HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1991-08-19 26597
L MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 19, 1991 , the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the Vice President
of the Council at 8:00 P.M. Councilman Feenstra delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Laura Toy, Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Fernon P Feenstra and Dale Jurcisin; Absent: Ron Ochala
and Joan McCotter (both on vacation).
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F. Nash, City Clerk,
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert D Bennett, Mayor, John Nagy, Planning Director,
Raul Galindo, City Engineer; Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs; David
Preston, Director of Finance, Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works and Suzanne
Wisler, Director of Community Resources.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
#628-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,205th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held July 24,
1991 are hereby approved
*Councilman Jurcisin abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
the provisions of Section 2.04.190B of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#629-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 216th Special Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 12, 1991
are hereby approved
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limA communication from the Finance Director, dated July 23, 1991 forwarding
various financial sttements of the City of Livonia for the month ending June 30,
1991 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#630-91 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Shannon Ziegler, 14051 Edgewood, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated
July 11 , 1991 , requesting permission to close Edgewood between
Perth and Scone on Sunday, September 15, 1991 , 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, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department
#631-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the President of the Fairway Farms Homeowners Association,
dated July 8, 1991 , requesting permission to close Sherwood
between Westbrook and Parklane on on Saturday, September 14,
1991 , from 3:00 p.m. to dark 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 September 15, 1991 in the event of inclement weather,
the action taken herein being made subject to the approval
of the Police Department
#632-91 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Joseph G. Carbott, 14285 Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan, dated
July 24, 1991 , requesting permission to close Hubbard between
Allen Court and Perth on Saturday, September 21, 1991 , from
3 00 p.m. to 7.00 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
September 22, 1991 in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#633-91 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Norman Hall , 37178 St. Martins, Livonia, Michigan, dated July
25, 1991 , requesting permission to close St. Martins, east
of Fairfax, on Saturday, August 24, 1991 , from 9:00 a.m. to
11 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 August 25,
1991 in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein
being made subject to the approval of the Police Department
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#634-91 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Michael A. Paulson, 33151 Broadmoor Court, Livonia, Michigan,
dated July 29, 1991 , requesting permission to close Hampshire
at 33078 Hampshire and Woodring Court to 16097 Woodring Court
on Saturday, August 24, 1991 , from 3:00 p m to 11 :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 August 25, 1991 in
the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#635-91 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Art Smith, 36007 Barkley, Livonia, Michigan, dated July 29,
1991 , requesting permission to close Barkley between Levan
and Golfview on Saturday, September 14, 1991 , from 3.00 p m
to 12:00 a 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 September
15, 1991 in the event of inclement weather, the action taken
herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#636-91 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Deborah K Koch, 15682 Edgewood, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated
August 2, 1991 , requesting permission to close Edgewood between
Ellen and Ellen on Saturday, September 14, 1991 , from noon
to 9 30 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 September
15, 1991 in the event of inclement weather, the action taken
herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#637-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
by Jeanne Kendra Franczak, 15897 Swathmore Lane, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated July 22, 1991 , requesting the development
of the Quaker Center Park and Ouaker East Park into active
recreational areas, and having also considered a petition
submitted by certain residents in opposition to the foregoing,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Engineering
Department for its report and recommendation.
#638-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
by Jeanne Kendra Franczak, 15897 Swathmore Lane, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated July 22, 1991 , reauesting the development
of the Quaker Center Park and Quaker East Park into active
recreational areas, and having also considered a petition
submitted by certain residents in opposition to the foregoing,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Parks and
Recreation Department for its report and recommendation.
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#639-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
by Jeanne Kendra Franczak, 15897 Swathmore Lane, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated July 22, 1991 , requesting the development
of the Quaker Center Park and Quaker East Park into active
recreational areas, and having also considered a petition
submitted by certain residents in opposition to the foregoing,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Planning
Department for its report and recommendation.
#640-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
by Jeanne Kendra Franczak, 15897 Swathmore Lane, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated July 22, 1991 , requesting the development
of the Quaker Center Park and Quaker East Park into active
recreational areas, and having also considered a petition
submitted by certain residents in opposition to the foregoing,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Mayor for
his report and recommendation.
#641-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
by Jeanne Kendra Franczak, 15897 Swathmore Lane, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated July 22, 1991 , requesting the development
of the Quaker Center Park and Quaker East Park into active
recreational areas , and having also considered a petition
submitted by certain residents in opposition to the foregoing,
the Cnuncil does hereby refer this matter to the Director of
Public Works for his report and recommendation
#642-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
by Jeanne Kendra Franczak, 15897 Swathmore Lane, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated July 22, 1991 , requesting the development
of the Quaker Center Park and Quaker East Park into active
recreational areas, and having also considered a petition
submitted by certain residents in opposition to the foregoing,
the Council does hereby request that the Police Department
give special attention to Quakertown Lane in the Quakertown
Subdivision with respect to speeders in this area.
#643-91 RESOLVED, that having conside-ed a petition submitted
by Jeanne Kendra Franczak, 15897 Swathmore Lane, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated July 22, 1991 , requesting the development
of the Quaker Center Park and Quaker East Park into active
recreational areas, and having also considered a petition
submitted by certain residents in opposition to the foregoing,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
#644-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
by Jeanne Kendra Franczak, 15897 Swathmore Lane, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated July 22, 1991 , requesting the development
of the Quaker Center Park and Quaker East Park into active
recreational areas, and having also considered a petition
submitted by certain residents in opposition to the foregoing,
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im the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Traffic
Commission for its report and recommendation.
#645-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sam
Shamie, Partner of SIJL Development Company, 26111 W. 14 Mile
Road, Suite LL-4, Franklin, Michigan 48025, dated July 26,
1991 , wherein a request is submitted for the installation of
street lighting on newly extended Industrial Road and Hubbard
Road, the cost of which is to be financed by special assessments,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering
Department for its report and recommendation.
#646-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated July 18, 1991 , which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Apollo Fire Equipment Co. , 12584 Lakeshore Drive,
Romeo, Michigan 48065, for supplying the Fire Department with
eight fire coats and eight pair of bunker pants, for a total
price of $5,240.00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications.
#647-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of The Village Herb Associates, dated August 5, 1991 ,
the Council does hereby take this means to indicate that The
L Village Herb Associates is recognized by the City of Livonia
as a non-profit service organization and that the City of Livonia
has no objection to a license being issued to The Village Herb
Associates by the Michigan Bureau of State Lottery.
#648-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated July 31 , 1991 ,
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the Department
of Finance requests authorization to solicit proposals from
various banking institutions in Livonia for various banking
services for the City, Municipal Building Authority and the
16th District Court, the Council does hereby grant and approve
this request in the manner and form herein submitted
#649-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance, dated August 6, 1991 , approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an invoice from
the National League of Cities, dated July 1 , 1991 , in the amount
of $5,463.00 for annual membership dues for the period October
1 , 1991 through September 30, 1992, the Council does hereby
approve and authorize the payment of same.
A communication from the Director of Community Resources, dated July
ti. 30, 1991 re User Side Subsidy Contract for FY 1992 CR 500-91 was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
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Imp #650-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated August 5, 1991 , which
bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by
the Director of Community Resources and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price
bid of K & V Construction, 16650 Racho Road, Taylor, MI 48180,
for the Building Stabilization Project for the Greenmead Farm
Complex for a total price of $49,800 00, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
an expenditure in the amount of $17,572.00 from the 1991
Historical Commission Budget (Account 101-737-976-220) and
the balance of $32,228.00 from the Post Office Fund (Account
702-000-285-135) , 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 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
#651-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 29, 1991 , which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby amend
and revise Council Resolution 542-89 so as to have the same
read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 29, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
a traffic signal agreement for the installation of a
traffic signal at the intersection of Tech Center Drive
and Plymouth Road, the estimated cost of the City' s share
being in the amount of $18,989 00, the same in fact being
the relocation of the existing traffic signal from the
entrance to the Wonderland Shopping Center to the
intersection of Plymouth Road and Tech Center Drive,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of the sum of $17,404.90 from the Michigan
Transportation Fund (Major Road Account) for this purpose,
and the Council does further agree that the City of Livonia
will participate in the future maintenance (including
electric energy charges) of the aforesaid traffic signal
control device to the extent of 50%; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution, together with the signed cost agreement to
the Michigan Department of Transportation.
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Imi #652-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 29, 1991 , which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final cost
information with regard to the Plymouth - Stark Road traffic
signal modernization project which was authorized in Council
Resolution 408-88, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of an additional $404.03 from The
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Road Account) to provide
for the City' s share of the additional costs which were required
to complete this signal installation.
#653-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 25, 1991 , which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final cost
information with regard to the improvement of Hillcrest, St.
Martins and Haldane in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2 (S.A.D.
332) , the Council does hereby determine as follows
a. To authorize a decrease in the total assessment as
set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A.D.
332 from $51 ,753 00 to $46,308.75, with the assessment
to be reduced to the assessment rate of $11 .65 p.f.f ,
b. To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
in the total amount of $4,659 11 for parcels listed
in Attachment III so as to include the cost of additional
work requested by property owners within the assessment
district,
c. To establish the final project cost at $67,466 78,
of which $50,967.86 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, and $16,498 92 is to be assumed
by the City' s Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road
Account) receipts , and
d. To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $67,466.78
from the $12 million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be
reimbursed at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
($50,967 86) and from the Michigan Transportation Fund
(Local Road Account) receipts ($16,498 92) .
#654-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 1 , 1991 , which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final cost
information with regard to the improvement of Pershing, Goff
and Margareta in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12 (S.A.D. 337) ,
the Council does hereby determine as follows.
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Immo a. To authorize a decrease in the total assessment as
set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S A D
337 from $68,146.00 to $62,022 80, with the assessment
to be reduced to the assessment rate of $11 .90 p.f.f. ,
b. To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
in the total amount of $5,171 51 for parcels listed
in Attachment III so as to include the cost of additional
work requested by property owners within the assessment
district;
c. To establish the final project cost at $89,706.91 ,
of which $67,194.31 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, and $22,512 60 is to be assumed
by the City' s Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road
Account) receipts, and
d To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $89,706.91
from the $12 million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be
reimbursed at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
($67,194 31 ) and from the Michigan Transportation Fund
lis (Local Road Account) receipts ($22,512 60)
#655-91 RESOLVED, that Phoenix Land Development Corporation,
33481 W Fourteen Mile, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 , as
proprietor, having requested the City Council to approve the
proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision Pine
Cove Estates Subdivision, located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
36, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated February
22, 1991 (with revisions 3/27/91 and 4/22/91 ) , and it further
appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat
was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice
and a public hearing on March 19, 1991 , and it further appearing
that such preliminary plat, together with development plans
and specifications for improvements therein have been examined
and approved by the Engineering Department as is set forth
in the report of that department dated August 2, 1991 , therefore,
the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary
plat on the following conditions
(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with
the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia,
including the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16,
Chapters 16 04 through 16 24 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning
Commission, the regulations and specifications of the Engineering
Department and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor
and approved by such department, all such improvements to be
constructed, installed, accomplished and completed within a
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L period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution, failing this, the approval contained herein shall
be considered null , void and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the
City of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the
manner provided in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance,
as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and
final approval of the Engineering Department, and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been
satisfactorily and completely installed until there is filed
with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section
16 24 370 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required
to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown
on the approved development plans,
(5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in
compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations,
(6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Council within two (2) years from the effective date of
this resolution, the City Council shall approve final plats
of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial
conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision
Control Ordinance and this resolution,
(7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the
proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety
bond, certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit,
or other financial assurance in such form as may be approved
by the Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the
event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances
the same shall be in the following amounts:
a. General Improvement Bond $392,000 00 of which at
least $10,000.00 shall be
in cash
b Sidewalk Bond $ 38,000 00 of which at least
$4,000 00 shall be in cash.
c. Grading & Soil Erosion $ 3,600.00 (all cash)
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d. Entrance Markers and
Landscaping $ 40,000.00 of which at least
$4,000.00 shall be in cash.
e. Monuments and Lot Markers $ 1 ,500.00 (all cash)
and require cash payments in the total amount of $51 ,186 00
provided, however, that the $25,000.00 cash contribution for
street lights may be complied with by submission of an approved
irrevocable letter of credit. )
In addition, distribution lines for telephone and electric
services are to be placed underground and ornamental street
lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision
A communication from the Department of Law, dated August 5, 1991 re Use
of library photocopier machines by patrons and possible violation of copyright
laws Council Resolution 488-91 was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council .
1.1 #656-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Council President, dated August 1 , 1991 ,
the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of a Fujitsu
Dex 530 Ink Jet Facsimile Machine for a total price of $1 ,588.00,
a one-year service agreement for a price of $190.00, and a
surge protector for $24.00 from TPS, 15000 Charlevoix, Grosse
Pointe Park, MI 48230, for use and operation in the Council
Office, the action taken herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
#657-91 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Margaret Pulgine, 19497 Ingram, Livonia, Michigan dated August
8, 1991 , requesting permission to close St. Martin, between
Parker and Ingram, on Saturday, August 24, 1991 , between 2:00
p.m. until 12:00 a.m. for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested,
the action taken herein being made subject to the approval
of the Police Department
#658-91 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan
of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5. 2934; MCLA
125. 584) , as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before
the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, September
23, 1991 at 7 30 P M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
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tom Drive, Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following item•
Petition 91-6-1-15, submitted by Americo Ciatti , for a
change of zoning on property located south of Vassar Avenue
between Middlebelt and Parkville in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 1 from R-1 to R-6 (One Family Residential - 60'
x 120' lots to Two Family Residential ) the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 8-129-91 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 91-6-1-15 be approved,
FURTHER, THE City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or
a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as
well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public
hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered mail
to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning
or operating any public utility or railroad within the districts
or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
lime A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES• Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and Jurcisin.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#659-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated August 12,
1991 , and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 558-91 in
connection with a communication from the City Engineer dated
June 17, 1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to revised Detroit Edison street lighting rates which provide
for increased municipal street lighting rates effective January
1 , 1991 , the Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
ILw and unanimously adopted, it was
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#660-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated August
14, 1991 , submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 520-91 ,
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated May 10, 1991 , which transmits its resolution
4-84-91 , adopted by April 30, 1991 , with regard to a Sign
Permit Application submitted by Classic Canopy on behalf
of Cantoro Market for a new awning sign at 19710 Middlebelt
Road, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve the said sign permit
application, subject to compliance with the same conditions
set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#661-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation the
matter of the methodology which pertains to the computation
of signage area on canopy signs.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition
91-3-3-1 )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and Jurcisin.
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition
lw. 91-3-3-2)
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Ism A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and Jurcisin.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23 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
91-4-1-8)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
ihmAYES Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and Jurcisin
NAYS. None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#662-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 26, 1991 , approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request submitted by Mr. Ronald
Borkowski , P.0 Box 52232, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and having
also considered a communication from Mr Borkowski dated August
8, 1991 , 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 determine to deny the request
for dividing Tax Item 46 046 99 0113 000 into two parcels since
the same would be in violation of the City' s Zoning Ordinance
and Law, as well as for the reason that the proposed lot split
to would not be consistent with good planning and zoning practice.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
ifts
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 9, 1991 , approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Fares Warra,
43741 Gatehouse Court, Canton, Michigan 48187, 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 determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item
46 140 01 0112 000 (includes Lot 113) into two parcels, since
the same would be in violation of the City' s Zoning Ordinance
and Law, as well as for the reason that the proposed lot split
would not be consistent with good planning and zoning practice.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#663-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 9, 1991 , approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request submitted by Mr Fares
Warra, 43741 Gatehouse Court, Canton, Michigan 48187 for the
160 proposed division of Tax Item 46 140 01 0112 000 (includes
Lot 113) into two parcels, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution to refer with the following result:
AYES• Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and Jurcisin
NAYS: None
The President declared the referral resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 10, 1991 , approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Michael Salemi ,
20345 Melvin, 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
1110, determine to deny the request for dividing and combining Tax
Item Nos 46 005 01 0176 000 and 46 005 01 0177 000 into two
parcels since the same would be in violation of the City' s
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Zoning Ordinance and Law, as well as for the reasons that the
Lproposed lot split would not be consistent with good planning
and zoning practice.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#664-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 10, 1991 , approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Michael Salemi ,
20345 Melvin, Livonia, Michigan 48152 for dividing and combining
Tax Item Nos, 46 005 01 0176 000 and 46 005 01 0177 000 into
two parcels, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
item to the next Regular Meeting to be conducted on August
29, 1991 .
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution to refer with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and Jurcisin.
NAYS: None
The President declared the referral resolution adopted.
N�~
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#665-91 RESOLVED, that having considered 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 concur
in and approve of such action
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#666-91 RESOLVED, that having considered 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
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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 refer
this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report
and renommeOdatiOO.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#667-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated August
7, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to implementing composting
services required to comply with the Compost/Yard Waste Public
Act 264, and having also considered a supplemental communication
from the Director of Public Works dated August 12, 7991 , the
Council does hereby authorize the employment of Compost Systems,
Inc , 43703 Michigan Avenue, Canton, Michigan 48188, to provide
yard waste composting services at the tipping rate of $4,30
per cubic yard, for the period from September 9, 1991 to April
1 , 1992, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate a sum
L
-nVt tV eXc8gd t45,000.00 frOm the Un8xpended FUDd 8alancg Vf
the Recycling/Composting Millage Fund to Account 205-527-818 030,
and the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3.04 140 D. 5
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 respect to this
matter and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#668-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 5, 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 7-118-91 , adopted on July 23, 1901 ,
with regard to Petition 91-5-2-14, submitted by Michael S.
Downes & Associates, requesting waiver use approval to construct
a single family cluster development on property located on
the west side of Harrison Avenue between Five Mile Road and
Broadmoor Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, which
property is zoned R-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
L 91-5-2-14 is hereby approved and granted; such approval to
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be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission, except
that the approved site plan shall be revised so as to delete
the sidewalks and to add thereto the sidewalk system as shown
on a previously submitted site plan marked Sheet 1 dated 7-9-91 ,
as revised, prepared by Michael S. Downes & Associates,
architects, FURTHER, the approval herein is conditioned upon
the developer making every effort possible to have the mailboxes
dispersed throughout the site
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Feenstra, Taylor and Jurcisin
NAYS: Toy and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#669-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 5, 1991 , which
ii•
transmits its resolution 7-122-91 , adopted on July 23, 1991 ,
with regard to Petition 91-6-2-17, submitted by S.D Joshi
requesting waiver use approval to construct an Arby' s restaurant
on the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington and Stark
Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 91-6-2-17
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission, FURTHER, the approval
herein shall not be construed as constituting approval of signs
in that any signs to be installed shall require the specific
approval of the City Council
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#670-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated August 6, 1991 , submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 624-91 , transmitting for Council acceptance
a grant of easement dated August 1 , 1991 , executed by Marilyn
H Dobie and Allen H Wagenschutz, co-trustees, on behalf of
Estelle Wagenschutz, to the City for
The South 20 feet of the following described parcel
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Outlot A of Denmar Estates Subdivision, T 1 S , R 9E , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 87,
Pages 40, 41 and 42 of Wayne County Records (Tax Parcel
032-01-0278-000)
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid grant of easement
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded
with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#671-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 1991 , which sets
forth its resolution 4-82-91 , adopted on April 30, 1991 with
regard to Petition 91-2-1-4, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on property
located on the south side of Five Mile Road between Hubbard
Road and Fairfield Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22,
160 from C-2 to OS, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on July 22, 1991 , pursuant to Council
Resolution 443-91 , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
91-2-1-4 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication
to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved
and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon
receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to
prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in
accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor and Jurcisin
NAYS Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#672-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does, in accordance with
Section 23 01 (a) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, request
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that the City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing
and thereafter submit its report and recommendation to Council
on the question of whether or not certain property located
on the Northeast corner of Bretton Avenue and Middlebelt Road
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1 should be rezoned from OS
to R-2.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#673-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 1991 , which sets
forth its resolution 4-71-91 , adopted on April 30, 1991 , with
regard to Petition 91-3-1-7, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 46-91 , for a change
of zoning on property located on the northeast corner of Bretton
Avenue and Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
1 , from OS to RUF, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on July 22, 1991 , pursuant
to Council Resolution 443-91 , the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 91-3-1-7 is hereby denied for the same reasons as
those set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning
LI Commission
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#674-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 1991 , which sets
forth its resolution 4-73-91 adopted on April 30, 1991 with
regard to Petition 91-4-1-9, submitted by B & K Development,
Inc , for a change of zoning on property located on the north
side of Plymouth Road west of Newburgh Road in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 30 from RUF to R-1 , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July
22, 1991 , pursuant to Council Resolution 443-91 , the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 91-4-1-9 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 Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
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I. and unanimously adopted, it was
#675-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Engineering Department submit a report and recommendation
with regard to right-of-way on the North side of Plymouth
Road West of Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
30.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#676-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Mayor submit a report and recommendation with regard to the
matter of prohibited uses which may exist on Grantland Avenue
West of Newburgh Road.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#677-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
lip the City Planning Comrission, dated May 16, 1991 , which sets
forth its resolution 5-83-91 adopted on May 14, 1991 with regard
to Petition 91-4-1-12, submitted by the City Planning Commission
pursuant to Council Resolution 141-91 for a change of zoning
on property located on the northeast corner of Clarita and
Melvin Avenues in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from R-7
to R-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on July 22, 1991 , pursuant to Council
Resolution 443-91 , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
91-4-1-12 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 Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#678-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated July 22, 1991 ,
L approved for submission by the Mayor and the Finance Director,
the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
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hereby accept a play structure at Devon-Aire Park donated by
Friends of Livonia Parks and Recreation, which has an estimated
value in excess of $4,000.00 as well as a cash donation of
$1 ,200.00 from the Livonia Junior Football League to be used
for the Ford Field Press Box Control Building.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#679-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated July 26, 1991 ,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept a cash donation
of $44 00 from the Plymouth Community United Way, the same
to be appropriated and deposited in Account 702-000-285-215
for use in the Livonia Youth Assistance Program.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#680-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
August 8, 1991 , from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance one Grant of Easement, more particularly
described as
Grant of Easement dated August 5, 1991 , executed by Joseph
P. Durso, President, Raintree Construction Co. , a Michigan
Corporation, for
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, T 1 S , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 79 of
Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision, Liber 51 , Page 1 , Wayne
County Records and proceeding thence due West along the south
line of said Lot 79, 137.78 feet, thence North 00 degrees 04
minutes 00 seconds West along the west line of said Lot 79,
14 0 feet; thence South 79 degrees 43 minutes 27 seconds East
44.85 feet, thence due East 50.00 feet, thence North 79 degrees
36 minutes 33 seconds East 44 35 feet; thence South 00 degrees
10 minutes 30 seconds East along the east line of said Lot
79, also being the west line of Loveland Avenue, 50 feet wide,
14 0 feet to the point of beginning
(Part of Tax Parcel No. 059-01-0079-002)
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City
1110 Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the
Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things
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necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#681-91 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 Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#682-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of the Livonia Division of Police,
dated August 8, 1991 with regard to a request from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, the Council hereby takes this means
to indicate that it approves, above all others, the request
from Dessie Victoria Castaneda (aka) Vicki Castaneda Stockholder
in Old Mexico, Inc. , for a new full year Class C license for
a business located at 28407 Five Mile, Livonia, MI 48154 and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A communication from the Office of the City Council , dated August 14,
1991 forwarding a landscape plan, dated July 22, 1991 (with revisions 8/13/91 )
by the Michigan National Bank, located within the Wonderland Shopping Center was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,206th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8.48 P M. , August 19, 1991 .
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Rob. çt F Nash, Ci y Clerk