Livonia public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider a consent agenda with 12 items, including a $1.75 million contract amendment for lead and galvanized service line replacements, a settlement with the Great Lakes Water Authority, and several waiver petitions. They will also discuss unfinished business from committee meetings, such as a noise ordinance amendment and the new Civic Center Campus, and take up new business including a license agreement with Consumers Energy.

• Amend contract with D'Angelo Brothers, Inc. for lead and galvanized service line replacements, not to exceed $1,750,000
• Accept settlement with Great Lakes Water Authority re: water main breaks on Eight Mile Road
• Waiver petition for Shoppes at College Park PGD (retail and multifamily) at 39200 Six Mile Road
• Waiver petition for Cooper's Hawk Winery liquor license and outdoor dining at 17117 North Laurel Park Drive
• License agreement with Consumers Energy for Glendale property, $12,000 for four months

The Livonia City Council approved a series of resolutions, including contracts for construction management of the new City Hall and architectural/engineering services for a new Police Headquarters. The Council also approved several waiver use petitions, including for a Cooper's Hawk Winery restaurant, and various equipment purchases and contract amendments. All votes were unanimous with all five present members voting in favor.

• Approved Frank Rewold and Sons construction management contract for new City Hall (5-0)
• Approved Hobbs + Black $1.658M architectural/engineering contract for new Police HQ (5-0)
• Approved Cooper's Hawk Winery waiver use with liquor licenses and outdoor dining (5-0)
• Approved waiver of 1,000-foot separation requirement for Cooper's Hawk liquor license (5-0)
• Approved $442,193.85 purchase of 73 network switches from Delta Network Services (5-0)
• Approved $1.75M contract amendment with D'Angelo Brothers for lead service line work (5-0)
• Approved $85,029 Hearst Newspapers contract for Connections Magazine (5-0)
• Approved Shoppes at College Park Planned General Development Agreement (5-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and conduct interviews to fill a vacant Council position. Candidates must be registered voters in Livonia for at least one year. The meeting is open to the public, and the outcome will be reported at a regular meeting in January 2025.

• Interviews to fill vacant Council position
• Discussion of City elected position vacancies (394-15)
• Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan and City Attorney Carter Fisher requested to attend

The City Council discussed city elected position vacancies but took no final action, recommending the item remain in committee as a standing item for future use. The item will be placed on the Special Meeting Agenda of January 6, 2024. No votes were taken.

• Recommended leaving city vacancy item in committee as standing item
• Scheduled item for Special Meeting Agenda of January 6, 2024

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the planning, design, and construction of the new Civic Center Campus. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the committee's report will be presented at the regular City Council meeting on January 15, 2025.

• Discussion of planning, design, and construction of new Civic Center Campus (CR 330-24)

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee reviewed bids for the new Civic Center Campus. The committee recommended that the Law Department draft resolutions to approve contracts for a construction manager for City Hall and architects for the Police Department.

• Recommended Frank Rewold and Sons as Construction Manager for City Hall (fee: 6.87% of GMP)
• Recommended Hobb’s & Black as architects/engineers for the Police Department (fee: 4.79% of GMP)
• Recommended Law Department draft approving resolutions for both proposed contracts

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on one appeal regarding a non-permitted tourist home use, and will note that three sign-related appeals have been rescheduled to January 7, 2025. The board is deciding whether to grant variances or exceptions for these properties.

• Appeal 2024-07-28: H&A Investment, LLC, 29421 Six Mile Road — tourist home use in a second-story apartment (tabled from Oct 1)
• Appeal 2024-10-34: Seaway Realty, Inc., 13740-13780 Merriman — monument sign height/area (rescheduled to Jan 7, 2025)
• Appeal 2024-10-35: Seaway Realty, Inc., 31035-31041 Schoolcraft — monument sign height/area (rescheduled to Jan 7, 2025)
• Appeal 2024-10-36: Seaway Realty, Inc., 31067-31077 Schoolcraft — monument sign height/area (rescheduled to Jan 7, 2025)
• Appeal 2024-10-38: Charles and Suzanne Endrezl, 19378 Fitzgerald — 2,106 sq ft two-story addition with deficient side yard setback

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals denied a use variance for H&A Investment, LLC to continue operating a short-term rental (tourist home) at 29421 Six Mile Road, voting 4-3. The board also granted a side-yard setback variance to Charles and Suzanne Endrezl for a 2,106-square-foot addition at 19378 Fitzgerald, voting 7-0. Administrative tasks included approving minutes, the 2025 meeting schedule, and re-electing officers.

• Denied use variance for short-term rental at 29421 Six Mile Road (4-3)
• Granted side-yard setback variance for addition at 19378 Fitzgerald (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting (6-0, Coppola abstained)
• Approved 2025 ZBA meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Re-elected Greg Coppola as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Jim Baringhaus as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Tim Klisz as Secretary (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on a petition to rezone 37355 Eight Mile Road from C-1 to C-2, and will consider adopting a resolution approving a brownfield plan and tax increment financing for a 100-townhome development on Seven Mile Road.

• Rezoning petition 2024-08-01-04 by Skilken Gold for 37355 Eight Mile Road (C-1 to C-2)
• Resolution to approve brownfield plan and TIF for 7 and Victor Project (100 townhomes, north side of Seven Mile Road between Victor Parkway and Newburgh Road)

The City Council held a public hearing on a request to rezone 37355 Eight Mile Road from C-1 to C-2 for a proposed Sheetz gas station and drive-thru restaurant. No vote was taken; the item was moved to the January 15, 2025 regular meeting. The Council also heard a public hearing on a Brownfield Plan for a 100-unit townhome project at Seven Mile and Victor, which was also moved to the January 15 meeting.

• Moved rezoning petition for 37355 Eight Mile Road to January 15, 2025 regular meeting
• Moved Brownfield Plan for 7 and Victor Project to January 15, 2025 regular meeting

City Council

The Livonia City Council's Law and Education Committee will discuss two proposed ordinance amendments: one to the noise ordinance and another to the noxious weed ordinances that would allow native plant-based gardens and meadows instead of conventional lawns. These are discussion items only; no final votes are scheduled at this meeting.

• Proposed amendment to noise ordinance (CR 253-24)
• Proposed amendment to noxious weed ordinances to include non-enforcement for native plant gardens and meadows (CR 307-24)

The Law and Education Committee met on December 4, 2024, and discussed two proposed ordinance amendments. The noise ordinance amendment (CR 253-24) was kept in committee with no residents speaking on it. The noxious weed ordinance amendment (CR 307-24) was also kept in committee, but the committee recommended that the Greenleaf Commission propose regulations on native plant gardens and that the Law Department draft an updated ordinance. Both items will be placed on the December 18, 2024, Regular Meeting Agenda.

• Noise ordinance amendment (CR 253-24) kept in committee
• Noxious weed ordinance amendment (CR 307-24) kept in committee
• Recommended Greenleaf Commission propose native plant garden regulations
• Recommended Law Department draft updated noxious weed ordinance

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review and decide on multiple zoning waivers, contracts, and purchases at this study meeting. Items include waivers for new developments, site plan approvals, and bids for equipment and services. The meeting also includes a settlement with the Great Lakes Water Authority and contract amendments for infrastructure work.

• Waiver request for new home at 37601 Amrhein
• Approval of Shoppes at College Park Planned General Development Agreement at 39200 Six Mile Road
• Waiver petition for truck rental facility at 37055 Industrial Road
• Amendment to contract with D'Angelo Brothers, Inc. for lead/galvanized service line replacements up to $1,750,000
• Acceptance of settlement with Great Lakes Water Authority for water main break costs

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on December 2, 2024, and directed several items to the consent agenda for approval, including a planned development agreement for the Shoppes at College Park, waiver petitions for CJ's Party Rentals, Mr. Miguel's outdoor patio, Cooper's Hawk Winery liquor licenses, and a site plan for Zax Auto Wash. The council also directed approval of hourly rate increases for library pages, a bid for the Connections Magazine, equipment purchases, a contract amendment for lead service line replacements, and a settlement with the Great Lakes Water Authority. No final votes were taken at this study meeting; all items were directed to the consent or regular agenda for the next regular meeting.

• Directed approval of Shoppes at College Park Planned General Development Agreement (consent)
• Directed approval of waiver petition for CJ's Party Rentals truck storage (consent)
• Directed approval of waiver petition for Mr. Miguel's outdoor dining patio (consent)
• Directed approval of waiver petition for Cooper's Hawk Winery liquor licenses (consent)
• Directed approval of site plan for Zax Auto Wash, with landscaping conditions (regular agenda)
• Directed approval of hourly rate increase for Library Page and Student Page classifications (regular agenda)
• Directed approval of bid for 2025 Connections Magazine printing to Hearst Printing (consent)
• Directed approval of settlement with Great Lakes Water Authority for water main breaks (consent)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes vacating an easement at 18586 Comstock, reappointing three members to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and approving several contracts and purchases. They will also discuss new business items, including designating the Livonia Hockey Association as a nonprofit and authorizing additional spending for the 2024 Concrete Road Program.

• Vacating a portion of easement at 18586 Comstock
• Reappointments to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (Lynda Scheel, Dillon Breen, Ken Harb)
• Motor City Irish Fest at Greenmead for 2025-2027
• Two-year contract extension for caretaking at Historical Village (Jeffrey Ronayne)
• Sole-source purchase of golf course chemicals and lease of GPS painting robot

The Council approved several equipment purchases, a $240,000 recycling grant, and additional payments to close out 2024 road paving contracts. The body also set the 2025 meeting calendar and reappointed three members to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

• Approved $184,477.29 payment to Hard Rock Concrete, Inc. and $22,137.00 to Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. for 2024 road paving (Unanimous)
• Accepted $240,000.00 grant from The Recycling Partnership, Inc. for totes and outreach (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Council Study and Regular Meeting schedule (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Toro Groundsmaster 4110-D for $116,058.79 (Unanimous)
• Authorized $129,846.91 for golf course chemicals from Harrell’s LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved three-year lease for Turf Tank field painting robot not to exceed $48,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Dillon Breen, Ken Harb, and Lynda Scheel to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (Unanimous)
• Granted permission for Motor City Irish Festival to be held at Greenmead for 2025, 2026, and 2027 (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four appeal cases. One case (tourist home) has been rescheduled to December 10, 2024. The board will consider requests for a religious institution in a manufacturing district, a carport without permits, and a fence with a deficient setback.

• Appeal 2024-07-28: H&A Investment, LLC, 29421 Six Mile Road – tourist home (rescheduled to Dec 10)
• Appeal 2024-08-29: TODAL LLC, 38019-38035 Schoolcraft Road – religious institution in M-2 district
• Appeal 2024-09-32: Brian Durand, 20132 Osmus Avenue – permanent carport without permits
• Appeal 2024-10-33: The Cornelia Group, LLC / PAG Michigan 165, LLC, 27777 Schoolcraft Road – 8-foot fence with deficient setback

The Board granted three variances: one allowing a religious institution to operate in a general manufacturing zone, one permitting a residential carport and shed, and one allowing a security fence with a deficient setback. The Board also approved the October 1, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approved use variance for Life Church Livonia at 38019-38035 Schoolcraft (6-0)
• Approved variance for carport and shed at 20132 Osmus with double permit fee (6-0)
• Approved variance for 8-foot security fence at 27777 Schoolcraft (5-0)
• Approved October 1, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review a request to vacate part of an easement on Comstock Street and consider reappointments to the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Additional items include a two-year contract extension for Greenmead Historical Village caretaking, a recycling grant agreement, and purchases for golf course maintenance and public works equipment.

• Vacate portion of easement at 18586 Comstock
• Reappoint Lynda Scheel to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (term ends Nov 24, 2026)
• Reappoint Dillon Breen to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (term ends Nov 24, 2027)
• Reappoint Ken Harb to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (term ends Nov 24, 2027)
• Two-year extension of caretaking contract for Greenmead Historical Village with Jeffrey Ronayne (CR 396-19)

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on November 18, 2024, and took no final votes. All items were directed to the consent agenda for the December 2 regular meeting, including the referral of an easement vacation request for 18586 Comstock to the Planning Commission. The council also directed approval of several reappointments, contracts, and purchases, all to be considered as consent items.

• Referred easement vacation at 18586 Comstock to Planning Commission (consent agenda)
• Directed reappointment of Lynda Scheel to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (consent agenda)
• Directed reappointment of Dillon Breen to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (consent agenda)
• Directed reappointment of Ken Harb to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (consent agenda)
• Directed approval of Motor City Irish Fest use of Greenmead property for 2025-2027 (consent agenda)
• Directed approval of two-year contract extension for caretaker at Greenmead Historical Village (consent agenda)
• Directed approval of sole-source purchase for golf course chemicals (consent agenda)
• Directed approval of Recycling Partnership grant agreement (consent agenda)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will set 2024 tax rates for the city, Wayne County, Livonia Public Schools, and several authorities, and decide whether to collect them as winter or summer taxes. The consent agenda includes contracts, grants, and road program approvals, plus a first reading of a capital improvement ordinance amendment.

• Set 2024 tax rates for City of Livonia, Wayne County, RESA, Livonia Public Schools, Wayne County Zoo, Art Institute, and Huron Clinton Metro Authority
• Approve $727,300 city share for MDOT bridge replacement and road reconstruction of Old Highway M-14 (Ann Arbor Road), Newburgh Road to Market Street
• Approve 2025 Road Repair Program, third year of ten-year paving millage
• Accept U.S. DOJ 2024 Justice Assistance Grant for police equipment, no matching funds
• Renew city liability/property insurance with MMRMA for Dec 1, 2024 to Nov 30, 2026

The Livonia City Council approved a 1,272-square-foot grocery pickup addition to the Walmart Supercenter at 29555 Plymouth Road, subject to conditions including cart control measures. The Council also approved the 2025 Road Repair Program, multiple road and infrastructure contracts, and authorized up to $2 million in year-end fund allocations ($1M to VEBA retiree healthcare and $1M to building improvements). All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Walmart grocery pickup addition at 29555 Plymouth Road (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Road Repair Program (7-0)
• Authorized $727,300 for MDOT bridge replacement on Ann Arbor Road (7-0)
• Authorized $132,645 for police department chiller replacement (7-0)
• Authorized $32,000 for tree removal at Silver Village (7-0)
• Authorized $1,537,398 for liability/property insurance with MMRMA (7-0)
• Authorized $1M to VEBA and $1M to building improvement fund (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance adding Chapter 25 (Capital Improvement) (7-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is convening a closed Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining agreement negotiations. The closed session is authorized by a two-thirds roll call vote under the Open Meetings Act, based on a communication from the Human Resources Director. Minutes of this meeting will not be available for public inspection.

• Closed session for collective bargaining strategy (Resolution 379-24)
• Two-thirds roll call vote required under Open Meetings Act Section 7(1)
• Communication from Human Resources Director dated October 23, 2024
• Mayor, City Attorney, and Finance Director requested to attend

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a $727,300 intergovernmental agreement for bridge replacement and road reconstruction on Old Highway M-14 (Ann Arbor Road), a 2025 road repair program, and various contracts and purchases. The agenda also includes a request to waive the sealed bid process for an emergency medical transportation billing contract, a Justice Assistance Grant for police equipment, and several engineering contract amendments. No final votes are expected at this study meeting.

• Intergovernmental agreement with MDOT for bridge replacement and road reconstruction on Old Highway M-14 (Ann Arbor Road), Newburgh Road to Market Street, city share estimated at $727,300
• Request to waive sealed bid process and award contract for Emergency Medical Transportation Billing for Livonia Fire & Rescue
• Acceptance of U.S. DOJ 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) with Wayne County for law enforcement equipment, no matching funds
• Approval of 2025 Road Repair Program, third year of ten-year paving millage
• Authorization to purchase one air-cooled chiller for installation at Livonia Police Department

The City Council provided direction to approve a $10 million road repair program for 2025 and an intergovernmental agreement with MDOT for the Old Highway M-14 bridge replacement. Council also directed approval for several engineering contracts and a new chiller for the Police Department.

• Directed approval of 2025 Road Repair Program spending over $10M for 45 road segments
• Directed approval of MDOT agreement for Old Highway M-14 bridge and road work ($727,300 city share)
• Directed approval of $107,500 design contract with OHM Advisors for 2025 Asphalt Road Program
• Directed approval of $193,500 design contract with Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick for 2025 Concrete Road Program
• Directed approval of $42,400 design contract with Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick for Selective Slab Program
• Directed approval of air-cooled chiller purchase for Livonia Police Department
• Directed approval of streetlighting installation along Ann Arbor Road
• Directed approval of DOJ Justice Assistance Grant for police equipment

City Council

The Livonia City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including a Walmart Supercenter expansion, a housing commission door replacement contract, and a parks consulting contract. They will also hold public hearings and votes on waivers for a day care and a restaurant with liquor licenses, plus a sidewalk requirement waiver for new homes. The meeting includes discussion of Noble Library and Sheldon Park issues, custodial services, and a closed session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Walmart Supercenter 1,272 sq ft grocery pickup addition at 29555 Plymouth Road
• Waiver request for day care nursery at 37400 Seven Mile Road (The Learning Tree)
• Waiver request for Papa Romano's restaurant with Class C liquor license at 36127/36131 Plymouth Road
• Sidewalk requirement waiver for homes at 20533-20599 Angling
• Contract amendment for Newburgh Road sidewalk extension design (Hubbell, Roth & Clark)

The Livonia City Council approved a waiver use for Papa Romano's to operate a full-service restaurant with Class C and SDM liquor licenses at 36127 and 36131 Plymouth Road, waiving separation requirements. The Council also approved a day care nursery waiver for The Learning Tree at 37400 Seven Mile Road, accepted bids for custodial services and door replacements, and adopted an ordinance adding Section 155 to Title 3, Chapter 04 of the Livonia Code. Several items were referred for further study, including a proposed ordinance on shopping cart control mechanisms and a right-of-way vacation request.

• Approved Papa Romano's waiver use with Class C and SDM liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Waived 500-foot SDM separation requirement for Papa Romano's (7-0)
• Waived 1,000-foot Class C separation requirement for Papa Romano's (7-0)
• Approved The Learning Tree day care nursery waiver at 37400 Seven Mile Road (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance adding Section 155 to Title 3, Chapter 04 (5-2)
• Accepted $68,960 bid for metal door replacement at Newburgh Village (unanimous)
• Accepted $166,497 bid for overnight custodial services at Kirksey Recreation Center (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 Owner's Advisor Agreement for Senior Center project (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review requests to waive sidewalk requirements for new homes, vacate a portion of Purlingbrook Street, and approve waivers for a day care and a restaurant with liquor licenses. They will also consider a site plan for a Walmart grocery-pickup addition, and award contracts for door replacements and senior/recreation center improvements.

• Waive sidewalk requirement for homes at 20533, 20555, 20577, 20599 Angling
• Vacate right-of-way on Purlingbrook Street near 20210 Purlingbrook
• Waiver for day care at 37400 Seven Mile Road
• Waiver for Papa Romano’s restaurant with liquor licenses at 36127-36131 Plymouth Road
• Approve Walmart grocery-pickup addition at 29555 Plymouth Road

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on October 21, 2024, and took several actions. It approved a sidewalk waiver request for new homes on Angling, referred a right-of-way vacation request to administration, and approved a waiver petition for a day care at 37400 Seven Mile Road. The council also approved a waiver petition for Papa Romano's restaurant with liquor licenses, referred a Walmart site plan to Committee of the Whole, and approved bids for door replacement and consulting services.

• Approved sidewalk waiver for homes at 20533-20599 Angling (Consent Agenda)
• Referred right-of-way vacation request at 20210 Purlingbrook to administration (Consent Agenda)
• Approved waiver petition for Learning Tree day care at 37400 Seven Mile Road (Regular Agenda)
• Approved waiver petition for Papa Romano's restaurant with liquor licenses at 36127/36131 Plymouth Road (Regular Agenda)
• Referred Walmart site plan for grocery pickup addition to Committee of the Whole
• Approved bid for door replacement at Newburgh Village (Consent Agenda)
• Approved contract for Senior Center addition consulting (Consent Agenda)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider the proposed FY 2025 budget and property tax millage, along with several contract awards and purchases. Items include sidewalk waivers, police vehicle purchases, snow removal services, and a traffic signal optimization project. A public hearing on the budget was already held on October 2, 2024.

• Proposed FY 2025 budget and property tax millage (CR 285-24)
• Contract for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Dec 1, 2024 to Nov 30, 2026
• Purchase of one replacement police vehicle via state cooperative bid pricing
• Snow removal service contract for major storms (over 4 inches) for 3 years
• Lot split request for parcels at 19282, 19316, 19358 Newburgh Road

The Livonia City Council adopted the FY 2024-2025 budget and established a property tax levy of 3.9673 mills for general purposes, plus additional millages for police, fire, library, roads, and other services. The council also approved several contracts, including a $1.84 million master planning and architectural services contract for the new Civic Center Campus, and denied a massage establishment appeal.

• Adopted FY 2024-2025 budget with $74.97M general fund revenues and expenditures (unanimous)
• Established property tax levy of 3.9673 mills plus additional millages for police, fire, library, roads, and other services (unanimous)
• Approved $1,839,050 contract with Harley Ellis Devereaux for Civic Center master planning and architectural services (unanimous)
• Approved $348,680 contract with Oscar W. Larson Company for fueling station upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $269,526 purchase of a 2025 Freightliner water service van (unanimous)
• Denied Wanda Massage Institute appeal for massage establishment at 37625 Ann Arbor Road (unanimous)
• Approved $25,735.50 payment to Electionsource for election equipment testing (unanimous)
• Approved $406,153 for nine police vehicles, including a Dodge Durango replacement (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss two topics: issues related to Noble Library and Sheldon Park, and custodial services at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center. This is a discussion-only meeting; no final decisions are expected. The meeting is open to the public and will be reported at the November 6 regular meeting.

• Discussion of Noble Library and Sheldon Park issues (CR 116-24)
• Discussion of custodial services at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center (CR 206-24)

The Committee of the Whole recommended approving a contract for after-hours custodial services at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center. A discussion regarding Noble Library and Sheldon Park issues resulted in a recommendation to keep that item in committee.

• Recommended approval of contracted after-hours custodial services for Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center
• Recommended leaving Noble Library and Sheldon Park issues (CR 116-24) in committee

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee will review the planning, design, and construction of the new Civic Center Campus. Key staff and officials, including the Mayor and City Engineer, have been notified to attend.

• Planning, design, and construction of new Civic Center Campus (CR 330-24)

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee reviewed and recommended awarding professional services contracts for the Civic Center Campus project, including survey, master planning, civil engineering, and City Hall architectural services. The committee recommended the Law Department draft resolutions for these contracts, but no final votes were taken; the item remains in committee and will be reported at the November 6, 2024 regular meeting.

• Recommended drafting resolution for survey services to Spalding DeDecker ($67,750)
• Recommended drafting resolution for master planning services to HED ($345,000)
• Recommended drafting resolution for civil engineering services to OHM (6.5% fee basis)
• Recommended drafting resolution for City Hall architectural services to HED
• Noted traffic study contract to Spalding DeDecker ($17,700) is under purchasing threshold, no Council vote needed

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve several administrative and operational items, including a sidewalk requirement waiver, a lot split, and multiple contract awards. The agenda also includes requests to authorize payments and purchases for election equipment testing, police vehicles, and public works equipment. Most items are routine approvals from budgeted funds.

• Waive sidewalk requirement for new home at 16147 Henry Ruff
• Authorize payment to ElectionSource for election equipment testing
• Approve lot split for parcels at 19282, 19316, 19358 Newburgh Road, waive minimum lot width for Parcel F
• Award contract for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 2024-2026
• Purchase one marked police vehicle via state cooperative bid pricing

City Council

The Livonia City Council will discuss options for managing deer and coyote populations and a proposed responsible contractor ordinance from a September committee meeting. They will also consider several routine items including block party permits, grant acceptance, a fire engine repair, and a drainage contract.

• Discussion of deer and coyote population management options
• Proposed responsible contractor ordinance
• Lot split at 20100 Osmus with waiver of depth-to-width ratio
• IGA with MDOT for trail head construction near I-275/I-96
• Award of contract for drainage improvements on Fairway Drive and Puritan Avenue

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee will discuss findings from the 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment, which were previously reviewed under CR 02-23. The meeting follows standard procedures and will be reported at the October 21, 2024 City Council meeting.

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee recommended drafting a Finance Ordinance change to allow the Administration to approve bids under $100,000 for the Civic Center Campus project without City Council approval, with a sunset provision and termination clause. The committee also received updates on the project, including a community survey and a target completion date of summer 2027. No final ordinance was approved; the recommendation will be reported at the October 21, 2024 regular meeting.

• Recommended drafting Finance Ordinance change for Civic Center procurement waiver
• Requested sunset provision and termination of convenience clause in waiver
• Received update on Civic Center Campus progress and timeline
• Noted community survey planned before end of year

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on the proposed 2024 city budget and the property tax millage rate to fund it. They will also hear an appeal from Wanda Massage Institute after the Planning Commission denied their request to operate a massage business at 37625 Ann Arbor Road.

• 2024 proposed budget and property tax millage rate vote
• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for Wanda Massage Institute at 37625 Ann Arbor Road

The City Council held two public hearings on October 2, 2024. The first concerned the proposed FY 2024-25 budget and property tax millage; no decision was made, and the item was moved to the October 21 regular meeting. The second was an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a waiver use for a massage establishment at 37625 Ann Arbor Road; a motion to deny the appeal was made, with the final vote to occur at the October 21 meeting.

• Budget public hearing held; no vote taken, item moved to Oct 21 meeting
• Appeal of Wanda Massage Institute denial heard; motion to deny made, vote pending

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three appeal cases. The board will decide whether to allow a second-story apartment to continue as a tourist home, whether to permit a religious institution in a manufacturing district, and whether to allow a second wall sign that was erected without permits.

• Appeal 2024-07-28: H&A Investment, LLC, 29421 Six Mile Road – tourist home in apartment over commercial business
• Appeal 2024-08-29: TODAL LLC, 38019-38035 Schoolcraft Road – religious institution in M-2 General Manufacturing district
• Appeal 2024-08-30: William Earles d.b.a. So Delish, 33825 Five Mile Road – second wall sign without permits

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals tabled two use-variance requests — one to keep operating a second-story apartment as a short-term rental and one to convert a manufacturing building into a church — so petitioners could return with more information before a full board. The board denied a request to keep a second, unpermitted wall sign at a Five Mile Road restaurant. All three votes were 6-0, with one member absent.

• Tabled Appeal 2024-07-28 (H&A Investment, 29421 Six Mile Road) to allow a full board to hear the tourist-home use variance request (6-0)
• Tabled Appeal 2024-08-29 (TODAL LLC, 38019-38035 Schoolcraft Road) pending signage, parking, floor plans, and building modification details (6-0)
• Denied Appeal 2024-08-30 (William Earles d.b.a. So Delish, 33825 Five Mile Road) to keep a second unpermitted wall sign; sign must be removed (6-0)
• Approved August 13, 2024 minutes; Boloven and Rotondo abstained
• Approved September 3, 2024 minutes; Coppola abstained
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.

City Council

This Committee of the Whole meeting was canceled and rescheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The only agenda item was discussion of Noble Library and Sheldon Park issues.

• Meeting canceled and rescheduled to Oct 16, 2024
• Discussion of Noble Library and Sheldon Park issues (CR 116-24)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including two block party requests, a grant for the Election Commission, an emergency repair for Fire Engine 3, a proposed lot split, and a contract for drainage improvements. These are new business items that may be voted on at a future regular meeting.

• Block party on Grandon Avenue, Oct 12, 3-9 p.m.
• Block party on Irving Street, Oct 12, 3-10 p.m., rain date Oct 19
• Block party and street barricade on Emerson Court and Tulipwood Street, Oct 31, 5-9 p.m.
• Accept grant funding from Institute for Responsive Government for Election Commission
• Approve sole source expenditure for Fire Engine 3 emergency repair

The City Council held a study meeting and gave direction to place seven items on upcoming consent or regular agendas, including three block party requests, grant funding acceptance, emergency fire engine repair, a lot split, and a drainage contract. No final votes were taken; final approval will occur at the October 7, 2024 regular meeting.

• Directed block party on Grandon Avenue to consent agenda
• Directed block party on Irving Street to consent agenda
• Directed block party on Emerson Court/Tulipwood to consent agenda
• Directed grant acceptance from Institute for Responsive Government to consent agenda
• Directed emergency repair of Fire Engine 3 to consent agenda
• Directed lot split at 20100 Osmus to regular agenda
• Directed 2024 Rear Yard Drainage Improvements contract to consent agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to decide on several consent agenda items, including site plan approvals for a Wine Palace addition and a Wendy's remodel, as well as a proposed lot split. They will also consider various grants, equipment purchases, and a revised fee waiver policy. The meeting includes reports from the mayor and public comment periods.

• Site plan for Wine Palace addition at 13971 Middlebelt Road
• Site plan for Wendy's parking lot and drive-thru reconfiguration at 34450 Plymouth Road
• Proposed lot split at 37500 Schoolcraft Road with waiver of lot area deficiency
• Acceptance of FEMA and MI LEO grants for fire equipment and gear
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies for payment software

The Livonia City Council approved a five-year solid waste and recycling collection contract with Priority Waste LLC valued at an estimated $44,552,302.16, alongside a $3,764,800 purchase of 80,000 carts from Toter. The Council also voted to refer proposed noxious weed ordinance amendments for native plant gardens to committee, accepted multiple state and federal grants for fire and housing planning, and approved several commercial site plans and public event permits.

• Approved minutes of the 2,000th regular meeting held September 9, 2024 (#307-24)
• Referred noxious weed ordinance amendments for native plants to the Law and Education Committee (#308-24)
• Granted permission for Sherwood Street block party on October 5, 2024 (#309-24)
• Granted permission for Bretton Drive Halloween parade/event on October 20, 2024 (#310-24)
• Approved Clarenceville High School Homecoming Parade for October 11, 2024 (#311-24)
• Approved site plan addition for Wine Palace at 13971 Middlebelt Road (#312-24)
• Approved parking lot and exterior reconfiguration for Wendy's at 34450 Plymouth Road (#313-24)
• Confirmed appointment of David Veselenak to the Plymouth Road Development Authority Board of Review through May 16, 2027 (#314-24)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss two topics: options for managing deer and coyote populations, and a proposed responsible contractor ordinance. No final decisions are expected; the discussion will be reported at the October 7 regular meeting.

• Discussion of deer and coyote population culling and management options (CR 213-23)
• Discussion of proposed responsible contractor ordinance (CR 241-24)

The City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting and discussed two items. They recommended that the Administration provide a report and recommendation on deer and coyote population management, and that the Law Department draft a responsible contractor ordinance. Both items will remain in committee and are scheduled for the October 7, 2024 regular meeting agenda.

• Recommended Administration report on deer/coyote management (unanimous)
• Recommended Law Department draft responsible contractor ordinance (unanimous)

City Council

The Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to set a public hearing for the annual budget for fiscal year ending November 30, 2025. The hearing is scheduled for October 2, 2024, at Livonia City Hall. This is a procedural step to review the budget proposal.

• Public hearing on FY2025 budget on October 2, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
• Budget communication from Finance Director dated July 30, 2024
• Meeting at Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive

The Finance and Budget Committee met to review the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, which shows a balanced budget with total revenue of $74,966,952 and expenditures of $74,948,184. The committee received and placed on file the preliminary budget documents and the supplement to the 2023-2024 personnel worksheets. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for October 2, 2024, at Livonia City Hall. No final budget decisions were made; the matter remains a standing committee item.

• Received and placed on file preliminary budget documents for FY 2024-2025
• Received and placed on file supplement to preliminary budget 2023-2024 personnel worksheets
• Scheduled public hearing on annual budget for October 2, 2024

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the subject matter of the city's solid waste and recycling contract, referencing prior resolutions CR 57-15 and 932-98. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the committee's report will be presented at the regular City Council meeting on September 23, 2024.

• Discussion of solid waste/recycling contract (CR 57-15 and 932-98)
• Meeting to be reported at regular council meeting on September 23, 2024

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee discussed the solid waste/recycling contract with Priority Waste, which proposed amending the contract to include 95-gallon carts for trash and recycling plus 5 additional items. The committee recommended that the Law Department draft resolutions to approve the purchase of carts and the new contract, but no final decision was made. The item remains in committee and will be reported at the September 23, 2024 regular meeting.

• Recommended drafting resolution to purchase carts
• Recommended drafting resolution for solid waste and recycling contract
• No final approval; item remains in committee

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve a range of items, including block party permits, a high school homecoming parade with street closures, waiver petitions for property changes, appointments, fee policy revisions, grant acceptances, and various equipment purchases. The agenda includes both routine approvals and more substantive items like a lot split and a new city classification.

• Block party on Sherwood Street (Oct 5) and Bretton Drive (Oct 20)
• Clarenceville High School homecoming parade on Oct 11, closing part of Middlebelt Road
• Waiver petitions for Wine Palace (13971 Middlebelt Rd) and Wendy's (34450 Plymouth Rd)
• Approve revised fee waiver policy grid
• Accept FEMA and MI LEO grants for fire equipment

The Livonia City Council approved all 18 items on its September 9, 2024 study meeting agenda, including two block party permits, two waiver petitions for business expansions, several grants, and the creation of a new Budget & Fiscal Services Manager position. All approvals were unanimous and made via consent agenda except for the lot split and the new position, which were on the regular agenda.

• Approved block party on Sherwood Street (Consent)
• Approved block party on Bretton Drive (Consent)
• Approved Clarenceville High School homecoming parade and Middlebelt Road closure (Consent)
• Approved Wine Palace building addition waiver at 13971 Middlebelt Road (Consent)
• Approved Wendy's parking lot and drive-thru reconfiguration at 34450 Plymouth Road (Consent)
• Approved lot split at 37500 Schoolcraft Road and waived lot area deficiency (Regular)
• Approved new Budget & Fiscal Services Manager position (Regular)
• Approved Tyler Technologies payment software agreement, waiving sealed bid process (Consent)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding its 2000th regular meeting, with a mix of routine consent items and several substantive decisions. The most significant item is a proposed amendment to the Senior Citizens Housing Tax Exemption ordinance, which is up for a roll-call vote after a first reading. The council will also consider a settlement in a lawsuit against the city and a request to reconsider a previously failed lot split.

• Amendment to Chapter 3.12, Senior Citizens Housing Tax Exemption (roll-call vote)
• Settlement approval for Gail E. Sullivan v City of Livonia (Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 23-009613-NO)
• Reconsideration of lot split at 38449 Eight Mile Road, including waiver of lot area deficiency
• Waiver petition for Meijer to use SDM liquor license at new store at 33500 Seven Mile Road
• Award of bid to replace 54 hot water heaters at Silver Village

The Livonia City Council approved a $433,177.30 contract for a new HVAC chiller at the Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library (6-1, McCullough dissenting) and authorized a $450,000 settlement of a lawsuit brought by Gail E. Sullivan against the city. The council also approved several other items, including a Meijer liquor license waiver, a land donation for Clement's Circle Pool, and two condominium developments.

• Approved $433,177.30 HVAC chiller contract for Civic Center Library (6-1)
• Authorized $450,000 settlement in Gail E. Sullivan v. City of Livonia
• Approved Meijer SDM liquor license waiver at 33500 Seven Mile Road
• Accepted 0.32-acre land donation for Clement's Circle Pool parking
• Approved Baci's Estates and Trevi Court condominium developments
• Approved $65,718 for 54 hot water heaters at Silver Village
• Approved $32,464 for two heavy duty trailers for Public Works
• Approved $62,092.80 for mosquito treatment tablets

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a closed committee meeting to discuss litigation and attorney-client privileged communications related to the pending lawsuit Gail E. Sullivan v City of Livonia (Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 23-009613-NO). The meeting is authorized by a two-thirds roll call vote under the Open Meetings Act. Minutes will not be available to the public unless ordered by a court.

• Closed session to discuss litigation in Gail E. Sullivan v City of Livonia
• Case No. 23-009613-NO in Wayne County Circuit Court
• Resolution CR 286-24 authorizes the closed meeting
• Mayor, Assistant City Attorney, and Finance Director requested to attend

City Council

The Senior Citizens, Families and Environment Committee is holding a meeting to discuss three agenda items related to transportation: mass transit, Livonia Community Transportation Services, and transportation issues for seniors, families, and other residents. These are subject-matter discussions, not final decisions. The meeting is open to the public, and a report will be given at the September 23 regular council meeting.

• Discussion of mass transit (CR 74-15)
• Discussion of Livonia Community Transportation Services (CR 76-18)
• Discussion of transportation issues for seniors, families, and other residents (CR 34-23)

The Senior Citizens, Families and Environment Committee discussed three transit-related items but took no final action, recommending all remain in committee for further discussion. The discussions focused on Liv&Go, the city's new on-demand transit service, including scheduling issues, rider priorities, and potential reintroduction of dedicated medical buses. All items were placed on the September 23, 2024 regular meeting agenda.

• CR 74-15 (mass transit) remained in committee
• CR 76-18 (Livonia Community Transportation Services) remained in committee
• CR 34-23 (transportation issues) remained in committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. One seeks a side yard setback reduction for an accessory building, the other requests approval for a detached garage that would exceed accessory building area limits. Public comments are accepted in writing.

• Appeal 2024-02-13: Christopher Muldoon, 28456 Tulipwood, side yard setback variance (tabled from April 2, 2024)
• Appeal 2024-06-22: Roman Martincic, 17320 Fairfield Street, detached garage exceeding accessory building area limits

The Board granted variances for two homeowners to build accessory structures that exceeded standard zoning requirements. Both approvals required the removal of existing plastic sheds as a condition of the variance.

• Approved variance for 8x10 shed at 28456 Tulipwood (6-0)
• Approved variance for detached garage at 17320 Fairfield Street (5-1)
• Required removal of existing plastic shed at 28456 Tulipwood
• Required removal of existing plastic shed at 17320 Fairfield Street
• Required 3-foot setback from south property line for 17320 Fairfield garage
• Required HOA approval minutes for 28456 Tulipwood project

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on a variety of items, including requests to waive the city's noise ordinance for community events, waiver petitions for business operations, contract awards, and the establishment of improvement bonds for condominium developments. The agenda also includes several routine purchases and maintenance contracts funded from existing budgets.

• Waiver petition for Kneaded Relief Massage & Spa to operate at 32003 Plymouth Road
• Waiver petition for Meijer, Inc. to use an SDM liquor license at new store at 33500 Seven Mile Road
• Award of bid for replacement of 54 hot water heaters at Silver Village
• Authorization to purchase two heavy-duty 18' Continental cargo trailers
• Establishment of improvement bonds for Parkdale Site Condominium and Trevi Court Condominium

At the August 26, 2024 study meeting, the Livonia City Council reviewed 14 new business items and directed most to the consent agenda for approval at the September 9 regular meeting. Items included block party and noise ordinance waivers, a parking lot dedication, two waiver petitions (massage establishment and Meijer liquor license), and various contracts and purchases. No final votes were taken; all actions were directional.

• Directed block party on Perth Street to consent agenda
• Directed noise ordinance waiver for 33901 Hathaway Street to consent agenda
• Directed noise ordinance waiver for Kleinert Park movie night to consent agenda
• Directed parking lot dedication in Emerson Oaks to consent agenda
• Directed waiver for massage establishment at 32003 Plymouth Road to consent agenda
• Directed waiver for Meijer liquor license at 33500 Seven Mile Road to consent agenda
• Directed award of bid for water heater replacement at Silver Village to consent agenda
• Directed library chiller contract to regular agenda (not consent)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including waivers for a brewery event and block parties, and site plans for a hotel and credit union. They will also discuss a proposed Meijer grocery store with townhomes, an ordinance amendment for senior housing tax exemptions, and a police training structure bid.

• Site plan for Home 2 Suites by Hilton, Cooper’s Hawk, and Capital Grille at 17117/17123 Laurel Park Drive
• Site plan for TRUE Credit Union with drive-thru at 36525 Plymouth Road
• Waiver for Penske Automotive to demolish buildings and use 5 parcels for Bill Brown Ford vehicle storage at 32400-32516 Plymouth Road
• Special waiver use for 75,466 sq ft Meijer and 102-unit townhome complex at 33500 W. Seven Mile Road
• Amendment to Chapter 3.12, Senior Citizens Housing Tax Exemption

The Livonia City Council approved a special waiver use for a 75,466 sq ft Meijer grocery store and 102-unit townhome complex at 33500 W. Seven Mile Road, with conditions including a deferred traffic signal and a development agreement. The council also approved several other development projects, including a Penske Automotive vehicle storage site, a liquor license for The Rack, a hotel and restaurants at Laurel Park, and a new TRUE Credit Union building. Additionally, the council approved a police training structure bid, a contract amendment for backflow testing, and scheduled budget meetings.

• Approved Meijer grocery store and 102-unit townhome complex at 33500 W. Seven Mile Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Penske Automotive vehicle storage/display at 32400-32516 Plymouth Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Class C liquor license for The Rack at 28410 Joy Rd, waiving 400-ft separation (unanimous)
• Approved hotel (Home2 Suites) and restaurants (Cooper's Hawk, Capital Grille) at 17117/17123 Laurel Park Dr (unanimous)
• Approved new TRUE Credit Union building with drive-thru at 36525 Plymouth Rd (unanimous)
• Approved $196,547 bid to Bongero Construction for police training structure (unanimous)
• Approved $10,235/yr amendment to Hydro-Corp contract for backflow testing (unanimous)
• Scheduled Finance & Budget Committee meeting Sept 16 and public hearing Oct 2 for FY2025 budget (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council’s Committee of the Whole will review a petition from Seven Mile/Farmington Venture, LP to approve a Special Waiver Use for a 75,466 sq ft Meijer grocery store and a 102-unit multi-family townhome complex at 33500 W. Seven Mile Road. The decision will be reported at the Regular Meeting on August 26, 2024.

• Petition 2023-06-02-07: Special Waiver Use for Meijer store (75,466 sq ft) and 102-unit townhome complex at 33500 W. Seven Mile Road
• Property located on Southeast ¼ of Section 4 (CR 257-24)

The Committee of the Whole discussed a petition for a Special Waiver Use approval to develop a Planned General Development consisting of a Meijer grocery store and a townhome complex. Council heard presentations and public comment, and offered an approving resolution with conditions. The committee recommended that the Law Department draft an approval resolution to be placed on the August 26, 2024 regular meeting agenda.

• Recommended drafting resolution to approve Petition 2023-06-02-07 for Meijer grocery store and townhome complex development with added conditions (placed on August 26, 2024 agenda)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on five separate appeals from property owners seeking variances from zoning rules. The cases involve accessory building size, fence placement, sign area, and setback requirements. The board will decide whether to grant each variance.

• Appeal 2024-06-22: Roman Martincic, 17320 Fairfield St., detached garage exceeding accessory building area limits.
• Appeal 2024-06-23: Jacob and Grace Gates, 18199 Myron St., 4-foot fence encroaching into corner side yard (tabled from July 9).
• Appeal 2024-07-25: Sheldon Center LLC / Momentum Health LLC, 33201 Plymouth Rd., wall sign exceeding area limit.
• Appeal 2024-07-26: Dennis Buddenborg, 37772 Howell St., 15x8 ft mud room addition with deficient corner side yard setback.
• Appeal 2024-07-27: Teri Kowalski / Mayfield Holdings LLC, 32820 Six Mile Rd., illegal fence in corner side yard and expansion without neighbor authorization.

The Board approved variances for a residential fence and a mud room addition. A sign variance request was removed from the agenda after an existing variance was discovered, and a request for a full privacy fence was partially denied due to neighbor opposition.

• Approved fence variance for 18199 Myron Street (5-0)
• Removed sign variance for 33201 Plymouth Road from agenda and approved fee refund (5-0)
• Approved mud room setback variance for 37772 Howell Street (5-0)
• Granted in part and denied in part fence variance for 32820 Six Mile Road (5-0)

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the subject matter of the solid waste/recycling contract, referencing prior resolutions CR 57-15 and 932-98. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public and will be reported at the regular City Council meeting on August 26, 2024.

• Discussion of solid waste/recycling contract (CR 57-15 and 932-98)

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee discussed the expiring solid waste/recycling contract and recommended drafting resolutions to purchase 95-gallon carts from Toter and approve a 5-year contract with Priority Waste. The recommendation is for Option 3 (both trash and recycling carts), with a per-stop cost of $15.50, totaling about $7.4M annually. The item remains in committee and will be reported at the August 26, 2024 regular meeting.

• Recommended drafting resolution to purchase carts (motion by Councilwoman Toy)
• Recommended drafting resolution to approve 5-year contract with Priority Waste (motion by Councilman Jolly)
• Item remains in committee; no final approval

City Council

The Livonia City Council Finance and Budget Committee holds a pre-budget meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. Key officials including the Mayor, City Attorney, and Finance Director are requested to attend.

The committee held a pre-budget meeting to review the budget creation process and timeline. Finance Director Debbie Lichtenberg presented budget projections and five strategic objectives. No formal votes were taken on the budget items discussed.

• Recommended receiving and filing the City of Livonia 2024 Assessment Data booklet

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple items, including a proposed Meijer grocery store and townhome development, a sewer lining contract, and police vehicle purchases. They will also hear appeals and consider a settlement for basement flooding claims.

• Special waiver for 75,466 sq ft Meijer store and 102-unit townhome complex at 33500 W. Seven Mile Road
• Contract for Plymouth Road Sanitary Sewer Lining up to $275,000
• Purchase of three police vehicles via state cooperative pricing
• Appeal of denial for massage establishment at 33242 Seven Mile Road
• Settlement for MMRMA claims related to basement flooding on Rensellor Street

The Livonia City Council approved several resolutions, including the purchase of three replacement police vehicles for $148,873, a $253,108 window replacement contract for Newburgh Village, and a $275,000 sanitary sewer lining project along Plymouth Road funded by Ford Motor Company. A proposed land division at 38449 Eight Mile Road failed due to a lack of supermajority vote, and a massage establishment waiver use at 33242 Seven Mile Road was denied. The council also approved a $17 million bond refunding for Madonna University and authorized up to $60,596.02 to resolve basement flooding claims.

• Approved $148,873 for 3 replacement police vehicles (7-0)
• Approved $253,108 window replacement contract for Newburgh Village (7-0)
• Approved $275,000 sanitary sewer lining project on Plymouth Road (7-0)
• Denied massage establishment waiver use at 33242 Seven Mile Road (7-0)
• Approved $17M bond refunding for Madonna University (7-0)
• Authorized up to $60,596.02 to resolve basement flooding claims (7-0)
• Approved sidewalk waiver at 19805 Middlebelt Road (7-0)
• Land division at 38449 Eight Mile Road failed (3-4)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including requests to waive the noise ordinance for an event, block party permits, and multiple site plan and waiver petitions for commercial developments. The council will also consider an ordinance amendment on senior housing tax exemptions, a contract amendment for backflow testing, and agreements related to storm water facilities and development bonds.

• Noise ordinance waiver for Wildwood Sourfest at Supernatural Spirits and Brewing, 36685 Plymouth Road, Aug 31
• Penske Automotive waiver to demolish buildings and use 5 parcels for Bill Brown Ford dealership storage at 32400-32516 Plymouth Road
• Site plan for Home 2 Suites by Hilton, Cooper's Hawk, and Capital Grille at 17117/17123 Laurel Park Drive
• Site plan for new TRUE Credit Union with drive-thru at 36525 Plymouth Road
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 3.12, Senior Citizens Housing Tax Exemption

The City Council approved multiple site plan petitions, including a new hotel and restaurants at Laurel Park Drive and a TRUE Credit Union on Plymouth Road. The council also approved a liquor license waiver for The Rack billiard hall and several block party requests. An ordinance amendment regarding senior citizens housing tax exemptions received a first read.

• Approved site plan for Home 2 Suites, Cooper’s Hawk, and Capital Grille at 17117-17123 Laurel Park Drive
• Approved site plan for new TRUE Credit Union building at 36525 Plymouth Road
• Approved liquor license waiver for The Rack at 28410 Joy Road (conditioned on license remaining with current owner)
• Approved waiver for Penske Automotive to demolish buildings and store vehicles at 32400-32516 Plymouth Road
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Wildwood Sourfest at 36685 Plymouth Road
• Approved block parties for Flamingo Blvd, Sussex Street, and Parklane Street
• Approved first read of ordinance amendment for Senior Citizens Housing Tax Exemption
• Approved contract amendment with Hydro-Corp for Cross-Connection Inspection Program

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a Planning Commission denial for a massage establishment at 33242 Seven Mile Road. The council will also consider approving refunding bonds for Madonna University under state and federal requirements.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for massage business at 33242 Seven Mile Road
• Approval of refunding bonds for Madonna University under Act 338 and IRS Code

The City Council held two public hearings on July 22, 2024, but made no final decisions. The first hearing concerned an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a waiver for a massage establishment at 33242 Seven Mile Road; the matter was moved to the August 7 regular meeting. The second hearing concerned the proposed issuance of refunding bonds for Madonna University; this item was also moved to the August 7 regular meeting. No votes were taken at this hearing.

• Public hearing held on appeal of denial for massage establishment at 33242 Seven Mile Road; moved to August 7 regular meeting
• Public hearing held on Madonna University refunding bonds; moved to August 7 regular meeting

City Council

The Livonia City Council will meet to approve routine administrative items including block party permits, contract amendments for hydro-excavation and sewer inspections, and a stormwater maintenance agreement. The council will also discuss a facility condition assessment and space needs report from a prior committee meeting.

• Amend engineering contract with OHM Advisors for hydro-excavation of water service lines ($ unspecified)
• Waive formal bidding for FOG inspections contract with Sewer Division
• Accept stormwater maintenance agreement with Aristeo Construction for 12822 Stark Road
• Establish improvement bonds for Sunset View Site Condominium public improvements
• Review 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment

The Livonia City Council unanimously authorized the issuance of up to $45 million in general obligation limited tax bonds for a new city hall, demolition of the existing facility, site improvements, and renovations to other city facilities. The council also approved a $5.485 million contract with Plante Moran Realpoint for owner representation services for the Civic Center and Fire Facilities Program. Several other contracts and permits were approved, including a $70,450 water service line inspection contract and a $148,000 annual FOG inspection contract.

• Authorized up to $45M in bonds for new city hall and capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved $5.485M contract with Plante Moran Realpoint for owner representation services (unanimous)
• Approved $70,450 contract amendment with OHM Advisors for water service line inspections (unanimous)
• Approved $148,000 annual contract with Eganix for FOG inspections (unanimous)
• Approved storm water maintenance agreement with Aristeo Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Sunset View Site Condominium Development with bonds totaling $249,275 (unanimous)
• Granted block party permits for Flamingo Blvd., Fairfield St., and Rayburn St. (unanimous)
• Referred long-term infrastructure planning and responsible contractor ordinance to committees (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed ordinance amendment to change noise enforcement start time, appointments to city boards, and various contracts and purchases. The most significant item is a request for special waiver use approval for a 75,466-square-foot Meijer grocery store and a 102-unit townhome complex at 33500 W. Seven Mile Road. The council will also consider waiving sidewalk requirements, approving a lot split, and awarding bids for window replacement and other projects.

• Special waiver use for Meijer store and 102-unit townhome complex at 33500 W. Seven Mile Road
• Ordinance amendment to allow noise ordinance enforcement to begin at 10:00 p.m.
• Waiver of sidewalk requirement for home at 19805 Middlebelt Road
• Award of bid for window replacement in 120 units at Newburgh Village
• Contract award for Plymouth Road Sanitary Sewer Lining, not to exceed $275,000

The City Council directed a proposal for a Meijer grocery store and 102-unit townhome complex to the Committee of the Whole for further review. Council also approved several appointments, vehicle purchases, and a lot split for single-family homes.

• Sent Meijer grocery store and 102-unit townhome proposal to Committee of the Whole
• Approved lot split for single-family homes at 38449 Eight Mile Road
• Approved appointment of Patrick Droze to Planning Commission
• Approved appointments of Debra Lichtenberg and Dave Varga to Economic Development Corporation
• Approved purchase of 3 replacement police vehicles via state cooperative bid
• Approved $275,000 contract for Plymouth Road Sanitary Sewer Lining
• Approved purchase of one dump truck for Parks Department
• Approved vacation time increase for Department Heads and Appointees

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four appeal cases, each seeking variances or approvals for property modifications that currently violate city zoning rules. The board will decide whether to grant relief for an unpermitted fence, temporary RV storage, a fence encroachment, and an accessory pool house with garage expansion.

• Appeal 2023-11-30: Bujar Ramolli, 18917 Yorkshire Drive — maintain 5-ft iron picket fence erected without permit or neighbor approval (tabled from Dec 12, 2023)
• Appeal 2024-04-17: Christine and Raymond Sobocinski, 32729 Norfolk Street — temporary RV storage in front yard driveway beyond 72-hour limit
• Appeal 2024-06-23: Jacob and Grace Gates, 18199 Myron Street — 4-ft non-sight-obscuring fence encroaching into corner side yard
• Appeal 2024-06-24: Christopher Cristante and Jesse Syring, 32175 Balmoral Street — detached pool house and garage expansion exceeding building area and setback limits

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance for a 5-foot fence at 18917 Yorkshire Drive, with conditions including moving the fence onto the property line and paying a double permit fee. It denied a variance to extend RV parking at 32729 Norfolk Street, citing traffic safety concerns. A fence variance at 18199 Myron Street was tabled pending a detailed plan and traffic study. A pool house and garage expansion at 32175 Balmoral Street was approved.

• Granted fence variance at 18917 Yorkshire (6-0) with conditions: move fence, obtain permits, pay double fee, 90 days
• Denied RV parking variance at 32729 Norfolk (4-2) due to traffic obstruction and neighbor objections
• Tabled fence variance at 18199 Myron (6-0) for detailed plan and police traffic study
• Approved pool house and garage expansion at 32175 Balmoral (6-0) with no HVAC condition

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the subject matter of the 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment (CR 02-23). This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the committee's report will be presented at the regular City Council meeting on July 15, 2024. No votes or specific actions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment (CR 02-23)

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee discussed issuing bonds to construct a new Livonia City Hall, with a proposed Notice of Intent for up to $45 million over 30 years. The committee recommended drafting resolutions for the bond notice and a contract with Plante Moran Real Point for project services, but took no final action, leaving the item in committee.

• Recommended drafting a resolution for Notice of Intent to issue bonds up to $45M for new City Hall
• Recommended drafting a resolution to award contract to Plante Moran Real Point for project services
• No final votes taken; item remains in committee

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including block party requests, contract amendments, and the establishment of improvement bonds. The agenda includes requests to amend a professional engineering contract, waive formal bidding for FOG inspections, accept a storm water facilities maintenance agreement, and approve improvement bonds for Sunset View Site Condominium.

• Block party on Flamingo Blvd. between Clarita Avenue and Pickford Street, July 20, 2024
• Block party on Fairfield Street between Plymouth Road and Orangelawn Street, August 24, 2024
• Block party on Rayburn Street between Williams Street and Levan Road, August 24, 2024
• Request to amend professional engineering contract with OHM Advisors for hydro-excavation of water service lines, reimbursed from DWAM Grant
• Request to waive formal bidding for biannual FOG inspections

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on June 17, 2024, and directed that seven items be placed on the consent agenda for approval. These included three block party requests, a contract amendment for water service line inspections, a waiver of bidding for FOG inspections, a storm water maintenance agreement, and establishment of improvement bonds. No final votes were taken; all items were directed for consent approval.

• Directed approval of block party on Flamingo Blvd. (July 20, 2024)
• Directed approval of block party on Fairfield Street (Aug. 24, 2024)
• Directed approval of block party on Rayburn Street (Aug. 24, 2024)
• Directed approval of $425,000 contract amendment with OHM Advisors for hydro-excavation (CR 311-22)
• Directed approval of waiver of bidding for FOG inspections (280 businesses)
• Directed approval of storm water maintenance agreement with Aristeo Construction (12822 Stark Rd.)
• Directed approval of improvement bonds for Sunset View Site Condominium (CR 379-23)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving a site plan for a new Senior Wellness Center and renovations to Kirksey Recreation Center, awarding a contract for the Merriman Road water main project, and renewing a lease with the Livonia Save Our Youth Task Force. The agenda also includes routine items like block party permits and appointments.

• Site plan petition for new Senior Wellness Center and Kirksey Recreation Center renovations at 15100 Hubbard Street
• Award of contract for Merriman Road Water Main Improvement Project (Plymouth Road to CSX Railroad)
• Appointment of Daniel West to Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Renew lease with Livonia Save Our Youth Task Force for 3 years starting August 1, 2024
• Block party permits for Marie Street and Auburndale Street

The Livonia City Council unanimously approved a $25,505,610.33 Guaranteed Maximum Price for the new Senior Wellness Center and approved the site plan for the project at 15100 Hubbard Street. The council also accepted a $1.6M bid for the Merriman Road water main project, approved a $385,000 donation from Ford Motor Company for sewer maintenance, and approved the assignment of the waste contract from GFL to Priority Waste.

• Approved $25,505,610.33 Guaranteed Maximum Price for Senior Wellness Center (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Senior Wellness Center and Kirksey Recreation Center renovations (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,616,966.50 bid from HMC, LLC for Merriman Road water main project (unanimous)
• Approved $145,450 contract amendment with Hubbell, Roth & Clark for water main project (unanimous)
• Accepted $385,000 donation from Ford Motor Company for sewer maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved assignment of waste contract from GFL to Priority Waste (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal with Livonia Save Our Youth Task Force (unanimous)
• Granted block party street closures for Marie Street and Auburndale Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the New Senior Citizen Center (CR 268-23). This is a public meeting intended for discussion regarding the project.

• Discussion of the New Senior Citizen Center (CR 268-23)

The Committee of the Whole discussed the new Senior Citizen Center project, including site plans and timeline updates from the Parks and Recreation Superintendent. A motion was made to approve the project's Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and the committee recommended that the Law Department draft a resolution for approval. The item will remain in committee and be placed on the July 1, 2024 regular meeting agenda.

• Motion made to approve Senior Center Project GMP (no vote recorded)
• Recommended Law Department draft resolution for Senior Center project approval
• Item to remain in committee and be placed on July 1, 2024 agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council will decide on a rezoning request for a Middlebelt Road property, approve utility rate increases, and award several contracts including library renovations and transit services. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinance amendments and a vote on unpaid sidewalk assessments.

• Rezone 18340 Middlebelt Road from RUF to C1 (SR&D Development)
• Approve $89,424 transit program agreement with SMART
• Award $249,480 library software contract with 5% annual increase cap
• Amend water, sewer, and industrial waste rates effective July 1, 2024
• Place special assessments on properties for unpaid 2022-2023 sidewalk programs

The Livonia City Council approved a $1 million annual sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract with SAK Construction LLC, along with several other contracts and ordinances. The council also adopted multiple ordinances amending city codes, including wild animal keeping, information systems, zoning, water rates, and sewage disposal. All votes were unanimous with 6 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved $1M annual sanitary sewer rehab contract with SAK Construction LLC (6-0)
• Approved $577,130.40 purchase of two 2025 Freightliner dump trucks (6-0)
• Approved $249,480 BS&A cloud software licensing contract (6-0)
• Approved $150,000 sole-source contract with EJ USA for water/sewer supplies (6-0)
• Approved $262,900 contract amendment with OHM Advisors for water main replacement (6-0)
• Approved $103,000 library renovation design contract with DLZ Michigan (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending wild animal keeping code (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending zoning map and ordinance (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including site plans for a new senior wellness center and renovations to the Kirksey Recreation Center. The agenda also includes contract awards for water main improvements on Merriman Road and various administrative appointments and requests.

• Site plan petition for a new Livonia Senior Wellness Center and Kirksey Recreation Center renovations at 15100 Hubbard Street
• Contract award for the Merriman Road Water Main Improvement Project
• Appointment of Daniel West to the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Request to amend the MOU with Wayne County Department of Public Health regarding a Closed Point of Dispensing
• Two block party requests for Auburndale Street and Marie Street/Court

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting and gave direction to approve several items for upcoming agendas, including a site plan for a new Senior Wellness Center and renovations to Kirksey Recreation Center, two block party requests, an appointment to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and various contracts and agreements. No final votes were taken; all items were directed to regular or consent agendas.

• Directed approval of block party on Auburndale Street (July 13, 2024) to Regular Agenda
• Directed approval of block party on Marie Street (August 3, 2024) to Consent Agenda
• Directed approval of Daniel West appointment to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to Consent Agenda
• Directed approval of Senior Wellness Center site plan (15100 Hubbard St) to Regular Agenda
• Directed approval of MOU amendment with Wayne County Dept. of Public Health to Consent Agenda
• Directed approval of Merriman Road Water Main Improvement contract to Consent Agenda
• Directed approval of contract amendment with Hubbell, Roth & Clark for water main project to Consent Agenda
• Directed approval of lease renewal with Livonia Save Our Youth Task Force to Regular Agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear five appeals from residents and businesses requesting exceptions to setback and sign-area rules. Each case involves a proposed addition or sign change that does not fully comply with current zoning standards.

• Appeal 2024-04-15: Garry Villasenor seeks four-season room addition at 37750 Sunnydale Street with deficient rear yard setback
• Appeal 2024-05-18: Fred and Nancy Florkowski request entry addition for Motor City Youth Theater at 27555 Grantland Street with deficient side yard setback
• Appeal 2024-05-19: Jonathan and Shannon Myshock propose accessory shed at 36244 Curtis Street with deficient corner lot side yard setback
• Appeal 2024-05-20: Christine Renshaw seeks 319 sq ft master suite addition at 14340 Hillcrest Street on nonconforming lot with deficient rear yard setback
• Appeal 2024-05-21: Michael Kinaia on behalf of Starbucks requests replacement of wall signs at 12679 Middlebelt Road with excessive wall sign area

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals heard five appeals and granted variances for all of them. Decisions included allowing a sunroom, a theater entrance, a shed, a home addition, and a consolidated Starbucks sign. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes and discussed administrative updates for board technology.

• Granted variance for sunroom at 37750 Sunnydale (6-1)
• Granted variance for Motor City Youth Theater entrance at 27555 Grantland (7-0)
• Granted variance for shed at 36244 Curtis (6-1)
• Granted variance for home addition at 14340 Hillcrest (7-0)
• Granted variance for Starbucks signage at 12679 Middlebelt (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 7, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including two noise ordinance waivers for events, reappointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and multiple contracts and purchases. Key financial decisions include a $249,480 software contract and a $150,000 sole-source purchase authorization.

• Noise ordinance waiver for graduation party at 19291 Lathers St on June 22, 2024
• Noise ordinance waiver for picnic at Rotary Park on September 19, 2024
• Contract award for BS&A software, licensing, and training for $249,480
• Authorization to waive sealed bid process for stormwater/water main items up to $150,000 annually
• Contract amendment for OHM Advisors for 2024 Water Main Replacement Project (Harrison Road and Westfield Avenue)

At a study meeting, the Livonia City Council gave direction to approve all 16 agenda items, including a $249,480 contract for BS&A cloud software, two noise ordinance waivers, three Zoning Board of Appeals reappointments, and several public works contracts. No final votes were taken; items were directed to the consent or regular agenda for the June 17 meeting.

• Directed approval of BS&A software contract ($249,480)
• Directed approval of noise ordinance waiver for 19291 Lathers St (June 22 party)
• Directed approval of noise ordinance waiver for Rotary Park (Sept 19 picnic)
• Directed approval of reappointments to Zoning Board of Appeals (Baringhaus, Coppola, Rotondo)
• Directed approval of GEMT program support
• Directed approval of SMART agreements for transit credits and specialized services
• Directed approval of sole source purchase for stormwater/water main items ($150,000)
• Directed approval of two dump trucks via Rochester Hills co-op

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to decide on a consent agenda that includes purchasing new police body cameras and Tasers, adjusting water and sewer rates, and awarding contracts for housing repairs. They will also hold public hearings on several zoning changes, including rezonings on Middlebelt and Newburgh Roads, and consider waivers for driveway and sidewalk requirements. The meeting includes both routine approvals and more substantive policy decisions.

• Purchase of Axon body cameras, Tasers, and data storage from budgeted funds
• Water and sewer rate adjustments effective July 1, 2024
• Rezoning of 18340 Middlebelt Road from RUF to C1
• Rezoning of properties on Newburgh Road from RUF to N2 (two petitions)
• Property tax administration fee of 1% on School and PRDA levies

The Livonia City Council approved a $3,286,245 contract for the 2024 Water Main Replacement Project on Westfield Avenue and Harrison Road, funded by the Water and Sewer Fund. The council also approved a $2.75M, 5-year contract with Axon Enterprise for police body cameras, in-car cameras, Tasers, and related equipment. Several zoning petitions were adopted, including a Montessori school at 18100 Merriman Road and a gas station redevelopment at 34901 Ann Arbor Trail. A 1% property tax administration fee on School Operating and Plymouth Road Development Authority levies was approved (5-1).

• Approved $3,286,245 water main replacement contract (6-0)
• Approved $2.75M Axon police camera/Taser contract (6-0)
• Approved Montessori school waiver use at 18100 Merriman Rd (5-1)
• Approved gas station redevelopment at 34901 Ann Arbor Trail (6-0)
• Approved 1% property tax administration fee (5-1)
• Approved $65,718 hot water heater replacement at Silver Village (6-0)
• Approved $102,947 carpet replacement at McNamara Towers (6-0)
• Approved $224,556 engineering contract amendment for West Chicago project (6-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council Finance and Budget Committee will discuss the annual audit reports covering December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023. The meeting is open to the public and will be reported at the June 3, 2024 City Council meeting.

• Annual Audit Reports for 2022-2023 period (CR 367-02)

The Finance and Budget Committee reviewed the annual audit for the period of December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023, presented by Plante Moran. The committee recommended receiving and filing the report, though the item will remain in committee for the June 3, 2024, regular meeting.

• Recommended receiving and filing the 2023 audit report

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review requests to waive ordinances for driveway and sidewalk construction, consider reappointments to planning and development boards, and vote on equipment upgrades for police. The meeting also includes bids for housing repairs and a proposed ordinance change to allow bee hives in parks.

• Use of Greenmead Property for 175th–177th Highland Games (Aug 2024–Aug 2026)
• Waiver to widen driveway to 30' at 36804 Sunnydale Street
• Purchase of Axon body cameras and data storage for Police Division
• 1% property tax administration fee on School Operating and PRDA levies
• 2024 Water Main Replacement Project on Westfield Avenue and Harrison Road

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on May 20, 2024, and gave direction to approve multiple items for the consent or regular agenda. These included requests for the Highland Games, block parties, driveway and sidewalk waivers, appointments, waiver petitions for a Montessori school and gas station redevelopment, police equipment purchase, and various contracts. The council also discussed but did not finalize a proposed property tax administration fee, with a denying motion directed for the regular agenda.

• Approved Highland Games at Greenmead for 2024-2026 (consent)
• Approved block party on Five Mile Service Road (consent)
• Approved block party on Ohio Street (consent)
• Approved block party on Cranston Street (consent)
• Approved driveway waiver for 36804 Sunnydale (regular)
• Approved sidewalk waiver for 15940 Ingram (regular)
• Approved reappointments to Planning Commission and PRDA (consent)
• Approved waiver for Montessori school at 18100 Merriman (regular)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will decide on multiple zoning petitions, approve a $100,430 playground grant, and review fee changes for recreation services. The meeting also includes discussions on residential chicken regulations and a proposed zoning amendment for gasoline stations.

• Approve $100,430 grant for playground at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center
• Vote on rezoning Middlebelt Road (18340) from RUF to C1 and Newburgh Road properties (19282, 19316, 19358, 19380, 19384) from RUF to N2
• Amend zoning ordinance to limit gasoline stations within 500 feet of major intersections
• Approve block parties on Arden Street (June 7) and Brentwood Street (August 24)
• Award bid for 2024-2027 Weed Cutting and Property Maintenance Program

The Livonia City Council approved a series of resolutions related to the SPREE-74 celebration, including carnival permits, fireworks, street closures, and banner displays. It also approved several contracts and expenditures for parks, public works, and other city services. The council referred the chicken husbandry regulation issue to administration for best practices and authorized maintenance of the Noble Library property.

• Approved SPREE-74 carnival, fireworks, street closures, and banners (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 annual weed cutting contract with Gary's Landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved $162,572 hockey rink repaving bid to A & J Paving (unanimous)
• Approved $349,322 architectural services amendment for Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved $127,216 for new dump truck and upfitting (unanimous)
• Approved $34,100 cedar roof replacement at Greenmead (unanimous)
• Referred chicken husbandry regulation to administration for best practices (unanimous)
• Authorized Noble Library maintenance to prevent deterioration (unanimous)

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the subject matter of the 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment (CR 02-23). This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public, and minutes will be available after the meeting.

• Discussion of 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment (CR 02-23)

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee held an informational meeting on May 15, 2024, to discuss the 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment, focusing on the potential bond issuance for constructing a new City Hall. Presentations were given by bond counsel Mike Magee and City Attorney Carter Fisher, covering the bond process, legal requirements, and project delivery methods. No formal decisions were made; the item remains in committee, with the next update scheduled for July 2024.

• No formal decisions made; item remains in committee
• Received presentations on bond process and project delivery methods
• Scheduled next committee meeting for July 2024

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on two rezoning petitions for properties on the east side of Newburgh Road between Seven Mile Road and St. Martins Avenue. Both petitions request changing the zoning from RUF (Rural Urban Farm) to N2 (Neighborhood). The council will hear public comment before deciding on the requests.

• Petition 2024-03-01-02 by Belaggio Homes Inc. to rezone 19282, 19316, 19358 Newburgh Road from RUF to N2
• Petition 2024-03-01-03 by TCM Development to rezone 19380, 19384 Newburgh Road from RUF to N2

The City Council held public hearings on two rezoning petitions for properties on Newburgh Road, both requesting a change from RUF (Rural Urban Farm) to N2 (Neighborhood) zoning. No formal votes were taken; both items were moved to the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2024, for final action. Residents and council members expressed support for residential development, with emphasis on sidewalks and tree preservation.

• Public hearing held for Petition 2024-03-01-02 (Belaggio Homes Inc.) to rezone 19282, 19316, 19358 Newburgh Road from RUF to N2; moved to May 20 Regular Meeting
• Public hearing held for Petition 2024-03-01-03 (TCM Development) to rezone 19380 and 19384 Newburgh Road from RUF to N2; moved to May 20 Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two tabled appeals. The first concerns an accessory building placed without permits in a prohibited side yard setback. The second involves a privacy screen and fencing that exceed allowed limits. The board will decide whether to grant variances or require removal.

• Appeal 2023-09-24: Souad Massoud, 37437 Lancaster Street, accessory building in side yard setback, slab and rat wall placed without permits
• Appeal 2024-01-09: Dave and Marguerite Pietrowski, 16922 Surrey Drive, privacy screen over concrete wall and fencing exceeding 40-foot length

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance for a shed at 37437 Lancaster Street, finding no unique hardship due to common neighborhood drainage issues. For 16922 Surrey, the Board denied a variance for a 9.5-foot privacy screen but tabled a request for excess front-yard fencing to allow for a revised proposal. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes and discussed administrative updates regarding equipment and training.

• Variance for shed at 37437 Lancaster denied (4-1)
• Variance for 9.5-foot screen at 16922 Surrey denied (4-1)
• Request for excess front fencing at 16922 Surrey tabled (5-0)
• Minutes from March 12, 2024 approved (unanimous)
• Minutes from April 2, 2024 approved (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will meet to decide on three residential lot splits, reappoint four members to redevelopment authorities, and approve several fire department purchases including a new ambulance and uniforms. The meeting will also discuss administrative improvements for the Zoning Board of Appeals and review facility condition assessments.

• Approve lot split at Northeast corner of Seven Mile and Merriman (19200 Merriman Ct)
• Approve lot split at South of Eight Mile Road and East of Merriman Road (19831 Purlingbrook Rd)
• Approve lot split at North of Seven Mile Road and West of Newburgh Road (19283 Newburgh Rd)
• Extend 2-year contract with Allie Brothers, Inc. for fire department uniforms with 4% increase
• Purchase one Life Line Type-1 Superliner Ambulance from budgeted funds

The Livonia City Council denied a proposed lot split at 19200 Merriman Court (2-4 vote, lacking supermajority), tabled a lot split at 19831 Purlingbrook Road, and approved a lot split at 19283 Newburgh Road. The council also approved several purchases, including a new ambulance and fire department equipment, and reappointed four members to the Plymouth Road Development Authority.

• Denied lot split at 19200 Merriman Court (2-4, failed supermajority)
• Tabled lot split at 19831 Purlingbrook Road
• Approved lot split at 19283 Newburgh Road (unanimous)
• Approved $313,835 ambulance purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $36,773.68 rescue stabilization kit (unanimous)
• Approved $51,358 Ford Transit van purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 pavement joint/crack sealing contract (unanimous)
• Reappointed 4 members to Plymouth Road Development Authority (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review permits for summer block parties, a carnival with fireworks, and road closures for Spree ’74. They will also vote on contracts for park improvements, a new pickup truck, and a stormwater maintenance agreement, along with fee adjustments and grant approvals.

• Block parties on Brentwood St (Aug 24) and Arden St (Jun 7)
• Carnival permits for Ford Field and Veterans’ Park (Jun 25-30) with fireworks at Stymelski Veterans' Park (Jun 30, 10:15 PM)
• Road closures for Spree ’74: Stark Rd (Jun 24–Jul 1) and Farmington Rd (Jun 30, 6:30–11:30 PM)
• Award $100,430 Wayne County grant for Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center playground
• Approve $2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan with $100,430 in grants for housing and utility assistance

At the May 6, 2024 study meeting, the Livonia City Council reviewed 16 agenda items and gave direction to place most on the consent agenda for the May 20 regular meeting. No final votes were taken; all actions are preliminary. One item, a proposed lot split at 20100 Osmus, was removed from the agenda due to neighbor concerns.

• Block party on Brentwood St. (Aug. 24) directed to regular agenda
• Block party on Arden St. (June 7) directed to consent agenda
• Spree '74 carnival, fireworks, and facility use permits directed to consent agenda
• Street closures for Spree '74 directed to consent agenda
• Banner and sign displays for Spree '74 directed to consent agenda
• Lot split at 20100 Osmus removed from agenda
• Seasonal Laborer hourly rate increase directed to consent agenda
• 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan and hold harmless contracts directed to consent agenda

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the subject matter of the 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment (CR 02-23). This is the second of a series of three meetings, and the committee's findings will be reported at the regular City Council meeting on May 6, 2024. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment (CR 02-23)
• Meeting is part of a three-part series, reported at May 6, 2024 regular meeting

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee met April 17 and April 24, 2024 to discuss a 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment, including probable costs for a new City Hall, Police Station, and renovation of Fire Station 1. Discussion covered site opportunity, market and financial feasibility, and financing options; a public/private partnership was described as not financially feasible, while using existing funds was called a better option. The committee discussed committing roughly $2.4 million a year in Medicare Advantage savings toward bond debt service for a new City Hall, and discussed hiring Plante Moran Real Point for Phase 3 owner representative and development advisory services. No decisions were recorded; the item remains in committee and will be reported at the May 6, 2024 regular meeting.

• No decisions recorded; item CR 02-23 remains in committee
• Discussed probable costs for new City Hall, Police Station, and Fire Station 1 renovation
• Discussed public/private partnership as not financially feasible for funding city buildings
• Discussed using existing funds and ~$2.4M/year Medicare Advantage savings for bond debt service
• Discussed hiring Plante Moran Real Point for Phase 3 owner representative and development advisory services
• Bonding details to be presented by Miller Canfield at May 15 committee meeting
• Meetings to be reported at the May 6, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a public hearing on two items: a request by SR&D Development to rezone 18340 Middlebelt Road from RUF (Rural Urban Farm) to C1 (Local Business), and a proposal to amend the zoning ordinance to limit gasoline service stations to two within 500 feet of major thoroughfare intersections. The council will also receive audience communication for the May 6 regular meeting.

• Rezoning petition 2024-01-01-01 for 18340 Middlebelt Road from RUF to C1
• Proposed ordinance amendment to limit gas stations near major intersections
• Public hearing on both zoning items
• Audience communication for May 6 regular meeting

The City Council held a public hearing on a petition to rezone 18340 Middlebelt Road from RUF to C1 for a wellness center. No decision was made; the item was moved to the May 20 regular meeting. A second hearing on a gas station ordinance amendment was also held, with a motion to approve it for the regular meeting.

• Rezoning petition for 18340 Middlebelt Road moved to May 20 regular meeting
• Gas station ordinance amendment motioned for approval at regular meeting (moved by Donovic)

City Council

The Livonia City Council’s Committee of the Whole will discuss ongoing efforts to improve administration and processes for the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The meeting includes updates from ZBA leadership and city staff, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

• Review of ZBA administration and process improvements (CR 52-24)
• Attendance of ZBA Chair, Vice Chair, and 7 members

The Livonia City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss improving Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) administration and processes. They addressed several procedural items, including providing new tablets to ZBA members, consolidating document viewing systems to CivicClerk, creating a tutorial for the systems, and clarifying the appeal case process. No formal decisions were made; the subject matter was kept in committee for future discussion.

• Discussed ordering tablets/laptops for ZBA members in next budget cycle
• Selected CivicClerk over SharePoint for document viewing consolidation
• Agreed to create a tutorial for CivicClerk and BS&A systems
• Clarified ZBA administrative duties moved from Inspection Dept to Council Office in 2020
• Noted Sara Kasprowicz oversees ZBA admin; Planning Dept offers part-time help since Jan 2024
• Kept subject matter in committee for future revisit

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the subject matter of the 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment (CR 02-23). This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the committee's report will be presented at the regular City Council meeting on May 6, 2024.

• Discussion of 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment (CR 02-23)
• Meeting held at DPW Conference Room, 12973 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48150
• City staff and consultants notified to attend, including Mayor, City Attorney, Finance Director, Planning Director, Public Works Director, Parks Superintendent, and Plane Moran Cresa

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee discussed the costs and feasibility of a new City Hall, Police Station, and renovations to Fire Station 1. No formal decisions were made, and the item remains in committee for further discussion.

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review and vote on several items including street closures for events, reappointments to development authorities, and contracts for fire department supplies and vehicles. Two lot splits are also proposed for council approval.

• Block party on Washington St between Hubbard and Indiana St, Aug 3 (rain date Aug 10)
• Street barricade on Perth St for cross-country meet, Aug 23–24
• Reappointments to Plymouth Road Development Authority (Stephanie Blatt, Omar Faris) and Plymouth Road Redevelopment Authority (Patrick Mies, Daniel Laible) for three-year terms
• Extend fire department uniform contract with Allie Brothers, Inc. for two years with 4% increase
• Purchase one life-line ambulance and one Paratech heavy stabilization kit for fire department

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on April 15, 2024, reviewing 13 agenda items, including block party permits, street barricades, reappointments to the Plymouth Road Development Authority, fire department contracts and equipment purchases, two proposed lot splits, a transit van purchase, and a pavement sealing contract. All items were directed to the consent agenda or regular agenda for formal approval at a future meeting; no final votes were taken during this study session.

• Block party on Washington Street approved for consent agenda
• Street barricade for cross country meet approved for consent agenda
• Reappointments to Plymouth Road Development Authority (Blatt, Faris, Mies, Laible) approved for consent agenda
• Fire department contract extension with Allie Brothers, Inc. approved for consent agenda
• Purchase of one Lifeline Type-1 Superliner ambulance approved for consent agenda
• Purchase of Paratech heavy stabilization kit approved for consent agenda
• Lot split at 19831 Purlingbrook Road approved for regular agenda
• Lot split at 19283 Newburgh Road approved for regular agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider a special waiver use petition for a large mixed-use development at 39200 Six Mile Road, along with several consent agenda items including contracts, purchases, and appointments. The meeting includes reports on city finances and a proposed lot split.

• Waiver petition for 11-building development with 143,000 sq ft retail, 101-room hotel, 170 apartments at 39200 Six Mile Road
• Contract award for Cross-Connection Control Program at $76,536 annually for 3 years with optional 2-year extension
• Additional $4,500 for Alexander Blue House chimney repair, new total $22,500
• Purchase of 2024 Case backhoe and leaf vacuum for Roads Department
• Proposed lot split at 19200 Merriman Ct with waiver of lot depth and area

The Livonia City Council approved Petition 2024-02-02-03, a Planned General Development at 39200 Six Mile Road with 11 buildings, including retail/commercial space, a 101-room hotel, and a 170-unit apartment building, subject to 16 conditions. The council also approved a noise ordinance waiver for a June 8 wedding reception at 31025 Munger Drive, two reappointments to the Local Officers Compensation Commission, and several purchases and contracts. A proposed lot split at 19200 Merriman Court was removed from the agenda and moved to the May 6 meeting. All resolutions passed by unanimous roll call vote (4-0), with three councilmembers absent.

• Approved Planned General Development at 39200 Six Mile Road (11 buildings, retail, hotel, apartments) with 16 conditions (4-0)
• Waived noise ordinance for wedding reception at 31025 Munger Drive on June 8, 2024 (4-0)
• Reappointed David Cash to Local Officers Compensation Commission (4-0)
• Reappointed Martha Foley to Local Officers Compensation Commission (4-0)
• Authorized up to $4,500 additional for chimney repair at Alexander Blue House, total contract not to exceed $22,500 (4-0)
• Approved 3-year contract with HydroCorp Services for Cross-Connection Control Program, up to $76,536 annually (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2024 Case Backhoe for $125,236.76 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of Spartan Pro leaf vacuum for $131,990 (4-0)

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee is discussing the 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment (CR 02-23). This is one of a series of three meetings on the topic, with findings to be reported at the regular City Council meeting on May 6, 2024. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of 2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment (CR 02-23)
• Meeting is part of a three-part series; report due at May 6, 2024 regular meeting
• City staff and consultants requested to attend, including Mayor, Finance Director, and Planning Director

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee held the first of several meetings to discuss the Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment. Plante Moran Real Point recommended building a new Police Station and City Hall, and renovating Fire Station 1. The committee discussed cost estimates, including $107 million to maintain and update nine critical buildings over 10 years, and noted that Noble Library is not recommended for further investment. No formal decisions were made; the discussion will continue in future meetings.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational discussion only
• Discussed PMRP recommendation to build new Police Station, City Hall, and renovate Fire Station 1
• Noted budget impact of $107 million over 10 years for nine critical buildings
• Discussed Noble Library demolition cost of $363,365 with no further investment recommended

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the subject matter of raising residential chickens within the city. The committee will also discuss issues regarding the Noble Library and Sheldon Park.

• Discussion on raising residential chickens (CR 05-24)
• Discussion on Noble Library and Sheldon Park issues (CR 116-24)

The Committee of the Whole recommended that the Administration draft a formal procedure for residents to own chickens in residential areas and research best practices. It also recommended a formal building inspection with construction estimates and testing results for the Noble Library and Sheldon Park property, plus maintaining the property to prevent further damage. Both items remain in Committee and are to be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda of May 20, 2024. No final decisions were made.

• Recommended Administration draft a formal procedure for residents to own chickens in residential areas (Committee recommendation)
• Recommended Administration research and report on best practices for residential chickens (Committee recommendation)
• Recommended Administration conduct a formal building inspection with construction estimates and testing results for Noble Library and Sheldon Park (Committee recommendation)
• Recommended Administration maintain the Noble Library and Sheldon Park property to prevent further damage (Committee recommendation)
• Both items remain in Committee and are to be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda of May 20, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on April 2, 2024, to consider two appeal cases. The board will review a request for a setback variance for an accessory building and a request to establish an indoor recreational facility in a light industrial district.

• Accessory building setback variance at 28456 Tulipwood
• Request to establish an indoor recreational facility at 31815 Eight Mile Road

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a use variance allowing CrossFit 8 Mile to occupy 31815 Eight Mile Road, a Light Industrial (M-L) property, as an indoor recreational facility, with the condition that the variance applies to CrossFit 8 Mile as tenant only. The Board voted 7-0 to approve. In a separate case, the Board voted 6-1 to table Christopher Muldoon's request for a side yard setback variance at 28456 Tulipwood to build an accessory shed, pending Homeowners Association or developer approval. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.; the minutes note no prior meeting minutes were available.

• Granted use variance for CrossFit 8 Mile at 31815 Eight Mile Road (7-0), conditioned on the variance being for CrossFit 8 Mile as tenant only
• Tabled appeal case 2024-02-13 for Christopher Muldoon, 28456 Tulipwood, seeking a side yard setback variance for an accessory shed (6-1), to allow pursuit of Homeowners Association or developer approval
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. (unanimous); no prior meeting minutes were available

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a $4.2 million asphalt road program contract and a $1.5 million annual contract for water meters. The agenda also includes requests for noise ordinance waivers for local church festivals and various property deed acceptances.

• Extend Nagle Paving Company contract for 2024 Asphalt Road Program for $4,233,939.70
• Approve Etna Supply Company contract for water meters up to $1,500,000.00 annually
• Noise ordinance waivers for Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church and Basilica of St. Mary
• Purchase of two 2024 Ford F150 and two 2024 Ford F250 pickup trucks for the Water Department
• Sidewalk requirement waiver for four new homes on Fairlane Avenue

The Council awarded a road paving contract to Nagle Paving Company and authorized several infrastructure purchases. It also granted noise ordinance waivers for two upcoming church festivals and accepted several quit claim deeds for right-of-way property.

• Approved 2024 Asphalt Road Paving Program contract with Nagle Paving Company not to exceed $4,233,939.70
• Approved $1.5M annual contract with Etna Supply Company for water meters and supplies
• Approved purchase of four Ford pickup trucks for the Water Department not to exceed $187,462.00
• Approved $508,703.00 contract amendment with OHM Advisors for road program engineering
• Waived noise ordinances for Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church (Aug 9-11) and Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church (Aug 16-18)
• Denied sidewalk requirement waiver for four homes on Fairlane Avenue
• Accepted four Quit Claim Deeds from Gjonaj Development, LLC for Angling Road right-of-way
• Authorized up to $61,626.83 to resolve MMRMA claims for Fairway Street sewer backflow

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 wedding reception, a major planned development with retail, hotel, and apartments, and various contracts and purchases. The council will also consider reappointments and a lot split. No final votes are expected at this study meeting.

• Waiver request for noise ordinance for wedding reception at 31025 Munger Drive on June 8, 2024
• Special waiver use for Planned General Development at 39200 Six Mile Road: 11 buildings, 143,000 sq ft retail, 101-room hotel, 170 apartments
• Reappointments of David Cash and Martha Foley to Local Officers Compensation Commission (terms to 2031)
• Contract award for Cross-Connection Control Program: $76,536 annually for 3 years plus optional 2-year extension
• Additional $4,500 for Alexander Blue House chimney repair (new total $22,500)

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on April 1, 2024, discussing several agenda items, including a major mixed-use development at 39200 Six Mile Road. No final votes were taken; items were directed to consent or regular agendas for future approval. The council also reviewed appointments, a lot split, and various expenditures.

• Directed waiver petition for Haggerty Six Partners development to consent agenda
• Directed noise ordinance waiver for 31025 Munger Drive to consent agenda
• Directed reappointment of David Cash to Local Officers Compensation Commission to consent agenda
• Directed reappointment of Martha Foley to Local Officers Compensation Commission to consent agenda
• Directed proposed lot split at 19200 Merriman Ct to regular agenda
• Directed additional expenditure for Alexander Blue House chimney repair to consent agenda
• Directed award of contract for Cross-Connection Control Program to consent agenda
• Directed purchase of backhoe, leaf vacuum, and contract amendment for Newburgh Road to consent agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review eight requests at this study meeting, including two noise-ordinance waivers for cultural festivals, a nonprofit designation, sidewalk-requirement waivers for new homes, and several contracts totaling about $5.7 million for water meters, pickup trucks, and road paving.

• Noise ordinance waiver for Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church festival at 32765 Lyndon Street, Aug 9–11, 2024
• Noise ordinance waiver for Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church festival at 18100 Merriman Road, Aug 15–18, 2024
• Designation request for Akanebashi Foundation to obtain Michigan charitable gaming license
• Contract approval with Etna Supply Company for water meters up to $1.5M annually
• Purchase authorization for four pickup trucks (two F-150s, two F-250s) via state and county bid process

The City Council held a study meeting to direct several items to the consent and regular agendas for final approval. Key directions include a multi-million dollar road paving contract and various noise ordinance waivers for church festivals.

• Directed approval for $4,233,939.70 asphalt road program with Nagle Paving Company (Regular agenda)
• Directed approval for water meters contract with Etna Supply Company up to $1.5M annually (Consent agenda)
• Directed approval for purchase of two 2024 Ford F150 and two 2024 Ford F250 pickup trucks (Consent agenda)
• Directed approval for noise ordinance waiver for Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church (Consent agenda)
• Directed approval for noise ordinance waiver for Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church (Regular agenda)
• Directed approval for Akanebashi Foundation non-profit designation (Regular agenda)
• Directed approval to waive sidewalk requirements for four homes on Fairlane Avenue (Regular agenda)
• Directed approval for OHM Advisors construction engineering services contract amendment (Consent agenda)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will decide on noise-ordinance waivers for construction and events, approve road closures for Memorial Day and a holiday parade, and vote on equipment purchases and bids totaling over $415,000. The meeting also includes appointments to the 16th District Court and a grant acceptance for a public utility easement.

• Noise ordinance waiver for Old M-14 Reconstruction Project (Spring 2025)
• Noise ordinance waiver for graduation party at 18891 Aspen Drive (June 14, 2024)
• Award of bid for Aggregates (road gravel, slag, stone) for 2024 ($budgeted funds)
• Purchase of one 10' flatbed liftgate for Water Department ($budgeted funds)
• Purchase of one transit van 250 HI roof cargo van ($budgeted funds)

The City Council approved the purchase of 4.15 acres of land from Livonia Public Schools for up to $415,000. The board also authorized several vehicle and equipment purchases for public works and the water department, and approved two attorney magistrate appointments for the 16th District Court.

• Approved purchase of 4.15 acres from Livonia Public Schools for up to $415,000
• Approved appointment of Paul A. Bernier and Roger Spence as Attorney Magistrates
• Authorized $187,560.25 for a Case 2024 750M Dozer
• Authorized $200,395.27 for a Case 2024 Wheel Loader Model 621XR
• Approved $149,950.00 for a Trane Air-Cooled Chiller for Bennett Civic Center Library
• Approved $84,480.00 for 2024 Right-of-Way Tree Planting Program
• Authorized $129,000.00 to resolve claims in Croskey v City of Livonia
• Referred Civil Rights Non-Discrimination Ordinance to Committee of the Whole

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting in a closed Committee of the Whole session to discuss pending litigation and attorney-client privileged communications related to the case Donald and Dina Croskey, et al. v. City of Livonia (Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 22-011590-NZ). The session is authorized by a two-thirds roll call vote under the Open Meetings Act. Minutes will not be available for public inspection unless ordered by a court.

• Closed session to discuss litigation in Croskey v. City of Livonia (Case No. 22-011590-NZ)
• Two-thirds roll call vote required per Open Meetings Act Section 7(1)
• City Attorney and Finance Director notified to attend

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on five appeal cases. Each case seeks a variance from the city's zoning ordinance, covering monument signs, a privacy screen, a patio roof, wall signs, and menu board signs. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• Appeal 2024-01-03: Farmington Six, LLC, 17176 Farmington Road — two monument signs where one is permitted.
• Appeal 2024-01-09: Pietrowski, 16922 Surrey — privacy screen over concrete wall and fencing exceeding 40-foot length.
• Appeal 2024-01-10: Tucker, 16332 Aldrich Court — 38x12-foot roof structure over patio causing deficient rear setback.
• Appeal 2024-02-11: Allied Signs, 13004 Middlebelt — four wall signs exceeding allowed number.
• Appeal 2024-02-12: S and Z Restaurants, 13030 Middlebelt — two menu board signs for drive-thru lanes exceeding sign area.

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals granted variances for two monument signs at Farmington Six, LLC, a patio roof at Gay Lynn Tucker's home, four wall signs for Allied Signs (Portillo's), and two menu boards for S and Z Restaurants (Culver's). The board tabled a variance for Dave and Marguerite Pietrowski's privacy screen and fencing, pending payment of property taxes and an inspection of neighboring commercial lighting. The board also approved the February 6, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Granted two monument signs at 17176 Farmington Rd (6-0)
• Tabled privacy screen/fencing variance at 16922 Surrey (4-2)
• Granted patio roof variance at 16332 Aldrich (6-0)
• Granted four wall signs at 13004 Middlebelt (6-0)
• Granted two menu board signs at 13030 Middlebelt (6-0)
• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Livonia City Council will decide on multiple noise-ordinance waivers, including construction noise for the Old M-14 project and a graduation party DJ. They will also vote on road closures for Memorial Day and holiday events, approve equipment purchases for public works, and authorize stormwater and intergovernmental agreements.

• Waive noise ordinance for Old M-14 Reconstruction Project (Spring 2025)
• Waive noise ordinance for graduation party DJ at 18891 Aspen Drive (June 14, 2024, 5:00 p.m.–midnight)
• Close Farmington Road for Memorial Day ceremony (May 25, 2024, 8:30–10:00 a.m.)
• Award bid for 2024 road gravel, slag, and stone ($2.1M budgeted)
• Approve $374,845 intergovernmental agreement for West Chicago Road reconstruction

The Council directed the approval of several equipment purchases for Public Works, including a dozer and wheel loader, and an intergovernmental agreement for the reconstruction of West Chicago Road. Noise ordinance waivers for MDOT and a private event were also directed for approval. A request to transfer a massage establishment waiver was moved to the regular agenda for further consideration.

• Directed approval of $374,845 agreement for West Chicago Road reconstruction
• Directed approval of noise ordinance waiver for Old M-14 Reconstruction Project
• Directed approval of noise ordinance waiver for party at 18891 Aspen Drive
• Directed approval of Paul A. Bernier and Roger Spence as 16th District Court Magistrates
• Directed approval of purchase for one Case 2024 750M Dozer
• Directed approval of purchase for one Case 2024 Wheel Loader Model 621XR
• Directed approval of purchase for one air-cooled chiller for Bennett Civic Center Library
• Directed approval of road closures for Memorial Day Ceremony and Holiday Parade

City Council

The Livonia City Council will decide on a religious temple construction waiver, renew police contracts including Motorola Solutions for $X and Leica GNSS system, and hear an appeal for a behavioral health facility conversion. Reports include mayoral updates on Plymouth Road issues and budget adjustments for emergency repairs.

• Waiver for 18,478 sq ft temple at 28875 W Seven Mile Road
• Renew 3-year police contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc.
• Leica GS18T GNSS system purchase via MiDEAL contract
• Appeal of denied Planned Development for behavioral health facility at 29582-29596 Five Mile Road
• Emergency repair budget for Clements Circle pool water line breaks

The Livonia City Council approved a waiver use for a new 18,478 sq ft temple at 28875 W. Seven Mile Road and denied an appeal for a behavioral health facility at 29582-29596 Five Mile Road. It also approved several police and public works purchases, including nine police vehicles and a Motorola radio system renewal.

• Approved Sri Shirdi Saibaba Temple waiver use at 28875 W. Seven Mile Rd (7-0)
• Denied New Oakland Family Centers appeal for behavioral health facility at 29582-29596 Five Mile Rd (7-0)
• Approved $71,634 Motorola radio system service renewal (7-0)
• Approved $406,153 purchase of 9 police vehicles (7-0)
• Approved $45,352 emergency water line repair at Clements Circle Pool (7-0)
• Approved $153,166.96 purchase of 2 leaf vacuums (7-0)
• Approved $37,235 Alliance of Rouge Communities assessment (7-0)
• Approved $88,771.51 in donations (7-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider an appeal of a Planning Commission denial for a special waiver to convert two office buildings into a short-term behavioral health facility at 29582-29596 Five Mile Road. A previously tabled rezoning petition for 15100 Newburgh Road is also listed but remains temporarily postponed.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for behavioral health facility at 29582-29596 Five Mile Road
• Temporarily tabled rezoning petition for 15100 Newburgh Road from RUF to C-2

The City Council held a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a special waiver use for a planned development to convert two office buildings at 29582-29596 Five Mile Road into a short-term behavioral health facility for minors. No decision was made; the item was moved to the Regular Meeting of March 11, 2024, for a vote. The hearing included detailed discussion of the proposal's proximity to residential properties, safety concerns, and community input.

• Public hearing held; no vote taken
• Item moved to Regular Meeting of March 11, 2024
• Sheetz petition tabled at petitioner's request

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on a variety of items, including two waiver petitions for property use, several police department contract renewals and purchases, and various departmental budget adjustments and expenditures. These are items that will likely be voted on at a future regular meeting.

• Waiver petition for 18,478 sq ft temple at 28875 W. Seven Mile Rd
• Waiver petition for contractor yard at 12933 Farmington Rd
• 3-year sole source contract with Motorola Solutions for police
• Purchase of 9 police vehicles via MiDEAL
• ARC annual assessment of $37,235

The Livonia City Council approved a waiver petition for the Sri Shirdi Saibaba Temple to construct a new religious facility at 28875 W. Seven Mile Road. The council also approved a waiver for a landscaping equipment storage yard at 12933 Farmington Road. Additionally, the council approved several police department contracts, including renewals for Motorola Solutions and uniform suppliers, as well as the purchase of nine police vehicles and a GNSS system. All items were approved through the consent agenda without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved waiver for Sri Shirdi Saibaba Temple construction at 28875 W. Seven Mile Road
• Approved waiver for United Lawnscape storage yard at 12933 Farmington Road
• Approved three-year agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for police
• Authorized purchase of Leica GS18T GNSS system for police
• Approved two-year agreement with Brett M. Naumcheff for police legal services
• Approved two-year extension with Allie Brothers, Inc. for police uniforms
• Authorized purchase of nine police vehicles via MiDEAL pricing
• Approved $37,235.00 Alliance of Rouge Communities assessment

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items and several road construction contracts, including a $4.5 million concrete road program. They will also discuss proposed ordinance changes on topics like residential chickens and gas station limits, and review appointments and other routine matters.

• $4,523,752.63 concrete road program contract with Hard Rock Concrete
• $1,626,472.54 concrete road maintenance contract with Great Lakes Contracting
• $1,202,750.52 sidewalk repair program with Joe Rotondo Construction
• Noise ordinance waiver for July 4th party at 18111 and 18133 Floral Street
• Proposed ordinance to allow residential chickens

The Livonia City Council approved multiple contracts for the 2024 road and sidewalk programs, including a $4.5M concrete road program and a $1.6M maintenance program. The Council also approved a $1.06M construction management contract for the new Senior Citizens Center and restored funding for the Governmental Affairs Director position. Several appointments to city boards were confirmed, and a noise ordinance waiver was granted for a July 4th event.

• Approved $4,523,752.63 concrete road program contract with Hard Rock Concrete (unanimous)
• Approved $1,626,472.54 concrete road maintenance contract with Great Lakes Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved $1,202,750.52 sidewalk repair program with Joe Rotondo Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $1,065,600 construction management contract for Senior Citizens Center with PCI Dailey (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment restoring Governmental Affairs Director funding (5-2)
• Approved $105,173 purchase of Ford Transit van for Livonia Community Transit (unanimous)
• Approved police service aide union contract with POAM for 2023-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for July 4th party on Floral Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two items: the subject matter of the new Senior Citizen Center (CR 268-23) and a proposed budget adjustment to restore funding for the Government Affairs Director position (CR 40-24). This is a discussion-only meeting; no final decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public, and minutes will be available after the meeting.

• Discussion of new Senior Citizen Center (CR 268-23)
• Proposed budget adjustment to restore Government Affairs Director funding (CR 40-24)
• Public audience communication period
• Meeting to be reported at Regular Meeting on February 28, 2024

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed Senior Citizen Center and a budget adjustment for a Government Affairs Director position. Both items were recommended for further action at the February 28 regular meeting.

• Recommended awarding the Senior Center construction management contract to PCI-Daily
• Recommended two resolution options for funding a Government Affairs Director position

City Council

The Livonia City Council will decide on a noise-ordinance waiver for a July 4th band party, reappointments to the Board of Review and Board of Ethics, and a three-year police union contract. They will also vote on purchasing a transit van, approving art installations, and releasing development bonds for a Dover Court condominium project.

• Waive noise ordinance for July 4th band party at 18111 and 18133 Floral Street (1:00–10:00 p.m.)
• Approve $4.5M 2024 Concrete Road Program contract with Hard Rock Concrete (CR 120-23)
• Approve $1.6M 2024 Road Maintenance Program contract with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions (CR 409-23)
• Purchase 2024 Ford Transit High Roof 15-Passenger AWD Van for Livonia Community Transit
• Release development bonds for Dover Court Site Condominium (south of Ann Arbor Trail, west of Dover Avenue)

The City Council directed the approval of several infrastructure contracts, including concrete road programs and sidewalk repairs. The council also moved to approve various board appointments, a police union agreement, and a new transit van.

• Directed approval of $4,523,752.63 concrete road contract with Hard Rock Concrete
• Directed approval of $1,626,472.54 road maintenance contract with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions
• Directed approval of $1,202,750.52 sidewalk repair contract with Joe Rotondo Construction Corp.
• Directed approval of $125,000 lane line marking contract with PK Contracting, Inc.
• Directed approval of Police Service Aide Unit - Unit B tentative agreement
• Directed approval of purchase for one 2024 Ford Transit passenger van
• Directed approval of appointments to Board of Review and Board of Ethics
• Directed approval of Art in the Park program for 2024

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including budget adjustments and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal park mowing contracts and stormwater maintenance agreements for new constructions.

• Purchase of a cement scarifier/grinder for the Roads Division up to $44,797.96
• Storm water maintenance agreements for ClearPath Assisted Living and Moore Outdoor Storage
• Award of contract for the 2024-25 Municipal Park Mowing Program covering 136 acres
• Software licensing agreement with Azteca Systems, LLC for DPW work management
• Request to waive noise ordinance for a car show at Saint Colette's Catholic Church

The Council approved several maintenance and supply contracts for the Department of Public Works and authorized salary adjustments for the Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief. It also accepted storm water maintenance agreements for two properties and appointed a Deputy Clerk.

• Approved salary and benefit adjustments for Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief (unanimous)
• Approved $96,077.28 software renewal with Azteca Systems LLC (unanimous)
• Approved ready-mix concrete bid from Superior Materials up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $44,797.96 purchase of a scarifier/grinder from Ace Cutting Equipment (unanimous)
• Awarded fuel contracts to RKA Petroleum, Marathon Flint Oil, and Gen Oil (unanimous)
• Accepted storm water maintenance agreements for 33579 Eight Mile Rd and 12330 Merriman Rd (unanimous)
• Approved $87,276.00 park mowing contract with Brantley Development (unanimous)
• Appointed Doris E. Demarco as Deputy Clerk with an annual salary of $74,568.00 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two tabled appeals for sign variances. Both cases were previously postponed and are being revisited at this meeting. Public comments may be submitted in writing to the ZBA office.

• Appeal 2023-11-31: Bethel Baptist Temple, 29475 Six Mile Road, seeks ground sign exceeding area limits
• Appeal 2024-01-04: Henry Ford Health Systems, 29200 Schoolcraft Road, seeks wall, ground, and directional signs; utility pole signage on private property not allowed

The Board granted two variance appeals for signage that exceeded standard size and height limits. Both petitioners modified their original requests to remove electronic signs or utility pole placements before approval.

• Approved sign variance for Bethel Baptist Temple at 29475 Six Mile (6-0)
• Approved sign variance for Henry Ford Health at 29200 Schoolcraft Road (6-0)
• Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to discuss six proposed ordinance changes and policy topics. These include shifting the Council Administrator's reporting line from the City Clerk to the City Council, appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, residential blight, the vacant and abandoned fee schedule, raising residential chickens, and restricting gas stations to two per intersection. No final votes are expected; the meeting is for discussion and will be reported at the regular meeting on February 28, 2024.

• Proposed ordinance to make Council Administrator report to City Council instead of City Clerk (CR 03-24)
• Discussion of Councilmember appointments to Zoning Board of Appeals (CR 198-21)
• Residential blight discussion (CR 154-21)
• Vacant and abandoned fee schedule discussion (130-23)
• Proposed ordinance to allow residential chickens (CR 05-24) and restrict gas stations to two per intersection (CR 06-24)

The Committee of the Whole recommended that the Law Department draft ordinances regarding gas station limits and the reporting structure of the Council Administrator. The committee also recommended a new tenure-based appointment process for the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Recommended Law Department draft ordinance to limit intersections to two gas stations
• Recommended Law Department draft amendment for Council Administrator to report to Council President
• Recommended Law Department prepare resolution for ZBA appointment order based on tenure and election finish
• Kept residential blight (CR 154-21) in Committee
• Kept vacant and abandoned fee schedule (CR 130-23) in Committee
• Kept residential chicken ordinance (CR 05-24) in Committee

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve several administrative and operational items, including a budget adjustment to restore funding for the Government Affairs Director position, salary adjustments for police chief and deputy chief, and various public works contracts and purchases. The agenda also includes requests to waive the noise ordinance for a church car show and to accept storm water maintenance agreements for two new developments.

• Budget adjustment to restore Government Affairs Director funding
• Salary and benefit adjustments for Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief (Dec 2023–Nov 2026)
• Noise ordinance waiver for car show at Saint Colette's Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Road, June 1, 2024
• Purchase of cement scarifier/grinder not to exceed $44,797.96
• Storm water maintenance agreements for ClearPath Assisted Living (33579 Eight Mile Road) and Moore Outdoor Storage (12330 Merriman Road)

At its January 17, 2024 study meeting, the Livonia City Council reviewed 11 new business items and set directions for each. Most were moved to the consent agenda for approval, including a noise ordinance waiver for a June 1 car show at Saint Colette's Catholic Church, salary and fringe benefit adjustments for Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief through November 30, 2026, a software licensing agreement with Azteca Systems, LLC, ready-mix concrete, a cement scarifier/grinder purchase up to $44,797.96, a 2024-25 municipal park mowing contract, gasoline and diesel fuel, and two storm water maintenance agreements. The Government Affairs Director budget adjustment was referred to Committee of the Whole, and the Art in the Park program was moved to the February 12, 2024 study meeting. The mowing contract was placed on the regular agenda rather than consent, with council members raising concerns about approving two bidders.

• Noise ordinance waiver for Knights of Columbus car show at Saint Colette's, 17600 Newburgh Road, June 1, 2024 — approving, consent
• Budget adjustment to restore Government Affairs Director funding — referred to Committee of the Whole
• Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief salary/fringe adjustments, Dec 1, 2023–Nov 30, 2026 — approving, consent
• Art in the Park program — moved to February 12, 2024 study meeting
• Azteca Systems, LLC software licensing/maintenance for DPW work management, Mar 1, 2024–Feb 28, 2025 — approving, consent
• Ready-Mix Concrete award for 2024 — approving, consent
• Purchase of one cement scarifier/grinder with sulky driver, not to exceed $44,797.96 — approving, consent
• 2024-25 Municipal Park Mowing Program contract — approving, regular agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and voting on a consent agenda. Key items include a proposed three-year, $53,114.40 annual contract for ThinkGard backup services, a driveway ordinance waiver, and an ordinance amendment on per diem payments.

• Sole-source purchase of ThinkGard backup/disaster recovery, up to $53,114.40/year for 3 years
• Waiver of driveway ordinance to allow 27-foot curb cut (max 25 feet) for Kunal Bindra
• Ordinance amendment to add per diem language to Financial Procedures (Title 3, Ch. 04, Sec. 200)
• Hourly rate increases for Highschool Co-Op, College Co-Op, and Seasonal Clerk classifications
• Award of bid for printing 2024 Connections Magazine

The Livonia City Council approved several spending items: a contract with Hearst Newspapers for three issues of Connections Magazine not to exceed $65,337.00, a three-year backup and disaster recovery system from Thinkgard, LLC at up to $53,114.40 annually, and pool chemicals from Aquatic Source LLC. It also approved golf course chemicals from Harrell's LLC up to $96,482.12, hourly wage increases for student and seasonal workers, 2024 Board of Review hearing dates and compensation, and a driveway ordinance waiver at 14428 Dooley Drive. An ordinance amending financial procedures was adopted and becomes effective upon publication. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved minutes of the January 17, 2024 regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Board of Review hearing dates and daily compensation of $120 for chairperson, $100 for other members (7-0)
• Approved hourly wage increases for High School Co-Op, College Co-Op, and Seasonal Clerk classifications (7-0)
• Approved Hearst Newspapers contract for three Connections Magazine issues, not to exceed $65,337.00 (7-0)
• Approved Thinkgard, LLC backup and disaster recovery system, up to $53,114.40 annually for three years, without competitive bidding (7-0)
• Approved Aquatic Source LLC chlorine purchase for three years, up to $46,950.00 annually for FY2024-2025 and $51,600.00 for FY2026 (7-0)
• Approved Harrell's LLC golf course chemicals, not to exceed $96,482.12, without competitive bidding (7-0)
• Waived driveway ordinance curb cut requirement at 14428 Dooley Drive from 25 to 27 feet (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear cases regarding requests for building variances. These include requests for accessory buildings, signage, and fencing that deviate from current zoning rules.

• Accessory building height and area appeal at 34108 Schoolcraft Road
• Two monument entranceway signs for residential development at 28201 Lyndon Street
• Six-foot vinyl privacy fence appeal at 163365 Westbrook Street
• Accessory building height and area appeal at 19985 Parker Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three variance requests: a detached accessory building at 34108 Schoolcraft Road (6-0), two monument signs at the Lyndon Park development on Lyndon Street (5-0, one recusal), and a six-foot privacy fence at 16335 Westbrook Street (6-0). A fourth appeal for a detached accessory building at 19985 Parker Street was withdrawn by the applicant during the hearing after neighbor objections. The Board also approved the January 9, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved variance for detached accessory building at 34108 Schoolcraft Road (6-0)
• Approved variance for two monument signs at 28201 Lyndon Street (5-0, 1 recused)
• Approved variance for six-foot privacy fence at 16335 Westbrook Street (6-0)
• Appeal for detached accessory building at 19985 Parker Street withdrawn by applicant
• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative and purchasing items. These include a request to waive the driveway ordinance for a specific property, approval of the 2024 Board of Review meeting schedule and member compensation, and approval of hourly rate increases for certain city job classifications. The council will also consider awarding bids for printing the city magazine and purchasing pool chlorine, as well as authorizing sole-source purchases for data backup services and golf course maintenance supplies.

• Waive driveway ordinance curb-cut limit from 25 to 27 feet for Kunal Bindra
• Approve 2024 Board of Review meeting dates and member compensation rates
• Increase hourly rates for Highschool Co-Op, College Co-Op, and Seasonal Clerk positions
• Award bid for printing 2024 Connections Magazine
• Sole-source purchase of ThinkGard Backup and Disaster Recovery Solution, up to $53,114.40 annually for 3 years

The City Council reviewed and directed the approval of multiple items for the Regular and Consent agendas, including sole-source IT and parks contracts. One request to waive a driveway ordinance was directed to the Regular agenda pending a permit and inspection.

• Directed approval of driveway ordinance waiver for 14428 Dooley Drive (Regular agenda)
• Directed approval of 2024 Board of Review dates, times, and compensation (Consent agenda)
• Directed approval of hourly rate increases for Highschool Co-Op, College Co-Op, and Seasonal Clerk (Consent agenda)
• Directed approval of bid for 2024 Connections Magazine printing (Consent agenda)
• Directed approval of sole-source purchase for ThinkGard Backup and Disaster Recovery Solution up to $53,114.40 annually (Consent agenda)
• Directed approval of bid for pool chlorine (Consent agenda)
• Directed approval of sole-source purchase for golf course chemicals and fertilizer (Consent agenda)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of items, including a proposed zoning change for properties owned by the Basilica of St. Mary, several contract awards and extensions, and a waiver petition for a construction equipment rental business. The agenda also includes routine approvals and appointments.

• Rezoning of 18100 Merriman Road and 30600 Brookview Drive from P-L to N2 (Petition 2022-12-01-02)
• Waiver petition for construction equipment rental with outdoor storage at 34147 Schoolcraft Road (Petition 2023-11-02-14)
• Site plan for second drive-thru lane at Culver's, 13030 Middlebelt Road (Petition 2023-11-08-08)
• Purchase of Dell PowerEdge R760 server for Police Division
• Animal sheltering agreement with Michigan Humane Society, $6,012.56/month

The Livonia City Council unanimously approved several contracts and zoning requests, including a $331,000 engineering contract for the 2024 Water Main Replacement Project and a $325,000 sidewalk and pavement replacement contract. The Council also granted zoning waivers for a construction equipment rental business and a Culver's drive-thru expansion, and appointed Doris E. DeMarco as Deputy City Clerk. Additionally, the Council referred items regarding human trafficking on Plymouth Road, residential chickens, and gas station restrictions to administration or committees for further review.

• Approved $331,000 engineering contract with OHM Advisors for 2024 Water Main Replacement Project
• Approved $325,000 contract extension with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions for sidewalk and pavement replacement
• Approved $100,000 annual contract with Ferguson Waterworks for water main repair clamps
• Approved $63,780 annual contract with ADS Environmental Services for sewer flow monitoring
• Approved $80,000 annual contract extension with Eganix, Inc. for fats, oils, and grease prevention
• Approved $75,000 animal sheltering agreement with Michigan Humane Society
• Approved $64,939.56 purchase of Dell server for police department
• Approved zoning waiver for Rental Equipment Solutions at 34147 Schoolcraft Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on five separate appeal cases, each seeking a variance or exception to the city's zoning ordinances. The cases involve keeping chickens on a non-qualifying lot, storing a recreational vehicle in a front yard setback, erecting additional signs, and installing a fence that extends beyond the permitted building line. Public comments may be submitted in writing to the ZBA office.

• Appeal 2024-01-01: Daniela Abel, 12109 Cavell Street, to keep chickens on a lot not zoned R-U-F
• Appeal 2024-01-02: Christine and Raymond Sobocinski, 32729 Norfolk Street, to store RV in front yard setback
• Appeal 2024-01-03: Farmington Six, LLC, 17176 Farmington Road, to erect two monument signs where one is allowed
• Appeal 2024-01-04: Henry Ford Health Systems, 29200 Schoolcraft Road, for wall, ground, and directional signs including on utility poles
• Appeal 2024-01-05: Thomas Posner, 20409 Oporto Avenue, to erect a 6-foot privacy fence extending beyond the rear building plane

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals tabled a request to keep chickens at 12109 Cavell Street, denied a variance to store a recreational vehicle in a front driveway, and approved a privacy fence variance. The board also tabled a signage request from Henry Ford Health and tabled a case where the petitioner failed to appear.

• Tabled chicken variance at 12109 Cavell St (4-2)
• Denied RV storage variance at 32729 Norfolk St (5-1)
• Approved privacy fence variance at 20409 Oporto Ave (6-0)
• Tabled Henry Ford Health signage variance (6-0)
• Tabled Farmington Six, LLC signage case (petitioner absent)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including requests to waive the driveway ordinance, a waiver petition for a construction equipment rental business, a site plan for a second drive-thru lane at Culver's, and multiple contract awards and extensions. The agenda also includes a proposed ordinance amendment and a request to waive formal bidding for a police server purchase.

• Waive driveway ordinance for Kunal Bindra (25 to 27 feet)
• Waiver petition for Rental Equipment Solutions at 34147 Schoolcraft Road
• Site plan for second drive-thru lane at Culver's, 13030 Middlebelt Road
• Purchase one Dell PowerEdge R760 server for police (waive bidding)
• Animal sheltering agreement with Michigan Humane Society ($6,012.56/month)

At its January 3, 2024 study meeting, the Livonia City Council reviewed ten new business items and moved each forward — eight to the consent agenda and two to the regular agenda. No final approvals or denials were recorded; the minutes reflect only agenda placement. One item, a driveway ordinance waiver request, was removed and postponed to the January 17 study agenda.

• Driveway ordinance waiver request (Kunal Bindra) removed from agenda; moved to Jan 17 study agenda
• Construction equipment rental waiver at 34147 Schoolcraft Road moved to consent agenda
• Second drive-thru lane at Culver's, 13030 Middlebelt Road, moved to consent agenda
• Police server purchase (Dell PowerEdge R760) moved to consent agenda
• Water main repair clamps bid award moved to consent agenda
• Two-year Eganix FOG prevention extension moved to consent agenda
• Sanitary sewer flow monitoring contract moved to consent agenda
• Michigan Humane Society animal sheltering agreement moved to consent agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss permanently referring the establishment of Council Committees, representatives on various boards and committees, the Parliamentarian, and related business for report and recommendation. This is a procedural discussion with no final decisions expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of Council Committee establishment (CR 498-05)
• Discussion of representatives on various boards and committees
• Discussion of Parliamentarian appointment

The Committee of the Whole met to recommend the establishment of Council Committees and the designation of representatives for various boards and committees. These recommendations are scheduled to be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda for January 17, 2024.

• Recommended CR 498-05 to permanently refer board and committee establishment to the Committee of the Whole
• Recommended Carrie Budzinski as SEMCOG delegate and Rob Donovic as alternate
• Recommended Brandon McCullough as SPREE representative and Scott Morgan as alternate
• Recommended Laura M. Toy as alternate representative to MMRMA
• Recommended Jim Jolly as Parliamentarian
• Recommended Scott Morgan as representative to Livonia Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees
• Recommended Martha Ptashnik as representative on the City’s Tree Committee
• Recommended Laura M. Toy as representative to the Hearts of Livonia Board