HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1991-05-01 26438
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND TWO HUNDREDTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 1 , 1991 , the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President of the
Council at 8 02 P.M. Councilman Ochala delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present Laura Toy, Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Dale Jurcisin, Ron Ochala, Fernon P. Feenstra and Joan
McCotter, Absent: None.
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, Finance Director, Lee B Grieve, Chief of Livonia Police,
Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works, Edith Davis, Personnel Director and Ron
Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1347-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes o- the 1 ,199th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held April 17,
1991 are hereby approved
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
1348-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 213th Special Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held April 24, 1991
are hereby approved.
*Councilmen Taylor, Jurcisin and Ochala abstained from voting which is
recorded as a "yes" vote under the provisions of Section 2 04.1906 of the Livonia
L. ode of Ordinances.
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On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it was
#349-91 WHEREAS, on March 16, 1991 , the LIVONIA CHURCHILL
HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM completed their outstanding
season with prestige and the honor as the 1991 CLASS A STATE
VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS with an outstanding overall record of
47 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie, and
WHEREAS, the right to pursue this level of competition
was earned through triumphant accomplishment as District
Champions in which Churchill was victorious over Detroit Redford
15-0, 15-4, Livonia Ladywood 15-3, 15-8, and Livonia Franklin
15-1 , 15-12, as Regional Champions defeating Ferndale 15-5,
15-7, and Livonia Stevenson 15-13, 15-13, and
WHEREAS, the Churchill Chargers continued their
victories by defeating Grosse Pointe South 15-6, 15-6 in the
State Quarter Finals, defeating Bay City Central 15-10, 12-15,
15-9 in the Semi Finals; and finally achieving the prestigious
honor of Class A State Champions by defeating the talented
Temperance-Bedford Team 15-13, 15-8, and
WHEREAS, this talented team of young female athletes
comprised of SENIORS Amy Baron, Alyssa Belaire, Christina Garry,
Keri Hawkins, Stephanie Speen and Janine Sproul , JUNIORS Julie
Campau, Melina Garrett, Ellen Lessig, Vicki Lucas, Whitney
Said, Jennette Swartout, Kristi Szymanski , SOPHOMORES Chrissy
Daly and Krista Laidlaw, have bestowed honor and prestige upon
Churchill High School , the students, the faculty, and their
parents, and
WHEREAS, Coach Michael Hughes is hereby commended
for his leadership and motivating force behind the team with
s influence and determination teaching sportsmanship,
:onfidence, loyalty, as well as the important of academic
excellence,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the
City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, does hereby
take this opportunity to COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE Coach Michael
Hughes and the members of the CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY
VOLLEYBALL TEAM on their achievement as the 1991 CLASS A STATE
VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
ihm 1350-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from James
A. Gruska, 28615 Grandon, Livonia , MI 48150, dated April 15,
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1991 , requesting permission in behalf of his neighbors to close
Grandon between Harrison and Brentwood on Sunday, June 9, 1991
from 2:00 p m to 8.00 p.m for the purpose of conducting the
4th Annual Grandon Block Party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made
subject to approval of the Police Department
#351-91 RESOLVED, that having considered letters from the
Race Directors of the RoadRunner Classic dated April 11 , 1991 ,
and the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation dated April 18, 1991 , approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve and
authorize the annual RoadRunner Classic Race to be held on
July 20, 1991 , which race would start on Stark Road, South
of Lyndon, go South on Stark Road to the Jeffries Service Drive,
West on the Service Drive to Levan Road, North on Levan to
Lyndon, East on Lyndon to Fairlane, North on Fairlane to Five
Mile, East on Five Mile to Farmington Road, South on Farmington
Road to Lyndon and West on Lyndon to Stark and then finish;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby require that the sponsor of
this race shall bear the cost of the Division of Police providing
its services with respect to this event (and the requests for
tents and a trash dumpster are hereby denied).
lbw #352-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated April
11 , 1991 , approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Cadillac Oil Company, 13650 Helen, Detroit, Michigan
48212, for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment
Maintenance Section) with Motor, Transmission and Hydraulic
Oils at the unit prices bid for the period through April 30,
1992 and for the estimated total cost of $8,298.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
#353-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated April 5, 1991 , approved
by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of
Continental Contracting, Inc , 24258 Sorrentino Court, Mt.
Clemens, MI 48043 for the 1991 Lane Line Marking Program for
the estimated total cost of $8,374.65, 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 bid received for
this item, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $8,374 65
from the Michigan Transportation Fund (Major Road Account)
for this purpose, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized
to approve minor adjustments in the work as may be required,
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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.
A communication from the Mayor, dated April 11 , 1991 re CR 1109-89 and
an increase in height of the wall behind Wonderland Center was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
#354-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Treasurer and the City Engineer
dated April 4, 1991 with regard to Special Assessment Roll
333 for the street improvement of Maplewood, Clarita, Pickford
and Grimm in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12 which was confirmed
by Council Resolution 133-90 adopted on February 12, 1990,
the Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution
133-90 in the following manner
(3) interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum
on the unpaid balance of the assessment from December
1 , 1991
(3) The first installment shall be due and payable December
Ii. 1 , 1992
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1992
City tax roll
(5) With interest upon all unpaid installments from
December 1 , 1991
and the balance of Council Reso-ution 133-90 shall remain in
full force and effect
#355-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public
Works dated April 12, 1991 , 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 Thompson
McCully Company, 5905 Belleville Road, Belleville, MI 48111 ,
for the street improvement of Maplewood, Clarita, Pickford
and Grimm in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12 for the estimated
total cost of $853,596.60 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 bid received for this item;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an appropriation
IL. in the amount of $741 ,596.60 from the $12 million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provision that
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Imm (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 an appropriation in the
amount of $112,000 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 completed;
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
#356-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated March 20, 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 Special Assessment District 324
which was confirmed in Council Resolution 512-89 adopted on
May 24, 1989 for the street improvement of Foch, Clarita,
Pickford and Goff in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, the Council
does hereby determine as follows
imm a) To authorize a decrease in the total assessment as
set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A.D
324 from $329,252.00 to $320,950 72 with the assessments
to be reduced to the assessment rate of $43 36 p f f ,
b) To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
in the total amount of $9,051 14 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 $505,620 30,
of this total , $330,001 86 is to be charged to the
special assessment district, and $175,618 44 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 $505,620 30
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
($330,001 86) and the Michigan Transportation Fund
(Local Road Account) receipts ($175,618 44)
#357-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated March 28, 1991 , which
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bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which submits final cost
information with regard to Special Assessment District 336
which was confirmed in Council Resolution 371-90 adopted on
April 9, 1990, for the street improvement of Fitzgerald North
of Seven Mile Road, 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.
336 from $205,348.00 to $196,387.36 with the assessments
to be reduced to the assessment rate of $42.08 p.f.f. ,
b) To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
in the total amount of $154,414.18 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 $374,518.00, of
this total , $211 ,801 .54 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, and $162,716.46 is to be assumed
by the City' s Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road
Account) receipts, and
IN. d) To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $374,518.00
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
($211 ,801 .54) and the Michigan Transportation Fund
(Local Road Account) receipts ($162,716.46)
A communication from the City Engineer, dated April 9, 1991 re the
Resurfacing of Merriman Road from Plymouth to Schoolcraft (CR 107-31 ) was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council .
1358-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Assistant Planning Director dated April
1 , 1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor and to which
is attached copies of a report detailing the recommended use
of Community Development Block Grant Program funds for the
program year beginning August 1 , 1991 , the Council does hereby
take this means to indicate its informal approval of the proposed
program and the budget submitted so as to permit the conducting
of a public hearing on this matter for public comment as
required, with the results of that hearing and a final program
and budget, upon preparation, to thereafter be submitted to
City Council for its consideration
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LIN #359-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director dated April 12, 1991 , which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits resolutions adopted
by the Civil Service Commission on March 14, 1991 , wherein
the Commission did recommend as follows.
a) To approve the reinstatement of the classification
of Junior Figure Skating Instructor at a wage of $12.00
per hour, effective 4/1/91 ;
b) To reclassify the Parks and Recreation temporary
positions of Pool Manager, Choral Director, Piano
Accompanist, Instructor of Special Programs, Day Camp
Director, and Supervisor of Handicapped Program as
proposed as follows, effective 4/1/91 :
CURRENT CLASSIFICATION PROPOSED CLASSIFICATION
(Hourly Wage Rate as (Proposed Hourly Wage
of 4/1/91 ) Rate as of 4/1/91 )
RECREATION SPECIALIST PROGRAM SPECIALIST
$5.95/Hr. First Year $6.75/Hr. First Year
$6.10/Hr. Second Year $7 00/Hr. Second Year
$6.25/Hr. Third Year $7. 25/Hr. Third Year
c) To reclassify the Parks and Recreation temporary
positions of Lifeguard I , Assistant Pool Manager,
Lifeguard II , and Tennis Instructor as proposed as
follows, effective 4/1/91
CURRENT CLASSIFICATION PROPOSED CLASSIFICATION
(Hourly Wage Rate as (Proposed Hourly Wage
of 4/1/91 ) Rate as of 4/1/91 )
ASSISTANT RECREATION LEADER RECREATION LEADER
(Lifeguard I) (Lifeguard I)
$4.45/Hr. First Year $5. 20/Hr. First Year
$4 55/Hr. Second Year $5 45/Hr. Second Year
$4.65/Hr. Third Year $5 70/Hr. Third Year
RECREATION LEADER RECREATION SPECIALIST
(Lifeguard II , Assistant (Lifeguard II , Assistant
Pool Manager, Tennis Pool Manager, Tennis
Instructor) Instructor)
$5 20/Hr. First Year $5.95/Hr. First Year
$5 45/Hr Second Year $6. 10/Hr. Second Year
$5.70/Hr. Third Year $6 25/Hr. Third Year and
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d) To approve rate increases, effective April 1 , 1991 ,
as follows:
CLASSIFICATION CURRENT PROPOSED
SPORTS OFFICIALS•
Baseball - Youth
(F, Pee Wee & G) $10/Game $13/Game
Basketball (All ) $10-$13/Game $13-$14/Game
Hockey (All ) $9-$14/Game $10-$15/Game
Softball (Men/Boys) $11-$13/Game $14/Game
Volleyball
(Men/Women/Beach) $13/Game $14/Game
SENIOR SKATING
INSTRUCTOR $13/Hr. $14/Hr
FIGURE SKATING
SUPERVISOR $15/Hr. $16/Hr.
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid action.
#360-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law dated February 28,
1991 , and having also considered a communication from the Mayor
dated March 11 , 1991 , as well as a communication from the
Personnel Director dated April 12, 1991 , approved by the Director
of Finance and the Mayor and which transmits a resolution adopted
by the Civil Service Commission on March 14, 1991 , wherein
it is recommended that the continuation of
hospitalization/medical insurance, dental and optical benefits
be approved for City of Livonia employees who were called to
active military duty in the Persian Gulf Crisis, the Council
does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
#361-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law dated April 3, 1991 ,
approved for submission by the Mayor in connection with a letter
from Lillian M. Black, 2254 Mammoth Gr. , Lake Wales, FL 33853,
received by the office of the City Clerk on February 21 , 1991 ,
which offers lot 87 for purchase in the Garden Farms Subdivision
to the City, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action
#362-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance dated April 11 , 1991 , approved for
submission by the Mayor and to which is attached a City of
Livonia audit completed by Plante & Moran for the year ending
November 30, 1990, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and
recommendation
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A communication from the Director of Building Inspection, dated April
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12, 1991 re Council Resolution No. 1085-90 Bobby's Country House at Idyl Wyld Golf
Course was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
#363-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated April 17, 1991 ,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the temporary use of the lower level of the Club
House at Bobby's Country House as a banquet facility for a
90 day period in addition to that previously authorized in
Council Resolution 1084-90, which upon completion shall be
subject to review by the City Council
#364-91 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 Wednesday, June
5, 1991 at 7 30 P.M at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following item.
Petition 91-2-1-3, submitted by Castillo Company,
Inc , for six property owners for a change of zoning
on property located on the west side of Middlebelt
Road between Schoolcraft Road and Bentley Avenue
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, from RUF to OS,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 4-58-91
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
91-2-1-3 be approved,
Petition 91-2-1-5, submitted by the City Planning
Commission pursuant to Council Resolution 1103-90
for a change of zoning of property located at the
northwest corner of Newburgh and Joy Roads in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 from C-1 to R-1 , the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 4-60-91
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
91-2-1-5 be denied with respect to the two southern
most parcels and be approved with respect to the
northern most parcel as amended to a proposed change
of zoning from C-1 to OS,
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
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ILE 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#365-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated April 15,
1991 with regard to the topic of establishing a requirement
Iwo for a prevailing wage rate for companies which perform major
construction projects for the City of Livonia, and having also
considered a communication from the Department of Law dated
February 7, 1991 and a communication from the Mayor dated
February 11 , 1991 with respect to this matter, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#366-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated April 22,
1991 , submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 256-91 in
connection with a communication from the Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation dated March 6, 1991 , approved for submission
by the Mayor and Finance Director and to which is attached
a proposed contract between the City of Livonia and Gary L.
Whitener, Golf Professional , with respect to the Whispering
Willows Golf Course and Idyl Wyld Golf Course, and a proposed
contract between the City of Livonia and Thomas J Welsh, Golf
Professional , with respect to Fox Creek Golf Course, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
proposed contracts for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
as revised in the following manner:
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L (1 ) A three year contract;
(2) Establish Trail Fees in the following manner:
1st year $400, 2nd year $450, and 3rd year $500
for all three golf course; and
(3) Provide Wage Increases in the following manner:
1st year 3%, 2nd year 3-1/2% and 3rd year 4%.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#367-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated April 23,
1991 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 737-90 in
connection with a resolution adopted by the City Council of
the City of Riverview which supports the adoption of legislation
which would require a deposit on the sale of batteries and tires
to encourage recycling rather than landfilling of these items,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#368-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated April 23,
1991 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 889-90 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated July 31 , 1990, which sets forth its resolution 7-404-90
adopted on July 17, 1990, with regard to Petition 90-6-6-4
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 85-90 to determine
whether or not to amend Zoning Ordinance 543 so as to provide
for the regulation of restaurant uses as waiver uses when located
in department stores, supermarkets or other developments (in
lieu of allowing such uses as accessory uses) , and the Council
having conducted a Public Hearing with regard to this matter
on September 19, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution 742-90,
the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 90-6-6-4 is hereby approved
and granted, as recommended by the Legislative Committee to
be revised by adding a new paragraph 5 to Sections 10.03(h)
and 11 03(p) , and the Department of Law is requested to prepare
an ordinance amending Ordinace 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution.
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LOn a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#369-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated April 23,
1991 in connection with the matter of approval of parcels of
property which are under two acres in size for office use by
the City Planning Commission only (and not the City Council ) ,
and the approval of parcels of property under five acres in
size for commercial uses by the City Planning Commission (and
not the City Council ) , the Council does, in accordance with
Section 23.01 (a) of the Zoning Ordinance, request that the City
Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and thereafter
submit a report and recommendation on the question of whether
Section 18.58(a) should be amended so as to require with respect
to all OS, C-1 , C-2 zoned property that the City Planning
Commission shall review the site plan and submit a report and
recommendation to the City Council for its approval (delete
the two acre exception for OS and five acre exception for C-1
and C-2).
on a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
#370-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated April 23,
1991 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1088-90 in
connection with the report and recommendation of the Planning
Commission dated November 8, 1990 and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 936-90 with respect to plans submitted for
mounted satellite dish-type antennas in residential areas, the
Council does hereby determine to take no =urther action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Ochala, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS Feenstra and Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
Li: was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
IL. the Department of Law dated April 17, 1991 submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 285-91 wherein the Council did grant and
approve Petition 90-7-1-15, submitted by Alan Gottlieb and David
L. Bittker for Canterbury Park Associates, for a change of zoning
on property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between
Osmus and Mayfield in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3 from R-9
to R-7, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
The motion and second were withdrawn.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance'
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 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 90-7-1-15)
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.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
1371-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
tne Department of Law dated April 17, 1991 submitted pursuant
TO Council Resolution 285-91 wherein the Council did grant and
approve Petition 90-7-1-15, submitted by Alan Gottlieb and David
L. Bittker for Canterbury Park Associates, for a change of zoning
on property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between
Osmus and Mayfield in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3 from R-9
to R-7, and which proposed amendment to the zoning ordinances
did receive first reading by Councilman Fernon P Feenstra at
the regular meeting of May 1 , 1991 , 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 foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Taylor and Jurcisin
NAYS Bishop and McCotter
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ILThe President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#372-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated March 28, 1991 , approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Ms. Charlotte Crawford
and Ms. Patricia Faur of 17282 Francavilla, 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 46 053 01 0075 001 into two parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows.
PARCEL "A":
The East 70 ft. of the N. 1/2 of Lot 75 of LIVRANCE ESTATES
SUB of part of the N.E. 1/4 of Sec 14, T.1S. , R 9E. , Livonia
Twp. , Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 67, on Page
10 of Plats, W.C.R
PARCEL "B":
The North 1/2 of Lot 75, except the East 70 ft. thereof, of
LIVRANCE ESTATES SUB of part of the N E. 1/4 of Sec. 14, T.1S. ,
LR.9E. , Livonia Twp. , Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in
Liber 67, on Page 10 of Plats, W.C.R.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution
to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds; provided, however, that to the extent required by law
and City ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the
approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1373-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated April 10,
1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of J. C Engraving, 27326 Grand River, Redford, Michigan
48240, for supplying the Public Service Division (Sign Maintenance
Section) with a sign making system (Computer and Vinyl Cutter,
Digitizer and Engraver) for a total price of $12,985.00, the
Lip same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
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On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#374-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated December 5, 1990, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated March
22, 1991 , the Council does hereby approve of the request from
BAT, Ltd. to transfer stock in 1990 Class C Licensed Business,
located at 33653 Five Mile, Livonia, MI 48154, Wayne County,
by dropping Brian K. Gale as stockholder through transfer of
3,660 shares to new stockholder, Carl M Laurie, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
Imtnd unanimously adopted, it was
#375-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated April 4, 1991 , which
bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved as
to form by the City Attorney and which is approved for submission
by the Mayor and to which is attached a proposed cost sharing
agreement by and between the City of Westland and the City of
Livonia with respect to the Newburgh Road reconstruction project
from Laramie Avenue in Westland to 400 feet north of Joy Road
in Livonia, the Council does hereby determine as follows:
1 To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, a Cost Sharing
Agreement dated March 18, 1991 with the City of Westland
for the improvement of Newburgh Road from Joy Road north
approximately 400 feet,
2 To appropriate and authorize an expenditure in the sum
of $313,695 74 from the 12 million Dollar General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue as the City of
Livonia' s estimated share of the project, and
3 To authorize the Finance Director to invoice Stonehouse
Development, Inc , 33966 Eight Mile Road, Suite 102,
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160 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 (a k a Lendrum & Ronayne
Development) in the amount of $22,350 00 as requested
in their letter dated June 16, 1990, said amount
representing 50% of the estimated cost of an outlet
storm sewer in Westland to be constructed in connection
with the subject project and, further said cost to
Stonehouse Development, Inc. shall be adjusted, as
required, based on the final construction costs associated
with the above outlet storm sewer
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#376-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 17, 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 4-69-91 adopted on April 16, 1991 with
regard to building plans submitted in connection with Petition
71-2-8-1 submitted by Schostak Brothers and Co , requesting
site plan approval to remodel the front of the Kmart and Star
Furniture stores located on the north side of Seven Mile Road
west of Farmington Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the revised building plans in
connection with Petition 71-2-8-1 are 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
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
#377-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law dated April 18, 1991 ,
approved by the City Planner and approved for submission by
the Mayor, which submits a proposed Stipulation for Consent
Judgment and a Consent Judgment in the case of Southwcod
Construction Company vs City of Livonia, Wayne County Circuit
Court Case No 90-031786 AS, the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Law, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to execute the said Stipulation for Consent Judgment and
thereafter enter the Consent Judgment, as well as to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Feenstra, Taylor and Jurcisin
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NAYS: Toy, Bishop and McCotter.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#378-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Southwood Construction Company, the developer of certain
property located north of Five Mile Road, east of Harrison,
which is approximately 16.06 acres in size and on which is
presently located the Madison Elementary School , submit a Letter
of Understanding wherein the Southwood Construction Company
obligates and commits itself to demolition of the Madison School
building within a period of 90 days after obtaining requisite
zoning ordinance approvals for the development of this property
in the manner and form set forth in a Consent Judgment which
was authorized to be entered in the case of Southwood Construction
Company vs. City of Livonia in Council Resolution 377-91 , adopted
on May 1 , 1991 .
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#379-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated March 1 , 1991 , which sets
forth its resolution 2-25-91 adopted on February 19, 1991 with
regard to Petition 91-1-1-1 submitted by William & Alice Kolak
and Joseph Durso for a change of zoning on property located
on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Bicentennial Drive
and Fitzgerald Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5 from
RUFC to R-C, and the petitioner thereafter having amended its
requested rezoning from RUFC to R-3 and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April
24, 1991 pursuant to Council Resolution 230-91 , the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#380-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
IL. the City Planning Commission, dated February 25, 1991 , which
sets forth its resolution 1-26-91 adopted on February 19, 1991 ,
with regard to Petition 91-1-2-1 submitted by Louis G. Redstone
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Associates, Inc. requesting waiver use approval to construct
an Amoco Service Station and Food Shop on property located on
the northeast corner of Six Mile Road and Haggerty in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, which property is zoned C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on April 24, 1991 , pursuant to Council Resolution
168-91 , the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission and said Petition 91-1-2-1 is hereby
approved and granted.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#381-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated April 2, 1991 , which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, which sets forth cash donations
from the contributors listed in a total amount of $7,261 .00,
the purpose of which is to purchase supplies for use in the
Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, the Council does for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the said cash
donations of $7,261 .00 and authorizes their deposit in Account
702-000-285-211 for use in the D A.R E. Program.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#382-91 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 Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#383-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated April 25,
1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of three 1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV compact passenger
vans from Tennyson Chevrolet, Inc. , 32570 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, in the amount of $11 ,966.99 each, for a total
price of $35,900 97, the same to be used by the City Clerk,
City Assessor and the City Treasurer, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $24,900.97 from
the Capital Projects Fund of the General Fund to the Equipment
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Maintenance Transportation Rental Account No 101-446-947.000
160 for this purpose; and the Council does hereby authorize the
same item without competitive bidding in accordance with Section
3.04.140.D. 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#384-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated April 29,
1991 , and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 577-90
in connection with the proposed monument signs which were
included with the revised site plan of Petition 71-2-8-1 to
remodel the front of the specialty shops on property located
on the north side of Seven Mile at Farmington in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 4 which revised site plan was approved in Council
Resolution 577-90 adopted on June 13, 1990, the Council does
hereby approve the said monument signs as shown on the revised
site plan.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
Land unanimously adopted, it was
1385-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated April 29,
1991 , and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 884-90
in connection with the report and recommendation of the
Department of Law and the Planning Director dated August 14,
1990, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 578-90 with
regard to the maintenance and conveyance of the northwest
corner of Farmington Road and Seven Mile Road to the City
of Livonia by Schostak Brothers and Company (which has not
been accomplished) , the Council does hereby refer this matter
to the Department of Law for the preparation of a landscape
open space easement in lieu of the aforesaid conveyance, for
submission to Council .
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#386-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated March
19, 1991 and submitted with regard to Newburgh Village, the
120 unit Senior Citizen housing complex being developed on
LB City-owned property on the west side of Newburgh Road between
Amrhein and Plymouth Roads, the Council does hereby take this
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means to indicate that it approves three brown earth tone bricks
for exterior, one beige color siding and one multi-brown color
shingle for this project; the Council does further approve for
the interior of Newburgh Village, foyer: tile with flecks;
carpet - beige; oak cabinets, white appliances, antique white
trim; kitchen tile - speckled; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
approve for the proposed Community Building, as presented to
the Capital Improvement Committee on March 19, 1991 , of units
interior with antique white trim.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,200th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8 50 P.M. , May 1 , 1991 .
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Robert F. Nash, City Clerk
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