HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1985-07-10 21766
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND FIFTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 10, 1985, 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 approximately 8.05 p.m. Councilman Taylor delivered the invocation. Roll was called
with the following result. Robert R. Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett, Peter
A. Ventura, Robert E. McCann and Alice Gundersen. Absent: Fernon P Feenstra.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F Nash, City Clerk, Carol
L. J Hustoles, Assistant City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance; Joan Duggan,
Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Russell A. Gronevelt , Director of Public Works; Edith
Davis, Personnel Director; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, John Nagy, City Planner; Ron
LMardiros, City Assessor, William E. Crayk, Police Chief, Robert Smith, City Librarian,
Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of the
Department of Legislative Affairs , Ronald R. Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation; Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Supervisor and David Katz,
Administrative Assistant to the Mayor.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted*,
it was
1542-85 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,057th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 26, 1985, are
hereby approved.
*Councilman Ventura abstained from voting which is recorded as a "Yes" vote under the
provision of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
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#543-85 WHEREAS, John A. Hillman has been a resident of the City
of Livonia for 32 years; and
WHEREAS, he has served the City with distinction as a
member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the past seven years,
and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the Board he has served
admirably as Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary; and
WHEREAS, his loyalty and devotion to the City has always
been outstanding and is exemplified by the fact that during his
seven years on the Board he has had perfect attendance with the
sole exception of one meeting in 1983 which he missed due to the
death of his mother; and
WHEREAS, in addressing those matters which came before
the Board, he has helped achieve fair and workable solutions to
the problem of eliminating unnecessary hardships for property owners
while at the same time insuring that the City remains a well-planned,
safe and enjoyable community for all who reside within its
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, he has always exhibited those qualities of
dedication, loyalty and integrity which personify an effective
public official and ha's always been held in the highest esteem
by his colleagues,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Livonia do hereby take this means to commend JOHN
A. HILLMAN for his years of outstanding service to the Zoning Board
of Appeals and to express the appreciation of a grateful community.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#544-85 WHEREAS, the Livonia Stevenson Girls Soccer Team has
distinguished itself by winning the State Soccer Championship for
1985; and
WHEREAS, in winning the state soccer crown, the Stevenson
High School Girls Soccer Team exhibited unity, team spirit,
comradeship and exemplary sportsmanship, and
WHEREAS, in achieving this goal , the team established
a 19-0-1 record, scoring 97 goals as opposed to only 17 goals
against, and defeated four of the top-ranked teams in the state.
Northville, Churchill , Plymouth-Salem and Bentley, before reaching
the finals and defeating number two ranked Troy Athens by a score
of 5-2, and
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WHEREAS, their excellent record was compiled by virtue
of the ability, perseverance and spirit of all the players, their
managers and coaches,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Livonia does hereby take this means to congratulate and salute
the Stevenson High School Girls Soccer Team, for their outstanding
record of excellence in becoming the 1985 Girls Soccer Champions
in the State of Michigan and wishes them all good success as a
team and individually.
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated June 21 , 1985, forwarding
various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending May 31 , 1985,
was received and filed for the information of the Council .
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Ventura and seconded
by Councilman McCann
#545-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 10,
1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Carhartt,
Inc. , P.O. Box 600, Dearborn, Michigan 48121 , for supplying the
Department of Public Works with Outer Wear Foul Weather Garments
at the unit prices bid, for the total sum of $9,727, the same having
been the lowest bid received and meets specifications.
#546-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Acting Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety, dated
June 24, 1985, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the following high bids for the sale by the City of Livonia
of five (5) unmarked police vehicles to the following parties in
the manner indicated
#78-45 $ 847 00 Robert Skinner
19753 Farmington Road
Livonia, MI 48152
#79-66 1 ,033.00 Arthur Grennia
9531 Deering
Livonia, MI 48150
#79-70 1 ,169.99 Jane Prevost
11410 Melrose
Livonia, MI 48150
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#79-72 1 ,205.00 Richard Widmaier
36769 Angeline Circle
Livonia, MI 48150
#80-68 1 ,475.00 Barry Fournier
39001 Howell
Livonia, MI 48150
#547-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Court Administrator of the 16th District Court, dated June
20, 1985, which bears the signatures of the District Judges and
the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Information
Retrieval Systems, Inc. (I R S. ) , 33150 Schoolcraft, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, for the Court Basement Records ' Room Renovation,
for a sum of $14,481 .96, less trade-in allowance of $2,250, for
final cost of $12,231 .96, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid which meets specifications.
#548-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Jane McNamara, 28979 Morlock, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated June
7, 1985, wherein a request has been made to reconsider the assessment
for lot 395A, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 6, regarding street
improvements, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Engineering/Building Department for its report and recommendation.
#549-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Gladys Hase, Silvana Zompanti , E. Margaret Pavia and Mary Mantel ,
dated June 2, 1985, wherein a request has been made regarding the
installation of a left-hand turn signal at the intersection of
Six Mile and Farmington Roads, the Council does hereby request
that the Wayne County Road Commission examine the traffic problems
existing at the intersection of Six Mile and Farmington Roads and
to prepare an Engineering Study regarding the possible installation
of left-hand turn signals at this intersection, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Wayne County Road Commission.
#550-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated June
14, 1985, signed by certain residents on Grantland, requesting
improvement of Grantland, West of Newburgh Road, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the City Engineer for his report and
recommendation.
#551-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated June
3, 1985, signed by certain residents of Lathers, requesting
improvement of Lathers, North of Seven Mile Road, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the City Engineer for his report and
recommendation.
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#552-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition signed by
certain residents on Bassett Drive, received by the office of the
City Clerk on June 14, 1985, requesting improvement of Bassett,
North of Ann Arbor Trail , South of Hines Park, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the City Engineer for his report and
recommendation
#553-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated June
24, 1985, signed by certain residents in the Alden Village
Subdivision requesting road improvements in Alden Village
Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer this item to the City
Engineer for his report and recommendation, further, the Council
does hereby request that the Planning Department submit a report
relative to the possible vacating of Priscilla Lane in the said
subdivision
#554-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from JayCee
Park Community, dated June 18, 1985, to which is attached a petition
signed by certain residents, regarding the traffic conditions at
JayCee Park at Pembroke and Mayfield, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation
regarding possible traffic controls in the area of JayCee Park.
ligg #555-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from John C.
Kim, President of Plastic Molding, Inc , 32001 Schoolcraft, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, dated June 20, 1985, wherein it is indicated that
it intends to transfer its facilities from 32001 Schoolcraft,
Livonia, Michigan, to Canton Township, Michigan, and it further
indicates that Plastic Molding, Inc. desires to obtain 1974 PA
198 and 1975 PA 301 exemptions for the Canton facility, the Council
does hereby consent to the granting of the said certificates in
the manner and form requested, and does further consent to the
transfer of eight employees in this move, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
1556-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Coordinator of the Livonia Fine Arts and Crafts Festival dated
June 11 , 1985, which bears the signature of the Director of Community
Resources, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby waive the labor
costs of the Department of Public Service ($850) , and the Police
Department ($1 ,282 50) incurred in the set-up and administration
of the 9th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival which was held
June 22 and 23, 1985 at the Civic Center Park
#557-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated June 12, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept a grant award in the amount of $10,300 from the Michigan
Office of Services to the Aging to the Department of Community
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esources for the purpose of constructing a vestibule covering the back door
and installation of room dividers and storm windows in the Fire
Station Senior Center.
#558-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Court Administrator and the District Judges of the 16th District
Court, dated June 21 , 1985, the Council does hereby authorize the
appointment of Sean Patrick Kavanagh as Magistrate of the 16th
District Court retroactive to July 31 , 1984, pursuant to Public
Act 16 of the Public Acts of 1976, being MCLA Section 600.8501 (2)
and effective until further order of the Court.
#559-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Court Administrator of the 16th District Court, dated June
25, 1985, which bears the signatures of the District Judges, the
Council does hereby designate as surplus equipment and approve
and authorize the sale of one (1 ) Data Terminal Systems Model 520
Electronic Cash Register terminal , which has a fair market value
of approximately $500, and two (2) Intertel Modems valued at $100
each, for a total estimated value of $700.
#560-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Planning Director,
dated June 11 , 1985, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize final payment to F. Sinelli Cement Company,
19404 Gerald, Northville, Michigan 48167, which payment shall include
the sum of $333.70 in excess of the $19,965.00 amount authorized
by Council Resolution 149-85, for the reasons set forth in the
City Engineer's report, further, that the full and complete amount
due on a contract authorized in Council Resolution 149-85, adopted
on March 13, 1985, between the aforesaid company and the City of
Livonia, for work performed in connection with the 1985 Curb Drop
Program shall be $20,298.70, it appearing from the aforementioned
report that said increase was due to the need to remove and replace
a greater quantity of existing sidewalks and curbs than was
originally estimated and that all work under the said contract
has been completed in accordance with City standards and
specifications; and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the additional expenditure of the sum of $333 70 from funds received
from the Federal Emergency Job Appropriation Bill of 1983 for this
purpose
#561-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 6, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein it is recommended that prior to proceeding with construction
activities for the proposed Whispering Willows Golf Course expansion,
a survey should be completed to establish the boundary lines of
the new golf course in addition to exposing any encroachments of
existing buildings and structures, the Council does hereby authorize
the retaining of Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, 34935 Schoolcraft,
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Livonia, Michigan, for the purpose of preparing a boundary survey
of the proposed Whispering Willows Golf Course expansion at a cost
based on their hourly rate for a survey crew not to exceed $4,000,
further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $4,000 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account for this purpose, and further, the Council does
authorize the said services 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. 2 and 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#562-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 13, 1985, approved
for submission by the Mayor, regarding the development of the Laurel
Commons Shopping Center on the north side of Six Mile Road, east
side of Newburgh Road, the Council does hereby advise the Wayne
County Office of Public Services (Permit Division) of the City's
willingness to accept jurisdiction and maintenance of approximately
30 L.F of 8" storm sewer extending north from an existing catch
basin in Six Mile Road near Survey Station 379 + 55, in connection
with the development of the Laurel Commons Shopping Center, located
on the north side of Six Mile Road in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 8,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the City Engineer to
execute a Wayne County permit on behalf of the City of Livonia
linin connection with the above storm sewer construction.
#563-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated June 5, 1985, wherein it is indicated that Mr.
Richard Hayward, 17159 Loveland, Livonia, Michigan, has been
appointed to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia, to fill the unexpired term
of Frank Hand, expiring on June 7, 1991 , the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the aforesaid action, provided that the
aforesaid person takes the oath of office as required in Section
3, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by the office
of the City Clerk.
#564-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 28, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 5-98-85, adopted on May 21 , 1985, with regard to
Petition 85-4-3-3, submitted by Dannie L. and Brenda Miracle regarding
a request to vacate a portion of Laurel Road between Eight Mile
Road and Norfolk Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and Petition 85-4-3-3 is hereby approved for that portion
only lying immediately west of and abutting Lot 23, and that the
balance of right-of-way lying north of Lot 23 not be vacated, subject
vacating being subject to the retention of a full-width easement
Iwo to protect existing public utilities, and the Department of Law
is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance
in accordance with this resolution.
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#565-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 29, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 5-100-85, adopted on May 21 , 1985, wherein the
Commission did amend Part VII of the Master Plan of the City of
Livonia, the Future Land Use Plan, so as to change the designation
of property located South of Six Mile Road, East of Haggerty Road
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, from medium density residential
to office, the Council does hereby certify and acknowledge the
receipt of same.
#566-85 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia finds that there is an urgent
necessity to acquire right-of-way for the purpose of immediately
constructing a storm sewer extension along the north side of Seven
Mile Road, for the future installation of sidewalks and for the
future altering and widening of Seven Mile Road, between Parkville
and Weyher, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary to acquire right-of-
way along the aforementioned section of Seven Mile Road to reduce
existing drainage problems, to lessen the hazards to pedestrians
using Seven Mile Road, to facilitate the flow of traffic, and to
alleviate traffic congestion as a matter of public health, safety,
and convenience, and to promote the public welfare generally, and
lie WHEREAS, the Council further finds that the acquisition of certain
private property, as further described hereinafter, is indispensable
to the necessary program of constructing the storm sewer extension,
installing of sidewalks and to the future widening and altering
of Seven Mile Road, between Parkville and Weyher, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended that a storm sewer
extension be immediately constructed along the north side of Seven
Mile Road between Parkville and Weyher, and has presented plans
which have been approved by this Council , and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid improvement is to be financed from the City's
Motor Vehicle Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) , and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission by its resolution 11-262-80
adopted on November 18, 1980, and recorded on February 3, 1981 ,
in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds in Liber 18623,
Page 744, amended Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia,
said Part being known as the Master Thoroughfare Plan, so as to
establish a 120 foot right-of-way for that portion of Seven Mile
between Parkville and Weyher, and
WHEREAS, Seven Mile Road between Parkville and Weyher is a county
road under the jurisdiction and control of the Board of County
Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne, Michigan, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia and the Board of County Road
Commissioners of the County of Wayne, Michigan, have heretofore
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entered into an agreement, pursuant to provisions contained in
Act 51 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1951 , as
amended, wherein the aforementioned Board of County Road
Commissioners has authorized the City of Livonia to act on its
behalf in acquiring either by negotiation or condemnation
proceedings, the right-of-way hereinafter more particularly
described,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council for the City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, hereby declares that the
acquisition of certain private property, as hereinafter described,
is necessary for the immediate construction of the storm sewer
extension along the north side of Seven Mile Road, the installation
of sidewalks, and the future altering and widening of Seven Mile
Road, between Parkville and Weyher, which construction and future
altering and widening are necessary as public improvements for
the use and benefit of the public, for the purposes of its
incorporation, for public purposes within the scope of its power,
and that good faith offers to purchase said parcels of land have
been made to all known property owners, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby declare that
it determines it necessary to take the fee to private property
upon just compensation to be paid therefor for such improvements,
law the said property necessary for the storm sewer extension, the
installation of sidewalks, and for future altering and widening
of Seven Mile Road, between Parkville and Weyher, and the just
compensation for same being as follows
PARCEL NO. 411
(1 ) Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, described as
The South 27 feet of Lot 411 of Supervisor's Livonia
Plat No. 7, as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, Page 58,
Wayne County Records.
Interested parties. Joseph Studzinski
28904 West Seven Mile
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Ben Paull and Etta M Paull , his wife
7462 Pebble Lane
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48033
Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit
Michigan National Bank-Oakland
Michigan National Bank-West Metro
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Estate or Interest to be taken. Fee simple in real property.
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270
of the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with provisions of Act 277 of the Public Acts
of 1968.
Estimated just compensation $5300 00
PARCEL NO. 412a
(2) Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, described as.
The South 27 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 412 of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 7, as recorded in Liber
66 of Plats, Page 58, Wayne County Records.
Interested parties: Sheila M. Kablatis
28912 Seven Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Michigan National Bank-West Metro
Estate or Interest to be taken. Fee simple in real
property.
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270
of the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes
in accordance with provisions of Act 277 of the Public
Acts of 1968.
Estimated just compensation: $5400.00
PARCEL NO. 412b
(3) Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, described as
The South 27 feet of the West 1/2 of Lot 412 of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 7, as recorded in Liber
66 of Plats, Page 58, Wayne County Records.
Interested parties: Carroll M Page and Dallas E. Page, his wife
28918 Seven Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Estate or Interest to be taken: Fee simple in real
property.
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270
of the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes
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in accordance with provisions of Act 277 of the Public
Acts of 1968
Estimated just compensation. $6000.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Law of the City
of Livonia be and is hereby authorized and directed to institute
and conduct the necessary proceedings on behalf of the City of
Livonia in the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne, State of
Michigan (that being the County where the private property sought
to be taken is located) to carry out the objectives of this
resolution, and to acquire by condemnation for the City of Livonia
the private property hereinbefore described for the purposes of
immediately constructing a storm sewer extension along the north
side of Seven Mile Road, the installation of sidewalks, and for
the future widening, paving, altering and improving of Seven Mile
Road, between Parkville and Weyher, as necessary and authorized
public improvements, and that said proceedings be brought in
accordance with the provisions of Act 87 of the Public Acts of
1980, as amended, being MCLA 213.51 , et seq, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby authorize
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed Sixteen Thousand, Seven
Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($16,700.00) for acquisition costs and,
Imo further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed Three Hundred Twenty and 10/100 Dollars ($320.10)
as the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County Drain,
School and Community College tax in connection with the aforesaid
rights-of-way, the same to be prorated as of the date of closing,
and further, the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the
aforesaid sums from the City's Motor Vehicle Fund Receipts (Major
Road Account) as compensation to be paid to the subject property
owners in connection with this project, and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to affix their signatures to a Declaration of Taking
in order to carry out the provisions of this resolution and statement
of necessity.
#567-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Ingersoll Cutting
Tools, dated March 21 , 1985, covering new industrial facilities
to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 25,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA that
it determines as follows
1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving
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property taxes from the property which will be affected,
as required by Act 198, P.A. 1974, as amended.
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council 's interest in this
matter, and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting
such information as may be necessary to determine their
respective opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise
the said taxing units of this Council 's desire to hold
a hearing on this Application on Wednesday, August 14,
1985 at 8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
3 The Council hereby sets Wednesday, August 14, 1985 at 8 00
P.M at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting
a hearing on said Application.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
1568-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an application for
a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Republic Airlines,
dated April 26, 1985, covering new commercial facilities to be
located within City of Livonia Commercial Development District
No. 2, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of
the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing
unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental
unit to which the proposed facility is to be located, i .e , the
City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the said Application
has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Republic Airlines, the
Assessor and a representative of each of the affected taxing units
an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing
having in fact been conducted at 8 00 P.M. , Monday, June 24, 1985,
at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA AS
FOLLOWS•
1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information
received from the applicant, Republic Airlines, finds and
determines.
(a) that the granting of this commercial facilities
exemption certificate shall not have the effect
of substantially impeding the operation of the
local governmental unit or impairing the financial
soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad
valorem property tax in the local governmental
unit in which the facility is to be located, and
(b) the applicant has fully complied with the
requirements of Section 9, Act No. 255, P.A. 1978,
as amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the application for
Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Republic
Airlines in the amount of $10,350,000, covering new
commercial facilities to be located within the City of
Livonia Commercial Development District No. 2 for 12 years.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Bennett, Gundersen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#569-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee, dated June
24, 1985, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 369-85,
in connection with the report and recommendation of the City Engineer
dated June 5, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor with regard to the redistribution of
assessments of lots on the corners of Parkville and Vassar (S.A.D.
#256) , the Council does hereby reduce and revise the said assessments
as recommended by the City Engineer in his communication dated
June 5, 1985, further, the City Assessor and City Treasurer are
hereby directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
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On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
ianimously adopted, it was
#570-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee, dated June
24, 1985, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 372-85,
in connection with the report and recommendation of the City Engineer
dated June 5, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the redistribution
of assessments of lots on the corners of Weyher and Vassar (S.A.D.
#257), the Council does hereby reduce and revise the said assessments
as recommended by the City Engineer in his communication dated
June 5, 1985; and the City Assessor and City Treasurer are hereby
directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, further, the Council does hereby
refer the matter of questionable activities on Vassar to the Police
Department for their investigation and subsequent report to Council .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#571-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 26, 1985,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 67-85 in connection
with Petition 84-7-1-19, as amended, submitted by Noel A. Gage
and James T. Mather, for a change of zoning on property located
on the South side of Plymouth Road, West of Alois Avenue, in the
S.W. 1/4 of Section 30, the Council does hereby concur in part
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and the said
Petition 84-7-1-19, as amended, requesting rezoning from RUF to
R-2 and R-8II 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 No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop.
NAYS None.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 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 85-2-1-6, change of zoning from R-1
and P to P.S )
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LEA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26 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 85-2-1-8, change of zoning from M-1
to C-2)
IA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS• None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
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 85-3-1-9, change of zoning from
RUF to R-1 )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
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Imo
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication
Councilwoman Gundersen took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 04 OF ARTICLE
II AND SECTION 18.24 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF
ORDINANCE 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
(Petition 84-12-6-5, residential accessory
buildings)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop.
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing resolution duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
Councilwoman Gundersen took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 03 OF ARTICLE
XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE. (Petition 83-10-6-5, regulations
on the location of drive-in window facilities
on restaurants in C-2 districts)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop.
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010, 020B, 060,
070 and 090 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 055 TO,
TITLE 2, CHAPTER 32 (UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
(Abandoned cars -- unclaimed personal property)
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#572-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety, dated June 10,
1985, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which are attached
amendments prepared by the Department of Law to amend the Livonia
Code of Ordinances relating to impoundment of vehicles, unclaimed
personal property and removal of vehicles from city streets, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee
for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#573-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated June 28, 1985, indicating that Livonia
Chrysler-Plymouth, the low bidder on the leasing of two mini vans
($218.63 per month) did not order the vans as requested pursuant
to Council Resolution 140-85, adopted on February 27, 1985, the
Council does hereby rescind the authorization of the leasing of
two Plymouth Voyagers for a period of 36 months from Livonia
Chrysler-Plymouth, 30777 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid letter from the City
Clerk; further, the Council does hereby authorize Dick Scott Buick,
Inc. , 200 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, the second
lowest bidder at bid time, to lease the City of Livonia two (2)
Dodge Mini-Vans for a period of three (3) years, at a cost of $230.75
and $238.51 per month.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#574-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication and
petition from the JayCee Park Community, dated June 18, 1985,
regarding the road, and traffic conditions of the roads, in the
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vicinity of JayCee Park at the corner of Mayfield and Pembroke,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Parks and Recreation
Commission and the Planning Department for their reports and
recommendations regarding the option of closing JayCee Park and
alternatively, to consider controls, maintenance, parking, etc.
conditions regarding this park
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop.
NAYS: Taylor.
The President declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#575-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication and
petition from the JayCee Park Community, dated June 18, 1985,
regarding the road and traffic conditions of the roads in the
vicinity of JayCee Park at the corner of Mayfield and Pembroke,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering/Building
Department for its report and recommendation regarding the
possibility of paving the roads in this area, i .e. , Mayfield,
Pembroke, Norfolk and Shadyside.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#576-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication and
petition from the JayCee Park Community, dated June 18, 1985,
regarding the road and traffic conditions of the roads in the
vicinity of JayCee Park at the corner of Mayfield and Pembroke,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Engineering/Building
Department for its report and recommendation on an alternative
access into, and controls for, the JayCee Park
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#577-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication and
petition from the JayCee Park Community, dated June 18, 1985,
regarding the road and traffic conditions of the roads in the
vicinity of JayCee Park at the corner of Mayfield and Pembroke,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Engineering/Building
Department for its report and recommendation on the feasibility
of sealcoating the streets in the JayCee Park vicinity, i .e.
Mayfield, Pembroke, Norfolk and Shadyside.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS. Taylor, Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#578-85 RESOLVED, that having heard and considered a number of
objections from residents concerning the "turning back" of their
residential streets to gravel , the Council does hereby determine
that no more Livonia streets shall be turned back to gravel until
the City Council receives maps and plans of such proposed alterations
and approves of said alterations.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#579-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety, dated June
21 , 1985, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a proposed agreement for joint participation in a computer aided
dispatch system with Redford Township, the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of the execution of this agreement, and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute this contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the Township of
Redford, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1580-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated March 11 , 1985, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 5, 1985,
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve the request
from Shirley Silber, Stockholder in Rick Mar, Inc. , to transfer
ownership of 1984 Class C license with dance permit from Brian
D. ; Jeffrey W. ; and Otello L. Sorge, and Lawrence J. Stockier,
receiver, for a business located at 19170 Farmington Road, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
217
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and85
L unanimously adopted, it was
#581-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated March 25, 1985, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 17, 1985,
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve the request
from Autumn, Inc. (a Michigan Corporation) and Richard George,
stockholder in Autumn, Inc. , for transfer of ownership of a 1984
SDD-SDM licensed business in escrow from ABM, Inc. for a business
located at 30805 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#582-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated May 15, 1985, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 19, 1985, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve the request
from Ann E. Carrier, stockholder-Jiffy Mart, Inc. for transfer
of ownership of a 1984 SDM licensed business from Quik Pik Food
Stores, Inc. , for a business located at 18788-18790 Middlebelt,
Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#583-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 3, 1985, with
regard to a request from Saga Enterprises, Inc. , One Saga Lane,
Menlo Park, California 94025, for a new dance permit to be held
in conjunction with a new full year Class "C" license and to correct
address to 17050 Laurel Park Drive South, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne
County, prior approval for a new Class "C" license with entertainment
permit having been granted in Council Resolution 226-85, adopted
on March 27, 1985, the Council does hereby determine to take this
means to advise the Liquor Control Commission that the City Council
approves of the said request above all others and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Gundersen
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#584-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian dated June 20, 1985, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize a sum not to exceed $11 ,278.97,
in accordance with the computations set forth in said communication,
to be expended from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the
hiring of a Librarian II to be responsible for the development
and acquisition of the Main Library collections and for the
organization and storage of these materials and the linking of
them into the computerized circulation system.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#585-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 7, 1985, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
final payment to Michigan Joint Sealing, 35970 Quakertown, Farmington
Hills, Michigan 48018, which payment shall include the sum of
$20,680.45 in excess of the $124,949 amount authorized by Council
Resolution 275-85, for the reasons set forth in the City Engineer's
report, and further, that the full and complete amount due on a
contract authorized in Council Resolution 275-85, adopted on April
24, 1985, between the aforesaid company and the City of Livonia,
for work performed in connection with the 1985 Pavement Joint &
Crack Sealing Program shall be $145,629.45, and the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of this additional sum of $20,680.45
from the Major and Local Street Maintenance Account Nos
202-463-818-117 (Major) and 203-463-818-117 (Local ) for this purpose,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
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On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#586-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 14, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 6-114-85, adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard
to Sign Permit Applications #1707 and #1708, submitted by Trans
Inns, Inc. , requesting approval to erect two ground signs on property
located on the south side of Six Mile Road between South Laurel
Park Drive and the 1-275 Freeway in Section 18, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#587-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 14, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 6-110-85, adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard
to Sign Permit Application #1711 , submitted by Livonia Pavillion
Office Building requesting approval to erect a wall sign on a
building situated on the east side of Middlebelt Road, north of
Seven Mile Road in Section 1 , the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the said
Sign Plan #1711 , subject to compliance with the same condition
set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop*, it was
*Council President Bishop passed the gavel at 9.00 P.M. for the purpose of supporting
the motion.
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 14, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 6-116-85, adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard
to Sign Permit Application #1717, submitted by Burns Sign Company
requesting approval to erect a new ground sign on property located
on the west side of Middlebelt Road between Seven Mile Road and
Clarita in Section 11 , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Sign Permit
Application #1717.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
was
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L #588-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 14, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 6-116-85, adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard
to Sign Permit Application #1717, submitted by Burns Sign Company
requesting approval to erect a new ground sign on property located
on the west side of Middlebelt Road between Seven Mile Road and
Clarita in Section 11 , the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole to allow petitioner to propose
alternative signs.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen.
NAYS: Bennett, Bishop.
The Vice President declared the motion to refer adopted.
The Vice President passed the gavel back to President Bishop at 9.08 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
L unanimously adopted, it was
#589-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 14, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 6-119-85, adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard
to Sign Permit Application #1804, submitted by Hacker Sign Company
requesting approval to erect a ground sign on the west side of
Farmington Road between Five Mile Road and Roycroft in Section
16, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the said Sign Plan #1804, subject
to compliance with the same condition set forth in the aforesaid
action of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#590-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 14, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 6-113-85, adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard
to Sign Permit Application #1780A, submitted by Seafood Bay
requesting approval to erect a wall sign on property located on
the north side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Parkville
in Section 1 , the Council does hereby refer this item to the
LCommittee of the Whole.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
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nanimously adopted, it was
#591-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated May 24, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 5-93-85, adopted on May 21 , 1985, with regard to
Petition 85-4-2-8, submitted by Carlos R. Galeana, requesting waiver
use approval to construct a building for general office uses on
the west side of Farmington Road between Curtis and Pickford in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, which property is zoned P.S. , the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 85-4-2-8 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as
those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#592-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated May 28, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 5-95-85 adopted on May 21 , 1985 with regard to
Petition 85-4-2-12, submitted by Frizzell Cartage Company, requesting
waiver use approval to operate a truck terminal with outdoor parking
of vehicles on property located on the east side of Merriman Road
between Plymouth and Schoolcraft Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 26, which property is zoned M-1 , the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 85-4-2-12 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#593-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 28, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 5-96-85 adopted on May 21 , 1985 with regard to
Petition 85-4-2-14, submitted by Frank M. DiMattia requesting waiver
use approval to construct a building for general office use on
the east side of Farmington Road between Rayburn and Broadmoor
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 85-4-2-14
is hereby denied, the Council having determined as a matter of
fact that the petitioner has failed to affirmatively demonstrate
that the proposed waiver use complies with the general standards 6. and requirements set forth in Section 19.06 of the Zoning Ordinance,
and for the following additional reasons.
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1 . The petitioner has failed to affirmatively show that the
proposed use is in compliance with the general waiver use
standards and requirements set forth in Section 19.06 of
the Zoning Ordinance #543
2. The proposed use would be detrimental to, and incompatible
with, the adjoining uses of the area.
3. The location, size and intensity of the proposed use, and
its relation to streets giving access to it will be such
that traffic to and from the site will be hazardous to
the neighborhood.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#594-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 28, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 6-127-85 adopted on June 25, 1985, with regard to
Petition 85-5-2-17, submitted by Civic Center Plaza requesting
waiver use approval to utilize a Class C Liquor License within
a building proposed to be located on the south side of Five Mile
Road, west of Farmington Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21 ,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby waive the
1000' separation requirement pursuant to Section 11 .03 (h) of
Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of Livonia, and does further
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 85-5-2-17 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#595-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated May 29, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 5-105-85 adopted on May 21 , 1985, with regard to
Petition 84-6-8-26, submitted by Villanova Construction Company,
requesting revised site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct commercial stores on the south side of Five Mile between
Farmington Road and Parkview in Section 21 , pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 84-6-8-26 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#596-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 14, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 6-111-85 adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard to
Petition 71-2-8-1 , submitted by K-mart, requesting revised site
plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct a commercial
building on the northwest corner of Seven Mile and Farmington Roads
in Section 4, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47
of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 71-2-8-1
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#597-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of
1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish
industrial development districts within the boundaries of the City
of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in the
City of Livonia comprised of an area of approximately 8.196 acres
lying in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 29, more particularly described
in Exhibit A. , attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein,
which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 28, and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Vispac,
Inc. , of the Council 's pending action on this resolution and of
its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No. 28; and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 28; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 1985 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 28, at which Vispac, Inc. and other taxpayers and
residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard
(a copy of the statements both written and oral made at such hearing
being on file with this City Council ) , and a representative of
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L Vispac, Inc. attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of
notice of such hearing on behalf of the said corporation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA,
AS FOLLOWS:
1 . An Industrial Development District is hereby established,
such district to consist of the area described in Exhibit
A, attached hereto.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 28".
EXHIBIT A
PARCEL NO. 1
A parcel of land in the N.E. 1/4 of Sec. 29, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as: Beginning
at a point distance south 00 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West
2099.07 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of Sec. 29, and
North 89 degrees 53 minutes 22 seconds East 720.17 feet from the
North and South 1/4 corner of said sec. 29, thence North 89 degrees
53 minutes 22 seconds East 198.90 feet along the South line of
a 60.00 foot wide road, thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 38 seconds
East 457.64 feet to a point on the North right of way line of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad; thence 202.16 feet along the arc
of a curve to the right (chord bearing North 79 degrees 50 minutes
48 seconds West 202.14 feet radius=3819.83 feet. Delta=3 degrees
01 minutes 56 seconds) thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 38 seconds
West 421 .68 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 87 ,623
Sq. Ft. or 2.01 acres of land. Reserving an easement for electric
and telephone lines within the southerly 50.00 feet of described
parcel , and reserving an easement for railroad line within the
southerly 70.00 feet of the described parcel and lying Northerly
20.00 feet and adjacent to previous described electric and telephone
easement.
PARCEL NO. 2
SURVEYED PARCEL DESCRIPTION
Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1S , R.9E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as commencing at the
North 1/4 corner of said Section 29, thence S. 00 degrees 36 minutes
04 seconds W. , along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 29
and centerline of Levan Road, 251 .25 ft. to a 5/8" iron in an MDSH
brass plate, thence continuing S. 00 degrees 36 minutes 04 seconds
W. , along said Section line and centerline, 1848.23 ft. ; thence
N. 89 degrees 53 minutes 22 seconds E. , along the South line of
VERONICA, 961 .95 ft. (962.15 ft. - recorded) to the point of
beginning, thence continuing N. 89 degrees 53 minutes 22 seconds
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Ibr E. , along said South line of VERONICA, 497.91 ft. , thence S. 00
degrees 35 minutes 50 seconds W. 111 .15 ft. to a point of curve;
thence along a curve to the left, radius of 420.28 ft. , arc distance
of 510.14 ft. (510.07 ft. - recorded) , chord bearing S. 34 degrees
09 minutes 19 seconds E 479.39 feet to the North line of the C.
& O. Railroad right-of-way; thence N. 88 degrees 55 minutes 13
seconds W. , along the North line of said right-of-way, 252.22 ft.
(N. 88 degrees 58 minutes 06 seconds W. 252.22 ft. - recorded)
to a point of curve, thence along a curve to the right, radius
of 3819.83 ft. , arc distance of 515 50 ft. , chord bearing N. 85
degrees 03 minutes 20 seconds W. 515.12 ft. , thence N. 00 degrees
03 minutes 52 seconds W. 457.74 ft. (N. 00 degrees 06 minutes
38 seconds W. 457.64 ft. - recorded) to the point of beginning,
containing 6.186 acres, subject to easements and restrictions of
record.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1598-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Hearing Officer (City Engineer) , dated May 6, 1985, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request to demolish
buildings located at 28566 and 28580 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan,
the legal descriptions of which are as follows:
The South 300.0 feet of the West 2.50 acres of the East 12.0
acres of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, except the South 60.0 feet thereof.
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect
to this matter on June 24, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution
416-85, and based upon the testimony and evidence presented, and
having reviewed the file and the order for demolition of the Hearing
Officer, the Council does hereby determine in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 15.52.150 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, to concur in and approve the Order of
Demolition of the Hearing Officer; further, the owner or owners
of the structures in question are hereby requested to demolish
the same or in lieu thereof upon the expiration of the 20-day period
prescribed by City ordinance, the Engineering/Building Department
is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to accomplish the
demolition of the said structures in accordance with the provisions
of City ordinance and law, the cost of which is to be borne by
the owner or owners of the said property in accordance with Section
15.52.180 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
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unanimously adopted, it was
#599-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Hearing Officer (City Engineer) , dated May 6, 1985, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request to demolish
a garage located at 28836 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan, the legal
description of which is as follows:
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, described as:
Lot 1 Newman Joy Road Subdivision as recorded in Liber 66
of Plats on Page 19, Wayne County Records.
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect
to this matter on June 24, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution
417-85, and based upon the testimony and evidence presented, and
having reviewed the file and the order for demolition of the Hearing
Officer, the Council does hereby determine in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 15.52.150 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, to concur in and approve the Order of
Demolition of the Hearing Officer, further, the owner or owners
of the structure in question are hereby requested to demolish the
same or in lieu thereof upon the expiration of the 20-day period
prescribed by City ordinance, the Engineering/Building Department
is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to accomplish the
demolition of the said structure in accordance with provisions
of City ordinance and law, the cost of which is to be borne by the
owner or owners of the said property in accordance with Section
15.52.180 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
At the direction of the Council President, pursuant to a request from Lidia Veri , Item
56 (Petition 84-11-1-34, rezoning of property on the North side of Seven Mile Road,
east of Shadyside in the SW 1/4 of Section 3 from R-3A to C-1 and R-7) was removed
from the Agenda to be placed on the Agenda of the Regular Meeting of July 24, 1985.
Council President Bishop passed the gavel to Vice President Taylor at 9.35 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered 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
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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 No. 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS. Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Taylor.
The Vice President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
1600-85 RESOLVED, that having considered 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
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. Bennett, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop, Taylor.
NAYS: Ventura.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
Vice President Taylor passed the gavel back to Council President Bishop at 9:43 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1601-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules
for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #574-85 so as to
permit consideration of several items that do not appear on the
agenda.
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Imw On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#602-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, the City Attorney and
Plante & Moran, dated June 19, 1985, approved for submission by
the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 295-85,
and to which is attached a proposed agreement between the City
of Livonia and New World Systems for the installation of IBM
System/38 Municipal Software Applications for the City of Livonia,
together with support services in connection therewith, the Council
does hereby approve the said agreement in the manner and form herein
submitted and request that the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, execute this agreement, as well
as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$269,900 from previously restricted fund balances of the General
Fund for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#603-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, the City Attorney and
Plante & Moran, dated June 28, 1985, approved for submission by
the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 295-85,
and to which is attached a proposed purchase agreement between
the City of Livonia and IBM for computer equipment, the Council
does hereby approve this agreement in the manner and form herein
submitted, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this
agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sums of $52,377
for software, $32,800 for lease of the equipment (approximately
$8,200 a month for 4 months) , $45,000 for computer room and cabling
and $11 ,075 for maintenance costs (approximately $2,768 75 a month
for 4 months) , for a total of $141 ,252 from previously reserved
restricted fund balances of the General Fund for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Gundersen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
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nanimously adopted, it was
#604-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated June 12, 1985, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated July 8, 1985, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Abdallah M. Elachi and Ali A. Naser, for transfer of ownership
of a 1985 SDD-SDM licensed business from Ibrahim Chami , located
at 34731 Plymouth, Livonia, Mi 48150, Wayne County, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, this 1058th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was adjourned at 9.47 P.M. , July 10, 1985.
Ro rt-rlash, City lerk