20, 2006. 3. REQUEST TO PLACE SIGNS AT REFERENCED LOCATIONS: The Rev. John W. Henry II, Priest-in-Charge, re: to advertise the 15th Annual All-Parish Rummage/Garage Sale sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church to be held on Friday, April 28, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 29, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 4. REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT FOR WADE SHOWS TO HOLD CARNIVAL AMUSEMENT RIDES AT FORD FIELD AND VETERANS’ PARK JUNE 20-25, 2006 DURING REFERENCED HOURS; A PERMIT FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY BY AMERICAN FIREWORKS, INC. TO BE HELD AT 10:15 P.M. ON JUNE 25, 2006 AT VETERANS’ PARK; AUTHORIZATION TO USE AND LEASE THE FACILITIES AT FORD FIELD, EDDIE EDGAR ARENA AND VETERANS’ PARK DURING SPREE ’56; AND REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES: Ken Rogman, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., re: same. CONSENT AGENDA 5. REQUEST TO CLOSE STARK ROAD FROM THE FAMILY Y (14255 STARK ROAD) TO LYNDON AND LYNDON FROM FARMINGTON ROAD TO STARK ROAD TO TRAFFIC FROM 8:00 A.M. JUNE 19, 2006 THROUGH 12:00 NOON ON JUNE 26, 2006 (MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY); AND TO REQUEST THAT THE CITY SEEK PERMISSION FROM THE WAYNE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION TO ALLOW THE CLOSURE OF FARMINGTON ROAD BETWEEN THE I-96 OVERPASS AND FIVE MILE ROAD FROM 8:30 P.M. THROUGH 11:30 P.M. ON JUNE 25, 2006 (SUNDAY) IN CONNECTION WITH SPREE ’56: Ken Rogman, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., re: same. 6. REQUEST TO DISPLAY BANNERS ON FARMINGTON ROAD AND FIVE MILE ROAD AND 4’ X 8’ SIGNS AT CITY HALL AND FORD FIELD FROM MAY 28, 2006 THROUGH JULY 1, 2006 IN CONNECTION WITH SPREE ’56: Ken Rogman, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., re: same. 7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO UPGRADE NEW WORLD COMPUTER SOFTWARE: Department of Management Information Systems, re: which was originally installed in 1985. 8. AWARD OF BID: Water and Sewer Board, re: for Water Main Repair Clamps for the City’s 2006 calendar year requirements. 9. AWARD OF BID: Public Service Division, re: for two (2) Trailer-Mounted Leaf Collectors. 10. REQUEST TO APPROVE INCREASE IN ASSESSMENT ROLL: Engineering Division, re: for Street Lights in Clarita Commons Site Condominiums located on the south side of Clarita Avenue between Middlebelt Road and Melvin Avenue. (CR 369-05) 11. PROPOSED 2006 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM: Engineering Division, re: which includes targeted areas in Sections 1, 8, 11 16, 19 and 35, as well as a number of scattered locations throughout the City. (CR 784-82) 12. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2005-12-02-26 submitted by Dancing Elf Enterprises requesting approval to operate a limited service restaurant (Dancing Elf Coffee Shop) in the Civic Center Plaza shopping center, located on the south side of Five Mile Road, between Farmington Road and Fairlane Road (33723 Five Mile Road), in the Northeast ¼ of Section 21. 13. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2005-12-02-27 submitted by 3 Generations requesting approval to operate a secondhand store (consignment shop) in the Civic Center Plaza shopping center, located on the south side of Five Mile Road, between Farmington Road and Fairlane Road (33849 Five Mile Road), in the Northeast ¼ of Section 21. CONSENT AGENDA 14. REQUEST TO APPROVE AGREEMENT TO LEASE SPACE ON THE POLICE COMMUNICATIONS TOWER: Department of Law, re: between the City of Livonia and MetroPCS Michigan, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, which space would be the last available for leasing on the tower. UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES 15. STREETS, ROADS AND PLATS COMMITTEE – Meeting of February 7, 2006 a. Administrative Update on the subject of the I-275 Noise Abatement. (CR 816-00) b. Administrative Update on the subject of the Road Repair Program. (CR 562-02) c. Administrative Update on excepted Reference No. 28-01 of the Proposed Future Land Use Plan, as outlined in CR 68-05. (CR 69-05) d. Administrative Update on the subject of Detroit Edison’s procedures (lag time on installation and the formula used to determine the number of lights needed). (CR 418-05) e. Adoption of possible amendments to Title 12, Chapter 24 (Trees and Shrubs) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. (CR 556-05) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 16. ROLL CALL: Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, Department of Law, re: Petition 2005-08-01-08, as amended, submitted by Agree Limited Partnership for a change of zoning of property located on the west side of Newburgh Road, between Six Mile Road and Mallory Drive (17001 Newburgh Road), in the Northeast ¼ of Section 18 from OS to C-2 (Office Services to General Business), as amended per the recommendation of the Planning Commission so as to rezone this property from OS to C-1 (Office Services to Local Business). First Reading given by Councilmember Godfroid-Marecki on November 30, 2005. 17. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2005-12-02-25 submitted by Agree Realty Corp. Limited Partnership requesting approval to construct a commercial building (Walgreens) with a drive-thru pharmacy on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road, between Six Mile Road and Mallory Drive (17001 Newburgh Road), in the Northeast ¼ of Section 18. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18. ROLL CALL: Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, Department of Law, re: Petition 2005-08-01-09 submitted by Leo Soave Building Company for a change of zoning of property located on the west side of Newburgh Road, between Joy Road and Ann Arbor Trail (portion of 9129 Newburgh, 9213 Newburgh and 9300 Stonehouse), in the Southeast ¼ of Section 31 from PL and RUF to R-1, and from PL to RUF (Public Lands and Rural Urban Farm – ½ Acre Lots to One Family Residential – 60’x120’ Lots and from Public Lands to Rural Urban Farm – ½ Acre Lots). First Reading given by Council Vice President Knapp on November 30, 2005. 19. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2005-12-08-26 submitted by Soave Building Company, on behalf of Churchill Manor Site Condominiums, requesting approval of the Master Deed, Bylaws and Site Plan in connection with a proposal to construct a condominium development on properties located on the west side of Newburgh Road, between Joy Road and Ann Arbor Trail (9213 and 9300 Newburgh Road) in the Southeast ¼ of Section 31. 20. REQUEST TO PLACE SIGNS AT REFERENCED LOCATIONS: April Pope, Newburgh United Methodist Church, re: to advertise a Mom-to-Mom Sale scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2006, and a Rummage Sale scheduled from Thursday through Saturday, May 4 – 6, 2006. 21. REQUEST TO PLACE SIGNS AT REFERENCED LOCATIONS: Evelina M. Bryant, NorthWest Detroit Coin Club, re: to advertise their Spring Coin Show scheduled for Sunday, March 26, 2006, at the Livonia Senior Center. 22. REQUEST FOR SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONSENT JUDGMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON SEVEN MILE ROAD AND VICTOR PARKWAY: Mark Yagerlener, Agent for Oakwood Healthcare System, re: site plan approval to construct a Child Care Facility on the site. (CR 52-03, CR 663-97 and Petition 1995-10-01-25) 23. REQUEST TO EXTEND CONTRACT WITH ZUNIGA CEMENT CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR: Engineering Division, re: to perform the work required for the City’s 2006 Sidewalk and Pavement Replacement Program – Water Main Breaks at their 2005 pricing. 24. APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE: Robert Sakuta, President, Delta Research Corporation, re: for a precision gear manufacturing facility located at 32971 Capitol. (I.D.D. No. 80) Public Hearing held on February 13, 2006. NEW BUSINESS AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION DATED: March 2, 2006 VAL VANDERSLOOT, CITY CLERK In accordance with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act as it pertains to access to Public Meetings, the City Clerk’s Office of the City of Livonia, upon adequate notice, will make reasonable accommodations for persons with special needs. Please call (734) 466-2224 if you need assistance. Council agendas are available on the City’s website – www.ci.livonia.mi.us - under Government, City Council, Agendas. |
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| Momforone | Mar 7 2006, 07:03 PM Post #2 |
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Boy, we should add some more real excitement into our lives and start attending these meetings. I would love to see the looks on their faces when we all would show up. LOL! Only joking guys! |
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| c3hull | Mar 7 2006, 07:10 PM Post #3 |
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I have heard City Council ANSWERS questions at their meetings. They don't just stare back at you and say nothing like you're talking to a wall! I talked to another PO parent last night after the BOE meeting. She was talking about how different it is to attend C.C. meetings compared to the BOE. I think it would be a great idea to start attending those meetings also. |
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| Administrator | Mar 7 2006, 07:17 PM Post #4 |
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I think it is important to keep up with all our city government. If I forget to post the agenda's, feel free to jump in and post them. I didn't know the council had to approve a block party! |
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| Rose | Mar 7 2006, 07:36 PM Post #5 |
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Yes, the City Council does answer questions at their meetings and they do have to approve block parties. It's too bad that the BOE can't. Well, I guess they do, when they feel the need to defend themselves. <_< |
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| loyaltolivonia | Mar 7 2006, 09:14 PM Post #6 |
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Look at item 15 C--I'm sure that has nothing to do with Bryant property.......right? |
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| Grant1 | Mar 8 2006, 08:43 AM Post #7 |
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Do your research and attend the CC meetings. They do answer questions and also, they do approve the land deals for developers that work with the LPS...watch the schostack, soave, roskelly, etc... names appear numerous times regarding approval for this, approval for that, waiver for use this, waiver for use that, rezone here for condo's, rezone there for more strip malls. Also, pay attention to the Zoning Board meetings - there are associated deals regarding the rezoning and use of swapped or purchased school properties there also. |
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| CKlockner | Mar 8 2006, 10:35 AM Post #8 |
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One thing I have noticed whenever I have spoken before Council is that you feel respected. They pay attention to what you are saying. No doodling, looking around, down at their notes. They actually ask you a question if there is something they are not clear about and they do answer questions also. There is no us against them vibe circling the room. Compared to speaking before the board it is a refreshing experience. Though their voting often does not go in your favor, especially if you are fighting against a developer. I at least have always felt they listened to what I was saying. |
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| NFarquharson | Mar 8 2006, 10:42 AM Post #9 |
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That is as it shoud be. Having a back and forth discussion, asking questions, sharing experiences and considering different perspectives leads to the best outcomes, too. If they are able to do this without losing control of the meeting at city council, why can't the BOE? Obviously it is NOT illegal! |
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| one_observer | Mar 8 2006, 11:04 AM Post #10 |
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Would it be out of line/putting her on the spot to ask Marecki what her "vote" or opinion of the LI is? I would think not all members of this infamous committee were 100% in support? Her membership is probably something she would not want remembered come election time. I believe she was elected for two years, and was dissapointed with the end result; thus requiring ANOTHER campaign in a short amount of time. |
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| Grant1 | Mar 8 2006, 11:18 AM Post #11 |
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What did she expect after receiving an "appointment" to the CC? She is lucky to have even made it through the election! If everyone would have remembered her from the BOE expousing how she was all for the schools and kids, and was in this for the long haul speeches, and then to abruptly jump as soon as she received a nod for CC, she may not have made it through the real election anyway. Just too many uniformed, name recognition, friends and family voters out there! |
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| jodygirlh | Mar 8 2006, 12:53 PM Post #12 |
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I cannot attend as I have a sick child at home. However, just a few days ago, my husband emailed several of the CC members asking them what their opinion of the LI was. Guess what, not of them replied except for one and she did not want to discuss it thru email communication. I think it is a fabulous idea for some people to go and actually put them on the spot with regard to their opinion of the LI as it relates to: -blight within city(so many vacant school properties) -property values decline -impact on small business (after school activities) with school end times being so late -traffic concerns (20+ additional busses on the roads & many more parents dirving their kids to school) -and overall, the rude and irresponsible manner in which our BOE has treated it's constituency All of these issues will and do affect city council and their constituency. Would be great to hear what they think. Wish I could go. |
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| Momforone | Mar 8 2006, 01:33 PM Post #13 |
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Prior to the vote in December a man stood before the CC to express his concerns about the BOE and the LI. Then President Taylor, thanked him for speaking, but there really wasn't anything that they could do. It would be nice to hear from the CC though. |
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| fyi | Mar 8 2006, 01:49 PM Post #14 |
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I took a drive around the city today---something I think the BOE should do---and saw red and white signs everywhere I went. I drove by a few elementary schools that I didn't know existed and very quickly felt very sad. When this city built "our" elementary schools, they took care to build them tucked away inside the neighborhoods. Many of them are so tucked away they are hard to find. I couldn't help thinking how different our city will be without these unique neighborhood schools---schools that set us apart from other surrounding communities. The city council should be concerned about these vacant buildings because of where they are situated (within established neighborhoods). If you take Hull elementary, for example, what would you put there (besides an elementary school)? The only thing that would make any sense at all would be single family homes. Where are Hull children being routed with the LI? It's so sad..... |
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| Grant | Mar 8 2006, 02:08 PM Post #15 |
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They will not only be taking away schools when they build on these sites, they will also be taking away the neighborhood playground... |
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