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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1985-09-30 21959 MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SIXTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On September 30, 1985, 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 approximately 8 00 P M. Councilwoman Gundersen delivered the invocation Roll was called with the following result Robert R Bishop, Alice Gundersen, Gerald Taylor, Robert D Bennett, Peter A. Ventura, Robert E McCann and Fernon P. Feenstra Elected and appointed officials present Edward H. McNamara, Mayor, Mary Dumas, Wayne County Commissioner, District #10, Robert F Nash, City Clerk, Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, John Nagy, Planning nirector, G. E Siemert, City Engineer, Joan Duggan, Executive Assistant to the ayor, Robert Beckley, Superintendent of Public Service Division, Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of the Department of Legislative Affairs, Theodor Krauss, Assistant Personnel Director and David Katz, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted*, it was #832-85 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,062nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held September 18, 1985, are hereby approved *Councilwoman Gundersen abstained from voting which is recorded as a "Yes" vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances. A Resolution by the Wayne County Commission Honoring the City of Livonia Sesquicentennial was presented to the Council by the Commissioner of District #10, Lary E. Dumas. 21960 An Official Resolution by Schoolcraft College recognizing and congratulating lorhe City oflivonia on its Sesquicentennial Anniversary was presented to the Council The following resolutions were offered by Councilman McCann and seconded by Councilman Taylor: #833-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of, Public Works dated August 16, 1985, approved by the Director of, Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Morton Thiokol , Inc , 110 N Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606-1555, for supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with rock salt at the unit price bid of $19.72 per ton for the period September 1 , 1985 through September 1 , 1986, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications , further, in the event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the said material , the Council does hereby accept the second low bid of International Salt Company, Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania 18411 , which also meets specifications, as an alternate to supply the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with rock salt at the unit price bid of $20 74 per ton for the period September 1 , 1985 through September 1 , 1986. #834-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated August 21 , 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 2696 8/85, the Council does hereby accept the bid of, East Jordan Iron Works, Inc , 13001 Northend, Oak Park, Michigan 48237-3297, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with fire hydrants, extension kits and repair kits at the unit prices bid and for the total amount of $8,253.62, the same having been the lowest and only bid received and meets all specifications. #835-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated August 21 , 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolution WS 2698 8/85, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Etna Supply Company, 529 32nd Street S E. , Wyoming, Michigan 49508, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with water main repair clamps at the unit prices bid for the total amount of $15,272 87, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications #836-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated August 21 , 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS 2697 8/85, the Council does 21961 hereby accept the bid of Hersey Products, Inc , 250 Elm Street, Dedham, Massachusetts 02026, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with detector water meters (with by-pass meter and remote reader) at the unit prices bid the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received and meets all specifications #837-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of. the Director of Public Works dated August 28, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize a one-year extension through November 30, 1986 of the City' s current agreement with Cadillac Overall Supply Company, 6401 E Davison, Detroit, Michigan 48212, for supplying the City with rental uniforms and cleaning services based on current terms and conditions (estimated weekly price of $483 30) , further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without any additional 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 #838-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Assistant Superintendent of Public Service dated September 4, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the City purchase an Infrared Emissions Analyzer in accordance with the requirements set forth in Act 83, Public Acts 1980, which requires annual emission testing of most vehicles, effective January 1 , 1986, the Council does hereby authorize the Public Service Division to prepare specifications and thereafter to arrange the taking of competitive bids for the purchase of this item in accordance with provisions of law and city ordinance #839-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ms. Clara Cogan, 14122 Arden, Livonia, Michigan 48154 dated August 24, 1985, regarding the condition of sidewalks on Merriman Road between Lyndon and Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Department for its report and recommendation. #840-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the petition from certain residents on Melvin between Curtis and Seven Mile Road, dated July 24, 1985, requesting the construction of an Alternate IV paving improvement on their street, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Division for its report and recommendation. #841-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. and Mrs William Blazek and Karen L Blazek, 20418 Angling, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated August 31 , 1985, to which is 21962 attached a petition signed by certain residents in the area of Angling Road at Long, Norfolk, Fargo, Pembroke and Vassar, with regard to hazardous traffic conditions in the area, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation, particularly with regard to the placement of additional 4-way stop signs, yield signs, flashing lights at school crossings, no thru traffic signs where appropriate, removal of yellow lines and the installation of. additional 25 MPH signs in the area #842-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr and Mrs William Blazek and Karen L Blazek, 20418 Angling, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated August 31 , 1985, to which is attached a petition signed by certain residents in the area of Angling Road at Long, Norfolk, Fargo, Pembroke and Vassar, with regard to hazardous traffic conditions in the area, the Council does hereby request that the Police Department provide increased and continued traffic surveillance in this area. #843-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Linda K Philage, 35570 Orangelawn Street, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated September 9, 1985, the Co-Chairperson, Publicity, of, the Holiday Craft Show to be conducted at Frost Middle School , to be held on Saturday, November 2, 1985, the Council does hereby waive all license and permit fees in connection with this event, further, the Council does hereby grant permission to the PTSA to place two (2) free standing announcement signs, for the Frost Holiday Arts and Crafts Show which will be installed no sooner than October 19, 1985 and will be removed no later than November 3, 1985 at the following locations (A) on the easement of the Northeast corner of Stark Road and Jeffries Service Drive, and (B) on the Southwest corner of Lyndon and Farmington Road. #844-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Arts Commission dated August 28, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to fees incurred by the Arts Commission in the amount of $1 ,014 as a result of services rendered by the Police Department and the Department of Public Service for project assistance for the 1985 Bluegrass Festival at Greenmead, the Council does hereby waive and release these fees in the manner and form herein requested #845-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Director dated August 22, 1985, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission or August 15, 1985, wherein a request is submitted for an additional appropriation for various Personnel Selection Accounts, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the transfer of the sum of $6,378 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to the following accounts in the following amounts. 21963 Account No Name Amount 101-236-765.000.000 Operating Supplies/Testing Supplies $2,210 101-236-828.000.000 Medical Examiner 3,195 101-236-825.000.000 Professional Services/Interview Board 973 A communication from the Personnel Director, dated August 5, 1985, re Council Resolution #500-85 -- Status Report of City Employees Relative to Residency was received and placed on file for the information of the Council . #846-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Community Resources dated September 13, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the following grants received from the Senior Alliance- Senior Center Staffing $ 4,000 (State) Chore $10,300 (Federal ) Personal Care/Homemaker $25,500 (State) further, the Council does hereby approve the attached grant classifications and pay rates which shall take effect on October 1 , 1985 and terminate on September 30, 1986, the only benefit to be provided in this regard being holiday pay after the completion of 480 hours A communication from the Director of Finance, dated September 11 , 1985, enclosing annual reports received from the General Depositories as well as the ollecting Agents for taxes and water bills was received and placed on file for le information of the Council #847-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of' Police dated September 10, 1985, the Council does hereby approve the annual Christmas Parade for Saturday, November 23, 1985, beginning at 9.00 A M and request the Wayne County Road Commission to close Six Mile from Inkster to Middlebelt between the hours of 6 00 A.M until 11 -00 A.M , Six Mile from Merriman to Middlebelt between the hours of 8 30 A M. and 11 .00 A M , Seven Mile from Merriman to Inkster between the hours of 8.30 A M and 11 .00 A.M. and Middlebelt from Five Mile to Eight Mile between the hours of 8 30 A M and 11 -00 A M or until the road is returned to normal traffic operation The City of Livonia will assume liability for any damage claims which may arise as a result of the road closure Lt Russell 21964 E. McQuaid is hereby designated and authorized to sign the road closure permit in behalf of the City #848-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chairman of the Livonia Girls Hockey Association dated September 17, 1985, wherein a request is submitted for the waiver of all fees in connection with the operation of a haunted house at the Livonia Mall parking lot in October, 1985, the Council does hereby approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted. #849-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Treasurer dated August 30, 1985, with regard to funds which are presently on deposit with the City as a result of assessments prior to 1975 in connection with certain paving projects which at this time do not appear to be refundable, the Council does hereby request a report and recommendation from Plante and Moran, the City auditors, and the Department of Law with respect to the proper procedure to be utilized in connection with the disposition of these funds. #850-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning Director dated September 4, 1985, which transmits a document from the City Planning Commission entitled, "Capital Improvement Program 1986-1991 " in accordance with 1931 PA 285, as amended, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation #851-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated September 4, 1985, which transmits its resolution 8-191-85, adopted on August 27, 1985, in connection with Petition 85-7-3-6 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to vacate Priscilla Lane, North of Plymouth Road, West of Stark Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its recommendation. #852-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Engineering Division take traffic counts on Priscilla Lane and Boston Post Road, in the area North of Plymouth Road, West of Stark Road in the Southwest 1/4 of' Section 28, for submission to the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee for its consideration. #853-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Mayor, dated September 11 , 1985, the Council does hereby request that the State Representatives, Lyn Bankes and John Bennett, and Senator Robert Geake, give favorable consideration and do all things necessary to secure the adoption of House Bill No 4911 which would require City Council approval in order for the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to issue a Specially Designated Distributor, SDD, or Specially Designated Merchant SDM License, and the City Clerk is hereby requested 21965 to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the aforesaid Representatives and State Senator #854-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 3, 1985, from the Department of Law, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of, Easement, more particularly described as. Grant of Easement dated August 29, 1985, executed by Dwight E. Morris, a single man, and Margaret F. Morris, for The West 20 feet of the following parcel of land That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31 , Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 31 , distant North 89 degrees 41 minutes West, 467 91 feet from the East 1/4 corner of Section 31 , proceeding thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes West along said line, 664.24 feet, thence North 0 degrees 34 minutes 30 seconds East, 730 10 feet to the center line of, Ann Arbor Trail ; thence South 77 degrees 35 minutes 45 seconds East along said center line, 671 .15 feet, thence South 0 degrees 18 minutes 15 seconds East, 589 58 feet to the point of beginning. (Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 31E) 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 the full performance of this resolution A communication from the City Attorney, dated September 16, 1985, re Livonia ssociates v City of Livonia, Wayne County circuit Court Case #76 620954 CE was eceived and placed on file for the information of the Council . #855-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk dated September 5, 1985, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 30a of 1968 PA 65 (MCLA 168.30a) , as amended, the Council does hereby appoint Mr. Nick J. Iatrow, 14753 Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as a Democratic Party Member to the Board of' Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a four year term expiring December 31 , 1989 0856,85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk dated September 5, 1985, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 30a of 1968 PA 65 (MCLA 168.30a), as amended, the Council does hereby appoint Mr Arthur F. Sippola, 21966 14444 Melvin, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as the Republican Party Member to the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a four year term expiring December 31 , 1989. #857-85 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of, the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, October 28, 1985 at 7.30 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item Petition 85-7-1-20, submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning ofiproperty located on the east side of, Beatrice Avenue, north of Schoolcraft in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23 from C-1 to R-1 , the City Planning Commission in its resolution 8-186-85 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 85-7-1-20 be approved Further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed change of the zoning as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and fwrther, the City Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution #858-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Vispac, Inc. , dated April 15, 1985, covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 28, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA that it determines as follows. 1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application to the legislative bodies of the governmertal 21967 units deriving property taxes from the property which will be affected, as required by Act 198, P.A 1974, as amended. 2. The City Clerk shall contact each of, the affected taxing units and, (i ) indicate the Council ' s interest in this matter, and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting such information as may be necessary to determine their respective opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise the said taxing units of, this Council 's desire to hold a hearing on this Application on Monday, October 28, 1985 at 7.30 P.M at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 3 The Council hereby sets Monday, October 28, 1985 at 7.30 P.M at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting a hearing on said application 4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: None On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September 16, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 633-85 in connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 14, 1985, which sets forth its resolution 5-86-85 adopted on April 18, 1985, with regard to Petition 84-11-1-34, as amended, submitted by Lidia Veri for a change of, zoning on property located on the north side of. Seven Mile Road, east of. Shadyside in the Southwest 1/4 of, Section 3, from R-3A to C-1 and R-7, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 24, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution 418-85, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 84-11-1-34, as amended, is hereby denied for the following reasons: 21968 1 The proposed change of zoning is contrary to the Future Land Use Plan of the City of Livonia as adopted by the City Planning Commission 2. The portion of the proposed change of zoning regarding a change to the C-1 zoning classification would not provide for uses that are needed in the area and the surrounding area is already well served with a variety of commercial services 3 The proposed change of zoning to a C-1 zoning classification would tend to encourage similar requests on adjacent property to the East which would result in strip commercial development along Seven Mile Road, which development would be contrary to good planning principles On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was 1859-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of. the Whole dated September 16, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 633-85 in connection with a communication from the City Planning Comaission, dated May 14, 1985, which sets forth its resolution 5-86-8E, adopted on April 18, 1985, with regard to Petition 84-11-1-34, as amended, submitted by Lidia Veri for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road, east of. Shadyside in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, from R-3A to C-1 and R-7, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 24, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution 418-85, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee ofithe Whole for further consideration. A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer with the following results AYES Gundersen, Ventura, Feenstra, Bishop. NAYS Taylor, Bennett, McCann. The President declared the motion to refer duly adopted Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 4 (DOGS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 261 THERETO 21969 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop. NAYSNone The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication Councilmar Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Crdinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 030A OF TITLE 15, CHAPTER 56 (PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF OFDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result AYES. Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCar,n, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS None The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on ILuncilwoman Gundersen left the podium at 8 15 P M Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 85-5-3-4) roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result' AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: None. The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective cn publication. Councilwoman Gundersen returned to the podium at 8 16 P M LCouncilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption, e following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 O THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVON:A AA: AMEh:ING ARTICLE 21970 III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (Petition 85-5-1-13) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result AYES. Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop. NAYS. None The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 85-5-3-5) 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 the Council . On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 1860-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Arts Commission dated August 29, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the proposed disposition of, assorted equipment previously used in connection with a lease agreement between the City of Livonia and the Visual Arts Association of Livonia, Inc , the Council does, in accordance with Section 3.05 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, declare said equipment to be surplus property and authorize the Director of Finance to dispose ofthe same pursuant to provisions of law and city ordinance. On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was 1861-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Finance dated September 13, 1985, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an invoice date:.' September 6, 1985, from the architectural firm of. Kamp DiComo Associates, P C , in the amount ofi $15,660, which represents a p'vg-ess payment for schematic design for the proposed 21971 new Main Library in accordance with the architectural contract, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $15,660 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the General Fund, subject to the provision that this payment constitutes an advance to be reimbursed to the said fund from revenues received from future millage levies of the special Library millage A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, FeEnstra, Bishop. NAYS None. On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was #862-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and recommendation from the Mayor dated September 6, 1985, in connection with an offer submitted by Gerald M Conley, attorney, in behalf of his clients, Mr. and Mrs. Meldon G. Bucher, to sell certain property commonly known as 36616 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan (Tax Item No. G2a) to the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to employ the services of Charles W Allen, Jr. MAI, SRPA, to prepare a real estate appraisal of. the property and buildings located at 36616 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan (Tax Item No G2a) for a sum not to exceed $600.00, and such sum is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from the unexpended fund balance account for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was 186345 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety dated August 27, 1985, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved fon submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $126,900 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to cover the estimated architectural fees to be incurred th'-ough November 30, 1985, for services rendered by the firm of Louis G Redstone Associates, 21972 Inc. , 28425 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for the design and supervision of the construction of the addition to the Police Headquarters Building, subject to the provision that the said appropriation constit.tes ar advance which shall be reimbursed to the said fund frorr revenues received from the sale of. Building Authority Bonds to be issued for this purpose A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura , McCann, Feenstra, Bishop. NAYS None. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was 1864-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan Liquor Control Comrrission and having also considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated August 28, 1985, submitted in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Mike Kelly' s Landing of Livonia, Inc for outdoor service to be held in conjunction with 1985 Class C licensed business located at 14000 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48154, 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was 1865-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated September 11 , 1985, requesting approval of. an application for a new Michigan Liquor Control Full Year B-Hotel License submitted by Beverage Services, Inc , Daniel J. Vosota, President, the Council does hereby take this means to advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City Council approves the said request "above all others", and the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was law /866-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of, the Planning Director, Director of Public Works and the Director of Finance, received by the Office of the City 21973 Clerk on September 3, 1985, and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted for additional funds to cover the cost of overtime incurred by the Ordinance Enforcement/Sanitation Division of the Planning Department, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $5,000 from the Salaries and Wages Account 205-525-702.000.000 to be transferred to the Salaries and Wages - Overtime Account 205-525-709 000 000 for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS Ventura The President declared the resolution duly adopted. On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was 1867-85 WHEREAS, THE City of, Livonia anticipates that it will experience a major fiscal burden for liability insurance coverage due to an increase in premiums during the next fiscal year, and WHEREAS, hundreds of local governments in Michigan have had their liability insurance cancelled before the expiration date and are confronted with the unavailability or unaffordability of liability insurance, and WHEREAS, such increased cost or uninsured exposure is an unwarranted threat to the taxpayers of Michigan municipalities, and particularly to those in the State's smaller jurisdictions, especially when coupled with the unpredictability of exorbitant damage awards and settlements against governmental agencies, and WHEREAS, under the doctrine of "Joint and several liability" governmental agencies may be held only nominally at fault but are forced to pay most of the damages awarded against other codefendants who often do not have adequate resources to pay their fair share of damages and are frequently judgement-proof4 resulting in the government' s paying disproportionate damage awards out of the "deep pocket" of taxpayers even when the government' s relationship to the case is incidental , and WHEREAS, governmental employees and officials are not liable in their individual capacities for their negligent actions when performing a governmental function, and lawsuits will be filed naming them as individual defendants exposing them individually 21974 L to heavy defense costs and devastating damage awards and their governmental employers almost inevitably will defend and indemnify such officers and employees, even though the governmental agencies may be immune, and WHEREAS, pending legislation has been introduced in the Legislature which would address these and other major problems by imposing reasonable limitations upon the liability of governments and their officers and employees for negligent actions, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Livonia that the Legislature enact and the Governor sign into law legislation 1 ) to provide reasonable limits upon the liability of governments and their officers and employees for damages resulting from negligent actions, and 2) to clarify existing law with respect to the scope of liability in the vast array of,public services provided by governments, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Livonia supports enactment by the State Legislature of SB 327 and SB 328 which address the major liability problem currently facing Michigan governmental units, public employees and taxpayers. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it L was #868-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk dated August 4, 1985, to which is attached a communication from Plante & Moran, Certified Public Accountants, 26211 Central Park Boulevard, P.0 Box 307, Southfield, Michigan 48037, dated August 27, 1985, the Council does hereby determine to retain the firm of Plante & Moran, Certified Public Accountants, for performing the Annual Independent Audit of the Accounts of the City of Livonia for the year ending November 30, 1985, as required by the City Charter and in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the State Uniform Accounting Act, 1978, P.A 2, for a total fee not to exceed $38,000, the allocation of which shall be as follows: General Fund $22,000 Municipal Refuse Disposal Fund 2,000 Special Assessment Fund 6,000 Water and Sewer Fund 8,000 $38,000 I roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS. None. 2 On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and Lownanimously adopted, it was #869-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning Director dated September 16, 1985, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 767-85 wherein the Council did grant waiver use approval to construct a restaurant and bakery on the west side of Farmington Road, north of Schoolcraft Service Drive in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21 , which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Department and approve the revised site plan and landscape plan in the manner and form herein submitted On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #870-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated August 20, 1985 which transmits its resolution 8-170-85 adopted on August 13, 1985, with regard to Petition 85-7-2-22, submitted by Joseph W Hood requesting waiver use approval for automotive waxing operations within an existing building located on the south side of Schoolcraft Service Drive between Farmington and Merriman Roads in Section 27, which property is zoned M-1 , the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 85-7-2-22 is hereby approved and granted subject to adherence to the plan marked "Landscape Plan" Job #79-3-80 by Basney & Smith, Inc. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra NAYS Bishop The President declared the resolution adopted On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #871-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated August 20, 1985, which transmits its resolution 8-176-85 adopted on August 13, 1985, with regard to Petition 85-7-2-25, submitted by Trerice Management Company, requesting waiver use approval to park moving van trailers on 21976 Iwoproperty located on the east side of Hubbard, between Plymouth and the C & 0 Railway in the South 1/2 of Section 27, which property is zoned M-1 , the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said Petition 85-7-2-25 is hereby denied for the following reasons: 1 . The petitioner has failed to affirmatively show that the proposed use is in compliance with the general waiver use standards set forth in Section 19.06 of. Zoning Ordinance 543. 2. The site does not have the capacity to accommodate the proposed use. 3. The proposed use is detrimental to and incompatible with surrounding use in the area. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Feenstra. NAYS. Ventura, McCann, Bishop. The President declared the resolution duly adopted. On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #872-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated September 4, 1985, which transmits its resolution 8-187-85 adopted on August 27, 1985 with regard to Petition 85-8-2-29, submitted by Sedar Enterprises, requesting waiver use approval to locate general office uses within a building proposed to be constructed on the southwest corner of Middlebelt and Wentworth in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, which property is zoned P.S. , the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 85-8-2-29 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #873-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated September 4, 1985, which transmits its resolution 8-190-85 adopted on August 27, 1985 with regard to Petition 85-8-2-32, submitted by Twin Valley 21977 Imp Corporation requesting waiver use approval to construct general offices on property located on the east side of Farmington Road between Eight Mile Road and Norfolk in the Northwest 1/4 ofiSection 3, which property is zoned P.S. , the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 85-8-2-32 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation ofithe Planning Commission On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #874-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated August 6, 1985, which sets forth its resolution 7-149-85, adopted on July 30, 1985, submitted by Richard Gallagher for a change of zoning on property located on the east side of Stark Road between Capitol and Beacon Road in the South 1/2 of Section 28 from R-5 to M-1 , and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 16, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution 691-85, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the Planning Commission, and the said Petition 85-5-1-15 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission. Councilman Feenstra left the podium at 8 36 P.M On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #875-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated August 6, 1985, which sets forth its resolution 7-150-85 adopted on July 30, 1985 with regard to Petition 85-6-1-16 submitted by Lambros Stassinos for a change of zoning on property located on the southeast corner of. Schoolcraft Service Drive and Eckles Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19 from C-2 to M-1 , and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 16, 1985 pursuant to Council Resolution 691-85, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 85-6-1-16 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 Im. requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. _ . 21978 Imp, roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop. NAYS: None. Councilman Feenstra returned to the podium at 8 37 P.M On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was 1876-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated August 6, 1985 which sets forth its resolution 7-151-85 adopted on July 30, 1985 with regard to Petition 85-6-1-17 submitted by Jack Akey for a change of zoning on property located on the East side of Middlebelt Road, south of Terrence in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13 from P.S. to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 16, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution 691-85, the Council does hereby reject in part and deny in part the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the said Petition 85-6-1-17 only to the extent of approving the rezoning of. this property from P.S. to the lesser classification ofiC-1 ; and the City Planner is hereby instructed Lto 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: Taylor, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra. NAYS: Gundersen, Bennett, Bishop. The President declared the resolution duly adopted. Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543 OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY AMENDING SECTION 18.51 THEREOF. (Petition 85-6-6-2) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the LbwOffice of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The 21979 Labove Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council . On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #877-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated August 6, 1985 which sets forth its resolution 7-154-85 adopted on July 30, 1985 with regard to Petition 85-6-6-2, submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 18.51 of. Zoning Ordinance 543, by revising the definition of abandoned vehicles and Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 16, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution 691-85, and the proposed ordinance having received First Reading by Councilman Feenstra on September 30, 1985, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and Impunanimously adopted, it was #878-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Circuits, DMA, Inc. , dated July 25, 1985, covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 27; 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 Circuits, DMA, Inc. , 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 8:00 P.M. on September 16, 1985 at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS. ibp 1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information received from the applicant, Circuits, DMA, Inc , finds and determines: (a) that the granting of this industrial facilities exemption certificate shall not have the effect 21980 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 governmental unit in which the facility is to be located; and (b) the applicant has fwlly 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 Circuits, DMA, Inc. covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 27 for 12 years. On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was 1879-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 198 of. the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, this Council has the 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 which is legally described as follows: That part of the Southwest 1/4 ofi Section 30, Township 1 South, Range 9 East, designated as beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Section Line Distant South 89 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds East 831 .90 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 30 proceeding thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds East along said Line 700 feet, thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 20 seconds West 593 feet, thence North 89 degrees 1 minute 40 seconds West 698.56 feet, thence North 00 degrees 7 minutes East 593 01 feet to the place of,beginning 9. 52 Acres. which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 29", WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Hercules Drawn Steel Corp of the Council ' s pending action on this resolution and of its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 29, and WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the Lawo establishment of, the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 29, and 21981 WHEREAS, on September 16, 1985 a public hearing was held on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 29, at which time Hercules Drawn Steel Corp. and other taxpayers and residents of the City of. Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements both written and oral made at such hearing being on file with this City Council ), and a representative of Hercules Drawn Steel Corp. attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf.of,the said corporation, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS: 1 . An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such district to consist of the area described above. 2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 29. " On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was 1880-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of. the Public Acts of, 1974, as amended, this Council has the 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 which is legally described as follows Part of the SW 1/4 Sec 30 T1S R9E Beg S 89 Deg 31M 40S E 831 .90 Ft and S 00 Deg 07M DOS W 643.01 Ft From the W 1/4 Cor Sec 30 TH S 89 Deg 31M 40S E 285.01 Ft. TH S 00 Deg 07M 00S W 534.65 Ft. Th N 74 Deg 19M 20S W 295.84 Ft Th N 00 Deg 07M 00S E 457.05 Ft. to POB 3 244 Acres which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 30". WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Borin Investment Co. of the Council 's pending action on this resolution and of its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City of.Livonia Industrial Development District No. 30, and WHEREAS, on September 16, 1985 a public hearing was held on the establishment of, proposed City of, Livonia Industrial Development District No. 30, at which time Borin Investment Company and other taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy ofithe statements both written and oral made 21982 at such hearing being on file with this City Council ), and a representative of, Bonin Investment Company attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of, notice of such hearing on behalf, of the said corporation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS: 1 . An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such district to consist of the area described above. 2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 30 " A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Gundersen, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop. NAYS Taylor, Bennett The President declared the resolution duly adopted On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #881-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 11 , 1985, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Deed of Michigan Department of Transportation, more particularly described as Deed of Michigan Department of. Transportation dated August 30, 1985, executed by James P. Pitz, Director of Michigan Department of.Transportation, for All that part of. the Southeast Quarter of, Section 6, T 1S, R 9E, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as. Beginning at a point on the South line of, Section 6 which is South 88°03'33" West, 1645.97 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section 6, thence North 01°56'57" West, 100.00 feet, thence South 85°14'22" East, 171 .17 feet, thence North 88°03'03" East, 228 feet, more or less, to a point which is 400 feet East of the West line of the East 100 acres of. said Southeast Quarter of Section 6, thence Southerly parallel to said West line 80 feet, more or less, to said South line of Section 6; thence South 88°03'03" West, 398 feet, to the point of beginning. 21983 the Council does hereby, for and in behalf, of the City of Livonia, accept the aforesaid Deed of Michigan Department of, Transportation and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of, the Register of, Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #882-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated September 12, 1985, submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions 541-83 and 748-85, transmitting for Council acceptance a warranty deed dated September 11 , 1985, executed by Thomas Skibinski and Ann M. Skibinski , and a warranty deed dated May 26, 1983, executed by Leo R Burton, a single man, conveying to the City certain property described as follows: The East 30 feet of the North 40.0 feet of, the South 1082.0 feet of the West 220.0 feet of, the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (Camden Avenue right-of-way - Part of. Bureau of Taxation Parcel 25Q45c) the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register of:Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of. this resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #883-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department ofiLaw, dated September 16, 1985, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 709-85, transmitting for Council acceptance a warranty deed dated September 9, 1985, executed by Sheila Kablaitis, conveying to the City certain property described as follows: The South 27 feet of the East 1/2 oftLot 412 of, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 7, as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, Page 58, Wayne County Records. (Seven Mile Road right-of-way) 21984 the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf, of the City of, Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register of.Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of. this resolution, fwrther, the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt. On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #884-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated September 16, 1985, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 849-84, transmitting for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed dated December 6, 1983, executed by Gary L. Whitener, Karl D Diehl and John J. Tomasino, copartners of Sweet Swing, a Michigan Copartnership, and a Quit Claim Deed dated October 4, 1984, executed by David C. Hallmark, Trustee of Ef-Em Investors, Inc , a dissolved Michigan corporation, and a Quit Claim Deed dated July 15, 1985, executed by Carol Diehl , conveying to the City certain property described as follows The South 60 feet of the following parcel of. land Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, being a part of. the South 1/2 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, more particularly described as• That part of the Southwest 1/4 of. Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, beginning South 89 degrees 14 minutes 20 seconds East 466.69 feet from the Southwest corner of Section 5, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West 466.69 feet, thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 20 seconds West 161 .66 feet, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West 463.74 feet, thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds West 42 55 feet, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West 402.39 feet, thence South 89 degrees 9 minutes 46 seconds West 202.45 feet, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West 100 feet, thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds East 466.10 feet, thence South 0 degrees 15 minutes 03 seconds ire West 265.06 feet, thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds East 738.21 feet, thence South 0 degrees 24 minutes 38 seconds West 1170.22 feet, thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 20 seconds West 768.02 feet to the point of beginning (05C1b2b2b3a) 21985 the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed and Quit Claim Deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt. On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, unanimously adopted, it was #885-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated August 27, 1985, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of. Police dated September 23, 1985 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of a request from Stan' s Market, Inc. , stockholder in Stan's Market #4 Inc. to transfer ownership of. 1985 SDM license from Livonia Food Land, Inc. , for a business located at 37300 W. Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, 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 Feenstra, it was #886-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of Public Works dated September 26, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the award of. a contract for the Energy Management and Control System authorized in Council Resolution 634-85, adopted on July 24, 1985, the Council does hereby determine as follows: 1 . To authorize monthly payments of $2,202.86 to Citicorp Industrial Credit, Inc , 1900 E Golf Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60195, for the financing of the Energy Management and Control System, and 2. Authorize monthly payments of $449.00 for the first year and $642 00 for the second year to Honeywell , Inc. , 23928 Research Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, following complete installation ofithe system. further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid 21986 L 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 On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #887-85 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of. the Committee of. the Whole dated September 30, 1985, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 586-85 in connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated June 14, 1985, which transmits its resolution 6-114-85, adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard to Sign Permit Applications #1707 and #1708, submitted by Trans Inns, Inc , requesting approval to erect two ground signs on property located on the south side of, Six Mile Road between South Laurel Park Drive and the 1-275 Freeway in Section 18, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of, the Planning Commission and approve said Sign Permit Applications #1707 and #1708, subject to compliance with the same condition as set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission as well as the following additional conditions 1 . The sign to be erected on the 1-275 Freeway shall have a maximum height of 50' as measured from the surface of,the parking lot, and 2. The sign to be erected on Six Mile shall have a maximum height of 10' as measured from the top of the berm On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was #888-85 RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to provide that the sign to be erected on the 1-275 Freeway have a maximum height of sixty feet as measured from the surface of, the parking lot A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result. AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Ventura, Bishop . _ _ 21987 impNAYS: Bennett, McCann, Feenstra. The President declared the amendment adopted. On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was #889-85 RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution, as amended, be divided into two resolutions with regard to each of. the two signs involved A roll call vote was taken on the motion to divide with the following result. AYES Gundersen, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Taylor, Bishop NAYS Feenstra. The President declared the motion to divide duly adopted On a motion by Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to provide that the sign on Six Mile Road have a maximum height of 15' The motion failed for lack of support On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was #890-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September 30, 1985, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 586-85 in connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated June 14, 1985, which transmits its resolution 6-114-85, adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard to Sign Permit Application #1708, submitted by Trans Inns, Inc , requesting approval to erect a ground sign on property located on the south side of Six Mile Road between South Laurel Park Drive and the I-275 Freeway in Section 18, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve said Sign Permit Application #1708 subject to compliance with the same condition as the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission as well as the following additional condition that the sign to be erected on Six Mile Road shall have a maximum height of. 10' as measured from the top ofithe berm 21988 imme k roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Gundersen, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Taylor. NAYS Bishop The President declared the resolution duly adopted. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #891-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of, the Whole dated September 30, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 586-85 in connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated June 14, 1985, which transmits its resolution 6-114-85, adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard to Sign Permit Application #1707, submitted by Trans Inns, Inc. , requesting approval to erect a ground sign on property located on the south side of Six Mile Road between South Laurel Park Drive and the 1-275 Freeway in Section 18, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve said Sign Permit Application #1707 subject to compliance with the same condition as the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission Imo as well as the following additional condition, that the sign to be located on the 1-275 Freeway shall have a maximum height of,60' as measured from the surface of the parking lot. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Gundersen, Taylor, Ventura, Bishop NAYS Bennett, McCann, Feenstra The President declared the resolution duly adopted On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #892-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Brian Blanton, 9155 Deering, Livonia, MI 48150, dated September 4, 1985, requesting the installation of a stop sign at the corner of,Cathedral , if extended, and Deering (at the Cleveland Elementary School ), the Council does hereby request that the Chief of, Police and the Public Service Division comply with this request on a ninety-day temporary basis in accordance with Section 10.09.100 Imp of.the Livonia Code of,Ordinances, as amended _._ - - - - --- -- 21989 On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and 1110 unanimously adopted, it was 1893-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September 30, 1985, with regard to "Livonia 2000", a long range plan for the City of Livonia, the Council takes this means to indicate its support for "Livonia 2000". On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, this 1063rd Regular Meeting of the Council of, the City of Livonia was adjourned at 9 15 P.M. , September 30, 1985. P A1446 Robert . Nash, City Clerk