Livonia City Council: March 9, 2026
LIVONIA — 3/14/2026
Youth Leadership and the 2027 Summit
At the beginning of the evening was a presentation from the Livonia Youth Summit leaders, introduced by Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan. The Mayor praised the "profound understanding" and "rich idealism" of the students, who represent all four local high schools. The students shared findings from their 2024 session and announced preliminary plans for a 2027 summit, emphasizing the importance of creating pathways for change and addressing mental health within the student community.
Developments at the Shoppes at College Park
Council moved forward with plans for the Shoppes at College Park, approving waiver petitions for Buildings F and I. The project will now include a single-user facility for Building F and a Brazilian steakhouse (Fogo de Chão) for Building I. In a related move, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar received approval for an S.D.M. liquor license to allow the sale of wine for off-premises consumption.
Public Commentary on Public Safety and Infrastructure
During audience communication, residents raised concerns regarding the proposed new police facility. many were concerned about additional spending, some were concerned with leaving the fire department out, and at least one questioned the impact of extended policing on the community.
Administrative and Contractual Approvals
The council authorized several operational expenditures, including a new contract agreement with AFSCME Union Local 1917 spanning through late 2028. Other approved items included emergency repairs to the air handler unit at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center and a sponsorship for the Livonia Junior Athletic League to help offset officials' costs.
Livonia City Council Action Summary – March 9, 2026
| Category | Item Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Approved | Waiver Petition 2024-02-02-03 (Buildings F & I at Shoppes at College Park) | Approved |
| Approved | Waiver Petition 2025-12-02-22 (Parking at 11315 Stark Road) | Approved |
| Approved | Waiver Petition 2025-12-02-23 (S.D.M. Liquor License for Fleming's) | Approved |
| Approved | Expenditure for NeoGov Talent Acquisition software | Approved |
| Approved | AFSCME Union Local 1917 Contract Agreement (Dec 2025 – Nov 2028) | Approved |
| Approved | Emergency repair of Air Handler Unit 2 at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center | Approved |
| Approved | Sponsorship for Livonia Junior Athletic League officials' costs | Approved |
| Approved | Installation of carpet tiles at Alexander Blue House (Greenmead) | Approved |
| Approved | Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC) 2026 Annual Assessment | Approved |
| Approved | Generator preventative maintenance contract (two-year period) | Approved |
| Approved | Cloud-based software purchase for sewer inspections | Approved |
| Approved | Engineering contract amendment with HRC for 2027 Amrhein Road Reconstruction | Approved |
| Approved | Contract for 2026 Concrete Road Program (Contract 26-C) | Approved |
| Approved | Construction engineering services for 2026 Concrete Road Program (AEW) | Approved |
| Approved | Contract for 2026 Concrete Road Maintenance/Selective Slab Program (26-J) | Approved |
| Approved | Construction engineering services for 2026 Concrete Road Maintenance (AEW) | Approved |
| Denied | No items were explicitly denied during this session. | N/A |
| Unfinished Business | Review of blighted/vacant businesses on Plymouth Road | Pending |
| Unfinished Business | Zoning issues and regulations related to data centers | Pending |
| Unfinished Business | Proposals to limit the number of gas stations and car washes | Pending |
| Unfinished Business | Noise Ordinance Waiver for Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church Festival | Pending |
| Unfinished Business | Site Plan Petition 2025-12-08-09 (Proposed 4-story hotel on Schoolcraft Rd) | Pending |
| New Business | City of Livonia Early Voting Plan established by the Election Commission | Introduced |
| New Business | Purchase of acoustical panels for the West Gym at Kirksey Rec Center | Introduced |