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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 10, 1990, 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 8.00 P.M. Councilman Taylor 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, John Nagy, Planning Director; Raul Galindo, City
Engineer, Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works, Suzanne Wisler, Director of
Community Resources, Gail Karczynski, Director of Administrative Services, Jeanne
- reff, Director of Cable TV and Dennis Weberlein, Structural Plan Examiner.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
#913-90 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,185th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held September
24, 1990 are hereby approved.
*Councilman Feenstra abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
the provisions of Section 2.04 1908 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated September 19, 1990
forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
August 31, 1990 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
A communication from the City Attorney, dated October 1, 1990 regarding
Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens, Inc., Plaintiff v City of Livonia, Defendant, Wayne
ounty Circuit Court Case No. 90-017092 CE was received and placed on file for
he information of the Council.
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At the direction of the Chair, Item No. 9 re the proposed conversion
of Bobby's Country House Restaurant to a banquet hall was taken off the Consent
Agenda.
it was
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
#914-90 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 90-9-3-9
submitted by Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. on behalf of Metro
Medical Group, dated September 10, 1990, wherein a request
is submitted for the vacating of a public utility easement
located to the east of 29200 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the City Planning
Commission for action and recommendation in accordance with
provisions of law and City ordinance.
#915-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation dated September 7, 1990, 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 Brown Drilling Co., Inc , 7215 E M59, Howell,
Michigan 48843 for constructing an irrigation well at the Idyl
Wyld Golf Course for a total price of $39,976 00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, further, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $39,976.00 from
the Idyl Wyld Golf Course Capital Improvement Fund for this
purpose, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve
minor adjustments in the work as completed; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
#916-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated September
13, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of G & M Enterprises Ltd., 19614 W. Eight
Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 for completing all sweeping
required for the City's 1990 Leaf Pick -Up Program for the
estimated total cost of $39,000 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, in the event the aforesaid low bidder is
unable to perform the services herein authorized, the Council
does hereby accept the second low unit price bid of Progressive
Sweeping Contractors, Inc., 455 Terminal Road, Toledo, Ohio
43612, 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.
#917-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Arts Commission dated September 11, 1990, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, wherein it is requested that an admission fee of $7 00
per person be established to cover the costs involved for a
brunch with entertainment to be conducted on Sunday, November
4, 1990, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such
action
#918-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 13, 1990
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Lasting Impressions, 20239 W. Warren, Dearborn
Heights, MI 48217, for supplying the Division of Police with
2,500 D.A R E hats for the price of $5,250 00, further, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Alley T & Gifts, 103
S. Jeffrey, Ithaca, MI 48847, for supplying the Division of
Police with 2,500 D.A.R.E. T-shirts for the price of $8,972.50,
and the bids received from Livonia Trophy & Screening and Seven
Star, Inc. are hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in
the aforesaid communication
#919-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
September 12, 1990, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached an addendum
to the agreement between the City of Livonia and
Wayne -Metropolitan Community Services Agency for distribution
of USDA commodities to low income residents, which addendum
would extend the current agreement authorized in Council
Resolution 353-85 to September 30, 1991, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to execute the said addendum in the manner
and form herein submitted, as well as to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#920-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated September 7, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from William
Kay, 29152 Grove, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance
with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, the Council
does hereby approve of the proposed division of Tax Item 46
050 99 0028 000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of
which shall read as follows
PARCEL "All
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION
13, TOWN 1 SOUTH, RANGE 9 EAST, LIVONIA TOWNSHIP (NOW CITY
OF LIVONIA), WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 13, THENCE
EAST 1051 00 FEET TO A POINT THENCE SOUTH 993.14 FEET TO THE
PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN CONVEYED THENCE
WEST 191 35 FEET THENCE SOUTH 165.00 FEET THENCE EAST 191 35
FEET THENCE NORTH 165 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPTING THE EAST 30 FEET AND THE SOUTH 30 FEET THEREOF, SAID
AREA NOW BEING USED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES
PARCEL "B"
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION
13, TOWN 1 SOUTH, RANGE 9 EAST, LIVONIA TOWNSHIP (NOW CITY
OF LIVONIA), WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 13, THENCE
EAST 1051.00 FEET TO A POINT THENCE SOUTH 993 14 FEET, THENCE
WEST 191.35 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL OF
LAND HEREIN CONVEYED THENCE WEST 139 75 FEET THENCE SOUTH
165.00 FEET THENCE EAST 139 75 FEET THENCE NORTH 165 00 FEET
TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THE SOUTH 30 FEET THEREOF,
SAID AREA NOW BEING USED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES
#921-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated September 4, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a draft of a
proposed "user friendly" explanation of the procedure process
for special assessment districts, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its
report and recommendation.
A communication from the City Clerk, dated September 19, 1990 re
Clarenceville School District, Tax Levy Rates - 1990 was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
#922-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Committee of the Whole and the Livonia City Council/Schools
Liaison Committee submit their respective reports and
recommendations with regard to the topic of the City's tax
collection for other taxing units (school districts)
#923-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 21, 1990,
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
to be recorded in the
cause a certified copy of this resolution
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
#921-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated September 4, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a draft of a
proposed "user friendly" explanation of the procedure process
for special assessment districts, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its
report and recommendation.
A communication from the City Clerk, dated September 19, 1990 re
Clarenceville School District, Tax Levy Rates - 1990 was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
#922-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Committee of the Whole and the Livonia City Council/Schools
Liaison Committee submit their respective reports and
recommendations with regard to the topic of the City's tax
collection for other taxing units (school districts)
#923-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 21, 1990,
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which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and to which is attached an Anti -Drug
Abuse Subcontract with regard to the Southeast Michigan Major
Drug Conspiracy Investigative Unit, Federal I.D. 38-6005820
for the funding period of October 1, 1990 through September
30, 1991, the Council does hereby authorize and concur in
accepting the Subcontract and continuing a Livonia officer
in this program in the manner and form herein submitted, the
said contract to be dated October 1, 1990.
#924-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 20, 1990 from Angelo D'Orazio which, in accordance
with the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a
determination made on September 18, 1990 by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 9-444-90 with regard to Petition
90-8-2-27 submitted by Angelo D'Orazio, requesting permission
to operate a limited service restaurant (Polo Yogurt Cafe)
within the Stamford Plaza Shopping Center located on the south
side of Seven Mile Road between Myron and Whitby Streets in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, the Council does hereby designate
Monday, December 17, 1990, at 7 30 P.M as the date and time
for conducting a public hearing with regard to this matter,
such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in
writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's
official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place
thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth in
Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia.
#925-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 27, 1990 from Lawrence A Friedman on behalf of Old
Mexico Restaurant which, in accordance with the provisions
of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on September
18, 1990 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
9-446-90 with regard to Petition 90-8-2-29 submitted by Vicki
and Ramon Castaneda requesting waiver use approval to utilize
a Class C liquor license in conjunction with an existing
restaurant (Old Mexico Restaurant) located on the southwest
corner of Five Mile Road and Harrison Avenue in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 24, the Council does hereby designate Monday,
November 19, 1990, at 7 30 P M as the date and time for
conducting a public hearing with regard to this matter, such
hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in
writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's
official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place
thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth in
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Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia.
#926-90 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan
of 1921, as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA
125.584), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before
the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, November
19, 1990 at 7 30 P.M. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following item
Petition 90-7-1-16, submitted by Philip Barth for a change
of zoning of property located on the east side of
Farmington Road, north of Curtis Avenue, in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 10 from R-1 to OS, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 9-448-90 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 90-7-1-16 be approved,
FURTHER, THE City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said
public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered
mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company
owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
#927-90 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, November
28, 1990 at 7 30 P M. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following items
(1) Petition 90-8-1-17, submitted by Southwood Construction
Co , Inc. for a change of zoning of property located
on the west side of Harrison, north of Five Mile Road,
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 from R -9I and OS to
R -C and R-1, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
9-438-90 having recomuended to the City Council that
Petition 90-8-1-17 be denied,
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(2) Petition 90-8-1-18, submitted by Southwood Construction
Co., Inc. for a change of zoning of property located
on the west side of Harrison, north of Five Mile Road,
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 from OS to R-1, the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 9-439-90 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 90-8-1-18
be approved,
(3) Petition 90-8-1-19, submitted by Lendrum-Ronayne
Development Co. for a change of zoning of property located
on the north side of Joy Road between Stonehouse and
Newburgh, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 from R-7
to R-1, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
9-440-90 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 90-8-1-19 be approved,
(4) Petition 90-8-1-20, submitted by William Roskelly for
Owen Cummings and Bernard McClorey for a change of zoning
of property located on the east side of Merriman Road
between Pembroke and Fargo in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
2 from RUFA to R-3, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 9-441-90 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 90-8-1-20 be approved,
FURTHER, THE City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said
public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered
mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company
owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and McCotter.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#928-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Bobby's
Country House, 35780 W Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
dated September 26, 1990, wherein permission is requested to
convert the restaurant portion (not including grill room) to
a banquet facility and having also considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor dated October 1, 1990 submitted
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby request that
the Department of Law submit its report and recommendation on
the question of the proposed change of use and disposition of
restaurant equipment.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
it was
1929-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Bobby's
Country House, 35780 W. Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
dated September 26, 1990, wherein permission is requested to
convert the restaurant portion (not including grill room) to
a banquet facility and having also considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor dated October 1, 1990 submitted
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
#930-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
26, 1990 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 41-90,
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated January 3, 1990, which transmits its resolution
12-258-89, adopted on December 19, 1989, with regard to Petition
89-11-2-53, submitted by James Horney, requesting waiver use
approval to allow an existing food facility (Sunshine Yogurt
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Plus) to operate as a restaurant on property located on the
west side of Newburgh Road between Seven Mile Road and Northland
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, which property is zoned
C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made
by the City Planning Commission and Petition 89-11-2-53 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop and McCotter.
NAYS Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
ind unanimously adopted, it was
1931-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
26, 1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 230-90
in connection with a request to add co -licensees to a 1989 B -Hotel
licensed business operated by Integra - a hotel and restaurant
company, located at 17123 Laurel Park, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
Communications from the Inspection Department and Police Department, dated
September 25, 1990 re Petition 89-6-2-39, existing problems on the property located
on the south side of Ann Arbor Road between Patton and Knolson Avenue in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 31 were received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
ind unanimously adopted, it was
#932-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
26, 1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 685-90
with regard to existing problems on property located on the
south side of Ann Arbor Road between Patton Avenue and Knolson
Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, the Council does
hereby request that the City Engineer submit a report and
recommendation with regard to the easement and wall placement
on the Oleska property at 9498 Patton.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#933-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
26, 1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 697-90
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated April 23, 1990, which sets forth its resolution
4-333-90, adopted on April 17, 1990, with regard to Petition
90-3-1-8, submitted by United Construction, Inc. for a change
of zoning on property located south of Eight Mile Road between
Merriman Road and Milburn Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
2, from RUFA to R-1, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on July 11, 1990, pursuant
to Council Resolution 462-90, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 90-3-1-8 is hereby approved and granted as modified
so as to grant a rezoning from RUFA to R-3, 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 Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#934-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
September 27, 1990 with respect to the 16th District Court
proposed expansion and renovation project, the Council does
hereby select and designate the firm of Wade-Trim/Associates,
25185 Goddard Road, P.O. Box 10, Taylor, MI 48180 for the purpose
of providing architectural services for the 16th District Court
proposed expansion and renovation project, and the Department
of Law is hereby requested to prepare a contract with the said
firm which, upon completion, is to be submitted to the City
Council for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#935-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
September 27, 1990 with respect to the 16th District Court
proposed expansion and renovation project, the Council does
hereby select and designate the firm of Camborne Construction
Engineering, Inc , 33177 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150 for
the purpose of providing construction management services for
the 16th District Court proposed expansion and renovation project,
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare a
contract with the said firm which, upon completion, is to be
submitted to the City Council for its report and recommendation
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
he following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18.42 OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition
90-2-6-3)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and McCotter
NAYS. None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#936-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does, pursuant to Section
23 01 (a)
of Ordinance 543
request that
the City
Planning
Commission
conduct a public
hearing and,
thereafter,
submit
a report
and recommendation on
the question
of whether
Section
18.42b should be amended so as to require City Council approval
with respect to site plans submitted for mounting satellite
disc -type antennas in residential areas.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 90-4-3-3)
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.
it was
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On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
#937-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 28, 1990, which sets
forth its resolution 6-381-90 adopted on June 12, 1990 with
regard to Petition 89-8-1-25, submitted by Trinity Baptist Church
and James Blain Associates Inc for a change of zoning on property
located on the north side of Six Mile between Haggerty Road
and the I-275 Expressway in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7 from
P.S , R -5C, R-9III and AG to P 0. II, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September
5, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution 635-90, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala, Toy and McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
it was
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
#938-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind and
repeal Council Resolution 307-90 adopted on March 26, 1990
PUM11-11
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result -
AYES Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and McCotter
NAYS- Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
it was
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
#939-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated November 17, 1989, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Ms.
Rosemary Preville, 19145 Rensellor, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended,
as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby approve of the proposed division of Tax item 46
004 01 0361 000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of
which shall read as follows:
Lot 361, Botsford Park Subdivision
Lot 362, Botsford Park Subdivision.
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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and McCotter.
NAYS: Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
it was
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
#940-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated September 4, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. &
Mrs. Lloyd Elmore, 9116 Hix, Livonia, Michigan 48150, 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 46 124 01 0174 000 into three parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows.
PARCEL #1
Lots 174, 175, 176, 177, 178 and 179, also 20 foot vacated alley
plat of Golden Ridge Sub. #1 of part of the west 1/2 of Southeast
1/4 of Section 31, Twp. 1 south, range 9 E, Livonia Twp., Wayne
County, Mich Recorded Liber 62 page 94 Wayne County Records.
PARCEL #2
Lot 530 and the north 1/2 of Lot 531 of Plat of Golden Ridge
Sub. #1 of part of west 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 31,
Twp. 1 south, range 9 E, Livonia Twp., Wayne County, Mich.
Recorded Liber 62 page 94 Wayne County Records.
PARCEL #3
Lot 532 and the south 1/2 of Lot 531 of Plat of Golden Ridge
Sub #1 of part of west 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 31,
Twp. 1 south, range 9 E, Livonia Twp., Wayne County, Mich.
Recorded Liber 62 page 94 Wayne County Records.
Parcel #1 would be 120 feet wide and 118 feet deep plus 20 feet
of vacated alley. Parcels #2 and #3 would each be 60 feet wide
and 119 feet deep
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result -
AYES: Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra and Toy.
NAYS: Bishop and McCotter.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#941-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated September 7, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Thomas
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Ranger, 29945 Greenland, 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
053 01 0076 001 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of
which shall read as follows
Parcel 1
The East 70' of the North 1/2 of Lot 76, Livrance Estates
Subdivision of part of the NE 1/4 of Section 14, T 1S., R.
9E., Livonia Twp., City of Livonia, Wayne Co., Michigan. Rec'd
L. 67, P. 10 Plats, W.C.R.
Parcel 2
The West 70' of the North 1/2 of Lot 76, Livrance Estates
Subdivision of part of the NE 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1S., R
9E , Livonia Twp., City of Livonia, Wayne Co , Michigan Rec'd
L. 67, P 10 Plats, W C.R
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution
to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds, provided, however, that to the extent required by law
and City ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the
approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#942-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrrunication from
the City Assessor, dated September 13, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mayflower
Development, 34393 Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan 48150, 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
121 99 0006 003 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of
which shall read as follows
PARCEL "A"
A part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 1 South, Range
9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as comrrencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section
31, thence North 00° 08' 15" West, 40 00 feet along the East
line of said Section 31 and the centerline of Newburgh Road,
thence North 89°
41' 00" West, 60 00
feet
to
the Point of
Beginning, thence
continuing North 890
41'
00"
West, 142 74
feet, thence North
00° 08' 15" West, 79
10
feet,
thence South
it was
890 41' 00" East, 142 74 feet, thence South 00° 08' 15" East,
79 10 feet to the Point of Beginning Containing 0.2592 acres
of land, or 11,290 square feet more or less. Subject to all
easements and restrictions of record.
PARCEL "B"
A part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 1 South, Range
9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section
31, thence North 000 08' 15" West, 40.00 feet along the East
line of said Section 31 and the centerline of Newburgh Road,
thence North 890 41' 00" West, 60 00 feet, thence North 000
08' 15" West, 79 10 feet to the Point of Beginning, thence North
89° 41' 00" West, 142.74 feet, thence North 00° 08' 15" West,
79.10 feet, thence South 89° 41' 00" East, 142.74 feet, thence
South 00° 08' 15" East, 79.10 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Subject to all easements and restrictions of record
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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
#943-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ventura
Industries, Inc , 11865 Globe Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated September 24, 1990, where it is indicated that Ventura
Industries, Inc intends to transfer facilities from 11865 Globe
Road, Livonia, Michigan, to the Township of Plymouth, and which
further indicates that Ventura Industries Inc desires to obtain
a 1974 P.A 198 exemption for the Plymouth Township facility,
the Council does hereby consent to the transfer as herein
requested, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS• Ochala, Toy and McCotter.
he President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
,nd unanimously adopted, it was
#944-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director dated September 25, 1990,
approved for submission by the Finance Director and the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Livonia Chrysler
Plymouth, 30777 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150, for leasing
a 1991 Plymouth Acclaim 4 -door sedan to the City of Livonia
for use in connection with the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program
for a three-year period for the price of $303.00 per month,
the same having been the lowest and only bid received and meets
all specifications.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#945-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director dated September 24, 1990
with regard to Section 8 existing housing program annual
contributions contracts, projects No. MI-28-VO55-004 (35 Vouchers)
and projects No. MI-28-EO55-010 (15 Certificates), the Council
does hereby authorize the President of the Housing Commission
to enter into the said HUD annual contributions contracts for
the aforesaid programs.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#946-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated July 16, 1990, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
September 27, 1990, with regard to a request from the Inn of
Livonia, Inc. (a Michigan Corporation), for a new entertainment
permit in conjunction with 1990 B -Hotel licensed business located
at 36655 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the whole for its report
and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#947-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 20, 1990, which
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transmits its resolution 8-427-90 adopted on August 14, 1990
with regard to Petition 90-7-8-10 submitted by Budget Rent-A-Car,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct a small addition to an existing building on the
north side of Plymouth Road between Stark and Priscilla in Section
28, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of
Ordinance 543, as amended, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 3, 1990,
pursuant to Council Resolution 786-90, the Council does hereby
reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
90-7-8-10 is hereby approved and granted.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#948-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Hearing Officer (Director of Building Inspection), dated
August 9, 1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to a request to demolish a house located at 9001 Oxbow, the
legal description of which is as follows
Lot 74 of Newman Joy Road Road Subdivision being part of the
South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, as
recorded in Liber 66, Page 19 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect
to this matter on October 3, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution
787-90, 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 Councilwoman Toy,
end unanimously adopted, it was
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#949-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 20, 1990, from the Department of Law transmitting
for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly
described as.
Grant of Easement dated September 7, 1990, executed by Jay Ross,
Authorized Partner of Northridge Commons Associates, a Michigan
Co-Partnership,to the City of Livonia, for -
An easement for a water main on, over and across part of the
N. E.1/4 of Section 4, T. I S., R 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as follows
Commencing at the N. 1/4 corner of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9
E., and proceeding S. 00* 04' 56" W , 60.00 feet to a point
on the South line of Eight Mile Road (Baseline Road), thence
along said line N. 89' 41' 00" E., 1,360.29 feet to the point
of beginning of the easement herein described, thence continuing
N. 890 41' 00" E., 214.00 feet, thence S. 00' 02' 37" W., 20.00
feet, thence S. 890 41' 00" W , 213 90 feet; thence N. 00' 13'
11
38W., 20.00 feet to the point of beginning. (Part of Tax
Parcel No. 013-99-0030-009).
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement 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.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#950-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Superintendent of
Parks & Recreation, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the employment of Matika Electrical &
Construction Co., 345 E. Eight Mile Road, Hazel Park, MI 48030,
to install an underground conduit and a concrete transformer
pad to accomffodate a Detroit Edison service line and transformer
in connection with the construction of the Idyl Wyld Golf Course
irrigation well for the price of $3,095.00, further, the Council
does hereby authorize the City Engineer to sign an agreement
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with Detroit Edison
Company to install the electrical distribution line for the
price of $5,562.00, and the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $8,657.00 from the
Idyl Wyld Golf Course Capital Improvement Fund for this purpose,
and the Council does hereby authorize the said items without
competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions set forth
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in Section 3.04 140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
it was
#951-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear
on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
#952-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 8,
1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 851-90 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated August 28, 1990, which transmits its resolution 80-419-90,
adopted on August 14, 1990, with regard to Petition 90-7-2-24,
submited by Bill Knapps Michigan Inc. requesting waiver use
approval to construct a full service restaurant on property
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Farmington
Road and Woodring Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
90-7-2-24 is hereby approved and granted subject to compliance
with the same conditions set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission, further, the action taken herein
is based upon a letter of understanding and a letter of credit
to be provided to the City of Livonia by J & W Management
Corporation with respect to the overall improvement of the Shelden
Center.
The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 8 59 P M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, McCotter, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and Jurcisin.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
The President resumed the Chair at 9:03 P.M.
On
a motion by
Councilman Bishop, seconded
by Councilwoman
Toy,
and
nanimously
adopted, this
1,186th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the
City
of
Livonia was adjourned at 9.04 P.M., October 10, 1990
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk