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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND EIGHTY—FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
IwoOF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 18, 1986, 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 8:03 p.m. Councilwoman McCotter delivered the invocation. Roll was called with
the following result: Robert R. Bishop, Joan McCotter, Fernon P. Feenstra, Robert
E. McCann, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett and Ron Ochala, absent. none.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, John Nagy, Planning Director,
William Crayk, Chief of Police, Barney Knorp, Fire Chief, James Inglis, Housing Director,
Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative Affairs; Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation; Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director; David Katz, Administrative Assistant
im• to the Mayor; Deputy Police Chief William Hoff; Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance
Manager and Lowell Peterson, Cable Television Commission.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#758-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,084th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held July 23, 1986, are
hereby approved.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted*, it was
1759-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 197th Special Meeting
of the Council held July 30, 1986, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Bennett abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
the provisions of Section 2.119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
ibm On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
1760-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition from certain
residents of Jarvis Street, received by the office of the City
Clerk on July 22, 1986, requesting a road improvement, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Department for its
report and recommendation.
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#761-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee submit its report and
recommendation on the question of whether or not South Avenue shall
be vacated and/or improved.
#762-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Fire Chief dated July 9, 1986 which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the remaining
funds in Accounts 101-336-724.020 and 101-341-724.020 (Administration
and Fire Prevention) to the Firefighting Account 101-338-724.020,
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication.
A communication from the Chairperson of the Traffic Commission, dated
July 14, 1986, re CR 401-86 and CR 567-86 - Traffic Turning Movement Controls and "No
Trucks Allowed" Signage on Priscilla was received and placet on file for the information
of the Council .
lir #763-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated July 11 , 1986, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the development of
a Mobil Oil Service Station located at the Scathwest corner of
Middlebelt and Five Mile Roads, the Council does hereby determine
as follows:
(1 ) To advise the Wayne County Public Service Dirision (Permit
Section) of the City's willingness to accept jurisdiction
and maintenance of a 6 inch storm sewer (approximately
32 l .f. ) connection to the Five Mile Roat storm sewer
system in connection with the reconstructior of the Mobil
Oil Service Station located on the S.Y corner of
Middlebelt Road and Five Mile Road in the N.E. 1/4 of
Section 23; 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.
1764-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
July 25, 1986 from Edward J. Plawecki , Jr. , Attorney for Angelo
Barile, which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08
of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal
from a determination made on July 22, 1986 by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 7-194-86, with regard to Petition
86-5-2-23, submitted by Angelo Barile, requesting waiver use approval
to construct a restaurant on the North side of Plymouth Road, between
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Merriman and Farmington Roads, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
27, the Council does hereby designate Wednesday, September 17,
1986 at 8:00 p.m. as the date and time for conducting a public
hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at
the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in
order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication
of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and
the date and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements
set forth in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Livonia.
#765-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
July 29, 1986 from John R. Carney, Attorney for Ward Harriman,
which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a
determination made on July 22, 1986 by the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 7-196-86, with regard to Petition 86-6-2-27
submitted by Ward Harriman, requesting waiver use approval to build
a facility for automobile and light truck repair on the South side
of Plymouth Road between Stark and Farmington Roads in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 33, the Council does hereby designate Wednesday,
September 17, 1986 at 8:00 p.m. as the date and time for conducting
a public hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be
held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary
in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the
publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such
hearing and the date and place thereof, in compliance with the
requirements set forth in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#766-86 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, September 17, 1986 at 8:00 p.m.
at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
with respect to the following items:
(1 ) Petition 86-5-1-21 , submitted by David W. Schostak for
a change of zoning of property located on the Northwest
corner of Six Mile and Newburgh Roads in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 7, from C-2 to C-4II, C-4 and P.O. , the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 7-19-86 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 86-5-1-21
ibibe approved; and
(2) Petition 86-6-1-24, submitted by Dora Sabatini for a
change of zoning of property located on the West side
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of Shadyside, North of Seven Mile Road in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 3 from R-3A to P, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 7-191-86 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 86-6-1-24 be approved;
and
(3) Petition 86-6-1-25, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property located
on the South side of Schoolcraft Road (I-96), West of
Merriman Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27 from
C-3 to M-2, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
7-192-86 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 86-6-1-25 be approved, and
(4) Petition 86-6-1-26, submitted by Ved P. Kapila for a
change of zoning of property located North of Five Mile
Road, East of Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 13 from R-7 and P to C-2, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 7-193-86 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 86-6-1-26 be approved,
Further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen
(15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause
to have a statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the
proposed changes of zoning as set forth above, first to be published
in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior 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. McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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41767-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water, Drainage, Sewage and Waste Disposal
Study Committee dated July 30, 1986, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 532-86 with regard to a letter from Commercial
Removal dated May 8, 1986 requesting the extension of the current
refuse collection contract between Commercial Removal (GSX) and
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine in accordance
with Section 9, Page 1B-3, based upon the mutual agreement of the
parties, to authorize the extension of the current agreement between
the City of Livonia and Commercial Removal , Inc. (GSX Corporation
of Michigan), for a period of one (1 ) year, commencing October
1 , 1986 and ending September 30, 1987, the terms of the said contract
to be in accordance with the submitted proposal dated July 30,
1986; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix
their signatures to the subject contract for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, subject to approval as to form by the Department
of Law.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to 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 86-2-1-9, Change of Zoning from
RUF to R-9)
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 Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 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 84-3-1-7, Change of Zoning from
RUFC to P.S. and C2)
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 .
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Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 86-5-3-3)
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 .
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 85-11-3-10)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Jcurnal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
Labove Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
of the Council .
Councilman McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 150 IC TITLE
9, CHAPTER 32 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1768-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police dated June 30, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor and which submits a proposed amendment to the Livonia
Code of Ordinances for the regulation of alcoholic beverages/drugs
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at open house parties and which ordinance amendment received its
first reading at the Regular Meeting of the Council on August 18,
1986 by Councilman McCann, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 160 TO TITLE
9, CHAPTER 32 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#769-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police dated June 30, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor and which submits a proposed amendment to the Livonia
Code of Ordinances to prohibit attendance by minors at gatherings
where minors are being allowed to illegally consume alcoholic
beverages or are in possession of same, and which ordinance amendment
received its first reading at the Regular Meeting of the Council
on August 18, 1986 by Councilman Feenstra, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 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 86-4-1-14, Change of Zoning from
R-1 to R-7)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
lap 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 .
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Councilman Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8 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 86-4-1-15, 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 .
Councilwoman McCotter gave first reading to 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 86-4-1-16, change of zoning from
RUF to R-7)
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1770-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from
the Department of Law dated August 1 , 1986 submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 750-86 which submits a proposed amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance requested in Petition 86-4-1-16 by Norman
Hyman for E. Szoka, Archbishop of Detroit and Schmier-Butler
Properties for a change of zoning on property located on the West
side of Inkster, North of Joy Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
36 from RUF to R-7, and the proposed ordinance amendment having
received first reading at the Regular Meeting of August 18, 1986
by Councilwoman McCotter, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
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Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 050(2) AND
(7), AND SECTION 160 AND ADDING SUBSECTION
C TO SECTION 230 OF TITLE 2, CHASTER 96
(RETIREMENT PLAN ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES' AS AMENDED.
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. At the
direction of the Chair, the above Ordinance will receive second reading at the Regular
Meeting of the Council on September 11 , 1986.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Courcilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1771-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that
the Regular Meeting of the City Council scheduled to be conducted
on September 10, 1986 is hereby rescheduled to be conducted on
Thursday, September 11 , 1986, and the City Clerk ,s hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
Councilman Ochala gave first reading to the follow ng Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDEI, KNOWN
AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Petition 86-5-1-22, Change of Zoning from
R-7 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 .
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
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#772-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 26, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Eric A. Adams,
9333 Lilley, Plymouth, Michigan for the proposed division of Tax
Item No: 46 029 99 0026 000 (08C2B) into four (4) parcels, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Study Session of the
Council to be conducted on August 20, 1986.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#773-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated July 23, 1986, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
unit price bid of Angelo D'Orazio Paving Inc. , 38272 Abruzzi ,
Westland, Michigan 48185, for the West Chicago widening (Farmington
to Merriman) and Levan Road Paving Repairs (Roycroft to Ladywood),
for the estimated total cost of $391 ,013.30, based upon the
Engineering Department's estimate of units involved and subject
to a final payment based upon the actual units completed in
accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated
costs and unit prices having been in fact the second low bid received
for this item, and the Council does hereby grant the request of
the low bidder, John Carlo, Inc. , for release from its bid and
authorize the return of its bid bond for reasons stated in the
aforesaid communication; and the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $337,013.30
from the $7.9 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue, and a sum not to exceed $54,000 from the City's Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund (Major Road) receipts for this purpose; and the City
Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the
work as completed; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
101, unanimously adopted, it was
#774-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the question
of parking on West Chicago, between Farmington and Merriman, to
the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation.
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On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#775-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Engineering Department submit a report and recommendation with
regard to the location of sidewalks on West Chicago immediately
West of Merriman.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#776-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated July 16, 1986 which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine
as follows
A. To accept the bid of Edward R. Derda and Associates, 2070
19th Street, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192, for the jail
L. renovation for the price of $33,898, the sare having been
in fact the lowest bid received for this item,
B To accept the bid of Knight-Rummell Associates, 15223
Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, for providing
11 security toilets for the price of $9,482, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received which meets
specifications.
C. To accept the bid of Phillips Plumbing and Heating Inc. ,
17201 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to install 11
security toilet fixtures for the price of $2,150, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
D. To authorize Edward R. Derda and Associates, 2070 19th
Street, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192 to furnish labor and
material to "skirt" and enclose the bench/bunk areas in
two (2) tanks and six (6) individual cells for a total
cost of $3,402.50, and said item is hereby authorized 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,
and
160 E. The Council does hereby authorize the following transfer
of funds:
Amount
$28,000 From Account: 101-309-751-000 (Automotive)
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To Account: 101-304-976-000 (Capital Outlay
Building Improvement)
$16,000 From Account: 101-309-939-000 (Vehicle Main-
tenance)
To Account: 101-304-976-000
$ 5,000 From Account: 101-319-702-000 (Special Police)
To Account: 101-304-976-000;
$49,000 TOTAL
F. And all permit fees are hereby waived in connection with
the foregoing items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1777-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does herebi request that the
Finance and Insurance Committee submit its report and recommendation
on the subject of providing "skirting" as part of the jail renovation
and its possible effect on insurance premiums.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
was
1778-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated June 13, 1986, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated July 21 , 1986 in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from John Liogas for transfer of ownership of 1986-87 SDM licensed
business from Ethel Exarhos, Hellenic Grocery, for a business located
at 33308 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bennett. Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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lb. On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#779-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated July 24, 1986 which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to proposals received
for the upgrading of the Division of Police computer system, 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 Councilwoman McCotter, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#780-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from John J.
Nagy, Planning Director, and Suzanne Wisler, Community Resources
Director, dated July 18, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached
a revised Rehabilitation Program Manual , the Council does hereby
approve the revised Manual so as to authorize the use of deferred
rehabilitation loans.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#781-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated July 17, 1986, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the following budget
adjustments for the Engineering and Building Department.
(1 ) Increase in Office Supplies
(Acct. 101-441-728.000.000) $2,000
(2) Increase in Tools & Supplies
(Acct. 101-441-766.000.000) 1 ,000
(3) Increase in Printing
(Acct. 101-441-904.000.000) 5,000
(4) Increase in Capital Outlay
(Acct. 101-441-987.000) 3,500
Total Expense Increase $11 ,500
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Imp (5) Increase Building Permits
(Revenue Acct. 101-000.504.000.000) $11 ,500
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
1782-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated July 7, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 600-85 and 979-85
in connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated May 14, 1985, which sets forth its resolution 5-85-85 adopted
on May 7, 1985, with regard to Petition 85-1-1-2, as amended,
submitted by Robert German for a change of zoning on property located
on the Southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Doris Avenue in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from RUF to R-4, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
June 24, 1985, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 85-1-1-2, as
amended, is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is
hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to
be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to
furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of
such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: McCann, Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1783-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 13, 1986, which sets forth
its resolution 6-139-86 adopted on June 3, 1986 with regard to
Petition 86-2-1-8, submitted by the City Planning Commission for
a change of zoning on property located on the North side of Seven
Mile Road, East of Fitzgerald Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
5 from RUFC to P.L. , and the Council having conducted a public
160 hearing with regard to this matter on July 28, 1986, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 86-2-1-8 is hereby approved and granted;
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
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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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#784-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 16, 1986, which sets forth
its resolution 6-140-86 adopted on June 3, 1986 with regard to
Petition 86-5-1-20, submitted by the City Planning Commission for
a change of zoning on property located on the West side of Newburgh
Road, South of Six Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18
from P.L. to P.S. , and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on July 28, 1986, 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: McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra, Ochala.
ihm The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#785-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
July 19, 1986 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement dated June 9, 1986, executed by Angelo
DiPonio, President, Paul L. Riggio, Vice President, of
Greenfield Construction Company, Inc. , a Michigan Corporation,
for:
Triangular Easement for public utilities being more
particularly described as follows.
Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of Section 20, T.1S. ,
R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan and
proceeding S. 89°53'15" E. , 1119.81 feet along the
North line of Section 20 and S. 00°32'02" E. , 60.00
feet to the point of beginning.
Iwe Thence continuing S. 00°32'02" E. , 42.45 feet, thence
N. 44°53'15" West 60.03 feet, thence S. 89°53'15" East
41 .97 feet to the point of beginning.
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the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1786-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated July 22, 1986, approved
by the Director of Finance and the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept a grant award from the Senior Alliance in the amount of
$683, the purpose of which is to purchase two (2) lawnmowers to
be used in the Chore Program.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
Iwo #787-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated July 21 , 1986, approved
by the Director of Finance and the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept a grant award from the Michigan Office of Services to the
Aging in the amount of $3,080, the purpose of which is to purchase
ten (10) fold-n-roll tables for use at the Five Mile Senior Center.
A communication from the Chairman of the Traffic Commission, dated July 14,
1986, re CR #398-86 - Request for Report/Recommendation as to Whether or Not Temporary
"No Parking" Signage on Norman be Established Permanent was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council .
A communication from the Chairman of the Traffic Commission, dated July 14,
1986 re CR #572-86 - Request for Report/Recommendatior with Regard to Proposed
Installation of a Traffic Signal in the Loveland/Mayfield Area was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
IwwOn a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#788-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a conmunication dated
July 29, 1986, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance two Grants of Easement, more particularly described
as:
(1 ) Grant of Easement dated July 23, 1986, executed by Robert
German and Kay A. German, his wife, for:
The North two (2) feet of the South 90.00 feet of
Lots 4 and 5 of "O'Connor and Porter's Subdivision"
of part of the West 1/2 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section
11 , T.1S. , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on Page
70.
(2) Grant of Easement dated July 23, 1986, executed by Robert
German and Kay A. German, his wife, for:
The South ten (10) feet of the South 90.00 feet of
the North 281 .00 feet of Lots 4 and 5 of "O'Connor
and Porter's Subdivision" of the West 1/2 of the
N.E. 1/4 of Section 11 , T. 1S. , R.9E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 66 of
plats on Page 70.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Couicilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1789-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
August 1 , 1986, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Warranty Deed, more particularly described as.
Warranty Deed dated May 9, 1986, executed by D.C. Riley,
President, and Kenneth Morrison, Secretary, of Hygrade Food
Products Corporation, for:
The South 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Part of the S. 1/2 of Section 30, T.1S. , R.9E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point distant S.89°45' E. , 556.89 feet from center
of 1/4 corner of Section 30, thence S.89°45'E. , 21 feet;
thence S.017'W. , 1732.86 feet, thence N.74°19'20"W. along
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the center line of Plymouth Road, 1334.59 feet; thence
N.0°15'20" E. , 830.13 feet, thence Northeasterly on a curve
concave to the southeast having a radius of 435.28 feet
and an arc distant of 687.07 feet; thence N.0`02' E. , 206.55
feet to the Point of Beginning. (Part of Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 30L2da & 30L2d2b, Vlb, V2b - Plymouth Road
Right-of-Way. )
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#790-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
August 1 , 1986, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance two Grants of Easement, more particularly described
as:
iwo (1 ) Grant of Easement dated July 21 , 1986, executed by
Leon Piekarski and Marcia Piekarski , his wife, for
The North five (5) feet of the South F. 00 feet
of Lot 171 "Brightmoor Home Acres" being a
subdivision of part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section
15, T.1S. , R.9E. , Livonia Township (now City
of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded
in Liber 51 of plats on page 1 .
(2) Grant of Easement dated July 21 , 1986, executed by
Leon Piekarski and Marcia Piekarski , his wife, for.
The South five (5) feet of the North 65.00 feet
of Lot 171 "Brightmoor Home Acres" being a
subdivision of part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section
15, T.1S. , R.9E. , Livonia Township (now City
of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded
in Liber 51 of Plats on Page 1 .
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and
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unanimously adopted, it was
#791-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated August 1 , 1986, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept a cash donation in the amount of
$75 from the Optimist Club of Livonia, P.O. Box 2011 , Livonia,
Michigan 48150, the purpose of which is to help finance a "Volunteer
Recognition Picnic"; and the Council does hereby increase Sundry
Account 101-000-698.000 and Community Resources Account
101-891-886.140 in the amount of $75.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#792-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated July 31 , 1986,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept a cash donation in
the amount of $500 from the Sandlotters of Michigan, and the Council
does hereby authorize the same for the proposed Press Box/Control
Booth at Ford Field, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward appropriate letters of thanks as recommended herein.
A communication from the Superintendent of the Department of Parks and
Recreation, dated August 1 , 1986, re Council Resolution #299-86 (the Ethnic Festival
at Wilson Barn) was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from the Superintendent of the Department of Parks and
Recreation, dated August 1 , 1986, re Council Resolution #89-86 (acquisition of property
on the north side of Seven Mile east of Fitzgerald) was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#793-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 29125 W. Six Mile
iway Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated August 5, 1986, wherein a
request is submitted for the waiver of license and permit fees
in connection with the Annual Fall Festival to be conducted on
church grounds on September 5, 6 and 7, 1986, the Council does
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Imohereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#794-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Janice
Nagel , received by the office of the City Clerk on August 13, 1986,
requesting permission to close Hillcrest from 14100 Hillcrest to
14300 Hillcrest on September 7, 1986 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 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 September 14, 198E in the event of
inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to
approval of the Police Department.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#795-86 WHEREAS, Senate Bill 392 proposes to mend the Home Rule
ifts Act to require a city with a population of one million to place
a question on the ballot asking if the City Charter shall be amended
to provide for the election of councilmembers from seven (7) single
member districts and two (2) at large, and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 392 appears to constitute an unwarranted and
unnecessary intrusion of State government into the affairs of local
elections, and
WHEREAS, the enactment of Senate Bill 392 would establish a precedent
which is detrimental to the concept of local Hone Rule and should
therefore be of major concern to all municipalities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council takes
this means to record its opposition to Senate Bill 392; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution
to State Representatives Lyn Bankes and John Bennett.
A communication from the City Engineer, dated August 8, 1986, re 1985 Pavement
Repair Program (Contract 85-J) Final Cost Information was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
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#796-86 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated August 12, 1986 on all matters required
by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and all owners of record of property subject to the proposed special
assessment district having submitted in writing a "waiver of notice
and proceedings" in accordance with Section 3.08.310 of said Code,
and after careful consideration having been given to all such matters
the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.08.080 of said Code:
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make public improvements consisting of
installing paving (34 ft. wide 9 inch thick reinforced
concrete pavement), drainage (variable size storm sewers),
sanitary sewers (10 inch sanitary sewers with related
appurtenances) and water mains (16 inch diameter water
main with related appurtenances) on a proposed East/West
Industrial Road between Merriman and Hubbard, and on
Hubbard between the proposed Industrial Road and the
I-96 South Service Drive in the North 1/2 of Section
27, T.1S. , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as described in said statement, and to defray the cost
of such improvement by special assessment upor the property
especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived
or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated August 12, 1986.
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $572,413.66,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be
paid for in part by special assessments on the property
benefited thereby and in part by the City at large, in
proportions thereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be
0% and that the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to 100% ($572,413.66) shall
be borne and paid by special assessments on all lands
and premises in the special assessment district as herein
established in proportion to the benefits to be derived
therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in ten (10) annual installments together
with interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows:
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A special assessment district in the N.E. 1/4 of Section
L 27, 7.1S, R.9E, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
described as containing the following property.
105-99-0019-002, 105-99-0021-002, 105-99-0024-001 , 105-99-
0025-004,
105-99-0026-001 , 105-99-0027-001 , 105-99-0028-001 , 105-99-
0029-002,
105-99-0035-004, 105-99-0035-003, 105-99-0044-000
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the Council
and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such
relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against
all lands in the special assessment district as the special
benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the
total benefit of all land and also to enter upon such
roll the amount which has been assessed to the City at
large, all in accordance with the determination of the
City Council ; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3.08. 100 of the Livonia Code of
L Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file
the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed
to present the same to the City Council .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
1797-86 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 tht do not appear on the
agenda.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: McCotter.
Iww The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#798-86 RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Parade Committee are hereby
requested to submit a report and recommendation regarding a proposal
to conduct a Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 30, 1987.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, this 1085th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. , August 18, 1986.
Ro rt F. Nash, Cit C erk