HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1984-06-20 20984
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND THIRTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 20, 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 Ventura delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert R.
Bishop, Peter A. Ventura, Robert E McCann, Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen,
Gerald Taylor, and Robert D. Bennett, Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor;
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; John J. Nagy,
Planning Director; Jack Dodge, Finance Director, G. E. Siemert, Chief Engineer;
Imp Robert Biga, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Russell Gronevelt, Director
of Public Works, Robert Beckley, Supt. of Public Service, Ron Mardiros, Assessor;
James Miller, Labor Relations Director, Barney Knorp, Fire Chief, James Inglis,
Housing Director, Mea Sirosky, Personnel Analyst
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#480-84 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,032nd Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June
6, 1984, are hereby approved
A communication from the Finance Director, dated May 23, 1984,
transmitting the Financial Statements for the month ending April 30, 1984,
was received and filed for the information of the Council
A communication from the Mayor, dated June 11 , 1984, regarding the
Senior Citizen Transportation Program was received and filed for the information
of the Council .
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The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and
seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen:
#481-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated May
16, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of U.S. Standard Sign Co. , P. O. Box 4005, Toledo,
Ohio 43609, for supplying the Public Service Division (Sign
Maintenance Section) with Traffic Sign Faces, Letters and
Roll Goods at the unit prices bid for the period through
May 31 , 1985, which total amount is estimated to be
$9,265.80, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications.
#482-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated May 29, 1984
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is
approved by the Chairman of the Water & Sewer Board and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of J. L. Construction,
3315 Baldwin Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48055, for the 1984
Water Main Replacement Program for the estimated total
cost of $140,075, based upon the Engineering Division's
estimate of units involved and subject to a final payment
based upon the actual units completed in accordance with
the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and
unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item; further, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $140,075
from the Water Capital Improvement Account
(#591-000-140-000-000) for this purpose; and the City
Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments
in the work as completed; and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder
and to do all other things necessary and incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
#483-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service
dated May 31 , 1984, approved by the Director of Finance
and the Chairman of the Water & Sewer Board and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize National Port-A-Test, Inc. , 1600 Moseley Street,
Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 , to perform testing and repairing
of large commercial water meters at the unit prices set
forth in the attachment, the grand total of which is to
be in the amount of $6,310 for the period through December
31 , 1984; further, the Council does hereby authorize the
aforesaid work to be performed for a sum not to exceed
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$10,000 at the unit prices quoted; and the Council does
hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication,
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 3.04.140 D.S. of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended
#484-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Mrs. Marie Walsh, 28570 Pickford, Livonia, Michigan
48152, to which is attached a petition signed by certain
residents on Pickford between Middlebelt and Brentwood
requesting a paving improvement for their street, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the City Engineer for his
report and recommendation.
1485-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated May 24, 1984, approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a list of
sidewalks requiring repair and/or replacement in the East
1/2 of Section 34, Harrison Avenue south of Lyndon, and
at various other locations throughout the City of Livonia,
said list being included herein by reference, and for the
reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the
respective owners of lots and premises referred to in said
list to repair or to remove and replace sidewalks at such
premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this
resolution which is made pursuant to Section 5-137 of Title
5, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that the respective
owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete
said sidewalk repairs or removal and replacement work by
no later than August 8, 1984, after which date the
Engineering/Inspection Division shall arrange for the
reconstruction of the said sidewalks; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby request the Livonia Board of Education to arrange
for the repair or removal and replacement of approximately
375 square feet of sidewalk adjacent to the Whitman School
on West Chicago, and FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the removal and replacement of various sections
of sidewalks and crosswalks at locations indicated on the
list attached to the City Engineer's communication inasmuch
as same are the City's responsibility, and FURTHER, the
Engineering/Inspection Division is hereby authorized to
finalize plans and specifications and arrange for the taking
of bids for the 1984 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Repair and
Maintenance Program, which program will include all required
work which has not been completed by private property owners
by August 8, 1984.
#486-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Plante & Moran, Certified Public Accountants, dated
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May 21 , 1984, which transmits a financial report, with
additional information, for the year ended November 30,
1983, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
#487-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Finance dated May 29, 1984, approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an Annual
Membership fee notice for the period July 1 , 1984 through
June 30, 1985, in the amount of $7,269, the Council does
hereby approve and authorize the payment of this item in
the manner and form herein submitted.
The communication received from the Civil Service Commission, dated
May 16, 1984, regarding the Federally Funded Summer Youth Employment Program,
was received and filed for the information of the Council .
#488-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director dated May 18, 1984, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by
the Civil Service Commission on May 8, 1984, the Council
does hereby appropriate the sum of $3,500 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account to be transferred to the following
accounts in the following amounts.
towAccount No. Name Amount
101-235-905.000.000 Publishing $2,000
101-236-828.000.000 Medical Examiner $1 ,500
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication.
#489-84 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 23.01(a)
of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby request
that the City Planning Commission conduct a Public Hearing
and thereafter submit its report and recommendation to
Council on the subject of rezoning the property located
on the west side of Newburgh Road North of Six Mile Road
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 (Jacobson's Laurel Park
Parcel ), from C-2 to P.O. .
The Communication from the Department of Law, dated May 24, 1984,
regarding the Legal Opinion with respect to investment of funds collected by
the Sixteenth District Court was received and filed for the information of
the Council .
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#490-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Attorney dated May 30, 1984
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 410-84 in
connection with the assignment of stock in Livonia
Restaurants, Inc. , the Council does hereby request that
the representatives and/or principals of Livonia Restaurants,
Inc. , submit an appropriate letter to Council in view of
the aforesaid report and recommendation.
#491-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated May 22, 1984, which
transmits its resolution 5-98-84 adopted on May 15, 1984
with regard to a request by John Dinan to erect a ground
sign and wall signs on a building located on the South
side of Six Mile Road, between Laurel Park Drive South
and Newburgh Road in Section 18, 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.
#492-84 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 23.01 (a)
of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby request
that the City Planning Commission conduct a Public Hearing
and thereafter submit its report and recommendation to
Low Council on the subject of whether or not a proposed amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance, with respect to sign limitations,
should be adopted which would substantially reduce the
area, size and height of free standing signs as presently
permitted in the City of Livonia.
#493-84 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed
with the City Clerk a statement dated June 11 , 1984 on
all matters required by Section 3.08 060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and all owners of record
of property subject to the proposed special assessment
district having submitted in writing a "waiver of notice
and proceedings" in accordance with Section 3.08.310 of
said Code, and after careful consideration having been
given to all matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 3.08.080 of said code•
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting
of placing 4" of asphalt on the existing aggregate
base roadway (City's Alternate IV Inmprovement)
on a portion of Munger Avenue between Middlebelt
and the westerly edge of the Livonia Education
Association property (a distance of approximately
650 ft ) T.1 S. , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as described in said statement,
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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
June 11 , 1984;
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such
improvement is $18,530;
(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 15% of paving ($2,400) and 100%
of drainage ($2,530) and that the balance of
said cost and expense of said public improvement
amounting to 85% of paving ($13,600) shall be
borne and paid by special assessments on all
lands and premises in the special assessment
liw district as herein established in proportion
to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such
improvement may be paid in ten (10) annual
installments together with interest thereon on
the unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing
the land and premises upon which special
assessments shall be levied as follows:
A special assessment district in Section 14,
T 1 S. , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the following
property.
Lots 33, 34, 35, 40, 41 , 42, 43, 44, 45 and 46
of Livrance Estates Subdivision as recorded in
Liber 67, Page 10 of Wayne County Records
(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
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in the special assessment district as the special
benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear
to the total benefit of all land and also to
enter upon such roll the amount which has been
assessed to the City at large, all in accordance
with the determination of the City Council ; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City
Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate
required by the provisions of Section 3.08.100
of the Livonia Code of 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 .
#494-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated May 22, 1984 which
transmits its resolution 5-92-84 adopted on May 15, 1984
with regard to Petition 84-5-2-18, submitted by John Dinan
requesting waiver use approval to locate general office
uses within an existing building located on the south side
of Professional Center Drive between South Laurel Park
Drive and Newburgh Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
18, which property is zoned P.S. , the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 84-5-2-18 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.
#495-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated May 25, 1984 with
regard to a request from Mid-7 Land Company for an extension
of approval of Petition 83-3-8-6 relative to site plan
approval in connection with a proposal to construct an
addition to an existing building located south of Seven
Mile Road, west of Middlebelt Road in Section 11 , previously
granted in Council Resolution 279-83, adopted on April
6, 1983, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and grant the requested extension
for a one year period, subject to compliance with all of
the conditions set forth in the original site plan approval .
The communication from Ted and Cathy Main opposing the road improvement
in the Golden Ridge Subdivision, was received and filed for the information
of the Council .
#496-84 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Action
Distributing Company, Inc , dated June 6, 1984, covering
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new industrial facilities to be located within City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No. 14:
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 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 Monday, July 23, 1984 at 8:00 p.m.
at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Monday, July 23, 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.
1497-84 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Dembs Roth Management Company, dated May 29, 1984,
which submits an application proposing the establishment
of an industrial development district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts
of 1974, as amended, this Council has authority to establish
"industrial development districts" within the boundaries
of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries
of the City of Livonia an area of approximately 23 acres
lying in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30 as more particularly
described in the attachment to the application which is
hereby incorporated by reference and hereinafter referred
to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 20", (Parcel Nos. 30A1A2A1 A3A1 and 30A1B1 ) ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF
LIVONIA, as follows:
1 . The City Clerk is directed to give written notice
by certified mail of this action to all owners
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of real property within the boundaries of Proposed
City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 20.
2. This City Council sets Monday, July 23, 1984 at
8:00 p.m. as the date for the holding of a Public
Hearing on the question of whether this City Council
should establish the Industrial Development District
described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide
notice, as required by law, of the Public Hearing
fixed above, so that all residents or taxpayers
of the City of Livonia shall be afforded an
opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District
described above.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recomrendation of the Comffittee of the Whole dated June
4, 1984 with regard to a communication from the Labor
Relations Director dated April 30, 1984, wherein he has
requested that Council Resolution 248-84 be amended so
as to provide that the said position be filled at Step
Grade 3 effective December 1 , 1983 in lieu of April 1 ,
1984, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of
this request and Council Resolution 248-84 is hereby amended
and revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with
the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Bishop
NAYS• Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett
The President declared the resolution denied.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
1498-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June
4, 1984 with regard to a communication from the Labor
Relations Director dated April 30, 1984, wherein he has
requested that Council Resolution 248-84 be amended so
as to provide that the said position be filled at Step
Grade 3 effective December 1 , 1983 in lieu of April 1 ,
1984, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with respect to this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett
NAYS• Ventura, McCann, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE 12,
CHAPTER 16 (PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SUBSECTION
43 THERETO.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman McCann took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
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"
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BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (Petition
low 83-5-1-13, rezoning from P (Parking) to C-1 and
C-2 (Local Business and General Business).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#499-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated May
15, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the Bid of Amrco Corp. , 6539 Burroughs, Sterling Heights,
Michigan 48078, in the amount of $27,005 for a partial
roof replacement on D.P.W. Bldg No. 2, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, further, the Council does hereby appropriate
the sum of $27,005 for this purpose from the sale of fixed
assets by increasing revenues in Account No.
101-000-680.000.000 and to thereafter transfer the same
amount to Building Maintenance Capital Outlay Account No.
101-447-976.000.000; and the City Engineer is hereby
authorized to approve all minor adjustments in work as
it becomes necessary; 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
results
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#500-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated June
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4, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor and which submits bids received
for contracting custodial services in certain City
facilities, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Finance & Insurance Committee for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor
NAYS: McCann, Bennett, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#501-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service
and the Director of Public Works dated June 7, 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
the award of a contract to Detroit Temperature Engineers,
12490 Globe Road, Livonia, MIchigan 48150, to complete
the air conditioning distribution system and necessary
appurtenances within the 5th Floor of the City Hall Building
as specified in their proposal dated May 14, 1984, for
the price of $33,606; further, the Council does hereby
authorize an increase in Revenue Account #101-000-680.000.000
in the amount of $33,606 and thereafter the transfer of
the same to the Building Maintenance Contractual Services
Account #101-447-818.020.000 for this purpose, and the
Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140
D. 5. of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
the Council does hereby authorize the Director of Public
Works to approve any minor changes in the work as may become
necessary; and the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
to execute a contract with the aforesaid firm as well as
to do all other 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•
two AYES• Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS. Gundersen
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#502-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service
dated June 7, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance
and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
requested that the Council award a contract for the reading
of residential water meters and waive bidding requirements
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Finance & Insurance Committee for its
report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#503-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service
dated June 7, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance
and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
requested that the Council award a contract for the reading
of residential water meters and waive bidding requirements
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby request
that the Cable Television Commission submit its report
and recommendation on the feasibility and the costs involved
for residential water meter reading by the use of cable
television equipment/facilities
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen , seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#504-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Postmaster of the United States Post Office located
at 11800 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
May 24, 1984, wherein a request is submitted to provide
mail service to the Sherwood Estates Subdivision through
the use of Neighborhood Deliver and Collection Box Units
(NDCBU) , the Council does hereby reject and deny this
request.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS: Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
#505-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication
from the Labor Relations Director dated May 23, 1984, which
bears the signatures of the Presidents of Union Local 192
and Supervisory Local 1917, is approved by the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and
which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on May 17, 1984 wherein it is recommended that
the classification of Fire Equipment Mechanic Supervisor
be established with the following salary range, effective
December 1 , 1983.
Step 1 Step 12 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$25,188.80 $25,688.00 $26,208.00 $27,248.00 $28,329.60 $29,452.80
968.80 988.00 1 ,008.00 1 ,048 00 1 ,089.60 1 ,132.80
12.11 12.35 12.60 13.10 13.62 14.16
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of this action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#506-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated May 11 , 1984, with regard to City
owned rental properties which have been acquired as part
of the Community Development Block Grant Program, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendations submitted by
the Mayor and does hereby approve and authorize the Livonia
Housing Commission to administer, operate and manage these
homes in the manner and form detailed, further, the Council
does hereby concur in and approve of the income limitations
and rental rates proposed with respect to these properties,
as set forth in Attachment #1 and Attachment #2.
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.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#507-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Buddy's Pizza, 31805 Middlebelt, Suite 307, Farmington
Hills, Michigan 48018, dated June 11 , 1984, wherein a request
is submitted in behalf of Buddy's Livonia , Inc. for
permission to serve beer in their parking lot on Tuesday,
June 26, 1984, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. and to provide balloon rides during this period, the
Council does hereby approve this request subject to
submission of a drawing or sketch which establishes a
specific designated area for the consumption of beer and
subject further to approval of this request by the Police
Department.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#508-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated May 22,
1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, with respect to a proposed
settlement in the case of Schecter, et al v Cities of
Southfield, Westland, Detroit, St. Clair Shores, Livonia,
et al . , Oakland County Circuit Court Case No. 77-154681 ,
the Council does hereby authorize the execution and entry
of the proposed Settlement Agreement, Joint Petition to
Approve Settlement, Order for Settlement Approval Procedure,
Notice of Settlement of Class Action against the City of
Livonia and Judgment in the aforesaid suit in the manner
and form herein submitted, further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of
$15,000 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this
purpose; and the Department of Law and the City Clerk are
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: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
Nays: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#509-84 RESOLVED, that Whereas, Under the provisions of
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974, as amended, the Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development is authorized to make grants to units of local
government to help finance community development programs;
and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is
the development of viable urban communities by providing
decent housing and suitable living environment and expanding
economic opportunities, principally for persons of low
and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, to obtain its Fiscal Year 1984 entitlement
funds under the Community Development Block Grant Program
as authorized by the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974, as amended, the City of Livonia must submit
a statement of Community Development objectives and projected
uses of funds, satisfactory assurances that the Program
will be conducted and administered in accordance with
appropriate Federal and State laws and Department of Housing
and Urban Development regulations; and satisfactory
assurances that, prior to submission of its final statement
of Community Development objectives and proposed uses,
it has (A) provided citizens with adequate information
concerning the amounts of funds available for proposed
community development and housing activities; the range
of activities that may be undertaken, and other important
Program requirements, (B) held a public hearing to obtain
the views of citizens on community development and housing
needs, and (C) provided citizens an adequate opportunity
to examine the content of and to submit comments on the
proposed statement of Community Development objectives
and projected use of funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of
the City of Livonia that the Final Statement of Community
Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for the
Fiscal Year 1984 Community Development Block Grant Program
under the provisions of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974, as amended, is hereby approved and shall be
submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#510-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Planning Director dated May 23, 1984, approved
for submission by the Mayor with regard to "Final Statement
of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of
Funds for Fiscal Year 1984 C.D.B.G Program" which details
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the City's proposed use of C.D.B.G. funds ($606,237) for
the program year August 1 , 1984 through July 31 , 1985,
the Council does hereby request that the Planning Director
submit his report and recommendation with regard to the
possible reallocation of C.D.B.G. funds for public services.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1511-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Planning Director dated May 23, 1984, approved
for submission by the Mayor with regard to "Final Statement
of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of
Funds for Fiscal Year 1984 C.D.B.G. Program" which details
the City's proposed use of C.D B.G. funds ($606,237) for
the program year August 1 , 1984 through July 31 , 1985,
the Council does hereby request that the Corm ittee of the
Whole submit its report and recommendation on the possible
reallocation of C.D.B.G. funds for public services
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1512-84 RESOLVED, that Dembs-Roth Management Co. , 17220
W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48076, as proprietors,
having requested the City Council to approve the proposed
preliminary plat of the following subdivision: Price
Industrial Subdivision, to be located on the west side
of Newburgh Road north of Amrhein Road, in the N.E. 1/4
of Section 30, T. 1 S. , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, the said proposed preliminary plat being
dated 4/19/84, and it further appearing that tentative
approval of such preliminary plat was given by the City
Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing
on 4/24/84, and it further appearing that such preliminary
plat, together with development plans and specifications
for improvements therein have been examined and approved
by the Department of Public Works as is set forth in the
report of that department dated 6/5/84, therefore the City
Council does hereby approve cf the said preliminary plat
on the following conditions.
(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall
be constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity
with the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia,
including the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title
16, Chapters 16 04 through 16.24 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Subdivision Regulations of
the Planning Commission; the regulations and specifications
of the Department of Public Works and the Development Plans
submitted by the proprietor and approved by such department,
all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
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accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years
from the effective date of this resolution; failing this,
the approval contained herein shall be considered null ,
void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to
the City of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and
in the manner provided in the said Subdivision Control
Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall
be subject at all times to the supervision and inspection
and final approval of the Department of Public Works, and
such improvements shall not be considered as having been
satisfactorily and completely installed until there is
filed with the City Council the certificate as provided
in Section 16.24.370 of the said Subdivision Control
Ordinance, as amended;
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the
City of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed
period of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements
required to the extent required by the City of Livonia
and as shown on the approved development plans,
(5) No additional conditions to be added by the City
Council ;
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid
subdivision shall be submitted and must receive the final
approval of the City Planning Commission as evidence that
such plat is in compliance with existing Subdivision
Regulations;
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval
of the City Council within two (2) years from the effective
date of this resolution, the City Council shall approve
final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn
in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved
herein, and provided there has been compliance with all
other requirements of State Statute, the Subdivision Control
Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final
plats prior to the completion of all required improvements
the proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate
surety bond, certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter
of credit, or other financial assurance in such form as
may be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities
and grading by the proprietor within the prescribed period,
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that in the event the proprietor elects to deposit such
financial assurances the same shall be in the following
amounts:
A. General Improvement Bond - $211 ,000, of which
at least $10,000 shall be in cash.
B. Sidewalk Bond - Not recommended.
C. Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond - $7,200
of which at least $1 ,500 shall be in cash.
D. Monuments and Lot Markers - $835 all cash.
and require cash payments in the total amount of $10,507.
9. That in accordance with the provisions of Section
16.24.250 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Council does
hereby modify improvement requirements so as to waive placing
of all primary distribution lines for telephone and
electrical services underground with the exception of utility
lateral services which are to be placed underground; and
ornamental street lights are to be provided throughout
the subdivision, in accordance with all City ordinances.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#513-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated May 25, 1984, which
transmits its resolution 5-99-84 adopted on May 15, 1984,
with regard to Sign Application #843, submitted by
Chaben-Young, D.D.S. , P.C. , requesting erection of a ground
sign on property located on the east side of Middlebelt
Road between Orangelawn and W. Chicago in Section 36, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of
the Whole for their report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS. McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
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#514-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
Ire from the City Planning Commission dated June 7, 1984, which
transmits its resolution 6-106-84 adopted on June 5, 1984,
with regard to Petition 84-4-2-17, submitted by Marion
C. Morgan requesting waiver use approval to utilize an
SDM license within an existing party store located on the
south side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt and Garden
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, which property is zoned
C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 84-4-2-17
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett
NAYS: Feenstra, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
#515-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated May 15,
1984, and the report and recommendation from the Chief
of Police dated June 22, 1984, in connection therewith,
the Council does hereby determine that it has no objection
to and does recommend approval of the request from Marion
C. Morgan for a new SDM license to be located at 29199
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett
NAYS: Feenstra, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#516-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated May 22, 1984, which
sets forth its resolution 5-94-84 adopted on May 15, 1984
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with regard to a request from Kenneth Soble for Drug Land,
Inc. , for an extension of the approval of Petition
81-12-2-26 relative to a waiver use approval to utilize
an SDI) Liquor License within a building proposed to be
constructed on the northwest corner of Middlebelt Road
and Clarita in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 , previously
granted in Council Resolution 129-82 adopted on February
24, 1982, and the Council having granted a prior extension
relative to same in Council Resolution 408-83, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and grant an additional extension for a one
year period, subject to compliance with all of the conditions
set forth in the original waiver use approval .
AYES Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Cn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously aaoptea, it was
017-84 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 which
is described as Lots 23 and 24, except the North 146'
thereof, Schoolcraft Acres Subdivision, 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. 18"; and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified
mail to Superior Robotic Transporters, 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. 18, 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 Development District No. 18, and
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WHEREAS, on June 4, 1984 a public hearing was
held on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 18, at which time
Superior Robotic Transporters, 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 Superior Robotic
Transporters, 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. 18. "
EXHIBIT A
Lots 23 and 24, except the N. 146 ft thereof,
Schoolcraft Acres Subdivision, T. 1 5. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded
in Liber 68, Page 44, Wayne County Records.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#518-84 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 16.5 acres lying in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 27, 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. 19"; and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified
mail to Oppenheimer Livonia Associates of the Council 's
pending action on this resolution and of its right to a
hearing on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia
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Industrial Development District No. 19; 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. 19; and
WHEREAS, on June 4, 1984 a public hearing was
held on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 19, at which time
Oppenheimer Livonia Associates 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 Oppenheimer Livonia Associates
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. 19."
EXHIBIT A
The South 5 feet of Lot 18, all of Lots 19 and
20, together with the North 160 feet of Lot 21 ,
"Farmington - Plymouth Industrial Complex"
Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 94, Pages 46,
47, 48 and 49, Wayne County Records, said subdivision
being part of the South 1/2 of Section 27, T. 1
S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
and
That part of the S E. 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point distant N. 0°0504"
E. , along the North and South 1/4 line of said
Section 27, 375 feet and S. 89°21 '46" E. along
the south lot line of Lot 24 of said
"Farmington-Plymouth Industrial Complex" Subdivision,
498.02 feet to the Point of Beginning, proceeding
thence S. 89°21 '46" E. , 182 feet, thence N. 0°05'04"
E. , 575.5 feet, thence S. 89°21 '46" E. , 46 feet,
thence N. 0°05'04" E. , 450 feet; thence S. 89°21 '46"
E. , 46 feet; thence N 0°05'04" E. , 893 feet, thence
S. 89°21 '46"E. , 200 feet; thence No. 0°05'04" E. ,
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200 feet; thence N. 89°21 '46" W. , 474 feet; thence
S. 0°0504" W. , along the east subdivision line
of said "Farmington - Plymouth Industrial Complex"
Subdivision, 2,118.5 feet to the point of beginning.
(16.5 acres plus or minus) .
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#519-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated April 19, 1984
which sets forth its resolution 4-62-84 adopted on April
10, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-2-1-6, submitted by
Mario Monacelli for Chatham Super Market, Inc. , for a change
of zoning of property on the south side of Five Mile Road,
west of Newburgh Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19
from C-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on June 4, 1984, pursuant
to Council Resolution 347-84, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 84-2-1-6 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: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett
NAYS: Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#520-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated April 19, 1984
which sets forth its resolution 4-63-84 adopted on April
10, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-3-1-7 submitted by
Dominic Soave for a change of zoning on property located
on the west side of Newburgh Road, north of Seven Mile
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6 from RUFC to C-2,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on June 4, 1984 pursuant to Council
Resolution 347-84, 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: Ventura, Feenstra, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS: McCann, Gundersen, Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#521-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated April 19, 1984
which sets forth its resolution 4-64-84 adopted on April
10, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-3-1-8 submitted by
Cardinal Industries Development Corporation for a change
of zoning on property located on the west side of Inkster
Road, north of Joy Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
36, from RUF to R-7, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on June 4, 1984,
pursuant to Council Resolution 347-84, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 84-3-1-8 is hereby denied for the
following reasons:
1 . The proposed change of zoning would provide for
uses which would not be consistent with the
surrounding uses in the area
2. The proposed change of zoning represents an intrusion
of a multiple-family residential zoning district
into an area zoned and developed predominantly for
large-lot residential development.
3. The proposed change of zoning would provide for
development, the nature and intensity of which
would be detrimental to the continued use and
enjoyment of the surrounding residential properties.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS• None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#522-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated April 19, 1984
which sets forth its resolution 4-64-84 adopted on April
10, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-3-1-8 submitted by
Cardinal Industries Development Corporation for a change
of zoning on property located on the west side of Inkster
Road, north of Joy Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
36, from RUF to R-7, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on June 4, 1984,
pursuant to Council Resolution 347-84, the Council does
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hereby refer this item back to the City Planning Commission
for the purpose of conducting a new public hearing and
thereafter submitting its report and recommendation to
Council on the question of whether or not to rezone the
subject property from RUF to R-1 or R-2, the action taken
herein being in accordance with Section 23.01 (a) of Ordinance
543, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1523-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated April 23, 1984,
which sets forth its resolution 4-70-84 adopted on April
10, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-3-6-2, submitted by
the City Planning Commission to amend Section 18.42 of
Zoning Ordinance 543, relating to the location and nature
of satellite disk antennas, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 4,
1984 pursuant to Council Resolution 347-84, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 84-3-6-2 is hereby approved
and granted; and the Department of Law is requested to
prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
1524-84 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia (the
"City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment and to revitalize the
City's economy, and to assist industrial and commercial
enterprises, and to encourage the location, expansion or
retention of industrial and commercial enterprises to provide
needed services and facilities to the City and its residents,
and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid
conditions has been initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation");
and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act
No. 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act
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No. 338") , has prepared and submitted a project plan (the
"Project Plan"), providing all information and requirements
necessary for a commercial project involving the acquisition,
construction and equipping of a 116,500 square foot warehouse
facility to be owned by Action Distributing Co. , Inc. (the
"Company") and operated by the Company for the benefit
of the Company and located at 35601 Veronica Drive, Livonia,
Michigan (the "Project") ; and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act No. 338 and the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (the "Code") ,
this legislative body has conducted a public hearing on
the Project, the Project Plan, and the bonds in the maximum
aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,500,000
proposed therein to be issued by the Corporation to finance
all or part of the costs of the Project (the "Bonds") ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1 . The Project Plan, as submitted and approved by the
Corporation meets the requirements set forth in Section
8 of Act 338, and is hereby approved.
2. The persons who will be active in the management of
the Project for not less than one year after approval of
the Project Plan have sufficient ability and experience
to manage the plan properly.
3. The proposed methods of financing the Project as outlined
in the Project Plan are feasible and this Corporation has
the ability to arrange, or cause to be arranged, the
financing
4. The Project as submitted is reasonable and necessary
to carry out the purposes of Act No. 338, and is hereby
approved.
5. Issuance by the Corporation of the Bonds in an amount
not to exceed $3,500,000, in accordance with the terms
set forth in the Project Plan, to finance all or part of
the costs of the Project as described herein and in the
Project Plan, is hereby approved.
6. Based upon the information submitted and obtained,
the Project Plan as submitted and the Project to which
it relates serves to alleviate and prevent conditions of
unemployment and strengthen and revitalize the City's economy
and, therefore, constitutes a vital and necessary public
purpose.
7. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be
and the same hereby are rescinded.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra , Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#525-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a report prepared
by the Systems Analyst II which sets forth cost projections
relating to the projected computer system for the City
of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Computer Committee.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#526-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources dated May 21 ,
1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia accept the following donations for
the Livonia Youth Assistance Program, which contributions
are to be deposited and reflected as increases in Account
#101-174-960.010.000•
(1 ) Livonia Rotary Club $100.00
Frank Hand, President
20793 Farmington Road
Farmington, MI 48024
(2) Karl Schneemann 45.12
(via Plymouth Community Fund)
30650 Wentworth
Livonia, MI 48154
(3) Livonia Jaycees ( '83 Walk For 2.24
Mankind)
P. 0 Box 2731
Livonia, MI 48150
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS• None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#527-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. , dated June 13, 1984,
wherein a request is made for vacating 4' of an existing
20' utility easement located on the south side of 35521
Industrial , Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action
and recommendation in accordance with provisions of law
and City Ordinance.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#528-84 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#529-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated June 14, 1984 from Albert Iafrate 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 5, 1984 by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 6-107-84 with regard to Petition
84-5-2-19 submitted by Albert Iafrate requesting waiver
use approval to construct a muffler/shock installation
shop on the south side of Plymouth Road between Farmington
and Stark Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, the
Council does hereby designate Monday, July 23, 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
set forth in Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#530-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Finance Director
dated June 15, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor
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Pro-Tem and to which is attached Contract #84-0902 between
the City of Livonia and the Michigan Department of
Transportation relative to an application for a loan in
the amount of $840,000 under the Governor's Transportation
Bonding Program to cover the City's share ($352,000) and
the special assessment share ($488,000) for the improvement
of streets in Coventry Gardens/Coventry Woods, Purlingbrook
(8 Mile to St. Martins) , Bretton (Purlingbrook to Flamingo),
Myrna (Merriman to Hubbard) , Ingram (Five Mile to Myrna) ,
and B.E. Taylor's Schoolcraft Manor Subdivision, which
amount is to be repaid over a period of fifteen years at
an interest rate of 10.22%, the Council does hereby approve
the same and does further authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk, for an on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
the attached agreement in the manner and form herein
submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#531-84 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City
Council in its resolution No. 63-84, adopted on January
25, 1984, and in accordance with Section 3.08.100 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor
of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified
to the Council under date of June 15, 1984 an assessment
roll dated June 18, 1984, for the improvement consisting
of placing approximately 4" of asphalt on the existing
roadways (Alternate IV) in the B.E. Taylor's Schoolcraft
Manor Subdivision Nos. 1 and 2 (Hillcrest, Mason Ct. ,
Livonia Crescent and Warner Ct. ) in the S.W. 1/4 of Section
23, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , containing the special assessment
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.
63-84.
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
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examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan on Monday, July 23, 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 Monday, July 23, 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 McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#532-84 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City
Council in its resolution No. 65-84, adopted on January
25, 1984, and in accordance with Section 3 08.100 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor
of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified
to the Council under date of June 15, 1984 an assessment
roll dated June 18, 1984 for improving alleys with full
depth asphalt to the width of the existing gravel roadways
(approximately 20 ft. ) located west of Middlebelt and south
of Dover, and north of Joy between Middlebelt and Fremont
in Section 35, 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 65-84.
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,
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Livonia, Michigan, on Monday, July 23, 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 Monday, July 23, 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 Bennett,
it was
1533-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the office of the Mayor dated June 18, 1984, signed
by the Mayor Pro-Tem and approved by the Finance Director,
in connection with electrical work for the Wilson Barn,
the Council does hereby authorize Rowe Electric, Inc. ,
33920 Van Born, Wayne, Michigan 48184, to complete said
work as specified in their proposal dated May 31 , 1984,
for the sum of $7,740, further, the Council does hereby
authorize the advancement of said sum from Cable TV funds
for this purpose, pursuant to Council Resolution 654-83;
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in
the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04. 140
D.5. of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#534-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated May 21 , 1984,
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and the report and recommendation of the Acting Chief of
Police dated June 19, 1984 in connection therewith, the
Council does hereby approve of the request from Betjo,
Inc. for transfer of ownership of 1984 Class C licensed
business with dance permit, from Fatmir J. Adam, Aden Rakipi ,
Hasan Rakipi and Reshep Rakipi , for a business located
at 30843 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.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#535-84 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 .02 of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1921 , as amended, Mary Karenko, 15735
Southhampton, Livonia, Michigan 48154, is hereby reappointed
as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three
year term of office, such term commencing on July 12, 1984,
with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said
Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#536-84 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 .02 of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1921 , as amended, Thomas M. Grace, 14354
Blackburn, Livonia, MI 48154, is hereby appointed as a
member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a three year
term of office, such term commencing on July 11 , 1984,
with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said
Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#537-84 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain
programs to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment
and to revitalize the City's economy, and to assist
industrial and commercial enterprises, and to encourage
the location, expansion or retention of industrial and
commercial enterprises to provide needed services and
too facilities to the City and its residents and to retain
employment opportunities in the City; and
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WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid
conditions and accomplish said purposes has been initiated
by The Economic Development Corporation of the City of
Livonia (the "Corporation"), and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act
338 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act
338"), and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended,
has prepared and submitted a project plan (the "Project
Plan") involving the acquisition and renovation of a single
story warehouse facility to be undertaken on behalf of
The Grossman Company and to be leased to General Fasteners,
Inc. (the "Project") , and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to
hold a public hearing concerning the Project, the Project
Plan and the bonds proposed therein to be issued by the
Corporation (the "Bonds"), prior to taking legislative
action relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT•
1 . Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council
shall meet on July 23, 1984, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. , at which
time it shall conduct a public hearing on the Corporation's
submission of the Project Plan and the issuance by the
Corporation of the Bonds.
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give
notice of such public hearing by (1 ) publishing a notice
thereof in The Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general
circulation in the City, (2) posting in at least ten (10)
conspicuous and public places in the project district area;
and (3) mailing to the last known owner of each parcel
of real property in the project district area at the last
known address of the owner as shown by the tax assessment
records, which notices shall be published and given at
least fourteen (14) full days prior to the date set for
said hearing
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the
following form.
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS PROPOSED THEREIN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR THE GROSSMAN COMPANY PROJECT
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the
Public Acts of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia has submitted
a project plan to the City Council for its approval .
Said project plan deals with the acquisition and
renovation of a 77,600 square foot single story industrial
warehouse facility to be owned by The Grossman Company,
to be leased to General Fasteners, Inc. and to be located
on a project area or site described as follows:
Lot No. 7 Globe Industrial Subdivision, Liber 90,
pages 25 & 26, Plats, Wayne County Records, more
commonly known as 11820 Globe Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150.
The street address of the facility is 11820 Globe Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150.
Said project plan details all information required by law
relative to said project and its impact on the community.
No persons will be displaced from the project area as a
result of this project. Said project plan also proposes
the issuance of revenue bonds by said Economic Development
Corporation in a maximum principal amount not to exceed
$500,000 to assist in the financing of said project.
The City Council will meet at 8.00 o'clock p m. , Monday,
the 23rd day of July, 1984, at the City Hall located at
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct
a public hearing.
The public hearing shall consider the advisability
of the City Council approving, modifying or rejecting by
resolution said project plan and the issuance of bonds
as proposed therein.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements
of Sections 10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan,
1974, as amended. The project plan and relevant maps or
plats are available for inspection at the City Clerk's
office.
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be
offered an opportunity at said hearing to address the City
Council concerning said project, said project plan, and
the bonds proposed to be issued Written comments may
also be submitted to the City Clerk prior to said hearing.
CITY CLERK
4. The Council does hereby determine that the
foregoing form of notice and the manner of publication
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directed is adequate notice to the citizens of the City
and is well calculated to inform them of the intention
of the Council to hold a public hearing and the purpose
of the public hearing.
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution
be and the same hereby are rescinded.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, this 1 ,033rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9 20 p.m. , June 20, 1984
ROBERT . NASH, CITY CLER