Study Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia

Monday, May 8, 2023

*8:00 p.m. - City Hall Auditorium

33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan

AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION

NEW BUSINESS

1.REQUEST TO BARRICADE CITY STREETS: Patty Novak, Christadelphians Church, re: on Van Court between Levan and Raleigh from Monday, August 7, 2023, until Friday, August 11, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. each day in order to host Vacation Bible School.

2.BLOCK PARTY: Sylvia Kissick and Jackie Gordon, re: to be held June 10, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on Arden Street between Elmira and Orangelawn Streets, with no rain date requested.

3.BLOCK PARTY: Nicholas Scott, re: to be held July 2, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., on Ohio Street, between Maryland and California, with no rain date requested.

4.REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY'S NOISE ORDINANCE: Wafi Barshini, Festival Chairperson, The Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, re: in order to host a festival from Thursday, August 10, 2023, through Sunday, August 14, 2023, in the rear parking lot at 18100 Merriman Road.

5.REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY’S NOISE ORDINANCE: Rev. Dr. Rodrigue Constantin, Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church, re: in order to hold a cultural festival with music played by a DJ and live bands at Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church located at 32765 Lyndon Street on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 1:00p.m. to 12:00a.m. and Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

6.WAIVER USE EXTENTION: Petition 2022-02-02-03 submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc. on behalf of Plymouth Auto Sales, requesting a two-year extension of the waiver use granted on May 2, 2022 (CR #135-22) involving the operation of a used auto dealership with repair facilities and outdoor display of vehicles at 36534 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Levan Road and Market Street in the Southwest ¼ of Section 29.

7.SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2023-03-08-02 submitted by Four Winds Church, requesting to expand the parking lot of the church at 31840 Seven Mile Road, located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Merriman Road and Osmus Avenue in the Southeast ¼ of Section 3.

8.SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2023-03-08-03 submitted by Nofar Hotel Group, requesting to construct a four-story Staybridge Suites Hotel at 31501 Schoolcraft Road, located on the south side of Schoolcraft Road between Merriman Road and Hubbard Avenue in the Northeast ¼ of Section 27.

9.REQUEST TO APPROVE INCREASE IN COMPENSATION FOR THE ASSISTANT CITY TREASURER AND ASSISTANT CITY CLERK: Civil Service Department re: to increase compensation to be aligned with the Deputy Treasurer and Deputy Clerk classifications. 

10.AWARD OF CONTRACT: Department of Economic Development, re: to provide a transportation study for the City of Livonia, from budgeted funds.

11.AWARD OF BID: Department of Parks and Recreation, re: for the replacement of the fence at Botsford Pool, from budgeted funds.

12. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY’S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVE AN ANIMAL SHELTERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND THE MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY: Department of Public Works, Animal Control Division, re: for the period of March 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, with a boarding/holding fee increase to $5,726.25 per month.

13.REQUEST TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT FOR ICE CONTROL: Public Works Division, re: utilizing a cooperative bidding process, for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons, with four additional one-year extensions at the approved three percent per year increase, from budgeted funds.

14.REQUEST TO ACCEPT STORM WATER FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT:  Engineering Division, re: from Comfort Care Senior Living, in conjunction with the construction of a storm drain system that provides adequate drainage for property located at 34020 Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28.

15.AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT: Engineering Division, re: for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Grant - Denmar Drain Channel Improvement Project (CR 95-22 and CR 298-22)

AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION

*The start time of the Study Meeting may be delayed if the 7:00 PM Regular Meeting has not yet adjourned.

NOTICE(S)

In accordance with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act as it pertains to access to Public Meetings, the City of Livonia Clerk’s Office, upon adequate notice, will make reasonable accommodations for persons with special needs.  Please call 734-466-2236 or email clerk@livonia.gov for assistance. Council agendas are available on the City’s website, www.livonia.gov (Your Government, City Council, Agendas & Minutes).

For the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2023                                   

SUSAN M. NASH, CITY CLERK