HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1996-09-11 29741
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On September 11, 1996, 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 Vandersloot delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Val Vandersloot, Michael P
McGee, Gerald Taylor, Brian Duggan, Fernon P Feenstra, Maureen Miller Brosnan,
and Joe Laura Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E Kirksey, Mayor; John
Nagy, City Planner; Raul Galindo, City Engineer; Sean P Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Joan McCotter, City Clerk; Karen A. Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Linda
McCann, Director of Community Resources, Robert J Beckley, Director of Public
Works, Michael Murray, Police Chief; James Inglis, Director of Housing, and David
Woodcox, Senior Building Inspector
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#857-96 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,327th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 26, 1996, are
hereby approved as submitted
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it was
#858-96 WHEREAS, Police dog, "Trucker" has given five years of
excellent service to the Police Department and to the community at large,
and
WHEREAS, "Trucker" was recently diagnosed as having arthritis in his
right hip and will be retiring from active duty within the year; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer, Greg Yon, has not only handled "Trucker"
during the course of his employment, but has also provided a loving and
caring home for "Trucker", and
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WHEREAS, Police Officer Yon is the owner of a healthy four year old
Dutch Shepherd named "Thomik," who has met the Holland national
certification requirements for police dogs, and
WHEREAS, Officer Yon is willing to donate "Thomik" to the City of
Livonia for use in the Police Department's K-9 Division
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City
Council of the City of Livonia turn the ownership of "Trucker", upon his
retirement from active duty, over to Officer Greg Yon, who will keep him
as a family pet; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Council accept
the donation of"Thomik" from Officer Yon for use as the department's K-
9; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Council join
together in commending Officer Yon and "Trucker" for their work as a fine
and effective K-9 team over the past five years
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#859-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police, dated August 20, 1996,,
approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the retirement of the
Police Department's police dog, "Trucker," due to arthritis, the Council
does hereby authorize a transfer of ownership of this dog to Police Officer
Greg Yon upon removal of this dog from active service, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby accept the donation of another police dog, "Thomik",
from Officer Greg Yon for use by the Police Department, including but not
limited to such areas as apprehension, searches, tracking and narcotic
detection.
Council President Laura announced, at the request of the City Treasurer,
that the final payment date for taxes is Monday, September 16, 1996, at 5 00 p m.
No one from the audience wished to speak at this time
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated August 21,
1996, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
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ending July 31, 1996, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
A communication from the Chairman of the Plymouth Road Development
Authority, dated August 21, 1996, re forwarding a draft copy of the "Plymouth Road
Corridor Design Plan" was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
Council President Laura announced there were some changes to the
agenda.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#860-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend the
Orders of the Day by removing Item 28 from the agenda and placing
same on the September 30, 1996 Regular Meeting, removing Item 29
from the agenda and placing same on the September 16, 1996 Study
Meeting, adding Item 16f (to schedule a public hearing date), and adding
two (2) new items to the end of the agenda, which shall be considered as
Item 32 and Item 33
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, it was
#861-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from James M
Craver, on behalf of the Livonia Rotary Club, dated August 20, 1996, and
a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
August 27, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting
permission to sell beer, wine and food at the Livonia Rotary Club Pig
Roast to be held at Rotary Park on Saturday, September 28, 1996, as a
fund-raiser for the two Livonia Rotary Clubs, the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being subject to
the following conditions
1 The Livonia Rotary Club shall provide the City of Livonia with an
appropriate insurance policy naming the City of Livonia as
additional insured with liquor liability coverage in the amount of$1
million, and such certificate of insurance shall be submitted to the
Department of Law for approval by the City prior to the event,
2 That all alcoholic beverages will be sold only by Rotarians and
proof of legitimate drinking age will be required,
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3 That alcoholic beverages will be served in a fenced off area,
4 That the Rotary Club will obtain a 24-hour Alcohol Sales Permit
from the State of Michigan prior to this event, and
5 That medical and security personnel shall be on site at all times
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated August 16, 1996,
re administrative response to CR 753-96 - landscaping requirements of the Dearborn
Federal Credit Union, 37373 Seven Mile Road (Petition 94-1-2-3) - was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
#862-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Inspection Department, dated August 16, 1996,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 753-96, regarding the landscaping requirements for the
Dearborn Federal Credit Union located at 37373 Seven Mile Road
(Petition 94-1-2-3), the Council does hereby refer the subject of whether
the landscaping plan, as approved by the Planning Commission, has
been adhered to and when the bond will be released to the Planning
Department for its report and recommendation
#863-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated August 12, 1996,
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
Burke Equipment Company, 36000 Mound Road, P 0 Box 8010, Sterling
Heights, Michigan 48311-8010, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section) with one (1) trailer-mounted, self-contained
vacuum leaf collector for the price of $22,650 00, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
#864-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission and the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police, dated August 7, 1996, approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby recommend approval of the request
from Kue & Karom Billiards, Inc. to transfer classification of a 1996 Tavern
license to a Class C license located at 27630 Schoolcraft, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
#865-96 RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Livonia, that
the annual Christmas parade be, and hereby is approved for Saturday,
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November 23, 1996, beginning at 9 00 a m , and that the Wayne County
Road Commission is hereby requested to close Six Mile Road from
Inkster to Middlebelt Roads between the hours of 6 00 a m and 11 00
a.m , Seven Mile Road, from Merriman to Inkster between the hours of
9.00 a m and 11 00 a m , and Middlebelt Road, from Six Mile to Eight
Mile Roads between the hpurs of 8 30 a.m and 11 00 a.m , or until the
road is returned to normal traffic operation, that the City of Livonia will
assume liability for any damage claims which may arise as a result of the
road closure, and that Lieutenant Joseph Derscha is hereby designated
and authorized to sign the road closure permit in behalf of the City of
Livonia
#866-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated August 9, 1996, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein the Housing Commission has
recommended the following rental increases to become effective
December 1, 1996, with respect to the City-owned scattered site
properties listed
Current Proposed
2 Bedroom $225 $235
29149 Morlock
20121 Floral
27545 Long
11683 Cardwell
3 Bedroom $310 $320
11910 Cardwell
21411 Arcola
31220 Hathaway
19941 Deering
9880 Harrison
11784 Arcola
33916 Five Mile
4 Bedroom $375 $385
20120 Deering
The above rents exclude utilities
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the recommended
action
A communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated August 8,
1996, re the Fiscal Year 1995 assessment for the Public Housing Management
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Assessment Program (PHMAP) was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
A communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated August 5,
1996, re Housing Commission Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ending December 31,
1995, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated August 23,
1996, re administrative response to CR 717-96 - report on the balance remaining from
the General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue -was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
#867-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated August 12, 1996,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the proposed
acquisition of property located at 30491 and 30499 Plymouth Road and
the necessity that review and "fixture" appraisers be retained in
connection with same, the Council does hereby authorize the Department
of Law to retain review and "fixture" appraisers in connection with the
subject properties, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $5,000 00 from the General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for the purpose of covering the
cost of the said appraisals, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#868-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated August 26, 1996, approved for submission
by the Mayor, transmitting a revised site plan from Dominic Soave, dated
8-15-96, requesting approval of a revision to the site plan previously
approved by Council, as modified, and authorized as part of a Stipulation
and Consent Judgment in Wayne County Circuit Court Case No 93-
308252-CE relating to Petition No 90-11-1-31 by Dominic Soave and
Michael Soave requesting to rezone property on the east side of
Newburgh Road north of Seven Mile Road from RUFC to C-1 and OS, the
Council does hereby approve this request and does hereby authorize the
City Attorney, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a
Stipulation modifying the Consent Judgment previously entered to reflect
the revised landscape plan dated 8-15-96, to be marked as an addition to
Revised Exhibit B attached to the Consent Judgment.
#869-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 21, 1996, approved
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for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from the Wayne
County Department of Public Services that the City take jurisdiction and
control of a section of 4" storm sewer as part of the construction of a Mini
U Storage Building at 13450 Merriman Road, the Council does hereby
determine as follows
1 To advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services
(Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm
sewer site plans, and further that the City will accept jurisdiction
and maintenance (at no expense to the County) of approximately
25 I f of 4" storm sewer within the Merriman Road right-of-way in
connection with the development of the aforementioned site
located on the east side of Merriman Road in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 26 (See attached letter from Dahn Corporation, dated
August 8, 1996, indicating its willingness to reimburse the City for
any such maintenance that may become necessary )
2 To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit
on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the above storm
sewer construction
A communication from the Engineering Department, dated August 21,
1996, re administrative response to CR 662-96 - drainage problems in the area near
the east side of Middlebelt Road between Joy Road and Grandon Avenue in the SW
1/4 of Section 36 -was received and placed on file for the information of the Coundil
#870-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 16, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 8-150-96, adopted on August 13, 1996, with regard to the
proposed preliminary plat of Castle Woods Subdivision to be located on
the south side of Lyndon between Newburgh and Stonehouse in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
and the preliminary plat having been approved by the City Planning
Commission on August 13, 1996, the Council does hereby approve of the
said 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 such
improvements, FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive the open
space requirement as set forth in the Subdivision Rules and Regulations
#871-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 28, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 8-159-96 adopted on August 27, 1996, with regard to Petition
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96-2-8-2 submitted by Harley Ellington Design on behalf of Valassis
Communications, requesting approval of the landscape plan in connection
with a proposal to construct an office building on property located at
19575 Victor Parkway in the North 1/2 of Section 6, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, and the landscape plan in connection with Petition 96-2-8-2
is hereby approved and granted subject to the following conditions.
1 That the landscape plans marked Sheets SP-1, SP-2 and SP-3,
dated August 27, 1996, prepared by Harley Ellington Design, are
hereby approved and shall be adhered to, and
2 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all new
landscaped and seeded areas, and all planted materials shall be
installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition
#872-96 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Allmand Enterprises, Inc.
a.k.a. Allmand Associates, Inc., dated August 28, 1996, covering new
industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District 63,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA that it determines as follows
1 The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application to the
legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving property taxes
from the property which will be affected, as required by Act 198,
P A. 1974, as amended
2 The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing units and,
(i) indicate the Council's interest in this matter, and (ii) assist these
taxing units in collecting such information as may be necessary to
determine their respective opinions on this Application and, (iii)
advise the said taxing units of this Council's desire to hold a
hearing on this Application on Monday, October 14, 1996, at 6 00
p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan
3 The Council hereby sets Monday, October 14, 1996, at 6 00 p m
at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting a hearing on
said Application
#873-96 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Allmand Enterprises, Inc
a.k.a Allmand Associates, Inc , dated August 28, 1996, covering new
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industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District 6,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA that it determines as follows
1 The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application to the
legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving property taxes
from the property which will be affected, as required by Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended
2 The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing units and,
(i) indicate the Council's interest in this matter, and (ii) assist these
taxing units in collecting such information as may be necessary to
determine their respective opinions on this Application and, (iii)
advise the said taxing units of this Council's desire to hold a
hearing on this Application on Monday, October 14, 1996, at 6 00
p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan
3 The Council hereby sets Monday, October 14, 1996, at 6 00 p m
at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting a hearing on
said Application
61" #874-96 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Elring Klinger of North
America, dated August 28, 1996, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District 62,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA that it determines as follows
1 The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application to the
legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving property taxes
from the property which will be affected, as required by Act 198,
P A. 1974, as amended
2 The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing units and,
(i) indicate the Council's interest in this matter, and (ii) assist these
taxing units in collecting such information as may be necessary to
determine their respective opinions on this Application and, (iii)
advise the said taxing units of this Council's desire to hold a
hearing on this Application on Monday, October 14, 1996, at 6 00
p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan
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3 The Council hereby sets Monday, October 14, 1996, at 6 00 p m.
at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
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Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting a hearing on
said Application.
#875-96 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from
Crucam, Inc , 38099 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated August
22, 1996, for a transfer of the tax abatement previously granted to Artisan
Mold Corporation on June 25, 1986, in Council Resolution 625-86 for 12
years, for a facility located at 36040 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan,
which is located in City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 34,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA that it determines as follows
1 The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application to the
legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving property taxes
from the property which will be affected, as required by Act 198,
P A. 1974, as amended
2 The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing units and,
(i) indicate the Council's interest in this matter, and (ii) assist these
taxing units in collecting such information as may be necessary to
determine their respective opinions on this Application and, (iii)
advise the said taxing units of this Council's desire to hold a
hearing on this Application on Monday, October 14, 1996, at 6.00
p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan
3 The Council hereby sets Monday, October 14, 1996, at 6 00 p.rn.
at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting a hearing on
said Application
#876-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance, dated August 2, 1996, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to conduct
a public hearing on Monday, October 14, 1996, at 8.00 p m at the City
Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the
following items
1 The proposed annual budget for the City of Livonia for the fiscal
year ending November 30, 1997, and
2 The public hearing required by Act 5 PA 1982, in connection with
the Truth in Taxation hearing,
and the City Clerk shall give adequate public notice of said public hearing
in accordance with provisions of law and City Charter
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#877-96 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a public hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on
Wednesday, October 23, 1996, at 8 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 96-8-1-20, submitted by First Industrial, L.P , for a change
of zoning of property located on the north side of Plymouth Road
between Chase Boulevard and Eckles Road in the South 1/2 of
Section 30, from M-2 to M-1, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 9-161-96 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 96-8-1-20 be approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed change of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as
to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to
have notice to be given by certified mail to each public utility company
and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or
railroad within the districts or zones affected, and FURTHER, the City
Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to thq full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, and
Laura
NAYS None
Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22 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 96-2-1-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
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AYES Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, and
Laura
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance, as amended
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 04 (CITY
COUNCIL) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 230 THERETO
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES McGee, Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, and Brosnan
NAYS Vandersloot and Laura
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 075D AND
075E OF CHAPTER 36 (OPERATING VEHICLE WHILE UNDER
INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR AND/OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE)
OF TITLE 10 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, Feensra, Brosnan, and
Laura.
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
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On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#878-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated August 5, 1996,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitting the offer of Mary F
Galasso, 19727 Pierson Drive, Northville, Michigan 48167, for the
purchase of a vacant lot owned by the City of Livonia, located at 27423
Long, Lot 41, Argonne Subdivision, the Council does hereby request that
in accordance with Council Resolution 300-88, the said property 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 bid price of $14,000 00, which specifications shall contain
the following specific requirement and restriction
The development of the lot in question will require a variance
granted by the Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals due to the small
size of the lot. There is no guarantee that such a variance will be
given
which bids shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money
order or certified check which is equal to five (5%) percent of the bid price
or $500 00, whichever is greater, and in the event of a default, the deposit
is subject to forfeiture or liquidated damages, and all competitive bids
shall thereafter be submitted to the Council for consideration
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#879-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 17,
1996, from John B Carlin, Jr , Attorney at Law, representing Total Quality
Management, Inc. d/b/a J Alexander's Restaurant, requesting approval of
an application for a new full-year, on-premise Michigan Liquor Control
Commission Class C liquor license for a full service restaurant to be
located on the east side of Haggerty, north of Seven Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County, the Council does hereby take this means to
advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City approves
the said request "Above All Others", and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, it was
#880-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 17,
1996, from John B Carlin, Jr , Attorney at Law, representing Champp's
Entertainment of Wayzata, Inc. d/b/a Champps Americana requesting
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approval of an application for a new full-year, on-premise Michigan Liquor
Control Commission Class C liquor license for a full service restaurant to
be located on the east side of Haggerty, north of Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, the Council does hereby take this
means to advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City
approves the said request "Above All Others", and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, Brosnan, and Laura.
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#881-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated August 9, 1996, recommending that permission be
granted to the Livonia Symphony Orchestra to install 50 banners along
Five Mile and Farmington Roads to promote the 1996-97 season of the
Livonia Symphony Orchestra, and which banners would be installed by
the City for the month of October, 1996, the Council does hereby approve
and grant this request in the manner and form herein submitted
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#882-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated August 22, 1996, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, accept the grant of a small conversion bus valued at
$51,000 00 from SMART in connection with the 1662 grant request
submitted by the Northwest Wayne Consortium, the same to be
subsequently leased to Northwest Transport, Inc for use in providing
specialized services lift-equipped service offered through the Northwest
Wayne Six-Community Transportation Consortium
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
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#883-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated August 22, 1996,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed Animal
Sheltering Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Michigan
Humane Society, 3600 Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309,
which would extend the current contract for an additional one year
commencing October 1, 1996, through September 30, 1997, and wherein
the Michigan Humane Society would continue to provide for the
sheltering of animals during this additional period at a cost of $11 50 per
day for boarding, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached
agreement; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said item
without competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140D2 and
4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated August 9, 1996, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which indicates that the Housing
Commission has recommended a rental adjustment for Silver Village as
follows
A) Pre-December, 1990 - 55 Residents
Adjusted Rent
Bedroom Size Current Rent Effective 12-1-96
One Bedroom $275 $280
Two Bedroom 310 315
B) Post-December, 1990 - 54 Residents
One Bedroom $340 $345
Two Bedroom 395 400
The above rents exclude gas and electric
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the recommended
action
From the audience, Robert Ryan, 33704 Lyndon, objected to the difference in rental
rates for "Pre-" and "Post-December, 1990" residents
Duggan withdrew his support of the foregoing resolution
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On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
substitute a resolution in lieu of the foregoing which would refer the
subject matter of a Silver Village rental adjustment/expenditures to the
Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute with the following result.
AYES Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, Brosnan, and Laura
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the motion to substitute adopted
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#884-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated August 9, 1996, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which indicates that the Housing
Commission has recommended a rental adjustment for Silver Village, the
Council does hereby refer the subject of Silver Village expenditures to the
Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Feenstra, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated August 9, 1996, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which indicates that the Housing
Commission has recommended the following rental adjustments with
respect to Newburgh Village
Adjusted Rent
Bedroom Size Current Rent Effective 12-1-96
One Bedroom $425 $430
Two Bedroom 495 500
The above rents exclude gas and electric
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the recommended
action
The President declared the motion denied for lack of support.
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On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#885-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated August 9, 1996, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, .and which indicates that the Housing
Commission has recommended a rental adjustment for Newburgh Village,
the Council does hereby refer the subject of Newburgh Village
expenditures to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Vandersloot, it was
#886-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated August 30, 1996, the Council does hereby,
by a two-thirds roll call vote in accordance with Section 7(1) of the Open
Meetings Act, direct that a closed Committee of the Whole meeting be
held Tuesday, September 17, 1996, at 7 00 p m for the purposes of
discussing litigation matters and attorney/client privileged
communications in connection with pending litigation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, and
Laura.
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#887-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 12, 1996, which sets forth its
resolution 7-127-96 adopted on July 9, 1996, with regard to Petition 96-6-
1-13, submitted by J-P Properties for a change of zoning of property
located north of Six Mile Road, west of the 1-96 Expressway in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, from PO and P to C-4, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 4,
1996, pursuant to Council Resolution 697-96, the Council does hereby
approve Petition 96-6-1-13 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
itr 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 Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#888-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 12, 1996, which sets forth its
resolution 7-123-96 adopted on July 9, 1996, with regard to Petition 96-5-
1-9, submitted by Leo Soave for a change of zoning of property located
on the west side of Gill Road between Northland Drive and Bretton Drive
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFB to R-3, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
September 9, 1996, pursuant to Council Resolution 696-96, the Council
does hereby approve Petition 96-5-1-9, as modified, for preparation of the
ordinance for submission to Council, so as to rezone this property to R-
3C, 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 Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#889-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated September 10, ,
1996, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 540-96, and a
communication from the Department of Law, dated May 29, 1996,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
amendment to Section 18 42 of the Zoning Ordinance to regulate the
installation of cellular/communication towers, antennas and satellite
dishes, and in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 23 01(a)
of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine on
its own motion to refer to and request that the City Planning Commission
conduct a public hearing on the question of whether such an amendment
should be made, and thereafter submit a report and recommendation to
Council, FURTHER, the Council does hereby direct that this item shall
also remain in the Legislative Committee for further review
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#890-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated September 10,
1996, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 831-96, and the report
and recommendation of the Department of Law, dated August 8, 1996,
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approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a proposed lease agreement between the
City of Livonia and AT&T Wireless PCS, Inc. for use of a portion of the
radio tower located at the Police Station, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Department of Law for further negotiations with AT&T
Wireless PCS, Inc. regorging the term of the proposed lease
No one spoke during the audience communication portion of the meeting.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,328th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8:40 p m., September 11, 1996
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J. :n McCotter, City Clerk