HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1987-03-25 23237
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND ONE HUNDRETH REGULAR MEETINF
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 25, 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 01 P.M Councilman Taylor delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Robert E McCann, Joan McCotter, Fernon P.
Feenstra, Robert R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Robert D Bennett, Ron Ochala, Absent•
None
Elected and appointed officials present. Robert F. Nash, City Clerk;
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, David N Preston, Finance Director, Michael Dellers,
City Librarian, Edith Davis, Personnel Director, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of
Legislative Affairs, Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources and Jeanne
Treff, Cable TV Director
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#235-87 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,099th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held March 11 , 1987,
are hereby approved
Michael Ostrowski , age sixteen and member of the Livonia Judo Club for
five years, was presented with his First Degree Black Belt by the Mayor Pro Tem
and President of the Council , Robert E McCann
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#236-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Earl
Goodwin, 11724 Cardwell , Livonia, Michigan 48150 dated February
27, 1987 indicating an interest in purchasing Lot 375 of
Schanhites Marquette Manor Subdivision located at 11684 Cardwell ,
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Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Department of Law for its report and recommendation.
#237-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Hart
and Leidal Investment Company, 32225 Schoolcraft, Livonia,
Michigan 48150 dated March 2, 1987 wherein an interest is
indicated in purchasing Tax Item No 27A1A3 which is located
at 32255 Schoolcraft, and which is 87 acres in size, as well
as purchasing Tax Item No. 27A1A2 which is located at 32245
Schoolcraft, and which is 23 acres in size for a total sum
in the amount of $19,000 00, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation.
#238-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
18, 1987 which bears the signature of the Chairman of the Water
and Sewer Board, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Joe Panian Chevrolet, 28111 Telegraph Road,
Southfield, Michigan 48037, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Water Maintenance Section) with a step van with 12-foot
aluminum body for a net price of $17,077 54, based on a total
price of $19,084.54 less trade in of $2,007 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
iim #239-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March 4,
1987, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of Crimboli Landscape Contractors, Inc. ,
50145 Ford Road, Canton, Michigan 48187 for completing all work
required in connection with the City's 1987 Street Tree Planting
Program for the estimated total cost of $23,625 00 based upon
the Public Service Division's estimate of units involved and
subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed
in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated
cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received,
and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve
minor adjustments in work as it becomes 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
1240-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March 3,
1987, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept
the following low bids which meet specifications for supplying
the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
the material specified at the unit price bid per ton through
April 1 , 1988
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(1 ) Suburban Transport, Inc , 54630 Pontiac Trail , Milford,
Michigan 48042
M.D.0 T - 21A - D.T Y. $4.69 PER TON
M D.O.T. - 21A - S 0 R. 4 69 PER TON
M D.O.T. - 22A - D T Y. 4.69 PER TON
M D.O.T. - 22A - S.0 R 4.69 PER TON
W C R.C. - 3A - D.T Y. 6.08 PER TON
M.D O.T. - 25A - D T.Y (SLAG) 9.59 PER TON
M D 0 T - 31A - D.T.Y 9 59 PER TON
W C.R.C. - 3X - DTY 6.69 PER TON
WCRC - 22X - DTY 484 PER TON
W C.R.C. - 2NS - NATURAL SAND - D T Y 3.91 PER TON
WCRC - 2MS - MORTAR SAND - D T Y 6 10 PER TON
60-40 WASHED - CONC AGGREGATES - D T Y 6 50 PER TON
PEA GRAVEL - D.T.Y. 5.20 PER TON
M.D 0.T - 21AA - LIMESTONE 6 19 PER TON
(2) Edw. C. Levy Company, 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
48209
W.C.R C. - 30A - D.T Y. 5.85 PER TON
(3) Holloway Sand and Gravel Co , 29250 Wixom Road, Wixom,
Michigan 48096
M D 0 T. - 9A - D T.Y. 8 50 PER TON
MDOT - 9A - S.OR 850 PER TON
M D 0 T. - 25A - D T.Y. (STONE) 9 00 PER TON
(4) Metro Transport, Inc , 30069 Wixom Road, Wixom, Michigan
48096
W C R.0 - Porous Backfill 3 47 PER TON
GradeA - DTY
WCRC - Porous Backfill 4.82 PER TON
Grade B - D T.Y
#241-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March 10,
1987, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of Dependable Lawn Service, Inc , P 0 Box
354, Ypsilanti , Michigan 48197 for completing all work required
in connection with the City's 1987 Lawn Restoration Program
for the estimated total cost of $61 ,225 00 based upon the Public
Service Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to
final payment based upon the actual units completed in accordance
im. with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated costs and
unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for
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this item; further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of the sum of $33,000.00 to the Contractual Service Account
No. 591-559-818.000 000 from the following accounts in the
following amounts
Description Account Amount
Salaries and Wages 590-559-702 000 000 $18,000.00
Salaries & Wages (Overtime) 590-559-709.000.000 4,000.00
Retirement Fund Contribution 590-559-722.000 000 6,000.00
Water Line Supplies - Repair 591-559-787.050 000 5,000 00
and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve
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 things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
1242-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March 5,
1987, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of Nagle Paving Company, 30630 W Twelve
Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018 for supplying for
supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section)
with the bituminous materials specified at the unit price bid
through April 15, 1988, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets specifications
MATERIAL TO BE FURNISHED UNIT PRICE BID
M.D.O.T 12WM ASPHALTIC CONCRETE $23 50 PER TON
M.D.O.T 1100 ASPHALTIC CONCRETE $20.75 PER TON
Further, in the event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to
furnish the above bituminous materials on any given day, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Angelo' s Asphalt Materials,
26450 Sherwood, Warren, Michigan 48091 , which also meets
specifications, as an alternate to supply the Public Service
Division (Road Maintenance Section) with bituminous materials
specified at the unit price bid through April 15, 1988
MATERIAL TO BE FURNISHED UNIT PRICE BID
M.D 0 T. 12WM ASPHALTIC CONCRETE $24 00 PER TON
M D 0 T 1100 ASPHALTIC CONCRETE $20 75 PER TON
Further, the Council does hereby accept the low bid of Angelo' s
Asphalt Materials, 26450 Sherwood, Warren, Michigan 48091 , which
ire meets specifications, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section) with cold patch asphaltic material
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at the unit price of $33 25 per ton delivered through April
15, 1988, and in the event the aforesaid low bidder is unable
to furnish the cold patch asphaltic material on any given day,
the Council does hereby accept the second low bid of Ajax
Materials Corporation, One Ajax Drive, Madison Heights, Michigan
48071 , which also meets specifications, as an alternate to supply
the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
cold patch asphaltic material at the unit price of $33.50 per
ton delivered through April 15, 1988
#243-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March 6,
1987, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and the attached final estimate
dated March 6, 1987, the Council does hereby authorize final
payment in the amount of $3,779.25 to Westland Tree Service,
41307 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170 which sum includes
the full and complete balance due on a contract dated January
14, 1987 in the amount of $16,775 00, the actual contract amount
completed to date being $19,587.25 in connection with the 1987
Tree and Stump Removal Program, it appearing from the
aforementioned report that all work under the said contract
has been completed in accordance with City standards and
specifications, and that the necessary contractor's affidavit
has been filed.
#244-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Librarian dated February 24, 1987,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem with regard to renovation of the Noble
and Sandburg Branch Libraries and certain change orders in
connection therewith which resulted in an increase in the
renovation budget of $4,927.00, the Council does hereby
appropriate the sum of $4,927.00 from the Unexpended Balance
Account to be transferred to Account 271-738-976 000 000 for
this purpose.
A communication from the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission , dated
February 20, 1987, re Livonia Housing Commission McNamara Towers Fiscal Year End
Reports was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
#245-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director dated February 25, 1987 which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, is approved for submission
im. by the Mayor Pro Tem and transmits a resolution adopted on
February 19, 1987 by the Civil Service Commission wherein a
request is submitted for an additional appropriation for the
Personnel Selection/Testing Supplies Account, the Council does
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hereby appropriate the sum of $7,370.00 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account to be transferred to the Personnel Selection/
Testing Supplies Account 101-236-765 000 for this purpose.
A communication from the Mayor Pro Tem, dated March 4, 1987, re CR 85-87
and CR 128-87 - Truck Traffic Problems in Osmus/Parker/Norfolk Area was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council .
#246-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Traffic Commission dated March 4, 1987 which transmits its
resolution 11-87 submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 122-87
in connection with traffic problems in the area of
Laurel/Pinetree, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation.
#247-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 23, 1987
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem and which submits final
imp information with regard to Cavell (Five Mile to Oakley) and
Oakley (Cavell to Inkster) Street Paving Project, S.A.D 271 ,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of
the Whole for its report and recommendation
#248-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 27, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Villanova Construction, Inc ,
20764 Hugo, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, the proprietor
of the Gill Woods Subdivision, located in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 4, the financial assurances previously deposited
with respect to general improvements in the sum of $42,000 00
pursuant to Council Resolution 1084-86 adopted on November 10,
1986, and all other financial assurances on deposit with the
City, including the Sidewalk Improvement Bond and a $35,000 00
bond requirement for the future paving of Gill Road shall remain
the same and unchanged, and the action herein being taken is
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid report of the City
Engineer that all these improvements have been satisfactorily
installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and
ordinances of the City of Livonia
#249-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated March 16, 1987, which indicates that
Villanova Construction, Inc , 20764 Hugo, Farmington Hills,
Michigan 48024, proprietor of Gill Woods Subdivision, situated
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, has delivered final true
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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 March
5, 1987, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for
the said subdivision in its resolution 2-40-87, adopted on
February 24, 1987, and the Council having considered a report
from the City Engineer dated February 24, 1987 recommending
approval of the final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary
plat of which was approved by the Council in its resolution
1084-86 adopted on November 10, 1986, said preliminary plat
having been recommended for approval by the City Planning
Commission on June 3, 1986 in its resolution 6-145-86, now,
therefore, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval
to the final plat of Gill Woods Subdivision, located in the
Southwest 1/4 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.
1250-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated March 3, 1987 which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem wherein certain adjustments
are recommended with reference to S A D.s 256 and 263, the Council
does hereby determine as follows
A. To reduce the total final special assessment cost in
S.A.D. 256 in the amount of $1 ,408.50 and increase the
City's share in this special assessment district by
the same amount.
B. To reduce the final additional work requested by
homeowners cost in S A D 263 in the amount of $533.06
and increase the City's share in this special assessment
district by the same amount,
C. To authorize an additional expenditure in the amount
of $1 ,941 . 56 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund, and
D To direct the City Treasurer to mail adjusted bills
to the affected homeowners
1251-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Planning Commission dated February 24, 1987 which
low transmits its resolution 2-35-87 adopted on February 10, 1987
wherein the Commission did amend Part VII of the Master Plan,
the Future Land Use Plan, by changing the designation of property
located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between I-275 and
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Newburgh Road from medium density residential to office, the
Council does hereby certify and acknowledge the receipt of such
action.
1252-87 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 87-3-3-3
submitted by John Mahn, Agent for S E M M. Co. , 15510 Farmington
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154 received in the City Clerk's office
on March 5, 1987 and submitted in behalf of Lidia and Donato
Veri , so indicated in a letter dated 3-18-87, wherein request
is submitted for the vacating of an undeveloped portion of
Stamford Avenue right-of-way, 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.
1253-87 RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby requests the
Chief of Police to provide a report and update on the status
of the Police Department' s Crime Prevention Program including
the development of "neighborhood watch" programs and staffing
of same and to submit said report to the Council 's Committee
of the Whole for discussion.
1254-87 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, April
29, 1987, at 8.00 P M at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item.
Petition 86-12-1-49, submitted by Truman A. Strong
for a change of zoning of property located on the
southeast corner of Middlebelt and Grandon Roads in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, from P.S to C-1 ,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 1-11-87
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
86-12-1- 49 be denied,
Further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed change(s) 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
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Iwo 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 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 things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#255-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 419-86 adopted on April 23, 1986 and in
accordance with Section 3 08.100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia
has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date
of February 27, 1987 an assessment roll dated February 27, 1987
for the improvement of Melvin Avenue (Seven Mile Road to Curtis)
consisting of 28 foot wide full-depth asphalt pavement with
mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III ) containing the special
assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
proposed special assessment district heretofore established
for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement
in said district as designated in Council Resolution 419-86.
Therefore, be it resolved, that the said roll is hereby accepted
ifts by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in
the office of the City Clerk for public examination; that the
City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required
by the provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, to wit. that the assessment roll has
been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, on Wednesday, April 29, 1987, at 8 00 P M. to review
the said special assessment roll at which time and place
opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
It is further resolved, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least
once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which
is published and circulated generally in and throughout the
said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date
of Wednesday, April 29, 1987, at 8 00 P.M , the City Clerk is
also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written
notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property
owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective
names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll
in the City Assessor' s office
1256-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
Lin its resolution 695-86 adopted on July 9, 1986 and in accordance
with Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared,
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im. reported and certified to the Council under date of February
27, 1987 an assessment roll dated February 27, 1987 for the
improvement of Richland Avenue (West of Farmington Road)
consisting of 28-foot wide full-depth asphalt pavement with
mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III ) containing the special
assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
proposed special assessment district heretofore established
for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement
in said district as designated in Council Resolution 695-86.
Therefore, be it resolved, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in
the office of the City Clerk for public examination; that the
City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required
by the provisions of Section 3 08 110 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment roll has
been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia ,
Michigan, on Wednesday, April 29, 1987, at 8:00 P M to review
the said special assessment roll at which time and place
opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
It is further resolved, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least
Lonce in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which
is published and circulated generally in and throughout the
said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date
of Wednesday, April 29, 1987, at 8:00 P.M ; the City Clerk is
also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written
notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property
owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective
names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll
in the City Assessor's office
#257-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Engineer dated March 9, 1987, approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 1116-86 adopted on November 19, 1986, and the City
Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed street lighting project in Fairway
Farms Subdivision located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 17
and such report having indicated the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, 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
ibe 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
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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 March
9, 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,
April 29, 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 Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann.
NAYS None.
A communication from the Committee of the Whole regarding their meeting
of Monday, March 9, 1987 and the proposed revision to Petition 86-8-8-47 submitted
by Lidia and Donato Veri to construct a commercial building on the North side of
Seven Mile between Farmington and Merriman Roads in Section 3 was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#258-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 9,
1987 submitted pursuant to CR 1160-86 in connection with a
communication from the City Planning Commission, dated October
29, 1986, which transmits its resolution 10-282-86 adopted on
October 21 , 1986, with regard to Petition 86-3-8-13 submitted
by Robert Roland Bryce, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct multi-family dwellings
and housing for the elderly on the North side of Seven Mile
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Road, East of Shadyside in Section 3, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Sections 8.02 and 29.02 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 86-3-8-13 is hereby
approved and granted based upon a new revised site plan dated
October 2, 1986 which provides for a new proposed road location
opposite Mayfield as well as such approval being 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 Taylor, it
was
#259-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 9,
1987 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 129-87 in
connection with a letter from Charles Tangora of the law firm
of Brashear, Tangora and Spence dated February 2, 1987 to which
is attached a proposed amendment No 4 to the lease of the Golden
Lantern Restaurant, the Council does hereby determine to approve
the proposed amendment No 4 and authorize the Mayor Pro Tem
and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute
the same, subject to the inclusion of an additional clause which
provides for the City's right of annual review of State and
Federal tax returns
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann
NAYS. Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#260-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
March 9, 1987 with regard to the City' s Insurance Experience
Rating, the Council does hereby authorize the Finance Director
to prepare specifications and thereafter take competitive bids
and/or service quotes from insurance agents or consultants who
are thereafter to take bids or proposals for Worker' s Compensation
Insurance coverage for the period commencing July 1 , 1987
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A communication from the City Attorney, dated March 9, 1987, re
Investigation of actions of City Treasurer in connection with issuance of consolidated
tax anticipation notes - Council Resolution 1193-86 was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#261-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
March 9, 1987 with regard to Summer CTANs, the Council does
hereby request that the Finance Director submit a report and
recommendation with respect to Summer CTANs
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23 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 86-9-1-39,
change of zoning from M-1 and RUF to C-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23 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
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SECTION 3 THERETO. (Petition 86-11-1-45, 9 con
change of zoning from RUF to P) of t;
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. t a d
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Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 86-11-3-8)
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance Meetii
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 OF THE 15, 1987.
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 86-5-1-20,
change of zoning from P L. to P.S )
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 Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
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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 86-5-1-23,
change of zoning from C-2 to P.S. )
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 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
lis SECTION 3 THERETO. (Petition 86-11-1-47,
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 .
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
1262-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated February 24, 1987 as well as a letter from
Duff' s Smorgasbord dated February 26, 1987 which appeals denial
of a letter to operate video games at Duff's Smorgasbord, 29300
Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan 48150, the Council does hereby deny
this appeal and determine to take no further action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann
NAYS Ochala.
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iim The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#263-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated February 24, 1987 as well as a letter from
Duff's Smorgasbord dated February 26, 1987 which appeals denial
of a letter to operate video games at Duff's Smorgasbord, 29300
Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan 48150, the Council does hereby request
that the Planning Department submit a report and recommendation
with regard to the propriety of amending the Zoning Ordinance
so as to permit the operation of video games and other amusement
devices in restaurants that do not have a Class C Liquor License.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#264-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated February 24, 1987 as well as a letter from
itss Duff' s Smorgasbord dated February 26, 1987 which appeals denial
of a letter to operate video games at Duff's Smorgasbord, 29300
Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan 48150, the Council does hereby require
that the Department of Law submit a report and recommendation
which clarifies the appeal process involved in this case.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it
was
#265-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Librarian dated March 9, 1987, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept the bid of American
Photocopy Machine, 1525 Howard Street, Detroit, Michigan 48216
for supplying two (2) photocopy machines for the Noble and
Sandburg Libraries for a total price of $7,090.00 plus an
additional $750 00 for an extra large capacity cassette, for
a total cost of $7,840 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
aforesaid sum from the Special Trust Fund 722-000-981 000
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann.
NAYS• None.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#266-87 RESOLVED, that Harold Blumenstein, Paragon Properties,
29200 Southfield, Ste 215, Southfield, MI 48076, as proprietor,
having requested the City Council to approve the proposed
preliminary plat of the following subdivision Paragon Technology
Park Subdivision located on the west side of Merriman Road,
north of the C & 0 Railroad, consisting of 21 lots, the said
proposed revised preliminary plat being dated March 17, 1983,
and it further appearing that tentative approval of such
preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission,
after due notice and a public hearing on December 15, 1986,
and it further appearing that such preliminary plat, together
with development plans and specifications for improvements therein
have been examined and approved by the Engineering and Building
Department as is set forth in the report of that department
dated February 25, 1987, therefore, the City Council does hereby
approve of the said preliminary plat on the following conditions•
(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the
provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia , including
the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16, Chapters
16 04 through 16 24 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission, the
regulations and specifications of the Engineering and Building
Department and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor
and approved by such department, all such improvements to be
constructed, installed, accomplished and completed within a
period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution, failing this, the approval contained herein shall
be considered null , void and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner
provided in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final
approval of the Engineering and Building Department, and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily
and completely installed until there is filed with the City
Council the certificate as provided in Section 16 24 370 of
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
imme (4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required
to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown on
the approved development plans,
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(5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
Lie shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in
compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations,
(6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Council within two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution, the City Council shall approve final plats of the
aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial conformity
with the proposed plat as approved herein, and provided there
has been compliance with all other requirements of State Statute,
the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution,
(7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the
proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety
bond, certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit,
or other financial assurance in such form as may be approved
by the Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period, that in the
event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances
the same shall be in the following amounts
A. General Improvement Bond - $406,500.00 of which at least
$10,000 00 shall be in cash
B. Sidewalk Bond - Not Recommended
C. Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond - $6,000 00, of
which at least $1 ,500 00 shall be in cash
D. Monuments and Lot Markers - $845 00, all cash
and require cash payments in the total amount of $20,110 00.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 16 24.250 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, placing all primary distribution
lines for telephone and electrical services is to be waived
in this subdivision with the exception of utility lateral services
which are to be placed underground In addition, ornamental
street lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#267-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 18, 1987, which
transmits its resolution 2-34-87 adopted on February 10, 1987,
wherein it is recommended that the preliminary plat for the
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Mayflower Estates Subdivision proposed to be located in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 be approved, the Council does hereby
approve of the said preliminary plat subject to receipt of the
report and recommendation by the Department of Engineering and
Building 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 Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#268-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated March 4, 1987 and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby reject
the offer of David H. Josephson, Waukeen, P.0 Box 51145, Livonia,
Michigan 48151 to purchase Lots 211 , 212 and 213, Sunset Hills
Subdivision for a purchase price in the amount of $23,500 and
requests that the Director of Finance prepare specifications
and thereafter take competitive bids for the proposed sale of
the subject property for submission to Council , provided, however,
that the successful bidder shall be required to reimburse Mr.
Josephson for the costs incurred by him for obtaining a real
estate appraisal of the subject property at such time as this
transaction is completed
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Bishop
NAYS Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#269-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated March 13, 1987, which indicates that the
Rest in the Sun , Inc , 35742 Veri Court, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
proprietor of the Summer Creek Subdivision, situated in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, 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 February
3, 1987, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for
the said subdivision in its resolution 125-87, adopted on January
27, 1987, and the Council having considered a report from the
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City Engineer dated January 27, 1987 recommending approval of
Iwo the final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of
which was approved by the Council in its resolution 829-86 adopted
on August 27, 1986, said preliminary plat having been recommended
for approval by the City Planning Commission on June 17, 1986
in its resolution 6-162-86, now, therefore, the Council does
hereby determine to grant its approval to the final plat of
Summer Creek Subdivision, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
3, 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#270-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 475-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear
on the agenda
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#271-87 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, May 4, 1987,
at 8 00 P M at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items
1 . ) Petition 87-2-1-8, submitted by William Roskelly for
Jack Shenkman for a change of zoning of 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 Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, from
AG to R-3, R-4, R-7 and R-8, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 2-47-87 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 87-2-1-8 be denied,
2 ) Petition 87-2-1-9, submitted by William Roskelly for
Jack Shenkman for a change of zoning of property located
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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 Northwest 1/4 of of Section 8 from
C-2 and AG to C-2, C-4-II , P.O. I and P.0 II , the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 2-48-87
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
87-2-1-9 be denied,
Further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the aproposed change(s) 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.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#272-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 24, 1986 which
sets forth its resolution 11-287-86 adopted on November 18,
1986 with regard to Petition 86-10-1-44 submitted by Centraum
Development Company for a change of zoning on property located
south of Jamison, west of Sunbury in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
24 from P L to R 9-1 (Public Land to Housing For the Elderly
- 4 stories), and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on Monday, January 26, 1987, pursuant
to Council Resolution 1149-86, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation, and the Council does hereby rescind and repeal
Council Resolution 124-87 adopted on February 11 , 1987.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#273-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 23,
1987 in connection with the communication from Plante & Moran
which submits a proposal to conduct a data processing operational
audit of the City's information processing function for an
estimated sum of $8,000.00 to $10,000 00, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia to execute a contract with Plante & Moran
to conduct the aforesaid data processing operational audit in
accordance with the proposal set forth in the aforesaid
communication dated March 11 , 1987 and for a sum not to exceed
$10,000.00 which sum is hereby appropriated and authorized to
be expended from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this
purpose.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#274-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation from the Committee of the Whole dated March 25,
1987 in connection with a letter from Laura Toy, dated March
20, 1987, wherein she has indicated an interest in purchasing
Lot 234 located in Rosedale Gardens Subdivision No. 1 located
on Plymouth Road, West of Blackburn, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,100th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8:50 P M. , March 25, 1987.
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Rob•rt F. Nash, Ci y Cle k