HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1996-07-08 29602
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOURTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 8, 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 Taylor delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Gerald Taylor, Brian Duggan,
Maureen Miller Brosnan, Val Vandersloot, Michael P McGee, and Joe Laura Absent:
Fernon P Feenstra (out of town)
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, Michael T
Slater, Finance Director; Edith Davis, Personnel Director; John Fegan, Director of
Inspection, Robert J Beckley, Director of Public Works, Ronald Reinke,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Linda McCann, Director of Community
Resources, and Joseph F Mysliwiec, Court Administrator
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#608-96 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,323rd Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 19, 1996, are
hereby approved as submitted
At the direction of the Chair, Items 1 and 22 were removed from the
Consent portion of the Agenda.
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it was.
#609-96 WHEREAS, Suzanne T Wisler served as Director of the
Department of Community Resources from 1984 until 1996, and, in that
capacity, was responsible for administering annual budgets in excess of
$1 7 million and overseeing five major divisions, including the City's
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Senior Citizen services and program, Cable TV operations and franchise,
Youth Assistance Program, community volunteer programs, and historical
and cultural events and facilities, and
WHEREAS, prior to that time, from 1983 to 1984, Sue Wisler served as a
Program Supervisor of the City's Cable TV division, and was responsible
for implementing the first Cable Television franchise in the City, instituting
policies and procedures for complaints, budget, access funds and
programming, coordinating government programming, and serving as the
primary liaison between the City, the Cable Commission, Livonia's
schools and colleges, residents and the cable company; and
WHEREAS, from 1979 to 1983, Sue Wisler served as coordinator of the
City's senior citizen programs, and was responsible for operating two
senior citizen centers, completing major renovations at both facilities,
increasing in-home services, transportation and nutrition programs, and
coordinating with agencies to bring services and activities to seniors, and
WHEREAS, from 1974 to 1979, Sue Wisler served the City as a part-
time program supervisor of special projects, writing applications of grants
and awards, overseeing building modifications, and writing staffing plans
and work flow procedures, and
WHEREAS, from 1961 to 1979, Sue Wisler taught elementary school,
with particular emphasis on innovative program for individualized
instruction, open classrooms and gifted children
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in recognition of Sue Wisler's
outstanding service to the City of Livonia and its residents for over 20
years, ably administering, supervising, and delivering services to
residents, the Livonia City Council does take this means to recognize and
thank Suzanne T Wisler for her exemplary performance and contributions
to our community and to wish her every success in her future endeavors
No one wished to speak during the Audience Communication portion of
the meeting
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 13, 1996,
re. forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
May 31, 1996, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#610-96 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Sue
Quinn, 18947 Floral, dated June 10, 1996, requesting permission to close
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Floral between Seven Mile and Clarita on Saturday, July 20, 1996, from
9 00 a 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.
#611-96 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Carol Shea, 19277 Hardy, dated June 11, 1996, requesting permission to
close Hardy between Ingram and Parker on Sunday, July 28, 1996, from
5 00 p m. to 9 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 Sunday, August 18, 1996, in the
event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to
the approval of the Police Department.
#612-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated May 31, 1996, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr David Zynda, 18325 Filmore,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967
PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed combination
of Tax Item Nos 46-033-01-0253-000 and 46-033-01-0254-000 into one
parcel, the legal description of which shall read as follows.
Lots 253 and 254, Seven Mile Super Highway Subdivision, of the
East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 1 South, Range 9
East, Livonia Township (now City), Wayne County, Michigan
Recorded in Liber 53, Page 50 Plats W C R.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds
#613-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Robert R.
Cook, Secretary/Treasurer of VA Fund Raiser for Fun, Inc., received in
the Office of the City Clerk on June 17, 1996, the Council does hereby
take this means to indicate that VA Fund Raiser for Fun, Inc. is
recognized by the City of Livonia as a non-profit organization and that the
City of Livonia has no objection to a license being issued to VA Fund
Raiser for Fun, Inc. for conducting a raffle
#614-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Richard
George, President of the Alternating Hemiplegia Foundation (A.H F ),
dated June 7, 1996, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate
that the Alternating Hemiplegia Foundation is recognized by the City of
Livonia as a non-profit organization operating in the community and that
the City of Livonia has no objection to a gaming license being issued to
A.H F by the Michigan Bureau of State Lottery
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A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 13, 1996, re the results
of the Annual School Election for the Clarenceville School District, held Monday, June
10, 1996, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 17, 1996, re the tax
rate levy request for the Clarenceville School District to be levied in July of 1996, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 17, 1996, re the tax
rate levy for 1996 for the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
#615-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated June 11, 1996, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS 3138 6/96, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the bid of Wink Chevrolet Co , 10700 Ford
Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Water and Sewer Section) with two (2) 1997 cabs and chassis
with service bodies for a net price of $130,160 78, based on a total price
of $136,160 78 less trade-ins of $6,000 00, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
#616-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 12, 1996,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached the final estimate
dated June 12, 1996, the Council does hereby authorize final payment in
the amount of $531 25 to Tri-County Tree Expert Company, 455 E. St.
Clair, Romeo, Michigan 48065, which sum includes the full and complete
balance due on the contract authorized in Council Resolution 77-96 in the
amount of$24,045 00, the actual contract amount completed to date
being $25,778 50, in connection with the 1996 Tree and Stump Removal
Program, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work under
the said contract has been completed in accordance with City standards
and specifications
#617-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated June 4, 1996, approved as to form by the Chief
Assistant City Attorney, with respect to the proposed transfer of
approximately 31% of Time Warner Inc 's (TWI) stock to shareholders of
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Turner Broadcasting System, Inc (TBS) in connection with Time Warner's
acquisition of Turner Broadcasting System, the Council does hereby
approve and authorize the transfer of approximately 31% of Time Warner
Inc stock to the shareholders of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.,
pursuant to Section 5-1806(a)(3) of the Cable Television Franchise
Ordinance 1685
#618-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated April 5, 1996, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 31, 1996,
approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection therewith, the
Council does hereby recommend approval of the request from B J 's of
Michigan, Inc. to transfer stock in 1995 Class C licensed business with
Entertainment Permit, Official Permits (Food & Golf), Outdoor Service
(one area), and two bars, located at 36000 Seven Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, Wayne County, by dropping Robert J Kuretich,
deceased, as stockholder through transfer of his 37,500 shares to new
stockholder, Violet Kuretich, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
A communication from the Division of Police, dated May 16, 1996, re
administrative response to open Council Resolution 762-95 - possible rotation of towing
companies to perform vehicle towing services -was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from the Division of Police, dated June 12, 1996, re
administrative response to open Council Resolution 515-96 - citizen complaint
regarding loitering on Sunset -was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
#619-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 17, 1996, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Dexon Computer,
9100 Bloomington Freeway, Suite 147, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431-
2251, for supplying the Police Department with the hardware necessary to
complete the upgrade of the Police Department's computer-aided
dispatch system for the price of $20,860 00, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
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#620-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 6, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 49-93, with regard to a proposal to establish a
special hunting season through a lottery for Livonia residents in 1994 to
address the continuing problem of a growing resident population of
Canadian geese, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with respect to this matter
#621-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 4, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 296-93, with respect to a proposal to establish
skateboard parks or designate specific areas to be constructed for
skateboarding which would be open to the public, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this matter
A communication from the Department of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 5, 1996, re administrative response to open Council Resolutions 584-93 and
298-95 - proposal to install appropriate signs which identify locations and boundaries of
lands which are zoned NP (Nature Preserves) as well as to conduct an annual survey
on the condition of such lands -was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
#622-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 4, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 242-96, regarding the subject of the feasibility of
installing fencing along the north boundary of Greenbriar Park located on
the north side of Lyndon Avenue between Yale Avenue and Ellen Drive in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action with respect to this matter
#623-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 4, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 377-96, with respect to the establishment of an
"Adopt-A-Park" program of corporate sponsorship in exchange for
recognition of the sponsor, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the Parks and Recreation Commission for its report and recommendation
Ear relative to the type and size of appropriate signs and the appropriate
amount to be paid for sponsorship of a park.
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#624-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 4, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 377-96, with respect to the establishment of an
"Adopt-A-Park" program of corporate sponsorship in exchange for
recognition of the sponsor, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for tracking purposes
#625-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 12, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 6-84-96, adopted on June 4, 1996, with regard to Petition 96-5-
2-20, submitted by DiComo Associates, Inc. requesting waiver use
approval to operate a full service restaurant within an existing building
located on the south side of Eight Mile Road, west of Farmington Road, in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, which property is zoned C-1, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 96-5-2-20 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to a limitation on the number of customer seats not to exceed one
hundred twenty (120) seats and also subject to the following conditions:
1 That the sign package shall be brought back before the Planning
Commission and City Council for their review and approval,
2 That the conditions referenced in the letter dated May 20, 1996,
from the Inspection Department be addressed and accomplished
prior to the Certificate of Occupancy being issued, and
3 That the landscaping be upgraded in an appropriate manner
#626-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 13, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 6-98-96, adopted on June 4, 1996, with regard to a Sign Permit
Application, submitted by Four Oaks Management requesting approval for
two ground signs for property at 8811-8899 Newburgh in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 31, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve the said Sign Permit
Application, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package by Lubin/Tringali Associates, as received
by the Planning Commission on May 14, 1996, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
2 That the materials used in the construction of the signs shall match
that of the shopping center; and
3 That the signage shall not be illuminated beyond one hour after the
center closes
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#627-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Deborah J
Redick, Public Relations Director, Livonia Jaycees, P 0 Box 2039,
Livonia, Michigan 48151, dated June 17, 1996, and a letter from
Katherine Whitaker, Chairperson/Director of the Livonia Jaycees, dated
June 21, 1996, which request permission to display 22" x 16" signs
announcing a rummage sale to be held on Friday, July 12, 1996, through
Sunday, July 14, 1996, at the Livonia Jaycees Clubhouse, at the following
intersections, and which signs would be installed the evening of July 11,
1996, and removed the evening of July 14, 1996
NW corner of Merriman/West Chicago
NE corner of Farmington/West Chicago
SW corner of Merriman/Plymouth
NE corner of Merriman/Plymouth
SE corner of Farmington/Plymouth
NW corner of Farmington/Plymouth
SE corner of Merriman/Schoolcraft
SE corner of Farmington/Schoolcraft
the Council does hereby approve of and concur in this request in the
manner and form herein requested
#628-96 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
1. Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Ford Motor Company,
dated March 8, 1996, covering new industrial facilities to be located within
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 1,
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 Wednesday, August 14, 1996, at
8 00 p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan.
3 The Council hereby sets Wednesday, August 14, 1996, at 8 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
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#629-96 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Tooling & Equipment
International Corporation, dated June, 1996, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 46,
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 Wednesday, August 14, 1996, at
8.00 p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
3 Livonia, Michigan
The Council hereby sets Wednesday, August 14, 1996, at 8 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
#630-96 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in
its resolution 471-96, adopted on May 8, 1996, and in accordance with
Section 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified
to the Council under date of May 30, 1996, an assessment roll dated May
30, 1996, for the proposed improvement consisting of the installation of
100-watt high pressure sodium lights on davitt poles with underground
wiring for the Orangelawn Woods Subdivision No 2 in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 33, containing the special assessments to be assessed and
levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district
heretofore established for the construction and operation of the proposed
improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution 471-96,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted by
the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 3 08 110
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the
assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for
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public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will
meet in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, on
Wednesday, August 14, 1996, at 8 00 p m to review the said special
assessment roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all
interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of August 14, 1996, the City Clerk is also directed to
give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class
mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most
current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office
#631-96 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, August 14, 1996, at 8 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition 96-2-6-1, as amended, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to
amend Section 18 50D with regard to real estate signs, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 6-86-96 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 96-2-6-1, as
amended, be approved,
(2) Petition 96-2-6-2, submitted by the City Planning Commission,
pursuant to Council Resolution 376-95, to determine whether a
possible amendment to Section 2 10(4) of the Zoning Ordinance
shall be made to increase the square footage of attached garages
to 900 square feet without accessory building, with a limit of vehicle
openings to three, with the provisions regarding detached garages
and lot coverage percent (including front yards, side yards and rear
yards) to remain as is, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 6-87-96 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 96-2-6-2 be approved,
(3) Petition 96-2-1-4, submitted by the City Planning Commission,
pursuant to Council Resolution 838-95, for a change of zoning of
property in the Dohany Subdivision located south of Seven Mile
Road between Gillman and Harrison Avenues in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 12, from RUF to R-1, the City Planning Commission in
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its resolution 6-82-96 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 96-2-1-4 be approved, and
(4) Petition 96-3-1-7, submitted by Robert Lewis (Winter Garden Bar)
4100 for a change of zoning of property located on the west side of
Westmore Avenue, north of Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 3, from R-1 to P, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 6-89-96 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 96-3-1-7 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 amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed changes 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 the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
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AYES Taylor, Duggan, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and Laura.
NAYS None
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#632-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the 16th District Court, dated June 17, 1996, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the installation of a burglary
detection, alarm and communications system and a closed circuit camera
system for the 16th District Court, the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#633-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 12, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 6-83-96, adopted on June 4, 1996, with regard to Petition 96-5-
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2-19, submitted by Gary M Mulka requesting waiver use approval to
operate a limited service restaurant within an existing building located on
the north side of Plymouth Road, west of Priscilla Lane, in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 28, which property is zoned C-1, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#634-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 12, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 6-83-96, adopted on June 4, 1996, with regard to Petition 96-5-
2-19, submitted by Gary M Mulka requesting waiver use approval to
operate a limited service restaurant within an existing building located on
the north side of Plymouth Road, west of Priscilla Lane, in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 28, which property is zoned C-1, the Council does hereby
refer the matter of the maintenance of this property and also the matter of
the parking problem related to the Budget rental facility to the Inspection
Department for its report and recommendation
From the audience, Manuel Agabashian, owner of Tubby's Submarine in the
Plymouth Plaza, addressed the aforementioned waiver petition.
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it
was.
#635-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend Council
Resolution 497-96 so as to have the same read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered the reports and
recommendations of the Committee of the Whole, dated April 22,
1996 and June 11, 1996, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolutions 538-93, 203-94, 539-94 and 426-95, regarding the
possible enactment of an ethics ordinance, the Council does
hereby appoint a Citizens Advisory Committee consisting of Rabbi
Craig Allen, Laura Callow, Janet Cooper, Emory Daniels,
Geraldine Joyner, Hon James R. McCann, Colleen McClorey,
Edward Miller and Father John Sadjak, which committee shall
make recommendations and a report to be forwarded to the
Department of Law to prepare an appropriate ethics ordinance
amendment for submission to Council establishing a Code of
Ethics (and including a Board of Ethics) to be in place prior to
January 1, 1997, FURTHER, the Department of Law is to act as
supervisor over the procedures and conduct of said Citizens
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Advisory Committee, FURTHER, the Council does hereby direct
that this item shall remain in the Committee of the Whole for further
consideration
aim On a motion by McGee, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it
was.
#636-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 11, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 497-96, regarding the possible
enactment of an ethics ordinance, the Council does hereby determine that
this item shall remain in committee
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Taylor, it was.
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 11, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 507-96, and a request from B
Beslach, owner of The Sideline restaurant located at 36000 Seven Mile
Road, requesting permission to enclose the patio area on the east side of
the restaurant, the Council does hereby determine that this item shall
remain in committee
too Duggan and Taylor withdrew their motions on the foregoing resolution
On a motion by Taylor, supported by Duggan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 11, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 507-96, and a request from B
Beslach, owner of The Sideline restaurant located at 36000 Seven Mile
Road, requesting permission to enclose the patio area on the east side of
the restaurant, the Council does hereby determine to table this matter
until the next Regular Meeting of July 22, 1996, in order to review the
fence height and the materials to be used in the construction of the fence
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Vandersloot, and McGee
NAYS Duggan, Brosnan, and Laura
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, it was
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#637-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 11, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 507-96, and a request from B
Beslach, owner of The Sideline restaurant located at 36000 Seven Mile
Road, requesting permission to enclose the patio area on the east side of
the restaurant, the Council does hereby refer this matter back to the
Committee of the Whole for another report and recommendation
regarding the subject of the proposed fence height and the materials to be
used in construction of same
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Brosnan, Vandersloot, and McGee
NAYS Taylor and Laura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated June 19, 1996,
re the fencing material proposed to be used at The Sideline Bar & Grill was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#638-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 11, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 510-96, and a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 12, 1995, as well as
the report and recommendation from the Chief of Police, dated April 18,
1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
recommend approval of the request from Fat Willy's, Inc. for a new
Dance-Entertainment permit to be held in connection with its 1995 Class
C licensed business located at 19170 Farmington Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated June 24, 1996,
re a study on the parking requirements on the northeast corner of Seven Mile and
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Farmington Roads (Fat Willy's Inc , 19170 Farmington Road) was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council (CR 510-96)
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On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, it was
#639-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 11, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 63-96, and a report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated December 21, 1995, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and the Mayor, wherein it is
recommended that EMS service charges by the City of Livonia be
adjusted so as to establish the following charges
$180 00 for residents
$220 00 for non-residents
$ 50 00 for defibrillator patches
$ 75 00 for comitube when applied to a patient
$ 25 00 for the use of oxygen
$300 00 for extricating trapped patients when tools are necessary
$ 25 00 for cervical collars
$ 35 00 for disposable bag masks
$ 4 00 per loaded mile
$ 35 00 per year for subscription plan
(This annual prepayment would entitle any subscriber or
member of the subscriber's family residing at home to be
transported to an area hospital by Livonia Fire & Rescue,
their insurance would be accepted as full payment;
uninsured subscribers would not be billed beyond fee,
service would be limited to emergency transports but would
not extend to nursing homes or inter-hospital transports.)
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the said rate
adjustments
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Brosnan, and McGee
NAYS Vandersloot and Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
REVISED PAGE - SEE CR #641-96
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A communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated June 14, 1996, re
the proposed ambulance transport fee increase was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#640-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 11, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 434-95, and "AGENDA
LIVONIA. 1995" by former Councilmember Dale A. Jurcisin regarding the
matter of conducting an extensive study on the future of gaming/gambling
in the City, the Council does hereby direct that this item shall remain in
committee
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#641-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 11, 1996, in
connection with a communication from the Mayor, dated June 7, 1996,
and to which is attached recommended proposed salary adjustments for
the classifications of Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief and Police
Captain, and wherein it is also recommended that benefits negotiated with
the Livonia Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association, as indicated in
the attached summary, be extended to the Police Chief, Deputy Police
Chief and Captain classifications, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Civil Service Commission in its resolution adopted
on June 13, 1996, and does hereby approve of such action.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#642-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water, Sewer and Waste Committee, dated June
12, 1996, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 984-90, regarding the
need, if any, to revise landfill and transfer site fees, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this matter
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
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#643-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water, Sewer and Waste Committee, dated June
12, 1996, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 412-92, with respect
to the question of the City providing its own yard waste composting
services in lieu of privatizing such services, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with respect to this matter
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#644-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water, Sewer and Waste Committee, dated June
12, 1996, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 568-93, with respect
to establishing a proposed pilot composting project under which the City
would pay Environmental Cost Management $6 00 per cubic yard for bulk
yard waste and $1 00 per cubic yard for wood chips, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this matter
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, it was
#645-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 1, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 562-96, and a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated May 1, 1996, which transmits
its resolution 4-63-96, adopted on April 30, 1996, with regard to a Sign
Permit Application, submitted by Cornell Sign Company on behalf of
Nicholas Plaza Shopping Center, requesting approval for signage for the
property located at 13820 Merriman Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
26, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the said Sign Permit Application,
subject to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package by Cornell Sign Company, as received by
the Planning Commission on April 12, 1996, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
2 That all signage shall not be illuminated beyond 2 00 a.m ,
3 That window signage for the center shall be limited to what is
permitted by Section 18 50D Permitted Signs, subheading (g)
"Window Signage "
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Brosnan, Vandersloot, and Laura
NAYS McGee
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The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#646-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 1, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 564-96, and a letter from
Dominic Soave, 19213 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated
May 23, 1996, requesting permission to move a home located on
Newburgh Road, north of Seven Mile Road, to a lot adjacent to the
Sigmund property on Eight Mile Road, the Council does hereby deny this
request based upon a lack of demonstrated hardship pursuant to Section
15 48 170 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#647-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 1, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 924-95, and a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 3, 1995, which sets
forth its resolution 8-141-95, adopted on August 1, 1995, with regard to
Petition 94-8-1-18, submitted by Haggerty Road Investments, for a
change of zoning of property located on the east side of Haggerty Road,
north of Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, from OS to
C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on October 18, 1995, pursuant to Council Resolution 562-95,
the Council does hereby determine that this item shall remain in
committee
Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES),
AND SUBSECTIONS D AND E OF SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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
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Duggan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 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 95-12-1-30)
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.
Brosnan took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 170 TO TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 32 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and Laura.
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Duggan took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (6) OF
SECTION 2 06 OF ARTICLE 110F ORDINANCE NO 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE " (Petition 95-10-6-10)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and Laura.
NAYS None
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, it was
#648-96 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the request of Hwa Stacy,
Executive Director of the Livonia Family YMCA, dated June 6, 1996, and
before determining to install three street lights on Stark Road at the two
entrance/exits of the Livonia Family YMCA and at one entrance/exit
located at the Veterans Park, the cost of which is to be defrayed by
special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain
the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the
number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels
which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans
and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file
the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what
part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which
should be included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and Laura.
NAYS Duggan.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, it was
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the request of Hwa Stacy,
Executive Director of the Livonia Family YMCA, dated June 6, 1996, and
before determining to install street lights on Stark Road between
Schoolcraft Road and Lyndon Avenue and on Lyndon Avenue between
Farmington and Stark Road, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special
assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the
assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement,
the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of
parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now
vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what
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part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which
should be included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended
Duggan withdrew his support on the foregoing resolution
McGee then offered support on the foregoing resolution
Taylor withdrew his motion to offer the foregoing resolution, and McGee withdrew his
support of same
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, the foregoing resolution was
offered as amended, as follows
#649-96 RESOLVED, that after discussion regarding a request for
installation of street lights on Stark Road and Lyndon Avenue, and before
determining to install street lights on Stark Road between Schoolcraft
Road and Lyndon Avenue except for the three (3) lights referred to in a
letter from Hwa Stacy, Executive Director of the Livonia Family YMCA,
dated June 6, 1996, and on Lyndon Avenue between Farmington and
Stark Roads, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment,
the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of
parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by
public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to
prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and
an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk
together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should
be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general
obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments
may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed
special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of Section
3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and Laura.
NAYS Duggan
The President declared the amended resolution adopted
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On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#650-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 15, 1996, approved for
submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 945-
93, regarding traffic problems in the area of Stevenson High School, the
Council does hereby refer the matter of traffic and parking problems in the
area of Stevenson High School to the Council/Schools Liaison Committee
for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#651-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 15, 1996, approved for
submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 945-
93, regarding traffic problems in the area of Stevenson High School, the
Council does hereby refer the subject of the possible reduction of the
berm on Whitby and Six Mile Road (south side) to the Engineering
Department for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#652-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 15, 1996, approved for
submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 945-
93, regarding traffic problems in the area of Stevenson High School, the
Council does hereby request that the City Clerk forward a copy of such
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police to Dr Kenneth Watson
and Mr David Watson at the Livonia Public Schools for their information.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#653-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 6, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolutions 451-95 and 223-96, regarding the subject of
possible problems the City has experienced with the water course which
runs from Seven Mile Road south through Sheffield Subdivision and its
effect on Bicentennial Park and the Fox Creek Golf Course, the Council
does hereby refer this subject to the Mayor and such members of his
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administration as he may designate for their reports and
recommendations
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#654-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 13, 1996, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of
Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the unit price bid of Six-S, Inc., 2210 Scott Lake
Road, Waterford, Michigan 48328, for completing all work in connection
with the 1996 Concrete Pavement and Catch Basin Repair Program
(Contract 96-L) including repair of pavements damaged due to water main
breaks at various locations throughout the City for the estimated total cost
of $703,802 50, based upon the Engineering Department'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 $58,300 00 from the Water and Sewer
Fund and $645,502 50 from the Michigan Transportation Fund (Local
Road Account), FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate the
additional sum of$195,502 50 from the Unexpended Fund Balance for
this purpose, and the City Engineer 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
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#655-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 6, 1996, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of
Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the unit price bid of Lawrence M Clarke, Inc., 50850
Bemis Road, Belleville, Michigan 48111, for completing all work in
connection with the 1996 Water Main Replacement Program (Contract
96-M) for the estimated total cost of $391,550 00, based upon the
Engineering Department'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
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$391,550 00 from Account No 592---/158-031 (Construction-in-Progress
Water Main Replacement) for this purpose, and the City Engineer 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
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 11, 1996, which sets forth its
resolution 5-70-96, adopted on May 14, 1996, with regard to a request
from Joseph P Durso for a one-year extension of approval of the
preliminary plat for Pines of Winfield Subdivision proposed to be located
south of Seven Mile Road and east of Wayne Road in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 9, which preliminary plat was previously approved in Council
Resolution 602-92, adopted on July 22, 1992, and subsequently extended
for a one-year period in Council Resolution 625-94, the Council does
hereby determine to deny said request.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
substitute a resolution in lieu of the foregoing which would extend the
approval of the preliminary plat for Pines of Winfield Subdivision for six
(6) months
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Vandersloot, and Laura.
NAYS Brosnan and McGee
The President declared the motion to substitute adopted.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, it was
#656-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 11, 1996, which sets forth its
resolution 5-70-96, adopted on May 14, 1996, with regard to a request
from Joseph P Durso for a one-year extension of approval of the
preliminary plat for Pines of Winfield Subdivision proposed to be located
south of Seven Mile Road and east of Wayne Road in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 9, which preliminary plat was previously approved in Council
Resolution 602-92, adopted on July 22, 1992, and subsequently extended
for a one-year period in Council Resolution 625-94, the Council does
hereby determine to grant the requested extension until January 22,
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1997, subject to compliance with all of the conditions and requirements
set forth in the original preliminary plat approval
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Brosnan, Vandersloot, and Laura.
NAYS McGee
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted, it
was.
#657-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 12, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 6-85-96, adopted on June 4, 1996, with regard to Petition 96-2-
3-1, submitted by Jeffrey Winkler, Winkler Buildings, Inc., requesting the
vacating of a portion of a ten foot wide public easement on Lot 213,
Sunset Hills Subdivision, located on the west side of Middlebelt Road
between Curtis Road and Clarita Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
11, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and does grant and approve the said Petition 96-2-
3-1, as amended, as to the vacating of only the south one-half (1/2) of the
subject easement, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to
prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this
resolution
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#658-96 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No 381,
more particularly described in Council Resolution 495-96, adopted on
May 22, 1996, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied in the
special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district
in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared
on the basis of street lighting being installed in Caliburn Estates
Subdivision No 2 in said Special Assessment District No 381,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine to install street lighting consisting of the installation of
100-watt high pressure sodium lights on colonial post top poles with
underground wiring for the Caliburn Estates Subdivision No 2 in the
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Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, and that the assessments set forth in said
Special Assessment District No 381 Roll are fair and equitable and
based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans
of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special
Assessment Roll No 381 based on installation of 100-watt high pressure
sodium lights on colonial post top poles with underground wiring is hereby
approved and confirmed in all respects, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 3 08 130 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll,
and the assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City
Treasurer who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 3,
Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City
Clerk is hereby authorized to execute a Municipal Street Lighting
Agreement for this purpose, and FURTHER, a sum not to exceed
$8,300 00 is hereby authorized from the cash payments posted by the
developer of the Caliburn Estates Subdivision No 2 in order to defray the
Detroit Edison contribution-in-aid costs connected with this street light
installation project.
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#659-96 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No 382,
more particularly described in Council Resolution 496-96, adopted on
May 22, 1996, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied in the
special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district
in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared
on the basis of street lighting being installed in Caliburn Manor
Subdivision No 2 in said Special Assessment District No 382,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine to install street lighting consisting of the installation of
100-watt high pressure sodium lights on colonial post top poles with
underground wiring for the Caliburn Manor Subdivision No 2 in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, and that the assessments set forth in said
Special Assessment District No 382 Roll are fair and equitable and
based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans
of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special
Assessment Roll No 382 based on installation of 100-watt high pressure
sodium lights on colonial post top poles with underground wiring is hereby
approved and confirmed in all respects, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 3 08 130 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll,
and the assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City
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Treasurer who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 3,
Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City
Clerk is hereby authorized to execute a Municipal Street Lighting
Agreement for this purpose, and FURTHER, a sum not to exceed
$8,300 00 is hereby authorized from the cash payments posted by the
developer of the Caliburn Manor Subdivision No 2 in order to defray the
Detroit Edison contribution-in-aid costs connected with this street light
installation project.
A communication from Wendy M Orluski, dated June 27, 1996, re
requesting the withdrawal of waiver use Petition 96-3-2-12 from Council consideration
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#660-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 9, 1996, which sets forth its
resolution 4-60-96, adopted on April 30, 1996, with regard to Petition 96-
3-2-12 submitted by Wendy Orluski requesting waiver use approval to
utilize an existing building located on the south side of Ann Arbor Road
between Newburgh Road and Horton Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 31 for a child day care center, which property is zoned C-1, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on Monday, July 1, 1996, pursuant to Council Resolution 494-96, and the
petitioner having requested withdrawal of the petition by letter dated June
27, 1996, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with respect to this item
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#661-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 1996, which sets forth its
resolution 4-55-96, adopted on April 30, 1996, with regard to Petition 96-
3-1-6, submitted by Beck Development Co for a change of zoning of
property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Joy Road
and Grandon Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36 from RUF, OS,
C-1 and P to RC, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on Monday, July 1, 1996, pursuant to Council
Resolution 493-96, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
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On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#662-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter
of drainage problems in the area near the east side of Middlebelt Road
between Joy Road and Crandon Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
36 to the Engineering Department for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#663-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian, dated June 7, 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 various gifts
and cash donations in the amount of $14,998 00 from the Friends of the
Library for use by the Livonia Public Library as indicated in the aforesaid
communication
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#664-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Lori Campbell, dated June 24, 1996, wherein it is requested that Council
Resolution 480-96 be amended to cite the correct road closing for a block
party planned for August 3, 1996, the Council does hereby amend and
revise Council Resolution 480-96 so as to have the same read as follows:
RESOLVED, that having considered an application
from Lori Campbell, 35547 Minton Court, dated March 18, 1996,
requesting permission to close Minton, between Minton Court to
West Chicago, on Saturday, August 3, 1996, from 2.00 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, August 10, 1996,
in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#665-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Cable Television Commission, dated June 14,
1996, approved by the Director of Community Resources, approved as to
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form by the Chief Assistant City Attorney and approved for submission by
the Mayor, which transmits its resolution 248-96 adopted by the Livonia
Cable Television Commission at its meeting of June 3, 1996, with regard
to a proposed cable television franchise presentation by Ameritech New
Media, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#666-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated June 24, 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, July 16, 1996, at 6 15 p m for the purposes of discussing
litigation matters and attorney/client privileged communications in
connection with pending litigation
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#667-96 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended, and
Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
Mary L. Zuckerman, 16442 Golfview, Livonia, Michigan 48154, is hereby
reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring
July 12, 1999, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said
Zoning Ordinance and Act 207
No one wished to speak during Audience Communication at the end of
the meeting
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,324th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 9.40
p m., July 8, 1996
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an McCotter, City Clerk