HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1993-06-23 27700
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIRST
ims REGULAR1CKRTING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 23, 1993, 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 8:03 p.m. Councilmember Ochala delivered the
invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Ron Ochala, Laura M.
Toy, Dale A. Jurcisin, Fernon P. Feenstra, Michael P. McGee, Sean P.
Kavanagh, and Gerald Taylor. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert D. Bennett,
Mayor; Raul Galindo, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner; Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney; Joan McCotter, City Clerk; Karen A. Szymula,
Director of Legislative Affairs; Gerald Sabo, Assistant Chief Accountant;
Ralph Magid, Superintendent of Public Service; Suzanne Wisler, Director of
Community Resources; and Robert Alanskas, Planning Commission.
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#479-93 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,250th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 7, 1993,
are hereby approved as submitted.
No one spoke during the audience communication portion at the
beginning of the meeting.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, it was:
#480-93 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Denise Dunn, 35660 Wood, dated May 27, 1993, requesting
permission to close Ronnie Lane between Bristol and Oakdale on
Saturday, August 7, 1993 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 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.
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#481-93 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Veronica Braidech, 34817 Navin, dated June 2, 1993, requesting
permission to close Navin between Laurel and Riverside on Sunday,
August 22, 1993, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 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.
#482-93 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Ms. Karen Kostik, 14135 Marie Street and Ms. Suzanne Misiaszek,
38605 Mason Court, dated June 1, 1993, requesting permission to
close Marie Street between Mason and Summers on Saturday, August
21, 1993, from 1:00 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 22, 1993 in the event of
inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to
the approval of the Police Department.
A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 1, 1993, re: the
rate of tax to be levied on the State Equalized Valuation in the Livonia
portion of the Schoolcraft Community College District and request to
collect the levy as a summer tax was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 7, 1993, re:
Certificate of Compliance and the 1993 tax rate request from the
Clarenceville School District was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
#483-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Manager of Recreation for the County of Wayne, dated May 19,
1993, wherein permission is requested to close that portion of
Hines Drive located in Livonia on Sunday, September 26, 1993,
from 8:30 a.m. to Noon for the purpose of conducting the Hines
Drive Classic Biathlon which will require the closing of Hines
Drive from Outer Drive to Seven Mile Road, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Chief of Police for his report and
recommendation.
#484-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 18, 1993, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
iftw purchase of a Speed Monitoring Awareness Radar Trailer from
Kustom Signals, Inc. , 9325 Pflumm, Lenexa, KS 66215-3347, for the
price of $12,385 00, said sum to be transferred from the
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Unexpended Fund Balance in 265 (Federal Adjudicated Forfeiture)
to account 265-334-987-000 for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the said purchase without competitive
bidding in accordance with Section 3.04 140.D5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated May 19,
1993, re: inspection of property at 19710 Middlebelt (Cantoro Italian
Market) was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
(CR324-93)
#485-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated June 1, 1993, approved
by the City Attorney and the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed
agreement for the User Side Subsidy Transportation Program
(Dial-a-Ride) for senior and handicapped citizens between the
City of Livonia (Northwest Wayne/Oakland Transportation
Consortium consisting of Farmington, Farmington Hills,
Northville, Northville Township, Livonia and the City of
Plymouth) and Northwest Transport Co , 31376 Industrial Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the period July 1, 1993 through June
30, 1994, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said
agreement in the manner and form herein submitted; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement with SMART for support of this program, provided
that the agreement is approved as to form by the Law Department.
#486-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated June 4, 1993, approved
by the City Attorney and the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed
agreement for shuttle services to Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and the
adult day care facility in Plymouth Township, for senior and
handicapped citizens between the City of Livonia acting for the
Northwest Wayne/Oakland Transportation Consortium (Farmington,
Farmington Hills, Northville, Northville Township, Livonia and the
City of Plymouth) and Child & Family Service of Washtenaw, Inc. ,
118 S. Washington, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, for the period July 1,
1993 through June 30, 1994, the Council does, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the said agreement in the manner and form herein
submitted; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an agreement with SMART for support of
this program, provided that the agreement is approved as to form
by the Law Department; FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive, to
the extent applicable, such licensing requirements as may be
prescribed in the Livonia Code of Ordinances with respect to the
services being provided herein
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#487-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
Imm recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 28,
1993, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and the attached Application and
Certificate of Payment and Contractor's Affidavit, the Council
does hereby authorize final payment in the amount of $3,661.50 to
Royal Roofing Company, Inc. , 14201 Schaefer, Detroit, Michigan
48227, which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a
contract authorized in Council Resolution 665-92 in the amount of
$43,660.00, the actual contract amount completed to date being
$47,321.50, in connection with the roof replacement of the
Whispering Willows Clubhouse, it appearing from the
aforementioned report that all work under the said contract has
been completed in accordance with City standards and
specifications
#488-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated May 19,
1993, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize a
one-year extension to the agreement between the City of Livonia
and Allied Communications, 21125 Northwestern Highway,
Southfield, Michigan 48075-5000 for maintaining the 911 equipment
for the period June 1, 1993 through May 31, 1994 at a monthly
rate of $240.95; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
said item without competitive bidding in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04. 140D5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#489-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated May 19,
1993, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize a
one-year extension to the agreement between the City of Livonia
and Allied Communications, 21125 Northwestern Highway,
Southfield, Michigan 48075-5000, for maintaining the City of
Livonia telephone system for the period June 1, 1993 through May
31, 1994 at a monthly rate of $1,639.25; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding
in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04 140D5
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#490-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated May 13, 1993,
approved by the Mayor, with regard to the current agreement
between the City of Livonia and Corporate Group Systems, Inc. ,
17187 North Laurel Park Drive, Suite 434, Livonia, Michigan
48152, wherein Corporate Group Systems is the third party
administrator of the City's self-insured short-term disability
program at a cost of $1 50 per month per eligible employee, which
agreement provides an expiration date of July 31, 1993, the
LIN Council does hereby authorize an extension of the said agreement
on the same terms and conditions through November 30, 1993, the
action herein is being taken for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication.
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#491-93 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the request of the City
Engineer and Director of Community Resources, dated May 19, 1993,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize and request the City Clerk to
make application to the Detroit Edison Company, on forms provided
by such company, for the upgrading and replacement of 7-175 watt
mercury vapor lights located in the Civic Center parking lot
adjacent to the Senior Citizens Center and Youth Assistance
building with 250 watt H.P. sodium lights for an estimated cost
of $735.00, the said sum to be appropriated and authorized to be
expended for this purpose from Community Development Block Grant
Funds; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit a
street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company, together
with the payment of the aforementioned amount for the work
required herein.
#492-93 RESOLVED, that Michigan Custom Homebuilders, 33966
Eight Mile, Suite 102, Farmington Hills, MI 48335, as
proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the
proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision: Hunters
Pointe Subdivision, located on the north side of Plymouth Road
between Newburgh and Eckles Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
30, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated February 24,
1993; and it further appearing that tentative approval of such
preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after
due notice and a public hearing on January 26, 1993; and it
further appearing that such preliminary plat, together with
development plans and specifications for improvements therein
have been examined and approved by the Engineering Department as
is set forth in the report of that department dated May 25, 1993;
therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said
preliminary plat on the following conditions:
1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with
the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia,
including the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16,
Chapters 16.04 through 16 24 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the
Planning Commission; the regulations and specifications of
the Engineering Department and the Development Plans
submitted by the proprietor and approved by such department;
all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years
from the effective date of this resolution; failing this,
the approval contained herein shall be considered null, void
and of no effect whatsoever;
2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner
L. provided in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as
amended;
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3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and
final approval of the Engineering Department, and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been
satisfactorily and completely installed until there is filed
with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section
16.24.370 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as
amended;
4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of
Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements
required to the extent required by the City of Livonia and
as shown on the approved development plans;
5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of
the City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is
in compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations;
6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Council within two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution; the City Council shall approve final plats of
the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial
conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other
requirements of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act,
the Subdivision Control Ordinance and this resolution;
7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the
proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate
surety bond, certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter
of credit, or other financial assurance in such form as may
be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements,
utilities and grading by the proprietor within the
prescribed period; that in the event the proprietor elects
to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be in
the following amounts:
A. General Improvement Bond $427,000.00, of which at least
$10,000.00 shall be
in cash.
B. Sidewalk Bond $ 32,500.00, of which at least
$3,000.00 shall be
in cash.
C. Grading & Soil Erosion $ 3,600 00, (all cash).
D. Entrance Markers and $ 20,000.00, of which at least
Landscaping $2,000.00 shall be
in cash.
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E. Monuments and Lot Markers $ 1,370.00, (all cash).
and require cash payments in the total amount of $33,581.00.
In addition, distribution lines for telephone and electric
services are to be placed underground and ornamental street
lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision.
#493-93 RESOLVED, that Livonia Builders, 35189 Vargo, Livonia,
MI 48152, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to
approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following
subdivision: Willow Creek Subdivision, located on the south side
of Six Mile Road between Merriman Road and Henry Ruff in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, the said proposed preliminary plat
being dated March 10, 1993; and it further appearing that
tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by the City
Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing on
February 9, 1993; and it further appearing that such preliminary
plat, together with development plans and specifications for
improvements therein have been examined and approved by the
Engineering Department as is set forth in the report of that
department dated June 4, 1993; therefore, the City Council does
hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on the following
conditions:
1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
ibm constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with
the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia,
including the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16,
Chapters 16.04 through 16 24 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the
Planning Commission; the regulations and specifications of
the Engineering Department and the Development Plans
submitted by the proprietor and approved by such department;
all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years
from the effective date of this resolution; failing this,
the approval contained herein shall be considered null, void
and of no effect whatsoever;
2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner
provided in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as
amended;
3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and
final approval of the Engineering Department, and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been
satisfactorily and completely installed until there is filed
with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section
16.24.370 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as
amended;
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4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of
Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements
required to the extent required by the City of Livonia and
as shown on the approved development plans;
5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of
the City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is
in compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations;
6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Council within two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution; the City Council shall approve final plats of
the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial
conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other
requirements of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act,
the Subdivision Control Ordinance and this resolution;
7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the
proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate
surety bond, certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter
of credit, or other financial assurance in such form as may
be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements,
utilities and grading by the proprietor within the
prescribed period; that in the event the proprietor elects
to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be in
the following amounts:
A. General Improvement Bond $194,000 00, of which at least
$10,000.00 shall be
in cash.
B. Sidewalk Bond Waived
C. Grading & Soil Erosion $ 4,000 00, (all cash).
D. Entrance Markers and $ 10,000.00, of which at least
Landscaping $3,000.00 shall be
in cash.
E. Monuments and Lot Markers $ 970.00, (all cash).
and require cash payments in the total amount of $18,504.00.
In addition, distribution lines for telephone and electric
Iwo services are to be placed underground and ornamental street
lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision.
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#494-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
lbw the City Planning Commission, dated June 2, 1993, which transmits
its resolution 5-105-93, adopted on May 18, 1993, with regard to
Petition 93-4-8-4, submitted by J.D. Dinan Company, requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct an
addition to a building located at 28815 West Eight Mile in
Section 1, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.58
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
93-4-8-4 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
1) That the site plan, defined as Sheet 1, dated 4/15/93, as
revised, by Michael A. Boggio Associates, Architects, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2) That the Elevation Plan, defined as Sheet 2, dated 4/9/93,
by Michael A. Boggio Associates, Architects, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
3) That the petitioner correct the following site deficiencies
as enumerated in the letter from the Inspection Department,
dated April 20, 1993, such as:
- the renovation and refurbishing of all landscaped
areas
Imm - the removal of debris and litter from the parking lot
and adjacent drain area
- the removal of all leaf piles from the parking area
- the repair of all pot holes and deterioration to the
asphalt in the parking lot
- the upgrading of all damaged or missing curbing
adjacent to the parking area; and
4) That no Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until each
of the above conditions are met to the satisfaction of the
City's Department of Inspection.
#495-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
with respect to the making of City investments, transfers and
disbursements or any other transaction involving City funds or
accounts with any and all banks or financial institutions of any
kind, the name and authorization of David N. Preston to act in
behalf of the City of Livonia be removed and deleted, and in lieu
thereof, the names of James P Andres, Chief Accountant and
Gerald G. Sabo, Assistant Chief Accountant be inserted, to the
lam extent required; FURTHER, the Council does hereby take this means
to amend and revise to the extent necessary to be consistent with
the action taken herein Council Resolutions 790-90, 791-90,
792-90, 793-90, 794-90, 795-90, 796-90, 797-90, 798-90, 799-90,
800-90 and 801-90, as well as any other resolutions that may have
been previously enacted in this regard.
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#496-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Council President Gerald D. Taylor, the Council does hereby
request that the Engineering Department submit a report and
recommendation on the need, if any, to install a street light at
the corner of Pembroke and Newburgh so as to provide proper
illumination for this intersection, as well as for the United
States Post Office located at the northwest corner of the said
intersection.
#497-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 11, 1993, which
transmits its resolution 6-124-93, adopted on June 8, 1993, with
regard to Petition 93-5-8-6, submitted by Polaris Communication,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
install a satellite dish antenna on the roof of a building
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt
Road and Milburn Avenue in Section 35, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 18.42 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 93-5-8-6 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following condition:
That the Site Plan, defined as Plot Plat: w/Framing
Details, dated 4/9/93, by Polaris Communications, Inc , is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to.
#498-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilmember Fernon P. Feenstra, the Council does hereby
authorize the installation of a generic sign of welcome to the
public from the City Council to be placed at the entrance to the
SPREE grounds at Ford Field next to the SPREE '43' celebration
sign during the SPREE celebration to be conducted the week of
June 22 - 27, 1993
#499-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilmember Dale A Jurcisin, the Council does hereby request
that the Inspection Department and the Economic Development
Coordinator submit their respective reports and recommendations
on the subject of potential revenue resulting from the rental of
City property as a site for the installation of cellular towers.
#500-93 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 11, 1993, at
8:00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition 93-2-1-1, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 930-92, for a
change of zoning on property located in the Dohany
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Subdivision, located south of Seven Mile Road, west of
Gillman Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, from
RUF to R-1, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 5-93-93 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 93-2-1-1 be approved;
(2) Petition 93-3-1-4, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 54-93, for a
change of zoning on property located on the south side
of Northfield Avenue, west of Hix Road in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 31 from RUF to R-1, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 5-94-93 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 93-3-1-4 be approved;
(3) Petition 93-4-1-5, submitted by the Disabled American
Veterans, for a change of zoning on property located on the
north side of Seven Mile Road between Lathers Avenue and
Angling Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1 from C-1 and
P to RC, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
5-95-93 having recommended to the City Council that Petition
93-4-1-5 be approved;
(4) Petition 93-3-6-1, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 876-92, to
determine whether to amend Section 18.58(a) to require site
plan approval of the City Council for buildings constructed
or expanded in OS, C-1, C-2, and for general office
buildings constructed or expanded in ML, M-1 and M-2, the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 5-98-93 having
recommended that Petition 93-3-6-1 be denied; and
(5) Petition 93-3-6-3, submitted by the City Planning Commission
to amend Sections 9.07, 10.06, 11.06, 25.07, 26.07 and 30.07
of Zoning Ordinance 543 regarding protective walls so as to
provide language also referring to greenbelts, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 5-100-93 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 93-3-6-3 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.
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#501-93 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
16. 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 Monday, August 9, 1993 at 7:00
p.m. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition 93-3-1-3, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 810-92, for a
change of zoning on property located on the south side of
Ann Arbor Road between Patton Avenue and Knolson Avenue in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, from C-1 to OS, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 4-75-93 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 93-3-1-3 be
approved; and
(2) Petition 93-3-6-2, submitted by the City Planning Commission
to determine whether to amend Section 18.47 of Zoning
Ordinance 543, regarding signs not needing site plan
approval, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
6-116-93 having recommend to the City Council that Petition
93-3-6-2 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:
AYES: Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, Kavanagh, and
Taylor.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
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#502-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated June 9, 1993,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 214-93 in connection
with the subject of transient merchant fees, the Council does
hereby request that the Law Department prepare an amendment to
Paragraph 50 of Section 5.03.170 which would provide that
crafters when selling at a one-day show being operated by a
non-profit group, as defined under Section 5.03.160C, shall be
exempted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#503-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated June 9, 1993,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 214-93 in connection
with the subject of transient merchants, the Council does hereby
request that the Department of Law prepare an appropriate
amendment to Chapter 5.03 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances that
would require that all commercial peddlers, canvassers and
solicitors obtain and display non-transferable City of Livonia
issued I.D. tags.
A communication from the Department of Law, dated June 7, 1993,
re: licensing procedures which regulate solicitation was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council. (CR 224-93)
Kavanagh took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 100 TO TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 66 (PEDDLERS, TRANSIENT MERCHANTS AND
SOLICITORS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES: Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, Kavanagh, and
Taylor.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
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On a motion by Toy, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#504-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June
9, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 116-89 in
connection with the question of whether the Council should
establish a policy for the naming of public places, buildings,
areas, etc. , the Council does hereby request that the Mayor and
the Department of Law submit their respective reports and
recommendations, including therein a draft of an appropriate
ordinance amendment if deemed to be necessary.
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Feenstra, it was:
#505-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June
9, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 272-92 in
connection with a proposal that each patrol officer in the
Livonia Police Department be issued a personal, portable radio
for his or her use at all times, the Council does hereby request
that the President of the LPOA submit his report and
recommendation with respect to this item.
1001 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Ochala, Toy, Feenstra, Kavanagh, and Taylor.
NAYS: Jurcisin and McGee.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#506-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June
9, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 237-92 in
connection with the report and recommendation of the Fire Chief,
dated March 12, 1992, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, in
connection with the proposed sale of a 1979 Sparton-Pierce Squrt
Vehicle, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action.
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
limadopted, it was:
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#507-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June
9, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 346-93 in
(k""' connection with the report and recommendation of the Fire Chief,
dated April 14, 1993, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to bids received for the purchase of 18 fire coats and 18
bunker pants for use by the Livonia Fire Department, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Apollo Fire Equipment Co. , 12584
Lakeshore Drive, Romeo, MI 48065, for supplying the Fire Division
with 18 fire coats and 18 bunker pants for a total price of
$13,284.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
which meets specifications; and the bid of Morning Pride Mfg.
Inc. is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid recommendation.
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Toy, it was:
#508-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June
9, 1993, with regard to proposed amendments to Section 3.04.130
and 3.04.140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Financial
Procedures) which would permit the purchase of items over the sum
of $7,500 but less than $15,000 by the taking of quotes, and
require the taking of competitive bids with respect to items
which exceed $15,000 in total amount, as well as permit minor
adjustments in contracts with the City with the approval of the
Mayor and at the discretion of the Department Head in an amount
up to 10%, but not to exceed a total amount of $50,000, which
proposed amendments were prepared by the Department of Law and
did previously receive first reading by Councilmember McGee on
April 21, 1993, the Council does hereby refer this item back to
the Capital Improvement Committee for a new report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, McGee, Kavanagh, and Taylor.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#509-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 16,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 196-93 in
connection with a communication from the City Treasurer, dated
March 4, 1993, which bears the signatures of the Finance Director
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and the Mayor, with regard to the subject of the redesign of the
City tax bill, the Council does hereby approve the proposed City
tax bill layout as presented by the City Treasurer with the
following changes:
(a) The words "City of Livonia" located under the section of the
tax bill titled "GENERAL GOVERNMENT" shall be printed in
bold type; and
(b) A "SUBTOTAL" line shall be added to the "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT"
section of the tax bill.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#510-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 16,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 300-93 in
connection with a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission, dated December 21, 1992, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 22, 1993, and
having also considered the report and recommendation of the
Director of Inspection, dated June 2, 1993, approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the
request from Alfons Beshi, Stockholder in Sumner, Inc. , for
transfer of a 1992 SDD-SDM licensed business from Mirage Market,
Inc. , which business is located at 28292 Joy Road, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 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 91-1-1-2)
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
Jurcisin gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 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 92-12-1-28)
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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.
Kavanagh gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 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 92-12-1-29)
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
Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 090 OF TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 04 (CITY COUNCIL) 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.
At the direction of the Chair, Agenda Item 33 re: the proposed
amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Vacating) was deferred to the
next Regular Meeting of July 7, 1993. (Petition 93-3-3-1)
Kavanagh took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 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 90-7-1-16)
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES: Ochala, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, Kavanagh, and Taylor.
NAYS: Toy.
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:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 18.42, 18.47 AND 18.58
OF ARTICLE XVIII AND SECTION 19.03 OF ARTICLE XIX OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition 92-3-6-1)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES: Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, Kavanagh, and
Taylor.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#511-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated May 17,
1993, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 838-92 in connection with a letter from the General
Manager of Waste Management of Michigan-Detroit North, 19200 West
Eight Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, dated September 16,
1992, wherein an extension is proposed of the mixed refuse
contract to coincide with the term of the recycling and compost
contract which expires on September 30, 1996, the terms of which
proposed extension are summarized in the aforesaid report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the Council does
hereby approve and authorize the extension of the said Solid
Waste Collection and Disposal Contract from October 1, 1993 to
September 30, 1996, in accordance with the terms stated herein
and in the letter dated March 29, 1993 from Waste Management of
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Michigan-Detroit North, which action is taken in accordance with
the provisions set forth in Section 3 of the current agreement,
as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to
execute the extension of the current Solid Waste Collection and
Disposal Contract, as amended and revised, subject to approval as
to form by the Department of Law, as well as to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution; provided, however, that the said contract extension
shall include the following provisions:
a) That in the event there is a reduction in tipping fees
during the period of this contract extension, that a
corresponding reduction in fees will be afforded to the City
by the contractor; and
b) If the contractor, during the period of this contract
extension, provides a better price to any other customer for
corresponding services, then the contractor will be
obligated to afford the City of Livonia the same identical
rates by making appropriate reductions.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#512-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated May 25, 1993,
approved by the Mayor, and which submits a competitive bid
received with respect to the proposed sale of City-owned property
located at 9231 Lamont, Livonia, Michigan (property number
124-01-0378-000), the Council does hereby authorize the sale of
the aforementioned City-owned property to Mr. James Dykla, 17620
Gaylord, Redford, Michigan, for a total price of $14,510.00,
which sale is conditioned upon the purchaser providing such title
work as may be required for this transaction, Mr. Dykla's bid
having been in fact the highest and only bid received with
respect to this item; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
a quit claim deed and such other documents as may be necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution; and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare and place in
proper form such legal documents as may be necessary to
consummate this transaction; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
request that the City's portion of the net proceeds received from
this transaction be appropriated to and earmarked for the
installation of a new roof for the Devon-Aire Arena.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
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41513-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated May 26, 1993,
approved by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Jere V. Horwitz & Associates, Inc. , 6420 Castleway West Drive,
Indianapolis, IN 46250, for upgrading the City's existing IBM
mainframe with an IBM AS/400 System, as detailed in the
attachment, for a total price of $128,234.00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
41514-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated May 26, 1993,
approved by the Mayor, and which submits bids received with
respect to upgrading the City's IBM mainframe with an IBM AS/400
System, as detailed in the attachment, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Capital Improvement Committee for its
report and recommendation.
A communication from the Chief Accountant, dated June 18, 1993,
re: bids received with respect to upgrading the City's IBM mainframe with
im. an IBM AS/400 System was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#515-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated May 27, 1993, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 397-93 in connection
with Petition 92-9-6-5 on the question of whether the City should
have a six-member Zoning Board of Appeals and one alternate
member, as well as whether present fees should be increased, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee
for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#516-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated May 4, 1993, which transmits
its resolution 4-90-93, adopted on April 27, 1993, with regard to
111 a Sign Permit Application submitted by Randall Sign, in behalf of
Target, requesting approval for two wall signs for the building
located at 20100 Haggerty Road in Section 6, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and approve the said Sign Permit Application, subject to the
following conditions:
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1) That the Sign Plan dated 4/14/93, submitted by Randall Sign,
for the Target Store at 20100 Haggerty Road, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to except for the fact that
both signs shall be reduced to no greater than 170 sq. ft.
each; and
2) That this approval is subject to the applicant being granted
a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#517-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 2, 1993, which transmits
its resolution 5-108-93, adopted on May 18, 1993, with regard to
Petition 93-5-8-5, submitted by Borg Warner Automotive, Powdered
Metals Corp. , requesting site plan approval in connection with a
proposal to locate two temporary tube trailers and construct a
permanent storage tank structure for the containment of hydrogen
and nitrogen gases on property located at 32059 Schoolcraft Road
in Section 27, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 93-5-8-5
is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
1) That the site plan, defined as Sheet 1, dated 5/4/93 by Borg
Warner Automotive, is hereby approved and shall be adhered
to;
2) That the above-ground storage tank system conforms to NFPA
1150B, Liquefied Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites, in its
entirety as a "minimum" standard;
3) That a central station alarm system for leak detection and
lighting to illuminate the system at all hours during times
of darkness be installed to the satisfaction of the City's
Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, prior to the
issuance of an appropriate permit;
4) That a ten (10) foot fence shall be installed around the
area;
5) That all deficiencies as set forth in the letter dated May
18, 1993 from the Ordinance Enforcement Division of the
Inspection Department shall be corrected; and
6) That the approval herein granted is strictly temporary in
nature and shall terminate and expire one year after the
effective date of this resolution.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
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#518-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
iftw the City Planning Commission, dated May 4, 1993, which transmits
its resolution 4-86-93, adopted on April 27, 1993, with regard to
Petition 93-2-2-7, submitted by Al Rice, requesting waiver use
approval for outdoor parking of moving and storage trucks on
property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between
Merriman Road and Osmus Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3,
which property is zoned M-1, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 93-2-2-7 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions:
1) That the Site Plan dated 4-6-93 which is hereby approved
shall be adhered to;
2) That the total number of trucks to be parked or stored on
the subject site at any one time shall not exceed 18 trucks;
3) That other than routine maintenance there shall be no
on-site repair of trucks and other vehicles; and
4) That the two wall signs located on the building shall either
be removed or appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
At the direction of the Chair, Agenda Item 43 re: Petition
93-4-2-10 by Source Club to utilize an SDM license for a proposed store to
be located south of Eight Mile Road between Haggerty Road and the 1-275
Expressway in the NW 1/4 of Section 6 was deferred to the next Regular
Meeting of July 7, 1993.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Toy, it was:
#519-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 2, 1993, which sets
forth its resolution 5-102-93, adopted on May 18, 1993, with
regard to a request from Jay Ross of Northridge Commons
Associates, requesting an extension of the approval of Petition
91-12-2-34 by Nathan Levine & Assoc. , which constituted waiver
use approval to operate a Goodyear Tire store to be located in
the Northridge Commons Shopping Center located on the south side
of Eight Mile Road between Farmington and Gill Roads in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant an extension
for a period of six months from the date of this resolution,
subject to the condition that the entire proposed building shall
be completed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
to the Goodyear Company, as well as subject to compliance with
all of the conditions set forth in the original waiver use
approval.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
ibmresult:
AYES: Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, and Kavanagh.
NAYS: Feenstra, McGee, and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#520-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
June 9, 1993, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Quit Claim Deed, more particularly described as:
Quit Claim Deed dated June 2, 1993, executed by Mae Ethel
Hatter, also known as Ethel M. Spens, for:
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne and State of
Michigan, to-wit:
The East 30 feet of the East one-half of the Northeast
im. one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of the
Northwest one-quarter, Section 12, Town 1 South, Range
9 East. Tax Parcel 046-99-0050-000,
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia, accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of
the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#521-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
June 10, 1993, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance two Grants of Easement, more particularly
described as:
1. Grant of Easement dated April 29, 1993, executed by Steven
J. Schafer, Secretary/Treasurer for Phoenix Land
Development Corp. , a Michigan Corporation, to the City of
Livonia, for:
A ten (10) foot wide easement for storm sewer being more
particularly described as follows:
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The East 10 feet of Lots 292 to 295, both inclusive, except
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the East 20 feet thereof, Golden Ridge Subdivision No. 1, as
recorded in Liber 62, Page 94, Wayne County Records, said
subdivision being a part of the West 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of
Section 31, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , Livonia Township (now City of
Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan. Sidwell Nos. 124-01-0292,
0293, 0294, 0295-001.
2. Grant of Easement dated May 6, 1993, executed by Steven J.
Schafer, Secretary/Treasurer, Phoenix Land Development
Corp. , a Michigan Corporation, to the City of Livonia, for:
The South eight feet of the following parcel of land:
Land in the "Golden Ridge Subdivision" being a part of the
West 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 31, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
Livonia Twp. (now City of Livonia) Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 57, Page 18 of Plats, W.0 R. ,
described as the South 18 00 feet of Lot 153, and the North
48.00 feet of Lot 152, except the East 20 00 feet taken for
road. Sidwell #124-02-0152-002.
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia, accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office
iws of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#522-93 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, Patricia Carey Burklow, 11011 Hillcrest, Livonia, MI
48150, is hereby appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals
effective July 12, 1993, for a three-year term to expire July 12,
1996, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said
Zoning Ordinance and Act 207, and further provided that she takes
the Oath of Office as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of the
City Charter, to be administered by the Office of the City Clerk.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#523-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 15, 1993, which
bears the signature of the Chief Accountant, is approved as to
form by the City Attorney and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to the reconstruction and widening of Eight
Mile Road from I-275 to Newburgh Road and with regard to the
Greenmead Farm wall-fence and landscaping relocation and
reconstruction, the Council does hereby determine as follows:
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1) To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia a contractual agreement
between the Michigan Department of Transportation, the
County of Wayne, the Road Commission of the County of
Oakland, and the City of Farmington Hills for the
reconstruction and widening of Eight Mile Road (Base Line
Road) from I-275 to 300 feet west of Newburgh Road at a
total project cost estimated to be $1,754,900.00, with the
City of Livonia's share estimated to be $93,175.00 and to
appropriate the sum of $93,175.00 from the $12 Million
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this
purpose; and
2) To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia an agreement between the
County of Wayne and the City of Livonia for the removal and
relocation of the existing stone wall and fence across the
Greenmead Farm frontage as well as the replanting of 29
trees along said frontage, at a total project cost estimated
to be $38,000.00, with the City of Livonia's share estimated
to be $19,000.00 (50%), said City's share being previously
authorized and appropriated pursuant to Council Resolution
919-92 (Contract 93-A Fence and Wall Relocation - Greenmead
Farm).
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#524-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so
as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear on
the agenda.
McGee gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 020 AND 050 OF TITLE 3,
CHAPTER 16 (PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) 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.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
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#525-93 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
iir from Crucam, Inc. , 31965 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated May 7, 1993, which submits an application proposing the
establishment of an industrial development district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "industrial
development districts" within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area as follows:
The City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan. Parts of
Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12 Schoolcraft Manor Subdivision, as
recorded in Liber 69, Page 45 of Plats, Wayne County
Records: Beginning Southwest corner of Lot 9; thence
North 0 degrees 19 minutes 0 seconds East 357.57 feet
to the Point of Beginning; thence North 0 degrees 19
minutes 0 seconds East 585.03 feet; thence South 76
degrees 30 minutes 07 seconds East 102.70 feet; thence
South 76 degrees 38 minutes 02 seconds East 102.65
feet; thence South 79 degrees 28 minutes 12 seconds
East 182.80 feet; thence South 0 degrees 19 minutes 0
seconds West 506 02 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41
imm minutes 0 seconds West 379 90 feet to the Point of
Beginning. A/K/A 38099 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan.
and which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 55";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as
follows:
1. The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real property
within the boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 55.
2. This City Council sets Monday, July 19, 1993, at 8:00 p.m.
as the date for the holding of a public hearing on the
question of whether this City Council should establish the
Industrial Development District described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so
that all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall
be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District described
above.
4. Council Resolution 391-93 is hereby rescinded and repealed.
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On a motion by Ochala, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#526-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation
the status of the position of Director of Finance, including
consideration of the investigation of the Police Department with
respect to this matter, the investigation of the Finance
Department, and any interim audit conducted by the City's
auditors, Plante & Moran; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
request that the Mayor submit a report and recommendation with
respect to this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee.
No one wished to speak during the audience communication portion
at the end of the meeting.
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,251st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was adjourned at 9:22 p.m. , June 23, 1993.
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Jou McCotter, City Clerk