HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2006-01-30 35537
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-THIRD
REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 30, 2006
On January 30, 2006, the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the
President of the Council at 8 00 p m Councilmember Meakin delivered the
invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Brian Meakin, Terry
Godfroid-Marecki, Joe Laura, Thomas Robinson, Gerald Taylor, Donald Knapp, and
James McCann
Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present. Robert Schron, City Engineer;
Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Val Vandersloot, City
Clerk, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Jeff Bryant, Director of
Economic Development and Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 34-06 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,552nd Regular
Meeting of the Council held January 18, 2006 are hereby approved as
submitted
During the audience communication portion of the agenda, a Livonia
resident complained about the shoddy reconstruction work that was done on Levan
Road between Curtis and Seven Mile Road
Laura Cox, Wayne County Commissioner, gave updates about the
following Wayne County activities
a) Announced a Veteran's One-Stop Center at 28 W Adams in Detroit
b) Announced that she would have office hours at the Livonia main
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Library on March 1, 2006 from 9 00 —11 00 a m
c) Announced the "Go In Schools" Program informing K-5 school
children about healthy choices in food selection
d) Announced that Comerica Bank is sponsoring free training programs
for non-profit organizations
e) Announced that Hearing and Vision Programs have been re-
established in schools
f) Announced that free tax preparation and free weatherization programs
are available for residents with qualifying income levels For more
information, please call (313) 224-0946
Councilmember Robinson sent "Happy Birthday" wishes to his
grandmother, Stella, who celebrated her 93rd birthday on Sunday
Councilmember Godfroid-Marecki wished Don Knapp a "Happy
Birthday" that will be upcoming on February 4
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Robinson, it was
CR 35-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Brandi
Mizner, MOPS Representative, Bell Creek Community Church, dated
January 14, 2006, which requests permission to display signs
announcing the Mom to Mom Sale to be conducted on Saturday,
March 4, 2006, at Franklin High School, which signs shall be displayed
at various locations in the City no earlier than Sunday, February 26,
2006, and removed no later than Sunday, March 5, 2006, the Council
does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form
herein submitted, with the understanding that the City is not
responsible should the signs be removed by Wayne County
CR 36-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of Hearts of Livonia, dated January 11, 2006, the Council
does hereby determine as follows
1 That Hearts of Livonia is a worthy non-profit charity in the
community;
2 That the City of Livonia shall be one of the co-sponsors of the
2006 Ben Celani Golf Day Benefit,
3 That Hearts of Livonia is hereby granted approval to use the
Whispering Willows, Fox Creek and Idyl Wyld Municipal Golf
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4 Courses on Wednesday, August 16, 2006, for the 29th Annual
Golf Outing, and
That Hearts of Livonia is hereby granted approval to display
banners on Five Mile and Farmington Roads from August 1,
2006, through August 17, 2006, at no additional cost to Hearts
of Livonia, which signs shall be removed by August 17, 2006
CR 37-06 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5,
Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and based upon the
appointment of the Mayor, dated January 6, 2006, the Council does
hereby consent to and confirm the reappointment of Jollietta Coleman,
14174 Richfield, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the Board of Review for a
term of three years commencing February 17, 2006, and expiring on
February 17, 2009
CR 38-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Assessor, dated December 14, 2005,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, in connection with an additional
$37,500 00 grant received from the State of Michigan to be used for
the City's Personal Property Audit Program, the Council does hereby
accept this grant for the second year of the Personal Property Audit
Program (the first year was approved in Council Resolution 402-04)
and does hereby determine that the firm of Tax Management
Associates, Inc , 869 South Old US Highway 23, Brighton, Michigan
48114, shall continue to serve as consultants to complete personal
property audits for the City of Livonia, as outlined in Council Resolution
56-04, and the proceeds from the State of Michigan grant and
expenditures to the consultant will be budgeted and accounted for in
Fund 223, Grant Fund
CR 39-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated December 5, 2005, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, and in accordance with Chapter VIII, Section 6 of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to
approve the following dates for the Board of Review to conduct Public
Hearings in 2006, which Public Hearings are to be conducted in the
conference room of the City Assessor on the first floor of the Livonia
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154
FIRST SESSION
Tuesday March 7, 2006 Organizational Meeting 9 00 a m - 1 00 p m
Friday March 10, 2006 9 00 a m - 1200 noon 1 30 p m - 4 30 p m
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SECOND SESSION
Monday March 13, 2006 1 00 p m - 400pm 5 30 p m - 900 p m
Tuesday March 14, 2006 9 00 a m - 12 00 noon 1 30 p m - 4 30 p m
Thursday March 16, 2006 9 00 a m - 12 00 noon 1 30 p m - 4 30 p m
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate of
compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Review shall
be $120 00 for the Chairperson and $100 00 for other members
Pursuant to Public Act No 165, Public Acts of 1971, we hereby give
notice that the following tentative ratios and multipliers will be used to
determine the State Equalized Value (S E V ) for the year 2006
CLASS RATIO S.E.V. FACTOR (MULTIPLIER)
Agricultural 50 00 1 0000
Commercial 50 00 1 0000
Industrial 50 00 1 0000
Residential 50 00 1 0000
Personal 50 00 1 0000
CR 40-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the
Superintendent of Public Service, dated January 4, 2006, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
South Huron Industrial, Inc , 27903 Cooke Street, Flat Rock, Michigan
48134, for delivery and application of liquid calcium chloride on gravel
roads and gravel parking lots for the City's 2006 calendar year
requirements, for the estimated total amount of $17,500 00, based on
the Public Service Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to
a final payment based upon the actual units completed in accordance
with the unit prices accepted herein and the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$17,500 00 from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account
No 101-463-782-000 (Road Maintenance), FURTHER, in the event
the company submitting the lowest bid is unable to provide the service,
the Council does hereby accept the second lowest bid of Liquid
Calcium Chloride Sales, 2715 S Huron Road, Kawkawlin, Michigan
48631, which also meets specifications, as an alternate for the delivery
and application of liquid calcium chloride on gravel roads and gravel
parking lots for the City's 2006 calendar year requirements for the
estimated total amount of $19,985 00 (based upon their unit price bid)
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CR 41-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
January 12, 2006, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth
Parks and Recreation Commission resolution 2828-05, adopted on
October 3, 2005, wherein the Commission recommended an increase
in outdoor pool fees, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
the recommended increases in fees and charges as follows
Daily Admission Proposed Fees
Resident (Must have I D )
Adult $4 00
Senior 3 00
Child (3-17) 3 00
Non-Resident
Adult $7 50
Senior 5 25
Child (3-17) 5 25
Season Swim Passes Proposed Fees
Resident (Must have I D )
Individual $60 + $25 for
additional individual living
at the same address
Non-Resident
Individual $120 + $35 for
additional individual living
at the same address
Pool Rental Cost/Hr
Resident $75/hr for 25 people
(Each additional 15 people $25/hr)
Non-Resident $125/hr for 25 people
(Each additional 15 people $25/hr)
Lane Rental/Hr $10
CR 42-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
January 12, 2006, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth
Parks and Recreation Commission resolution 2835-05, adopted on
November 7, 2005, wherein the Commission recommended the
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establishment of a $5 00 annual fee for use of outdoor pools by a
Community Recreation Center Pass Holder (with a cap of $30 00 per
family), the Council does hereby concur in and approve the
recommended fee
CR 43-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
January 12, 2006, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of 300 buckets of pulsar briquettes from B & B
Pools and Spas, 29440 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for a
price of $92 50 per bucket for a total price of $27,750 00 for use at the
Community Recreation Center, Botsford and Clements Circle Pools,
with the understanding that such price per bucket will remain in place
through September 1, 2007, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in the amount of $27,750 00 ($19,980 00
from Account No 208-755-743-000 - Community Center; $3,885 00
from Account No 208-720-743-000 - Botsford, and $3,885 00 from
Account No 208-721-743-000 - Clements Circle) from funds already
budgeted for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of said item without competitive bidding for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is
taken in accordance Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
CR 44-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
January 12, 2.006, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc , 100 Coca-Cola Drive,
Belleville, Michigan 48111, for supplying the Parks and Recreation
Department with beverage service at the Livonia Community
Recreation Center for a three-year term commencing on May 1, 2006
through April 30, 2009, with Coca-Cola to pay the City 40% of their
revenue, product restocking three times a week and 24 hour repair
response time for vending machine service, FURTHER, the case
purchase prices as submitted by Coca-Cola for resale in the
concession area and/or for party rentals are hereby approved and shall
include a $4 00 per case rebate to the City; the same having been the
most advantageous bid received by the City for this item, and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder,
subject to approval as to form by the Department of Law, and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
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CR 45-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
January 12, 2006, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Arrow Uniform Company, 6400 Monroe Blvd , Taylor,
Michigan 48180, to provide fitness towel service for the Livonia
Community Recreation Center for a two year period commencing on
March 1, 2006 through February 28, 2008, for the estimated annual
cost of $33,200 00 per year, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid submitted and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an expenditure in an estimated amount of
$33,200 00 per year from funds already budgeted in Account No 208-
755-818-020 (Contractual Services-Maintenance) for this purpose, and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution
CR 46-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated January 9, 2006,
approved for submission by the Director of Public Works and the
Mayor, regarding replacement and/or construction of new sidewalks in
the City of Livonia pursuant to the 2005 Sidewalk Program at the
locations and in the amounts indicated in the attachment to the
aforesaid communication, which work was done pursuant to Council
Resolution Nos 105-05 and 560-04 and in accordance with the
provisions of Section 12 04 340 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Treasurer is hereby
directed to send a statement of charges to all property owners in the
amounts listed above in accordance with Section 3 08 150 of Title 3,
Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the
Council does hereby establish the evening of Wednesday, April 12,
2006, at 8 00 p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the time and place when the Council shall meet
for the purpose of adopting a resolution placing a special assessment
upon said property for such charges unless the same are paid prior to
the date of such meeting, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
andMcCann
NAYS None
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Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 110 OF
TITLE 5, CHAPTER 49 (MASSAGE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 030 OF
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 16 (LARCENY) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17
(RETAIL FRAUD IN THE THIRD DEGREE) OF
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TITLE 9 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Taylor took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 24
(INDECENT LANGUAGE) OF TITLE 9 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Godfroid-Marecki took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32
(ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR) OF TITLE 9 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
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AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Robinson took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 40
(DISORDERLY PERSONS) OF TITLE 9 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Godfroid-Marecki took from the table, for
second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 54 (TRESPASS) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010
AND 020 OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 56 (MALICIOUS
MISCHIEF) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 020
AND 030 OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 66 (BAD
CHECKS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
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Councilmember Robinson took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 68 (FRAUD) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Godfroid-Marecki took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 72
(FORTUNETELLING AND PALMISTRY) OF
TITLE 9 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Taylor took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 020,
050, 070 AND 190 OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 94
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(FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
CR 47-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated January 6, 2006, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Kim Kostich of
Anchor Homes, LLC, P 0 Box 510054, Livonia, Michigan 48151, and
in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as
well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby approve of the proposed division of Tax Item No 46-053-
02-0272-000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read
as follows
PARCEL A.
West 70 00 feet of Lot 272, SUPERVISOR'S LIVONIA PLAT
No 4ofpartofSE 1/4ofNE '/4 and ofpartNE 1% ofSE
1/4 of Section 14, T 1 S , R 9E , Livonia Twp (Now City of
Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 66
of Plats, Page 20, Wayne Co Records Subject to
Easements and Restrictions of Record
PARCEL B.
East 70 00 feet of Lot 272, SUPERVISOR'S LIVONIA PLAT
No 4ofpartofSE '/4ofNE 1/4 and ofpartNE 'AofSE
1/4 of Section 14, T 1 S , R.9E , Livonia Twp (Now City of
Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 66
of Plats, Page 20, Wayne Co Records Subject to
Easements and Restrictions of Record
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which
is made a part hereof by reference, FURTHER, in accordance with
law Section 16 32 030 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
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and Section 18 46 of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby waive the minimum lot width and area
requirements set forth in Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, with
respect to this property division, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
determine that the proposed lots substantially comply with the
otherwise applicable lot width requirements, and the proposed lots
would be consistent with the size, shape and width of lots existing in
the vicinity of the proposed split, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in
the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, it was
CR 48-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated January 6, 2006, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Leo Soave of
20592 Chestnut Circle, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance
with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
18 46 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
approve of the proposed division of Tax Item No 46-093-99-0020-001
into four parcels (including one parcel for right-of-way purposes), the
legal descriptions of which shall read as follows
PARCEL A
Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24 T 1 S , R 9 E City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as beginning at a point distant S 89°49'00" W
688 0 feet and S 00°19'30" E 1484 73 feet from the
Northeast corner of Section 24 T 1S , R 9 E and
proceeding thence S 00°19'30" E 82 50 feet; thence S 89°
49'00" W 238 16 feet; thence N 00° 8'47" W 82 50 feet;
thence N 89°49'00" E 238 14 feet to the point of beginning
Subject to easements of record
Containing 0 453 Acres
PARCEL B
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Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24 T 1 S , R.9 E City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as beginning at a point distant S 89°49'00" W
688 0 feet and S 00°19'30" E 1484 73 feet and S 89°
49'00" W 238 14 feet from the Northeast corner of Section
24, T 1S , R 9 E and proceeding thence S 00°18'47" E
82 50 feet; thence S 89°49'00" W 120 00 feet; thence N 00°
18'47" W 82 50 feet, thence N 89°49'00" E 120 00 feet to
the point of beginning Subject to easements of record
Containing 0 227 Acres
PARCEL C
Part of the Northeast '/4 of Section 24 T 1 S , R.9 E City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as beginning at a point distant S 89°49'00" W
688 0 feet and S 00°19'30" E 1484 73 feet and S 89°
49'00" W 408 14 feet from the Northeast corner of Section
24, T 15 , R.9 E and proceeding thence S 00 degrees
18'47" E 82 50 feet; thence S 89°49'00" W 120 00 feet;
thence N 00°18'47" W 82 50 feet along the East line of
Western Golf Estates Subdivision as recorded in Liber 105,
Pages 9-12, Wayne County Records, thence N 89°49'00" E
120 00 feet to the point of beginning Subject to easements
of record
Containing 0 227 Acres
PARCEL D
Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24 T 1 S , R.9 E City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as beginning at a point distant S 89°49'00" W
688 0 feet and S 00°19'30" E 1484 73 feet and S 89°
49'00" W 358 14 feet from the Northeast corner of Section
24 T 15 , R 9 E and proceeding thence S 00°18'47" E
82 50 feet; thence S 89°49'00" W 50 00 feet, thence N 00°
18'47" W 82 50 feet, thence N 89°49'00" E 50 00 feet to
the point of beginning Subject to easements of record
Containing 0 095 Acres
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which
is made a part hereof by reference, FURTHER, in accordance with
Section 16 32 030 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and Section 18 46 of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby waive the minimum lot area requirements set
forth in Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, with respect to this
property division, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause a
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certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing resolution duly adopted
A communication from Day's Vending, 31530 Grennada Street,
Livonia, dated January 30, 2006, re remaining the provider of vending services for
the Livonia Community Recreation Center, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Meakin, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 49-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
January 12, 2006, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor,. with regard to bids
received for the snack vending service at the Livonia Community
Recreation Center, the Council does hereby reject all bids received on
November 23, 2005, in connection with this item
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 50-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated January 13, 2006, approved for
submission by the Mayor, transmitting a letter from Etkin Equities
requesting that Council Resolution 579-05 be amended to include 30
foot high light fixtures instead of 20 foot high light fixtures in connection
with Petition 2005-10-08-22, the Council does hereby amend and
revise Council Resolution 579-05 so as to read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated November 18, 2005, which
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transmits its resolution 11-115-2005 adopted on November 15,
2005, with regard to Petition 2005-10-08-22 submitted by
Schoolcraft Commons, LLC, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct a high-rise office
building on property located at 17430 College Parkway, on the
east side of Haggerty Road, between Six Mile Road and Seven
Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Zoning Ordinance No
543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
2005-10-08-22 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Overall Layout Plan marked Sheet SP-03 dated
October 14, 2005, prepared by Alpine Engineering, Inc , is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That appropriate recordable legal instrumentation, such as a
cross parking agreement, that gives notice and outlines the
terms of how the subject property(s) would share parking, be
supplied to the City;
3 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP1 00 dated October 17,
2005, prepared by Bowers & Rein, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to,
4 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet LP1 00 dated
October 17, 2005, prepared by Bowers & Rein, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
5 That the height of the planted trees shall be measured from
the top of the root ball to the mid-point of the top leader;
6 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
7 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all
landscaped and sodded areas, and all planted materials
shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection
Department and thereafter permanently maintained in a
healthy condition,
8 That the petitioner shall resubmit the Exterior Building
Elevation Plan to the Planning Commission and City Council
for their review and approval,
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9 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face 4
inch brick,
10 That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed
from public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a
compatible character, material and color to other exterior
materials on the building,
11 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be
constructed out of the same brick used in the construction of
the building or in the event a poured wall is substituted, the
wall's design, texture and color shall match that of the
building and the enclosure gates shall be maintained and
when not in use closed at all times,
12 That the petitioner shall secure the necessary storm water
management permits from Wayne County, the City of
Livonia, and/or the State of Michigan,
13 That the Developer shall submit for approval an ongoing
mosquito control program, as approved by the Department
of Public Works, describing maintenance operations and
larvicide applications to the City of Livonia Inspection
Department prior to the construction of the stormwater
retention facility and common element pond,
14 That the owner shall provide annual reports to the Inspection
Department on the maintenance and larvicide treatments
completed on the stormwater detention pond and common
element pond,
15 That all light fixtures shall not exceed 30 feet in height and
shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
16 That the petitioner shall correct to the Engineering Division's
satisfaction the items outlined in the correspondence dated
October 28, 2005,
17 That the petitioner shall correct to the Fire Department's
satisfaction the items outlined in the correspondence dated
October 31, 2005,
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18 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for nine (9') foot
wide parking spaces and any conditions related thereto,
19 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition,
and any additional signage shall be separately submitted for
review and approval by the Planning Commission and City
Council,
20 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted
on this site including, but not limited to, the building or
around the windows, and
21 That the specific plans referenced in this approving
resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at
the time the building permits are applied for
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 51-06 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 198 of the Public Acts of
1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish industrial
development districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in the City
of Livonia and comprised of an area of approximately 4 84 acres, more
particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No 101", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Westfield
Properties, LLC and Skyway Precision, Inc , of the Council's pending
action on this resolution and of its right to a hearing on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 101, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 101, and
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2006, a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 101, at which time Westfield Properties, LLC and Skyway
Precision Inc. and other taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia
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had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements both written
and oral made at such hearing being on file with this City Council), and
a representative of Westfield Properties, LLC and Skyway Precision,
Inc attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such
hearing on behalf of the said corporation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS
1 An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such
district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the
"City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 101 "
EXHIBIT A
A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
Beginning at a point North 88 degreesl6 minutes 25 seconds East
along the East and West 1/4 line of Section 30, 260.26 feet (recorded as
260 00 feet) and South 01 degrees 49 minutes 50 seconds East
622 39 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 30, thence North 88
degrees 16 minutes 25 seconds East 574 18 feet; thence South 02
degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds East 477 75 to the centerline of
Plymouth Road, thence North 76 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds
West 217 53 feet (recorded as 217 49 feet) along said centerline of
Plymouth Road, thence North 02 degrees 08 minutes 05 seconds
West 62.28 feet; thence North 76 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds
West 343 33 feet along the Northerly 60 feet Right of Way of said
Plymouth Road, thence South 13 degrees 24 minutes 37 seconds
West 60 00 feet to the centerline of said Plymouth Road, thence North
76 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds West 20 00 feet along the
centerline of Plymouth Road, thence North 01 degrees 49 minutes 50
seconds West 321 69 feet to the point of beginning
A Neighborhood Petition Form, dated January 23, 2006, re protesting
the proposed street lighting assessment in the Kenwood Court Estates Subdivision,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 52-06 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated November 1, 2005, and in accordance
with the provisions of Section 3 08 060 of Title 3, Chapter 8 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, containing a report with
regard to the proposed installation of street lights in Kenwood Estates
Subdivision, located on the west side of Sunset Boulevard between
Fargo Avenue and Morlock Street in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and a public hearing having
been held thereon on January 11, 2006, after due notice as required
by Title 3, Chapter 8 of said Code, as amended, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters including the
various objections, comments and observations of individuals in
attendance at such public hearing, and in view of the apparent difficulty
in satisfactorily apportioning the benefits and costs of such
contemplated improvement to the satisfaction of the majority of the
property owners that would have been affected thereby, the Council
does hereby determine to proceed no further with the special
assessment proceeding heretofore commenced for the said proposed
improvement.
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Robinson, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 53-06 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated November 1, 2005, on all matters
required by Sections 3 08 060 and 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having been held
thereon on January 11, 2006, after due notice as required by Section
3 08 070 of said Code, and careful consideration having been given to
all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section
3 08 080 of said Code
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the installation
of 100-watt high pressure sodium lights with colonial luminaries
with underground wiring in the Cross Winds Estates Subdivision,
located on the west side of Farmington Road between Seven Mile
Road and Norfolk Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said
statement, and to defray the cost of such improvement by special
assessment upon the property especially benefited in proportion
to the benefits derived or to be derived,
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(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as set
forth in said statement dated November 1, 2005,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid by
special assessment upon the property especially benefited,
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement shall
be paid in annual installments, according to said statement;
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows
Lots 1 to 18, both inclusive, of the Cross Winds Estates
Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 114, Pages 14-15,
Wayne County Records, said subdivision being part of the
N E 1/4 of Section 4, T 1 S R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment roll in
accordance with the Council's determination on said statements
as prepared by the City Engineer dated November 1, 2005, and
(8) that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor shall attach
thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section
3 08 100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and file
the same with the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present
the same to the City Council prior to the holding of the second
public hearing thereon pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 8 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 54-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources, dated January 16, 2006,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, accept various cash donations in the total amount of
$3,010 00, from the sources indicated therein for use by the
Community Resources Department; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and credit the amount of $3,010 00 to Account No
702---285-219 (Community Resources Trust Fund) for purposes as
indicated in the aforesaid communication
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On a motion by Laura, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 55-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
January 12, 2006, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to bids
received for the Snack Vending Service at the Livonia Community
Recreation Center, the Council does hereby authorize the
Administration to do all things necessary to re-bid this item in
accordance with the provisions set forth in the Financial Ordinance, the
same to thereafter be submitted to Council for its consideration
During the audience communication portion of the agenda at the end
of the meeting, Ralph Williams, 18630 Foch, Livonia, spoke about the Open
Meetings Act.
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, this l,553rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 39 p m , January 30, 2006
Val Vandersloot, City Clerk