Livonia public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider several items, including a waiver petition for a new automated car wash on Farmington Road, salary adjustments for department heads, and additional funding for concrete road maintenance. The agenda also includes routine consent items and acceptance of easements.

• Waiver petition for Clean Express auto wash at 20330 & 20340 Farmington Road
• Additional $562,096.38 for 2022 Concrete Road Maintenance Program (Contract 22-J), new total $1,400,000
• Additional $70,625 for construction engineering services for the same program, new total $171,164
• Salary and benefits adjustments for appointed department heads for Dec 1, 2022–Nov 30, 2025
• Acceptance of sanitary sewer easements from Livonia Estates, Ltd. and Jolly Road Properties, LLC

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss new business items, including a waiver petition for a proposed auto wash redevelopment, a bid award for the city's 2023 Connections Magazine printing, and two information technology purchases. These items are up for discussion and will be considered for action at a future regular meeting.

• Waiver petition for redevelopment at 20330 & 20340 Farmington Road, including demolition and new Clean Express auto wash
• Bid award for printing 2023 Connections Magazine with optional one-year extension
• Purchase of two M4800 WatchGuard firewalls for City Hall Datacenter
• Three-year renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement using State of Michigan contract pricing

City Council

The Livonia City Council will meet to decide on contracts, reappointments, and ordinance amendments. Items include road repair programs, software contracts, and updates to the Livonia Code of Ordinances for civil rights and child abuse reporting. Several public hearings on street lighting projects are also scheduled.

• Reappointment of Melissa Karolak and Nicholas Lomako to the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for three-year terms
• Approval of a $40,000/year contract extension with BS&A Software for tax/assessing system support
• Approval of the 2023 Road Repair Program as reviewed by the Citizens Advisory Committee on Roads
• Proposed amendment to add Chapter 65 (Civil Rights Non-Discrimination) to the Livonia Code of Ordinances
• Proposed amendment to Title 9, Chapter 83 (Child Abuse) in the Livonia Code of Ordinances

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing to establish special assessment rolls for street lighting projects at four condominium sites: Emerson Oaks, Lyndon Park, Hines Place, and Grand Reserve. This is a procedural step to formalize the assessments. The agenda also includes audience communication and a note about the regular meeting on December 5, 2022.

• Public hearing on special assessment for Emerson Oaks Site Condominium, north of West Chicago Avenue, west of Harrison Avenue
• Public hearing on special assessment for Lyndon Park Site Condominium, south of Lyndon Avenue, between Inkster Road and Harrison Avenue
• Public hearing on special assessment for Hines Place Site Condominium, west of Jughandle Road, between Plymouth Road and Edward Hines Drive
• Public hearing on special assessment for Grand Reserve Site Condominium, south of Lyndon Avenue, between Blue Skies Avenue and Nola Avenue

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to decide three appeal cases, each requesting a variance from city setback requirements for property additions or relocations. One case was rescheduled from September. Public comments can be submitted in writing and will be read aloud.

• Appeal 2022-08-26: Feras Seryani, 34800 Plymouth Road, addition to nonconforming building with deficient rear yard setback
• Appeal 2022-10-28: Stephanie Kornowski, 29421 Lori Street, attached garage addition with deficient east side yard and combined setbacks
• Appeal 2022-10-29: Kayla Boyer, 15523 Stonehouse Circle, relocation of non-conforming shed with deficient corner lot setback

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like contract extensions, insurance renewals, and equipment purchases. Notable actions include a proposed amendment to add a Civil Rights Non-Discrimination Ordinance (Chapter 65), a new AFSCME union contract, and salary adjustments for non-represented employees. The council will also award bids for towing services and park utility work.

• Proposed ordinance adding Chapter 65 (Civil Rights Non-Discrimination) to Title 2
• AFSCME Local 192 contract for Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2025
• Workers' compensation insurance contract award (Dec 2022 – Nov 2024)
• Liability and property insurance renewal with MMRMA (Dec 2022 – Nov 2024)
• Ben Celani Park improvements closeout with additional $24,865.21

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss new business, including appointments, waiver and site plan petitions, contract approvals, and the 2023 road repair program. No final votes are expected at this study session; decisions will occur at a later regular meeting.

• Reappointments of Melissa Karolak and Nicholas Lomako to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for three-year terms
• Waiver petition for a veterinary clinic at 20337-20339 Farmington Road
• Site plan for a 26,000 sq ft Ducati & BMW motorcycle dealership at 19265 Victor Parkway
• Site plan for an addition at 27492 Five Mile Road
• Contract extension with BS&A Software up to $40,000/year for tax/assessing system support

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve several contracts and purchases, including a three-year towing and impound services bid, a two-year extension for caretaking services at Greenmead Historical Village, and authorization to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for general government services. Other items include insurance renewals, a SMART transit agreement, and equipment purchases for public works.

• Award of bid for towing and impound services, 3 years with two 3-year renewal options
• Approve first of two potential 2-year extensions for caretaking services at Greenmead with Jeffrey Ronayne (Dec 1, 2022–Nov 30, 2024)
• Authorize use of ARPA funds for General Fund government services
• Award contract for workers' compensation insurance (Dec 1, 2022–Nov 30, 2024)
• Approve budget adjustments for FY ending Nov 30, 2022

City Council

The Livonia City Council's Economic Development, Strategic Planning and Technology Committee is meeting to discuss two items: exploring economic tools and strategic moves to spur redevelopment of Plymouth Road between Inkster and Middlebelt Roads, and a Master Plan for Greenmead Historical Park. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Discussion of economic tools for Plymouth Road redevelopment (between Inkster and Middlebelt Roads)
• Discussion of a Master Plan for Greenmead Historical Park

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two previously tabled cases: one appeal from Daryl and Raghida West to add a garage and keep an existing shed at 18988 Doris, and another from Intercity Neon to install a tenant identification wall sign at 12950 Eckles. Both cases involve exceeding allowable accessory building and sign area limits.

• Appeal Case No. 2022-08-01: West residence, 18988 Doris — addition and garage with excess accessory building area
• Appeal Case No. 2022-08-02: Intercity Neon, 12950 Eckles — tenant identification wall sign with excess area

City Council

The City Council Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss three items: City Library improvements, Bell Creek erosion issues, and road construction communications. These are discussion items, not final decisions, and the committee will hear from city staff and library officials.

• City Library improvements (CR 122-18, CR 253-22)
• Bell Creek erosion issues (CR 04-22)
• Road construction communications (CR 186-22)

City Council

The City Council of Livonia canceled its scheduled study meeting for October 5, 2022. No decisions or discussions were held due to the cancellation.

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and a notable proposed ordinance amendment adding Chapter 65 (Civil Rights Non-Discrimination) to the city code. The consent agenda includes vehicle purchases, grant agreements, and park department bids. The council will also hear reports on the city assigned vehicle policy and committee discussions on urban environment and sustainability.

• Proposed ordinance amendment to add Chapter 65 (Civil Rights Non-Discrimination) to Title 2
• Police vehicle purchase authorization for $14,091 to complete a prior bid
• MSHDA agreement for grant funds to help homeowners with delinquent water bills
• SEMCOG pass-through agreement for Livonia Community Transit planning
• Parks and Recreation bids for golf course equipment lease and sound equipment replacement

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2022-2023 annual budget, including the property tax millage rate to be levied, as required by the Truth in Taxation Act. The council will also hold hearings to determine the necessity of four proposed special assessment street lighting projects for specific condominium sites. Residents are invited to comment on the budget, which is available for public inspection on the city website and at the City Clerk's Office.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 annual budget and property tax millage rate
• Special assessment street lighting project for Emerson Oaks Site Condominium (West Chicago Avenue, west of Harrison Avenue)
• Special assessment street lighting project for Lyndon Park Site Condominium (Lyndon Avenue, between Inkster Road and Harrison Avenue)
• Special assessment street lighting project for Hines Place Site Condominium (Jughandle Road, between Plymouth Road and Edward Hines Drive)
• Special assessment street lighting project for Grand Reserve Site Condominium (Lyndon Avenue, between Blue Skies Avenue and Nola Avenue)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will review three cases requesting relief from zoning standards. Two appeals involve rear-yard setback violations for additions to nonconforming buildings, and one seeks to change exterior materials and reduce accessory building size.

• Appeal 2022-07-03: Murray residence at 18420 Laurel requests wood siding and smaller accessory building
• Appeal 2022-08-26: Seryani residence at 34800 Plymouth Road seeks addition despite rear-yard setback deficiency
• Appeal 2022-08-27: Gregory corner lot at 36476 Bennett Street requests permit for existing 96 sq ft accessory structure

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider purchasing replacement vehicles for police and transit, approve contracts with MSHDA and SEMCOG for housing and transit grants, and amend the city code to add a civil rights non-discrimination chapter. The meeting also includes a block party request and bids for golf course equipment and sound system upgrades.

• Purchase three police vehicles for $14,091 due to manufacturing delays
• Buy one 2022 Ford bus for Livonia Community Transit
• Approve $23,000 for underground utility mapping at Greenmead Historical Park
• Amend Livonia Code to add Chapter 65 (Civil Rights Non-Discrimination)
• Award bids for golf course equipment and recreation center sound system

City Council

The Livonia City Council will decide on multiple zoning petitions, including rezoning requests for properties on Schoolcraft Road and Plymouth Road, and review new liquor license waivers for local businesses. The meeting will also consider a noise ordinance waiver for a community movie night and approve additional expenditures for city infrastructure projects.

• Rezone 31501 Schoolcraft Road from C-3 to C-4 (High Rise Commercial) for Nofar Hotel Group
• Rezone 29707 & 30273 Plymouth Road from C-2 to NM2 (Neighborhood Multifamily) for Middlebelt Plymouth Venture
• Approve $41,552.63 additional funding for 2020 DWRF Project No. 7452-01 (new total $4,178,404.18)
• Approve $95,000 additional funding for Sidewalk and Pavement Replacement Program (new total $423,006.50)
• Waiver for Class C liquor license at Phoenix Theatres (17310 Laurel Park Drive North)

City Council

The Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the annual budget for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2023. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for October 3, 2022. The meeting is open to the public.

• Resolution CR 263-22 to conduct a Finance and Budget Committee meeting and schedule a public hearing on the FY 2022-23 budget
• Public hearing on the annual budget scheduled for October 3, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Livonia City Hall

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 13, 2022, was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place due to the cancellation.

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on two items: a request to rezone property on Schoolcraft Road for high-rise commercial use, and an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a special waiver for a liquor license at a recreational facility on Stark Road. The council will also hear audience communication.

• Rezone 31501 Schoolcraft Road from C-3 (Highway Services) to C-4 (High Rise Commercial) requested by Nofar Hotel Group
• Appeal of denial of Special Waiver Use for Planned Development at 14255 Stark Road by Stark Road Holdings L.L.C.
• Request for Class C liquor license for Livonia Athletic District multi-purpose recreational facility

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss new business, including five waiver petitions from the Planning Commission, a site plan petition, a compensation increase for library pages, and a purchase for mosquito control. These items are under discussion and no final votes are scheduled at this study meeting.

• Waiver petition for drive-up window at Phamily Pharmacy, 29195-29215 Plymouth Road
• Waiver petition for Lafontaine Hyundai redevelopment at 34715 and 34801 Plymouth Road
• Waiver petition for liquor license at Phoenix Theatres, 17310 Laurel Park Drive North
• Waiver petition to expand outdoor alcohol service at BBS Distilleries, 27600 Schoolcraft Road
• Purchase of 63 cases of FourStar briquettes for 2023 mosquito treatment

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to vote on a proposed stormwater management ordinance, decide whether to vacate a sanitary sewer easement at 19750 Haggerty Road, and award bids for several public works projects. The agenda also includes consent items such as block party permits, police equipment purchases, and storm water maintenance agreements.

• Proposed ordinance adding Chapter 22 (Stormwater Management) to Title 13
• Petition to vacate sanitary sewer easement at 19750 Haggerty Road
• Award of bid for Baseball Diamond Fencing Replacement Project
• Award of bid for Civic Center Library Atrium Roof Replacement
• Purchase of one 2022 Dodge Charger for police

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider two variance requests. The first is from homeowners seeking to build an addition and garage while keeping an existing shed, which would exceed allowed accessory building area. The second is from a business seeking a larger wall sign than permitted. Public comments can be submitted in writing.

• Appeal 2022-08-01: Daryl and Raghida West, 18988 Doris, addition to dwelling and garage, excess accessory building area
• Appeal 2022-08-02: Intercity Neon, 12950 Eckles, tenant identification wall sign, excess wall sign area
• Public comments accepted at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI 48154

City Council

The Livonia City Council study meeting covers new business including four block party requests, a non-profit designation for a raffle fundraiser, police equipment purchases, public works appropriations and bids, stormwater maintenance agreements, and a proposed stormwater management ordinance amendment. All items are under consideration, not final decisions.

• Four block party requests on Wadsworth Ave, Arthur/Leon/Elmira Streets, Huff Street, and Sherwood
• Request to waive sealed bid process to replace Police Department's FireArms Training Simulator (FATS)
• Purchase of one 2022 Dodge Charger via state bid pricing to replace unrepairable vehicle
• Emergency repair appropriation for City Hall Annex hallway
• Proposed ordinance amendment adding Chapter 22 (Stormwater Management) to Title 13

City Council

The Livonia City Council will meet to discuss routine administrative items, appointments, and several zoning-related decisions. Key actions include a proposed amendment to vacate a sanitary sewer easement on Haggerty Road and a rezoning request for a property on Middlebelt Road. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as a senior services plan and civil service adjustments.

• Vacate sanitary sewer easement at 19750 Haggerty Road (CR 220-22)
• Rezone 58 feet of 9120 Middlebelt Road from RUF to C-1 (Local Business)
• Waiver appeal for 24-unit apartment complex at 9106 and 9120 Middlebelt Road
• Approval of Senior Alliance 2023-2025 Multi-Year Plan and 2023 Annual Implementation Plan
• Hourly rate increase for School Crossing Guard classification

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear five appeals, including two tabled from June. Items involve fence, sign, and building variances, plus a stadium-related request from Madonna University. Public comments are accepted by mail.

• Appeal 2022-05-13: Wendy Senkbeil, 17608 Vacri, six-foot privacy fence with deficient rear setback
• Appeal 2022-05-16: Dan Lee, Cornerstone Baptist Church, 29850 Six Mile, replacement sign exceeding height/area
• Appeal 2022-07-01: Gold Star Detroit FC LLC for Madonna University, 14680 Newburgh, variance for light poles, illumination, and grass parking for stadium
• Appeal 2022-07-02: Arbor Hill Investments, 31157 Plymouth Rd, painted mural on exterior wall (prohibited)
• Appeal 2022-07-03: Scott and Carla Murray, 18420 Laurel, steel accessory building exceeding area limit

City Council

The Livonia City Council Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to discuss two agenda items: the subject matter of city vehicles (referencing prior resolutions) and an advance budget review for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 as a pre-budget meeting. The meeting is open to the public, and minutes will be available afterward.

• Discussion of city vehicles (CR 106-97, referencing prior resolutions CR-35-97, 100-96, 17-96, 18-96, 19-96, 20-96, and 914-95)
• Advance Budget Reviews for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Pre-Budget Meeting (CR 161-12)

City Council

The Livonia City Council’s study meeting will review requests to waive noise and sidewalk rules for community events, appoint two commission members, and approve multi-year senior housing plans and compensation adjustments. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are preliminary discussions.

• Waive noise ordinance for family movies at Kleinert Park on Sept 17, 2022
• Waive sidewalk requirement for new home at 19364 Fitzgerald
• Appoint Wafa Dinaro to Planning Commission (term ends June 9, 2024)
• Reappoint Michael Marihugh to Local Officers Compensation Commission (term ends April 2, 2029)
• Approve Senior Alliance 2023–2025 multi-year plan and 2023 annual implementation plan

City Council

The Livonia City Council will vote on routine items including noise-ordinance waivers for events, the sale of a city-owned home, and approval of the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) plan. The meeting also includes bids for park improvements, HVAC replacement, and emergency repairs, along with a proposed flag-display ordinance and a tow-yard waiver appeal.

• Noise-ordinance waiver for Ford Field event (6 p.m.–midnight, Sept. 17)
• Sale of CDBG-acquired home at 20222 St. Francis for $150,500
• Approval of 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan with $1M+ in grants
• Bid awards for park fencing and historical-site gutters
• Tow-yard waiver appeal for 12780 Wayne Road

City Council

The City Council Senior Citizens and Families Committee will meet to discuss two agenda items: urban environmental concerns (CR 42-20) and sustainability in the city (CR 23-21). The meeting is open to the public, and city officials and Greenleaf Commission members have been invited to attend.

• Discussion of urban environmental concerns (CR 42-20)
• Discussion of sustainability in the city (CR 23-21)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider three appeal cases regarding exterior signs, storage sheds, and metal shipping containers. Residents can attend the meeting at Livonia City Hall. The agenda consists entirely of these three zoning appeal cases.

• Appeal Case No. 2022-06-01: Nicholas Ritts, Sheldon Center, LLC, 33327 Plymouth Road, seeking to erect exterior wall signs exceeding the permitted number and area.
• Appeal Case No. 2022-06-02: Events Extraordinare, Inc., 16000 Middlebelt Road, seeking to maintain two 10' x 14' storage sheds.
• Appeal Case No. 2022-06-03: Jeffrey Gibson, Over the Moon, LLC, 29220 Seven Mile, seeking to maintain three 8ft x 40ft metal shipping containers as outside storage.

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider multiple noise-ordinance waivers for events with live music, a $150,500 sale of city-owned housing, and contracts for CDBG-funded programs. The meeting also includes bids for park improvements, emergency fuel-site repairs, and a $1M sewer maintenance project.

• Noise waiver for Dan West (Livonia Chamber of Commerce) for live music at Ford Field, 33841 Lyndon, Sept 17, 7–11 p.m.
• Noise waiver for Nick Cornell (Supernatural Spirits and Brewing LLC) for Wildwood Sour Fest, 36685 Plymouth Rd, Aug 27, 3–11 p.m.
• Sale of city-owned home at 20222 St. Francis for $150,500 to Margaret Schmidt
• Approval of 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan and contracts with First Step, Fair Housing Center, and others for domestic violence and mental health programs
• Award of $1,000,000 bid for sanitary sewer preventative maintenance in northwest Section 34

City Council

The Livonia City Council will meet to discuss various administrative and infrastructure items, including storm water maintenance agreements and sewer repairs. The council will also consider requests for noise ordinance waivers, block party permits, and an increase in court costs for civil infractions and misdemeanors.

• Increase in court costs for civil infractions and misdemeanors
• Edgewood Emergency Sewer Repair appropriation and expenditure
• Wilson Barn Roof Replacement bid award
• Storm water maintenance agreements for International Extrusions, LLC and Botsford General Hospital
• Noise ordinance waiver for a wedding at 32279 Camborne Lane

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider appeals regarding two previous denials by the Planning Commission. The council will review requests for a residential development on Middlebelt Road and a vehicle tow yard on Wayne Road.

• Appeal for Planned Residential Development at 9106 and 9120 Middlebelt Road
• Appeal for vehicle tow yard operation at 12780 Wayne Road

City Council

The Livonia City Council will meet to discuss various administrative items, including the sale of a city-owned home and the acquisition of two tax-foreclosed properties. The council will also consider multiple block party requests, a noise ordinance waiver for a car show, and the approval of the annual holiday parade route. Additionally, the council will address a petition to vacate a sanitary sewer easement and a proposed amendment to the city's financial procedures.

• Sale of city-owned property at 11910 Cardwell for $165,000.00
• Acquisition of tax-foreclosed property at 19500 Farmington Road for $24,715.00
• Acquisition of tax-foreclosed property at 34200 Hathaway for $154,200.00
• Sole source purchase of water and sewer infrastructure items up to $125,000.00
• Noise ordinance waiver for car show at 27488 Grand River on September 3, 2022

City Council

The Livonia City Council will decide on several spending requests and agreements at this study meeting, including emergency sewer repairs, a roof replacement project, and storm water maintenance agreements for new developments. The council will also consider requests to waive noise ordinances for private events and increase court costs for certain violations.

• Waive noise ordinance for wedding with DJ at 32279 Camborne Lane on August 20, 2022
• Appropriate $X for Edgewood Emergency Sewer Repair (Public Works)
• Award $X bid for Wilson Barn Roof Replacement (Public Works)
• Accept storm water maintenance agreement with International Extrusions, LLC for property south of Schoolcraft Road
• Increase court costs for civil infractions and misdemeanors for Court Building Fund

City Council

The Livonia City Council will discuss various administrative and community requests, including the sale of city-owned housing and the purchase of equipment for the recreation center. The agenda also includes multiple block party permits, a noise ordinance waiver for a car show, and street closure approvals for the annual holiday parade.

• Sale of city-owned property at 11910 Cardwell for $165,000
• Purchase of manhole-related items not to exceed $125,000
• Purchase of three FreeMotion i22.9 incline trainers for the recreation center
• Approval of holiday parade route and closure of Farmington Road
• Noise ordinance waiver for car show at 27488 Grand River

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider several ordinance amendments that would change water service consumption rates, sewer disposal and maintenance rates, and industrial waste surcharge rates, effective with the first billing on or after July 1, 2022. The agenda also includes a rezoning request, multiple waiver petitions, contract awards, and appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Ordinance amendments to change water, sewer, and industrial waste rates (effective July 1, 2022)
• Rezoning of 13393 Farmington Road from M-1 to C-2 (Petition 2019-06-01-05)
• Waiver petition for TrueHeal Veterinarian Clinic at 27488 Five Mile Road
• Waiver petition for Wade Shows carnival at 29500 Seven Mile Road (July 14-24, 2022)
• Contract with Ritter GIS for GIS services, not to exceed $35,360 annually

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four appeal cases, including two remanded from Wayne County Circuit Court regarding a 120-foot lot depth waiver on Fairlane properties, plus requests for a corner-lot privacy fence and a front porch on a non-conforming dwelling. The board will also approve minutes from its May 10, 2022 meeting.

• Appeal 2020-04-08/09/10/11 and 2021-03-10/11/12/13: Susan Michelle Long and Michael Malinowski seek waiver of 120-foot lot depth requirement for 15235, 15251, 15273, 15287 Fairlane (remanded from Wayne County Circuit Court)
• Appeal 2022-05-11: Jason and Jessica Ellis request six-foot privacy fence on corner lot at 19847 Weyher, extending to front building line along side street
• Appeal 2022-05-12: Jeff and Heather Schoppert seek covered front porch at 18071 Deering, with existing 42-foot front yard setback vs. 50 feet required
• Minutes of May 10, 2022 ZBA meeting for approval

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review multiple zoning waiver petitions for new businesses and expansions, including veterinary clinics and a vehicle tow yard. Two new members will be appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the council will consider pay increases for seasonal laborers and administrative staff. Contracts for GIS services and water main repairs will also be discussed.

• Waiver for TrueHeal Veterinarian Clinic at 27488 Five Mile Road
• Waiver for Livonia Veterinary Hospital expansion at 13389–13393 Farmington Road
• Waiver for Area Towing & Recovery vehicle tow yard at 12719 Inkster Road
• Four-year GIS contract with Ritter GIS, up to $35,360 annually
• Three-year water main and sewer repair contract, up to $375,000 annually

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, 2022. The agenda also includes consent items such as reappointing David Bongero to the Planning Commission and purchasing new voting booths and vehicles.

• Reappointment of David Bongero to the Livonia Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring June 9, 2025
• Purchase of 450 privacy screen voting booths from budgeted funds
• Purchase of one 2022 Dodge Charger for the Police Division using State of Michigan bid pricing
• Purchase of five 2022 Ford Rangers for the Inspection Department using State of Michigan bid pricing
• Amendments to water, sewer, and industrial waste surcharge rates effective July 1, 2022

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to vote on a proposed ordinance amendment adding a new chapter for the Police and Fire Revised Retirement Plan, and to consider several waiver petitions, including one from Shake Shack for a liquor license. The agenda also includes consent items such as reappointments, street barricade requests, noise ordinance waivers, and contract awards.

• Proposed amendment to add Chapter 98 (Police and Fire Revised Retirement Plan) to City Code
• Waiver petition by Shake Shack for SDM liquor license at 39300 Seven Mile Road
• Waiver petition by Clover Self Storage for truck/trailer rental at 28900 Schoolcraft Road
• Sole source purchase of Octane and Precor fitness equipment for Parks and Recreation
• Award of bid for 2022-2025 Weed Cutting and Property Maintenance Program

City Council

The Livonia City Council will discuss several new business items at its study meeting on May 16, 2022. The agenda includes board reappointments, purchases of voting booths and vehicles, authorization of financial depositories, adjustments to water and sewer rates, and a proposed code amendment regarding written materials.

• Reappointment of David Bongero to the Livonia Planning Commission for a three-year term ending June 9, 2025
• Request to purchase 450 privacy screen voting booths for city polling locations
• Request to purchase one 2022 Dodge Charger for the Division of Police and five 2022 Ford Rangers for the Inspection Department
• Request to adjust water and sewer consumption rates, industrial surcharge rate, and industrial waste control charge effective July 1, 2022
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 37 (Delivery and Placement of Written Materials) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on May 10, 2022, to consider one appeal case. The case involves a request for a ground sign with deficient setback, excess height, and area, which was previously tabled in November 2021.

• Appeal Case No. 2021-11-44: Nu-Vue Livonia, LLC seeks to erect a ground sign at 16975 Farmington, with deficient setback, excess height, and area; existing sign to be removed.

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a special meeting to consider one item of unfinished business regarding a legal settlement. The council will review a request from the Department of Law concerning the Wayne County Circuit Court case The Parz Group, Inc., et. al. v City of Livonia. The agenda consists primarily of standard meeting procedures and audience communications.

• Request to approve a legal settlement for Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 18-013575-CH (The Parz Group, Inc., et. al. v City of Livonia) by the Department of Law

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a closed Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss litigation matters and attorney-client privileged communications related to pending litigation, The Parz Group, Inc., et. al. v City of Livonia (Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 18-013575-CH). The meeting is closed to the public, and minutes will not be available for public inspection unless ordered by a court. This is a procedural action to authorize the closed session under the Open Meetings Act.

• Closed session authorized by Resolution CR 129-22 for litigation discussion
• Case: The Parz Group, Inc., et. al. v City of Livonia, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 18-013575-CH
• Two-thirds roll call vote required per Open Meetings Act Section 7(1)
• Attendees: Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan, City Attorney Paul Bernier, Finance Director Mike Slater

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including reappointing a member to the Plymouth Road Development Authority, approving temporary street barricades for community events, and waiving noise ordinance restrictions for two events. The council will also consider two waiver petitions related to liquor licenses and business operations, award a bid for weed cutting, and authorize sole-source purchases of fitness equipment.

• Reappointment of Jeremy Curtis to Plymouth Road Development Authority for a three-year term expiring May 16, 2025
• Street barricade requests: Perth Street (Aug 19-20) for cross country meet; Van Court (July 8) for wedding reception; Van Court (Aug 1-5) for Vacation Bible School
• Noise ordinance waivers: Loaves & Fishes event at St. Colette Church (June 10); Shake Shack car show at 39300 W. Seven Mile (Mondays through October)
• Waiver petition for SDM liquor license at Shake Shack, 39300 Seven Mile Road
• Waiver petition for truck/trailer rental at Clover Self Storage, 28900 Schoolcraft Road

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts, bids, and waivers, including a $4 million asphalt road program, several park and library projects, and software purchases. They will also consider amendments to the police and fire retirement plan, fee increases at the recreation center and outdoor pool, and several zoning waiver petitions.

• Approve 2022 Asphalt Road Program with Nagle Paving Company for $4,000,000
• Increase fees for Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center memberships and passes, and outdoor pool passes
• Waive bid process to purchase SentinelOne security software for 3 years
• Award bid for Alexander Blue House roof replacement at Greenmead
• Waiver petition for used auto dealership at 36534 Plymouth Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals meets to decide four appeals filed by property owners regarding zoning violations. Cases involve wall signs, garage size, and unpermitted privacy fences where owner consent was not obtained.

• Appeal 2022-02-03: Stark Road Holdings seeks to erect wall signs on a fitness facility at 14255 Stark Road (excess wall signs and area)
• Appeal 2022-04-08: Jason & Marianna Wess request to construct a detached garage at 20114 Mayfield (excessive combined ground floor area)
• Appeal 2022-04-09: Christopher and Beth Ruffing seek to maintain a 6-foot privacy fence at 28847 Olson without adjoining owner consent
• Appeal 2022-04-10: Aimee Payne requests to erect a 6-foot vinyl privacy fence at 36009 Scone without adjacent property owner approval

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding its regular meeting with several items on the agenda, including a proposed amendment to the Vision 21 Zoning Ordinance, an administrative response to a climate change resolution, and a request to modify the recycling collection program. The council will also consider compensation increases for deputy officials, a propane supply contract, and a sidewalk assessment resolution.

• Proposed amendment to Livonia Vision 21 Zoning Ordinance (Petition 2022-01-06-01)
• Increase in compensation for Deputy Treasurer and Deputy Clerk
• Waive bidding and approve contract with Webster & Garner, Inc. for propane supply
• Amend agreement with HydroCorp for cross-connection program
• Amend agreement with Simple Recycling to change to scheduled porch pickup

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on two zoning petitions. One seeks to allow illuminated tubing around the pump island canopy of a BP gas station. The other requests approval of plans for remodeling the exterior facade and modifying the landscape plan of a commercial strip center. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Petition 2003-08-SN-08: amend Council Resolution #549-03 to allow illuminated tubing at BP gas station, 27428 Schoolcraft Road
• Petition 2021-11-08-06: approve plans for exterior facade remodel and landscape plan modification at 16112-16184 Middlebelt Road

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider several items, including three proposed zoning ordinance amendments (rezonings), contract awards for park mowing, sidewalk replacement, and lane line marking, and an intergovernmental agreement for pool improvements. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and an Arbor Day proclamation.

• Rezoning of 29707 & 30273 Plymouth Road from C-2 to NM2 (Petition 2020-08-01-06)
• Rezoning of 9120 Middlebelt Road (east 58 feet) from RUF to C-1 (Petition 2021-12-01-11)
• Contract award for 2022-2025 Municipal Park Mowing Program (approx. 136 acres)
• Contract award for 2022 Sidewalk Replacement Program (Contract 22-G)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Botsford Pool and Clements Circle Pool improvements

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including a request to waive the noise ordinance for a car show, a proposed ordinance amendment to add a police and fire retirement plan, and multiple contract awards. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Arbor Day and an intergovernmental agreement for pool improvements.

• Noise ordinance waiver for car show with DJ at 19215 Merriman Road on May 14, 2022
• Proposed ordinance amendment adding Chapter 2.98 (Police and Fire Revised Retirement Plan)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Botsford Pool and Clements Circle Pool improvements
• Arbor Day proclamation for April 29, 2022 at Coolidge Elementary School
• Contract awards for 2022-2025 Municipal Park Mowing Program, 2022 Sidewalk Replacement Program, and 2022 Lane Line Marking Program

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing to consider multiple revisions to the Livonia Vision 21 Zoning Ordinance, proposed by the Planning Commission to correct defects and clarify provisions. A separate petition to allow illuminated tubing at a BP gas station canopy has been rescheduled to April 11, 2022, as the petitioner cannot attend.

• Public hearing on revisions to the Livonia Vision 21 Zoning Ordinance
• Petition 2022-01-06-01 by Planning Commission to amend zoning ordinance
• Petition 2003-08-SN-08 for BP gas station at 27428 Schoolcraft Road postponed to April 11, 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two appeal cases. One involves a request for additional wall signs on a physical therapy/fitness facility, and the other involves a new industrial building with a deficient front yard setback and proposed fencing. Both cases were previously tabled or are new for this meeting.

• Appeal 2022-02-03: Stark Road Holdings, 14255 Stark Rd, seeks wall signs exceeding allowed number/area on Physical Therapy/Fitness Facility
• Appeal 2022-02-05: Ronald Emling, 34437 Rosati, seeks new industrial building with deficient front yard setback
• Emling also proposes two 6-foot-tall fences/screen wall in front yard setback (not allowed)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including a request to waive the noise ordinance for a church festival, a waiver petition for an auto dealership, budget adjustments, and various contracts and approvals. The council will also consider a parks master plan and a transportation contract for seniors and disabled residents.

• Noise ordinance waiver for Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church festival on Aug. 20-21, 2022
• Waiver petition for LAG Development to use property for vehicle storage/display at 34801 Plymouth Road
• Budget adjustments transferring funds from Cares Act, State Shared Revenue, District Court, Senior Services to Medical Self-Insurance, Recreation Athletics, and police to fire divisions
• Authorization to waive sealed bid process to replace Dell network servers and backup equipment
• Contract with SMART for specialized transportation services (Oct. 1, 2021 - Sept. 30, 2022)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with routine items, including appointments, permits, and contracts, and to consider several rezoning petitions and a contract for lobbying services. The most significant items are the rezoning of three Schoolcraft College properties and a $4.99 million concrete road repair program.

• Rezone 17950 College Parkway from C-1 to P-L (Schoolcraft College)
• Rezone 17420 College Parkway from C-4 to P-L (Schoolcraft College)
• Rezone 13001 Merriman Road from M-2 to P-L (Schoolcraft College)
• Approve 2022 Concrete Road Repair Program, $4,997,997.21 (Contract 22-C)
• Approve ARC annual assessment of $37,022.00

City Council

The Livonia City Council Public Safety & Health Committee is meeting to discuss the development of property at 34437 Rosati Avenue, as specified in Petition 2021-10-02-22 submitted by Century 21 Row. The discussion will cover potential environmental issues and solutions related to the property. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of property development at 34437 Rosati Avenue
• Petition 2021-10-02-22 submitted by Century 21 Row
• Potential environmental issues and solutions to be addressed

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a public hearing on a petition to rezone two parcels at 29707 and 30273 Plymouth Road from general business to neighborhood multifamily zoning. The change would allow residential development on land between Middlebelt Road and Milburn Avenue.

• Rezone 29707 & 30273 Plymouth Road from C-2 to NM2
• Public hearing scheduled for March 7, 2022 at 7:00 P.M.
• Petition submitted by Middlebelt Plymouth Venture L.L.C.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four appeals, including one withdrawn application. The board will consider requests for a wall sign, a new home with a detached garage, a privacy fence, and a new home with an attached garage, each involving zoning variances.

• Appeal 2022-01-02 (Affordable Dentures and Implants, 28535 Schoolcraft) withdrawn
• Appeal 2022-02-04 (Marius Ghinescu, 28855 Olson) for new home with deficient lot width and east side yard setback
• Appeal 2022-03-06 (Justin Zill, 30519 Fairfax) for six-foot privacy fence without neighbor approval and double fence
• Appeal 2022-03-07 (Jesus and Kristina Jimenez, 10426 Stark) for new home with deficient lot width and side yard setbacks

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve a range of items, including permits and road closures for the Spree '72 anniversary celebration, several contract awards and bid waivers for public works projects, and the 2022-2027 Capital Improvements Program. The agenda includes multiple requests to waive formal bidding and extend existing contracts for concrete road repair and maintenance, totaling over $5.8 million.

• Permit for Wade Shows carnival rides at Ford Field and Veterans' Park, June 21-26, 2022, and fireworks display on June 26
• Road closures for Spree '72: Stark Road and Lyndon, plus Farmington Road closure request to Wayne County
• Award of contract for lobbying services to secure Wayne County ARPA funds for Project Catalyst
• 2022 Concrete Road Repair Program (Contract 22-C) with Hard Rock Concrete, $4,997,997.21
• 2022 Concrete Road Maintenance/Selective Slab Program (Contract 22-J) with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions, $837,903.62

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda and several ordinances and bids. Key items include a waiver petition for a Portillo's restaurant with a drive-up window at 13000 Middlebelt Road, a related tavern license request, and amendments to city codes. The council will also consider police vehicle purchases, a sole-source contract with Motorola, and multiple park improvement bids.

• Waiver petition for Portillo's full-service restaurant with drive-up at 13000 Middlebelt Road
• Tavern license request for Portillo's at same location
• Purchase of 8 marked and 4 unmarked police vehicles via consortium bid pricing
• Two-year sole-source contract with Motorola Solutions for police
• Award of bids for 2022 tree planting and tree/stump removal programs

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including requests from Portillo's to build a restaurant with a drive-up window and obtain a tavern license at 13000 Middlebelt Road. The council will also consider purchasing new police vehicles and voting booths, as well as awarding bids for park improvements and tree programs. No final votes are expected at this study meeting.

• Waiver petitions for Portillo's restaurant and tavern license at 13000 Middlebelt Road
• Purchase of 450 privacy screen voting booths from budgeted funds
• Waive sealed bid to buy 8 marked and 4 unmarked police vehicles via state consortium
• Award bids for senior playground and 6,800 sq ft playground at Ben Celani Play Area
• Proposed amendment to Right of Way and Private Parking ordinance (Section 020, Title 10, Chapter 48)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including a proposed resolution on the city's Road Millage renewal, an ordinance amendment to create a Chief of Staff department, and updates to zoning fees. They will also consider consent agenda items such as purchasing fire department equipment and approving contracts. The meeting includes routine reports and a public comment period.

• Resolution regarding City's Road Millage renewal (CR 03-22)
• Ordinance amendment to create Department of Administrative Services under Chief of Staff
• Zoning fee changes including Zoning Board of Appeals and Site Plan Review fees
• Purchase of two Zoll Cardiac Monitors and one 2022 Life Line ambulance for Fire Department
• Emergency water repair of pressure reducing valve near Eight Mile and Grand River

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider two appeal cases requesting variances from the city's sign regulations. The first case, tabled from a previous meeting, involves a request for additional ground signs on Plymouth Road, and the second involves wall signs on Stark Road. The board will decide whether to grant the requested variances.

• Appeal 2021-11-46: Livonia Center, LLC seeks two ground signs plus one existing, spaced 70 and 80 ft apart, at 30000 Plymouth Rd.
• Appeal 2022-02-03: Stark Road Holdings seeks wall signs on a Physical Therapy/Fitness Facility at 14255 Stark Rd.
• Both appeals cite excessive sign count and deficient spacing or area.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on one appeal case. The applicant, EBAD II, LLC and Tyndell Photographic & Art Supplies, Inc., seeks to build an addition onto the rear of a non-conforming building at 13030 Wayne, which would result in a deficient rear yard setback. The board will decide whether to grant the requested relief.

• Appeal case 2022-01-01: rear addition at 13030 Wayne Rd (east side, between Glendale and Industrial)
• Applicants: EBAD II, LLC and Tyndell Photographic & Art Supplies, Inc.
• Request involves non-conforming building and deficient rear yard setback

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold its 1937th regular meeting to approve routine administrative items, including barricading streets for a charity 5K run, purchasing new vehicles and equipment, and awarding bids for city materials. The council will also discuss a proposed amendment to update zoning permit and inspection fees in the Livonia Code of Ordinances.

• Request to barricade Purlingbrook between 19120 and end for 5K run on May 21, 2022 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
• Authorization to purchase two ambulance cot loading systems for Livonia Fire Department
• Award of bids for printing Connections Magazine, road gravel/slag/stone, ready-mix concrete, and water main repair clamps
• Request to approve final costs and additional appropriation for 2021 Sidewalk Program (Contract 21-G)
• Proposed amendment to update zoning fees in Chapter 15.56 Section 035 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a noise ordinance waiver for a car show, appointments, and various equipment purchases and contracts. The agenda includes requests to buy fire department vehicles and cardiac monitors, award contracts for public works services, and establish improvement bonds for a condominium development.

• Noise ordinance waiver for car show with DJ at Saint Colette's Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Road, June 4, 2022
• Reappointment of William Tancill to the Livonia Board of Review for a three-year term
• Waiver petition for special trade contractors' yard at 34413 Rosati Avenue
• Purchase of Dell VMware host servers and switches for City Hall Data Center
• Purchase of two Zoll Cardiac Monitors, one 2022 Life Line Type-1 Superliner Ambulance, and three 2022 Ford F150 Responder pickup trucks for Fire Department

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss two items: the renewal of the City's Road Millage and a proposal to increase compensation for the Director of Administrative Services and re-title the position to Chief of Staff. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of Road Millage renewal (CR 03-22)
• Proposed compensation increase for Director of Administrative Services (CR 375-21)
• Proposed re-titling of Director of Administrative Services to Chief of Staff

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative items, including requests for a nonprofit designation, a street barricade for a church run, equipment purchases, bid awards, and a proposed amendment to zoning fees. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Request to designate Athletika Warriors as a nonprofit for a charitable gaming license
• Request to barricade streets for St. Priscilla Catholic Church 5K run on May 21, 2022, starting at 19120 Purlingbrook
• Authorization to purchase two power load ambulance cot loading systems for the Fire Department
• Award of bids for printing Connections Magazine, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and water main repair clamps
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 15.56 Section 035 to revise zoning fees, including ZBA and site plan review fees

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two appeals. One involves a homeowner seeking to keep a six-foot privacy fence built without a permit, which violates rear yard setback rules. The other is a business requesting a wall sign that exceeds allowed area. Both are public hearings where the board will decide whether to grant relief.

• Appeal 2021-05-20: Thomas Berry, 17202 Vacri, seeks to maintain unpermitted 6-ft privacy fence with deficient rear yard setback
• Appeal 2022-01-02: Affordable Dentures & Implants, 28535 Schoolcraft, seeks wall sign exceeding allowed area

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including a waiver petition for a vehicle tow yard, a month-to-month extension of the towing contract with Livonia Towing, and various compensation and contract approvals. No final votes are expected at this study session.

• Waiver petition for vehicle tow yard at 34437 Rosati Avenue (Excellerated Towing & Recovery)
• Month-to-month extension of towing contract with Livonia Towing (CR 161-21)
• Salary adjustments for Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief (Dec 2021–Nov 2024)
• Increase in compensation for Director of Housing
• Waiver of sealed bid to purchase Rainbird variable speed pump station for Fox Creek

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to establish council committees, select representatives for various boards and committees, and appoint a Parliamentarian. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions planned.