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ibm. MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 20, 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 Feenstra 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, John Nagy, Planning
Director; Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative
Affairs; Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources; Michael Dellers, City
Librarian, Lee B. Grieve, Deputy Chief of Police, Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director;
Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Manager; Jeanne Hildebrandt, Planning Commission
lir and Patricia Smith, Traffic Commission.
On a motion by Council Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and
unanimously adopted*, it was
1440-87 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,103rd Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 6, 1987 are
hereby approved.
*Councilman Bennett 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.
A communication from the Chief of Police, dated April 28, 1987, re Status
Report #2 on Police Department Computer Update was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council .
At the direction of the Chair, Item 1 (regarding purchase of City property
1160,by Creative Investments, Inc. ) and Item 9 (reappointment of Charles G. Ball to the
Local Officers Compensation Commission) were taken off the Consent and placed on
the Regular Agenda.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
Le it was
#441-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sandra
Kiser, 20015 Pollyanna, Livonia, Michigan 48152 dated April 27,
1987 requesting permission on behalf of certain residents to close
Whitby between Southampton and Navin on Saturday, August 1 , 1987
from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting
a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair
on August 8, 1987 in the event of detrimental weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police
Department.
#442-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated April 29, 1987, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro
Tem and which transmits its resolution WS 2759 4/87, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of S.L.C. , Inc. , 3059 Dixie Highway,
Pontiac, Michigan 48055 for supplying the Public Service Division
(Water Maintenance Section) with water service parts and fittings
at the unit prices bid and for an estimated total amount of
$30,201 .65, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets all specifications.
#443-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated April 29, 1987, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro
Tem which transmits its resolution WS 2760 4/87, the Council does
hereby accept the proposal of Pitometer Associates, 2 North
Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606 for testing and repairing
of large commercial water meters at the unit prices proposed for
all meter sizes requested for the period through December 31 ,
1987 for a price not to exceed $15,375.00, further the Council
does hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 3.04.140.0.5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
#444-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated April 29, 1987, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro
Tem and which transmits its resolution WS 2758 4/87, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Etna Supply Company, 529-32nd Street,
S.E. , Wyoming, Michigan 49508 for supplying the Public Service
Division (Water Maintenance Section) with copper water tubing
at the unit prices bid and for a total estimated amount of
wo $27,469.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
M and meets all specifications.
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lb. #445-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated May 4, 1987,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Detroit Temperature Engineers, 12490 Globe Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150 for an air conditioning replacement at the Detective Bureau
for the price of $10,375.00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications; and the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum
of $6,007.50 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this
purpose to cover the unbudgeted cost of this item; and the Director
of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve any minor
adjustments in work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor Pro
Tem and the 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.
#446-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Clerk and Director of Public Works
dated May 4, 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 Lo-Mack Company, Inc. ,
27481 Beverly, Romulus, Michigan 48174 for the Landfill Transfer
Station Project (Contract 87-G) for the estimated total cost of
$43,016.80 based upon the Engineering Department's estimates of
units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the
actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted
herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item; further, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not
to exceed $43,016.80 from the Municipal Refuse Fund Professional
and Contractual Services Account 205-525-818-010 for this purpose;
and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as it may become necessary; 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.
#447-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated April 21 ,
1987 which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and to which
is attached a Honeywell Energy Audit Report, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $32,401 .32 from the
General Fund Utilities Account 101-263-921 .000 to the Building
Maintenance Contractual Services Account 101-447-818.020.000 in
order to process monthly payments for the current fiscal year
with respect to the contract awarded to Honeywell to install the
Energy Management and Control System in accordance with Council
Resolution 634-85.
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#448-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated April 29, 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 bid of Redford Office Products, Inc. , 29199 Six Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48154 for supplying the Division of Police
(Intelligence Bureau) with furniture at the unit prices bid and
for an estimated total amount of $7,048.00, the same having in
fact been the lowest overall bid received and meets all
specifications ; and the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of the sum of $7,048.00 from the Adjudicated Drug Monies Account
702-000-285-210 to Intelligence Bureau Capital Outlay Account
101-329-987-000.
#449-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission and the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police dated April 21 , 1987 in connection therewith,
the Council does hereby approve the request from Lake Pointe Yacht
Club, Inc. , 37604 Ann Arbor Rd. , Livonia, Michigan, for an outdoor
service permit to be held in conjunction with a 1986 Class C -
SDM licensed business with dance permit for a business located
at 37604 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
#450-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated April 30, 1987 which transmits
its resolution 4-88-87 adopted on April 21 , 1987 wherein it is
recommended that the preliminary plat for Pine Creek Subdivision
to be located on the north side of Six Mile Road, east of Wayne
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, be approved, the Council does hereby approve
of the said preliminary plat subject to receipt of the report
and recommendation by the City Engineer relative to the development
plans and specifications for the improvement therein and the
financial assurances guaranteeing the satisfactory installation
of such improvement.
A communication from the Assistant City Attorney, dated April 29, 1987
re Council Resolution 264-87 (Video Games at Duff's Smorgasbord) was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council .
#451-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr.
Nikolaos Moutafis dated April 27, 1987 wherein a request is
submitted to extend the current food concession contract at
the Whispering Willows Golf Course for an additional period
of time as well as to discuss the possibility of providing such
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lbw service at the Whispering Willows South Golf Course, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation and to the Committee of the Whole for their respective
reports and recommendations.
#452-87 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 Monday, June 29,
1987, at 8:00 p.m. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1 ) Petition 87-1-1-4 submitted by K-1 Partners for a
change of zoning of property located on the south
side of Five Mile Road, east and west of Gary Lane
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, from R-2 to R-6,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 4-77-87
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
87-1-1-4, as amended, be denied;
(2) Petition 87-2-1-11 , submitted by Richard M. Lewiston
for a change of zoning of property located on the
northwest corner of Joy and Hix Roads in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 31 , from C-2, P.S. , and R-1 to R-7,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 4-78-87
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
87-2-1-11 be denied;
(3) Petition 87-2-1-12, submitted by David Phipps for
a change of zoning of property located on the west
side of Farmington between Five Mile Road and Lyndon
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21 from R-2 to R-9II
and P.S. , the City Planning Commission in its resolution
4-79-87 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 87-2-1-12 be approved,
(4) Petition 87-3-6-1 , submitted by the City Planning
Commission to amend Section 2 10, Definitions of
Miscellaneous Terms, of Zoning Ordinance 543 by
incorporating language regarding the size of private
garages, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
4-85-87 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 87-3-6-1 be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above,
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Imofirst 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#453-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Creative
Investments, Inc. , 25621 Rutledge Crossing, Farmington Hills,
MI 48018 dated April 15, 1987 wherein an offer in the amount
of $5,700.00 is submitted for the purchase of certain City owned
property located at the southeast corner of Five Mile Road and
Henry Ruff Road, being Tax Item No. 46-089-01-0100-000, and
having also considered a letter from United Homes, Inc. dated
May 19, 1987 wherein an offer is submitted for the purchase
of three City-owned parcels, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#454-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor Pro Tem dated April 27, 1987, submitted pursuant to
Section 2.48.020 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
with respect to the reappointment of Mr. Charles G. Ball , 16354
Edgewood, Livonia, Michigan as a member of the Local Officers
Compensation Commission for a term of seven (7) years, which
term shall expire on April 2, 1994, the Council does hereby
determine to confirm the appointment of Mr. Ball , and it is
hereby further provided that he shall take the oath of office
as provided in Section X, 3.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
Lift was
#455-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
May 13, 1987 submitted pursuant to CR 436-87 in connection with
a communication from the Director of Finance dated May 5, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem to which is attached
a proposal submitted by Sorbus, a computer maintenance firm,
requesting an opportunity to submit a bid with respect to the
City's computer maintenance requirements, the Council does hereby
award a computer maintenance contract to Sorbus, 36140
Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for a 24-month period
commencing June 1 , 1987 on a unit price basis and for a total
yearly cost not to exceed $28,896.00, further, the Council does
hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication and such
action is taken in accordance with provisions set forth in Section
3.04.140.D.5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, and seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#456-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
May 13, 1987, the Council does hereby request that the Finance
Director submit a report and recommendation on a proposal for
an alternate maintenance contract for the Police Department
computer systems.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36 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 86-11-1-48,
Iwo change of zoning from RUF to P.S. )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Ochala
NAYS: McCotter, Taylor.
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The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the 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)
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 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)
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 Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 87-2-3-2)
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LtThe foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
he 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#457-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and Director
of Community Resources dated May 4, 1987, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor Pro Tem and City
Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a
36-month open-end lease with a one dollar buy-out at the end
of the lease, with Gordon Chevrolet, 31850 Ford Road, Garden
City, Michigan 48135, for one Chevrolet Astro Van, commercial
type, at the monthly unit cost of $376.88 in accordance with
their proposal and the City's specifications; and the Council
L does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $2,311 .28 from
the Cable TV Capital Outlay Account 297-751-983.000.000 to the
Equipment Maintenance Transportation Rental Account
101-446-947.000.000 for this purpose; further the Council does
hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding for
the 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#458-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated May 5,
1987, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize
L the Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia to execute a 36-month closed-end lease agreement
with Gordon Chevrolet, 31850 Ford Road, Garden City, Michigan
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48135 for one (1 ) Chevrolet Caprice four-door sedan at the monthly
unit cost of $272.46 in accordance with their proposal and City
specifications; further the Council does hereby authorize the
said item without competitive bidding for the 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Ochala, McCotter, Taylor.
NAYS: Bennett.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#459-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources and the
Director of Public Works dated May 6, 1987, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the
Council does hereby authorize the Department of Public Services
to provide City water service to the Hill House, Hinbern
Interpretative Center and garden areas adjacent to Kingsley and
Shaw Houses at Greenmead for an estimated cost of $8,000.00, the
action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
146047 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated April 28, 1987, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Harrel Sutton,
33825 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 and in accordance
with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
18 46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance,
the Council does approve of the proposed division of Tax Item
16. 46 129 01 0211 001 into four parcels, the legal descriptions
of which shall read as follows:
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PARCEL A
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 2 T1S R9E
The East 101 .26 feet of the North 560 feet of Lot 211 thereof
except the West 30 feet of the East 101 .26 feet of the North
450 feet thereof.
PARCEL B
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 2 T1S R9E
The West 66 feet of the South 150 feet of Lot 211
PARCEL C
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 2 T1S R9E
The East 66 feet of the West 132 feet of the South 150 feet
of Lot 211
PARCEL D
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 2 T1S R9E
Lot 211 except the North 560 feet thereof also except the West
135 feet of the South 150 feet thereof
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution
to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds; provided, however, that to the extent required by law
and City ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the
approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#461-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated April 27, 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 Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia to execute the following computer
maintenance agreement with respect to the Division of Police
for the period July 1 , 1987 through June 30, 1988 for the monthly
and annual charges indicated•
MONTHLY ANNUAL
Agreement #1 Digital Equipment $ 8,441 $101 ,292
21333 Haggerty Road
Novi , MI 48050
Decservice Hardware
Agreement #82017504D
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L (Includes Livonia Fire
Department and Youth
Assistance)
Agreement #2 Digital Equipment Corp. 908 $ 10,896
21333 Haggerty Road
Novi , MI 48050
Decservice Software
Agreement #84160274W-0000
Agreement #3 Motorola Data Systems 1 ,714 $ 20,568
Service
1335C N. Basswood Road
Schaumburg, Il 60173
Hardware Support
Agreement #8707472
TOTAL PER YEAR $132,756
Further the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding for the 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#462-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from
the Liquor Control Commission dated March 12, 1987 and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated May 5, 1987
in connection therewith with regard to a request from Jeffery
Yaffai to transfer ownership of a 1986 SDM licensed business
from Noori Jolagh for a business known as Livonia Party Mart
and located at 28905 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Roads
Beautification Committee for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
ifte and unanimously adopted, it was
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0463-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated April 6, 1987 which transmits
its resolution 3-66-87 adopted on March 24, 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-2-2-6 submitted by Marriott Corporation for waiver
use approval to utilize a Class B hotel license within a hotel
proposed to be located on the east side of Laurel Park Drive
North, north of Six Mile Road, in the Southeast quarter of Section
7 which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition
87-2-2-6 is hereby approved including the waiving of the 1 ,000
foot separation rule set forth in Section 11 .03(H) of Zoning
Ordinance 543 and subject to compliance with the previously
approved site plan and other conditions proposed by the City
in connection with Petition 86-4-8-25.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#464-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 29, 1987, which
transmits its resolution 4-86-87 adopted on April 21 , 1987,
wherein it is recommended that the preliminary plat for the
Imag Martin Villa Subdivision proposed to be located on the south
side of Seven Mile Road, west of Wayne Road in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 8, be approved, the Council does hereby approve
of the said preliminary plat subject to receipt of the report
and recommendation by the City Engineer relative to the
development plans and specifications for the improvement therein
and the financial assurances guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of such improvements
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#465-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated May 7, 1987, which indicates that the
Biltmore Properties Corporation, 2900 West Maple Road, Troy,
Michigan 48084, proprietor of Windridge Village No. 6 Subdivision,
situated south of Eight Mile Road, west of Gill Road in the
West 1/2 of Section 4, has delivered final true plats to the
City Clerk and requested that said plat be presented to Council
for final approval , and the Council having received a
communication from the City Planning Commission dated April
30, 1987, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for
the said subdivision in its resolution 4-88-87, adopted on April
1, 21 , 1987, and the Council having considered a report from the
City Engineer dated May 5, 1987 recommending approval of the
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imi final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of which
was approved by the Council in its resolution 345-86 adopted
on April 9, 1986, said preliminary plat having been recommended
for approval by the City Planning Commission on August 7, 1979
in its resolution 4-88-87; now, therefore, the Council does
hereby determine to grant its approval to the final plat of
Windridge Village No. 6 Subdivision, located south of Eight
Mile Road, west of Gill Road in the west 1/2 of Section 4, 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 Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#466-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated May 6, 1987 and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 198-87 in connection with a letter from
lim Larry and Betty Tinksey, 12143 Laverne, Redford, Michigan 48239,
dated February 24, 1987, and also a letter from Kenneth E. Hopper,
32829 Oakley, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated March 6, 1987,
expressing an interest in the purchase of certain City-owned
property, that being Parcel 46-132-02-0025-002 located at 9436
Stark Road as well as a subsequent letter from Mr. Hopper dated
May 12, 1987 revising his offer to $8,845.00, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Finance Director for the preparation
of specifications and thereafter the taking of competitive bids
for the disposition of this property in accordance with the
provisions of the Finance Ordinance to thereafter be submitted
for Council for its consideration.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#467-87 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated March 9, 1987 pursuant to Council
resolution 1116-86 adopted on November 19, 1986 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 proposed installation of ornamental
street lighting with underground wiring in Fairway Farms
turSubdivision located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 17 of the
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and a public hearing
having been held thereon on April 29, 1987 pursuant to Council
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im. Resolution 257-87, after due notice as required by Title 3,
Chapter 8 of said Code, as amended, and after a 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 proceed no further with the special assessment
proceeding heretofore commenced for the proposed improvement.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Taylor.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 6, 1987, which sets
forth its resolution 2-47-87 adopted on February 24, 1987 with
regard to Petition 87-2-1-8, submitted by William Roskelly for
Jack Shenkman for a change of zoning on property located on
the south side of Seven Mile Road and on the east and west sides
of Newburgh Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7 and the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 8 from AG to R-3, R-4, R-7 and R-8,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on May 4, 1987, pursuant to Council Resolution
271-87, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 87-2-1-8 is
hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the
action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, Taylor.
NAYS: Feenstra, Bishop, McCotter.
The Vice President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
lw, it was
#468-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 6, 1987, which sets
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forth its resolution 2-47-87 adopted on February 24, 1987 with
regard to Petition 87-2-1-8, submitted by William Roskelly for
Jack Shenkman for a change of zoning on property located on
the south side of Seven Mile Road and on the east and west sides
of Newburgh Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7 and the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 8 from AG to R-3, R-4, R-7 and R-8,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on May 4, 1987, pursuant to Council Resolution
271-87, 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, Bishop, Ochala, McCotter.
NAYS: Bennett, Taylor.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#469-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Planning Director submit a report and recommendation with
regard to the employment by the City of Livonia of a traffic
consultant in order to prepare a comprehensive traffic study
of the City of Livonia.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#470-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 6, 1987, which sets
forth its resolution 2-47-87 adopted on February 24, 1987 with
regard to Petition 87-2-1-9, submitted by William Roskelly for
Jack Shenkman for a change of zoning on property located on
the south side of Seven Mile Road and on the east and west sides
of Newburgh Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7 and the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 8 from C-2 and AG to C-2, C-4-II , P.O.
I and P.O. II , and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on May 4, 1987, pursuant to Council
Resolution 271-87, 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: Feenstra, Bishop, Ochala, McCotter.
NAYS: Bennett, Taylor.
L.. The Vice President declared the resolution adopted. 23395
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#471-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 18, 1987, which sets
forth its resolution 3-50-87 adopted on March 10, 1987 with
regard to Petition 87-1-1-5, submitted by Angelo DiPonio for
a change of zoning on property located on the east side of
Newburgh Road, north of Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 5, from RUFC to R-3C, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on Wednesday, May
13, 1987 pursuant to Council Resolution 299-87, the Council
does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 87-1-1-5 is hereby approved and granted
as modified so as to rezone the subject property from RUF-C
to R-4C; 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 Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#472-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 3, 1987, which sets
forth its resolution 3-64-87 adopted on March 24, 1987, with
regard to Petition 87-2-2-4 submitted by Isam Kashat requesting
waiver use approval to utilize an SDM license in connection
with an existing party store located on the west side of Inkster
Road, north of Five Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
13, which property is zoned Cl , and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 24, 1987,
pursuant to Council Resolution 307-87, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
ibm it was
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1110 #473-87 RESOLVED, that having considered an application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Ram Real Estate
Enterprises, dated February 19, 1987, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 40, the Council does hereby determine
to deny this request since it is their determination that the
approval of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate with
respect to this property at this time would not be in the best
interests of the citizens of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter.
NAYS: Bishop, Taylor.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
1474-87 RESOLVED, that having considered an application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Ram Real Estate
Enterprises, dated February 19, 1987, covering the reconstruction
and rehabilitation of industrial facilities to be located within
the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 42,
the Council does hereby determine to deny this request since
it is their determination that the approval of an Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate with respect to this property
at this time would not be in the best interests of the citizens
of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter.
NAYS: Bishop, Taylor.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1475-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated May 7, 1987, approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem with regard to development
of an industrial building at 13600 Merriman Road, and a request
from the Wayne County Public Service Division that the City
take jurisdiction and control of a section of 4 inch storm sewer
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to be constructed by the owners of the industrial building at
their expense, within the Merriman Road right-of-way, the Council
does hereby determine as follows:
1 . To advise the Wayne County Public Service Division (Permit
Section) of the City's willingness to accept jurisdiction
and maintenance of a 4 inch storm sewer (approximately
16 l .f. ) connection to an existing 18 inch storm sewer
within the Merriman Road right-of-way in connection
with the development of an industrial building located
on the east side of Merriman Road in the N.W. 1/4 of
Section 26 (in this connection, the owners have indicated
their willingness to reimburse the City for any such
maintenance that may become necessary) ; and
2. To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County
permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection
with the above storm sewer construction.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#476-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Mr.
and Mrs. Donald J. Liptak, 15521 Auburndale, Livonia, Michigan
48154 to which is attached a petition bearing the signatures
of certain residents on Auburndale requesting a road improvement,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the City Engineer
for his report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#477-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian dated May 7, 1987, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem which
indicates that the Library of Michigan has awarded the Livonia
Public Library two (2) LSCA Title I Grants which are Project
No. 86-27205-28 in the amount of $12,720.00, the purpose of
which is to develop a new reference collection for the Civic
Center Library and Project No. 86-27205-38 in the amount of
$5,000.00, the purpose of which is to assist in establishing
a microform research collection at the Civic Center Library,
the Council does for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid grants in the manner and form herein submitted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#478-87 RESOLVED, that WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title
1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is
authorized to make grants to units of local government to help
finance community development programs; and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is the development
of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and
suitable living environment and expending economic opportunities,
principally for persons of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, to obtain its Fiscal Year 1987 entitlement funds under
the Community Development Block Grant Program as authorized
by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended,
the City of Livonia must submit a statement of Community
Development objectives and projected use of funds, satisfactory
assurances that the Program will be conducted and administered
in accordance with appropriate Federal and State laws and
Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations; and
satisfactory assurances that, prior to submission of its final
statement of Community Development objectives and projected
use of funds, it has (a) provided citizens with adequate
information concerning the amount of funds available for proposed
community development and housing activities; the range of
activities that may be undertaken, and other important Program
requirements, (b) held a public hearing to obtain the views
of citizens on community development and housing needs, and
(c) provided citizens an adequate opportunity to examine the
content of and to submit comments on the proposed statement
of Community Development objectives and projected use of funds.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Livonia,
that the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives
and Projected Use of Funds for the Fiscal Year 1987 Community
Development Block Grant Program, as amended, is hereby approved
and shall be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#479-87 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.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
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#480-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Cable Television Commission, dated May 18, 1987, approved
by the Director of Community Resources and approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits its resolution 81-87,
the Council does hereby authorize the purchase by Metrovision
of an upgraded Microsystem II character generator for use in
municipal access for a net expenditure by Metrovision of $7000.00;
and the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding for the 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
f481-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 19, 1987, which transmits
its resolution 5-102-87 adopted on May 12, 1987, with regard
to Petition 87-4-2-13 submitted by the Livonia Jaycees, requesting
waiver use approval to conduct the Annual Spring Carnival on
the southeast corner of Middlebelt and Schoolcraft Service Drive
in Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 87-4-2-13 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 Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#482-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance Director, the Council does hereby
determine to increase the General Fund Interest Revenue Account
101-000-665-000 in the amount of $250,000.00 as well as increase
the Fines and Forfeitures Account of the 16th District Court
101-000-656-000 in the amount of $250,000.00, the action herein
being taken for the reasons indicated by the Finance Director.
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Lim On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and unanimously
adopted, this 1 ,104th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9:15 P.M. , May 20, 1987.
1 T.
Rober . Nash, City Cl :rkf