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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND NINETY-FOURTH
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1999
On June 2, 1999, the above meeting was held at 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 Laura delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Joe Laura, Maureen Miller
Brosnan, John J Walsh, Val I Vandersloot, John R Pastor, Brian Duggan and Jack
Engebretson, Absent: none
Elected and appointed officials present: Joan McCotter, City Clerk, Sean
Kavanagh, City Attorney; Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Linda McCann,
Director of Community Resources, Robert J Schron, City Engineer; Ronald Reinke,
Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, Eugenia Riters, Arts Commission, Patricia
Tavidian, Arts Commission, Jeffery A. Bryant, Economic Development Manager; Ian
Wilshaw, Traffic Commission, Scott Miller, Planner II, Planning Department.
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, it was
#352-99 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,393rd Regular
Meeting of the Council held May 19, 1999, are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor, and Duggan
NAYS None
PRESENT Engebretson
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Pastor, it was
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#353-99 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 237th Special Meeting
of the Council held May 24, 1999, are hereby approved as submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor, and
Engebretson
NAYS None
PRESENT Duggan
The President declared the resolution adopted
Councilmember Pastor announced the date for the Children's Miracle Telethon on
Sunday, June 6, 1999 with a reminder that donations for this worthy cause will benefit
the William Beaumont Hospital
Council President Engebretson announced that a meeting will be held on June 17, 1999
to give details of the City's preparation plans for Y2K.
Mayor Kirksey congratulated the winners of the 1999 Fine Arts Scholarship, mentioning
that the recipients were in the audience, and that recipients will receive a check for
$1,000 00 The Mayor then introduced each recipient and discussed his/her
background and goals for the future
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the meeting
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated May 17, 1999, re
status of the Whispering Pines Site Condominiums was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council
A communication from the Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Blue Care Network of
Michigan, dated March 16, 1999, re a proposed Administrative Services Contract
Renewal Agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan for a one-year
renewal term for the period June 1, 1999, through May 31, 2000, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Consent Agenda Item #4)
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A communication from Nikolaos Moutafis of Whispering Willows Golf
Course, dated June 2, 1999, re request to include liquor service on Whispering
Willows Golf Course with a sunset provision of November 30,1999, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Consent Agenda Item #9)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#354-99 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Michelle Lohman, 20115 Floral, dated May 4, 1999, requesting permission
to close Floral between Fargo and Norfolk on Sunday, July 4, 1999, from
11 00 a m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a block party, the
Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including therein
permission to conduct the said affair on Saturday, July 3, 1999, in the
event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to
the approval of the Police Department.
#355-99 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Inger Griffin, 29637 Maclntyre, dated May 14, 1999, requesting permission
to close Macintyre between Robert and Louise on Saturday, July 10,
1999, from 3 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including
therein permission to conduct the said affair on Saturday, July 17, 1999, in
the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made
subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#356-99 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Pamela A. Elliott, 32458 Maryland, dated May 14, 1999, requesting
permission to close Maryland between Ohio and Hubbard on Saturday,
July 24, 1999, from 3 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of conducting
a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the
action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#357-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated May 7, 1999, approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
Administrative Services Contract Renewal Agreement with Blue Cross and
Blue Shield of Michigan for a one-year renewal term for the period June 1,
1999, through May 31, 2000, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the said
agreement in the manner and form herein submitted, as well as to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said item
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without competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140D2 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#358-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Plymouth Road Development
Authority, dated May 5, 1999, requesting the removal of the first parking
spaces adjacent to the Plymouth Road sidewalk at each of the City's
municipal parking lots in connection with the Streetscape Improvements
on Plymouth Road between Merriman and Farmington Roads, the Council
does hereby approve and grant this request in the manner and form
herein submitted
#359-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources and the Chairman of the Livonia
Historical Commission, dated May 12, 1999, approved for submission by
the Mayor, to which is attached a proposal from John Linardos, President,
Motor City Brewing Works, Inc , on behalf of the Michigan Brewers Guild,
dated May 10, 1999, requesting permission to hold the Second Annual
Brewers Festival on July 24, 1999, at Greenmead, the Council does
hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being
subject to the following conditions
1 That the Michigan Brewers Guild and all equipment operators shall
provide the City of Livonia with appropriate insurance policies
naming the City of Livonia as additional insured with liability
coverage of$1 million, and all certificates of insurance shall be
submitted to the Department of Law for approval by the City prior to
the event;
2 That the Michigan Brewers Guild and any vendors involved in the
sale of beer or wine on Greenmead property shall provide the City
of Livonia with an insurance policy naming the City of Livonia as
additional insured with liquor liability coverage in the amount of$1
million, such certificate to be submitted to the Department of Law
for approval by the City prior to the event;
3 That the Michigan Brewers Guild shall execute a hold harmless
agreement in favor of the City of Livonia in a manner and form
acceptable to the Department of Law;
4 That all vendors must obtain transient merchant licenses from the
City of Livonia prior to the event, and all necessary licenses and
permits from state and county agencies prior to the event;
5 That the Michigan Brewers Guild shall pay an event fee in the
amount of$1,000 00, as well as the police fee as stated on the City
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of Livonia Fees/Waivers IV Category Grid as established in Council
Resolution 371-93, adopted on May 5, 1993
#360-99 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby refer the subject of a
comparison of fees charged by neighboring communities for use of
municipal facilities to the Department of Community Resources for its
report and recommendation
#361-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated May 17,1999, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Davey Tree Expert
Company, 8250 Ronda, Canton, Michigan 48187, for completing all work
required in connection with the City's 1999 Municipal Tree Trimming
Program in Area 1 for the estimated total cost of$74,400 00, based upon
the Public Service Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to final
payment based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the
unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having
been in fact the lowest and only bid received for this item, and the Director
of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the
work as it becomes necessary, 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
#362-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
May 3, 1999, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a
proposed lease agreement between the City of Livonia and the Detroit
Metropolitan YMCA, with respect to the renewal of the Shelden Pool
lease, for a period of three years commencing June 1, 1999 through
September 15, 2002, with an optional additional three-year term
commencing September 16, 2002, and ending September 15, 2005, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached agreement, subject to
approval of the Department of Law, as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A communication from Department of Parks and Recreation, dated May 3,
1999, re request to amend lease with Moutafis, Inc , to include liquor service on
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Whispering Willows Golf Course with a sunset provision of November 30,1999, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
#363-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
May 3, 1999, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to an amendment to
the lease with Moutafis, Inc to include a provision for liquor service on the
golf course with a sunset provision of November 30, 1999, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
#364-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated May 3, 1999, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits resolution 2472-99, adopted by
the Parks and Recreation Commission at its regular meeting held on April
5, 1999, wherein the Parks and Recreation Commission has
recommended that the Detroit Rockers be allowed to sell their
merchandise at their summer camps to be held on June 25, 1999, and
August 6, 1999, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Parks and Recreation commission and does hereby approve this
request in the manner and form herein submitted
#365-99 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of City Policy on whether groups or individuals renting City Facilities
should be allowed to sell their merchandise without City Council approval
to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its report and
recommendation
#366-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated May 7, 1999, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and
to which is attached a Right to Purchase Real Estate Agreement, signed
by the President of Anchor Homes and the City Attorney, relating to a 27
foot wide strip of property, 258 5 feet in length, as road right-of-way at
36451 Ann Arbor Trail, the Council does hereby authorize the Department
of Law to acquire said property which is more particularly described as
follows
That part of Lot 752, Livonia Supervisors Plat No 12, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in Liber 66, Page 65,
Wayne County Records, beginning at the Northeast Corner and
proceeding thence S 45°12'20" W , 27 05 feet; thence N 48°23'25" W ,
256 46 feet; thence N 41°36'35" E , 27 00 feet, thence S 48°23'25" E
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along the northerly line of said lot 258 15 feet to the Point of Beginning
0 16 Acres Property Number 126-01-0752-002 (36451 Ann Arbor Trail)
subject to the following conditions
1 That the purchase price shall be in the sum of$10,469.25,
2 That the City of Livonia shall pay for the cost of title work and any
prorated city, county, county drain, school and community college
taxes and assessments, as well as any other closing costs, in a
sum not to exceed $1,531 75,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $12,000 00 is
hereby authorized to be expended from proceeds of the sale of the $12
Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue approved by the
electorate in 1989, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to
prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as may be
necessary to consummate this transaction, 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
#367-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated April 30, 1999, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro
Tem, the Council does hereby request that, in accordance with Council
Resolution 300-88, the City-owned property located at 9864 Stark Road in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33 be posted with a "For Sale" sign for 30
days prior to taking bids, and that the Director of Finance prepare
specifications and obtain competitive bids with a minimum purchase price
of$38,000 00 accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or
certified check, which is equal to five percent of the bid price or $1,900 00,
whichever is greater, and in the event of a default, the deposit is subject to
forfeiture as liquidated damages, and that all competitive bids shall
thereafter be submitted to Council for its consideration
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated May 12,
1999, re the paving of Henry Ruff Road, from Lyndon to Five Mile Road -
administrative response to CR 251-99 - was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
#368-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
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dated May 13, 1999, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Michigan Joint Sealing, Inc , 30301 Navin,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, for completing all work required in connection
with the 1999 Pavement Joint And Crack Sealing Program (Contract 99-D)
for the total estimated amount of$106,259 78, which is the total amount
for Proposal A (hot poured) and Proposal B (over band), based on the
Engineering 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, said estimated cost and unit prices having
been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $78,889 34
from funds already budgeted in Account No 203-463-818-117 (Local
Roads) and an expenditure in the amount of$27,370 44 from funds
already budgeted in Account No 202-463-818-117 (Major Roads) for this
purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an additional
expenditure of$25,000 00 from Account No 203-463-818-117 (Local
Roads) to do additional work by change order under this contract at the
unit prices bid herein, and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes
necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a contract with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#369-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated May 17, 1999, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works, is approved as to the form by the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
agreement between the City of Livonia, the Michigan Department of
Transportation, and Wayne County, and a proposed agreement between
the City of Livonia and Wayne County, for the improvement of Farmington
Road from Five Mile Road to Seven Mile Road, together with bridge
rehabilitation over the Bell Creek, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
these agreements in the manner and form herein submitted, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
sum of$669,964 00 from the $12 Million General Obligation Road Bond
Issue for the City's estimated share of this project, with the anticipation of
a refund of approximately $584,248 00 when Federal funding is approved
for the project; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution, together with the signed agreements, to
the Wayne County Department of Public Services, Division of
Engineering
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#370-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 11, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 5-75-99, adopted on May 4, 1999, with regard to Petition
99-3-2-8, submitted by Parkview Memorial Cemetery requesting waiver
use approval to construct two additions to the existing mausoleum located
on the south side of Five Mile Road between Farmington Road and
Ashurst Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, which property is zoned
AG, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 99-3-2-8 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Drawing 1, File Number 9901, prepared
by G H Forbes Associates, dated March 25, 1999, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the landscaping shown on the Foundation, Roof& Landscape
Plan, marked Drawing 3, File Number 9901, prepared by G H
Forbes Associates, dated March 25, 1999, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to, except that upright Junipers (e g , "Canaerti" or
"Blue Point", 4'- 5' in height) are to be substituted for arborvitae in
the landscape area just to the northeast of the mausoleum building,
3 That the proposed landscaping shown on the above referenced
plan shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection
Department and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy
condition,
4 That the Building Elevation Plan for the proposed additions, marked
Drawing 4, File Number 9901, prepared by G H Forbes
Associates, dated March 25, 1999, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to, and
5 That the brick used in the construction of the building additions
shall be full face four (4") inch brick, no exceptions
#371-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 12, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 5-86-99 adopted on May 4, 1999, with regard to Petition
98-4-8-14, submitted by Tri-West Development, requesting approval to
amend the site plan which was approved in connection with this petition
for property located at 18150 Wayne Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
9, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the revision to Petition 98-4-8-14 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
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1 That the request by Tri-West Development, in a letter dated April
20, 1999, to eliminate the requirement for an entrance marker, as
specified in Council Resolution #476-98, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to, and
2 That all other conditions and requirements as set forth in the
original resolution shall be adhered to
#372-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Laura regarding the installation of left-turn signals on Five
Mile and Merriman Roads and Six Mile and Merriman Roads, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Traffic Commission for its report and
recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor, Duggan, and
Engebretson
NAYS None
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Walsh, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 12, 1999,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 145-99, and having considered
a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated December 7,
1998, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
February 8, 1999, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby approve of the request from Maram Hirmis for transfer of
ownership of a 1998 SDD-SDM Licensed business from Pleasant Liquor
Shoppe, Inc. for a business located at 38675 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
Councilmembers Brosnan and Walsh withdrew their motions on the
foregoing resolution
At the direction of the Chair, Item #19a was removed from the Agenda and
rescheduled to the Regular Meeting of June 16, 1999
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 12, 1999,
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submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 218-99, and having considered
a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated March 12,
1999, which transmits its resolution 3-41-99 adopted on March 9, 1999,
with regard to Petition 99-2-8-9 submitted by Murray Foreman, on behalf
of Rite Aid, requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
construct a commercial building on property located at 27500 Grand River
Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, 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 99-2-8-9 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet C000 prepared by SSOE, Inc., as
received by the Planning Commission on March 5, 1999, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plans marked Sheet LS01, prepared by SSOE,
Inc , as received by the Planning Commission on March 5, 1999,
are hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 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,
5 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet A-8
prepared by SSOE, Inc , as received by the Planning Commission
on February 23, 1999, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
6 That the brick used in the construction of the building shall be full
face four (4") inch brick, no exceptions,
7 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of the same brick used in the construction of the building, and
the enclosure gates shall be maintained and, when not in use,
closed at all times,
8 That all light standards shall be shielded from the adjacent
properties and shall not exceed 20 feet in height;
9 That the entire parking lot shall be repaired, resealed and double
striped,
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10 That the 112 sq ft. wall sign, as shown on the approved Elevation
Plan, and the conforming monument ground sign, are hereby
approved and shall be adhered to, and
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11 That the existing structures be completely demolished within ninety
(90) days of the Certificate of Occupancy being issued for the new
Rite Aid
Councilmembers Duggan and Brosnan withdrew their motions on the
foregoing resolution
At the direction of the Chair, Item #19b was removed from the Agenda and
rescheduled to the Regular Meeting of June 16, 1999
Steve Karras, representing Murray Foreman and Rite Aid, was present to speak to the
item
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#373-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee, dated
May 18, 1999, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 276-99, and the
report and recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated April 5,
1999, approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to Audit
Reports of the City of Livonia (Financial Report with Additional Information
dated November 30, 1998), for District Court Funds of District No 16 of
the City of Livonia (Financial Report with Additional Information dated
November 30, 1998), for the Economic Development Corporation of the
City of Livonia (Financial Report dated November 30, 1998) and for the
Federal Awards of the City of Livonia (Supplemental Information dated
November 30, 1998), the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with respect to this matter
A communication from Fraser, Stryker, Vaughn, Meusey, Olson, Boyer &
Bloch, attorneys for Nextlink Michigan, Inc , dated June 1, 1999 re responses to issues
raised at the Public Meeting of the Committee of the Whole on May 25, 1999, was
received and placed on file for the information of Council
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Revised route map along Schoolcraft Road and Industrial Road, submitted
on June 2, 1999, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Brosnan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 25, 1999,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 317-99, and a communication
from the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated March 8,
1999, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
Telecommunications Permit Application submitted by Nextlink Michigan,
Inc., and the Council having conducted a Public Hearing with regard to
this matter on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, pursuant to Council Resolution
176-99, the Council does hereby deny said Application based upon the
failure of the applicant to install its fiber optic cable underground on the
Farmington Road portion of the proposed routes and along Five Mile from
Farmington Road to Country Club, the Council having determined that
these particular locations dictate the desirability of underground as
opposed to aerial construction in order to insure and protect the health,
safety and welfare of the public, FURTHER, this denial shall be without
prejudice to the applicant's right to file an Amended Application
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, and Duggan
NAYS Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor and Engebretson
The President declared the resolution denied due to lack of majority vote
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 25, 1999,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 317-99, and a communication
from the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated March 8,
1999, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
Telecommunications Permit Application submitted by Nextlink Michigan,
Inc , and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, pursuant to Council Resolution 176-
99, the Council does hereby approve said Application and does hereby
grant a Telecommunications Permit to Nextlink Michigan, Inc., subject to
the following conditions
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1 That permittee shall submit engineering plans showing all existing
features and the exact proposed location for buried cable within any
public right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the City of Livonia prior
to the issuance of a construction permit;
2. That appropriate construction bonds in amounts established by the
City Engineer shall be posted prior to issuance of a construction
permit;
3 That permitee shall pay the annual fees set forth in Council
Resolution 112-99 for use of the public rights-of-way and shall
further pay any annual fees as recalculated upon completion of the
Plante and Moran study currently being conducted, and
4 That permittee shall install underground fiber rather than aerial fiber
optic cable on the Farmington Road portions of the proposed route
as well as along Six Mile Road being underground, and shall adopt
the new route as depicted on the map received on June 2, 1999, by
the City Clerk
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, and Duggan
NAYS Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor and Engebretson
The President declared the resolution denied due to lack of majority vote
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Pastor, it was
#374-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 25, 1999,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 317-99, and a communication
from the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated March 8,
1999, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
Telecommunications Permit Application submitted by Nextlink Michigan,
Inc., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, pursuant to Council Resolution 176-
99, the Council does hereby approve said application and does hereby
grant a Telecommunications Permit to Nextlink Michigan, Inc , subject to
the following conditions
1 That permittee shall submit engineering plans showing all existing
features and the exact proposed location for buried cable within any
public right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the City of Livonia prior
to the issuance of a construction permit;
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2. That appropriate construction bonds in amounts established by the
City Engineer shall be posted prior to issuance of a construction
permit;
3 That permitee shall pay the annual fees set forth in Council
Resolution 112-99 for use of the public rights-of-way and shall
further pay any annual fees as recalculated upon completion of the
Plante and Moran study currently being conducted, and
4 That the lines to be installed on Six Mile Road must use existing
facilities, if overhead wires are present now, then the permittee may
install overhead wires, if the existing utility lines are underground
now, then the permittee shall install new lines underground
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor and Engebretson
NAYS Laura, Brosnan and Duggan
The President declared the resolution adopted
Tracy Edgerton for Nextlink Michigan, Inc. was present to answer questions
Brosnan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANACE AMENDING SECTION 36 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3
THERETO (Petition 98-6-1-10)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
Pastor left the podium at 9.25 p m due to a conflict of interest on the next Agenda item
Laura took from the table for second reading and adoption, the following
ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3
THERETO (Petition 98-11-1-21)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing proposed ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Walsh, Vandersloot, Duggan, and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Pastor returned to the podium at 9 26 p m
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#375-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated May 17, 1999,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 314-99, the Council does hereby approve the proposed
specifications and does hereby request that, in accordance with Council
Resolution 300-88, the City-owned property located at 35780 W Five Mile
Road (Bobby's Country House) be posted with a "For Sale" sign for 30
days prior to taking bids, and that the Director of Finance obtain
competitive bids with a minimum purchase price of $900,000 00
accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or certified check
in the amount of$5,000 00, with such deposit to be subject to forfeiture as
liquidated damages in the event of a default, FURTHER, all competitive
bids shall thereafter be submitted to Council for its consideration, and the
City reserves the right to accept or reject all bids based upon the
restaurant experience of any proposed purchaser
Pastor left the podium at 9 27 p m due to a conflict of interest on the next Agenda item
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#376-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 10, 1999, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 28, 1999, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby recommend approval of the
request from the Southland Corporation to add Louis J Yungling as Co-
Licensee and drop Nick Canzano as Co-Licensee in the 1998 SDM
Licensed business located at 27435 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
Louis J Yungling was present to answer questions
Pastor returned to the podium at 9 29 p m
A communication from the Department of Law, dated May 27, 1999 re
CR 761-95 and CR 579-96, Livonia Towing, Inc , was received and placed on file for the
information of Council
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#377-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 28, 1999, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and the report and
recommendation from the Department of Law, dated May 17, 1999,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolutions 579-96 and 761-95, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Department of Law and
hereby authorizes Livonia Towing, Inc , 12955 Levan, Livonia, Michigan
48154, to provide Police towing and storage services for the period
November 8, 1998, through November 8, 2000, with charges for the
following services rendered for City-owned vehicles and equipment to
remain the same as the existing agreement, previously authorized in
Council Resolution 761-95
Towing under 5,000 GVWR $10 00
Towing 5,000 to 10,000 GVWR 30 00
Tire change 10 00
Over mileage charge 1 00 per mile
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FURTHER, Livonia Towing, Inc , shall abide by the towing and storage
rates and fees established in Section 1C) 21 240 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine
to approve the request to waive the Performance Bond requirement for the
reasons indicated in the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with Livonia Towing, Inc., provided
same is approved as to form by the Department of Law; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the action herein without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#378-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 28, 1999, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to increasing certain
towing and storage rates and fees, the Council does hereby refer this
subject to the Department of Law to prepare an appropriate Ordinance
Amendment to Section 10.21 240 of the Livonia Code Of Ordinances for
submission to Council
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, it was
#379-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated May 17, 1999, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance,
is approved by the Director of Community Resources and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, regarding bids received for the construction of a
Maintenance/Recreation Storage Facility at the Police Station and a Truck
Scale Facility on Glendale Avenue, the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing proposed resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor, and Duggan
NAYS Brosnan and Engebretson
The President declared the foregoing resolution adopted
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A communication from the Engineering Division dated May 26, 1999, re
Maintenance/Recreation Storage Building and Truck Scale Facility Award of Contract
99-J, was received and placed for file for information of the Council
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#380-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated May 3, 1999, approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the
request of Mr John Abbot to investigate a drainage problem at 18290
Myron, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation contained
therein and does hereby authorize the Department of Public Works to take
the recommended action to deepen and extend the road ditch from the
south to Mr Abbot's property and to install a small diameter culvert across
the lot to the south of Mr Abbot's property
Duggan left the podium at 9 33 due to a conflict of interest on the next agenda item
A communication from Leo Soave Building Company, Inc., dated May 26,
1999 re a revised preliminary plat for Elmira Court Subdivision, was received and
placed on file for the information of Council
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#381-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 12, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 5-79-99, adopted on May 4, 1999, with regard to the proposed
preliminary plat of Elmira Court Subdivision to be located on the south
side of Plymouth Road and east of Levan Road between the Elmira
Avenue dead-end and Arthur Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and the preliminary plat having
been approved by the City Planning Commission on May 4, 1999, and as
revised in a plan dated May 26, 1999, the Council does hereby approve of
the said revised preliminary plat based upon the same conditions as those
set forth in the aforesaid Planning Commission action and subject to the
receipt of a report and recommendation by the City Engineer relative to
the development plans and specifications for the improvements therein,
and the financial assurances guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of
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such improvements, FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive the open
space requirement of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Duggan returned to the podium at 9 35 p m
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#382-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 12, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 5-83-99, adopted on May 4, 1999, with regard to a Sign Permit
Application, submitted by Allied Signs, on behalf of Eddie Bauer,
requesting approval for exterior signage for one of the stores in the Laurel
Park Place Mall located at 37700 Six Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 7, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approves the said Sign Permit Application,
subject to the following condition
That the Sign Package submitted by Allied Signs, as received by the
Planning Commission on April 1, 1999, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to
A communication from Target Stores, dated May 26, 1999 re Sign Permit
Application by Poblocki & Sons (Target Stores), and photos submitted on June 2, 1999,
were received and placed on file for the information of Council
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#383-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 12, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 5-84-99, adopted on May 4, 1999, with regard to a Sign Permit
Application, submitted by Poblocki & Sons, on behalf of Target Stores,
requesting approval for additional signage for the store located at 30007
Plymouth Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approves the said Sign Permit Application, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Sign Package submitted by Poblocki & Sons, as received
by the Planning Commission on April 1, 1999, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to, and
2 That all signage for this store shall not be illuminated beyond one
(1) hour after this business closes
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
Imp AYES Laura, Brosnan, Duggan, and Engebretson
NAYS Walsh, Vandersloot and Pastor
The President declared the resolution adopted
Pastor left the podium at 9 39 p m , due to a conflict of interest on the next agenda item
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#384-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 11, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 5-74-99, adopted on May 4, 1999, with regard to Petition 99-3-
2-7, submitted by Steak 'n Shake, Inc. requesting waiver use approval to
construct a full service restaurant on property located on the east side of
Middlebelt Road north of Six Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
12, which property is zoned AG and C-1, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 99-3-2-7 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1, Job Number 97-1-32, prepared
by Basney & Smith, Inc , dated October 28, 1998, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan, marked Sheet L-1, Job Number 97-1-32,
prepared by Basney & Smith, Inc , dated December 8, 1998, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to, and all planted material
shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department
and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
3 That the Building Elevation Plan submitted by Steak 'n Shake,
dated January 14, 1999, is hereby approved and shall be adhered
to, except that the awnings shall be installed only on the front, right
side and left side elevations and shall be omitted on the rear
elevation,
4 That one wall sign as depicted on the front Elevation Sign Detail
marked Design 97, prepared by the Sign Group, Inc , as received
by the Planning Commission on May 4, 1999, is hereby approved
with a sign area not to exceed 46 square feet;
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5 That the Ground Sign Detail, marked Design 97, prepared by the
Sign Group, Inc , received by the Planning Commission on April 14,
1999, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
6 That the maximum number of customer seats to be provided is 99
seats,
7 That the brick used in the construction of the building shall be full
face four (4") inch brick, no exceptions,
8 That the three walls of the trash dumpster enclosure shall be
constructed out of the same brick used in the construction of the
building, and the enclosure gates, to be constructed of treated
wood, shall be maintained and, when not in use, closed at all times,
9 That all light standards shall be shielded and shall not exceed 20
feet in height;
10 That the off-street parking spaces shall be double striped, and
11 That a written document providing evidence of having obtained
permission for shared ingress and egress over the adjacent
property to the south, running with the land, shall be submitted by
the petitioner and reviewed by the Department of Law
Pastor returned to the podium at 9 40 p m
A communication from Gav Associates, Inc , received on June 2, 1999, re
Proposed Site Plan, Sheet# C-1, was received and placed on file for the information of
Council (Petition 99-3-8-12)
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#385-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 12, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 5-81-99 adopted on May 4, 1999, with regard to Petition 99-3-8-
12 submitted by Baki's Unique Homes, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the commercial
building located at 29418 Joy Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing proposed resolution with the following result:
AYES Brosnan, Vandersloot, Pastor, Duggan, and Engebretson
NAYS Laura and Walsh
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#386-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 11, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 5-77-99, adopted on May 4, 1999, with regard to Petition 99-3-
2-10, submitted by AME Group, Inc on behalf of Livonia Volkswagen, Inc ,
requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to the Hyundai car
showroom and renovations to the Volkswagen showroom and building
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Stark Road and
Laurel Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, which property is zoned
C-2, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor, and Engebretson
NAYS Duggan
The President declared the resolution adopted
Harold Stein, representing AME Group, Inc , and John Auffenberg of Livonia
Volkswagen, were present to answer questions
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#387-99 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Engineering Division for its report and recommendation the subject of
ingress and egress onto Stark Road to limit or prevent truck traffic.
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated May 21, 1999, re
Oporto and Norfolk Special Assessment District Paving Project, was received and
placed on file for the information of Council
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Communications from Attorney Mark E Crane, dated May 21, 1999 and
May 25, 1999 re Oporto Avenue Barricade, were received and placed on file for the
information of Council
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#388-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated May 9, 1999, approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to
the improvement of Norfolk Avenue from 150 feet west of Melvin Avenue
to Oporto Avenue and Oporto Avenue from Norfolk Avenue to 400 feet
north of Norfolk Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee
for its report and recommendation
A communication from the Department of Law, dated May 27, 1999 re
General Motors Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, was received
and placed on file for the information of Council
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#389-99 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from General Motors
Corporation, GM Powertrain - Livonia Operations, dated March 24, 1999,
covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 2, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded General Motors Corporation,
GM Powertrain - Livonia Operations, the Assessor, and a representative
of each of the affected taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this
Application and said Hearing having in fact been conducted at 7 00 p m ,
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Monday, May 17, 1999, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, General Motors Corporation, GM Powertrain - Livonia
Operations, finds and determines (a) that the granting of this
industrial facilities exemption certificate shall not have the effect of
substantially impeding the operation of the local governmental unit
or impairing the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies
an ad valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which
the facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully complied
with the requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P.A. 1974, as
amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from General Motors Corporation,
GM Powertrain - Livonia Operations covering new industrial
facilities to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 2, for 12 years
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between
the Applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the
understanding and the commitment between the applicant and the
Board upon approval of an Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate, the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign such Letter of Agreement as duly executed by the applicant
and incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part of the
documentation required to process applications for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificates
Duggan left the podium at 10 03 p m , due to a conflict of interest on the next agenda
item
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#390-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 24, 1999, which sets forth its
resolution 3-50-99 adopted on March 23, 1999, with regard to Petition 98-
12-1-23, submitted by Charles P Elmasian and John K. Harris for a
change of zoning of property located on the south side of Five Mile Road
between Santa Anita and Cavell Avenues in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
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24, from RUF to R-2, and the Council having conducted a Public Hearing
with regard to this matter on May 17, 1999, pursuant to Council Resolution
210-99, the Council does hereby approve Petition 98-12-1-23 for
preparation of the ordinance for submission to Council, and the City
Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to
be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish
the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#391-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 24, 1999, which sets forth its
resolution 3-50-99 adopted on March 23, 1999, with regard to Petition 98-
12-1-23, submitted by Charles P Elmasian and John K. Harris for a
change of zoning of property located on the south side of Five Mile Road
between Santa Anita and Cavell Avenues in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
24, from RUF to R-2, and the Council having conducted a Public Hearing
with regard to this matter on May 17, 1999, pursuant to Council Resolution
210-99, the Council does hereby refer the matter of the storm water
drainage in the subject area to the Engineering Division for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#392-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 24, 1999, which sets forth its
resolution 3-48-99 adopted on March 23, 1999, with regard to Petition 99-
2-1-2, submitted by Leo Soave, on behalf of Chris Lessnau, for a change
of zoning of property located on the south side of Five Mile Road between
Santa Anita and Cavell Avenues in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, from
RUF to R-2, and the Council having conducted a Public Hearing with
regard to this matter on May 17, 1999, pursuant to Council Resolution
210-99, the Council does hereby approve Petition 99-2-1-2 for preparation
of the ordinance for submission to Council, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution
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On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#393-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 24, 1999, which sets forth its
resolution 3-48-99 adopted on March 23, 1999, with regard to Petition 99-
2-1-2, submitted by Leo Soave, on behalf of Chris Lessnau, for a change
of zoning of property located on the south side of Five Mile Road between
Santa Anita and Cavell Avenues in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, from
RUF to R-2, and the Council having conducted a Public Hearing with
regard to this matter on May 17, 1999, pursuant to Council Resolution
210-99, the Council does hereby refer the matter of storm water drainage
in the subject area to the Engineering Division for its report and
recommendation
Duggan returned to the podium at 10 07 p m
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#394-99 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
Pastor left the podium at 10 08 p m because of a conflict of interest on the next Agenda
item
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan and unanimously adopted,
it was
#395-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 27, 1999, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 28, 1999,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve
of the request from Buca, Inc (A Minnesota Corporation) for transfer of
ownership of a 1995 Class C Licensed business (in escrow) from Jamie's
Enterprises, Inc , for a business located at 38888 Six Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County, to transfer location from 29703 W Seven Mile,
Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County to 38888 Six Mile Road, cancel existing
Dance-Entertainment Permit and request a new Official Permit (Food),
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
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Pastor returned to the podium at 10 10 p m
There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
Councilmember Duggan congratulated Livonia Observer reporter Matt Yachman on the
recent birth of his daughter, Sophia.
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,394rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 1012 pm , June 2, 1999
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Jean McCotter, City Clerk