HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2002-07-01 33614
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHTH
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 1, 2002
On July 1, 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 Dolan delivered the
invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Linda Dolan, Gerald
Taylor, Joe Laura, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Donald Knapp, Val Vandersloot and
Jack Engebretson
Absent: None
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, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative
Affairs, Michael Slater, Director of Finance, Linda McCann, Director of
Community Resources, Ron Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
and Stan Dobis, Cable Commission
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Taylor, it was
CR 334-02 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,467th Regular
Meeting of the Council held June 19, 2002 are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Knapp, Vandersloot and Engebretson
NAYS None
PRESENT Brosnan
During the audience communication portion of the agenda,
Councilmember Laura congratulated the Administration and the SPREE
Committee on a job well done
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Councilmember Knapp also congratulated SPREE President Rich Skaggs and
the entire SPREE Committee, as well as Lt. Kevin Dawley and the Police
Reserve Officers, for their efforts in conducting an excellent event.
City Clerk Joan McCotter spoke regarding the primary election to
be held on August 6, and stated that absentee ballots will be mailed starting this
coming weekend She reminded voters that.
1 In a primary election, a vote should be cast for only one party; if
this was not done, the ballot would be spoiled and the vote
would not count.
2 They should turn the ballot over in order to vote on the
proposals
Mayor Kirksey also thanked the SPREE Committee, the Livonia
Hockey Association, Ron Reinke and the Parks and Recreation Department, the
Department of Public Service workers, the Police Department and the Reserve
Police for their efforts in making the SPREE so successful
He also spoke regarding the upcoming primary election, and asked
the residents to focus on the qualifications of the candidates, and to acquaint
themselves with the road millage proposal He suggested they read the three
pages devoted to this subject matter in the Summer Newsletter that was
delivered to all residences in Livonia
Hazel Lilley, 18913 Myron Avenue, 48152, spoke in opposition to a
sidewalk repair requirement at the above address (Agenda Item #2)
William Koch, 18335 Irving, 48152, spoke in favor of his request to
remove the front sidewalk and replace with sod at the above address (Agenda
Item #3)
A fax communication from Stuart Frankel, dated June 25, 2002, re
a check payable to the City of Livonia for inspection fees paid for the property in
Newburgh Plaza located at 37273 Six Mile Road, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #12)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated June 28,
2002, re lighting over canopies on a proposed building to be located on the
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northeast corner of Six Mile and Newburgh Roads, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #25)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Dolan, it was
CR 335-02 RESOLVED, that having considered an application
from Andrea Barterian, 9829 Shadyside, dated June 13, 2002,
requesting permission to close Shadyside, between Orangelawn
and West Chicago on Saturday, August 24, 2002, from 4 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, August 25, 2002,
in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
CR 336-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Hazel I Lilly, 18913 Myron Avenue, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated
May 3, 2002, requesting to waive the required sidewalk repair in
front of her residence located on the northwest corner of Myron and
Clarita, and the report and recommendation from the City Engineer,
dated June 20, 2002, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to this matter, the Council does hereby deny this request inasmuch
as there are a significant number of sidewalks in this neighborhood
and failure to repair the sidewalk on the subject property would be
detrimental to the best interests of the City and its residents
CR 337-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Bill
and Joyce Koch, 18335 Irving, Livonia, Michigan 48152, received in
the office of the City Clerk on June 6, 2002, requesting to remove
the front yard sidewalks and to install sod in front of their residence
located on Irving Street, south of Seven Mile Road (18335 Irving
Street and adjacent lot), and the report and recommendation from
the City Engineer, dated June 20, 2002, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to this matter, the Council does hereby deny this
request inasmuch as there are a significant number of sidewalks in
this neighborhood and removing the sidewalk on the subject
property would be detrimental to the best interests of the City and
its residents
CR 338-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Sherrie L Olds, 18173 Lathers, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated
May 28, 2002, to which is attached a petition requesting that the
City consider rezoning 14 acres of City-owned property known as
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"Parkview Park" located south of Seven Mile Road and east of
Middlebelt, to a Nature Preserve Area, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Mayor for his report and recommendation
regarding steps which could be taken to clean up the Park and to
address Animal Control issues (i.e., coyotes)
CR 339-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Sherrie L Olds, 18173 Lathers, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated
May 28, 2002, to which is attached a petition requesting that the
City consider rezoning 14 acres of City-owned property known as
"Parkview Park" located south of Seven Mile Road and east of
Middlebelt, to a Nature Preserve Area, the Council does hereby
refer the subject of regulation of paintball activities in City parks to
the Department of Law for its report and recommendation
CR 340-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Sherrie L Olds, 18173 Lathers, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated
May 28, 2002, to which is attached a petition requesting that the
City consider rezoning 14 acres of City-owned property known as
"Parkview Park" located south of Seven Mile Road and east of
Middlebelt, to a Nature Preserve Area, the Council does hereby
request that the Police Department give special attention to this
park, FURTHER, the Council does hereby refer the subject of the
history and frequency of criminal incidents in the park to the Police
Department for its report and recommendation
CR 341-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Daniel R Willenborg, Principal of Franklin High School, dated May
23, 2002, the Council does hereby approve and recognize the
Franklin High School Patriot Street Homecoming Parade to be held
on Thursday, October 17, 2002, beginning at 12 30 p m ,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve the parade route as
follows
Exit the eastern most driveway of Franklin High School
and travel east along Joy Road to Hillcrest; north on
Hillcrest and east on Olson to Henry Ruff; north on Henry
Ruff to Robert Drive, west on Robert Drive to Sunset,
south on Sunset to Hathaway, east on Hathaway to
Henry Ruff; south on Henry Ruff to Olson, west on Olson
to Hillcrest; south on Hillcrest to Joy, west on Joy to the
eastern most driveway of Franklin High School,
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 12 30 p m and 2 15 p m or
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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 Dawley is hereby designated and authorized to sign
the road closure permit on behalf of the City of Livonia
CR 342-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Janet Haas, Event Chairman, on behalf of the Rotary Club of
Livonia, dated June 5, 2002, requesting permission to sell beer, to
place a banner at the entrance to Rotary Park for a period not to
exceed two weeks, and to place 14"x 22" wire mounted signs at all
major intersections of the City as listed in the attachment to the
aforesaid letter, announcing the Rotary Club of Livonia's Annual
Bar-B-Que and Family Fun Fest to be held at Rotary Park on
Sunday, August 11, 2002, as a fund-raiser for Rotary Park and
other Rotary community and international projects, the Council
does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein
being subject to the following conditions
1 The Rotary Club of Livonia shall provide the City of Livonia
with an appropriate insurance policy naming the City of
Livonia as additional insured with liquor liability coverage in
the amount of $1 million, and such Certificate of Insurance
shall be submitted to the Department of Law for approval by
the City prior to the event;
2 That all alcoholic beverages will be sold only by Rotarians
and proof of legitimate drinking age will be required,
3 That alcoholic beverages will be served in a fenced off area,
4 That the Rotary Club will obtain a 24-hour Alcohol Sales
Permit from the State of Michigan prior to this event;
5 That medical and security personnel shall be on site at all
times, and
6 That the wire-mounted road signs will be installed on July
27, 2002 and removed by Monday, August 12, 2002
CR 343-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated June 4, 2002, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance, to which is attached an invoice from the
Michigan Coalition to Protect the Public Rights-of-Way (PROTEC)
for the City's PROTEC membership dues for the period July 1,
2002, through June 30, 2003, the Council does hereby authorize
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the payment of $25,000 00 from funds already budgeted in the
current 2002-2003 Cable Division Budget Account No 297-751-
886-101 (Special Activities) for this purpose
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 14,
2002, re tax rate request for the Oakland School District for the year 2002 as
approved by the Board of Education on June 11, 2002, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Wayne County Regional Educational
Service Agency (RESA) dated June 12, 2002, and a revised letter dated June
21, 2002, correcting the figure for the County Voted Special Education to 1 8678
mills, re tax rate request for the year 2002 as approved by the Board of
Education on June 12, 2002, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
CR 344-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated June 13, 2002, which
bears the signature of the Chief Accountant and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
quote submitted by American LaFrance Michigan, Inc , 46944
Liberty Drive, Wixom, Michigan 48393, for supplying the Fire
Department with one (1) medium-duty rescue ambulance (to
replace an ambulance that was damaged beyond repair on May 30,
2002) in the amount of $140,477 00, including delivery, and one (1)
stretcher in the amount of $2,920 00, for a total expenditure of
$143,397 00, the same to be expended from funds received from
the insurance settlement ($76,940 00), with the balance of
$66,457 00 to be paid from Account No 101-338-939-100 (Vehicle
Maintenance - Contractual) for this purpose, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize a budget adjustment to increase
Account No 101-000-698-000 (Sundry Income) and Account No
101-338-979-000 by $76,940 00, 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 Section 3 04 140D4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
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CR 345-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 3, 2002,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated May 22, 2002,
which bears the signature of the Director of Community Resources
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby deny the application of Thomas M Peterson and Vernon
Peterson, co-owners of TVP, Inc., for a public vehicle license to
operate a taxicab in the City of Livonia due to the reasons set forth
in the aforesaid reports and recommendations
CR 346-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 15, 2002, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June
14, 2002, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby approve the request from Wing Yee's Restaurant
Corporation, for transfer of ownership of a 2001 Class C License
from Wing Yee's Restaurant Corporation for a business located at
37273 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne County, to
National City Bank of Michigan/Illinois, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby approve the transfer of the 2001 Class C License from
National City Bank of Michigan/Illinois (in Escrow) to Newburgh
Plaza, LLC, 37273 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne
County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
CR 347-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 13, 2002, 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, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Chief of Police and hereby authorizes a renewal of the contract
between the City of Livonia and Livonia Towing, Inc , 12955 Levan,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for police towing and storage services for
a two year period, with charges for the following services rendered
for City-owned vehicles and equipment to remain the same as the
existing Agreement, previously authorized in Council Resolution
377-99
Towing under 5,000 GVWR $ 10 00
Towing 5,000 to 10,000 GVWR 30 00
Tire change 10 00
Over mileage charge 1 00 per mile
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FURTHER, Livonia Towing, Inc. shall abide by the towing and
storage rates and fees established in Section 10 21 240 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby determine to approve the request to waive the
performance bond requirement for the reasons indicated in the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, with Livonia Towing, Inc. provided
same is approved as to form by the Department of Law; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the action herein without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
CR 348-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 13, 2002, 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, the Council does hereby refer the subject of increasing
certain towing and storage rates and fees to the Department of Law
to prepare an appropriate ordinance amendment to Section
10 21 240 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances for submission to
Council
CR 349-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated June 13, 2002, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which sets
forth Parks and Recreation Commission Resolution 2599-02,
adopted on June 12, 2002, wherein the Commission recommended
that the Livonia Community Recreation Center be exempt from the
City's Grid Policy regarding non-profit and charitable organizations,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Capital Improvement
Committee for its report and recommendation
CR 350-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated June 13, 2002, 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 2592-02,
adopted on May 20, 2002, wherein the Commission recommended
an increase in fees and charges for figure skating per the attached
schedule, the Council does hereby approve the recommended
increases in fees and charges as listed in the aforesaid report.
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CR 351-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated June 13, 2002, 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 2591-02,
adopted on May 20, 2002, wherein the Commission recommended
an increase in fees for sports officials per the attached schedule,
the Council does hereby approve the recommended increases in
Sports Official rates as listed in the aforesaid report.
CR 352-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated June 13, 2002, 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 Resolutions 2597-02
and 2598-02, adopted on June 12, 2002, wherein the Commission
recommended that a policy be established that would allow the
Parks and Recreation Commission to set activity and program fees
for the Livonia Community Recreation Center, as well as to approve
the current proposed activity and program fees for the Livonia
Community Recreation Center, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and
recommendation
CR 353-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated June 13, 2002, 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 2596-02,
adopted on June 12, 2002, wherein the Commission recommended
that the proposed fee structure for daily, annual and multi-use
passes for the Livonia Community Recreation Center be approved,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Capital Improvement
Committee for its report and recommendation
CR 354-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 13,
2002, 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 800 dozen
range golf balls, valued at $4,000 00, from Mr Bob Kunkel,
CEO/President, Pro Golf Caddyshack, 20694 Newburgh Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, for use at Whispering Willows driving
range, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize Pro Golf
Caddyshack to issue coupons for a small bucket of golf balls for six
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demo days during the course of the year, as well as a maximum of
140 small buckets on a weekly basis
CR 355-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City
Engineer, dated June 11, 2002, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
regarding additional work required to complete the 2001 Concrete
Pavement and Catch Basin Repair Program (Contract 01-E)
previously authorized in Council Resolution 430-01, adopted on
July 2, 2001, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of the additional sum of $90,000 00 from the
Michigan Transportation Fund (Major Road Account) to be paid to
Hard Rock Concrete Co , Inc , 38146 Abruzzi Drive, Westland,
Michigan 48185, for additional work required in the center turn lane
on Newburgh Road between Five and Six Mile Roads
CR 356-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City
Engineer, dated June 14, 2002, 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 DiLisio
Contracting, Inc , 43621 Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township,
Michigan 48036, for completing all work required in connection with
the 2002 Concrete Pavement and Catch Basin Repair Program
(Contract 02-K), including repair of pavements damaged due to
water main breaks at various locations throughout the City, for the
estimated total cost of $1,278,200 00, based upon the Engineering
Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment
based upon the actual units completed 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, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize expenditures in the amount of
$13,000 00 from Account No 592-559-818-000 (Water and Sewer
Contractual Services), $742,526 00 from the Michigan
Transportation Fund (Major Road Account) and $423,200 00 from
the Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road Account) for this
purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
additional appropriation in the amount of $99,474 00 from the
Michigan Transportation Fund (Major Road Account) for this
purpose, and the City Engineer 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
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CR 357-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Betty Lightfoot, dated June 19, 2002, on behalf of the Clarenceville
United Methodist Church Seniors Ice Cream Social, requesting
permission to display 18" x 24" signs announcing an Old Fashioned
Ice Cream Social to be held on Saturday, July 20, 2002, which
signs shall be installed by 8 00 a m and removed by 10 00 p m on
Saturday, July 20, 2002, at various locations listed in the
aforementioned letter, the Council does hereby grant and approve
this request in the manner and form herein submitted
CR 358-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated May 29, 2002, which
transmits its resolution 05-67-2002 adopted on May 21, 2002, with
regard to Petition 2002-04-08-12, submitted by Ka-De Investments,
L.L.0 , requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct an office building on property located at 33470 Lyndon
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21 , pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 2002-04-08-12 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated April 15, 2002,
prepared by Gallagher Group Construction Company, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan dated April 19, 2002 prepared by
Gallagher Group Construction Company, 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 landscaped greenbelt along the west property line,
as shown on the approved Landscape Plan, shall be
substituted for the protective wall required by Section 18 45
of the Zoning Ordinance,
6 That any change of circumstances in the area containing the
greenbelt resulting in a diminution of the greenbelt's
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effectiveness as a protective barrier, the owner of the
property shall be required to construct the protective wall
pursuant to Section 18 45,
7 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet 3
dated 4/15/02 prepared by Gallagher Group Construction
Company, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
8 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face four
(4) inch brick, no exceptions,
9 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,
10 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;
11 That the petitioner shall correct to the Police Department's
satisfaction the following as outlined in the correspondence
dated May 10, 2002
- that a stop sign be installed at the driveway
for exiting vehicles
- that all handicap spaces shall be identified
and comply with the Michigan Barrier Free
Code
12 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are
approved with this petition, all such signage shall be
separately submitted for review and approval by the
Planning Commission and City Council,
13 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
14 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for deficient front
and side yard setback and any conditions related thereto
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CR 359-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 7, 2002, which
transmits its resolution 06-79-2002 adopted on June 4, 2002, with
regard to Petition 2002-05-08-14, submitted by Ahmed V Ismail,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
construct a dentist office building on property located at 28046 Five
Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, 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 2002-05-08-14 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated 6/11/02, as
revised, prepared by Basney & Smith, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Proposed Site Plan and Landscape Plan marked
Sheet SP-1 and Sheet L-1 dated 6/11/02, as revised,
prepared by AZD Associates, are hereby approved and shall
be adhered to, provided that an additional five (5) feet of
landscaping be installed on the south side of the sidewalk,
within the right-of-way, subject to the review and approval of
the Planning Director and Wayne County;
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 A-
2 1 and A-2 2 both dated 5/17/02 prepared by ADZ
Associates, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
6 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face four
(4) inch brick, no exceptions,
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
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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 May 24, 2002
- that parking lot shall be double striped and
all handicap spaces shall be identified and
comply with the Michigan Barrier Free Code
10 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are
approved with this petition,
11 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
CR 360-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 7, 2002, which
transmits its resolution 06-80-2002 adopted on June 4, 2002, with
regard to Petition 2002-05-08-15, submitted by Orin J Mazzoni Jr ,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
construct a commercial building on property located at 37330 Six
Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, 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 2002-05-08-15 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP-1 dated May 20, 2002,
prepared by Joseph Philips, Architect, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet 1 dated May 7,
2002, prepared by Mark J Baldwin & Associates, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
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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 Plan marked Sheet P-2
dated May 20, 2002, prepared by Joseph Philips, 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 feet 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 no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are
approved with this petition, all such signage shall be
separately submitted for review and approval by the
Planning Commission and City Council, and
10 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
11 That traffic exiting the site onto Six Mile and Newburgh
Roads shall be limited to "right-turn" only as recommended
by the Traffic Bureau, and that the petitioner shall install the
appropriate signage
CR 361-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated June 11, 2002,
approved by the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals and
approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the subject of a
proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance 543 to allow various
types of athletic schools and similar facilities as permitted or waiver
uses in industrial zoning districts, the Council does hereby
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determine to refer to and request that the City Planning
Commission conduct a Public Hearing on the question of whether
such amendment should be made, and thereafter submit a report
and recommendation to council
CR 362-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Tim Olszewski, requesting the waiving of the sidewalk repair in
front of his residence located at 18371 Irving, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the City Engineer for his report and
recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot and
Engebretson
NAYS None
A report from Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional
Transportation (SMART) entitled "City of Livonia Transit Analysis," dated April
2002, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated May 15,
2002, re the SMART millage proposal, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from Dan Dirks, General Manager, SMART,
dated May 14, 2002, to the Wyandotte Mayor and City Council, re reasons for
increasing the millage for SMART, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
Mayor Kirksey spoke and mentioned a possible agreement with the Wayne
County Transit Authority and SMART
Ron Ristau, Director of Service Development, SMART, spoke to the Council and
stated that SMART is committed to providing a new service plan and working
with the City of Livonia on a Needs Assessment Study that will be funded by
SMART
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Mary Zuckerman, Deputy Wayne County Executive, spoke to the Council and
stated that there is a need for a comprehensive transportation study to be done
by the Wayne County Transit Authority, funded by SMART, in cooperation with
the staff of the City of Livonia
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the
Administrative Briefing regarding SMART transportation at the
Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 15, 2002, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action on the following
actions
1 Support of SB 1240 and HB 5943,
2 Petitioning the Wayne County Transportation Authority to
release the City of Livonia from membership in SMART in
accordance with MCL 124 458,
3 Requesting a report and recommendation from the
Administration regarding the possible scope of other
strategies for opting out of SMART in the event that the
City's request is not granted by the Wayne County
Transportation Authority or if the proposed legislation is not
4 adopted,
Requesting that the Administration engage in a study of
transportation needs in Livonia and thereafter submit a
report and recommendation to the City Council
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Dolan, it was
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby
determine, in lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute the
following
RESOLVED, that having considered the
Administrative Briefing regarding SMART transportation at the
Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 15, 2002, the Council
does hereby determine to leave this item in the Committee of the
Whole
Councilmember Dolan withdrew her support of the substitute resolution
Councilmember Knapp withdrew his motion for the substitute resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the originally proposed resolution by Brosnan,
seconded by Taylor, as follows
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CR 363-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the
Administrative Briefing regarding SMART transportation at the
Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 15, 2002, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action on the following
actions
1 Support of SB 1240 and HB 5943,
2 Petitioning the Wayne County Transportation Authority to
release the City of Livonia from membership in SMART in
accordance with MCL 124 458,
3 Requesting a report and recommendation from the
Administration regarding the possible scope of other
strategies for opting out of SMART in the event that the
City's request is not granted by the Wayne County
Transportation Authority or if the proposed legislation is not
adopted,
4 Requesting that the Administration engage in a study of
transportation needs in Livonia and thereafter submit a
report and recommendation to the City Council
AYES Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 364-02 RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby
determine to refer the general issue of SMART to the Committee of
the Whole for tracking purposes
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 365-02 RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby
determine to refer a comprehensive study of a Needs Assessment
and Service Plan relative to the SMART Transportation Program,
funded by SMART, to the Capital Improvement Committee for a
report and recommendation
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The Federal Awards Audit for the year ended November 30, 2001,
submitted by Plante & Moran, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 366-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee,
dated June 11, 2002, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
291-02, regarding the City of Livonia audits for the General
Purpose Finance Statements, Economic Development Corporation
and 16th District Court for the fiscal year ended November 30,
2001, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with regard to this matter
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 367-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee,
dated June 11, 2002, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
291-02, the Council does hereby determine to refer the topic of
annual audit reports to the Finance, Insurance and Budget
Committee
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 368-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee,
dated June 11, 2002, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
410-00, regarding the subject of revenue base, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this
matter
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 369-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee,
dated June 11, 2002, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
768-99, the Council does hereby request a report and
recommendation from the Administration regarding (1) developing a
procedure to follow in order to select new providers for 457 plans
and (2) an update on current carriers with the City and procedures
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, it was
CR 370-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee,
dated June 11, 2002, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
789-01, regarding the request to add a Self-Directed Brokerage
Option to the City's Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard
to this matter
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Dolan, Taylor, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot and
Engebretson
NAYS Laura
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 371-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Closed Committee of the Whole, dated
June 18, 2002, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 311-02, in
connection with pending litigation of Detroit Edison and Consumers
Energy v City of Livonia, the Council does hereby approve the
payment of $21,580 00 for legal fees for this on-going litigation,
such payment to be appropriated and expended from the
Unexpended General Fund Balance for this purpose
Councilmember Taylor took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
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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 2001-12-01-14)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Taylor took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 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 2001-12-01-15)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Vandersloot took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
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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 2002-01-01-01)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Dolan took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
(Petition 2002-02-03-03)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Taylor took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 54 OF
SECTION 170 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 03
(GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Taylor took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 090 OF
TITLE 12, CHAPTER 24 (TREES AND SHRUBS) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 372-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated March 28, 2002, which
sets forth its resolution 03-47-2002 adopted on March 26, 2002,
with regard to Petition 2001-09-06-09, submitted by the City
Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolutions 607-01 and
608-01, to determine whether or not to amend Sections 20 02A and
20 04 of Article XX of the Zoning Ordinance to reduce density
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computations that govern a single family cluster development and
establish guidelines to consider impacts of single family cluster
developments on future development of adjacent properties, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on Wednesday, June 12, 2002, pursuant to Council
Resolution 223-02, the Council does hereby approve Petition 2001-
09-06-09 (as revised) for preparation of the Ordinance for
submission to Council, and the Department of Law is requested to
prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in
accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 373-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Fire Chief, dated June 13, 2002, 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 a cash donation in the amount of $600 00 from Walmart of
Livonia, the same to be appropriated and credited to the Livonia
Fire Department Donation Trust Account for use in connection with
the Juvenile Fire Prevention Program
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 374-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Fire Chief, dated June 13, 2002, 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 a cash donation in the amount of $500 00 from Livonia
Goodfellows, the same to be appropriated and credited to the
Livonia Fire Department Car Seat Donation Trust Account for use
in connection with the Car Seat Safety Check Program
During the audience communication portion of the agenda,
Councilmember Taylor recognized Ralph Williams as being the only person left in
the audience and wished him and all of Livonia a "Happy 4th of July"
City Clerk Joan McCotter indicated the date of July 8 as being the
last day to register for the Livonia primary election of August 6
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On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,468th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9 06 p m , July 1, 2002
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oan McCotter, City Clerk