HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1993-08-30 27816
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIFTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 30, 1993, the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the
President of the Council at 8:02 p m Councilmember McGee delivered the
invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Michael P McGee,
Sean P Kavanagh, Ron Ochala, Laura M Toy, Dale A Jurcisin, Fernon P
Feenstra, and Gerald Taylor Absent None
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert D Bennett,
Mayor; Raul Galindo, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner; Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney; Ann W Tavolacci, Deputy City Clerk; Karen A
Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs; Suzanne Wisler, Director of
Community Resources; and William Fried, Municipal Building Authority
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#690-93 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,254th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 16,
1993, are hereby approved as submitted
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously*
adopted, it was:
#691-93 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 227th Special Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 23, 1993, are
hereby approved as submitted
*Councilmembers McGee and Toy abstained from voting which is recorded as a
"yes" vote under the provisions of Section 2 04.190B of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances
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An award ceremony was held by the Roads Beautification Committee
which consisted of a video movie, followed by the presentation of awards by
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the Mayor to 12 businesses/institutions located in Livonia in recognition
of their outstanding achievement and efforts to keep Livonia a beautiful
place.
No one wished to speak during the audience communication portion
at the beginning of the meeting
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated August 19,
1993, re: various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the
month ending July 31, 1993, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, it was
#692-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 28, 1993, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Hal Romain of
Century 21 Hartford North, Inc , 32826 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, who is representing Mr Thyra Janaulis of 29570
Wentworth, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and in accordance with the
provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46
of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of
the proposed division of Tax Item No. 46-053-02-0273-000 into two
parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel "A":
Lot 273 except the East 1/2 thereof, of Supervisor's Livonia
Plat No. 4 of part of S E 1/4 of N.E. 1/4 and of part of
N E 1/4 of S E 1/4 of Sec 14, T.1S , R 9E , Livonia Twp ,
Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 66, on Page 20
of Plats, W.0 R
Parcel "B":
The East 1/2 of Lot 273 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 4
of part of S E 1/4 of N E 1/4 and of part of N.E. 1/4 of
S E 1/4 of Sec 14, T.1S , R 9E , Livonia Twp , Wayne
County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 66, on Page 20 of
Plats, W.0 R.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which
is made a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be
recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds;
provided, however, that to the extent required by law and City
ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the approval of
the Zoning Board of Appeals
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#693-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated January 15, 1993,
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is
submitted to amend Section 10.90 100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, so as to prohibit any persons from soliciting in
roadways, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
#694-93 RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Livonia,
that the annual Christmas Parade be, and hereby is approved for
Saturday, November 20, 1993, beginning at 9 00 a.m. ; and that the
Wayne County Road Commission is hereby requested to close Six
Mile Road from Inkster to Middlebelt Road between the hours of
6 00 a.m and 11 00 a m ; Seven Mile Road, from Merriman to
Inkster, between the hours of 9 00 a m and 11 :00 a m. ; and
Middlebelt Road, from Six Mile to Eight Mile, between the hours
of 8:30 a.m and 11:00 a m ; or until the road is returned to
normal traffic operation, that the City of Livonia will assume
liability for any damage claims which may arise as a result of
the road closure, and that Lieutenant Joseph Derscha is hereby
designated and authorized to sign the road closure permit in
behalf of the City of Livonia
#695-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Cable Television Commission, dated August 12, 1993, approved
by the Director of Community Resources, approved as to form by
the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which sets forth its resolution 209-93 wherein it is recommended
that in view of the enactment of the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act by the United States of America in
October, 1992, that the City of Livonia should file with the
Federal Communications Commission a certification which
authorizes the City of Livonia to regulate the basic service tier
(channels 1-25) of the cable system, the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of such action; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby request that the Department of Law prepare an appropriate
ordinance and/or ordinance amendment to the Cable Television
Franchise Ordinance 1685 which would comply with FCC regulations
and attest to requirements contained in certification form, such
ordinance and/or ordinance amendment to be prepared and submitted
in accordance with FCC certification requirements.
#696-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated July 28, 1993, approved by the
Finance Department and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Ambrose &
Ambrose Municipal Sweeping Corporation, 13101 Eckles Road,
Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for completing all sweeping required
for the City's 1993 Leaf Pickup Program at the unit prices bid,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this
item; FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to
perform the services, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
G & M Enterprises Ltd , 19614 W Eight Mile Road, Southfield,
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Michigan 48075, at the unit prices specified, the same having
been in fact the second lowest bid received for this item; and
the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve
minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
#697-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated August 9, 1993,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 516-92 in connection
with a letter from Thomas C Carey, 9005 Deering, Livonia, MI
48150, wherein an interest is expressed in the purchase of
certain City-owned property located at 8971 Floral (Tax Item No
144-99-0028-000), the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action.
#698-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated August 5, 1993, approved by the City
Engineer and the Finance Department, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of
Law to acquire Deering Avenue right-of-way located in Section 1,
owned by Marguerite J Dark, which land is more particularly
described as follows
That part of the N W 1/4 of the S E 1/4 of Section 1, T 1
S. , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point distant South 18°57'05"
east along the center line of Angling Road, 679 20 feet and
North 88°12'00" East, 138 08 feet to the point of beginning
from the intersection of said center line with the east and
west 1/4 line of said Section 1; and proceeding thence North
88°12'00" East, 17 00 feet; thence South 01°42'41" East,
388.65 feet; thence North 18°57 '05" West, 57 35 feet; thence
North 01°42'41" West, 333 85 feet to the point of beginning
- 0.14 acres (Deering Avenue right-of-way - part of Parcel
004-99-0022-000)
subject to the following conditions:
(1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $6,000;
(2) that the City of Livonia shall pay for the cost of title
work in the sum of $120;
(3) that the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County
Drain, School and Community College taxes shall be in a sum
not to exceed $250;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $6,370 is hereby
authorized to be expended from the Michigan Transportation Fund
(Local Road Account) for the acquisition of the said right-of-
way; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon completion of acquisition of
ibe the above right-of-way, that Resolution 569-93 adopted on July
21, 1993, providing for acquisition of the above right-of-way by
condemnation in Circuit Court be rescinded and repealed.
#699-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 9, 1993, which
bears the signature of the City Attorney and the Finance
Department, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the employment of the Dean
Appraisal Company, 690 East Maple, Birmingham, Michigan
48009-6362, to review the appraisals for the Merriman Road/CSX
Railroad Grade Separation Project for the sum of $3,500.00, the
same to be appropriated and expended from the Michigan
Transportation Fund (Major Road Account) for this purpose; and
the Council does hereby authorize the action herein without
competitive bidding in accordance with Sections 3 04.140D2 and 5
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#700-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Florence
McCann, 35211 Leon, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated August 16,
1993, which sets forth a complaint concerning her neighbor and
the installation of a privacy fence, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Inspection Department for its report and
recommendation
#701-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Florence
McCann, 35211 Leon, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated August 16,
1993, which sets forth a complaint concerning her neighbor and
the installation of a privacy fence, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation
#702-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Legislative Committee submit its report and recommendation with
regard to the fee schedule established with respect to appeals
taken to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the installation of
fences.
#703-93 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 587-93, adopted on July 21, 1993, and in accor-
dance with Section 3 08.140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared,
reported and certified to the Council under date of August 4,
1993, an assessment roll dated August 4, 1993, for the proposed
improvement consisting of the installation of 100-watt high
pressure sodium lights on colonial post top poles for the
Stonehouse Estates Subdivision in the S E 1/4 of Section 31,
containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district
heretofore established for the construction and operation of the
proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council
Resolution 587-93;
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the
office of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City
Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the
provisions of Section 3.08 110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, to wit: that the assessment roll has been made and
filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and
that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, on
Wednesday, October 6, 1993 at 8:00 p.m to review the said
special assessment roll at which time and place opportunity will
be given to all interested persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once
in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is
published and circulated generally in and throughout the said
City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of
October 6, 1993; the City Clerk is also directed to give notice
of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by
first class mail to each and every property owner in the
proposed assessment district as their respective names and
addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the
City Assessor's office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and
Taylor.
NAYS: None
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, it was:
#704-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
201-92, in connection with a communication from the City
Assessor, dated January 21, 1992, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Dorothy L. McGlohon, 29709
Bretton, Livonia, Michigan, for a proposed division of Tax Item
No. 46-007-99-0080-001 into two parcels, and in accordance with
the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
18.46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
approve of the proposed division of Tax Item No. 46-007-99-0080-
001 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read
as follows
Parcel "A"
North 165.0 ft of East 177.25 ft. of Southwest 1/4 of
Section 2, T. 1S. , R 9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, except the North 30 ft. thereof, also except the
East 30 ft. thereof taken for road purposes.
29,246 sq. ft.
Known as 19815 Purlingbrook, Livonia, Michigan.
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Parcel "B"
North 165.0 ft of West 147.25 of East 324.50 ft. of
Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, T.1S. , R 9E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, except the North 30 ft thereof
taken for road purposes
24,296 sq. ft
Vacant Parcel
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which
is made a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be
recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds;
provided, however, that to the extent required by law and City
ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the approval of
the Zoning Board of Appeals
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor.
NAYS: Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#705-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
592-91, in connection with a communication from the City
Engineer, the Council does hereby require Quakertown Limited
Partnership, c/o McCoppin & Koss, 255 South Woodward, Suite 205,
Birmingham, Michigan 48009, to construct a 150 ft. long, six foot
(6' ) wide sidewalk along the south side of Six Mile Road east of
Quakertown Lane, adjacent to 38777 Six Mile Road, Livonia, to
carry out the provisions of this resolution which is made
pursuant to Title 12, Section 340 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that
the owner of premises herein referred to shall complete said
sidewalk work no later than September 30, 1993, after which date
the Engineering Department shall arrange for the construction of
said sidewalk.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#706-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
592-91, in connection with a communication from the Division
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Permit Engineer of the Wayne County Department of Public
Services, dated May 20, 1992, the Council does hereby authorize
Ile the City Engineer to apply for a right-of-way occupation permit
for the purpose of constructing and installing sidewalks along
the south side of Six Mile Road, from Quakertown Lane to I-275
bike path, which application shall be submitted as follows:
a. state that the City of Livonia approves this sidewalk
project;
b. stipulates that the City will design, construct, operate and
maintain the sidewalk at its expense;
c states that the City shall "indemnify, save harmless, and
defend Wayne County, the Wayne County Department of Public
Services, its officials, agents and employees against any
and all claims, suits and judgments of every name and
description arising out of the design, construction,
operation, or maintenance of the sidewalk and related
appurtenances located along the south side of Six Mile Road
between Quakertown Lane and Interstate 275 in the City of
Livonia, Michigan Such responsibility of the City shall
not be construed as a liability for damage caused by or
resulting from the sole negligence of the County, its
agents, or its employees;
d agrees that the City will remove or relocate the sidewalk at
its expense if necessary for road improvement purposes; and
e designates and authorizes the City Engineer to sign the
permit on its behalf;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $4,000 00 from Motor
Transportation Funds (Act 51 - Major Road Account) for this
purpose
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#707-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
City Engineer submit a report and recommendation with regard to
the proposed completion of sidewalks on both the north and south
sides of Six Mile between Haggerty and Newburgh Roads where such
sidewalks are not in existence
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#E708-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
516-82, in connection with a communication from the City Planning
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Commission, dated June 1, 1982, which transmits its resolution
5-86-82, adopted on May 18, 1982, which amends Part VII of the
Master Plan, the Future Land Use Plan, so as to delete the
special collector road around the Livonia Mall Shopping Center
area, the Council does hereby certify and acknowledge receipt of
same.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#709-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
517-82, in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated June 1, 1982, which transmits its resolution
5-87-82, adopted on May 18, 1982, which amends Part I of the
Master Plan, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, so as to delete the
special collector road around the Livonia Mall Shopping Center
area, the Council does hereby certify and acknowledge receipt of
same
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#710-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
402-85, in connection with a communication from the Traffic
Commission, dated April 26, 1985, approved for submission by the
Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 100-85 with
regard to the question of the need for additional traffic
controls and/or adjustment of current traffic controls in the
area of Belden Road, Stark Road, Wayne Road and Plymouth Road,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#711-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
103-86, with regard to the subject of single lot assessments, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#712-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
477-86, in connection with a communication from the Traffic
Commission, dated April 22, 1986, approved for submission by the
Mayor and which transmits its resolution 22-86 relative to
posting "No Parking" signs on the south side of Curtis from
Farmington Road east to Shadyside, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#713-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
761-86, in connection with the question of whether or not South
Avenue should be vacated and/or improved, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#714-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
1118-86, with regard to the question of constructing a barricade
and/or fence at the Curtis Avenue entrance to Rotary Park, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#715-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
1145-86, in connection with a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 29, 1986, which transmits its
resolution 10-278-86, wherein the Commission did amend Part V of
the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Master School and
Park Plan, so as to delete certain property located south of Ann
Arbor Trail, west of Newburgh Road in Section 31, the Council
does hereby determine to certify and acknowledge receipt of same.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#716-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
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1145-86, with regard to certain City-owned property located south
of Ann Arbor Trail, west of Newburgh Road in Section 31, the
Council does hereby request that the Mayor submit his report and
recommendation with regard to the future use and/or sale of such
property.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#717-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
1167-86, relative to providing ingress and egress from certain
undeveloped property located in the area of Pembroke and Haldane,
north of Seven Mile Road and east of Newburgh Road, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#718-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
246-87, in connection with a communication from the Traffic
itos Commission, dated March 4, 1987, which transmits its resolution
11-87 submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 122-87 in
connection with traffic problems in the area of Laurel/Pinetree,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#719-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
592-87, with regard to the question of the realignment of Wayne
Road between Curtis and Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#720-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
1195-87, with regard to the question of the feasibility of using
storm water from the Willow Woods Subdivision for irrigation
purposes within the new Fox Creek Golf Course, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action
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On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
Iwoadopted, it was:
#721-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
August 17, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
663-92, in connection with a letter from the Chief of Police,
dated August 4, 1992, approved for submission by the Mayor and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 592-92 regarding current
accident experience at the intersection of Seven Mile and
Newburgh Roads, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action, and FURTHER, to discontinue and terminate the
request for updated reports as set forth in Council Resolution
592-92
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#722-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated August 23,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 364-93 in
connection with a communication from the Director of
Institutional Advancement of Schoolcraft College, dated March 9,
1993, wherein a request is submitted for a waiver of transient
merchant fees in connection with a craft show to be conducted on
Saturday, March 13, 1993 at Schoolcraft College, the purpose of
which is to raise funds for student scholarships, and the subject
of transient merchant fees for craft shows, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#723-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated August 23,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 368-93 in
connection with a request submitted by the Livonia Family "Yu for
a waiver of transient merchant fees in connection with a craft
show to be conducted on March 28, 1993, and the subject of
transient merchant fees for craft shows, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, it was:
#724-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated August 23,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 375-93 in
connection with a letter from Marge and Frank Bandy, 28529 Elmira
Street, Livonia, Michigan, dated April 30, 1993, wherein it is
proposed that a basketball ordinance be enacted to alleviate the
problem of a resident enduring excessive noise and aggravation by
reason of prolonged basketball playing in adjoining residential
property, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
Imeresult:
AYES McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor.
NAYS: Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#725-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated August 23,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 375-93 in
connection with a letter from Marge and Frank Bandy, 28529 Elmira
Street, Livonia, Michigan, dated April 30, 1993, wherein it is
proposed that a basketball ordinance be enacted to alleviate the
problem of a resident enduring excessive noise and aggravation by
reason of prolonged basketball playing in adjoining residential
property, the Council does hereby request that the Department of
Law prepare an appropriate ordinance amendment (similar to
Section 34-539 of Farmington Hills) which would regulate the
installation and placement of pole-mounted basketball backboards
or hoops in a front or side yard setback on a single family lot.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#726-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated August 23,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 375-93, the
Council does hereby request a report and recommendation from the
ad hoc Blue Ribbon Committee with respect to the question of the
future use of outdoor basketball courts at Bentley High School.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, it was
#727-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated August 23,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 515-93, in
connection with the report and recommendation of the Department
of Law, dated May 27, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 397-93 in connection with Petition 92-9-6-5 on the
question of whether the City should have a six-member Zoning
Board of Appeals and one alternate member, as well as whether
present fees should be increased, the Council does, in accordance
with Section 23.01(a) of Zoning Ordinance No 543, request that
the City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and
thereafter submit a report and recommendation on the question of
whether Article XXI of the Zoning Ordinance should be amended so
as to reduce the membership of the Zoning Board of Appeals from
seven members to six members plus an additional alternate member,
with all seven members serving on a rotating basis
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
immresult:
AYES McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor
NAYS: Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, it was
#728-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated August 23,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 515-93 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated December 7, 1992, which sets forth its
resolution 11-517-92, adopted on November 17, 1992, with regard
to Petition 92-9-6-5, submitted by the City Planning Commission,
pursuant to Council Resolution 611-92, to determine whether to
amend Section 21 10 of Zoning Ordinance 543 with respect to the
schedule of filing fees established therein, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
February 3, 1993, pursuant to Council Resolution 951-92, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 92-9-6-5 with respect to this
iim item is hereby approved and granted; and the Department of Law is
hereby requested to prepare an ordinance amending Zoning
Ordinance 543 in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES McGee, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor
NAYS: Kavanagh
The President declared the resolution adopted
Jurcisin gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 110 TO TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 66 (PEDDLERS, TRANSIENT MERCHANTS AND
SOLICITORS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
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
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Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH 50 OF SECTION 170
OF CHAPTER 03 (GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURE) OF
TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor
NAYS: Toy
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 020, 040A, 040D,
iim 050, 070, 080, 110, 120, 130, 140, 170 AND 180
OF TITLE 15, CHAPTER 52 (DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and
Taylor.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Kavanagh took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 060 OF TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 66 (PEDDLERS, TRANSIENT MERCHANTS AND
SOLICITORS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
f
result:
mp
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and
Taylor
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#729-93 WHEREAS, Act 223, P A. 1909, as last amended by Act
196, P.A 1970 provides for the conveyance of State-owned
tax-reverted lands to municipal units for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, such lands are under the jurisdiction of the State of
Michigan, Department of Natural Resources and are available for
acquisition under the provisions of the above mentioned act
and are described as follows
iim 46-005-01-0182-000 Lot 182 Storm & Fowlers Country Crest,
and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia desires to acquire said lands for
purposes of urban renewal,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia is
authorized to make application to the State of Michigan,
Department of Natural Resources, Lands Division for conveyance of
said land to the City of Livonia for a nominal fee as set by the
Natural Resources Commission, and
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia shall set up
necessary procedures and controls to provide for the proper
distribution of funds arising from the subsequent sale of the
acquired property in conformity with the above mentioned acts)
AND, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum of $75 00 from Account No. 101-202-756-000
for this purpose.
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#730-93 RESOLVED, that having considered letters from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 2, 1993 and May
21, 1993, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of
Police dated August 9, 1993, the Council does hereby approve of
the transfer of the Class C liquor license located at 28121
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, from Larry W.
Snedeker & Associates, Inc. , to Grand Blanc Golf, Inc. , (Step I)
and then to The Finish Line, Inc. , of Livonia (Step II); and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
McGee made the following disclosure respecting a conflict of interest on
this matter:
Mr. President, I would like the record to reflect that the
petitioner here is represented by my law firm, Miller, Canfield,
Paddock and Stone, and that I therefore will abstain from any
consideration of this agenda item as required by Chapter IV,
Section 9, of the Livonia City Charter and the relevant
provisions of State law. I refer to my letter dated February 24,
1992, to the City Clerk on this subject and would ask that these
remarks be made part of the official record of this meeting.
Thank you.
McGee left the podium at 8 47 p m.
[amOn a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Feenstra, it was
#731-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 13, 1993, with
respect to a request from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
to investigate a request from Entertainment Concession
Corporation to transfer ownership of a 1988 Class C License,
located in escrow at 29977 Plymouth Road, Space F 130, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, Wayne County, from Doyle & Walter Co to
Entertainment Concession Corporation (George Burns Theater for
Performing Arts), 33330 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
Wayne County, the Council does hereby deny the applicant's
request inasmuch as it has failed to comply with, conform to, or
has violated M.L.C.0 rules and regulations as set forth in the
manner and form detailed in the aforesaid communication; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted
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McGee returned to the podium at 8:54 p.m.
A communication from the City Engineer, dated August 3, 1993, re:
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release of financial assurances for Arbor Park View Subdivision, located in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council. (CR 293-93)
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#732-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 3, 1993,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
release to D'Orazio and Son Inc. , 38272 Abruzzi Drive, Westland,
Michigan 48185, the proprietor of the Arbor Park View
Subdivision, located in the S W 1/4 of Section 33, of the
financial assurances previously deposited with respect to the
following bonds
A General Improvement Bond $ 5,000.00 cash
B. Sidewalk Bond $ 28,100.00,
$ 2,000.00 cash
C Grading and Soil Erosion Bond $ 3,300.00 cash
D Entrance Markers and Landscaping $ 12,000.00,
$ 2,000.00 cash
E Monuments & Markers $ 1,020.00 cash;
the foregoing bonds having been filed pursuant to Council
Resolution 841-89, adopted on September 6, 1989, and subsequently
amended by Council Resolutions 29-90 and 664-90; FURTHER, all
other financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any,
with respect to this subdivision shall remain the same and
unchanged; and the action herein being taken is for the reasons
indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that
all these improvements have been satisfactorily installed in
accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the
City of Livonia.
On a motion by Toy, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#733-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 11, 1993,
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended
that distribution lines for telephone, electric and cable
television be placed within the public easement areas adjacent
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to the public street rights-of-way within the Willow Creek
two Subdivision located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, the
Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action, and
Paragraph 7 of Council Resolution 493-93 is hereby amended to the
extent necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
installation of distribution lines for telephone, electric and
cable television within the public easement areas adjacent to the
public street rights-of-way with respect to Bureau of Taxation
Parcel No 054-01-0043-002 being also identified as Lot 44 of
Bell Creek Estates Subdivision, 30687 Munger Avenue, Bureau of
Taxation Parcel No 054-01-0046-003 being also identified as Lot
46 of Bell Creek Estates Subdivision, 30643 Munger Avenue, and
Bureau of Taxation Parcel No 054-01-0047-004 being also
identified as Lot 47 of Bell Creek Estates Subdivision, 30611
Munger.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#734-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 10, 1993, which
bears the signature of the Finance Department and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of a plotter (to fully compliment existing computer
equipment) from Connecting Point Computer Centers, 29316 Orchard
Lake Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 for the price of
$5,214 00; and the sum of $5,214 00 is hereby transferred from
Unexpended Funds of Account No 101-441-702-000 to Account No.
101-441-987-000 for this purpose; and the Council does hereby
authorize the action herein without competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3 04 140D5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#735-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 27, 1993, which transmits
its resolution 5-113-93, adopted on May 18, 1993, with regard to
a Sign Permit Application submitted by Belle Isle Awning Company
in behalf of Pet Supplies Plus, requesting approval for two
awning signs for the building located at 29489 Seven Mile Road in
Section 11, and having also considered a communication from the
Chairman of the Planning Commission, dated August 9, 1993, and
having further considered a letter from the Executive Director of
the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, dated August 18, 1993, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the said Sign Permit Application, subject
to the following conditions
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1) That the sign package received by the City of Livonia
imi Planning Commission on 5/14/93 by Belle Isle Awning Company,
is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2) That any interior window signage be limited to 20% of the
total glass area of this business unit; and
3) That this approval is subject to the applicant being granted
a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A communication from the Economic Development Coordinator, dated
August 18, 1993, re: potential revenue resulting from the rental of City
property as a site for the installation of cellular towers was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 499-93)
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, it was:
#736-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Economic Development Coordinator, Office
for a Competitive Livonia, dated August 18, 1993, which bears the
signatures of the Director of Inspection and the Planning
Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
is submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 499-93 with respect
to the subject of potential revenue resulting from the rental of
City property as a site for the installation of cellular towers,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Mayor for his
report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, and Taylor
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#737-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 16, 1993, which sets
forth its resolution 4-75-93, adopted on April 6, 1993, with
regard to Petition 93-3-1-3, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 810-92, for a change
of zoning on property located on the south side of Ann Arbor Road
between Patton Avenue and Knolson Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 31, from C-1 to OS, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on August 9, 1993,
pursuant to Council Resolution 501-93, the Council does hereby
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concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 93-3-1-3 is hereby approved and granted; and the City
Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for
publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#738-93 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 23 01(a) of
Ordinance No. 543, the Council does hereby request that the City
Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and thereafter
submit a report and recommendation on the question of whether the
property located on the south side of Ann Arbor Road between
Patton Avenue and Knolson Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
31 should be rezoned to a more appropriate residential zoning
classification
On a motion by Toy, seconded by McGee, it was:
#739-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 28, 1993, which sets
forth its resolution 5-93-93, adopted on May 18, 1993, with
regard to Petition 93-2-1-1, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 930-92, for a change
of zoning on property in the Dohany Subdivision, located south of
Seven Mile Road, west of Gillman Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 12, from RUF to R-1, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on August 11, 1993,
pursuant to Council Resolution 500-93, the Council does hereby
reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
93-2-1-1 is hereby denied for the following reasons
1) That the proposed change of zoning is unnecessary in order
for the owners of property to continue using their land for
residential purposes; and
2) That the proposed change of zoning was not requested by the
affected property owners in the area
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Toy, and Taylor.
NAYS: Ochala, Jurcisin, and Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
ifteadopted, it was:
#740-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 28, 1993, which sets
forth its resolution 5-94-93, adopted on May 18, 1993, with
regard to Petition 93-3-1-4, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 54-93, for a change of
zoning on property located on the south side of Northfield
Avenue, west of Hix Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, from
RUF to R-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on August 11, 1993, pursuant to
Council Resolution 500-93, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 93-3-1-4
is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be
prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to
furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of
such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with
this resolution
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#741-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 11, 1993, which sets
forth its resolution 6-116-93, adopted on June 8, 1993, with
regard to Petition 93-3-6-2, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, to determine whether to amend Section 18 47 regarding
signs not needing site plan approval, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on August
9, 1993, pursuant to Council Resolution 501-93, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 93-3-6-2 is hereby approved and granted; and the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 28, 1993, which sets
forth its resolution 5-98-93, adopted on May 18, 1993, with
regard to Petition 93-3-6-1, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 876-92, to determine
whether to amend Section 18 58(a) to require site plan approval
of City Council for buildings constructed or expanded in OS, C-1,
C-2 and for general office buildings constructed or expanded in
ML, M-1 and M-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on August 11, 1993, pursuant
to Council Resolution 500-93, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 93-3-6-1
REVISED PAGE (SEE #743-93)
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is hereby approved and granted; and the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Ochala, Jurcisin, and Feenstra.
NAYS: McGee, Kavanagh, Toy, and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Toy, it was:
#742-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 28, 1993, which sets
forth its resolution 5-98-93, adopted on May 18, 1993, with
regard to Petition 93-3-6-1, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 876-92, to determine
whether to amend Section 18.58(a) to require site plan approval
of City Council for buildings constructed or expanded in OS, C-1,
C-2 and for general office buildings constructed or expanded in
ML, M-1 and M-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on August 11, 1993, pursuant
to Council Resolution 500-93, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
93-3-6-1 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth
in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, and Taylor
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#743-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 2, 1993, which sets
forth its resolution 5-100-93, adopted on May 18, 1993, with
regard to Petition 93-3-6-3, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, to determine whether to amend Sections 9.06, 10.06,
11.06, 25.07, 26.07 and 30 07 regarding protective walls so as to
provide language also referring to greenbelts, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
August 11, 1993, pursuant to Council Resolution 500-93, the
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Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Imo Commission and Petition 93-3-6-3 is hereby approved and granted;
and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution
A communication from David P. Parr, Chairman of the Zoning Board
of Appeals, dated August 20, 1993, re: resignation effective September 1,
1993, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
##744-93 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921,
as amended, Richard Blomberg, 15612 Hix Court, Livonia, MI 48154,
is hereby appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective
August 30, 1993, to fill the unexpired term of David P Parr
ending July 12, 1994, with all the authority and duties as set
forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207, and further
provided that he takes the Oath of Office as required in Chapter
X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered by the
imor Office of the City Clerk
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#745-93 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended,
and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921,
as amended, Joseph M Laura, 35164 Banbury, Livonia, MI 48152, is
hereby appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective August
30, 1993, for a three year term to expire July 12, 1996, with all
the authority and duties as set forth in the said Zoning
Ordinance and Act 207, and further provided that he takes the
Oath of Office as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City
Charter, to be administered by the Office of the City Clerk.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#746-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
August 3, 1993, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Warranty Deed, more particularly described
Imo as:
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Warranty Deed dated July 26, 1993, executed by Richard Lorenzetti
ihor and Carol Lorenzetti, husband and wife, for
The North 60 feet of the following described parcel of land:
The West 82 5 feet of the North 573 0 feet of the East 16
acres of the West 34 acres of the East 60 acres of the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, T 1 S , R 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
(Seven Mile Road right-of-way)
Parcel No 038-99-0010-000
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia, accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed; 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 Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#747-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
August 6, 1993, approved by the Finance Department, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and
ibe on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a cash donation in the
amount of $65 25 to be credited to and deposited in Account No
702-000-285-215 for use in the Livonia Youth Assistance Program.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#748-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
August 12, 1993, approved by the Finance Department, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, accept the cash donations in the amount
of $775 00 to be credited to and deposited in Account No.
702-000-285-216 for use in the Senior Citizen Programs
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#749-93 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 a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#750-93 THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY AMEND COUNCIL RESOLUTION 551-93
TO READ AS FOLLOWS
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 14, 1993,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
letter from the Detroit Association of the Deaf, Inc. , dated May
26, 1993, and which transmits Parks and Recreation Commission
resolution 2226-93, wherein it is recommended that the Detroit
Association of the Deaf, Inc /Central Athletic Association of the
Deaf's request for use of Bicentennial Park and placement of a
concession stand during their softball tournament on September 3,
4, 5 and 6, 1993, including the sale of beer, be approved subject
to payment of established fees, the Council does hereby approve
this request in the manner and form herein submitted
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#751-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation with
regard to the question of whether there are inadequate traffic
control signs at the intersection of Five Mile and Hubbard Roads;
FURTHER, the Traffic Commission is hereby requested to petition
Wayne County to install signs at the intersection of Five Mile
and Hubbard Roads which will read "Proceed With Left Hand Turn
After Traffic Clears" and remove the "No Right Turn on Red Light"
signs on Hubbard (Northbound) and Hubbard (Southbound)
No one from the audience wished to speak at the end of the
meeting
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,255th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was adjourned at 9:16 p m , August 30, 1993
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J McCotter, City Clerk