Livonia public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to vote on several items, including amendments to the city code, compensation increases for two department directors, and two industrial tax exemption applications. They will also consider consent agenda items such as equipment purchases, a grant for senior transit, and a waiver petition for a gas station remodel.

• Amendments to repeal Chapter 10 and amend Section 080 of the City Code regarding the City Council office and City Clerk duties
• Compensation increases for the Director of Human Resources and Director of Administrative Services (with title change)
• Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates for International Extrusions, Inc. (39001 Schoolcraft Road) and Tooling and Equipment International Corporation (12550 Tech Center Drive)
• FTA 5310 grant of $55,149 for the Livonia Community Transit Program via SMART
• Waiver petition for gas station addition/remodel at 31301 Plymouth Road (Mobil)

The City Council approved industrial facilities exemption certificates for two companies and authorized several purchases of public works machinery. The Council also approved a site plan for a gas station remodel and granted loyalty pay for certain temporary employees and volunteers.

• Approved 12-year industrial tax exemptions for International Extrusions, Inc. and Tooling and Equipment International Corporation
• Approved $100,000 grant for a senior playground at Ben Celani Park
• Approved $500 loyalty pay for qualifying temporary part-time employees and $50 gift cards for CERT volunteers
• Authorized purchase of 4 mowers ($43,196), 2 Gators ($66,232.90), 2 tractors ($91,019.92 total), and 2 grooming mowers ($38,714.44)
• Authorized purchase of two landscape trailers for $35,750
• Approved site plan for Mobil gas station remodel at 31301 Plymouth Road
• Appointed Tamara Oliverio to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Denied request to increase compensation and re-title Director of Administrative Services to Chief of Staff (2-4)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will decide on several requests including a $55,149 federal grant for senior/disability transit, raises for two department directors, and purchases of John Deere equipment and trailers. They will also award a roof-replacement architecture bid and amend an engineering contract. Two zoning board appointments will be discussed.

• $55,149 FTA 5310 grant for Livonia Community Transit Program
• Increase in compensation for Director of Human Resources
• Increase in compensation and title change for Director of Administrative Services
• Purchase of two John Deere Gators, one tractor, one utility tractor, two mowers, and two trailers
• Award of $X architecture bid for Silver Village roof replacement (budgeted funds)

At a Dec. 1, 2021 study meeting, the Livonia City Council gave an approving direction on a compensation increase for the Director of Human Resources and on a SMART grant agreement, and approved several DPW equipment purchases and a roof-design contract on consent. A proposed raise and title change for the Director of Administrative Services was sent to Committee of the Whole, and an engineering contract amendment with OHM Advisors was directed to be capped at $200,000 annually instead of $350,000. The council also received a ZBA resignation and approved an appointment to fill the unexpired term. The minutes record directions rather than final votes; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Directed approval (Consent) of SMART agreement for $55,149.00 FTA 5310 grant for Livonia Community Transit
• Directed approval (Regular) of compensation increase for Director of Human Resources
• Directed Committee of the Whole on compensation increase and title change to Chief of Staff for Director of Administrative Services
• Directed approval (Consent) of two John Deere Gators with attachments, $66,232.90
• Directed approval (Consent) of one John Deere tractor, $72,232.93
• Directed approval (Consent) of one John Deere utility tractor, $18,786l.32 (amount as written in minutes)
• Directed approval (Consent) of two John Deere Flex-Wing mowers, $38,714.44
• Directed approval (Consent) of two 22' Sure-Trac trailers, $35,750.00

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a $376,550 LED streetlight retrofit grant and site plan amendments for Northridge Commons. The agenda also includes requests to amend engineering contracts for 2022 road programs and a proposal to restructure the City Council administrator position.

• Acceptance of a $376,550 DTE grant for LED streetlight retrofits
• Site plan amendment for Kroger/Northridge Commons at 33523-33751 Eight Mile Road
• Waiver petition for a distillery and tasting room at 27600 Schoolcraft Road
• Amendments to engineering contracts for 2022 asphalt and concrete road programs
• Emergency repair and restoration of electrical service to Fire Station #1

City Council approved a distillery and tasting room at 27600 Schoolcraft Road and a site plan amendment for Northridge Commons. The Council also authorized several road engineering contracts and a streetlighting retrofit project.

• Approved distillery and tasting room at 27600 Schoolcraft Road (unanimous)
• Waived 1,000-foot separation requirement for BBS Distilleries, L.L.C. (unanimous)
• Approved Northridge Commons redevelopment site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized $288,800 for LED streetlight retrofits using an $87,750 DTE grant (unanimous)
• Approved $163,400 engineering contract for 2022 Asphalt Road Program (unanimous)
• Approved $215,000 engineering contract for 2022 Concrete Road Program (unanimous)
• Approved $42,400 engineering contract for 2022 Concrete Road Maintenance (unanimous)
• Rejected proposed Heroes’ Pay Stipend for City Council members

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four appeal cases. Three cases involve requests for variances to erect or modify ground and wall signs, and one involves a garage addition with setback deficiencies. One case was previously tabled.

• Community Choice Credit Union, 15420 Farmington Rd, seeks variances for excess wall signs and ground sign height (tabled from Oct 12)
• Nu-Vue Livonia, LLC, 16975 Farmington Rd, seeks variance for sign setback, height, area, and electronic message center
• Mark and Norma Tabor, 29101 St. Martins, seek variance for deficient side yard setbacks for attached garage
• Livonia Center, LLC, 30000 Plymouth Rd, seeks variance for excessive number of signs and deficient spacing

The Board granted variances for Community Choice Credit Union's signs and a residential attached garage. Requests for a new medical plaza sign and commercial monument signs were tabled for revisions.

• Approved Community Choice Credit Union sign variance with 11 p.m. lighting timer (5-1)
• Approved attached garage variance for 29101 St. Martins with 9-month permit deadline (6-0)
• Tabled Nu-Vue Livonia ground sign and electronic message center request (6-0)
• Tabled Livonia Centers ground sign spacing and quantity request (6-0)
• Approved November 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review and decide on several items including a grant for LED streetlight retrofits, contracts for road program engineering services, and proposed amendments to the city code. The meeting also includes requests for approval of loyalty pay for temporary employees, a senior playground installation, and changes to the Employees Retirement System board representation.

• Request to accept a $376,550 grant from DTE for LED streetlight retrofits, with $288,800 from the City's Unexpended Fund Balance
• Request to authorize $4 Exmark Lazer S-Series 749 mowers through the State of Michigan bid process
• Waiver petition for gas station addition at 31301 Plymouth Road
• Waiver petition for distillery and tasting room at 27600 Schoolcraft Road
• Proposed amendment to Livonia Code to abolish standalone administrator position and create one under City Clerk

City Council denied proposed 'Hero Pay' stipends for council members and the president. The body approved several infrastructure and recreation projects, including LED streetlight retrofits and a senior fitness area at Ben Celani Park. Council also moved to reorganize the Council Office Administrator position under the City Clerk's supervision.

• Denied 'Hero Pay' stipends for City Council members and the Council President
• Approved $288,800 for LED streetlight retrofits (with $23,690 DTE rebate)
• Approved $85,740 for emergency electrical repairs at Fire Station #1
• Approved $150,000 for senior fitness area at Ben Celani Park
• Approved $43,196 for four Exmark zero-turn mowers
• Approved $163,400 for 2022 asphalt road design (OHM Advisors)
• Approved $315,000 for 2022 concrete road design (AEW)
• Approved waiver for BBS Distilleries to operate a distillery and tasting room

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to decide on a new three-year contract with the firefighters union, approve the 2022 road repair program, and consider several other items including budget adjustments, a cemetery fence bid, snow removal contracts, and a gas cylinder storage waiver. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and financial statements.

• Approve Livonia Fire Fighters Union contract for Dec 1, 2021 – Nov 30, 2024
• Approve 2022 Road Repair Program (tenth year of ten-year paving millage)
• Waiver petition for Airgas USA outdoor gas cylinder storage at 30441 Plymouth Road
• Additional appropriation $130,895.02 for 2021 Concrete Road Maintenance (Contract 21-J)
• One-year extension of site plan for Shell gas station at 33411 Six Mile Road

Livonia City Council approved a tentative agreement with the Livonia Fire Fighters Union covering December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2024, and authorized reallocating $2,790,000 from favorable budget variances, splitting $1,395,000 each to the VEBA retiree healthcare fund and the Building Improvement Capital Projects Fund. The council also approved the 2022 Road Repair Program, extended engineering consulting contracts for five years, and granted several zoning and site plan requests. All resolutions passed unanimously except the Livonia Athletic District sign petition, which passed 5-2 with Bahr and McIntyre voting no.

• Approved tentative agreement with Livonia Fire Fighters Union (LFFU) for Dec 1, 2021–Nov 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,790,000 budget reallocation: $1,395,000 to VEBA retiree healthcare, $1,395,000 to Building Improvement Capital Projects Fund (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Road Repair Program for tenth year of ten-year road paving millage (unanimous)
• Extended QBS engineering consulting contracts with OHM Advisors, Hubbell Roth and Clark, Spalding Dedecker, and Anderson Eckstein and Westrick for five years ending Nov 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved waiver use for Airgas USA outdoor gas cylinder storage at 30441 Plymouth Road with 12 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved day care nursery (Kid Venture Child Care Center) at 10531 Farmington Road with 12 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved multiple wall signs for Livonia Athletic District at 14255 Stark Road, 5-2 (Bahr and McIntyre no)
• Authorized additional $130,895.02 to close out 2021 Concrete Road Maintenance contract with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions, raising total to $975,710.79 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two previously tabled cases: one appeal by Thomas Berry to keep a six-foot privacy fence on a double-frontage lot at 17202 Vacri, and another by Michael Ramsden to build a detached accessory structure at 32525 Greenland. Both cases were tabled earlier in 2021 and are being reconsidered for compliance with rear-yard setback and accessory-building area rules.

• Appeal Case No. 2021-05-20: Thomas Berry’s six-foot privacy fence at 17202 Vacri (1st Floor)
• Appeal Case No. 2021-07-32: Michael Ramsden’s detached accessory building at 32525 Greenland

The Board granted a variance for a detached accessory building at 32535 Greenland Court despite excess area. A separate appeal regarding a privacy fence on Vacri Lane was tabled for further community feedback and a full Board hearing.

• Approved accessory building variance for 32535 Greenland Court (5-0)
• Tabled privacy fence appeal for 17202 Vacri Lane (4-1)
• Approved October 26, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Livonia City Council will decide on a new three-year contract with the Livonia Fire Fighters Union, approve budget adjustments for the current fiscal year, and award a bid for a fence at Union Briggs Cemetery. The meeting will also discuss a three-year snow removal contract for major storms, purchase of an asphalt reclaimer, and extensions of professional engineering contracts for road projects. Additional items include a waiver petition for a day care center, an outdoor gas cylinder storage yard, and signs for a recreational facility.

• Approve Livonia Fire Fighters Union contract (Dec 1, 2021–Nov 30, 2024)
• Award bid for Union Briggs Cemetery fence fabrication and installation
• Approve 2022 Road Repair Program per ten-year paving millage
• Request proposals for three-year snow removal service (storms ≥4 inches)
• Extend engineering contracts with OHM Advisors et al. for five years (2021–2026)

The City Council approved a three-year contract for the Livonia Fire Fighters Union and a $9.6 million 2022 road repair program. Council members also authorized budget reallocations, equipment purchases for the Department of Public Works, and a sign petition for the Livonia Athletic District. Additionally, the council approved a waiver for a new child care center and extended several professional engineering service contracts.

• Approved 2021-2024 Fire Fighters Union contract
• Approved $2.79M budget reallocation for VEBA and building funds
• Approved $21,000 fence contract for Union Briggs Cemetery
• Approved three-year snow removal contracts with two vendors
• Approved $180,200 purchase of an asphalt zipper reclaimer
• Approved 2022 road repair program ($9.6M total)
• Approved 68-square-foot sign for Livonia Athletic District
• Approved 2022 City Council meeting schedule

City Council

The Livonia City Council will meet to consider several contracts and appointments, including a two-year extension of a storm sewer repair contract with Havener Tech, Inc. for up to $50,000 annually, and a five-year lease extension for Mid-Michigan Recycling at 32000 Glendale Avenue. Additional items include a change order for the Cavell Street water main replacement project costing up to $43,752.59, and a sixth amendment to a lease agreement with AT&T Wireless for tower upgrades. The Council will also hear a noise waiver discussion from a prior committee meeting and review a site plan petition for Citizens Bank at 37307 Six Mile Road.

• Reappointment of Ken Harb and Dillon Breen to the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Request to extend storm sewer repair contract with Havener Tech, Inc. for up to $50,000 annually for two years
• Request to approve five-year lease extension for Mid-Michigan Recycling at 32000 Glendale Avenue
• Request to authorize additional $43,752.59 for Cavell Street water main replacement project
• Request to approve sixth amendment to AT&T Wireless lease agreement for tower upgrades

The Livonia City Council approved several routine items, including a $43,752.59 increase to the Cavell Street water main replacement contract, a five-year lease extension for city land used by Mid-Michigan Recycling, and a two-year contract extension with Havener Tech for sewer and concrete work capped at $50,000 annually. The council also approved a Citizens Bank exterior remodel at 37307 Six Mile Road, accepted a quit claim deed for right-of-way near Lyndon Park, and referred a noise-waiver ordinance question to the Law Department. State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky reported $100,000 for a senior park and $1,000,000 for a Rosin flood mitigation study, primarily aimed at Bell Creek erosion.

• Approved reappointment of Ken Harb to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Dillon Breen to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Authorized two-year Havener Tech contract extension for catch-basin, storm sewer, concrete work, not to exceed $50,000 annually, no competitive bidding (unanimous)
• Approved five-year lease extension of 5 acres at 32700 Glendale Ave to Mid-Michigan Recycling at $3,692.40/month, $221,544 total revenue (unanimous)
• Approved $43,752.59 change order to D & D Water & Sewer for Cavell Street water main project, raising contract cap to $415,589.15 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sixth Amendment to lease with New Cingular Wireless PCS for equipment upgrade (unanimous)
• Referred noise waiver/decibel ordinance question to Law Department (unanimous)
• Referred request to sell city property at 29660 Gaylord Court to Parks and Recreation Commission (4-2; Bahr and McIntyre nay)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two appeals at this meeting. One case involves a tabled appeal for an attached garage with setback deficiencies, while the other seeks approval for a nonconforming building addition with a front-yard setback issue.

• Appeal 2021-09-39: Tabled garage appeal at 18265 Filmore for south and combined side-yard setback deficiencies
• Appeal 2021-10-43: Addition to nonconforming building at 28450 Joy with zero-foot front-yard setback (requires 15 feet)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a side yard and combined side yard setback variance for an attached garage at 18265 Filmore, sought by Dennis, Elaine, and Aleta Lockhart, on a 5-1 roll call vote with Turbiak opposed and Chairman Coppola absent. The variance was granted with the condition that the garage be built as presented as to location and size. The Board also approved a variance for a 1,000-square-foot addition to the Animal Care Hospital of Livonia at 28450 Joy, a nonconforming building with a zero-foot front setback, on a 6-0 vote.

• Approved side yard and combined side yard setback variance for an attached garage at 18265 Filmore (Lockhart), 5-1, with Turbiak voting no
• Condition attached to Lockhart approval: garage must be built as presented as to location and size
• Approved variance for a 1,000-square-foot addition to the nonconforming Animal Care Hospital of Livonia at 28450 Joy, 6-0
• Condition attached to Animal Care Hospital approval: addition must conform to the plans submitted
• Removed Lockhart appeal case 2021-09-39 from the table by unanimous voice vote

City Council

The Livonia City Council will decide on several property transactions, contract extensions, and lease amendments at this study meeting. Items include requests to purchase city-owned property, reappointments to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and extensions of service contracts for storm sewer repairs and wood processing.

• Request to purchase City-owned property at 29660 Gaylord Court
• Reappointment of Ken Harb and Dillon Breen to the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Extension of contract with Havener Tech, Inc. for storm sewer repairs (up to $50,000/year for 2 years)
• Five-year lease extension for Mid-Michigan Recycling at 32000 Glendale Avenue
• Additional $43,752.59 appropriation for Cavell Street water main replacement project

At a study meeting, the Council directed that a resident's offer to buy City-owned land at 29660 Gaylord Court be referred to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a recommendation. The land is zoned park land, and several members said they were unlikely to support selling it. The Council also advanced several items to the consent agenda, including two Brownfield Redevelopment Authority reappointments, a contract extension with Havener Tech, a lease extension with Mid-Michigan Recycling, and a water main change order. A day care waiver petition was moved to the November 8, 2021 meeting.

• Referred request to buy City-owned land at 29660 Gaylord Court to Parks & Rec Commission
• Reappointment of Ken Harb to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority advanced to consent
• Reappointment of Dillon Breen to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority advanced to consent
• Contract extension with Havener Tech, Inc. up to $50,000 annually for two years, advanced to consent
• Five-year lease extension with Mid-Michigan Recycling at 32000 Glendale Avenue advanced to consent
• Additional $43,752.59 change order for Cavell Street water main project advanced to consent
• Citizens Bank exterior remodel at 37307 Six Mile Road advanced to regular agenda for final vote
• Day care waiver petition at 10531 Farmington Road moved to November 8, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider the proposed FY2022 budget and property tax millage, a rezoning request for 34801 Plymouth Road, and a waiver for Quik Stop to add fuel pumps at 37405 Ann Arbor Road. The consent agenda includes several contracts and purchases, including a new Employee Assistance Program and a sewer cleaner purchase.

• Proposed FY2022 budget and property tax millage (CR 260-21)
• Rezoning of 34801 Plymouth Road from C-1 to C-2 (Petition 2021-07-01-06)
• Waiver for Quik Stop to add fuel pumps at 37405 Ann Arbor Road (Petition 2021-07-02-12)
• Award of contract for Employee Assistance Program (Dec 2021-Nov 2024)
• Additional $20,000 for Ready-Mix Concrete program and $30,000 for Household Hazardous Waste program

The Livonia City Council adopted the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget and set property tax millage rates, including 3.9909 mills for general purposes plus separate levies for police, fire, library, roads, and other services. The council also denied a Quik Stop request to add fuel pumps and a gas station at 37405 Ann Arbor Road, approved a new employee assistance program with Ulliance, and authorized several road and facility expenditures. A proposed ordinance change to have the Council Administrator report to the City Clerk was referred to the Law Department for drafting.

• Adopted FY2021-2022 budget with General Fund revenues of $65,093,660 and expenditures of $65,080,238 (unanimous)
• Established total tax levy of 3.9909 mills for general purposes plus additional millages for police, fire, library, roads, transit, and other services (unanimous)
• Denied Quik Stop request for waiver use to add fuel pumps and operate a gas station at 37405 Ann Arbor Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ulliance employee assistance program for Dec 1, 2021–Nov 30, 2024, not to exceed $19,000 annually (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of sidewalk requirement at 18740 Westmore St. (unanimous)
• Approved Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting for Dec 5, 2021, with specified route (unanimous)
• Approved Motor City Irish Festival at Greenmead for 2022, 2023, and 2024 with conditions and fee schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized $90,000 for bituminous road materials, $20,000 additional for concrete, $30,000 additional for hazardous waste program, and $7,200 for sewer cleaner (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear three appeals for zoning variances. Two cases were rescheduled from September and involve a garage addition and an electronic sign; the third is a new request for wall and ground signs. The board will decide whether to grant each variance.

• Appeal 2021-05-18: Ken and Melissa Burns, 29991 Munger, garage addition exceeding accessory building area
• Appeal 2021-05-23: HFI8, LLC, 27430 Seven Mile, electronic message center on nonconforming ground sign
• Appeal 2021-10-42: Community Choice Credit Union, 15420 Farmington, excess wall signs and ground sign height

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance for Ken and Melissa Burns to expand their garage, despite a 4-3 vote and objections regarding existing non-conformity. The Board also approved a variance for HF18, LLC to install a larger ground sign with electronic pricing at a Shell station, passing 6-1. A request by Community Choice Credit Union for additional wall signs and a taller ground sign was tabled 7-0 for revision.

• Approved garage addition variance for Ken and Melissa Burns (4-3)
• Approved ground sign variance for HF18, LLC Shell station (6-1)
• Tabled Community Choice Credit Union sign variance request (7-0)
• Approved August 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved September 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Re-elected Coppola as Chairman, Baringhaus as Vice Chair, Klisz as Secretary

City Council

The Livonia City Council Senior Citizens and Families Committee is meeting to discuss the subject of noise waiver requests and acceptable decibel levels at events. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of noise waiver requests and acceptable decibel levels at events (CR 262-21)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2022. The discussion includes the property tax millage proposed to support this budget.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year ending November 30, 2022 (CR 260-21)
• Proposed property tax millage levy

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider a rezoning request and a related waiver petition for a proposed residential development on Plymouth Road. The council will also discuss flooding and infrastructure issues from a prior committee meeting, and approve a block party permit.

• Rezoning of 37711, 37631, and 37601 Plymouth Road from C-1 to NM1
• Waiver petition for 19-home condominium subdivision on Plymouth Road
• Discussion of flooding, infrastructure, and watershed issues (CR 233-21)
• Block party permit for Sherwood between Woodside and Parklane on Oct 9

The City Council approved a 19-home condominium development on Plymouth Road and directed the administration to address citywide flooding issues. Council members also initiated reviews regarding short-term rental ordinance language and potential zoning setbacks for abortion facilities. Additionally, the Council approved a block party permit and adopted a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Approved 19-home condominium development at 37711, 37631, and 37601 Plymouth Road (7-0)
• Directed administration to create a citywide flooding inventory (7-0)
• Directed administration to assess financing solutions for flooding mitigation (7-0)
• Referred short-term rental ordinance cleanup to Law Department (7-0)
• Referred abortion facility setback study to administration (7-0)
• Approved block party closure for Sherwood on October 9, 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendment (Petition 2021-04-01-02) (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several requests during this study meeting, including holiday parade logistics and festival use of Greenmead property. The agenda also includes various contract awards and funding requests for public works and waste programs.

• Approval of holiday parade route and Farmington Road closure on December 5, 2021
• Request to use Greenmead property for Motor City Irish Fest (June 2022-2024)
• $20,000.00 contract to Piedemont Concrete for the Ready-Mix Concrete program
• $30,000.00 appropriation for the Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste program
• Sidewalk requirement waiver for 18740 Westmore St.

At its October 4, 2021 study meeting, the Livonia City Council reviewed eight new business items and directed each to the Consent Agenda for approval. These included a new Employee Assistance Program contract with Reliance, a holiday parade and tree lighting, a multi-year Motor City Irish Fest agreement, a tent rental for Night of Lights, and several public works purchases and budget adjustments. No formal votes were recorded; the minutes show only directions to place items on the Consent Agenda.

• Directed to Consent: Waive sidewalk requirement for 18740 Westmore St. (Joe Rotondo Construction Corp.)
• Directed to Consent: Award EAP contract to Reliance, Dec 1, 2021–Nov 30, 2024
• Directed to Consent: Approve Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Dec 5, 2021, including road closures
• Directed to Consent: Approve Greenmead use for Motor City Irish Fest, June 10-12, 2022; June 9-11, 2023; June 7-9, 2024
• Directed to Consent: Waive bidding and approve $15,412.08 contract with Wahl Tents for Night of Lights warming tent
• Directed to Consent: Award bid for hot and cold bituminous materials, Sept 1, 2021–Oct 30, 2022
• Directed to Consent: Additional $20,000 to Piedemont Concrete for Ready-Mix Concrete program
• Directed to Consent: Additional $30,000 for Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste program

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two tabled appeals. One involves a directional sign relocation and excess area, and the other concerns an accessory building with excess area. Both cases were previously tabled and are being reconsidered.

• Appeal 2021-06-27: Michigan Eyecare Institute seeks to remove and relocate existing directional sign adjacent to Levan Road, resulting in excess sign area
• Appeal 2021-07-32: Michael Ramsden seeks to erect detached accessory building at 32525 Greenland, resulting in excess accessory building area
• Both cases were tabled at prior meetings (June 29 and August 10, 2021)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance allowing a 12 sq. ft. directional sign at 36300 Schoolcraft for Michigan Eyecare Institute, with conditions including a directional arrow and installation within six months. The Board then voted 6-0 to table Michael Ramsden's appeal for a 576 sq. ft. detached accessory building at 32525 Greenland, asking him to return with a smaller plan (about 22 by 22 feet), placed 20 feet from the house, while keeping his existing shed. A motion to deny the garage variance failed on a 3-3 vote. The Board also approved the September 14, 2021 minutes and postponed officer elections because not all members were present.

• Approved variance for 12 sq. ft. directional sign at 36300 Schoolcraft (6-0), with conditions: add directional arrow, build as presented, erect within six months
• Motion to deny Michael Ramsden's detached accessory building variance failed 3-3 (Ayes: Testa, Baringhaus, Coppola; Nays: Turbiak, Morgan, Klisz)
• Tabled appeal 2021-07-32 for 576 sq. ft. detached accessory building (6-0), requesting a new plan with smaller structure, 20-foot distance from house, shed retained
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2021 meeting (4-0 among members eligible to vote)
• Postponed election of officers because not all members were present
• Minutes of August 10, 2021 could not be approved because only four members who attended that meeting were present

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a public hearing on two items: a petition to rezone 34801 Plymouth Road from C-1 Local Business to C-2 General Business, and an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a waiver request by Quik Stop, Inc. to add fuel pumps and operate a gasoline station at 37405 Ann Arbor Road. The council will decide or discuss these matters after hearing public comment.

• Rezone 34801 Plymouth Road from C-1 to C-2 (Petition 2021-07-01-06, LAG Development)
• Appeal of denial for Quik Stop fuel pumps at 37405 Ann Arbor Road (Petition 2021-07-02-12)
• New concept plan received for Plymouth Road property

City Council

The Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to set the schedule for the annual budget for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2022. The committee will hold a public hearing on October 6, 2021, and the City Clerk will provide public notice. This is a procedural meeting to formalize the budget process.

• Resolution CR 260-21 to conduct budget committee meeting and public hearing
• Public hearing on FY 2022 budget scheduled for October 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
• Meeting held at Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive

The Finance and Budget Committee met to review the preliminary budget for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2022. The committee recommended receiving and filing the preliminary budget documents and personnel worksheets. These items are scheduled for the October 18, 2021, City Council meeting agenda.

• Recommended receiving and filing 2020-2021 preliminary budget documents
• Recommended receiving and filing 2021-2022 personnel worksheets

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting with new business items, including a block party request and a waiver petition from the Planning Commission. The petition seeks approval for a Planned Residential Development with 19 detached single-family homes on three properties on Plymouth Road. The meeting is a discussion session ahead of the regular meeting on October 4, 2021.

• Block party request by Lauren Grewe for October 9, 2021, on Sherwood between Woodside and Parklane, with rain date October 10
• Waiver petition 2021-07-02-13 by Leo Soave for a 19-home condominium subdivision at 37711, 37631, and 37601 Plymouth Road

City Council directed the approval of a planned residential development consisting of 19 detached single-family homes on a 3.36-acre site. The project uses a special waiver for reduced yard requirements due to the property's unique configuration. A street closure for a block party on Sherwood was also directed for approval.

• Directed approval of a 19-unit detached single-family condominium development at 37711, 37631, and 37601 Plymouth Road
• Directed approval of a block party street closure on Sherwood between Woodside and Parklane for October 9, 2021

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider several items, including a site plan for a Kroger expansion at Northridge Commons, an ordinance to raise fire hydrant meter deposits from $100 to $800, and multiple contract close-outs for road and engineering projects. The agenda also includes consent items for a block party, a homecoming parade, and wage increases for certain city employees.

• Kroger redevelopment at 33523-33751 Eight Mile Road: demolish 22,000 sq ft, add 28,500 sq ft to store
• Ordinance to increase fire hydrant meter deposit from $100 to $800 (first reading Sept. 8)
• Additional appropriation up to $323,000 for DWRF construction engineering (total $917,800)
• Additional appropriation up to $225,000 for 2020 Concrete Road Program (total $5,025,000)
• Hero pay stipend for full-time and part-time employees

The Council approved one-time stipends of $1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time employees to recognize pandemic-era service. Other actions included approving a veterinary clinic expansion, a Kroger store redevelopment, and several infrastructure contract close-outs.

• Approved 'hero pay' stipends of $1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time employees (7-0)
• Approved expansion of Animal Care Clinic of Livonia at 28450 Joy Road (7-0)
• Approved Kroger redevelopment at 33523-33751 Eight Mile Road (7-0)
• Authorized $323,000 additional expenditure for OHM Advisors contract (7-0)
• Authorized $225,000 additional expenditure for Hard Rock Concrete, Inc. (7-0)
• Authorized $27,000 additional expenditure for Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved wage increases for Transit, Grant, and Assessment Department employees (7-0)
• Referred proposed tree ordinance and 2022 Road Repair Program to Committee of the Whole

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to decide on five variance requests. These include garage additions, signage, and a fence, with some cases rescheduled or tabled from prior meetings. One sign case may no longer need a variance under the new zoning ordinance.

• Appeal 2021-05-18: Ken and Melissa Burns, 29991 Munger, garage addition exceeding accessory building area
• Appeal 2021-05-23: HFI8, LLC, 27430 Seven Mile, electronic ground sign with excess sign area
• Appeal 2021-09-38: NSC Livonia-West, LLC, 31465 Eight Mile, wall sign with existing ground sign (may not need variance)
• Appeal 2021-09-39: Lockhart family, 18265 Filmore, attached garage with deficient side yard setbacks
• Appeal 2021-09-40: Faye Jackson, 15193 Haller, six-foot privacy fence flush to front building line

The Zoning Board of Appeals tabled two variance requests during its September 14, 2021, meeting. Both cases were postponed to allow petitioners to revise their plans and address concerns regarding site aesthetics, zoning compliance, and structural details. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 24, 2021, meeting.

• Tabled garage variance for 29991 Munger (5-0)
• Tabled fence variance for 15193 Haller (4-1)
• Approved August 24, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The Livonia City Council will vote on several contracts, street closures for a parade, and amendments to local ordinances. Items include funding for community programs, vehicle purchases, and infrastructure maintenance agreements.

• Approval of 2021-2026 Consolidated Plan and CDBG Annual Plan with hold-harmless contracts totaling unspecified amounts
• Purchase of one transit van using state and county bid pricing
• Extension of stormwater/water main contract with EJ USA, Inc. up to $75,000 annually
• Amendment to increase fire hydrant permit deposit from $100 to $800
• Approval of stormwater maintenance agreement with Haggerty Square LLC

The Livonia City Council approved several spending items: a 2021 Ford Transit van purchase and upfit for $52,795, a one-year contract extension with EJ USA for stormwater and water main items up to $75,000, and a one-year extension with D'Angelo Brothers for water main taps and emergency repairs up to $300,000. The council also approved the FY 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant statement of objectives and projected use of funds, and accepted jurisdiction and maintenance of a storm sewer for the Haggerty Square Phase 1 development. The council rejected a quote from Cedar Preservation Systems to replace the cedar shake roof on the bungalow at Greenmead Historical Park and denied the request to waive the sealed bid process, with President McIntyre casting the lone no vote. A first reading was given to an ordinance amending general use regulations, which was placed on the table for a future meeting.

• Approved purchase and upfitting of a 2021 Ford Transit van for $52,795 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract extension with EJ USA for stormwater and water main items, up to $75,000 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract extension with D'Angelo Brothers for water main taps and emergency repairs, up to $300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant statement of objectives and projected use of funds (unanimous)
• Rejected Cedar Preservation Systems quote for Greenmead bungalow roof and denied request to waive sealed bid process (5-1, McIntyre nay)
• Accepted jurisdiction and maintenance of storm sewer for Haggerty Square Phase 1 development (5-1, Donovic nay)
• Approved block party street closure on Grove Street for October 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to an ordinance amending general use regulations; placed on table for future meeting

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including a site plan for a Kroger expansion, wage and stipend increases for city employees, and requests for street closures for community events. The agenda also includes a waiver petition for a veterinary clinic expansion. No final votes are expected at this study meeting.

• Kroger redevelopment at Northridge Commons, 33523-33751 Eight Mile Rd: demolish ~22,000 sq ft, add ~28,500 sq ft to store
• Hourly rate increases for Transit and Grant classifications, 3-year period from Dec 1, 2021
• Wage increase for Assessment Department classifications
• Hero pay stipend for regular active full-time and part-time employees
• Waiver petition for Animal Care Clinic expansion at 28450 Joy Rd

In a study meeting, the Livonia City Council reviewed seven items and gave 'approving consent' direction to six of them, including block party and parade requests, wage increases for transit/grant and assessment employees, and two development petitions (a veterinary clinic expansion and a Kroger redevelopment). The Hero Pay Stipend of $1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time employees, funded by the American Rescue Plan at an estimated $373,000, was directed to the Regular agenda, denied, and also referred to Committee of the Whole. No final binding votes were taken; the meeting was a study session.

• Approved consent: Block party on Mallory Drive, Oct 31, 2021, 4-10 p.m.
• Approved consent: Clarenceville High School Homecoming Parade, Oct 8, 2021, with street closures and liability assumption
• Approved consent: Hourly rate increases for Transit and Grant classifications (4% Dec 2021, 2% Dec 2022, 3% Dec 2023)
• Approved consent: Wage increase for Assessment Department classifications
• Directed Hero Pay Stipend ($1,000 full-time, $500 part-time, ~$373,000 from American Rescue Plan) to Regular agenda, denied, and referred to Committee of the Whole
• Approved consent: Waiver petition for Animal Care Clinic expansion at 28450 Joy Road
• Approved consent: Site plan for Kroger redevelopment at Northridge Commons, 33523-33751 Eight Mile Road

City Council

The Livonia City Council’s Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss subject matter related to flooding, infrastructure, and watershed issues. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at Livonia City Hall.

• CR 233-21: Subject matter of flooding, infrastructure and watershed issues

The City Council Committee of the Whole discussed flooding, infrastructure and watershed issues, particularly in the area south of Whispering Willows Golf Course. The committee recommended a resolution for the Administration to provide a proposal regarding mitigation issues for the Willow Woods Subdivision, with the item to remain in committee for future updates and placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda of October 4, 2021. No funding was approved and no specific mitigation project was decided; the committee noted there are no dedicated funds for storm water management.

• Recommended a resolution for the Administration to provide a mitigation proposal for Willow Woods Subdivision
• Item to remain in committee for future updates
• Item to be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda of October 4, 2021

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear an appeal from LS Equity, LLC regarding a proposed retail redevelopment at 29320 Plymouth Road. The project would add building expansions and two new retail/restaurant buildings but result in a parking deficiency. The board will assess compliance with zoning regulations.

• Appeal Case No. 2021-08-36: LS Equity, LLC redevelopment at 29320 Plymouth Rd
• Parking deficiency due to new retail/restaurant buildings
• Appeal seeks approval for building additions on existing retail center

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to LS Equity, LLC for a retail center redevelopment on Plymouth Road. The approval allows the project to proceed with 342 parking spaces despite a requirement of 404. The variance is valid for six months to allow the petitioner to obtain a building permit.

• Approved parking variance for LS Equity, LLC (5-1)
• Approved July 13th meeting minutes
• Tabled August 10th meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including the 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant annual plan and budget. Discussions also include contract extensions for public works and proposed changes to water hydrant meter deposits.

• Approval of 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual plan and budget
• Proposal to increase fire hydrant meter deposit from $100.00 to $800.00
• One-year contract extension with EJ USA, Inc. for stormwater and water main items up to $75,000.00 annually
• One-year contract extension with D'Angelo Brothers, Inc. for water and sewer repairs up to $300,000.00 annually
• Madonna University Homecoming Parade street closures on Levan, Schoolcraft, and Newburg roads

The City Council reviewed several administrative and infrastructure requests during their study meeting. Decisions included approving a block party, a university homecoming parade, and various grant-funded community programs. The Council also discussed the replacement of a historic park roof and extended contracts for water and sewer services.

• Approved block party on Grove Street for October 16, 2021
• Approved Madonna University homecoming caravan and road closures
• Approved 2021-2026 Consolidated Plan and CDBG annual budget
• Tabled Greenmead Historical Park roof replacement for committee review
• Approved purchase of transit van for Building Maintenance ($52,795)
• Adopted ordinance increasing fire hydrant meter deposit to $800
• Approved one-year contract extension with EJ USA, Inc.
• Approved one-year contract extension with D'Angelo Brothers, Inc.

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to decide on a compiled revision of the city's zoning ordinance and map, a Speedway property rezone, and several spending items. The agenda also includes routine consent items, noise ordinance waivers for community events, and financial reports.

• Proposed adoption of compiled LIVONIA VISION 21 Zoning Ordinance and Map (Petition 2020-12-06-03)
• Rezone of 13950 Merriman Road and 31324, 31330, 31374 Schoolcraft Road from C-1 to C-2 (Petition 2021-06-01-04, Speedway L.L.C.)
• Additional $568,050 for water main replacement on Seven Mile between Meadowridge Drive and Inkster Road (CR 180-21)
• Additional $25,550 for previously approved vehicles (CR 166-21, CR 169-21)
• Noise ordinance waivers for movies in Kleinert Park, a block party on Beacon Avenue, and events at Supernatural Spirits and Brewing LLC

The Livonia City Council approved a contract and engineering services totaling $568,050 for water main replacement on Seven Mile Road, adopted the 'Livonia Vision 21 Zoning Ordinance', and authorized additional funds for vehicle upfitting costs. Council also approved noise ordinance waivers for neighborhood events and a pay rate increase for substitute librarians with master's degrees.

• Approved minutes of the 1926th Regular Meeting (7-0)
• Referred noise waiver requests and decibel levels to the Senior Citizens and Families Committee (7-0)
• Approved noise control waiver for Old Rosedale Gardens Homeowners Association movie night on September 18, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved block party road closure on Beacon Avenue for September 11, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved additional expenditure of $25,550 to Truck & Trailer Specialties for vehicle upfitting (7-0)
• Approved Civil Service Commission recommendation for Seasonal Laborers hourly rate increase (7-0)
• Authorized FY 2022 Municipal Credit Contract between SMART and the City of Livonia (7-0)
• Authorized Parks and Recreation Commission to set fees except Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center admission (7-0)

City Council

The City Council Finance and Budget Committee is holding a pre-budget meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The agenda lists a single item, CR 131-12, which is the subject of advance budget reviews. This is a preliminary discussion, not a final budget adoption.

• CR 131-12: Subject of Advance Budget Reviews Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Pre-Budget Meeting

The committee reviewed 2021 assessment data and budget projections for Fiscal Year 2022. The Finance Director reported higher overall revenues and a planned addition of one code enforcement officer. The committee recommended placing the 2021 Assessment Data booklet on file for the Council.

• Recommended receiving and filing the City of Livonia 2021 Assessment Data booklet
• Decided against providing cell phones to City Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear three specific appeal cases regarding property modifications. These include requests for additional garage structures and a side yard privacy fence.

• Appeal for garage addition at 29991 Munger (Ken and Melissa Burns)
• Appeal for detached garage at 32525 Greenland (Michael Ramsden)
• Appeal for a six-foot-tall vinyl privacy fence at 13975 Riverside (Erik and Ashley Taurence)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including requests to waive the city's noise ordinance for three events, additional funding for vehicles, hourly rate increases for seasonal and substitute positions, an agreement with SMART, and an audit report. No final votes are expected at this study meeting; decisions will be made at a later regular meeting.

• Noise ordinance waiver for family movies in Kleinert Park on Sept 18, 2021
• Noise ordinance waiver for Wildwood Sour Fest on Aug 28, 2021 at 36685 Plymouth Road
• Noise ordinance waiver for Oktoberfest on Sept 25, 2021 at 36685 Plymouth Road
• Block party on Beacon Avenue on Sept 11, 2021 with music
• Additional $25,550 for previously approved vehicles (CR 166-21, CR 169-21)

At its August 9, 2021 study meeting, the Livonia City Council gave direction to approve several items: noise ordinance waivers for two events at Supernatural Spirits and Brewing and a movie night in Kleinert Park, a September 11 block party on Beacon Avenue, an additional $25,550 for three previously approved dump trucks, and hourly rate increases for seasonal laborers and substitute librarians. The seasonal laborer and substitute librarian pay items were directed to the Regular Agenda, while the noise waivers, block party, dump truck funding, and a SMART municipal credit contract were directed to the Consent Agenda. The council also received and filed the Livonia Housing Commission audit for fiscal year 2020, which reported no findings. No final votes were recorded in these study meeting minutes.

• Directed approval on Consent of noise ordinance waiver for movie night in Kleinert Park on Sept 18, 2021
• Directed approval on Regular Agenda of noise ordinance waivers for Wildwood Sour Fest (Aug 28) and Oktoberfest (Sept 25) at 36685 Plymouth Road
• Directed approval on Consent of block party on Beacon Avenue on Sept 11, 2021 (rain date Sept 18)
• Directed approval on Consent of additional $25,550 for three previously approved dump trucks (CR 166-21 and CR 169-21)
• Directed approval on Consent of hourly rate increase for Seasonal Laborers, effective first pay period after council approval
• Directed approval on Regular Agenda of hourly rate increase for Substitute Librarian
• Directed approval on Consent of SMART municipal credit contract (approx. $95,000) for Livonia Community Transit Program, July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
• Received and filed Livonia Housing Commission audit for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2020, with no findings

City Council

The City Council will consider a major overhaul of the city's zoning ordinance and map. The meeting also includes discussions on seasonal hiring rates, storm water maintenance, and scheduling a public hearing for the 2022 annual budget.

• Proposed repeal and replacement of Zoning Ordinance No. 543 (Livonia Vision 21)
• Request for temporary hourly rate increase and hiring bonus for 2021-2022 seasonal positions
• Storm water facilities maintenance agreement with 6 Mile Properties, LLC for 17180 Farmington Road
• Suspension of lease payments for Eddie Edgar Ice Arena for twelve months
• Scheduling of a public hearing for the fiscal year 2022 annual budget

The City Council approved a 12-month suspension of lease payments for the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena and adopted an ADA Access Audit and Transition Plan for city sites. Council members also authorized a storm water maintenance agreement for a retail development and approved various community event permits. Additionally, the Council scheduled budget meetings for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Approved 12-month lease payment suspension for Eddie Edgar Ice Arena (7-0)
• Approved ADA Access Audit and Transition Plan (7-0)
• Accepted storm sewer maintenance agreement for 17108 Farmington Road (7-0)
• Approved six street closure requests for local events (7-0)
• Approved seasonal pay increases for Parks and Recreation staff (7-0)
• Waived noise ordinance for St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church festival (7-0)
• Scheduled budget committee meeting and public hearing for Sept/Oct (7-0)
• Referred council agenda procedure rules to Committee of the Whole (7-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on a single rezoning petition. Speedway L.L.C. requests to rezone four properties at the northeast corner of Schoolcraft and Merriman Roads from C-1 Local Business to C-2 General Business. The council will hear audience comments before deciding on the petition.

• Public hearing on Petition 2021-06-01-04 by Speedway L.L.C.
• Rezone 13950 Merriman Road and 31324, 31330, 31374 Schoolcraft Road
• Change from C-1 Local Business to C-2 General Business
• Properties located in the Southwest ¼ of Section 23

The City Council held a public hearing on a request by Speedway L.L.C. to rezone four properties at 13950 Merriman Road and 31324, 31330 and 31374 Schoolcraft Road from C-1 (Local Business) to C-2 (General Business) for a gas station redevelopment. No vote was taken; the item was moved to the Regular Meeting of August 23, 2021, where a first reading is expected. The hearing included discussion of parking shared with the adjacent Tony Ba'lony restaurant and a disputed easement. The meeting was procedural and no substantive decision was made.

• Public hearing on Speedway rezoning (Petition 2021-06-01-04) held and closed; no vote taken
• Item moved to Regular Meeting of August 23, 2021 for first reading

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 27, 2021, has been cancelled. The notice, dated July 6, 2021, was issued by Marilyn Mootsey and provides no reason for the cancellation. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancellation notice for July 27, 2021

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several requests, including a plan to suspend lease payments for the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena for twelve months. The meeting also addresses temporary seasonal hiring bonuses and various street barricade and block party requests.

• Suspension of lease payments for Eddie Edgar Ice Arena for twelve months starting August 1, 2021
• Adoption of the American with Disabilities Act Access Audit and Transition Plan
• Storm water facilities maintenance agreement for 17180 Farmington Road
• Temporary hourly rate increase and hiring bonus for 2021 and 2022 seasonal positions
• Street barricade request for Stevenson Cross Country meet on Perth Street

At its July 26, 2021 study meeting, the Livonia City Council reviewed a request to temporarily raise pay for seasonal Parks and Recreation workers and add a $500 retention bonus, directing it to the Regular Agenda for a formal vote. The plan would add $2.50 an hour for temporary employees Levels 1-6 and $1.50 an hour for Levels 7-9, plus $500 after 90 days, at an estimated cost of $357,000 from the Recreation Fund (Fund 208), running through November 30, 2022. The council also placed seven street barricade and block party requests, a lease-payment suspension for Eddie Edgar Ice Arena, an ADA access audit and transition plan, and a storm water maintenance agreement on the Consent Agenda. No formal votes were taken at the study session; the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

• Temporary pay increase and $500 retention bonus for seasonal Parks & Rec staff sent to Regular Agenda for formal vote (no vote taken at study meeting)
• Approved for Consent: street barricade for Stevenson cross country meet on Perth Street, Aug 20, 2021
• Approved for Consent: block party on Arden, Aug 27, 2021
• Approved for Consent: block party on Flamingo, Aug 28, 2021
• Approved for Consent: block party on Grandon, Aug 28, 2021
• Approved for Consent: block party on Sussex, Sept 11, 2021
• Approved for Consent: block party on Alpine Drive cul-de-sac, Sept 11, 2021
• Approved for Consent: 12-month suspension of Eddie Edgar Ice Arena lease payments starting Aug 1, 2021; ADA access audit and transition plan; storm water maintenance agreement for 17180 Farmington Road

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes block party permits, noise ordinance waivers, tax rate requests for multiple jurisdictions, and improvement bonds for two condominium developments. The council will also consider adopting an updated and re-formatted Livonia VISION 21 Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, which introduces new definitions, zoning districts, and regulations. Several items are routine approvals, such as financial statements and tax collection requests.

• Consider adoption of updated Livonia VISION 21 Zoning Ordinance and Map (Petition 2020-12-06-03)
• Approve improvement bonds for Grand Reserve Site Condominium (37855 Lyndon Ave) and Lyndon Park Site Condominium (28201 Lyndon Ave)
• Waive noise ordinance for car shows at Saint Colette's Catholic Church (17600 Newburgh Rd) and Anastasia & Katie's Coffee Shop (19215 Merriman Rd)
• Approve tax rate requests for Plymouth Road Development Authority, Livonia Public Schools, Clarenceville School District, Schoolcraft College, Oakland Schools ISD, Wayne RESA, Wayne County, and State Education Tax
• Waiver petition for Livonia AM Rotary Club carnival at Sears parking lot (29500 Seven Mile Rd)

The Council approved a re-formatted zoning ordinance and map and authorized two condominium developments. It also approved a five-year police IT membership contract and referred flooding issues to the Committee of the Whole.

• Approved updated Livonia Vision 21 Zoning Ordinance and Map
• Approved Grand Reserve Site Condominium Development (37855 Lyndon Avenue)
• Approved Lyndon Park Site Condominium Development (28201 Lyndon Avenue)
• Approved $567,442.16 total contract for Oakland County IT (CLEMIS) membership (2021-2026)
• Referred flooding, infrastructure, and watershed issues to Committee of the Whole
• Approved Senior Alliance 2022 Annual Implementation Plan for Aging Services
• Approved Livonia AM Rotary Club carnival at 29500 Seven Mile Road (Sept 16-20, 2021)
• Granted four noise control waivers and two block party street closures

City Council

The Public Safety, Health & Environment Committee will meet to discuss urban environment concerns and measures to retain employees within the Police and Fire Divisions. The meeting includes invited attendance from the Mayor, department chiefs, and the Greenleaf Commission.

• CR 42-20: Urban environment concerns
• CR 111-18: Employee retention measures for Police and Fire Divisions

The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee recommended submitting two recycling grant applications and placing the item on the July 26, 2021 regular agenda while keeping it in committee. The committee also discussed staffing shortages and recruitment strategies for the Police and Fire Divisions, which will likewise be placed on the July 26, 2021 regular agenda for further discussion.

• Recommended resolution to complete and submit EGLE Recycling Partnership Cart Grant and NextCycle Michigan Innovation grant applications
• Tabled urban environment concerns (CR 42-20) in committee for further discussion
• Tabled measures to retain employees within Police and Fire Divisions (CR 111-18) in committee for further discussion

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting an updated and reformatted zoning ordinance and map, known as LIVONIA VISION 21. The proposed changes include new zoning districts, updated land-use regulations, and revised requirements for structures and uses.

• Petition 2020-12-06-03: Updated LIVONIA VISION 21 Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
• New zoning districts created and some existing ones deleted
• Updated permitted land uses, lot size, setback, and parking regulations
• New form-based development option for commercial districts
• Public hearing scheduled for July 14, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. in Livonia City Hall Auditorium

The City Council held a public hearing to discuss the proposed Livonia Vision 21 Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, which aims to consolidate zoning districts and modernize land-use regulations. The proposal includes new form-based development options for commercial districts and updated standards for parking, signs, and electric vehicle charging. No final vote was taken, as the item is scheduled to move to the July 26, 2021, regular meeting.

• Public hearing on Petition 2020-12-06-03 held
• Item moved to July 26, 2021, regular meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider four variance requests. Each case involves a property owner or business seeking relief from specific zoning ordinance requirements, such as fence placement, number of garages, sign area, and front yard setback. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• Appeal 2021-07-31: 6-ft privacy fence beyond rear line at 19238 Laurel
• Appeal 2021-07-32: Detached garage with existing attached garage at 32525 Greenland
• Appeal 2021-07-33: Electronic message center sign at 30419 Six Mile (Michigan Columbus FCU)
• Appeal 2021-07-34: Two-story addition with deficient setback at 12955 Inkster (Lisi Automotive)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a 20.1-foot front-yard setback variance for a two-story addition at 12955 Inkster for LISI Automotive Hi-Vol, Inc., on a 6-0 vote. The board also approved a fence variance for Mark and Lisa Kitz at 19238 Laurel on a 5-1 vote, with Turbiak opposed. A request by Michigan Columbus Federal Credit Union at 30419 Six Mile to add an electronic message center to an existing ground sign was tabled 6-0 to allow the petitioner to return with a revised plan.

• Approved fence variance for Mark and Lisa Kitz, 19238 Laurel, 5-1 (Turbiak opposed); five-day waiting period waived
• Tabled Michigan Columbus Federal Credit Union electronic message center sign request at 30419 Six Mile, 6-0
• Approved front-yard setback variance for LISI Automotive Hi-Vol addition at 12955 Inkster, 6-0; permits must be pulled within one year

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering purchases, contract amendments, and appointments, plus several public hearings and new business items. Key decisions include a proposed zoning change for three Plymouth Road properties, a sewer cleaner purchase, and a road improvement agreement with Wayne County.

• Purchase of 44 Dell Latitude 3520 laptops for $28,600 for election poll books
• Rezoning of 37711, 37631, 37601 Plymouth Road from C-1 to R-C for condominiums
• Intergovernmental agreement for Merriman Road improvements, city share $98,167
• Purchase of one Ramjet sewer cleaner through Sourcewell
• Amendments to contracts for tree removal and fleet garage electrical work

The Livonia City Council approved Petition 2021-05-02-08, allowing Community Financial Credit Union to build a freestanding credit union with drive-thru facilities in the Mid-5 Shopping Center parking lot at 29441 thru 29583 Five Mile Road, subject to 19 conditions. The council also approved several purchases and contracts, including 44 Dell laptops for polling locations, a sewer cleaner, tree removal services, and electrical system replacement. Councilmember Laura Toy was designated as the council representative to the Livonia Employees Retirement System board, and appointments were made to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A request to close Yale Street for a graduation party was denied.

• Approved Petition 2021-05-02-08 for a credit union with drive-thru at Mid-5 Shopping Center (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 44 Dell laptops for polling locations, not to exceed $28,600 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of a 2021 Ramjet sewer cleaner, not to exceed $75,549 (7-0)
• Amended Resolution 55-20 to award tree removal work to Boon Development, LLC, not to exceed $552,436.70 (7-0)
• Amended Resolution 32-21 to award fleet maintenance garage electrical work to Allied Building Service Co., not to exceed $86,609 (7-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Merriman Road improvement, authorizing $98,167 and a $49,083 working capital advance (7-0)
• Designated Councilmember Laura Toy as representative to the Livonia Employees Retirement System board (7-0)
• Denied request to close Yale Street for a Philippine Feast Graduation Party on July 31, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on a variety of items, including requests for block parties, waivers of the city's noise ordinance for car shows, tax rate requests from multiple taxing authorities, and the establishment of improvement bonds for two condominium developments. The agenda also includes a request to maintain membership in a county law enforcement information system and approval of a senior services plan. Most items are routine administrative matters, but the improvement bonds and tax rate requests involve financial commitments.

• Block party on Rayburn Street between Levan and Williams, Aug 21, 1-10 p.m.
• Block party with band and DJ at Dooley Park, Harrison between Meadowlark and Lyndon, Aug 7, 12-10 p.m., rain date Aug 14.
• Noise ordinance waiver for car show with DJ at Saint Colette's Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Road, Aug 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Noise ordinance waiver for car show with DJ at Anastasia & Katie's Coffee Shop, 19215 Merriman Road, Aug 28, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., rain date Sep 4 or 11.
• Establishment of improvement bonds for Grand Reserve Site Condominium (37855 Lyndon Ave) and Lyndon Park Site Condominium (28201 Lyndon Ave).

The Livonia City Council approved a new mental health clinician program for the Police Department, introduced Caitlin Witt, and authorized several community events including block parties and noise ordinance waivers. The Council also approved improvement bonds for two condominium developments and renewed the police department's contract with the CLEMIS information system. Several tax rate requests for schools and government agencies were received and filed as routine items.

• Approved establishment of improvement bonds for Grand Reserve Site Condominium
• Approved establishment of improvement bonds for Lyndon Park Site Condominium
• Approved renewal of Police Department contract with CLEMIS system
• Approved Senior Alliance 2022 Annual Implementation Plan
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Knights of Columbus car show
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Anastasia & Katie's Coffee Shop car show
• Approved block party at Dooley Park on August 7
• Approved block party on Rayburn Street on August 21

City Council

The Livonia City Council Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Livonia Audit Reports for the period December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020. This is the sole agenda item, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Review of annual audit reports for fiscal period December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020

The Finance and Budget Committee reviewed the annual audit report for the period of December 1, 2019, to November 30, 2020. The city received an unmodified opinion with zero errors in over 8,000 journal entries. The committee recommended receiving and filing the report.

• Recommended receiving and filing the 2020 audit report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The provided document contains only procedural information regarding ADA accommodations for the Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals. No specific cases, ordinances, or business items are listed for discussion.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a conditional use permit for a group day care home to increase capacity from six to twelve children. The Board also granted two rear yard setback variances for residential decks on Capri Court. Additionally, the Board tabled a request for a gas station sign and a directional sign, and tabled a privacy fence appeal to allow for a neighborhood-wide plan.

• Approved conditional use for 12-child day care at 38038 Ross (5-2)
• Granted 5-foot rear yard setback variance for deck at 33475 Capri Court (6-1)
• Granted 5.8-foot rear yard setback variance for deck at 33461 Capri Court (6-0)
• Tabled gas station sign variance for 27430 Seven Mile (4-3)
• Tabled directional sign variance at 36300 Schoolcraft for 90 days
• Tabled privacy fence appeal at 17202 Vacri for six months (4-3)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially authorize several purchases and agreements, including replacing election laptops, a sewer cleaner, and road improvements. They will also consider amendments to prior resolutions for tree removal and electrical work, a waiver petition for a credit union, and appointments to boards.

• Purchase of 44 Dell Latitude 3520 laptops for $28,600 for election poll books
• Intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Merriman Road improvements, city share $98,167
• Amendment to award 2021 Tree Removal Program to Sod Solutions
• Amendment to award Fleet Maintenance Garage electrical work to Allied Building Service Company
• Waiver petition for Community Financial Credit Union drive-thru at Mid-5 Shopping Center

At its study meeting on June 28, 2021, the Livonia City Council directed several items to the regular and consent agendas for approval. The council discussed purchases for laptop computers and a sewer cleaner, contract amendments for tree removal and garage electrical work, an intergovernmental agreement for road improvements, and a waiver petition for a new credit union. Additionally, the council reviewed board of review poverty exemption updates, retirement system representation, and multiple appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Referred abandoned shopping carts at Middlebelt and Plymouth Road to Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee
• Advanced block party request for July 31, 2021, on Yale Street to Regular Agenda
• Authorized purchase of 44 Dell Latitude 3520 laptop computers for $28,600.00 from budgeted funds
• Approved revision of poverty exemption formulas for July and December Board of Review
• Authorized purchase of a 2021 Ramjet trailer-mounted sewer cleaner for $75,549.00 from Jack Doheny Company
• Amended Council Resolution 55-20 to award 2021 Tree Removal Program to Sod Solutions at J-Mer pricing
• Rescinded contract with Decima, LLC and awarded electrical work at Fleet Maintenance Garage to Allied Building Service Company for $86,609.00
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Merriman Road improvements for $98,167.00

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider several items, including a waiver petition for a Chick-fil-A restaurant with drive-thru at the Shoppes of Livonia, and will hold roll call votes on proposed water, sewer, and industrial waste rate increases effective July 1, 2021. The council will also vote on a resolution opposing state bills that would preempt local zoning for short-term rentals, and consider extending temporary outdoor dining during the COVID-19 emergency.

• Waiver petition for Chick-fil-A at 29250-29350 Plymouth Road (Shoppes of Livonia)
• Roll call votes on water service consumption rate changes (Title 13, Ch. 08)
• Roll call votes on sewer disposal and maintenance rate changes (Title 13, Ch. 20)
• Resolution opposing Senate Bill 446 and House Bill 4722 on short-term rentals
• Extension of temporary outdoor dining areas during COVID-19 emergency

The Livonia City Council approved several noise control ordinance waivers for upcoming community and business events, and authorized a purchase for police department equipment without competitive bidding. The Council also approved revised redevelopment plans for the Shoppes of Livonia and a new freestanding building with drive-thru facilities on Middlebelt Road, and adopted an extension of temporary outdoor dining regulations through September 30, 2021. Additionally, several water and sewage service rate ordinances were given final reading and adoption.

• Approved minutes of the 1922nd Regular Meeting held June 14, 2021
• Referred Zoning Board of Appeals appointment subject matter to Committee of the Whole
• Waived noise control ordinance for Livonia Chamber of Commerce event at Ford Field-Eddie Edgar Ice Arena on July 30, 2021 (6-0)
• Waived noise control ordinance for Sports Locker Bar & Grill event August 6-8, 2021 (6-0)
• Granted permission for Brentwood Street block party on August 21, 2021 (6-0)
• Authorized purchase and installation of Eaton Universal Power Supply Unit for Police Department from R.C. Merchant & Co. and RCI Electrical for a grand total not to exceed $133,419.81 without competitive bidding (6-0)
• Granted permission to St. Andrew's Society of Detroit to hold the 172nd, 173rd, and 174th Annual Highland Games at Greenmead for 2021, 2022, and 2023 (6-0)
• Approved salary and fringe benefit adjustments for Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief for December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2023 (6-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a single new business item: authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commission to set fees and charges for activities at the Livonia Senior Citizen Center, Greenmead, league athletic play, and outdoor activities and rentals. No final vote is scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Authorize Parks and Recreation Commission to set fees for Senior Citizen Center and Greenmead activities
• Authorize fees for league athletic play and outdoor activities/rentals

The Livonia City Council discussed CR 377-20, which would authorize the Parks and Recreation Commission to set certain fees and charges for the Livonia Senior Citizen Center, Greenmead, league athletic play, and outdoor activities and rentals. The council would keep authority over Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center memberships and daily pass fees. The minutes state that approving and denying resolutions were offered, but do not record which passed or any vote tally. The item was moved out of committee and placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda of August 23, 2021; a request was made for bi-annual updates from the Parks and Recreation Superintendent.

• CR 377-20 moved out of committee and placed on the August 23, 2021 Regular Meeting Agenda
• Council to retain authority over Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center memberships and daily pass fees (per recommendation)
• Request made for bi-annual updates from the Parks and Recreation Superintendent
• Approving and denying resolutions offered; outcome not recorded in the minutes

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on a petition to rezone three properties on Plymouth Road from C-1 (Local Business) to R-C (Condominium Residential). The request was submitted by Cross Wind and is the sole substantive item on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Petition 2021-04-01-02 by Cross Wind
• Rezone 37711, 37631, and 37601 Plymouth Road
• Change from C-1 (Local Business) to R-C (Condominium Residential)
• Properties on south side of Plymouth Road between Newburgh Road and Jarvis Avenue

The City Council held a public hearing regarding a petition to rezone three properties on Plymouth Road from local business to condominium residential. No final vote was taken during this session; the item is scheduled for the regular meeting on July 12, 2021.

• Tabled rezoning of 37711, 37631, and 37601 Plymouth Road to July 12, 2021

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the subject of residential blight. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and includes invited officials from the city and Wayne County.

• Discussion of residential blight (CR 154-21)
• Invited attendees include Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan, City Attorney Paul Bernier, Planning Director Mark Taormina, and Inspection Director Jerome Hanna
• Wayne County Commissioners Terry Marecki (District 9) and David Knezek, Jr. (District 8) also requested to attend

The Committee of the Whole discussed residential blight enforcement and recommended that the Council offer two resolutions: one to revise the ordinance so inspectors can issue civil infractions for violations (contingent on inspectors gaining CLEMIS access), and one for administrative and Council review of current administrative fees for vacant and blighted residential and commercial properties. The committee also asked the administration to follow up on three items, including making blight and ordinance violation reporting easier to find on the city website. No final votes were recorded; the item is out of committee and is to be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda of July 12, 2021.

• Recommended offering a resolution to revise the ordinance allowing inspectors to issue civil infractions (contingent on CLEMIS access)
• Recommended offering a resolution for administrative and Council review of fees for vacant and blighted properties
• Directed administration to follow up on three items discussed, including website reporting improvements
• Item moved out of committee; placed on the July 12, 2021 Regular Meeting Agenda

City Council

The Public Safety, Health & Environment Committee will review subject matter related to urban environment concerns. The meeting is open to the public and includes invited officials from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and local commissions.

The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee discussed the EGLE Recycling Program and various local recycling opportunities. The committee recommended receiving updates on environmental concerns as needed and kept the item in committee for further discussion.

• Recommended receiving updates regarding environmental concerns as needed
• Placed CR 42-20 on the June 28, 2021 Regular Meeting Agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including requests to waive the noise ordinance for live music events, a block party, a sole-source purchase for police equipment, and authorization for the Highland Games. They will also consider housing rehabilitation funding contracts, salary adjustments for police chief and emergency preparedness director, and two waiver petitions for commercial redevelopment projects, including a proposed Chick-fil-A.

• Noise ordinance waivers for events at Ford Field (33841 Lyndon), Sports Locker Bar & Grill (30375 Plymouth Rd), and Walmart Supercenter (29555 Plymouth Rd)
• Block party on Brentwood Street between Meadowlark and Jaquelyn on Aug 21, 2021
• Sole-source purchase to replace UPS for Police Division from budgeted funds
• Amended two-year contract with Wayne County for housing rehab and homebuyer assistance, avg $100,000/year through 2024
• Waiver petition for Chick-fil-A redevelopment at 29250-29350 Plymouth Rd

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on June 14, 2021, and advanced numerous business items toward the regular meeting agenda. Council approved or directed consent/regular placement for noise ordinance waivers for upcoming community and business events, an equipment purchase for the police department, facility agreements, salary adjustments, and major commercial site plan revisions for shopping center redevelopments.

• Directed to place Noise Ordinance waiver for Love Livonia Party at Ford Field on Consent (5-0)
• Directed to place Noise Ordinance waiver for Sports Locker Bar & Grill 3-day event on Consent (5-0)
• Directed to place Noise Ordinance waiver for Hot Wheels Legends Tour at Walmart on Regular (5-0)
• Directed to place Brentwood Street block party on Consent (5-0)
• Directed to place police department sole-source purchase of UPS unit from RC Merchant on Consent (5-0)
• Directed to place Greenmead Property use for Highland Games on Consent (5-0)
• Directed to place Wayne County Housing Rehabilitation and Homebuyer Assistance contract extension on Regular (5-0)
• Directed to place CDBG CARES Act funding amendment for COVID-19 response on Regular (5-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider several proposed ordinance amendments that would change water service consumption rates, sewer disposal and maintenance rates, special rates for designated uses, and the industrial waste surcharge rate, all effective with the first billing on or after July 1, 2021. The agenda also includes consent items such as a bid award for firefighter uniforms, lease amendments for parks and an ice arena, a pavilion purchase, an emergency water valve replacement payment, and a lease renewal. Several noise ordinance waivers for events and a rezoning petition are also on the agenda.

• Proposed amendments to water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2021
• Rezoning petition 2021-03-01-01 for 28200 Seven Mile Road from OS to R-7
• Bid award for Livonia Fire & Rescue uniforms for three years
• Lease amendment for John Stymelski Veteran's Park and Mies Park through 2026
• Emergency PRV-4 replacement payment to Lakeshore Global Corporation at 8 Mile Rd and Newburgh Rd

The Livonia City Council denied a request to rezone 28200 Seven Mile Road from OS (Office Services) to R-7 (Multiple Family Residential), with Councilmember Bahr casting the lone no vote. The council approved several spending items, including up to $168,344.52 for fire department uniforms over three years and up to $59,045.00 for a new pavilion at Clement Circle Park. It also approved lease amendments for John Stymelski Veterans' Park and Mies Park through 2026 and a new ice rate of $217.00/hour at Devon-Aire Ice Arena. Five water and sewage rate ordinances received first reading and were tabled for a future meeting.

• Denied rezoning of 28200 Seven Mile Road from OS to R-7 for a multiple family apartment complex (6-1, Bahr nay)
• Approved bid of Allie Bros. Uniforms for fire department uniforms, not to exceed $168,344.52 over three years (7-0)
• Approved lease amendment to use John Stymelski Veterans' Park and Mies Park until June 30, 2026 (7-0)
• Authorized sublease amendment for Devon-Aire Ice Arena raising base ice rate to $217.00/hour (7-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of a pavilion at Clement Circle Park, not to exceed $59,045.00 (7-0)
• Approved additional $19,646.19 to Lakeshore Global Corporation for emergency pressure reducing valve replacement at 8 Mile and Newburgh (7-0)
• Approved three-year lease renewal for Livonia Save Our Youth Task Force at $403.15/month with 3% annual escalator (7-0)
• Tabled five ordinances amending water service rates, sewage disposal system, and industrial waste surcharge after first reading

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to review a proposal from Stein Investment Company to build a climate-controlled indoor self-storage facility at 31100 Plymouth Road. The item was referred to the committee by the council after receiving a recommendation from the City Planning Commission. No final decision is expected at this meeting; the committee will report back to the full council.

• Proposed self-storage facility at 31100 Plymouth Road, north side between Sears Drive and Merriman Road
• Petition 2021-01-02-01 by Stein Investment Company, L.L.C.
• City Planning Commission resolution #02-03-2021, adopted February 23, 2021
• Referred to Committee of the Whole for report and recommendation

The Committee of the Whole discussed a petition from Stein Investment Company, L.L.C. to develop a climate-controlled indoor self-storage facility at 31100 Plymouth Road. No final decision was reached during this meeting.

• Referred self-storage facility petition (31100 Plymouth Road) to the June 28, 2021 Regular Meeting Agenda

City Council

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear five appeal cases, each seeking variances or permits for property modifications that do not comply with current zoning rules. The cases involve accessory buildings, garage additions, a fence without a permit, and a sunroom/deck construction. All are public hearings where the board will decide whether to grant the requested relief.

• Appeal 2021-04-16: Rathgeber, 31530 Myrna, accessory building in side yard
• Appeal 2021-05-18: Burns, 29991 Munger, garage addition exceeding garage limits
• Appeal 2021-05-22: Robinson, 18181 Floral, detached garage with deficient corner side yard setback
• Appeal 2021-06-24: SDL Properties/Plymouth Garage, 33939 Plymouth, 8-ft fence without permit and outside storage on commercial property
• Appeal 2021-06-25: Schuessler, 36325 St. Andrews, sunroom/deck with deficient rear yard setback

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for a residential accessory building, a detached garage, and a condo sunroom. A request for a garage addition was tabled, and a commercial fence was approved with specific landscaping and storage conditions.

• Approved accessory building for Russell and Julie Rathgeber (6-0)
• Tabled garage addition for Ken and Melissa Burns (5-1)
• Approved detached garage for Brent Robinson (4-2)
• Approved 8-foot chain-link fence for SDL Properties, LLC (5-1)
• Approved sunroom and deck for Robert and Katherine Schuessler (6-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on a petition to rezone property at 28200 Seven Mile Road from OS (Office Services) to R-7 (Multiple Family Residential). The petition was submitted by Fadie Kadaf under the city's zoning ordinance. The council will hear public comment before deciding on the request.

• Public hearing on Petition 2021-03-01-01 to rezone 28200 Seven Mile Road from OS to R-7
• Property located on north side of Seven Mile Road between Inkster Road and Brentwood Avenue

A public hearing was held June 2, 2021 on Petition 2021-03-01-01 by Fadie Kadaf to rezone 28200 Seven Mile Road from OS (Office Services) to R-7 (Multiple Family Residential) to convert a vacant 10,500-square-foot office building into 10 apartments. No decision was made; the item was moved to the Regular Meeting of June 14, 2021, where Council Member Jolly said an approving, denying, and referral to Committee of the Whole would be on the table. Planning staff said the building does not meet required front, rear, and side yard setbacks, and residents spoke against the plan. The Planning Commission unanimously denied the proposal on April 13, according to resident Roger Pray.

• Public hearing held on rezoning 28200 Seven Mile Road from OS to R-7; no vote taken
• Item moved to the Regular Meeting of June 14, 2021
• Council Member Jolly offered an approving, a denying, and a referral to Committee of the Whole for the June 14 meeting
• No action on the rezoning itself; Planning Commission unanimously denied it on April 13, per resident testimony

City Council

The Capital Outlay & Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss water rate determination and to review the 2014-2019 and 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Programs referred by the City Council. The meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Discussion of how annual water rates are determined (CR 277-20)
• Review of 2014-2019 Capital Improvement Program (CR 105-14)
• Review of 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Program (CR 262-16)

The committee conducted an education session on how annual water rates are determined to cover $43,106,000 in costs. No substantive actions were taken on the three items discussed; all were recommended for no further action and placed on the June 14, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda.

• Recommended no further action on water rate education session (CR 277-20)
• Recommended no further action on 2014–2019 Capital Improvement Program (CR 105-14)
• Recommended no further action on 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Program (CR 262-16)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to hear five appeals, two of which were tabled from April. The board will decide on requests for sign variances, a building addition setback, and privacy fence variances. All items are appeals for relief from zoning ordinance requirements.

• Botsford General Hospital seeks sign variances at 39000 Seven Mile, excess ordinance allowances
• BW-Powdered Metals Corp seeks addition on double frontage lot at 32059 Schoolcraft, deficient rear yard setback
• Thomas Berry seeks to keep 6-ft privacy fence without permit at 17202 Vacri, deficient rear yard setback
• Brandon and Lindsay Obenour seek 6-ft privacy fence at 14553 Cavell, near front building line and corner lot alignment
• HFI8, LLC seeks electronic message center sign at 27430 Seven Mile, excess height/area and prohibited on nonconforming signs

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals granted two sign and setback variances, tabled a privacy fence appeal for research, and approved a residential privacy fence with conditions. A fifth appeal was not heard because the petitioner failed to appear. All votes were recorded as 6-0 except the Obenour fence, which passed 5-1 with Chairman Coppola opposed.

• Granted Botsford General Hospital sign variances with conditions: monument sign grade change limited to 6 inches from April 15, 2020 topo, Beaumont wall sign option two (150 sq ft), other signs as presented (6-0)
• Granted BW-Powdered Metals Corp. rear yard setback variance for building addition, conditioned on plan as presented and landscaping plan approved by Planning Department before permit (6-0)
• Tabled Thomas Berry privacy fence appeal to 6/29/21 for Inspection Department research on Wood Creek Farms and a prior Henry Ruff case; enforcement stayed (6-0)
• Granted Brandon & Lindsay Obenour privacy fence variance with conditions: fence built as presented and side door on garage required (5-1, Coppola nay)
• Appeal 2021-05-23 by HFI8, LLC not heard due to petitioner's failure to appear

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including water and sewer rate adjustments, lease amendments with the school district and ice arena, a bid for fire uniforms, and a park pavilion purchase. The agenda also includes requests for a block party and a noise ordinance waiver for a private event.

• Request to adjust water and sewer consumption rates, industrial surcharge rate, and industrial waste control charge, effective July 1, 2021
• Award of bid for fire department uniforms for three years
• Amendment to lease with Livonia Public Schools for John Stymelski Veteran's Park and Mies Park through 2026 with extension options
• Amendment to sublease with Livonia Civic Arenas for Devon-Aire Ice Arena, changing term and increasing ice rates
• Emergency payment to Lakeshore Global Corporation for PRV-4 replacement at 8 Mile and Newburgh Roads

The Council directed the approval of revenue-neutral water and sewer rate increases to cover wholesale costs. Several lease extensions for parks and civic facilities were moved to the consent agenda for approval.

• Directed approval of water and sewer rate increases (Regular Agenda)
• Directed approval of 3-year uniform bid for Livonia Fire & Rescue (Consent)
• Directed approval of lease extensions for John Stymelski Veteran’s Park and Mies Park (Consent)
• Directed approval of Devon-Aire Ice Arena sublease amendment (Consent)
• Directed approval of new pavilion installation at Clements Circle Park (Consent)
• Authorized $19,646.19 payment to Lakeshore Global Corporation for emergency PRV replacement (Consent)
• Directed approval of 3-year lease renewal for Livonia Save Our Youth Task Force (Consent)
• Directed approval of block party at Cavour St and Five Mile Rd (Regular Agenda)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a two-year prisoner housing agreement with Calhoun County, an extension of the towing contract with Livonia Towing, and several vehicle and equipment purchases for public works. They will also hold public hearings on three waiver petitions for restaurant drive-thrus and a site plan addition, plus a roll call vote on amending the Historic Preservation Commission ordinance. The meeting includes routine financial reports and board reappointments.

• Two-year prisoner housing agreement with Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, with option for two additional years
• Extension of towing contract with Livonia Towing through January 31, 2022
• Waiver petition for Biggby Coffee drive-thru at 38047 Ann Arbor Road
• Waiver petition for Dairy Queen drive-thru at Shelden Park Village, 33111-33251 Plymouth Road
• Additional appropriation of $441,836.56 for water main replacement on Cavell Street

The Council authorized several fleet vehicle and equipment purchases and approved site plans for a Biggby Coffee, a Dairy Queen, and a restaurant patio. It also approved a water main replacement contract and various board reappointments.

• Approved $441,836.56 for water main replacement on Cavell Street (6-0)
• Approved site plan for Biggby Coffee at 38047 Ann Arbor Road (6-0)
• Approved site plan for Dairy Queen and second restaurant building at Shelden Park Village (6-0)
• Approved outdoor dining patio for Thomas’s Family Dining at 33971 Plymouth Road (6-0)
• Approved $378,700 for two Freightliner dump trucks and upfitting (6-0)
• Approved $124,500 for new playground equipment at Country Homes Park (6-0)
• Approved contract with Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office for prisoner housing (6-0)
• Approved renewal of police towing contract with Livonia Towing, Inc. (6-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the subject of tree removal and replacement during road and sewer repair. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and city staff and officials have been invited to attend.

• Discussion of tree removal and replacement during road and sewer repair (CR145-21)

The Committee of the Whole held a discussion regarding the removal of 24 trees during road and sewer repair on Blue Skies Street. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to hear three appeals for variances: a covered deck with deficient rear setback, a garage addition exceeding allowed number/area, and a privacy fence lacking neighbor approval. One case (2021-05-18) has been rescheduled to June 8, 2021. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Appeal 2021-05-17: Anthony Longordo, 33475 Capri Court, covered deck with deficient rear yard setback
• Appeal 2021-05-18: Ken and Melissa Burns, 29991 Munger, garage addition exceeding garage count/area — rescheduled to June 8, 2021
• Appeal 2021-05-19: Aaron Harris, 15969 Stamford, six-foot privacy fence without adjoining owner approval
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19; public participation via Raise Hand or *9

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied Anthony Longordo's request for a 9-foot rear yard setback variance to build a 16-by-20-foot deck at 33475 Capri Court, voting 7-0. The Board also denied Aaron Harris's request to build a 6-foot privacy fence at 15969 Stamford without his adjoining neighbor's approval, voting 6-0 with one abstention. In both cases the Board found the petitioners did not demonstrate a practical difficulty.

• Denied rear yard setback variance for deck at 33475 Capri Court (7-0)
• Denied 6-foot privacy fence variance at 15969 Stamford (6-0, Fraske abstained)

City Council

The Livonia City Council study meeting covers new business including several waiver petitions for restaurant drive-thru and patio expansions, reappointments to city boards, and multiple requests to purchase vehicles and equipment. The council will also consider a two-year prisoner housing agreement with Calhoun County and an extension of the towing contract with Livonia Towing.

• Waiver petition for Biggby Coffee drive-thru at 38047 Ann Arbor Road
• Waiver petition for outdoor dining patio at Thomas's Family Dining, 33971 Plymouth Road
• Waiver petition for Dairy Queen drive-thru and second building at Shelden Park Village, 33111-33251 Plymouth Road
• Two-year prisoner housing agreement with Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
• Purchase of multiple vehicles including Ford F150s, F250s, F350 flatbed, dump trucks, and a Caterpillar mini excavator

The Livonia City Council, meeting as a study session on May 10, 2021, gave consent approval to a series of reappointments and purchases. Reappointments included Charlotte Mahoney to the Economic Development Corporation, and Elizabeth McCue, Carol Smiley, and Ian Wilshaw to the Planning Commission. The council also approved a two-year prisoner housing agreement with Calhoun County, a towing contract extension with Livonia Towing through January 31, 2022, and multiple vehicle and equipment purchases for the police, parks, and public works departments. Several waiver and site plan petitions, including a Biggby Coffee drive-thru, a Thomas's Family Dining patio, a Dairy Queen and second restaurant at Shelden Park Village, and a Shaw Construction addition, were also approved on consent.

• Approved consent: barricade Van Court for Vacation Bible School, Aug 2-6, 2021
• Approved consent: reappoint Charlotte Mahoney to Economic Development Corporation (term expires June 7, 2027)
• Approved consent: reappoint Elizabeth McCue, Carol Smiley, and Ian Wilshaw to Planning Commission (terms expire June 9, 2024)
• Approved consent: two-year prisoner housing agreement with Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, with option for two additional years
• Approved consent: extend Livonia Towing contract through January 31, 2022
• Approved consent: add Parks and Recreation positions (Greenmead Tour Coordinator, naturalist, pruner, part-time programmer) and Level 9 wage increase
• Approved consent: replace Country Homes Park playground with Miracle Recreation Equipment
• Approved consent: purchase vehicles and equipment including Ford F150, F250, F350 trucks, dump trucks, mini excavator, and Freightliner tandem axle dump truck

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including a $100,000 intergovernmental agreement for park and pool improvements, equipment purchases, and a contract extension. They will also hold roll call votes on proposed amendments to the city code regarding historic preservation and animals, and consider a petition to vacate a utility easement. A waiver petition for a self-storage facility on Plymouth Road is also on the agenda.

• Approve $100,000 for Bicentennial Park and Clements Circle Pool improvements
• Authorize purchase of one Case 580SN backhoe and ten Ford F250 trucks
• Approve three-year contract extension with HydroCorp for cross connection control, up to $66,276 annually
• Amend Historic Preservation Commission ordinance (Chapter 2.56)
• Consider vacating utility easement at 39000 Seven Mile Road (Botsford General Hospital)

The Livonia City Council adopted an amendment to Title 6, Chapter 1, Section 040 of the city code removing electronic collars as an alternative to leashes, with a 5-2 vote. A separate ordinance amending Section 350 of the same chapter failed on second reading after a motion to eliminate Section E failed 3-4 and the original ordinance failed 0-7. The council also approved several purchases and contracts, referred tree removal and a self-storage petition to the Committee of the Whole, and set a June 2 public hearing on a rezoning request at 28200 Seven Mile Road.

• Adopted ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 1, Section 040 (animals) to remove electronic collars as a leash alternative (5-2)
• Failed second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 1, Section 350 (animals) (0-7)
• Referred tree removal and replacement during road and sewer repair to Committee of the Whole (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of Stephanie Blatt to Livonia Plymouth Road Development Authority (7-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for park and pool improvements, total expenditure not to exceed $249,579 (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of one Case 580SN backhoe for $97,882.06 (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of ten Ford F250 trucks and upfitting for $493,694.83 (7-0)
• Approved three-year contract extension with HydroCorp Services for cross connection control, not to exceed $66,276 annually (7-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a closed Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss employee discipline and strategy related to collective bargaining negotiations. The meeting is not open to the public, and minutes will only be released by court order.

• Closed session authorized under Open Meetings Act for Sections 8(A) Employee Discipline and 8(C) Strategy
• Two-thirds roll call vote required to hold closed session
• City officials notified to attend: Mayor, City Attorney, Chief of Police, Finance Director, HR Director, Labor Attorney

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda and several ordinances, including a proposed $6,000,000 revenue bond issuance for water and wastewater system improvements, a contract award for water main improvements, and amendments to animal control ordinances. The agenda also includes site plan petitions, a rezoning request, and various equipment purchases and contract extensions.

• Proposed ordinance to issue $6,000,000 in revenue bonds for water supply and wastewater system improvements (DWSRF)
• Award of contract for water main improvements (DWSRF Project No. 7453-01) with $4,306,308 to be reimbursed by bond proceeds
• Rezoning request for 28400 West Chicago Avenue (former Wilson Elementary School) from PL to R-1
• Waiver petition for Emerson Oaks Planned Residential Development (35 site condominium lots) at 28400 West Chicago Avenue
• Request to extend contract with Etna Supply Company for water meters, not to exceed $1,500,000 annually for two years

The Livonia City Council approved Ordinance No. 3147 to issue up to $6,000,000 in Junior Lien Revenue Bonds for water supply and wastewater system improvements. The Council also authorized a $1,963,000 additional expenditure for emergency sewer repairs along Edgewood Drive, approved several contract awards and renewals, and granted requests for commercial remodeling and planned residential developments.

• Approved minutes of the April 12, 2021 regular meeting (Resolution 118-21)
• Granted permission to close Marsha Street for a block party on July 23, 2021 (Resolution 119-21)
• Authorized purchase of a Bryx Station Alerting System for the Fire Department for up to $110,000 (Resolution 120-21)
• Approved a one-year contract renewal with ESRI, Inc. for GIS software maintenance for up to $21,000 (Resolution 121-21)
• Authorized purchase of library furniture from Workspace Interiors by Office Depot for up to $35,273.31 (Resolution 122-21)
• Extended the 2021 Street Tree Planting Program contract with Crimboli Nursery for up to $125,000 (Resolution 123-21)
• Authorized purchase of a 2021 Transit 150 10-passenger van from Signature Ford for up to $34,786 (Resolution 124-21)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will meet to decide on several items, including a $100,000 intergovernmental agreement for park improvements at Bicentennial Park and Clements Circle Pool, and the purchase of a backhoe tractor and ten pickup trucks for city departments. The council will also consider a three-year contract extension with Hydrocorp Services for cross connection control work and a waiver petition for a new indoor self-storage facility on Plymouth Road.

• $100,000 intergovernmental agreement for Bicentennial Park and Clements Circle Pool improvements
• Award of bid for Department Branding Project from budgeted funds
• Authorization to purchase one Case 580SN backhoe tractor and ten Ford 2021 F250 pickup trucks
• Three-year contract extension with Hydrocorp Services for cross connection control program ($66,276 annually)
• Waiver petition for indoor self-storage facility at 31100 Plymouth Road between Sears Drive and Merriman Road

At its April 26, 2021 study meeting, the Livonia City Council reviewed a request to convert the vacant former AT&T office building at 31100 Plymouth Road into an indoor climate-controlled self-storage facility. Councilmembers offered two competing directions: approval on the Regular agenda and referral to Committee of the Whole; the item will be voted on at the May 10, 2021 Regular Meeting, with the Committee of the Whole resolution considered only if the approval resolution fails. The council also gave consent direction to a Wayne County parks grant agreement, a parks department rebranding contract, a backhoe purchase, ten pickup trucks, and a three-year water cross-connection control contract extension.

• Direction: approving consent — reappointment of Stephanie Blatt (Roehl) to the Plymouth Road Development Authority for a three-year term expiring May 16, 2024
• Direction: approving consent — intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Bicentennial Park and Clements Circle Pool improvements; total grant $149,579.00 with proposed City participation of $100,000
• Direction: approving regular — award of bid for Parks and Recreation department branding project to Everwild (moved to Regular because Councilmember Donovic lost Zoom connection)
• Direction: approving consent — purchase of one Case 580SN 2WD backhoe through the Sourcewell contract for $97,882.06
• Direction: approving consent — purchase of ten Ford 2021 F250 pickup trucks through the State of Michigan and Macomb County bid process for $493,694.83 total
• Direction: approving consent — three-year contract extension with Hydrocorp Services for the cross connection control program, not to exceed $66,276.00 annually through April 30, 2024
• Direction: 1) approving regular, 2) committee of the whole — waiver petition 2021-01-02-01 (Stein Investment Company) for indoor self-storage at 31100 Plymouth Road; both resolutions to be voted at the May 10, 2021 Regular Meeting
• No final votes were taken at this study meeting; items were given consent or regular direction for the May 10, 2021 Regular Meeting

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider an administrative response to a sewer repair project, approve two lawsuit settlements, and possibly schedule a closed session for collective bargaining strategy. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Edgewood Drive emergency sewer repair project contractor list and not-to-exceed price
• Settlement in Dewayne Love v City of Livonia (Case No. 19-013049-NI)
• Settlement in Susan O'Donohue-Williams v City of Livonia (Case No. 19-013904-NI)
• Request to schedule closed session for employee discipline and collective bargaining strategy

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four appeal cases. These include requests for sign variances, a building addition setback variance, a conditional use for a group daycare, and an accessory building variance. The board will decide whether to grant the requested relief from zoning ordinance requirements.

• Appeal 2021-02-05: Botsford General Hospital seeks sign variances at 39000 Seven Mile, between 275/96 Expressway and Haggerty.
• Appeal 2021-04-14: BW Powdered Metals Corp. seeks rear yard setback variance for addition at 32059 Schoolcraft, between Hubbard and Merriman.
• Appeal 2021-04-15: Christina Delpizzo seeks conditional use for group daycare (7-12 children) at 38038 Ross, between Marsha and Susanna.
• Appeal 2021-04-16: Russell and Julie Rathgeber seek variances for accessory building at 31530 Myrna, between Merriman and Auburndale.

The Zoning Board of Appeals tabled three separate requests for variances. The board requested updated plans for a commercial building addition and a residential shed, and tabled a signage request for a medical campus due to an incorrect public notice.

• Tabled BW-Powdered Metals Corp addition request to seek revised plans reducing size from 40 to 30 feet and adding landscaping (5-0)
• Tabled Russell and Julie Rathgeber accessory building request to seek revised plans relocating the shed closer to the home and assessing tree impact (4-1)
• Tabled Botsford General Hospital signage request to address specific wall signs and correct a public notice error (5-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on a series of administrative and purchasing items, including requests to waive formal bidding for a fire dispatch alerting system, library furniture, and various public works equipment. They will also consider contract extensions for tree planting and water meters, as well as several planning petitions and proposed ordinance amendments. No final votes are expected at this study session.

• Waive bidding to purchase Bryx Station Alerting System for Fire & Rescue
• Renew ESRI GIS software maintenance agreement for one year
• Extend Crimboli Nursery contract for planting 500 right-of-way and 100 park trees
• Extend Etna Supply contract for Sensus water meters up to $1,500,000 annually for two years
• Waiver petition for 35-lot Emerson Oaks development at 28400 West Chicago Avenue

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on April 12, 2021, and gave 'approving consent' direction to most routine purchase and contract items, including a $110,000 Bryx fire alerting system, a $21,000 GIS software renewal, $35,273.31 in library furniture, and a two-year water meter contract extension not to exceed $1,500,000 annually. The Emerson Oaks planned residential development (35 site condominium lots at 28400 West Chicago Avenue) drew objections over narrow lots and a 27-foot road; it was directed to Committee of the Whole rather than approved. A proposed animal shelter ordinance was directed both approving and denying, and a proposed leash law was sent to Committee of the Whole. The minutes record directions, not final votes, and no vote tallies are stated.

• Block party on Marsha Street July 23, 2021 (rain date July 30) — approving consent
• Bryx station alerting system purchase, $110,000, with formal bidding waived — approving consent
• ESRI GIS software maintenance renewal, $21,000 — approving consent
• Bennett Civic Center Library furniture, $35,273.31, bidding waived — approving consent
• Crimboli Nursery tree planting extension, $125,000, about 600 trees — approving consent
• Aetna Supply water meter contract extension, not to exceed $1,500,000 annually through March 31, 2023 — approving consent
• Emerson Oaks 35-lot planned residential development at 28400 West Chicago Avenue — directed to Committee of the Whole
• Proposed leash law ordinance — directed to Committee of the Whole

City Council

The Livonia City Council will vote on multiple contracts for infrastructure projects, including asphalt and concrete road repairs totaling over $8.7 million, a new transit van for community transit, and paving work at Shelden Pool. The meeting will also consider amendments to zoning and historic preservation ordinances, as well as a three-year extension for a previously approved site plan.

• Award bid for 2021 Asphalt Road Repair Program with Nagle Paving Company Inc., up to $3,841,504.29
• Award bid for 2021 Concrete Road Repair Program with Hard Rock Concrete, up to $4,900,000
• Request to purchase one 2022 Ford E450 cutaway van for Livonia Community Transit
• Award bid for Shelden Pool Deck Paving
• Request three-year extension of site plan approval for Victor East office-research building at 37640 Seven Mile Road

Livonia's City Council approved a large slate of road and infrastructure spending, including a $3,841,504.29 asphalt paving program (Contract 21-A) and a $4,900,000 concrete road repair program (Contract 21-C), plus engineering contracts and a $844,815.77 concrete maintenance program. The council also approved a Shake Shack restaurant and bank redevelopment at Seven Mile and Haggerty Roads, and authorized closed meetings on two pending lawsuits. A proposed contract for the city's "L" Magazine was tabled to the April 26 meeting, and zoning and rental-housing ordinance amendments were referred to the Committee of the Whole after the mayor filed notices of intent to veto.

• Approved 2021 Asphalt Road Paving Program (Contract 21-A) with Nagle Paving Company, not to exceed $3,841,504.29 (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Concrete Road Repair Program (Contract 21-C) with Hard Rock Concrete, Inc., not to exceed $4,900,000 (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Concrete Road Maintenance/Selective Slab Program (Contract 21-J) with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions, LLC, not to exceed $844,815.77 (7-0)
• Approved Shake Shack restaurant and bank redevelopment at 39300 Seven Mile Road, with 20 conditions (7-0)
• Approved $267,000 Botsford Pool renovations with Advanced Pools (7-0)
• Approved $55,861 Shelden Pool Deck Paving with Luigi Ferdinandi and Sons Cement Co. (7-0)
• Tabled "L" Magazine printing contract to April 26 meeting (6-1, McCullough nay)
• Authorized closed meetings on two pending lawsuits: Dwayne Love, et al. v City of Livonia and Susan O'Donohue-Williams, et al. v City of Livonia (7-0)

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public meeting to discuss CR 75-21. The discussion focuses on bond issues and financing related to the Livonia Public Schools.

• Discussion of CR 75-21 regarding Livonia Public Schools bond issues and financing

The Committee of the Whole heard a presentation regarding the May 4, 2021, $186 million Livonia Public Schools Bond election. The Committee recommended no further action on the item, and it was scheduled for the April 26, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda.

• Recommended no further action on CR 75-21 regarding school bond financing

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will meet virtually to decide four appeals filed by Michael Malinowski. Each appeal requests permission to build a new single-family home on a lot along Fairlane between Five Mile and Lyndon that does not meet current depth requirements.

• Appeal 2021-03-10: 15235 Fairlane, single-family home on undersized lot
• Appeal 2021-03-11: 15251 Fairlane, single-family home on undersized lot
• Appeal 2021-03-12: 15273 Fairlane, single-family home on undersized lot
• Appeal 2021-03-13: 15287 Fairlane, single-family home on undersized lot

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied four separate appeals by Michael Malinowski to build single-family homes on four adjacent Fairlane lots, each 20 feet short of the required 120-foot lot depth. The Board found no practical difficulty, no neighbor support, and that the lots' proposed homes did not fit the neighborhood character. Each denial passed 6-0, with one member absent.

• Denied variance for 15235 Fairlane (6-0)
• Denied variance for 15251 Fairlane (6-0)
• Denied variance for 15273 Fairlane (6-0)
• Denied variance for 15287 Fairlane (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to the code of ordinances regarding short and long-term rental definitions. The agenda also includes several requests for police vehicle purchases and various zoning and site plan petitions.

• Proposed ordinance amendments to define short and long-term rentals
• Authorization to purchase 12 marked/semi-marked and unmarked police vehicles
• Approval of $36,296.00 for the Alliance of Rouge Communities annual assessment
• Zoning change petition for shopping center property at 19043-19053 Middlebelt Road
• Site plan petition for Roma Court, a 32-home single-family condominium at 37855 Lyndon Avenue

The Livonia City Council voted 6-1 to remove an owner-occupancy clause from a proposed short-term rental ordinance amendment, with Councilmember Jolly dissenting. The council then gave first reading to three related ordinances, which were placed on the table for a future meeting. The council also approved a 32-home site condominium (Roma Court) at the former Webster Elementary School site and authorized several purchases and contracts, including police vehicles and sidewalk repairs.

• Approved removing owner-occupancy clause from short-term rental ordinance amendment (6-1, Jolly nay)
• Gave first reading to three short-term rental-related ordinances; placed on table
• Approved Roma Court site condominium, 32 single-family homes at 37855 Lyndon Avenue (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of 12 police vehicles and related equipment, not to exceed amounts totaling over $700,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $144,196 Viper 911 Intrado System upgrade with Intrado Life & Safety Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $48,230 outfield fencing at Bicentennial Park (unanimous)
• Approved $99,609.50 lap pool decking replacement at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center (unanimous)
• Approved $83,250 Greenmead Master Plan contract with Wade Trim Associates (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider multiple bids and contract awards for road repairs, including a $4.9 million concrete road repair program and a $3.84 million asphalt road repair program, both extending existing contracts. They will also review a site plan extension for an office building and a waiver petition for a Shake Shack and bank redevelopment. Several other items include equipment purchases and a vending services contract.

• 2021 Asphalt Road Repair Program: extend contract with Nagle Paving Co. Inc. for $3,841,504.29
• 2021 Concrete Road Repair Program: extend contract with Hard Rock Concrete for $4,900,000
• Waiver petition for redevelopment at 39300 Seven Mile Road (Shake Shack and bank)
• Three-year extension of site plan approval for Victor East office building at 37640 Seven Mile Road
• Award of bid for Botsford Pool Renovations and Shelden Pool Deck Paving

The Council directed approval for a redevelopment project at 39300 Seven Mile Road to replace a former restaurant with a Shake Shack and a bank. Several road repair and maintenance contracts were also directed for approval. The Council moved a request for Sheldon Pool decking repairs to the regular agenda for further review.

• Directed approval for Shake Shack and bank development (Regular Agenda)
• Approved $3.8M asphalt road repair contract with Nagle Paving Company Inc.
• Approved $4.9M concrete road repair contract with Hard Rock Concrete
• Approved $844,815.77 concrete road maintenance contract with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions
• Approved $165,230.50 pavement crack and joint sealing contract with Michigan Joint Sealing
• Approved reappointment of Glen Long Jr. to Local Officers Compensation Commission
• Approved bid for L Magazine merger with Parks and Recreation guide
• Moved Sheldon Pool deck paving bid to Regular Agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet virtually to consider three residential appeal cases. These cases involve requests for variances regarding yard setbacks, lot coverage, and garage dimensions.

• Appeal for an uncovered rear yard deck at the south side of Capri Court (33503)
• Appeal for a new single-family residence on the west side of Elia (37204)
• Appeal for a detached garage on the north side of Norfolk (31492)

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals granted a rear-yard setback variance for a deck at 33503 Capri Court, with conditions that the deck be built as presented and the builder install screening trees. The Board denied a lot-coverage variance for a new home at 33503 Elia Street and denied a variance for a detached garage at 31492 Norfolk. The Board also approved minutes from its February 16 and March 2 meetings and discussed returning to in-person meetings after March 31.

• Granted rear-yard setback variance for deck at 33503 Capri Court (6-0), with conditions: deck built as presented and builder installs screening trees
• Denied lot-coverage variance for new home at 33503 Elia Street (4-2)
• Denied variance for detached garage at 31492 Norfolk (5-1)
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of March 2, 2021 meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The Livonia City Council study meeting covers new business including site plan and waiver petitions, police vehicle purchases, and multiple contract awards. Items range from a 32-home development at the former Webster Elementary site to extending waiver approvals for a used auto dealership and massage establishment.

• Site plan for Roma Court, 32 single-family homes at 37855 Lyndon Avenue (former Webster Elementary site)
• Request to purchase 12 marked/semi-marked and unmarked police vehicles using state bid pricing
• Waiver of sealed bid to upgrade Viper 911 Intrado system from sole source provider
• ARC annual assessment of $36,296.00 for 2021
• Award of contract for 2021-2022 Sidewalk and Pavement Replacement Program (Contract 21-F)

At its March 8, 2021 study meeting, the Livonia City Council gave direction to approve several items on future consent agendas, including a 32-home site condominium (Roma Court) on the former Webster Elementary School site at 37855 Lyndon Avenue, a $328,006.50 two-year water main break repair contract recommended for Luigi Fernandi & Sons, and a $686,397.50 sidewalk repair program extension with Joe Rotondo Construction. The council also directed approval of police vehicle purchases, a 911 system upgrade, park and pool projects, a Greenmead Master Plan contract with Wade Trim, and the $36,296.00 Alliance of Rouge Communities assessment. Two items drew competing motions: the water main break contract (approval for Rotondo vs. approval for Luigi Fernandi & Sons) and a massage establishment waiver for Edmond Leung (approving and denying resolutions), both held for the Regular agenda. Item No. 12 was removed from the agenda at the petitioner's request.

• Directed approval (consent) of Roma Court site condo, 32 single-family homes at 37855 Lyndon Avenue
• Directed approval (consent) of $36,296.00 Alliance of Rouge Communities 2021 assessment
• Directed approval (consent) of 12 police vehicles using State of Michigan/Macomb Consortium bid pricing
• Directed approval (consent) of sole-source Viper 911 Intrado system upgrade with 7-year maintenance plan
• Directed approval (consent) of Greenmead Master Plan contract to Wade Trim (not budgeted; funds moved from Parks & Rec capital projects and Historic Trust Fund)
• Directed approval (consent) of outfield fencing at four Bicentennial Park diamonds (5, 6, 9, 10) to Future Fence Company
• Directed approval (consent) of lap pool decking, gutters and drains replacement
• Two competing motions on water main break contract: approving for Joe Rotondo vs. approving for Luigi Fernandi & Sons ($328,006.50); held for Regular agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council will decide on several contracts and appointments, including police officer salary changes, a soccer club lease amendment, and bids for accessible pathways at Greenwood and Dover Parks. They will also discuss a road closure for the Memorial Day ceremony and a mental health co-response program with Hegira Health.

• Reappointment of Jacob Ghannam and Suzette Samuels to the Livonia Board of Ethics for three-year terms
• Approval of a lease amendment for Michigan Wolves and Hawks Soccer Club to use Jaycee Park soccer fields
• Award of bids for accessible pathway installations at Greenwood Park and Dover Park under the Community Development Block Grant Program
• Request to close Farmington Road from Five Mile to Roycroft for the Memorial Day ceremony on May 29, 2021
• Approval of police officer salary and benefit changes, and a tentative agreement with the Livonia Police Officers Association

The Livonia City Council approved a $190,000 contract with Hegira Health, Inc. to embed two full-time master's-level social workers with the Livonia Police Department for law enforcement/mental health co-response services. The council also approved a lease assignment allowing the Michigan Hawks Soccer Club to assume the Jaycee Park soccer field lease through April 30, 2025, with a five-year option, and approved salary and benefit adjustments for the Livonia Command Officer classification from December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2023. Several other routine items were approved, including park accessibility path contracts, a SMART transit agreement, and Board of Ethics reappointments.

• Approved $190,000 contract with Hegira Health, Inc. for two police-embedded social workers (unanimous)
• Approved Michigan Hawks Soccer Club lease assignment for Jaycee Park fields through April 30, 2025, with 5-year option (unanimous)
• Approved salary and fringe benefit adjustments for Livonia Command Officer classification, Dec. 1, 2020–Nov. 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved tentative agreement with Livonia Police Officers Association, Police Service Aid Unit – Unit B, Dec. 1, 2020–Nov. 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $28,690.00 contract with Best Asphalt, Inc. for accessible path at Greenwood Park (unanimous)
• Approved $33,445.50 contract with K.D. Cement for accessible pathways at Dover Park (unanimous)
• Approved SMART agreement for Livonia Community Transit Program, Oct. 1, 2020–Sept. 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk waiver at 18250 Laurel and Board of Ethics reappointments (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet virtually to consider two specific appeals. One case involves signage requests for a property on the north side of Seven Mile, and the other involves a front porch setback request on Brookfield.

• Signage appeal for property on north side of Seven Mile between 275/96 Expressway and Haggerty
• Front porch setback appeal for property on west side of Brookfield between Orangelawn and Plymouth

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a 4-foot front yard setback variance for a covered porch at 11019 Brookfield on a 7-0 vote, with conditions that it be built as presented and not screened or enclosed. The board tabled a request from Botsford General Hospital/Beaumont for multiple oversized signs at a new outpatient campus on Seven Mile, citing a legal/inspection dispute over accessory signs and pending MDOT freeway signage decisions. The board also approved minutes from its February 2 meeting.

• Approved front yard setback variance (25 ft required, 21 ft proposed) for covered porch at 11019 Brookfield (7-0)
• Conditioned porch approval: built as presented, not screened or enclosed
• Tabled Beaumont/Botsford General Hospital sign variance request for business center ground sign, group identification sign, directional signs, and wall signs (7-0)
• Tabling rationale: legal/inspection dispute over accessory sign interpretation and pending MDOT freeway signage
• Approved minutes from February 2, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on a single rezoning petition. The petition, submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc., requests changing the zoning of a shopping center property at 19043-19053 Middlebelt Road and 29475-29493 Seven Mile Road from C-1 (Local Business) and P (Parking) to C-2 (General Business). The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Rezoning petition 2020-12-01-07 for property at 19043-19053 Middlebelt Road and 29475-29493 Seven Mile Road
• Requested change from C-1 Local Business and P Parking to C-2 General Business
• Public hearing on the rezoning request

The City Council held a public hearing regarding a petition to rezone portions of a shopping center at Middlebelt and Seven Mile Roads from C-1 and P to C-2. No final vote was taken during this session; the item was moved to the regular meeting on March 22, 2021.

• Tabled rezoning petition 2020-12-01-07 to March 22, 2021

City Council

The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee will meet to discuss city sustainability and urban environment concerns. These items are presented for the committee's report and recommendation.

• CR 23-21: Discussion regarding sustainability in the City
• CR 42-20: Discussion regarding urban environment concerns

The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee met on February 24, 2021 and discussed sustainability and urban forestry matters. For both items, the committee recommended receiving updates as needed, noted the items will remain in committee for further discussion, and directed them to the Regular Meeting Agenda of March 22, 2021. No ordinances, contracts, or funding were approved or denied.

• Recommended receiving updates from the Greenleaf Commission on sustainability as needed (CR 23-21)
• Kept CR 23-21 in committee for further discussion; placed on March 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Agenda
• Recommended receiving updates on environmental concerns as needed (CR 42-20)
• Kept CR 42-20 in committee for further discussion; placed on March 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including new labor agreements for police and command officers, a lease amendment for soccer fields, and a road closure for Memorial Day. The agenda also includes appointments to city boards, sidewalk requirement waivers, and various public works and housing items.

• Approve tentative agreement for Livonia Police Officers Association (POAM) Police Service Aide Unit - Unit B, Dec 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2023
• Approve Livonia Command Officer salary and benefit changes, Dec 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2023
• Authorize MOU with Livonia Command Officers Association for new Dental and Optical Plan
• Amend lease with Michigan Wolves and Hawks Soccer Club for Jaycee Park soccer fields
• Request to close Farmington Road (Five Mile to Roycroft) for Memorial Day ceremony, May 29, 2021

At its Feb. 22, 2021 study meeting, the Livonia City Council reviewed and gave consent direction to three collective bargaining agreements covering Livonia Command Officers, the Livonia Police Officers Association Police Service Aide Unit, and a related dental/optical memorandum of understanding. It also advanced a sidewalk waiver at 18250 Laurel, three board reappointments, a soccer club lease amendment, a Memorial Day road closure request, two CDBG-funded park pathway bids, a SMART transit contract, a truck engine repair, two bond releases, and a sewage disposal ordinance amendment. All items were directed to the Consent Agenda except the ordinance amendment, which went to the Regular Agenda. No audience communication was heard and the meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.

• Directed approval (Consent) of sidewalk waiver request at 18250 Laurel
• Directed approval (Consent) of Jacob Ghannam reappointment to Board of Ethics
• Directed approval (Consent) of Suzette Samuels reappointment to Board of Ethics
• Directed approval (Consent) of Andrew Lendrum reappointment to Board of Review
• Directed approval (Consent) of lease amendment allowing Michigan Hawks Soccer Club to assume Jaycee Park soccer field lease through April 30, 2025, with option to 2030
• Directed approval (Consent) of request to Wayne County to close Farmington Road from Five Mile to Roycroft on May 29, 2021, 8:30–10:00 a.m. for Memorial Day ceremony
• Directed approval (Consent) of Livonia Command Officers salary and benefit changes for Dec. 1, 2020–Nov. 30, 2023
• Directed approval (Consent) of POAM Police Service Aide Unit - Unit B tentative agreement for Dec. 1, 2020–Nov. 30, 2023

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding its regular meeting with several consent agenda items, including reappointments, equipment purchases, and public works contracts. The most significant item is a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to expand permitted uses to include beneficial forest management practices, which received first reading earlier. The council will also consider a waiver for a massage establishment and joining AARP's Age-Friendly Communities Network.

• Zoning amendment to allow forest management and trail construction in parks (Petition 2020-09-06-02)
• Contract for pressure reducing valve replacement at 8 Mile & Newburgh for $30,700
• Intergovernmental agreement with Great Lakes Water Authority for Schoolcraft Road improvements up to $603,946.29
• Purchase of five power load ambulance cot loading systems for Fire Department
• Waiver use extension for Elite Foot Spa massage establishment at 34389 Plymouth Road

The Livonia City Council voted 7-0 to refer a proposed animal protection ordinance covering extreme cold and heat to the Department of Law for a report and recommendation. The council also approved several spending items, including $98,527.70 for five ambulance cot loading systems, $30,700.00 for a pressure reducing valve project, and up to $603,946.29 for a GLWA water main project on Schoolcraft Road. It adopted a zoning ordinance amendment to Section 31.04 (NP District Regulations) and approved resolutions on the 2020 sidewalk program final costs and the 2021 sidewalk repair program. The council also endorsed the AARP/WHO Age-Friendly Cities initiative and accepted $36,536.50 in parks and recreation donations.

• Referred animal protection ordinance for extreme climate conditions to Law Department (7-0)
• Approved $98,527.70 purchase of five ambulance cot loading systems from Stryker Medical (7-0)
• Approved $30,700.00 for pressure reducing valve installation at 8 Mile Road and Newburgh (7-0)
• Approved GLWA intergovernmental agreement and up to $603,946.29 for Schoolcraft Road water main (7-0)
• Set final 2020 Sidewalk Program cost at $656,506.60 (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Sidewalk Repair Program requiring property owners to complete work by June 4, 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendment to Section 31.04, NP District Regulations (7-0)
• Supported AARP/WHO Age-Friendly Cities initiative (7-0)

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will review an agreement with Hegira Health, Inc. regarding law enforcement and mental health services. The proposal involves embedding two full-time Master Degree Level Professional Social Workers within the Livonia Police Department.

• Review of agreement with Hegira Health, Inc.
• Proposal for two full-time Master Degree Level Professional Social Workers
• Law Enforcement/Mental Health Co-Response Services for Livonia residents

The Committee of the Whole reviewed a proposed agreement with Hegira Health, Inc. to embed two full-time master's-level social workers with the Livonia Police Department for law enforcement/mental health co-response services. The committee recommended adoption of a resolution approving the agreement. The item is out of committee and is to be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda of March 8, 2021. No final council vote was recorded at this meeting.

• Recommended approval of agreement with Hegira Health, Inc. for two full-time social workers embedded with Livonia Police Department (committee recommendation, no vote tally recorded)
• Item moved out of committee and placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda of March 8, 2021

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two cases regarding property use. One case involves a request for additional signage at 19111 Victor Parkway, and the other involves a garage addition at 36549 Ann Arbor Trail.

• Signage appeal for STMicroelectronics, Inc. at 19111 Victor Parkway
• Garage addition appeal for Bryan Garchar at 36549 Ann Arbor Trail
• Tabled appeal case NO. 2021-01-01 regarding VPA 275, LLC

The Board granted a variance for STMicroelectronics to install a second wall sign to improve visibility from Seven Mile and I-275. A separate request for a garage addition and shed maintenance at 36549 Ann Arbor Trail was denied.

• Approved additional wall sign for STMicroelectronics (7-0)
• Denied garage addition and shed variance for Bryan Garchar (6-1)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a request to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the Great Lakes Water Authority for road improvements, a contract for pressure reducing valve replacement, and a waiver request for a massage establishment. The agenda also includes reappointments to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and various public works and engineering program approvals.

• Intergovernmental agreement with Great Lakes Water Authority for Schoolcraft Road improvements from Melvin to Middlebelt, up to $603,946.29
• Contract for PRV replacement at 8 Mile & Newburgh, $30,700
• Waiver use extension request for massage establishment at 34389 Plymouth Road
• Reappointments of Lynda Scheel, Jack Engebretson, and Steven Vandette to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Purchase of five power load ambulance cot loading systems for Fire Department

At its Feb. 8, 2021 study meeting, the Livonia City Council discussed a request to transfer a waiver use so XiaoPing Hoob could buy Elite Foot Spa at 34389 Plymouth Road from owner Edward Davis. Council directed that three resolutions — approving, denying, and referring to Committee of the Whole — be placed before the Regular Meeting on Feb. 22, 2021. The council also directed approving resolutions for several reappointments and purchases to the consent agenda, and sent an AARP Age-Friendly Communities commitment to the regular agenda. No final votes were taken at this study meeting.

• Directed approving, denying, and Committee of the Whole referral resolutions on the Elite Foot Spa waiver use transfer to the Feb. 22, 2021 Regular Meeting
• Directed approving consent resolution for Lynda Scheel reappointment to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (term expires Nov. 24, 2023)
• Directed approving consent resolution for Jack Engebretson reappointment to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (term expires Nov. 24, 2023)
• Directed approving consent resolution for Steven Vandette reappointment to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (term expires Nov. 24, 2023)
• Directed approving consent resolution to purchase five Stryker ambulance cot loading systems for the Fire Department
• Directed AARP Age-Friendly Communities commitment to the Regular Agenda rather than consent
• Directed approving consent resolution for PRV replacement at 8 Mile & Newburgh, not to exceed $30,700, paid to D'Angelo Brothers
• Directed approving consent resolution for GLWA intergovernmental agreement for Schoolcraft Road work, not to exceed $603,946.29

City Council

The City Council will consider several consent agenda items including police equipment purchases and transit grants. The meeting also includes discussions on sewer system maintenance, water main engineering, and a development agreement for Eckles Road.

• Request for $1,000,000 total for sanitary sewer maintenance and emergency repairs
• $95,342.00 in municipal credits for the Livonia Community Transit Program via SMART
• $75,270.00 CARES Act grant for the Livonia Community Transit Program
• $32,100.00 for engineering design of a water main valve at Eight Mile and Ellen Drive
• Development agreement for the re-use of 12950 Eckles Road

The Livonia City Council approved a three-year, not-to-exceed $31,050 contract with ARX, Inc. for a police data dashboard and community engagement tools, authorized without competitive bidding. Council also approved a $29,788.26 purchase of a handheld chemical analyzer for police using federal forfeiture funds, a $650,000 increase to a sanitary sewer maintenance contract with Granite Inliner, and several other purchases and agreements. A rezoning petition for a Middlebelt Road shopping center was set for a March 1 public hearing, and a zoning ordinance amendment received a first reading and was tabled.

• Approved 3-year ARX, Inc. police data dashboard contract, not to exceed $31,050 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved $29,788.26 Trunarc handheld chemical analyzer purchase for police from federal forfeiture funds (unanimous roll call)
• Approved $650,000 increase to Granite Inliner sanitary sewer contract, raising cap to $1,000,000 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved $95,342 SMART Municipal Credit Contract for Livonia Community Transit (unanimous roll call)
• Approved $75,270 CARES Act funding agreement with SMART for transit (unanimous roll call)
• Approved $81,000 Decima LLC contract to replace Fleet Maintenance Garage electrical system (unanimous roll call)
• Approved $47,375 purchase of five Exmark mowers and $58,646.60 for five John Deere turf vehicles (unanimous roll call)
• Set June 14, 2021 special assessment hearing for 2020 Sidewalk Program charges (unanimous roll call)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to hear three appeals for property variances. One case was tabled from November 2020, and two are new requests. The board will decide whether to grant relief from zoning setback and use restrictions.

• Appeal 2020-11-31: Joan Canagan and Timothy Funchar, 33503 Capri Court, rear yard deck with deficient setback (tabled Nov 17, 2020)
• Appeal 2021-02-03: Robert Kendall, 34294 Lamoyne, rear addition with deficient setback
• Appeal 2021-02-04: Elmer Elonzae, 19935 Sunset, shed not allowed per condition #7 of Appeal Case 9804-48

The Board granted a variance for a rear dwelling addition on Lamoyne Street. A request for a rear yard deck on Capri Court was tabled for further design details, and a request for a shed on Sunset Street was denied.

• Approved rear addition variance for 34294 Lamoyne (6-0)
• Tabled rear deck variance for 33503 Capri Court (7-0)
• Denied accessory shed variance for 19935 Sunset (6-1)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including requests to waive sidewalk and noise ordinances, police equipment purchases, transit funding agreements, sewer system repairs, and a development agreement for a former RACER Trust property. The agenda also includes several routine bid awards and software renewals.

• Waive sidewalk requirement for industrial building at 34422 Rosati Drive
• Waive noise ordinance for country music performance at 32915 Illinois Street on April 30, 2021
• Three-year agreement with ARX Inc. for police data dashboard (CLEMIS)
• Purchase of TruNarc Thermo Scientific chemical analyzer for police
• SMART transit agreements: $95,342 municipal credits and $75,270 CARES Act grant

At its January 25, 2021 study meeting, the Livonia City Council reviewed 15 items and gave direction to approve each on the consent or regular agenda. Actions included adding $650,000 to a sewer maintenance contract with Granite Inliner (raising the not-to-exceed amount to $1,000,000), a three-year no-bid agreement with ARX Inc. for a police data dashboard, a $32,100 engineering contract with OHM Advisors, and several equipment purchases. The minutes record direction to approve, not final votes; no vote tallies are shown.

• Direction: approving consent — waive sidewalk requirement for industrial building at 34422 Rosati Drive
• Direction: approving regular — noise ordinance waiver for backyard country music performance at 32915 Illinois Street on April 30, 2021
• Direction: approving consent — waive bidding and enter three-year agreement with ARX Inc. for police data dashboard tied to CLEMIS
• Direction: approving consent — waive bidding and purchase Trunarc Thermo Scientific chemical analyzer using federal forfeiture funds
• Direction: approving consent — execute 2021 SMART agreement for $95,342.00 in Municipal and Community Credits
• Direction: approving consent — execute CARES Act funding agreement with SMART for $75,270.00
• Direction: approving consent — add $650,000 to Granite Inliner sewer contract, raising not-to-exceed to $1,000,000
• Direction: approving consent — $32,100 contract supplement with OHM Advisors for pressure reducing valve design at Eight Mile and Ellen Drive

City Council

The City Council will consider a request to waive formal bidding to partner with Hegira Health, Inc. for law enforcement and mental health co-response services. The meeting also includes a discussion on a proposed ordinance to vacate a public utility easement on North Laurel Park Drive.

• Request to waive bidding and authorize agreement with Hegira Health, Inc. for mental health co-response services
• Proposed amendment to vacate a public utility easement on the west side of North Laurel Park Drive
• Fifth amendment to lease agreement with AT&T Wireless PCS, LLC to rent space for a natural gas-powered generator
• Discussion of Mayor's office talking points regarding the Crisis Support Team

The Livonia City Council approved previous meeting minutes, adopted an ordinance vacating portions of a street and alley, and authorized a lease agreement amendment with New Cingular Wireless PCS. The council also referred the proposed agreement with Hegira Health for embedded mental health social workers in the police department to the Committee of the Whole for further review and recommendation, rather than voting on the quote directly.

• Approved minutes of the 1912th Regular Meeting (unanimous)
• Referred Silver Sneaker Membership Program to the Administration for report and recommendation (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance vacating portions of street, alley, and public ground (7-0)
• Authorized Fifth Amendment to Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS (unanimous)
• Referred Hegira Health agreement for embedded social workers to the Committee of the Whole (5-2)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will meet virtually to decide on a leash ordinance amendment, salary adjustments for fire chiefs, and a site plan for the Adams Park housing development. They will also discuss tax rate requests for county authorities and vote on several contracts, including flooring replacements and storage equipment purchases.

• Leash ordinance amendment requiring animals to be leashed off-owner property (exceptions at dog parks or confined areas)
• Approval of salary and fringe benefit adjustments for Fire Chief and Deputy Chief (Dec 2018–Nov 2021)
• Site plan petition for Adams Park development: 39 single-family homes on Lyndon Ave (14416 Harrison Ave, 28201 Lyndon Ave)
• Purchase of MAC gym flooring ($X from budgeted funds) and Dell PowerStore 1000T SAN storage system ($X from budgeted funds)
• Renewal of temporary outdoor dining resolution during COVID-19 emergency

The Livonia City Council approved a redevelopment of the Shoppes of Livonia shopping center at 29250-29350 Plymouth Road that includes a Chick-fil-A with a drive-thru, a multi-tenant retail building with drive-thru, and exterior renovations, on a 6-1 vote with Councilmember White opposed. The council also approved a 39-home Adams Park site condominium on the former Adams Elementary School site, a new police union contract through November 2023, and a resolution letting restaurants temporarily expand outdoor dining during COVID-19 seating limits. It approved purchases for a recreation center gym floor and city data storage, and took no further action on a proposed ban on on-street parking during bulk leaf pickup.

• Approved Shoppes of Livonia redevelopment with Chick-fil-A drive-thru at 29250-29350 Plymouth Road (6-1, White opposed)
• Approved Adams Park site condominium, 39 single-family homes at 14416 Harrison Avenue and 28201 Lyndon Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved 2020-2023 collective bargaining agreement with Livonia Police Officers Association (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution allowing restaurants to temporarily expand outdoor dining during COVID-19 seating limits (unanimous)
• Approved $116,589.50 gym floor purchase and installation at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center (unanimous)
• Approved $71,038.93 Dell storage system and $108,675.12 Dell backup storage purchase (unanimous)
• Referred proposed leash ordinance amendment to Law and Education Committee (unanimous)
• Took no further action on proposed ordinance banning on-street parking during bulk leaf pickup (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed ordinance to require leashing of animals, tax rate requests for regional authorities, salary adjustments for fire chiefs, and multiple development proposals. Notable among these are a waiver petition for a Chick-fil-A restaurant at the Shoppes of Livonia and a site plan for a 39-home subdivision at the former Adams Elementary School site.

• Ordinance amendment to require leashing of animals off owner's property, with exceptions for dog park, confined areas, and police K-9 units
• Tax rate requests for Wayne County Art Institute Authority, Wayne County Zoological Authority, and Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority for 2020, to be collected as winter tax
• Salary and fringe benefit adjustments for Fire Chief and Deputy Chief for Dec 1, 2018 – Nov 30, 2021
• Waiver petition for Shoppes of Livonia redevelopment at 29250-29350 Plymouth Road, including Chick-fil-A with drive-thru
• Site plan for Adams Park, 39 single-family homes at 14416 Harrison Avenue and 28201 Lyndon Avenue (former Adams Elementary School site)

At its Jan. 6, 2021 study meeting, the Livonia City Council advanced two major development items: a waiver petition to redevelop the Shoppes of Livonia with a Chick-fil-A and new retail buildings, and a site plan for 39 single-family homes at the former Adams Elementary School site. Council also referred a proposed leash-law ordinance amendment to the Law and Education Committee, and approved several routine consent items including a $116,589.50 gym flooring contract and two Dell technology purchases. No final votes were taken; the development items were set for the Jan. 13 regular meeting.

• Referred proposed leash-law ordinance amendment to Law and Education Committee (consent)
• Chick-fil-A/Shoppes of Livonia redevelopment: approved Planning Commission recommendations for regular agenda
• Chick-fil-A redevelopment: approved with added condition of no left turn onto Middlebelt Road for regular agenda
• Approved $116,589.50 contract with Foster Specialty Flooring for MAC gym flooring (consent)
• Approved $71,038.93 Dell PowerStore 1000T SAN purchase (consent)
• Approved $108,675.12 Dell Data Domain DD6900 backup storage purchase (consent)
• Approved salary and fringe benefit adjustments for Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief, Dec. 1, 2018–Nov. 30, 2021 (consent)
• Approved Adams Park site plan for 39 single-family homes at former Adams Elementary School site (consent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to hear four appeals, including two tabled cases from November. The board will decide whether to allow a homeowner to keep an unpermitted pool and fence, and whether to grant variances for a wall sign and a new dwelling with deficient lot area.

• Appeal 2020-09-23: Jason Patterson, 32610 Ohio, seeks to keep above-ground pool deficient in setback from west property line.
• Appeal 2020-09-24: Jason Patterson, 32610 Ohio, seeks to keep six-foot privacy fence erected without permit and too close to front.
• Appeal 2021-01-01: VPA 275, LLC for STMicroelectronics, 19111 Victor Parkway, seeks additional wall sign on south elevation.
• Appeal 2021-01-02: Best Nest Investments, 11018 Merriman, seeks to build single-family dwelling with deficient lot area.

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals granted two variances to Jason Patterson of 32610 Ohio for an above-ground pool and a six-foot privacy fence, both built without permits. The pool variance passed 7-0; the fence variance passed 5-2, with Baringhaus and Turbiak opposed. A sign variance for STMicroelectronics was tabled 7-0 to go to the Planning Commission and City Council, and a lot-area variance for a new house at 11018 Merriman was approved 5-1 with one recusal.

• Approved pool setback variance at 32610 Ohio with double permit fee (7-0)
• Approved privacy fence variance at 32610 Ohio as presented, with double permit fee (5-2)
• Tabled STMicroelectronics sign variance to Planning Commission/City Council (7-0)
• Approved lot-area variance for new house at 11018 Merriman, conditioned on building as presented (5-1, one recused)
• Approved November 17 minutes