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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINTH
Ibr REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 19, 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 8:05 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; Gary D. Clark, Assistant City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner;
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney; Joan McCotter, City Clerk; Karen A. Szymula,
Director of Legislative Affairs; John Fegan, Director of Inspection; Gerald
LSabo, Assistant Chief Accountant; Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community
Resources; and Robert J. Beckley, Director of Public Works.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously*
adopted, it was:
#372-93 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,248th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 5, 1993,
are hereby approved as submitted.
*Councilmember 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.
During the audience communication portion at the beginning of the
meeting, Gerhard Heinrichs, 18222 Pershing, made some suggestions relative
to helping the City save money
At the direction of the Chair, Items 7 and 14 were removed from
the Consent portion of the Agenda.
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On a motion by McGee, seconded by Ochala, it was:
L #373-93 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Bonnie Bucalo, 15068 Arden, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated April
24, 1993, requesting permission to close Arden Street, between
Jamison and Elsie, on Saturday, July 17, 1993 from 1:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a block party, the
Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including
therein permission to conduct the said affair on Saturday, July
24, 1993 in the event of inclement weather, the action taken
herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#374-93 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Richard M. Uroda, 34306 Parkdale Court, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated May 5, 1993, requesting permission to close Parkdale Court,
east of Stark and south of Plymouth, on Saturday, May 22, 1993
from 5:00 p m. to 9:00 p m for the purpose of having a musical
presentation provided by "Counterclockwise," the Council does
hereby grant permission as requested, including therein
permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, May 23, 1993 in
the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#375-93 RESOLVED, that having considered 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 refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its
report and recommendation.
#376-93 RESOLVED, that having considered 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 refer this item to the Inspection Department for its
report and recommendation.
#377-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Fireworks Coordinator of Friendly Franks Wade Shows, dated April
26, 1993, wherein a request is submitted for a fireworks display
permit, pursuant to 1968 PA 358, for a fireworks display to be
held at Schoolcraft College on Sunday, June 6, 1993, at 10:00
p.m. , with a rain date of Sunday, June 13, 1993, the Council does
hereby approve of the fireworks display in the manner and form
herein requested, subject to liability insurance in the amount of
$1,000,000 being provided for this event; FURTHER, the approval
Lherein is conditioned upon completion of the fireworks display by
no later than 10:45 p.m
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#378-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Lthe Mayor, dated May 4, 1993, the Council does hereby approve of
and concur in the reappointment of William LaPine, 33855 Carl
Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission
for a term of three years, which term will expire on June 9,
1996, provided that Mr. LaPine takes the oath of office as
required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be
administered by the City Clerk.
#379-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated May 4, 1993, the Council does hereby approve of
and concur in the reappointment of James C. McCann, 18435
Mayfield, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning
Commission for a term of three years, which term will expire on
June 9, 1996, provided that Mr. McCann takes the oath of office
as required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter to be
administered by the City Clerk
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated May 3,
1993, re: complaint of Jeremiah Riordan, 34934 Parkdale, that his garbage/
recyclables were not being picked up was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council. (CR 291-93)
#380-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Mayor submit a report and recommendation with respect to the
manner and appropriateness of Inspectors delivering recycling
bins to newly constructed homes or as replacements for lost bins
to existing homes.
#381-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated April 30, 1993,
approved for submission by the Finance Director and the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Tarjeft Construction,
Inc. , 5360 Lathrop, Trenton, Michigan 48183, for removing and
replacing the kitchen cabinets, countertops and plumbing fixtures
at the McNamara Towers #2 housing facility, for a total sum of
$118,363, the same having been the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $118,363 from
Community Development Block Grant Account No. 231-800-818-625 for
this purpose.
#382-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Executive Director of the Housing
Commission, dated May 3, 1993, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached an amendment to the Annual
Contributions Contract of the Section 8 Existing Rental Voucher
Program and to which is attached HUD letters indicating new
contract and budget authority to fund the Voucher allocations for
a new five-year period, the Council does hereby approve the said
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amendment and extension of the current Annual Contributions
Contract and does authorize the President of the Housing
Commission to execute the same in the manner and form herein
submitted.
#383-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 20, 1993, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits its resolution WS 3014 4/93, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Jack Doheny Supplies, Inc. , P.O. Box
609, Northville, Michigan 48167, for the purchase of a certain
City-owned 1983 Vactor, Model 1200, Jet Rodder in the amount of
$50,000, the same having been in fact the highest offer to
purchase received with respect to this item; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the deposit and crediting of the said sum
to the Sale of Fixed Assets Account No. 590-000-680-000 of the
Sewer Fund; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution
#384-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated April 28, 1993,
approved by the Mayor, and which submits competitive bids
received with respect to the proposed sale of City-owned property
located at the southeast corner of Henry Ruff and Five Mile Road
(Lot 100, B.E. Taylor's Green Acres - Tax Item 46-089-01-0100-
000), the Council does hereby authorize the sale of the
City-owned property to Giuliano Soave, 19235 Gill, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, for a total purchase price of $30,001, which sale
is conditioned upon the purchaser providing such title work as
may be required for this transaction, the action herein being
taken in order to best serve the interests of the community; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to execute a quit claim deed and such
other documents as may be necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution; and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare and place in proper form such legal
documents as may be necessary to consummate this transaction.
#385-93 RESOLVED, that having considered audit reports
submitted by Plante & Moran, 27400 Northwestern Highway, P.O. Box
307, Southfield, Michigan 48037-0307, independent auditor for the
City of Livonia (Financial Report with Additional Information
dated November 30, 1992), for District Court Funds of District
No. 16 of the City of Livonia (Financial Report with Additional
Information dated November 30, 1992), for the Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (Financial Report
dated November 30, 1992) and for the Federal Financial Assistance
Programs of the City of Livonia (Supplemental Information dated
November 30, 1992), the Council does hereby refer the same to the
Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and
Ift• recommendation.
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#386-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 27, 1993, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize a
change order in the contract previously entered into pursuant to
Council Resolution 173-93 between the City of Livonia and
Cadillac Asphalt Paving Company, P.O. Box 817, Novi, Michigan
48376, with respect to the Clarita Avenue road improvement,
Contract 93-K, so as to add the Pembroke Avenue road improvement
project at the same unit prices bid under the Clarita Avenue
project, for an estimated overall cost of $21,339.55; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize an appropriation in the amount
of $21,339.55 for the Pembroke Avenue road improvement from the
$12 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with
the provision that (1) the bond issue be reimbursed from that
portion of the project which is to be financed by special
assessment at such time as funds are available from the future
Special Assessment Bond Issue, and (2) the bond issue be
reimbursed for the City's portion of the project at such time as
funds may be available from the Michigan Transportation Fund
(Local Road Account); and the Council does hereby authorize the
said action without any further competitive bidding in accordance
with Section 3.04. 140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve
minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary, so long as
the total cost of such adjustments does not exceed 5% of the bid
price accepted herein; 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
#387-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 27, 1993, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved as to
form by the City Attorney and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and wherein it is recommended that the original agreement
between the City of Livonia and Spalding, DeDecker & Associates,
Inc. , 655 West Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071,
authorized in Council Resolution 130-93, adopted on February 24,
1993, be revised so as to add the preliminary engineering
services for the road improvement of Merriman Road and to delete
the construction engineering services for the grade separation,
and that the amount appropriated in Council Resolution 130-93 be
reduced from $580,326.11 to $295,956.11, the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of such action; and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, to execute a revised amendatory agreement with Spalding,
DeDecker & Associates, Inc. , as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
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#388-93 RESOLVED, that WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title I
of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 the
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to make
grants to units of local government to help finance community
development programs; and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is the development of
viable urban communities by providing decent housing and suitable
living environment and expanding economic opportunities,
principally for persons of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, to obtain its Fiscal Year 1993 entitlement funds under
the Community Development Block Grant Program as authorized by
the Housing Community Development Act of 1987, the City of
Livonia must submit a statement of Community Development
objectives and project use of funds, satisfactory assurances that
the Program will be conducted and administered in accordance with
appropriate federal and state laws and Department of Housing and
Urban Development regulations; and satisfactory assurances that,
prior to submission of its Final Statement of Community
Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds, it has (A)
provided citizens with adequate information concerning the amount
of funds available for proposed community development and housing
activities; the range of activities that may be undertaken, the
estimated amount of those funds proposed to be used for
activities that will benefit low and moderate income persons, and
other important program requirements, (B) held a public hearing
to obtain the views of citizens on community development and
housing needs, and (C) provided citizens an adequate opportunity
to examine the content of and to submit comments on the proposed
Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use
of Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Livonia,
that the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and
Projected Use of Funds for the Fiscal Year 1993 Community
Development Block Grant Program is hereby approved and shall be
submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
#389-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 16, 1993, which
transmits its resolution 4-76-93, adopted on April 6, 1993, with
regard to Petition 92-6-2-21, submitted by Ansara Six Big Boy,
Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to increase the floor area
and seating capacity of an existing restaurant located on the
east side of Middlebelt Road between Seven Mile Road and Vassar
Avenue, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 92-6-2-21 is
hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1) That the Site Plan marked Sheet No. SP-1, dated 3/10/93,
prepared by Technical Group, Inc. , Architects, which is
hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
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2) That the Building Elevations marked Sheet No. A-3, dated
3/13/93, prepared by Technical Group, Inc. , Architects,
which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
3) That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed
162;
4) That a Landscape Plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission for its approval within thirty (30) days of the
date of this resolution;
5) That the existing parking lot shall be resurfaced and
restriped; and
6) That the light poles shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
#390-93 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received an
application from Oxbow Machine Products Inc. , 8610 Lanewood,
Westland, Michigan 48185, dated May 6, 1993, for a transfer of
the tax abatement previously granted to Roma's Commissary, Inc.
(Exemption Certificate 1188-041) on January 13, 1988, in Council
Resolution 41-88, for ten years for a facility located at 12777
Merriman Road which is located in City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 43;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
that it determines as follows:
1. The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving
property taxes from the property which will be affected, as
required by Act 198, PA 1974, as amended.
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i) indicate the Council's interest in this
matter, and (ii) assist these taxing units in collecting
such information as may be necessary to determine their
respective opinions on this Application and (iii) advise the
said taxing units of this Council's desire to hold a hearing
on this application on Monday, June 28, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. ,
at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Monday, June 28, 1993, at 7:00 p.m.
at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting a
hearing on this application.
#391-93 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Crucam, Inc. , 31965 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated May 7, 1993, which submits an application proposing
the establishment of an industrial development district; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "industrial
development districts" within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area as follows:
The City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan. Parts of
Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12 Schoolcraft Manor Subdivision, as
recorded in Liber 69, Page 45 of Plats, Wayne County
Records: Beginning Southwest corner of Lot 9; thence
North 0 degrees 19 minutes 0 seconds East 357.57 feet
to the Point of Beginning; thence North 0 degrees 19
minutes 0 seconds East 585.03 feet; thence South 76
degrees 30 minutes 07 seconds East 102.70 feet; thence
South 76 degrees 38 minutes 02 seconds East 102.65
feet; thence South 79 degrees 28 minutes 12 seconds
East 182.80 feet; thence South 0 degrees 19 minutes 0
seconds West 506.02 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41
minutes 0 seconds West 379.90 feet to the Point of
Beginning. A/K/A 38099 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan
and which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 55";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as
follows:
1. The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real property
within the boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 55.
2 This City Council sets Monday, June 28, 1993, at 7:00 p.m.
as the date for the holding of a public hearing on the
question of whether this City Council should establish the
Industrial Development District described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so
that all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall
be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District described
above.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and
im. Taylor.
NAYS: None
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
iiradopted, it was:
#392-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 22,
1993, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and having also considered the report
and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated May 18,
1993, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a proposal submitted by
Michigan Composting, Inc. , 7667 Chubb Road, Northville, Michigan
48167, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Water
Supply, Drainage, Sewage and Waste Disposal Study Committee for
its report and recommendation; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize Waste Management, Inc./Woodland Meadows Landfill to
provide yard waste composting services at the rate of $4.60 per
cubic yard through the balance of 1993, or until such time as
other arrangements can be made; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the said item without competitive bidding in accordance
with Section 3.04. 140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; 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 firm and to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
Onw:sm:otion by Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it
#393-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance, dated March 30, 1993, approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
agreement between the City of Livonia and Karoub Associates, 200
Capitol Building, Suite 500, Lansing, Michigan 48933, to act as
the City's legislative consultant for the period January 1, 1993
through December 31, 1993, for an annual fee of $20,000,
including all expenses, the Council does hereby approve the
agreement in the manner and form herein submitted; and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to affix their signatures to the said agreement,
subject to approval as to form by the Department of Law.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#394-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation
the subject of the employment of a professional lobbyist by the
City of Livonia.
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, it was:
#395-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated April 26,
1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1095-90, in
connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated October 1, 1990, which sets forth its
resolution 9-448-90, adopted on September 18, 1990, with regard
to Petition 90-7-1-16, submitted by Philip Barth for a change of
zoning on property located on the east side of Farmington Road,
north of Curtis Avenue, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, from
R-1 to OS, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on November 19, 1990, pursuant to Council
Resolution 926-90, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 90-7-1-16
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.
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 Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#396-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 3, 1993,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 140-93, 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 Article XXI of Zoning Ordinance
543 so as to authorize the appointment of two alternate
members to the Zoning Board of Appeals in connection with
MCL 125.585, 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
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adopt a policy wherein members of the Zoning Board of Appeals who
are absent from a meeting shall not be paid for such meeting or
for any car allowance in connection therewith.
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#397-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 3, 1993,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 140-93, 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 Article XXI of Zoning Ordinance 543 so as to authorize the
appointment of two alternate members to the Zoning Board of
Appeals in connection with MCL 125.585, 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 request that the Department of Law submit a report and
recommendation with regard to the following:
(1) Whether the City should have a six-member Zoning Board of
Appeals and one alternate member based upon a review of the
Zoning Ordinance; and
(2) Review of the proposed increased fees
Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 44 (FENCES)
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.
Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH B OF SECTION 020
OF TITLE 15, CHAPTER 56 (PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
Councilmember Feenstra indicated that the fee was to be reduced from $30 to
$15. 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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On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
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adopted, it was:
#398-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Stevenson Booster Club, dated May 4, 1993,
wherein a request is submitted to waive fees in connection with
providing auxiliary police officers to control traffic during the
hours of 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 1993 and 12:00 -
5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 1993, in connection with a
basketball tournament being hosted at Stevenson High School on
those dates, the Council does hereby determine that this request
shall receive a Category III application as indicated on the City
of Livonia Fees/Waivers Four Category Grid dated February 8,
1993, as established in Council Resolution 371-93, adopted on May
5, 1993.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, it was:
#399-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated April 16, 1993, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Joseph Yaros,
19831 Merriman Court, Livonia, Michigan 48152, 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
0004 000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall
read as follows:
Parcel A
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, Town 1 South, Range
9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at a point on the East line of Merriman Road,
120.00 feet wide, distant North 00°19'40" East 2464.00 feet
and due East 60.00 feet from the Southwest corner of Section
2, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, and proceeding thence along
the East line of Merriman Road, 120.00 feet wide, North
00°19'40" East 88.00 feet; thence due East 161.25 feet;
thence South 00°19'40" West 88 00 feet; thence due West
161.25 feet to the point of beginning Containing 0.325
acres. Subject to a 6 00 foot easement for sanitary sewer
lead. Subject to all easements and restrictions of record.
Parcel B
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, Town 1 South, Range
9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at a point distant North 00°19'40" East 2464.00
feet and due East 221.25 feet from the Southwest corner of
Section 2, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, and proceeding thence
North 00°19'40" East 88.00 feet; thence due East 191.25
feet; thence along the West line of Merriman Court, 60.00
Lim feet wide, South 00°19'40" West 88.00 feet; thence due West
191.25 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 0.386
acres. Subject to a 6.00 foot easement for sanitary sewer
lead. Subject to all easements and restrictions of record.
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as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which
is made a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby
101 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 Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#400-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Cable Television Commission, dated May 4, 1993, approved by
the Director of Community Resources and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution 205-93 wherein
it is recommended that an access channel be allocated to
MetroVision for their use in order to comply with FCC regulations
regarding must-carry, with the stipulation that the channel be
returned within 90 days if the Commission sees a need for such
access purposes, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of
this request for a period of six months, including therein the
stipulation of return of said channel within 90 days upon request
of the Commission.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by McGee, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 20, 1993, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits its resolution WS 3000 3/93 with regard to a
proposed sanitary sewer and water main extension on Laurel
Avenue, south of Seven Mile to Curtis, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Water Supply, Drainage, Sewage and Waste
Disposal Study Committee for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, it was:
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby determine,
in lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute the following:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 20, 1993, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
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which transmits its resolution WS 3000 3/93 with regard to a
proposed sanitary sewer and water main extension on Laurel
Avenue, south of Seven Mile to Curtis, the Council does hereby
determine as follows:
1) To approve extension of the sanitary sewer on Laurel, south
of Seven Mile, based upon ordinance established sewer
connection rates;
2) To approve the 12" water main extension on Curtis Avenue to
the 8" main on Laurel Avenue to eliminate the dead end water
main on Laurel;
3) To authorize the City Engineer to prepare detailed plans and
specifications for the water and sewer extensions on Laurel
Avenue, south of Seven Mile to Curtis;
4) To authorize the City Engineer to obtain all necessary
permits and easements associated with the project; and
5) To authorize the City Engineer to advertise and obtain bids
for the work required in association with this project.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows:
AYES: Jurcisin and Feenstra.
NAYS: McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution to substitute denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution, as follows, with the
following result:
#401-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 20, 1993, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits its resolution WS 3000 3/93 with regard to a
proposed sanitary sewer and water main extension on Laurel
Avenue, south of Seven Mile to Curtis, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Water Supply, Drainage, Sewage and Waste
Disposal Study Committee for its report and recommendation.
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and
Taylor.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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iOtnw:sm:otion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted,
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#402-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 20, 1993, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits its resolution WS 3000 3/93 with regard to a
proposed sanitary sewer and water main extension on Laurel
Avenue, south of Seven Mile to Curtis, the Council does hereby
determine as follows:
1) To approve the 12" water main extension on Curtis Avenue to
the 8" main on Laurel Avenue to eliminate the dead end water
main on Laurel;
2) To authorize the City Engineer to prepare detailed plans and
specifications for the water and sewer extensions on Laurel
Avenue, south of Seven Mile to Curtis;
3) To authorize the City Engineer to obtain all necessary
permits and easements associated with the project; and
4) To authorize the City Engineer to advertise and obtain bids
for the work required in association with this project.
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
ifor #403-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 20, 1993, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits its resolution WS 3000 3/93 with regard to a
proposed sanitary sewer and water main extension on Laurel
Avenue, south of Seven Mile to Curtis, the Council does hereby
refer the matter of establishing policy with respect to water
connection fees and sewer rates to the Water Supply, Drainage,
Sewage and Waste Disposal Study Committee and to the Water and
Sewer Board for their respective recommendations.
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#404-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated April 21, 1993,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached fiscal
year 1993 interim budget adjustments for the first quarter of the
current City budget ending November 30, 1993, the Council does
hereby authorize the said budget adjustments in the manner and
form set forth in the attachment.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
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#405-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated April 21, 1993,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached fiscal
year 1993 interim budget adjustments for the first quarter of the
current City budget ending November 30, 1993, the Council does
hereby refer the subject of this request to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#406-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated April 21, 1993,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
reject the bid received with respect to the proposed sale of
certain City-owned property located at the northwest corner of
Ann Arbor Trail and Newburgh Road, the action herein being taken
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Toy, it was:
#407-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated April 21, 1993,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the proposed
sale of certain City-owned property located at the northwest
corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Newburgh Road, which bid was
rejected in Council Resolution 406-93, adopted on May 19, 1993,
the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of a new appraisal
with respect to this parcel for a sum not to exceed $1,000, the
same to be appropriated and expended from the Unexpended Fund
Balance; upon receipt of this appraisal, the Department of
Finance is thereafter authorized to obtain new competitive bids
with respect to the proposed sale of this property in accordance
with Council Resolution 300-88
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 Ochala, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#408-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Chairman of the Water
and Sewer Board, dated April 26, 1993, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Mago
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Construction Corp. , 44640 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan
48314, for installation of miscellaneous storm and sanitary sewer
extensions throughout the City for the estimated total cost of
$156,752.09, based upon the Engineering Department's estimate of
units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the
actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been
in fact the lowest available bid received for this item; and the
Council does hereby authorize the withdrawal of the low bid of
Compeau Brothers Inc. Excavating for the reasons noted in their
letter to the City, dated April 19, 1993; and the Council does
hereby appropriate the sum of $139,843.32 from the Surplus County
Drain Funds returned to the City from various Livonia drain
projects, as well as appropriate the sum of $16,908.77 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance of the Sewer Fund for this purpose; and
the City Engineer 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.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#409-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Chairman of the
Water and Sewer Board, dated April 26, 1993, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to bids received for the installation
of miscellaneous storm sewers throughout the City, the Council
does hereby authorize the return of the $7,000 bid bond submitted
by Compeau Brothers Inc. Excavating, the action herein being
taken for the reasons indicated in their letter to the City,
dated April 19, 1993
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#410-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Chairman of the Water
and Sewer Board, dated April 1, 1993, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of
D.O.C. Contracting Inc. , 50250 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, Michigan
48393, for the installation of 5,100 lineal feet of new 8"
ductile iron water main and 5,300 lineal feet of 10" sanitary
sewer in Livonia Hills Estates Subdivision, located in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, for the estimated total cost of
$535,090, based upon the Engineering Department's estimate of
units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the
actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been
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in fact the lowest bid received for this item; FURTHER, the
160 Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the sum of $535,090
from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Water Fund for this
purpose; and the City Engineer 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.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, it was:
#411-93 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Contractors
Steel Company, dated March 2, 1993, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 7; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of
the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each
taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local
governmental unit in which the proposed facility is to be
located, i.e , the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that
the said Application has been received; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Contractors Steel Company,
the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing
units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said
hearing having in fact been conducted at 8 00 p m , Wednesday,
April 28, 1993, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA AS
FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council, on the basis of the information
received from the applicant, Contractors Steel Company,
finds and determines: (a) that the granting of this
industrial facilities exemption certificate shall not have
the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the
local governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness
of any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax
in the local governmental unit in which the facility is to
be located; and (b) the applicant has fully complied with
the requirements of Section 9, Act No. 198, P.A. 1974 (or
Act 255 of P.A. 1978), as amended
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Contractors
Steel Company, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 7, for 12 years
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor.
NAYS: Ochala and Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, it was:
#412-93 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Hy-Tek Systems,
Inc. , dated March 8, 1993, covering new industrial facilities to
be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 48; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of
the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each
taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local
governmental unit in which the proposed facility is to be
located, i.e , the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that
the said Application has been received; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Hy-Tek Systems, Inc. , the
Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing
units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said
hearing having in fact been conducted at 8:00 p.m. , Wednesday,
April 28, 1993, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA AS
FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council, on the basis of the information
received from the applicant, Hy-Tek Systems, Inc. , finds and
determines: (a) that the granting of this industrial
facilities exemption certificate shall not have the effect
of substantially impeding the operation of the local
governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of
any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in
the local governmental unit in which the facility is to be
located; and (b) the applicant has fully complied with the
requirements of Section 9, Act No. 198, P.A. 1974 (or Act
255 of P.A. 1978), as amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Hy-Tek
Systems, Inc. , covering new industrial facilities to be
located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development
imrDistrict No. 48, for 12 years.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
tom result:
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor.
NAYS: Ochala and Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Feenstra, it was:
#413-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 17, 1993, which sets
forth its resolution 3-62-93, adopted on March 9, 1993, with
regard to Petition 93-1-2-1 submitted by Arsen K. Sanjian,
requesting waiver use approval to remodel and expand an existing
building for the purpose of operating an automotive service
center on property located on the south side of Plymouth Road
between Yale Avenue and Levan Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 32, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 3,
1993, pursuant to Council Resolution 260-93, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and said Petition 93-1-2-1 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following conditions:
1. There shall be no exterior PA system;
2. Hours of use are limited to 7:30 a m. to 7:00 p m. , Monday
through Friday; 7 30 a.m to 2:00 p.m. , Saturday; and no
Sunday or holiday hours;
3. Painting will be done on the interior of the building only,
and limited to the painting of cars and vans;
4. Repair work shall be limited to cars and medium duty trucks
only;
5. Noise levels must adhere to existing ordinance;
6. Storage of vehicles on property limited to no longer than 30
days;
7. Exterior lighting of the premises to be shielded per City
ordinance (re: shedding of light on residential areas) with
regard to residential area south of the property;
8. Appropriate screening to be provided by evergreen planting
along the southern boundary of the property; minimum height
of all evergreen trees to be planted shall be no less than 6
lbw feet high;
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9. Outside parking plan to be submitted by the petitioner
specifying location of outside parking; said plan to be
adhered to;
10. Additional landscape planting material and berm shall be
provided in the front yard; such planting and berm shall be
approved by the Livonia Planning Department;
11. Parking as provided along the east wall of the building
shall be screened by a wall of matching building materials;
such wall shall have a minimum height of 4 feet and a length
of no less than 20 feet;
12. A masonry dumpster enclosure shall be provided of matching
building material with gates and shall be located adjacent
to the building; and
13. There shall be a limitation of no more than six (6) vans or
trucks allowed to be parked outside the building overnight
on the property
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor.
ibmNAYS: Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Toy, it was:
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be referred to
the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
The President declared the resolution denied for lack of support.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#414-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 18, 1993, which sets
forth its resolution 3-57-93, adopted on March 9, 1993, with
regard to Petition 93-1-2-4, submitted by S & H Food Production,
Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to operate a full-service
restaurant in an existing building located in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 35, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
May 3, 1993, pursuant to Council Resolution 261-93, the Council
L does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and said Petition 93-1-2-4 is hereby denied, for the
same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the
Planning Commission.
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
Imo adopted, it was:
#415-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Roads Beautification Committee follow the progress of the
building or lack thereof, considering its zero setback, on
certain property located on the south side of Plymouth Road
between Hubbell and Milburn Avenues in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 35.
On a motion by Jurcisin, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 2, 1993, which
transmits its resolution 2-53-93, adopted on February 23, 1993,
with regard to a Sign Permit application submitted by Metro-
Detroit Signs, in behalf of Bakers Square Restaurant & Pies,
requesting approval for two wall signs on property located on the
north side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Purlingbrook
in Section 2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and approve the said Sign Permit
Application, subject to the following conditions:
1) That sheets 2 and 3 of the Sign Plan dated 1/8/93, submitted
by Federal Sign, for the Bakers Square Restaurant at 29622
Seven Mile Road, are hereby approved and shall be adhered
to;
2) That this approval is subject to the applicant being granted
a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals; and
3) That there will be no free-standing pylon or ground sign at
this location.
The President declared the resolution denied for lack of support.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Feenstra, it was:
#416-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 2, 1993, which
transmits its resolution 2-53-93, adopted on February 23, 1993,
with regard to a Sign Permit Application submitted by Metro-
Detroit Signs, in behalf of Bakers Square Restaurant & Pies,
requesting approval for two wall signs on property located on the
north side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Purlingbrook
in Section 2, the Council does hereby concur in part and reject
in part the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and
approve the said Sign Permit Application with respect only to the
proposed wall sign to be located on the east side of the
restaurant and deny approval with respect to the wall sign
proposed to be located on the west side of the restaurant,
subject to the following conditions:
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1) That sheet 2 of the Sign Plan dated 1/8/93, submitted by
Federal Sign, for the Bakers Square Restaurant at 29622
Seven Mile Road, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2) That this approval is subject to the applicant being granted
a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals; and
3) That there will be no free-standing pylon or ground sign at
this location.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, and Feenstra.
NAYS: McGee, Jurcisin, and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#417-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City
Clerk, dated May 10, 1993, to which is attached a letter of
resignation from J. Carroll Kay, Republican member of the Board
of Canvassers, dated April 21, 1993, and in accordance with the
provisions of Section 30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168.30a), as
amended, the Council does hereby appoint Ms. Margaret Gray, 9840
Berwick, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to replace Mr. Kay as the
Republican member of the Board of Canvassers of the City of
Livonia for a term expiring December 31, 1995.
A communication from Tom Bjorklund, the Vice President and
Regional Manager of MetroVision, dated May 2, 1993, re: a survey of
MetroVision subscribers in three Detroit area systems was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#418-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
May 6, 1993, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement dated November 24, 1992, executed by
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Marcello Scappaticci, General Partner, Livonia Arbor Center,
a Michigan partnership, to the City of Livonia, for:
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The north 20 feet of the south 35 feet of the west 185 feet;
also the east 20 feet of the west 185 feet of the south 15
feet of the following parcel of land:
Part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 31, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
South 02°16'20" East, 53 feet and North 87°00' East, 733.12
feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 31; thence North
87°00' East, 558.85 feet; thence South 02°15'50" East 606
feet; thence South 87°00' West, 562.36 feet; thence North
02°13'54" West, 606 feet to the point of beginning except
the West 290.53 feet thereof. (Parcel No. 123-99-0001-000)
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
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#419-93 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 Ochala, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#420-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated May
12, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 666-91 in
connection with the report and recommendation of the Finance
Director, dated July 15, 1991, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to the financing required in connection with
the construction of an underground sprinkler system at the Idyl
Wyld Golf Course, pursuant to Council Resolution 414-91, and
wherein authority is requested to negotiate the best available
rate for the borrowing of the total contract price for the
underground sprinkler system at Idyl Wyld Golf Course with any
and all lending and investment firms, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action.
Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING PARAGRAPH 20A TO SECTION 170
OF CHAPTER 03 (GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURE) OF
TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
libmw AMENDED.
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of
Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for
word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for
consideration at the next regular meeting.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#421-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated May
12, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 614-92 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated May 20, 1992, which sets forth its resolution
5-369-92, adopted on May 5, 1992, with regard to Petition
92-3-6-1, initiated by the City Planning Commission on its own
motion to determine whether to amend the Zoning Ordinance so as
to establish filing fees for site plan approval and to increase
filing fees for waiver use approval, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 20,
1992, pursuant to Council Resolution 455-92, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 92-3-6-1 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.
Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH C OF SECTION 140
OF TITLE 3, CHAPTER 04 (FINANCIAL PROCEDURES) 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.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Feenstra, it was:
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#422-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
May 12, 1993, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
883-92 with regard to the subject of seeking competitive
proposals for performing the annual independent audit of the
various accounts of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
request that the Finance Director do all things necessary to
obtain competitive proposals from major qualified certified
public accounting firms, including the "Big Six," for performing
next year's independent financial audits of the various funds of
the City of Livonia, including the 16th District Court.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, and Feenstra.
NAYS: Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#423-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated May
12, 1993, the Council does hereby request that the Finance
Director submit a report on the status, including renewal dates,
of the City's various insurance coverages of all kinds.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#424-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated May
12, 1993, the Council does hereby request that the Director of
Finance submit a report which provides a complete listing of all
professional services which are or may be provided to the City of
Livonia on a contractual basis.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Feenstra, it was:
#425-93 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated May
12, 1993, the Council does hereby request that the Director of
Finance and the City Attorney prepare for submission to Council
specifications for the taking of competitive proposals with
respect to the employment of bond counsel, labor attorney and
financial advisor on bond issues
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
immresult:
AYES: McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, and Feenstra.
NAYS: Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#426-93 WHEREAS, the taxpayers of this community, together with
all citizens of the State of Michigan, will have the opportunity
at the June 2 special election to solve two of Michigan's
toughest problems: high property taxes and a school finance
system that is not working; and
WHEREAS, Proposal A will make school funding more fair by
guaranteeing in the Constitution that every school district will
receive a base amount of $4,800 per child for annual education
support, as well as, guaranteeing that every school district will
receive at least a 3% increase in per pupil spending next year;
and
WHEREAS, school districts that wish to levy more than 18 mills
can ask the voters for increases, but the millage can never be
set higher than 27 mills; and
WHEREAS, Proposal A will assure that there will be no more Robin
Hood plans and other gimmicks and will further take politics out
of education funding decisions by requiring that every penny of
lottery proceeds goes right into the school aid fund; and
WHEREAS, Proposal A caps increases in the assessed value of
property at 5% or inflation, whichever is less; and
WHEREAS, Proposal A replaces property taxes with a sales tax that
will be shared by the tourist industry; and
WHEREAS, Proposal A delivers real, permanent tax relief that
other proposals have only alluded to; and
WHEREAS, Proposal A is good for our entire state by making home
ownership more affordable, by improving the opportunity for job
creation, and by creating a better economic climate in our state;
and
WHEREAS, while Proposal A is not perfect and does not do
im. everything, it does constitute a solid compromise and a step in
the right direction for Michigan;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
LLivonia joins with Mayor Robert D. Bennett in taking this means
to express its support of Proposal A and to urge that the
citizens of this community seriously consider giving favorable
consideration to Proposal A at the special election to be
conducted on June 2, 1993.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#427-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby discharge from
the Committee of the Whole the matter of the payment of the
investment management fee, which was previously referred to the
Committee of the Whole in Council Resolution 203-93.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#428-93 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance, dated March 8, 1993, approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which are attached reports on the
City's investments in U S. Government Securities, the Council
does hereby authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $17,359
to RNC Capital Management Co. , 11601 Wilshire Boulevard,
LPenthouse Floor, Los Angeles, California 90025, for investment
management services rendered in connection with purchases and
sales of Securities in behalf of the City of Livonia's portfolio
during the period December 1, 1992 through April 15, 1993; and a
like sum is hereby appropriated from the Investment
Administration Fund for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the action herein without competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3.04.140D2 and 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#429-93 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation
the subject of investment management services contracts.
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 1,249th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
Imw was adjourned at 10: 11 p.m. , May 19, 1993.
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J. n McCotter, City Clerk