General Meeting: https://livoniami.portal.civicclerk.com/event/357/overview

Minutes and consent agenda were approved.

Council took up items that were discussed at 3 previously held committee meetings, below are VRS meeting summary links and decisions from the evening:

November 15th – Committee of the Whole: https://voterunservelivonia.com/…/wednesday-november…/

• Council approved the Livonia Athletic District liquor license request
• Council denied ServiceMaster’s proposal to convert an existing 8-story building into a storage facility

November 20th – Committee of the Whole: https://voterunservelivonia.com/…/monday-november-20th…/

• Council approved requests for the city’s law and inspection departments to offer recommendations on enforcement.
• Council approved an audit of city fees
• Council approved a development plan by Leo Soave Building Company for residential housing at Sunset (south of 8 Mile and east of Merriman)

November 27th – Committee of the Whole: https://voterunservelivonia.com/…/monday-november-27th…/

• Council approved the request by Basilica of St. Mary to move forward with a rezone a portion of its property from P-L (Public Lands) to N2 (Neighborhood). This will receive a first and second read before getting a vote for final approval.

First read for the rezone request by Matick Construction to change property at 37739 Seven Mile Rd from N2 (Neighborhood) to C-1 (Local Business)

The following proposed ordinance changes were given second read

• Renaming Park site AA to Lions Park to honor the work of the Livonia Lions Club in that area and Devon-Aire Woods Park to John T. Dufour Park to honor Livonia’s first Parks and Recreation superintendent.
• Renaming the pool area at the Recreation Center to Ronald R. Reinke Aquatic Center for another Parks and Recreation director who helped provide the city with the Recreation Center, Fox Creek Golf Course and more.

In response to Council, the Mayor’s office addressed the matter of removing dead deer from private yards or ravine areas. It was determined that Livonia DPW doesn’t have the staff or funding for this task, a liability issue is also cited. Livonia Service Corps may be an option for residents in some instances. The administration also identified two for-hire options that can be shared with resident but are not explicitly recommended by the City but shared as options:

• Platinum Wildlife Removal (734-822-6667) is based in Livonia. They can typically handle same-day requests, depending on the time of the request, but they say they respond within 48 hours. Estimated cost is $499-$699 and they don’t do water collections.
• Respectful Removals LLC (248-820-2208) is run by Gary J. Cornellier and they’re available 24/7 to respond. They do not quote prices or ranges. However, they do offer to collect dead deer either for free or a donation for those who cannot afford to pay for it. It is not clear how they determine those in need.

The following items were approved:

• Release of Bond for Heritage Square Condominiums
• Sidewalk Program requests Easement request
• Sale of city-owned housing at 35546 Orangelawn for $245,500

Notably Council voted by 4-3 to approve the recommendation of the Law Department that the City accept the settlement agreement. Find the VRS summary here: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=873043851493941&set=a.480310127433984

Study Meeting Agenda: https://livoniami.portal.civicclerk.com/event/373/files/2531

The following items were added to the next consent agenda:

• Request by Robertson Brothers Homes to move forward with a 15 building townhome project at Victor Parkway and 7 Mile
• Waiver use for Shredder Livonia (32543 Schoolcraft Rd) – a ski and snowboard training facility
• Approved annual warranty for sole source provider Dominion Voting Systems
• Waive bid process for new radio communication devices for LPD
• Accepted Livonia Command Officers Association Contract (goes through November 2026)
• Approved usage by Livonia Housing Commission of the remaining CARES Act dollars ($180k) for neighborhood revitalization projects – mentioned project is upgrades to Jaycee Park
• Multiple department purchase requests
• Approval of 2024 Sidewalk Repair Program and special assessment notices to be sent to those who have not paid 2022/2023 sidewalk bills
• Wayne County partnership for road repair at Inkster between Schoolcraft and 5 Mile
• OHM contract adjustment for traffic light assessments at Levan/5 Mile and Newburgh/Lyndon
• New ZBA appointments – Lynda Scheel (by Scott Bahr) and Mac Rotondo (by Scott Morgan)

Local Officers Compensation Commission is implementing pay increases to Mayor, Clerk, Council and Treasurer. This is not subjected to Council approval but it can be rejected by Council, if no action – it goes into effect in 30 days.

As always, the meeting agendas can be viewed on the city website here: https://livonia.gov/129/Agendas-Minutes

The meetings can be watched unedited on the city’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LivoniaTV