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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY NINETH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 20, 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 06 P.M. Councilman Feenstra 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, John Fegan, Director of Building Inspection,
Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works and Ronald R. Reinke, Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1035-90 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,188th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held November
7, 1990 are hereby approved.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#1036-90 WHEREAS, on November 10, 1990, the Livonia Churchill
(Chargers) High School Varsity Soccer Team culminated their
victorious season with honor and prestige as runners-up in
the 1990 Class A State Final Soccer Championship and compiling
an excellent overall record of 17-2-2,
WHEREAS, this level of competition was achieved only
after defeating a host of talented teams including Livonia
Franklin (6-0), Plymouth Salem (2-1) and Dearborn Edsel Ford
(1-0) in the Pre-District/District games to become the 1990
Class A District Soccer Champions; Trenton (5-2) and Livonia
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Stevenson (3-0) in the Regional games to become the 1990 Class
A Regional Soccer Champions, and Portage Central (2-1) in the
Class A State Semi -Final game for the honor of advancing in
the Class A State Final Championship,
WHEREAS, this talented group of athletes comprised
of SENIORS Laun Johnson, Tim Riley, Aaron Sawicky and Erik
Shamberger, JUNIORS Jeremy Banks, Kurt Besecker, Jason
Brownfield, Jeff Cassar, Michael Gentile, Corky Golden, Scott
Lamphear, Jeff Martus, Dario Rauker, and Dominic Vella,
SOPHOMORES Kevin DeHority, Kal Kaliszewski, Brian Peters, and
Vince Troiani, and FRESHMEN Vince DeMassa and Mark Stackpoole
have as a result of their long hours of practice, ability,
skill, enthusiasm, teamwork, and sportsmanship become a source
of great pride to their coaches, parents and faculty, and a
rallying point for fellow students,
WHEREAS, their Coach, Mark Mason, Assistant Coach,
Vince Dusevic, and Manager, Emilio Troiani, are to be commended
for instilling confidence and determination along with
sportsmanship in their team through the giving of their time,
talent, energy and leadership,
WHEREAS, the parents of these fine young men and the
faculty and fellow students at Churchill High School are to,
be commended for their enthusiasm and support,
WHEREAS, we extend best wishes to the graduating Seniors
and wish them every success in their future endeavors,
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, do hereby take
great pride in commending and congratulating the LIVONIA
CHURCHILL VARSITY SOCCER TEAM AND COACHING STAFF for their
outstanding season and for the awards and prestige they have
brought to their City, School, families and themselves.
A communication from the Department of Law, dated October 22, 1990, re
Frank O'Haver Underground Boring, Inc vs Advanced Excavating, Inc and City of
Livonia et al Circuit Court 90-001464 CZ was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
A communication from the Department of Law, dated October 22, 1990, re
George Farr Services, Inc vs City of Livonia, Elaine Tuttle and Sylvia Durso Circuit
Court 89-902685 CZ was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
#1037-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated October 30, 1990, which
transmits its resolution WS 2904 10/90, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the unit price bid of Price Brothers Company,
1955 E. Ten Mile Road, Warren, Michigan 48091, for supplying
the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with
water main repair clamps for a total estimated price of
$6,643 61, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets all specifications.
A communication from the City Engineer, dated October 29, 1990 re Oleska
Property at 9498 Patton, Council Resolution 932-90 was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
0038-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated November 1, 1990
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which requests that an,
assessment be collected in connection with the Fargo, Sunset
and Pembroke street improvement located in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 2 (S A.D. 314), the Council does hereby determine
as follows
a) Reduce the assessment for 20060 Merriman (Sidwell No.
006-99-0099-000) by $491 04;
b) Increase the City's participation in S A.D No 314
by $491 04, said amount to be appropriated from Michigan
Transportation Funds (Local Road Account), and
c) Authorize the City Assessor and the City Treasurer
to amend the assessment levied against the above parcel
to reflect the change as indicated above.
A communication from the Chairman of the Traffic Commission, dated October
2, 1990 re "Walk/Don't Walk" pedestrian signal survey was received and placed on
file for information of the Council
#1039-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Traffic Commission dated October 2, 1990, approved
for submission by the Mayor, which submits the results of a
Walk/Don't Walk pedestrian signal survey, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee
for its information.
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#1040-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor dated November 6, 1990 and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 957-90, with regard to the Madonna
College Celebration Run to be conducted on November 11, 1990,
and wherein it is recommended that the cost of providing six
reserve officers and one regular officer to provide traffic
control for about two hours with respect to this activity be
waived, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such
action.
#1041-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor dated November 6, 1990 and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 974-90 with regard to the Frost
Craft Show and the Livonia Family YMCA Craft Show to be held
on November 3, 1990, and wherein it is recommended that the
cost of providing one reserve officer and one regular officer
to provide traffic control for about four hours be waived,
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
#1042-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City
Engineer dated November 6, 1990 which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor and to which is attached a proposed agreement between
the City of Livonia and the Joint Venture of Orchard, Hiltz
& McCliment, Inc and Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc , wherein
the latter would provide professional engineering services
for the bidding and construction phases of the four components
of the sewer system rehabilitation for the North Huron
Valley/Rouge Valley Wastewater Control System in the manner
described in the aforesaid communication, the total contract
amount for all phases of work in this regard not to exceed
$1,009,750, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
to execute the said contract agreement in the manner and form
herein submitted, subject to approval as to form by the
Department of Law, further, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,009,750
from the water and sewer bond issue previously sold for this
project, and the Council does hereby authorize the said item
without competitive bidding in accordance with Sectin 3 04 140D2
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#1043-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City
Engineer dated November 6, 1990 which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor and to which is attached a proposed agreement between
the City of Livonia and the Joint Venture of Orchard, Hiltz
& McCliment, Inc and Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc , wherein
the latter would provide professional engineering services
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for the bidding and construction phases of the four components
of the sewer system rehabilitation for the North Huron
Valley/Rouge Valley Wastewater Control System in the manner
described in the aforesaid communication, the total contract
amount for all phases of work in this regard not to exceed
$1,009,750, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Water and Sewer Committee and to the Water and Sewer Board
for "tracking purposes "
#1044-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources dated November 7,
1990, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept an
award for and on behalf of the City of Livonia from the Michigan
Office of Services to the Aging in the amount of $963.00, the
purpose of which is to purchase 50 folding chairs for use at
the Shelden Park Senior Center
#1045-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
November 5, 1990, which bears the signature of the City Attorney
and the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed amendatory agreement
between the City of Livonia and Northwest Transport Company,
31376 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to provide,
specialized transportation services for non -transferable
wheelchair persons in Northwest Wayne County, and Farmington
and Farmington Hills, and a proposed amendatory agreement between
the City of Livonia and SMART for support of this program,
for the period October 1, 1990 through September 30, 1991,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the said agreements in the manner and form herein
described, subject to the approval as to form of the Department
of Law
#1046-90 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, January
9, 1991 at 7 30 P M at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following item
Petition 90-10-1-25, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a proposed amendment to the comprehensive
zoning map of the City of Livonia to change the zoning
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designation of all property currently designated on the
map as PS (Professional Service), to OS (Office Service),
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 10-478-90
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
90-10-1-25 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.
#1047-90 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 1001-90, adopted on October 24, 1990, and
in accordance with Section 3.08 140 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia,
has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date
of November 6, 1990 an assessment roll dated November 6, 1990
for the proposed installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium
lights with colonial post tops with underground wiring on
Mayfield Avenue, north of Seven Mile Road located in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed
and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment
district heretofore established for the construction and
operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in Council Resolution 1001-90,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed
in the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that
the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as
required by the provisions of Section 3 08 110 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk
for public examination and that the City Council of the City
of Livonia will meet in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, on Monday, January 14, 1991 at 7.30 p.m.
to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time and
place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to
be heard,
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least
once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which
is published and circulated generally in and throughout the
said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date
of January 14, 1991, the City Clerk is also directed to give
notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by
first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed
assessment district as their respective names and addresses
appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's
office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result -
AYES Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter.
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1048-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated November 9,
1990, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the execution of the attached consent judgment and entry thereof
in Wayne County Circuit Court Case 89-902685 CZ, George Farr
Services, Inc , plaintiff, vs City of Livonia, Elaine Tuttle
and Sylvia Durso, jointly and severally, defendants and
third -party plaintiffs vs George Farrugia, David Fava and Fa -Fa,
Inc , third -party defendants in the matter of a Warrant of
Distraint for 1985 personal property taxes at 14534 Wyoming,
Detroit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby authorize
the payment of a sum of $4,500 00 to the plaintiff, and
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of $4,500 00 from
the Damage Claims/Legal Claims Settlements Account
101-906-964-030.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
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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. THERETO. (Petition 90-3-1-8)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publicatiOO'
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it is
#1049-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication frop)
the City Assessor, dated October 4, 7990° approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from StVyan BrVs., Inc ,
-- 36071 Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan 48750~ 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 Items
46 125 99 0011 UOO, 46 125 99 OOlD UUl and 46 125 qA 0012 000
into nine parcels, the legal descriptions Of which shall read
as follows
Parcel »Aw
A part of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, T lS , R 9E ° City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan being more particularly described as
Beginning at a point located 3 84o00'00x E 656 20 feet along
the north line of Section 32 (nominal centerline of Plymouth
Road) and S 01004'00» W 487.69 feet from the N 1/4 corner of
Section 32, thence 3 88»43/36^ E 60 UO feet; thence 3 07»04`00x
W 120.82 feet to the north line of "Country Homes Sub No 3"
as recorded in Liber 78 of Plats, Pages 42 & 43, Wayne COVDtv
Records, thence along Said subdivision line N 89o01"47'/ W 60.00
feet, thence N 01^04'00" E lZl 14 feet to the point Of beginning
Containing 7259 sq. ft and being subject to an easement for
L sanitary sewer over the northerly 10-00 feet and an easement
for storm sewer and drainage over the southerly 15 00 feet.
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Parcel "B"
A part of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, T.lS , RAE., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan being more particularly described as
follows.
Beginning at a point located S 89000'00" E 656.20 feet along
the north line of Section 32 (nominal centerline of Plymouth
Road) and S 01'04'00" W 487.69 feet and S 88043'36" E 60.00
feet from the N 1/4 corner of Section 32; thence continuing
S 88051'03" E 60.00 feet, thence S 01'04'00" W 120.50 feet to
the north line of "Country Homes Sub No. 3" as recorded in Liber
78 of Plats, Pages 42 & 43, Wayne County Records, thence along
said subdivision line N 89*01'47" W 60 00 feet; thence N 01*04'00"
E 120.82 feet to the point of beginning
Containing 7240 sq ft. and being subject to an easement for
sanitary sewer over the northerly 10 00 feet and an easement
for storm sewer and drainage over the southerly 15 00 feet
Parcel "C"
A part of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, T.lS., R 9E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan being more particularly described as,
follows -
Beginning at a point located S 89'00'00" E 656.20 feet along
the north line of Section 32 (nominal centerline of Plymouth
Road) and S 01'04'00" W 487.69 feet and S 88'43'36" E 120.00
feet from the N 1/4 corner of Section 32, thence continuing
S 88043'36" E 60.00 feet, thence S 01'04'00" W 120.19 feet to
the north line of "Country Homes Sub No. 3" as recorded in Liber
78 of Plats, Pages 42 & 43, Wayne County Records, thence along
said subdivision line N 89001'47" W 60 00 feet; thence N 01*04'00"
E 120.50 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 7221 sq. ft and being subject to an easement for
sanitary sewer over the northerly 10.00 feet and an easement
for storm sewer and drainage over the southerly 15.00 feet
Parcel "D"
A part of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, T 1S., R.K., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan being more particularly described as
follows -
Beginning at a point located S 89'00'00" E 656 20 feet along
the north line of Section 32 (nominal centerline of Plymouth
Road)
and
S 01'04'00" W 487 69
feet and S
88043'36" E 180.00
feet
L
from
the N 1/4 corner of
Section 32,
thence continuing
5 88043'36"
E 35.14 feet, thence
S 89'01'47" E
24.86 feet; thence
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S 01004'00" W. 120.00 feet to the north line of "Country Homes
Sub No 3" as recorded in Liber 78 of Plats, Pages 42 & 43,
Wayne County Records; thence along said subdivision line N
89001'47" W 60.00 feet, thence N 01004'00" E 120 19 feet to
the point of beginning.
Containing 7203 sq, ft. and being subject to an easement for
sanitary sewer over the northerly 10.00 feet and an easement
for storm sewer and drainage over the southerly 15.00 feet.
Parcel "E"
A part of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, TAS , RAE , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan being more particularly described as
follows.
Beginning at a point located S 89000'00" E 656 20 feet along
the north line of Section 32 (nominal centerline of Plymouth
Road) and S 01'04'00" W 487 69 feet and S 88043'36" E 215.36
feet and S. 89°01'47" E 87.46 feet, from the N 1/4 corner of
Section 32, thence continuing S 88'43'36" E 62.60 feet, thence
S 01004'00" W. 120.00 feet to the north line of "Country Homes
Sub No 3" as recorded in Liber 78 of Plats, Pages 42 & 43,
Wayne County Records; thence along said subdivision line N
89001'47" W 62 20 feet, thence N 01*04'00" E 120.00 feet to
the point of beginning.
Containing 7512 sq ft and being subject to an easement for
sanitary sewer over the northerly 10.00 feet and an easement
for storm sewer and drainage over the southerly 15.00 feet and
an easement for storm sewer over the westerly 7.50 feet.
Beginning at a point located S 89'00'00" E 656.20 feet along
the north line of Section 32 (nominal centerline of Plymouth
Road) and S 01'04'00" W 487 69 feet and S 88'43'36" E 215.36
feet and S 89°01'47" E 24 86 feet, from the N 1/4 corner of
Section 32, thence continuing S 88'01'47" E 62.60 feet, thence
S 01°04'00" W 120 00 feet to the north line of "Country Homes
Sub No 3" as recorded in Liber 78 of Plats, Pages 42 & 43,
Wayne County Records, thence along said subdivision line N
89001'47" W 62 20 feet, thence N 01004'00" E 120.00 feet to,
the point of beginning.
Containing 7512 sq. ft. and being subject to an easement for
sanitary sewer over the northerly 10 00 feet and an easement
for storm sewer and drainage over the southerly 15.00 feet and
an easement for storm sewer over the easterly 7 50 feet
Parcel 'T"
A part of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, T.lS., R 9E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan being more particularly described as
follows
Beginning at a point located S 89000'00" E 656 20 feet along
the north line of Section 32 (nominal centerline of Plymouth
Road) and S 01'04'00" W 487 69 feet and S 88043'36" E 215.36
feet and S. 89°01'47" E 87.46 feet, from the N 1/4 corner of
Section 32, thence continuing S 88'43'36" E 62.60 feet, thence
S 01004'00" W. 120.00 feet to the north line of "Country Homes
Sub No 3" as recorded in Liber 78 of Plats, Pages 42 & 43,
Wayne County Records; thence along said subdivision line N
89001'47" W 62 20 feet, thence N 01*04'00" E 120.00 feet to
the point of beginning.
Containing 7512 sq ft and being subject to an easement for
sanitary sewer over the northerly 10.00 feet and an easement
for storm sewer and drainage over the southerly 15.00 feet and
an easement for storm sewer over the westerly 7.50 feet.
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Parcel "G" (Elmira Court Extension)
A part of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, T.1S., R 9E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan being more particularly described as
follows -
Beginning at a point located S 89°00'00" E 656.20 feet along
the north line of Section 32 (nominal centerline of Plymouth
Road) and S 01°04'00" W 427.69 feet from the N 1/4 corner of
Section 32, thence S 88°43'36" E 215.20 feet; thence S. 89°01'47"
E 150.00 feet, thence S 01°04'00" W. 60.00 feet, thence N.
89001'47" W 149.86 feet, thence N 88043'36" W 215.36 feet, thence
N 01004'00" E 60.00 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 21,912 sq ft (0.503 Acres)
Parcel "N" (Split Off 125-99-0012)
A part of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, T 1S., R.9E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan being more particularly described as
follows
Beginning at a point located S 89°00'00" E 656 20 feet along
the north line of Section 32 (nominal centerline of Plymouth,
Road) and S 01004'00" W 60.00 feet from the N 1/4 corner of
Section 32, thence S 89°00'00" E 115 20 feet along the southerly
right of way line of Plymouth Road, thence S. 01°04'00" W 368.24
feet, thence N 88°43'36" W 115 20 feet, thence N 01°04100" E
367 69 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 0.973 Acres
Parcel "I" (Split Off 125-99-0011)
A part of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, T 1S., R.9E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan being more particularly described as
follows
Beginning at a point located S 89000'00" E 771.40 feet along
the north line of Section 32 (nominal centerline of Plymouth
Road) and S 01°04'00" W 60.00 feet from the N 1/4 corner of
Section 32, thence S 89°00'00" E 100 00 feet along the southerly
right of way line of Plymouth Road, thence S. 01°04'00" W 368.71
feet; thence N 88°43'36" W 100 00 feet, thence N O1°04'00" E
368.24 feet to the point of beginning
Containing 0 845 Acres
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
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to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result -
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and Ochala
NAYS: Toy and McCotter.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Even though he had no direct financial interest in the following matter, Councilman
Ochala left the podium at 8 22 P.M. on the basis that the petitioner involved
was a salesman in his office.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1050-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated October 24, 1990, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Raymond C Hurley
in behalf of the Mr Richard A Colomina of 19020 Grimm, 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 No. 46 046 99 0067 000 into three parcels,
the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows
PARCEL 1. The East 80 feet of the North 112 of the Northwest
1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 12, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan.
PARCEL 2 The West 80 feet of the East 160 feet of the North
112 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, T 1 S , R 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
PARCEL 3: The West 170 feet of the North 112 of the Northwest
1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 12, T. 1 S., R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, excepting the East 160 feet thereof and also
reserving from the extreme Westerly side thereof a strip of
land 25 feet wide from East to West and extending from the
Northerly to the Southerly boundaries thereof, which said 25
foot strip has been designated for public street and highway
purposes.
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.
Councilman Ochala returned to the podium at 8.25 P M.
it was
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
#1051-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 25, 1990 which
transmits its resolution 10-477-90, adopted on October 16, 1990
with regard to a sign permit application submitted by Noonan
Sign Company in behalf of First of America Bank for two wall
signs in the Northridge Commons Shopping Center at Eight Mile
and Farmington Roads, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the next Study Meeting of the Council to be conducted on
November 26, 1990
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Toy, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter.
NAYS: Feenstra and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
it was
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
#1052-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated November 1, 1990, which
transmits its resolution 10-479-90, adopted on October 30, 1990,
with regard to Petition 90-7-3-7 submitted by Ken Dillon
requesting the vacating of an alley located north of Joy Road
between Hugh and Fremont Streets in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
35, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission and deny Petition 90-7-3-7 for
the same reasons as those set forth in the aforesaid action
of the Planning Commission.
roll call vote
was
taken on
the foregoing resolution with the following result
LA
AYES.
Toy,
Taylor,
Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter.
I
I
NAYS• Feenstra and Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1053-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 25, 1990, which
transmits its resolution 10-267-90, adopted on October 16, 1990,
with regard to Petition 90-9-2-32, submitted by Vicki Castaneda
requesting waiver use approval to remodel and expand an existing
restaurant (Old Mexico Restaurant) located on the southwest
corner of Five Mile Road and Harrison in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 24, which property is zoned C-2, 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 uanimously adopted, it was
#1054-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law dated November 5, 1990,
approved by the Director of Public Works, the 16th District
Court Administrator and the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a proposed Agreement
between the City of Livonia and the firm of Wade-Trim/Associates,
155 Romeo Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307, for architectural
services for the 16th District Court proposed expansion and
renovation project, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute
this Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted, as well
as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1055-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Treasurer dated November 16, 1990, regarding the
replacement of sidewalks in the City of Livonia pursuant to
the 1990 Sidewalk Program on the parcels included herein by
reference, which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution
316-90 and in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.04.340
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Title 12, Chapter 4 and the
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City Treasurer having therefter sent a statement of charges
by first class mail to the owners of property to be assessed
wherein notice of the meeting by the City Council on this date
was given and at least 30 days having expired since the giving
of such notice with such charges remaining unpaid, the Council
does hereby pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08.150 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Title 3, Chapter 8, adopt this
resolution wherein a special assessment is placed upon such
property for said charges, further, the Council does hereby
authorize installment payments in the number of three (3)
installments at 8% interest where assessments exceed $400 and
the property owners have requested such installments, further,
the Council does hereby request that the City Treasurer shall
give notice of the amounts herein determined to the persons
chargeable therewith, such notice to be sent by first class
mail to the last known address of such persons as shown on the
most current assessment roll of the City, and where payments
herein authorized are not made within the specified time this
fact shall be reported by the City Treasurer to the City Assessor
who shall charge such amount together with a penalty of 10%
of such amounts against the persons or real property chargeable
therewith on the next general tax roll, and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer 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
#1056-90 RESOLVED, that having considered an application for
installment payments submitted by Katherine Mann, 19675 Hardy,
with regard to a sidewalk installation for Tax Parcel
012-01-0204 000 pursuant to S A D. District 833, which assessment
is in the total amount of $174 00, the Council does hereby deny
the application inasmuch as the sum involved does not exceed
the $400 requirement established for permitting such installment
payments
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1057-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian dated November 2, 1990, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits
the Library Commission resolutions 34-90, 35-90 and 36-90, the
Council does for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the donation of gifts and books as listed from the Friends of
the Library, 25 books from the Livonia Amateur Radio Club and
a cash donation of $200 00 from John and Joan Pierce to be
deposited to the Library Trust Fund Account 722-000-690-010
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1058-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
November 5, 1990, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed and a Grant of Easement,
more particularly described as
1. Quit Claim Deed dated October 24, 1990, executed by
Leo Soave, President of Leo Soave Building Co., Inc.,
A Michigan Corporation, to the City of Livonia, for
The East 20 feet of the South 10 feet of a 20 foot wide
vacated alley lying north of and adjacent to Lot 283,
"Golden Ridge Subdivision No 1", as recorded in Liber
62, Page 94, Wayne County Records, said subdivision
being a part of the West 1/2 of the S E 1/4 of Section
31, T.lS , R.9E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia),
Wayne County, Michigan. (Stonehouse Avenue right-of-way)
Sidwell No 124-01-0283-001
2 Grant of Easement dated October 24, 1990, executed by
Leo Soave, President of Leo Soave Building Co , Inc ,
A Michigan Corporation to the City of Livonia, for
The East 10 feet of the following parcels of land
Lot 283, except the East 20 feet thereof, and the South
1/2 of the vacated alley adjacent thereto, also Lots
284 thru 291 inclusive, except the East 20 feet thereof,
"Golden Ridge Subdivision No 1", as recorded in Liber
62, Page 94, Wayne County Records, said subdivision
being a part of the West 1/2 of the S E 1/4 of Section
31, T. 1S., R 9E., Livonia Township, (now City of
Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan
Sidwell Nos 124-01-0283-001 to 124-01-0291-001
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and 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 Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#1059-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated November 7, 1990, approved for submission
by the Mayor, recommending that the City dedicate and establish
a 20 -foot wide sanitary sewer easement across the Noble Library
site located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to
dedicate and establish for sanitary sewer purposes only the
following described property:
The south 17 feet of Lot 1810 and the north 3 feet of Lot 1809,
Rosedale Gardens No 9 Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 73,
Page 41, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being a part
of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 34, T. 1 S , R 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan. (Parcel No 134-03-1640-000)
and the Council does further request that the Wayne County Bureau
of Taxation record such easement dedication on all maps issued
by that office; and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have a certified copy of this resolution recorded in the
Wayne County Register of Deed's office
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was A
L#1060-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
November 13, 1990 from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly
described as
A twenty (20) foot wide easement, the centerline of said easement
being more particularly described as follows -
Part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 24, T 1 S., R. 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly described
as follows• Beginning at a point on the North line of Interstate
96 distant, North 88'08'02" E., 577 69 feet and N. 01'51'58"
W., 108 83 feet and N. 86'33'16" E , along said North line,
352 17 feet and continuing along said North line, N. 88"15'03"
E., 237 90 feet from the Southwest corner of Section 24, thence
N. 02121'52" W., along the centerline of said twenty (20) foot
wide easement, 24 07 feet, thence N. 42'38'08" E , 41 12 feet,
thence N. 02'21'52" W , 231.56 feet to the Point of Ending of
the centerline of the twenty (20) foot wide easement herein
described. (Parcel 095-99-0002-008)
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 Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
it was
#1061-90 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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Southfield Council President dated November 13, 1990 requesting
the support of the Livonia City Council for the candidacy of
Vicki H. Goldbaum, a Councilwoman from Southfield, as a candidate
for the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor and Ochala. I
NAYS- Toy, Jurcisin and Ochala
The President declared the resolution adopted
The President of the Council relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 8:38
P.M. and asked for reconsideration of the aforesaid resolution Said request was
seconded by Councilman Ochala.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion for reconsideration with the following
result
AYES• Toy, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter
NAYS: Feenstra, Bishop and Taylor
The Vice President declared the resolution open for reconsideration
A new roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following
result AYES. Feenstra, Bishop and Taylor
NAYS. Toy, Ochala, McCotter and Jurcisin.
The Vice President declared the resolution denied.
it was
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On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
#1062-90 WHEREAS, Vicki H Goldbaum has served the City of
Southfield, Michigan with distinction for more than thirteen
years as a member of Council, two years as Council Vice President,
and also as Chairperson of the Council's committees on site
plan, boards and commissions, legislation, neighborhood services,
and finance, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia supports
the nomination of Vicki H Goldbaum for a seat on the Board
of Directors of the National League of Cities, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded
to members of the Nominating Committee of the National League
of Cities and to the Michigan Municipal League.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Toy, Ochala, McCotter and Jurcisin
WHEREAS, she has been a concerned member of the
Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments Committee on
Environmental Strategy and now chairs the Michigan Underground
Storage Tank Board, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Goldbaum's talents and dedication
to local government were recognized by her election to the Board
of Trustees of the Michigan Municipal League and by her election
as Vice President of the League, and
WHEREAS, she is recognized as a leader in the
organizations of women in municipal government, having served
as Chairperson of the Michigan Women in Municipal Government
and the national Women in Municipal Government organization
and having helped to organize Women in Municipal Government
groups in the States of Arizona and Mississippi, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Goldbaum contributed four years
service to the National League of Cities' Community and Economic
Development Steering Committee and has been an active member
of the NLC's Community and Economic Development Policy Committee
since 1979,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia supports
the nomination of Vicki H Goldbaum for a seat on the Board
of Directors of the National League of Cities, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded
to members of the Nominating Committee of the National League
of Cities and to the Michigan Municipal League.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Toy, Ochala, McCotter and Jurcisin
NAYS Feenstra, Bishop and Taylor
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
The President resumed the Chair at 8.50 P M
it was
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
#1063-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Committee of the Whole submit a report and recommendation
with respect to the rules of the City Council in connection
with the question of the manner in which X -items are approved
for inclusion on a regular agenda of the City Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS Toy and Ochala
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1064-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 28, 1990, which
sets forth its resolution 9-446-90, adopted on September 18,
1990, 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, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 19,
1990, pursuant to Council Resolution 925-90, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its
report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1065-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
November 19, 1990 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
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966-90 in connection with a communication from the Director
of Finance dated October 9, 1990, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to insurance quotes for casualty and
liability insurance, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to
execute a proposed insurance agreement with the Michigan Municipal
Risk Management Authority in the manner and form herein submitted
for a total cost of $973,496.00 for the period December 1, 1990
through November 30, 1991, further, the Council does hereby
authorize the said item without competitive bidding in accordance
with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.14OD2 and 5 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1066-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated November 20,
1990, approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to
proposals received from insurance carriers in connection with
the City's self-insurance program for Workers Compensation,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
enter into a contract with The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company,,
Hartford, Connecticut 06156 to provide the City with reinsurance -
excess insurance coverage when losses from any one accident
reach $300,000, for a total premium cost of $142,430, and further,
the Council does hereby authorize a service contract with
Corporate Services, Inc., Livonia, Michigan, in connection with
this item, the cost of which is included in the aforesaid total
premium cost, the action herein being taken without competitive
bidding in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3 04 140D2 and 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and
unanimously adopted, this 1,189th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9 00 P M , November 20, 1990
Robert F Nash, City Clerk