HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1989-05-24 25018
ilin MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 24, 1989, 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 05 P M. Councilwoman Toy delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result. Present: Fernon P. Feenstra,
Laura Toy, Robert R. Bishop, Joan McCotter, Gerald Taylor, Ron Ochala and Dale
Jurcisin, Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present Harry Tatigian, City Attorney;
Robert F Nash, City Clerk, Robert D. Bennett, Mayor, John Nagy, Planning Director;
Raul Galindo, City Engineer, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs; David
Preston, Finance Director; Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Edith
limsDavis, Personnel Director, Ron Mardiros, City Assessor, John Fegan, Director of
Building Inspection; William Crayk, Chief of Police; Robert Beckley, Director of
Public Works, Ray Pomerville, Labor Relations Director and Jack Engebretson, Robert
Morrow and Herman Kluver of the Planning Commission
The Chair introduced the following and thanked them on behalf of the City
of Livonia for their Memorial Day observance effort -- the placement of 3500 flags
Sunday, May 21 , 1989 on the graves of veterans buried at the Glen Eden and Parkview
cemeteries
Brownie Troop #172
Leaders - Marilyn Fulkerson
Diane Savage
20 adults and scouts
Cub Scout Pack #861
(Sponsored by VFW Post 3941 )
Leaders - Emmett and Karen Holmes
27 adult leaders, parents,
Iwo cubs and siblings
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Boy Scout Troop #782
Ihmo Leader Ken Bourgon
and four Scouts
Boy Scout Troop #270
Assistant Leader - Dick Szaal
and Scout son
VFW Post #3941
Leader - George Bisel
20 members and their families
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#471-89 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,152nd Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 10, 1989 are
hereby approved.
At the direction of the Chair, Item No 5 re a letter from William and
Genevieve H Stacy re toxic fumes from a neighbor's furnace was taken off the
Li Consent Agenda
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#472-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 25, 1989, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which transmits its resolution WS 2849 4/89, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Etna Supply Company, 529 32nd
Street, S.E. , Wyoming, Michigan 49508, for supplying the Public
Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with copper water
tubing at the unit prices bid and for a total amount of
$51 ,324.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets all specifications
#473-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 25, 1989, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which transmits its resolution WS 2848 4/89, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of SLC Water Service Products, 3059
Dixie Highway, Pontiac, Michigan 48055, for supplying the Public
Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with water service
parts and fittings at the unit prices bid and for a total amount
law of $19,682.47, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications.
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IL. #474-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 25, 1989, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which transmits its resolution WS 2850 4/89, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Jack Doheny Supplies, Inc , P 0.
Box 609, Northville, Michigan 48167, for supplying the Public
Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with one (1 )
self-propelled rear easement cleaner with trailer for the amount
of $11 ,000.00 plus an additional $995 00 for hose upgrade for
a total amount of $11 ,995 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 a sum not to exceed $11 ,995 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
of the Sewer Fund for this purpose.
#475-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Quakertown Civic Association, dated May 1 , 1989, requesting
permission to close Penn Drive from Stacey to Quakertown on
Saturday, June 3, 1989 from 11 00 A.M to 4.00 P M for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, the action herein being made
subject to the approval of the Police Department
#476-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Angelo
Colone, 14032 Levan, Livonia, Michigan 48154, received by the
IL0 office of the City Clerk on May 2, 1989, wherein an offer to
purchase is submitted for certain City-owned property located
at 27423 Long, Livonia, Michigan (Lot 41 of the Argonne
Subdivision) , the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Department of Law for its report and recommendation
#477-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Cornelius
H Suddendorf, 9116 Newburgh, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
May 3, 1989, wherein an interest is indicated for the purchase
of certain City-owned property located at 9100 and 9134 Newburgh,
being Lot Nos. 126-01-0747-001 and 126-01-0746-003, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for its
report and recommendation
#478-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. , dated
May 9, 1989, wherein it is requested that the following City
streets be closed to traffic from 8 00 A.M. , June 19, 1989 through
12.00 noon, June 26, 1989•
Stark Road from the Family Y, 14255 Stark to Lyndon,
Lyndon from Farmington Road to Stark Road
the Council does hereby concur in and grant this request in
the manner and form herein submitted
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#479-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. , dated
May 9, 1989, which submits a request for approval of the following
items
1 The issuance of a permit to W.G Wade Shows to conduct
carnival amusement rides at Henry Ford Field, as part
of this year' s Spree ' 39' celebration, on June 20, 21
and 22, 1989 from 3:00 P M. to Midnight and June 23,
24 and 25, 1989 from 12:00 Noon to Midnight
2. The issuance of a permit to the Anniversary Committee
to conduct a circus on June 20 - 25, 1989 at Ford Field;
3. Authorization of the Anniversary Committee to conduct
a fireworks display to be held at Veterans Park on Sunday,
June 25, 1989 at 10:00 P M. , which display will be fired
by American Fireworks, subject to providing liability
insurance for this event, and subject to the City of
Livonia and the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc.
being designated as additional insured on their policy,
4. Authorization of the Livonia Anniversary Committee to
use and/or lease the facilities at the Henry Ford Field,
Veterans' Park and the Eddie Edgar Arena during the
period of the Spree ' 39' celebration; and
5. A waiver of all fees prescribed by ordinance or law
with respect to items 2, 3 and 4 above, as well as a
waiver of all vendor's license fees for community
organizations and/or groups authorized to participate
in Spree ' 39' by the Anniversary Committee;
6. Authorization to place 4' x 8' Spree Signs (may be double
sided) on the following publicly owned property from
June 10, 1989 through June 26, 1989.
a. Ford Field
b. Eight Mile Road facing West (Newburgh near Greenmead)
c. Eight Mile Road facing East (Newburgh near Greenmead)
d. Six Mile Road near Hubbard (Rotary Park)
e. Seven Mile Road near Wayne Road (Bicentennial Park)
f Plymouth Road at Noble Library near parking lot
g. Five Mile Road on island in front of City Hall
h. Seven Mile Road at Carl Sandburgh Library
i . Senior Citizens Center at Farmington Road and Five
Mile Road
j. Senior Citizens Center at Plymouth Road and Shelden
Center
k. Sesquicentennial Park at Plymouth Road and Inkster
Road
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the Council does hereby approve and concur in the foregoing
requests and the City Clerk and all other appropriate City
officials and agencies are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#480-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Director of Labor Relations, dated May
5, 1989, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, and wherein it is
recommended that in accordance with the contract previously
authorized between the City and Allied Communications, Inc. ,
17360 West Eight Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, in Council
Resolution 338-85, and which was previously extended in Council
Resolutions 614-86, 635-87 and 676-88, and which recommends
an additional one-year extension for the maintenance of the
City's telephone system on the basis of a monthly rate of
$1 ,457 55, the Council does hereby approve and concur in such
action; further, the Council does hereby authorize the said
item without competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 3.04.140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
#481-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated May 5, 1989, to which is attached a proposed
agreement between the City of Livonia and Karoub Associates,
200 North Capitol Building, Suite 500, Lansing, Michigan 48933,
to act as the City's legislative consultant for the period January
1 , 1989 through December 31 , 1990, for an annual fee of
$20,000.00, including all expenses, the Council does hereby
approve the agreement in the manner and form herein submitted;
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, to affix their signatures
to the said Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the
Department of Law
1482-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
April 20, 1989 from the Engineering Department, approved as
to form by the Department of Law and approved for submission
by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of
Easement for water main purposes more particularly described
as follows:
Grant of Easement dated March 30, 1989 executed by Michigan
National Bank, a national banking association by Gerald J. DeVore,
first vice president, for
A twenty (20) foot wide easement for water main more particularly
described as located in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 15, T.1S. ,R.9E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, describing the centerline
of a 20.00 ft. wide easement for public water purposes being
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law more particularly described as follows Beginning at a point
on the north line of Five Mile Road, said point being located
distant N. 00°04'00" W , 60.00 ft and due east, 240 ft from
the southwest corner of said Section 15, thence due north, 163 00
ft to a point of deflection, thence due east from said point
30.00 ft. to a point of ending, thence, from said point of
deflection, due north 95 57 ft. , thence N 45°00'00" E , 60.00
ft. ; thence due east 64.64 ft. , thence due north 10.00 ft. to
the point of ending at the south right of way line of Westmore
Avenue, as established by City of Livonia Ordinance No. 1964,
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Grant of Eastment and, further in connection
with such acceptance does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute for and in behalf of the City of Livonia an
Indemnity Agreement dated March 30, 1989 between the Michigan
National Bank and the City of Livonia and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have both instruments noted herein recorded
in the office of the Registrar of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
#483-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated May 3, 1989, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby amend Item
No. 7 of Council Resolution 3-89, adopted on January 9, 1989,
so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit with
the City for General (Sidewalk) Improvements in the Merriwood
Estates Subdivision located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
3 to $5,000 00 of which at least $2,000 00 shall be in cash,
to cover the cost of remaining General Improvements in said
subdivision, and the financial assurances now on deposit with
the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly, further, all
other financial assurances now on deposit with the City shall
remain the same and unchanged.
#484-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 28, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 4-77-89, adopted on April 18, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-1-3-1 , submitted by Truman A Strong,
D.D.S. to vacate a portion of a private easement for public
utilities on property located on the southeast corner of
Middlebelt Road and Grandon Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
36, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission and does grant and approve the
said Petition 89-1-3-1 ; and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in
accordance with this resolution
#485-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 27, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 4-54-89, adopted on April 4, 1989,
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with regard to Petition 89-3-2-18, submitted by Robert Tarn
requesting waiver use approval to construct a fast oil change
facility on property located on the south side of Grand River
Avenue between Inkster Road and Rensellor Avenue in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 1 , which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 89-3-2-18 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval being made subject to a variance being granted
with respect to the front yard setback requirement by the Zoning
Board of Appeals, as well as such approval being based upon
compliance with the same conditions which are set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission
An Independent Auditor's Report from Plante & Moran, dated December 21 ,
1989 re The Livonia Heart Fund Financial Report for the Year Ended October 31 , 1988
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated
April 20, 1989 re Livonia Housing Commission Audit Report - Fiscal Year Ending
December 31 , 1988 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
#486-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Housing Director, dated April 20, 1989, approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached the Consolidated
Annual Contributions Contract for Section 8 Existing - Housing
Voucher Program, Project No MI-28-V055-003 (34 Vouchers), the
Council does hereby approve the Annual Contributions Contract
for the aforesaid referenced voucher program in the manner and
form herein submitted.
#487-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
May 11 , 1989, which bears the signature of the Finance Director,
is approved as to form by the City Attorney and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a document
entitled Standards for Non-traditional J 0.B.S. Assignments
Outside of the Plant, as well as a proposed form to be executed
as a Request for Volunteers with Liability Waiver, the Council
does hereby authorize the use of these documents in connection
with the referenced GM-UAW J O.B.S. Program and the Director
of Community Resources is hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#488-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated May 11 , 1989, approved for submission
by the Mayor, and to which is attached a City of Livonia
Comprehensive Traffic Study and Roadway Improvement Plan prepared
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liw by Goodell-Grivas, Inc , dated May, 1989, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
#489-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 15, 1989, which transmits
its resolution 5-104-89, adopted on May 9, 1989, with regard
to the proposed preliminary plat of Fox Run Estates Subdivision
to be located on the east side of Levan Road, south of Lyndon
Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, and it appearing that tentative approval
of said preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission
on May 9, 1989, the Council does hereby approve of the said
preliminary plat subject to the receipt of a report and
recommendation by the City Engineer relative to the development
plans and specifications for the improvements therein, and the
financial assurances guaranteeing the satisfactory installation
of such improvements
#490-89 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Adamas
Inc. , 31000 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated
May 12, 1989, covering new industrial facilities to be located
within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 50,
lio NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
that it determines as follows•
1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said
Application to the legislative bodies of the governmental
units deriving property taxes from the property which
will be affected, as required by Act 198, P A. 1974,
as amended
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council 's interest in this
matter, and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting
such information as may be necessary to determine their
respective opinions on this Application and (iii ) advise
the said taxing units of this Council 's desire to hold
a hearing on this Application on Monday, June 26, 1989,
at 8 00 P.M at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan
3 The Council hereby sets Monday, June 26, 1989, at 8.00
P.M at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for
conducting a hearing on this Application.
#491-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
ibms the City Engineer, dated May 3, 1989, approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 513-87,
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and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed street improvement
of Shadyside Avenue for a distance of 240' north of Seven Mile
Road, and such report having indicated the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by
public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant,
and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid
by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general
obligation of the City, the number of installments in which
assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included
in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing
to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans,
specifications and recommendations have been properly filed
by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of May 3,
1989, and that there has been a full compliance with all of
the provisions of Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday,
June 26, 1989 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for a public
hearing on the Necessity for such proposed improvement which
public hearing shall be held before the Council in the Livonia
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant
to Section 3.08.070 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
11. amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice
and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 3.08.070
of said Code.
#492-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated May 3, 1989, approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 513-87,
and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed street improvement
of Westmore Avenue for a distance of 150' north of Seven Mile
Road, and such report having indicated the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by
public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant,
and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid
by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general
obligation of the City, the number of installments in which
assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included
in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing
to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans,
specifications and recommendations have been properly filed
by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of May 3,
Imp 1989, and that there has been a full compliance with all of
the provisions of Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday,
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lip June 26, 1989 at 8.00 P M. as the date and time for a public
hearing on the Necessity for such proposed improvement which
public hearing shall be held before the Council in the Livonia
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant
to Section 3 08 070 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice
and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 3.08.070
of said Code
#493-89 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, June 26,
1989, at 8.00 P M at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
Petition 89-3-1-7, submitted by McDonald's Corporation, for
a change of zoning on property located on the south side of
Ann Arbor Road between Ann Arbor Trail and Hix Road in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 5-92-89 having recommended to the
City Council that Petition 89-3-1-7 be approved, and
160 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• Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin and Feenstra.
NAYS None.
The President declared the resolutions adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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1494-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from William
Land Genevieve H. Stacy, 36615 Munger Avenue, Livonia, Michigan
48154, dated May 9, 1989, with regard to problems which may
result from toxic fumes emanating from the venting system of
90% efficiency furnaces, and having also considered the report
and recommendation of the Director of Inspection dated May 18,
1989, approved for submission by the Mayor the Council does
hereby receive and file this item
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
1495-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 17,
1989, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 327-89 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated March 20, 1989, which transmits its resolution 2-34-89,
adopted on February 28, 1989, with regard to Petition 89-1-2-1 ,
submitted by Kirk's Kwik Stop, Inc , requesting waiver use
approval to utilize an SDD license in connection with an existing
party store located on the southeast corner of Ann Arbor Road
and Knolson Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 , which
property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition
160 89-1-2-1 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: Toy, Bishop, McCotter and Jurcisin.
NAYS: Taylor, Ochala and Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#496-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 17,
1989, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 332-89 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated March 23, 1989, which transmits its resolution 3-52-89,
adopted on March 20, 1989, with regard to Petition 89-2-2-17,
submitted by Trapp Associates Ltd. , requesting waiver use approval
L to construct a restaurant to be located on the south side of
Seven Mile Road between 1-96 (1-275) and Haggerty Road in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and Petition 89-2-2-17 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.
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On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
Land unanimously adopted, it was
#497-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 17,
1989, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 333-89 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated March 23, 1989, which transmits its resolution 3-53-89,
adopted on March 20, 1989, with regard to Petition 89-2-2-15,
submitted by Trapp Associates Ltd. , requesting waiver use approval
to utilize a Class C liquor license (serving of liquor, beer
and wine by the glass) in conjunction with a restaurant to be
located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between I-96 (I-275)
and Haggerty Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, which
property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition
89-2-2-15 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
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
ION #498-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 17,
1989, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 310-89 in
connection with a communication from the Personnel Director
and the Director of Labor Relations, dated April 3, 1989, which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission
on March 16, 1989, wherein certain salary adjustments and benefits
for the classifications of Police Chief, Fire Chief and Deputy
Police Chief for the period December 1 , 1988 through November
30, 1991 are recommended for approval , the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of such action.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 17,
1989, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 310-89 in
connection with a letter from the Mayor, dated April 3, 1989,
with regard to the position of Director of Labor Relations,
the Council does hereby determine that as an alternative to
the established salary and benefits for a full time Director
lbw of Labor Relations, as approved by Council Resolution 830-87,
the City Council does hereby also establish an hourly compensation
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of $38 00 per hour when the Director is employed on a parttime
lior basis, effective June 1 , 1989, further, that this hourly wage,
when in effect represents the full and complete compensation
for services rendered under Title of this position with none
of the benefits presently afforded to other employees and
appointive positions of the City
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the
proposed determination on the position of Director of Labor
Relations to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the referral resolution with the following result•
AYES Toy, Bishop and McCotter
NAYS Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin and Feenstra
The President declared the resolution to refer denied
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roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
#499-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 17,
1989, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 310-89 in
connection with a letter from the Mayor, dated April 3, 1989,
with regard to the position of Director of Labor Relations,
the Council does hereby determine that as an alternative to
the established salary and benefits for a full time Director
of Labor Relations, as approved by Council Resolution 830-87,
the City Council does hereby also establish an hourly compensation
of $38.00 per hour when the Director is employed on a parttime
basis, effective June 1 , 1989, further, that this hourly wage,
when in effect represents the full and complete compensation
for services rendered under Title of this position with none
of the benefits presently afforded to other employees and
appointive positions of the City.
AYES. Bishop, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin and Feenstra.
NAYS Toy and McCotter.
The President declared the resolution adopted
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
he following Ordinance•
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lbw AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 270 OF TITLE
10, CHAPTER 21 (TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES• Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin and Feenstra.
NAYS• None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE
10, CHAPTER 90 (PEDESTRIANS) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin and Feenstra.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilwoman McCotter took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 060 OF TITLE
9, CHAPTER 32 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result•
AYES Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin and Feenstra.
NAYS None
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he President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
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effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL
SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED
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.
Councilwoman McCotter gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 070 OF TITLE
IL 10, CHAPTER 54 (LOAD LIMITS AND TOWING
REGULATIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting.
Councilman Jurcisin gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050C OF
TITLE 10, CHAPTER 27 (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES AS
AMENDED
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
IN xt regular meeting.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#500-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated May 11 , 1989,
approved for submission by the Mayor, as well as also having
considered a letter from Robert J. Farris, Agent for North
American Life, dated May 11 , 1989, and a letter from the Director
of Finance, dated May 12, 1989, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Essex Insurance
Group Ltd. (Agent), 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 429,
Livonia, Michigan 48152 to provide the City of Livonia with
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage,
being Group America (Insurance Company) , the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#501-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated May 11 , 1989,
approved for submission by the Mayor, as well as also having
considered a letter from Robert J. Farris, Agent for North
American Life, dated May 11 , 1989, and a letter from the Director
of Finance, dated May 12, 1989, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine that the City of Livonia
shall provide self-insuring short term disability coverage and
that the Third Party Administrator shall be Corporate Services,
Inc. , 29500 W. Five Mile Road, P.O. Box 5715, Livonia, Michigan
48150-5715, for a control set-up cost of $1 ,500 00 and a monthly
cost of $1 .50 per eligible employee.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1502-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Building
Corporation, 24242 Grand River, Detroit, Michigan 48219, dated
May 1 , 1989, wherein a request is submitted for waiver of the
City's insurance requirement with respect to the sale of alcoholic
beverages at the Irish Feis to take place on June 3, 1989 at
the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena at Ford Field, the Council does hereby
reject and deny this request.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
L Treasurer of Graco Robotics, Inc. , dated May 8, 1989, as well
as a letter from Thompson-Brown Realtors, dated May 15, 1989,
wherein it is indicated that Graco Robotics, Inc. intends to
transfer facilities from 12898 Westmore, Livonia, Michigan to
Plymouth Township and it further indicates that Graco Robotics,
Inc. desires to obtain a 1974 P A. 198 exemption and an Act
338 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Jurcisin and Feenstra.
NAYS: Toy, McCotter, Taylor and Ochala
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#503-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Treasurer of Graco Robotics, Inc. , dated May 8, 1989, as well
as a letter from Thompson-Brown Realtors, dated May 15, 1989,
wherein it is indicated that Graco Robotics, Inc. intends to
transfer facilities from 12898 Westmore, Livonia, Michigan to
Plymouth Township and it further indicates that Graco Robotics,
Inc. desires to obtain a 1974 P A. 198 exemption and an Act
338 exemption for the Plymouth Township facility, the Council
does hereby reject and deny this request, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Toy, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala and Feenstra.
NAYS. Bishop and Jurcisin.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated May 11 , 1989,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the sale of 3.5 acres (+/-) of City-owned land located
on the West side of Newburgh Road at the intersection of Pembroke
Avenue for a price of $360,000 00 to the U.S. Postal Authority,
which sale is conditioned upon the purchaser providing such
title work as may be required for this transaction, the action
herein being taken in order to best serve the interests of the
community and in accordance with Section 3.05.090B & C of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, provided, however, that
the use of the proceeds from this sale are hereby limited to
the development and maintenance of Greenmead, including the
Historical Village; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
an Offer to Sell Real Property, a quit claim deed and such other
documents as may be necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose
of this resolution, and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as
may be necessary to consummate this transaction.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution regarding the
sale of City-owned land on the West side of Newburgh Road at
the intersection of Pembroke Avenue to the U S. Postal Authority
be referred to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
The motion failed for lack of support.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
#504-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated May 11 , 1989,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the sale of 3.5 acres (+/-) of City-owned land located
on the West side of Newburgh Road at the intersection of Pembroke
Avenue for a price of $360,000.00 to the U.S. Postal Authority,
which sale is conditioned upon the purchaser providing such
title work as may be required for this transaction, the action
herein being taken in order to best serve the interests of the
community and in accordance with Section 3.05.090B & C of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; provided, however, that
the use of the proceeds from this sale are hereby limited to
the development and maintenance of Greenmead, including the
Historical Village; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
an Offer to Sell Real Property, a quit claim deed and such other
documents as may be necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose
of this resolution; and the Department of Law is hereby requested
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ILI to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as
may be necessary to consummate this transaction.
AYES Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin and Feenstra.
NAYS None.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#505-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 23, 1989, the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May
11 , 1989, and the report and recommendation of the Director
of Inspection, dated May 8, 1989, to which is attached a report
from the Fire Marshal , dated May 3, 1989, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Paul Sabatini for a
Dance-Entertainment Permit to be held in conjunction with 1988
Class C Licensed Business located at 31630 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
is the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#506-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 27, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 4-68-89, adopted on April 4, 1989,
with regard to a sign permit application submitted by Hart and
Leidal Investment Co. for a wall and two ground signs located
at the Civic Center Office Plaza, northeast corner of Five Mile
and Farmington Roads, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the said
sign permit application subject to compliance with the same
conditions as set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning
Commission, as well as the additional condition that the ground
sign on Farmington Road shall be relocated to the north side
of the north driveway
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
liwlnd unanimously adopted, it was
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L #507-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 27, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 4-51-89, adopted on April 4, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-2-2-13, submitted by Northridge Commons
Associates, requesting waiver use approval to construct and
operate a Subway Sub Shop within the Northridge Commons Shopping
Center located on the south side of Eight Mile Road west of
Farmington Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, 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 Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#508-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 27, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 4-52-89, adopted on April 4, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-2-2-14, submitted by Northridge Commons
Associates, requesting waiver use approval to construct and
operate a Coney Island Restaurant within the Northridge Commons
Shopping Center located on the south side of Eight Mile Road
west of Farmington Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, 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 Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
#509-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 28, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 4-76-89, adopted on April 18, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-2-2-16, submitted by Meadowdale Foods,
Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to utilize SDD and SDM
licenses in conjunction with a new Great Scott Supermarket located
within the Livonia Plaza Shopping Center on the south side of
Five Mile Road between Bainbridge Avenue and Henry Ruff Road
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, which property is zoned
C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made
by the Planning Commission and Petition 89-2-2-16 is hereby
approved and granted with respect to the SDM license only.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin and Feenstra.
NAYS Toy and Ochala
Lie President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#510-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 27, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 4-55-89, adopted on April 4, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-3-2-20, submitted by Consumers Power
Company, requesting waiver use approval to construct a natural
gas regulator station on property located on the west side of
Newburgh Road between Amrhein Road and Grantland Avenue in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, which property is zoned RUF, the
Council does hereby reject the recommendation made by Planning
Commission and Petition 89-3-2-20 is hereby denied for the
following reasons:
1 . That the petitioner has failed to affirmatively show
that the proposed use is in compliance with the general
waiver use standards and requirements set forth in Section
19.06 of the Zoning Ordinance 543.
2. That the proposed use would be detrimental to and
incompatible with the adjoining uses of the area.
3. That the proposed use represents an encroachment of
a non-residential use into a residential neighborhood
4. That the proposed use is contrary to good land use
planning principles which seek to protect residential
uses from the adverse effects of uses which tend to
be incompatible to those residential uses.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala and Jurcisin.
NAYS. Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 27, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 4-67-89, adopted on April 4, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-3-8-11 , submitted by Fred J Armour,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
Lig to construct a retail sales building located on the north side
of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Shadyside in
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Imw the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 89-3-8-11 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.
The motion failed for lack of support
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#511-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 27, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 4-67-89, adopted on April 4, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-3-8-11 , submitted by Fred J. Armour,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct a retail sales building located on the north side
of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Shadyside in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation.
111 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Toy, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala and Jurcisin.
NAYS. Bishop and Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1512-89 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 324 for a proposed street improvement consisting of a 28
ft. wide full-depth asphalt pavement (approximately 7 - 1/2
inches thick) with mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III) on
Foch, Clarita, Pickford and Goff in the East 1/2 of the Northeast
1/4 of Section 12 in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on May
L 15, 1989 at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed
the special assessments levied on the special assessment roll
as prepared by the City Assessor to
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cover the district portion of the cost of a street improvement
lioto be constructed in Special Assessment District No 324; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated May 7, 1989, in the amount of $332,112 00, are
fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived
by construction of improvements proposed in said
district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ,
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 324 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into fifteen
(15) equal annual installments with interest at the
rate of eight (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance
of the assessment from December 1 , 1990. Said interest
shall be payable on each installment due date, provided,
however, that after the issuance of bonds in
anticipation of the collection of the unpaid assessments
on the said special assessment roll , said rate of
interest shall be not more than 1% above the average
rate of interest borne by said bonds. In such cases
where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars
($10 00) the number of installments shall be reduced
so that each installment shall be above and as near
Ten Dollars ($10.00) as possible. The first installment
shall be due and payable December 1 , 1991 and subsequent
installments on December 1st of succeeding years.
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08.130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3.08.190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08 190 Any property
owner assessed may pay the whole or any part of the
assessment without interest or penalty up to December
1 , 1990,
lbw (5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1991
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3.08.210
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110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together
with interest upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1990, and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall
be spread upon each annual tax roll together with
one (1 ) years interest upon all unpaid installments;
provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
as provided by Section 3.08.200, or after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3.08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15%
of the paving costs ($58,608.00) and 100% of the
drainage costs ($150,000 00) for a total amount of
$208,608.00.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1513-89 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation
on providing adequate traffic signage on Foch, Clarita, Pickford
and Goff in the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12
upon completion of the street improvement in that area.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#514-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mike
and Kim Brown, 27462 Margareta, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated
February 27, 1989, and before determining to improve Margareta,
Pershing and the remainder of Goff with a proposed street
improvement in the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section
12 in the City of Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed
by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested
to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show
tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and
to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as
111.. to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
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of the City, the number of installments in which assessments
may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed
special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of Section
3.08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#515-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Geneva
Halliday, Treasurer of the Michigan Depression Glass Society,
received by the office of the City Clerk on May 11 , 1989, wherein
a check is enclosed in the amount of $315.00 by way of
appreciation for the use of the Livonia Senior Citizens Center,
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the said donation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#516-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Historical Commission, dated May 10, 1989, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
which indicates that the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc.
(Spree) has submitted a donation in the amount of $500.00 to
be used for the Clarenceville Cemetery fence, the Council does,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the said doantion
and does further authorize the deposit in Account 723-000-285-230.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#517-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated May 11 , 1989, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the reappointment of Robert L. Morrow, 19421
Laurel , Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission,
for a term of three years, which will expire on June 9, 1992,
provided that Mr Morrow takes the oath of office as required
in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter to be administered
by the City Clerk
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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110 #518-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated May 11 , 1989, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the reappointment of Herman H. Kluver, 16017
Riverside, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the City Planning
Commission, for a term of three years, which will expire on
June 9, 1992, provided that Mr. Kluver takes the oath of office
as required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter to be
administered by the City Clerk.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#519-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated May 11 , 1989, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the reappointment of Donald Vyhnalek, 34940
Wood Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the City Planning
Commission, for a term of three years, which will expire on
June 9, 1992, provided that Mr. Vyhnalek takes the oath of office
as required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter to be
administered by the City Clerk.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
Lnd unanimously adopted, it was
#520-89 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has employees rendering
valuable services; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a deferred compensation plan for
such employees serves the interests of the City of Livonia by
enabling it to provide reasonable retirement security for its
employees, by providing increased flexibility in its personnel
management system, and by assisting in the attraction and
retention of competent personnel , and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has determined that the establishment
of a deferred compensation plan to be administered by the ICMA
Retirement Corporation serves the above objectives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia desires that the investment of
funds held under its deferred compensation plan be administered
by the ICMA Retirement Corporation, and that such funds be held
by the ICMA Retirement Trust, a trust established by public
employers for the collective investment of funds held under
their deferred compensation plans and money purchase retirement
plans,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia hereby
executes the Declaration of Trust of the ICMA Retirement Trust,
referenced hereto as Appendix B
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ILOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1521-89 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 Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#522-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated May 19, 1989, as well as a
communication from the City Clerk, dated April 20, 1989, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 360-89 in connection
with a letter from the Polish Army Veterans' Association of
America, Joseph Pilsudski , Post 78, 4959-63 Martin Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan, dated April 10, 1989, wherein a request is
submitted for permission to conduct the annual "Blue Flower",
Polish Poppy Collection, on June 9-10, 1989, the Council does
L hereby concur in and approve of this request in the manner and
form herein submitted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
1523-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 17, 1989, which sets
forth its resolution 2-31-89, adopted on February 28, 1989,
with regard to Petition 88-12-1-39, submitted by John Mahn,
for a change of zoning on property located on the east side
of Wayne Road, south of Ann Arbor Trail in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 33, from R-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 22, 1989,
pursuant to Council Resolution 311-89, 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. Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Jurcisin and Feenstra.
NAYS. Taylor and Ochala.
Irhe President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
Land unanimously adopted, it was
#524-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 27, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 3-54-89, adopted on March 20, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-2-8-7, submitted by Michael C. DeLaere,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct an addition to an existing theater located on the
north side of Plymouth Road between Sears Drive and Tech Center
Drive in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18.58 of Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on May 22, 1989, pursuant to Council
Resolution 312-89, 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 Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#525-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated May 22, 1989,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1064-88 in connection
with the question of permitting sit-down restaurants in C-1
districts, the Council does hereby request that the Planning
Commission submit its report and recommendation on the proposed
amendment of Zoning Ordinance 543 with respect to restaurant
regulations, inasmuch as this subject appears to require
expeditious attention
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#526-89 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 132-89, adopted on February 6, 1989, and in
accordance with Section 3.08.100 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 May 12, 1989 an assessment roll dated May 10, 1989 for the
proposed street improvement consisting of a 34 ft. wide 7" thick
concrete pavement with curbs and gutters (Alternate I) on Hubbard
Road, Five Mile to Jamison 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 132-89.
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Iwo 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, Monday, June 26, 1989 at 8.00 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.
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 June 26, 1989; 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.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,153rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9.15 P M. , May 24, 1989.
Ro ert F Nash, City Clerk