HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1988-08-29 24403
tm. MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 29, 1988, the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President of
the Council at 8:00 P.M. Councilman Jurcisin 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 Robert F. Nash, City Clerk, Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert D Bennett, Mayor, John Nagy, Planning Director,
Raul Galindo, City Engineer, Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director, Karen Szymula, Director
Imo of Legislative Affairs, Ron Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Suzanne
Wi5lgr, Director of Community Resources, John Fegan, Director of Building Inspection,
Barney Knorp, Fire Chief, Edith Davis, Personnel Director, James Inglis, Housing
Director, Ray Danaher, Assistant Chief Accountant and Tom Carey, Traffic Commission,
CommissiOn,
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
#805-88 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,134th Regular Meeting
Of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 17, 1988 are
hereby approved.
*Councilman Jurcisin abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under
the provisions of Section 2 04 190 B of the Livonia Code of Drdinances,
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cDmmWnicati0n frOm the Finance Direct0r, dated August 22, l988 f0rwarding
v�riou� financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending July 31 ,
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low1988 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from the Director of Community Resources, dated August
18, 1988 re the Dial-A-Ride Taxi Program was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
At the direction of the Chair, Item No 16 re the proposed contract covering Police
Department Digital Computer Equipment was removed from the Consent Agenda.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#806-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 25, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 7-127-88, adopted on July 12, 1988, with regard
to a Sign Permit Application by Jonna Construction Company for
one wall sign and two directional signs on property located at
19910 Haggerty, 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 set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning
Commission.
#807-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Marin
Ardelean, 6019 Norborne, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127, dated
August 3, 1988, wherein an interest is expressed in the purchase
of certain City-owned property located at 36615 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby request that the Mayor
and Department of Law submit their respective reports and
recommendations with regard to this item
#808-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Marlene
Graban, 29541 Oakview, Livonia, Michigan, received by the office
of the City Clerk on August 17, 1988, requesting permission to
close Oakview and Beatrice and Oakview and Jacquelyn on Saturday,
September 10, 1988 from 3.00 p m. to 7 00 p m. for the purpose
of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject
to the approval of the Police Department
#809-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Special
Events Coordinator of the Wayne County Office of Public Services,
dated August 1 , 1988, with regard to the closing of the
imm intersection of Newburgh and Edward Hines Drive and the
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ifts intersection of Ann Arbor Trail and Edward Hines Drive from 8 00
a.m. to 12 noon for the purpose of conducting the Fourth Annual
Wayne County Parks/Redford Roadrunner 20 Mile Marathon Training
Run to be conducted on Saturday, September 24, 1988, the Council
does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted.
#810-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated August
16, 1988, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Grubor Enterprises, Inc. , 911 W. Big Beaver, Suite 303, Troy,
Michigan 48084, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with diesel fuel at the unit
prices bid through September 2, 1990 and for a total estimated
amount of $19,302 80, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specificaions, further, in the event
the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the diesel fuel ,
the Council does hereby accept the second low bid of Plymouth
Oil Company, P.O. Box 27147, Detroit, Michigan 48227, which also
meets specifications, as an alternate to supply the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with diesel fuel at
the unit prices bid through September 2, 1990 and for a total
estimated amount of $19,464 00.
iss #811-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated August
16, 1988, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Libra Industries, Inc of Michigan, 1435 N. Blackstone, Jackson,
Michigan 49202, for supplying employees of the Department of
Public Works with outer wear foul weather garments at the unit
prices bid for a total estimated amount of $10,313.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications
#812-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated August
16, 1988, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Leemon Oil Co. , Inc. , 40550 Grand River, Novi , Michigan 48050,
for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment Maintenance
Section) with regular and unleaded gasoline for the unit prices
bid through September 2, 1990 and for a total estimated amount
of $244,303.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received which meets specifications, the bid of Boron Oil Company
being rejected as incomplete, further, in the event the aforesaid
bidder is unable to furnish the gasoline, the Council does hereby
accept the second low bid of Grubor Enterprises, Inc , 911 W
Big Beaver, Suite 303, Troy, Michigan 48084, which also meets
Lbw specifications, as an alternate to supply the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with regular and unleaded
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ibro gasoline at the unit prices bid through September 2, 1990 and
for a total estimated amount of $247,073 80
#813-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated August
15, 1988, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached a proposed contract between the City of Livonia and
the Michigan Humane Society, 37225 Marquette, Westland, Michigan
48185, wherein the latter would provide a service facility for
the humane sheltering of animals for one (1 ) year commencing
on July 1 , 1988 through June 30, 1989, with provisions for
extension if mutually agreed upon, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to execute the said contract, subject to approval
as to form by the City Attorney
#814-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 10, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit
price bid of Century Cement Co. , 12600 Sibley Road, Riverview,
Michigan 48192, for the 1988 Pavement Repair Program - Contract
88-I, for the estimated total cost of $62,679.00, based upon
the Engineering Department' s estimate of units involved and subject
to a final payment based upon the actual units completed in
ibm accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated
cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item, further, the Council does hereby appropriate the
sum of $13,052 00 from Michigan Transportation Funds (Major Road
Account) for the intersectional improvements on Newburgh Road,
and $49,627 00 from the 1987-88 Street Maintenance Budget (Activity
463) for this program, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized
to approve minor work as completed, and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute a contract, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
#815-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 3, 1988, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby amend Item
No. 5 of Council Resolution 378-88, adopted on April 20, 1988,
so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit with
the City for General Improvements in the Stamford Acres
Subdivision, located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9 to $5,000 00
cash, and the financial assurances now on deposit with the City,
if any, shall be reduced accordingly, all other financial
assurances now on deposit with the City including the Sidewalk
Improvement Bond shall remain the same and unchanged
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#816-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
im. recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 4, 1988, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
and request the City Clerk to make application to The Detroit
Edison Company, on forms provided by such Company, for the
installation of one (1 ) 250 watt high pressure sodium light on
an existing wood pole on the South side of Plymouth Road adjacent
to the Plymouth Woods drive approach in the City of Livonia,
Michigan, it being the determination of the Council that such
lighting is required in order to protect the public safety of
the residents of the community.
#817-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 4, 1988, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the release to Angelo DiPonio Enterprises, Inc. , 13040 Merriman
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, the proprietor of the Rennold' s
Ravines Subdivision, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
20, the financial assurances previously deposited with respect
to the General Improvements, Sidewalk Improvements, Soil Erosion
and Survey Monument Bonds, pursuant to Council Resolution 501-86,
adopted on May 21 , 1986, all other financial assurances now on
deposit with the City, if any, shall remain the same and unchanged;
and the action herein being taken is for the reasons indicated
in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all these
improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance
with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of
Livonia
#818-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Housing Director, dated August 1 , 1988, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein the Housing Commission has recommended
a Silver Village rental adjustment as follows'
Adjusted Rent
Bedroom Size Current Rent (Effective 12-1-88
One Bedroom $196.00 $206.00
Two Bedroom $219.00 $230.00
The above rents exclude gas and electric.
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action,
the said rental adjustment to become effective December 1 , 1988.
#819-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Housing Director, dated August 4, 1988, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein the Housing Commission has recommended
the following rental increase to become effective December 1 ,
16. 1988 for the City-owned scattered site properties.
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two
Current Proposed
1 Bedroom $110 $121
8971 Floral
2 Bedroom $110 $121
29149 Morlock
20121 Floral
27545 Long
3 Bedroom $165 $182
11910 Cardwell
12411 Arcola
31220 Hathaway
19941 Deering
9880 Harrison
11784 Arcola
9700 Newburgh
9408 Newburgh
33916 Five Mile
9400 Newburgh
4 Bedroom $220 $242
20120 Deering
9717 Newburgh
iwo The above rents exclude utilities
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the said rental
adjustments to become effective December 1 , 1988
1820-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Housing Director, dated August 4, 1988, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein the Housing Commission has requested the
authority to obtain quotes and bids for the purchase of certain
capital equipment as detailed in the aforesaid communication
and which would close out the Senior Citizen Bond Construction
Fund in the amount of $4,168.00, as of November 30, 1987, the
Council does hereby concur in the aforesaid recommendation and
approve of such action.
#821-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
August 12, 1988, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
Senior Alliance Grants in the following service categories, amounts
and funding sources
Personal Care $17,840 (State)
Iwo Homemaker $13,291 (State)
Chore $ 9,922 (Federal )
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further, the Council does hereby approve the attached grant
classifications and pay rates for the period October 1 , 1988
through September 30, 1989
#822-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 28, 1988, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated August
3, 1988, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Brock Hotel Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, to add space
and new additional bar permit to be held in conjunction with
a 1988 B-Hotel with Dance Permit, Food Permit and 226 Rooms,
for a business located at 17123 Laurel Park, Livonia, Michigan
48152, Wayne County, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission
#823-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 2, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 7-137-88, adopted on July 26, 1988, with regard
to a Sign Permit Application, submitted by Louis G Redstone
Associates, Inc. on behalf of Manufacturers National Bank for
two ground signs on property located at 39200 Six Mile Road,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the said sign permit application,
Iwo subject to compliance with the same condition set forth in the
aforesaid action of the Planning Commission
#824-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does, in accordance with Section
23.01 (a) of Ordinance No 543, as amended, request that the City
Planning Commission on its own motion conduct a public hearing
and thereafter submit its report and recommendation on the question
of whether or not the property located at the Northeast corner
of Six Mile Road and Haggerty Road should be rezoned from C-2
to a more appropriate zoning classification such as P S.
#825-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 3, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 7-130-88, adopted on July 26, 1988, with regard
to the proposed preliminary plat for Ashley Estates Subdivision
to be located on the east side of Gill Road, north of Seven Mile
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and it appearing that tentative approval of
said preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission,
after due notice and a public hearing on July 26, 1988, 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
ibm the satisfactory installation of such improvements
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#826-88 RESOLVED , that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 3, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 7-131-88, adopted on July 26, 1988, with regard
to the proposed preliminary plat for Merriwood Estates Subdivision
to be located on the northeast corner of Norfolk and Osmus in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, and it appearing that tentative approval of said
preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after
due notice and a public hearing on July 26, 1988, 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
1827-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 324-88, adopted on April 6, 1983 , 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 August 9,
1988 an assessment roll dated August 9, 1988, for the proposed
improvement consisting of two 20 ft wide full-depth asphalt
pavements with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II ) on Antago
Boulevard (Seven Mile to Vassar) in Section 1 , 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 324-88,
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, October 10, 1988, at 7 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 October
10, 1988, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said
hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail
iwo 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
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1828-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 3, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement of Greenland, West of Middlebelt, and Henry Ruff,
Greenland to Puritan in the North 1/2 of Section 14, 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 August 3, 1988, 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, September 26, 1988 at 8:00 P.M. as the date
and time for a public hearing on the Necessity for such proposed
L 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 the 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.
1829-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 1 , 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
1143-87, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement of Wentworth, West of Middlebelt in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 14, 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,
Lspecifications and recommendations have been properly filed by
the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of August 3,
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L 1988, 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, September 26,
1988 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 the 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.
#830-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the General Manager of Holiday Inn, dated August 17, 1988, which
in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from
a determination made on August 17, 1988 by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 8-156-88 adopted on August 16, 1988
with regard to a Sign Permit Application to construct two building
wall signs at the Holiday Inn Livonia-West on North Laurel Park
Drive, the Council does hereby designate Monday, September 26,
1988 at 8.00 P.M. as the date and time for conducting a public
hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at
the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary
in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the
publication of a notice in the City' s official newspaper of such
hearing and the date and place thereof, in compliance with the
requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia
#831-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
August 19, 1988 from Charles G. Tangora on behalf of Ronald W
Parz which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes
an appeal from a determination made on August 24, 1988 by the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 8-147-88 adopted on
August 16, 1988, with regard to Petition 87-11-2-53 submitted
by Ronald W. Parz requesting approval of all plans required by
Section 19 08 for waiver use approval to construct a retail
shopping center on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Middlebelt and Merriman Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
26, the Council does hereby designate Monday, September 26, 1988
at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for conducting a public hearing
with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City
Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order
to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication
of a notice in the City' s official newspaper of such hearing
and the date and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements
set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia
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#832-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
August 22, 1988 from Charles G. Tangora on behalf of Westin
Development, Inc. , which in accordance with the provisions of
Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on August
24, 1988 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 8-154-88
adopted on August 16, 1988, with regard to Petition 88-7-8-22
submitted by Westin Development, Inc. requesting approval of
all plans required by Section 18.58 in connection with a proposal
to construct a retail shopping center located on the north side
of Five Mile Road between Levan and Williams in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 17, the Council does hereby designate Monday,
September 26, 1988 at 8•00 P.M. as the date and time for
conducting a public hearing with regard to this matter, such
hearing to be held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing,
as well as by the publication of a notice in the City' s official
newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in
compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No 543,
as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#833-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 22, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
13-88, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement of Floral , Seven Mile to Curtis, and Clarita and
Pickford, Deering to West of Floral , in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 12, 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 August 22, 1988, 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, October 17, 1988 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 the 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.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES• Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra
NAYS• None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#834-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 1225-86,
adopted on December 17, 1986, the City Council has determined
to acquire certain digital computer equipment for the Police
Department on an installment basis , and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Act No. 99, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended ("Act 99") , the City Council
is authorized to enter into any contract or agreement for the
purchase of property or equipment for public purposes, to be
paid for in installments over a period of not to exceed the useful
life of the property acquired as determined by resolution of
the City Council , and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Act No. 205, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1964 ( "Act 205") , the City Council is authorized
to purchase on executory title retaining contracts any digital
computer equipment for the Police Department such as the Equipment,
such contracts not to provide for payments for longer than six
(6) years, and
WHEREAS, the outstanding balance of all such purchases
by the City under the Act 99, exclusive of interest, shall not
exceed one and one quarter percent (1-1/4%) of the equalized
assessed value of the real and personal property of the City
at the date of such contract or agreement, and
WHEREAS, purchase of the Equipment pursuant to an
installment purchase agreement will not result in the outstanding
balance of all such purchases in excess of the limitation contained
within Act 99 as set forth above, and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously has received the
offer of Comerica Bank-Detroit , Detroit, Michigan 48275-3074
(the "Lessor") for the acquisition of the Equipment, which proposal
has been reviewed by the Finance Director, and the Finance Director
has concluded that the offer of the Lessor is in the best interest
of the City and should be approved, and
WHEREAS, the Council by Resolution No. 1225-86 authorized
the purchase of the Equipment on the basis of a Municipal
itmLease-Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") , as recommended by,
and on terms and conditions set forth in the communication from,
the Finance Director, and
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WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to confirm
the prior approval of the Agreement and the execution thereof,
together with certain other documentation relative thereto
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 . The Agreement is hereby approved substantially in
the form on file with the Finance Director with such additions,
changes and modifications as shall be approved by the Finance
Director The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute the Agreement, when in final form, and deliver
it to the Lessor
2. The useful life of the Equipment is hereby determined
to be not less than six (6) years, and the Agreement shall not
provide for payments for longer than six (6) years
3 The Mayor, City Clerk and Finance Director, or any
of them, are each hereby directed and authorized to execute such
additional documentation as shall be necessary to effectuate
the closing contemplated by the Agreement and the assignment
thereof
4. The City hereby agrees to include in its budget
iim for each year, commencing with the present fiscal year, a sum
which will be sufficient to pay the principal of the interest
coming due under the Agreement before the next fiscal year.
In addition, the City hereby pledges to levy ad valorem taxes
on all taxable property in the City each year in an amount
necessary to make its debt service payments under the Agreement,
subject to applicable constitutional , statutory and charter tax
rate limitations
5. The City hereby confirms the designation of its
obligations under the Agreement as "qualified tax exempt
obligations" for purposes of deduction of interest expense by
financial institutions pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, (the "Code")
6. The City covenants that, to the extent permitted
by law, it shall do all actions within its controls necessary
to maintain the exclusion of the interest component of the payments
due under the Agreement from adjusted gross income for general
federal income tax purposes under the Code including but not
limited to, actions relating to the rebate of arbitrage earnings,
if applicable.
7. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
iwm the same hereby are rescinded to the extend of such conflict
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ibm
8 The acquisition of the Equipment and the approval of the
Agreement hereby are found and declared to be in the best
interest of the health and welfare of the residents of the
City
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1835-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
August 22, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
684-88, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby
appoint the firm of Perry and Drummy, Inc , 32233 Schoolcraft,
Livonia, Michigan 48150 as the City' s Agent of Record and
which authorizes the Agent to solicit quotations with regard
to the City' s medical insurance coverage, casualty and
liability insurance coverage, and workers compensation claims
service including excess insurance coverage for submission
to Council , also request that a quotation be obtained from
the Michigan Municipal League with regard to their Workers
Compensation Group Insurance program
iw. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August
24, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 620-88,
in connection with the report and recommendation of the
Department of Law, dated January 19, 1988, approved for
submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 692-87 in connection with an offer of $15,000.00,
submitted on behalf of Jerry and Sharon Knoppow for the
purchase of certain City-owned property located at the rear
of 33919 Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby reject and
deny the aforesaid offer.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Taylor, Ochala
NAYS Jurcisin, Bishop, McCotter, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
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imw1836-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August
24, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 620-88,
in connection with the report and recommendation of the
Department of Law, dated January 19, 1988, approved for
submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 692-87 in connection with an offer of $15,000 00,
submitted on behalf of Jerry and Sharon Knoppow for the
purchase of certain City-owned property located at the rear
of 33919 Plymouth Road, 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: Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter
NAYS: Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
1837-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August
24, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 370-88
in connection with the report and recommendation of the
Department of Law and the Director of Housing, dated January
27, 1988 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 799-87
with regard to an offer submitted by Richard Thomas, attorney
for the Estate of Margret Gutowski , to purchase City-owned
property located at 9918 and 9920 Shadyside for the sum
of $31 ,000 00, the Council does hereby authorize the sale
of the aforesaid City-owned property to William Gutowski ,
conservator of the Estate of Margret Gutowski , for a total
purchase price of $34,695 28, which sale is conditioned
upon approval by the Probate Court, as well as the purchaser
providing any title work as may be required for this
transaction, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to
execute a quit claim deed and all 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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1100 AYES Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter
NAYS Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#838-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August
24, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 429-88,
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated February 26, 1988, which sets forth its
resolution 2-27-88, adopted on February 23, 1988, with regard
to Petition 87-12-1-42, submitted by E Pat O'Connell for
Disabled American Veterans Chapter No 114, for a change
of zoning on property located on the North side of Seven
Mile Road between Merriman and Auburndale in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 3 from RUFB to C-1 , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
April 25, 1988, pursuant to Council Resolution 256-88, the
Council does hereby concur in part and reject in part the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 87-12-1-42 is hereby approved and granted with
respect to the Southerly 460' of the subject property, the
Council determining to reject the requested rezoning with
respect to the balance of the subject property for the reasons
indicated by the Planning Commission, and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for
publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department
of Law and,upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law
is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS Ochala
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
ii• and unanimously adopted, it was
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#839-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August
24, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 271-88
in connection with a report and recommendation of the
Department of Law, dated August 11 , 1988, approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the sale of 33080 Five Mile (Shadyside Avenue at Five Mile
Road) described as.
The East 168 feet of the West 630 feet of the South
165 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, except
the South 60 feet thereof (46-059-99-0006-000)
to Hart and Leidal Investment Company for $67,000.00, subject
to the purchaser bearing the cost of any title insurance
on the property, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
requested to execute a Quit Claim Deed for this purpose,
subject to approval as to form by the Department of Law
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August
161 24, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 269-88
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated February 11 , 1988, which transmits its
resolution 2-26-88, adopted on February 9, 1988, with regard
to Petition 88-1-8-3, submitted by Amoco Oil Company,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to replace the existing service station located on the
Southwest corner of Farmington and Eight Mile Roads in Section
4 with a new pumper/food shop facility with canopies, pursuant
to provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No
543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
88-1-8-3 is hereby approved and granted, subject to favorable
action by the Zoning Board of Appeals with regard to variances
on Farmington Road setback and proposed signage, as well
as the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission and subject to
the additional condition that the monument sign shall have
the setback increased on Eight Mile Road from 10 to 15 feet
and on Farmington Road from 10 to 12 feet
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Taylor
NAYS. Jurcisin, Toy, McCotter, Ochala, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution denied.
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On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#840-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August
24, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 269-88
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated February 11 , 1988, which transmits its
resolution 2-26-88, adopted on February 9, 1988, with regard
to Petition 88-1-8-3, submitted by Amoco Oil Company,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to replace the existing service station located on the
Southwest corner of Farmington and Eight Mile Roads in Section
4 with a new pumper/food shop facility with canopies, pursuant
to provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
88-1-8-3 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 Zoning Ordinance 543
� 2. That the proposed site plan is not of sufficient quality
—
to merit approval .
3. That the proposed site plan fails to comply with Section
11 ,09 with respect to required building setbacks from a
major thorOUghfare.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, McCotter, Ochala, Feenstra
NAYS: Bishop, Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
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NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3.
THERETO (Petition 88-3-1-4)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result•
AYES Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra.
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 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 88-3-1-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
1841-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
John W Struk, 36309 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48152, dated August 5, 1988, with regard to the upheaving
of sidewalk slabs by reason of locust tree roots, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation
iim A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
24422
AYES Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Ochala
NAYS Taylor, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#842-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
John W. Struk, 36309 W Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48152, dated August 5, 1988, with regard to the upheaving
of sidewalk slabs by reason of locust tree roots, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Department
for its report and recommendation and to the Director of
Public Works for his report and recommendation with regard
to the causes of street upheavals
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala.
NAYS Feenstra.
Lbs The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#843-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
John W Struk, 36309 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48152, dated August 5, 1988, with regard to the upheaving
of sidewalk slabs by reason of locust tree roots, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with respect
to this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra
NAYS. Toy, Bishop, McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
24423
#844-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Housing Director, dated August 1 , 1988, wherein
the Housing Commission has recommended an adjustment in
the Silver Village income limits as well as methodology
for future adjustments, the Council does hereby concur in
the revised admission limits which are as follows
Present Admission Limits Revised Admission Limits
$19,900 Single $21 ,200 Single
$22,700 Couple $24,200 Couple
Present Continued Occupancy Revised Continued Occupancy
$21 ,800 Single $23,500 Single
$24,900 Couple $26,800 Couple
provided, however, that the Council does hereby reject the
first paragraph set forth on Page Two of the aforesaid
communication with respect to methodology for future
adjustments.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
imm and unanimously adopted, it was
#845-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director, dated August 17, 1988, and
which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on June 16, 1988, wherein pay adjustments and
wage increases are recommended for Student Page, Library
Page, Seasonal Clerk and Parks and Recreation temporary
classifications, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of such action, the same being made retroactive to and
effective commencing on July 1 , 1988
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#846-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated August
17, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the renewal for one year commencing
July 1 , 1988 of the lease of two Skylarks from Dick Scott
Buick and the lease for three years commencing July 1 , 1988
of two Skylarks and two Dodge Caravans from Dick Scott Buick,
Leo further, the Council does hereby authorize the lease from
Ford Motor Company of one Ford Aerostar for three years
24424
commencing March 1 , 1988 for a cost of $3400 per year,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item
without competitive bidding in accordance with provisions
set forth in Section 3 04.140D5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#847-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated August
17, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect
to the renegotiation of the original contract between the
City of Livonia and New World Systems regarding the Land
Use Programs, the cost of which is $21 ,000 and which exceeds
the previous contract in the amount of $6,000.00, the Council
does hereby authorize and approve the same and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby requested to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item
without competitive bidding in accordance with provisions
set forth in Section 3 04 140D2 and 5 of the Livonia Code
imo of Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#848-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to
the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
the matter of services rendered to the City by New World
Systems
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#849-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated August 15, 1988, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
Ms. Ruth Rayman, 18289 Irving, Livonia, Michigan 48152 (owner
Lot 332) and Mr. Peter Tzilos, 12948 Wormer, Redford Township,
Michigan 48239 (owner Lot 333) and in accordance with the
provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning
ifts Ordinance, the Council does hereby approve of the division
and combination of Tax Item Nos 46 033 01 0332 000 and
46 033 01 0333 000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions(s)
of which shall read as follows
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L. Lot 332
Lot 332 Seven Mile Superhighway Sub, the East 1/2 of the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, T1S, R9E except the part taken
for Lot 333 as described, the North 50 degrees 07 minutes
26 seconds West along the Southerly lot line 72.0 feet thence
South 70 degrees 18 minutes 20 seconds East 70.40 feet to
a point on the Easterly line of Lot 332 thence 25.0 feet
along the Easterly lot line having a radius of 261 .99 feet,
central angle 05 degrees 28 minutes 09 seconds, chord bears
South 26 degrees 10 minutes 40 seconds West 24.99 feet to
the point of beginning.
Lot 333
Lot 333 Seven Mile Superhighway Sub, part of the East 1/2
of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, T1S, R9E also including
the North 50 degrees 07 minutes 26 seconds West along the
Southerly lot line 72.0 feet thence South 70 degrees 18
minutes 20 seconds East 70 40 feet to a point on the Easterly
line of Lot 332, thence 25.0 feet along the Easterly lot
line curving to the right radius 261 .99 feet central angle
05 degrees 28 minutes 09 seconds chord bears South 26 degrees
10 minutes 40 seconds West 24 99 feet to the point of
tim beginning.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this
resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County
Register of Deeds; provided, however, that to the extent
required by law and City ordinance, the action herein is
made subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Ochala, Taylor.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#850-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated July 25, 1988,
ism approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is requested
that the Council approve the inclusion of the City of Novi
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iir as a member of the Western Wayne County Fire Mutual Aid
Association, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of such action.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
#851-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated July 6, 1988,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police,
dated August 3, 1988, in connection therewith, the Council
does hereby approve of the request from Ayman R. George
and Skawky Mousa, partners, to transfer ownership of 1988
SDD-SDM licensed business from Abdallah M. Elachi and Ali
A. Naser for a business located at 34731 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#852-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Judges of the 16th District Court and the Court
Administrator, dated August 18, 1988, approved for submission
by the Finance Director and Mayor and which recommends the
sale of 100 volumes of ALR 3d and 64 ALR 4th to the law
firm of Cummings, McClorey, Davis and Acho in the total
amount of $2,250.00, the Council does hereby approve and
authorize such action
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#853-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
16. from the Department of Law, dated August 17, 1988, and
submitted with regard to the proposed acquisition of
right-of-way at the Northeast corner of Seven Mile Road
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i60 and Shadyside, the Council does hereby refer this item back
to the Department of Law for the purpose of obtaining an
updated appraisal and thereafter submission of a report
and recommendation on the initiation of condemnation
proceedings
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#854-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated August 17, 1988, and submitted
with regard to the proposed acquisition of right-of-way at
the Northeast corner of Seven Mile Road and Shadyside, 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 Council man Bishop,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor, dated August 18, 1988, 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 $110,000.00 per acre (total - $385,000 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 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 Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
L. it was
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irmRESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor, dated August 18, 1988, wherein
it is recommended that 3 5 acres of City-owned land located
on the west side of Newburgh Road at the intersection of
Pembroke Avenue be sold to the U.S. Postal Authority for
a price of $110,000.00 per acre, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
The motion was withdrawn.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine,
in lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute a motion
to authorize the Mayor to negotiate with the U.S. Postal
Authority on the proposed land sale and to request the
Department of Law to obtain an appraisal
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute with the following result.
ibm AYES Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra.
NAYS None.
The President declared the resolution to substitute adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
1855-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor, dated August 18, 1988, wherein
it is recommended that 3.5 acres of City-owned land located
on the west side of Newburgh Road at the intersection of
Pembroke Avenue be sold to the U.S. Postal Authority for
a price of $110,000.00 per acre, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor to enter into negotiations with the
U.S. Postal Authority with regard to the proposed sale and
thereafter submit a report and recommendation; and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to obtain an appraisal
of the property and thereafter submit a report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra.
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NAYS: None.
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#856-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor, dated August 18, 1988, wherein
it is recommended that 3. 5 acres of City-owned land located
on the west side of Newburgh Road at the intersection of
Pembroke Avenue be sold to the U.S Postal Authority for
a price of $110,000.00 per acre, the Council does hereby
refer this topic to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#857-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
ibm from the City Planning Commission, dated July 25, 1988,
which transmits its resolution 7-119-88 adopted on July
12, 1988 with regard to Petition 88-6-2-26, submitted by
Instant Oil Change requesting waiver use approval to construct
a fast oil change facility to be located on the south side
of Grand River Avenue between Inkster Road and Rensellor
Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1 , the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 88-6-2-26 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 Zoning Ordinance 543.
2. That the proposed use would be detrimental to and
incompatible with the adjoining uses of the area.
3. That the subject property lacks the capacity to
accommodate the proposed use.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra.
NAYS: Bishop, McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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ibmOn a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#858-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to
the Planning Department for its report and recommendation
the question of future utilization of certain City-owned
property, being Lot 45, located South of Grand River and
East of Rensellor.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYESJurcisin, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala
NAYS. Toy, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
1859-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
John B. Carlin, Jr , dated August 11 , 1988, in connection
with a communication from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission, dated July 1 , 1988, the Council does hereby
approve a request from Charley' s Restaurants Inc. , for a
new SDM license to be located at 31505 Schoolcraft, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, Wayne County, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission; and Council
Resolution 657-88, adopted on July 6, 1988 is hereby repealed
and rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Jurcisin, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala.
NAYS: Toy, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
24431
ibm1860-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind
and repeal Council Resolution 704-88, adopted on July 20,
1988.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#861-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 14, 1988,
approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 286-88 in connection with a letter
from Gregory and Audrey St. Aubin, 15537 Hubbard, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated March 14, 1988, wherein they have
requested the installation of sidewalks on Hubbard between
Five and Six Mile Roads, the Council does hereby determine
to deny this request and to take no further action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala.
NAYS: Bishop, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
1862-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 14, 1988,
approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 286-88 in connection with a letter
from Gregory and Audrey St Aubin, 15537 Hubbard, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated March 14, 1988, wherein they have
requested the installation of sidewalks on Hubbard between
Five and Six Mile Roads, the Council does hereby refer to
the Engineering Department for its report and recommendation
Lthe question of installing a bicycle or jogging path on
Hubbard Road between Five and Six Mile Roads.
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Li. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala.
NAYS. Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#863-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind
and repeal Council Resolution 586-88, adopted on June 22,
1988.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala.
NAYS Feenstra.
LThe President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#864-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 1 , 1988, which
transmits its resolution 5-89-88, adopted on May 17, 1988,
with regard to Petition 88-4-2-17, submitted by William
Roskelly requesting waiver use approval to construct a
gasoline service station on property located on the Southeast
corner of Farmington Road and Schoolcraft Road (1-96 Service
Drive) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, which property
is zoned C-2, 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: Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#865-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 17, 1988,
which sets forth its resolution 6-96-88 adopted on June
7, 1988 with regard to Petition 88-4-1-12, submitted by
William J. O'Connell for a change of zoning on property
located on the south side of Oakley Avenue, east of Harrison,
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, from RUF to R-2, as
amended to R-2B, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on August 17, 1988,
pursuant to Council Resolution 616-88, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 88-4-1-12 is hereby approved and
granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause
the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating
the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same
to the Department of Law and,upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
L and unanimously adopted, it was
#866-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated May 31 , 1988, which
sets forth its resolution 5-83-88 adopted on May 17, 1988
with regard to Petition 88-4-1-9, submitted by the City
Planning Commission for a change of zoning on property located
on the north side of Five Mile Road, west of Merriman Road
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, from C-2 to RUFA , and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on August 10, 1988, pursuant to Council
Resolution 552-88, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#867-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated August 23, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting
for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement more particularly
described as.
L Grant of Easement dated July 27, 1988, executed by Arbor
Drugs Inc. , a Michigan Corporation, by Eugene Applebaum,
President, for:
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16. The East 10 feet of the North 20 feet of the following parcel
of land:
A parcel of land in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 31 , T.1S ,R.9E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as.
Commencing at the south 1/4 corner of Section 31 ,
T.1S. ,R.9E. , and proceeding thence along the south
line of said Section, S. 89°51 ' 22" W. 548 feet, thence
due North 60 feet to the point of beginning of the
parcel herein described, said point on the north line
of Joy Road (120 feet wide) , thence S. 89°51 ' 22" W.
along the north line of Joy Road (120 feet wide),
215 feet to a point; thence due north 195 feet to
a point, thence N. 89°51 '22" E. 215 feet to a point,
thence due south 195 feet to the point of beginning.
the Council does hereby for and in 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
Lresolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jurcisin, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra.
NAYS: Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1868-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend
their rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution
574-82 so as to permit consideration of several items that
do not appear on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#869-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the
question of apportionment of costs of sidewalk installation
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
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im. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, this 1 ,135th Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia was adjourned at 9. 51 P.M. , August 29, 1988.
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Robert\F. Nash, City Clerk
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