Livonia public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider a consent agenda with several routine purchases and contract renewals, including a $1.5 million water meter supply contract, ambulance stretchers, and cardiac monitors. They will also hold public hearings on a car wash use waiver, vote on two ordinance amendments related to the Plymouth Road Development Authority, and decide on a settlement in a federal lawsuit.

• Approve $1,500,000 contract with Etna Supply for Sensus water meters
• Waive bidding to renew mental health co-response agreement with Hegira Health
• Approve $133,413 amendment for traffic signal modernization at Levan/Five Mile and Lyndon/Newburgh
• Public hearing on Clean Express Car Wash waiver at 38888 Six Mile Road
• Vote on settlement in Belmond Properties LLC v. City of Livonia (Case 2:25-cv-11720)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three appeals seeking variances for non-compliant signs. The board will decide whether to grant exceptions for wall signs, ground signs, and electronic message centers that exceed city ordinance limits.

• Appeal 2025-09-30: Sheldon Center, LLC for Ivy Rehab at 33243 Plymouth Road — wall sign exceeding allowable area
• Appeal 2025-10-32: Laith Jacob / L F L 334 LLC for Faith Internal Medicine at 15645 Farmington — ground sign height, EMC, and non-conforming sign replacement
• Appeal 2025-10-33: Muhammad Tayab at 36700 Five Mile — excess wall signs, total sign area, and monument sign area with EMC

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to decide on a rezoning request for a gas station and convenience store at 13400 Newburgh Road, along with several contract approvals and ordinance amendments. The agenda includes consent items for police uniforms, legal services, accounting contracts, and park improvements, as well as unfinished business on downtown district boundary changes and a tax increment finance plan. A public hearing on the rezoning was already held on November 19, 2025.

• Rezone 13400 Newburgh Road from M-1 to C-2 for gas station and convenience store (Petition 2025-09-01-01)
• Approve $70,000 contract for accounting and financial services due to vacancies
• Release general obligation limited tax bonds for Shelden Park improvements
• Approve sublease for Devon-aire and Eddie Edgar arenas (2026-2031, with 5-year extension)
• Amend Plymouth Road Development Authority district boundaries and TIF plan

The Livonia City Council authorized the issuance of up to $5 million in 2026 Capital Improvement Bonds (Limited Tax General Obligation) to fund improvements to Shelden Park, including a splash pad, playgrounds, sports fields, walking paths, and a pavilion. The Council also approved several contracts, including a three-year police uniform supply extension with Allie Brothers, Inc., a three-year police legal advising services agreement with Brett M. Naumcheff, and two emergency accounting service agreements with Plante & Moran, PLLC. Additionally, the Council approved a new sublease agreement with Livonia Civic Arenas, Inc., and approved the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Authorized up to $5M in 2026 Capital Improvement Bonds for Shelden Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year police uniform contract extension with Allie Brothers, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year police legal advising services agreement with Brett M. Naumcheff, up to $108,000 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency accounting services agreement with Plante & Moran, PLLC, up to $70,000 (unanimous)
• Approved additional $45,000 for Plante & Moran audit services (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Silver Sneakers agreement with Tivity Health Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved new sublease agreement with Livonia Civic Arenas, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two John Deere Gators and one tractor for $99,602.15 (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will discuss setting salaries for elected officials for 2026-2027, renewing a contract with Hegira Health for police-mental health co-response, and approving several equipment purchases and contracts. Items include ambulance stretchers, cardiac monitors, golf course supplies, water main clamps, park mowing, water meters, a jack unit replacement, and an engineering contract amendment. All items are for discussion at this study meeting, with formal action likely at a later regular meeting.

• Determination of elected official salaries for 2026-2027
• Renew agreement with Hegira Health for law enforcement/mental health co-response
• Purchase five Power Pro Two ambulance stretchers
• Purchase two Zoll Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators
• Contract with Etna Supply for water meters up to $1,500,000

City Council

The Livonia City Council Committee of the Whole will review a petition to waive zoning rules for a proposed auto-wash establishment at 38888 Six Mile Road. The request, submitted by Mannik & Smith Group on behalf of Clean Express Car Wash, seeks approval to operate in a commercial zone. The decision will be reported at the December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting.

• Waiver request for auto-wash establishment at 38888 Six Mile Road (N.E. corner of Fox Drive)
• Petition 2025-07-02-15 submitted by Mannik & Smith Group on behalf of Clean Express Car Wash
• CR 340-25 zoning case reference

The Committee of the Whole discussed a waiver use request for an auto-wash establishment at 38888 Six Mile Road, submitted by Mannik & Smith Group on behalf of Clean Express Car Wash. No final decision was made; the committee recommended that the Law Department draft an approving resolution. The item will be placed on the December 3, 2025, regular meeting agenda.

• Recommended drafting an approving resolution for the car wash waiver use (committee action)
• Placed the item on the December 3, 2025, regular meeting agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on a petition to rezone property at 13400 Newburgh Road from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to C-2 (General Business) to allow construction of a gas station and convenience store. The hearing is scheduled for November 19, 2025, with the regular meeting set for December 3, 2025.

• Rezoning petition 2025-09-01-01 by J & J Land Holdings LLC
• Property at 13400 Newburgh Road, southeast corner of Newburgh and Schoolcraft Roads
• Requested change from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to C-2 (General Business District)
• Proposed use: gas station and convenience store

The City Council held a public hearing on a request to rezone 13400 Newburgh Road from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to C-2 (General Business) to build a gas station and convenience store. The item was moved to the December 3, 2025 regular meeting, so no final decision was made. The Planning Commission recommends approval, and the council heard from the petitioner and one resident opposed to the project.

• Public hearing held on rezoning 13400 Newburgh Road from M-1 to C-2 for gas station/convenience store
• Item moved to Regular Meeting of December 3, 2025 for decision
• Planning Commission recommendation of approval noted

City Council

The Livonia City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the subject of Council Office staffing and salaries. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and will be reported at the Regular Meeting on December 3, 2025.

• Discussion of Council Office staffing and salaries (CR 318-25)

The City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss Council Office staffing and salaries. The Civil Service Director provided an overview of possibly adding a step to the Program Supervisor classification and exploring a new position in the Council Office. No decisions were made; the item was kept in committee and will be placed on the December 3, 2025 regular meeting agenda.

• Kept Council Office staffing and salaries item in committee (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve several contracts and expenditures, including police uniform supply, a sole-source legal advisor agreement, and financial services. The agenda also includes bond issuance for park improvements, a sublease for ice arenas, and equipment purchases. These are discussion items that may be voted on at a future regular meeting.

• Three-year contract extension with Allie Brothers, Inc. for police uniforms with 3% increase
• Waive bidding and renew sole-source agreement with Brett M. Naumcheff (Michigan Police Legal Advisor Group) for 3 years
• Award contract up to $70,000 for accounting/financial services due to vacancies
• Release general obligation limited tax bonds for Shelden Park improvements
• Approve sublease for Devon-aire and Eddie Edgar arenas (Aug 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2031, plus 5-year extension)

The City Council held a study meeting and directed that all nine new business items be placed on the consent portion of the next Regular Agenda, meaning they will be voted on as a group without separate discussion. No final approvals were made at this meeting; the actions were procedural referrals. Items include contract extensions, a sole-source agreement, a finance services contract, bond release for Shelden Park, a sublease for arenas, equipment purchases, and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Referred Allie Brothers uniform contract extension to consent agenda
• Referred sole-source police legal services agreement to consent agenda
• Referred $70,000 accounting services contract to consent agenda
• Referred additional audit expenditure to consent agenda
• Referred Shelden Park bond release to consent agenda
• Referred Tivity Health Silver Sneakers amendment to consent agenda
• Referred arena sublease agreement to consent agenda
• Referred John Deere equipment purchase to consent agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with 18 items, including the 2026 road repair program, several equipment purchases, and appointments. New business includes approving an intergovernmental agreement with MDOT for the Newburgh Road Reconstruction Project and a proposed ordinance amendment regarding retirement system membership qualifications.

• 2026 Road Repair Program approval (fourth year of ten-year paving millage)
• MDOT agreement for Newburgh Road Reconstruction (Ann Arbor Trail to Plymouth Road), city share est. $871,018
• PILOT for Villa St. Clare affordable senior housing at 36800 Schoolcraft Road
• Purchase of Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 licenses (waiving formal bidding)
• Ordinance amendment to retirement system membership qualifications (Title 2, Ch. 2.96, Sec. 160)

The Livonia City Council approved the 2026 Road Repair Program, several road and parks contracts, a tax exemption for the Villa St. Clare housing development, and a new vacation policy for exempt employees. The council also voted to hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation and referred the demolition of the old senior center and courthouse to administration. Numerous residents spoke during public comment, mostly criticizing the council's earlier approval of the Sheetz site plan.

• Approved 2026 Road Repair Program (unanimous)
• Approved $60,359.20 for Microsoft Office licenses (unanimous)
• Approved $99,000 for new furniture at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center (unanimous)
• Approved $48,713 for emergency fire alarm repairs at recreation center (unanimous)
• Approved $43,020.06 for soccer goal nets (unanimous)
• Approved $76,761.78 for two baseball diamond groomers (unanimous)
• Approved $65,915 for five mowers (unanimous)
• Approved $228,484 for right-of-way tree removal (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two subject matters: an investigation into City Departments and their procedures as they relate to the City's Charter, and Council Office staffing and salaries. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only committee meeting. The meeting will be reported at the Regular Meeting of November 17, 2025.

• Investigation into City Departments and procedures related to the City's Charter (CR 131-25)
• Council Office staffing and salaries (CR 318-25)

The City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting and discussed two items: an investigation into city departments' procedures related to the City Charter, and Council Office staffing and salaries. No final decisions were made; both items were kept in committee and scheduled for the November 17, 2025 Regular Meeting. The Council recommended drafting a resolution for a closed session on the investigation and agreed to reconvene on staffing.

• Recommended Law Department draft a resolution for a closed Committee of the Whole session on the investigation (CR 131-25)
• Recommended reconvening on November 17, 2025 to continue discussion on Council Office staffing and salaries (CR 318-25)
• Both items remain in Committee and placed on the November 17, 2025 Regular Meeting agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider several items, including two ordinances that would amend the Plymouth Road Development Authority's district boundaries and its tax increment finance plan. The council will also vote on consent agenda items such as bid awards and a waiver for a massage establishment, and will hold public hearings on two waiver petitions for a car wash and a spa.

• Ordinance to amend Plymouth Road Development Authority district boundaries (public hearing held Sept 29)
• Ordinance to amend Development Plan and adopt new Tax Increment Finance Plan for Plymouth Road Development Authority
• Waiver petition for Clean Express Car Wash at 38888 Six Mile Road
• Waiver petition for May Breeze Spa at 34722 Plymouth Road
• Additional expenditure of $25,000 for sidewalk trip hazard removal (Precision Concrete Cutting)

The Livonia City Council approved the Sheetz gas station and carry-out restaurant site plan at Newburgh and Eight Mile Roads (Petition 2025-08-08-07) by a 4-3 vote, rescinding its previous denial. The council also approved several contracts, including a $231,000 pole barn purchase and installation, a $123,248 HVAC unit replacement, and a $39,341 fire station floor repair. A waiver use for a massage establishment (May Breeze Spa) was approved, and a car wash waiver request was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

• Approved Sheetz site plan at Newburgh & Eight Mile (4-3)
• Rescinded Resolution 333-25 denying Sheetz (4-3)
• Approved $231,000 for two pole barns and concrete pads
• Approved $123,248 for two HVAC units at fleet garage
• Approved $39,341 for Fire Station 3 floor repair
• Approved $120,000 contract with Proxie LLC for small business assistance
• Approved May Breeze Spa massage establishment waiver use
• Referred Express Car Wash waiver use to Committee of the Whole

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve a range of items, including the 2026 road repair program, several contract amendments, and various equipment purchases. The agenda also includes appointments, a sidewalk waiver, a tax payment agreement, and a software purchase. No final votes are taken at this study meeting; decisions are expected at a later regular meeting.

• 2026 Road Repair Program approval (fourth year of ten-year paving millage)
• PILOT agreement for Villa St. Clare affordable senior housing at 36800 Schoolcraft Road
• Waive bidding to purchase Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 software and licenses (Police)
• Waive sealed bid to purchase furniture up to $99,000 for Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center
• Reappointments of Melissa Karolak and Nicholas Lomako to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on November 5, 2025, and voted to place all 18 new business items on the consent agenda for the next regular meeting. These items include waivers, reappointments, purchases, and contract amendments. No final decisions were made; the council will vote on the consent agenda at the November 17 regular meeting.

• Placed sidewalk waiver for 18723 Laurel Drive on consent agenda
• Placed reappointment of Melissa Karolak to Brownfield Authority on consent agenda
• Placed reappointment of Nicholas Lomako to Brownfield Authority on consent agenda
• Placed Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 software purchase on consent agenda
• Placed PILOT for Villa St. Clare senior housing on consent agenda
• Placed vacation time increase for overtime-exempt employees on consent agenda
• Placed furniture purchase for Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center on consent agenda
• Placed fire alarm strobe replacement for recreation center on consent agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on five appeal cases, including requests for a banquet facility, signs, a fence, and a business use. Several cases were previously tabled and are being reconsidered. The board will decide whether to grant variances or other relief from zoning ordinance requirements.

• Appeal 2025-05-15: Increase occupant load from 49 to 150 for banquet facility at 16184 Middlebelt Road (C-1 district, prohibited use)
• Appeal 2025-07-21: Monument sign with deficient setback, excessive height/base width, and ECM at 37604 Ann Arbor Road
• Appeal 2025-07-25: Privacy fence on shared property line without neighbor authorization at 38560 Morningstar Drive
• Appeal 2025-09-30: Wall sign exceeding allowable area at 33243 Plymouth Road (Ivy Rehab)
• Appeal 2025-09-31: Commercial personal services business in industrial district at 37453 Schoolcraft Road

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals granted a one-year, temporary use variance to Socialite Event Lounge to operate a banquet facility at 16184 Middlebelt, despite the use being prohibited in the C-1 district and being less than 300 feet from residential property. The variance was granted with conditions, including a reduced maximum occupancy of 125 people and an expiration after one year. The board also approved a monument sign variance for Lakepointe Yacht Club and a use variance for a hair salon, while denying a privacy fence variance for a homeowner on Morningstar Drive.

• Granted temporary use variance for banquet facility at 16184 Middlebelt with 125-person occupancy cap, expiring in 1 year (5-2)
• Granted monument sign variance with Electronic Message Center at 37604 Ann Arbor Rd, waiving 5-day permit wait (6-1)
• Denied privacy fence variance at 38560 Morningstar Dr, citing lack of neighbor authorization and no demonstrated hardship (5-2)
• Granted variance for hair salon (personal services) in M-1 district at 37453 Schoolcraft (7-0)
• Case 2025-09-30 (Ivy Rehab wall sign) passed due to petitioner not being present
• Approved minutes from May 20, June 3, and July 8, 2025 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss new business items, primarily three waiver-use petitions for a car wash and two massage establishments, plus several bid awards for city maintenance projects. No final votes are expected at this study session; decisions will likely occur at a later regular meeting.

• Waiver request to transfer massage establishment approval to new owner at 17142 Farmington Road (Omorfia Esthetics)
• Waiver petition for Clean Express Car Wash at 38888 Six Mile Road
• Waiver petition for May Breeze Spa at 34722 Plymouth Road
• Bid award for Fire Station 3 apparatus bay floor repair
• Contract award for small business grant technical assistance

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on October 20, 2025, and took no final votes. Instead, it directed seven items to the next regular meeting agenda: four to the consent agenda (massage waiver extension, fire station floor repair, small business grant technical assistance, and cement pads/pole barns) and three to the regular agenda (car wash waiver, massage waiver, and HVAC units). All items were discussed but not decided.

• Directed massage waiver extension (Omorfia Esthetics) to consent agenda
• Directed car wash waiver petition (Clean Express Car Wash) to regular agenda
• Directed massage waiver petition (May Breeze Spa) to regular agenda
• Directed Fire Station 3 floor repair bid to consent agenda
• Directed small business grant technical assistance contract to consent agenda
• Directed cement pads and pole barns bid to consent agenda
• Directed HVAC units bid to regular agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $1.7 million contract for lead and galvanized water service line replacements, a $198,334 engineering contract for water main work, and several other items. The council will also consider the proposed FY2026 budget and property tax millage, which was the subject of a public hearing, and discuss the new Civic Center Campus and Rotary Park Pavilion reconstruction. A site plan for a Sheetz gas station and restaurant at Newburgh and Eight Mile Roads is also on the agenda.

• Contract extension with D'Angelo Brothers, Inc. for lead and galvanized service line replacements, not to exceed $1,700,000
• Amendment to OHM Advisors contract for construction engineering on 2025 Water Main Replacement (Area 11 and Schoolcraft Road), not to exceed $198,334
• Proposed FY2026 budget and property tax millage (public hearing held September 29, 2025)
• Site plan petition by Skilken Gold for Sheetz gas station and drive-thru restaurant at Newburgh and Eight Mile Roads
• SMART agreement for Liv & Go Program with $89,424 in Municipal and Community Credits

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the subject matter of the Rotary Park Pavilion reconstruction. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and will be reported at the regular City Council meeting on October 20, 2025.

• Discussion of Rotary Park Pavilion reconstruction (CR 259-25)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to decide on several consent agenda items, including waiving bidding to purchase Flock safety cameras and two marked police vehicles, and to award a bid for Parks and Recreation clothing. Under unfinished and new business, the council will consider three block party requests, an amendment to the Shoppes at College Park development agreement regarding signage, and an additional expenditure of $18,499.08 to close out the West Chicago Reconstruction Project. The agenda also includes a quarterly investment report from the Finance Department.

• Waive bidding to purchase Flock safety cameras and software for police
• Waive sealed bid to buy two marked police vehicles via state cooperative pricing
• Award bid for Parks and Recreation clothing for two-year period
• Approve first amendment to Shoppes at College Park PGD agreement (signage, CR 135-24)
• Authorize $18,499.08 additional expenditure for West Chicago Reconstruction Project (Harrison to Inkster)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a site plan for a Sheetz gas station and restaurant, a lead water service line replacement project, and multiple contracts and purchases. The agenda also includes a block party request, a SMART transit agreement, and various departmental requests.

• Site plan petition for Sheetz gas station and drive-thru restaurant at Newburgh and Eight Mile roads
• Lead service line replacement project with D'Angelo Brothers, Inc. contract up to $1,700,000
• 2026 SMART agreement for Liv & Go Program with $89,424 in credits
• Security camera purchase and installation at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center
• Water main replacement project on Schoolcraft Road with $198,334 engineering contract

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a closed Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss litigation matters and attorney/client privileged communications related to the pending case Belmond Properties, LLC v City of Livonia (USDC Case No. 2:25-cv-11720). The meeting is authorized by a two-thirds roll call vote under the Open Meetings Act. Minutes will not be publicly available unless ordered by a court.

• Closed session for litigation discussion (CR 303-25)
• Case: Belmond Properties, LLC v City of Livonia, USDC Case No. 2:25-cv-11720
• Two-thirds roll call vote per Open Meetings Act Section 7(1)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on three items: two ordinances to amend the Plymouth Road Development Authority's downtown district boundaries and its development and tax increment finance plans, and the proposed city budget for fiscal year ending November 30, 2026, including the property tax millage to support it. The council will also hear audience communication and address items for the regular meeting of October 20, 2025.

• Ordinance to amend Plymouth Road Development Authority downtown district boundaries
• Ordinance to amend Development Plan and adopt new Tax Increment Finance Plan
• Proposed FY2026 budget and property tax millage (CR 277-25)

The City Council held three public hearings on September 29, 2025, covering the proposed FY2026 budget and two Plymouth Road Development Authority (PRDA) items. No final decisions were made; all items were moved to the October 20, 2025 Regular Meeting. The budget hearing included a proposal to levy refuse and recycling millages at full authorized amounts, which would raise the total city millage to 13.7134 mills and generate an additional $3.36 million. The PRDA hearings considered amending district boundaries, updating the development plan, and adopting a new tax increment financing (TIF) plan, with council members expressing differing views on adding industrial properties to the district.

• Moved FY2026 budget and millage proposal to October 20 Regular Meeting
• Moved PRDA district boundary amendment to October 20 Regular Meeting
• Moved PRDA development plan and TIF plan amendment to October 20 Regular Meeting
• No votes taken on any item; all hearings closed without action

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear five appeals regarding signage and structures that allegedly violate zoning regulations. Cases include requests from businesses like Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Holiday Inn to modify or install signs, as well as residents seeking to maintain or construct structures such as privacy screens and accessory garages.

• Appeal Case No. 2024-10-37: Cooper’s Hawk Winery seeks wall sign package approval (tabled May 2025)
• Appeal Case No. 2025-02-02: Capital Grille requests wall sign package and off-site pylon sign refacing (tabled May 2025)
• Appeal Case No. 2025-08-27: Audra Hannah seeks to maintain 8-foot-tall privacy screen at 9119 Colorado
• Appeal Case No. 2025-08-28: Brooke Bright requests detached accessory garage at 30190 Joy
• Appeal Case No. 2025-08-29: Holiday Inn seeks to reface existing pylon sign at 17123 Laurel Park Drive

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider several routine items, including approving block parties, a non-profit designation, a sole-source purchase for an ambulance cot, and a $394,984 appropriation for a police station fuel tank replacement. They will also discuss the Civic Center Campus project, Rotary Park Pavilion reconstruction, and a proposed ordinance amendment. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.

• Approve $394,984 for Police Station Fuel Tank Replacement
• Waive sealed bid to purchase power load ambulance cot from sole source
• Discuss Civic Center Campus planning, design, and construction
• Discuss Rotary Park Pavilion reconstruction
• Amend ordinance sections 075, 080, 115 of Title 2, Chapter 04

The Livonia City Council approved a $394,984 contract for the police station fuel tank replacement, awarded to Oscar W. Larson Co. as sole source. The council also approved two block party street closures, recognized the Livonia Stevenson High School Booster Club as a non-profit, and authorized a $32,001.46 ambulance cot loading system purchase. Several items were referred to committees for review, including blight ordinance updates and a Recycling Coach investigation.

• Approved $394,984 police station fuel tank replacement contract to Oscar W. Larson Co. (7-0)
• Approved $32,001.46 purchase of power load ambulance cot loading system from Stryker Medical (7-0)
• Approved block party street closure on Irving Street to Clarita Street, Sept 27, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved 13th Annual Windridge Village Halloween Block Party on Pollyanna Drive, Oct 19, 2025 (7-0)
• Recognized Livonia Stevenson High School Booster Club as non-profit for charitable gaming license (7-0)
• Referred blight ordinance updates on residential upkeep to Department of Law (7-0)
• Referred commercial parking lot disrepair ordinance review to Department of Law (7-0)
• Referred Recycling Coach investment investigation to Committee of the Whole (7-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review requests to waive bidding processes for police cameras and vehicles, authorize additional expenditures for assessment services and promotional testing, and approve a block party permit on Melrose Street. The meeting is a study session and may start later than scheduled.

• Waive formal bidding to purchase Flock Safety cameras and software for crime prevention ($ amount not specified)
• Waive sealed bid process to buy 2 marked police vehicles using state cooperative pricing
• Authorize $5,000 additional expenditure to Empco for Assessment Center services
• Authorize up to $35,000 to Empco for Police Lieutenant and Sergeant promotional testing
• Approve block party permit on Melrose Street between Elsie and Jamison on Oct 25, 2025

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on September 8, 2025, and took no final votes. All items were directed to future regular or consent agendas. The council advanced requests for Flock safety cameras, two marked police vehicles, additional Empco testing expenditures, a parks clothing bid, and building maintenance system upgrades. Two block party requests were also moved to the regular agenda.

• Block party on Melrose Street moved to Regular Agenda
• Block party on Emerson Court/Tulipwood moved to Regular Agenda
• Flock safety cameras purchase moved to Consent Agenda
• Two marked police vehicles purchase moved to Consent Agenda
• Additional $5,000 Empco expenditure moved to Regular Agenda
• Additional $35,000 Empco testing expenditure moved to Regular Agenda
• Parks clothing bid award moved to Consent Agenda
• Building maintenance systems contract moved to Consent Agenda

City Council

The Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to consider a resolution to hold a public hearing on the annual budget for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026. The hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2025, at Livonia City Hall. This is a procedural step to set the hearing date.

• Resolution to conduct a public hearing on the FY 2026 budget (CR 277-25)
• Public hearing scheduled for September 29, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium
• Meeting location: DPW Conference Room, 12973 Farmington Rd.

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the subject matter of the Rotary Park Pavilion reconstruction (CR 259-25). This is a discussion item, not a final decision; the meeting will be reported at the regular City Council meeting on September 22, 2025.

• Discussion of Rotary Park Pavilion reconstruction (CR 259-25)

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee discussed the Rotary Park Pavilion reconstruction (CR 259-25) and recommended that the Administration rescope and fully rebid the project to comply with code requirements. The item remains in committee for further discussion. No final approval was made.

• Recommended Administration rescope/full rebid Rotary Park Pavilion project
• Item tabled in committee for further discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear five appeals at its September 9, 2025 meeting. Two cases were previously tabled in June: a proposed accessory garage at 17320 Fairfield and a request to expand an event lounge's occupant load to 150 at 16184 Middlebelt. The board will also consider a swimming pool setback variance, a privacy fence on a shared property line, and a request to keep an illegally erected fence.

• Appeal 2025-04-12: accessory garage at 17320 Fairfield (tabled June 3)
• Appeal 2025-05-15: banquet facility for 150 persons at 16184 Middlebelt (tabled June 3)
• Appeal 2025-07-24: above-ground pool with deficient side yard setback at 36520 Kingsbury
• Appeal 2025-07-25: privacy fence on shared property line at 38560 Morningstar
• Appeal 2025-08-26: illegal 6-foot privacy fence at 18704 Floral

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Roman Martincic to build a detached accessory garage at 17320 Fairfield, despite the structure exceeding area limits and being relocated from a previously approved spot. The board also granted a variance for an above-ground pool at 36520 Kingsbury and for a privacy fence at 18704 Floral. Two other cases were tabled: a banquet facility occupancy increase and a privacy fence dispute.

• Approved garage variance at 17320 Fairfield (5-0) with conditions including no business use and fire-safe construction
• Approved pool variance at 36520 Kingsbury (5-0) with conditions including written neighbor permission
• Approved privacy fence variance at 18704 Floral (4-1) with conditions including double permit fee and staining
• Tabled banquet facility occupancy increase at 16184 Middlebelt (4-1) for further guidelines
• Tabled privacy fence variance at 38560 Morningstar (5-0) to allow for full board hearing

City Council

The Livonia City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the subject matter of the Noble Library and Shelden Park issues, as referenced in Council Resolution 116-24. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and will be reported at the Regular Meeting on September 22, 2025. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Discussion of Noble Library and Shelden Park issues (CR 116-24)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider several items, including an intergovernmental agreement with MDOT for traffic signal modernization, a proposed ordinance amendment, and multiple consent agenda items such as block party approval, waiver transfers, and additional expenditures. The meeting includes routine reports and public comment periods.

• Intergovernmental agreement with MDOT for traffic signal modernization at 5 Mile Road/Levan Road and Newburgh Road/Lyndon Street (Contract 25-5427)
• Proposed amendment to Livonia Code of Ordinances, Title 2, Chapter 04, Sections 075, 080, and 115
• Waiver transfer for used auto dealership at 30805 and 30835 Plymouth Road (Petition 2013-08-02-19)
• Waiver transfer for massage establishment at 16345 Middlebelt (Petition 2019-04-02-07)
• Additional expenditures: $70,000 for tree planting (MEDC grant), $150,000 for hazardous waste fees, and $24,828 for fuel island removal at Whispering Willows golf course

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including two block party requests, a non-profit designation for a booster club, an amendment to the College Park development agreement, a sole-source purchase for fire equipment, and a fuel tank replacement for the police station. These are discussion items for the upcoming regular meeting.

• Block party on Irving Street, Sept 27, 2025
• Block party on Pollyanna Drive, Oct 19, 2025
• Non-profit designation for Livonia Stevenson High School Booster Club
• Amendment to Shoppes at College Park PGD signage (CR 135-24)
• Police Station Fuel Tank Replacement, $394,984

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on September 8, 2025, and directed six items to be placed on the next regular agenda. These included two block party requests, a nonprofit designation for the Stevenson High School Booster Club, an amendment to the Shoppes at College Park development agreement, a sole-source purchase for a fire department ambulance cot loading system, and a fuel tank replacement for the police station. No final decisions were made; all items were moved forward for formal action.

• Block party on Irving Street (Sept 27) placed on Consent agenda
• Block party on Pollyanna Drive (Oct 19) placed on Consent agenda
• Nonprofit designation for Stevenson Booster Club placed on Consent agenda
• College Park PGD signage amendment placed on Regular agenda
• Sole-source purchase of ambulance cot loading system placed on Consent agenda
• Police Station fuel tank replacement ($394,984) placed on Consent agenda

City Council

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five appeals for zoning variances. Four cases involve privacy or replacement fences on corner lots that cannot align with adjacent fences, and one case involves a detached garage placement and a monument sign with an electronic message center. The board will decide whether to grant these variances from the city's zoning ordinance.

• Appeal 2025-06-18: Diaz, 14428 Yale Ave, privacy fence in corner side yard
• Appeal 2025-06-20: Cupler, 33444 Roycroft Ave, 986-sq-ft detached garage
• Appeal 2025-07-21: Lakepointe Yacht Club, 37604 Ann Arbor Rd, monument sign with EMC
• Appeal 2025-07-22: Myers, 13940 Richfield Ave, privacy fence in corner side yard
• Appeal 2025-07-23: Smith/Leavens, 28615 Grandon Ave, 6-ft vinyl fence on corner lot

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, public hearings, and several infrastructure contracts. Key items include resolutions to hold public hearings on amending the Plymouth Road Development Authority's district boundaries and its tax increment finance plan, plus contract awards for road work. The agenda also includes consent items like block parties, noise ordinance waivers, and a cable franchise agreement with DIRECTV.

• Resolution for public hearing on Plymouth Road Development Authority boundary amendment
• Resolution for public hearing on Development Plan amendment and new Tax Increment Finance Plan
• Contract award for 2025 Lane Line Marking Program (Contract 25-H)
• Additional appropriation for 2025 Concrete Maintenance/Selective Slab Program (Contract 25-J)
• Payment to Wayne County for easements on Newburgh Road Reconstruction Project

The Livonia City Council approved a $568,900 contract extension for Bidigare Contractors to add Pickford and Clarita Avenues to the Westfield/Harrison water main project, and accepted a $141,334.19 bid for golf course irrigation upgrades. The Council also approved a $78,601.97 emergency vactor truck repair, a $157,391.90 lane marking contract, and a 10-year DIRECTV franchise agreement. A block party request for Balmoral Court failed on a 3-3 tie vote.

• Approved $568,900 contract extension to Bidigare Contractors for water main work (unanimous)
• Accepted $141,334.19 Siteone Landscape Supply bid for golf course irrigation (unanimous)
• Approved $78,601.97 emergency vactor truck repairs to Jack Doheny Company (unanimous)
• Approved $157,391.90 lane line marking contract to P.K. Contracting (unanimous)
• Authorized 10-year DIRECTV franchise agreement with 5% fee (unanimous)
• Approved $40,648 for Wayne County easements on Newburgh Road project (unanimous)
• Denied Balmoral Court block party request on 3-3 tie vote
• Referred Noble facility RFQ and roof repairs to Administration (5-1)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including requests to extend waiver use approvals for a used auto dealership and a massage establishment to new owners, a contract award for fuel island removal, and additional expenditures for tree planting and hazardous waste fees. These are discussion items for the upcoming regular meeting.

• Block party on Sherwood Street between Woodside and Westbrook Streets, October 4, 2025
• Waiver extension for used auto dealership at 30805 and 30835 Plymouth Road
• Waiver extension for massage establishment at 16345 Middlebelt
• Contract award for fuel island removal at Whispering Willows golf course, not to exceed $24,828
• Additional $70,000 for tree planting (MEDC grant) and $150,000 for hazardous waste fees

The City Council held a study meeting and directed six items to be placed on the consent or regular agenda for the September 8 regular meeting. No final approvals were made; all items were procedural directions for future action. The items include a block party permit, two waiver use transfers, a contract award, and two additional expenditures.

• Block party on Sherwood St. moved to consent agenda
• Waiver use transfer for Old Redford Auto moved to consent agenda
• Waiver use transfer for Elite Foot and Body Spa moved to regular agenda
• Fuel island removal contract (not-to-exceed $24,828) moved to consent agenda
• Additional tree planting expenditure ($70,000, MEDC grant) moved to consent agenda
• Hazardous waste fees expenditure ($150,000) moved to consent agenda

City Council

The Law and Education Committee will discuss two proposed ordinance amendments: one on noise and one on cloth coverings on fences. No final votes are scheduled; the committee's discussion will be reported at the regular City Council meeting on August 25, 2025.

• Proposed noise ordinance amendment (CR 253-24)
• Potential ordinance amendments on cloth coverings on fences (CR 157-25)

The Law and Education Committee met and took no final action on either agenda item. The proposed noise ordinance amendment (CR 253-24) was recommended to remain in committee, with a resident's email forwarded to the Law Department. The fence covering ordinance item (CR 157-25) was recommended for removal from committee, with the resident advised to seek a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Both items are scheduled for the August 25, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda.

• Noise ordinance amendment (CR 253-24) recommended to remain in committee
• Resident email on noise ordinance forwarded to Law Department
• Fence covering ordinance (CR 157-25) recommended for removal from committee
• Resident advised to seek variance from Zoning Board of Appeals
• Both items placed on August 25, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda

City Council

The Economic Development, Strategic Planning and Technology Committee will review the future development of the Noble facility as outlined in Council Resolution 132-25. This is a committee-level discussion; no formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of Noble facility future development per CR 132-25

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five appeals, all seeking variances or approvals for fences or signs that violate city codes. Two cases were previously tabled and are being reconsidered. The board will decide whether to grant relief for each property owner.

• 9629 Cranston Avenue: privacy fence in side/front yards (tabled May 6, 2025)
• 14001 Newburgh Road: 12-foot-tall fence without permits or neighbor approval
• 36589 Six Mile Road: 6-foot fence encroaching into side yards (tabled May 20, 2025)
• 15230 Levan Road: second wall sign for Masri Orthodontics exceeding sign area
• 17390 Myron Drive: double fence along south property line lacking neighbor authorization

City Council

The City Council Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to discuss advanced budget reviews for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 pre-budget process. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and will be reported at the regular City Council meeting on August 25, 2025.

• Advanced Budget Reviews Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Pre-Budget Meeting (CR 161-12)

The Finance and Budget Committee held a pre-budget meeting to discuss the FY 2025-2026 budget. No formal decisions were made; instead, council members shared priorities and requested financial data. The committee recommended holding the September 18 meeting at DPW and receiving the 2025 Assessment Data booklet.

• Recommended September 18 Finance and Budget Committee meeting be held at DPW
• Recommended receiving and filing the 2025 Assessment Data booklet

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda and several new business items. They will vote on naming the new senior facility, amending animal ordinances for racing pigeons, and awarding contracts for library services, street sweeping, and other services. The meeting also includes public hearings and routine approvals for block parties and noise ordinance waivers.

• Ordinance to name new senior facility as Livonia Senior Wellness Center
• Amendment to regulate keeping of racing pigeons (Title 6, Chapter 01)
• Contract for library website redesign and implementation
• Contract for 2026-2031 street sweeping program at 2016 prices
• Contract for accounting services not to exceed $45,000

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hear requests to waive noise ordinances for two concerts, approve a street closure for a high school parade, and decide on several contracts and waivers. The meeting also includes a waiver petition for an indoor recreational facility and a cable franchise agreement.

• Waive noise ordinance for Wildwood Sourfest concert at 36685 Plymouth Road on Aug 30, 3–11 p.m.
• Waive noise ordinance for concert at 9820 Levan Road on Sep 27, 3–10 p.m.
• Approve street closure for Clarenceville High School Homecoming Parade on Middlebelt Road on Sep 26, 6 p.m.
• Waiver petition for indoor recreational facility at 37461 Schoolcraft Road
• Approve 10-year cable franchise agreement with DIRECTV, LLC

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on August 11, 2025, and voted to place all ten new business items on the consent portion of the next regular agenda. These items include block party and noise ordinance waivers, a parade approval, a waiver use petition, and several contract and expenditure authorizations. No final decisions were made; the council will vote on the consent agenda at the August 25 regular meeting.

• Block party on Flamingo Blvd. moved to consent agenda
• Noise ordinance waiver for Supernatural Spirits and Brewing moved to consent agenda
• Noise ordinance waiver for concert at 9820 Levan Road moved to consent agenda
• Clarenceville High School homecoming parade approval moved to consent agenda
• Waiver use petition for indoor recreational facility at 37461 Schoolcraft Road moved to consent agenda
• Sole source purchase for irrigation upgrades at golf courses moved to consent agenda
• Appropriation for Vactor truck repair moved to consent agenda
• Payment to Dan's Excavating and AAA Underground for water main work moved to consent agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 21, 2025, covering a range of administrative and legislative items. Key actions include approving consent agenda items such as block parties, waivers, and contracts, as well as considering ordinance amendments on racing pigeons, naming the new senior facility, and updating penalties for tobacco and emergency interference. The council will also discuss unfinished business from committee meetings, including a proposed auto repair facility and the new Civic Center Campus.

• Administrative response to CR 337-24 on controlling urban deer population
• Ordinance amendment to regulate keeping racing pigeons (Title 6, Chapter 01)
• Naming new senior facility as Livonia Senior Wellness Center (Title 12, Chapter 18)
• Contract for sewer line chemical root control, up to $100,000/year for 3 years plus 2-year option
• Waiver use petition for auto repair facility at 27819 Plymouth Road

The Livonia City Council approved a series of contracts and expenditures, including a $989,591.99 generator replacement at fire stations and a DPW building, a $142,342.50 senior bus lease, and several other maintenance and vehicle purchases. The council also approved two zoning petitions for a veterinary hospital addition and an auto repair facility, and adopted four ordinances on second reading. Several items were tabled, and the meeting included public comments on deer overpopulation, a millage, and building maintenance.

• Approved $989,591.99 generator replacement at Fire Stations 3 and 6 and DPW Building 13 (unanimous)
• Approved $142,342.50 lease for senior center bus (unanimous)
• Approved $29,400 remediation at Alexander Blue House (unanimous)
• Approved $38,779.55 sand filter replacement at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 sewer root control contract (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 annual electrical maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved $425,000 for tree trimming and removal (unanimous)
• Approved zoning for veterinary hospital addition at 27492 Five Mile Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several requests and contracts. Items include waiving the noise ordinance for a private gathering, barricading a street for a wedding reception, approving multiple block parties, and awarding contracts for library website redesign, recycling software, and street sweeping. No final votes are expected at this study session.

• Noise ordinance waiver for live music at 15367 Susanna Circle on Aug 24
• Street barricade on Van Court between Levan and Raleigh for wedding reception on Sep 6
• Block party on Sussex Street between Sherwood and Fitzgerald on Sep 6
• Block party on Tuscany Court between 38532 and 38517 on Sep 6
• Contract awards: library website redesign, recycling software (3 years), street sweeping 2026-2031

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. The committee's report will be presented at the regular City Council meeting on July 21, 2025.

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

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four appeal cases involving property owners seeking variances or approvals for structures that currently violate city zoning rules. The cases include a fence built without permits, an oversized accessory shed, an additional wall sign, and a fence placement issue. Public comments may be submitted in writing to the ZBA office.

• Appeal 2025-03-06: 12-foot privacy fence without permits at 14001 Newburgh Road
• Appeal 2025-06-16: 200-sq-ft shed with garage over 720 sq ft at 28984 Sunnydale
• Appeal 2025-06-17: second wall sign for Masri Orthodontics at 15230 Levan
• Appeal 2025-06-18: rear-yard privacy fence at 14428 Yale not aligning with adjacent fence

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a 200-square-foot accessory shed at 28984 Sunnydale Street with a 4-0 vote. The Board voted 4-0 to table a variance request for a privacy fence at 14428 Yale Street to allow the petitioners to submit fence design plans and enable a police traffic review. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting and acknowledged the final meeting of departing board member Christopher Boloven.

• Approved variance for a 200-square-foot accessory shed at 28984 Sunnydale Street (4-0)
• Tabled variance for a privacy fence at 14428 Yale Street pending design plans and police review (4-0)
• Approved the minutes of the April 8 meeting

City Council

The Livonia City Council will meet to decide on routine appointments, vehicle purchases, site plan approvals, and ordinance amendments. They will also discuss a $5 million bond resolution for Shelden Park improvements and release development bonds for two condominium projects.

• Appointment of Mark Orosz to Plymouth Road Development Authority for a three-year term
• Approval of site plan for Comerica Bank building renovation at 17111 Laurel Park Drive North
• Award of a three-year credit card procurement program contract
• Purchase of 10 new vehicles (Fords) for city departments totaling at least $500,000
• Resolution to issue up to $5,000,000 in general obligation bonds for Shelden Park improvements

The Livonia City Council approved a resolution authorizing publication of a notice of intent to issue up to $5,000,000 in general obligation limited tax bonds for improvements to Shelden Park, including a splash pad, playgrounds, sports fields, walking paths, and a pavilion. The council also approved several site plans, including a Costco fuel facility expansion, a Comerica Bank renovation, and a commercial building addition, along with multiple vehicle purchases and contract authorizations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $5M Shelden Park bond notice of intent (unanimous)
• Approved Costco fuel facility expansion at 19540 Haggerty Road (unanimous)
• Approved Comerica Bank site plan at 17111 Laurel Park Drive North (unanimous)
• Approved commercial building addition at 29440 Schoolcraft Road (unanimous)
• Approved $85,392 for two Ford Ranger pickup trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $136,480 for four Ford Escapes (unanimous)
• Approved $263,230 for four Ford F150 trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $228,799 for three Ford F250 trucks (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including five block party requests, a waiver petition for a veterinary hospital addition, a site plan for a warehouse garage, and numerous contract awards and purchases. These include leasing a passenger bus, remediation at Greenmead, sand filter replacement, generator replacement, sewer root control, electrical maintenance, recycling software, and tree trimming appropriations.

• Block parties on Arden, Brentwood, Summers, Fairfield, and Marie streets
• Waiver petition for vet hospital addition at 27492 Five Mile Road
• Site plan for 4,164-sq-ft warehouse garage at 29441 Six Mile Road
• Lease of 2025 Ford E450 bus for Senior Center
• Sewer root control contract up to $100,000/year for 3 years

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting and directed 19 items to the consent or regular portions of the next regular agenda, including block party permits, a waiver petition for a veterinary hospital expansion, a site plan for a warehouse garage, and multiple contracts and purchases. No final approvals were made; all items are scheduled for formal action at the July 7 regular meeting. One item, a recycling software contract, was removed and deferred to the July 21 study meeting.

• Block party on Arden St. (Aug 2) moved to Consent agenda
• Block party on Brentwood St. (Aug 8) moved to Regular agenda
• Block party on Summers St. (Aug 9) moved to Regular agenda
• Block party on Fairfield St. (Sep 6) moved to Consent agenda
• Block party on Marie St. (Sep 6) moved to Regular agenda
• Waiver petition for vet hospital at 27492 Five Mile Rd. moved to Consent agenda
• Site plan for warehouse garage at 29441 Six Mile Rd. moved to Regular agenda
• Lease of Ford E450 bus for Senior Center moved to Consent agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to discuss the subject matter of the Noble Library and Shelden Park issues, as referenced in Council Resolution 116-24. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and will be reported at the Regular Meeting on July 7, 2025.

• Discussion of Noble Library and Shelden Park issues (CR 116-24)

The City Council Committee of the Whole discussed the Noble Library and Shelden Park issues (CR 116-24), including an updated building condition assessment and revised administration opinion. No decision was made; the item will remain in committee for further consideration and is scheduled for the July 21, 2025 regular meeting agenda.

• Noble Library and Shelden Park issues (CR 116-24) remain in committee for further consideration

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold public hearings and vote on proposed amendments to water service, sewer disposal, and industrial waste surcharge rates, effective July 1, 2025. The agenda also includes several consent items, such as waiving the noise ordinance for a birthday party, approving block parties, and authorizing expenditures. Additionally, the council will consider appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and other routine matters.

• Water service consumption rate changes (Title 13, Chapter 08, Sections 040 and 050)
• Industrial waste surcharge rate change (Title 13, Chapter 28, Section 050)
• Sewer disposal and maintenance rate changes (Title 13, Chapter 20, Sections 120 and 130)
• Resolution placing special assessments for unpaid 2024 sidewalk program charges (Contract 24-G)
• Request to release capital improvement bond for 100 senior housing units

The Livonia City Council authorized the issuance of up to $10 million in 2025 Capital Improvement Bonds (Limited Tax General Obligation) to fund approximately 100 housing units for low- and moderate-income senior citizens, including site improvements. The council also adopted five ordinances amending water service rates, industrial waste surcharge, and sewage disposal system fees. Several other resolutions were approved, including a $27,384 annual payment to a fire mutual aid association, a prisoner housing agreement extension with Calhoun County, and various event permits and appointments.

• Authorized up to $10M in 2025 Capital Improvement Bonds for senior housing (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending water service rates (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending industrial waste surcharge (unanimous)
• Adopted two ordinances amending sewage disposal system fees (unanimous)
• Approved $27,384 annual payment to Western Wayne County Fire Mutual Aid Assoc. for 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved one-year prisoner housing agreement extension with Calhoun County at $60.36/day (unanimous)
• Approved $12,712.50 additional payment to Golden Gate Constructions for sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Appointed Lindsey Hakala to Zoning Board of Appeals (4-3)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a Costco fuel facility expansion, a $5 million bond for Shelden Park improvements, and multiple ordinance amendments. The agenda also includes appointments, site plans, vehicle purchases, and a contract award.

• Costco Wholesale waiver use petition to expand fuel facility and parking at 19540 Haggerty Road
• Site plan for two-story addition at 29440 Schoolcraft Road by Karim Elrez
• Site plan for Comerica Bank renovation at 17111 Laurel Park Drive North
• Authorization to issue up to $5,000,000 in bonds for Shelden Park improvements
• Ordinance amendments on malicious mischief, tobacco sales, and obstructing officers

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting and directed several items to the next regular agenda. Key actions include advancing a $5 million bond for Shelden Park improvements, a Costco fuel station expansion, and a site plan for a commercial building addition. The council also directed the Law Department to draft ordinances on racing pigeons, vaping, and emergency call interference.

• Advanced $5M Shelden Park bond to regular agenda
• Advanced Costco fuel expansion to regular agenda
• Advanced Schoolcraft Road building addition to regular agenda
• Advanced Comerica Bank renovation to consent agenda
• Advanced procurement card program to consent agenda
• Directed drafting of ordinance to limit racing pigeons to 20
• Directed drafting of ordinance to modernize malicious mischief language
• Directed drafting of ordinance to align tobacco/vaping penalties with state law

City Council

The Livonia City Council Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the annual audit reports for the period December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. This is a discussion item, and the committee's findings will be reported at the regular City Council meeting on June 16, 2025.

• Review of Annual Audit Reports for fiscal year Dec 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2024 (CR 367-02)

The Finance and Budget Committee received the City of Livonia's annual audit for fiscal year ending November 30, 2024, presented by Plante Moran. The audit was clean with no findings, and the city's financial position was described as strong, with a healthy fund balance and well-funded pensions. The committee recommended receiving and filing the audit, which will be placed on the June 16, 2025 regular meeting agenda.

• Received and filed the 2024 annual audit as submitted (recommendation to Council)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on June 3, 2025, to consider four appeals. These include requests for accessory structures, a sign setback variance, and a banquet facility occupancy increase. The board will decide whether to grant variances or special approvals for each case.

• Appeal 2025-04-12: Detached accessory garage at 17320 Fairfield (excess area and location)
• Appeal 2025-04-13: Ground sign at 19100 Farmington (deficient setback)
• Appeal 2025-04-14: Accessory shed at 16715 North Stanmoor (over 200 sq ft, excess total area)
• Appeal 2025-05-15: Increase occupant load from 49 to 150 at 16184 Middlebelt for banquet facility (prohibited in C-1, within 300 ft of residential)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will vote on routine approvals including block party permits, reappointments to city boards, and contracts for public works and recreation projects. They will also consider amendments to water and sewer rates, a zoning change for a property on Seven Mile Road, and a cable franchise agreement with Spectrum.

• Block party permits for Alexander Street (June 5) and Rayburn Street (August 23)
• Reappointments to Planning Commission, Economic Development Corp, and other boards
• Grants totaling $246,920 for Shelden Park and Rotary Park redevelopment
• Proposed water/sewer rate increases effective July 1, 2025
• Zoning change from N2 to C-1 for 37739 Seven Mile Road

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a study meeting to discuss several new business items, including requests for noise ordinance waivers, block party permits, a drive-up window addition, and various expenditures and appointments. These are discussion items, with formal decisions expected at a later regular meeting.

• Noise ordinance waiver for 100th birthday party with live music in Mies Park on June 21, 2025
• Block party on Five Mile Service Road (36996-36916) on June 29, 2025
• Block party on Roycroft Street (between Woodring and Loveland) on July 4, 2025
• Block party on Ohio Street (between California Blvd and Colorado St) on July 5, 2025
• Drive-up window addition at 29195-29215 Plymouth Road (Parlor Donuts)

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on June 2, 2025, and directed most new business items to the consent agenda for the next regular meeting, including noise ordinance waivers, block parties, a drive-up window use extension, fire department dues, a prisoner housing agreement extension, and a ZBA reappointment. Two items—a capital improvement bond release for senior housing and a ZBA appointment—were directed to the regular agenda. No final votes were taken; all actions were directional.

• Directed noise ordinance waiver for Mies Park birthday party to consent agenda
• Directed block party on Five Mile Service Road to consent agenda
• Directed block party on Roycroft Street to consent agenda
• Directed block party on Ohio Street to consent agenda
• Directed drive-up window use extension for Parlor Donuts to consent agenda
• Directed $27,384 annual fire department dues to consent agenda
• Directed prisoner housing agreement extension with Calhoun County to consent agenda
• Directed capital improvement bond release for senior housing to regular agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four appeals regarding signage and fence violations. Two cases involve Laurel Investment, LLC, appealing sign packages for Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant and Capital Grille. Two other cases concern privacy fence disputes at residential properties on Six Mile Road and West Chicago Avenue.

• Appeal Case No. 2024-10-37: Laurel Investment, LLC, seeks wall sign package approval for Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 17123 North Laurel Park Drive
• Appeal Case No. 2025-02-02: Laurel Investment, LLC, seeks wall sign package approval for Capital Grille, 17117 Laurel Park Drive
• Appeal Case No. 2025-04-10: Paige and Joshua Retting seek approval for a 6-foot-tall privacy fence at 36589 Six Mile Road
• Appeal Case No. 2025-04-11: Shawn Friend seeks approval for an existing 6-foot-tall privacy fence at 32501 West Chicago Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals tabled two sign variance requests from Laurel Investment, LLC for the Cooper's Hawk and Capital Grille restaurants at 17117 North Laurel Park Drive, asking for a comprehensive sign package for the entire site. The Board also tabled a privacy fence variance for Paige and Joshua Retting at 36589 Six Mile Road, requesting revised plans and neighbor discussions. The Board partially approved a variance for Shawn Friend's fence at 32501 West Chicago, allowing the side-yard encroachment but denying the fence misalignment and imposing a double permit fee.

• Tabled Cooper's Hawk wall sign variance (4-0)
• Tabled Capital Grille wall sign variance (4-0)
• Tabled Retting privacy fence variance (4-0)
• Granted in part, denied in part Friend fence variance (4-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the subject matter of an investigation into City Departments and their procedures as they relate to the City's Charter. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and will be reported at the Regular Meeting on June 16, 2025.

• Investigation into City Departments and procedures related to the City's Charter (CR 131-25)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will meet to review noise ordinance waivers for cultural festivals at Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church and The Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church. The council will also consider extending a contract with Bound Tree Medical for up to $130,000 annually, amending election precinct ordinances, and reviewing an oil change facility waiver at 27410 Joy Road.

• Noise ordinance waiver for cultural festival at Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church at 32765 Lyndon Street
• Noise ordinance waiver for festival at The Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church at 18100 Merriman Road
• Contract extension with Bound Tree Medical for emergency medical supplies, not to exceed $130,000 annually
• Waiver use approval to construct a 2,117-square foot oil change facility at 27410 Joy Road
• Proposed amendment to Title 1, Chapter 1.08 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances regarding election precincts

The Livonia City Council approved a waiver use for a 2,117-square-foot oil change facility at 27410 Joy Road, with conditions. It also approved the 2025 early voting plan (5-1), with Councilmember McCullough dissenting. Several contracts and noise waivers for church festivals were approved, and a fence-covering ordinance issue was referred to committee.

• Approved waiver use for oil change facility at 27410 Joy Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 early voting plan at City Hall, weekends 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (5-1)
• Approved $130,000 Bound Tree Medical emergency supplies contract (unanimous)
• Approved $32,933.97 ESRI GIS software maintenance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved noise waiver for Saint Rafka Maronite festival Aug 8-10 (unanimous)
• Approved noise waiver for St. Mary's Dormition Festival Aug 15-17 (unanimous)
• Referred cloth fence covering ordinance to Law and Education Committee (unanimous)
• Referred blighted/vacant property fee schedule to administration (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review and vote on multiple reappointments to local boards, approve block party permits, and consider several contracts and grants totaling over $325,000. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning waivers, site plan amendments, and infrastructure upgrades.

• Block party permits for Alexander Street (June 5) and Rayburn Street (August 23)
• Reappointments to Plymouth Road Development Authority, Livonia Economic Development Corp, and Planning Commission
• Waiver petition for outdoor truck storage at 32225 Schoolcraft Road
• Site plan petitions for BMW motorcycle dealership (19265 Victor Parkway) and car wash (30207 Plymouth Road)
• $140,519 grant for Shelden Park redevelopment and $106,401 for Rotary Park fitness cluster replacement

City Council

The Livonia City Council Committee of the Whole will meet on May 12, 2025, to discuss the subject matter of an investigation into City Departments and their procedures related to the City's Charter (CR 131-25). The meeting will also include time for audience communication.

• Discussion regarding an investigation into City Departments and their procedures as related to the City's Charter (CR 131-25)

The City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting to investigate city department procedures related to the City Charter, focusing on concerns about the City Clerk and Deputy Clerk. Councilmembers questioned Clerk Miller, City Attorney Fisher, and Civil Service Director Laible about issues such as election errors, business license processing, and notary expiration. The committee recommended that Clerk Miller provide written answers to the attached questions, and the item remains in committee for a follow-up meeting.

• Recommended Clerk Miller provide answers to attached questions (unanimous)
• Item remains in Committee for follow-up
• Scheduled item for Regular Meeting Agenda of May 19, 2025

City Council

The Economic Development, Strategic Planning and Technology Committee is meeting to discuss the subject of blighted and vacant businesses on Plymouth Road, as referenced in Council Resolution 90-25. 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 19, 2025.

• Discussion of blighted and vacant businesses on Plymouth Road (CR 90-25)

The Economic Development, Strategic Planning and Technology Committee discussed blighted and vacant businesses along Plymouth Road, hearing that 12 vacant buildings exist (6 registered, 6 unregistered). The committee recommended the administration provide an updated fee schedule and explore a compounded annual penalty for blighted/vacant properties. No final decisions were made; the item remains in committee and will be placed on the May 19, 2025 regular agenda.

• Recommended administration provide an updated fee schedule for vacant properties
• Recommended administration explore a compounded annual penalty for blighted/vacant properties
• Item remains in committee; no final action taken

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 7, 2025, with a consent agenda containing 21 items, including approvals for block parties, banner displays, road closures, carnival and fireworks permits, waiver petitions for a senior apartment complex, a drive-thru restaurant, a carnival, and a townhouse development, as well as various contracts, settlements, and budget items. The council will also discuss unfinished business, including a waiver petition for an auto repair facility and a request to waive the hard surfacing ordinance, and new business regarding a storm water maintenance agreement.

• Waiver petition for 58 senior apartments at 14821/14829 Farmington Road
• Waiver petition for 2,515 sq ft drive-thru restaurant at 39200 Seven Mile Road
• Site plan for 100 townhouse units at 37640 Seven Mile Road
• Spree '75: road closures, carnival, fireworks, and facility leases
• Settlement for sewer backup claims at 29655 Minton St and 29737 Mark Ln

The Livonia City Council approved several development projects, including a 58-unit senior independent apartment complex at 14821/14829 Farmington Road and a 100-unit townhouse development at 37640 Seven Mile Road. It also approved a full-service restaurant with drive-thru at 39200 Seven Mile Road, a carnival at the former Sears parking lot, and various expenditures for police testing, park improvements, and water infrastructure. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 58-unit senior apartment development at 14821/14829 Farmington Road (unanimous)
• Approved 100-unit townhouse development at 37640 Seven Mile Road (unanimous)
• Approved full-service restaurant with drive-thru at 39200 Seven Mile Road (unanimous)
• Approved carnival at former Sears parking lot, 29500 Seven Mile Road (unanimous)
• Authorized $30,000 for police promotional exams (unanimous)
• Approved $24,000 sponsorship for Livonia Junior Athletic League (unanimous)
• Authorized $21,512 for Rotary Park Pavilion 2 roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $125,400 for water system risk assessment (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will discuss new business including noise ordinance waivers for cultural and church festivals, a waiver petition for an oil change facility on Joy Road, and an early voting plan for 2025 local elections. The agenda also covers a contract extension for emergency medical supplies, a software maintenance agreement renewal, and proposed amendments to election precincts.

• Noise ordinance waiver request for Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church cultural festival at 32765 Lyndon Street on August 8-10, 2025
• Noise ordinance waiver request for The Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church festival at 18100 Merriman Road on August 15-17, 2025
• Planning Commission waiver petition by NC Designers and Contracting to construct a 2,117-square foot oil change facility at 27410 Joy Road
• Contract extension with Bound Tree Medical for emergency medical supplies and equipment, not to exceed $130,000.00 annually
• Software maintenance agreement renewal with ESRI, Inc. for the City's Geographic Information System (GIS)

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on May 7, 2025, and took direction on several agenda items. For the proposed oil change facility at 27410 Joy Road, council members made motions to place both an approving and a denying resolution on the next regular agenda, reflecting concerns about unpaid property taxes. The council also directed that requests to waive the noise ordinance for two church festivals, the early voting plan, the precinct amendment, the Bound Tree Medical contract extension, and the ESRI software maintenance renewal be placed on the consent or regular agenda for formal action. No final votes were taken at this study meeting.

• Directed placing noise ordinance waiver for Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church festival on consent agenda
• Directed placing noise ordinance waiver for Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church festival on consent agenda
• Directed placing both approving and denying resolutions for oil change facility at 27410 Joy Road on regular agenda
• Directed placing early voting plan resolution on regular agenda
• Directed placing precinct amendment ordinance on regular agenda
• Directed placing Bound Tree Medical contract extension on consent agenda
• Directed placing ESRI software maintenance renewal on consent agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five appeal cases. Each case involves a property owner or business seeking a variance or permission for a use or structure that is currently prohibited under the city's zoning ordinance. The board will decide whether to grant these requests.

• Appeal 2025-03-04: C.I.G. Livonia, LLC seeks to establish a gasoline service station at 37355 Eight Mile in a C-1 district where it is prohibited.
• Appeal 2025-03-05: Karen Amick (for lessee Justin Baker) seeks to keep an illegally erected privacy fence at 9629 Cranston in side and front yards.
• Appeal 2025-03-07: Gwen Hosey seeks to build a garage addition at 14954 Flamingo exceeding accessory structure limits.
• Appeal 2025-03-08: Christopher Lee seeks to erect a 6-foot privacy screen at 36797 Bristol in a corner side yard, which is prohibited.
• Appeal 2025-03-09: Anthony Nerone seeks to maintain a 6-foot privacy fence at 19069 Doris erected contrary to permit.

City Council

The Livonia City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss Petition 2025-01-02-01 from Eman Enterprises LLC, which requests waiver use approval to redevelop an existing commercial site into an automobile repair facility. The proposal includes adding service bays and renovating the building's interior and exterior at 27819 Plymouth Road. This is a discussion item; the council will report on it at the regular meeting on May 7, 2025.

• Waiver use request for auto repair facility at 27819 Plymouth Road
• Add service bays and renovate building interior/exterior
• Petition 2025-01-02-01 by Eman Enterprises LLC
• Site at southwest corner of Plymouth and Cardwell Street

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a waiver use petition by Eman Enterprises LLC to redevelop an existing commercial site at 27819 Plymouth Road into an automobile repair facility, with added stipulations for brick, screening, and landscaping. The item will be placed on the May 7, 2025 regular meeting agenda for final action. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of waiver use petition 2025-01-02-01 for auto repair facility at 27819 Plymouth Road, with brick, screening, and landscaping stipulations
• Directed Law Department to draft an approving resolution with the stipulations
• Placed item on May 7, 2025 regular meeting agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider placing a millage request for Civic Center Campus site improvements on the August 2025 primary election ballot, along with several ordinance amendments and multiple contract awards. The agenda includes consent items for purchases and bids, as well as new business such as accepting a state grant for a fire truck and approving an animal sheltering agreement.

• Millage request for Civic Center Campus site improvements for August 2025 ballot
• Ordinance amendments: pet licensing fees, Chief Financial Officer position, Information Systems manager, repeal of Capital Improvement Ordinance
• Purchase of one Lifeline Type-1 Superliner ambulance (budgeted funds)
• Accept $1M state grant for ladder truck purchase
• Animal sheltering agreement with Michigan Humane Society (3 years, 2025-2027)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review requests for street closures, banner displays, and permits for summer events like Spree '75 and carnivals. They will also consider waivers for construction projects, housing developments, and restaurant plans, along with bids for park improvements and water infrastructure updates.

• Request to close Stark Road and Farmington Road for Spree '75 events (June 23–30, 2025)
• Permit for Wade Shows carnival rides at Ford Field and Veterans’ Park (June 24–29, 2025)
• Fireworks display at Stymelski Veterans' Park (10:15 PM, June 29, 2025)
• Site plan approval for 100-unit townhouse development at 37640 Seven Mile Road
• Award of $10,000 bid for Historic Newburg Church exterior repairs at Greenmead

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on April 28, 2025, during which it reviewed 22 items of new business. All items were directed to the consent portion of the next regular agenda, except for one request to waive the hard surfacing ordinance, which was directed to the regular portion. No final votes were taken at this study meeting.

• Directed block party on Melrose Street to consent agenda
• Directed block party on Cranston Street to consent agenda
• Directed banner display request for Spree '75 to consent agenda
• Directed road closure request for Spree '75 to consent agenda
• Directed carnival, fireworks, and facility use permits for Spree '75 to consent agenda
• Directed waiver of hard surfacing ordinance to regular agenda
• Directed waiver petition for 58 senior apartments at 14821/14829 Farmington Road to consent agenda
• Directed waiver petition for Cava restaurant at 39200 Seven Mile Road to consent agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting, but the only listed agenda item—an appeal by C.I.G. Livonia, LLC to build a gas station at 37355 Eight Mile Road—has been rescheduled to the May 6, 2025 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda, so this meeting is essentially procedural.

• Appeal Case No. 2025-03-04, C.I.G. Livonia, LLC, 37355 Eight Mile Road: request to establish a gasoline service station in a C-1 local commercial district (prohibited use) — rescheduled to May 6, 2025

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider several ordinance amendments, including establishing a Chief Financial Officer position, updating pet licensing policies, and repealing the Capital Improvement Ordinance. They will also vote on a development agreement amendment for the Shoppes at College Park and various public works contracts and easements.

• Approve $375,000 annual contract extension with D'Angelo Brothers for water main taps and repairs
• Amend ordinance to create Chief Financial Officer position and designate reporting responsibilities
• Amend pet licensing policies in Title 6, Chapter 1
• Amend development agreement for Shoppes at College Park to change construction timing
• Approve special assessment street lighting projects for Baci's Estates and Sunset View/Sunset Subdivision

The Livonia City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including an emergency repair for a Vactor truck, purchase of a sewer inspection tool, a two-year contract extension for water main work, and an amendment to the Shoppes at College Park development agreement. They also denied two proposed special assessment street lighting projects and gave first reading to four ordinances. The meeting included public comments on various topics, but no other major policy decisions were made.

• Approved $24,492.20 emergency repair for 2021 Vactor truck (unanimous)
• Approved $35,475 purchase of Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool (unanimous)
• Approved two-year extension of D'Angelo Brothers water main contract, up to $375,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Shoppes at College Park development agreement (unanimous)
• Denied special assessment street lighting for Baci's Estates Condominium (unanimous)
• Denied special assessment street lighting for Sunset View Site Condominium (unanimous)
• Approved $32,019 contract amendment for Newburgh Road engineering (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance vacating portions of street, alley, and public ground (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will study a millage request for Civic Center Campus improvements to be placed on the August 2025 Primary Election ballot. Additionally, the Council will consider awarding multiple bids totaling over $1.2 million for infrastructure and facility upgrades, including ambulance replacement, pool decking, sidewalk extensions, and park renovations.

• Millage request for Civic Center Campus site improvements on August 2025 Primary Election ballot
• Award $1.2M+ in bids: Lifeline ambulance replacement, McNamara Towers HVAC system, Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center pool decking and waterslide refurbishment
• Amend Resolution 360-24 to update Portable Toilet Program budget for 2025-2028
• Newburgh Road Sidewalk Extension Project (Pembroke Avenue to Joshua Simmons Drive)
• Country Homes Park Sidewalk Installation and Clements Circle Park Walking Path Renovations

The City Council directed that a proposed 25-year, up to $150 million general obligation bond for Civic Center campus improvements be placed on the August 2025 primary election ballot. The bond would fund renovations to five fire stations, a new police headquarters, library work, and infrastructure. The council also approved several consent agenda items for the next regular meeting, including purchases and bids for public works projects.

• Moved to place $150M Civic Center millage on August ballot (unanimous direction)
• Approved purchase of Lifeline Type-1 Superliner ambulance (consent)
• Approved bid for McNamara Towers make-up air system replacement (consent)
• Approved bid for leisure pool decking replacement at Kirksey Rec Center (consent)
• Approved bid for waterslide refurbishment at Kirksey Rec Center (consent)
• Approved amendment to Council Resolution 360-24 for Portable Toilet Program (regular)
• Approved bid for Newburgh Road Sidewalk Extension (consent)
• Approved bid for Country Homes Park Sidewalk Installation (consent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two cases regarding the maintenance of privacy fences. Both cases involve fences located in prohibited areas, such as front or side yards.

• Appeal Case 2025-03-03: 6-foot-tall vinyl privacy fence at 8980 Middlebelt
• Appeal Case 2025-03-05: Privacy fence at 9629 Cranston

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals granted April Adams a variance to maintain a 6-foot-tall vinyl privacy fence in the front yard at 8980 Middlebelt, which is normally prohibited. The board found the property unique because it is sandwiched between commercial properties and was created by a lot split. The approval includes conditions: the fence must be set back 10 feet from the sidewalk, constructed as presented, and the petitioner must obtain neighbor approval. The vote was 5-0.

• Granted variance for 6-foot vinyl privacy fence at 8980 Middlebelt (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:41 p.m. (unanimous)

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 April 14, 2025.

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

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee discussed the proposed Civic Center Campus project, including a $150 million millage to fund phases 2 and 3 (new City Hall, Library, Police Department, and fire station renovations). The committee recommended that the Administration formally present the item to the City Council, but took no final action, keeping the item in committee for further discussion.

• Recommended Administration formally present Civic Center item to City Council
• No vote taken; item remains in committee for further discussion

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a public hearing to determine the necessity of special assessment street lighting projects for Baci’s Estates Condominium and Sunset View Site Condominium/Sunset Subdivision. Both projects are located on specific streets in defined sections of the city.

• Special assessment street lighting project for Baci’s Estates Condominium on Parkdale Avenue, east of Levan Road
• Special assessment street lighting project for Sunset View Site Condominium and Sunset Subdivision on Sunset Avenue, north of Kenwood Court

The City Council held public hearings on two proposed Special Assessment Street Lighting Projects: one for Sunset View Site Condominium and Sunset Subdivision, and one for Baci's Estates Condominium. Residents opposed both projects, citing unwanted costs and existing ambient lighting. Councilmembers offered motions to deny both projects, which will be voted on at the April 14, 2025 regular meeting.

• Moved to deny proposed street lighting project for Sunset View/Sunset Subdivision (moved to April 14 meeting)
• Moved to deny proposed street lighting project for Baci's Estates Condominium (moved to April 14 meeting)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a new collective bargaining agreement with the fire fighters' union, a $1.17 million sidewalk repair program, and a proposed lot split on Shadyside. They will also consider a noise ordinance waiver for a private event, a bid for park irrigation, and an ordinance amendment. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and reports.

• Approve fire fighters' union contract for Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2027
• Approve 2025 sidewalk repair program with Joe Rotondo Construction Corp. for $1,174,782.25
• Proposed lot split for 19303-19319 Shadyside, waiving lot-width requirement
• Waive noise ordinance for album release party at 34286 Trillium Ct. on May 24, 2025
• Award bid for Bicentennial Park irrigation system installation

The Livonia City Council approved several major items, including a $1.05 million sidewalk repair program, a $75,480 irrigation system at Bicentennial Park, and a three-year contract with the Livonia Fire Fighters Union. The council also approved a $156,243.50 HVAC chiller installation for the police headquarters and a $28,944.53 security camera upgrade for the DPW. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent.

• Approved 2025 Sidewalk Repair Program with Joe Rotondo Construction Corp., not to exceed $1,054,347.50 (6-0)
• Approved firefighter union contract for Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2027 (6-0)
• Approved salary and benefit adjustments for Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief (6-0)
• Approved $75,480 irrigation system at Bicentennial Park to Stafford Landscaping & Irrigation LLC (6-0)
• Approved $156,243.50 HVAC chiller installation at Police HQ to Engineered Comfort Systems, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $28,944.53 for five security cameras at DPW to Advanced Satellite Communications (6-0)
• Approved property division on Shadyside into three parcels, waiving lot-width requirement (6-0)
• Referred blighted/vacant businesses on Plymouth Road to Economic Development Committee (6-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including emergency repairs to a Vactor truck, purchasing a sewer line assessment tool, extending a water main repair contract, and amending city ordinances related to pet licensing, financial management, and capital improvements. These are discussion items, with formal decisions expected at a later meeting.

• Emergency repair of Vactor truck #342 from budgeted funds
• Purchase of one Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool (SL-RAT) for Sewer Department
• Two-year contract extension with D'Angelo Brothers, Inc. for water main taps and emergency repairs, up to $375,000 annually
• Amendments to pet licensing policies (Title 6, Chapter 01, Sections 110, 120, 220)
• Establish Chief Financial Officer position and repeal Capital Improvement Ordinance (Title 2, Chapter 25)

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on March 31, 2025, and approved several consent agenda items, including emergency repairs to a Vactor truck, purchase of a sewer line assessment tool, and a two-year contract extension with D'Angelo Brothers. The Council also gave first reading to proposed ordinances on pet licensing, a new Chief Financial Officer position, and restructuring the Information Systems and Capital Improvement departments. The ADA bathroom construction at the Bennett Library was referred to the Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee.

• Approved emergency repair payment for Vactor truck 342 (consent)
• Approved waiver of bidding and purchase of SL-RAT sewer assessment tool (consent)
• Approved two-year contract extension with D'Angelo Brothers, Inc. up to $375,000 annually (consent)
• Referred Bennett Library ADA bathroom construction to Capital Outlay & Infrastructure Committee
• First reading of ordinance to amend pet licensing policies
• First reading of ordinance to establish Chief Financial Officer position
• First reading of ordinance to designate CFO as manager of Information Systems
• First reading of ordinance to repeal Capital Improvement Ordinance

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. The meeting is open to the public.

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

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee held a discussion-only meeting on the proposed Civic Center Campus at 5 Mile & Farmington Rd, covering the project's history, funding, and phased development. No formal decisions were made; the item remains in committee for further discussion, with the next meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025.

• No formal votes taken; item remains in committee for further discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on one appeal case. The board is deciding whether to allow a homeowner to keep a 6-foot-tall privacy fence that was built without permits and does not align with the adjacent property's fence on a corner side lot.

• Appeal Case No. 2025-01-01 by Trent and Joslyn Lloyd, 39013 Minton Avenue
• Fence erected without permits
• Fence within corner side lot, not aligning with adjacent property's fence
• Public comments accepted by mail to ZBA Office, 33000 Civic Center Drive

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to decide on a consent agenda covering routine purchases, bids, and waivers, plus unfinished business on a daycare waiver and recreation center contracts. Notable items include buying police vehicles, consolidating election precincts, and approving several construction and supply contracts. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy debates listed.

• Waiver petition for auto repair facility at 27819 Plymouth Road
• Ordinance amendment to permanently consolidate election precincts
• Purchase of 10 marked and 8 unmarked police vehicles via state cooperative pricing
• Award of contract for lockbox services for water billing payments (3 years + 2 one-year renewals)
• Award of bid for 135 electric range replacements at McNamara Towers

The Livonia City Council approved the purchase of 18 police vehicles (10 marked, 8 unmarked) for $862,511, funded from three accounts. They also approved several contracts, including a $60,615 bid for 135 electric ranges at McNamara Towers, a $58,500 land clearing contract for Newburgh Village, and a $93,623 rehabilitation planning contract for the Greenmead barn. Two ordinances regarding election precincts were adopted, and a daycare waiver use at 28275 Five Mile Road was approved with conditions.

• Approved $862,511 for 18 police vehicles (7-0)
• Approved $60,615 for 135 electric ranges at McNamara Towers (7-0)
• Approved $58,500 land clearing at Newburgh Village (7-0)
• Approved $93,623 for Greenmead barn rehabilitation planning (7-0)
• Approved $21,495 for sump pump discharge line replacement at Greenmead (7-0)
• Approved $50,850 for 2025 ready-mix concrete supply (7-0)
• Approved $140,000 for 2025 aggregate materials (7-0)
• Approved $90,000 for 2025 bituminous materials (7-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a new collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters' union, salary adjustments for fire chief and deputy chief, and a $1.17 million sidewalk repair program. They will also consider a lot split, a noise ordinance waiver for a party, and various contract awards and extensions.

• Approve fire union collective bargaining agreement (Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2027)
• Approve salary and benefit adjustments for Fire Chief and Deputy Chief
• Approve 2025 Sidewalk Repair Program with Joe Rotondo Construction Corp. ($1,174,782.25)
• Waive bidding to extend contract with Engineered Comfort Systems for police HVAC chiller
• Proposed lot split at 19303-19319 Shadyside, waiving lot-width requirement

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting and gave direction to approve all items on the agenda, including a new collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters' union, a lot split for new homes, and several contract awards and waivers. No final votes were taken; formal approval is expected at a later regular meeting.

• Directed approval of noise ordinance waiver for album release party at 34286 Trillium Ct. (consent)
• Directed approval of James McCann's reappointment to Board of Ethics (consent)
• Directed approval of lot split for 19303-19319 Shadyside, waiving lot-width requirement (regular)
• Directed approval of firefighters' union collective bargaining agreement for Dec 1, 2024-Nov 30, 2027 (regular)
• Directed approval of salary and benefit adjustments for Fire Chief and Deputy Chief (regular)
• Directed approval of bid award to Stafford Irrigation for Bicentennial Park irrigation (consent)
• Directed approval to waive bidding and extend contract with Engineered Comfort Systems for police HVAC (consent)
• Directed approval to waive bidding and extend sidewalk repair contract with Joe Rotondo Construction, $1,174,782.25 (consent)

City Council

The Senior Citizens, Families and Environment Committee will discuss transportation issues for seniors and families, Parks and Recreation classes for children with challenges, and senior needs related to the new Newburgh Senior Housing. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Transportation issues for seniors, families, and other residents (CR 34-23)
• Parks and Rec classes for children with challenges (CR 267-23)
• Senior citizen needs and construction of Newburgh Senior Housing (CR 38-25)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple road and sidewalk contracts totaling over $9.8 million, including asphalt, concrete, and sidewalk programs. It will also address a response on Noble Library maintenance and several appointments and purchases.

• 2025 Asphalt Road Program with Nagle Paving Company: $4,275,775.10
• 2025 Concrete Road Program with Hard Rock Concrete, Inc.: $4,538,170.86
• 2025 Sidewalk Repair Program: approximately 554 locations
• Equipment maintenance vendors: not-to-exceed $400,000
• ARC annual assessment: $38,724.00

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including a request to barricade a street for a cross country meet, two waiver petitions for day care and auto repair uses, a proposed ordinance to consolidate election precincts, and several contract awards and purchases. Notable financial items include a $93,623 appropriation for Greenmead barn rehabilitation, a $26.2 million amendment for a recreation center roof, and a $21,495 sump pump line replacement. The meeting is a study session, so no final votes are taken, but the council will discuss these items for future action.

• Request to barricade Perth Street for a high school cross country meet on Aug. 15-16, 2025
• Waiver petition for day care at 28275 Five Mile Road
• Waiver petition for auto repair at 27819 Plymouth Road
• Ordinance to consolidate election precincts
• Purchase of 18 police vehicles via state cooperative pricing

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two appeal cases involving alleged zoning violations: one for a privacy fence erected without neighbor approval and another for an excessive commercial sign package at a Meijer location. Both cases were previously tabled and are now being reconsidered.

• Appeal Case No. 2024-11-39: Privacy fence at 38530 Morningstar Drive
• Appeal Case No. 2024-12-41: Excessive sign package at 33500 W Seven Mile Road (Meijer site)
• Both cases were tabled on January 7, 2025

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance for a privacy fence at 38530 Morningstar Drive, requiring the removal of a 72-foot section within six months. The board granted in part and denied in part a sign variance for the new Meijer store at 33500 W Seven Mile Road, approving five of six wall signs and two directional signs, but denying the 'Pickup' wall sign and the excess total sign area. The board also approved the minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting.

• Denied privacy fence variance for David Bozyk at 38530 Morningstar (7-0)
• Ordered removal of 72 feet of contested fence within 6 months, replaceable with chain-link or conforming fence
• Granted Meijer sign variance in part, denied in part (6-1)
• Approved 5 of 6 Meijer wall signs; denied 'Pickup' wall sign
• Denied excess total wall sign area of 2.7 sq ft
• Approved 'Meijer Grocery' sign at 253.7 sq ft (excess 53.7 sq ft)
• Approved directional signs C4 (6 sq ft) and C5 (4 sq ft)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous, Meagher abstained)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a development agreement for a new Meijer grocery store and townhome complex, a gas station expansion, and the new Civic Center Campus project. The agenda also includes routine items such as noise ordinance waivers, computer purchases, and acceptance of easements.

• Approval of Planned General Development Agreement for 75,466 sq-ft Meijer store and 102-unit townhome complex at 33500 W. Seven Mile Road
• Petition to redevelop and expand gas station at 31301 Plymouth Road, including additional retail and restaurant space
• Planning, design, and construction of new Civic Center Campus
• Revocation of tax exemption certificate for Schoolcraft Lodge at 31501 Schoolcraft Road
• Waiver of noise ordinance for car show at Saint Colette's Church and July 4th party on Floral Street

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and likely vote on several public works items, including road and sidewalk repair programs, equipment purchases, and intergovernmental agreements. The agenda includes multiple requests to waive formal bidding and extend existing contracts for asphalt, concrete, and sidewalk work, totaling over $9.8 million. Also on the agenda are reappointments to city boards, an Arbor Day proclamation, and an annual assessment payment to the Alliance of Rouge Communities.

• 2025 Asphalt Road Program with Nagle Paving Company: $4,275,775.10
• 2025 Concrete Road Program with Hard Rock Concrete, Inc.: $4,538,170.86
• 2025 Sidewalk and Pavement Replacement Program with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions: $300,000
• 2025 Concrete Road Maintenance/Selective Slab Program with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions: $845,865.50
• Intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Five Mile Road and Levan Road traffic signal modernization: $76,120 (City share ~50%)

City Council

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee will review the subject matter of the planning, design, and construction of the new Civic Center Campus. This meeting is open to the public and will be reported to the full City Council on February 10, 2025.

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

The Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee discussed the conceptual master plan for the new Civic Center Campus, including potential ballot language to fund a police department, library, fire station renovations, and infrastructure. No formal decisions were made; the item remains in committee for further discussion.

• Item remains in committee for further discussion

City Council

The Livonia City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss Petition 2024-10-02-16 from Livonia Gas Mart to redevelop and expand the existing gas station at 31301 Plymouth Road. The proposal includes removing service bays, expanding the building for additional retail and a restaurant, and relocating and increasing fuel pumps and parking. This is a discussion item; the meeting will be reported at the February 10, 2025 regular meeting.

• Petition 2024-10-02-16 to redevelop and expand gas station at 31301 Plymouth Road
• Remove service bays and expand building for retail and restaurant
• Relocate and increase fuel pumps and parking
• Located at southeast corner of Plymouth and Merriman Roads

The Committee of the Whole recommended drafting an approving resolution for the redevelopment and expansion of the Livonia Gas Mart at 31301 Plymouth Road, subject to conditions including a landscaping plan, bike racks, grass on the east side, and ADA parking. The item will be placed on the February 10, 2025 Regular Meeting agenda for final action.

• Recommended approving Livonia Gas Mart expansion with conditions (unanimous)
• Directed Law Department to draft approving resolution with conditions
• Scheduled item for February 10, 2025 Regular Meeting

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including appointments, bid awards, and purchases, as well as a public hearing on a rezoning request. The most significant item is a rezoning petition for 37355 Eight Mile Road, which would change the zoning from C-1 (Local Business) to C-2 (General Business).

• Rezone petition 2024-08-01-04 for 37355 Eight Mile Road from C-1 to C-2
• Appointment of Brian Meagher to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Appointment of Jumana Judeh to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Waive bidding to purchase Hurst E-draulic Jaws of Life extrication tools
• Award bids for 2025 Parks Tree & Stump Removal and tree trimming services

The Livonia City Council denied a rezoning request for 37355 Eight Mile Road, rejecting the Planning Commission's recommendation to change the zoning from C-1 to C-2. The denial was based on eight reasons, including inconsistency with the Future Land Use Map, traffic concerns, and potential environmental impacts. A substitute motion to refer the matter to the Committee of the Whole failed. The Council also approved several other items, including equipment purchases, contracts, and appointments.

• Denied rezoning of 37355 Eight Mile Road from C-1 to C-2 (5-2)
• Approved $66,080 purchase of HURST Jaws of Life tools from MacQueen Emergency
• Approved $65,000 contract for Parks Tree and Stump Removal with Ashton Contracting
• Approved $250,000 contract for Street Tree Trimming with Boon Development
• Approved $100,881.14 renewal of Cityworks software with Azteca Systems
• Approved $96,952 purchase of two brush chippers from Bandit Industries
• Approved $142,101 purchase of leaf vacuum from MacQueen Equipment
• Approved $164,748 purchase of two trailer-mounted leaf vacuums from MacQueen Equipment

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed Planned General Development for a Meijer grocery store and townhome complex, two requests to waive the noise ordinance for events, and the revocation of a tax exemption for a local lodge. The council will also consider purchasing computers through a state contract and approving costs for sidewalk and storm water projects.

• Planned General Development for 75,466 sq ft Meijer and 102-unit townhomes at 33500 W. Seven Mile Road
• Noise ordinance waiver for car show with DJ at Saint Colette's Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Road, June 7, 2025
• Noise ordinance waiver for party with band at 18111 and 18133 Floral Street, July 4, 2025
• Revocation of tax exemption certificate #C2020-007 for Schoolcraft Lodge, 31501 Schoolcraft Road
• Authorization to waive bidding and purchase computers via State of Michigan contract

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 February 10, 2025.

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

The Capital Outlay & Infrastructure Committee meeting on January 22, 2025, was held, but the minutes contain no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes. The record is largely procedural, with attendee names and contact information noted but no actionable items or outcomes documented.

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review routine reports and hold a public hearing on a Brownfield plan for a 100-unit townhome development. Key decisions include approving $10 million in bonds for affordable housing at Newburgh Village and advancing $500,000 in site preparation funds for the same project.

• Waiver petition for gas station redevelopment at 31301 Plymouth Road
• $500,000 advance from Housing Commission for Newburgh Village site prep
• $10M bond resolution proposed for Newburgh Village affordable housing
• Brownfield plan and tax increment financing for 7 & Victor Project (100 townhomes)
• Lot split approval for 19902 Merriman Court with right-of-way waiver

The Livonia City Council approved a resolution authorizing notice of intent to issue up to $10 million in general obligation limited tax bonds for a senior housing project, with a right of referendum. The council also approved several other items, including a $499,168.20 accessible playground at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, a $47,350 roof replacement at Greenmead Historical Park, and a $69,900 tennis court resurfacing at Rotary Park. A Brownfield plan for a 100-townhome development on Seven Mile Road was approved, and a property division on Eight Mile Road was granted.

• Authorized notice of intent for $10M senior housing bonds (unanimous)
• Approved $499,168.20 accessible playground at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center (unanimous)
• Approved $47,350 cedar shake roof replacement at Newburg Church, Greenmead (unanimous)
• Approved $69,900 tennis court resurfacing at Rotary Park (unanimous)
• Approved Brownfield plan for 100 townhomes at 7 & Victor Project (unanimous)
• Approved property division at 19902 Merriman Court into two parcels (unanimous)
• Approved $26,111 election equipment testing with ElectionSource (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 advance for Newburgh Village Expansion Project (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially approve a range of administrative and operational items, including appointments, fee adjustments, and equipment purchases. Key decisions include waiving the bidding process for Hurst Jaws of Life extrication tools for the fire department and awarding bids for tree removal and trimming services. The agenda also includes several requests to increase hourly wages for various employee classifications and to approve software licensing for the public works department.

• Waive bidding and purchase Hurst E-draulic Jaws of Life extrication tool sets for Livonia Fire and Rescue
• Award bids for 2025 Parks Tree & Stump Removal and Tree Trimming/Emergency Tree Services
• Approve software licensing with Azteca Systems LLC for Cityworks Online (March 1, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026)
• Approve hourly rate increases for Highschool Co-Op, College Co-Op, Seasonal Clerk, and Student Substitute Librarian classifications
• Extend animal sheltering agreement with Michigan Humane Society through March 31, 2025

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on January 15, 2025, and directed approval of all 17 agenda items, mostly via the consent agenda. Key actions included appointing Brian Meagher to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Jumana Judeh to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, approving several public works contracts and equipment purchases, and setting a date for a special assessment hearing. One item, the Student Substitute Librarian wage increase, was moved to the regular agenda pending additional information.

• Appointed Brian Meagher to Zoning Board of Appeals (consent)
• Appointed Jumana Judeh to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (consent)
• Approved waiver of bidding for Hurst Jaws of Life tool sets (consent)
• Approved 2025 Board of Review meeting schedule and compensation (consent)
• Approved wage increases for co-op and seasonal clerk classifications (consent)
• Moved Student Substitute Librarian wage increase to regular agenda for more info
• Approved wage adjustments for part-time Parks and Recreation employees (consent)
• Awarded 2025 Parks Tree & Stump Removal bid to Ashton Tree Service (consent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on six appeals, all seeking variances from the city's sign regulations. Each case involves requests to exceed limits on sign height, area, or number. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• Appeal 2024-10-34: Seaway Realty, 13740-13780 Merriman Road, monument sign height/area
• Appeal 2024-10-35: Seaway Realty, 31035-31041 Schoolcraft Road, monument sign height/area
• Appeal 2024-10-36: Seaway Realty, 31067-31077 Schoolcraft Road, monument sign height/area
• Appeal 2024-10-37: Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 17123 North Laurel Park Drive, wall sign package
• Appeal 2024-12-41: Meijer, 33500 W Seven Mile Road, wall and directional signs

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the subject of city elected position vacancies, as carried over from a December 16, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting. The agenda includes public comment periods but no other substantive items.

• Discussion of city elected position vacancies (item 394-15)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will review and decide on several land-use petitions, including a lot split near Eight Mile and Merriman Roads, a gas station redevelopment on Plymouth Road, and a storm drainage easement vacation on Comstock Avenue. The meeting also includes requests to approve wage increases for co-op and seasonal employees, authorize $500,000 in funds for the Newburgh Village Expansion Project, and award bids for park improvements like a playground addition and tennis court resurfacing.

• Lot split approval for property at 19902 Merriman Court (Petition 2024-11-LS-15)
• Waiver petition for gas station redevelopment at 31301 Plymouth Road (Petition 2024-10-02-16)
• Vacating storm drainage easement at 18586 Comstock Avenue (Petition 2024-10-03-02)
• Approval of $10,000,000 in general obligation bonds for Newburgh Village affordable housing
• $500,000 advance from Newburgh and Silver Village funds for site preparation