HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1993-01-27 27422
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIRST
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 27, 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 8:03 p m. Councilman Kavanagh delivered the
invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Sean P. Kavanagh, Ron
Ochala, Laura M. Toy, Dale A Jurcisin, Fernon P Feenstra, Michael P
McGee, and Gerald Taylor Absent None
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert D. Bennett,
Mayor; Raul Galindo, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner; Joan McCotter,
City Clerk; Harry Tatigian, City Attorney; Karen A Szymula, Director of
Legislative Affairs; Ray Pomerville, Director of Labor Relations; Lee
Grieve, Police Chief; Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation;
James Andres, Chief Accountant; Edith Davis, Personnel Director; Robert J.
Beckley, Director of Public Works; and Suzanne Wisler, Director of
Community Resources
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#31-93 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,240th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held January 13,
1993, are hereby approved as submitted.
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it was:
#32-93 WHEREAS, M E Orchard, P E. , President of Orchard,
Hiltz & McCliment, Incorporated, the Livonia-based consulting
engineering firm, retired January 1, 1993, completing 44 years in
the civil engineering profession, and
WHEREAS, Mr Orchard received his Bachelor of Science degree
ibe from Michigan Technological University in 1949 Upon graduation
he began his engineering career with the Wayne County Health
Department; over the next few years he broadened his experience
and expertise working as Superintendent of the Water and Sewer
Department of Redford Township and for a land developer in
Washtenaw County, and
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WHEREAS, in 1960 he formed his own consulting firm, Orchard
Engineering In 1962, he joined two other engineers to form the
consulting firm presently practicing as Orchard, Hiltz &
McCliment, Incorporated, and
WHEREAS, Ernie has been President and CEO of the firm since
1972. During his tenure, the original 20 person firm expanded to
110 staff members including 40 civil engineers, two licensed land
surveyors and a host of computer specialists and engineering
construction technicians, and
WHEREAS, he is a generous contributor of his time and talents to
numerous professional organizations Mr. Orchard was actively
involved in the Southern Michigan Water and Sewer Utilities
Association, the Michigan Chapter of the American Public Works
Association and the American Water Works Association, and
WHEREAS, in 1991 he received the "President's Award" for his
many years of service to the Consulting Engineers Council of
Michigan. He was also elected a Fellow of the American
Consulting Engineers Council in recognition for his many
contributions to the engineering profession. He is a registered
Professional Engineer in Michigan and Florida.
WHEREAS, Mr Orchard will continue to serve Orchard, Hiltz &
McCliment, Incorporated, in an advisory capacity for the
immediate future He and his wife, Barbara, will divide their
time between their residence in Farmington Hills and a vacation
home at Elk Lake, Michigan
The City Council of the City of Livonia does hereby commend and
recognize Mr M E Orchard for his commitment to the City of
Livonia and the civil engineering profession and takes this
opportunity to add its congratulations and best wishes upon his
retirement
During the audience communication portion of the meeting, Joanna
Harper, 30560 Pembroke, spoke regarding the roll for the street improvement
of Pembroke, and Dolores Jablonski, 15080 Yale, spoke regarding prior
Council action rescinding and repealing the resolutions pertaining to the
Council Presidency and Vice Presidency for 1993.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#33-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Building Inspection Department submit a report and recommendation
with regard to possible business activity (numerous trucks, etc. )
at 34765 Northland, Livonia, Michigan
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, it was:
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#34-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated January 4, 1993, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and in accordance with Chapter VIII, Section 6 of
the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
determine to approve the following dates for the Board of Review
to conduct public hearings in 1993:
FIRST SESSION
Tuesday March 2, 1993 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m 1 30 p m - 4:30 p m
Wednesday March 3, 1993 9:00 a.m. - 12 00 p.m 1:30 p m - 4 30 p m
Friday March 5, 1993 9 00 a m - 12 00 p.m 1 30 p m. - 4 30 p m
Saturday March 6, 1993 9:00 a m. - 2 00 p.m.
SECOND SESSION
Monday March 8, 1993 2:00 p.m - 8:00 p m
Tuesday March 9, 1993 9 00 a m - 12 00 p.m 1:30 p m. - 4 30 p.m.
Wednesday March 10, 1993 9 00 a m - 12 00 p.m 1 30 p.m - 4:30 p.m.
Friday March 12, 1993 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m 1:30 p m - 4 30 p.m.
Saturday March 13, 1993 9 00 a m - 2 00 p.m
Monday March 15, 1993 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
imp Tuesday March 16, 1993 9 00 a m - 12 00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p m.
Wednesday March 17, 1993 9:00 a m - 12 00 p.m. 1 30 p.m. - 4 30 p m.
Friday March 19, 1993 9:00 a m - 12 00 p.m 1 30 p.m. - 4:30 p m.
Saturday March 20, 1993 9 00 a m - 2 00 p.m.
Monday March 22, 1993 2:00 p m. - 8 00 p.m.
Tuesday March 23, 1993 9 00 a m - 12:00 p.m. 1 30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 24, 1993 9:00 a m - 12 00 p.m. 1:30 p m - 4 30 p m.
Thursday March 25, 1993 9:00 a m - 12 00 p.m. 1:30 p m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday March 26, 1993 9:00 a m. - 12:00 p m. 1:30 p m. - 4:30 p m.
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate of
compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Review
shall be $120 00 for the Chairperson and $100.00 for other
members.
Pursuant to Public Act No 165, Public Acts of 1971, we hereby
give notice that the following tentative ratios and multipliers
will be used to determine the State Equalized Value (S E.V. ) for
the year 1993
CLASS RATIO S E V FACTOR (MULTIPLIER)
Agricultural 50.00 1 0000
Commercial 50.00 1 0000
Industrial 50.00 1.0000
Residential 50.00 1.0000
Personal 50.00 1 0000
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#35-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
ism recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated December 22, 1992, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the following unit price bids which meet specifications
a) Bid of Allgraphics Corp. , 23108 W Eight Mile Road,
Southfield, Michigan 48034, for purchase of team T-shirts;
b) Bid of Allgraphics Corp. , 23108 W Eight Mile Road,
Southfield, Michigan 48034, for purchase of award T-shirts;
c) Bid of Allgraphics Corp , 23108 W. Eight Mile Road,
Southfield, Michigan 48034, for purchase of golf-style
shirts;
d) Bid of Allgraphics Corp. , 23108 W Eight Mile Road,
Southfield, Michigan 48034, for purchase of caps; and
e) Bid of Livonia Trophy & Screenprinting, 38065 Ann Arbor
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for purchase of sweat shirts.
#36-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated December 22, 1992, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a
immo list of recommended bidders for the purchase of athletic
equipment for 1993, the Council does hereby concur in the
aforesaid recommendation and accept the unit price bids set forth
in the attachment from the recommended bidders inasmuch as the
same constitute the lowest bids received which meet
specifications for these items
#37-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated December 30, 1992, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the renewal of the annual service contract between the Fire
Department and the Physio-Control Corporation, 11811 Willows Road
Northeast, Post Office Box 97048, Redmond, WA 98073-9748, for the
regular maintenance on the Fire Department's five EMT-D
Defibrillators, for a total cost of $3,696.00, for the period
03-01-93 through 02-29-94 only; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the said item without competitive bidding in accordance
with Section 3.04.140D.5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
#38-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated January 11, 1993, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
iir which transmits its resolution WS 2992 12/92, the Council does
hereby accept the proposal of Sensus Technologies, Inc , P.O. Box
487, Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401, for supplying small diameter
water meters for the period January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1995,
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based upon the unit prices set forth in the attachment herein and
ime based upon the representation that any increase in the third year
of this agreement, commencing January 1, 1995, shall be in an
amount no more than 4% of an increase in the Consumer Price Index
as measured over the third year and last 12 month period of this
agreement
#39-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 7, 1993, which
transmits its resolution 12-551-92, adopted on December 15, 1992,
with regard to a Sign Permit Application submitted by Cornell
Sign Company, requesting approval to erect one ground sign on
property located at 32406 Seven Mile Road in Section 3, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the said sign permit application, subject
to the following conditions:
1) That the sign plan dated 12/1/92, prepared by Cornell Sign
Company, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2) That the site plan showing the location of the sign, dated
12/1/92, prepared by Cornell Sign Company, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to; and
3) That the color rendering plan dated 12/8/92, prepared by
Cornell Sign Company, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to.
#40-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
January 14, 1993, from Alan C. Helmkamp, in behalf of Total
Petroleum, Inc. , which in accordance with the provisions of
Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance,
takes an appeal from a determination made on January 12, 1993, by
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 1-11-93 with
regard to Petition 92-11-2-49 submitted by Total Petroleum, Inc ,
requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a
gasoline/convenience station on the southeast corner of Wayne
Road and Ann Arbor Trail, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby designate
Monday, March 15, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. , as the date and time for
conducting a public hearing with regard to this matter, such
hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing,
as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's official
newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in
compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
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AYES: Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, and
Taylor.
NAYS: None
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#41-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director and the Director of Labor Relations, dated
January 27, 1993, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on
January 27, 1993, and having also considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 19,
1993, the Council does hereby approve a proposed three-year
contract to be entered into by and between the City of Livonia
and the Livonia Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association for
the period December 1, 1991 through November 30, 1994; FURTHER,
'the Council does hereby determine to approve the necessary
amendments to the Retirement Plan Ordinance, the Compensation
Plan and changes in certain benefits as required to effectuate
this agreement; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to affix their signatures to the aforesaid contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, it was:
#42-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 19,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 400-89 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated February 16, 1989, which sets forth its
resolution 2-20-89, adopted on February 14, 1989, with regard to
Petition 88-12-1-38, submitted by the City Planning Commission
for a change of zoning on property located at the northeast
corner of Farmington and Plymouth Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 27, from C-2 and M-1 to R E. , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April
24, 1989, pursuant to Council Resolution 220-89, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 88-12-1-38 is hereby denied for the following reasons:
1) That the proposed change of zoning is not consistent with
the present use of the property;
2) That the proposed change of zoning fails to provide a zoning
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category for the subject property which will attract uses
consistent with the developing character of the Plymouth
Road corridor in this area; and
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3) That the proposed change of zoning is incompatible to and
not in harmony with the surrounding zoning and uses in the
area
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Kavanagh, Ochala, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, and Taylor.
NAYS Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, it was:
#43-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 19,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 400-89, and in
accordance with Section 23 01(a) of Zoning Ordinance 543, as
amended, 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 that portion
of the property located at the northeast corner of Farmington and
Plymouth Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, which
constitutes the balance of the Lewis George property, not
including the George Burns Theater property, should be rezoned
from M-1 (and C-2) to a more appropriate zoning classification.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES: Kavanagh, Ochala, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, and Taylor.
NAYS Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#44-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 19,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 371-91 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated August 31, 1990, which sets forth its
resolution 8-428-90 adopted on August 28, 1990 with regard to
Petition 90-7-1-15, submitted by Alan Gottlieb and David Bittker
11.0 for Canterbury Park Associates for a change of zoning on property
located on the north side of Seven Mile Road, between Osmus and
Mayfield in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, from R-9 to R-7, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on October 22, 1990, pursuant to council Resolution
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840-90, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
Ihm the Planning Commission and Petition 90-7-1-15 is hereby denied
for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by
the Planning Commission
Kavanagh took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. (Petition 92-7-1-15)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES: Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, and
Taylor
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
McGee took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 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 92-7-1-19)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES: Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, and
Taylor.
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO (Petition 92-7-1-16)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES: Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, and
Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
On a motion by Toy, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#45-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated January 14,
1993, approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached an annual membership notice from the Southeast Michigan
Council of Governments (SEMCOG) in the amount of $11,130.00 for
the year beginning January 15, 1993, the Council does hereby
approve and authorize the payment of the said sum in the manner
and form herein submitted
At the direction of the Chair, items 14-17 were removed from the
Agenda These items had been resolved and required no further action.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#46-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc , dated
January 2, 1993, wherein it is requested that the following City
streets be closed to traffic from 8:00 a m. , June 21, 1993
through 12:00 noon, June 28, 1993:
Stark Road from the Family Y, 14255 Stark to Lyndon and
Lyndon from Farmington Road to Stark Road
The Council does hereby concur in and grant this request in the
manner and form herein submitted; FURTHER, the Council does
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hereby approve the closing of Farmington Road between the I-96
overpass and Five Mile Road from 8 30 p m to 11 30 p m on June
27, 1993, the action taken herein being made subject to the
approval of the Police Department, Fire Department and Wayne
County.
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On a motion by Ochala, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
limadopted, it was
#47-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Vice
President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc , dated
January 8, 1993, which submits a request for approval of the
following items:
(1) The issuance of a permit to Pugh Shows to conduct carnival
amusement rides at Henry Ford Field, as part of this year's
Spree "43" celebration, on June 22, 23, 24, 1993 from 3 00
p m to Midnight and June 25, 26, 27, 1993 from 12:00 Noon
to Midnight;
(2) The issuance of a permit to the Anniversary Committee to
conduct a circus on June 22-27, 1993 at Ford Field;
(3) Authorization of the Anniversary Committee to conduct a
fireworks display to be held at Veterans Park on Sunday,
June 27, 1993, at 10 00 p m , which display will be fired by
American Fireworks, subject to providing liability insurance
for this event, and subject to the City of Livonia and the
Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. being designated as
additional insured on their policy;
(4) Authorization of the Livonia Anniversary Committee to use
and/or lease the facilities at the Henry Ford Field,
Veterans Park and the Eddie Edgar Arena during the period of
the Spree "43" celebration;
(5) A waiver of all fees prescribed by ordinance or law with
respect to items 2, 3 and 4 above, as well as a waiver of
all vendor's license fees for community organizations and/or
groups authorized to participate in Spree "43" by the
Anniversary Committee; and
(6) Authorization to place 4' x 8' Spree signs (may be
double-sided) on the following publicly-owned property from
June 12 through June 28, 1993:
a Ford Field;
b. Eight Mile Road facing West (Newburgh near Greenmead);
c. Eight Mile Road facing East (Newburgh near Greenmead);
d Six Mile Road near Hubbard (Rotary Park);
e Seven Mile Road near Wayne Road (Edward H.
McNamara-Bicentennial Park);
f Plymouth Road at Noble Library near parking lot;
g Five Mile Road on island in front of City Hall;
h. Seven Mile Road at Carl Sandburg Library;
i Senior Citizens Center at Farmington Road and Five Mile
Road;
j . Senior Citizens Center at Plymouth Road and Shelden
Center; and
k Sesquicentennial Park at Plymouth Road and Inkster
Road;
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The Council does hereby concur in and approve items 1, 2, 3, 4
and 6; the request for a waiver of fees in item 5 is hereby
referred to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation; and the City Clerk and all other appropriate City
officials and agencies are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#48-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated January 5, 1993, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare an
appropriate Ordinance amendment for submission to Council which
would prohibit the feeding of waterfowl on public property
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, it was
#49-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated January 5, 1993, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to a continuing problem being experienced on park and golf
course property due to a growing resident population of Canadian
geese, the Council does hereby request a report and
recommendation from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
with respect to a proposal to establish a special hunting season
through a lottery for Livonia residents in 1994
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Kavanagh, Ochala, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and McGee
NAYS: Toy and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#50-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board and the Director of
Public Works, dated January 11, 1993, approved by the Director of
Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits Water and Sewer Board resolution WS 2990 12/92, in
connection with a sanitary sewer extension requested by Mr. and
Mrs John Salvatore, 20169 Gill Road, Livonia, Michigan, wherein
it is recommended that an extension be authorized of the sanitary
sewer from the Summer Creek Subdivision area north to Norfolk,
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and wherein it is further recommended that in accordance with
Section 13 20 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, that the
Council establish special rates wherein all parcels abutting the
sewer would be charged, upon connection, an amount which would
fund 85% of the cost of sewer installation ($2,600 each), the
Council does hereby concur in and authorize the aforesaid
sanitary sewer extension as well as establishment of the special
connection rates as hereinbefore described.
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Feenstra, it was
#51-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 6, 1993, which
transmits its resolution 12-543-92, adopted on December 15, 1992,
with regard to Petition 92-10-2-44, submitted by Old Mexico
Restaurant, requesting waiver use approval to increase the
seating capacity within an existing restaurant located on the
south side of Five Mile Road between Harrison Road and Sunbury
Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 92-10-2-44 is
hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the
following conditions
1) That the number of customer seats shall not exceed 48; and
lis 2) That the action herein is made subject to a variance being
granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals for a deficient
number of off-street parking spaces.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and McGee
NAYS: Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Kavanagh left the podium at 9:10 p.m in order to avoid a perceived
impropriety based upon prior representation of Rotondo Corporation.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, it was:
#52-93 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 367, more particularly described in Council Resolution
917-92, adopted on December 9, 1992, as required by the
provisions of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly
met and reviewed the special assessments levied in the special
assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the
district in which street lighting is to be installed, such
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roll having been prepared on the basis of street lighting being
installed in Parkside Villas Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 8 (and other portions of Wayne Road south), in said Special
Assessment District No. 367;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine to install street lighting consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium lights on existing
wood poles in the Parkside Villas Subdivision in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 8 (and other portions of Wayne Road south) and
that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment
District No. 367 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon
benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans
of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council; said
Special Assessment Roll No. 367 based on installation of 100 watt
high pressure sodium lights on existing wood poles in the
Parkside Villas Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8
(and other portions of Wayne Road south) is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects; pursuant to the provisions of Section
3.08.130 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment
Roll, and the assessment roll shall then be immediately
transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such further
action as set forth in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit
Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed
$260.00 from bond money deposited by the developer for this
subdivision as well as authorize an advance in an amount not to
exceed $740 00 from the $12 million General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue to be reimbursed to the Bond Issue from
the receipts from the special assessment district for the purpose
of making the required payments to the Detroit Edison Company for
this project
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, and Taylor.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted
Kavanagh returned to the podium at 9 11 p.m
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
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#53-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 12, 1992, which sets
forth its resolution 10-489-92, adopted on October 27, 1992, with
regard to Petition 92-9-1-21, submitted by DJT Development, Inc.
and Arbor Drugs, for a change of zoning on property located on
the north side of Joy Road between Knolson and Norman Avenues in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, from OS to R-1, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
January 11, 1993, pursuant to Council Resolution 873-92, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 92-9-1-21, as revised to R-1C,
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 McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#54-93 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 23 01(a) of
Zoning Ordinance 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
ibe three lots located on Northfield Avenue, west of Hix Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 should be rezoned from RUF to a more
appropriate residential zoning classification.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#55-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 6, 1992, which sets
forth its resolution 10-490-92 adopted on October 27, 1992, with
regard to Petition 92-9-2-29, submitted by Timothy Mitchell
(Furusato Inc ), requesting waiver use approval to utilize a
Tavern License in connection with an existing limited service
restaurant located in the Laurel Commons Shopping Center on the
north side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald
Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, which property is zoned
C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on January 11, 1993, pursuant to Council
Resolution 874-92, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said Petition
92-9-2-29 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those set
forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#56-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
iim Building Inspection Department submit a report and recommendation
on the matter of approval of the gas jets which were approved for
use at the restaurant (Akasaka) located in the Laurel Commons
Shopping Center and the rejection of similar gas jets at the
bakery located in the same shopping center.
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#57-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the President and the Treasurer of Senior Citizen Achievement
Needs and the Director of Community Resources, dated January 11,
1993, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the donation of a 1992, 24
passenger Ford mini-bus valued at $39,556.00, to be used in the
Senior Citizen Transportation Program.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#58-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
January 11, 1993, from the Department of Law transmitting for
imi Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly
described as
Grant of Easement, dated January 26, 1990, executed by
Anthony P Soave, Partner, Soave Developments II, a Michigan
Co-Partnership, to the City of Livonia, for
The West 12 feet of the following parcel of land:
A part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1S. , R. 9E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 4, T. 1S , R.
9L , thence N 00° 10' 55" East 60 00 feet along the
North-South 1/4 line of said Section 4 and S. 89° 59' 37" W.
43.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence S 89° 59' 37"
W. 157.56 ft. ; thence N 00° 10' 55" East, 110.00 feet;
thence S 89° 49' 05" East, 157.56 feet; thence S. 00° 10'
55" West 109 48 feet to the Point of Beginning
Tax Parcel 015-990023004 (part of)
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the
Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
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On a motion by McGee, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
imp adopted, it was
#59-93 WHEREAS, the LIVONIA FAMILY YMCA will be celebrating
its 24th Anniversary, 24 years of serving the community and
offering the children of the community a wholesome, athletic
atmosphere to grow and develop; and
WHEREAS, the LIVONIA FAMILY "Y" is planning its annual "INVEST
IN YOUTH" campaign; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the City become more aware of the
"Y" contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, the "INVEST IN YOUTH" campaign further enables the "Y"
to
•• Memberships to children and families that are financially
burdened
sr Programs for approximately 125 handicapped youngsters
* Resident camp experience for more than 60 youngsters, giving
them time away from a family crisis situation
• Operation . .Water Safe, a drown-proofing program provided
for over 1,600 youngsters
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council
endorses the designation of February 7th through 13th as YMCA
"INVEST IN YOUTH WEEK" and wholeheartedly supports this program.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#60-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so
as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear on
the agenda.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#61-93 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has been an active member
of the 8 Mile Corridor Task Force through its Planning Department
since August 1990; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia staff member's participation on the
8 Mile Corridor Task Force has been used as in-kind match for the
UMTA grant used to develop the 8 Mile Vision/Action Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has participated in the development
lbw of the plan through its elected and appointed officials,
residents, and businesses through a focus group process; and
WHEREAS, the 8 Mile Vision/Action Plan calls for a Vision of
Vision for 8 Mile Boulevard
"Joining Together to Make a Difference"
8 Mile Boulevard will be a symbol of how cooperative and unified
actions by people and government will create a better place to
live, work and play.
8 Mile Boulevard will be an attraction main street of marching
trees with a flowering, landscaped median fronting a "linear
city" of 13 cooperating communities of people working together to
maintain and develop
attractive, stable, and safe predominantly single family
neighborhoods;
industrial parks;
neighborhood, community, and regional shopping centers;
office centers;
thousands of profitable commercial, industrial, and service
businesses;
connected by a showcase intermodal mass transportation
system; and,
WHEREAS, the 8 Mile Vision/Action Plan Goals are:
1 Protect & Renovate Residential Neighborhoods
2 Eliminate Obsolete Buildings
3. Improve Appearance
4. Reduce Perception & Reality of Crime
5 Improve Intermodal Transportation Systems
6. Bring People Together
7. Initiate Economic Development Programs
8 Finance the Activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia supports the Vision and Goals of the
8 Mile Vision/Action Plan
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia
expresses its support for the 8 Mile Vision/Action Plan as
contained in the document A Vision for 8 Mile Boulevard "Joining
Together to Make a Difference"; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia expresses the
intent to continue to participate in the 8 Mile Boulevard
non-profit organization outlined in A Vision for 8 Mile
Boulevard, and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
expresses the intent to review this matter on an annual basis
commencing one year from now
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#62-93 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from
The Arc of Northwest Wayne County, dated December 11, 1992 and
January 26, 1993, requesting authorization to conduct their
annual golf outing on Sunday, May 23, 1993 at the Fox Creek Golf
Course, and which also request a waiver of fees, the Council
does hereby approve the date of May 23, 1993 for use of the Fox
Creek Golf Course for this golf outing, but refers the request
for a waiver of fees to the Legislative Committee for its report
and recommendation
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#63-93 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 751-92, adopted on September 30, 1992, and in
accordance with Section 3 08.100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia
did previously prepare, report and certify to the Council under
date of October 19, 1992 an assessment roll dated October 19,
1992, and now having received a revised roll dated January 26,
1993 for the street improvement of Pembroke Avenue (Flamingo
Boulevard to Purlingbrook Road) in the West 1/2 of Section 2 with
a 20 ft. wide 4" thick asphalt pavement (Alternate IV),
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 751-92;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said revised 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
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Livonia will meet in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, on Monday, March 1, 1993 at 7:00 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 March
1, 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
No one wished to speak during the audience communication portion
at the end of the meeting.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,241st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was adjourned at 9 28 p.m. , January 27, 1993.
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Joa McCotter, City Clerk