HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1987-06-03 23403
ilm MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 3, 1987, the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President of the
Council at 8:00 P.M. Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation Roll was called
with the following result. Present• Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett, Ron Ochala,
Joan McCotter, Fernon P Feenstra and Robert R Bishop Absent Robert E. McCann.
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F Nash, City Clerk, Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney, David N. Preston, Finance Director, H Shane, Assistant
Planning Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer, William Crayk, Chief of Livonia
Police, James Inglis, Housing Director, Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works;
Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative Affairs and Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
ihm and unanimously adopted, it was
#483-87 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,104th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 20, 1987 are
hereby approved.
A communication from the Chief of the Livonia Division of Police, dated
May 11 , 1987 re Status Report #3 on Police Department Computer Update was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated May 20, 1987, forwarding
various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending April 30,
1987 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated
May 20, 1987 re CR 333-87 - Request Report/Recommendation on Question of Whether
ift. or Not "Stop" Signs/Other Traffic Devices Should be Installed in Area of Lathers
(Seven Mile to Curtis) was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
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A communication from the City Attorney, dated May 27, 1987 re Alan C.
imiHelmkamp and David Lee Ducharme v Council of the City of Livonia and Election
Commission of the City of Livonia - Court of Appeals No 97439 was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council .
At the direction of the Chair, Item No 8 on the Consent regarding the
naming of a City Park "Sesquicentennial Park" was removed and placed on the Regular
Agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#484-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Livonia
Wood Carvers dated May 11 , 1987 wherein a request is submitted for
a waiver of the Transient Merchant's license for exhibitors at the
Thirteenth Annual Livonia Wood Carvers' Show to be held on August
1 and 2, 1987 at the Eddie Edgar Sports Arena, and which further
requests permission to display temporary advertising signs at Five
Mile and Farmington, Farmington and Lyndon, and Farmington and
Schoolcraft, for the period July 24, 1987 through August 2, 1987
iim in connection with this activity, the Council does hereby grant
and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted.
#485-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from certain
residents of the 8900 block of Fremont Street, Livonia, Michigan
48150 dated May 5, 1987 requesting the installation of a sidewalk
on Fremont Street from Joy Road to Dover Street, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Engineering Department for its report
and recommendation
#486-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Linda Lawson,
9293 Houghton, Livonia, Michigan 48150 dated May 5, 1987 to which
is attached a petition signed by certain residents requesting a
street improvement in the North 1/2 of the Golden Ridge Subdivision,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Department
for its report and recommendation
#487-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director
of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department dated May 6, 1987 to
which are attached certain wastewater discharge control documents
including an industrial pretreatment ordinance and a delegation
agreement, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Water
and Sewer Board for its report and recommendation
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#488-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Historical Commission dated May 11 , 1987, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem
with regard to the renewal of the contract between the City of Livonia
and Suzanne Daniel , a member of the Livonia Historical Commission,
as designated by the Commission, authorizing the purchase by this
member of artifacts and furnishings, the Council does hereby authorize
the said extension in the manner and form herein recommended for
a one year period, the said one year extension to be based upon
the same terms and conditions as those which are set forth in a
contract dated June 18, 1986, which contract was previously authorized
in Council Resolution 536-86, adopted on June 4, 1986, and the Mayor
Pro Tem and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to affix their signatures to the said Contract
Extension, which Contract shall be prepared by the Department of
Law in accordance with the action taken herein.
#489-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Historical Commission dated May 14, 1987, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem with regard
to a request from the Motor City Packard Club for permission to
hold the Fifth Antique Auto Show at Greenmead on Sunday, July 12,
1987 with an admission fee charge of $1 .00 for adults and children
under 12 being admitted free, the Council does hereby grant and
approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted.
#490-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the St.
Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church requesting permission to hold
its Family Fun Fair on the church grounds on August 21 , 22 and 23,
1987 and requesting permission for a waiver of all fees in connection
with the same, which also requests permission to erect temporary
signs advertising the affair at the following locations which signs
will be removed the day following the end of the fair and which
are 4' x 8' in size Bicentennial Park, Rotary Park, Farmington
Road and Lyndon, 5 Mile Road and Farmington Road, and Six Mile and
Wayne Road, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request
in the manner and form herein submitted
A communication from the City Librarian, dated May 19, 1987 re Library
Staff In-Service Training Day, June 19, 1987 was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council
#491-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
District Judges of the 16th Judicial District dated May 14,
1987 to which is attached a copy of Administrative Order No
468 appointing George Wiland as Chief Probation Officer and
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Magistrate of the 16th District Court, the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of this action in the manner and form
herein submitted
#492-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated May 15, 1987,
approved for submission by the Finance Director and Mayor Pro
Tem and which transmits Parks and Recreation Resolution 1889-87
with regard to a request from Michigan State Youth Soccer
Association to hold the Wolverine Soccer Tournament on July
3-4-5, 1987 at Bicentennial Park, the Council does hereby grant
and approve this request subject to compliance with the following
conditions
1 . That Jaycee Park be considered as backup and used only
in an emergency situation
2. That the MSYSA submit an itemized list of concessionaires,
vendors, porta-johns and other equipment needed for
approval by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
3 That the MSYSA provide the City of Livonia with an
insurance policy naming the City of Livonia as additional
insured, with liability coverage of one million dollars.
4. That the MSYSA assume all costs for permits and related
expenses
#493-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 30, 1987, which
transmits its resolution 4-81-87 adopted on April 21 , 1987 with
regard to Petition 87-3-2-7, submitted by Schaft/Quigley
Development requesting waiver use approval for outdoor storage
of contractor's equipment on property located on the southwest
corner of Eight Mile Road and Melvin in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 2, which property is zoned M-1 , the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
#494-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated May 12, 1987, approved by the
Director of Finance and the City Engineer, and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Law to acquire property located at 9100 Newburgh
Road, Livonia, Michigan, 48152, from Winston C. Branham and
Patricia M. Branham, his wife, which land is more particularly
described as follows
That part of Lot 747, Supervisor' s Livonia Plat No. 12
of part of Section 32, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City
of Livonia, recorded in Liber 66, Page 65 of Plats,
described as Beginning at the Southwest corner of said
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lot and proceeding thence North 66.18 feet along the East
line of Newburgh Road, 66 feet wide, thence South 88 degrees
43 minutes 37 seconds East 292 09 feet along the North
line of said lot; thence South 0 degrees 40 minutes 53
seconds West 67.57 feet, thence North 88 degrees 26 minutes
53 seconds West , 291 .41 feet along South line of said lot
to place of beginning.
(Tax Item No. 46-126-01-0747-001 )
subject to the following terms and conditions-
1 . The purchase price shall be in the amount of $55,000 00,
2. The City shall pay the cost of title work in the sum
of $330 00,
3. That the City's portion of the prorated City, County,
County Drain, School and Community College taxes shall
be in a sum not to exceed $1000.00,
Further, that a sum not to exceed $56,330.00 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the 7.9 Million
Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this
purpose.
#495-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Court Administrator and the Director of
Public Works dated May 19, 1987, approved by the Director of
Finance, the Mayor Pro Tem and the District Judges, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Cadillac Glass Company, 11901
Vernor Highway, Detroit, Michigan 48214 for glass and framing
system replacement and one entrance system at the 16th District
Court for the price of $20,325 00, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications, and the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the transfer of
the sum of $17,000.00 from anticipated unencumbered Court revenues
to the Court's Capital Outlay Building Improvement Account
101-141-976 000, and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in work as it becomes
necessary
#496-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Arts Commission dated May 21 , 1987 wherein permission
is requested to place seven (7) signs on City property for the
11th Annual Livonia Arts and Crafts Festival to be held on June
20 and 21 , 1987 at Greenmead, the locations of which are as
follows Two at Eight Mile and Newburgh, one at Ford Field,
ib. one on Eight Mile Road in front of Greenmead, and two back-to-back
on the island on Five Mile Road in front of the Livonia City
Hall , the Council does hereby concur in and approve of this
request in the manner and form herein submitted
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#497-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Burton Hollow Civic Association dated May 11 ,
1987 regarding the installation of identification markers on
existing rights-of-way as entrance markers to the Burton Hollow
Subdivision, the Council does hereby request that the Traffic
Commission submit its report and recommendation, further the
Council does hereby request the Department of Law to prepare
an appropriate agreement in which the City gives authorization
to the Burton Hollow Civic Association to use necessary portions
of rights-of-way for the above stated purpose, and the Mayor
Pro Tem and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix their
signatures to the aforesaid agreement for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia in this regard
#498-87 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, July 8,
1987, at 8 00 P.M. , the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1 ) Petition 87-3-1-15, submitted by Ted Zuchlewski for
Simoni Associates, Inc. for a change of zoning of
property located on the West side of Farmington Road,
North of Seven Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
4, from RUFC to C-2, the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 5-95-87 having recommended to the
City Council that Petition 87-3-1-15 be denied,
(2) Petition 87-4-1-18, submitted by Anthony C Rea for
a change of zoning of property located on the northeast
corner of Wayne Road and Ann Arbor Trail in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 33 from C-1 to C-2, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 5-98-87 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 87-4-1-18
be denied,
(3) Petition 87-3-1-13, submitted by S EMM G Company
for a change of zoning of property located on the
south side of Seven Mile Road, west of Stamford in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9 from R-3 to R-2 and
C-1 , the City Planning Commission in its resolution
5-105-87 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 87-3-1-13 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
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of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth
above, first to be published in the official newspaper of
the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City
of Livonia as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days
prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be given
by 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
#499-87 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted Resolution
Number 1055-86 requiring the City Engineer to ascertain the
assessed valuation of all property affected by road and water
main extensions on Munger, east of Merriman Road, in the
northwest 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having
prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file
the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation
as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
of the City, the number of installments in which assessments
may be paid and the lands which should be included in the
proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to
the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans,
specifications and recommendations have been properly filed
by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of May
6, 1987, and that there has been a full compliance with all
of the provisions of Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set
Wednesday, July 8, 1987, at 8:00 P M as the date and time
for a public hearing on the Necessity for such proposed
improvement which public hearing shall be held before the
Council in the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.08 070 of said Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing
as is required by Section 3 08 070 of said Code
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor.
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
Mir and unanimously adopted, it was
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#500-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Livonia Sesquicentennial Committee dated May 15, 1987 wherein
it is proposed that the City Park located at Inkster and Plymouth
be named Livonia Sesquicentennial Park and that the
Sesquicentennial logo be incorporated into the park sign, the
Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare
an amendment to Section 12.16.010 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances for submission to Council in order to implement this
request.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#501-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Livonia Sesquicentennial Committee dated May 15, 1987 wherein
it is proposed that the City Park located at Inkster and Plymouth
be named Livonia Sesquicentennial Park and that the
Sesquicentennial logo be incorporated into the park sign, the
Council does hereby request that the Capital Improvement Committee
consider the subject of the development of the aforesaid park
and thereafter submit its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#502-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated May 18, 1987
in connection with a communication from the Fire Chief dated
May 6, 1987 which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem wherein
it is recommended that the City of Livonia bear its portion
of the cost involved in the Western Wayne County Fire Department
Mutual Aid Association establishing a Mutual Aid Hazardous
Materials Team, the Council does hereby approve in concept the
City of Livonia participating in this project and assuming its
share of the cost on a per capita basis in the amount of
$3,144.42, to be funded by the General Fund on a yearly basis.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Bishop, Bennett, Ochala , McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor.
NAYS None.
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Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
Lathe following Ordinance-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.05 OF ARTICLE
IX OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" (Petition 85-8-6-4 - side yard
requirements)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor.
NAYS• None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilwoman McCotter took from the table and gave second reading to
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING
ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3.
THERETO (Petition 86-10-1-44, change of
zoning from P.L to R-9I )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor
NAYS None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bennett took from the table and gave second reading to
the following Ordinance•
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LAN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 87-2-3-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.08 (10)
AND (11 ) OF ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE 543,
AS AMENDED KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition
86-12-6-4, mobile homes)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council .
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 86-5-1-21 ,
change of zoning from C-2 to P.O. , C-4
and C4II )
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
lb. meeting of the Council .
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Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance•
iftwo AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition
86-12-1-54, change of zoning from P S
to R-3)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council .
Councilwoman McCotter gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 87-1-3-1 )
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
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the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#503-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated May 12, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem to which are attached
letters and billings for United National Insurance Company in
connection with Miller vs City of Livonia, Ratliff v City of
Livonia and Temple v City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the payment of $4,654 75 from Insurance
Account 101-925-918 in the manner and form herein recommended,
further the Council does hereby authorize the payment of any
further bills incurred in these matters up to the $2,500 00
deductible limitation from the said insurance account
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#504-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Citizens
to Keep Nature In Livonia dated April 17, 1987 wherein it is
requested that certain areas of Bicentennial Park and at Greenmead
be permanently dedicated as nature preserves, the Council does
hereby request that the Parks and Recreation Department and
Commission, the Planning Department and the Law Department submit
their respective reports and recommendations on how to best
effectuate the objectives submitted by Margaret Converse and
Norma Ludecke.
On a motion Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#505-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director dated May 13, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby determine that with respect to 18259 Lathers, Livonia ,
Michigan 48152 that the said property be assigned to the Housing
Commission for property management purposes in accordance with
the recommendation set forth in the attachment to the aforesaid
communication.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#506-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director dated May 13, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby determine that with respect to 29149 Morlock, Livonia,
Michigan 48152 that the said property be assigned to the Housing
Commission for property management purposes in accordance with
the recommendation set forth in the attachment to the aforesaid
communication
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#507-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director dated May 13, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby determine that with respect to 8971 Floral , Livonia,
Michigan 48150 that the said property be assigned to the Housing
Commission for property management purposes in accordance with
the recommendation set forth in the attachment to the aforesaid
communication.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#508-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director dated May 13, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem with respect to
certain City-owned property obtained from the Department of
Natural Resources, the Council does hereby request that the
Committee of the Whole submit its report and recommendation
on the issue of rehabilitating homes received by the City of
Livonia in this manner.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
Land unanimously adopted, it was
#509-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from John
and Lois Norman, 33916 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154
dated May 18, 1987 wherein it is requested that the City of
Livonia convey the referenced property to Mr and Mrs Norman
for the reasons indicated, the Council does hereby request that
the Department of Law and the Housing Director submit their
respective reports and recommendations
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#510-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and City Engineer
dated May 19, 1987 which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem
and which transmits the resolution adopted by the Water and
Sewer Board wherein it is recommended that a water main be
extended to serve two houses on Oporto north of Bretton, the
Council does hereby determine as follows
a ) To extend the contract for S. I J L Industrial Park
Subdivision to include the water main extension on
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Oporto north of Bretton in the amount of $15,186.60
to Angelo D'Orazio Paving, 38722 Abruzzi Drive,
Westland, MI 48185, on the basis of the original unit
prices bid,
b. ) To approve an expenditure in the amount of $15,186.60
from the Water Fund Capital Outlay Account No 591-000-
142-000 000,
c. ) To authorize the City Engineer to approve minor
adjustments in the work as may become necessary, and
d. ) To establish the water main debt rate of $37 50 per
quarter for fifteen (15) years for all future
connections to the section of water main on Oporto
from Bretton 285 feet north
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#511-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated May 12, 1987 which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Core Concrete Construction, 31553
Gable, Livonia, Michigan 48152 for the 1987 Sidewalk Program
(Contract 87-H) for the estimated total cost of $109,410 00 based
upon the Engineering Department's estimate of units involved
and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units
completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein,
said estimated costs and unit prices having been in fact the
lowest bid received for this item, further the Council does
hereby authorize an advance in the amount of $85,410.00 from
the $7 9 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue
with the provision that this Bond Issue be reimbursed at such
time as funds are subsequently received from the payment of
bills and assessments by affected property owners, and the City
Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in
the work as completed, and the Mayor Pro Tem 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
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor.
NAYS. None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#512-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated May 7, 1987, approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 680-86 regarding the improvement of Shadyside,
north of Seven Mile Road in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 3, the Council
does hereby request that the Engineering Department permit the
developer of Canterbury Estates to pave that portion of Shadyside
in front of his subdivision with Alternate IV improvement in
the manner and form previously authorized.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
Land unanimously adopted, it was
#513-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated May 7, 1987, approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem and before determining to improve Westmore,
Gable, Haldane and Carl Avenues in the Westmore Subdivision
in the City of Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed
by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested
to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show
tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and
to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation to
what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment
and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the
City, the number of installments in which assessments may be
paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed
special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of Section
3.08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#514-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated May 6, 1987 which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
authorize the Capital Wrecking Company, Inc. , P.O. Box 165,
Southfield, Michigan 48037 to demolish and remove the structure
located at 9269 Lamont, Livonia, Michigan for the price of
$2,970.0, further Council does hereby authorize an expenditure
in an amount of $2,970.00 from the Civic Improvement - Unsafe
Buildings Account (205-525-882-050) with the provision that
said account be reimbursed at such time as funds are subsequently
recovered from the owners of the above property as provided
for in Chapter 15.52.180 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 30, 1987, which
transmits its resolution 4-83-87 adopted on April 21 , 1987 with
regard to Petition 87-3-2-9, submitted by Michael Southers for
waiver use approval to operate a restaurant within an existing
lap building located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between
St. Martins and Bretton in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1 , the
Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 87-3-2-9 is hereby denied, the Council
having determined as a matter of fact that the petitioner has
failed to affirmatively demonstrate that the proposed waiver
use complies with the general standards and requirements set
forth in Section 19.06 of the Zoning Ordinance
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Bennett.
NAYS: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor.
The Vice President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#515-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 30, 1987, which
transmits its resolution 4-83-87 adopted on April 21 , 1987 with
la. regard to Petition 87-3-2-9, submitted by Michael Southers for
waiver use approval to operate a restaurant within an existing
building located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between
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St. Martins and Bretton in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1 , the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#516-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 20, 1987, which transmits
its resolution 5-106-87 adopted on May 12, 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-3-2-8, submitted by Andrew Ansara requesting
waiver use approval to expand an existing restaurant operation
located on the south side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh
and Levan Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, which property
is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the Planning Commission and Petition 87-3-2-8 is hereby
approved and granted, the approval herein being subject to
submission of a landscape plan to the City Council prior to
June 17, 1987.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1517-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 1 , 1987, which transmits
its resolution 4-91-87 adopted on April 21 , 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-3-8-8 submitted by Robert MacPherson, requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to renovate
an existing gas station located on the south side of Plymouth
Road between Harrison and Garden in Section 36, pursuant to
the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 87-3-8-8 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 Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#518-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated May 13, 1987 which transmits a letter from
Robert L. Tipton, 18361 Lathers, Livonia, Michigan dated May
8, 1987 with regard to the paving of Pickford Avenue between
Lathers and Harrison in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 12, the Council
does hereby request that the Engineering Department remove
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Pickford Avenue west of Lathers from the proposed special
assessment district street paving project previously authorized
for this area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter
NAYS. Feenstra, Taylor.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#519-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Augusto
Tartaglia, 19336 Fitzgerald, Livonia, Michigan 48152 dated May
10, 1987 requesting the vacating of Haldane Avenue (Lot 52 of
Fitzgerald Gardens Subdivision) , the Council does hereby refer
the same to the City Planning Commission for action and
recommendation in accordance with provisions of law and City
ordinance.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#520-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated May 14, 1987, approved by the
Director of Finance and the City Engineer, and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Law to acquire property located at 9717 Newburgh
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, from Anna E Lockwood which land
is more particularly described as follows
Lot 8, except the west 70 feet thereof, Horton's
Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 32, Page 24 of Plats,
Wayne County Records.
(Tax Item No 46-121-01-0008-000)
subject to the following terms and conditions
1 . The purchase price shall be in the amount of
$65,000.00,
2. The City shall pay the cost of title work in the
sum of $370.00,
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3. That the City's portion of the prorated City,
County, County Drain, School and Community College
taxes shall be in a sum not to exceed $1100.00,
Further, that a sum not to exceed $66,470.00 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the 7.9 Million
Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this
purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor.
NAYS: Bishop
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1521-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Planning Commission dated May 21 , 1987 which
transmits its resolution 5-104-87 adopted on May 12, 1987 with
Lregard to Petition 87-3-3-3 submitted by Lidia Veri requesting
the vacating of a portion of Stamford Avenue located south of
Seven Mile Road between Whitby and Myron in the N.E. 1/4 of
Section 9, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission and does grant and approve the
said Petition 87-3-3-3, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in
accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1522-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 20, 1987, which transmits
its resolution 5-100-87 adopted on May 12, 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-4-2-11 submitted by Richard Hinkle, requesting
waiver use approval to operate a vehicle repair facility within
an existing building located on the west side of Stark Road,
north of the C & 0 Railway in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28,
which property is zoned M-1 , the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
87-4-2-11 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
Iw. based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission
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lbwOn a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
WHEREAS, the level of growth in Wayne County has outpaced
the ability of the Wayne County Office of Public Services to
provide needed county road maintenance and improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Public Services in conjunction
with officials of local units of government, has conducted a
comprehensive study of needed county road improvements and
maintenance needs, and
WHEREAS, it has been estimated that the costs of those
county road needs will exceed available revenues by more than
$500 million over the next decade; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive funding strategy to meet these
road needs is necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia
hereby supports the following comprehensive strategy for funding
road needs:
ims 1 . Legislative adoption of the funding package proposed by
the Urban Association of County Road Commissions and summarized
as follows:
A. Permanently remove the existing cap on the state fuel
tax and, if necessary, adjust the base to generate two
cents of additional fuel tax each year for the next
three years
B. Increase the Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF) by 15%
in 1987 through the additional fuel tax and the reduction
of discounts and administrative fees
C. Increase the urban percentage of the road commission
internal formula from 10% to 15%.
D. Create an Economic Development Fund using three cents
of the six cent state fuel tax increase proposed above
and all available federal discretionary funds. This
Economic Development Fund will support three equally
funded programs.
1 ) Future development road program with a minimum
of 25% to go to counties with less than 400,000
population.
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2) Trunkline takeover program to enlarge the state
trunkline system and provide a more comprehensive
state road network.
3) Capacity improvement program to reduce road
congestion in urban areas, with the largest share
coming to Wayne County.
2. Legislative authorization for county road commissions
to place on the ballot local-option registration fees
within counties, with the revenues to be returned to
the road commission and cities and villages proportional
to current MTF receipts.
3. Legislative authorization for local-option traffic impact
fees charged to developers to mitigate the impacts of
their actions on the road network.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia urges officials
at the state, county and local levels of government to support
such actions and work for their implementation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia forward copies
of this resolution to all elected officials in Wayne County
and representing Wayne County in state government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia requests that
other units of government adopt resolutions of support similar
to this and forward them to all elected officials representing
Wayne County in state and county government and to the Wayne
County Board of Commissioners.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Feenstra.
NAYS: Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Taylor.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
1523-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a memorandum from
the Wayne County Executive requesting the City of Livonia support
for the adoption of a funding package prepared by the Urban
Association of Roads, 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
ibmAYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Taylor
NAYS: Feenstra.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
Imp it was
RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated March 20, 1987 on all matters
required by Sections 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 May 18, 1987, after due notice as required
by Section 3.08.070 of said Code, and 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,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium lights
on davitt poles with underground wiring on the north
side of Curtis only in the Sheffield Estates Subdivision
No. 2 in the West 1/2 of Section 9, 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 March
20, 1987,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall
be paid by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited,
(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 West 1/2 of Section
9, T. 1 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 March 20, 1987; and
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imp (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, 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 Bishop, Feenstra, Taylor.
NAYS Bennett, Ochala, McCotter
The Vice President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#524-87 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
160 the City Clerk a statement dated March 20, 1987 pursuant to
Section 310, Title 16 of Chapter 24 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and in accordance with the provisions
of Section 3.08.060 of Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, containing a report with regard to
the installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium lights on
davitt poles with underground wiring on the north side of Curtis
only in the Sheffield Estates Subdivision No 2 in the West
1/2 of Section 9, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
a public hearing having been held thereon on May 18, 1987 pursuant
to Council Resolution 302-87, after due notice as required by
Title 3, Chapter 8 of said Code, as amended, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters including
the various objections, comments and observations of individuals
in attendance at such public hearing, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1525-87 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated March 16, 1987 on all matters
Limrequired by Sections 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 May 18, 1987, after due notice as required
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L by Section 3.08 070 of said Code, and 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,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of two (2) 175-watt mercury vapor lights
on existing wood poles on Laurel Avenue, south of
Pinetree in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 17, 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 March
16, 1987,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall
be paid by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited,
(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
17, T. 1 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 March 16, 1987; and
(8) that upon completion of said roll , the CityAssessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and file the same with
the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present
the same to the City Council prior to the holding
im. of the second public hearing thereon pursuant to Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1526-87 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated March 20, 1987 on all matters
required by Sections 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 May 18, 1987, after due notice as required
by Section 3.08.070 of said Code, and 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,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium luminaries
(gold/orange glow) mounted on 15 foot high colonial
post-top poles with underground wiring on St. Francis
Street only in the Botsford Park Subdivision in the
S.E. 1/4 of Section 1 , 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 March
20, 1987,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall
be paid by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited,
(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
1 , T 1 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
imw
roll in accordance with the Council 's determination
on said statements as prepared by the City Engineer
dated March 20, 1987, and
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(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, 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.
(9) that with respect to the proposed street lighting
improvement for the balance of the streets in the
Botsford Park Subdivision, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#527-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Chief of Police submit a report and recommendation with
regard to problems which are allegedly occurring in the area
of St. Francis and Bridge.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#528-87 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated March 18, 1987 on all matters
required by Sections 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 May 18, 1987, after due notice as required
by Section 3 08.070 of said Code, and 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,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium lights
on colonial post tops with underground wiring in the
Summer Creek Subdivision in the N W 1/4 of Section
4„ 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,
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(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvement as set forth in said statement dated March
18, 1987,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall
be paid by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited,
(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 N W 1/4 of Section
4, T. 1 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 March 18, 1987, 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, 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. Bennett, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor
NAYS Bishop, Ochala
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#529-87 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated March 17, 1987 on all matters
required by Sections 3 08.060 and 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code
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of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having
been held thereon on May 18, 1987, after due notice as required
by Section 3.08.070 of said Code, and 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,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium lights
on davitt poles with underground wiring in the Windridge
Village Subdivision No. 5 in the West 1/2 of Section
4, 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 March
17, 1987,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall
be paid by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited,
(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
Lots 536 through 646, both inclusive, of Windridge
Village Subdivision No. 5 as recorded in Wayne County
Records, being a part of the West 1/2 of Section 4,
T. 1S. , R.9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
(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 March 17, 1987; 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, 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.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#530-87 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated March 26, 1987 on all matters
required by Sections 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 May 18, 1987, after due notice as required
by Section 3.08.070 of said Code, and 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,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium lights
on davitt poles with underground wiring in the Windridge
Village Subdivision No 6 in the N W 1/4 of Section
4, 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 March
26, 1987,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall
be paid by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited,
(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 N W 1/4 of Section
4, T. 1 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 March 26, 1987, and
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(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, 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 communication from the Chief of Livonia Division of Police, dated May
14, 1987 re Bai-Lynn Subdivision - Crime Statistics was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1531-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Director of Community Resources dated May 18, 1987,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept a cash
donation in the amount of $320 00 from Florence O'Neill Burmeister
for the Livonia Youth Assistance Program, and the Council does
hereby increase Sundry Income Account 101-000-698.000 and
Community Resources Account 101-891-886 140 each in the amount
of $320.00
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1532-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
May 15, 1987, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Quit Claim Deed, more particularly described as
Quit Claim Deed dated May 11 , 1987, executed by Donato
Veri and Lidia Veri , his wife for
The South sixty (60) feet of the following parcel of land.
Part of the S W 1/4 of Section 3, T.1S , R. 9E , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows
Commencing at the S.W corner of Section 3, T.1S. , R.9E ,
lw• and proceeding thence N 89°38' 30" E 1263.75 feet along
the South line of said Section 3 to the POINT OF BEGINNING
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of the parcel herein described, thence N. 00°00' 58" East
400.00 feet; thence N. 89°38'30" East 120.37 feet, thence
S. 45°21 '30" East 81 .82 feet; thence S. 00°01 ' 15" East
342.14 feet to the South line of Section 3, thence S.
89°38'30" West along said line 178.82 feet to the POINT
OF BEGINNING. (Seven Mile Right-of-Way)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#533-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated May 22, 1987, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 415-87, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated May 21 , 1987, conveying to the City certain
property described as follows
Lot 739, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 12, as recorded
in Liber 66, Page 65 of Plats, Wayne County Records, said
plat being a part of Section 32, T. 1 S , R 9 E. , Livonia
Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution, further, the City
Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed from
the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor
NAYS Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#534-87 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
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
tio unanimously adopted, it was
#535-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated May 12, 1987 with regard
to an application by the Marriott Corporation (a Delaware
Corporation) requesting a new Resort B-Hotel License to be located
at the corner of Six Mile Road and Laurel Park Drive North,
Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, the Council does hereby approve
the said request in the manner and form herein submitted, and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy
of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#536-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated May 27, 1987 with
respect to a request from T & N Food Stores, Inc. , for a new
SDD License to be located at 9479 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby recommend
that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission deny the said request
inasmuch as this application would be in violation of and in
noncompliance with the requirements prescribed by the Livonia
Zoning Ordinance 543, as amended, 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#537-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated May 29, 1987 with
respect to a request from Jacobson Stores, Inc , for a new SDM
License to be located at 37500 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48152, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby recommend
that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission deny the said request
inasmuch as this application would be in violation of and in
noncompliance with the requirements prescribed by the Livonia
Zoning Ordinance 543, as amended, 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 Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
ilm it was
#538-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 3, 1987
in connection with a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission dated November 12, 1986, the Council does hereby
take this means to advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
that it approves Jacobson Stores, Inc. for a new full year Class
C or Tavern license to be located at 37500 Six Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County above all others, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bishop, Bennett, Feenstra, Taylor
NAYS: Ochala, McCotter.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, this 1 ,105th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
is
adjourned at 9:05 P.M , June 3, 1987.
V� - r.
Robert` F Nash, Cit C fk