HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1983-08-22 204(9
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND TWELTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 22, 1983, 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 approximately 8:02 P.M. Councilwoman Gundersen delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann,
Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop, Peter A. Ventura, Gerald Taylor, Fernon P.
Feenstra. Absent: Robert D. Bennett.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor;
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Patricia Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian,
City Attorney; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Michael Reiser, Emergency Preparedness
Coordinator; Barney Knorp, Fire Chief; William LaPine, Zoning Board of Appeals; H.G.
Shane, Assistant Planning Director; Raul Galindo, Engineer of Design; and Robert
Osborn, Director of Public Works.
By Councilmen Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#620-83 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1011th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held July 27, 1983, are hereby approved.
The Financial Statements for the Month ending June 30, 1983, submitted by
the CETA Program Administrator were received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
The Financial Statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
June 30, 1983, submitted by the Director of Finance, were received and placed on
file for the information of the Council.
The Communication from the Civil Service Commission dated July 29, 1983,
regarding the approval of the Amendment to the Retirement Ordinance, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and seconded
by Councilman Feenstra.
#621-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Fire Chief, dated August 9, 1983, approved by the Director of Finance
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Allie Brothers, 20295 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan, for
supplying the Fire Department with Fire Personnel Uniforms at the unit
prices bid and for the total amount of $6,200, said amount to be charged
against the Fire Department Uniform Account #101-338-768.000.000, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets specifications.
#622-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Reverend
Thomas R. Chelena, Pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, dated
August 8, 1983 wherein it is requested that license and permit fees be
waived in connection with the Annual Fall Festival to be conducted on
September 10 and 11, 1983, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of this request; and all City departments are hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental for the full performance of this resolution.
#623-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated August 10, 1983,
from Kenneth Keeler, 14360 Fairway, Livonia, Michigan, requesting permis-
sion to close Fairway between Grennada and Middleboro and for a third
barricade at the intersection of Perth and Golfview, on Saturday, August
27, 1983 between 12:00 Noon and 12:00 a.m. , for the purpose of conducting
a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the
action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police Depart-
ment.
#624-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief, dated August 8, 1983, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve the order of
a Carrier Assembly from the low bidder, Franco Truck Equipment, 142 S.
Neal, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46222, for the repair of Fire Engine #741, in
the amount of $3,600; further, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $3,600 from the Fire
Department Maintenance Fund for this purpose; Further, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the said item 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 3.04.140
D 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#625-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Finance
Director, dated July 15, 1983, approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached an amendatory agreement with Northwest Transport for the
period ending June 30, 1983, the Council does hereby approve of the
proposed amendatory agreement by and between the City of Livonia and North-
west Transport Company, 31376 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for
the period ending June 30, 1983, providing for public transportation ser-
vices; and the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
affix their signatures to such amendatory agreement for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia and to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
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##626-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Planning Director, dated July 19, 1983, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution #508-83 relative to the possible uses of Community Development
Block Grant funds for testing and monitoring homes that are insulated with
formaldehyde foam and which may thereby be potentially toxic, and having
also considered the comments and suggestions made at the August 17, 1983
Council Study session by Paul Carlsen, member of C.E.R.T.S., Inc. , regard-
ing the possible development of a diagnostic program for people possibly
physically affected by formaldehyde foam insulation, the Council does
hereby refer this matter back to the Community Development Block Grant
Committee for further evaluation and study, and the Committee is requested
to meet with representatives from C.E.R.T.S., Inc. for additional input;
further the Council does hereby request that the CDBG Committee obtain
additional information pertaining to the medical program, and credentials
of the doctor described by Mr. Carlsen and thereafter issue a new report
regarding the entire matter to council.
#627-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer dated July 26, 1983, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution #564-83, wherein a request was made by Walter Efimetz,
18272 Brentwood, Livonia, Michigan, for special consideration due to the
grant of easement to the City in connection with the paving of Brentwood
Avenue, the Council does hereby authorize payment of $543.84 to Mr. Walter
Efimetz in consideration of the storm drainage easement which he previously
gave to the City; further, the payment for this easement shall be made frorg
and included as, part of the City's share of the Brentwood Avenue special
assessment paving project, and the Engineering Department and City Clerk
are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental for the full
performance of this resolution.
#628-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Donald J.
Bist, 33424 Wexford, Westland, Michigan, dated August 10, 1983, regarding
the question of error in assessment costs and possible credit for existing
sanitary sewer on his property located on Wayne Road, south of Seven Mile,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Engineering Department
for clarification and a recommendation on this matter.
The communication from Mr. Karl R. Lukens, Attorney, dated July 21, 1983,
regarding the issuance of permit for construction of cluster mail boxes in Hidden
Pines Subdivision was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The communication from Gregory L. Sicilia of Network Communications, Inc. ,
dated. July 29, 1983, regarding Metrovision' s purchasing and hiring policy as it
relates to the utilization of City-based firms, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council.
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#629-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Secre-
tary of the Livonia Fire Fighters Executive Board, dated July 30, 1983,
in regard to a proposed change to the Retirement Board of Trustees Ordi-
nance, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Mayor's office for
a report and recommendation.
#630-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief, dated August 3, 1983, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution #601-83, wherein the possible purchase and installation of a
new fiberglass gas tank, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Parks
Installation Co., 4901 McCarthy Drive, Milford, Michigan 48042, for
supplying the Fire Department with a new 4,000 gallon Owens Corning
Fiberglass Tank in the total amount of $8,300, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications; further, the
Council does hereby authorize the appropriation of the aforesaid $8,300
from the 1968 Fire Department Bond Issue.
#631-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated July 26, 1983, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Mr. Natalino Scappiticci, 41346 Llorrac Lane,
Novi, MI 48167 and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as
amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby find that the proposed
division and combination of Tax Item No. 46 033 01 0269 000 (9a269, 272A)
would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance
and does, accordingly, approve of dividing and combining the same into two
parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel No. 1 The North 12 feet of lot 270, lot 271 and the South 20
feet of lot 272 of the "SEVEN MILE SUPER HIGHWAY SUB-
DIVISION", of the E. 1/2 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 9,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan.
Parcel No. 2 Lot 269 and the South 33 feet of lot 270 of the "SEVEN
MILE SUPER HIGHWAY SUBDIVISION", of the E. 1/2 of the
N.E. 1/4 of Section 9, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., Livonia Twp.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
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.
#632-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated August 1, 1983, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein an adjustment to the budgeted revenue of the General Fund for the
year ending November 30, 1983 is requested, the Council does hereby approve
and authorize the following adjustments be made to the budgeted revenue of
the general fund:
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I. Adjustments
Original Projected Increase
Revenue Description Budget Budget Decrease)
Property Taxes $12,086,000 $12,645,000 $ 559,000
Trade Licenses 30,000 40,000 10,000
Building Permits 90,000 150,000 6o,000
Heating Permits 25,000 30,000 5,000
State Income Tax 957,000 876,700 (80,300)
Sales & Use Tax 2,986,000 2,745,800240,200)
Parimutuel Tax 800,000 619,000 (181 ,000)
Revenue Sharing 930,000 705,000 (225,000)
Fines & Forfeits 950,000 1,115,000 165,000
$18054,000 $18,226z509 $ 72,500
Further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the increase
in revenue in the sum of $72,500 to the unexpended fund balance account
to cover expenditures made to that account.
#633-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Public Safety - Division of Fire, dated July 21, 1983, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby approve and authorize the transfer of the sum of
$2,500 from B. A. 101-338-960.010.000 (Education & Training Empl. ) to
Le B.A. 101-338-939.000.000 (Vehicle Maintenance) and the transfer of the sum
of $11,500 from B. A. 101-338-960.010.000 (Education & Training Empl. ) to
B. A. 101-338-778.000.000 (Equipment Maintenance) for the purposes
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
#634-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Planning Director dated July 29, 1983, which bears the signatures of the
Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the transfer of funds for the
1983 Weed Cutting Program, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
the transfer of the sum of $7,000 from the Weed Revenue Account 205-525-
641.000.000 to the Weed Cutting Account 205-525-818.015.000 for the
purposes indicated in the aforesaid communication.
#635-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated July 18, 1983, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the transfer of
funds, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the transfer of the
sum of $850 from reserve police salaries account #101-319-702.000.000 to
reserve police training and education account #101-319-960.010.000 for the
purposes indicated in the aforesaid communication.
#636-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Presi-
dent of the Historical Commission, dated August 2, 1983, which bears the
signature of the Director of Community Resources, is approved by the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor with regard
to hiring a college co-op as Secretary in the Historical Commission office
at Greenmead, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the transfer
of the sum of $966 from Account #101-737-976.120.000 to the Personnel/
Salary Account for the purpose indicated in the aforesaid communication.
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#637-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, dated August 2, 1983, approved by the Director of Finance
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the transfer of
funds, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the transfer of the
sum of $700 from Account #101-739-861+.015.000 (Travel and Education) to
Account #101-739-882.010.000 (Promotional Programs) for the purpose
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
#638-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Municipal League dated June 28, 1983, regarding the annual
meeting of the members of the Michigan Municipal League to be held in
Grand Rapids, September 28-30, 1983, the Council does hereby designate
Councilwoman Alice Gundersen as the official representative, and Councilman
Fernon P. Feenstra as the alternate representative to represent the City
of Livonia at the aforesaid Michigan Municipal League Meeting; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this reso-
lution with the attached card to the Michigan Municipal League.
#639-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated July 22, 1983, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Mrs. Lona Belle Kalmbach, sole surviving
heir of Albert Rohde and owner of Lot 1, Range 9, of Livonia Center
Cemetery by inheritance, to transfer her lot to Mrs. Dorothy Schilinski,
14990 Brookfield, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine
to approve the recommendation contained in such Communication; and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the appropriate documents
of ownership and conveyance, approved as to form, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the aforesaid documents for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia as well as to do all other things necessary
to the full performance of this resolution.
#640-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources dated July 18, 1983, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept donations for the Senior Citizen Program from the
following sources:
1. "Square Eights" Square Dancers $ 60.00
12121+ Boston Post Road 104.00
81.55
2. Thursday Square Dancers
21984 Wildwood 160.00
3. Livonia Wood Carvers
15218 Farmington Road 250.00
4. Coupon Refunders
Fire Station Center 27.50
5. Michigan Depression Glass
3450 Harding 315.00
$298.05
Further, the Council does hereby approve and authorize that the Revenue
and the Expenditure Budget Account #101-174-931 010.000 be increased by
$998.05.
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#641-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication and attachments
from the Director of Finance dated July 13, 1983, approved for submission
by the Mayor, regarding the settlement of court claims for claimants,
Sanders Mae Howard and K. D. Harte, the Council does hereby approve and
authorize payment of $2,680 for the settlement of court claims by the
City's insurance carrier, and further that said $2,680 shall be charged
to the insurance account #101-925-918.
#642-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated August 15, 1983, which bears the signature of the City
Engineer and is approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 605-83, adopted on July 27, 1983, to which is
attached a draft agreement between the City of Livonia and Orchard, Hiltz
McCliment, Inc. , 34935 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 1+8150, consulting
engineers, to provide professional engineering services relative to the
Seven Mile Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, the Council does hereby
approve and authorize the Department of Law to prepare an engineering
agreement to be based upon the aforesaid draft agreement, and thereafter
submit the same to Council for final approval.
#643-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated July 27, 1983 which transmits its resolution
#7-142-83 adopted on July 19, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-6-3-3,
submitted by the Planning Commission on its own motion, requesting the
vacating of an easement located at the southwest corner of Ann Arbor Road
and Newburgh Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
does grant and approve the said Petition 83-6-3-3; and the Department of
Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in
accordance with this resolution.
#644-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 18, 1983, which sets forth its resolution.
6-135-83 adopted on June 28, 1983, with regard to a request from Thomas
P. O'Rourke, for an extension of the approval of Petition 82-5-2-13
relative to waiver use approval to utilize a Class "C" Liquor License
within a catering hall proposed to be constructed on the east side of
Haggerty Road between Seven Mile and Phillips Roads in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 6, previously granted in Council Resolution #564-82, adopted
on July 21, 1982, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and grant the requested extension for a one year
period, subject to compliance with all of the conditions attached to the
original waiver use approval.
#61+5-83 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from Prestole Corporation, dated May 18,
1983, covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No. 11;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA that it
determines as follows:
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1. The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application to the
legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving property taxes
from the property which will be affected, as required by Act 198,
P. A. 1974, as amended.
2. The City shall contact each of the affected taxing units and, (i)
indicate the Council's interest in this matter, and (ii) assist these
taxing units in collecting such information as may be necessary to
determine their respective opinions on this Application and, (iii)
advise the said taxing units of this Council's desire to hold a
hearing on this Application on Monday, October 10, 1983 at 8:00 p.m.
at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Monday, October 10, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. at the
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, as
the date, time and place for conducting a hearing on said Application.
#646-83 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934; MCLA 125.584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a public hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, October
10, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items:
1. Petition 83-5-1-13, as amended, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property located on the south-
west corner of Seven Mile and Middlebelt Roads in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 11, from P to C-2, the City Planning Commission in
its resolution 7-144-83 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 83-5-1-13, as amended, be approved;
2. Petition 83-5-1-15, submitted by Howard and Marjorie Anderson for a
change of zoning of property located on the northwest corner of
Weyher and Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1 from
RUF to P.S., the City Planning Commission in its resolution 8-159-83
having recommended to the City Council that Petition 83-5-1-15 be
approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
a. nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/
or
b. location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each rail-
road company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
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#647-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 23,
1983 from Michael Karas, President, F & G, Inc. 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 July 19,
1983 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 7-137-83 with
regard to Petition 83-6-2-24 submitted by F & G, Inc. requesting waiver
use approval to utilize a Class C Liquor License in connection with an
existing restaurant located within the "onderland Shopping Center at the
Southwest corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 35, the Council does hereby designate Monday, October 10, 1983 at
8:00 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: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#648-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated July 25, 1983, with respect to offers to
purchase City-owned property located at the Southwest corner of Seven Mile
Road and Shadyside, from Robert German for $30,000; Mate Josifovsky for
$31,000; Ronald France for $35,000; Giuliano Soave for $43,000 and
Westcott Hospital, Inc. for $43,000, the Council does hereby determine to
reject all bids received for the aforesaid purchase.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
;649-83 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the request of certain residents of
Hidden Pines Subdivision, received by the office of the City Clerk on
August 9, 1983, and having considered the report and recommendation of the
Streets, Roads & Plats Committee dated August 8, 1983, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution #(92-82, the Council does hereby authorize and
request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit Edison Company,
on forms provided by such company, for the installation of street lights
of suitable lumen strength to be installed at the intersections of Seven
Mile Road and Canterbury and Merriman Road and Pickford in the City of
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Livonia, Michigan, it being the determination of the Council that such
lighting is required in order to protect the public safety of the resi-
dents of the community, FURTHER; the Council does hereby refer the balance
of the requested locations for street lights back to the City Engineer to
be prioritized as to need and for subsequent future recommendation for
installation on either a programmed or a requested (by citizen) basis.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#650-83 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the request of Michael P. Soranno of
the Quakertown Civic Association dated April 5, 1983, and having consid-
ered the report and recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee
dated August 8, 1983, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 4321-83,
the Council does hereby authorize and request the City Clerk to make
application to the Detroit Edison Company, on forms provided by such
company, for the installation of street lights of suitable lumen strength
to be installed at the two entranceways to the Quakertown Subdivision,
which intersections are at Six Mile Road and C)uakertown Lane and Haggerty
Road and Penn Drive in the City of Livonia, Michigan, it being the deter-
mination of the Council that such lighting is required in order to protect
the public safety of the residents of the community.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#651-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Streets, Roads Plats Committee dated August 8, 1983, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution #632-82 to which is attached communications
from the City Engineer dated July 18, 1983 and August 10, 1982, approved
by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to storm drainage problems on Butwell between W. Chicago and
Minton in the Golden Ridge Subdivision, the Council does hereby approve
alternate B-1 recommended in the Engineering communication of July 19,
1983, and that the funding for this project is to come from Community
Development Block Grant Monies, and in this regard, the Council approves
and authorizes the retaining of the consulting Engineering firm of Orchard,
Hiltz & McCliment to provide engineering services; further, the Department
of Law is to prepare an engineering agreement to be submitted to Council
for approval.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#652-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee dated August 8, 1983, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution #853-82 to which is attached a communication
from the City Engineer, dated November 10, 1982, approved by the Mayor,
Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, wherein it is recom-
mended the Council adopt a resolution supporting the Roads and Transporta-
tion Fiscal Rescue Package, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action on this matter.
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Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
L
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHA.PTh13.40 (REFUSE
COT,TFCTORS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Councilman Ventura invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010 THROUGH 140, 170
THROUGH 230, 250, and 280 THROUGH 370 OF, AND ADDING
SECTIONS 380 THROUGH 570 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 36 OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITTR 13,
CHAPTER 28 (INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
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AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION l4+OC OF TITLE 3,
CHAPTER 04 (FINANCIAL PROCEDURES) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 18 AND 4+2
OF SECTION .010 OF CHAPTER 16 (PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS)
OF TITLE 12 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
tww office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27 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. (Pet. 83-3-1-9, M-1 to M-2)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
iss, AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY
AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 83-4-3-1)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY
AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 83-5-3-2)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
111. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#653-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated August 1, 1983, approved by the Fire Chief and the
Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, regard-
ing the parking lot reconstruction at Fire Station No. 5, which would
include (1) undercutting the existing pavement to a depth of nine inches;
(2) installing approximately 200 lineal feet of storm sewer, 24+0 feet of
edge drains, and 4 drainage structures (1 manhole, 1 catch basin and 2
inlets); (3) placing approximately 9 inches of crushed concrete base
material; and (4) placing a new 5 1/2 inch thick asphalt pavement, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Nagle Paving Company, 30630 Twelve
Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan for the parking lot reconstruction
at Fire Station No. 5 as detailed in the aforesaid communication and
attachment in the amount of $21,479 98, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications; Further, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to
exceed $21,4+(9.98 from the 1968 Fire Department Bond Issue for this purpose;
and the Director of Pub tic Works is authorized to approve all minor
adjustments in the work as completed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated August 5, 1983, regarding the appropriation of cable TV funds, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for a
report and recommendation.
On a substitute motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman
Bishop, it was
#654-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated August 5, 1983, regarding the appropriation of Cable TV funds, the
Council does hereby approve the appropriation of the said Cable TV funds
in the following manner:
a) $90,000 - Installation of air conditioning in Eddie Edgar Arena;
b) $50,000 - New evaporative condensers for operation of air conditioning
at Eddie Edgar Arena;
c) $10,000 - Library use;
d) $15,000 - Wilson Barn, for completion of electrical service and parking
accommodations;
e) $5,000 - Livonia Arts Commission, for a study (with appropriate City
departments) on developing environmental arts and public access in the
Civic Center.
NOTE: Corrected Page 20493
Approved by Council at
Meeting of Noygmber32, 1983
Council Res. ##
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS: McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
RESOLVED, that the Library Commission is hereby requested to sub-
mit its report and recommendation concerning the use of the $10,000 appro-
priated in the aforesaid Council resolution #654-83.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results:
AYES: Ventura, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: Gundersen, Bishop, Taylor
LThe President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#655-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that all agencies
which will receive funds pursuant to the appropriations authorized in the
aforesaid Council resolution #654-83 are hereby requested to make them-
selves available for discussions to be conducted with respect to these
items with the Committee of the Whole.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#656-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated June 29, 1983, and the report and recommendation dated
August 1, 1983, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, regarding the feasibility of placing the electri-
cal service for the Metrovision Headquarters Building underground using
either a Farmington Road path or the easements along the Silver Village
property line, pursuant to Council Resolution #604-83, the Council does
hereby approve Alternate I which would relocate the pole line to the
easterly boundary of Silver Village and then easterly along the north
boundary of the Metrovision site to intercept the existing pole line, such
line to be overhead, further, the Council does hereby authorize the City
Clerk to sign a "Detroit Edison Joint R/W" form on behalf of the City for
this Alternate I route.
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roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following resu €s:
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Is AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS: McCann i',
i
The Presid-•t declared the resolution adopted.
On a ,lotion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Council an Bishop, it
was
% SOLVED, that the Library Commission is hereby requested to sub-
mit its rep. t and recommendation concerning the use pt the $10,000 appro-
priated in th• aforesaid Council resolution #654-83.
A roll call vote was taken .fl the foregoing resolution with,,the following results:
1
AYES: Gundersen, Blishop, Taylor ,
N
NAYS: Ventura, Feenstra, McCann ,
The President declared the resolution- denied.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
1 unanimously adopted, it was
t-io #655-83 RESOLVED, that the Coun4il does hereby request that all agencies
which will receive funds pursuant to tiie appropriations authorized in the
aforesaid Council resolution #654-83 are hereby requested to make them-
selves available for discu.ss, ons to be conducted with respect to these
items with the Committee o ' the Whole.
On a motion by Councilor ii Taylor, seconded by councilman Bishop, and
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unanimously adopted, it was ,,/�
/
#656-83 RESOLVED/ that having considered a communilcation from the City
Engineer, dated ,June 29, 1983, and the report and re&Qmmendation dated
August 1, 1983: approved by the Director of Public Wo . s and approved for
submission b rthe Mayor, regarding the feasibility of p :-ting the electri-
cal service, ` or the Metrovision Headquarters Building un. -rground using
either a :rmington Road path or the easements along the ''lver Village
property e, pursuant to Council Resolution 4604-83, the ouncil does
hereby approve Alternate I which would relocate the pole lin- to the
easte y boundary of Silver Village and then easterly along t north
bo .ary of the Metrovision site to intercept the existing pole •e, such
' Re to be overhead, further, the Council does hereby authorize ' 'e City
C,'erk to sign a "Detroit Edison Joint R/W" form on behalf of the C ty for
his Alternate I route.
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Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-1809(1) AND EXHIBIT "F"
(G) OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 18 (THE METRO VISION OF LIVONIA,
INC. CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE ORDINANCE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
of the Council.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated July 29, 1983, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached a billing from the University of Michigan for 5325
for registration fees for various members of the Assessor's Department for
workshops conducted by the Michigan Assessors' Association and the
University Extension Service, the Council does hereby receive and file
this item for the information of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Feenstra
NAYS: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#657-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated July 29, 1983, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached a billing from the University of Michigan for S325
for registration fees for various members of the Assessor's Department for
workshops conducted by the Michigan Assessors' Association and the Univer-
sity Extension Service, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the
payment of these budgeted training fees as requested in said communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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LopOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was:
#658-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication and attachments
from certain residents dated July 11, 1983, regarding park updating for
the 1984 budget year, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Parks and Recreation Department for a report and recommendation, and
further, the Council does hereby request a report from the Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation regarding the nature of improvements the City has
made to the Parks over the last ten years, including cost figures of those
improvements and a record of vandalism.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#659-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated August 12, 1983, wherein it is requested that the City
appropriate $1,413.28 from the Community Development Block Grant funds for
additional costs and interest required for the purchase of a substandard
home at 11784 Arcola Avenue, the Council does hereby deny the expenditure
of the sum of $1,413.28 from the Community Development Block Grant funds
for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS: McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#660-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 13, 1983, which sets forth its resolution
#5-104-83 adopted on May 24, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-3-6-1,
submitted by the Planning Commission on its own motion, regarding a
proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to sign regulations
in commercial districts, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on July 25, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution
#512-83, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#661-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 1, 1983, which sets forth its resolution
5-95-83 adopted on May 17, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-3-6-2 sub-
mitted by the Planning Commission on its own motion regarding amendments
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of Sections 9.02 and 9.03 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended, by incor-
porating general offices in P.S. zoning districts, and the Council having
Imw conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 25, 1983
pursuant to Council Resolution #472-83, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 83-3-6-2
is hereby denied.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#662-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated July 27, 1983, which transmits its resolution
7-148-83 adopted on July 19, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-6-8-18
submitted by Eugene Kusluski requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to erect a 75' radio antenna on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Haller and Camden in Section 25, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 18.47 of the Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended, the
Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 83-6-8-18 is hereby denied inasmuch as the Council has
determined as a matter of fact that the petitioner has failed to affirma-
tively demonstrate that the proposed site plan complies with the general
standards and requirements set forth in Section 19.06 of the Zoning Ordi-
nance, and for the following additional reasons:
1) Location and height would be detrimental to surrounding uses in area.
2) Height and nature would not be aesthetically compatible to surrounding
buildings.
3) Location and nature are not in accord with the spirit and purpose of
the Zoning Ordinance in that it would not help to promote the develop-
ment of an attractive or safe community nor the preservation of
property values.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS: Ventura, McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#663-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 28, 1983, which transmits its resolution
7-141-83 adopted on July 19, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-7-2-29, sub-
mitted by James Blain Associates requesting waiver use approval for general
office usage of a building proposed to be located on the north side of
Schoolcraft Service Drive, east of Levan Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 20, which property is zoned P.S., the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
83-7-2-29 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of
the Plsnning Commission.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#664-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 27, 1983, which transmits its resolution
8-143-83 adopted on July 19, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-6-2-21, sub-
mitted by Cary Greenberg Associates requesting waiver use approval to
expand an existing restaurant located on the north side of Plymouth Road,
west of Levan Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 83-6-2-21 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Councilman Feenstra offered the following resolution which failed for lack
of support
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated July 26, 1983, which transmits its resolution
7-138-83, adopted on July 19, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-6-2-25
submitted by John Kosinski requesting waiver use approval to construct an
addition to the Taco Bell Restaurant located on the west side of Merriman
Road between Plymouth and Schoolcraft Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 27, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 83-6-2-25 is
hereby denied, the Council having determined as a matter of fact that the
lort Petitioner has failed to affirmatively demonstrate that the proposed
waiver use complies with the general standards and requirements set forth
in Section 19.06 of the zoning ordinance.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#665-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated July 26, 1983, which transmits its resolution
7-138-83, adopted on July 19, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-6-2-25
submitted by John Kosinski requesting waiver use approval to construct an
addition to the Taco Bell Restaurant located on the west side of Merriman
Road between Plymouth and Schoolcraft Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 27, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
83-6-2-25 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of
the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Imi On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#666-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated July 26, 1983, which transmits its resolution
7-139-83 adopted on July 19, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-6-2-26 sub-
mitted by William P. Lindhout Associates requesting waiver use approval to
construct a one-story veterinary clinic on the south side of Five Mile
Road between Bainbridge and Merriman Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
23, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Study session to be conducted on September 21, 1983.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Gundersen, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#667-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated July 28, 1983, which transmits its resolution
7-140-83, adopted on July 19, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-6-2-27,
submitted by Roosevelt Reese requesting waiver use approval to utilize an
SDM License in connection with a party store to be located within an
existing building located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between
Terrence and Grove in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 83-6-2-27 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Ventura, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated July 27, 1983, which transmits its resolution
7-145-83, adopted on July 19, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-4-2-15,
submitted by Sam Moy requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM
license in connection with an existing restaurant located on the west side
of Middlebelt Road, south of Six Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
14, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 83-4-2-15
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Gundersen, Ventura, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#668-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated July 27, 1983, which transmits its resolution
7-145-83, adopted on July 19, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-4-2-15,
submitted by Sam Moy requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM
License in connection with an existing restaurant located on the west
side of Middlebelt Road, south of Six Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 14, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its review and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#669-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 31, 1983, which sets forth its resolution
5-84-83 adopted on May 1`l, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-4-1-10, sub-
mitted by Columbus Development Company, Inc., requesting to rezone property
located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road between Richfield and Hix
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, from R-1 to P.S., and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 25,
1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 472-83, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
83-4-1-10 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the
action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#670-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 31, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
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5-85-83 adopted on May 17, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-4-1-11 submitted
by John Colucci requesting to rezone property located on the west side of
Farmington Road south of Plymouth Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33,
from RUF to P.S., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on July 25, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution
472-83, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 83-4-1-11 is hereby approved and
granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein
approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt
of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND . to DING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE",
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (PETITION 83-1-
1-3 CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.S. TO C-2. )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#671-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole dated August 17, 1983, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution ##640-82, regarding the application from G. Mark Veltman,
5524 S. Rainbow Lane, Waterford, Michigan 28095, for a new full year Class
"C" License to be located at 28121 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the Committee
of the 4 chole to deny this application inasmuch as a license has already
been approved at this location in the name of E. Gary Veltman by way of
transfer; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the MLCC.
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#672-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole dated August 1j, 1983, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 827-82, regarding the application from Major Magic's
All Star Pizza Revue, Inc., 220 Riviera Drive, St. Clair Shores, Michigan
for a new full year Class "C" License with Dance-Entertainment Permit to
be located at 29330 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole to deny
this application, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the MLCC.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman reenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#673-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole dated August 17, 1983, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution #14-83, regarding the application from K of C, Daniel
A. Lord Holding Corporation for a new Class "C" License to be located at
39100 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby deter
mine to take no further action on this matter inasmuch as the applicant
has already requested the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to cancel
the application; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the MICC.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#674+-83 WHEREAS, the number and location of SDM and SDD carry-out
licensees within a community has a direct impact upon the business
environment within such communities; and
WHEREAS, under the present status of affairs, a local municipality has
little or no influence or control over the number or location of SDD and
SDM carry-out establishments within municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Legislature presently has under consideration HB
4+5+9 that would amend the Michigan Liquor Control Act to require local
governing bodies first approve the issuance of any new SDD or SDM
licenses;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Livonia does hereby petition the Michigan Legislature to enact HB 4549
into law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a certified copy of this resolution indicating the Council's support of
HB 454+9 to Representative Stanley Stopczynski, Chair of the House Liquor
Control Committee, Representative Jack Kirksey, Representative Robert
Geake and the Michigan Municipal League
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, this 1012th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 9:10 p.m. , August 22, 1983.
ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK