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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDREDTH
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 4, 2016
On May 4, 2016 the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by President
McIntyre at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember White led the meeting in the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Cathy White, Scott Bahr,
Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Jim Jolly and
Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director of
Economic Development and Planning; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don Knapp,
City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, Clerk; Judy Priebe, Director of Legislative Affairs;
Curtis Caid, Chief of Police; Dave Varga, Director of Administrative Services.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Jolly, it was-
#174-16 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,799th
Regular Meeting of the Council held April 18, 2016 are
hereby approved as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: White, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and McIntyre
NAYS: None
PRESENT: Bahr
Councilmember White talked about an article she had recently seen in the Free
Press regarding Fire Departments carrying animal oxygen masks on their trucks.
She indicated she called Livonia and was informed and happy to report that the
trucks have been equipped with them for about six years.
Councilmember Bahr wished Happy Birthday to his daughter Kelsey.
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Vice President Kritzman sent birthday greetings to his daughter Elizabeth
Delaney who will turn five on May 6th
President McIntyre stated she had been asked by the Knights of Columbus,
Monaghan Chapter, to invite all active and retired Police, Fire and EMT workers
in and around the Livonia area, to a Blue Mass being held at St. Aidan Church
on May 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., immediately following which there will be a
breakfast at the K of C, at no charge to the active and retired members and a
nominal $10 fee for family members.
She then indicated that she, along with Councilmember Meakin, had attended
an active shooter training which was very informative. She thanked Alan Harmon
for the open invitation and noted that Livonia was well represented at the event.
President McIntyre invited everyone to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony which
is being held on Saturday, May 28th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Five Mile
and Farmington.
She then stated there was new data received on Item 11 and that there is one X-
item that will be heard at the end of the Regular Agenda of tonight's meeting.
She wished Councilmembers Bahr and Brosnan a happy birthday.
During Audience Communication Chief Caid reminded everyone about the
upcoming Second Annual Police Memorial being held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
at 8:00 p.m. at Nehasil Park. He thanked the citizens of Livonia for making the
park a reality with their generous contributions and support.
Christopher Martin, 11037 Hubbard, Livonia, 48150, stated he is scheduled to
be in court on Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 regarding his former business at 12275
Inkster Road, and asked for help from attorneys or business owners or residents
of Livonia to aid in the financial costs associated with his case.
A communication from the Department of Finance dated April 6, 2016, re.
forwarding the Quarterly Investment Report for the City of Livonia as of February
29, 2016, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
On a motion by White, supported by Jolly, it was:
An email communication from Jennifer Trussell, Administrative Assistant,
The Senior Alliance, dated March 2, 2016, re: updating Council on their
programs, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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#175-16 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Cindy Walker, Vice President Human Resources, Valassis, Inc.,
dated April 4, 2016, requesting permission to barricade Victor Parkway
between Seven and Eight Mile and Pembroke off of Newburgh, on
Saturday, October 8, 2016, between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., for
the purpose of conducting a 5K Charity Run, the Council does hereby
grant permission to barricade Victor Parkway, between Seven and Eight
Mile and Pembroke off of Newburgh, the action taken herein being made
subject to the approval of the Police Department.
An email communication from Steven Johnson, dated April 17, 2016, re.
request to waive Noise Ordinance for Michigan Fun Fest, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
An email communication from the Department of Law, dated April 18,
2016, re: request to waive Noise Ordinance for Michigan Fun Fest, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
#176-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Fred E.
Sackllah, Festival Chair Person, The Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian
Orthodox Church, received in the office of the City Clerk on April 8, 2016,
regarding their 8t" Annual Michigan Fun Fest scheduled for Thursday,
June 9, 2016 through Sunday, June 12, 2016, the Council does hereby
determine to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances between the hours of 4:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M. on
Thursday, 4:00 P.M. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on
Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, in connection with this
event to be held Thursday, June 9, 2016 through Sunday, June 12, 2016,
at Bryant Park located at 18000 Merriman Road; and that the appropriate
level of amplified music will be controlled by a church-appointed "sound
engineer" who will have total control of the sound system at all times and
that the speakers inside the tent will be pointed north (toward the church)
and away from neighboring houses in connection with this event;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby grant and approve three (3) 4' x 4'
signs to be placed on St. Mary's property facing Merriman Road
advertising the festival and removed no later than Tuesday, June 14,
2016.
#177-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated April 4, 2016, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Mike Adams, dated March 29,
2016, received by the office of the City Clerk on April 1, 2016, requesting
a waiver of the sidewalk requirement in front of the newly constructed
home at 19833 Merriman Court, in the SW '/4 of Section 2, the Council
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does hereby approve this request inasmuch as omitting the sidewalk on
the subject property would have no detrimental effect upon the
neighboring properties at this time due to lack of any other public
sidewalks existing within the neighboring area; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this location in the
event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at some future
date.
#178-16 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 2016-03-03-
01, submitted by Stephen M. Conley, Manager, Grand River Charter
Development, LLC, dated February 9, 2016, wherein a request is
submitted for the vacating and replacement of a storm water utility
easement, which runs through the middle of the property located at 28153
Eight Mile Road, in the Northeast '/4 of Section 1, for the purpose of
allowing the approved development to proceed, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the City Planning Commission for action and
recommendation in accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance.
#179-16 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 2016-03-03-
01, submitted by Stephen M. Conley, Manager, Grand River Charter
Development, LLC, dated February 9, 2016, wherein a request is
submitted for the vacating and replacement of a storm water utility
easement, which runs through the middle of the property located at 28153
Eight Mile Road, in the Northeast '/4 of Section 1, for the purpose of
allowing the approved development to proceed, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Administration for its report and recommendation.
#180-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Office of the Mayor, dated March 31, 2016, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the appointment of Sam Caramagno, 17441
Merriman, Livonia, MI 48152, to the City Planning Commission to fill the
unexpired term of office of Lee Morrow, which will expire on June 9, 20177
provided that Mr. Caramagno takes the oath of office as required in
Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered by the City
Clerk.
#181-16 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
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WHEREAS, to obtain its Fiscal Year 2016-2017 entitlement funds under
the Community Development Block Grant Program as authorized by the
Housing Community Development Act of 1974, the City of Livonia must
submit a Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected
Use 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 Projected Use of Funds, it has
(A) provided citizens with adequate information concerning the amount of
funds available for proposed community development and housing
activities; the range of activities that may be undertaken, the estimated
amount of those funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit
low and moderate income persons, 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 Livonia,
Michigan, that the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives
and Projected Use of Funds for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Community
Development Block Grant Program, 2016-2021 Consolidated Plan and
revision to the Minor Home Repair program is hereby approved and shall
be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
FURTHER, the Director of Housing, Mayor, and City Clerk shall have the
authority to execute the sub-recipient contracts.
#182-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Tracey Emmanuel, Livonia Housing Commission, dated April 12, 20167
and the report and recommendation of the Director of the Housing
Commission, dated April 7, 2016, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached proposed Hold Harmless Contracts between the City of Livonia
and First Step; Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit; Wayne
Metropolitan Community Action Agency; Cruz Clinic; Hegira Programs,
Inc.; St. John Health System/Eastwood Clinics; Stonebrook Counseling
Associates, PLLC and City of Livonia Department of Community
Resources for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, in
connection with CDBG-funded victim assistance, fair housing initiative
and mental health counseling programs, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and Housing Director, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to Execute Hold Harmless Contracts that are
acceptable to the Law Department as to form and content, as well as, to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
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#183-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
April 6, 2016, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Advanced Pool Services, Inc., PO Box 223, Milford, MI 48381,
for performing all work required to remarcite and open the Botsford Pool
at a cost of $72,000.00 and to marcite repair and open the Shelden Pool
at a cost of $17,870.00, for a total amount not to exceed $89,870.00, the
same having been the lowest bid received and meets all specifications;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an
amount not to exceed $72,000.00 from funds already budgeted in Account
No. 208.720.971.000 and $17,870.00 in Account No. 208.722.971.000 for
this purpose; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract, approved as to form and substance by the Law
Department, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
#184-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 6, 2016, which bears
the signatures of the Finance Director and the City Attorney and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of a server and software upgrade for Offendertrak
(Jail Management System) for the Police Department from Motorola
Solutions, Inc., Enterprise and Mobility Solutions, 7237 Church Ranch
Blvd., Suite #406, Westminster, CO 80021, in the total amount of
$34,224.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $34,224.00 from funds already
budgeted in Account No. 101-306-987-000 for this purpose; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the said purchase without competitive
bidding inasmuch as Motorola Solutions, Inc. is the sole source provider
of Offendertrak software for the State of Michigan and no advantage to
the City would result from competitive bidding, and such action is taken
in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.3 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#185-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 6, 2016, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of one (1) 2016 Dodge Charger Police Package, for use by
the Uniform Division, from Bill Snethkamp, 6131 S. Pennsylvania Avenue,
Lansing, MI 48911, in the amount of $25,050.00; FURTHER, an amount
not to exceed $25,050.00 is hereby authorized to be expended from
insurance carrier reimbursement funds already budgeted for this purpose
in Account No. 101-325-985-000; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding
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inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan, Macomb
County and Oakland County consortium bids and/or such action is taken
in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140D4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the
following results:
AYES: White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
Councilmember Meakin reported out on the Committee of the Whole
Meeting of April 11, 2016.
The proposed site plan sheet, #SP.101, dated April 26, 2016, presented
by G.A.V. Associates Inc., re: Petition No. 2015-12-02-26, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Kritzman, supported by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was-
#186-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated April 11, 2016,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 63-16, and further having
considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated February
10, 2016, and a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
January 15, 2016, which transmits its resolution #01-02-2016, adopted on
January 12, 2016, with regard to Petition 2015-12-02-26, submitted by
Livonia Corp. Tower, L.L.C., to develop a Planned General Development,
including renovations to the site and building to accommodate offices and
other commercial services on the first floor of the building and a total of
112 apartment units on floors 2 thru 8, located on the north side of Vassar
Avenue, between Middlebelt Road and Parkville Avenue (29200 Vassar
Avenue), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
2015-12-02-26 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
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1. That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP.101 dated April 26, 2016, as
revised, prepared by GAV Associates, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
2. That the Landscape Plan marked LP-1 dated April 25, 2016, as
revised, prepared by Nagy Devlin Land Design, L.L.C., is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
3. That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding;
4. That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be installed to
the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
5. That the Elevation Plans marked Sheets A.201 and A.202, both
dated April 26, 2016, as revised, prepared by GAV Associates, are
hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
6. That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a compatible
character, material and color to other exterior materials on the
building;
7. That the three walls of the trash dumpster area(s) shall be a
minimum seven feet (7') in height, constructed out of building
materials that shall complement that of the building and the
enclosure gates shall be of solid panel steel construction or
durable, long-lasting solid panel fiberglass, and maintained, and
when not in use closed at all times;
8. That any restaurant or cafe shall provide disposal of grease waste
in accordance with Section 13.20.380 of the City Code of
Ordinances;
9. That the issues as outlined in the correspondence dated December
237 2015, from the Fire Marshal shall be resolved to the satisfaction
of the Fire Department;
10. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
11. That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in height and
shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadways;
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12. That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the building oraround the windows;
13. That this approval is conditioned on the petitioner restricting the
use of the property for Housing for the Elderly as defined in Section
2.07 of the Zoning Ordinance #543;
14. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time of
application for building permits; and
15. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period
of ONE YEAR ONLY from the date of approval by City Council, and
unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and
void at the expiration of said period.
On a motion by Kritzman, supported by Brosnan, it was-
#187-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated April 11, 20167
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 63-16, and further having
considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated February
107 2016, and a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
January 15, 2016, which transmits its resolution #01-02-2016, adopted on
January 12, 2016, with regard to Petition 2015-12-02-26, submitted by
Livonia Corp. Tower, L.L.C., to develop a Planned General Development,
including renovations to the site and building to accommodate offices and
other commercial services on the first floor of the building and a total of
112 apartment units on floors 2 thru 8, located on the north side of Vassar
Avenue, between Middlebelt Road and Parkville Avenue (29200 Vassar
Avenue), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, The Council does hereby
waive the requirement that not more than 20% of the total floor area of the
building be used for residential apartments to allow for approximately
eighty-five (85%) percent of the total floor area of the building to be used
for such purposes, as set forth in section 26.05(a) of zoning ordinance no.
543, as amended, in connection with the approval of waiver use Petition
2015-12-02-26.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
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The President declared the resolution adopted.
White gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE USE OF PORTIONS
OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
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 an upcoming
Regular meeting.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#188-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 6, 2016, which bears
the signatures of the Finance Director and the City Attorney and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolutions 274-13, 106-09 and 116-11, in connection with the renewal
of the contract between the City of Livonia and Livonia Towing, Inc., to
perform police towing and storage services and the proposed amendment
to Section 240 of Title 10, Chapter 21 (Traffic Violations) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances to allow for an increase of towing and storage fees,
the Council does hereby find that a) Livonia Towing, Inc. is the only towing
service located within the City of Livonia with a lot of sufficient size to
service the level of towing demands of the Police Department; and b) the
possession of such a lot is a longstanding requirement of city towing
contracts, and does therefore hereby authorize the renewal of the contract
between the City of Livonia and Livonia Towing, Inc., 12955 Levan,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for police towing and storage services for a
period of three (3) years, with a clause to extend the contract for an
additional two (2) years subject to a satisfactory performance; FURTHER,
Livonia Towing, Inc. shall abide by the towing and storage rates and fees
established in Section 10.21.240 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive the performance
bond requirement for the reason that said requirement was waived in
Council Resolution 116-11; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract, approved as to form and substance by
the Department of Law, on behalf of the City of Livonia with Livonia
Towing, Inc.; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action
herein 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 3.04.140D3 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
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On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted,
it was-
#189-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 6, 2016, which bears
the signatures of the Finance Director and the City Attorney and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolutions 274-13, 106-09 and 116-11, in connection with the renewal
of the contract between the City of Livonia and Livonia Towing, Inc., to
perform police towing and storage services and the proposed amendment
to Section 240 of Title 10, Chapter 21 (Traffic Violations) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances to allow for an increase of towing and storage fees,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law to
prepare an appropriate ordinance amendment to Section 10.21.240 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances for submission to council to institute the
following fee changes:
Current Proposed
Surface Street $ 85.00 $ 95.00
Freeway $105.00 $ 115.00
Daily Storage $ 15.00 $ 20.00
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted,
it was-
#190-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Charlotte Mahoney, Livonia Symphony Orchestra, dated April 15, 2016,
wherein it is requested that Council Resolution 03-16 be amended to
reflect the correct organization name, Livonia Symphony Society, Inc., as
required by the State of Michigan, the Council does hereby amend and
revise Council Resolution 03-16 so as to read as follows:
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Charlotte
Mahoney, Livonia Symphony Orchestra, dated December 14, 2015, the
Council does hereby take this means to indicate that the Livonia
Symphony Society, Inc., is recognized as a non-profit organization
operating in the community, and the action herein being taken for the
purpose of affording the Livonia Symphony Society, Inc. the opportunity
to re-qualify for a charitable gaming license or registration from the State
of Michigan in accordance with provisions of State statute.
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On a motion by Jolly, supported by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#191-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated April 6, 2016, approved for submission by
the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance of two (2) Grants of
Easement executed by John Meyers, Managing Member, Meyers Atlantic,
LLC, for variable width public utility easements in connection with the
sidewalk constructed at 13301 Middlebelt Road related to Applebee's
Restaurant, in the Northeast '/4 of Section 26, more particularly described
as:
Proposed Sidewalk Easement 1"
An easement over the above described land in part of the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 26, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, State of Michigan, being more particularly described as:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Section 26; thence S.
02000'00" E. 1,320.17 feet along the east line of said Section 26 and the
centerline of Middlebelt Road (variable width); thence S. 87052'20" W.
60.00 feet to the intersection of the west line of Middlebelt Road (variable
width) and the south line of Industrial Road (60' wide); thence continuing
S. 87052'20" W. 21.88 feet along the south line of said Industrial Drive to
the Point of Beginning; thence S. 02007'40" E. 8.00 feet; thence S.
87052'20" W. 40.00 feet; thence N. 02007'40" W. 8.00 feet to the
aforementioned south line of Industrial Drive; thence along said south line
N. 87052'20" E. 40.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Proposed Sidewalk Easement "2"
An easement over the above described land in part of the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 26, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, State of Michigan, being more particularly described as:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Section 26; thence S.
02000'00" E. 1,320.17 feet along the east line of said Section 26 and the
centerline of Middlebelt Road (variable width); thence S. 87052'20" W.
60.00 feet to the intersection of the west line of Middlebelt Road (variable
width) and the south line of Industrial Road (60' wide); thence continuing
S. 87052'20"W. 252.65 feet along the south line of said Industrial Drive to
the Point of Beginning; thence S. 71033'48" W. 45.29 feet; thence N.
02007'40" W. 12.72 feet to the aforementioned south line of Industrial
Drive; thence along said south line N. 87052'20" E. 43.47 feet to the Point
of Beginning.
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The Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid grants of easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was-
#192-16 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the Agenda.
On motion by White, supported by Kritzman, it was-
#193-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated April 28, 2016, the Council does hereby,
by a two-thirds roll call vote in accordance with Section 7 (1) of the Open
Meetings Act, direct that a Closed Committee of the Whole Meeting be
held for the purpose of discussing litigation matters and attorney/client
privileged communications in connection with pending litigation, City of
Livonia v Discount Pool & Spa, Inc. and Home-Owners Insurance
Company v Discount Pool & Spa, Inc., et al.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the Meeting.
Councilmember Brosnan wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Bahr, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,800th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 7:34 p.m. on May 4, 2016.
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Susan M. Nash
City Clerk