Livonia, MI

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a public hearing on two items: an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a waiver use request by Sasa Head Spa to operate a massage establishment at 33600 Seven Mile Road, and an application by Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to expand operations at 36555 Amrhein Road, which would create more than 20 qualified jobs. The council will decide on these matters after hearing public input.

• Appeal of denial of waiver use for massage establishment at 33600 Seven Mile Road (Petition 2026-06-02-15)
• Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. at 36555 Amrhein Road
• Expansion of aerospace and defense operations, creating 20+ jobs
• Public hearing scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Auditorium, 33000 Civic Center Drive

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to decide on consent agenda items and discuss unfinished business, including potential ordinances on gas station distances from water, a 12-month car wash moratorium, fees for non-emergency 911 calls, and other zoning issues. They will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a $204,387 road improvement project and bids for security cameras and boiler replacement.

• Intergovernmental agreement for Middle Belt Road improvements (Joy to Plymouth) with city share $204,387
• Award of professional services for roof replacement at three city golf courses
• Sign petitions for Amoco gas station (29401 Seven Mile Rd) and Target (20100 Haggerty Rd)
• Potential ordinance limiting distance between water bodies and new gas stations
• Proposed 12-month moratorium on new car washes

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Planning Commission

The Livonia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on three land use petitions, including a request to rezone properties on Farmington Road for a retail building. The body will also vote on motions to hold future hearings regarding the regulation of data centers and the creation of moratoria. Additionally, the commission will approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezone 19250, 19288, and 19292 Farmington Road from N-2 to C-2 for a retail building
• Waiver for 7 attached multi-family dwellings at 28001 Seven Mile Road and 2 single-family homes at 19021 and 19017 Floral
• Waiver to construct a mausoleum at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery on 17840 Middle Belt Road
• Motion to hold public hearing to amend zoning ordinance to define and regulate data centers
• Motion to hold public hearing to add Section 13.16 for establishing moratoria on specific land uses

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Planning Commission

The Livonia Planning Commission will hold a study meeting to review three petitions for rezoning or waiver use approvals, and will consider motions to hold public hearings on zoning amendments for data centers and land-use moratoria. The meeting is a pre-hearing session for items scheduled for September 1, 2026.

• Petition 2026-07-01-03: Rezone 19250, 19288, 19292 Farmington Road from N-2 to C-2 for a retail building
• Petition 2026-07-02-21: Waiver for Planned Residential Development at 28001 Seven Mile Road and two homes at 19021 and 19017 Floral
• Petition 2026-08-02-22: Waiver to construct a mausoleum at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens, 17840 Middle Belt Road
• Motion to hold public hearing on defining and regulating data centers in zoning ordinance
• Motion to hold public hearing on adding Section 13.16 for land-use moratoria

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four requests for variances regarding sign dimensions and property usage. The board will decide if these requests meet the criteria to bypass standard zoning requirements.

• Appeal 2026-05-08: Wall sign area request for 36167 Plymouth
• Appeal 2026-06-09: Sign package and height requests for 19265 Victor Parkway
• Appeal 2026-07-11: 100’ x 35’ fenced dog run enclosure at 31200 Morlock
• Appeal 2026-07-12: Maintenance of off-premise monument sign at 29235 Buckingham

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Middle Belt Road improvements, with the city's estimated share at $204,387. They will also consider bids for security camera upgrades at recreation facilities, a roof replacement project at city golf courses, and a contract for library elevator modernization. Additionally, they will review sign petitions and a sidewalk waiver request.

• Intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Middle Belt Road improvements (Joy to Plymouth), city share $204,387
• Bid award for security camera upgrades at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, Botsford Pool, Clements Circle Pool
• Professional services for roof replacement at three city-owned golf courses, with budget amendment
• Sign petitions for Amoco gas station (29401 Seven Mile Rd) and Target store (20100 Haggerty Rd)
• Sidewalk waiver request for 15505 Auburndale Avenue

City Council

The Livonia City Council will vote on consent agenda items including block party permits, sidewalk requirement waivers, and storm water maintenance agreements. Under unfinished business, the council will discuss conducting meetings via Zoom and a pre-budget review for fiscal year 2026-2027. New business includes waiver petitions for an adult foster care facility and a Culver's drive-through restaurant, plus contract awards for library boiler replacement and ADA restroom renovations.

• Waiver petition for adult foster care facility (capacity 7-12) at 38525 Eight Mile Road
• Waiver petition for Culver's drive-through and 4,675 sq-ft retail building at 29155 Seven Mile Road
• Award of bid for boiler system replacement at Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library
• Award of contract for library ADA restroom renovations
• Request to waive noise ordinance for Wildwood Sourfest at 36685 Plymouth Road

City Council

The Livonia City Council's Law and Education Committee will discuss eight potential ordinance changes, including limiting gas station distances from bodies of water, a 12-month moratorium on new car washes, fees for non-emergency 911 calls, and updates to noxious weed and lighting ordinances. No final votes are expected; the committee will report to the full Council on August 31, 2026.

• Ordinance to limit distance between bodies of water and new gas stations (CR 03-26)
• Review of 100-foot buffer requirements for gas stations (CR 05-26)
• 12-month moratorium on approvals for new car washes (CR 35-26)
• Proposed ordinance to assess fees for non-emergency 911 calls (CR 51-26)
• Discussion of blighted and vacant businesses on Plymouth Road (CR 107-26)

Planning Commission

The Livonia Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four petitions, including a rezoning for a Jiffy Lube, a liquor license waiver for Fogo De Chao, a second-hand store waiver, and a master plan amendment. They will also consider a site plan for self-storage buildings and a pending rezoning for parking at a healthcare center. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes.

• Rezone 32520 Seven Mile Road from C-1 to C-2 for Jiffy Lube
• Waiver for S.D.M. liquor license at Fogo De Chao, 38888 Six Mile Road
• Waiver for second-hand store at 19704 Middle Belt Road
• Amend Vision 21 Master Plan, adopt Book 5 Housing sustainability
• Site plan for two self-storage buildings at 28900 Schoolcraft Road

City Council

The Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to conduct an advanced budget review for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. This is a pre-budget meeting, meaning the committee will discuss the upcoming budget before formal proposals are made. The meeting is open to the public, and minutes will be available later.

• Advanced Budget Reviews for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (CR 161-12)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting a study meeting to review several petitions. These include requests for rezoning, waiver use approvals for business operations, and a site plan amendment for a storage facility.

• Rezoning request for 32520 Seven Mile Road from C-1 to C-2 for a Jiffy Lube
• Waiver use request for Fogo De Chao at 38888 Six Mile Road to sell packaged beer and wine
• Waiver use request for a second-hand store at 19704 Middle Belt Road
• Site plan approval and condition amendment for Clover Self Storage at 28900 Schoolcraft Road
• Rezoning request for properties at 11687-11755 Camden from N1 to C-1 for Fountain Bleu Health and Rehabilitation Center parking

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide whether to hold a closed session. This session would be used to discuss attorney-client privileged communications and litigation in the case of Shaun Day v City of Livonia.

• Closed session request for Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 25-010729-NI (Shaun Day v City of Livonia)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider a consent agenda including a 10-year cable franchise agreement with Comcast, a SMART transit credit of $89,424, and several waiver petitions. Also up for discussion are proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 8.16 (Restaurants) and Chapter 3.12 (Senior Citizens Housing Tax Exemption). The council will also vote on block party requests, a purchase of emergency warning equipment, and a CDBG plan with multiple contracts.

• 10-year cable franchise agreement with Comcast
• $89,424 SMART transit credit for Liv&Go program
• Waiver petitions for auto repair (28755 Plymouth Rd) and banquet facility (27600 Schoolcraft Rd)
• Proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 8.16 (Restaurants) and Chapter 3.12 (Senior Housing Tax Exemption)
• Approval of 2026-2030 CDBG plan and hold harmless contracts with multiple agencies

The Council approved waiver use petitions for an auto repair facility and a banquet hall, along with a tax exemption for senior affordable housing. They also authorized several service contracts and approved five block party requests.

• Approved waiver use for Oval Auto repair facility at 28755 Plymouth Road
• Approved waiver use for Luxe Events LLC banquet facility at 27600 Schoolcraft Road
• Approved property tax exemption/PILOT for Ziegler Place senior housing (30001 St. Martins Street)
• Approved $45,999.16 for four Whelen emergency warning packages for the Fire Chief
• Approved $34,500 contract with Keystone Strategic Partners for locker room regrouting at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center
• Approved $21,634.07 for NeoGov recruitment and applicant tracking services
• Approved 10-year Cable Franchise Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
• Approved five block party street closure requests for August and September 2026

City Council

At this study meeting, the Livonia City Council will discuss two waiver petitions: one for a Culver's drive-through and retail building on Seven Mile Road, and another for an adult foster care facility on Eight Mile Road. Other items include requests to waive sidewalk requirements at three properties, establishment of a new Capital Planning and Budget Manager classification, and awards for boiler replacement and ADA restroom renovations at the Bennett Civic Center Library. The council will also consider storm water facility maintenance agreements for developments by Emerson Oaks, Bill Brown Ford, and Penske Automotive Group.

• Waiver petition for Culver's drive-through and 4,675 sq. ft. multi-tenant retail building at 29155 Seven Mile Road
• Waiver petition for adult medium group home (capacity 7-12) at 38525 Eight Mile Road
• Award of bid for replacement of boiler system at Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library
• Award of contract for ADA restroom renovations at Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library
• Request to establish new classification: Capital Planning and Budget Manager

The City Council held a study meeting to review several requests and bids. No final votes were taken; instead, the Council directed items to either the Consent or Regular portions of the next Regular Agenda for approval or denial.

• Directed Flamingo Blvd block party to Consent Agenda
• Directed Sussex St block party to Regular Agenda
• Directed sidewalk requirement waivers for 37633 Scone Ct, 27416 Sunnydale, and 18252 Lathers to Consent Agenda
• Directed Capital Planning and Budget Manager classification request to Regular Agenda
• Directed adult foster care facility waiver at 38525 Eight Mile Road to Regular Agenda
• Directed Culver's drive-through and retail building waiver at 29155 Seven Mile Road to Regular Agenda
• Directed boiler system replacement bid for Bennett Civic Center Library to Regular Agenda
• Directed storm water maintenance agreements for Emerson Oaks, Bill Brown Ford, and Penske Automotive Group to Consent Agenda

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss allowing council and other public meetings to be conducted in person with a virtual Zoom option, as authorized under the Open Meetings Act. This item (CR 47-26) is a discussion only and will be reported at the August 17 regular meeting.

• Discussion of hybrid meeting format allowing in-person attendance plus virtual participation via Zoom (CR 47-26)

The City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the possibility of conducting meetings via Zoom in conjunction with in-person attendance. Council President Kayleigh Reid summarized questions sent to the administration in January, and City Attorney Eric Goldstein responded with recommendations, including following the Ann Arbor model. No formal decision was made; the item was only discussed.

• Discussed the potential use of Zoom for Council and other Open Meetings Act meetings (CR 47-26).
• Heard City Attorney Eric Goldstein's recommendation to follow the Ann Arbor model if virtual attendance is offered.
• Noted the city is currently in compliance with ADA regulations and has not received a formal request for virtual attendance.

Planning Commission

The Livonia Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four petitions: rezoning rear portions of five Camden properties for parking at Fountain Bleu Health; a waiver use for a massage establishment at 33600 Seven Mile; a waiver use for an adult foster care facility at 38525 Eight Mile; and a waiver use for a Culver's drive-through restaurant and 4,675-square-foot multi-tenant retail building at 29155 Seven Mile. The commission will also consider sign replacements at the Amoco station at 29401 Seven Mile and new wall signs at the Target store at 20100 Haggerty, and approve the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Rezone rear 25 feet of 11687-11755 Camden from N1 to P for parking at Fountain Bleu Health and Rehabilitation Center
• Waiver use for massage establishment at 33600 Seven Mile Road (Sasa Head Spa)
• Waiver use for adult foster care facility (capacity 7-12) at 38525 Eight Mile Road
• Waiver use for Culver's drive-through restaurant and 4,675 sq ft multi-tenant retail building at 29155 Seven Mile Road
• Sign replacements at Amoco gas station (29401 Seven Mile) and new wall signs at Target (20100 Haggerty)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed amendment to Chapter 3.12 of the city code concerning the Senior Citizens Housing Tax Exemption. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as bid awards for uniforms, an outdoor fitness area at Rotary Park, and the purchase of three dump trucks via cooperative agreement. Unfinished business includes an ordinance amendment to vacate easements at 33500 Seven Mile Road and acceptance of storm sewer easements. The council will also consider a request to discuss pending litigation in closed session.

• Proposed amendment to Senior Citizens Housing Tax Exemption ordinance (Chapter 3.12)
• Bid award for outdoor fitness area at Rotary Park
• Purchase of two 2027 Freightliner dump trucks via Rochester Hills cooperative agreement
• Appointment of Michael A. Testa to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Request to vacate water main and scenic easements at 33500 Seven Mile Road

The Council authorized the purchase of three Freightliner dump trucks and various facility improvements. They also approved three block party street closures and a new appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved $617,158.72 for two 2027 Freightliner dump trucks and upfitting
• Approved $326,787.52 for one 2027 Freightliner tandem axle dump truck and upfitting
• Approved $163,517.06 for Fire Department uniforms from Allie Bros. Uniforms, Inc.
• Approved $150,000.00 for an outdoor fitness area at Rotary Park
• Approved $23,220.00 for mini-split AC replacement at Idyl Wyld Golf Course
• Approved block party closures for Fairfield Street, Hampshire Road, and Rayburn Street
• Appointed Michael A. Testa to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term
• Referred City Council Office agenda production to the Law and Education Committee

City Council

The Livonia City Council will consider a 10-year Comcast cable franchise agreement and an amendment to Chapter 8.16 regarding restaurants. The meeting will also include requests for block parties and the approval of a 2027 transit program agreement.

• Authorize 10-year Comcast cable franchise agreement
• Amend Chapter 8.16 (Restaurants) ordinance
• Approve 2027 Liv&Go transit program agreement ($89,424)
• Award locker room re-grouting project at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center
• Consider five block party requests for August and September

The City Council held a study meeting to review various requests and petitions. No final approvals or denials were made; instead, the Council determined which items would be placed on the Consent or Regular portions of the next Regular Agenda.

• Directed block party requests for Shadyside Street, SMB Estates, Marie Street/Court, and Parklane Street to Consent Agenda
• Directed block party request for Summers Street to Regular Agenda
• Directed purchase of Whalen emergency warning packages for Fire & Rescue to Consent Agenda
• Directed NeoGov talent acquisition expenditure to Regular Agenda
• Directed Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center locker room re-grouting bid to Regular Agenda
• Directed restaurant business license ordinance amendment to Consent Agenda
• Directed Luxe Events LLC banquet facility waiver petition to Regular Agenda
• Directed Oval Auto repair facility waiver petition to Consent Agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a study meeting to review petitions for rezoning, waiver use approvals, and sign replacements. These items are being considered as pre-hearing items for a July 14, 2026 meeting.

• Rezoning request for 11687, 11709, 11731, 11741, and 11755 Camden from N1 to P for Fountain Bleu Health and Rehabilitation Center parking
• Waiver use request for Sasa Head Spa to operate a massage establishment at 33600 Seven Mile Road
• Waiver use request for J.B. Donaldson Company to operate an adult foster care facility at 38525 Eight Mile Road
• Waiver use request for PEA Group to build a Culver’s drive-through and 4,675 square-foot retail building at 29155 Seven Mile Road
• Sign replacement requests for Amoco at 29401 Seven Mile Road and Target at 20100 Haggerty Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four variance requests at this meeting, including a kitchen addition, two sign variances, and a privacy fence. The board will vote on whether to grant relief from city zoning ordinances after hearing testimony. No decisions have been made yet.

• Appeal 2026-05-07: Helene and Charles Paul, 18991 Myron Avenue – kitchen addition causing deficient separation from detached garage.
• Appeal 2026-05-08: Sign Fabricators/Double Eagle Properties/Erick Monzo, 36167 Plymouth – wall sign exceeding allowed area.
• Appeal 2026-06-09: JJV Design Group/Future Land Holdings, 19265 Victor Parkway – sign package with excess wall signs, area, projection above roof, and ground sign violations.
• Appeal 2026-06-10: Griffin and Quincy Horn, 20650 Meadowview – six-foot privacy fence in corner side yard not aligning with adjacent fence and encroaching forward.

Planning Commission

The Livonia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two requests for zoning ordinance waivers and review a site plan for a Chick-fil-A drive-thru modification. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing for Luxe Event LLC to operate a banquet facility at 27600 Schoolcraft Road
• Public hearing for Oval Auto to operate an automobile repair facility at 28755 Plymouth Road
• Site plan approval for Chick-fil-A windscreen at 11700 Middle Belt Road
• Approval of the May 5, 2026, Planning Commission minutes

City Council

The Livonia City Council will vote on routine approvals including block party permits, utility rate increases, and zoning waivers. The meeting also includes appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and a quitclaim deed transfer for road right-of-way.

• Approve block parties on Five Mile Road (36996–36916), Roycroft Street, and Brentwood Street
• Adopt water and sewer rate increases effective July 1, 2026
• Approve waiver for consignment furniture store at 20412 Farmington Road
• Approve waiver for banquet facility at 37176 Six Mile Road
• Accept quitclaim deed for Scone Court road right-of-way

The Livonia City Council approved a waiver use for Maison Rose Events to operate a banquet facility at 37176 Six Mile Road, with conditions including a 136-guest limit and no events past 11 p.m. The council also approved several other items, including block party permits, a driveway ordinance waiver, a custodial supplies contract, and appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals. All votes were unanimous with 6 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved waiver use for banquet facility at 37176 Six Mile Road (6-0)
• Approved block party permits for Five Mile Service Road, Roycroft, Brentwood, and Beatrice Streets (6-0)
• Waived driveway ordinance for 15273 Gary Lane (6-0)
• Approved $136,256 custodial supplies contract with Cintas Corp (6-0)
• Approved $26,889 for streetlight removal/installation at Idyl Wyld Golf Course (6-0)
• Appointed Daniel Steele and Christopher Boloven to Zoning Board of Appeals (6-0)
• Adopted ordinances amending water rates, industrial waste surcharge, and sewage disposal system (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Livonia Anniversary Committee for Livonia Spree (6-0)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will discuss several items at its June 15 study meeting, including block party requests, a waiver extension for a massage establishment, and multiple bids for equipment and facility upgrades. A proposed ordinance amendment and tax-exemption extension for Ziegler Place Senior Apartments is up for consideration. The council will also consider appointing John Grzebik to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Request to extend waiver use approval for a massage establishment at 16345 Middlebelt Road
• Proposed ordinance amendment and PILOT extension for Ziegler Place Senior Apartments
• Authorization to waive bidding and purchase two 2027 Freightliner dump trucks via cooperative agreement
• Authorization to waive bidding and award contract for boiler replacement at Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library
• Appointment of John Grzebik to the Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on June 15, 2026, and directed 13 items to be placed on the next Regular Agenda for formal action. These items include four block party requests, a waiver extension for a massage establishment, a proposed ordinance amendment and PILOT extension for Ziegler Place Senior Apartments, several bid awards, and an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals. No final decisions were made; all items were only directed to the Regular or Consent portions of the next agenda.

• Block party on Flamingo Blvd. directed to Regular Agenda
• Block party on Fairfield Street directed to Consent Agenda
• Block party on Hampshire Road directed to Consent Agenda
• Block party on Rayburn Street directed to Consent Agenda
• Waiver use extension for 16345 Middlebelt directed to Regular Agenda
• Ziegler Place ordinance amendment and PILOT extension directed to Regular Agenda
• Uniform bid award directed to Consent Agenda
• Rotary Park fitness area bid directed to Consent Agenda

Planning Commission

The Livonia Planning Commission will hold a study meeting to review two waiver use requests for a banquet facility at 27600 Schoolcraft Road and an auto repair facility at 28755 Plymouth Road, both slated for a public hearing on June 16. The commission will also consider a site plan for a windscreen at Chick-fil-A on Middle Belt Road, receive a staff report on recent City Council meetings, and hold a special meeting to elect officers.

• Waiver use request by Luxe Event LLC for a banquet (event) facility with occupancy over 50 people at 27600 Schoolcraft Road
• Waiver use request by Oval Auto for an automobile repair facility at 28755 Plymouth Road
• Site plan by Chick-fil-A for a windscreen at the drive-thru door at 11700 Middle Belt Road
• Regular meetings report: City Council meetings on May 4, May 18, and June 1, 2026
• Election of Planning Commission officers at special meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three requests for variances regarding residential fences and a garage addition. The board will determine if these properties can deviate from standard zoning requirements.

• Appeal 2025-11-36: Request to maintain a 6-foot privacy fence at 20160 Milburn Avenue
• Appeal 2026-05-04: Request for a 6-foot wood privacy fence at 28202 Gita Avenue
• Appeal 2026-05-06: Request for an addition and attached garage at 11300 Cranston Avenue

City Council

The City Council Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to discuss annual audit reports. The reports cover the period from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025.

• Annual Audit Reports for December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 (CR 367-02)

City Council

The Economic Development, Strategic Planning & Technology Committee will meet to discuss zoning issues related to data centers. The body will also discuss limiting the number of car washes and gas stations within the city.

• Data centers and attendant zoning related issues (CR 02-26)
• Limiting the number of gas stations and car washes in the city (CR 04-26)

The Economic Development, Strategic Planning and Technology Committee recommended drafting two resolutions: one referring proposed moratorium language (Section 13.16) to the Planning Commission, and another to make data centers a special land use in the zoning ordinance. Both items will be placed on the June 15, 2026 regular meeting agenda. The committee also discussed limiting gas stations and car washes but took no action, leaving that item in committee.

• Recommended drafting resolution to refer proposed Section 13.16 moratorium language to Planning Commission
• Recommended drafting resolution to make data centers a special land use in current zoning ordinance
• Discussed limiting gas stations and car washes; no action taken, item remains in committee

City Council

The City Council is discussing amendments to the Code of Ordinance regarding water service consumption, sewer disposal, and industrial waste surcharge rates effective July 1, 2026. The body is also reviewing several contracts and easements.

• Proposed rate changes for water service, sewer disposal, and industrial waste surcharges
• Contract extension with Bound Tree Medical for emergency supplies not to exceed $130,000 annually
• Purchase of seven marked and five unmarked police vehicles
• Sole source purchase for stormwater and water main items not to exceed $200,000 annually
• Vacating petition for water main and scenic easements at 33500 Seven Mile Road

The Livonia City Council approved a substitute motion to amend Resolution 402-25, granting conditional approval for a car wash at 38888 Six Mile Road, while denying a request to remove a condition requiring access to Fox Drive. The council also approved several routine items, including police vehicle purchases, a rock salt contract, and various easements.

• Approved amended Resolution 402-25 for car wash at 38888 Six Mile Road (5-2)
• Denied request to remove Fox Drive access condition from Resolution 402-25
• Approved $581,124.50 for 12 police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved rock salt purchase from Detroit Salt, up to $298,158 for 2026-27 (unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 annual contract with Bound Tree Medical for EMS supplies (unanimous)
• Approved $47,305 GIS software maintenance renewal with ESRI (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 contract with EJ USA for water/sewer supplies (unanimous)
• Approved three block party street closures (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several land-use waiver petitions and local event requests. The body is also reviewing appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and a substitute magistrate for the 16th District Court.

• Waiver petition for Maison Rose Events to operate a banquet facility at 37176 Six Mile Road
• Waiver petition for Second Showing LLC to operate a consignment furniture store at 20412 Farmington Road
• Special assessments for unpaid charges related to the 2025 Sidewalk Program (Contract 25-G)
• Appropriation for streetlight installation at the Idyl Wyld Golf Course west parking lot (35786 Five Mile Road)
• Appointments of Daniel Steele and Christopher Boloven to the Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting and directed 12 items to the consent portion of the next regular agenda and one item to the regular portion. These items include block party approvals, a nonprofit designation, a driveway ordinance waiver, two waiver petitions, a substitute magistrate appointment, a special assessment resolution, a custodial supplies bid award, a streetlight appropriation, and two Zoning Board of Appeals appointments. No final votes were taken; all actions were procedural directions to place items on future agendas.

• Directed block party for Five Mile Service Road to consent agenda
• Directed block party for Roycroft Street to consent agenda
• Directed block party for Brentwood Street to consent agenda
• Directed nonprofit designation for Kindred Spirits Quilters to consent agenda
• Directed driveway ordinance waiver for Aquelio Garcia to consent agenda
• Directed waiver petition 2026-03-02-11 (Maison Rose Events) to regular agenda
• Directed waiver petition 2026-04-02-12 (Second Showing LLC) to consent agenda
• Directed appointment of Timothy J. Klisz as substitute magistrate to consent agenda

City Council

This is a committee meeting of the Senior Citizens, Families and Environment Committee discussing two topics: urban environmental concerns and senior citizen needs related to the construction of the new Newburgh Senior Housing. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the discussion will be reported to the full City Council on June 15, 2026.

• Discussion of urban environmental concerns (CR 42-20)
• Discussion of senior citizen needs and construction of Newburgh Senior Housing (CR 38-25)

The Senior Citizens, Families and Environment Committee recommended that the Law Department draft resolutions to place the Racer Trust and Ford Transmission Plant environmental matters under the committee's purview. The committee also received an update on the Golden Oaks senior housing project, noting a $27M cost, approximately 100 units, and a three-year timeline. No final decisions were made; both items remain in committee and will be on the June 15, 2026 agenda.

• Recommended Law Department draft resolution on RACER Trust (unanimous)
• Recommended Law Department draft resolution on Ford Transmission Plant (unanimous)
• Both items remain in committee; placed on June 15, 2026 agenda

Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will discuss adjusting water and sewer consumption rates and industrial charges effective July 1, 2026. The body is also reviewing several city contracts, police vehicle purchases, and planning commission reappointments.

• Adjustment of water and sewer consumption rates and industrial surcharge rates
• Contract extension with Bound Tree Medical for emergency supplies not to exceed $130,000 annually
• Purchase of 7 marked and 5 unmarked police vehicles using state cooperative bid pricing
• Sole source purchase for stormwater and water main items not to exceed $200,000 annually
• Vacating petition for water main and scenic easements at 33500 Seven Mile Road

At a study meeting, the Livonia City Council reviewed 19 items and directed most to the consent agenda for the June 1 regular meeting, including block party permits, reappointments, and various contracts. One item—a request to amend Council Resolution 402-25 regarding a land-use condition—was directed to the regular agenda, as were requests for rock salt purchase and water/sewer rate adjustments. No final votes were taken; all decisions are pending formal approval at the next regular meeting.

• Directed 3 block party permits to consent agenda (Ohio St, Ladywood St, Cranston St)
• Directed amendment of Council Resolution 402-25 (Fox Drive access condition) to regular agenda
• Directed vacating petition for water main/scenic easements at 33500 Seven Mile Rd to consent agenda
• Directed reappointments of Sam Caramagno, Peter Ventura, Glen Long to Planning Commission to consent agenda
• Directed contract extension with Bound Tree Medical (up to $130,000/yr) to consent agenda
• Directed waiver of sealed bid for 12 police vehicles to consent agenda
• Directed CLEMIS participation agreement, ESRI software renewal, caretaking contract, donations, Ford Field backstop bid, rock salt purchase, sole-source purchase, and water/sewer rate adjustments to consent or regular agenda

City Council

The City Council will review several waiver petitions for commercial developments and infrastructure agreements. The meeting includes requests for new fueling facilities and a car wash, as well as water service contract amendments and storm water maintenance agreements.

• Waiver for Costco to remove a fueling facility and add parking at 13700 Middle Belt Road and build a new fueling facility at 13550 Middle Belt Road
• Waiver for Meijer to construct a gas station and convenience store at 13000 Middle Belt Road
• Waiver for El Car Wash Mid-West LLC to construct an auto wash at 13000 Middle Belt Road
• Water Service Contract Amendment No. 5 between Great Lakes Water Authority and City of Livonia
• Request to waive sidewalk requirements for properties at 19301, 19309, and 19317 Shadyside Street

The Livonia City Council approved three waiver use petitions for major commercial developments on Middlebelt Road: Costco Wholesale Corporation to remove an existing fueling facility and add parking at 13700 Middlebelt Road, Meijer, Inc. to construct a gas station and convenience store at 13000 Middlebelt Road, and El Car Wash Mid-West LLC to construct an auto wash at 13000 Middlebelt Road. All approvals were subject to numerous conditions, including site plan adherence, lighting restrictions, and a one-year validity period. The council also approved several other items, including a block party permit, a sidewalk waiver, storm water maintenance agreements, and a license agreement with Consumers Energy.

• Approved Costco waiver use petition for fueling facility removal and parking expansion at 13700 Middlebelt Road (unanimous)
• Approved Meijer waiver use petition for gas station and convenience store at 13000 Middlebelt Road (unanimous)
• Approved El Car Wash waiver use petition for auto wash at 13000 Middlebelt Road (unanimous)
• Approved block party permit for Alexander Street on June 4, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk waiver for properties at 19301, 19309, 19317 Shadyside Street (unanimous)
• Approved storm water maintenance agreements for Plymouth Auto Sales, Seven Mile/Farmington Venture, and J&B Tool Sales (unanimous)
• Approved Consumers Energy license agreement for construction staging at 18910 Middlebelt Drive (unanimous)
• Referred mesh prohibition under fence ordinance to Law and Education Committee (unanimous)