HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1986-03-12 22327
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SEVENTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 12, 1986, 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 15 P M Councilman McCann delivered the invocation Roll was called with the
following result Robert R Bishop, Fernon P Feenstra, Robert E McCann, Gerald
Taylor, Robert D Bennett and Ron Ochala, absent -- Joan McCotter
Elected and appointed officials present Edward H McNamara, Mayor, Robert
F. Nash, City Clerk, Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, John Nagy, Planning Director,
G E. Siemert, City Engineer, Russell A Gronevelt, Director of Public Works, William
E Crayk, Chief of Police, Ron Mardiros, City Assessor, Suzanne Wisler, Director
of Community Resources, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative Affairs, James Inglis,
Director of Housing, Edith Davis, Personnel Director, Robert F Biga, Labor Relations
Director, Joan Duggan, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Thomas Carey and Patricia
Smith of the Traffic Commission, Hugh P O'Neill , Zoning Board of Appeals, Carlton
R. Smith, Planning Commission and William DuBose, Equipment Service Manager.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#211-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,074th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held February 26, 1986,
are hereby approved
A communication from the Department of Law dated February 24, 1986 re Karem
Salem v City of Livonia, Edward McNamara, Mayor of the City of Livonia, William Crayk,
im• Chief of Police of the City of Livonia and Ladbroke Racing Corporation, a Michigan
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Corporation, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No 85-508988 CZ was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Personnel Director dated March 4, 1986 re Approval
of the Tentative Agreement Between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Lieutenants
and Sergeants Association was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Feenstra, and seconded
by Councilman McCann.
#212-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
13, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Red Holman Pontiac Co. , 35300 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan
48185, for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment
Maintenance Section) with a 1986 Step Van with 12' Aluminum Body
for a net price of $17,353.62, based on a total price of $18,353 62
less trade-in of $1 ,000, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications
#213-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
14, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Fleet Body Engineering Co , 7830 Beech Daly Road, P.O. Box
398, Taylor, Michigan 48180, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with a 5-7 Yard Dump
Body and Hoist for a total price of $4,533, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
#214-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
14, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Fleet Body Engineering Co. , 7830 Beech Daly Road, P.O Box
398, Taylor, Michigan 48180, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with a 10-12 Yard Dump
Body and Hoist for a total price of $5,200, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
1215-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
21 , 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Auto Truck Service Equipment Co. , 327 Lansing Road, Potterville,
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Michigan 48876, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with two (2) Truck Hydraulic
Systems, two (2) Front Snowplow Hitches, two (2) Underbody Snow
Blades, and two (2) Salt Spreaders for a total price of $22,944,
including installation, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications
#216-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
24, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Tom Holzer Ford, Inc , 39300 W Ten Mile Road, Farmington
Hills, Michigan 48018, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with a one (1 ) ton Stake Truck
for a net price of $13,356 based on a total price of $13,506
less trade-in of $150, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets all specifications (and the bid of Red
Holman Pontiac GMC is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated
in the attachments)
#217-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
21 , 1986 which bears the signatures of the Director of Community
Resources, Planning Director and Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Dick Scott Dodge, Inc , 684 W Ann Arbor Road,
Plymouth, Michigan 48170 for supplying the Department of Community
Resources with a 12 Passenger Sport Van for a total price of
$14,738 10, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
which meets all specifications (and the bid of Red Holman Pontiac
GMC is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the
attachment).
#218-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
25, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Jerry Bielfield Company, 8333 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
48210, for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment
Maintenance Section) with a Cab and Chassis - Single Axle for
a net price of $30,193 42 based on a total price of $30,543.42
less trade-in of $350, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets all specifications (and the bids of
Stark Hickey West and Tri-County International Trucks, Inc are
hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the attachment)
#219-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
25, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Jerry Bielfield Company, 8333 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
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imp48210, for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment
Maintenance Section) with a Cab and Chassis - Tandem Axle for
a net price of $34,909 41 , based on a total price of $35,259.41
less trade-in of $350, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets all specifications (and the bid of Stark
Hickey West is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the
attachments).
#220-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated February 26, 1986, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor
and which transmits its resolution WS 2713 2/86, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Fleet Body Engineering Co. , 7830
Beech Daly Road, P.0 Box 398, Taylor, Michigan 48180, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section)
with two (2) 10-12 Yard Dump Bodies and Hoists with controls
for a total price of $12,916, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications
#221-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board dated February 26,
1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS
2714 2/86, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Kozak
Chevrolet, Inc , 12330 Joseph Campau, Detroit, Michigan 48212
for supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance
Section) with two (2) Cab and Chassis - Tandem Axle for a net
price of $70,000, based on a total price of $75,700 less trade-ins
of $5,700, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
which meets specifications (and the bid of Red Holman Pontiac
GMC is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the
attachment)
#222-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
17, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize payment
in the amount of $14,475.90 to B & V Construction, Inc , 25301
Novi Road, P 0 Box 695, Novi , Michigan 48050-0695, for employment
as an outside contractor to assist Road Maintenance personnel
in a City-wide effort to plow snow from all City streets on
February 7-8, 1986, and the action herein taken is for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is
taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3 04 140 D 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#223-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
110, the Mayor dated February 24, 1986 with regard to a request from
Mr. James A Creed, Treasurer of the Monaghan Council Senior
Citizens, 19801 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for
recommendation as a worthy non-profit organization in the City
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of Livonia, the Council takes this means to indicate that the
said organization is a worthy non-profit organization in the
City of Livonia, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Bureau of State Lottery,
Charitable Gaming Division, Box 30023, 6545 Mercantile Way,
Lansing, Michigan 48909, as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#224-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr
Michael W Stevenson, 29840 Glenwood, Inkster, Michigan 48141 ,
dated February 23, 1986, wherein a claim is submitted in the
amount of $53 17 for damage allegedly caused to Mr Stevenson' s
vehicle on January 15, 1986 as a result of the condition of the
roadway at or near the interesection of Newburgh Road and Hines
Drive, the Council does hereby determine to deny this claim and
to take no further action at this time
#225-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition signed by
certain property owners on St Martins, west of Newburgh Road
in the City of Livonia dated January 30, 1986, wherein a request
is submitted for the City to provide water service to this area,
the Council does hereby refer this request to the Water and Sewer
Board for its report and recommendation
#226-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated February 19,
1986, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to legal
fees and costs incurred in connection with the defense provided
by the firm of Shoup, Hayduk, Dawson, Andrews & Hypnar, P C. ,
Attorneys at Law, in the case of Maynes V City of Livonia, et
al , the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the attorney's
bill in the amount of $2,240 55, deposition cost of $238 to
Hamilton, Legato & Associates and $133 15 to Simmons Court
Reporting in the manner and form herein submitted
#227-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Chairman of the Heritage Fair, Livonia Historical Society, dated
February 20, 1986, wherein a request is submitted for authorization
for the First Pennsylvania Regiment and the "Buckskins" to set
up campsites on Saturday and camp on the grounds on Saturday
night, on May 31 , 1986, in connection with the Heritage Fair
to be conducted at Greenmead on Sunday, June 1 , 1986, and wherein
a request is also submitted for a waiver of transient merchants
licenses for craft booths which will be located on the grounds
for Fair day, the Council does hereby grant and approve this
request in the manner and form herein submitted, further, in
the event of inclement weather on June 1 , 1986, the permission
herein granted shall be applicable to conducting the Fair on
June 8, 1986, and to establishing the campsites on the Saturday
imp preceding, June 7, 1986, further, the Council does hereby request
that the Mayor submit a report and recommendation with respect
to the costs and fees involved in providing Auxiliary Police
for traffic control on fair Day
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1228-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission dated
February 21 , 1986, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase and installation of Computer
Equipment from IBM and Midwest Business Systems in the manner
and form detailed in the attachment for a sum not to exceed $6,000,
the same to be appropriated and expended from the Unexpended Silver
Village Fund Balance Account for this purpose, further, the Council
does hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 3 04 140 D. 5. of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended
#229-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Acting Chief of Police dated February 5, 1986, approved for
submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 1072-85 in connection with a communication from
Therapeutic Transportation Services, Inc. , P 0 Box 51232, Livonia,
Michigan 48151 , dated November 20, 1985, requesting approval
to operate a motor vehicle for hire in the City of Livonia, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law
Imp for the preparation of an appropriate ordinance amendment to
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the purpose of which
is to implement this request
1230-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated February 18, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
reject all bids received on February 10, 1986 with regard to
the proposed purchase of a Police Special Purpose Van, the action
herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, further, the Council does hereby request that
new specifications be prepared and thereafter competitive bids
be taken in accordance with provisions of law and City Charter
with respect to this item
#231-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator) ,
dated February 10, 1986, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and
submitted pursuant to Section 13d(1 ) of Act 51 , of the Public
Acts of Michigan of 1951 , as amended M.S.A 9 1097 (13) with
regard to the transfer of funds for the fiscal years 1984-85
and 1985-86 from the Major Street System Account to the Local
Street System Account, the Council does hereby authorize the
Iwo transfer of a sum up to, but not to exceed, 25% of the amount
designated for Major Street System to be used on the Local Street
System, and the City Clerk and the Director of Finance are hereby
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authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill
the purpose of this resolution
#232-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator) dated
February 10, 1986, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance, approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted
pursuant to Section 13d(2) Act 51 of the Public Acts of Michigan
of 1951 , as amended M S.A 9 1097 (13) with regard to the transfer
of funds for the fiscal year of 1984-85 from the Major Street
System Account to the Local Street System Account, the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum up to, but not to
exceed, $505,900 00 from those funds designated for use on the
major street system to be used on the local street system, and
the City Clerk and Director of Finance are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose
of this resolution
#233-86 WHEREAS, it appears that Cavell Avenue adjacent to Bureau
of Taxation Parcel Nos 24H1 and 24H2 in the N.E 1/4 of Section
24, has been used as a road to a width of sixty (60) feet by
the public for upwards of ten (10) years, and that the same has
received maintenance at public expense by the City of Livonia,
and
WHEREAS, it is provided by MCLA 221 20 that "all roads
that shall have been used as such for 10 years or more, whether
any record or other proof exists that they were ever established
as highways or not shall be deemed public highways" and
it has been ruled by the Michigan Supreme Court that "a highway
by user becomes such to the width and extent used",
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Cavell Avenue
adjacent to Bureau of Taxation Parcel Nos 24H1 and 24H2, is
hereby officially incorporated into the public street system
of the City of Livonia, and the City Clerk is instructed to send
copies of this resolution to the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation,
the City Treasurer and the City Assessor
A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission dated
February 20, 1986 re CR 54-86 - Request to Submit Report and Recommendation as to
Whether or Not a 3-Way Stop is Warranted at Howell/Cavell was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
1234-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated February 10, 1986, approved for
ibrosubmission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed ordinance
amendment which purports to add a chapter to be known and cited
as the Code Enforcement Ordinance, the Council does hereby refer
the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation.
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iim #235-86 WHEREAS, the Wayne County Department of Parks and
Recreation 's General Fund Appropriation for 1986 was reduced
$500,000 from 1985, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation, under
the County reorganization, has begun to bring the Wayne County
Park System back to the condition that it was in in previous
years, and
WHEREAS, the activity in the Parks, Golf Course, and
Marina has increased dramatically, and
WHEREAS, the families of Wayne County have started
enjoying the Wayne County Parks again, and
WHEREAS, the quality of these Parks affects the people
who live, work and play in Wayne County, and
THEREFORE, due to the apparent demands on the Wayne
County General Fund Budget, the County Executive and the Board
of Commissioners consider creating a Blue Ribbon Task Force of
interested people from Wayne County to study and make
recommendations on possible alternate ways to fund the Wayne
iftb County Park System, and
WHEREAS, by conducting this study and making
recommendations, the quality of the Wayne County Park System
could be enhanced and better serve the residents of Wayne County
NOW, THEREFORE, on this 12th day of March, 1986, this
Resolution is adopted.
#236-86 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Tooling & Equipment International , dated February 12, 1986,
which submits an application proposing the establishment of an
industrial development district, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "industrial
development districts" within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia, and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 2 94 acres lying in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 28 as more particularly described in the attachment
to the application which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 36",
ibm NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as follows
1 The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real
property within the boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 36
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ibm2 This City Council sets Monday, April 7, 1986 at 8 00
P.M. as the date for the holding of a public hearing
on the question of whether this City Council should
establish the Industrial Development District described
above
3 This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the public hearing fixed above,
so that all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia
shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the
question of establishing the Industrial Development
District described above.
#237-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
February 26, 1986 from Jack Berman of Berman, Brand & Goodman,
P C. , Attorneys and Counselors at Law, representing Nazar and
Emod Mesi which in accordance with the provisions of Section
19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes
an appeal from a determination made on February 18, 1986 by the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 2-42-86 with regard
to Petition 86-1-2-2 submitted by Nazar and Emod Mesi requesting
waiver use approval to utilize an SDM License within an existing
party store located on the northeast corner of Joy Road and
ibe Cardwell Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, the Council
does hereby designate Monday, April 7, 1986 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
1238-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
February 21 , 1986 from John Carney which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on
February 18, 1986 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
2-43-86 with regard to Petition 86-1-2-3 submitted by John Carney
requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM License within
a building proposed to be constructed on the south side of Plymouth
Road between Jarvis and Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 30, the Council does hereby designate Monday, April 7,
1986 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
iwo 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
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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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#239-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 24,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 944-84 in
connection with a communication from the Mayor dated October
24, 1984, wherein a recommendation is submitted from the Fire
Chief dated October 15, 1984 in connection with the proposed
sale of the fire station site on Newburgh, south of Six Mile
Road, the Council does, in accordance with Section 23 01 (a)
of Zoning Ordinance 543, request that the City Planning Commission,
on its own motion, initiate a petition for the proposed rezoning
of the City-owned Fire Station Site located on the West side
of Newburgh Road, South of Six Mile Road, from P L to P.S
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#240-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 24,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 944-84 in
connection with a communication from the Mayor dated October
24, 1984, wherein a recommendation is submitted from the Fire
Chief dated October 15, 1984 in connection with the proposed
sale of the fire station site on Newburgh, South of Six Mile
Road, the Council does hereby request that the Director of Finance
advertise and thereafter take competitive bids for the proposed
sale of the City-owned Fire Station Site located on the West
side of Newburgh Road, South of Six Mile Road in accordance with
provisions of law and City Ordinance
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, adopted by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#241-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 24,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 662-84 in
connection with a communication from the Mayor, dated July 16,
1984, to which is attached a letter from the President of
Greenfield Construction Company, Inc dated July 11 , 1984, wherein
an interest is indicated in the proposed purchase of the fire
station site located on the west side of Newburgh Road, south
of Six Mile Road, the Council does hereby determine to reject
this offer at this time
LOn a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#242-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 24,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 12-85 in
connection with a communication from the Department of Law dated
December 7, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which
is attached a letter of intent dated December 6, 1984 from Peter
H Ventura for the purchase of the Fire Station Site at Six Mile
and Newburgh Roads, the Council does hereby determine to reject
this offer at this time.
A communication from the City Engineer, dated January 8, 1985, re Change
of Zoning Petition No 84-1-1-2 (Helman Park Site) Council Resolution No 966-84
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
L. unanimously adopted, it was
#243-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 24,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 966-84 in
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connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated September 11 , 1984, which sets forth its resolution 8-184-84
adopted on August 28, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-1-1-2
submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning
on property located north of Six Mile Road, east of Wayne Road
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9 from P.L. to R-4B, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on October 30, 1984, pursuant to Council Resolution 787-84,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
1244-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 24,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1083-85 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated September 30, 1985, which sets forth its resolution 9-205-85
adopted on September 24, 1985, with regard to Petition 85-8-1-21 ,
submitted by Joseph and Esther Crenshaw to rezone property located
north of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Inkster Roads
in the Southeast1/4 of Section 1 from C-1 and R-1 to C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
L. this matter on November 18, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution
901-85, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 85-8-1-21 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 No 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#245-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 24,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1083-85, the
Council does hereby request that the City Planning Commission
conduct a public hearing and thereafter submit its report and
recommendation in accordance with provisions of Law and City
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Ordinance with respect to the proposed vacating of St Francis
(undeveloped) , North of Seven Mile and the alley West of St
Francis (undeveloped), North of Seven Mile Road.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 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 85-9-1-26)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 85-9-1-27)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 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 85-10-1-30)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 85-10-3-8)
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
of the Council .
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 85-11-3-9)
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
of the Council
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE
5, CHAPTER 6 (ALARM SYSTEMS AND DEVICES)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Drdinances in the
QfficE of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated hergin. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#246-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
21 , 1986 which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to the
acceptance of the bid of Mountain Top/Green Ridge Tree Service
Co , 7528 Chubb Road, Northville, Michigan 48187, in connection
with the City's 1986 Tree and Stump Removal Program pursuant
to Council Resolution 79-86, adopted on January 29, 1986, the
Council does hereby rescind and repeal Council Resolution 79-86
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, further,
the Council does hereby determine to reject the bids submitted
by the Director of Public Works in letters dated January 7, 1986
and January 24, 1986 with regard to the City's 1986 Tree and
L Stump RemOVal PrVgram fOr the redsOns indicated in thg aforesaid
communication from the Director of Public Works dated February
21 , 1988; and the Council does hereby authorize the Forestry
Section of the Public Service Division to perform the work required
with respect to the 1986 Tree and Stump Removal Program and does
for this purpose authorize the transfer of the sum of $22,775
from Account 101-781-712-020 to Account 101-781-709 000.000
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES` McCann, Taylor, Bishop, Ochala.
NAYS` Feenstra, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#247~86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated February 17, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, to which is attached a list of sidewalks requiring
repair and/or replacement within (1 ) the Livonia Gardens
L SubdiVisi0n No. 2 (E. 1/2 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 22) , (2)
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scattered locations throughout Sections 34, 35 and 36, and (3)
miscellaneous locations throughout the City of Livonia, said
list being included herein by reference, and for the reasons
stated, the Council does hereby require the respective owners
of lots and premises referred to in said list to repair or to
remove and replace sidewalks at such premises, to carry out the
provisions of this resolution which is made pursuant to Title
12, Chapter 4, Section 340 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that the
respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall
complete said sidewalks repairs or removal and replacement work
no later than June 1 , 1986, after which date the Engineering
& Building Department shall arrange for the reconstruction of
the said sidewalks, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the removal and replacement of various sections of sidewalks
and crosswalks at locations indicated on the list attached to
the City Engineer's communication inasmuch as the same are the
City's responsibility, and FURTHER, the Engineering & Building
Department is hereby authorized to finalize plans and
specifications and arrange for the taking of bids for the 1986
Miscellaneous Sidewalks Repair Program, which program will include
all required work which has not been completed by private property
owners by June 1 , 1986
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#248-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Community Credit Union dated February 13, 1986, which
requests renewal of the agreement between the City of Livonia
and the said Livonia Community Credit Union of the deferred
compensation plan previously authorized in Council Resolution
136-81 , which new agreement would include certain substantive
changes as detailed in the aforesaid communication and in the
attachments thereto, the Council does hereby request that the
Director of Finance and the City Attorney submit their respective
reports and recommendations with respect to this item, further,
the Council does hereby authorize the continuation of the existing
agreement between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Community
Credit Union on a day-to-day basis until further action of the
Council .
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#249-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated February 10,
1986, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a membership notice from the Southeast Michigan Council of
Governments (SEMCOG), with respect to the annual contribution
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to be paid by the City of Livonia to SEMCOG for the year January
1 , 1986 in the amount of $8,770, the Council does hereby approve
and authorize the payment of the said annual contribution from
funds previously budgeted for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCann, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#250-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Treasurer dated February 17, 1986 with regard to the
proposed cancellation of certain 1978 personal property taxes,
the Council does hereby authorize the City Treasurer to petition
the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne to cancel the said
1978 personal property taxes in accordance with provisions of
state statute, and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to institute the aforesaid litigation in the manner and form
herein authorized.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#251-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated February 3, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Allen R. Lemieux,
15606 Stamford, Livonia, Michigan 48154, 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
Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to deny the request
for combining the dividing Lots 421 and 422 of Coventry Gardens
Subdivision (Tax Item No 46 064 01 0421 000) into two (2) parcels
since the same would be in violation of the City' s Zoning Ordinance
and Law.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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low #252-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission dated
February 4, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, accept a cash donation in the amount
of $3,300 from the Livonia Housing Commission, the same having
been monies earned from overseeing the contributions contract
at Brashear Towers and which amount is thereafter authorized
to be transferred from Account 296-831-701-000-000 to Account
296-000-698-000-000 in order to provide funds required to cover
commissioners' compensation expenses
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#253-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation
the matter of the Title of Executive Director of the Livonia
Housing Commission
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
lio unanimously adopted, it was
#254-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 10, 1986, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated February
13, 1986 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve
of the request from Marvin Chin for a change of status of a 1985
Class C Licensed Business with Sunday Sales Permit & Official
Permit (Food) to Chin's Restaurant, Inc , which business is located
at 28205 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#255-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 7, 1986, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated February
13, 1986 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve
of a request from G M & S. Roast Beef & Spirits, Inc for dropping
Michael Neiman and Guerrino Crocenzi as stockholders in 1985
lbw Class C Licensed Business with Official Permit (Food) located
at 36685 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, through
sale of all stock to existing stockholder Severo Chemillo, and
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imm the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#256-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Traffic Commission dated February 20, 1986 and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 1071-85 with respect to the proposed
installation of three 2-way stop signs for North and South bound
traffic on Angling at Long, and a status report with regard to
the completion of work authorized in Council Resolution 841-85,
and a report and recommendation with regard to the placement
of additional stop signs, yield signs, flashing lights, etc. ,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
was
#257-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 14, 1986,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
amend Item #8 of Council Resolution 728-78, adopted on August
16, 1978 and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 1027-78,
95-79, 424-79, 1041-80, 284-82, 460-82, 832-82, 46-84 and 25-85,
so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit with
the City for sidewalks in the Quakertown Subdivision No 1 , located
in the N W 1/4 of Section 19 to $9,000, of which $3,000 shall
be in cash to cover the costs of remaining sidewalk 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
110. was
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Imp #258-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated January 15, 1986, which
transmits its resolution 1-9-86 adopted on January 7, 1986, with
regard to Petition 85-9-8-20 submitted by James Blain requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
a one-story office building on the South side of Six Mile between
Quakertown Lane and Haggerty in Section 18, 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
#259-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
L. the City Planning Commission dated February 6, 1986, which
transmits its resolution 2-32-86 with regard to Petition 86-1-8-5
submitted by Kapila & Associates requesting site plan approval
in connection with a proposal to construct a multi-family housing
project on the West side of Farmington Road between Curtis and
Pickford Avenue in Section 9, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 8 02 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 86-1-8-5 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: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
low #260-86 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated December 10, 1985 on all matters
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required by Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on February 24, 1986, after due notice as required by Section
3 08 070 of said Code, and after careful consideration having
been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 3.08 080 of said Code
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting of
31 ' wide deep strength asphalt pavement with concrete
curb and gutter (Alternate II )on Mayfield (7 Mile to C'arita, Section 10) ,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated December 10, 1985,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $99,961.76,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be
paid for in part by special assessments on the property
benefited thereby and in part by the City at large,
in proportions hereafter established,
iwo (6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
be approximately 20% of paving and 100% of drainage
costs $24,599 20 and that the balance of said cost
and expense of said public improvement amounting to
approximately 80% of paving $75,362 56 shall be borne
and paid by special assessments on all lands and premises
in the special assessment district as herein established
in proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in fifteen (15) annual installments together
with interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows
Lots 126 through 131 , both inclusive, and lots 143
through 155, both inclusive, of Argyle Park Subdivision.
and
Lots 240 through 259, both inclusive, and lot 764,
756b, 766blb2a and 766b2b, 767b of Supervisor's Livonia
Plat No. 13
and
Bureau of Taxation Parcels lOW and 10X1
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(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the
Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of
land such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the special assessment
district as the special benefits to such lots or parcels
of land bear to the total benefit of all land and also
to enter upon such roll the amount which has been
assessed to the City at large, all in accordance with
the determination of the City Council , and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and
file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is
directed to present the same to the City Council prior
to the holding of a second public hearing thereon
required by Section 3.08 110 of the said Code
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
Iwo was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 13, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 1-4-86 adopted on January 7, 1986, with
regard to Petition 85-12-2-47 submitted by KFC Take Home Food
Co. requesting waiver use approval to construct a Kentucky Fried
Chicken restaurant proposed to be located on the West side of
Farmington Road, South of Schoolcraft Road in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 28, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February
24, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 34-86, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and said Petition 85-12-2-47 is hereby approved and granted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett
NAYS McCann, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#261-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 13, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 1-4-86 adopted on January 7, 1986, with
regard to Petition 85-12-2-47 submitted by KFC Take Home Food
Co. requesting waiver use approval to construct a Kentucky Fried
Chicken restaurant proposed to be located on the West side of
Farmington Road, South of Schoolcraft Road in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 28, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February
24, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 34-86, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and said Petition 85-12-2-47 is hereby denied, for the same reasons
as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
was
#262-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated December 17, 1985 which
its resolution 12-264-85 adopted on December 10, 1985 with regard
to Petition 85-11-8-26 submitted by Ron Parz & Associates
requesting site plan approval to construct a shopping center
ibi on the West side of Middlebelt, between Terrence and Sunnydale
in Section 13, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section
18 58 of Ordinance 543, as amended, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February
24, 1986 pursuant to Council Resolution 48-86, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 85-11-8-26 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the condition that there shall be a one-way
driveway from Terrence going South into the development
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. McCann, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#263-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
City Engineer for his report and recommendation the matter of
imm improving Terrence, East of Middlebelt Road in Section 13, on
the basis of a Special Assessment District
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#264-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated January 7, 1986 which transmits
its resolution 12-266-85 adopted on December 10, 1985 with regard
to Permit Application No 2359, submitted by Mr John Bajor,
requesting permission to install a satellite disc antenna at
14477 Ramblewood, Livonia, Michigan, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with respect to this matter on February
24, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 32-86, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Permit Application No 2359 is hereby denied for the same
reasons as those set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning
Commission, as well as the additional reason that the owner of
the subject property has indicated that he no longer desires
to have the said satellite disc antenna installed on his property
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#265-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 16, 1985 which sets
forth its resolution 12-254-85 adopted on December 10, 1985 with
regard to Petition 85-9-1-29 submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning on property located on the
Southeast corner of Haggerty and Phillips Roads in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 6 from PO to R-E, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 24, 1986,
pursuant to Council Resolution 30-86, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 85-9-1-29 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 No 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 16, 1985 which sets
forth its resolution 12-257-85 adopted on December 10, 1985 with
regard to Petition 85-11-1-34, submitted by Angelo D'Orazio for
a change of zoning on property located on the Southwest corner
of Seven Mile Road and Stamford in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
9 from R-3 and P S to C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 24, 1986,
pursuant to Council Resolution 30-86, the Council does hereby
reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 85-11-1-34 is hereby approved and granted only
to the extent of approving the rezoning of the subject property
to C-1 , and the request to rezone the same to C-2 is hereby denied,
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 No 543,
as amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
#266-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 16, 1985 which sets
forth its resolution 12-257-85 adopted on December 10, 1985 with
regard to Petition 85-11-1-34, submitted by Angelo D'Orazio for
a change of zoning on property located on the Southwest corner
of Seven Mile Road and Stamford in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
9 from R-3 and P S to C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 24, 1986,
pursuant to Council Resolution 30-86, 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 substitute resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS None
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
Was
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f267-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 16, 1985 which sets
forth its resolution 12-256-85 adopted on December 10, 1985 with
regard to Petition 85-11-1-33 submitted by Rocco Paolucci for
a change of zoning on property located on the North side of Seven
Mile Road East of Purlingbrook in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
2 from RUFA to R-9, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on March 3, 1986, pursuant
to Council Resolution 78-86, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
85-11-1-33 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set
forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS. None.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, it was
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Borin Investment
Company, dated January 10, 1986, covering new industrial facilities
to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 30, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor
of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each
taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local
governmental unit in which the proposed facility is to be located,
i e. , the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the
said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Borin Investment Company,
the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing
units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said
hearing having in fact been conducted at 7 00 p.m , Monday, March
3, 1986 at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS
1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information
received from the applicant, Borin Investment Company,
finds and determines: (a) that the granting of this
industrial facilities exemption certificate shall not
have the effect of substantially impeding the operation
of the local governmental unit or impairing the financial
soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem
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property tax in the local government unit in which the
facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has
fully complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act
No 198, P.A 1974, as amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from
Borin Investment Company covering new industrial facilities
to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 30 for 12 years.
The foregoing motion failed for lack of support
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#268-86 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Borin
Investment Company, dated January 10, 1986, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 30, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor
of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each
taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local
governmental unit in which the proposed facility is to be located,
i .e. , the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the
said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Borin Investment Company,
the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing
units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said
hearing having in fact been conducted at 7 .00 p.m. , Monday, March
3, 1986 at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS:
1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information
received from the applicant, Borin Investment Company,
finds and determines• (a) that the granting of this
industrial facilities exemption certificate shall not
have the effect of substantially impeding the operation
of the local governmental unit or impairing the financial
soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem
property tax in the local government unit in which the
facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has
fully complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act
No 198, P.A. 1974, as amended.
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2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from
Borin Investment Company covering new industrial facilities
to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 30 for 8 years
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: Bennett, Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#269-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 475-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not apepar
on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#270-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 6, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 143-86 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated
January 15, 1986 which transmits its resolution 1-10-86 adopted
on January 7, 1986 with regard to Petition 85-11-8-29 submitted
by Roger Ajluni requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct a three story office/medical complex
building on the Southeast corner of Farmington Road and Curtis
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 18. 58 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 85-11-8-29, as revised, 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, as well as the following additional conditions.
(1 ) That a revised site plan identified as Project No.
AE5063 Sheet Ll dated March 12, 1986 is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
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(2) That all landscaping areas including the area of the
Curtis Road Right-of-Way, containing the proposed berm
and landscaping, shall have an underground lawn sprinkler
system installed,
(3) That no part of the proposed structure shall be used
for commercial purposes such as health spas and/or
health clubs,
(4) That the finished floor elevation for the first floor
shall be lowered 2' below the elevation of Curtis Road,
which elevation is determined to be 671 ' above sea
level , which will lower the overall height of the
building by 2' , the maximum building height from grade
will then be 33' instead of 35' ,
(5) That the external building materials which are proposed
to be brick and aluminum trim shall first be approved
as to color by the City Council , and
(6) That any roof-mounted mechanical equipment projecting
above the roof line shall be screened with aluminum
material as approved for the principle structure, and
such screening and equipment shall not exceed 6' in
L. height.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#271-86 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 23.01 (a) , the Council
does hereby request that the City Planning Commission conduct
a public hearing and thereafter submit its report and
recommendation on the question of whether or not PS district
regulations should be revised and amended so as to provide for
a PS-I classification which provides a maximum building height
limitation of no more than one-story and a PS-II zoning
classification which provides the same language except for
two-stories
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#272-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation with
respect to a request of certain residents that "No Parking" signs
be posted on the south side of Curtis Road, from Farmington Road
East to Shadyside, as extended.
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On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
L was
#273-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation on
the question of whether or not Westmore and Shadyside, immediately
North of the North Right-of-Way Line of Curtis, should be closed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop
NAYS McCann, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#274-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Historical Society, 38125 Eight Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, dated March 9, 1986, with regard to conducting
a bingo to be held in mid-April for the purpose of raising funds
to move the Blue House to Greenmead, the Council does hereby
take this means to indicate that the said organization is a
recognized non-profit organization in the City of Livonia, and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to the Bureau of State Lottery, Charitable
Gaming Division, Box 30023, 6545 Mercantile Way, Lansing, Michigan
48909, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#275-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of Kamp DiComo Associates, P C dated March 12,
1986 with respect to the construction of a proposed lake in the
Civic Center in order to provide fill dirt material required
for the construction of the new Civic Center Library, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the aforesaid Kamp
DiComo Associates and does hereby authorize the advertising and
taking of new competitive bids with respect to "Earthwork
Operations" for the new proposed Library in lieu of the
construction of a proposed lake, further, the Council does hereby
amend and revise CR 80-86 adopted on January 29, 1986 to the
extent required to be consistent with the action taken herein.
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On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, this 1075th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9 25 P.M. , March 12, 1986
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Robert F Nash, City Clerk