HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1991-01-28 26270
Imm MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 28, 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 Jurcisin 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, David Preston, Director of Finance; Karen
Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs; Ronald R Reinke, Superintendent of Parks
L. and Recreation, Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources and Tom Carey,
Traffic Commission.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#55-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,192nd Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held January 16, 1991
are hereby approved
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#56-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 212th Special Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held January 21 , 1991
are hereby approved
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
Imw #57-91 WHEREAS, the LIVONIA FAMILY YMCA will be celebrating
its 22nd Anniversary, 22 years of serving the community and
offering the children of the community a wholesome, athletic
atmosphere to grow and develop, and
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WHEREAS, the LIVONIA FAMILY "Y" is planning its "INVEST
IN YOUTH" campaign, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the City become more
aware of the "Y" contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, the "INVEST IN YOUTH" campaign further enables
the "Y" to provide:
Membership to anyone regardless of financial ability to pay,
Handicapped programs for approximately 100 youngsters;
Resident camp experience for more than 40 youngsters for time
away from a family in crisis,
Operation Water Safety program through the Livonia Public Schools
for all 4th graders, and
After school program for 200 youngsters in the Livonia area
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Livonia City Council
endorses the designation of the first week in February as "OPEN
DOORS" and wholeheartedly supports this program
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#58-91 WHEREAS, the United States of America, operating in
conjunction with many other nations under United Nations
Resolution 678, began Operation Desert Storm on January 16,
1991 , for the purpose of liberating Kuwait from the military
occupation of Iraq, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia takes great pride in the
men and women of this community who are serving their country
in this cause and the Mayor and City Council support and
recognize those in harms way who have had to place themselves
at risk in Operation Desert Storm, and
WHEREAS, the West Side Chapter of the Michigan Military
Family Support Group is an organization offering a program
of support and visible recognition as encouragement to the
families who have members serving in Operation Desert Storm,
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 endorse the efforts
of the West Side Chapter of the Michigan Military Family Support
Group to provide aid and comfort to families in our community
who are making a special sacrifice in this time of war, and
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Iwoendorse a program of displaying red, white and blue ribbons
in our community as a sign of our appreciation and concern
for our brave citizens in the military who are making their
personal sacrifices for our defense and for a better future
for the world, and as an outward sign to their families here
at home that they all are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
A communication from the Department of Law, dated January 15, 1991 , re:
Elaine Tuttle, plaintiff/counter-defendant v Robert D Bennett, Donald N. Preston,
Gerald G Sabo, James P. Andres and Council for the City of Livonia, Jointly and
Severally, defendants/counter-plaintiffs, and City of Livonia, a Michigan Municipal
Corporation intervening defendants/counter-plaintiffs Wayne County Circuit Court
Civil Action No 90-027226-CZ was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council .
At the direction of the Chair, Items No. 1 and 2 (concerning the Spree
160 '41 ' 1991 Celebration) , No. 10 (Application for 15 cab licenses by ABC Cab Company
of Redford) and No 16 (1991 Board of Review Schedule of Meetings) were removed
from the Consent Agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#59-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 3, 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 mobile radios to be used to equip
two vehicles which have been added to the Intelligence/Narcotics
Fleet from Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc. , 400
Galleria Office Centre, Suite 115, Southfield, MI 48034-8479
for a total price of $6,704.00, the same to be appropriated
and expended from the Adjudicated Monies Account 702-000-285-210
for this purpose; further, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of said item without competitive bidding for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such
Laction is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 3 04.140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
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#60-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated January
8, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and the attached final estimate
dated December 28, 1990, the Council does hereby authorize
final payment in the amount of $2,281 50 to Margolis Nursery,
Inc , 9600 Cherry Hill Road, Ypsilanti , Michigan 48198 which
sum includes the full and complete balance due on the contract
dated March 14, 1990 in the amount of $45,225.00, the actual
contract amount completed to date being $45,630.00, in connection
with the 1990 Street Tree Planting Program, it appearing from
the aforementioned report that all work under the said contract
has been completed in accordance with City standards and
specifications, and that the necessary contractor' s affidavit
has been filed
#61-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 10, 1991 ,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
amend Item 7 of Council Resolution 825-90, adopted on September
12, 1990, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City for General Improvements to $1 ,000.00 cash in
the Dorina Estates Subdivision, located in the Northwest 1/4
Iwoof Section 9, and the financial assurance now on deposit with
the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly, further, the
Council does hereby authorize the release to John Decina
Development Co , 8995 Cardwell , Livonia, Michigan 48150, the
proprietor of the Dorina Estates Subdivision, of the financial
assurances previously deposited with respect to Sidewalk
Improvements in the amount of $1 ,400 00 cash, and the action
herein being taken is for the reasons indicated in the
aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all these
improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance
with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of
Livonia
#62-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 2, 1991 ,
wherein it is recommended that all fees for obtaining building
and soil erosion control permits from the City of Livonia be
waived in connection with the construction of the North Huron
Valley - Rouge Valley Wastewater Control System Inkster Arm
Retention Facility, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of such action
#63-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 11 , 1991 ,
the Council does hereby authorize the release to Victor
International Corporation, 27400 Northwestern Highway, Suite
400, Southfield, Michigan 48034, of the $75,000 00 Irrevocable
Letter of Credit which was posted pursuant to Council Resolution
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375-89 adopted on April 26, 1989, to guarantee completion of
street improvements in the Victor International Site located
in Section 6, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer
that all of these improvements have been satisfactorily installed
in accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances
of the City of Livonia.
164-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated January 9, 1991 which
transmits its Resolution 1-2-91 , adopted on January 8, 1991
with regard to Petition 90-10-3-10, submitted by Philip Barth,
requesting the vacating of a portion of Surrey Avenue north
of Schoolcraft Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21 , the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and does grant and approve the said Petition
90-10-3-10, subject to the retention of a full-width easement
for existing utilities, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in
accordance with this resolution
#65-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor dated January 2, 1991 , to which
is attached a communication from the Chief of Police dated
timo December 10, 1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
1029-90 in connection with a request for a waiver of fees
submitted on behalf of the Clarenceville Middle School for
a carnival which is to take place at Clarenceville Middle School
on April 18-21 , 1991 , the Council does hereby determine to
waive fees with regard to necessary Police protection which
is to be provided, as set forth in the attached recommendation
of the Chief of Police, but to deny this request with regard
to fees for carnival permits, as well as for trash pickup and
the use of a dumpster.
166-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated January 7, 1991 , transmitting
for Council acceptance a quit claim deed dated December 28,
1990, executed by Ralph A Sitler and Marilyn A. Sitler, his
wife, conveying to the City certain property described as
follows•
The North 60 feet of the following described parcel
That part of the N W. 1/4 of Section 10, T 1S , R.9E , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point on the North line of said section, distant N 89°
34' East, 1679.55 ft from the N.W corner of Section 10 and
proceeding thence S 0° 25' East, 335 0 ft. , thence N 89°
34' East, 100.0 ft ; thence N 0° 25' West, 335.0 ft. to the
North line of Section 10, thence S. 89° 34' West along said
line 100.0 ft to the Point of Beginning. (Seven Mile Road
Right-of-Way)
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116, 038-99-0012-000
subject to the understanding that the City of Livonia bear
the expense of future sidewalk and street improvements, the
Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid quit claim deed; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with
the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested
to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show
the same as City-owned and tax exempt, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to execute a proper deed of conveyance of the above
described Seven Mile Road right-of-way to the County of Wayne.
167-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Historical Commission, dated January 4, 1991 , which
bears the signature of the Director of Community Resources,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to the renewal of the contract between
the City of Livonia and Suzanne Daniel , a member of the Livonia
Historical Commission, as designated by the Commission,
lbw authorizing the purchase by this member of artifacts and
furnishings, the Council does hereby authorize the said extension
in the manner and form herein recommended for a one y 'ar period,
the said one year extension to be based upon the same terms
and conditions as those which are set forth in a contract dated
June 18, 1986, which contract was previously authorized in
Council Resolution 536-86, adopted on June 4, 1986, and
thereafter authorized to be renewed in Council Resolution 488-87,
adopted on June 3, 1987 , in Council Resolution 543-88, adopted
on June 22, 1988, and in Council Resolution 883-89 adopted
on September 25, 1989, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to affix
their signatures to the said contract extension, which contract
shall be prepared by the Department of Law in accordance with
the action taken herein.
168-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources dated
January 2, 1991 , with regard to grants received from the Senior
Alliance and the requirements that the City provide its matching
share for 1991 , the Council does hereby authorize the payment
of the sum of $4,193 00 to The Senior Alliance from funds
previously appropriated for this purpose
169-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
ibm recommendation of the Director of Community Resources and the
Director of Public Works dated January 15, 1991 , approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
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lipthe Council does hereby authorize the renovation of the old
Civic Center Maintenance Storage Building which is located
adjacent to The Golden Lantern Restaurant for future use by
the Livonia Youth Assistance Program, and the Department of
Public Works is hereby authorized to prepare specifications
and thereafter taken competitive bids for this purpose in
conjunction with the Director of Inspection (inspection and
oversight) ; and the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not
to exceed $55,000.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account
for this purpose.
#70-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Cable Television Commission, dated January 15, 1991 , approved
by the Director of Community Resources and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution
170-91 wherein it is recommended that the allocation of public
access channels shall be continued as follows
Channel Designation
3 Community Bulletin Board
8 City Channel
13 Community Programming
15 Education programming K-12
liw (Shared by Livonia and Clarenceville)
16 Education Programming Post-Secondary
(Shared by Madonna & Schoolcraft
College)
23 M-STAR
49 College Cable
50 Working Channel
51 Catholic Television Network (CTN)
and Eternal Word Television Network
(EWTN)
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
171-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
City Clerk dated January 4, 1991 , and having also considered
an application and affidavit from Patrick J Tavolacci dated
January 16, 1991 , and in accordance with the provisions of
Section 30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCL 168.30a), as amended, the Council
does hereby appoint Patrick J. Tavolacci , 18415 University
Park, Livonia, Michigan 48152, as the Democratic member of
the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a term
expiring December 31 , 1993.
#72-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation from the Council President dated January 16,
Imo1991 , where it is recommended that the City Council establish
a Business Retention Committee, the purpose of which would
be to promote and develop a strategy to assist businesses wishing
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lbwto locate or expand their facilities in the City of Livonia
in coordination with the Mayor, Economic Development Commission,
Planning Commission, Chamber of Commerce and various other
groups, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such
action.
173-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director dated December 12, 1990 with regard
to the status of employee benefits for employees who are in
the United States Armed Services Reserves and who have been
called to active duty, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Mayor, Law Department and Civil Service Commission for
their respective reports and recommendations, including a
comparison of Champus versus City coverage.
174-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Hearing Officer (Director of Building Inspection) , dated
January 10, 1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to a request to demolish a building 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
160 and a hearing having been conducted by the Hearing Officer
on November 8, 1990, at the conclusion of which, based upon
the testimony and evidence presented, it having been the
determination of the Hearing Officer that the said structure
should be demolished inasmuch as it represents a hazard and
danger to the public health, safety and welfare, the Council
does hereby determine, in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 15.52.140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
that a hearing shall take place before the City Council of
the City of Livonia on Wednesday, March 13, 1991 , at 7 30 p.m.
at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of the said hearing,
cause to have a notice in writing of the aforesaid hearing
to be mailed by certified mail , return receipt requested,
addressed to the owner or agent thereof, or person in control
of such building or structure and the mortgagee of record or
lienholders of record, and if no such party or parties can
be located, then the notice shall be directed to each owner
of or party in interest in the building or structure in whose
name the property appears on the last local tax assessment
records,
LimAND FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
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#75-91 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, March
13, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following items
(1 ) Petition 90-11-1-33, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to rezone 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, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 1-3-91 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 90-11-1-33 be approved, and
(2) 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, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 1-8-91 having recomrended
to the City Council that Petition 90-12-6-10 be
11. approved;
FURTHER, THE City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said
public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered
mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company
owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
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NAYS: None.
1.1 and unanimously adopted, it was
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1,20 176-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. , dated
December 17, 1990 wherein it is requested that the following
City streets be closed to traffic from 8.00 A.M. , June 24,
1991 through 12.00 noon, July 1 , 1991
Stark Road from the Family Y, 14255 Stark to Lyndon
Lyndon from Farmington Road to Stark Road
the Council does hereby concur in and grant this request in
the manner and form herein submitted
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
177-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc , dated
December 17, 1990, which submits a request for approval of
the following items
1 The issuance of a permit to W.G Wade Shows to conduct
losacarnival amusement rides at Henry Ford Field, as part
of this year' s Spree ' 41 ' celebration, on June 25,
26 and 27, 1991 from 3 00 P M. to Midnight and June
28, 29 and 30, 1990 from 12 00 Noon to Midnight.
2. The issuance of a permit to the Anniversary Committee
to conduct a circus on June 25-30, 1991 at Ford Field,
3. Authorization of the Anniversary Committee to conduct
a fireworks display to be held at Veterans Park on
Sunday, June 30, 1991 , at10 00 P M , which display
will be fired by American Fireworks, subject to providing
liability insurance for this event, and subject to
the City of Livonia and the Livonia Anniversary
Committee, Inc being designated as additional insured
on their policy,
4. Authorization of the Livonia Anniversary Committee
to use and/or lease the facilities at the Henry Ford
Field, Veterans Park and the Eddie Edgar Arena during
the period of the Spree '41 ' celebration, and
5. A waiver of all fees prescribed by ordinance or law
with respect to items 2, 3 and 4 above, as well as
a waiver of all vendor' s license fees for community
organizations and/or groups authorized to participate
in Spree '41 ' by the Anniversary Committee,
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L 6. Authorization to place 4' x 8' Spree Signs (may be
double-sided) on the following publicly-owned property
from June 15, 1991 through July 1 , 1991 :
a. Ford Field
b. Eight Mile Road facing West (Newburgh near Greenmead)
c. Eight Mile Road facing East (Newburgh near Greenmead)
d. Six Mile Road near Hubbard (Rotary Park)
e. Seven Mile Road near Wayne Road (Bicentennial Park)
f. Plymouth Road at Noble Library near parking lot
g. Five Mile Road on island in front of City Hall
h. Seven Mile Road at Carl Sandburgh Library
i . Senior Citizens Center at Farmington Road and Five
Mile Road
j. Senior Citizens Center at Plymouth Road and Shelden
Center
k. Sesquicentennial Park at Plymouth Road and Inkster Road
the Council does hereby approve and concur in the foregoing
requests and the City Clerk and all other appropriate City
officials and agencies are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#78-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation the
question of the application of Section 2.04.120 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
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.O. 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 also considered a letter from Yellow & Red Cab Company,
31376 Industrial , Livonia, MI 48150, dated September 14, 1990,
in opposition thereto, the Council does hereby determine to
IN• deny the request from ABC Cab Company for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication from the Mayor.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
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it was
#79-91 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.O. 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 also considered a letter from Yellow & Red Cab Company,
31376 Industrial , Livonia, MI 48150, dated September 14, 1990,
in opposition thereto, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Study Session to be conducted on February 11 , 1991 for
further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution to refer with the following result:
AYES. Jurcisin, Feenstra, Taylor and McCotter.
NAYS• Ochala, Toy and Bishop
The President declared the referral resolution adopted.
fro .
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin , seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
180-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated January 3, 1991 , which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and in accordance with Chapter VIII , Section
6 of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
determine to approve the following dates for The Board of Review
to conduct public hearings in 1991
FIRST SESSION
Tuesday March 5, 1991 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 6, 1991 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday March 8, 1991 9 30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday March 9, 1991 9:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m.
SECOND SESSION
Monday March 11, 1991 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 12, 1991 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m.
WednesdayImo
March 13, 1991 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday March 15, 1991 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday March 16, 1991 9:30 a m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday March 18, 1991 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 19, 1991 9 30 a m - 12:30 p m. 1 :30 p m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 20, 1991 9 30 a m. - 12:30 p.m. 1 30 p.m - 4:30 p.m.
Friday March 22, 1991 9 30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m 1 30 p.m. - 4:30 p m.
Saturday March 23, 1991 9 30 a m - 2 00 p m
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SECOND SESSION
Monday March 25, 1991 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 26, 1991 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 27, 1991 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday March 28, 1991 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday April 1, 1991 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Further, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate
of compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Review
shall be $120.00 for the Chairperson and $100.00 for other members.
Pursuant to Public Act No. 165, Public Acts of 1971, we hereby give notice that the
following tentative ratios and multipliers will be used to determine the State
Equalized Value (S.E.V. ) for the year 1991.
CLASS RATIO S.E.V FACTOR (MULTIPLIER)
Agricultural 47.52 1.0522
Commercial 47.76 1.0470
Industrial 48 33 1.0346
Residential 46.51 1.0751
Personal 50 00 1.0000
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin , seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#81-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Committee of the Whole the subject of the City' s protest of
the S.E.V. Factor as established by the County of Wayne.
Councilman Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition
90-9-3-9)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Jurcisin, Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted, and would be official on
publication.
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LAt the direction of the Chair, the Roll Call on the Proposed Amendment
to Zoning Ordinance, Department of Law, re Petition 90-8-1-19 by Lendrum-Ronayne
Development Co. for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of
Joy Road between Stonehouse and Newburgh in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 , from
R-7 to R-1 was removed from the Agenda.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 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
(Petition 90-8-1-20)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
L AYES Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#82-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
administrator of the Angela Hospice Home Care, Inc , 36995 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated January 21 , 1991 ,
with regard to its Third Annual Golf Outing to be conducted
on June 5, 1991 at the Fox Creek Golf Course, the Council does
hereby authorize the waiver of all greens fees in connection
with this event, and the request for the waiver of cart fees
is hereby referred to the Golf Pro
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
Iwo and unanimously adopted, it was
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#83-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated November 19, 1990,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
January 4, 1991 , the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Kenneth J. Bashara and Suzanne M. Bashara, stockholders
in Wonderland Lanes, Inc. , to transfer ownership of 1990 Class
C Licensed Business with Official Permit (Bowling) and A-Concourse
Permit from JB#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
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated November 9, 1990,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
January 8, 1991 , the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Gregory M. Turner, stockholder in G & M Satellite Systems,
Inc to transfer ownership of a 1990 Class C Licensed Business
from Bar of Livonia, Inc. , which business is located at 34101
Plymouth, 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.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#84-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated November 9, 1990,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
January 8, 1991 , with regard to the request from Gregory M
Turner, stockholder in G & M Satellite Systems, Inc. to transfer
ownership of a 1990 Class C Licensed Business from Bar of Livonia,
Inc , which business is located at 34101 Plymouth, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, Wayne County, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution to refer with the following result•
AYES• Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop and Taylor.
NAYS: Jurcisin, Toy and McCotter.
The President declared the referral resolution adopted
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On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#85-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation dated
January 7, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor and which transmits Parks & Recreation
Commission resolution 2102-90 which recommends increases in
various program fees and charges as set forth in the attachment,
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES. Jurcisin, Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter.
NAYS. Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
nd unanimously adopted, it was
186-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated December 27, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Leo Soave
Building Company, 34822 Pembroke, 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 and combination
of Tax Item Nos 124 01 0283 001 through 124 01 0291 001 into
five parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as
follows
LOT 283 AND THE N. 11 .90 FT OF LOT 284 ALSO THE S 1/2 ADJ
VAC ALLEY
THE S 28.10 FT OF LOT 284, ALL OF LOT 285 AND THE N 8 90 FT
OF LOT 286
THE S 31 10 FT OF LOT 286, ALSO LOT 287 AND THE N. 59 90 FT
OF LOT 288
THE S 34 10 FT OF LOT 288, ALSO LOT 289 AND THE N 2 90 FT OF
LOT 290.
Ibm THE S 37.10 FT OF LOT 290 AND ALSO LOT 291 .
GOLDEN RIDGE SUB NO 1 T1S R9E L62 P94 WCR
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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 Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
187-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated December 27, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Paul
Dobbs, 16083 Southampton, 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 determine to deny the request for dividing and
combining Tax Item Nos. 064 01 0536 000 and 064 01 0539 000
into two parcels since the same would be in violation of the
City' s zoning ordinance and law, as well as for the reason that
the proposed lot split would not be consistent with good planning
and zoning practice.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#88-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, the Superintendent of Parks
& Recreation and the Director of Public Works dated January
9, 1991 , which bears the signature of the Finance Director and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the employment of C.J. Colein and Associates, Inc. ,
Irrigation Design Consultants, 817 Main Street, Rochester,
Michigan 48063 to prepare preliminary design drawings and final
plans and specifications for the taking of bids for the Idyl
Wyld Golf Course irrigation system to provide complete field
inspection throughout the project and to prepare the as-built
plans for the irrigation system, for a price not to exceed
$14,000 00, the same to be appropriated and expended from the
Idyl Wyld Golf Course Capital Improvement Fund, further the
Council does hereby authorize the said item without competitive
bidding in accordance with Section 3.04 140D2 and 5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid Irrigation Design
Consultant, as well as to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
189-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, the Superintendent of Parks
& Recreation and the Director of Public Works dated January
10, 1991 , approved by the Finance Director, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
unit price bid of Terra Construction Inc. , 6838 Swartout, Algonac,
Michigan 48001 for the Idyl Wyld Golf Course Pond Construction
(Contract 91-D) for the estimated total cost of $59,444.00 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 the sum
of $59,444.00 for this purpose from the Idyl Wyld Golf Course
Capital Improvement Fund, 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
190-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated November 26, 1990 which
transmits its resolution 11-495-90, adopted on November 13,
1990 with regard to a sign permit application submitted by
Townsend Neon Inc for Big Boy Restaurant to erect a wall sign
at its new location in the Wonderland Center, the Council does
hereby concur with the Planning Commission and approve the said
sign permit application subject to compliance with the same
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
191-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated January 14,
Imw1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached the annual membership notice from the Southeast Michigan
Council of Governments for the calendar year commencing January
15, 1991 , in the amount of $10,300 00, the Council does hereby
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approve payment of same in the manner and form herein submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Jurcisin, Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter.
NAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Communications from the Mayor and the City Engineer, dated respectively
January 2 and January 7 of 1991 , re the Street Improvement Project for Bethany,
Northland and St Martins (SAD 325) were received and placed on file for information
of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
192-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Council President dated January 16, 1991 , as well as a report
from the Mayor dated January 2, 1991 and a report from the City
Engineer dated January 7, 1991 , with regard to the need, if
any, for a new S A.D. roll to be prepared for the street
improvement project for Bethany, Northland and St Martins (S A.D.
325) due to a new drive approach which was constructed on to
Bethany Avenue from the shopping center which is located on
the west side of Seven Mile Road, north of Newburgh Road, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and
Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
193-91 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No 354, more particularly described in Council Resolution 1001-90
adopted on October 24, 1990, as required by the provisions of
the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly met and
reviewed the special assessments levied in the special assessment
roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in
which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been
prepared on the basis of street lighting being installed on
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Mayfield Avenue, north of Seven Mile Road, in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 3, in said Special Assessment District No. 354,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine to install street lighting consisting of 100 watt
high pressure sodium street lights on colonial post tops with
underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said
Special Assessment District No. 354 Roll are fair and equitable
and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance
with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City
Council , said Special Assessment Roll No. 354 based on
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium street lights
with underground wiring on colonial post tops is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 3.08.130 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
Assessment Roll , and the assessment roll shall then be immediately
transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such further
action as set forth in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit
Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose.
Ihm On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#94-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommmendation of the Director of Community Resources dated
December 21 , 1990, approved by the Finance Director and 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 $225 00 from Livonia Towne Club, the same to be deposited
in and credited to Account 702-000-285-215 for use in the Livonia
Youth Assistance Program.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#95-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommmendation of the Director of Community Resources dated
January 7, 1991 , approved by the Finance Director and 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 $600 00 from the Livonia Heart Fund, the same to be deposited
in and credited to Account 702-000-285-216 for use in the Senior
Citizen Lunch Program
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#96-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommmendation of the Director of Community Resources dated
January 7, 1991 , approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia accept a grant in the amount of $20,000.00
from the Dayton-Hudson Foundation on behalf of the Target Stores,
the same to be deposited in and credited to Account
702-000-285-215 for purchase of Capital Outlay Equipment for
the Livonia Youth Assistance Program.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
197-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recomrrmendation of the City Librarian dated January 8, 1991 ,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia accept a $250.00 cash grant from The Michigan Council
for the Humanities for a Touring Arts Program as well as a $300.00
cash donation from the Livonia Jaycees for the purpose of buying
children' s books for the Livonia Civic Center Library
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#98-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommmendation of the Director of Community Resources dated
January 14, 1991 , approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia accept a cash grant in the amount of
$4,000.00 from the Target Stores , the same to be deposited in
and credited to Account 702-000-285-215 for activities in the
Livonia Youth Assistance Program.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#99-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommmendation of the Director of Community Resources dated
January 17, 1991 , approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia accept cash donations from the sources
listed in the aforesaid communication, the said amount to be
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deposited in and credited to Account 702-000-285-216 for
activities in the Senior Citizen Program.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,193rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9.00 P.M. , January 28, 1991 .
Rober't F. Nash, City Clerk"/Lt
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