HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2002-06-05 33575
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIXTH
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2002
On June 5, 2002, 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 Knapp delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Donald Knapp, Linda Dolan,
Gerald Taylor, Joe Laura and Jack Engebretson
Absent: Val Vandersloot - vacation, Maureen Miller Brosnan — maternity leave
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E Kirksey, Mayor; Robert
Schron, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Joan McCotter, City Clerk, Michael Slater, Director of Finance, Sherron Schultz, City
Assessor; Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources, Karen Szymula, Director
of Legislative Affairs, Kevin Roney, Public Utility Manager; Ian Wilshaw, Traffic
Commission and Stan Dobis, Cable Commission
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 292-02 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,465th Regular Meeting
of the Council held May 22, 2002 are hereby approved as submitted
During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Mayor Kirksey spoke
about the proposed millage to be voted upon at the August 6 primary election He
outlined the following details
1 This will basically be a millage devoted to the improvement of the road
system in the City of Livonia, with the exception of the 1-96 and 1-275
expressways. There will be some consideration given to sidewalks and trees,
but 92% of the millage will be for roads
2 The amount of the millage will be 89 mills, which will be about $61 00 -
L $62 00 per year based on the average-priced home of $187,000 00, which
breaks down to $1 19 per week.
3 The millage will be of a ten-year duration
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4 It has been decided that this will be a millage issue and not a bond issue
City Clerk Joan McCotter reminded voters that there is a school election on
Monday, June 10, 2002
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Dolan, it was
CR 293-02 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolution 709-01 adopted at the November 7, 2001 Regular
Meeting so as to have the same read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Council
President, dated October 15, 2001, to which is attached a proposed
schedule of Council Study and Regular Meetings for the period
January 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002, the Council does
hereby approve the following dates for City Council meetings for 2002,
subject to change with notice
Study Meetings Regular Meetings
JANUARY
Monday, January 7 Wednesday, January 16
Wednesday, January 23 Wednesday, January 30
FEBRUARY
Monday, February 4 Wednesday, February 13
Wednesday, February 20 Wednesday, February 27
MARCH
Monday, March 4 Wednesday, March 13
Monday, March 18 Wednesday, March 27
APRIL
Monday, April 1 Wednesday, April 10
Monday, April 15 Wednesday, April 24
MAY
Monday, April 29 Wednesday, May 8
Monday, May 13 Wednesday, May 22
JUNE
Wednesday, May 29 Wednesday, June 5
Wednesday, June 12 Wednesday, June 19
JULY
Monday, June 24 Monday, July 1
Monday, July 8 Wednesday, July 17
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AUGUST
Monday, August 5 Monday, August 12
Monday, August 19 Wednesday, August 28
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 4 Wednesday, September 11
Wednesday, September 18 Wednesday, September 25
OCTOBER
Monday, September 30 Wednesday, October 9
Monday, October 14 Wednesday, October 23
NOVEMBER
Monday, October 28 Wednesday, November 6
Wednesday, November 13 Wednesday, November 20
DECEMBER
Monday, November 25 Monday, December 9
Wednesday, December 11 Wednesday, December 18
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Dolan and Laura
NAYS Taylor and Engebretson
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
Council President Engebretson presented Councilmember Laura with his ten-
year service pin
A communication from Councilmember Vandersloot, dated June 4, 2002,
re requesting that the SMART issue be moved to the next Regular Meeting of June 19,
2002 because of her absence, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
A communication from Councilmember Brosnan, dated June 5, 2002, re
requesting that the SMART issue be moved to the Regular Meeting of July 3, 2002,
because of her absence from the meeting of June 19, 2002, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
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At the direction of the chair, Agenda Item #12, SMART Transportation,
was moved to the meeting of Monday, July 1, 2002
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated May 20, 2002,
re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
April 30, 2002, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Planning Director, dated May 13, 2002, re the
revised Site Plan for Boulder Pines Condominiums, approved pursuant to CR 241-02,
which eliminates two homes resulting in wider lots for the remainder of the units and
increased setbacks adjacent to the Nature Preserve, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (Petition 2001-11-02-26)
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Dolan, it was
CR 294-02 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Pamela A. Elliott, 32458 Maryland, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated May
16, 2002, requesting permission to close Maryland between Hubbard and
Ohio on Saturday, July 13, 2002, from 3 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to
the approval of the Police Department.
CR 295-02 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Sandy O'Halloran, 28640 Grandon, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated May
10, 2002, requesting permission to close Grandon, between Harrison and
Brentwood, on Saturday, June 29, 2002, from 2 00 p m to 10 00 p m for
the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct the said
affair on Sunday, June 30, 2002, in the event of inclement weather, the
action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
A communication from Richard W McDowell, Chairperson of the Board of
Ethics, dated May 6, 2002, re submitting the Fourth Annual Report of the Board of
Ethics, pursuant to Section 2 200 070(D)(9) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
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CR 296-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 9, 2002, approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve and recognize
161110 the Clarenceville High School Homecoming Parade to be held on Friday,
September 20, 2002, beginning at 6 00 p m , FURTHER, the Council does
hereby approve the parade route as follows
Exit the west driveway of Botsford Elementary and travel north
on Brentwood to Pembroke, west on Pembroke to Maplewood,
north on Maplewood to Morlock, west on Morlock to Parkville,
south on Parkville to Bretton, west on Bretton to Middlebelt, and
north on Middlebelt to the Clarenceville High School athletic
field,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Wayne County Road
Commission allow the City of Livonia to close the necessary roads
between the hours of 6 00 p m and TOO p m or until the roads are
returned to normal traffic operation, that the City of Livonia will assume
liability for any damage claims which may arise as a result of the road
closure, as to Wayne County only; and that Lt. Kevin I Dawley is hereby
designated and authorized to sign the road closure permit on behalf of the
City of Livonia
CR 297-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 13, 2002, 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 twelve (12)
Eyewitness Industrial Grade In-Car Video Systems from Kustom Signals,
Inc , 9325 Pflumm, Lenexa, Kansas 66215, fora total price of $51,828 00,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based
upon the low State of Michigan bid price (under Contract #071 B8000611),
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 298-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated May 17, 2002, 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 the CAT Rental Store, 24460 Novi
Road, Novi, Michigan 48375, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section) with three (3) 17" trailer-mounted drum style
brush chippers for a net price of $93,625 00, based on a total price of
$113,625 00 less trade-in of $20,000 00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received which meets all specifications
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CR 299-02 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia believes quality roads are a
vital part of any community, and
WHEREAS, certain improvements are necessary to Seven Mile Road to
increase traffic safety and to encourage economic development, and
WHEREAS, the County of Wayne has committed to surfacing the Road in
an area generally described as Seven Mile Road from Middlebelt Road to
Inkster Road and the City of Livonia will assist financially in the surfacing
of the Road, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia will provide payment to the County of
Wayne in the amount of $749,497 (as found in Exhibit A to this
Agreement) of the total cost of the project; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council
does hereby approve the proposed Agreement between the City of Livonia
and County of Wayne for the surfacing of Seven Mile Road from
Middlebelt Road to Inkster Road, and does hereby authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $439,300 00 from funds already budgeted in
Account No 202-463-818-125 (Major Street Fund - County Project
Participation), FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an additional
appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $310,197 00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance of the Major Road Fund (202) for this purpose,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are
authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Livonia
CR 300-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 9, 2002, which transmits its
resolution 5-62-2002, adopted on May 7, 2002, with regard to Petition 02-
3-2-6, submitted by Joseph Barts, on behalf of White Castle Michigan
LLC, requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a limited
service restaurant with drive-thru service located at 30105 Plymouth Road
on the south side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Milburn
Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, which property is zoned C-2,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 02-3-2-6 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 of 3 of Job No 6-6967 prepared
by Nowak & Fraus, dated April 17, 2002, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to,
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2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet 3 of 3 of Job No 6-6967
prepared by Nowak & Fraus, dated April 17, 2002, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the landscaping shown on the above referenced Landscape
Plan shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection
Department and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy
condition,
4 That all sodded and landscape areas shall be irrigated with
underground sprinkler systems,
5 That the Building Elevations Plans marked Sheets 15042-A2 and
15042-A3 prepared by White Castle System, Inc , dated July 11,
2001, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to, except that the
strip of encased neon shown on each elevation is not approved and
shall be eliminated,
6 That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed 25,
7 That all light fixtures as shown on the Site Plan detail shall be
shielded from adjacent properties and all light standards shall not
exceed 20 feet in height above grade,
8 That all rooftop mounted mechanical equipment shall be concealed
in accordance with the equipment screen detail on the Structural
Steel Plan and Details Plan marked Sheet 15042-S1 prepared by
White Castle System, Inc , dated July 11, 2001,
9 That the brick used in the construction of the building shall be full
face four (4) inch brick, no exceptions,
10 That the dumpster enclosure shall be constructed of brick in
accordance with the Refuse Enclosure Plan marked Sheet 15042-
SD5 prepared by White Castle System, Inc , dated August 9, 2001,
except that steel gates shall be substituted for the wood gates and
shall be of similar design and construction as the gates recently
approved under Petition 02-1-8-2,
11 That all off-street parking spaces provided in connection with this
restaurant shall be double-striped,
12 That the handicapped parking space shall be individually signed as
required,
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13 That one wall sign on the front elevation as depicted on the Wall
Sign Plan marked File No 025037 prepared by Total Image
Specialists, dated January 16, 2002, is hereby approved with a sign
area not to exceed 38 square feet;
14 That the Monument Sign Plan marked File No 020260 prepared by
Total Image Specialists, dated March 13, 2002, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to, and
15 That the plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
A communication from the Department of Law, dated May 14, 2002, -
Administrative Response — re the history of the Haggerty Road Investments Limited
Partnership v City of Livonia Consent Judgment and what latitude the Council has in
requiring conditions for any approvals, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 226-02)
A communication from Mark Moylan, General Manager, Champps
Americana Restaurant, dated May 17, 2002, re his opposition to the development of a
proposed Bone Yard Restaurant on Haggerty Road between Seven and Eight Mile
Roads, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
CR 301-02 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended, and
Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
Eric Stempien, 14443 Ronnie Lane, Livonia, Michigan 48154, is hereby
reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring
July 12, 2005, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said
Zoning Ordinance and Act 207
CR 302-02 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 Monday,
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July 15, 2002 at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1) Petition 2002-03-01-02 submitted by Harvey & Shirley Prysdale
requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Bretton
Road between Middlebelt Road and Melvin Avenue (29901 Bretton
Road) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 from RUFA to R-1, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 05-57-2002 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 02-3-1-2 be denied,
(2) Petition 2002-03-01-03 submitted by Djelosh Juncaj requesting to
rezone property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road
between Middlebelt Road and Brentwood Avenue (29023 Eight
Mile Road) in the Northwest % of Section 1 from C-1 to C-2, the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 05-58-2002 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 02-3-1-3 be denied,
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
CR 303-02 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 Monday,
September 23, 2002 at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 2002-04-01-04 submitted by Leo Soave requesting to
rezone property located on the south side of Six Mile Road
between Oporto Street and Middlebelt Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 14 from RUF to OS, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 05-59-2002 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 02-4-1-4 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
CR 304-02 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, August 7, 2002 at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1) Petition 2002-04-01-05 submitted by Zef Martin Ivezaj requesting to
rezone property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road
between Gill and Ellen Roads in the Northwest '/4 of Section 4 from
RUF to R-C, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 05-60-
2002 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 02-4-1-
5, as amended to R-4 be approved, and
(2) Petition 2002-04-01-06 submitted by Timothy & Carol McGee,
Mamie Tansley, Jude and Rebecca Mansilla and James Tyler
requesting to rezone properties located on the north and south
sides of Norfolk Avenue between Osmus and Parker Avenues
(31790, 31800, 31780, 31710, 31785 and 31789 Norfolk Avenue) in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3 from R-3 to R-2, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 05-61-2002 having recommended to
the City Council that Petition 02-4-1-6 be approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed 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
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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 Knapp, Dolan, Taylor, Laura and Engebretson
NAYS None
A communication from Department of Public Works, dated May 17, 2002,
re annual pavement repair programs for 2001, 2002, and 2003, with and without
additional millage, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(CR 499-99)
The 2003 Pavement Reconstruction/ Road Improvement Financial
Summary distributed at the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee meeting of May 21,
2002, which represents the first year of a ten-year plan for repair, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Public Works, dated May 13,
2002, re noise level readings received from MDOT after the pavement grinding project
was completed along portions of 1-275 in Livonia, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (CR 816-00)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated May 24, 2002, re
ordinance amendments to provide for changes in the water service rates and revenues,
Livonia sewage disposal system, and industrial waste surcharge, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 280-02)
fhwThe Detroit City Council Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2002-2003
Proposed Water and Sewerage System Budgets and Rates, dated February 7, 2002,
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prepared by Gary Fujita, Interim Deputy Director, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department re
Water and Sewer Rate Methodology Presentation Report, dated June 3, 2002, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND
REVENUES) 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
Councilmember Knapp invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Dolan, Taylor, Laura and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
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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
Councilmember Knapp invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Dolan, Taylor, Laura and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 28 (INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGE) 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
Councilmember Knapp invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Dolan, Taylor, Laura and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
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was
CR 305-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water, Sewer and Waste Committee, dated June
3, 2002, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 279-02, and the report
and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 29, 2002,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, regarding the request to increase water and
sewer consumption rates, industrial surcharge rate and industrial waste
control charge to be effective July 1 , 2002, the Council does hereby refer
the matter of contacting State legislators to request that a bill be
introduced to allow for more local representation regarding Detroit Water
and Sewerage Department cost apportionment to the Administration for its
report and recommendation
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 306-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water, Sewer and Waste Committee, dated June
3, 2002, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 279-02, and the report
and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 29, 2002,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, regarding the request to increase water and
sewer consumption rates, industrial surcharge rate and industrial waste
control charge to be effective July 1, 2002, the Council does hereby refer
the question of why Livonia wholesale costs are higher than other
neighboring communities to the Water and Sewer Board for its report and
recommendation
Councilmember Taylor gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 02-2-3-2)
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 Taylor, seconded by Laura, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 18, 2002, which transmits
its resolution 01-02-2002 adopted on January 15, 2002, with regard to
Petition 02-1-8-2 submitted by Kentucky Fried Chicken, requesting site
plan approval in connection with a proposal to renovate the exterior
building elevations of the restaurant located at 13485 Farmington Road in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 02-1-8-2 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet 1 dated
12/18/01, as revised, prepared by DeConti/Jernigan and
Associates, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That all light fixtures located on the building shall be angled, not
more than 20 degrees from the horizontal line of the ground, and
shielded to minimize stray light trespassing across property lines
and glaring into adjacent roadways,
3 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for excessive
signage and any conditions related thereto, including the
following,
- Two (2) wall signs at 11 sq ft each with the graphic "KFC",
- One (1)wall sign at 54 sq ft. with the "colonel's face"
graphic,
- Encased lighting band,
- Illuminated cupola tower;
4 That no exposed neon tubing shall be permitted on the building nor
shall the awnings be internally illuminated,
5 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
6 That a new dumpster enclosure shall be provided or the existing
enclosure shall be completely renovated such that it matches the
picture received by Council on 5/13/02 and the enclosure gates
shall be maintained and when not in use closed at all times
Council President Engebretson passed the gavel to Council Vice-President Knapp at
8 45 p m
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On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, it was
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 18, 2002, which transmits
its resolution 01-02-2002 adopted on January 15, 2002, with regard to
Petition 02-1-8-2 submitted by Kentucky Fried Chicken, requesting site
plan approval in connection with a proposal to renovate the exterior
building elevations of the restaurant located at 13485 Farmington Road in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this item 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 Knapp, Dolan, Taylor, Laura 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 Engebretson,
seconded by Laura, as follows.
CR 307-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 18, 2002, which transmits
its resolution 01-02-2002 adopted on January 15, 2002, with regard to
Petition 02-1-8-2 submitted by Kentucky Fried Chicken, requesting site
plan approval in connection with a proposal to renovate the exterior
building elevations of the restaurant located at 13485 Farmington Road in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for a
report and recommendation
with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Dolan, Taylor, Laura and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the motion duly adopted
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Council Vice-President Knapp passed the gavel back to Council President Engebretson
at 8 52 p m
Norm Masters, representative from Schoolcraft Associates, Inc., was present at the
meeting to answer questions of the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated May 23, 2002, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Art Mack, dated May 8, 2002,
requesting waiver of the sidewalk requirement at the Pierson Center
located at 32625 W Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby deny this
request since there are sidewalks in the immediate neighborhood and
granting this request would be detrimental to the best interests of the City
and its residents
Councilmember Laura withdrew his support from the foregoing resolution
Councilmember Taylor withdrew his motion from the foregoing resolution
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 308-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated May 23, 2002, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Art Mack, dated May 8, 2002,
requesting waiver of the sidewalk requirement at the Pierson Center
located at 32625 W Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action on this request due to the fact that the request
has been withdrawn by the petitioner
Art Mack, American Management and Leasing at Pierson Center, was at the meeting
and stated his desire to withdraw this petition
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, it was,
CR 309-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 9, 2002, which transmits its
resolution 05-65-2002 adopted on May 7, 2002, with regard to Petition 02-
4-8-11 submitted by Bonn Office Building, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct an office building on property
located at 11700 Newburgh Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
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the Planning Commission and Petition 02-4-8-11 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions.
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated 4/15/02 prepared by
Irving Tobocman Architect, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2. That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L1 dated 4/15/02, as
revised, prepared by Michael J Dul & Associates, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas and all planted materials shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
5 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plans marked Sheet 4 and
Sheet 5 both dated 4/15/02 prepared by Irving Tobocman
Architect, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
6 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face four (4)
inch brick, no exception,
7 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be
constructed out of the same brick used in the construction of the
building or in the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall's
design, texture and color shall match that of the building and the
enclosure gates shall be maintained and when not in use closed
at all times,
8 That all light fixtures shall not exceed 20 ft. in height and shall be
aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light trespassing
across property lines and glaring into adjacent roadway;
9 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following as outlined in the correspondence dated
April 30, 2002
- that all handicap spaces shall be identified and
comply with the Michigan Barrier Free Code
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10 That the petitioner shall correct to the Engineering Department's
satisfaction the following as outlined in the correspondence dated
May 2, 2002
- that the existing sidewalk along Plymouth Road
shall be repaired or replaced
- that a 6 ft. wide sidewalk shall be installed along
this property's Newburgh Road right-of-way
11 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition, and
12 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Dolan, Taylor and Laura
NAYS Engebretson
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 310-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated May 24, 2002,
regarding armed police reserves patrolling public school grounds, the
Council does hereby approve the Agreements with the Livonia and
Clarenceville Public Schools school districts, or any school within the City
that requests such an Agreement, for possession of weapons in their
District's weapon-free school zones by authorized persons employed by
the City of Livonia, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the aforesaid
agreements in the manner and form herein submitted
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, it was
CR 311-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Assessment, dated May 30, 2002, the Council does
hereby, by a two-thirds roll call vote in accordance with Section 7(1) of the
Open Meetings Act, direct that a Closed Committee of the Whole meeting
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be held for the purposes of discussing litigation matters and attorney/client
privileged communications in connection with pending litigation, Detroit
Edison and Consumers Energy v City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Knapp, Dolan, Taylor, Laura and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 312-02 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Dolan, it was
CR 313-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated June 3, 2002, the Council does hereby, by a two-thirds
roll call vote in accordance with Section 7(1 ) of the Open Meetings Act,
direct that a closed Committee of the Whole meeting be held for the
purposes of discussing pending negotiations with the Livonia Police
Lieutenants and Sergeants Association
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Knapp, Dolan, Taylor, Laura and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Council President
Engebretson reminded all residents to vote in the School election to be held on Monday,
June 10, 2002 He also congratulated the Brosnan family on the birth of their daughter,
Eleanor Grace, born on May 30, 2002
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,466`h Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
9 08 p m , June 5, 2002
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Alan McCotter, City Clerk