HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2003-04-09 34002
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIXTH
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 9, 2003
On April 9, 2003, 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 Taylor led the Council in the recitation of the Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll was called with the following result. Gerald Taylor, Joe Laura,
Maureen Miller Brosnan, Donald Knapp, Val Vandersloot, Linda Dolan and Jack
Engebretson
Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert Schron, City Engineer;
Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Joan McCotter, City Clerk,
Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs and Ian Wilshaw, Traffic Commission
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, it was.
CR 139-03 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,485th Regular Meeting
of the Council held March 26, 2003, are hereby approved as submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan and Engebretson
NAYS None
PRESENT Laura
Councilmember Laura stated that he will be supporting a resolution on tonight's agenda
wherein the members of the Armed Forces are supported by the City Council, as well as
an upcoming proposed resolution for a Wall of Honor to be established where photos of
the men and women in the military will be displayed He also asked for an amendment
to CR 521-02 that would extend the benefits to a two-year time period for involuntarily
activated military personnel
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On a motion by Laura, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 140-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Laura requesting to extend benefits to a two-year time
period for involuntarily activated military personnel, the Council does
hereby approve this request and Council Resolution 521-02 is hereby
amended to read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Human Resources Director, dated December 12, 2001,
transmitting a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission
at its regular meeting of December 6, 2001, recommending
continuing compensation for City employees when involuntarily
extended on active military duty beyond one (1) year, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Civil Service
Commission and does hereby approve the continuation of the
specific salary supplements and benefits stipulated as follows
Continued during military leave. Base salary supplement for up to
two (2) years, Retirement contribution (City and Employee);
hospitalization/medical insurance (COBRA), Optical and dental for
spouse and dependent children up to age 19 for up to two (2)
years, Special payments including Merit Compensation, Paramedic
or EMT bonus, Education premium for Associate and/or Bachelor
degrees for up to two (2) years; and accrual of Sick Leave During
Absence
Discontinued during military leave. Holiday Pay; Food Allowance,
Gun Allowance, Clothing and/or Cleaning Allowance, Act 604
Overtime, Weekly Disability Income benefits, Group Life Insurance
and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance benefits,
Longevity Pay (prorated in year activating and/or returning from
military service), Personal Business Leave, Accrual of Vacation
Leave During Absence, Bonus Sick Leave and Vacation Leave
(prorated in year activating and/or returning from military service)
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 20, 2003,
re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
February 28, 2003, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, it was
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CR 141-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jeff
Woodruff, Bottle Drive Chairman for Cub Scout Pack 750, dated March
19, 2003, which requests permission to display twelve (12) signs
announcing their Annual Bottle Drive to be held on Saturday, June 7,
2003, which signs are to be 24" x 20" in size and which will be displayed
from Saturday, May 31, 2003, through Saturday, June 7, 2003, at various
City locations, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in
the manner and form herein submitted
CR 142-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jennifer
Christensen, on behalf of St. Edith's Church, received in the Office of the
City Clerk on March 24, 2003, which requests permission to display 14" x
23" signs at various locations in the city, and a 2' x3' sign in front of the
church announcing St. Edith's Mom-to-Mom sale to be conducted on
Saturday, April 26, 2003, which signs are to be installed no earlier than
Saturday, April 19, 2003, and removed no later than Saturday, April 26,
2003, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the
manner and form herein submitted
CR 143-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of Hearts of Livonia, dated January 14, 2003, the Council does
hereby determine as follows
That Hearts of Livonia is a worthy non-profit charity in the
community;
2 That the City of Livonia shall be one of the co-sponsors of the 2003
Golf Day Benefit,
3 That Hearts of Livonia is hereby granted approval to use the
Whispering Willows, Fox Creek and Idyl Wyld Municipal Golf
Courses on Wednesday, August 20, 2003, for the 26th annual golf
outing, and
4 That Hearts of Livonia is hereby granted approval to display
banners on Five Mile and Farmington Roads from August 4, 2003,
through August 23, 2003, at no additional cost to Hearts of Livonia,
which signs shall be removed by August 23, 2003
CR 144-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated March 21, 2003, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Eric and Kelly Kovacs, 34170
Orangelawn, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and in accordance with the
provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of
Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of the
proposed division and combination of Tax Item Nos 46-129-01-0158-000
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and 46-129-01-0159-000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which
shall read as follows
PARCEL A
The South 300 00 feet of Lot 159, "Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 2" of the
S 5/8 of the N E 1/4 and the E 1/2 of the N 3/8 of the N E 1/4 of Sec. 33 ,
T IS , R.9E., Livonia Twp (Now City of Livonia), Wayne Co , Michigan
Containing 19,800 sq ft. or 0 45 acres Subject to easements of record
Liber 66, Page 1 of Wayne County Records
PARCEL B
Lot 159 except the South 300 00 feet thereof & all of Lot 158,
"Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 2" of the S 5/8 of the N E 1/4 and the E 1/2
of the N 3/8 of the N E 1/4 of Sec 33, T IS , R. 9E Livonia Twp (Now
City of Livonia). Wayne Co , Michigan Containing 65,880 79 sq ft. or
1 51 acres Subject to easements of record Liber 66, Page 1 of Wayne
County Records
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds
CR 145-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 14, 2003, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price
bid of Allie Brothers, Inc , 20295 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan
48152, for supplying the Division of Police with police uniforms for the unit
prices submitted on March 6, 2003, for a total estimated price of
$64,411 00, which unit prices shall remain in effect from April 4, 2003
through April 3, 2005, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in
fact the lowest bid received for this item
The Plymouth Road Development Authority (PRDA) 2002 Annual Report,
dated March 12, 2003, submitted by Michael T Slater, Treasurer, for the fiscal year
December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2002, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
CR 146-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
March 24, 2003, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
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the bid of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc , 100 Coca-Cola Drive, Belleville,
Michigan 48111, for supplying the Parks and Recreation Department with
beverage vending machines at the Livonia Community Recreation Center
for a three-year term commencing on April 1, 2003 through March 31,
2006, with Coca-Cola to pay the City 40% of their revenue and $10,000 00
as additional compensation per year for the term of the Agreement, as
well as providing free service to the machines, the same having been the
most advantageous bid received by the City for this item; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Days Vending, 31530 Grennada,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, for supplying the Parks and Recreation
Department with snack vending machines at the Livonia Community
Recreation Center for a three-year term commencing on April 1, 2003
through March 31, 2006, with Days Vending to pay the City 30% of their
revenue, as well as providing free service to the machines, the same
having been the most advantageous bid received by the City for this item,
the cost of which snacks to be categorized into three specific areas, chips
$0 85, pastry $0 90 and candy $0 75, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute an Agreement for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia with the aforesaid bidders, subject to approval as to form by the
Department of Law, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
CR 147-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
L. recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
March 24, 2003, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth Parks and
Recreation Commission Resolution #2636-03, adopted on March 24,
2003, regarding proposed greens fees for City-owned golf courses for the
2003 season, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Parks and Recreation Commission and the following greens fees for
2003 are hereby established
INCR/(DECR)
2003 RATE FROM 2002
WEEKDAY
Resident
Before 3 00 pm 9 holes $12 00 $(1 50)
After 3-00 pm 9 holes 14 00 0 50
Mon-Thurs. anytime 18 holes 17 75 (0 75)
Friday anytime 18 holes 20 00 1 50
Non-resident
Before 3-00 pm 9 holes 16 00 (1 50)
After 3 00 pm 9 holes 18 00 0 50
Mon-Thurs anytime
18 holes
18 holes 23 75
26 00 (1 25)
Friday anytime
1 00
Junior/Senior Resident
M-Th all 3 Courses before 2 pm 9 holes 6 50 0 25
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L Friday Idyl Wyld only before 2 pm 9 holes 6 50 0.25
M-Th all 3 Courses before 2 pm 18 holes 11 50 1 00
Friday Idyl Wyld only before 2 pm 18 holes 11 50 1 00
Junior/Senior Non-Resident
M-Th all 3 Courses before 2 pm 9 holes 13 00 N/A
Friday Idyl Wyld only before 2 pm 9 holes 13 00 N/A
M-Th all 3 Courses before 2 pm 18 holes 18 00 N/A
Friday Idyl Wyld only before 2 pm 18 holes 18 00 N/A
Twilight - Resident 9 00 1 00
Twilight - Non-resident 13 00 1 50
Winter Rate
9 holes 10 00 0 75
18 holes 15 00 5 75
INCRI(DECR)
2003 RATE FROM 2002
WEEKEND
Resident
Before 5.00 pm 9 holes $15 00 $(0 50)
After 5.00 pm 9 holes 12 00 (3 50)
After 7 am and before 1 pm 18 holes 22 00 0 50
Before 7 am and after 1 pm 18 holes 17 75 (3 75)
L Non-resident
Before 5.00 pm 9 holes 19 00 0 00
After 5 00 pm 9 holes 16 00 (3 00)
After 7 am and before 1 pm 18 holes 28 00 1 00
Before 7 am and after 1 pm 18 holes 23 75 (3.25)
Junior/Senior Resident
All 3 Courses after 3 pm 9 holes 8 50 N/A
All 3 Courses after 3 pm 18 holes 15 50 N/A
Junior/Senior Non-Resident
All 3 Courses after 3 pm 9 holes 15 00 N/A
All 3 Courses after 3 pm 18 holes 22 00 N/A
Twilight - Resident 9 00 1 00
Twilight - Non-resident 13 00 1 50
LEAGUE PLAY
Before 3 pm 9 holes 13 00 (3 00)
Fox & WW after 3 pm 9 holes 17 50 1 50
Idyl Wyld after 3 pm 9 holes 17 00 1 00
Before 3 pm 18 holes 18 00 N/A
OUTINGS
Mon - Thurs Fox & WW 9 holes 17 00 1 00
Mon - Thurs Idyl Wyld 9 holes 15 00 (1 00)
L Mon - Thurs Fox &WW 18 holes 25 00 2 00
Mon - Thurs Idyl Wyld 18 holes 18 00 (5 00)
Friday Fox & WW 9 holes 17 00 1 00
Friday Idyl Wyld 9 holes 15 00 (1 00)
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Friday Fox & WW
Friday Idyl Wyld 18 holes 18 00 (5 00)
Sat/Sun/Holiday Fox & WW 9 holes 19 00 0 50
Sat/Sun/Holiday Idyl Wyld 18 holes
9 holes 25 00 2 00
15 00
(3 50)
Sat/Sun/Holiday Fox & WW 18 holes 27 00 2 00
Sat/Sun/Holiday Idyl Wyld 18 holes 18 00 (7 00)
CR 148-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated March 19, 2003, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance, is approved by the City Attorney and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby amend
and revise Council Resolution No 452-00 so as to have the same read as
follows.
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water, Sewer and Waste Committee, dated
May 10, 2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 932-98,
and a communication from the Director of Public Works, dated May
5, 2000, approved by the City Attorney and approved for
submission by the Mayor, regarding the solid waste/recycling
contract between the City of Livonia and Waste Management of
Michigan, Inc., the Council does hereby accept the proposal of
Waste Management of Michigan, Inc , 19200 West Eight Mile
Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, to perform solid waste
collection, disposal recycling and related services for the City of
Livonia for a four-year and eight month period commencing April 1,
2000, through November 30, 2004, in the amount of
$23,614,488 54, FURTHER, the wording "tight-fitting covers" shall
be deleted from the contract; FURTHER, a date and time specified
by the Director of Public Works in relation to the Hazardous Waste
Day shall be included in the contract; FURTHER, Waste
Management of Michigan, Inc., shall not be required to
conduct a Household Hazardous Waste Program for the years
2002 and 2003, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a
contract with the aforesaid company and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
CR 149-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated March 19, 2003, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance, is approved by the City Attorney and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Event Standard Contract between the City of
Livonia and The Environmental Quality Company to provide services for
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the 2003 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program that will allow
the City of Livonia and Northville/Northville Township to conduct joint
collection events for their residents, the Council does hereby determine as
follows
• To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to execute a contract with The Environmental Quality
Company, 1010 Rawsonville, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198, to provide
services for the 2003 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Program in an amount not to exceed $75,000 00 from funds
already budgeted in Account No 205-527-818-035 (Municipal
Refuse Fund) for this purpose,
• To waive the formal bidding process in accordance with Section
3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
since no advantage to the City would result from competitive
bidding, and
• To authorize payment to the City of Northville, 215 West Main
Street, Northville, Michigan 48167-1540, in an amount not to
exceed $20,000 00 for Livonia residents' use of the
Northville/Northville Township September 20, 2003 Household
Hazardous Waste Drop-Off event, from funds already budgeted in
Account No 205-527-818-035 (Municipal Refuse Fund), based
upon the price of $31 00 per vehicle for Livonia residents using the
Northville site
CR 150-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated March 20, 2003, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance, is approved by the City Attorney and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the West Nile Virus
Program and Catch Basin Larvicide Treatment, the Council does hereby
accept the quote of Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc , 159 Garden
Avenue, Roselle, Illinois 60172 to supply the Department of Public Works
with fifty (50) cases of Altosid XR Briquets - 150 Day Release for the total
amount of $29,326 50, and to allow the City to purchase fourteen (14)
additional cases of Altosid XR Briquets - 150 Day Release for the total
amount of $8,211 42 at a later date to replace briquets where additional
treatment may be necessary, the same to be expended from funds
already budgeted in Account No 205-526-805-010 (Municipal Refuse
Fund) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of said item without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended
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CR 151-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated March 17, 2003, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Greener Still, Inc , 14999
Kinloch, Redford, Michigan 48239, for completing all work required in
connection with the City's 2003 Tree and Stump Removal Program for an
estimated total cost not to exceed $125,205 00, said estimated cost and
unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the
amount of $125,205 00 from funds already budgeted in Account No 205-
527-818-045 (Municipal Refuse Fund) for this purpose, and the Director of
Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments 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 152-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated March 18, 2003, 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 Great Lakes Sanitation, P 0
Box 631, Eastpointe, Michigan 48021, to provide portable toilet service for
the seasonal use placements and the special events for 2003 for the total
cost of $31,983 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets all specifications, FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low
bidder is unable to furnish the services or services are unacceptable, the
Council does hereby accept the second lowest bid, which also meets
specifications, of M & M Sons, 20091 Hamburg, Detroit, Michigan 48205,
for the total cost of $32,560 00
CR 153-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 14, 2003, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached an Agreement between the City of Livonia and Nagle Paving
Company, whereby Nagle Paving will accept recyclable paving materials
generated from the City's street reconstruction and rehabilitation projects,
and Nagle Paving will pay the City $1 00 per trucking yard of concrete and
$1 00 per ton of milled asphalt delivered to their facility, with the City being
paid on a monthly basis, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the
Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted, subject to approval
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as to form by the Department of Law, as well as to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
CR 154-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated March 13, 2003, which is approved by the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which are attached lists of sidewalks requiring installation or replacement
within miscellaneous locations throughout the City of Livonia, in
connection with the proposed 2003 Sidewalk Repair Program, said list
being included herein by reference, and for the reasons stated, the
Council does hereby require the respective owners of lots and premises
referred to in said list to install or to remove and replace sidewalk at such
premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution which is made
pursuant to Title 12, Section 340 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that the respective
owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete said
sidewalk work no later than June 1, 2003, after which date the
Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction and/or
reconstruction of said sidewalks, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the construction and/or reconstruction of various sections of
sidewalks and crosswalks at several locations within the City inasmuch as
the same are the City's responsibility
CR 155-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 20, 2003, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Hayball Transport, Inc., 12550 Farmington
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for the 2003 Livonia Paving Program -
Contract 03-M (Asphalt) on various asphalt streets throughout the City of
Livonia based on the Pavement Management Study, for the estimated
total cost of $1,484,413 25, based on the Engineering Division's estimate
of units of work involved and subject to the final payment based on the
actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item, and the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,484,413 25 from
funds already budgeted in the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund -
Contractual Services Reconstruction (Account No 204-463-818-110) and
the Road, Sidewalk, and Tree Fund - Contractual Services Rehabilitation
(Account No 204-463-818-112) for this purpose, and the City Engineer is
hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments in the work as
completed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
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aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
CR 156-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Planning Commission, dated February 27,
2003, which transmits its resolution 02-27-2003 adopted on February 25,
2003, with regard to Petition 2003-02-GB-01 submitted by Manns-
Ferguson Funeral Home, requesting 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 17000 Middlebelt Road in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 13, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2003-02-GB-01
is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the 30 ft. wide landscaped greenbelt along the east property
line, as shown on the plan received by the Planning Commission on
January 29, 2003, shall be substituted for the protective wall
required by Section 18 45 of the Zoning Ordinance,
2 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,
3 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following as outlined in the correspondence dated
February 7, 2003
• That the funeral home's entire parking lot shall be repaired,
resealed and double striped,
• That all handicap spaces shall be identified and comply with the
Michigan Barrier Free Code,
• That the 5th pine tree, as shown on the approved plan, shall be
replanted and re-established, and
• That the southern most spruce shall be examined, and if need
be, relocated to survive and be effective
CR 157-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Planning Commission, dated March 20, 2003,
which transmits its resolution 03-41-2003 adopted on March 11, 2003,
with regard to a request from William Roskelly, on behalf of Rosati
Industrial Park, to revise the conditions of approval previously granted by
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Council Resolution 228-02 on April 24, 2002, for the Rosati Industrial Park
located on the west side of Stark Road between Schoolcraft and Plymouth
Roads in the South 1/2 of Section 28, the Council does hereby approve
the revised Preliminary Plat in connection with Petition 2001-05-PL-01,
subject to the following conditions
1 That this application to modify condition #13 of Council Resolution
228-02 requesting to delete the sidewalk along the south side of the
industrial drive from Stark Road west to the residential Lot 1 is
hereby approved,
2 That because of the type of vehicular traffic that will be using the
industrial drive, it would be unsafe for pedestrians to walk next to
the roadway;
3 That the proposed change will allow for a direct route between this
subdivision and the existing residential subdivision to the south,
and
4 This modification will help discourage children from riding their
bikes or walking along the industrial drive
A communication from Keith and Terri Lemmon, dated March 31, 2003,
re their concerns for safety of children and homes in the Alden Village Subdivision
during the construction of "Pastana Villa" Subdivision by Rosati Land Development,
LLC, on the west side of Stark Road between Beacon Road and the CSX Railroad, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2003-01-PL-01)
CR 158-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 20, 2003, which transmits its
resolution 03-39-2003, adopted on March 11, 2003, with regard to Petition
2003-01-PL-01 in connection with the proposed preliminary plat of
Pastana Villa to be located on the west side of Stark Road between
Beacon Road and the CSX Railroad in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and the preliminary plat having
been approved by the City Planning Commission on March 11, 2003, the
Council does hereby approve of the said Preliminary Plat based upon the
same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid Planning Commission
action and subject to the receipt of a report and recommendation by the
City Engineer relative to the development plans and specifications for the
improvements therein, and the financial assurances guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of such improvements, and with the additional
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condition that the sidewalk to Alden Village Subdivision shall be for
pedestrian/bicycle use only and shall have a post placed in the middle of
the sidewalk on the north and south ends and this sidewalk shall be no
more than five feet wide and these conditions shall be included in the
recorded subdivision restrictions
CR 159-03 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on
Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1) Petition 2003-01-01-04, submitted by Pastor Mark Freer, on behalf
of Open Door Christian Church, for a change of zoning of property
located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between Munger
Avenue and Six Mile Road (16751 Middlebelt Road) in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, from OS to RUF, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 03-33-2003 having recommended to
the City Council that Petition 2003-01-01-04 be approved,
(2) Petition 2003-01-01-05, submitted by Ronald Parz, on behalf of K P
Builders, for a change of zoning of property located on the north
side of Joy Road between Wayne Road and Harvey Avenue
(35300 Joy Road) in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, from RUF to
R-1, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 03-34-2003
having recommended to the City Council that Petition 2003-01-01-
05 be denied,
(3) Petition 2003-02-01-07, submitted by Leo Soave for a change of
zoning of property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road
between Brookfield Avenue and Canterbury Drive (32415 and
32421 Seven Mile Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, from
RUFC to R-3, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 03-35-
2003 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 2003-
02-01-07 be approved, and
(4) Petition 2003-02-01-08, submitted by Alan Tanski, on behalf of New
Car Alternative, Inc , for a change of zoning of property located on
the south side of Plymouth Road between Laurel Avenue and
Wayne Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, from C-1 to C-2,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 03-36-2003 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 2003-02-01-08 be
approved,
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FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed changes of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to,
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by certified mail to each public utility company and to
each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan and
Engebretson
NAYS None
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 160-03 WHEREAS, many Livonia residents have been called to
serve the United States in operation Iraqi Freedom,
WHEREAS, Livonia is the proud home of the General Custer Reserve
Center, Headquarters of the 1st Brigade 84th Division, U S Army;
WHEREAS, Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast
Guard have left behind spouses, children, brothers, sisters, mothers,
fathers, and friends to wait, worry, and wonder whether they will be put in
harm's way;
WHEREAS, We recognize and appreciate the selflessness and
dedication of our full time and reserve forces serving the cause of freedom
in America and throughout the world, and
WHEREAS, The thoughts and prayers of a grateful community are with
the brave men and women serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines,
and Coast Guard, as well as their families,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the people of Livonia,
Michigan, acting through their Mayor and City Council do hereby express
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their gratitude and support for the members of the United States Armed
Forces and their families, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be transmitted
to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard so that they may
know of our thoughts and prayers for their safe and swift return home
Councilmember Taylor gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING
ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO
(Petition 2002-10-01-15)
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
A communication from Peter A. Basile Sons, Inc., 13000 Newburgh Road,
P 0 Box 532530, Livonia, 48153, dated April 2, 2003, re scheduled clean out of a
catch basin at 7/11 store on April 3, 2003, Plymouth Streetscape Phase V, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council (2003 Livonia Paving Program,
Contract 03-L [Concrete]).
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 161-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 21, 2003, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Peter A. Basile Sons, Inc., 13000 Newburgh
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for the 2003 Livonia Paving Program -
Contract 03-L (Concrete) on various concrete streets throughout the City
of Livonia based on the Pavement Management Study, for the estimated
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total cost of $1,496,945 24, based on the Engineering Division's estimate
of units of work involved and subject to the final payment based on the
actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item, and the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,496,945.24 from
funds already budgeted in the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund -
Contractual Services Reconstruction (Account No 204-463-818-110) and
the Road, Sidewalk, and Tree Fund - Contractual Services Rehabilitation
(Account No 204-463-818-112) for this purpose, and the City Engineer is
hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments in the work as
completed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
A communication from the Planning Department, dated April 4, 2003, re
the number of multiple-tenant commercial shopping centers that have more than 1
Class C licensed business, and the result being two (Newburgh Plaza and Laurel Park
Mall), was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2003-
02-02-01)
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it
was.
CR 162-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 18, 2003, which transmits its
resolution 03-38-2003, adopted on March 11, 2003, with regard to Petition
2003-02-02-01, submitted by Kui Sin Yim, on behalf of the Buffet Group,
Inc., requesting waiver use approval to utilize a Class C Liquor License in
connection with a full service restaurant operating within an existing
building on property located on the south side of Five Mile Road between
Middlebelt Road and Beatrice Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2003-02-02-01 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
That the following issues as outlined in the correspondence dated
February 7, 2003, from the Inspection Department shall be rectified
to that department's satisfaction
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a) That the dumpster enclosure directly behind (west of) the
subject restaurant shall be rebuilt, after obtaining a building
permit, of brick or reinforced poured concrete walls with
simulated brick pattern and with wood or metal enclosure gates
which shall be properly maintained and, when not in use, closed
at all times,
b) That the rear wall of the adjacent tenant space shall be
completed,
c) That the debris at the northwest end of the building shall be
removed from the site,
d) That the parking lot shall be repaired and re-double striped,
including the provision of properly sized, signed and striped
accessible parking spaces,
2 That all other conditions and requirements set forth in Council
Resolution #744-01 granting waiver use approval for the subject
restaurant shall remain in effect and shall be adhered to, except for
any conditions which may be superceded by this approval, and
3 That the area at the restaurant where alcoholic beverages are
permitted to be served and consumed shall be limited to the current
seating and dining area as provided for on the approved Floor Plan
on file with the Inspection Department.
FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive the 1,000 foot separation
requirement as set forth in Section 11 03(h) of Zoning Ordinance 543
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 163-03 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 2 12 acres of property located at
35300 Glendale Avenue, 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 87", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to 4M
Industries, Inc , of the Council's pending action on this resolution and of its
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right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 87, 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 87, and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2003, a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 87, at which time 4M Industries, Inc. 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 4M Industries, Inc.,
attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing
on behalf of the said corporation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS
1 An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such
district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the
"City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 87 "
EXHIBIT A
Lot 4 of the Cureter Industrial Subdivision, T 1S , R.9E , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as recorded in Liber 99,
Pages 18 to 20 of the Wayne County Records
Sidwell No 46-110-06-0004-000
A communication from the Charter Township of Northville, dated March
20, 2003, re review and observations made by their planning consultant and traffic
engineering consultant of the traffic study for the proposed College Park Development
by Schoolcraft Commons, LLC, on Haggerty Road, north of Six Mile Road, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2002-10-01-13)
Table 1 and Table 1 (a), prepared by Parsons Transportation Group and
distributed at the Public Hearing of March 19, 2003, received in the Office of the City
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Clerk on March 25, 2003, re the projected peak-hour site generated trips based on
office park and individual uses, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council (Petition 2002-10-01-13)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 164-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 16, 2003, which sets forth
its resolution 01-10-2003 adopted on January 14, 2003, with regard to
Petition 2002-10-01-13, submitted by Schoolcraft Commons, LLC, and
Schoolcraft College for a change of zoning of property located on the east
side of Haggerty Road between Six Mile and Seven Mile Roads in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, from PL and R-5C to C-2, OS, PO and PO-Il,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on March 24, 2003, pursuant to Council Resolution 48-03, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 2002-10-01-13 for preparation of
the ordinance for submission to Council, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No 543,
as amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 16, 2003, which sets forth
its resolution 01-01-2003 adopted on January 14, 2003, with regard to
Petition 2002-11-01-17, submitted by Brian Peters for a change of zoning
of property located on the west side of Newburgh Road between Joy Road
and Ann Arbor Trail in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, from RUF to R-1,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on March 24, 2003, pursuant to Council Resolution 48-03, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 2002-11-01-17 for preparation of
the ordinance for submission to Council, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No 543,
as amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, it was
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RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby determine, in
lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute the following
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 16, 2003, which sets forth
its resolution 01-01-2003 adopted on January 14, 2003, with regard to
Petition 2002-11-01-17, submitted by Brian Peters for a change of zoning
of property located on the west side of Newburgh Road between Joy Road
and Ann Arbor Trail in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, from RUF to R-1,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on March 24, 2003, pursuant to Council Resolution 48-03, the
Council does hereby determine to refer the subject matter to the
Committee of the Whole for a report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows
AYES Taylor, Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the motion to substitute adopted
A roll call vote was then taken on the substitute resolution proposed by Taylor,
seconded by Brosnan, as follows
CR 165-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 16, 2003, which sets forth
its resolution 01-01-2003 adopted on January 14, 2003, with regard to
Petition 2002-11-01-17, submitted by Brian Peters for a change of zoning
of property located on the west side of Newburgh Road between Joy Road
and Ann Arbor Trail in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, from RUF to R-1,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on March 24, 2003, pursuant to Council Resolution 48-03, the
Council does hereby determine to refer the subject matter to the
Committee of the Whole for a report and recommendation
with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan and
Engebretson
NAYS None
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
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it was
CR 166-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 16, 2003, which sets forth
its resolution 01-07-2003 adopted on January 14, 2003, with regard to
Petition 2002-12-02-26, submitted by Roger E DeHoek, on behalf of
Meijer, Inc., requesting waiver use approval to construct a gasoline station
at 13000 Middlebelt Road, located on the east side of Middlebelt Road
between Schoolcraft Road and the C & 0 Railroad in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 24, 2003,
pursuant to Council Resolution 49-03, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action with regard to this matter since the petitioner has
formally withdrawn its request by letter dated March 19, 2003
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 167-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Carl V
Creighton, Brashear, Tangora, Gallagher, Creighton & Amann, LLP, on
behalf of the Livonia Hockey Association, dated March 26, 2003, the
Council does hereby take this means to indicate that the Livonia Hockey
Association is recognized as a non-profit organization operating in the
community, and the action herein being taken for the purpose of affording
the Livonia Hockey Association an opportunity to obtain a charitable
gaming license or registration from the State of Michigan in accordance
with provisions of State statute
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,486th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 39 p m , April 9, 2003
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*roan McCotter, City Clerk