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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2000
On October 25, 2000, 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 Duggan led the Council in
the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
Roll was called with the following result: Brian Duggan, Joe Laura,
Jack Engebretson, John Walsh and Maureen Miller Brosnan
Absent: Vandersloot and Pastor
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E Kirksey, Mayor;
Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works, Robert Schron, City Engineer; Mark
Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Joan McCotter, City
Clerk, Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources, Michael Slater, Director
of Finance, Mary Rutan, Personnel Director; Ron Reinke, Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs and Ian
Wilshaw, Traffic Commission
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 771-00 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,426th Regular
Meeting of the Council held October 11, 2000 are hereby approved
as submitted
At the direction of the Chair, Item #20 (d) — request for the City to
enact an ordinance amendment that would require the use of helmets for bicycle
riders and rollerbladers who are under 16 years of age (CR 568-00), and Item #
24 — Petition 00-5-2-19 submitted on behalf of Wendy's International for waiver
use approval for a full-service restaurant with drive-up window located on the
west side of Middlebelt Road between Schoolcraft Road and Industrial Road in
the NE 1/4 of Section 26 (CR 603-00), were removed from the agenda and re-
scheduled for the Regular Council Meeting of November 8, 2000
A communication from the Public Service Division, dated October
20, 2000, re names of references that were checked when reviewing the bid of
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Norwood Construction, the low bidder for the Idyl Wyld Pro Shop Restroom
addition project, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Agenda Item #8)
A communication from the Mayor, dated October 5, 2000 re Staff
Leadership Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2000 as it relates to the sale of
City-owned property on Glendale Avenue east of Farmington Road in the NW 1/4
of Section 27 to Quality Metalcraft, Inc., was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Agenda Item #9)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 772-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of Hearts of Livonia, dated September 26, 2000, 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 2001 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 22, 2001, for the 24th
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,
2001, through August 26, 2001, at no additional cost to
Hearts of Livonia, which signs shall be removed by August
27, 2001
CR 773-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated September 21, 2000, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Ryan
Jay De Jong, 18285 Loveland, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in
accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as
REVISED - CR 775-00 was 745-Ok
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well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item No
46-038-03-0777-004 into two (2) parcels based upon the fact that
the request has been withdrawn by the petitioner by letter dated
October 13, 2000
CR 774-00 RESOLVED, that the Council does, in accordance
with Section 23 01(a) of Zoning Ordinance 543, hereby request that
the City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and
thereafter submit its report and recommendation on the question of
whether certain property located on Loveland between Curtis and
Clarita in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10 should be rezoned from
R-3 to a more appropriate zoning classification, such as R-5
CR 775-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director, dated September 19, 2000, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted
by the Civil Service Commission on September 14, 2000, wherein
the Commission recommended approval of rate increases for part-
time temporary employees including Student Page and High School
Co-Op, which rate increases are as follows
PROPOSED - MR • -
CURRENT RATE
CLASSIFICATION RATE EFF. 10/1/00
LIBRARY
LIBRARY PAGE $6.50 $8.00
7 00 8 50 after 6 months
STUDENT PAGE 5 50 7 00
7.50 after 6 months
SUB. LIBRARIAN 12.50 15.00
13 50 16 00 after 100 hours
HIGH SCHOOL CO-OP 5 50 7 00 1st year
7 50 2nd year
COLLEGE CO-OP 4 75 8 00 1st year
5 00 8.50 2nd year
PARKS AND RECREATION
RECREATION AIDE
5.25 6.50
Jr Concession Attendant
5 35
6 75 1st year
2nd year
Rink Attendant 5 45 7 00 3rd year
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ASST. RECREATION
LEADER 5 75 7 00 1st year
Asst. Recreation Playleader 5.85 7.25 2nd year
Cashier/Sr Concession
Attendant 5.95 7.50 3rd year
RECREATION LEADER 6.50 7.50 1st year
Arts&Crafts Instructor 6 75 7 75 2nd year
Asst. Supervisor of Athletics 7.00 8.00 3rd year
Lifeguard I
Recreation Playleader
Rink Manager
RECREATION SPECIALIST 7.25 8.00 1st year
Asst. Pool Manager 7 50 8.25 2nd year
Lifeguard II 7 75 8.50 3rd year
Supervisor of Arts&Crafts
Supervisor of Concessions
Supervisor of Playgrounds/Special Events
Tennis Instructor
PROGRAM SPECIALIST 8 00 9 00 1st year
Choral Director 8.25 9.25 2nd year
Day Camp Director 8.50 9.50 3rd year
Instructor of Special Classes
Piano Accompanist
Pool Manager
Supervisor of Handicapped
The Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid action
CR 776-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the President and Treasurer of Senior Citizen Achievement
Needs and the Director of Community Resources, dated October 4,
2000, 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 a 2000 E350
Ford Van valued at $36,590 00 from Senior Citizen Achievement
Needs (S C.A.N ) to be used in conjunction with the Senior
Transportation Program
CR 777-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a
communication from the Director of Community Resources and the
Director of Public Works, dated October 4, 2000, approved by the
City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which
is attached a proposed contract for caretaking services at the
Historical Village at Greenmead between the City of Livonia and
Gregg Mabey, the term of which is August 18, 2000, through
August 17, 2001, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
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the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to
execute the contract, as well as to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
CR 778-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources, dated September 27,
2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a
proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and the Wayne
County Office of Nutrition Services for the distribution of U S D.A.
TEFAP commodities to low income residents through September
30, 2001, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the said
agreement in the manner and form herein submitted, as well as to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution
A communication from the Economic Development Office of the
Livonia Planning Department, dated September 29, 2000, re their Annual
Report for the period July 17, 1999 through August 1 , 2000, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
CR 779-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and the Director of
Public Works, dated October 6, 2000, 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 Norwood
Construction, Inc., 1130 W Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan
48208, for completing all work required in connection with the
addition of a restroom to the existing Pro Shop Building at Idyl Wyld
Golf Course in the total amount of $70,500 00, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to
exceed $70,500 00 from Account No 401-000-974-010 (Capital
Improvement Fund - Land Improvement - Parks) for this purpose,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize a budget transfer in
the amount of $21,400 00 from Account No 401-000-976-027
(Generator Replacements) to Account No 401-000-974-010 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 things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
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CR 780-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated September 29, 2000, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
169-00, to which is attached a Real Estate Sales Agreement (the
"Agreement"), the Council does hereby accept the offer of Quality
Metalcraft, Inc., 33355 Glendale, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to
purchase certain city-owned property in the northwest 1/4 of
Section 27, further described as
Parcel A:
That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 1 South, Range
9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan more particularly
described as beginning at a point distant South 00°06'20" West,
825 00 feet and North 89°35'30" West, 1,236 76 feet and South
00°20'30" West, 1,003 00 feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section
27 and proceeding thence South 89°12'20" East, 517 50 feet;
thence South 00°20' 30" West, 41.20 feet; thence North 89°12'20"
West, 300.26 feet; thence South 00°20'30" West, 243 80 feet;
thence North 89°12'20" West, 217.24 feet; thence North 00°20' 30"
East, 285 00 to the point of beginning Containing 1 705 Acres
Parcel B:
That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 1 South, Range 9
East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan more particularly
described as beginning at a point distant South 00°06'20" West,
825 00 feet and North 89°35'30" West, 1,236 76 feet and South
00°20'30" West, 1,288 00 feet and South 89°12'20" East, 217.24 feet
from the North 1/4 corner of Section 27 and proceeding thence South
89°12'20" East, 300 26 feet; thence North 00°20'30" East, 243 80
feet; thence North 89°12'20" West, 300.26 feet; thence South
00°20'30" West, 243 80 feet to the point of beginning Containing
1 680 Acres
for the sum of $550,000 00, subject to execution of a real estate
sales agreement substantially in the form of the Agreement; and
the Department of Law is requested to notify Peter A. Basile Sons,
Inc of the termination of its leasehold as to a portion of the subject
property, and to negotiate, prepare and place in proper form such
real estate sales agreement and a quit claim deed and such other
documents as may be necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose
of this resolution, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
requested to execute such real estate sales agreement and quit
claim deed, subject to approval as to form by the Department of
Law, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution, FURTHER, the Council does
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hereby direct that the net proceeds from the sale of this property be
deposited into the Capital Improvement Fund (401) for future
capital improvement projects
CR 781-00 RESOLVED, that the Council does, in accordance
with Section 23 01(a) of Zoning Ordinance 543, hereby request that
the City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and
thereafter submit its report and recommendation on the question of
whether certain property located along the north side of Glendale
Avenue east of Farmington Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27
should be rezoned from PL to a more appropriate zoning
classification, such as M-2.
A communication from the Department of Law, dated October 4,
2000, re - Administrative Response- the regulation of adult foster care homes,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 294-97)
CR 782-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City
Engineer, dated September 18, 2000, approved for submission by
the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 537-00, and
the report and recommendation of the Traffic Commission, dated
August 19, 2000, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 536-00, in connection with a
communication from Bonita Trush, Manager of Corporate
Purchasing and Facilities, Valassis Communications, Inc., dated
June 23, 2000, requesting the installation of traffic lights at the
intersections of Pembroke and Victor Parkway and Eight Mile Road
and Victor Parkway, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with respect to this matter
CR 783-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City
Engineer, dated September 26, 2000, approved for submission by
the Mayor, to which is attached a communication from the Michigan
Department of Transportation, dated September 15, 2000,
requesting the waiver of any applicable City noise ordinance for the
Michigan Department of Transportation in order to permit a 24-hour
work day in connection with the 1-96 Expressway Bridge Repair
Project and the Resurfacing/Reconstruction Project, the Council
does hereby approve this request and does hereby waive all
atop
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applicable work hour/noise provisions of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances for these specific projects in order to best serve the
overall best interests of the public and to promote the prompt
completion of this project, subject to the following conditions
1 That the granting of this waiver may be withdrawn at any
time upon determination by the City Engineer, after receiving
numerous complaints, that the waiver is impacting the
health, safety and welfare of adjacent residents,
2 That the following operations shall be prohibited between the
hours of 11 00 p m and 7 00 a m throughout the week.
- The use of air hammers or pavement breaking
machinery;
- The delivery of loose aggregates to a location within 500
feet of a residential structure,
3 That no concrete batch plant or its material storage area
shall be located within 400 feet of a residential structure
CR 784-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City
Engineer, dated October 6, 2000, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
regarding additional work required in connection with the Year 2000
Sidewalk Program (Contract 00-B) previously authorized in Council
Resolution 210-00, adopted on March 22, 2000, the Council does
hereby authorize an advance and expenditure in the additional
amount of $216,000 00 (single lot assessment portion of the
program) from the General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue with the provision that this bond issue be reimbursed from
that portion of the project which is to be financed by special
assessment at such time as funds are subsequently received from
the payment of bills and assessments by affected property owners,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an
additional expenditure in the amount of $13,000 00 from the
Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road Account) to pay for the
City's portion of this contract; FURTHER, the Council does further
authorize an appropriation and expenditure in the amount of
$21,000 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Water and
Sewer Fund to pay for the portion of the project dealing with
replacements in conjunction with water main repairs
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CR 785-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 14, 2000, which
transmits its resolution 7-133-2000, adopted on July 11, 2000, with
regard to Petition 00-6-SN-11, submitted by PetsMart, requesting
two, approval for signage for the commercial building located at 13150
Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 00-6-SN-11 is hereby approved, subject
to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package submitted by North American Signs
dated August 8, 2000, as received by the Planning
Commission on September 12, 2000, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to, provided that the sign shall not
exceed 123 sq ft. in sign area, and also that the word
"grooming" shall iivt aNNcar viii the Digi
2 That this wall sign shall not be illuminated beyond one (1)
hour after this business closes, or midnight, whatever occurs
first,
3 That window signage for this store shall be limited to 20% of
all glass area as permitted by Section 18 50D(g) of Zoning
Ordinance #543, and
4 That any additional signage shall come back before the
Planning Commission and City Council for their review and
approval
CR 786-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a
communication from the City Planning Commission, dated October
5, 2000, which transmits its resolution 10-183-2000, adopted on
October 3, 2000, with regard to Petition 00-9-8-15 submitted by
the City of Livonia, requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct an addition to the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena
located at 33841 Lyndon Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
21, 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
00-9-8-15 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Preliminary Site Plan date stamped October 3,
2000, by Bartow & King Engineers is hereby approved,
subject to final approval by the City Council,
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2 That the Preliminary Floor Plan marked Sheet A-2 0, dated
September 27, 2000, and the Preliminary Exterior Building
Elevation Plan marked Sheet A-3 1, dated September 28,
2000, both prepared by Andrus Architects, are hereby
approved subject to final approval by the City Council,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding, and
4 That the brick used in the construction shall be full-face four
(4") inch brick, no exception
CR 787-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a
communication from the Council President, dated October 9,
2000, to which is attached a proposed schedule of Council
Study and Regular Meetings for the period January 1, 2001,
through December 31, 2001, the Council does hereby approve
the following dates for City Council meetings for 2001, subject
to change with notice
Study Meetings Regular Meetings
JANUARY
Wednesday, January 3 Wednesday, January 10
Wednesday, January 17 Wednesday, January 24
Imo FEBRUARY
Monday, January 29 Wednesday, February 7
Monday, February 12 Wednesday, February 21
MARCH
Monday, February 26 Wednesday, March 7
Monday, March 12 Monday, March 19
APRIL
Monday, March 26 Wednesday, April 4
Monday, April 9 Wednesday, April 18
MAY
Monday, April 23 Wednesday, May 2
Monday, May 7 Wednesday, May 16
JUNE
Monday, May 21 Monday, June 4
Wednesday, June 6 Wednesday, June 13
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JULY
Monday, June 25
Monday, July 2
Monday, July 9
Wednesday, July 18
AUGUST
Monday, August 6 Monday, August 13
Monday, August 20 Monday, August 27
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, August 29 Wednesday, September 5
Monday, September 17 Wednesday, September 26
OCTOBER
Monday, October 1 Wednesday, October 10
Monday, October 15 Wednesday, October 24
NOVEMBER
Monday, October 29 Wednesday, November 7
Wednesday, November 14 Wednesday, November 21
DECEMBER
Monday, November 26 Monday, December 3
Wednesday, December 12 Wednesday, December 19
CR 788-00 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Ernst & Young LLP, on behalf of Quicken Loans, Inc and
Victor Parkway Associates, LLC, dated October 16, 2000,
proposing the establishment of an industrial development district;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish industrial
development districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia,
and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 12 72 acres lying in the North 1/2
of Section 6 as more particularly described in the attachment to the
application which is hereby incorporated by reference and which is
hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 83",
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF
LIVONIA, as follows
1 The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by certified
mail of this action to all owners of real property within the
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boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 83
2 This City Council sets Monday, December 18, 2000, at 7 00
p m as the date for the holding of a public hearing on the
question of whether this City Council should establish the
Industrial Development District described above
3 This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice, as
required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so that all
residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall be afforded
an opportunity to be heard on the question of establishing
the Industrial Development District described above
CR 789-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated October 5, 2000, from Miller Canfield, Paddock and Stone
P L C , on behalf of CVS Pharmacy, which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on
October 3, 2000, by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
10-180-2000 with regard to Petition 00-8-8-11 submitted by CVS
Pharmacy requesting approval of all plans required by Section
18 58 of the Zoning Ordinance for a proposal to construct a retail
building on property located at 29500 Five Mile Road in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby designate
Wednesday, December 13, 2000, at 7 00 p m as the date and time
for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such
hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as
by the publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such
hearing and the date and place thereof, in compliance with the
requirements set forth in Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Engebretson, Walsh and Brosnan
NAYS None
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Duggan, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 790-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the reports and
recommendations of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
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September 12, 2000, and October 12, 2000, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 402-96, in connection with a proposed
architectural design contract with Neumann Smith & Associates,
attached thereto (the "Contract"), the Council does hereby accept
alum the proposal of Neumann Smith & Associates, 400 Galleria
Officentre, Suite 555, Southfield, Michigan 48034, to provide
architectural services for the Recreation Center pursuant to the
contract in the amount of $1,778,342 00 with an estimated
$45,000 00 in additional reimbursable expenses, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $1,823,342 00 from Fund 408 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 the Contract and to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such
action without competitive bidding in accordance with Section
3 04 140D2 and D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
A report from the Capital Improvement Committee meeting held on
September 12, 2000, re presentations made by architectural firms relating to the
construction of a new Recreation Center, and the development of an evaluation
matrix for the selection of an architectural firm for this project, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 402-96)
A report from the Capital Improvement Committee meeting held on
October 12, 2000, re discussion of the construction of a new Recreation Center
and the ultimate selection of the Neumann Smith partnership as the selected
architectural firm for this project, to be approved at the October 25, 2000 Regular
Council Meeting, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 402-96)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated October 24,
2000, re facets of the contract the City has negotiated with Neumann Smith &
ear
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Associates related to the new Community Recreation Center, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 402-96)
Ken Neumann, representative of Neumann Smith & Associates, expressed his
pleasure at being selected as the contractor for the new Community Recreation
Center project.
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Engebretson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 791-00 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines that
the annual budget for the fiscal year as submitted by the Mayor for
the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 2000, and ending
November 30, 2001, as shown in the Budget Document in Section
I, submitted by the Mayor to the Council on September 15, 2000, as
amended to include changes to Community Recreation Fund 208
as outlined in correspondence from the Director of Finance, dated
October 10, 2000, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VII of the City
Charter, be and hereby is determined and adopted, and
appropriations made as provided by the City Charter; provided,
however, for the monthly reports to the Council, the amounts as
shown in Sections III and IV should be used for comparative
reporting purposes, and Council approval is required for any
modification to the amounts shown in Section I, and that all
proceedings on said Budget be and hereby are approved as being
in full conformance with the City Charter, a public hearing having
been held on October 16, 2000, after proper notice being published
in the Livonia Observer and Eccentric, the official newspaper of the
City, on October 5, 2000, and provided further that the City Clerk
shall publish or cause to be published this resolution together with a
summary of said Budget as adopted herein, together with the
minutes of this meeting
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated October
10, 2000, re a revised description of recreation programs and budget
adjustments for some recreation activities, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 792-00 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII
and Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia,
the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 0901 mills, of the
taxable valuation of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing
December 1, 2000, and ending November 30, 2001, and in addition
to the above amount which is authorized to be levied for general
purposes by the Charter of the City of Livonia
(a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 8180 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing
additional revenues for police protection and law
enforcement personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of
the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized to be
levied for general municipal purposes,
(b) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 2271 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing
additional revenues for fire, police and snow removal
personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of the City of
Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for
general municipal purposes,
(c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 8180 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing
additional revenues for library services, supplies and
facilities in the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount
authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes,
(d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0132 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 379 of the Public
Acts of 1925, for the purpose of advertising, exploiting and
making known the industrial and commercial advantages of
the City of Livonia and to establish projects for the purpose
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of encouraging immigration to, and increasing the trade,
business and industries of the City of Livonia, in addition to
the amount which is authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
(e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 2 1040 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 298 of the Public
Acts of 1917, for the purpose of establishing, operating,
maintaining and administering the Municipal Garbage
Collection System and/or plant for the collection and
disposal of garbage and refuse in the City of Livonia, in
addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
(f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 3007 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, for the purpose of debt retirement on the 1990
Street Improvement Bond, Series I, Series II, Series III and
Series IV, in addition to the amount which is authorized to be
levied for general municipal purposes,
(g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 5048 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, for the purpose of defraying City expenses and
liabilities for the collection and disposal activities required for
curbside recycling and yard waste composting programs, in
addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
(h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 7945 mills,
of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, for the purpose of providing additional revenues
for a community recreation center, youth and recreation
personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities and operations, in
addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
AND PROVIDED FURTHER, that the Wayne County Bureau of
Taxation, City Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby
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requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each
of the above offices
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
CR 793-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated October 10,
2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 449-99, and a
communication from the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated June 1,
1999, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Zoning Board of
Appeals at its special meeting held May 25, 1999, requesting an
amendment to Title 15, Chapter 44 (Fences) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, pertaining to the issue of the side yard
setback requirement on corner lots, and having considered a letter
from Mrs. Marilyn Tomaszewski, 19918 Maplewood, dated April 21,
1999, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with respect to this matter
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 794-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated October 10,
2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 220-98, and the
report and recommendation of the Department of Law, dated March
2, 1998, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 658-97, concerning ordinance procedures to
ensure satisfactory completion of subdivisions, including Pines of
Winfield, and the related question of appropriate bond amounts, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action with
respect to this matter
A communication from the Department of Law, dated October 5,
1999, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 653-99, re Zoning Board of
Appeals Meeting of March 30, 1999 related to the lot split and zoning variance at
29802 and 29820 Greenland, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
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A communication from Gerald Munday, Sr , 33606 Lyndon, dated
September 16, 1999, re lot split at 29820 Greenland, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 795-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated October 10,
2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 652-99, regarding
the subject matter of non-conforming lot splits, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this
matter
A communication from the Planning Department, dated October 9,
2000, re research of waiver use petitions submitted by grocery stores seeking to
conduct seasonal retail sales and/or display of plant materials and other home
garden supplies, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Pet. 00-5-2-23 - Farmer Jack Outdoor Display)
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 796-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated October 10,
2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 387-00, regarding
the subject matter of outdoor sales and displays on commercial
property, the Council does hereby refer the subject of possible
ordinance amendments in this regard to the Department of Law for
its report and recommendation
Councilmember Duggan left the podium at 8 37 p.m due to a conflict of
interest.
Councilmember Laura took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 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 00-4-1-7)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Engebretson, Walsh and Brosnan
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Duggan returned to the podium at 8 38 p m
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 797-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated October 2, 2000, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Ms Opal
Begley, 20330 Purlingbrook, Livonia, Michigan 48152, 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 of Tax Item No 46-
005-99-0058-000 into four (4) parcels, the legal descriptions of
which shall read as follows
PARCEL 1
Part of Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, T 1 S , R. 9 E City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as
Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 2, thence Due
South 661.20 feet along the North/South 1/4 line of said Section 2,
said line also being the centerline of Purlingbrook Road (60 feet
wide), thence N 89° 58' 32" E 30 00 feet to a point on the East
right of way line of said Purlingbrook Road said point being the
POINT OF BEGINNING, thence N 89° 58' 32" E 330 00 feet;
thence Due South 86 78 feet; thence S 89° 58'32" W 330 00 feet
to a point on the East right of way line of said Purlingbrook Road,
and thence Due North 86 78 feet along said East right of way to the
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POINT OF BEGINNING Containing 0 66 acres of land, more or
less Subject to any and all easements or rights of way of record, if
any
PARCEL 2
Part of the Northeast % of Section 2 T 1 S , R. 9 E City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as
Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 2, thence Due
South 661 20 feet along the North/South % line of said Section 2,
said line also being the centerline of Purlingbrook Road (60 feet
wide), thence N 89° 58' 32" E 360 00 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING, thence continuing N 89° 58' 32" E 274 40 feet to a
point on the West right of way line of Oporto Avenue (50 feet wide),
thence S 00° 06' 50" W 82.58 feet along said West right of way;
thence S 89° 58' 32" W 274 24 feet, and thence Due North 82 58
feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING Containing 0 52 acres of land,
more or less Subject to a temporary easement for the installation
of sanitary sewer over the Easterly 10 feet. Also subject to any and
all easements or rights of way of record, if any
PARCEL 3
Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 T 1S , R9E City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as
Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 2, thence Due
South 826 50 feet along the North/South 1/4 line of said Section 2,
said line also being the centerline of Purlingbrook Road (60 feet
wide), thence N 89° 57' 46" E 30 00 feet to a point on the East
right of way line of said Purlingbrook Road, thence Due North 78 51
feet along said East right of way line, thence N 89° 58' 32" E
313 76 feet; thence Due South 78 44 feet; and thence S 89°
57'46" W 313 76 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING Containing
0 57 acres of land, more or less Subject to any and all easements
or rights of way of record, if any
PARCEL 4
Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 T 1 S , R 9 E City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as
Commencing at the North % corner of said Section 2, thence Due
South 826 50 feet along the North/South 1/4 line of said Section 2,
said line also being the centerline of Purlingbrook Road (60 feet
wide), thence N 89° 57' 46" E 343 76 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING, thence Due North 78 44 feet; thence N 89°58' 32" E
16 24 feet, thence Due North 4 20 feet; thence N 89° 58' 32" E
274.24 feet to a point on the West right of way line of Oporto
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Avenue (50 feet wide), thence S 00° 06' 50" W 82 58 feet along
said West right of way; thence S 89° 57' 46" W 290 31 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING Containing 0 55 acres of land, more or
less Subject to a temporary easement for the installation of
sanitary sewer over the Easterly 10 feet. Also subject to any and
all easements or rights of way of record, if any
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
A communication from Opal and Patty Begley, 20330 Purlingbrook
and 20305 Purlingbrook, respectively, dated October 23, 2000, re the reasons
for the irregular configurations of the proposed lot split at 20330 Purlingbrook,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Planning Department, dated October 18,
2000, re background information on a lot split approved for Mr and Mrs Jack
err
Pelon, Jr , as it relates to the proposed lot split of Opal Begley, 20330
Purlingbrook, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Councilmember Duggan left the podium at 8 40 due to a conflict of interest.
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 798-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 14, 2000, which
sets forth its resolution 7-135-2000 adopted on July 14, 2000, with
regard to Petition 00-4-1-8, submitted by Leo Soave Building
Company, Inc , for a change of zoning of property located on the
south side of Morlock Road between Parkville Avenue and
Maplewood Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1, from RUF to
R-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on Wednesday, October 4, 2000, pursuant to Council
Resolution 601-00, as amended by Council Resolution 732-00, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 00-4-1-8 , as amended, with
respect to Lot 395 (c) for preparation of the Ordinance for
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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
543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Laura, Engebretson, Walsh and Brosnan
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing resolution duly adopted
Councilmember Duggan returned to the podium at 8 45 p m
A communication from the Planning Department, dated October 9,
2000, re the matter of a valid protest being in effect for Petition 00-4-1-8 by Leo
Soave for rezoning property on Morlock Road between Parkville and Maplewood
Avenues, and the requirement that a 3/4 majority vote of City Council be required
for approval of this action, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
A petition dated October 25, 2000, re neighbors not objecting to
the rezoning of property on Morlock Road between Parkville and Maplewood
Avenues, subject to provisions, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Pet. 00-4-1-8)
A communication from Abbott, Nicholson, Quilter, Esshaki &
Youngblood, representing Wendy's International, dated October 23, 2000, re
removing Petition 00-5-2-19 for waiver use approval to construct a full-service
restaurant with drive-up window facilities located on the west side of Middlebelt
Road between Schoolcraft and Industrial Roads from the agenda of the October
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25, 2000 Regular Council Meeting, and re-scheduling it for the Regular Council
Meeting of November 8, 2000, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
Councilmember Duggan reminded everyone of the Holiday Parade to be held on
Saturday, November 18, 2000
Councilmember Engebretson wished his wife, Senie, a "Happy Anniversary" on
the occasion of their 44th wedding anniversary
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Engebretson, and
unanimously adopted, this 1,427th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8 47 p m , October 25, 2000
Ja‘n McCotter, City Clerk