HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1992-03-18 26923
MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDRED TWENTY THIRD SPECIAL MEETING
IhmOF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 8, Chapter 14 of the City
Charter, the above meeting was held March 18, 1992 at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the
Prosidert of the Council at approximately 7:20 p m. Roll was called with
the following result: Present Michael P. McGee, Dale A. Jurcisin*, Ron
Ochala, Sean P. Kavanagh, and Laura M. Toy. Absent: Gerald Taylor and
Fernon P Feenstra (out of town on City business) . *Arrived at
approximately 7:22 p.m
Elected and appointed officials present: Joan McCotter, City
Clerk; David N. Preston, Director of Finance; Raul Galindo, City Engineer;
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney; and Gail Karczynski, Director of
lim Administrative Services.
A communication from the Mayor and the Vice President of the
Livonia Anniversary Committee dated March 16, 1992 was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council; this item will remain in the
Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#225-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 16,
1992, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 204-92 in
connection with a letter from the Vice President of the Livonia
Anniversary Committee, Inc , dated January 30, 1992, 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 "42" celebration, on June 23, 24, and 25, 1992 from
3 00 P M. to Midnight and June 26, 27, and 28, 1992 from
12 00 Noon to Midnight;
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(2) The issuance of a permit to the Anniversary Committee to
conduct a circus on June 23-28, 1992 at Ford Field;
(3) Authorization of the Anniversary Committee to conduct a
fireworks display to be held at Veterans Park on Sunday,
June 28, 1992, 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 "42" 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 "42" 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 13, 1992 through June 29, 1992:
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 (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;
The Council does hereby approve and concur in the foregoing
requests; 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.
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On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#226-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 16,
1992, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 204-92 in
connection with a letter from the Vice President of the Livonia
Anniversary Committee, Inc. , dated January 30, 1992, the Council
does hereby request that the Department of Law submit a report
and recommendation with regard to updating and/or redrafting a
proposed Resolution wherein the City Council would indicate its
approval on a continuing basis of the participation of the
Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc , in the presentation of
annual "Spree" celebrations.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#227-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 16,
1992, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 204-92 in
connection with a letter from the Vice President of the Livonia
Anniversary Committee, Inc. , dated January 30, 1992, the Council
L * does hereby request that the Committee of the Whole submit a
report and rprommendation with regard to the following items:
a) A proposal to earmark a percentage of the net proceeds of
annual "Spree" celebrations for use by the Livonia Parks and
Recreation Department; and
b) A proposal to establish a position on the Board of Directors
of the Livonia Anniversary Committee to be served by a
member of the City Council on a continuing and permanent
basis.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#228-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 16,
1992, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 206-92 in
connection with a communication from the Livonia Anniversary
Committee, Inc , wherein a request is submitted for the closing
of certain City streets to traffic from June 22, 1992 through
June 29, 1992 in connection with the Livonia Anniversary
Celebration, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action inasmuch as the approval requested herein was previously
granted in Council Resolution 205-92
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On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, this 223rd Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 7:28 p m. , March 18, 1992.
11 0 )114t CO"ttlit,
Jo , McCotter, City Clerk