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LitMINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTEENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 15, 1992, 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 8:05 P M Councilman Jurcisin delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Dale Jurcisin,
Gerald Taylor, Ron Ochala, Fernon P. Feenstra and Laura Toy. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present Joan McCotter, City Clerk;
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney; Raul Galindo, City Engineer; John Nagy, Planning
Director; Karen A Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs; David N. Preston,
Director of Finance; Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Services; Robert D
Bennett, Mayor; Robert R. Bishop, City Treasurer; Lee B. Grieve, Chief of Police;
LisJohn Fegan, Director of Building Inspection and Elizabeth Todd, Deputy City Treasurer.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously adopted*,
it was
##08-92 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,215th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held
December 18, 1992 are hereby approved.
*Jurcisin abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
the provisions of Section 2 04 190B of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously adopted*,
it was
#09-92 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 220th Special Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held December 23, 1992
are hereby approved.
*Jurcisin abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
Ibmthe provisions of Section 2 04 190B of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
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On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted*,
it was
#10-92 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 221th Special Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held January 6, 1992
are hereby approved
*Jurcisin and Taylor abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2 04 190B of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#11-92 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 222nd Special Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held January 6, 1992
are hereby approved
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it was
#12-92 WHEREAS, the Livonia Family YMCA will be celebrating
its 23rd Anniversary, 23 years of serving the community and
offering the children of the community a wholesome, athletic
atmosphere to grow and develop; and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Family "Y" is planning its annual
"INVEST IN YOUTH" campaign; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the City become more aware
of the "Y" contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, the "INVEST IN YOUTH" campaign further enables
the "Y" to
* Send youngsters to summer camp
•• Subsidize memberships to an ever increasing
number of financially distressed families
* Provide a handicapped day camp
* Provide after school programs for youth
Operation Water Safe
Provide programs for handicapped youth and
adults
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Livonia City Council endorses
the designation of February 3rd through 9th as "YMCA INVEST IN YOUTH
WEEK" and wholeheartedly supports this program
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ihr On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#13-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Legislative Committee submit its report and recommendation on a
proposed amendment to Chapter 2 04 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
(Rules of the Council) which would provide an additional exemption
for Councilmembers not voting on an issue on moral or ethical grounds,
i.e. , as a matter of personal conscience, etc.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra and Toy.
NAYS: None.
A communication from the Mayor, dated December 20, 1991 submitting the
City of Livonia Annual Report for the fiscal year 1990-1991 was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
Imo it was
#14-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Mr. William J Hitter, 31522 Grove Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
dated January 4, 1992, to which is affixed the signatures of
certain other residents of Grove Drive, west of Merriman,
with respect to a proposed improvement of Grove Drive, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Department for its
report and recommendation.
#15-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Friends of the Barn, Inc , 29350 West Chicago,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated December 4, 1991, wherein a request
is submitted for a waiver of certain provisions of the Livonia
Zoning Ordinance with respect to signage as well as a request for
a waiver of all permits and field inspection costs in connection
with the installation of a proposed menu-board type sign for events
to be conducted at the Wilson Barn, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Inspection Department, the Planning Department and
any other appropriate departments for their respective reports and
recommendations.
#16-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommen-
ibm dation of the Chief of Police, dated December 4, 1991, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase from TFP,
Inc. , 33 Villa Road, Suite 304, Greenville, South Carolina 29615, for T
the following items in the following amounts:
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Quantity Item Unit Cost Total Cost
1 Video Player (Panasonic) $ 705.00
1 Crime Scene Software License 1,000 00
1 Still Image Camera (Panasonic) 1,355.00
1 Camera Case w/accessories 297 00
$3,357.00;
the said $3,357.00 to be appropriated and expended from account
#101-307-987-000 for this purpose; further, the Council does hereby
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding in accordance
with Section 3.04 140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#17-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommen-
ation of the Director of Public Works, dated December 11, 1991,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of
Chemlawn Commercial Services, P 0 BOX 577, Taylor, Michigan 48180,
for the 1992 Tree and Stump Removal Program for the estimated total
cost of $16,720.00, based upon the Public Service Division's estimate
of units involved and subject to a final payment based upon the actual
units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein,
said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest
bid received for this item; and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes
necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
#18-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommenda-
tion of the Chief of Police, dated December 13, 1991, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase from Campus Ford,
Inc. , 1830 W Grand River, Okemos, Michigan 48864, of 13 patrol 4-Door
sedans, per Michigan specification #3905-0010 for a total price of
$178,950.50, the same to be appropriated and expended from account
#101-325-985-000; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is
based upon the low State of Michigan bid price, as well as for the
additional reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication; and such
action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3 04.140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#19-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Livonia
Heart Fund, dated December 12, 1991, the Council does hereby determine as
follows
lio (1) That the Livonia Heart Fund is a worthy non-profit charity in the
community;
(2) That the City of Livonia shall be one of the co-sponsors of the 1992
Golf Day Benefit; and
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110 (3) That the Livonia Heart Fund is hereby granted approval to use the
Whispering Willows, Fox Creek and Idyl Wyld Municipal Golf Courses on
Wednesday, August 26, 1992, for the 15th Annual Golf Outing and that
all fees in connection therewith be waived.
#20-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated December 19, 1991,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from
the Conference of Western Wayne and an invoice in the amount of $4,775.50,
with respect to the City's total dues for the fiscal year 1992, and
having also considered a communication from the Director of Finance,
dated January 15, 1992, which submits additional information, the
Council does hereby authorize the payment of the same
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated December 12, 1991,
re Bobby's Country House concerning rent arrearages and improvements was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
#21-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated December
20, 1991, which bears the signatures of the City Attorney and the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which
16, is attached a proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and
Transport Company, 31376 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
to provide specialized transportation services (lift-equipped) for
non-transferable wheelchair persons in Northwest Wayne County and
Farmington and Farmington Hills, and a proposed amendatory agreement
between the City of Livonia and SMART for support of this program,
for the period October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said
Agreements in the manner and form herein described, subject to the
approval as to form by the Department of Law.
#22-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated December
20, 1991, approved by the City Attorney and the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached an
amendatory agreement for User-Side Subsidy/Essential Transportation
Services to provide essential transportation service for senior
citizens and handicapped persons in northwest Wayne County, Farmington
and Farmington Hills for the period July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the attached proposed amendatory Agreement as well as to execute an
agreement with SMART for support of this amendment, subject to approval
as to form by the Department of Law
Imo #23-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated November 26, 1991, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which submits final cost information
with respect to the paving improvement of Sunset and Clarita, south
of Seven Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11 (S A D No. 358),
the Council does hereby determine as follows
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1. To authorize a decrease in the total assessment as set forth in the
ilw confirmed assessment roll for S.A D No 358 from $84,456 00 to $72,246.60,
with the assessments being reduced to the assessment rate of $39.35 p.f.f ;
2. To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment in the total
amount of $1,471 89 for parcels listed in Attachment II so as to include the
cost of additional work requested by property owners within the assessment
district;
3 To establish the final project cost at $116,544 46. Of this total,
$73,718 49 is to be charged to the special assessment district, and
$42,825.97 is to be assumed by the City's Michigan Transportation Fund
(Local Road Account) receipts; and
4 To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $116,544 46 from the $12
million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provision
that the Bond Issue be reimbursed at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue ($73,718.49) and the Michigan
Transportation Fund (Local Road Account) receipts ($42,825.97).
#E24-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Planning Commission, dated December 3,
1991, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 369-91 on the
question of whether Section 18 58(a) of the Zoning Ordinance should
be amended so as to require with respect to all OS, C-1, C-2 zoned
property that the City Planning Commission shall review the site
plan and submit a report and recommendation to the City Council for
its approval (delete the two-acre exception for OS and five-acre
exception for C-1 and C-2), the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
#25-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolution 871-91 so as to have the same read as follows:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 22, 1991,
which transmits its resolution 10-167-91, adopted on
October 15, 1991, with regard to Petition 91-9-3-3,
submitted by the City Planning Commission pursuant
to Council Resolution 692-91, proposing to vacate a
6 foot wide easement across Lots 3 through 28 of Joy
Road Cozy Homesites Subdivision, located on the east
side of Deering Avenue north of Joy Road in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 36, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and does grant and approve the said Petition 91-9-3-3,
with the exception of deleting Lots 3 through 8 as
requested by the Detroit Edison Company from this
vacating petition; and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance
in accordance with this resolution
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lioA communication from the Department of Law, dated December 6, 1991, re
proposed purchase of City-owned property, Lot 8, except W 70 feet, Horton's
Subdivision, 9717 Newburgh, (CR 507-90) was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
#26-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated December 9, 1991, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 858-91 in connection with a
letter from Mr. Anthony Soave, representing Livonia Development Company,
33242 W Seven Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated October 9, 1991,
wherein an interest is indicated in the purchase of certain City-owned
property, described as Lot 63, Bai-Lynn Park Subdivision (31225 Lyndon,
Livonia, Michigan), the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action
#27-92 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 23 01(a) of Zoning
Ordinance 543, the Council does hereby request that the City Planning
Commission conduct a public hearing and thereafter submit its report
and recommendation on the question of whether Outlet B of the Bai-Lynn
Park Subdivision No 2 (Sidwell No 091-04-0063-000) should be rezoned
to the NP zoning classification
A communication from the City Clerk, dated December 13, 1991, re the
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collection of one half of the Livonia Public School District's taxes, commencing
July 1, 1992, with the summer collection and remaining one half of the taxes with
the winter collection was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
#28-92 RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby set the salary of
the City Assessor, effective January 1, 1992 as follows:
Step 1 $53,893.00
Step 1.5 54,974.00
Step 2 56,035.00
Step 3 58,282.00
Step 4 60,632 00
Step 5 63,066.00
The same benefits (i e longevity, vacation credit, sick leave, dental,
optical, medical benefits, etc ) as extended to full time classified
Civil Service employees are to be afforded this position.
#29-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that Councilman
iwo Fernon P Feenstra shall, until further action of the City Council, be
designated as Parliamentarian of the City Council for a one year period
effective January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1992
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#30-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
December 22, 1991 from Timothy Mitchell, 2211 Ridgedale, Oak Park,
Michigan 48237, which in accordance with the provisions of Section
19.08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an
appeal from a determination made on December 17, 1991 by the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 12-192-91 with regard to
Petition 91-12-2-31 submitted by Narciso Ruano, Nobuko Mitchell and
Timothy I. Mitchell, requesting waiver use approval to operate a
limited service restaurant in an existing building located on the
north side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald
Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, which property is zoned C-2,
the Council does hereby designate Wednesday, February 26, 1992 at
7:30 p.m. as the date and time for conducting a public hearing with
regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper
notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in the
City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place
thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#31-92 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
16, 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, February 26, 1992 at 7:30 p m. at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following
items:
(1) Petition 91-11-1-21, submitted by Paul Lay for Orfeo Corona and Aldo
Liberatore for a change of zoning on property located on the southwest
corner of Seven Mile Road and Maplewood Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 12, from OS to C-1, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 12-190-91 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 91-11-1-21 be denied); and
(2) Petition 91-10-1-20, submitted by the City Planning Commission on its
own motion for a change of zoning on property located on the south
side of Seven Mile Road between Myron and Whitby in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 9 from C-2 to C-1, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 12-189-91 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 91-10-1-20 be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen
(15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to
have a statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed 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
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Imoto said public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered
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.
#32-92 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 911-91, adopted on November 20,1991, and in accordance with
Section 3.08. 100 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 December 6, 1991 an assessment roll dated
December 6, 1991 for the proposed street paving consisting of a 28 foot
wide asphalt pavement with mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III) on
Wadsworth, east of Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28 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 911-91;
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
L 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 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,
February 19, 1992 at 7:30 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 February 19, 1992; 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra and Toy.
NAYS: None.
ibe The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
lbw Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION A(1) OF SECTION 130
OF CHAPTER 04 (DOGS) OF TITLE 6 OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra and Toy.
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#33-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Arts Commission and the Director of Community Resources,
dated December 12, 1991, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of slatwall display panels for the new
Civic Center Library from Design Fabrication, Inc. , 1107 Wheaton
Street, Troy, MI 48083, in the quantity and in the amount indicated,
and the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 from
Trust Fund Account 724-000-987-000 for this purpose (an additional
$8,000.00 to be provided by the Friends of the Library);
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said purchase without
competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3.040 140D5 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#34-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated November 27, 1991, which transmits
its resolution 11-180-91, adopted on November 19, 1991, with regard
to Petition 91-10-2-29, submitted by Marcy Trudeau requesting waiver
use approval to construct an indoor playland addition at an existing
restaurant on the east side of Ann Arbor Road between Ann Arbor Trail
and Butwell Street in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, which property
is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 91-10-2-29 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions
ihro as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
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On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#35-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 26, 1991, which transmits its
resolution 12-191-91, adopted on December 17, 1991, with regard to
Petition 91-11-2-30, submitted by Perry Drug Stores, Inc. , requesting
waiver use approval to utilize an SDD license for an existing drug
store located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Grand River
Avenue and Inkster Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, which
property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommen-
dation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 91-11-2-30
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the
same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#36-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Department of Law, dated December 10, 1991, in connection with
a letter from Mr. Anthony Soave, representing Livonia Development Company,
lbw 33242 W. Seven Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated October 9, 1991,
wherein an interest is indicated in the purchase of certain City-owned
property, described as Lots 243, 244 and 245 of Supervisor's Livonia
Plat No. 3 (29036 Broadmoor, Livonia, Michigan), the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, it was
#37-92 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 23.01(a) of Zoning
Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby request that
the City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and thereafter
submit its report and recommendation on the question of whether certain
City-owned property described as Lots 243, 244 and 245 of Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No. 3 (29036 Broadmoor, Livonia, Michigan) should be
rezoned from PL to NP.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra and Toy.
NAYS: Taylor.
The President declared the reolution adopted.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
lie it was
#38-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Department of Law, dated December 11, 1991, in connection with
a letter from Mr. Anthony Soave, representing Livonia Development
Company, 33242 W. Seven Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated October 9,
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IWo 1991, wherein an interest is indicated in the purchase of certain
City-owned property, described as Lot 228 of Supervisor's Livonia
Plat No. 3 (29091 Sunnydale, Livonia, Michigan), the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, it was
#39-92 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 23 01(a) of Zoning
Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby request that the
City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and thereafter
submit its report and recommendation on the question of whether
certain City-owned property described as Lot 228 of Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No 3 (29091 Sunnydale, Livonia, Michigan) should be
rezoned from PL to NP
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra and Toy
NAYS: Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
liwit was
#40-92 RESOLVED, tht the Council does hereby determine to amend and
revise Council Resolution 944-91 so as to have the same read as follows:
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated September 4, 1991, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
October 29, 1991, the Council does hereby approve of the
request from Angelis Anastasiou, stockholder in Lela's
Restaurants, Inc. , to transfer ownership of 1991 Class C
Licensed Business from GSR Associates, Inc , for a business
located at 29300 Broadmoor, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne
County (it being the understanding of the City Council that
the applicant has cancelled his request for a Dance Permit
and a new Official Permit (Food) in conjunction with the
Class C Licensed Business); and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously adopted,
it was
lbw #41-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Treasurer, dated January 13, 1992, regarding the replacement
of sidewalks in the City of Livonia on the following parcels in the
following amounts
Parcel of property and assessment is included herein
by reference
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which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution 164-91 and in
accordance with the provisions of Section 12.04.340 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, Title 12, Chapter 4 and the City Treasurer having
thereafter sent a statement of charges by first class mail to the
owners of property to be assessed wherein notice of the meeting by the
City Council on this date was given and at least 30 days having expired
since the giving of such notice with such charges remaining unpaid,
the Council does hereby pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08.150
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Title 3, Chapter 8, adopt this
resolution wherein a special assessment is placed upon such property
for said charges; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize installment
payments in the number of three (3) installments at 8% interest where
assessments exceed $400 and the property owner has requested such
installments, and the Council does hereby reject the request by
Abraham Dunn, dated November 19, 1991, with respect to authorizing
installments for the payment of $99 00; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby request that the City Treasurer shall give notice of the
amounts herein determined to the persons chargeable therewith, such
notice to be sent by first class mail to the last known address of
such persons as shown on the most current assessment roll of the City,
and where payments herein authorized are not made within the specified
time this fact shall be reported by the City Treasurer to the City
Assessor who shall charge such amount together with a penalty of 10%
of such amounts against the persons or real property chargeable
Lit therewith on the next general tax roll; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#42-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolution 901-91, adopted on November 20, 1991 so as to have
the date of the revised elevation plans, No 5925, referred to therein
read November 19, 1991 and not November 15, 1991
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#43-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated August 5, 1991, which sets forth
its resolution 7-119-91, adopted on July 23, 1991, with regard to
Petition 91-6-1-13, submitted by Truman Strong for a change of zoning
on property located on the southeast corner of Middlebelt Road and
Grandon Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, from OS to C-1, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on January 8, 1992, pursuant to Council Resolution 895-91, and
the Council having also considered a letter from the petitioner's
attorney, dated January 3, 1992, which indicates that the petitioner
has recently sold the subject property and no longer wishes to proceed
with this petition, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
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of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 91-6-1-13 is hereby
denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by
the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#44-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Hearing Officer, dated November 1, 1991, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request to demolish a building located at 31600
Plymouth Road, the legal description of which is as follows:
That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, T.1 S. ,
R.9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being
more particularly described as beginning at a point on
the Northerly line of Plymouth Road, 120 feet wide,
which point is distant North 89 degrees 22 minutes 20
seconds West 655.00 feet and North 0 degrees 07 minutes
50 seconds West 60 00 feet from the Southeast corner of
said Section 27; thence North 0 degrees 07 minutes 50
seconds West 150.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 22
minutes 20 seconds West 50 00 feet; thence South 0
lim degrees 07 minutes 50 seconds East 150 00 feet; thence
along said line of Plymouth Road, South 89 degrees 22
minutes 20 seconds East 50 00 feet to the point of
beginning;
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect to this
matter on January 8, 1992, pursuant to Council Resolution 897-91, and
based upon the testimony and evidence presented, and having reviewed
the file and the order for demolition of the Hearing Officer, the
Council does hereby determine in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 15.52. 150 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, to concur in and approve the Order of Demolition of the
Hearing Officer; FURTHER, the owner or owners of the structure in
question are hereby requested to demolish the same or in lieu thereof
upon the expiration of the 20-day period prescribed by City Ordinance,
the Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to do all things
necessary to accomplish the demolition of the said structure in accordance
with the provisions of City Ordinance and law, the cost of which is to be
borne by the owner or owners of the said property in accordance with
Section 15.52. 180 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Teenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#45-92 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated October 30, 1991 on all matters required by
Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a
first public hearing having been held thereon on January 8, 1992, after
due notice as required by Section 3 08.070 of said Code, and after
careful consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council
does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.08 080 of said Code:
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(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting of
a 34 foot wide 8" thick concrete pavement with curbs
and gutters (Alternate I) on Henry Ruff Road, south
of Five Mile in Section 23, T 1S. , R.9E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said
statement; and to defray the cost of such improvement
by special assessment upon the property especially
benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or to
be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improve-
ment as set forth in said statement dated October 30,
1991; with the exception, however, that the lots on
Hoy be assessed on the basis of sideage rather than
frontage;
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $294,962.90;
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be
paid for in part by special assessments on the property
benefited thereby and in part by the City at large, in
proportions thereafter established;
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be
$42,053 54 for 1,161 7 feet of special assessment, 60%
of paving costs ($152,137 74) and 100% of drainage costs
($41,400.00) and that the balance of said cost and
expense of said public improvement amounting to 40% of
paving ($45,919 70) shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established in proportion
to the benefits to be derived therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in 15 annual installments together with
interest thereon on the unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows
A Special Assesent District in Section 23,
T 1S R 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the property
listed on the attached special Assessment Roll
and shown on the attached Special Assessment
District Map
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(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the
Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of
land such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the special assessment
district as the special benefits to such lots or
parcels of land bear to the total benefit of all
land and also to enter upon such roll the amount
which has been assessed to the City at large, all in
accordance with the determination of the City Council;
and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3.08 100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file
the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed
to present the same to the City Council
(11) and the Council does hereby request that the Livonia
Board of Education agree to assume their share in the
cost of this project which is estimated to be in the
amount of $13,451.92.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted,
Lit was
#46-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Traffic
Commission submit a report and recommendation on what measures are
required to limit truck traffic load limit on Henry Ruff south of
Five Mile Road.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#47-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Fire Chief, dated December 12, 1991, the Council does, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a cash donation of $1,000 00
from the Livonia Heart Fund, the same to be deposited in and credited
to Contributions/Gifts Account 457-000-690-010 for the purchase of
medical and defibrillator supplies for Emergency Medical Units
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#48-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Community Resources, dated December 17, 1991,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
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accept a cash donation of $500.00 from the Livonia Heart Fund, the
same to be deposited in and credited to Account 702-000-285-215 for
use in the Livonia Youth Assistance Program.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted,
it was
049-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Community Resources, dated December 20, 1991,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the cash donations detailed in the aforesaid communication in a
total amount of $2,317.93, the same to be deposited in and credited to
Account 702-000-285-216 for use in the Senior Citizen Programs.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
050-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources, dated December 27, 1991, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a
cash donation in the amount of $120.00 from the Livonia Towne Club,
lim the same to be deposited in and credited to Account 702-000-285-215
for use in the Livonia Youth Assistance Program.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted,
it was
051-92 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.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
052-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 13, 1992, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 521-91 in connection with a letter from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated April 9, 1991, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police. dated May 9. 1991,
with regard to the request from tihrriott Motels, Inc. Dslavrare Curptir—
ation) and Marriott Diversified American Hotels, Limited Partnership
(A Delaware Limited Partnership) (Co-licensees) for a new SDM license
to be held in conjunction with 1990 12 months Resort B-Hotel Licensed
Business with Dance Permit and 227 rooms, located at 17100 Laurel Park,
Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend
denial of this request inasmuch as it would not be in compliance with
Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission
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On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#53-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 13, 1992, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 798-91 in connection with a letter from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated August 12, 1991, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated September 19,
1991, approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding a request from
Arbor Drugs, Inc. for a new SDM license to be held in conjunction with
a new SDD license, for a business to be located at 36630 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend
approval of the request for a new SDM license only (the petitioner
having withdrawn its request for an SDD license), the action herein
being taken on the basis that the Council did, in Council Resolution
975-91 adopted on December 18, 1991, approve the petitioner's request
for a waiver use approval for an SDM licensed establishment in accordance
with the provisions of Zoning Ordinance No. 543; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted,
it was
1154-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 13, 1992, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 6-92 in connection with a communication
from the City Clerk, dated January 2, 1992, wherein she indicates that
she has appointed Ann Tavolacci, 18415 University Park, Livonia, Michigan
48152, as Deputy City Clerk, effective January 1, 1992, the Council does
hereby confirm the said appointment in accordance with Chapter V,
Section 9 of the Charter of the City of Livonia, at the annual salary
of $37,564.80 per annum, commencing from and retroactive to January 1,
1992, with the same benefits extended to other full-time classified
employees; FURTHER, that the salary established herein shall be subject
to review in one year.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#55-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 13, 1992, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 7-92 in connection with a communication
from the City Treasurer, dated January 2, 1992, wherein he indicates
that he has appointed Elizabeth Todd, 37083 Vargo, Livonia, Michigan
48152, as Deputy City Treasurer, effective January 1, 1992, the Council
does hereby confirm the said appointment in accordance with Chapter V,
LSection 9 of the Charter of the City of Livonia, at an annual salary
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of $37,564.80, commencing from and retroactive to January 1, 1992, and
with the same benefits extended to other full-time classified employees;
FURTHER, that the salary established herein shall be subject to review
in one year.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,216th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 8:45 P.M. , January 15, 1992.
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Jo. rcCotter, Ci y Clerk
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