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Patricia Reinhart, a resident of Aletha Phipps Apartments, said the Alfred Noble Library had been cold in winter, suffered from acoustic problems and that the building’s architecture was not well suited to a public library. She identified her background as a longtime library employee and offered that Carl Sandburg and Civic Center libraries had been better facilities.

Resident Christopher Martin asked whether the police or city legal department had followed up on an earlier request related to a fatal traffic incident near the Majestic Care facility. He recounted seeing a person in a wheelchair in the roadway at a 2023 summer intersection and said a nurse who tried to assist was killed in a separate incident there; Martin asked that the police chief meet with the responsible parties at Majestic Care and report back as permitted under city ordinance requiring department representation at council request.

Dennis Guzmano said neighbors near Stark and Plymouth saw several acres of trees cut along the railroad and said residents had not received notice about development. Council members provided a staff contact card and asked Guzmano to provide details so staff could investigate. Council member Donovic explained that property owners may remove trees on private land but said staff would follow up to confirm whether the clearing relates to a permitted project.

Steve King listed a citywide litter problem he said follows seasonal snowmelt and urged the council to require businesses selling consumables to provide visible trash receptacles. King also urged a phased approach to tree clearing in the Newberg Village expansion project to preserve healthy, old‑growth trees and suggested the council consider a canopy ordinance. King questioned a $93,623 architectural‑assessment item for a barn at Greenbelt, saying he could document the barn’s condition for less; council members replied there was packet material and a grant associated with the architectural work.

Other brief public comments included: Joe Piquette, who asked that a faded library sign be maintained; and Christopher Martin and others who were directed to staff or encouraged to attend committee meetings for more detail.

Why it matters: Residents raised safety (intersection and long‑term care facility), environmental (tree clearing) and quality‑of‑life (library building condition, litter) issues that may prompt staff investigations, ordinance review or programmatic responses. Council members pointed residents to staff contacts and to an upcoming capital outlay and infrastructure committee meeting (scheduled for March 12 in council chambers) where detailed project information will be presented.

Council follow‑up: Council asked the respective department staff to investigate the reported tree clearing near Stark and Plymouth and requested confirmation of whether the Majestic Care matter had been addressed by police or legal staff. The clerk/administration will provide contact information and the clerk noted detailed study‑session materials are available in the council packet and online.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Livonia City Council Regular Meeting - March 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters pressed the council on the Alfred Noble library building conditions, a traffic incident involving a person in a wheelchair, persistent litter and a tree clearing project behind Beacon Street; councilors directed staff follow‑up and highlighted an upcoming capital outlay committee meeting.","taxTitle","Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",4046,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126609,"Livonia council adopts precinct consolidation and approves daycare, construction and mutual‑aid measures in unanimous votes",89,3635000,3724000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2667417-6c5640e39d52447aa7d7c3dabcd01889&start=3635&end=3724","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2667417-6c5640e39d52447aa7d7c3dabcd01889/thumbnail_3635000.jpg","/articles/6126609/Livonia/Wayne-County/Michigan/Livonia-council-adopts-precinct-consolidation-and-approves-daycare-construction-and-mutualaid-measures-in-unanimous-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126609-e70d3bb66d9b3067b95fc5059bfd9746/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181868&Signature=TegYgm4RY~PN1uVRQ8O4uCuYQ3wI-ZSjjJzsvBOm7bLJaQbVTO~2rpkmTKcj09FNI491I2grszN4RhQaPkTuW3w5bYKsCQaz-vJmi3IiFDGLhbQ26Jfkjcv1~RAE6kqz9E~ozrpSsgFAagJCwpcYqSEHozKM2XkZ~nhc2Cis-PAK7gRYRJ2F8RNuVS9Iw0rF~I9X31nKlZznIqkYnlD4KbnwQiv7z8WH1C9DZ69gdFXbyEsggHjPSLP0A92q5rsnWHqsgwqHjbZdSXY1OC8Q06Hy9FsG302SwsGRSYWBAg9nU2581VVKQ3hoS5af6WxitkW3tH8Y8WOZHE1c-LLUPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livonia City Council voted unanimously on multiple items Tuesday, approving an ordinance to consolidate election precincts and granting approvals for a daycare waiver, parks construction changes, an architectural contract amendment, a renewal of a police mutual‑aid agreement and acceptance of donated funds and items.

The council adopted a proposed ordinance amendment to permanently consolidate voting precincts under Title 1, Chapter 1.08 after a first and emergency second reading to meet the clerk’s April 1 deadline. Council members said the change responds to voter trends — increased absentee and early voting — and is intended to reduce costs and streamline administration. The motion passed 7‑0; the clerk said updated precinct maps and voter cards will be posted and mailed after the ordinance takes effect.

Also on the consent/new business calendar the council approved a waiver use requested by Nini’s Little Angels Daycare (petition 2024‑12‑02‑20) to operate a day‑care nursery at the address listed in the packet. The petitioner said taxes on the site had been paid and described safety‑minded changes to the outdoor play area; the measure passed 7‑0.

Council members approved a change to the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) in an AIA agreement with the contractor on the Jackie Kursky Recreation Center project, increasing the GMP to $26,220,610.33 to add a new roof over the main and Mack gyms. Parks and recreation staff said adding the roof work while nearby roofing work is underway produces cost savings and improves the building envelope. The amendment passed 7‑0.

The council also approved an amendment to the architectural contract with Hubbell, Roth & Clark (HRC) for out‑of‑scope design services for the senior wellness center and recreation center improvements. City staff and council members discussed interior design and scope clarifications at the study session; staff said the firm remains the low bidder by more than 20 percent even with the amendment. The contract amendment passed 7‑0.

The council renewed the Western Wayne County Police Mutual Aid Agreement to continue cooperative response among 22 Western Wayne police departments and approved acceptance of multiple donations to parks and recreation. Both items were approved 7‑0.

Votes at a glance
- Ordinance amendment: Consolidate election precincts (Title 1, Ch. 1.08). Outcome: approved 7‑0. Note: clerk indicated April 1 county deadline; new voter cards and maps to follow.
- Waiver (Petition 2024‑12‑02‑20): Nini’s Little Angels Daycare, request to operate a day‑care nursery at the location listed in the packet. Outcome: approved 7‑0.
- Contract amendment / GMP increase: Jackie Kursky Recreation Center roofing work, GMP revised to $26,220,610.33. Outcome: approved 7‑0.
- Architectural contract amendment: Hubbell, Roth & Clark, out‑of‑scope services for senior wellness and recreation center design. Outcome: approved 7‑0.
- Western Wayne County Police Mutual Aid Agreement: renewal and updated personnel commitments. Outcome: approved 7‑0.
- Acceptance of donations to Parks & Recreation: approved 7‑0.

Why it matters: The precinct consolidation changes where some Livonia residents will cast ballots and will require updated voter information; capital and design approvals advance multi‑million‑dollar recreation and senior center projects and lock in contractor and architect responsibilities; mutual aid renewal maintains regional public‑safety coordination.

Council action details and immediate next steps: The clerk said maps and voter notifications will be distributed once the consolidated precinct ordinance is finalized; parks and rec staff said one additional bulletin for construction bidding remains and that staff will manage contingencies and bids to minimize further cost risk. The donor acceptance item directs staff to apply the gifts to park programming and facilities as listed in the administration packet.

The council took all votes on these items by recorded roll call. No item failed and no abstentions were recorded.","The Livonia City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to consolidate election precincts and a series of municipal items including a daycare waiver, a parks construction GMP increase, an architectural contract amendment, renewal of a police mutual‑aid agreement and acceptance of donations.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents urge action on library building, litter, a highway intersection safety incident and tree clearing during Livonia public comments

Livonia council adopts precinct consolidation and approves daycare, construction and mutual‑aid measures in unanimous votes