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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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 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)

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

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)

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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.