HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1999-05-19 REVISED - 5/27/99
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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND NINETY-THIRD
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 19, 1999
On May 19, 1999, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the Vice President of
the Council at 8 00 p m Councilmember Duggan delivered the invocation, asking for a
moment of silence for President Engebretson's father, Herman Engebretson, who
passed away last weekend
Roll was called with the following result: Brian Duggan, Joe Laura,
Maureen Miller Brosnan, Joe Laura, Val I Vandersloot, John R Pastor, John J Walsh
Absent: Jack Engebretson (due to the death of his father)
Elected and appointed officials present: Dave Woodcox, Senior Building
Inspector; Robert J Schron, City Engineer; Scott Miller, Planner II, Karen Szymula,
Director of Legislative Affairs, Jack E Kirksey, Mayor; Jim McCann, Planning
Commission, Sean P Kavanagh, City Attorney, Joan McCotter, City Clerk, Jeffrey A.
Bryant, Economic Development Manager; Mary Rutan, Personnel Director; Ian
Wilshaw, Traffic Commission
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan and unanimously adopted,
it was
#322-99 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,392nd Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 5, 1999, are hereby
approved as submitted
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the meeting
A communication from the Department of Law, dated April 23, 1999, re
United States of America v Crestwood Development Co., et al, U S District Court Case
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No 98-73313 (Nankin Landfill) was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 20, 1999,
re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
March 31, 1999 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Mayor Kirksey spoke to the appointments of Jim McCann, Rod Crider and Jerry
Wordhouse regarding various appointments on the agenda and noting that they were
present at the meeting
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#323-99 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Janel Barber, 18997 Gillman, dated April 20, 1999, requesting permission
to close Gillman between Seven Mile and Clarita on Saturday, July 17,
1999, from 12 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including
therein permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, July 18, 1999, in
the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made
subject to the approval of the Police department.
#324-99 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Lisa
Damico, 9184 Hartel, dated April 27, 1999, requesting permission to close
Hartel between Grandon and Westfield on Saturday, June 26, 1999, from
4 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a block party, the
Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken
herein being made subject to the approval of the Police department.
#325-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 26, 1999, wherein he has requested approval of the
reappointment of Angelo A. Plakas, 36702 Whitcomb, Livonia, Michigan
48154, to the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia
Board of Directors for a six-year term expiring June 7, 2005, the Council
does hereby confirm and approve such reappointment.
#326-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 26, 1999, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the reappointment of James McCann, 18435 Mayfield, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three
years, which will expire on June 9, 2002
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#327-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 26, 1999, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the reappointment of William Lapine, 33855 Carl Drive, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three
years, which will expire on June 9, 2002
#328-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 12, 1999, wherein he has requested approval of the
reappointment of Lowell Peterson, 9420 Lathers, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
to the Livonia Plymouth Road Development Authority as a resident
member at large for a four-year term expiring May 16, 2003, pursuant to
Section 3 16 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Act
No 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council
does hereby confirm and approve such reappointment.
#329-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 12, 1999, wherein he has requested approval of the
reappointment of Jerry Wordhouse, 32000 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, to the Livonia Plymouth Road Development Authority as
a business interest or owner for a four-year term expiring May 16, 2003,
pursuant to Section 3 16 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and Act No 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975, as
amended, the Council does hereby confirm and approve such
reappointment.
#330-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 12, 1999, wherein he has requested approval of the
appointment of Rod Crider, 15401 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan
48154, to the Livonia Plymouth Road Development Authority as a
representative of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce for a four-year term
expiring May 16, 2003, pursuant to Section 3 16 060 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and Act No 197 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council does hereby confirm and
approve such appointment provided that he takes the Oath of Office as
required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by
the Office of the City Clerk.
#331-99 RESOLVED, THAT WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title
I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, 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
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environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for
persons of low and moderate income, and
WHEREAS, to obtain its Fiscal Year 1999 entitlement funds under the
Community Development Block Grant Program as authorized by the
Housing Community Development Act of 1987, 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
that the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and
Projected Use of Funds for the Fiscal Year 1999 Community Development
Block Grant Program is hereby approved and shall be submitted to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
#332-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 21, 1999, 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 accept
the proposal submitted by Compaq Computer Corporation, 1124 Tower
Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173, for completing all work required to
upgrade the Public Safety Operating System (PSOS) for the year 2000
(Y2k) readiness, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum of$48,800 00 from Account No 401-000-976-026
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 Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
#333-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law and the City Engineer, dated April 21, 1999, which
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bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that certain right-of-
way associated with the Merriman Road Grade Separation Project in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 26 be conveyed to Wayne County, the legal
description of which is as follows
That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, T 1 S , R 9E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, which is described as follows
Beginning on the South line of the C & 0 R R , distant S 00 4 5'20" W ,
49 5 feet along the West line of Section 26 and S 88 49'40" E , 60 00
feet, from the W 1/4 Corner of Section 26, and proceeding thence along
the South line of the C & 0 R R , S 88 49'40" E , 38 11 feet; thence S
3 11'58" W , 170 03 feet; thence S 4 00'55" W , 121 92 feet; thence S
4 16'44" W , 31 48 feet; thence S 13 41'48" W , 97 41 feet; thence N
0 45'20" E , 418 22 feet to the point of beginning (Parts of 12360, 12400
and 12500 Merriman Road),
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a proper deed of conveyance of
the aforesaid Merriman Road right-of-way to the County of Wayne, subject
to approval as to form by the Department of Law, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#334-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Public Utility
Manager, dated April 30, 1999, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance, is approved as to form by the City Attorney and is approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tern, requesting approval of two Rouge
River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project Interagency
Agreements between the City and Wayne County, the Council does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, to execute the attached Agreements between the City of Livonia
and Wayne County for Geographic Information System (GIS) application
development at a cost of$45,900 00, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorization the expenditure of a sum of
$45,900 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Water and Sewer
Fund (592) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the action herein without competitive bidding in accordance with
the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D2 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#335-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 29, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 4-62-99, adopted on April 20, 1999, with regard to Petition 99-2-
2-6, submitted by Brazen & Greer Masonry, Inc , requesting waiver use
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approval to stockpile material outdoors in connection with a masonry
contracting business located on the south side of Amrhein Road, east of
Eckles Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, which property is zoned
M-1, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 99-2-2-6 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked SP-1, prepared by Chester Stempien
Associates, as received by the Planning Commission on April 13,
1999, which illustrates the proposed outdoor storage areas, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the outdoor storage of materials, vehicles and equipment shall
occur only within the areas designated for that purpose on the Site
Plan,
3 That outdoor storage shall be limited to the materials, vehicles and
equipment noted on the Site Plan and represented to the Planning
Commission in a letter dated February 25, 1999, from George
Greer of Brazen & Greer Masonry, Inc , and
4 That a masonry protective wall in conformance with the detail
provided on the Site Plan shall be constructed along the west line,
except for the front yard setback, and along the east 300 feet of the
south line of the subject property
#336-99 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from
Dearborn Lithograph, Inc , 12380 Globe St., Livonia, Michigan 48150
dated April 29, 1999, 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 1 09 acres lying in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29
as more particularly described in the attachment to the application which is
hereby incorporated by reference and which is hereinafter referred to as
"Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 73",
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as
follows
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1 The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by certified mail of
this action to all owners of real property within the boundaries of
Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 73
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2 This City Council sets Monday, June 21, 1999, at 7 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
#337-99 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from
Trio Tool Company, 34401 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated April 30, 1999, 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 1 6 acres lying in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28 as
more particularly described in the attachment to the application which is
hereby incorporated by reference and which is hereinafter referred to as
"Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 74",
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 of real property within the boundaries of
Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 74
2. This City Council sets Monday, June 21, 1999, at 7 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
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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 Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, Vandersloot, Pastor, and Walsh
NAYS None
A communication from the Department of Parks and Recreation, dated
April 21, 1999, re update of the Bentley Center Task Force with respect to the feasibility
of building an all-season indoor sports complex to be paid for by user fees, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 402-96)
A communication which was approved by the Parks and Recreation
Commission dated April 22, 1999, re formation and report of the Golf Operations
Committee with respect to the operation, maintenance, and financing of the City's golf
course operations was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(CR 1141-96)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#338-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April 27,
1999, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1141-96, and the report
and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated November 14, 1996, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits
resolution 2366-96, adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission on
November 12, 1996, regarding proposed increases in greens fees and
changes to outing policy and City of Livonia Fees/Waivers, which was
approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission in its resolution 2340-
95, adopted on December 5, 1995, the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action on this matter
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On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted it
was
#339-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/Schools Liaison Committee, dated
May 4, 1999, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 331-98, regarding
traffic and parking problems in the area of Stevenson High School, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action on this matter
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted it
was
#340-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/Schools Liaison Committee, dated
May 4, 1999, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 331-98, regarding
traffic and parking problems in the area of Stevenson High School, the
Council does hereby refer the subject of the installation of a traffic signal
on Six Mile at Stevenson High School, only at peak times, and assistance
in paying for the traffic light to the Mayor for a report and recommendation
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#341-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/Schools Liaison Committee, dated
May 4, 1999, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 331-98, regarding
traffic and parking problems in the area of Stevenson High School, the
Council does hereby refer the subject of the installation of a left turn traffic
signal on Six Mile at Stevenson High School to the Traffic Commission for
a report and recommendation
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#342-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/Schools Liaison Committee, dated
May 4, 1999, submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions 242-97 and 25-
97, and a communication from Councilmember Val Vandersloot, dated
December 16, 1996, with respect to the subject of a review of the City's
current and future plans for soccer programs, fields, fees, etc., the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this matter
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It was noted that the subject of a Bentley Center Task Force, Agenda Item
#16c, is to remain in the City Council Schools Liaison Committee (CR 25-98)
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#343-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 3, 1999, and
a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated April 1, 1999,
which transmits its resolution 3-55-99, adopted on March 23, 1999, with
regard to Petition 99-3-8-11, submitted by Ledy Design Group (Big Boy),
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to add a new
front entrance façade to the restaurant located at 37123 Six Mile Road in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 99-3-8-11 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions.
1 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plans, marked Sheet A3 1 and
A3 2, both dated May 3, 1999, as revised, prepared by Ledy Design
Group, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the brick used in the construction of the structural entrance
canopy shall match that of the existing structure and shall be full
face four (4") inch brick;
3 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of full face four (4") inch brick, to match the building, and the
enclosure gates shall be maintained and, when not in use, closed
at all times,
4 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following site deficiencies as outlined in their
correspondence dated March 19, 1999
That the concrete sidewalk on the east side of the building
shall be replaced,
That the asphalt on the south side of the building shall be
repaired,
That the existing trash dumpster enclosure shall be repaired
or removed,
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5 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition, all such signage shall be separately submitted for
review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council
A communication from Ledy Design Group, dated May 13, 1999, re new
building elevation plans for Petition 99-3-8-11, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 272-99)
A communication received from the Personnel Director, dated April 8,
1999, re the proposed contract to be entered into between the City of Livonia and the
Livonia Police Officers Association for the period December 1, 1997 through November
30, 2006 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#344-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 3, 1999,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 281-99, and a communication
from the Personnel Director, dated April 8, 1999, approved for submission
by the Mayor, and a subsequent communication from the Personnel
Director, dated April 16, 1999, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on April
16, 1999, wherein the Commission has approved the proposed contract to
be entered into between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Police Officers
Association for the period December 1, 1997 through November 30, 2006,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Civil
Service Commission and approves said contract.
Pastor left the podium at 8 18 p m due to a conflict of interest on the next Agenda item
Laura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III
OR ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 98-11-1-21)
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
Pastor returned to the podium at 8 19 p m
Brosnan took from the table for second reading and adoption, the
following amendment:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 17 OF ARTICLE XVIII
OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOW AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 98-10-
6-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing proposed ordinance with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, Vandersloot, Pastor, and Walsh
NAYS None
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Duggan left the podium at 8 25 p m due to a conflict of interest on the next Agenda
item
Laura took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
proposed amendment:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543 AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 98-11-1-22)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, Vandersloot, Pastor, and Walsh
NAYS None
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The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Duggan returned to the podium at 8 26 p m
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Stegner
Electric Controls, Inc , dated May 3, 1999, wherein it is indicated that
Stegner Electric Controls, Inc. intends to transfer facilities from 35432
Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan, to Auburn Hills, Michigan, and which
further indicates that Stegner Electric Controls, Inc. desires to obtain a
1974 P.A. 198 exemption for the Auburn Hills facility, the Council does
hereby reject and deny this request since it is the determination of the
Council that the transfer of facilities would have the effect of transferring
employment from one governmental unit in Michigan to another local
governmental unit in Michigan and for the further reason that the said
transfer would not be in the best interest of either the Citizens of Livonia or
the people of the State of Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
A communication from the Department of Assessment. dated May 11,
1999 re Release of Employment Request for Stegner Electric Controls located at
35432 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
A copy of an article from Crain's Detroit Business, Week of May 10-16,
1999 re Release of Employment Request for Stegner Electric Controls was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
Jeanine Hayman, Controller from Stegner Electric was present to answer
questions She stated that the company needed to expand and needed Council's
approval on this matter
Bill Fried, 16009 Riverside, voiced his opposition to the requested transfer
of facilities
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A roll call was then taken on the foregoing proposed resolution by Duggan, seconded by
Laura, with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Brosnan
NAYS Vandersloot, Pastor, and Walsh
The Vice President declared the resolution denied due to a lack of a majority vote
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Economic Development Corporation, dated April 28, 1999, with
regard to a loan application submitted to the Michigan Strategic Fund by
Stegner Electric Controls, Inc , wherein it is indicated that the proceeds of
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds issued by the Fund are for a new
facility to be located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and that the said company
will be transferring its existing facility from Livonia, Michigan, to Auburn
Hills, Michigan, the Council does hereby give notice pursuant to Section
12a of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 pa 270, that it objects to the
transfer of employment for the reason that the transfer of facilities would
have the effect of transferring employment from one governmental unit in
Michigan to another local governmental unit in Michigan and for the further
reason that the said transfer would not be in the best interest of either the
Citizens of Livonia or the people of the state of Michigan, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call was taken on the foregoing proposed resolution with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Brosnan
NAYS Vandersloot, Pastor, and Walsh
The Vice President declared the resolution denied due to lack of majority vote
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated April 27, 1999,
re condition of the property located at 29623 Eight Mile Road (Country Style Market,
CR 191-99 and Petition 98-11-2-22) was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
Pastor left the podium at 8 54 due to a conflict of interest on the next agenda item
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On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#345-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 30, 1999, and a report
and recommendation from the Chief of Police, dated April 28, 1999,
approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding a request from Buca,
Inc. (a Minnesota corporation) for transfer of ownership of 1997 tavern
licensed business (in escrow) from Johnson-Brown, Inc. and to transfer
location (governmental unit) [MCL 436 1531 (1)] from 42400 Ford Road,
Canton Township, Michigan, Wayne County; and to transfer classification
to a Class C license and request for a New Official Permit (Food) for a
business to be located on 38888 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne
County, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation
Pastor returned to the podium at 8 55 p m
Walsh left the podium and relinquished the chair to Senior Councilmember Brosnan to
speak to the following item at 8 55 p m
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#346-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 3, 1999, and a report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 30, 1999,
approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection therewith, the
Council does hereby approve of the request from Cantoro Italian Market,
Inc , to add space to the 1998 SDM licensed business located at 19710
Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne county; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
Walsh returned to the podium and resumed the Chair at 8 56 p m
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, it was
#347-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 29, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 4-69-99, adopted on April 20, 1999, with regard to a Sign Permit
Application, submitted by J-P Properties on behalf of Fairfield Inn,
requesting approval for signage for the hotel located at 17350 Fox Drive in
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the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approves the said Sign
Permit Application, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package submitted by Metro Detroit Signs, as
received by the Planning Commission on April 1, 1999, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to, and
2 That any additional signage shall come back before the Planning
Commission and City Council for their review and approval
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, Vandersloot and Walsh
NAYS Pastor
The Vice President declared the resolution duly adopted
Kal Jabara from JP Properties explained his request for the Sign Permit
Application to the Council
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Pastor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 12, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 3-45-99, adopted on March 23, 1999, with regard to Petition 99-
2-2-5, submitted by Rocky Zebari, requesting waiver use approval to
utilize SDD and SDM licenses within an existing building located on the
northeast corner of Middlebelt Road and St. Martins Avenue in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
Councilmembers Brosnan and Pastor withdrew their motions on the
foregoing resolution
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#348-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 12, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 3-45-99, adopted on March 23, 1999, with regard to Petition 99-
2-2-5, submitted by Rocky Zebari, requesting waiver use approval to
utilize SDD and SDM licenses within an existing building located on the
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northeast corner of Middlebelt Road and St. Martins Avenue in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby remove this matter from consideration at this meeting and does
hereby reschedule it to a date uncertain
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#349-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 12, 1999, which transmits its
resolution 3-45-99, adopted on March 23, 1999, with regard to Petition 99-
2-2-5, submitted by Rocky Zebari, requesting waiver use approval to
utilize SDD and SDM licenses within an existing building located on the
northeast corner of Middlebelt Road and St. Martins Avenue in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby refer to the Inspection Department for its report and
recommendation the matter of the handicap ramp
Mr Zebari was present to answer questions of Council.
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Duggan, it was
#350-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated May 11, 1999, 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 Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at 6 30 p m. for the purpose of discussing
litigation matters and attorney/client privileged communications in
connection with pending litigation
A roll call was taken on the foregoing proposed resolution with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, Vandersloot, Pastor and Walsh
NAYS None
The Vice President declared the resolution duly adopted
There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
Duggan mentioned, as a friendly reminder, that he is waiting to receive the
report on left turn lights on all major intersections from the Traffic Commission
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Pastor mentioned that there will be a Children's Miracle Network Telethon
on Channel 50, on June 6, 1999, he would appreciate any and all pledges to the
Children's Miracle Network
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,393rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9 16 pm , May 19, 1999
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/Joan McCotter, City Clerk