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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2020
On December 2, 2020, the above meeting was called to order via
remote Zoom technology by President Kathleen McIntyre at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Jim Jolly led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was called with the following result: Jim Jolly (Livonia,
Michigan), Laura Toy (Livonia, Michigan), Scott Bahr (Livonia, Michigan),
Cathy White (Lehigh Acres, Florida); Brandon McCullough (Livonia,
Michigan), Rob Donovic (Arrived 7:05) (Deployed); and President
Kathleen McIntyre (Livonia, Michigan). Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina,
Director of Planning and Economic Development; Dave Lear, Assistant
City Engineer; Paul Bernier, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk;
Lynda Scheel, Treasurer; LaShawn Thomas, Director of Governmental
Affairs; Sara Kasprowicz, Administrator of Council Office; Casey O'Neil,
Director of Information Systems; Ted Davis, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation; and Jacob Rushlow, Superintendent of Public Service.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Jolly, and unanimously
adopted, it was-
#348-20 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 17909th Regular
Meeting of Council held November 16, 2020 are approved as
presented.
Councilmember Jolly announced the retirement of Senior Police Officer
Richard Ostrowski who has served 23 years with the Livonia Police
Department and wished him well and thanked him for his service.
President McIntyre announced there is New Data on Item No. 13.
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She then wished former Mayor Dennis Wright a happy birthday coming up
on December 13th
Ted Davis, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, stated that at this
time of year they would normally be gearing up for the City's Annual
Holiday Parade. Unfortunately, with the current Health and Human
Services guidelines, that event will not take place. There are some events
going on in other areas such as the sold out event at Greenmead this
Saturday, and "Night of Lights" will be at Greenmead in the evening from
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on December 5th 6th 12th 13th and the 20th. There
is also a contest "Light up Livonia" which was orchestrated by
Councilmembers Jolly and McCullough, where homeowners and
businesses can decorate, there will be an interactive GIS map available
for everyone if you would like to register your home or business, you can
do that at the Parks and Recreation website.
Councilmember Cathy White, as Parliamentarian of Council, went over
the rules of order for Audience Communication.
During Audience Communication Connie Dickey brought up the subject of
leaf pickup and excessive cars on Rayburn causing failed pick-ups.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Toy, it was-
#349-20 RESOLVED, that upon the motion by Councilmember Jim
Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Laura Toy, at the Regular Meeting
held December 2, 2020, the Council does hereby refer the subject matter
of parking restrictions during the period of bulk leaf pickup to the
Department of Law for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, Toy , McCullough and Donovic
NAYS: Bahr, White and McIntyre
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Dena Hallas also discussed leaf pickup on Rayburn and continued noise
issues at Planned Parenthood.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated
November 9, 2020, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City
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of Livonia for the month ending September 30, 2020, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by McCullough, seconded by Jolly, it was-
#350-20 WHEREAS, Wayne County and its communities are at
risk of natural, technological and human hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires communities
to have a five year Hazard Mitigation Plan approved by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to receive funds
made available through certain mitigation grant programs; and
WHEREAS, the Wayne County Hazard Mitigation Plan, prepared in
cooperation with the Wayne County communities, identifies the hazard
threats to the County and feasible mitigation projects to minimize
hazard impacts; and
WHEREAS, the contents of the Hazard Mitigation Plan were reviewed
by, and eceived input from, residents and local officials representing
the local units of government within Wayne County.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia City Council
hereby adopts the Wayne County Hazard Mitigation Plan dated
September 14, 2020, pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations,
Title 44, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Part 201, Section 201.6.c.5.
#351-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Assessment, bearing the signatures of the
Planning Director and the City Engineer, dated October 28, 2020, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
Jeffrey Joyce, 11316 Merriman Road, Livonia, MI 48150, and in
accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as
Code of Ordinances Section 16.32.030 and Section 18.46 of Ordinance
No. 543, both as amended, the Council does hereby approve of the
proposed division of Tax Item No. 138-99-0058-000, located on the east
side of Merriman Road, between West Chicago and Plymouth Roads,
in the northwest '/4 of Section 35, 11316 Merriman Road, into two (2)
parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
PARCEL A (11316 Merriman)
Part of the Northwest quarter of Section 35, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as: commencing at
the Northwest quarte corner of Section 35; thence along the West line of
Section 35 and the centerline of Merriman Road due South 595.00 feet;
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thence South 89 degrees 58'45" East 60.00 feet to the point of beginning;
thence continuing South 89 degrees 58'45" East 226.00 feet; thence due
South 90.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58'45" West; thence due North
90.00 feet to the point of beginning. Lot contains 20,340 square feet or
0.467 acres, subject to easements and restrictions of record.
PARCEL B (11308 Merriman)
Part of the Northwest quarter of Section 35, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as: commencing at
the Northwest quarter corner of Section 35; thence along the West line of
Section 35 and the centerline of Merriman Road due South 685.00 feet.,
thence South 89 degrees 58'45" East 60.00 feet to the point of beginning;
thence continuing South 89 degree 58'45" East 226.00 feet; thence due
South 90.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58'45" West; thence due North
90.00 feet to the point of beginning. Lot contain 20,340 square feet or
0.467 acres, subject to easements and restrictions of record.
the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a part
hereof by reference; FURTHER, in accordance with Section 16.32.030 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Section 18.46 of
Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby waive
the minimum lot area requirement set forth in Zoning Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, with respect to this property division, and does hereby find
that 1) the proposed lots substantially comply with the lot width
requirement, and 2) the proposed lots would be consistent with the size,
shape and width of lots existing in the vicinity; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the
Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
#352-20 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Inspection, dated October 20, 20207
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Graphic Services, 1551 East Lincoln St., Madison Heights, MI 48071
to provide building plan scanning services into electronic media in an
amount not to exceed $79,280.47, for use by the Inspection Department
to retain the building plans in accordance with the rules and regulations
of the State of Michigan and to avoid losing the paper history files due
to unfortunate events; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $79,280.47
from funds already budgeted in Account No: 401-000-971-000
(Capital Outlay — Minor) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive
bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan
extended purchasing program under Contract #071-180000000749;
and no advantage to the City would result from competitive bidding, and
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such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 3.04.140.D.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.,
FURTHER, the Director of Inspection is hereby authorized to approve
minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary but this
authorization does not entitle the Director of Inspection to authorize any
increase in the not to exceed amount or to contract with other parties.
#353-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Fire Chief, dated November 4, 2020, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of one (1) 2020 Life
Line Type-1 Superliner Ambulance on a 2020 Ford F-450 XLT Chassis,
from R & R Fire Truck, 751 Doheny Drive, Northville, MI 48167
(Representative of Life Line emergency vehicles, 1 Lifeline Drive, PO
Box 299, Sumner, IA 50674), for a total amount not to exceed
$226,902.00, to replace a current frontline ambulance which is a 2011
model with 104,340 miles which will be downgraded to reserve squad
status and from trade-in of a 2006 Freightliner ambulance that is no
longer in proper working order for emergency response; FURTHER,
an amount not to exceed $226,902.00 is hereby authorized to be
expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account No.
101-338-985-000 (Capital Outlay-Vehicles); FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize said purchase without competitive bidding
inasmuch as the same is being purchased through the Houston-
Galveston Area Council (HGAC-Buy) cooperative purchasing
consortium, pursuant to Council Resolution 61-17, adopted on
February 27, 2017, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#354-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Public Works, dated November 3, 2020, which
bears the signature of the City Attorney and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to renew a five (5) year service agreement, for the period
December 15, 2020 to December 14, 2025, with an automatic five-year
extension, with Sensus USA, 8537 Six Forks Road, Suite 400, Raleigh,
NC 27615, for supplying the Public Service Division with
software and equipment to obtain remote water meter reads, with said
funding for the software, monitoring and training provided through the
City of Livonia's agreement with Etna Supply Company, 1090 36th
Street SE, Suite 630, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, pursuant to CR #79-
19, adopted on March 11, 2019; and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a
contract with Sensus USA, approved as to form and substance by the
Department of Law, and to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
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#355-20 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 28, 2020, which is
approved by the Director of Public Works, approved as to form by the
City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
a request from MCM 12001 Farmington, LLC, in conjunction with the
construction of a storm drainage system that provides adequate
drainage for property developed at 11999 and 12001 Farmington Road,
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine as follows:
1. To accept on behalf of the City of Livonia, the jurisdiction and
maintenance of the storm sewer within the property located
north of Plymouth Road, west of Farmington Road, in the S.E.
'/4 of Section 28, for Quality Metalcraft, which accommodates
storm water from property developed at 11999 and 12001
Farmington Road, with the maintenance agreement from the
proprietor, MCM 12001 Farmington, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company, 301 Yamato Road, Suite 4160, Boca Raton,
Florida 33431, attached to said report and recommendation,
indicating a corporate commitment to maintain the system and
reimburse the City for any maintenance the City performs; and
To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Storm Water
Facilities Maintenance Agreement on behalf of the City.
#356-20 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 29, 2020, which
bears the signature of the Director of Public Works, the Director of Finance
and the City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby approve the proposed 2021 Road Repair Program
as proposed by the Department of Public Works and as reviewed by the
Citizens Advisory Committee on Roads for the ninth year of the ten- year
road paving millage approved by Livonia residents, as shown in the
attachment to that report.
#357-20 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia believes quality roads are
a vital part of any community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has a Citizens Advisory Committee on
Roads which identifies City streets most in need of repair in order to
prioritize repairs; and
WHEREAS, said Committee has also observed the deterioration of
County roads in Livonia; and
WHEREAS, said Committee has identified certain improvements in the
jurisdiction of the Wayne County Department of Public Service
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(WCDPS) which are necessary to increase traffic safety and to
encourage economic development; and
WHEREAS, said improvements are, in order of priority:
1. Rehabilitation of Merriman Road from Plymouth Road to Joy
Road; and
2. MDOT — reconstruction of 1-275 from Six Mile Road to Ford
Road, Rehabilitation from Ford Road to Northline Road along
with the rehabilitation of the bridges (MDOT anticipates that
this will be a 3-year project).
WHEREAS, the Citizens Advisory Roads Committee has advised that
the roads identified above are in critical need of repair;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that City Council hereby
accepts the report of the Citizens Advisory Roads Committee and
directs the City Clerk to deliver this resolution to Wayne County
Executive Warren Evans, the Wayne County Department of Public
Service Engineering and Roads Division, and Wayne County
Commissioners Diane Webb and Terry Marecki.
#358-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 29, 2020, which bears the signatures
of the Director of Public Works, the Director of Finance and the City
Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning the
inclusion in the local street system, for Act 51 revenue
computation purposes, of the following streets:
Capri Court (Addition)
Length: 600 I.f.
Termini: Farmington Road to End
Legal Description:
Part of the Northeast '/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 4; thence S
00003'10" W (recorded as N 00027'50" W), 825.00 feet along the East
line of Section 4; thence S 89041'39" W, 60.00 feet to the Southeast
corner of Medical Plaza Condominium, W.C.C.S.P. No. 943 as recorded
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in Liber 46206, Page 621 Wayne County Records; thence S 00°03'10"
W, 153.76 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence N 89°56'50" W, 600.00
feet to the Point of Ending.
Location: N.E. 1/4 of Section 4
Dover Court (Addition)
Length: 562.24 I.f.
Termini: Dover Avenue to
End
Legal Description:
Part of the Southwest '/4 of Section 33, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as follows:
Commencing at the South corner of said Section 33; thence North
00010'47" (East Recorded as due North), 165.14 Feet along the West
line of Rouge Trail View Subdivision as recorded in Liber 78, Page 90,
Wayne County Records, to the Point of Beginning; thence North
89053'37" West, 107.99 Feet; thence along a curve to the right, a radius
of 39.44 feet, an arc distance of 61.92 Feet, a central angle of 90000'00",
whose chord bears North 44053'37" West, 55.77 Feet; thence North
00006'23" East, 392.33 Feet to the Point of Ending.
Location: S.W. 1/4 of Section 33
The Council does hereby authorize the City Engineer acting as the Street
Administrator to apply to the Michigan Department of Transportation for
the inclusion of said streets in the City's local street system for the
purpose of computing the City's Act 51 revenues.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the street is an approved
public street and is open for public purposes; and FURTHER, that said
streets are accepted into the City's local street system and are located
within a right-of-way under the control of the City of Livonia and that
said streets were open to the public as of December 31, 2020.
#359-20 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 29, 20207
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 365-16, which bears the
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signatures of the Director of Public Works, the Director of Finance and
the City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which
is attached a proposed amendment to the Engineering contract between
the City of Livonia and Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc., 51301
Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315 for the 2021
Concrete Road Program (Contract 21-C), the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, to execute the attached contract amendment between the City
of Livonia and Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc., 51301 Schoenherr
Road, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, to provide design engineering
services for the 2021 Concrete Road Repair Program (Contract 21-C) in
an amount not to exceed $210,700.00, said amount being based on the
preliminary cost estimates and subject to adjustment based on the actual
bids; FURTHER, the aforesaid proposal is accepted without competitive
bidding pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 3.04.140.D.2.b;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an
amount not to exceed $210,700.00 from funds budgeted in Account No.
204-441-818-102 (Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund) for this purpose; and
the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in
the work as it becomes necessary but this authorization does not entitle
the City Engineer to authorize any increase in the not to exceed amount
or to contract with other parties
#360-20 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 29, 20207
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 365-16, adopted on
September 19, 2016, which bears the signatures of the Director of
Public Works, the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
amendment to the Engineering contract between the City of Livonia and
Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc., 51301 Schoenherr Road,
Shelby Township, Michigan 48315 for design engineering services for
the 2021 Concrete Road Maintenance/Selective Slab Program
(Contract 21-J), the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached
contract amendment between the City of Livonia and Anderson,
Eckstein and Westrick, Inc., 51301 Schoenherr Road, Shelby
Township, Michigan 48315 to provide design engineering services for
the 2021 Concrete Road Maintenance/ Selective Slab Program
(Contract 21-J), in an amount not to exceed $42,400.00, said amount
being based on the preliminary cost estimates and subject to
adjustment based on the actual bids; FURTHER, the aforesaid proposal
is accepted without competitive bidding pursuant to Code of Ordinances
Section 3.04.140.D.2.b; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $42,400.00
from funds budgeted in Account No. 204-441-818-102 (Road, Sidewalk
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and Tree Fund) for this purpose; and the City Engineer is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes
necessary but this authorization does not entitle the City Engineer to
authorize any increase in the not to exceed amount or to contract with
other parties.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, Toy, Bahr, White, McCullough, Donovic and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 070 OF CHAPTER 2.36,
(COMMISSION ON AGING), OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF
CHAPTER 2.40 (ARTS COMMISSION) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
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Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF CHAPTER 2.44
(COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 020 OF CHAPTER 2.52
(HISTORICAL COMMISSION) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 080 OF CHAPTER 2.56
(HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
McCullough gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 OF THE ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
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NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION
3. THERETO. (Petition 2020-07-01-04)
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 an upcoming
Regular meeting.
A communication from the Department of Law, dated November 13, 2020,
re: proposed ordinance amendments for Petition 2020-08-01-05, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Donovic gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 OF THE ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITEDAS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION
3. THERETO. (Petition 2020-08-01-05)
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 an upcoming
Regular meeting.
On a motion by McCullough, seconded by Toy, it was-
#361-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Yangkai Yuan, 17142 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48152, dated October 23,
2020, wherein a request is submitted to transfer the waiver use approval which
was granted in response to Petition 2016-05-02-09, submitted by Omorfia
Esthetics, which petition was approved by City Council on July 25, 2016,
pursuant to Council Resolution 305-16, to operate a massage establishment
(Omorfia Esthetics) within the Burton Hollow Shopping Center located on the
east side of Farmington Road between Six Mile Road and Curtis Avenue
(17142 Farmington Road) in the Southwest '/4 of Section 10, the Council does
determine to deny the request to transfer waiver use approval to operate a
massage establishment (Omorfia Esthetics) within the Burton Hollow
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Shopping Center located on the east side of Farmington Road between Six
Mile Road and Curtis Avenue (17142 Farmington Road), in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 10, for the following reason:
1. The Petitioner failed to appear before Council to present his/her request.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jolly, Toy, Bahr, White, McCullough and McIntyre
NAYS: Donovic
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Bahr, seconded by Jolly, and unanimously adopted, it was-
#362-20 RESOLVED, that having considered an email communication from
resident, Louis Csizmadia, dated November 5, 2020, requesting approval to
construct a 50 ft x 80 ft ice rink with lights for public use within Dover Arbor Park,
the Council does hereby determine to deny this request for the following reasons-
1.
easons:1. The Department of Parks and Recreation lacks sufficient
personnel to staff the rink to assure public safety; and
2. Liability concerns naturally arise where private individuals or
entities create facilities on public land.
On a motion by Jolly, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it was-
#363-20 RESOLVED, that having considered the request from
Councilmember Jim Jolly at the Study Meeting held on November 16, 20207
with respect to a resident's request to construct a 50 ft x 80 ft ice rink with
lights for public use within Dover Arbor Park, the Council does hereby refer the
subject matter of public ice rinks within City parks to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for further discussion.
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, it was-
#364-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated November 5, 2020, approved for submission by the
Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement executed by
Robert Sakuta, Its Member, of Beta Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan limited
liability company, for a public utility easement in connection with the
construction of a storm sewer at the subject location in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 27, more particularly described as:
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Twenty-Foot Wide Storm Sewer Easement
A 20-foot wide storm sewer easement in the Southwest '/4 of Section 27,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 27; thence along the West
line of said Section 27 and centerline of Farmington Road (120 Foot Wide —
Public — Right-of-Way), N 03°06'48" W, 1619.14 feet; thence along the South
Right-of-Way line of Capitol Avenue (60 Foot Wide — Public — Right-of-way), N
87038'23" E, 1000.49 feet; thence S 03005'28" E, 524.29, to the Point of
Beginning of the centerline for a 20 Foot Wide Easement to be described; thence
N 83008'34" E, 50.66 feet; thence S 02014'13" E, 116.17 feet; thence N
87039'24" E, 107.19 feet; thence N 02017'21"W7 76.21 feet; thence N 40020'14"
E, 12.42 feet; thence S 42039'07" E, 47.36 feet, to a point on the West line of Lot
14 of Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision No. 1 of part of the Southwest '/4 of
Section 27, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as recorded in Liber 91 of Plats, pages 20 and 21, Wayne County
Records, said point also being the Point of Ending of said centerline for a 20 Foot
Wide Public Easement.
The Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the
aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have
the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Toy, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted, it was-
#365-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated November 12, 2020, approved for submission by
the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement executed
by Jordan Jonna, Manager, Haggerty Square, LLC, a Michigan limited liability
company, for a public utility easement in connection with the construction of a
sanitary sewer at the subject location in the West 1/2 of Section 6, more
particularly described as-
Twelve-Foot Wide Sanitary Sewer Easement
A twelve-foot (12') wide sanitary sewer easement located in the West '/2 of
Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. Being more particularly described as:
Beginning at a point distant N 89021'58" E, 60.00 feet from the West '/4 Corner
of Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East; thence continuing N 89021'58" E,
291.02 feet; thence S 00000'25" W, 66.07 feet; thence N 89059'18" W, 10.05
feet; thence S 00000'42" W, 401.00 feet; thence S 89059'18" E, 6.41 feet;
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thence S 00°21'49" E, 54.63 feet to the point of beginning of centerline of 12-
foot wide sanitary sewer easement; thence N 89°46'48" E, 462.47 feet; thence
N 87050'08" E, 121.87 feet to the Point of Ending.
The Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the
aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by McCullough, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it was-
#366-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated November 12, 2020, approved for submission by
the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement executed
by Jordan Jonna, Manager, Haggerty Square, LLC, a Michigan limited liability
company, for a public utility easement in connection with the construction of a
sanitary sewer at the subject location in the West 1/2 of Section 6, more
particularly described as-
Twelve-Foot Wide Sanitary Sewer Easement
A twelve-foot (12') wide sanitary sewer easement located in the West '/2 of
Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. Being more particularly described as:
Beginning at a point distant N 89021'58" E, 60.00 feet from the West '/4 Corner
of Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East; thence continuing N 89021'58" E,
291.02 feet; thence S 00000'25" W, 66.07 feet; thence N 89059'18" W, 10.05
feet; thence S 00000'42" W, 401.00 feet; thence S 89059'18" E, 6.41 feet;
thence S 00021'49" E, 54.63 feet to the point of beginning of centerline of 12-foot
wide sanitary sewer easement; thence S 89046'48" W, 40.06 feet to the Point of
Ending.
The Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the
aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Donovic, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it was-
#367-50 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated November 12, 2020, approved for submission by the
Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement executed by
Jordan Jonna, Manager, Haggerty Square, LLC, a Michigan limited liability
company, for a public utility easement in connection with the construction of a
water main at the subject location in the West '/2 of Section 6, more particularly
described as:
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Twelve-Foot Wide Water Main Easement
A twelve-foot (12') wide water main easement located in the West '/2 of Section
6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. Being
more particularly described as:
Beginning at a point distant N 89021'58" E, 60.00 feet from the West '/4 Corner
of Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East; thence S 00000'44" W, 33.44 feet to
the point of beginning of centerline of 12 foot wide water main easement; thence
N 44050'49" E, 10.57 feet; thence N 89050'49" E, 249.64 feet to Point"A"; thence
S 00003'25" E, 271.11 feet to Point "B"; thence S 00035'09" W, 235.55 feet to
Point"C"; thence S 89034'57"W, 197.32 feet; thence N 68008'02"W, 18.00 feet;
thence S 89021'58" W, 20.00 feet; thence N 45038'02" W, 9.00 feet; thence S
89021'58" W, 14.61 feet to the Point of Ending; thence from said Point "A" N
89058'54" E, 23.06 feet; thence S 49044'24" E, 14.22 feet to the Point of Ending;
thence from said Point "B" N 89026'27" W, 34.61 feet to the Point of Ending;
thence from said Point "C" N 89034'57" E, 32.75 feet to the Point of Ending.
The Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the
aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, this
1,910th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
7:48 p.m. on December 2, 2020.
Susan M. Nash, City Clerk