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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1984-07-11 21024 MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND THIRTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On July 11 , 1984, 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 McCann delivered the invocation Roll was called with the following result: Presents Robert R. Bishop, Robert E. McCann, Fernon P Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett and Peter A Ventura Absent. None. Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, John J. Nagy, Planning Director, G. E. Siemert, Chief Engineer; Robert Biga, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Russell Gronevelt, Director of Public Works, William Crayk, Police Chief, Edith Davis, Personnel Director; and Michael Reiser, Director of Office of Emergency Preparedness By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #538-84 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,033rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 20, 1984, are hereby approved A communication from the Finance Director, dated June 26, 1984, transmitting the Financial Statements for the month ending May 31 , 1984, was received and filed for the information of the Council . The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and seconded by Councilman Feenstra: #539-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated June 116 19, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of American Controls, Inc , 13500 Foley, Detroit, Michigan 48227, for supplying the Public Service Division 21025 (Road Maintenance Section) with two (2) trailer-mounted leaf loaders for a total price of $31 ,600, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications; further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize expenditure of the sum of $31 ,600 from the Refuse Fund Unexpended Balance Account for this purpose. #540-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated June 11 , 1984, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Bid of Unistrut Detroit Service Company, 4045 Second Street, Wayne, Michigan 48184, for supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with four (4) Leaf and Brush Chip Boxes for a total price of $10,342, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets specifications, further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $10,342 from the Refuse Fund Unexpended Balance Account for this purpose. #541-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated June 11 , 1984, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept the Bid of Cadillac Uniform Sales Co. , Inc , 2019 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146, for supplying the Department of Public Works with Outer Wear Foul Weather Garments at the unit prices bid for the estimated total price of $13,972.75, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications. #542-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from B. W. Fedorowycz, 33818 Oakdale, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated June 11 , 1984, wherein a request is made for review of a street improvement special assessment based upon actual street frontage in lieu of platted street frontage, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Division for its report and recommendation. #543-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ginnie Ingrao, 19434 Parker, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated June 19, 1984, requesting permission to close Parker Street between Hardy and St. Martins from 2.00 p.m. until 11 .00 p m on Saturday, July 28, 1984, for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police Department. f544-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition from certain residents of Hoy Avenue, received by the office of the City Clerk on June 11 , 1984, and before determining 21026 to improve Hoy Avenue between Henry Ruff and Melvin in the City of Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities , the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. 045-84 WHEREAS Stylecraft Printing Company, a Michigan corporation (the "Company") has made application to the Charter Township of Canton for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate pursuant to Act No 198, Public Acts of 1974, as amended ("Act 198") , for property tax relief in connection with the acquisition, construction and equipping of a new manufacturing facility in the Charter Township of Canton, which involves the relocation of the Company's existing operations located in the City of Livonia (the "Project") . As a prerequisite to the granting of Act 198 relief to the Company by Canton Township, Section 9 (2) of Act 198 requires the consent of the City of Livonia to the granting of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate; and WHEREAS, the project will result in a transfer of employment of approximately 35 full-time persons from the City of Livonia, Michigan, to the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT 1 . The City Council hereby consents to the granting of an industrial facilities exemption certificate to Stylecraft Printing Company in connection with the relocation of the Company' s existing operations in the City of Livonia to a new facility to be acquired, constructed and equipped by the Company in the Charter Township of Canton. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this Resolution to the Township Clerk Ilappof the Charter Township of Canton. 3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar 21027 as they conflict with the provisions of the foregoing resolutions are hereby rescinded. #546-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor dated June 18, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted for the establishment of a fee to be charged for photocopies and computer copies, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation on the question of establishing a uniform fee schedule for such copy charges. #547-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated June 8, 1984, which transmits its resolution 6-112-84 adopted on June 5, 1984, with regard to Sign Permit Application #960 submitted by Planet Neon Sign Company requesting erection of an electric wall sign on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Purlingbrook Roads in Section 2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Sign Permit Application #960, subject to compliance with the same condition set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission #548-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Carolyn L. Ayuyu, SCS Steamers, dated June 20, 1984, wherein permission is requested to establish and operate a concession stand at Bicentennial Field from 8:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m on July 7 and 8, 1984 in connection with the Wolverine Soccer Tournament, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted. #549-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 22, 1984 from Erwin Hartge (Architect), 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 June 19, 1984 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 6-122-84 with regard to Petition 84-5-8-24 submitted by D.A.V. Contracting Company requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct a one-story masonry addition to an existing building located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between Schoolcraft and Five Mile Road in Section 23, the Council does hereby designate Wednesday, August 15, 1984 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 21028 set forth in Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia. /550-84 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 No. 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, August 15, 1984 at 8:00 p.m. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item: Petition 84-5-1-16, submitted by Robert Chouinard for a change of zoning of property located on the west side of Farmington Road, south of Norfolk in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFA to P.S. , the City Planning Commission in its resolution 6-116-84 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 84-5-1-16 be denied; Further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed change 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. #551-84 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Able Steel & Processing, Inc. , 35585 Industrial Drive, Livonia, Michigan , dated July 2, 1984, covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 15; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA that it determines as follows• 21029 1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application to the legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving 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 15, 1984 at 8 00 p.m. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 3. The Council hereby sets Wednesday, August 15, 1984 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: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop NAYS None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was 1552-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance & Insurance Committee dated June 20, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 444-84 in connection with a communication from the Vice President of Bloomfield Savings, 8424 E. Twelve Mile, Warren, Michigan 48093, dated May 11 , 1984, wherein it is requested that Bloomfield Savings be approved and designated as a depository for the City of Livonia with respect to its branch offices located at 28999 W Five Mile Road and 33408 W Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby concur in and approve this request in the manner and form submitted. Councilman McCann left the podium at 8 15 p m to, On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 21030 #553-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Comrrittee of the Whole dated June 18, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 423-84 in connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated March 5, 1984, which sets forth its resolution 2-31-84 adopted on February 28, 1984 with regard to Petition 83-12-1-22 submitted by University Village Partnership for a change of zoning on property located north of Five Mile Road, west of Harrison in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from P L. to R9-1 and P.S , and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 30, 1984, pursuant to Council Resolution 197-84, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 83-12-1-22 is hereby approved and granted, the action herein being based upon the understanding that as to the R9-1 zoned property, the petitioner would provide deed restrictions which would limit the height of any future structure to not more than three (3) stories, 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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop NAYS. None Councilman McCann returned to the podium at 8.17 p m On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #554-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 18, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 914-83 in connection with a communication dated October 14, 1983, from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission with respect to an application from Gerald C May, aka Ben Justice, aka Jerry Maiburg, for a new Entertainment Permit in conjunction with 1983 Class C license located at 37604 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated November 14, 1983 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby reject and deny this request, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolutionto the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. 21031 On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was #555-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 18, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 113-84 in connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July 28, 1983, which sets forth its resolution 7-137-83, adopted on July 19, 1983, with regard to approval to utilize a Class C liquor license in connection with an existing restaurant located within the Wonderland Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 10, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 647-83, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition 83-6-2-24 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop NAYS. Bennett, Ventura The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #556-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 18, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 394-83 with regard to the subject of the sale of surplus City property, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #557-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 18, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 300-82 with regard to the question of whether or not the provisions set forth in the zoning ordinance relating to mechanical and electronic devices require the adoption of appropriate amendments, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action. 21032 On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously adopted, it was #558-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 18, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 401-83 in connection with a communication from the Director of Finance dated May 16, 1983, approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 302-83 to which is attached a list of all computer programs currently in use by the City of Livonia involving Livonia Public Schools computer operations, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Computer Committee for its report and recomuendation. On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously adopted, it was 1559-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 18, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 402-83 in connection with a communication from the Chief of Police dated May 3, 1983, approved for submission by the Mayor and which sets forth the functions and programs being used by the Police Department with the computer system at this time, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Computer Committee for its report and recommendation. On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously adopted, it was #560-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 25, 1984 in connection with a discussion and presentation made by the Livonia Cultural League on the Environmental Sculpture Project, the Council does hereby request that the City Planning Commission submit its report and recommendation on the proposed location of this item. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was 1561-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated June 27, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 500-84 in connection with the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated June 4, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of ISS Prudential Maintenance Services, 1300 W. Fort, 21033 Detroit, Michigan 48226, for providing all custodial services commencing July 1 , 1984 in the following buildings: L 16th District Court Fire Headquarters Police Station Police Detective Bureau Carl Sandburg Library Alfred Noble Library Senior Citizens (Civic Center) Senior Citizens (Fire Station Center) for the total annual cost of $52,633.84, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications, further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $24,000 from the Building Maintenance Salaries and Wages Account No 101-447-702.000 000 to the Building Maintenance Contractual Services Account No 101-447-818.020.000 for this purpose, 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 or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; further, the Council does hereby request that the Director of Public Works submit a quarterly status report which sets forth an evaluation of the services being provided under the contract awarded herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop NAYS None Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 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 84-1-1-1 rezoning from R-lA 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 110 next regular meeting of the Council . 21034 Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (Petition #84-3-1-9 rezoning from R-7 to C-2). The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council . Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18.42 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition 84-3-6-2) 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 On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #562-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law dated June 28, 1984 and submitted pursuant to CR 523-84 with regard to Petition 84-3-6-2 which would amend Section 18.42 of Zoning Ordinance #543, relating to the location and nature of satellite disc antennas, and the proposed amendment having received its first reading by Councilman Taylor on July 11 , 1984, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was 21035 #563-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated June 5, 1984, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Safety and the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of computer software required for the Police and Fire CAD Dispatch Functions and a column expansion display from 16 units to 32 units from the Motorola Corp. , 25901 W. Ten Mile, Southfield, Michigan 48075, for a total price of $6,200, and for this purpose the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the transfer of the sum of $6,200 from Patrol Salary Account No 101-325-702-000-000 to Communications Capital Outlay Account No 101-310-987-000-000, further, the Council does hereby authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04 140 D 5. of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop NAYS None On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #564-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated June 5, 1984, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Safety and the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the purchase of computer software required for the Police and Fire CAD dispatch functions and a column expansion display, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Computer Committee for its information and files On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #565-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated June 11 , 1984, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Sam Goodman, 2051 Woodward, Berkley, Michigan 48072 for the proposed division and combination of Tax Item Nos. 46 120 03 0043 000 (30c43) and 46 120 03 0044 000 (30c44) into three parcels, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation 21036 A roll call vute was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop NAYS• Taylor The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #566-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Patricia Donnelly, dated January 20, 1984 requesting review of a street improvement special assessment with regard to property located at 19028 Brentwood, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Division for its report and recommendation. On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #567-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated February 1 , 1984, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated June 13, 1984 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Buddy's-Livonia, Inc , to add William Jacobs as new stockholder in 1983 Class C licensed business, located at 33605 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, through sale of partial shares from existing stockholder, Robert B. Jacobs, 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 McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #568-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated June 1 , 1984, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated June 14, 1984 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Robert C. Tiano for transfer of ownership of 1984 Class C licensed business with dance-entertainment permit from R.N. Hook for a business located at 31735 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. 21037 On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #569-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated June 8, 1984 which transmits its resolution 6-108-84 adopted on June 5, 1984 with regard to a sign plan submitted in connection with Petition 84-1-8-2 by Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. , requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 in connection with a proposal to convert an existing building located on the south side of Seven Mile Road, west of Middlebelt Road in Section 11 to a multi-tenant retail facility, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the said sign plan, subject to compliance with the same conditions set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission. On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #570-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated June 21 , 1984 which transmits its resolution 6-117-84 adopted on June 19, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-5-2-21 , submitted by the Southland Corporation, requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM license within a 7-Eleven Party Store proposed to be located on the southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Inkster in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, which property is zoned C-1 , the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 84-5-2-21 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 as well as the additional condition that the approval granted herein is made subject to the petitioner's site plan being reviewed by the City Planning Commission and thereafter approved by the City Council . On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was #571-84 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated April 10, 1984 on all matters required by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon on June 27, 1984, after due notice as required by Section 3 08.070 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. 21038 (1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects; (2) determine to make the improvement consisting of either a 31 ' wide concrete pavement with integral curbs (Alternate I), a 31 ' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II) , or a 27' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with valley swales (Alternate III ) on Parkville Avenue (Seven Mile to Morlock) , Bretton (Middlebelt to Parkville) , St. Martins Avenue (Middlebelt to 300' East of Parkville) , and Vassar Avenue (Parkville to 300' East of Parkville) , or 20 to 22' wide 4" bituminous concrete over existing roadway (Alternate IV) on Vassar Avenue (Parkville to 300' East of Parkville) , in Section 1 , T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and to defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived; (3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as set forth in said statement dated April 10, 1984, (4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $789,452.94 for the Alternate I improvement, or $744,431 .76 for the Alternate II improvement or $669,396.47 for the Alternate III improvement; (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 hereafter established; (6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be either $151 ,652.94 for the Alternate I improvement, $144,899 76 for the Alternate II improvement or $133,644.47 for the Alternate III improvement based upon the City assuming 15% of the paving cost and 100% of the drainage cost and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public improvement amounting to $637,800 for the Alternate I improvement $599,532 for the Alternate II improvement or $535,752 for the Alternate III improvement based upon 85% of the paving cost only being specially assessed 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; 21039 (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: A special assessment district in Section 1 , T. 1S. , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as containing the following property Lots 415a1 , 415b, 416a1a1 , 416alba2; 416b, 422a, 422b4, 422b3, 422b2, 423,424, 431 , 432, 433; 434, 430, 429, 428, 427, 426a1 ,426b1a, 437a438a, 437b439a1 , 436b1b,436b2, 436a2,436b1a, 436a1 , 435d, 435c, 435b, 435a, 443b2, 443b1b, 443b1a, 443a, 442b, 442a, 448a, 447b, 447a, 446, 445„ 444a, 444b, 444c, 444d, 444e, 444f, 404a1 ; 404a2, 404b, 405a, 405b, 405c, 405d, 406a, 406b, 406c, 406d, 406e, 407, 408a, 408b, 408c, 408d, 409a4, 409a1 ; 409a2, 409a3, 409b, 410a, 410b, 410c, 410d, 413,414, and 412b of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 7 and Lots 386a,444g, 386b, 386c, 386d, 386e, 387,388a, 388b,389a, 389b1 , 390a1 , 390a2,390b, 390c, 390d, 390e, 391a, 391b, 391c, 391d, 391e, 392a, 392b; 392c, 393, 394a, 394b2b1 , 394b2b2, 395a, 395d,396a, 396b, 396c,397a, 397b, 397c, 398,399a; 399b, 400a, 400b, 400c, 400d, 401a, 401b, 401c1 ; 401c2, 401d, 402a, 402b, and 403 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 6 and lots 2 through 5, both inclusive, of Lillian Hocking Subdivision (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 21040 (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 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 prior to the holding of the second public hearing thereon required by Section 3.08.110 of the said Code A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop NAYS None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #572-84 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Traffic Commission submit a report and recommendation with respect to the movement of traffic and location of stop signs in the area of Parkville Avenue, from Seven Mile to Morlock On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #573-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated May 7, 1984 which sets forth its resolution 4-75-84 adopted on April 24, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-3-2-14 submitted by Reighard IH Trucks requesting waiver use approval for outside storage of trucks on property located south of Eight Mile Road between Osmus and Merriman Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 27, 1984, pursuant to Council Resolution 388-84, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition 84-3-2-14 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was 21041 #574-84 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Engineering/Inspection Department inspect certain property located at the southeast corner of Eight Mile Road and Osmus, and thereafter issue such violation notices as may be appropriate in accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was #575-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated June 18, 1984, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 20-84, transmitting for Council acceptance a Deed for Michigan dated February 8, 1984, executed by Robert A. Kube, Closing Officer, Field Officer, for and on behalf of Samuel R. Pierce, Jr. , Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, conveying to the City certain property described as follows: Lot 246 & incl . 1/2 of vac. public alley at rear, Schanhite's Marquette Manor Sub. , as recorded in Liber 61 , Page 63 of Plats, W.C.R. 12411 Arcola the Council , for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, does hereby determine to accept the aforesaid Deed for Michigan; further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop NAYS: Ventura The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was #576-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the department of Law, dated June 19, 1984, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 919-83, transmitting for Council acceptance a Deed for Michigan dated February 8, 1984, executed by Robert A Kube, Closing Officer, Field Officer, for and on behalf of Samuel R. Pierce, Jr. , Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, conveying to the City certain property described as follows. 21042 Lot 136, Cooperspoon Sub. , as recorded in Liber 74, Page 50 of Plats, W.C.R. 31220 Hathaway the Council , for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, does hereby determine to accept the aforesaid Deed for Michigan; further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop NAYS. Ventura The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 1577-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated June 25, 1984, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 19-84, transmitting for Council acceptance a Deed for Michigan dated February 8, 1984, executed by Robert A. Kube, Closing Officer, Field Officer, for and on behalf of Samuel R Pierce, Jr. , Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, conveying to the City certain property described as follows. Lot 122, Argonne Sub, as recorded in Liber 40, Page 5 of Plats, Wayne County Records. 27545 Long the Council , for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, does hereby determine to accept the aforesaid Deed for Michigan; further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop NAYS Ventura The President declared the resolution adopted 21043 On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #578-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning Director dated June 15, 1984 to which is attached a letter from the Controller of Bra-Con Industries, 12001 Globe Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated June 12, 1984, wherein it is indicated that Bra-Con is withdrawing its request to establish an industrial development district for Lots 4 and 5 in the Globe Industrial Subdivision, the Council does hereby rescind and repeal Council Resolution 461-84 adopted on June 6, 1984. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was #579-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Comuunity Resources dated June 15, 1984 which is approved by the Finance Director and the Mayor Pro-Tem, the Council does for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the following cash donations for the Senior Citizen Program (1 ) Square Dancers - Wednesdays William H. Peterson $ 350.00 (2) Farm and Garden Association Oliene Kirk - Fire Station Center 15 00 (3) Michigan Depression Glass Society 3450 Harding, Dearborn, MI 315.00 (4) Norma Misener - Coupon Club, Fire Station Center 48.04 (5) James W. Park, 21984 Wildwood 180 00 (6) Michael W Crane - Bridge, 60.00 Fire Station Center 70.00 (7) Edwin B. Henson, 12124 Boston Post Road 48.80 Fire Station Center 35.40 40.00 70.00 $1 ,232.24 Further, the Council does hereby determine to increase the revenue and expenditure budget in a like amount with respect to Account #101-174-931 010.000 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop NAYS. None 21044 On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #580-84 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #574-82 so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda. On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was #581-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 22, 1984 which sets forth its resolution 5-88-84 adopted on May 15, 1984 with regard to Petition 83-8-1-17 submitted by the Apostolic Christian Church for a change of zoning on property located on the south side of Wentworth Avenue, west of Middlebelt in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14 from RUE and P.L. to P.S. , and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 9, 1984, pursuant to Council Resolution 448-84, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 83-8-1-17 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. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop NAYS: None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #582-84 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its resolution no. 417-84, adopted on May 16, 1984, and in accordance with Section 3.08.100 (paving) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date of July 10, 1984 an assessment roll dated July 9, 1984 for the proposed improvement consisting of placing approximately 4" of asphalt on the existing roadways (Alternate IV) on Purlingbrook Road between Eight Mile Road and St. Martins Avenue and on Bretton Road between Purlingbrook Road and Flamingo Avenue in Section 21045 2, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution 417-84. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on Wednesday, August 15, 1984 at 8 00 p.m. to review the said special assessment roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of Wednesday, August 15, 1984, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was 1583-84 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its resolution no 419-84, adopted on May 16, 1984, and in accordance with Section 3 08 100 (paving) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date of July 10, 1984 an assessment roll dated July 9, 1984 for the proposed improvement consisting of placing approximately 4" of asphalt on the existing roadways (Alternate IV) on Ingram Avenue between Five Mile Road and Myrna Avenue in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 15, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the construction and operation 21046 of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution No. 419-84. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted by the City Council ; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on Wednesday, August 15, 1984 at 8 00 p.m. to review the said special assessment roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of Wednesday, August 15, 1984, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was 1584-84 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its resolution No. 420-84, adopted on May 16, 1984, and in accordance with Section 3.08.100 (paving) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date of July 9, 1984 an assessment roll dated July 10, 1984 for the proposed improvement consisting of placing approximately 4" of asphalt on the existing roadways (Alternate IV) on Myrna Avenue between Merriman Road and Hubbard Road in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S. , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution No. 420-84. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the said roll is hereby 21047 accepted by the City Council ; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on Wednesday, August 15, 1984 at 8:00 p.m. to review the said special assessment roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of Wednesday, August 15, 1984, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office. On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #585-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Community Resources dated July 10, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Bollin Electric Company, 31340 Puritan, Livonia, MI 48154, to furnish and install lighting as well as other miscellaneous electric work at the Senior Citizen Center for a total price in the amount of $11 ,750, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop NAYS: None 21048 On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #586-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and reconu endation of the Director of Community Resources dated July 10, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Bid of Don-DeQuiet Company, 145 Sybald , Westland, MI 48185, to furnish and install accoustical ceiling in the Senior Citizen Center for a total price in the amount of $6,000, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop NAYS: None On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #587-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Historical Commission dated July 7, 1984 which bears the signatures of the Director of Community Resources and the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor and to which is attached a letter from the Newburg United Methodist Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail , Livonia, Michigan, dated June 11 , 1984, wherein a request is submitted for a church campout at Greenmead as part of their vacation Bible School on Thursday, August 9, 1984, as well as a worship service to be conducted in the Newburg Church in the village on Friday, August 10, 1984, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted, subject to approval by the Department of Law of a covenant not to sue as well as providing the City with adequate insurance in this regard. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, this 1 ,034th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9.00 p.m , July 11 , 1984 AtZ ROB )57/410.4 RT F. NASH, CITY CLERK