HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1990-03-1425591
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 14, 1990, 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 06 P M Councilman Feenstra delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result Present Laura Toy, Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Dale Jurcisin, Ron Ochala, Fernon P Feenstra and Joan
McCotter, Absent None.
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F Nash, City Clerk,
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert D Bennett, Mayor, John Nagy, Planning
Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative
Affairs, Edith Davis, Personnel Director, Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works,
John Fegan, Director of the
Inspection
Department,
David Preston,
Finance
Director,
Suzanne Wisler, Director of
Community
Resources,
Ray Pomerville,
Labor
Relations
Director, Michael Deller, City Librarian, Michael Reiser, Building Maintenance
Supervisor, Susan Jimenez, Program Supervisor, Youth Assistance Program and Yvonne
Lillibridge, Chief Steward of Clerical, Local 192, General Employees of the City
of Livonia
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
#197-90 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,171st Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held February
28, 1990 are hereby approved
*Councilmembers Jurcisin and McCotter abstained from voting which is recorded as
a "yes" vote under the provisions of Section 2 04.190 B of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances
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On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it was
#198-90 WHEREAS, the LIVONIA YOUTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM was
founded in 1982 as the first program of its kind in Wayne County,
and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the program is to provide
social services and one on one mentorship between volunteers
and referred youths. Services are provided to help strengthen
family life and to assist the youth of Livonia to become mature
and responsible adults, and
WHEREAS, this goal could not have been accomplished
without the 76 program volunteers, 59 volunteer mentors, 15
Advisory Council members, 1 clerical volunteer and 1 college
intern who collectively contributed 1,500 hours of selfless
dedication to helping Livonia youths reach for their full
potential, and
WHEREAS, 65 program parents participated in the
Alternative Parenting Skills component and 32 youths completed
Project Impact in 1989, and
WHEREAS, 37 youths served a total of 615 hours of
community work service in 1989, and
WHEREAS, an additional 80 families, who did not meet
program criteria, were provided referrals to outside agencies
for services from professional staff, and
WHEREAS, the LIVONIA YOUTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM applied
for and was one of 20 programs out of 300 applications in the
State of Michigan to receive a three year renewable "Project
Family" grant from the Target Corporation
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan,
do hereby declare the week of March 25 - March 31, 1990 as
"Youth Assistance Week" in the City of Livonia
A communication from the City Attorney, dated February 26, 1990 re Sam
H Goodman Building Company v City of Livonia, et al Wayne County Circuit Court
Civil Action No 89 -925404 -CZ was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
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A communication from the City Attorney, dated March 7, 1990 re Erin Coin
Shop, Randall Kesselring and Anthony Thomas v City of Livonia, Mayor Robert D
Bennett, City Clerk Robert F Nash, Chief of Police of Livonia Police Department,
Sgt Ken Prokes, City Inspector Robert Wilkins, Officer G. Winn and several John
Does, in their individual and official capacities, jointly and severally Wayne
County Circuit Court Civil Action No 89-931114CZ was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council.
it was
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
#199-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from James
J. Jury, 8855 Butwell, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated February
14, 1990, expressing interest in the purchase of certain
City -owned property which is located at 9269 Lamont, and legally
described as Lot 374 of the Golden Ridge Subdivision, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for its
report and recommendation.
#200-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Andrea
Taylor, 8381 Woodcrest Drive, Westland, Michigan 48185, dated
February 23, 1990, expressing interest in the purchase of certain
City -owned property which is located at 9269 Lamont, and legally
described as Lot 374 of the Golden Ridge Subdivision, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for its
report and recommendation
#201-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
20, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of Margolis Nursery, Inc., 9600 Cherry Hill
Road, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198, for completing all work required
in connection with the City's 1990 Street Tree Planting Program
for the estimated total cost of $45,225 00 said estimated
cost and unit price bid having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item, and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve any 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 performance of this resolution.
1212-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February
23, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
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the purchase from Art Moran Pontiac -GMC, Inc., 29300 Telegraph
Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034, of five (5) 1990 Pontiac
6000 Sedans in the amount of $10,205 98 each, for a total amount
of $51,029.90, further, the Council does hereby approve the
transfer of the sum of $2,222.73 from surplus funds of the
Ice Rink Capital Outlay Account 101-715-985.000 to the Equipment
Maintenance Capital Outlay Account 101-446-985 000 for this
purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby 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 04 140 D 5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
#203-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
27, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase from Bill Snethkamp's Lansing Dodge, Inc , 6131
S Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48910, of one (1)
1990 Dodge B-250 full-size van for a price of $9,813 59 each,
plus $578.00 for a 129 5" wheelbase, for a total price of
$10,391.59, FURTHER, the Council does hereby 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 3.04 140 D.5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
#204-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February
28, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance, and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase from Van Dyke Dodge, Inc , 28400 Van Dyke, Warren,
Michigan 48093, of four (4) 1990 Dodge D-250 3/4 ton pickups
for the price of $10,617 31 each, for a total price of
$42,469.24, FURTHER, the Council does hereby 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 04 140 D 5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
#205-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Emergency Preparedness dated
February 13, 1990, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Federal Signal Corporation,
2645 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, Illinois 60466,
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for two (2) outdoor warning sirens and the removal and
reinstallation of an existing siren (including furnishing a
new pole) for a total price of $28,838 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications
#206-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated February 9, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of replacement heads for the Dictaphone
5402 Logger from the Dictaphone Corporation, 777 E. Eisenhower
Highway, Suite LL21, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, for a total
price of $5,191.60, further, the Council does hereby authorize
the said purchase without competitive bidding in accordance
with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04 140D5 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
A communication from the Chief of the Livonia Division of Police, dated
February 20, 1990 re Sale of Police and Forfeiture Vehicles - Council Resolution
#418-89 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
1207-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor dated February 21, 1990, to which
is attached a communication from Wayne County Commissioner
William J. O'Neil regarding a proposal to establish an archives
for the County of Wayne, the purpose of which would be to provide
a centralized office to collect, store and preserve the
historical records and materials that chronicle the history
of Wayne County, the Council does hereby take this means to
indicate its support for this proposal, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Wayne County Commission, attention William
J. O'Neil, Wayne County Commissioner
1208-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, Director of Building
Inspection and the Director of Public Works, dated February
16, 1990, which bears the signature of the Finance Director
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize retaining the services of Canton Analytical
Laboratory, Inc , 153 Elder Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197,
for the purpose of supplying the City with sampling and analysis
services at the City's landfill site for an additional twelve
(12) month period for the price of $1,785 00, the same to be
appropriated and expended from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account of the Municipal Refuse Fund, further, the Council
does hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding
in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D2
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#209-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 7, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final
cost information with regard to the improvement of Antago,
Seven Mile to Vassar, S.A.D 313, the Council does hereby
determine as follows:
a) To authorize lowering the assessments as set forth
in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A.D. 313, from
$129,340.00 to $107,396 80, the revised assessments
to be based upon an assessment rate of $48.16 p.f f
rather than $58.00,
b) To establish the final project cost at $171,090 51,
of which $112,330-94 is to be charged to the special
assessment district and $58,759 57 is to be assumed
by the City's Michigan Transportation Fund receipts,
c) To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
for parcels listed in Attachment III so as to include
the cost of additional work requested by property owners
within the assessment district, and
d) To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $171,090.51
from the $7.9 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
($112,330 94) and Michigan Transportation Fund receipts
($58,759.57)
#210-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recomirendation of the City Engineer dated February 16, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final
cost information with regard to the improvement of Fargo, Sunset
and Pembroke in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, S.A D. 314,
the Council does hereby determine as follows -
a) To authorize a reduction in the total assessment as
set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A.D.
314, from $153,830.00, which includes $10,257.57 for
work requested by property owners, to $153,750.98,
the revised assessments to be based upon an assessment
rate of $43 10 p.f.f. for the Alternate III pavement
and remain at $12.00 for the Alternate IV pavement,
b) To establish the final project cost at $237,689 04,
of which $153,750 98 is to be charged to the special
assessment district and $83,938.06 is to be assumed
by the City's Michigan Transportation Fund receipts;
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c) To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
for parcels listed in Attachment III so as to include
the cost of additional work requested by property owners
within the assessment district, and
d) To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $237,689.04
from the $7.9 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
($153,750.98) and the next Michigan Transportation
Fund (M.T.F.) receipts $83,938.06).
#211-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated February 16, 1990, which
transmits its Resolution 1-281-90, wherein the Commission would
amend Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the
Master Thoroughfare Plan, so as to incorporate Stonehouse Avenue
from Joy Road north to West Chicago Boulevard in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 31, the Council does hereby certify and
acknowledge the receipt of same.
#212-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated February 16, 1990, which
transmits its resolution 1-279-90 adopted on January 30, 1990,
with regard to Petition 90-1-2-1, submitted by First of America
Bank requesting waiver use approval to operate a bank within
an existing building located on the south side of Schoolcraft
Road between Stamford and Surrey Avenues in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 28, which property is zoned P S., the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 90-1-2-1 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.
1213-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated February 16, 1990, which
transmits its resolution 1-286-90, adopted on January 30, 1990,
with regard to a Sign Permit Application submitted by Seymour
J. Levine Architects, Inc., for two (2) new wall signs to be
located on an existing office building at 17197 N. Laurel Park
Drive, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve the said two (2) new
wall signs, subject to compliance with the same conditions
set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission.
#214-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Council President dated February 23, 1990, wherein it is
proposed that additional items such as plastics, household
batteries, office/computer paper and composting be added and
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included for recycling at the City's Recycling Center, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Mayor's Livonia
Solid Waste Committee and to the Council Water Supply, Drainage,
Sewage and Waste Disposal Study Committee for their respective
reports and recommendations.
#215-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Council President dated February 26, 1990, wherein it is
proposed that Spring and Autumn Household Hazardous Waste Days
in the City of Livonia be established, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Mayor's Livonia Solid Waste Committee
and the Council Water Supply, Drainage, Sewage and Waste Disposal
Study Committee for their respective reports and recommendations
#216-90 RESOLVED, that having considered correspondence dated
February 5, 1990, from the Mayor, and correspondence dated
February 8, 1990, from the Housing Director with regard to
the process of selecting an Architect and Construction Manager
for the Silver Village II Project, the Council does hereby
request that the Mayor and Finance Director submit their reports
and recommendations on this subject, including the names of
all parties who have received the notice of solicitation with
respect to this project.
1211-90 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, April
18, 1990 at 7 00 P.M. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following items:
(I) Petition 89-12-6-9, submitted by the City Planning
Commission to determine whether or not to amend
Section 18.38 of Zoning Ordinance 543 with respect
to off-street parking requirements for apartments
and condominiums, the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 1-280-90 having recommended to
the City Council that Petition 89-12-6-9 be approved;
(2) Petition 90-1-6-1, submitted by the City Planning
Commission to determine whether or not to amend
Sections 2.08 and 11 03 of Zoning Ordinance 543
so as to provide standards and requirements for
the location and control of drive-thru restaurants,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution
2-290-90 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 90-1-6-1 be approved,
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FURTHER, THE City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said
public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by 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
#218-90 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 92-90, adopted on January 17, 1990, and in
accordance with Section 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia
has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date
of February 14, 1990 an assessment roll dated February 14,
1990 for the proposed installation of 100 watt high pressure
sodium lights on davitt poles with underground wiring on Tech
Center Drive, north of Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 26, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, 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
92-90,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed
in the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that
the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as
required by the provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk
for 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, April 18, 1990 at 7 00 p.m
to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time and
place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to
be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least
once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which
is published and circulated generally in and throughout the
said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date
of April 18, 1990; the City Clerk is also directed to give
notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by
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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
1219-90 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 93-90, adopted on January 17, 1990, and in
accordance with Section 3.08.140 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia
has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date
of February 14, 1990 an assessment roll dated February 14,
1990 for the proposed installation of 100 watt high pressure
sodium lights on davitt poles with underground wiring in Belden
Industrial Subdivision located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
28, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, 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
93-90,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed
in the office of the City Clerk for public examination; that
the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as
required by the provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit• that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk
for 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, April 18, 1990 at 7:00 p.m
to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time and
place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to
be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least
once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which
is published and circulated generally in and throughout the
said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date
of April 18, 1990, 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.
#220-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
March 1, 1990, from the President of George W. Auch Company
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 February 27, 1990, by the City
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Planning Commission in its resolution 2-301-90 with regard
to Petition 90-2-2-3 submitted by George W. Auch Company
requesting permission to allow the outdoor storage of steel
products and materials as a waiver use on property zoned M-1
and located on the east side of Globe Road between Amrheim
Road and Plymouth Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29,
the Council does hereby designate Monday, April 23, 1990, at
7 00 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 No. 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#221-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
March 6, 1990, from Michigan Laborers' Training Institute 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 February 27, 1990, by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 2-304-90 with regard to Petition
89-12-2-56 submitted by Michigan Laborers' Training Institute
requesting waiver use approval for outdoor storage of equipment
and materials in conjunction with a proposed construction
laborers' school to be located on the west side of Stark Road
between Schoolcraft Road and Industrial Road in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 28, the Council does hereby designate Monday,
April 23, 1990, at 7 00 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 No
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter
NAYS• None.
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
't was
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated February 1,
1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
land contract sale of tax reverted property which is located
at 31736 West Chicago, which sale was authorized in Council
Resolution 1139-87, the Council does hereby authorize a two-year
extension of the aforesaid land contract, which extension shall
in all other respects be based on the same terms and conditions
as those previously authorized, the action herein being taken
for the reasons brought forth in the aforesaid communication
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine,
in lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute a motion
to authorize a one year extension of the aforesaid land contract
for the tax reverted property located at 31736 West Chicago.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows
AYES Feenstra, Toy, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter
NAYS Bishop
The President declared the resolution to substitute adopted
it was
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
#222-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated February 1,
1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
land contract sale of tax reverted property which is located
at 31736 West Chicago, which sale was authorized in Council
Resolution 1139-87, the Council does hereby authorize a one-year
extension of the aforesaid land contract, which extension shall
in all other respects be based on the same terms and conditions
as those previously authorized, the action herein being taken
for the reasons brought forth in the aforesaid communication
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution with the following result
AYES Feenstra, Toy, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter
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NAYS Bishop.
"he President declared the resolution adopted.
it was
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Swinging Singles Square Dance Club, 12901
Riverview Street, Detroit, Michigan 48223, received by the Office
of the City Clerk on February 1, 1990, wherein a request is
submitted for relief from the City's insurance requirements
with respect to the use of the Shelden Park Senior Citizen Drop -In
center for square dances, the Council does hereby determine
to reduce the insurance requirement in this regard to $350,000 00
After discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#223-90 RESOLVED,, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Swinging Singles Square Dance Club, 12901
Riverview Street, Detroit, Michigan 48223, received by the Office
of the City Clerk on February 1, 1990, wherein a request is
submitted for relief from the City's insurance requirements
with respect to the use of the Shelden Park Senior Citizen Drop -In
center for square dances, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Mayor for his report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#224-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Swinging Singles Square Dance Club, 12901
Riverview Street, Detroit, Michigan 48223, received by the Office
of the City Clerk on February 1, 1990, wherein a request is
submitted for relief from the City's insurance requirements
with respect to the use of the Shelden Park Senior Citizen Drop -In
center for square dances, the Council does hereby refer the
subject of requiring insurance coverage with respect to the
use of City facilities by private groups to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#225-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated February 27, 1990, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Jack Demmer Ford, Inc , 37300 Michigan Avenue, Wayne,
Michigan, for supplying the Division of Fire with a Fire Chief's
car for the price of $16,484.50 and a Battalion Chief's car
for the price of $18,051.75, for a total price of $34,536 25,
the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received
and meets all specifications.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#226-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Librarian dated February 14, 1990,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase
of a Service/Maintenance Agreement for the 3M Book Theft Detection
System for the City's three libraries from 3M, Minnesota Mining
and Manufacturing Company, 1330 County Road C, East, Maplewood,
Minnesota 55109, for the price of $3,424.00, and the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $3,424 00 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the Library Fund to the
various repair and maintenance accounts for each location as
follows $1,028 00 to Account 271-738-934-000, $1,612.00 to
Account 271-739-934-000, and $784.00 to Account 271-740-934-000,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding in accordance with provisions set forth
in Section 3.04 140D4 and 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#227-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated December 14, 1989,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
February 16, 1990, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Leo D LaRose, Jr and Ralph K LaRose, stockholders in
L & R Super Market, Inc., to transfer stock interest in 1989
SDM licensed business wherein Vaughn LaRose is being dropped
as stockholder through transfer of his 8333-1/3 shares to new
stockholder, Leo D LaRose, Jr., and wherein Robert LaRose is
being dropped as stockholder through transfer of his 8333-1/3
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shares to new stockholder, Ralph K LaRose for a business located
at 31300 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne County,
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 Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#228-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Mile Roads Beautification Committee submit its report and
recommendation on the status and condition of the Shopping Center
located at the Northeast corner of Five Mile and Merriman Roads
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#229-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated September 15, 1989,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
February 16, 1990, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Integra - A Hotel and Restaurant Company (a Delaware
Corporation) to add Corporate Property Associates 6 (a California
Limited Partnership), Corporate Property Associates 7 (a
California Limited Partnership) and Livonia Inn Management,
Inc (a Delaware Corporation) as co -licensees in a 1989 B -Hotel
Licensed Business with Dance Permit, Official Permit (food),
4 bars and 226 rooms, for a business located at 17123 Laurel
Park, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michig a Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#230-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated September 15, 1989,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
February 16, 1990, with regard to a request from Integra - A
Hotel and Restaurant Company (a Delaware Corporation) to add
Corporate Property Associates 6 (a California Limited
Partnership), Corporate Property Associates 7 (a California
Limited Partnership) and Livonia Inn Management, Inc (a Delaware
Corporation) as co -licensees in a 1989 B -Hotel Licensed Business
with Dance Permit, Official Permit (food), 4 bars and 226 rooms,
for a business located at 17123 Laurel Park, Livonia, Michigan
48152, Wayne County, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#231-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 15, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of an electronic theodolite and accessories which
will upgrade the Engineering Department's presently owned survey
equipment, as well as provide 16 hours of training on field
and office procedures from Instrument Sales & Service, Inc ,
12911 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the price
of $15,000.00, the same to be appropriated and expended from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the General Fund for
this purpose, further, the Council does hereby authorize the
said item without competitive bidding in accordance with
provisions of law set forth in Section 3 04 14D5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#232-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 27, 1990,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached
the letter from the Director, Traffic -Safety Department for
Oakland County, wherein it is indicated that the traffic signal
at the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Orchard Lake Road will
be modernized at no cost to the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby concur in the modernization of the said traffic
signal and does further authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the attached
traffic signal agreement, subject to approval as to form by
the Department of Law
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#233-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of traffic control light signalization on 8 Mile Road to the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for the purpose of conducting
a meeting with Oakland County and thereafter submitting a report
and recommendation
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
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#234-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 16, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final cost
information with regard to the improvement of Lyons, Oakley,
Santa Anita and Jamison located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
24 (S.A.D. 315), the Council does hereby determine as follows
a. To authorize an increase in the total assessment as
set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A.D.
315 from $410,592.00 to $429,783.47, which includes
$25,394.03 for work requested by property owners, with
the assessments to be reduced to the assessment rate
of $46.29 p.f.f ,
b To establish the final project cost at $596,407.71,
of which $429,783.47 is to be charged to the special
assessment district and $166,624.24 is to be assumed
by the City's Michigan Transportation Fund receipts,
c. To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
for parcels listed in Attachment III so as to include
the cost of additional work requested by property owners
within the assessment district,
d To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $596,407-71
from the $7 9 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
($429,783.47) and Michigan Transportation Fund receipts
($166,624.24),
e In order to make final payment to the contractor, to
authorize an additional appropriation in the amount of
$44,989.64 from the $7 9 and/or $9 8 million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provisions
that (1) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for that portion
of the project which is to be financed by special
assessments at such time as funds are available from
a future special assessment bond issue, and (2) the
bond issue be reimbursed for the City's portion of the
project from Michigan Transportation Fund receipts.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Toy, Bishop, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS Feenstra, Taylor and Ochala.
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The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1235-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Planning Commission dated February 16, 1990, which
transmits its resolution 1-282-90 adopted on January 30, 1990,
wherein the Commission would recommend approval of the preliminary
plat for Dorina Estates Subdivision to be located south of Seven
Mile Road between Laurel and Gill Roads in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 9, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#236-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Planning Commission dated February 16, 1990, which
transmits its resolution 2-293-90 adopted on February 13, 1990,
with regard to a request from William Roskelly for a one-year
extension of approval of the preliminary plat for Caliburn Manor
Subdivision No I proposed to be located on the west side of
Newburgh Road, south of Seven Mile Road, the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 7, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission and grant and approve the said
extension for a period of one year from the date of this
resolution, subject to the same conditions imposed by Planning
Commission resolution 2-40-89 and Council Resolution 278-89
dated March 14, 1989 and March 22, 1989, respectively
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#237-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Planning Commission dated February 16, 1990, which
transmits its resolution 2-294-90 adopted on February 13, 1990,
with regard to a request from William Roskelly for a one-year
extension of approval of the preliminary plat for Caliburn Estates
Subdivision No 1 proposed to be located on the south side of
Seven Mile Road, east of Newburgh Road in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 8, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission and grant and approve the said
extension for a period of one year from the date of this
resolution, subject to the same conditions imposed by Planning
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Commission Resolution 2-40-89 and Council Resolution 278-89
dated February 28, 1989 and March 22, 1989, respectively
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and VDaOi0DuS]y adopted, it was
#238~90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated February 16, 1990° which
transmits its resolution 1-287-90 adopted OU January 30° 1990,
with regard to a sign permit application submitted by Beacon
3fgV in behalf of AMC Theatres for a new wall sign to be located
on an existing building at 17310 N Laurel Park Drive, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the said new wall sign, subject to
compliance with the same conditions set forth in the aforesaid
action of the Planning Commission, as well as the additional
condition that the sign shall be turned off at no later than
ll 00 P M. every night
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#239-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated February 16, 1990* which
transmits its resolution 7-297-90 adopted On February 13* 1990,
with regard CV a sign permit application submitted by Aaron
Sign for Dr' A3bahi to erect a new ground type sign to be located
at 18320 Farmington Road in Section lO, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the new ground type sign, subject to compliance with
the same condition set forth in the aforesaid action of the
Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#240-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
frOm the Di rector of Publfc Rel ations fOr Michi gan Bel l° 31100
Plymouth, ROQ0 202, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated February
75, 7990, requesting support with respect to proposed legislation
entitled the Consumer Telecommunications Services Act, the Council
does hereby receive and file this item
On a motion by Councilman JurCisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
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#241-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Director of Public Relations for Michigan Bell, 31100
Plymouth, Room 202, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated February
15, 1990, requesting support with respect to proposed legislation
entitled the Consumer Telecommunications Services Act, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Jurcisin and McCotter
NAYS Taylor and Ochala
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#242-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 12, 1989, which
sets forth its resolution 12-251-89 adopted on December 5, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-6-1-23, submitted by Rissman Investment
Company for a change of zoning on property located on the south
side of Ann Arbor Road between Ann Arbor Trail and Hix Road
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, from C-1 to C-2, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on February 26, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution
1160-89, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and the said Petition 89-6-1-23 is hereby
denied for the following reasons
1 That the proposed change of zoning will provide for
more intensive land use for the subject area thus
increasing the potential for adverse effects on adjacent
residential property,
2 That the existing C-1 zoning on the subject property
is sufficient to provide for a variety of commercial
services to adequately serve the neighboring area, and
3 That the proposed change of zoning will increase the
potential for an unacceptable increase in vehicular
traffic volumes in the neighboring area
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and Ochala
NAYS McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
it was
#243-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 12, 1989, which
sets forth its resolution 11-235-89 adopted on November 21,
1989, with regard to Petition 89-10-1-30, submitted by the City
Planning Commission for a change of zoning on property located
south of Plymouth Road between Levan Road and Yale Avenue in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, from RUF and C-2 to R-1, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on February 26, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution
1160-89, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 89-10-1-30
is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be
prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to
furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt
of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
#244-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 12, 1989, which
sets forth its resolution 11-236-89 adopted on November 21,
1989, with regard to Petition 89-10-1-31, submitted by the City
Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution 843-89 for
a change of zoning on property located south of Eight Mile Road
between Purlingbrook and Middlebelt in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 2 from M-1 to R-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 26,
1990, pursuant to Council Resolution 1160-89, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 89-10-1-31 is hereby approved and granted
as revised to delete lots 42, 69, 74, 101, 106, 133, 138 and
165, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the
necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the
zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the
Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
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roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
it was
#245-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 12, 1989, which
sets forth its resolution 11-237-89 adopted on November 21,
1989, with regard to Petition 89-10-1-32, submitted by Alan
Mendelssohn for a change of zoning on property located on the
south side of Plymouth Road, west of Farmington Road, in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 33 from R-9 to C-2, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on February 26, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution 1160-89,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 89-10-1-32 is hereby
approved and granted with respect to the north 121 feet to C-2
classification and the rear 135 feet to the P, Parking
Classification, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to
cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating
the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
#246-90 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated January 3, 1990 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 March 7, 1990, 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
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
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(2) determine to make the street improvement consisting
of a 28 ft wide full -depth asphalt pavement with
mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III) on Orangelawn
from Farmington to Stark Road in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 33, T.lS , 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
improvement as set forth in said statement dated January
3, 1990,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $363,574 12,
(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 $1,760 00 for 40 feet of City -owner property, 15%
of paving costs ($37,286 12) and 100% of drainage
costs ($115,000 00) and that the balance of said cost
and expense of said public improvement amounting to
84 3% of paving ($209,528 00) 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 the assessment made for such improvement
may be paid in fifteen (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 assessment district in the N E 1/4 of Section
33, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the property listed
on the Special Assessment Plan and the Special
Assessment Map
(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
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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 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 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,
prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon as required by Section 3.08.110 of the said
Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Feenstra, Toy, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter
NAYS• Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
Land unanimously adopted, it was
#247-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the
Water and Sewer Division submit its report and recommendation
with respect to the subject of the repair of sanitary sewer
leads as well as the main sewer on Orangelawn from Farmington
to Stark in the event the same is deteriorating due to road
conditions.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#248-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Department of Public Works give special attention to the
matter of deteriorating road conditions at the entrance of
Orangelawn and Farmington Roads.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#249-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources dated
February 16, 1990, 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 cash donations in the amount of
$1,925.00 from the parties indicated and said amount is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be deposited in Account
702-000-285-216 for use in the Senior Citizen programs.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#250-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
February 28, 1990, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance two Grants of Easement more particularly
described as:
(1) Grant of Easement dated January 8, 1990, executed
by Angelo D'Orazio, President, John J. Mahn, Secretary,
Vargo & Co , Inc , a Michigan Corporation, and Arthur
L. Mucciante and Terri L. Mucciante, his wife, for -
The South 6 feet and also the East 6 feet of the South
83 feet of the following parcel of land
Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, T 1S , R 9E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more
particularly described as commencing at the South
1/4 corner of said Section 4, thence North 00'09'55"
East, 596.35 feet along the North and South 1/4 line
of said Section 4 and the centerline of Gill Road,
to the point of beginning, thence continuing North
00*09'55" East, 87.00 feet along the North and South
1/4 line of said Section 4 and the centerline of Gill
Road; thence South 89050'05" East, 194.11 feet, thence
South 00009'55" West, 87 00 feet, thence North 89050'05"
West, 194 11 feet to the point of beginning. (Part
of Parcel 016-99-0009-004)
and
(2) Grant of Easement dated January 8, 1990, executed
by Angelo D'Orazio, President, and John J Mahn,
Secretary, Vargo & Co., Inc , a Michigan Corporation,
for
The North 6 feet and also the East 6 feet of the
following parcel of land
Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, T 1 S. , R.
9E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more
particularly described as commencing at the South
1/4 corner of said Section 4, thence North 00'09'55"
East, 509.35 feet along the North and South 1/4 line
of said Section 4 and the centerline of Gill Road,
to the point of beginning, thence continuing North
00009'55" East, 87 00 feet along the North and South
1/4 line of said Section 4 and the centerline of Gill
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Road; thence South 89'50'05" East, 194 11 feet; thence
South 00'09'55" West, 87.00 feet, thence North 89'50'05"
West, 194.11 feet to the point of beginning. (Part
of Parcel 016-99-0009-003)
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 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 Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#251-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Personnel Director and the Director of Labor Relations
dated March 6, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March
5, 1990, wherein it is recommended that the attached proposed
agreement between the City of Livonia and Union Local 192
affiliated with Council 25, American Federation of State, County
& Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, be approved for the period
December 1, 1989 through November 30, 1992, and the necessary
amendments to the Compensation Plan, the Insurance and Disability
Plans and the Retirement Ordinance be adopted so as to effectuate
the provisions set forth in the aforesaid Agreement, the Council
does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action of
the Civil Service Commission, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby requested to affix their signatures to the said contract,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#252-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Personnel Director and the Director of Labor Relations
dated March 6, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March
5, 1990, wherein it is recommended that the attached proposed
agreement between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Supervisory
and Technical Chapter of Local 1917, and its affiliated Council
25, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees,
AFL-CIO, be approved for the period December 1, 1989 through
November 30, 1992, and the necessary amendments to the
Compensation Plan, the Insurance and Disability Plans and the
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Retirement Ordinance be adopted so as to effectuate the provisions
set forth in the aforesaid Agreement, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the aforesaid action of the Civil Service
Commission, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested
to affix their signatures to the said contract, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#253-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolution 146-90 so as to approve the transfer of the
sum of $1,944.00 of surplus funds from the Ice Rink Capital
Outlay Account 101-715-985.000 to Account 101-681-985.000 in
lieu of the transfer of the sum of $41,944.00 for this purpose.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#254-90 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
L on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#255-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 4, 1990, which sets
forth its resolution 12-255-89 adopted on December 19, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-11-1-33, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning on property located in
Bicentennial Parkway to the golf course fence and north of the
tennis courts to the boundary of the Deer Creek Subdivision,
and that portion of Rotary Park lying north of the ball diamonds
to Seven Mile Road, and that portion of Blue Grass Park lying
south of a line starting 100' north of Ladywood Avenue and drawn
west to Interstate 275/96; and Grandview Park in its entirety
and Windridge Park in its entirety from PL and R-3 to NP, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on March 12, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution
83-90, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 89-11-1-33
is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to the for to be
cause necessary map publication
prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to
furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt
of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and
nanimously adopted, it was
it was
#256-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Planning Commission submit its report and recommendation
on the question of whether there are other existing parcels,
both public and private, in the City of Livonia that should
be rezoned to the NP district classification
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
#257-90 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated January 10, 1990 on all matters
required by Section 3 08.060 and 3.08 140 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having
been held thereon on March 12, 1990, 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
accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of a 100 watt high pressure sodium street
lighting system on colonial post tops on ornamental
poles with underground wiring in the Ashley Estates
Subdivision in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, 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
improvement as set forth in said statement dated January
10, 1990,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall
be paid by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited,
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(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to
said statement,,
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments shall
be levied as follows,
A special assessment district in the S.E. 1/4 of Section
4, T I S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the property shown
on the Special Assessment Plan and the Special
Assessment Roll
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council's determination
on said statements as prepared by the City Engineer
dated January 10, 1990, and
(8) that upon 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, prior to the
holding of the second public hearing thereon pursuant
to Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter
NAYS: Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#258-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 12,
1990, in connection with a communication from the Planning
Department dated March 8, 1990, to which are attached the site
plans, landscape plans, floor plans and building elevation plans
for the new Greenmead Station Post Office to be located on the
northwest corner of Newburgh Road and Pembroke Avenue, and having
also considered the report and recommendation of the Mayor with
respect to this item, the Council does hereby approve the said
plans as revised so as to require the following additional items
1 Installation of pilasters on east fence wall,
2. Installation of a sidewalk on the north side of Pembroke
Avenue,
3 Installation of a sidewalk on the west side of Newburgh
Road,
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4 Construction of a deacceleration line on the west side
of Newburgh Road,
5 Provide additional plantings on the north property line,
6 Provide evergreen plantings on the west property line
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
nd unanimously adopted, it was
#259-90 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 No. 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, April
23, 1990, at 7 00 P M at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item.
Petition 90-1-1-3, submitted by Southwood Construction
Co for Alexander Spiro to rezone property located
on the west side of Harrison Avenue, north of Five
Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from
R-91 and P S. to R -C (Housing for elderly - 4 stories
and Professional Service to Condominium Residential),
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 2-300-90
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
90-1-1-3 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 (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 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.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#260-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
L the City Clerk dated March 7, 1990, which indicates that the
proprietor of Arbor Park View Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 33, has delivered final true plats to the City Clerk
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and requested that said plat be presented to Cour it for final
approval; and the Council having received a communication from
the City Planning Commission, receipt of which was noted by
the office of the City Clerk on February 21, 1990, wherein said
Commission approves the final plat for the said subdivision
in its resolution 2-295-90 adopted on February 13, 1990, and
the Council having considered a report from the City Engineer
dated February 27, 1990 recommending approval of the final plat
of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of which was approved
by the Council in its resolution 841-89 adopted on September
6, 1989, said preliminary plat having been recommended for
approval by the City Planning Commission on April 18, 1989 in
its resolution 4-83-89, NOW, THEREFORE, the Council does hereby
determine to grant its approval to the final plat of the Arbor
Park View Subdivision, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
33, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by
the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby required
to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the
Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and
the ordinances of the City of Livonia, and further, the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously adopted, this 1,172nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9 13 P.M., March 14, 1990
Rober F. Nash, City Clerk