HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2001-11-21 33297
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-THIRD
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2001
On November 21, 2001, 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 Walsh delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: John Walsh, John Pastor, Brian
Duggan, Joe Laura, Jack Engebretson, and Maureen Miller Brosnan
Absent: Val I Vandersloot— out of town
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert Schron, City Engineer;
Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Joan McCotter, City Clerk,
Michael Slater, Director of Finance, and David Woodcox, Director of Building Inspection
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 725-01 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,452ad Regular
Meeting of the Council held November 7, 2001 are hereby approved as
submitted
During the audience communication portion of the agenda,
Councilmember Pastor thanked all the participants in the Thanksgiving Parade held on
November 17, 2001, particularly the PRDA, DAB, the Observer, Ameritech, Wonderland
Mall, the Parks & Recreation Department, Christ Our Savior Church who served hot
chocolate, and Parade Marshal Chris Edmonds from radio station WNIC
Councilmember Engebretson noted that today is Mayor Kirksey's birthday and passed
birthday wishes on to him
City Clerk Joan McCotter extended her condolences to the family of Donna Rodde
Donna, who recently passed away, was a long-time election chairperson
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, it was
CR 726-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Fire Chief, dated October 15, 2001, which bears the signature of the
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Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase of six (6) Zoll M-Series
AED/Manual Defibrillators from Zoll Medical Corporation, 32 Second
Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-4420, in the amount of
$33,000 00, the same to be expended from Account No 101-338-987-000
(Capital Outlay - Other Equip ) 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 with Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 727-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Information Systems Manager and the Director of Inspection, dated
October 22, 2001, 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 an Equalizer Permit Computer System from
BS&A Software, 5668 Okemos Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, in
an amount not to exceed $37,000 00, the same to be expended from
Account No 101-371-983-000 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, such
action being taken in accordance with Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the Information Systems Manager
is hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments in the work as it
becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute appropriate agreements, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, with the aforesaid company, subject to approval as to form by the
Department of Law
CR 728-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Treasurer, dated October 26, 2001, the Council does hereby
authorize an extension of the City's current Agreement with Mr Andrew
J Ferkovich, Mr Scott Ferkovich and Ms Charmaine Smerecki, A & W
Collections, 1242 Franciscan Court East, Canton, Michigan 48187, for
collection of personal property taxes, with the understanding that the
Treasurer's office shall send one additional notice to the taxpayer prior to
turning over the collection of such taxes to A & W Collections, the cost of
which service is to be taken from 1% per month interest and 4%
collection fees and which Agreement would be for the period December
1, 2001, through November 30, 2004, and will be subject to cancellation
by either party upon giving sixty (60) days notice and which Agreement is
herein made subject to approval as to form by the Department of Law;
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute such
contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid
company; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action
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herein without competitive bidding in accordance with Section
3 04 140D2 and 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 729-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Clerk, dated October 29, 2001, to which is
attached a communication from the Oakland Schools, dated October 10,
2001, and a subsequent communication dated October 24, 2001, the
Council does hereby approve of the request from the Board of Education
of Oakland Schools to collect 100% of the approved millage increase for
Special Education and Vocational Education beginning December 1,
2001, and levied July 1st every year thereafter or until further order of this
Council by council resolution, such millage increase to first be collected
during the winter collection beginning December 1, 2001 and thereafter in
the same manner and at the same time that school district or community
college taxes are collected by the City; and the City Treasurer is hereby
authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
CR 730-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City
Clerk, dated November 1, 2001, in accordance with the provisions of
Section 30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168 30a), as amended, the Council
does hereby appoint Donald W Kolhoff, 14066 Mayfield, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, as a Republican member of the Board of Canvassers
of the City of Livonia for a term expiring December 31, 2005,
FURTHER, in the event of illness or absence of this member, the City
Clerk is hereby authorized to appoint a temporary Member to serve on
the Board of Canvassers in accordance with the provisions of Section
30g of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168 30g), as amended
CR 731-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City
Clerk, dated November 1, 2001, and in accordance with the provisions of
Section 30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168 30a), as amended, the Council
does hereby reappoint Mr Patrick J Tavolacci, 18415 University Park,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, as a Democratic member of the Board of
Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a term expiring December 31, 2005,
FURTHER, in the event of illness or absence of this member, the City
Clerk is hereby authorized to appoint a temporary member to serve on the
Board of Canvassers in accordance with the provisions of Section 30g of
1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168 30g), as amended
CR 732-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated October 26, 2001, to which is attached an audit fee
proposal from Mr Bruce M Berend, Plante & Moran, LLP, Certified Public
Accountants, dated October 5, 2001, the Council does hereby determine
to retain the firm of Plante & Moran, LLP, 27400 Northwestern Highway,
Southfield, Michigan 48034, for performing the annual independent audit
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of the accounts of the City of Livonia for the years ending November 30,
2001, November 30, 2002, November 30, 2003, and November 30, 2004,
as required by the City Charter and in accordance with the guidelines set
forth in the State Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act 1968 PA 2 for a
total fee not to exceed $64,500 00 for the first year, $66,400 00 for the
second year, $68,300 00 for the third year and $71,300 for the fourth year
or, in the case of the second, third and fourth years, the percentage of the
increase in fees shall be equal to the increase allowed for property taxes
under proposal A (if less than 3%), FURTHER, the Council does hereby
approve of the additional assistance of Plante & Moran, LLP, for the
implementation of GASB Statement No 34 (the new Reporting Model),
which fee for implementation would be $8,000 00 to $9,000 00 for the third
year (i e , year ending November 30, 2003) and $4,000 00 to $5,000 00
for the following year; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
said item without competitive bidding in accordance with Section
3 04 140D2 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 733-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated October 17, 2001,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a list of
adjustments required for the fiscal year 2001 budget, the Council does
hereby authorize the said budget adjustments and transfers in the manner
and form set forth in the attachment dated October 12, 2001
CR 734-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance, dated October 22, 2001, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to The Economic Growth and Tax Relief
Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA), the Council does hereby authorize
the modification to the City of Livonia Money Purchase Plan & Trust to
incorporate Amendments 1, 2, 3 and 5 described in the attachment,
effective January 1, 2002, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Finance to take all steps necessary to cause the City of
Livonia Money Purchase Plan & Trust to be amended to reflect these new
provisions, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to make the
necessary changes to the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
Ordinance to reflect these changes and submit the proposed Ordinance to
Council for its approval
CR 735-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated October 24, 2001,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached (as
Exhibit A) a summary of quotes received for the lease purchase of copy
machines for various City departments, the Council does hereby authorize
the lease of twelve Lanier copy machines from Lanier Worldwide, Inc.,
20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 350, Southfield, Michigan 48067, and the
lease of two Danka copy machines from Danka Office Imaging Co , 32500
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Telegraph Road, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025, for a 48-month period
for amounts, items and prices indicated on the aforementioned Exhibit A,
dated October 23, 2001, at the end of which time title to the copiers will be
transferred to the City; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
said action herein without competitive bidding in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
CR 736-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director and the Director of Community
Resources, dated October 19, 2001, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein
approval is requested to increase the maximum grant award for the utility
assistance program from $350 00 per year to $500 00 per year, due to the
rising cost of energy usage, the Council does hereby approve this request
in the manner and form herein submitted
CR 737-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated October 19, 2001, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein the Housing Commission has
recommended rental increases to become effective January 1, 2002, with
respect to the City-owned scattered site properties as follows
Current Proposed
2 Bedroom $285 $300
29149 Morlock
20121 Floral
27545 Long
11683 Cardwell
3 Bedroom $370 $385
11910 Cardwell
21411 Arcola
31220 Hathaway
19941 Deering
9880 Harrison
11784 Arcola
33916 Five Mile
10033 Garden
4 Bedroom $435 $450
20120 Deering
The above rents exclude utilities
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the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the recommended
rental adjustments
CR 738-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Housing Director and the Supervisor of the Community Development
Office, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting approval to amend the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2001-2002 Annual Action
Plan for the substantial renovation and lead-based paint abatement
project at 12 City-owned scattered site rental properties, the Council does
hereby approve of the amendment of the 2001-2002 CDBG Program to
include the renovation of these homes in the manner and form herein
submitted, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize a transfer in the
amount of$240,000 00 in unprogrammed CDBG Funds for this purpose
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated October 24, 2001,
re update on the drainage complaint of Mr Joseph Charnawskas, 36927 Munger,
Livonia, 48150, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(CR 275-00, CR 479-00 and CR 906- 00)
CR 739-01 RESOLVED, that Sinacola Companies, 30777 Schoolcraft,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, as proprietor, having requested the City Council
to approve the proposed Livonia Villa Condominium Development in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 36 of the City of Livonia (hereafter the
"Condominium"), and it further appearing that approval of the site plan for
the Condominium was given by the City Planning Commission on April 24,
2001, and by the City Council on June 4, 2001, and it further appearing
that such site plan, together with Development Plans and Specifications
for Improvements have been examined and approved by the Department
of Public Works as set forth in the report of that Department, dated
October 17, 2001, and the City Council having approved the Master Deed
on September 15, 1999 in Council Resolution 645-99, therefore, the City
Council does hereby establish the following requirements
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be constructed,
installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions of the
ordinances of the City of Livonia, and the regulations and
specifications of the Department of Public Works and the
Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by
such Department; all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from
the effective date of this resolution, failing this, the approval
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contained herein shall be considered null, void and of no effect
whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia
shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in the said
ordinance provisions,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be subject at all
times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of the
Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed
until there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
such ordinance provisions,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of Livonia
agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and in the
prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required
by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved Development
Plans,
(5) That as a condition of obtaining final approval of the Master Deed
prior to the completion of all required improvements, the proprietor
shall file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified
check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial
assurance in such form as may be approved by the Department of
Law guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of all such
improvements, utilities and grading by the proprietor within the
prescribed period in the following amounts
(a) General Improvement Bond $93,000 00, of which at least$10,000.00
shall be in cash
(b) Grade &Soil Erosion
Control Bond $ 1,800 00 (all cash)
(c) Landscape/Entrance Markers $ 4,000 00, of which at least$1,500 00
shall be in cash
and require cash payments in the total amount of$4,640 00,
(6) That all required cash deposits, certified checks, irrevocable bank
letters of credit and/or surety bonds which shall be established by the
City Engineer pursuant to Article XVIII of Ordinance No 543, Section
18 66 of the ordinance, shall be deposited with the City prior to the
issuance of engineering permits for this condominium development;
and
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(7) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric service are to
be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to be
provided throughout the Condominium in accordance with City
ordinances
A communication from the Department of Law, dated November 1, 2001,
re the condition and operation of the Cockrum's Market property located at 35655
Plymouth Road, Livonia, 48150 and the adjacent automotive service center, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 464-01)
CR 740-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated November 1, 2001,
which bears the signatures of the Planning Director and the Inspection
Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 464-01, with regard to the condition and
operation of the Cockrum's Market property and the adjacent automotive
service center, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with regard to this matter
CR 741-01 WHEREAS, the Michigan Legislature adopted Public Act
413 of 2000, MCL 500 3010 ("Act 413") to deter automobile arsons by
requiring insured parties in qualifying communities to file a Non Accidental
Motor Vehicle Fire Report prior to collecting on ,an insurance claim of
$2,000 00 or more for an automobile arson loss,
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has sufficient population to qualify for the
application of Act 413,
WHEREAS, Act 413 only applies in communities where the community's
governing body adopts a resolution notifying the State Insurance
Commissioner that the community has elected to receive Non Accidental
Motor Vehicle Fire Reports, and designates the Department which will
receive the reports on the community's behalf; and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Fire Department has advised that adoption of
such a resolution is necessary in order to deter the commission of
automobile arsons in the City of Livonia, and had indicated its willingness
to receive Non Accidental Motor Vehicle Fire Reports on the City's behalf
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia hereby
elects to receive Non Accidental Motor Vehicle Fire Reports as set forth in
Act 413, and designates the Livonia Fire Department, 14190 Farmington
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as the authority to receive such reports,
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and hereby requests and authorizes the City Clerk to provide a copy of
this resolution to the State Commissioner of Insurance, and to do all other
things necessary to fulfill the purpose of this Resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS None
Councilmember Pastor took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 07 OF ARTICLE
II OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
(Petition 01-3-6-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Pastor took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29 04 OF
ARTICLE XXIX OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" (Petition 01-3-6-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
f
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become effective on publication
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated November 16,
2001, re additional information on the budget adjustment for the purchase of a fire
engine with the proceeds from the sale of Fire Station No 3, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 742-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated November 1, 2001,
approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting approval of certain
budget adjustments in connection with proceeds received from the sale of
Fire Station No 3, the Council does hereby approve an adjustment in the
amount of $325,000 00 to the 2000-01 budget increasing Revenue
Account No 101-000-680-000 (Sale of Fixed Assets), FURTHER, the
Council does hereby approve adjustments to the 2000-01 budget in the
amount of$280,000 00 to Expense Account No 101-338-979-000 (Capital
Outlay - Fire Equipment) for purchase of a fire engine, and in the amount
of $1,500 00 to Expense Account No 101-429-933-000 (Emergency
Preparedness - Equipment Maintenance) to move the warning siren
located on the property onto the public right-of-way
A brick sample submitted by Rocky Zebari relative to the renovation of the
exterior building elevations of Kim's Auto Repair, located at 29623 Eight Mile Road, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 01-9-8-26)
A communication from Rocky Zebari, received November 20, 2001, re
changes requested by City Council relative to renovation of building elevations of Kim's
Auto Repair, 29623 Eight Mile Road, and that the brick color will be gray, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 01-9-8-26)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
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CR 743-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 24, 2001, which transmits
its resolution 10-160-2001 adopted on October 16, 2001, with regard to
Petition 01-9-8-26 submitted by Rocky Zebari on behalf of Kim's Auto
Repair, requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
renovate the exterior building elevations of the commercial building
located on the south side of Eight Mile Road, between Middlebelt Road
and Beatrice Avenue (29623 Eight Mile Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 2, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of
Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 01-9-8-26 is
hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet A.2 dated
October 2, 2001, as revised, prepared by Chester Stempien
Associates, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, except as
modified by condition #2 below;
2 That the brick used in the construction shall be full-face four (4")
inch brick, no exception, as stated in petitioner's letter received
November 20, 2001, and the building shall be 100% brick on all
four sides and shall not contain any E I F S ,
3 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all landscaping shall be cleaned up and re-
established to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
4 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of hydroseeding,
and any dead or dying trees or shrubs shall be removed and
replaced with a similar species in size,
5 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following as outlined in their correspondence dated
October 12, 2001
a That the existing pole sign shall be removed and replaced with a
conforming monument-type sign,
b That the entire parking lot shall be repaired, resealed and
double striped,
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c. That all handicap parking spaces shall be identified and comply
with the Michigan Barrier Free Code,
d That the dumpster enclosure gates shall be repaired and
maintained and when not in use closed at all times,
e That the trash inside the dumpster enclosure shall be cleaned
up and all materials being stored outside the enclosure shall be
removed,
6 That all outstanding violations shall be resolved, and the site shall
be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department prior
to Final Inspection, and that all these violations be taken care of
before the petitioner applies for a new petition to revise the original
motion made by this Board,
7 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition,
8 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;
9 That the matter of additional landscaping and the possible closing
of Beatrice Avenue and any other site matters shall be referred
back to the Planning Commission for further'review; and
10 That the building materials to be utilized shall conform to the color
samples presented to the City Council at its regular meeting of
November 21, 2001, with reference to the brick identified as "Alba",
by The Stone Brick, 809 Consortium Court, London, Ontario N6E
2S8, Color#33
A communication from ANK Enterprises, Inc., dated November 12, 2001,
re an explanation and an apology for the petitioner's absence from the Council
meeting of November 7, 2001, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 01-8-2-15)
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 744-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 5, 2001, which transmits its
resolution 10-150-2001, adopted on October 2, 2001, with regard to
Petition 01-8-2-15, submitted by Jian-Zhong Chen, requesting waiver use
approval to operate a full service restaurant on property located on the
south side of Five Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Beatrice
Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, which property is zoned C-2,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 01-8-2-15 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the proposed restaurant shall be limited to a total of 248
customer seats,
2 That the following issues as outlined in the correspondence dated
September 14, 2001 from the Inspection Department shall be
rectified to that department's satisfaction
a That the parking area shall be repaired, resealed and double-
striped as needed,
b That a new dumpster enclosure, which shall be located
immediately west of the proposed restaurant unit but no closer
to the Five Mile Road right-of-way line than the north wall of the
shopping center building, shall be constructed consisting of
brick or reinforced poured concrete walls with simulated brick
pattern and wood enclosure gates which shall be properly
maintained and, when not in use, closed at all times,
c. That the front entry doors shall be of a type that satisfy barrier-
free accessibility requirements,
3 That wall signage for the proposed restaurant shall not exceed fifty-
two (52) square feet on the east elevation and twenty-six (26)
square feet on the north elevation as permitted based upon the
provisions for an end business of a business center with exposure
along two major thoroughfares under the sign regulations of Zoning
Ordinance No 543
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 745-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated November 1, 2001, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
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submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
612-01, transmitting for Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed
dated July 16, 2001, executed by Leo Soave Building, Inc.,
conveying to the City certain property described as follows
That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
more fully described as commencing at a point distant South
89°49'00" West, 1140 96 feet; thence South 00°24'30" East,
160 00 feet; thence North 89°49'00" East, 125 00 feet;
thence South 00°24'30" East, 60 00 feet; thence North
89°49'00" East, 190 00 feet; thence South 00°24'30" East,
370 00 feet along the East line of Kenwood Meadows
Subdivision, thence South 89°49'00" West, 120 00 feet from
the Northeast corner of Section 24 and proceeding thence
South 89°49'00" West, 60 00 feet; thence South 00°24'30"
East, 70 00 feet; thence North 89°49'00" East, 60 00 feet;
thence North 00°24'30" West, 70 00 feet to the point of
beginning Containing approximately 4,200 square feet or
0 096 acres
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Register of
Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution
On a motion Duggan, seconded by Engebretson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 746-01 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda
A communication from the Public Service Division, dated October 30,
2001, re Storm Water Pollution Prevention Initiative (SWPPI) for Voluntary Storm
Water General Permit, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 44-99)
On a motion Duggan, seconded by Engebretson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 747-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated October 30, 2001, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Initiative (SWPPI) in connection with the City's General Municipal Storm
Sewer System Permit, the Council does hereby approve the Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Initiative in the manner and form herein submitted,
and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to take all steps
necessary to implement the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Initiative in
order to achieve the goal of reducing the discharge of pollutants in storm
water
A communication from the Civil Service Department, dated November 15,
2001, re Livonia Fire Fighters Union Contract Agreement for the period December 1,
1999 through November 30, 2002, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
During the audience communication portion of the agenda,
Councilmember Duggan wished everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving"
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,453rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 17 p m , November 21, 2001
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Jan McCotter, City Clerk