HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2004-10-27 34876
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-THIRD
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 27, 2004
On October 27, 2004, the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the
President of the Council at 8 00 p m Councilmember Godfroid-Marecki
delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result. Terry Godfroid-Marecki,
James McCann, Thomas Robinson, Donald Knapp, Brian Meakin, Frank J
Kokenakes and Gerald Taylor
Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert Schron, City
Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Catherine White, Chief Assistant City
Attorney; Val Vandersloot, City Clerk and Michael Slater, Director of Finance
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 495-04 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,522nd Regular
Meeting of the Council held October 13, 2004 are hereby approved
as submitted
During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Council
President Taylor removed Agenda Item #18 from this meeting and moved it to
the next voting meeting of the Council that will be held on November 10, 2004
The following persons spoke in opposition to the removed #18
Agenda item, which is a proposed lot split that is located south of Eight Mile and
west of Middlebelt Roads at 20250 and 20270 Fremont
Betty Johnson, who resides on the north side of the proposed lot
split property
Nancy Romaine, 20249 Fremont
Carol Craw, 20230 Fremont
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Carol O'Brien, 20214 Fremont
Joan Gebhardt, 35248 Leon, thanked City officials for their service
to the community, and encouraged everyone to vote on November 2
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 496-04 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia recognizes the
importance of trucks to the Michigan economy and the need to
transport goods and materials efficiently and economically;
however, HB 4358 if fiscally irresponsible and poses a great threat
to public safety; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 4358 proposes to increase the length of
trucks on Michigan roads from 59 to 65 feet, allow trucks to travel
over any road in the state, and reduce the penalty of overweight
trucks to $250, and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan and the City of Livonia have
billions of dollars invested in road infrastructure, local road repair
and maintenance, allowing increased truck length and reducing the
penalty for truck weight will accelerate the deterioration of state and
local roads which are already among the poorest condition in the
nation, and
WHEREAS, it is very expensive to design, construct, and maintain
streets of adequate strength to handle the excessive weight of large
trucks, one legal 80,000 pound tractor-trailer does as much
damage to pavement as 9,600 cars - damage that increases
exponentially as a truck's weight rises Many studies recognize
that trucks do not pay their fair share of road taxes relative to the
amount of damage they cause to road pavement, and
WHEREAS, many older roads, subdivision streets and intersections
were designed for trucks 53 feet long or less, based on turning
radius, and cannot accommodate significantly longer vehicles, and
WHEREAS, the $250 penalty set forth in HB 4358 will be virtually
meaningless to most trucking companies and is out of balance with
the damage done to state and local roadways by overweight trucks,
penalties must be large enough to encourage truckers to stay on
designated routes and observe weight limits, removing judicial
review encourages repeat offenses and regular abuse of weight
lbw limitations, and
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WHEREAS, local governments are in the best position to evaluate
which roads can safely handle truck traffic To restrict the ability of
the City of Livonia to control where trucks travel within our city is
fiscally irresponsible and will cause grave danger to citizens, and
private and public property
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia
urges the Michigan legislature and the Governor to oppose HB
4358, a bill which is bad public policy and not in the interests of the
citizens of Michigan
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent
to the Governor, the Senate Transportation Committee, the Senate
Majority and Minority Leaders and members of the Michigan
legislature who represent our residents
City Clerk Val Vandersloot offered the City's condolences to Karen
Tesner, Assistant City Clerk for Livonia, on the loss of her brother, Kevin, this last
weekend
She then gave an update on elections in Livonia To date, the City
has mailed out nearly 15,000 absentee ballots, and over 10,000 have been
returned Vandersloot encouraged all voters to vote next Tuesday, November 2
To avoid any unnecessary delays, newly registered voters in Michigan should
bring photo ID with them, and anyone who has not voted in several years should
drive by their polling site Several schools have been demolished over the last
six years, and Marshall Elementary School is now a daycare center
Council President Taylor announced that a Public Hearing for the
following item would be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at 7 00 p m , in
the Auditorium of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan
Petition 2004-09-01-10 submitted by Jacalyn Newman Simon
and Henry Stein requesting to rezone property located on the east
side of Newburgh Road between Five Mile Road and Ladywood
Road (15552 Newburgh Road) in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17
from R-2A to OS (One Family Residential — 70' x 120' Lots to Office
Services)
On a motion by Kokenakes, seconded by Robinson, it was
CR 497-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Kristi Richards, on behalf of Botsford Elementary Support Team,
dated October 1, 2004, which requests permission to display wire
signs, which are approximately 14" x 22" in size, advertising
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Botsford Elementary School's 4th Annual Bazaar to be conducted
on Saturday, November 13, 2004, which signs are to be installed
no earlier than Saturday, November 6, 2004, and removed no later
than Sunday, November 14, 2004, at various locations in the City of
Livonia only, the Council does hereby grant and approve this
request in the manner and form herein submitted
CR 498-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Jean M Medlen, President, Holy Cross Women of the ELCA, dated
October 9, 2004, which requests permission to display 18" x 24"
wire signs advertising a book and bake sale fundraiser at Holy
Cross Lutheran Church on Friday, November 5, 2004, and
Saturday, November 6, 2004, the purpose of which is to raise
money for a seminary scholarship fund, which signs are to be
installed no earlier than Friday, October 29, 2004, and removed no
later than Saturday, November 6, 2004, at various locations in the
City, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the
manner and form herein submitted
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated October 8,
2004, forwarding a letter from the Treasurer of the Board of the Wayne County
Transit Authority re collection of Wayne County Transit Authority taxes for the
year 2004 to be collected by the City during the winter tax collection
CR 499-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Librarian, dated September 20, 2004, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, accept the grant in the amount of $13,768 41 from the
Reed Act/Gates Foundation, to be deposited in account No 223-
639-528-669, such grant to be used for replacing and upgrading
public access computers at Civic Center, Noble and Sandburg
Libraries, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of $13,768 41 from Account No 223-639-987-000 for
this purpose
CR 500-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated September 23,
2004, approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached (as Exhibit A) a summary of quotes received for the lease
purchase of copy machines for various City departments, the
Council does hereby authorize the lease of one copy machine from
Lanier Worldwide, Inc., 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 350,
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Southfield, Michigan 48067, for use by the Housing Commission -
Newburgh Village, the lease of one copy machine from Danka
Office Imaging Company, 32500 Telegraph Road, #100, Bingham
Farms, MI 48025, for use by the Assessor/Treasurer Departments,
and the lease of three copy machines from Ikon Office Solutions,
Inc , 26800 Meadowbrook, Novi, Michigan 48377, for use by the
Inspection, Police and Community Resources Departments, for 48-
month periods for amounts, items and prices indicated on the
aforementioned Exhibit A, at the end of which time title to the
copiers will be transferred to the City; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the said action herein without competitive bidding
in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 501-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated
September 23, 2004, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which sets
forth Housing Commission Resolution 28-04, wherein the
Commission recommended the following rental increases to
become effective January 1, 2005, with respect to City-owned
scattered site properties as follows
Current Proposed
2 Bedroom $330 $340
29149 Morlock
20121 Floral
27545 Long
3 Bedroom $415 $425
11910 Cardwell
12411 Arcola
31220 Hathaway
19941 Deering
9880 Harrison
11784 Arcola
33916 Five Mile
10033 Garden
35546 Orangelawn
12092 Arcola
20222 St. Francis
4 Bedroom $480 $490
20120 Deering
The above rents exclude all utilities
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The Council does hereby concur in and approve of the
recommended action
CR 502-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and the Director of
Public Works, dated October 8, 2004, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the adjusted bid of CEI
Group, LLC, 2140 Industrial Drive, P 0 Box 200, Howell, Michigan
48843, for completing all work in connection with the 2004 Roof
Replacement Projects (City Hall Annex, Water and Sewer
Maintenance Building and DPW Administration Building), for the
adjusted total price of $224,050 00, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received which meets all specifications, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the elimination of the Fire
Station No 4 roof from the previously approved program,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in
the amount of$145,246 00 from funds already budgeted in Account
No 401-000-976-000 (Capital Outlay, Building Maintenance), and
the amount of $21,504 90 from funds already budgeted in Account
No 101-447-818-020 (General Fund, Building Maintenance
Contractual Services - Maintenance) for the City Hall Annex roof;
and an expenditure in the amount of$57,300 00 from funds already
budgeted in Account No 592-559-931-000 (Water and Sewer
Fund, Building Maintenance) for the Water and Sewer Maintenance
Building roof and the DPW Administration Building roof; and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve any minor
changes in the work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
CR 503-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 4, 2004, which
transmits its resolution 09-128-2004 adopted on September 28,
2004, with regard to Petition 2004-08-GB-04, submitted by Ron
Rissman, requesting approval to substitute a greenbelt for the
protective wall as outlined in Section 18 45 of Zoning Ordinance
No 543, as amended, for property located at 38047 Ann Arbor
Road, between Ann Arbor Trail and West Chicago Boulevard in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2004-
08-GB-04 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
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1 That the natural landscaped greenbelt along part of the east
property line, as shown on the plan received by the Planning
Commission on August 26, 2004, is hereby accepted and
shall be substituted for the protective wall required by
Section 18 45 of the Zoning Ordinance,
2 That using a combination of tree species, along with other
landscape materials, not only provides a superior buffer but
also contributes to the site's aesthetic attractiveness, helps
reduce visual monotony, and offers year-round appeal,
3 That any change of circumstances in the area containing the
greenbelt resulting in a diminution of the greenbelt's
effectiveness as a protective barrier, the owner of the
property shall be required to submit such changes to the
Planning Commission and City Council for their review and
approval or immediately construct the protective wall
pursuant to Section 18 45, and
4 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection
Department's satisfaction the following as outlined in the
correspondence dated September 23, 2004
• That the entire parking lot shall be cleaned up, repaired,
resealed and double striped,
• That the parking bumpers missing at the sidewalk shall
be replaced,
• That the sinkhole by the drain in the rear lot, east end,
shall be repaired,
• That the hole in the fence around the basin, west side,
shall be repaired,
• That the landscape area at the west side, north of the
emergency gates, shall be revamped and reestablished
CR 504-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 4, 2004, which
transmits its resolution 09-124-2004, adopted on September 28,
2004, with regard to Petition 2004-08-SN-07, submitted by Bravo
Italian Restaurant, requesting approval for signage for the
restaurant located at 17700 Haggerty Road, between Six Mile Road
and Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
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Commission and Petition 2004-08-SN-07 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package marked sheets 1 through 12, all
dated April 14, 2004, prepared by Federal Heath Sign
Company, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
except that the lettering of the awnings shall not exceed four
(4) inches in height,
2 That these wall signs shall not be illuminated beyond one (1)
hour after this business closes,
3 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted
on this site, including but not limited to, the building or
around the windows,
4 That any additional signage shall come back before the
Planning Commission and City Council for their review and
approval,
5 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for excess
signage and any conditions related thereto, and
6 That the specific plans referenced in this approving
resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at
the time the sign permits are applied for
CR 505-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 4, 2004, which
transmits its resolution 09-126-2004, adopted on September 28,
2004, with regard to Petition 2004-09-SN-09, submitted by Phoenix
Land Development, requesting approval for signage for the
residential development (Fountain Park Condominiums) located on
the east side of Farmington Road between Plymouth Road and
Capitol Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 2004-09-SN-09 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package submitted by Phoenix Land
Development, as received by the Planning Commission on
September 7, 2004, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
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2 That the setback of this sign shall not be less than ten (10)
feet from the Farmington Road right-of-way line, and
3 That the specific plans referenced in this approving
resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at
the time the sign permits are applied for
CR 506-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 4, 2004, which
transmits its resolution 09-127-2004, adopted on September 28,
2004, with regard to Petition 2004-09-SN-10, submitted by J L
Geisler, on behalf of Infineon Technologies, requesting approval for
signage for the office building located at 19111 Victor Parkway, on
the northwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Victor Parkway in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2004-
09-SN-10 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Sign Package submitted by J L Geisler
Corporation, as received by the Planning Commission on
September 7, 2004, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That these signs shall not be illuminated beyond one (1)
hour after this business closes,
3 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted
on this site including, but not limited to, the building or
around the windows,
4 That any additional signage shall come back before the
Planning Commission and City Council for their review and
approval,
5 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for excess
signage and deficient setback and any conditions related
thereto, and
6 That the specific plans referenced in this approving
resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at
the time the sign permits are applied for
CR 507-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 4, 2004, which
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transmits its resolution 09-122-2004 adopted on September 28,
2004, with regard to Petition 2004-09-08-16 submitted by Lucky's
Sports Retreat, requesting site plan approval in connection with a
proposal to renovate the exterior of the building located at 19265
Victor Parkway, on the west side of Victor Parkway, approximately
800 feet north of Seven Mile Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
6, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Zoning
Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
2004-09-08-16 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plans marked Sheets A-
3 and A-4, both dated August 14, 2004, prepared by
Kobeissi Associates, are hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the brick used in the construction shall be full-face 4
inch brick, or in the case a precast concrete system is used,
it shall meet ASTM C216 standards,
3 That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed
from public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a
compatible character, material and color to other exterior
materials on the building,
4 That the petitioner shall secure the necessary storm water
management permits from Wayne County, the City of
Livonia, and/or the State of Michigan,
5 That all light fixtures shall not exceed 20 feet in height and
shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
6 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection
Department's satisfaction the following as outlined in the
correspondence dated September 23, 2004
• That the existing landscaping of the site shall be
revamped and reestablished and the underground
irrigation system shall be deemed operational,
7 That the signage shown on the approved Elevation Plans
and the plans dated September 27, 2004, as prepared by Art
One Sign Company, Sheets 1, 2 or 3, are approved with this
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petition, and any additional signage shall be separately
submitted for review and approval by the Planning
Commission and City Council,
8 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted
on this site including, but not limited to, the building or
around the windows,
9 That the specific plans referenced in this approving
resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at
the time the building permits are applied for; and
10 That the Planning Commission has no objection to the
second sign as long as it is no larger than the sign the
Zoning Board of Appeals gave the former tenant, Rio Bravo
CR 508-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated July 13, 2004, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated August 25,
2004, approved for submission by the Director of Public Safety and
the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Paradocs Properties, LLC, for transfer of ownership of a 2004
Class C Licensed Business (in escrow) with Official Permit (Food)
from Rio Bravo Acquisitions, Inc (a Delaware Corporation) (Step I),
for a business located at 19265 Victor Parkway, 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
CR 509-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated August 23, 2004, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
October 1, 2004, approved for submission by the Director of Public
Safety and the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the
request from Lucky's Sports Retreat, LLC, for transfer of ownership
of a 2004 Class C Licensed Business (in escrow) with Official
Permit (Food) from Paradocs Properties, LLC, (Step II), for a
business located at 19265 Victor Parkway, 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Robinson, Knapp, Meakin,
Kokenakes and Taylor
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NAYS None
The Preliminary 2004-2005 Fiscal Year Budget was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated
September 29, 2004, re additional information relative to the 2004-05 proposed
budget for the City of Livonia, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 510-04 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines that
the annual budget for the next fiscal year commencing December
1, 2004, and ending November 30, 2005, as shown in the budget,
submitted by the Mayor to the Council on September 15, 2004, as
amended to increase Revenue Account 101-000-444-000 (Property
Tax Adjustments) in the amount of $25,000 00, and increase
expense account 101-202-818-225 (Contract Services - Appraisals)
in the amount of $25,000 00, in order for the City to participate in a
State grant for personal property audits, pursuant to Section 3,
Chapter VII of the City Charter, be and hereby is determined and
adopted, and appropriations made as provided by the City Charter;
provided, however, for the monthly reports to the Council, the
amounts as shown in Sections III and IV should be used for
comparative reporting purposes, and Council approval is required
for any modification to the amounts shown in Section I, and that all
proceedings on said Budget be and hereby are approved as being
in full conformance with the City Charter, a public hearing having
been held on October 11, 2004, after proper notice being published
in the Livonia Observer and Eccentric, the official newspaper of the
City, on September 16, 2004, and provided further that the City
Clerk shall publish or cause to be published this resolution together
with a summary of said Budget as adopted herein, together with the
minutes of this meeting
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
`.
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CR 511-04 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII
and Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia,
the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 0447 mills, of the
taxable valuation of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing
December 1, 2004, and ending November 30, 2005, and in addition
to the above amount which is authorized to be levied for general
purposes by the Charter of the City of Livonia
(a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0 8088 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing
additional revenues for police protection and law
enforcement personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of
the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized to be
levied for general municipal purposes,
(b) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.2134 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing
additional revenues for fire, police and snow removal
personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of the City of
Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for
general municipal purposes,
(c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0 8088 nulls,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing
additional revenues for library services, supplies and
facilities in the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount
authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes,
(d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0 0110 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 379 of the Public
Acts of 1925, for the purpose of advertising, exploiting and
making known the industrial and commercial advantages of
the City of Livonia and to establish projects for the purpose
of encouraging immigration to, and increasing the trade,
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business and industries of the City of Livonia, in addition to
the amount which is authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
(e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 2 0767 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 298 of the Public
Acts of 1917, for the purpose of establishing, operating,
maintaining and administering the Municipal Garbage
Collection System and/or plant for the collection and
disposal of garbage and refuse in the City of Livonia, in
addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
(f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0 2723 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, for the purpose of debt retirement on the 1990
Street Improvement Bond, Series I, Series II, Series III and
Series IV, in addition to the amount which is authorized to be
levied for general municipal purposes,
(g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0 4979 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, for the purpose of defraying City expenses and
liabilities for the collection and disposal activities required for
curbside recycling and yard waste composting programs, in
addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
(h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0 7855 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, for the purpose of providing additional revenues
for a community recreation center, youth and recreation
personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities and operations, in
addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
(i) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0 8893 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, for the purpose of providing revenues for
repairing or replacing public roads, sidewalks and trees in
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the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount to be levied for
general municipal purposes,
AND PROVIDED FURTHER, that the Wayne County Bureau of
Taxation, City Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each
of the above offices
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 512-04 RESOLVED, that in connection with the Public
Hearing on the proposed budget for the City of Livonia held
October 11, 2004, the Council does hereby refer the subject
of minimizing costs to the Youth Commission with respect to
youth lock-in events held at the Community Recreation
Center to the Administration for its report and
recommendation
Councilmember McCann took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36
OF TITLE 15 (GRADING AND SOIL EROSION
CONTROL) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Robinson, Knapp, Meakin,
Kokenakes and Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Kokenakes, it was
CR 513-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated September 30, 2004, approved for
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submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Charles
Deamud, 34449 Pinetree, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and in
accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as
well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby approve of the proposed division and
combination of Tax Item Nos 46-130-05-0831-001 and 46-130-05-
0831-002 into two parcels, the legal description(s) of which shall
read as follows
PROPOSED DIVISION
PARCEL "A-1"
Part of Lot 831 of part of amended plat of Lots 45-52, inclusive of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat #1, of part of the East 1/2 of NW 1/ Section
33, T 1 S , R 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as
recorded in L 118, P 47 W C R , described as
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 831, thence N
89°54'00" W 40 00 feet to the point of beginning, thence S
00°00'00" E 101 57 feet to the North line of Camborne Stark Road
School Subdivision as recorded in L 113, P 33, 34, thence S
88°12'10" W 17 01 feet along said North line of Camborne Stark
Road School Subdivision, thence N 00°00'00" W 102 14 feet;
thence S 89°54'00" E 17 00 feet to the point of beginning
Containing 0 040 acres
PROPOSED COMBINATION
PARCEL "A"
Part of Lot 831 of Part of amended plat of Lots 45-52, inclusive of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat #1, of part of the East 1/2 of NW 1/4 Section
33, T 1S , R 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as
recorded in L 118, P 47 W C R , described as
Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 831, thence S
00°00'00" W 100 25 feet along the East line of said Lot 831 and the
West line of Camborne Stark Road School Subdivision as recorded
in L 113, P 33 to the North line of said Camborne Stark Road
School Subdivision, thence S 88°12'10" W 57 03 feet along said
North line of Camborne Stark Road School Subdivision, thence N
00°00'00" W 102 14 feet; thence S 89°54'00" E 57 00 feet to the
point of beginning
Containing 0 132 Acres
PROPOSED COMBINATION
PARCEL "B"
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Part of Lot 831 of part of amended plat of Lots 45-52, inclusive of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat #1, of part of the East Y2 of NW 1/4 Section
33, T 1S , R.9E , City of Livonia, Wayne county, Michigan as
recorded in L 118, P 47 W C R , described as
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 831, thence N
89°54'00" W 57 00 feet to the point of beginning, thence S
00°00'00" E 102 14 feet to the North line of Camborne Stark Road
School Subdivision as recorded in L 113, P 33, 34, thence S
88°12'10" W 60 20 feet along said North line of Camborne Stark
Road School Subdivision, thence N 00°00'00" W 104 13 feet;
thence S 89°54'00" E 60 17 feet to the point of beginning
Containing 0 142 acres
as shown on 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 width and area requirements set forth in Zoning Ordinance No
543, as amended, with respect to this division and combination,
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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Robinson, Knapp, Meakin,
Kokenakes and Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 514-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated September 30, 2004, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Charles
Deamud, 34449 Pinetree, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the
proposed division and combination of Tax Item Nos 46-130-05-
0831-001 and 46-130-05-0831-002 into two parcels, the Council
does hereby refer the subject of the possible rezoning of parcels A
and B to R-1 (One Family Residential) to the Planning Commission
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for action and recommendation in accordance with provisions of
law and City ordinance
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 515-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 4, 2004, which
transmits its resolution 09-123-2004, adopted on September 28,
2004, with regard to Petition 2004-08-SN-06, submitted by
Claddagh Irish Pub, requesting approval for signage for the
restaurant located at 17800 Haggerty Road, between Six Mile Road
and Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 2004-08-SN-06 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package marked sheets 1 through 9, received
by the Planning Commission on October 1 , 2004, as revised,
prepared by Integrated Sign Associates, are hereby
approved and shall be adhered to, except for the following
stipulations
• That the Gaelic wording/lettering of the vinyl graphic
panels shall not exceed four (4) inches in height;
• That the projecting blade signs shall be deleted,
• That the wall sign shown on the south elevation,
identified as sign F, shall not be allowed but shall be
placed on the north elevation,
2 That these wall signs shall not be illuminated beyond one (1)
hour after this business closes,
3 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted
on this site including, but not limited to, the building or
around the windows,
4 That any additional signage shall come back before the
Planning Commission and City Council for their review and
LIapproval,
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5 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for excess
signage and any conditions related thereto, and
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6 That the specific plans referenced in this approving
resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at
the time the sign permits are applied for
An e-mail communication dated October 25, 2004, re new
renderings for the Metal Wall Art elevation and mounting detail at Mitchell's Fish
Market, 17600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, 48152, as well as hard copies of the
same received on October 26, 2004, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 516-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 4, 2004, which
transmits its resolution 09-125-2004, adopted on September 28,
2004, with regard to Petition 2004-08-SN-08, submitted by
Mitchell's Fish Market, requesting approval for signage for the
restaurant located at 17600 Haggerty Road, between Six Mile Road
and Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 2004-08-SN-08 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package marked pages 1 through 10 prepared
by Columbus Sign Company, as received by the Planning
Commission on August 24, 2004, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to, provided that the total area of the
identification signs shall not exceed 144 square feet and
excluding the lettering on the awnings and modesty panels,
which shall not exceed four (4) inches in height, and that the
two painted graphics, totaling 236 square feet, divided
equally between the lobster and the fish, shall be tabled to a
future date for more information,
2 That these wall signs shall not be illuminated beyond one (1)
�,,, hour after this business closes,
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3 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted
on this site including, but not limited to, the building or
around the windows,
4 That any additional signage shall come back before the
Planning Commission and City Council for their review and
approval,
5 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for excess
signage and any conditions related thereto, and
6 That the specific plans referenced in this approving
resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at
the time the sign permits are applied for
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 517-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a
communication from the Director of Community Resources,
dated October 4, 2004, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, accept the donation of Farmer Jack Food
Certificates in the total amount of $500 00 from the Kiwanis
Early Risers to the Community Resources Department to be
used as indicated in the aforesaid communication
During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Council
Vice-President Meakin wished his wife a Happy 11t" Anniversary, which they
celebrated on the past Saturday
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,523rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 32 p m , October 27, 2004
G
Val Vandersloot, City Clerk
34896
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOURTH
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 10, 2004
On November 10, 2004, the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of
the Council at 8 00 p m Councilmember McCann delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result James McCann, Thomas
Robinson, Donald Knapp, Brian Meakin, Frank J Kokenakes, Terry Godfroid-Marecki
and Gerald Taylor
Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present. Robert Schron, City Engineer;
Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Val Vandersloot, City
Clerk, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs and Captain Cramb, Livonia Police
Department.
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, it was
CR 518-04 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,523rd Regular Meeting
of the Council held October 27, 2004 are hereby approved as submitted
During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Council
President Taylor introduced Webelo Pack 1384 from St. Edith's Church accompanied
by their leader, Mario Azzopardi
City Clerk Val Vandersloot announced that voter turnout in Michigan was
at record high numbers, 67 5% of registered voters statewide voted on November 2 and
80% of Livonia registered voters cast their ballots Vandersloot also thanked the 400
people who worked on Election Day to make the election possible There were
workers at 43 polling sites throughout the City, as well as those at City Hall
Council President Taylor announced that a Public Hearing for the following
item would be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 7 00 P M in the Auditorium of
the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI
Petition 2004-09-01-11 submitted by Joel Elliott and Marty Kozyn, on behalf of
CB Swim Club, requesting to rezone property at 28200 Lyndon Avenue, located
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on the east side of Harrison Avenue (part of the CB Swim Club Site) between
Lyndon Avenue and Oakley Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24 from RUF
to R-2
tow
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated October 20,
2004, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending September 30, 2004, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, it was
CR 519-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Julie Culp,
Franklin High School Patriots Club, dated October 18, 2004, requesting
permission to place 24" x 22" lawn-type signs advertising fall and spring
craft shows to be conducted on Saturday, November 20, 2004, and
Saturday, March 19, 2005, and which signs would be installed at various
locations in the City on Saturday, November 13, 2004, for the fall show
and Saturday, March 12, 2005, for the spring show and removed the day
following each show, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in
this request in the manner and form herein requested
CR 520-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Fire Chief, dated October 20, 2004, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and the Director of Public Safety, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept a Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FY 2003 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Award wherein the total grant project has been
budgeted for $140,060 00 with the Federal Government's portion (70%)
being $98,042 00 and the City's portion (30%) being $42,018 00;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of various
equipment in the amount of$136,360 02 from various companies as listed
in the aforesaid communication, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize an expenditure in the amount of $98,042 00
from Account No 223-637-558-050 and does hereby appropriate and
authorize an expenditure in the amount of $34,996 80 from Account No
223-648-987-000 for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in the amount of $7,021 20 from funds already
budgeted in Account No 101-338-939-000 for this purpose, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of said items without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with Section
3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City
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Clerk is hereby requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
CR 521-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated October 12, 2004, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and the Director of Public Safety,
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which requests
authorization to sell a surplus Fire Prevention Vehicle 3-95, 1995
Chevrolet Caprice, VIN #1G1BL52W1SR177856 at auction, the Council
does hereby concur in and approve of the recommended action,
FURTHER, the proceeds of the sale of such vehicle shall be allocated to
Account No 101-000-680-000 (Sale of Fixed Assets)
CR 522-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated October 11, 2004, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, the City Attorney and the
Director of Inspection, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the renewal of the contract between the City of Livonia and
Livonia Towing, Inc and the possible amendment to towing and storage
rates set forth in the Livonia Code of Ordinances, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation
CR 523-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works,
dated October 12, 2004, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to a request from the Wayne County Department of Public Services
that the City take jurisdiction and control of a section of a storm sewer as
part of the development of the commercial property located at 11707
Merriman Road, on the west side of Merriman Road, north of Plymouth
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, the Council does hereby
determine as follows
1 To advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services (Permit
Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm sewer site
plans, and further that the City will accept jurisdiction and maintenance
(at no expense to the County) of the entire on-site storm sewer
collection system within the property located on the west side of
Merriman Road, north of Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 26 (See attached letter from Taco Bell of America, Inc , dated
September 20, 2004, indicating its willingness to reimburse the City for
any such maintenance that may become necessary )
2 To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit on
behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the above storm sewer
construction
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CR 524-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works,
dated October 22, 2004, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby approve final payment in the amount of $64,680 08 to Kenneth R
Hartman, Inc , P 0 Box 902, Kankakee, Illinois 60901-0902, which
represents final costs for completing the 2003 Joint and Crack Sealing
Program (Contract 2003-C), after the contractor's completion of final
clean-up items, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of the amount of $64,680 08 from the Michigan
Transportation Fund (Local Road Account) for this purpose
CR 525-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works,
dated October 22, 2004, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby approve final payment in the amount of $18,144 17 to Michigan
Joint Sealing, Inc , 30301 Navin, Livonia, Michigan 48152, which
represents final costs for completing the 2004 Joint and Crack Sealing
Program (Contract 2004-D), after the contractor's completion of final
clean-up items, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of the sum of $18,144 17 from the Michigan
Transportation Fund (Local Road Account) for this purpose
CR 526-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works,
dated October 12, 2004, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a summary outlining the final allocation of costs in connection
with the 2004 Sidewalk Program pursuant to Council Resolution 238-04,
the Council does hereby determine as follows
1 To establish the final project cost at $146,126 94 of which total
$33,222 23 is to be charged to the Single Lot Assessments and
$112,904 71 is to be charged to Account No 204-441-818-104 (Road,
Sidewalk and Tree Fund),
2 To authorize an additional appropriation and expenditure in the amount
of $31,923 74 from Account No 204-441-818-104 (Road, Sidewalk
and Tree Fund) to cover additional slab replacements related to repairs
of sidewalks heaved by tree roots,
3 To authorize an additional appropriation and expenditure in the amount
of $3,682 04 from the General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue with the provision that this bond issue be reimbursed from that
portion of the project which is to be financed by special assessment at
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such time as funds are subsequently received from the payment of bills
and assessments by affected property owners, and
4 To authorize final payment in the amount of $16,797 45 to Gaglio
Brothers Corporation, 18385 Dix,Toledo Highway, Brownstown
Township, Michigan 48192 for work related to the 2004 Sidewalk
Program (Contract 04-G) upon final release by the Engineering
Division
CR 527-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 19, 2004, which transmits
its resolution 10-133-2004, adopted on October 12, 2004, with regard to
Petition 2004-09-02-31, submitted by Albanelli Realty, on behalf of
Albanelli Cement Contractors, Inc , requesting waiver use approval for
outdoor storage of construction equipment and materials at a business
located at 12725 Fairlane, on the west side of Fairlane Avenue between
the CSX Railroad and Glendale Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
28, which property is zoned M-1, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2004-09-02-31
is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan submitted by Albanelli Cement Contractors, Inc ,
dated August 30, 2004, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the visitor and employee parking spaces shown on the site plan
shall be double striped, including the provision of barrier free parking,
and all regular parking spaces shall be 10' x 20' in size as required,
3 That the location of the handicap parking space be placed closer to the
building entrance,
4 That the outdoor storage of trailers, backhoes, bulldozers, commercial
vehicles, equipment and materials shall be limited to the designated
locations as shown on the above-referenced Site Plan and shall be
maintained in an orderly manner;
5 That there shall be no outdoor storage of disabled or inoperative
equipment and vehicles, scrap material, debris or other similar items,
6 That the outdoor stacking or stockpiling of materials shall not exceed 8
feet in height above ground level,
7 That the unimproved northerly parcel shall be hard surfaced with
crushed rock or gravel prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy by the Inspection Department and shall be maintained in a
dust-proof condition, and said storage area shall be properly graded
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and drained to dispose of all surface water in a manner as approved by
the Engineering Division,
8 That all landscaped and sodded areas shall be permanently
maintained in a healthy condition,
9 That a dumpster enclosure shall be provided in the southwesterly
portion of the site as shown on the Site Plan which shall be
constructed of brick, block or reinforced poured concrete walls and with
enclosure gates which shall be properly maintained and, when not in
use, closed at all times,
10 That the plan referenced in this approving resolution shall be submitted
to the Inspection Department at the time of application for the
Certificate of Occupancy; and
11 That a berm and appropriate landscaping shall be added to the front of
the unused property to the north in order to shield the view of the
outdoor storage yard from the street.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES McCann, Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki
and Taylor
NAYS None
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (4) AND
ADDING SUBSECTION (27) TO SECTION 2 08 OF
ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE (Petition 2004-07-06-03)
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
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 02 OF ARTICLE
IV OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE
(Petition 2004-07-06-03)
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
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 02 OF ARTICLE
V OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE
(Petition 2004-07-06-03)
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
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SUBSECTION (m) TO SECTION
9 03 OF ARTICLE IX OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE (Petition 2004-07-06-03)
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
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE ADDING SUBSECTION (m) TO SECTION
10 03 OF ARTICLE X OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE (Petition 2004-07-06-03)
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
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SUBSECTION (u) TO SECTION
11 03 OF ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE (Petition 2004-07-06-03)
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
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 OF TITLE 5
(MASSAGE, STEAM OR SAUNA FACILITY) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 49 TO TITLE 5
(MASSAGE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 528-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated October 15, 2004,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to massage
establishment and therapist application fees as referred to in Chapter 5 49
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby
establish the following fees
FEES
Massage Establishments
Initial Application $750 00
Yearly Inspection 50 00
Massage Therapist
Initial Application $100 00
Renewal (Annual) 50 00
Apprentice - Initial Application $ 75 00
Renewal (Annual) 50 00
A communication from the Civil Service Department, dated November 9,
2004, re accepting a quote from ITT Hartford Insurance for Life Insurance/Accidental
Death and Dismemberment Renewal, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted,
it was
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CR 529-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated October 19, 2004,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to quotes received for
life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage as set
forth in the list and tabulation attached to the aforesaid communication,
the Council does hereby accept the quoted price of ITT Hartford
Insurance, Hartford Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut 06115, to provide life
insurance at the rate of$ 180 (Life Insurance) and $ 02 (Accidental Death
and Dismemberment) per $1,000 payroll per month, the same having
been in fact the lowest quote received, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an Agreement between the City of Livonia and ITT
Hartford Insurance to buy life insurance coverage at these rates for a
three year period ending November 30, 2007, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3 04 140D2 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended
A communication from the Division of Police, dated November 5, 2004, re
new information received relative to the authorization to purchase Motorola Mobile Data
Computers for use at the Police Department, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 530-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated October 20, 2004, 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 five Motorola Mobile Data Computer MW-800 workstations and
miscellaneous options from Motorola, 37101 Corporate Drive, Farmington
Hills, Michigan 48331, for a total cost not to exceed $26,806 75, the same
to be expended from funds already budgeted in Account No 101-306-729-
000 (Computer Supplies) 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 bid from the State of
Michigan REMC Cooperative Bid Catalog and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D 4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Kokenakes, seconded by McCann, it was
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CR 531-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated October 5, 2004, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from John Allie of Allie Investment Co ,
20295 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the
provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of
Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of the
proposed division of Tax Item Nos 46-005-02-0006-002 and 46-005-02-
0007-000 into three parcels, the legal description(s) of which shall read as
follows
PARCEL A
The Northerly 1/2 of Lot 6 "Elmwood Farms" being a subdivision of part of
the N E 1/4 of Section 2, T 1S , R.9E , Livonia Township (now City) Wayne
County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 48 of plats, Page 59, Wayne
County records
Containing 0 241 acres (10,489 68 sq ft.)
Subject to any easements or restrictions of record
PARCEL B
The Southerly 1/2 of Lot 7 "Elmwood Farms" being a subdivision of part of
the N E 1/4 of Section 2, T 1S , R.9E , Livonia Township (now City),
Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 48 of plats, Page 59,
Wayne County Records
Containing 0 241 acres (10,489 68 sq ft.)
Subject to any easements or restrictions of record
PARCEL C
The Northerly 1/2 of Lot 7 "Elmwood Farms" being a subdivision of part of
the N E 1/4 of Section 2, T 1S , R.9E , Livonia Township (now City),
Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 48 of plats, Page 59,
Wayne County Records
Containing 0 241 acres (10,489 68 sq ft.)
Subject to any easements or restrictions of record
as shown on 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 WIDTH REQUIREMENTS SET
FORTH IN ZONING ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, WITH
RESPECT TO THIS PROPERTY DIVISION, 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
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AYES McCann, Knapp, Meakin, Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki
and Taylor
NAYS Robinson
The President declared the foregoing resolution duly adopted
The following two people spoke in opposition to the lot split at 20250 and 20270
Fremont
Carolyn O'Brien 20214 Fremont
Carol Craw 20230 Fremont
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Robinson, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 532-04 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, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in the City of
Livonia and comprised of an area of approximately 1 19 acres, more
particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 97", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Delta Gear,
Inc , d/b/a Tifco Gage and Gear 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 97, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents and
taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the establishment of
the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 97, and
WHEREAS, on Monday, October 25, 2004, a public hearing was held on
the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 97, at which time Delta Gear, Inc , d/b/a Tifco Gage and Gear
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 Delta Gear, Inc , d/b/a Tifco Gage and Gear attended
said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf
tr..
of the said corporation,
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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 in Exhibit A, attached hereto
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the "City
of Livonia Industrial Development District No 97 "
EXHIBIT A
A part of NW 1/4 of Section 27, T1 S, R9E, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, being more particularly described as
Beginning at a point on the S line of Industrial Road (60 feet wide) said
point being S 0 degrees 20 minutes 30 seconds W , along the W line of
Section 27, T1 S, R9E, 1215 00 feet and S 89 degrees 35 minutes 30
seconds E , along the S line of Industrial Road 630 feet from the NW
corner of Section 27, T1 S, R9E, thence from said point of beginning and
continuing along the S Line of Industrial Road S 89 degrees 35 minutes
30 seconds E , 140 feet, thence S 0 degrees 20 minutes 30 seconds W ,
373 00 feet; thence N 89 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds W , 140 00
feet; thence N 0 degrees 20 minutes 30 seconds E , 373 00 feet to the
point of beginning, containing 1119 acres Consisting of an
approximately 18,640 square foot building, commonly known as 33067
Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 533-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Fire Chief, dated October 18, 2004, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and the Director of Public Safety, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, accept a cash donation in the amount of $1,000 00 from the
Wal-Mart Foundation, the same to be appropriated and credited to
Account No 702 285-336 (Fire Community Donations), for the
purposes as designated by the donor
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 534-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police, dated October 18, 2004, approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
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accept a cash donation in the amount of $1,000 00 from the Wal-Mart
Foundation, the same to be appropriated and credited to Account No
702 285-213 (Trust Fund), for the purchase of a TASER® less-lethal
weapon for the Police Department.
Capt. Cramb, Livonia Police Department, spoke on behalf of the Livonia
Police and Fire Departments thanking Wal-Mart for their second donation this year,
these donations being a part of Wal-Mart's nationwide "Good Neighbor Program"
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,524th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 8 21
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Val Vandersloot, City Clerk