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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SECOND
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2008
On February 13, 2008, the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the
President pf the Council at 8 00 p.m Councilman Laura led the meeting with the
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll was called with the following result: Joe Laura, Brian Meakin,
Thomas Robinson, Don Knapp, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James McCann, and Laura
Toy Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Kevin Roney, City Engineer (Utilities & Engineering), James Zoumbaris, City
Engineer (Operations); Karen Tesner, Director of Legislative Affairs, Mark Taormina,
City Planner; Linda Grimsby, City Clerk, and Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#36-08 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,601st Regular
Meeting of the Council held January 30, 2008 are hereby approved as
submitted
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the
meeting
Vice President Godfroid-Marecki congratulated Livonia as being cited
as one of America's 50 Greenest Cities to live in, as published in a recent issue of
Popular Science The article evaluated cities with populations in excess of 100,000
on various categories such as electricity, transportation, air quality and the amount
of space dedicated to parks
Mayor Kirksey addressed Council and indicated a compromise has
been worked out with McLaren Performance Technologies, who have withdrawn
their rezoning petitions (Agenda Items 23 and 24) The Mayor indicated McLaren
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will continue to do business in Livonia and that the compromise reached will be
beneficial to both the City and to McLaren
Mayor Kirksey also announced that the State of the City Address will
take place on March 11, 2008, at 11 30 am at Laurel Manor The purpose of the
State of the City Address is to provide an update to all residents on current matters
and to share future plans for the City The Mayor invited everyone to attend the
State of the City Address on March 11
Mayor Kirksey also announced that a Town Hall Meeting has been
scheduled for February 28, 2008, with DTE Energy, to discuss the proposed updates
to the DTE Dewey Substation and the frequent power outages in the areas
surrounding same The Town Hall Meeting has been scheduled to address resident
concerns of those directly affected, however, the Mayor indicated all residents are
welcome to attend the meeting with DTE
President Toy wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day and
welcomed Boy Scout Troop 400, who attended tonight's meeting
Councilmember Meakin asked the Council for a moment of silence to
honor Bill McDonald, Ordinance Supervisor, who passed away unexpectedly on
Sunday, February 10, 2008 Mr McDonald was an employee of the City for 37
years and will be greatly missed
Jerry DeNooyer, 35946 Roycroft, addressed Council to express his
concerns regarding leaving a parked vehicle on neighborhood streets for more than
48 hours at a time and the proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances which
he previously submitted (Agenda Item #7) Mr DeNooyer also complimented the
Council on the recently developed Wonderland Village and thanked them for not
allowing Wal-Mart to stay open 24 hours a day
Ralph Williams, 18630 Foch, addressed Council regarding his thoughts
on the proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances submitted by Jerry
DeNooyer (Agenda Item #7)
A communication from a concerned resident, dated February 7, 2008,
re the purchase of new exercise equipment at the Livonia Recreation Center, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #13)
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, it was
#37-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from The
Rev John W Henry II, Priest-in-Charge, dated January 23, 2008,
which requests permission to display signs announcing their 17th
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Annual All-Parish Rummage/Garage Sale to be conducted at Saint
Andrew's Episcopal Church on Friday, April 25, 2008, and Saturday,
thm, April 26, 2008, which signs are to be 4' x 5' in size and which will be
displayed at various locations in the City, no earlier than Friday, April
18, 2008, and removed no later than Sunday, April 27, 2008, the
Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted, with the understanding that the City is not
responsible should the signs be removed by Wayne County
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#38-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Marge
Bradley, Office Manager, dated January 24, 2008, the Council does
hereby take this means to indicate that the Right to Life — LIFESPAN
Educational Fund is recognized as a non-profit organization operating
in the community, and the action herein being taken for the purpose of
affording Right to Life — LIFESPAN Educational Fund an opportunity to
obtain a charitable gaming license or registration from the State of
Michigan in accordance with provisions of State statute
#39-08 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5,
Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and based upon the
appointment of the Mayor, dated January 23, 2008, the Council does
hereby consent to and confirm the reappointment of Mr Conrad
Gniewek, 14571 Auburndale, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the Board of
Review for a term of three years commencing February 17, 2008, and
expiring February 16, 2011
#40-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 27, 2007, and
a report and recommendation from the Chief of Police, dated January
16, 2008, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from Livonia Party Store, Inc. for
transfer of ownership of a 2007 SDM licensed business from Nasrat M
Kallabat for a business located at 38340 Joy, Livonia, Michigan,
Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
#41-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 2, 2007, as
amended, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police,
dated January 23, 2008, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby approve the request from Sutariya Foods, Inc to
transfer ownership of an escrowed 2006 Class C licensed business
from Another Family Bar L L C , to transfer location from 4265
Woodward, Detroit, Michigan 48201 to 37140 Six Mile, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, Wayne County and to transfer location
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(Governmental Unit) (MCL 436 1531[1]) from Detroit City to Livonia
City, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
#42-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated January 11, 2008, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, and in accordance with Chapter VIII, Section VI of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to
approve the following dates for the Board of Review to conduct Public
Hearings in 2008, which Public Hearings are to be conducted in the
conference room of the City Assessor on the first floor of the Livonia
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154
First Session
Tuesday March 4, 2008 Organizational Meeting 9.00 a.m — 1:00 p.m
Wednesday March 5, 2008 9.00 am — 12.00 p.m 1 30 p.m —4.30 pm
Friday March 7, 2008 9.00 a m — 1200. p m 1:30 p.m —4:30 p.m
Saturday March 8, 2008 9.00 a.m —3:00 p.m
Second Session
Monday
Tuesday March 10, 2008 1.00 pm —400 pm 5.00 p.m —900 pm
March 11, 2008 9.00 a.m —12:00 p.m 1 30 p.m —4:30 p.m
Wednesday March 12, 2008 9.00 a m — 12.00 p m 1 30 p.m —4 30 p.m
Thursday March 13, 2008 9.00 a.m — 12:00 p.m 1:30 p.m —4.30 p.m
Friday March 14, 2008 9.00 am — 12:00 p.m. 1.30 p.m —4:30 p.m
Monday March 17, 2008 9.00 a.m — 1200. p.m 1 30 pm —4:30 p.m
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate of
compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Review shall
be $120 00 for the Chairperson and $100 00 for other members
Pursuant to Public Act No 165, Public Acts of 1971, we hereby give
notice that the following tentative ratios and multipliers will be used to
determine the State Equalized Value (S E V ) for the year 2008
CLASS RATIO S.E.V. FACTOR (MULTIPLIER)
Agricultural 50 00 1 0000
Commercial 50 00 1 0000
Industrial 50 00 1 0000
Residential 50 00 1 0000
Personal 50 00 1 0000
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated January 23,
lbw 2008, re administrative response to the proposed amendment to the Livonia Code
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of Ordinances, as amended, to allow parking of a vehicle on neighborhood streets
for more than 48 hours at a time requested by Jerry DeNooyer, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
#43-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Inspection, dated January 23, 3008,
approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding trie request
submitted by Jerry DeNooyer for a proposed amendment to the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, to allow parking of a vehicle on
neighborhood streets for more than 48 hours at a time, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this
matter
#44-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated January 28, 2008, 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
Halt Fire Equipment, 50168 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, Michigan 48393, for
supplying the Fire Department with one (1) Medtec Ambulance in the
amount of $193,390 00, including delivery, the same having been in
fact the lowest and only bid received and meets all specifications,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the
total sum of $193,390 00 from funds already budgeted in Account No
401-000-979-000 for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby determine that the 1994 Horton F-350 rescue vehicle shall be
considered surplus property and the Council does hereby authorize the
sale of same at auction upon receipt of the new ambulance
#45-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated January 28, 2008, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of one (1) used 2000 Freightliner, FL-750 tractor with a
customized Load Bear 2000 Response Trailer from the Clinton
Township Fire Department, 42601 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township,
Michigan 48038, in the amount of $85,000 00, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of $85,000 00
from grant funds (Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area
Strategic Initiative Grant Program) available in Account No 223-675-
971-000 for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of said item without competitive bidding for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication and such action is
taken in accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
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#46-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated January 28, 2008, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of authorized rescue equipment approved under the
Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Strategic Initiative
Grant Program from Alert Emergency Equipment Group, Inc., P 0 Box
470, Portland, Michigan 48875, in the amount of $66,147 00,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the
amount of $66,147 00 from grant funds available in Account No 223-
675-971-000 for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of said item without competitive bidding for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication and such action is
taken in accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#47-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
January 28, 2008, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of two (2) Jacobsen Super LF-1880 Lightweight
Fairway Mowers (one each for Fox Creek and Whispering Willows Golf
Courses) and one (1) Buffalo Turbine KB3 Blower (for Fox Creek Golf
Course) from W F Miller Co , 26125 Trans-X, P O Box 605, Novi,
Michigan 48376-0605, for a net price of $68,748 70, based on a total
price of $73,548 70 less trade-ins of $4,800 00, the same to be
expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account
Nos 409-000-974-101, 409-000-974-102, and 409-000-974-103,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of two (2)
Toro 648 Aerators (#09200) (one each for Fox Creek and Idyl Wyld
Golf Courses) from Spartan Distributors, 487 W Division Street, P 0
Box 246, Sparta, Michigan 49345, for a total cost of $35,788 10, the
same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in
Account Nos 508-687-140-687 and 508-688-140-688, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchases without
competitive bidding inasmuch as the same are based upon the low
State of Michigan bid prices (under Contract Agreement Nos
071B6200184 and 071B7200194) and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#48-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
January 28, 2008, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
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accept the bid of Advanced Pool Services, Inc., P 0 Box 233, Milford,
Michigan 48381, for performing all work required in connection with
the remarciting of the Community Recreation Center Leisure Pool for a
total amount of $29,000 00, the same having been the lowest and only
bid received and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure the sum of $29,000 00 from funds
already budgeted in Account No 208-755-976-000 for this purpose,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a
contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#49-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
January 28, 2008, 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 All Pro, 24166 Haggerty Road, Farmington Hills,
Michigan 48335, for supplying the Department of Parks and Recreation
(Community Recreation Center) with seven (7) ellipticals or cross
trainers (Model Matrix E5XC) for a net price of $12,700 00, based on a
total price of $20,650 00 less trade-in of $7,950 00, and seven (7)
treadmills (Model Matrix T5X) for a net price of $25,375 00, based on a
total price of $28,700 00 less trade-in of $3,325 00, and one (1)
recumbent cycle (Model Matrix R5X) for a net price of $1,450 00,
based on a total price of $1,875 00 less trade-in of $425 00, and one
(1) upright cycle (Model Matrix U5X) for a net price of $1,520 00,
based on a total price of $1,745 00 less trade-in of $225 00, the same
having been the lowest bids received and meet all specifications,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Fitness Things,
1160 West Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for supplying
the Department of Parks and Recreation (Community Recreation
Center) with one (1) Arc Trainer (Model Cybex Total Body Arc Trainer)
for a net price of $4,935 82, based on a total price of $5,335 82 less
trade-in of $400 00, the Council having determined to accept such bid
in lieu of the low bid for the reasons outlined in the attachment to the
aforementioned report and recommendation (and the bids of All-Pro,
Star Trac and Direct Fitness for one Arc Trainer are hereby rejected for
the reasons indicated in the attachment), FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of the total sum of $45,980 82 from
funds already budgeted in Account No 208-755-971-000 for this
purpose
#50-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
January 28, 2008, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
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accept the bid of Cintas Corporation, 37005 Industrial Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, to provide towel service for the Livonia Community
Recreation Center for a two year period commencing on March 1,
2008, through February 28, 2010, in the estimated amount of
$45,149 00 per year, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
submitted and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of $45,149 00 per year
from funds already budgeted in Account No 208-755-818-020
(Contractual ServiceMaintenance) for this purpose, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
#51-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated January 28, 2008, approved for submission by the Mayor, which
sets forth Parks and Recreation Commission Resolution 2967-07,
wherein it is recommended that the Council approve the attached Five-
Year Master Park Plan for years 2008 through 2013 prepared by the
Parks and Recreation Department, the Council does hereby accept
and approve said plan in the manner and form herein submitted
#52-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated January 24, 2008, which
transmits its resolution 01-04-2008, adopted on January 22, 2008, with
regard to a Sign Permit Application, Petition 2007-12-SN-09, submitted
by Panera Bread, requesting approval to erect wall signage for the new
restaurant on property located on the east side of Haggerty Road
between Seven Mile Road and Eight Mile Road (20140 Haggerty
Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the said Sign Permit Application, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Sign Package submitted by Panera Bread, as received
by the Planning Commission on December 12, 2007, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the signage shall not be illuminated beyond one (1) hour
after the business closes,
3 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
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4 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for excess signage
and any conditions related thereto, and,
5 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the
sign permits are applied for
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Laura, Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki,
McCann, and Toy
NAYS None
McCann gave second reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 020, 030, 040, 070, AND
080 OF TITLE 8, CHAPTER 40 (NOXIOUS WEEDS AND REFUSE)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
thap AYES Laura, Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki,
McCann, and Toy
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
A communication from the Public Service Division, dated February 7,
2008, re unleaded and diesel gas usage for the previous fiscal year, as well as the
fuel usage report for the four previous years, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#53-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
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Director of Public Works, dated January 21, 2008, 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 Mansfield Oil
Company, 1025 Airport Parkway, S W , Gainesville, Georgia 30501,
received through the Tri-County Public Purchasing Cooperative for
supplying the City of Livonia with gasoline and diesel fuel for truck
transport unmetered (5,000 gallons or more) as follows for the period
February 1, 2008, through January 31, 2010, with a two-year option to
extend
Unleaded Regular Gasoline $0 0236 per gallon'
Unleaded Premium Gasoline -$0 0090 per gallon2
#2 Diesel $0 0196 per gallon'
#2 Premium Diesel $0 0396 per gallon'
' To be added to the Platt's Oilgram price
2 To be subtracted from the Platt's Oilgram price
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize accept the bid of RKA
Petroleum Companies, Inc , 28340 Wick Road, Romulus, Michigan
48174, received through the Tri-County Public Purchasing Cooperative
for supplying the City of Livonia with gasoline and diesel fuel for tank
wagon metered (5,000 gallons or less) as follows for the period
February 1, 2008, through January 31, 2010, with a two-year option to
extend
Unleaded Regular Gasoline $0 11045 per gallon'
Unleaded Mid-Grade Gasoline $0 11045 per gallon'
#2 Diesel $0 11045 per gallon'
#2 Premium Diesel $0 11045 per gallon'
' To be added to the Platt's Oilgram price
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such expenditures from
funds already budgeted in Account Nos 101-446-751-000 (Public
Service Gas and Oil), 101-309-751-000 (Police Gas and Oil) and 101-
338-751-000 (Fire Gas and Oil) for this purpose, FURTHER, actual
billing for such gasoline and diesel fuel will consist of the daily
wholesale price according to the daily Platt's Oilgram Price Report to
which the previously accepted markup amounts will be added and the
previously accepted markdown amounts will be subtracted, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchases
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 4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
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On a motion by McCann, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#54-08 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No
421, more particularly described in Council Resolution 325-05, adopted
on June 20, 2005, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of ordinances, as amended, the
City Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessments
levied in the special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to
cover the district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll
having been prepared on the basis of street lighting being installed in
Gruda Site Condominiums in said Special Assessment District No
421,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine to install street lighting consisting of three (3) 100-
watt high pressure sodium lights on 14 foot high Hallbrook post top
poles with underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in
said Special Assessment District No 421 Roll are fair and equitable
and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the
plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said
Special Assessment Roll No 421 based on installation of three (3)
100-watt high pressure sodium lights on 14 foot high Hallbrook post
top poles with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in
all respects, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall
endorses the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll, and the
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City
Treasurer who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 3,
Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to execute a Municipal Street Lighting
Agreement for this purpose, and FURTHER, a sum not to exceed
$10,018 00 is hereby authorized from the cash payments posted by or
collected from the developer of the Gruda Site Condominiums in order
to defray the Detroit Edison contribution-in-aid costs connected with
this street lighting installation project.
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#55-08 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 Overlay District encompassing all M-1/M-2
industrial zoned properties in Section 28, consisting of approximately
551 acres, more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto
and incorporated by referenced herein, which area is hereinafter
referred to as "City of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District
No 111", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to all
owners of real property within the boundaries of City of Livonia
Industrial Development Overlay District No 111 regarding the
Council's pending action on this resolution and of their right to a
hearing on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development Overlay District No 111, 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
Overlay District No 111 , and
law
WHEREAS, on Monday, January 28, 2008, a public hearing was held
on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development Overlay District No 111, at which time owners, residents
and taxpayers 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),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS
1 An Industrial Development Overlay District is hereby
established, such district to consist of the area described in
Exhibit A, attached hereto
2 Such Industrial Development Overlay District is hereby
designated as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development
Overlay District No 111 "
EXHIBIT A
Beginning at the Northeast corner of said section and proceeding
thence S 02°55'42"E , 5,427 57 feet to the Southeast corner of said
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section, thence S 8156'23"W, 5,289 50 feet to the Southwest corner of
said section, thence N 02°32'48"W , 5,404 56 feet to the Northwest
corner of said section, thence N 87°41'48"E , 5,253 17 feet to the point
of beginning and the Northeast corner of said section,
excluding the following described area which is zoned residential
Lot 1 through Lot 18 of the Newman Wadsworth Farms Subdivision as
recorded in LibT. 71 of Plats on Page 56, W C R.
also excluding Lot 16 through Lot 20 of the Walter Dann Subdivision as
recorded in Liber 67 of Plats on Page 79, W C R.
also excluding Lot 12 through Lot 112 and Lot 114 through Lot 127 of
the Alden Village Subdivision as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on Page
78, W C R.
also excluding
The North 300 feet of the following described parcel, a parcel of land
described as beginning at a point distant due West 1,328 40 feet from
the Southeast corner of Section 28 and proceeding thence
N 01°25'00"W , 647 60 feet; thence S 89°41'00"W , 133 20 feet; thence
S 01°24'00"E , 646 90 feet; thence due East 133 46 feet to the point of
beginning
also excluding
A parcel of land described as beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot
125 of the Alden Village Subdivision as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on
Page 78, W CR and proceeding thence S 01°39'20"W , 18 60 feet;
thence N 88°21'40"W , 97.26 feet; thence N 01°01'20"E , 18 60 feet;
thence S 88°21'40"E , 97 46 feet to the point of beginning
also excluding
The North 300 feet of the following described parcel, a parcel of land
described as beginning at a point distant S 89°17'20"E , 331 55 feet
from the South 1/4 corner of Section 28 and proceeding thence
N 00°28'00"W , 643 94 feet; thence S 89°51'50"E , 225 41 feet; thence
S 00°29'30"E , 646 21 feet; thence N 89°17'20"W , 225 76 feet to the
point of beginning
also excluding
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A parcel of land described as beginning at a point distant
S 88°17'20"E , 1,039 42 feet and S 0123'38"W , 528 69 feet from the
West 1/4 corner of Section 28 and proceeding thence S 88°47'30"E ,
1,140 71 feet; thence S 0122'10"W , 436 82 feet; thence
N 88°41'40"W , 384 00 feet; thence N 12°40'12"W , 206 10 feet; thence
N 88°41'40"W , 474 03 feet; thence S 12°40'12"E , 206 10 feet; thence,
N 88°41'40"W , 282.86 feet; thence N 0123'38"E , 434 88 feet to the
point of beginning
also excluding
A parcel of land described as beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot
95 of the Alden Village Subdivision as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on
Page 78, W C R. and proceeding thence N 89°21'00"W , 182 97 feet;
thence N 00°42'50"E , 437 84 feet; thence S 89°29'47"E , 240 31 feet;
thence S 00°2200"W , 177.24 feet, thence N 89°21'00"W , 60 00 feet;
thence S 00°22'00"W , 260 00 feet to the point of beginning
also excluding
A parcel of land described as beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot
43 of the Alden Village Subdivision as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on
Page 78, W C R. and proceeding thence S 00°42'50"W , 60 00 feet;
thence N 89°21'00"W , 179 38 feet; thence N 00°44'20"E , 1,150 85
feet; thence S 89°15'40"E , 147 00 feet; thence S 00°44'20"W , 430 65
feet; thence S 89°21'00"E , 92 05 feet; thence S 00°42'50"W , 200 00
feet; thence N 89°21'00"W , 60 00 feet; thence S 00°42'50"W , 460 00
feet to the point of beginning
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#56-08 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 Overlay District encompassing all M-1/M-2
industrial zoned properties in Section 30, consisting of approximately
530 acres, more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto
and incorporated by referenced herein, which area is hereinafter
referred to as "City of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District
liii No 112", and
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WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to all
owners of real property within the boundaries of City of Livonia
4161. Industrial Development Overlay District No 112 regarding the
Council's pending action on this resolution and of their right to a
hearing on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development Overlay District No 112; 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
Overlay District No 112, and
WHEREAS, on Monday, January 28, 2008, a public hearing was held
on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development Overlay District No 112, at which time owners, residents
and taxpayers 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),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS
1 An Industrial Development Overlay District is hereby
established, such district to consist of the area described in
Exhibit A, attached hereto
2 Such Industrial Development Overlay District is hereby
designated as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development
Overlay District No 112 "
EXHIBIT A
Beginning at the Northeast corner of said section and proceeding
thence S 02°42'15"E , 5,277 38 feet to the Southeast corner of said
section, thence S 88°45'45"W, 5,214.20 feet to the Southwest corner of
said section, thence N 0008'06'W , 5,273 87 feet to the Northwest
corner of said section, thence N 88°43'51"E , 4,977 64 feet to the point
of beginning and the Northeast corner of said section,
excluding the following described area which is zoned residential
Lot 1 through Lot 59 of the Newburgh Estates Subdivision as recorded
in Liber 68 of Plats on Page 45, W C R
also excluding
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A parcel of land described as beginning at a point on the East line of
said section distant N 00°04'20"E , 1,098 14 feet from the intersection
of said East line and the center line of Plymouth Road and proceeding
thence due West 1,153 85 feet; thence N 00°05'00"E , 377 54 feet;
thence due East 1,153 79 feet to the East line of said section thence
S 00°04'20'W , 377 54 feet to the point of beginning except the East
60 0 feet thereof
also excluding
Lot 504 through Lot 536, also Lot 537 except the South 274 17 feet
thereof of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 9 as recorded in Liber 66 of
Plats on Page 60, W C R.
also excluding
Lot 1 through Lot 42 of the Hunters Pointe Subdivision as recorded in
Liber 107 of Plats on Pages 23 through 26, W C R.
also excluding
Wayne County Condominium Plan No 837 also known as the Hunters
Park Estates Condominium as recorded in Liber 42274 on Pages 121
through 177, W C R.
also excluding
Lot 540 except the South 330 00 feet and except the North 27 00 feet,
Lot 541 except the South 557 00 feet and except the North 27 00 feet
and Lot 542 except the South 540 00 feet and except the North 27 00
feet all of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 9 as recorded in Liber 66 of
Plats on Page 60 W C R.
also excluding
Part of Lot 543 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 9 as recorded in Liber
66 of Plats on Page 60, W C R described as commencing at the
Northwest corner of Lot 543 thence S 01°24'50"E , 28 02 feet to the
point of beginning and proceeding thence S 75°52'20"E , 102 93 feet;
thence S 01°24'50"E , 111 45 feet, thence S 87°5615'W , 48 79 feet;
thence N 84°42'04'W , 50 70 feet, thence N 01°24'50"W , 133 65 feet
to the point of beginning
• also excluding
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Part of Lots 543 through 546 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 9 as
recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on Page 60, W C R. described as
beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 543 and proceeding thence
S 75°52'20"E , 285 90 feet; thence S 01°33'20"E., 148 04 feet; thence
N 77°43'13"W , 138 33 feet; thence N 73°13'47"E , 82.23 feet; thence
N 7538'01"W , 131 67 feet, thence N 01°29'40"W , 148 13 feet; thence
S 75°52'20"E , 66 66 feet to the point of beginning
also excluding
Wayne County Condominium Plan No 494 also known as the Parz-
Parkview Site Condominium as recorded in Liber 30011 on Pages
2473 through 2529, W C R.
also excluding
Lot 12 through Lot 40 and Lot 54 through Lot 69 together with 1/2 of the
vacated alleys adjacent to Lots 12, 40 and 54 of the Chaney &
Bakewell's Plymouth Park Subdivision as recorded in Liber 55 of Plats
on Page 77, W C R.
also excluding
Lot 1 through Lot 9 of the Heart Subdivision as recorded in Liber 104 of
Plats on Pages 28 through 31, W C R.
also excluding
A parcel of land described as beginning at a point distant due North
810 72 feet from the South 1/4 corner of Section 30 and proceeded
thence due West 143 00 feet; thence due North 301 83 feet; thence
S 74°43'20"E , 148 37 feet; thence due South 262.36 feet to the point
of beginning
also excluding
A parcel of land described as beginning at a point distant
N 89°09'16"W , 143 01 feet from the South corner of Section 30 and
proceeding thence N 89°09'16'W , 205 00 feet thence S.88°50'35"W ,
2,220 82 feet; thence N 01°49'50"W , 1,173 04 feet; thence
S 75°32'06"E , 272 18 feet; thence N 01°55'20"E , 308 75 feet; thence
N 88°04'40"E , 171 26 feet; thence N 01°55120"E , 271 45 feet; thence
S 74°36'40"E , 603 28 feet; thence S 76°31'1 3"E , 579 14 feet; thence
S 74°34'20"E , 895 77 feet; thence due South 1,114 64 feet to the point
of beginning
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On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#57-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a request by James
A. Ketal, Member, Etkin Equities, L L.0 , agent for Schoolcraft
Commons Unit 15, L L C , dated December 7, 2007, requesting to
establish an Industrial Development District at 17950 Haggerty Road in
Section 7.within the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action with regard to this matter due to the fact that
the applicant has withdrawn such request.
A communication from Claudia Summers, McLaren Performance
Technologies, 32233 West Eight Mile Road, Livonia, dated February 12, 2008, re
withdrawal of two rezoning petitions submitted by McLaren Performance
Technologies in 2007, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 2007-11-01-08 and Petition 2007-11-01-09)
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#58-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated December 14, 2007, which
sets forth its resolution 12-132-2007, adopted on December 11, 2007,
with regard to Petition 2007-11-01-08, submitted by McLaren
Performance Technologies for a change of zoning of the northerly
19 42 feet of the southerly 301 45 feet of property located on the south
side of Eight Mile Road between Parker Avenue and Hubbard Road
(32233 Eight Mile Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, from R-3 to
ML, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on January 28, 2008, and having considered a subsequent
communication from McLaren Performance Technologies, dated
February 12, 2008, withdrawing such request, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with respect to this item
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#59-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated December 14, 2007, which
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sets forth its resolution 12-133-2007, adopted on December 11, 2007,
with regard to Petition 2007-11-01-09, submitted by McLaren
Performance Technologies for a change of zoning of the southerly
282 03 feet of property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road
between Parker Avenue and Hubbard Road (32233 Eight Mile Road)
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, from R-3 to P, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on January 28,
2008, and having considered a subsequent communication from
McLaren Performance Technologies, dated February 12, 2008,
withdrawing such request, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action with respect to this item
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#60-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated
February 4, 2008, from the Department of Law, wherein it is requested
that Council Resolution 486-07 be amended to incorporate the hours
for the Dance, Food, Meeting, and Guest Registration permits, the
Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution 486-07 so
as to read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission, dated April 2, 2007, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated August 31, 2007,
approved for submission by the Public Safety Director and the Mayor,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from Crescent Hotels
& Resorts, LLC (a Delaware Limited Liability Company) and Livonia
Hotel LLC (a Delaware Limited Liability Company) (co-licensees) to
transfer ownership of a 2006 Resort B-Hotel licensed business (MCL
436 1531[4]), non-transferable) with Dance Permit, Official Permit
(Food), 4 bars, and 224 rooms from CCMH Diversified LLC (a
Delaware Limited Liability Company) (co-licensee), HMC Diversified
American Hotels, L.P (a Delaware Limited Partnership) (co-licensee),
and Marriott Hotel Services, Inc (a Delaware Corporation) (co-
licensee), for a business located at 17100 Laurel Park. Livonia,
Michigan, 48152, Wayne County; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
approve the request for a new Official Permit (Dance, Guest
Registration, Meetings) for the business located at 17100 Laurel Park,
Livonia, Michigan, 48152, Wayne County, and the hours for these
permits shall be as follows
Dance Normal legal hours of operation 7 00 a m until 2 30 a m
tb• Monday through Saturday and 1200. Noon until 2 30 a m
Sunday
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Food Normal legal hours of operation 7-00 a.m until 2-30 a m
Monday through Saturday and 12 00 Noon until 2 30 am
Sunday; and
Extended hours 2 30 a m to 7 00 a m. Monday through
Saturday and 2 30 a m through 12-00 Noon
Sunday
Meetings Normal legal hours of operation 7 00 a m until 2 30 am
Monday through Saturday and 12-00 Noon until 2 30 a m
Sunday; and
Extended hours 2 30 a m to 7-00 a m Monday through
Saturday and 2 30 a m through 12-00 Noon
Sunday
Guest
Registration Normal legal hours of operation TOO a m until
2 30 a m Monday through Saturday and 12 00
Noon until 2 30 a m Sunday; and
Extended hours 2 30 a m to 7 00 a m. Monday through
Saturday and 2 30 a m through 12-00 Noon
Sunday
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of
this amended resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#61-08 RESOLVED, that having received a letter from Council
President, Laura Toy, dated January 31, 2008, requesting the
reorganization of outstanding committee items, the Council does
hereby approve the referral of all outstanding committee items into the
committees as recently reorganized by the Council in January, 2008
There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,602nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 34 p m
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Linda Grimsby, City Clerk