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Immo MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 20, 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 Bishop delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result Present• Robert R Bishop,
Gerald Taylor, Ron Ochala, Fernon P. Feenstra, Dale Jurcisin and Joan McCotter;
Absent• Laura Toy (due to illness)
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, John Fegan, Director of Building
law Inspection and George F Sills, Superintendent of Public Service Division
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
#208-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,196th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held March 6,
1991 are hereby approved.
*Council President McCotter 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 unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#209-91 WHEREAS, Harriet Larson has been named Livonia's First
Citizen for 1991 in recognition of her outstanding contributions
to this community, and
WHEREAS, Harriet Larson played a major role in starting
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY. She has served as president and held
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1611 other offices. She has also been active in the Livonia
Historical Society. She is a past president of that group.
Her work on the Educational Committee of the Society has resulted
in the creation of educational material for the teaching of
Livonia History in the Livonia Schools. She co-authored the
BIG HOUSE ON THE HILL and helped produce several filmstrips.
She also worked on a teacher resource guide for teaching Livonia
history in the elementary schools, and
WHEREAS, since the opening of Civic Center Library,
Harriet has organized the book sales which are held three times
a year and has raised over $30,000.00 in this short time.
These funds have made it possible to provide more resources
in all three libraries, and
WHEREAS, after Harriet retired from teaching, she
accepted appointment by Mayor Bennett to the Livonia Library
Commission, and has attended conferences of the American Library
Association and the Michigan Library Association where she
contributed her more than ten years worth of knowledge of Friends
projects, and how to succeed, as well as bringing home ideas
that benefit Livonia
NOW, THEREFORE, I , Robert D Bennett, Mayor of the City of
ImwLivonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, do hereby take
this means to join with the Livonia City Council to commend
Harriet Larson for the honor which has been bestowed upon her
and to gratefully acknowledge the invaluable contributions
she has made to the quality of life in Livonia.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#210-91 WHEREAS, the Livonia Chapter of the Michigan Military
Family Support Group is assisting families in this community
with members serving in the Persian Gulf, and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Chapter of the Michigan Military
Family Support Group, the Disabled American Veterans, the City
of Livonia and other civic groups such as the Chamber of Commerce
have raised funds in campaigns to support and recognize military
personnel serving and returning from the war in the Persian
Gulf, and
WHEREAS, part of this activity is the
"Adopt-A-Light-Pole" Campaign initiated by Livonia Councilwoman
Laura Toy, wherein individuals and corporation sponsor the
placement of yellow pom poms on light poles
NOW, THEREFORE, I , Robert D. Bennett, Mayor of the City of
Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, do hereby take
this means to join with the City Council to commend the Livonia
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Chapter of the Michigan Military Support Group for its "Adopt-A-
Light-Pole" Campaign, for its other efforts in making and placing
red, white and blue bows around the community and its financial
support of the families of military personnel serving in the
Persian Gulf.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#211-91 WHEREAS, the women of the City of Livonia as well
as women throughout the nation have been an integral part of
the cultural , economic and social life of their communities
and played a significant role therein, and
WHEREAS, women continue to nurture their loved ones
in the traditional role that has been enhanced not replaced
as they realize their personal dreams and potential ; and
WHEREAS, in this historic time of Operation Desert
Storm, women as well as men in the Armed Forces of the United
States and the Reserves were called to leave their homes,
husbands and children or were prepared to do so on behalf of
principles of freedom and self-determination espoused by this
nation and the worldwide community of nations; and
WHEREAS, we realize that daughters as well as sons,
wives as well as husbands, flew the aircraft, sailed the ships
and drove the land vehicles of that war, and
WHEREAS, we recognize the equal courage and heroism
of women in battle, and also in incarceration as prisoners
of war, and
WHEREAS, we mourn the men and women who gave up their
lives in the service of their country in this war to ensure
a world in which their loved ones could live in relative peace
and security
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of
the City of Livonia recognize the equality and status of women
of the City of Livonia, their courage and accomplishments and
hereby designate the month of March as "WOMENS HISTORY MONTH",
joining in the national designation and celebration.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#212-91 WHEREAS, Monsignor Alex Brunett left St. Aidan's Catholic
Church of Livonia after 17 years of service on Friday, March 1 ,
L1991 , to begin his new position as pastor of the Shrine of the
Little Flower in Royal Oak, Michigan, and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Alex Brunett has nurtured and provided
leadership to St. Aidan ' s since December 12, 1973, when parish
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family membership was 300 and today, the membership has reached
1 ,350 families, and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Alex Brunett oversaw the building and
construction of new St Aidan's Catholic Church which was completed
in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Alex Brunett served as a catalyst to
members of St. Aidan's as he developed a youth program, a program
which helped care for the sick and ill , and developed many parish
outreach programs; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Alex Brunett has been the recipient
of multitude of personal achievements and has been recognized
for his leadership in the ecumenical movement, and
WHEREAS, his professionalism, dedication to others, and
leadership abilities are appreciated by all who know him
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Livonia City Council does
hereby take this means to applaud the contributions made by Monsignor
Alex Brunett during his 17 years at St Aidan's Catholic Church
that so deeply touched the lives of numerous Livonia families and
extend our best wishes to him in his future endeavors.
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated March 11 , 1991
forwarding the various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending December 31 , 1990 was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#213-91 RESOLVED, that having considered 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 refer this item to the
Mayor for his report and recommendation.
#214-91 RESOLVED, that having considered 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 refer this item to the
Department of Law for its report and recommendation.
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#215-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Livonia Art Club dated March 1 , 1991 , wherein a request is
submitted for permission to place a 3 foot by 4 foot wooden
sign to be located next to the library sign on Five Mile Road
in front of the Civic Center Library from April 1 through April
7, 1991 , in connection with the 30th annual Festival of Arts
to be presented on April 6 and 7, 1991 , the Council does hereby
grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted.
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated February 28, 1991
re Council Resolution No 139-91 Report Concerning Property at Joy and Harrison
Center was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
1216-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Churchill High School PTSA dated March 6, 1991 , wherein
permission is requested to post one 14" x 8" sign on a wire
frame at each of the following locations in connection with
the Churchill High School Craft Show to be conducted on Saturday,
March 23, 1991 from 10 00 a m. to 4 00 p.m
NW corner of Ann Arbor Road at Newburgh Road, and
NE corner of Joy Road at Newburgh Road
the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the
manner and form herein submitted.
1217-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Arts Commission dated February 12, 1991 , approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to the 15th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts
Festival , sponsored by the Livonia Arts Commission, which is
scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 8, 1991 and Sunday,
June 9, 1991 at Greenmead Historical Village, the Council does
hereby waive the $1 .00 transient license fee per participant
with respect to the said festival , and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
1218-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the acting Chief of Police dated February
21 , 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 Advanced Micrographics,
30429 W. Eight Mile, Livonia, MI 48152 for the microfilming
of records, which bid was the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications, based upon the following unit prices•
16 mm roll film $19 00 per 1 ,000 images
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Prep time 8.25 per hour
Cartridging 2.75 each
Duplicate roll 8.00 per roll
Jackets 70 each
#219-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 7, 1991
and a letter from Mr. James C. McCann, Attorney at Law, dated
February 28, 1991 with regard to a request from John Del Signore
requesting a new full year Class C license with
Dance-Entertainment Permit to be located at 36000 Seven Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County, in the corporate
name of JTL, Inc , the Council does hereby refer this matter
to the Department of Law for a report and recommendation,
including therein the ramifications of the Dance-Entertainment
Permit being requested.
#220-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated February 12, 1991 ,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from Bashara' s
Wonderland Lanes, Inc to transfer ownership of a 1990 Class
C Licensed Business from J.B. #3, Inc , for a business located
at 28455 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission, and Council Resolution 83-91 adopted on January
28, 1991 is hereby amended and revised to the extent necessary
to be consistent with the action taken herein
#221-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
21 , 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Wm F. Sell & Son, Inc , 16555 S Telegraph Road,
Taylor, Michigan 48180 for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with an all-purpose four-wheel
drive tractor for a net price of $12,285 52, based on a total
price of $12,782. 52 less trade-in of $500.00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
#222-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March
1 , 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of King Fence & Supply Co. , 15390 Schaefer
Highway, Detroit, Michigan 48227 for completing all work required
in connection with the Glendale Yard Fence Project for a total
price of $5,800.00, the same having been in fact the lowest
ILN bid received and meets all specifications, and the Director
of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments
in the work as it becomes necessary, and the Mayor and City
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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
#223-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board dated February
26, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution
WS 2915 2/91 , the Council does hereby accept the unit price
bid of Huron Sod Farms, Inc , 30877 Pennsylvania Road, Romulus,
Michigan 48174 for supplying the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with Blue Grass Sod at the unit price
bid of $.80 per yard delivered and $ 60 per yard for pick up,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications, further, in the event the aforesaid low
bidder is unable to furnish the material , the Council does
hereby accept the second low bid which meets specifications
of Huggett Sod Farm, Inc , 4114 E Marlette Road, Marlette,
Michigan 48453 as an alternate to supply the Public Service
Division (Water Maintenance Section) with Blue Grass Sod at
the unit bid price of $ 90 per yard delivered and $ 75 per
yard for pick up.
1224-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
lie recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board dated February
26, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine
as follows
1 Accept the low bid meeting specifications of Nankin
Sand Co , 39740 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, Michigan
48187 for supplying the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with topsoil at the unit bid price
of $6 00 per yard delivered, FURTHER, in the event
the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the
material , accept the second low bid meeting
specifications of Redford Topsoil Contractors, Inc ,
15553 Beech Daly Road, Redford, Michigan 48239, as
an alternate to supply the Public Service Division
(Water Maintenance Section) with topsoil at the unit
bid price of $6.20 per yard delivered, and
2. Accept the low bid meeting specifications of Nature' s
Way Landscaping, P 0. Box 529, Hartland, Michigan 48353
for supplying the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with topsoil at the unit bid price
of $5.00 per yard for pickup, further, in the event
the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the
material , accept the second low bid meeting
specifications of Redford Topsoil Contractors, Inc ,
15553 Beech Daly Road, Redford, Michigan 48239, as
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an alternate to supply the Public Service Division
(Water Maintenance Section) with topsoil at the unit
bid price of $5.50 per yard for pickup.
1225-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Worksdated March 4,
1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to contracted assistance
for emergency snow removal pursuant to Section 10.63.040 of
the snow alert ordinance, the Council does hereby authorize
the payment of the sum of $9,774 00 to B & V Construction,
Inc. , 48400 West Road, P 0 Box 96070, Wixom, Michigan
48096-6070 for services rendered in plowing snow from all City
streets on February 14 and 15, 1991 ; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding
in accordance with Section 3.04.140D1 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
1226-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
February 26, 1991 , from the Engineering Department, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine
to dedicate and relinquish a public right-of-way to be known
as Hubbard Road, which is described as follows
A public right-of-way in the N W. 1/4 of Section 27
to be known as Hubbard Road, said right-of-way being described
i as follows
That part of the N W 1/4 of Section 27, T 1 S ,
R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at a point distant S 0°17' E 825 feet from the
North 1/4 of Section 27, proceeding thence S 0°17' E 186
feet, thence West 43 feet, thence N 0°17' E 186 feet to the
Southeast corner of Lot 34, Schoolcraft Acres Subdivision,
as recorded in Liber 68, Page 44, Wayne County Records, thence
East 43 feet to the point of beginning (Hubbard Road Right-of-
way - Tax Parcel No. 106-99-0010-000)
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded
in the office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution, and be it further resolved, that said street is
a public street and is for public street purposes, and further,
that said street is accepted into the City Local Street System
1227-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 1 , 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 2-30-91 , adopted on February 19, 1991 ,
with regard to the proposed preliminary plat of Fargo Woods
Subdivision to be located on the southeast corner of Fargo
Avenue and Merriman Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and the preliminary
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plat having been approved by the City Planning Commission on
February 19, 1991 , the Council does hereby approve of the said
preliminary plat, based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the Planning Commission action as well as subject
to the receipt of a report and recommendation by the City
Engineer relative to the development plans and specifications
for the improvements therein, and the financial assurances
guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of such improvements.
1228-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law dated February 25,
1991 , the Council does hereby rescind and repeal Council
Resolution 755-90 which previously authorized a conveyance
of property at 15426 Pierson, Detroit, Michigan, to the City
of Detroit inasmuch as the City of Detroit does not wish to
accept the City of Livonia's offer of conveyance.
#229-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law dated February 7, 1991
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 165-90, to which
is attached proposed rules for addressing the City Council
at all meetings of the Council , in accordance with the provisions
of the Open Meetings Act, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
ibmrecommendation
A communication from the Chairman of the Traffic Commission, dated January
4, 1991 re City Council Item 513-89, minutes of 5-24-90, requesting report on Traffic
Signage on Foch, Clarita, Pickford and Goff was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES• Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra and McCotter
NAYS None
Action was taken on Item No. 19, the establishment of a public hearing date for
Petition 91-1-1-1 by William and Alice Kolak and Joseph Durso to rezone property
on the north side of Seven Mile, which had been removed from the Consent Agenda.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
La and unanimously adopted, it was
#230-91 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 No. 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,
April 24, 1991 , at 7. 30 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
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, the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 2-25-91
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
91-1-1-1 be denied; and the petitioner thereafter
having amended the requesting rezoning from RUFC to
R-3,
L FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, causetoa statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and (b)
location of the proposed changes 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.
Councilman Jurcisin gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20 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
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
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Lin the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance;
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36 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 90-10-1-27)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 03 OF ARTICLE
XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" (Petition 90-9-6-7)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#231-91 RESOLVED, that having considered departmental
correspondence from the Department of Law, dated March 14, 1991
with regard to the liquor license application submitted by an
alien, the Council does hereby determine to receive and file
Irgo the same
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tho On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
#232-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 28, 1991
and the report and recommendation of the acting Chief of Police
dated February 15, 1991 in connection therewith, the Council
does hereby approve of the request from Nooruzzaman Hakimjee
for transfer of ownership of 1990 SDM licensed business from
Millison, Inc , for a business located at 29199 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, MI 48150, Wayne County, 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 Bishop, Ochala, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS Taylor and Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#233-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated February 15, 1991
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
March 4, 1991 , the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Richard E Cummins, stockholder in the Windjammer Bar and
Grill , Inc. to transfer ownership of 1990 Class C licensed
business with one additional bar permit (for a total of 2 bars)
from Leo R Burton, and for a new dance-entertainment permit
to be held in conjunction therewith, for a business located
at 11791 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County,
which business will be known as New Port Richie, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#234-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
1:0 recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
15, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
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second low bid meeting specifications of Harold Thomas Nursery,
Inc. , 14295 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, in the
amount of $30,735 00 for completing all work required in
connection with the City's 1991 Street Tree Planting Program;
and the low bid meeting specifications of Steinkopf Nursery,
20815 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336 is hereby
rejected inasmuch as the said firm is not located in Livonia,
Michigan, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized
to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute
a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and Feenstra
NAYS Bishop and McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
#235-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation the
question of whether the City should establish a procedure wherein
the City would give preference to local bidders (in lieu of
low bidders) as well as review of the entire bidding process.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra and McCotter.
NAYS Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#236-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 20, 1991 ,
approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price
bid of Kenmoore Contracting, Inc , 67222 Van Dyke, Romeo, Michigan
48065 for the 1991 Miscellaneous Street Paving Program for the
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L estimated total cost of $173,824.90 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 in the amount of $173,824.90 from the $12 Million
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provision
that (1 ) the Bond Issue be reimbursed from that portion of the
project which is to be financed by special assessment at such
time as funds are available from the future special assessment
bond issue and (2) the bond issue be reimbursed for the City' s
portion of the project at such time as funds may be available
from the Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road Account) ;
and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
Land unanimously adopted, it was
1237-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 1 , 1991 , which transmits
its resolution 2-31-91 , adopted on February 19, 1991 with regard
to the proposed preliminary plat of Crystal Pond Subdivision
to be located on the north side of Joy Road between Newburgh
Road and Hix Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and the preliminary plat having
been approved by the City Planning Commission on February 19,
1991 , the Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary
plat, based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid Planning Commission action and subject to the receipt
of a report and recommendation by the City Engineer relative
to development plans and specifications for the improvements
therein, and the financial assurances guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of such improvements.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1238-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the
Planning Department and the Engineering Department submit their
L respective reports and recommendations to the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee with regard to the status of Stonehouse
between Joy Road and West Chicago in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
31 .
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#239-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated March 1 , 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 2-29-91 , adopted on February 19,
1991 , with regard to Petition 91-1-2-4, submitted by Shaw
Construction & Management Co requesting waiver use approval
to utilize property located on the east side of Newburgh Road
between Seven Mile Road and Vargo Avenue in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 8 for real estate office purposes, which property
is zoned OS, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
91-1-2-4 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to
be subject to compliance with all conditions attached to the
previously approved site plan for the subject office building,
and with the additional condition that the approval herein
is restricted to the 3500 square foot area of the southwest
corner of this building
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
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it was
#240-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
rescind and repeal Council Resolution 1106-90, adopted on December
5, 1990, which approved Necessity for a proposed Alternate I
- Modified Street Improvement on Sunset (Seven Mile to Clarita)
and Clarita (Bainbridge to Sunset)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter
NAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#241-91 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated October 1 , 1990 on all matters
required by Sections 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on December 3, 1990, after due notice as required by Section
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110 3.08.070 of said Code, and careful consideration having been
given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 3.08.080 of said Code:
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting
of a 28 foot wide full depth asphalt pavement (Alternate
III) on Sunset (Seven Mile to Clarita) and Clarita
(Bainbridge to Sunset) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
11 , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
described in said statement, and to defray the cost
of such improvement by special assessment upon the
property especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvement as set forth in said statement dated October
1 , 1990,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement is
$131 ,560 00,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall
fir be paid for in part by special assessments on the
property benefited thereby and in part by the City
at large, in proportions thereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
be 15% of paving ($14,904.00) and 100% of drainage
costs ($32,200.00) and that the balance of said cost
and expense of said public improvement amounting to
85% of paving costs ($84,456.00) shall be borne and
paid by special assessments on all lands and premises
in the special assessment district as herein established
in proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in fifteen (15) annual installments together
with interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments shall
be levied as follows
A Special Assessment District in the N.W. 1/4 of Section
11 , T.1S , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the property shown
Ibm on the Special Assessment Plan and the Special
Assessment Roll
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(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the
Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of
land such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the special assessment
district as the special benefits to such lots or parcels
of land bear to the total benefit of all land and
also to enter upon such roll the amount which has
been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance
with the determination of the City Council ; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3.08. 100 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter
NAYS. Feenstra.
ImpThe President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#242-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 21 , 1990, which
sets forth its resolution 12-503-90 adopted on December 11 ,
1990 with regard to Petition 90-11-1-30, submitted by ACO
Development for D.S. Nair for a change of zoning on property
located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Gill Road
and Gary Lane in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4 from RUFB to
R-3, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on March 13, 1991 , pursuant to Council
Resolution 22-91 , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
90-11-1-30 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
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#243-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated December 18, 1990,
which sets forth its resolution 12-504-9 adopted on December
11 , 1990, with regard to Petition 90-11-1-31 , submitted
by Dominic Soave for a change of zoning on property located
on the east side of Newburgh Road north of Seven Mile Road
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, from RUFC to C-1 , and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on March 13, 1991 , pursuant to Council
Resolution 22-91 , the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation, which should include consideration of the
three-acre parcel of property located immediately to the
North of Brose Electric on the East side of Newburgh Road
North of Seven Mile Road (Dlala)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bishop, Jurcisin, Ochala and Feenstra.
NAYS Taylor and McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
Lip A communication from the Director of Building Inspection, dated March
20, 1991 re Planning Commission Petition 90-11-1-30 Report Concerning Conditions
of Fountainview Plaza (19213-241 Newburgh) was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#244-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission, the Planning Commission and the Mayor
submit their respective reports and recommendations on whether
additional traffic control devices, including pedestrian signals,
should be added to the existing signalization at the intersection
of Seven Mile Road and Newburgh Road due to increased growth
in this area, FURTHER, the Traffic Commission is hereby requested
to submit a report and recommendation with regard to the traffic
problem which may exist on the West side of Newburgh Road, between
Seven Mile Road and the second driveway North into the
Fountainview Plaza.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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L #245-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 23, 1991 , which
sets forth its resolution 1-3-91 adopted on January 15, 1991 ,
with regard to Petition 90-11-1-33, 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 west of Levan in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20 from PO-I to RUF, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on March 13, 1991 , pursuant to Council Resolution 75-91 , the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 90-11-1-33 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 Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#246-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated January 23, 1991 , which sets
forth its resolution 1-8-91 , adopted on January 15, 1991 , with
regard to Petition 90-12-6-10 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to determine whether to amend Section
5.03 of Zoning Ordinance 543 so as to add day care nursery
facilities as a waiver use in the RUF district regulations,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on March 13, 1991 , pursuant to Council Resolution
75-91 , the Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#247-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Hearing Officer, dated January 10, 1991 , approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request to demolish
a house located at 33428 Richland, Livonia, Michigan , the legal
description of which is as follows
Parcel 46-129-01-0123-002
Lot 123, Supervisors Livonia Plat No. 2 Subdivision
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and the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect
to this matter on March 13, 1991 , pursuant to Council Resolution
74-91 , and based upon the testimony and evidence presented,
and having reviewed the file and the order for demolition of
the Hearing Officer, the Council does hereby determine in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 15.52.150
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to concur in
and approve the Order of Demolition of the Hearing Officer;
FURTHER, the owner or owners of the structure in question are
hereby requested to demolish the same or in lieu thereof upon
the expiration of the 20-day period prescribed by City Ordinance,
the Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to accomplish the demolition of the said
structure in accordance with the provisions of City ordinance
and law, the cost of which is to be borne by the owner or owners
of the said property in accordance with Section 15.52.180 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1248-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 20, 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 3-48-91 , adopted on March 19, 1991 ,
with regard to Petition 91-2-2-7, submitted by Livonia Rotary
Club requesting waiver use approval to conduct a carnival in
the parking lot of the shopping center located on the north
side of Plymouth Road between Haller and Middlebelt Roads in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 91-2-2-7 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
condition as set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#249-91 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
Land unanimously adopted, it was
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#250-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated January 23, 1991 , which sets
forth its resolution 1-7-91 , adopted on January 15, 1991 with
regard to Petition 90~12-6-9 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to determine whether to amend Section
18,50 of Zoning Ordinance 543 with respect to the control of
signs, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on March 18, 1991 , pursuant to Council
Resolution 101-91 , the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#251-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 18,
1991 , and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 119~91 in
connection with a communication from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission dated December 21 , 1990, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 30, 1991 ,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from Fassih F.
Kajy to transfer ownership of a 1990 SDD-SDM licensed business
from Larry Enterprises, Inc. , for a business located at 32139
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Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County; FURTHER,
the action taken herein is made subject to the applicant complying
with a 25% window sign regulation, 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: Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter.
NAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#252-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Engineering Department submit its report and recommendation
with regard to the status of right-of-way on Plymouth Road
adjacent to 32139 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
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#253-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water, Drainage, Sewage and Waste Disposal
Study Committee dated March 18, 1991 , in connection with a
communication from the Director of Public Works dated March
7, 1991 , the Council does hereby request and authorize the
administration to enter into negotiations for the preparation
of a contract between the City of Livonia and Waste Management
of Michigan-North, a division of Michigan Waste Systems, Inc. ,
19200 West Eight Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 for the Livonia
Recycling, Yard Waste and Composting Program, which should
thereafter be submitted to the City Council for its consideration,
the action taken herein being based upon the determination that
the bid submitted by Waste Management was the lowest bid received
and offered the most flexible program for curbside recycling,
yard waste and composting
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra and McCotter.
NAYS- Ochala
The President declared the resolution adopted
imr On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,197th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9-20 P.M. , March 20, 1991 .
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