HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1991-02-20 26306
Le MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 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 Feenstra delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result Present Laura Toy, Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Dale Jurcisin, Fernon P Feenstra and Joan McCotter,
Absent Ron Ochala (on business).
Elected and appointed officials present• Robert F Nash, City Clerk,
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert 0 Bennett, Mayor, H. Shane, Assistant Planning
Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative
Affairs, Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Ron Reinke, Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation, James Andres, Chief Accountant and James Lee,Iii Fire
Equipment Mechanic Supervisor.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#111-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,194th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held February
6, 1991 are hereby approved
A communication from the City Attorney, dated February 1 , 1991 re Land
Data, Inc v City of Livonia was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
ION #112-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Nancy
J. Roualet of the law firm Zartarian & Bator, dated January
29, 1991 , submitted in behalf of their client, F.0 C Associates,
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the owner of certain property located at 27560 Joy Road, Livonia,
Michigan (144-99-0161-000) , which property apparently was
conveyed to the City of Livonia for non-payment of certain
real estate taxes, the Counil does hereby refer this item to
the Department of Law for its report and recommendation.
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated January 25, 1991
re Council Resolution No 47-91 Property Evaluation at 29220 and 29230 Bretton
and 19710 Middlebelt was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council .
#113-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Friends of Livonia Parks and Recreation and Livonia Family
'Y' Invest in Youth dated January 31 , 1991 , wherein it is
requested that the Eddie Edgar building rental fee of $600 00
and Transient Merchant' s License fee of approximately $95.00
($1 00/booth) be waived in connection with the First Annual
Sports Collector Card Show to be conducted on Saturday, April
20, 1991 at the Eddie Edgar Arena from 10 00 a m to 3 00 p m. ,
and which also requests permission to place a sign from April
15 - 20 at Farmington and Lyndon Roads (Ford Field) , the Council
does hereby concur in and approve this request in the manner
and form herein submitted
#114-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated January 22, 1991 , which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the sale of a 1981 Horton Rescue Unit which is on a 1981
Chevrolet chassis, subject to removal of all beacon, siren
and markings prior to sale, the same to be sold at auction
in accordance with the procedure set forth in Council Resolution
539-90
#115-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 21 , 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Great Lakes Computer Supply, 4400 Donker Court,
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 for supplying the Division of Police
with ten (10) RA6OP 205 MB Removable Disk Packs for a total
price of $3,150.00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications, further, the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of $3,150 00 from Account
101-306-987-000 for this purpose
#116-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 22, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
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for submission by the Mayor and having also considered a
communication from the Chief of Police dated February 5, 1991 ,
the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Allie
Brothers of Livonia, Inc. , 20295 Middlebelt, Livonia, MI 48152,
for supplying the Division of Police with police uniforms for
a total price per item of $1 ,322.45, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid which meets specifications; and the bid
of Metropolitan Uniform is hereby disqualified since the same
does not meet specifications, as indicated in the aforesaid
communications.
#117-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 24, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Heritage Computer Company, 9555 James Avenue S ,
Minneapolis, MN 55431 , for supplying the Division of Police
with an 8250-8350 Vax Expansion (including a CPU Expansion
Board T-1001-YA and a 16 MG Memory Board M5820-CA 16MB) for
a total price of $10,994.51 , the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications, further,
the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum
of $10,994 51 from Account 101-306-983-000 for this purpose
#118-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 24, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of a Digitized Image Capture System from TFP,
Inc , 1340 N Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607, for
a total price of $95,500 00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications, further,
the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum
of $95,500 00 from Account 101-307-987-000 for this purpose
#119-91 RESOLVED, that having considered 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 with regard to a 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 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its
report and recommendation
A communication from the Chief of the Livonia Division of Police, dated
January 30, 1991 re Change of Location - To 38705 Seven Mile Road (Haag Industries,
Inc. ) was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
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Iwo #120-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated February 1 , 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of two Dictaphone Call Check Recorders from
Dictaphone Corporation, 777 E. Eisenhower Highway, Suite LL21 ,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, for a total price of $5,231 .00,
the same to be appropriated and expended from Account
101-310-987-000 for this purpose, further the Council does
hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding
in accordance with Section 3.04 140D5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#121-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
6, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Ideal Mower Sales, Inc , 811 Woodward Heights, Ferndale,
Michigan 48220 for supplying the Public Service Division (Idyl
Wyld Golf Course Section) with a 72" 3-reel Riding Turf Mower
for a net price of $9,361 50, based on a total price of
$11 ,850 00 less trade-in of $2,488 50, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
#122-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
6, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Carefree Lawn Center, Inc , 2805 Van Horn, Trenton,
Michigan 48183 for supplyingthe Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with a 52" front-mounted, side
discharge, Riding Rotary Mower for a net price of $3,898 20,
based on a total price of $4,398.20, less trade-in of $500 00,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications
#123-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February
5, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Michigan Chloride Sales, Inc. , P 0. Box 146, St. Louis,
Michigan 48880 for supplying the Public Service Division (Road
Maintenance Section) with Liquid Calcium Chloride delivered
and applied to the street at the unit price bid (a total
estimated price of $29,500 00) for the period through December
31 , 1991 , the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets specifications, further, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Michigan Chloride Sales, Inc , P 0. Box 146,
St Louis, Michigan 48880 for supplying the Public Service
Division (Road Maintenance Section) with Liquid Calcium Chloride
delivered to the storage tank in the DPW Yard at the unit price
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bid (an estimated total price of $27,500 00) for the period
Iwo through December 31 , 1991 , the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications, further,
the Council does hereby accept the second low bid of the
Wilkinson Corporation, 8290 N. Lapeer Road, Mayville, Michigan
48744 as an alternative source of supplying the Liquid Calcium
Chloride delivered to the DPW Storage Tank in the event the
aforesaid low bid is no available for the unit price bid (an
estimated total price of $28,000.00) for the period through
December 31 , 1991 .
#124-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated January 22,
1991 , to which is attached final budget adjustments for the
fiscal period ending November 30, 1990, the Council does hereby
authorize the attached list of transfers in the manner and
form herein submitted
#125-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 23, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final cost
information with regard to the Industrial Road and Hubbard
Avenue paving and utility extension, located west of Merriman
Road and south of Schoolcraft, S A D No 329, the Council
does hereby determine as follows
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a) To authorize a decrease in the total assessment as
set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S A D
No 329 from $400,349 00 to $345,582.36, with the
assessments to decrease from $17 20 p f f to $13 09
p f f. for the sanitary sewer extension, and the
assessment rate for the water main extension is to
be based on the assessment rate of $24.88 p f.f. rather
than $27.22 p.f.f. , and the assessment rate for the
paving and drainage extension will be decreased from
$123.82 p f f. to $106 83 p.f.f ,
b) To establish the final project cost at $384,967 96,
of which $345,582 36 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, and $39,385 60 is to be assumed
by the City' s Michigan Transportation Fund receipts,
c) To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $384,967.96
from the $7.9 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
($345,582.36) and Michigan Transportation Fund receipts
($39,385.60) , and
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d) In order to make final payment to the contractor, to
imiauthorize an additional appropriation in the amount
of $4,610.33 from the $7.9 million General Obligation
Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provisions that
(1 ) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for that portion of
the project which is to be financed by special assessment
at such time as funds are available from a future special
assessment bond issue, and (2) the bond issue be
reimbursed for the City' s portion of the project from
Michigan Transportation Fund receipts.
#126-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated January 29, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and to which is attached final
cost information with regard to the 1990, 1989 and 1988 Sidewalk
Programs, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of the additional sum of $54,325.34 from the
Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road Account) to cover
additional costs related to the City' s share of the 1990, 1989
and 1988 Sidewalk Programs, as shown in the attachment.
A communication from the Mayor, dated January 29, 1991 re CR 529-90/Cost
ImoObligation of Showmobile Attendant was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council .
#127-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor dated January 29, 1991 , submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 529-90, wherein it is recommended
that the costs be borne by the user of the Showmobile with
respect to wages of the Showmobile attendant, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee
for its report and recommendation.
#128-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated February 4, 1991 , submitted pursuant to Chapter
VIII, Section 5 of the City Charter, the Council does hereby
consent to and approve the appointment of Mona Emerson, 18850
Levan, Livonia, Michigan 48154 to the Board of Review for a
term of one year, commencing March 1 , 1991 and expiring February
29, 1992, provided she takes the oath of office as required
in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered
by the City Clerk.
#129-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Council President dated February 6, 1991 , the Council does
iwo hereby refer to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation the question of whether or not Section 16.32.060
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of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to lot partitions
should be amended so as to establish a maximum set-back provision
with regard to the actual placement of the signs provided for
therein as well as to consider the problem of installing signs
during the winter months when the ground may be frozen.
#130-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Council President dated February 6, 1991 , the Council does
hereby request that the Public Service Division submit its
report and recommendation with regard to the cost of the signs
required to be posted pursuant to Section 16 32.060 in connection
with lot splits.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS None.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 350 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND
REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 070 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND
REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
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lio NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 090 AND
100 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 20 (WATER SERVICE
RATES AND REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
ibw effective on publication
Councilman Jurcisin took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 070 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 20 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND
REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
110, the following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE
Imir 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
90-4-1-11 )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES• Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
A communication from the City Engineer, dated February 8, 1991 , re CR
44-91 (report and recommendation on the status of public utility improvements for
Lots 1 , 2 and 3 of B.E Taylor' s Green Acres Subdivision) was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
16 Councilwoman Toy left the podium at 8 10 p.m.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 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 90-8-1-22)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES. Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilwoman Toy returned to the podium at 8 11 p.m.
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Councilwoman Toy took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 01 OF
Iwo ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition
90-8-6-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.03 OF
ARTICLE X OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE. " (Petition 90-8-6-6)
10 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES. Toy, Bishop, Taylor and Jurcisin
NAYS• Feenstra and McCotter.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition
90-10-3-10)
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 of the Council .
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Councilwoman Toy gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
L AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1 THROUGH
28 AND 31 THROUGH 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-
1-251
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
hSreiD. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10.02 OF
ARTICLE X, 13,06 OF ARTICLE XIII, 15,03
OF ARTICLE XV, 16.03 OF ARTICLE XVI , 18,09,
18.37, 18,45, 18 50C, 18 50D, 18,58 OF
L ARTICLE XVIII , 21 .10 OF ARTICLE XXI , 22 04
OF ARTICLE XXII , 23 03 OF ARTICLE XXIII,
26.04 OF ARTICLE XXVI AND 29 04 OF
ARTICLE XXIX OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition
90-9-6-8)
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 Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor dated January 2, 1991 , to which
Lis attached a report and recommendation from the Chief of Police
datgd S8ptember 27, lgg0 in cOnDSctiOn with a letter of
application from ABC Cab, P 0 Box 653, Farmington, MI 48332,
dated August 27, 1990, for a taxicab license to operate 15 cabs
to be located at 36977 Amrhein, Livonia, MI 48150, and having
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also considered letters from Yellow & Red Cab Company, 31376
Industrial , Livonia, MI 48150 dated September 14, 1990 and
February 10, 1991 , the Council does hereby approve the issuance
of a taxicab license to operate 15 cabs upon the payment of
the license fee and the filing of an insurance policy or bond,
such license to be issued by the City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Feenstra.
NAYS. Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#131-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor dated January 2, 1991 , to which
is attached a report and recommendation from the Chief of Police
dated September 27, 1990 in connection with a letter of
application from ABC Cab, P 0 Box 653, Farmington, MI 48332,
L dated August 27 , 1990, for a taxicab license to operate 15 cabs
to be located at 36977 Amrhein, Livonia, MI 48150, and having
also considered letters from Yellow & Red Cab Company, 31376
Industrial , Livonia, MI 48150 dated September 14, 1990 and
February 10, 1991 , the Council does hereby determine to deny
the request for a taxicab license by ABC Cab Company for the
same reasons and grounds set forth in the aforesaid report and
recommendation of the Mayor
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#132-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated January 21 , 1991 , approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Daniel Ross,
15320 Harrison, Livonia, Michigan 48154, 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 46 093 02 0046
000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall
read as follows.
PARCEL 1
Lot 46, Dutch Mill Gardens, L 68, P 70, W.C.R.
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PARCEL 2
Lot 47, Dutch Mill Gardens, L 68, P 70, 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 Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#133-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation dated
January 29, 1991 , approved for submission by the Finance Director
and the Mayor, and having also considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation dated February 12,
1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
Earthbase Construction Products, 24635 Halsted, Farmington Hills,
MI 48331 to complete the Bank Stabilization Project for the
L Idyl Wyld Golf Course for the sum of $55,000.00, such work to
be done in accordance with the outline set forth in the attached
letter from Earthbase dated November 27, 1990, further, the
Council does hereby authorize an additional $5,000.00 to be
expended for the purchase of materials to be furnished to
Earthbase for this project, and the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$60,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund for this project,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding pursuant to Section 3.04.140D5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances; 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#134-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation from the Director of Finance dated January 24,
1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor and which submits
La proposed policy for the disposal of surplus City property
and equipment pursuant to Council Resolution 172-90, the Council
does hereby concur in and approve of the said policy in the
manner and form herein submitted
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
Iwo and unanimously adopted, it was
1135-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation from the Director of Finance dated January 24,
1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor and which submits
a proposed policy for the disposal of surplus City property
and equipment pursuant to Council Resolution 172-90, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee
for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1136-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 30, 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 Cadillac Asphalt Paving, 27575 Wixom Road,
P.O. Box 817, Novi , Michigan 48376 for the Orangelawn Avenue
Street Improvement Project (Contract 91-B) for the estimated
total cost of $314,222.73, based upon the Engineering Department' s
L 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 $314,222.73 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 times 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 Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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Irm #137-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated February 1 , 1991 ,
approved by the Finance Director and the Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
to which is attached a proposed Amendment to the Sublease
Agreement for the Idyl Wyld Club House dated June 21 , 1989 between
the City of Livonia and Bobby' s Country House, Inc. , 35780 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to execute the said Amendment to the Sublease
Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted, as well as
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#138-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 18, 1990, which
sets forth its resolution 12-507-90 adopted on December 11 ,
1990, with regard to Petition 90-10-2-33 submitted by Ball &
Cue requesting waiver use approval to utilize a tavern license
L in connection with an existing billiard room located on the
north side of Joy Road between Harrison and Thorpe in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 38, which property is zoned C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on February 13, 1991 , pursuant to Council Resolution
20-91 , the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission and said Petition 90-10-2-33
is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those set forth in
the action taken by the Planning Commission
The President of the Council relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 8:25
P.M
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, McCotter and Jurcisin
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
lio and unanimously adopted, it was
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#139-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
iwo the Department of Inspection submit its report and recommendation
with regard to the problem in the alleyway adjacent to the
shopping center located on the north side of Joy Road between
Harrison and Thorpe, including cleanliness, rats and protective
wall compliance.
The President resumed the Chair at 8 30 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#140-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 28, 1990, which
sets forth its resolution 11-498-90 adopted on November 27,
1990 with regard to Petition 90-10-1-24, submitted by The Felician
Sisters, 0.S.F. for a change of zoning on property located on
the west side of Levan Road between Five Mile and Schoolcraft
Roads in the West 1/2 of Section 20 from RUF to R-9, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on February 13, 1991 , pursuant to Council Resolution
1126-90, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 90-10-1-24,
Las amended, 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 Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#141-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated November 26, 1990 which sets
forth its resolution 11-482-90 with regard to Petition 90-10-1-26
submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion
for a change of zoning on property located at the northeast
corner of Clarita and Melville Avenues in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 11 from R-7 to R-C, and the Council having conducted
a Public Hearing with regard to this matter on February 13,
1990 pursuant to Council Resolution 1126-90, the Council does
hereby refer this matter back to the Planning Commission for
the purpose of conducting a new Public Hearing and thereafter
submitting a new report and recommendation on whether the subject
L property should be rezoned from RUF to the R-2 zoning
classification.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1142-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 26, 1990, which
sets forth its resolution 11-483-90 adopted on November 13,
1990 with regard to Petition 90-10-1-27, submitted by L & J
Schmier Management and Investment Co for a change of zoning
on property located on the west side of Inkster Road between
Joy Road and West Chicago in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36,
from R-9 and RUF to R-1 , and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on February 13, 1991 ,
pursuant to Council Resolution 1126-90, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the said Petition 90-10-1-27 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 Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 26, 1990, which
sets forth its resolution 11-489-90 adopted on November 13,
1990 with regard to Petition 90-9-6-7, submitted by the City
Planning Commission on the question of whether to amend Section
11 .03 of the Zoning Ordinance so as to provide for more standards
regarding outdoor sales of plants and garden supplies, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on February 13, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution
1126-90, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Feenstra and Toy.
NAYS. Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter
The President declared the resolution denied.
imeOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
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#143-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 26, 1990, which
sets forth its resolution 11-489-90 adopted on November 13,
1990 with regard to Petition 90-9-6-7, submitted by the City
Planning Commission on the question of whether to amend Section
11 .03 of the Zoning Ordinance so as to provide for more standards
regarding outdoor sales of plants and garden supplies, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on February 13, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution
1126-90, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 90-9-6-7 is
hereby approved and granted, and the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS Feenstra and Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
id unanimously adopted, it was
#144-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian dated January 31 , 1991 which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia accept a cash donation in the amount of $100.00 from
Jackie and Carol Samples, the same to be deposited and credited
to the Library Trust Fund, Account 722-000-690-010.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#145-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a report from Alan
Sonnanstine of the firm of Gabriel , Roeder, Smith & Company
dated February 5, 1991 with respect to Internal Revenue Code
Section 415 limits on the Livonia Employees Retirement System,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
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LiOn a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and
nanimously adopted, this 1 ,195th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. , February 20, 1991 .
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Robert F. Nash, City Clerk
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