Jan 11, 2014

CALL TO ORDER       
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
ROLL CALL:                Mayor Gatt, Mayor Pro Tem Staudt, Council Members Casey, Fischer, Markham, Mutch, Wrobel
 
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
PUBLIC HEARING
 
PRESENTATIONS
 
REPORTS:
 
1.   MANAGER/STAFF
 
2.   ATTORNEY
 
AUDIENCE COMMENT – In order to hear all citizen comments at a reasonable hour, the City Council requests that speakers respect the three-minute time limit for individual comments and the five-minute time limit for an individual speaking on behalf of a group.  This is not a question-answer session, however, it is an opportunity to voice your thoughts with City Council.
 
CONSENT AGENDA REMOVALS AND APPROVALS (See items A-I) All items listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered at the end of the normal Agenda. 
 

MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION

 
1.         Approval of the request of Erickson Living for JSP 13-64 Fox Run Revised Preliminary Site Plan with PD-1 Option (and associated Second Amendment to the Development Agreement), Revised Special Land Use Permit, Revised Phasing Plan, Revised Woodland Permit and Revised Stormwater Management Plan.  The property is located in Section 1 of the City north of Thirteen Mile Road and west of M-5 in the RM-1, Low Density Low-Rise Multiple-Family Residential District and totals 102.8 acres.  The applicant is proposing to revise the original approval and layout of the remaining buildings in Phase II.
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2.         Approval to purchase six (6) replacement marked patrol vehicles from Berger Chevrolet, Grand Rapids, MI for the Novi Police Department in the amount of $164,013.70 through the Oakland County cooperative purchasing contract.
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3.         Approval to award a construction contract for the 2014 Bridge Rehabilitation Project to RCL Construction Co., Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $115,102.
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4.         Approval of Ordinances to Amend the City of Novi Code of Ordinances to add Chapter 27.5 for precious metal and gem dealer, secondhand and junk dealers, and pawnbrokers in accordance with State Law and to approve the Resolution setting fees for licensing and registration.
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            A) Approval of adoption of Ordinance 14-181, to amend the City of Novi Code of Ordinances to add Chapter 27.5, “Registration and Licensing,” for the creation of registration and licensing standards for certain businesses, occupations, and activities, and to reserve sections 27.5-1 through 27.5-15 for general provisions.
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            B) Approval of adoption of Ordinance 14-181.01, to amend the City of Novi Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27.5, “Registration and Licensing,” to add Article II, “Precious
                Metal and Gem Dealers.”  SECOND READING
 
            C) Approval of adoption of Ordinance 14-181.02, to amend the City of Novi Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27.5, “Registration and Licensing,” to add Article III, “Secondhand Dealers and Junk Dealers.”  SECOND READING
 
            D) Approval of adoption of Ordinance 14-181.03, to amend the City of Novi Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27.5, “Registration and Licensing,” to add Article IV, “Pawnbrokers.”  SECOND READING
 
            E) Approval of a Resolution setting fees for licensing or registration of precious metal and gem dealers, secondhand and junk dealers and pawnbrokers.
 
AUDIENCE COMMENT – In order to hear all citizen comments at a reasonable hour, the City Council requests that speakers respect the three-minute time limit for individual comments and the five-minute time limit for an individual speaking on behalf of a group.  This is not a question-answer session, however, it is an opportunity to voice your thoughts with City Council.
 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ISSUES
 
 
CONSENT AGENDA REMOVALS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:  Consent Agenda items which have been removed for discussion and/or action.
 
 
COMMUNICATIONS: 
 
CONSENT AGENDA:  Background information for Consent Agenda items is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office. 
 
A.                Approve Minutes of:
1.      December 17, 2013 – Regular meeting
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B.                  Approval of the final payment to Envision Builders, Inc. for the DPS mezzanine Lift Project in the amount of $2,110.69.
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C.                Approval of the final payment to Braun Construction Group for the Medilodge/ITC Pathway Project in the amount of $4,155.47.
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D.                 Approval of the request of Marygrove Awning for Preliminary Site Plan and Section 9 Façade Waiver.  The subject property is located in Section 15 at 44175 12 Mile Road in the RC, Regional Center District.  The applicant is proposing to add black fabric canopies at the existing Indo Fusion restaurant.
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E.                  Approval to award an engineering services agreement with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment for design engineering services related to the 2014 Capital Preventative Maintenance Program—Major Roads (for Meadowbrook between 8 Mile and 9 Mile) in the amount of $7,332.
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F.                   Approval to award an engineering services agreement with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment for the construction phase engineering services related to the 2014 Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $27,833.
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G.                Approval of a Storm Drainage Facility Maintenance Easement Agreement from Toll MI II Limited Partnership for the Island Lake of Novi Phase 7A-7C project located east of Wixom Road, west of Dinser Drive, north of 10 Mile Road in the southwest corner of section 20.
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H.                 Approval of a Storm Drainage Facility Maintenance Easement Agreement from J.S. Evangelista Development for Maple Manor Rehabilitation Center project located south of Fourteen Mile Road and west of Novi Road in Section 2 (parcel number 50-22-02-201-001).
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I.                     Approval of Claims and Accounts – Warrant No. 907
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ADJOURNMENT
 
SCHEDULED MEETINGS - All Regular Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.  The following schedule consists of meetings that are routinely held in the Council Chambers.  For a complete listing of scheduled meetings, please visit the Event Calendar at cityofnovi.org.
 
January
11 – Early Budget Input Session – Council Chambers – 8:30 a.m.
16 – Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Commission – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
20 – City Offices Closed
21 – City Council – (Tuesday) Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
22 – Library Board – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
29 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
 
February
  3 – City Council – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
11 – Zoning Board of Appeals – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
12 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
17 – City Offices Closed
18 – City Council – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
19 – Library Board – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
26 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
27 – Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Commission – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
 
 
 
NOTICE:  People with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the City Clerk (248) 347-0456 at least two working days in advance of the meeting.  An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.
 
We kindly request that you turn off all cell phones while in the Council Chambers.  Thank you.