HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1979-07-25 17970
MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On July 25, 1979, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council
at approximately 8:08 P. M. . Councilman Nash delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash, Gerald
Taylor, Jerry Raymond, Robert R. Bishop and Peter A. Ventura. Absent--Robert D.
Bennett.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Frank Kerby,
Chief Building Inspector; John Nagy, City Planner; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer;
Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Service; Jack Dodge, F1nnnce Director;
Captain James E. Mogan, Police Department; Ronald R. Reinke, Acting Superintendent
Lof Parks and Recreation; and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilmen Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#713-79 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 910th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held July 18, 1979, are hereby approved.
The communication from the Mayor dated July 11, 1979 with respect to the
Dial-a-Ride Program, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
The communication from the City Treasurer dated July 9, 1979 transmitting
quarterly report relative to all deposits of the City in all of its general
depositories, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#711+-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated June 15, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
Ltransmits its resolution WS 2319 6/79, the Council does hereby determine
to accept the following unit price bids for Water Meters and Water Reading
Devices, the same having been in fact the lowest bids received and meet
all specifications:
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BIDDER MEETING
1. METERS WITH REMOTE READING DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS
A Magnetic-Drive Type (with Conns.)
Size Bid Price Rockwell Int. Corp.
340 Shore Drive
5/8" $ 41.48 Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
3/4" 57.60
1" 82.75
1-1/2" 164.55
B. Compound Meters (with Remote Reading
Device & C.I. Flanges)
Size Bid Price Rockwell Int. Corp.
2" $ 474.74
3" 702.47
4" 1,149.12
6" 2,266.10
8" 3,106.50
2. FULL FLOW METERS (with Compound
by-pass meter with Remote Reader
including ten foot (10') of cable
plus cost per foot of additional
cable)
Size Bid Price Hersey Products, Inc.
250 Elm Street
4" $ 2,230.00 Dedham, Massachusetts
6" 3,284.00
8" 4,864.00
10" 8,334.00
3. DETECTOR CHECK (with by-pass meter
with Remote Reader included 10'
cable plus cost per foot add. cable)
Size Bid Price Hersey Products, Inc.
4" x 5/8" $ 523.0o
6" x 5/8" 771.00
8" x 5/8" 1,126.00
8" x 1" 1,278.0o
10" x 1" 1,850.00
l0" x 12" x 2" 3,197.00
4. NEW METERS WITH REMOTE READING DEVICE
A. Magnetic-Drive Type (with Conn )
and Bronze Chambers
Net price with credit allowed Rockwell Int. Corp
for Old Badger Gear Driven
Meter turned in for scrap
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Size
5/8" Bid Price
$ 41.48 less $1+.00 cr. - $ 37.48
3/4" 57.60 less $5.00 cr. - 52.60
1" 82.75 less $7.00 cr. - 75.75
1-1/2" 164.55 less $12.00 cr. - 152.55
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#715-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated July 9, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of gasoline from
Texaco, Inc. , effective June 21, 1979 and June 30, 1979 at the following
unit prices:
6/21/79 6/30/79
Regular - Less than 4,000 Gals. .662/Gal. .687/Gal.
Regular - More than 4,000 Gals. .610/Gal. .635/Gal.
Lead Free - Less than 1+,000 Gals. .7095/Gal. .7345/Gal
Lead Free - More than 4,000 Gals. .6525/Gal. .6775/Gal
said prices being made in accordance with Federal Government Regulations;
further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
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 2-213 (d) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances; and
all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended,
or revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken
herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#716-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated June 27, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the purchase of diesel fuel, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the purchase of said Diesel Fuel from the City's Diesel Fuel
supplier for the following unit prices:
Effective May 26, 1979 - 57.7/Gallon
Effective June 9, 1979 - 60.2/Galion
Effective June 20, 1979 - 62.2/Gallon
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said prices being made in accordance with Federal Government Regulations;
further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize said purchase
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 2-213 (d) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and
all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended,
or revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken
herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#717-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Public Service and the Public Utility Manager, dated July
6, 1979, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved
by the Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to proposed roof repairs at the Devon-Aire Ice Arena
(estimated cost of $10,000) and the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena (estimated cost
$85,000), the Council does hereby determine to select the firm of Kamp-Di
Como Associates, 33200 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150, as the
architect in order to prepare plans and specifications and obtain bids for
the said roof repairs at Devon-Aire and Eddie Edgar Ice Arenas, for a
fixed fee in the amount of $7500.00; and the Council does hereby request
that the Department of Law prepare a contract between the City of Livonia
and the said firm of Kamp-Di Como Associates, which contract shah be
submitted to the City Council for its consideration and approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#718-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Public Serce and the Director of Public Works, dated
July 9, 1979, which lears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a letter
from Nagle Paving Company, dated July 3, 1979, wherein it is requested
that the unit price per ton for M.D S.H 4:11 asphalt mix be increased
from $14.50 a ton to $16.00 a ton, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said increase in unit price for the 4:11 asphalt mix to
$16.00 per ton, effective July 9, 1979, for the balance of the City's
current contract with Nagle Paving Company which is through December 31,
1979, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#719-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated June 28, 1979, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to change orders which have been
processed in connection with the contract awarded in Council Resolution
74+0-77 in the amount of $268,905 to Priest Plumbing, Inc. , for Phase IV,
Part 8 (Plumbing and Mechanical) construction of the new Civic Center
Municipal Building, the total value of which work completed or approved
for completion to date being in the amount of $297,062.13, the Council does
hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an
additional sum in the amount of $28,157.13 from Federal Economic Developmea
Funds for this purpose, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#720-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated June 15, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits its resolution WS 234+4 5/79 with regard to water and sewer fees
for the new Civic Center Municipal Building, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the waiving of the sewer connection charge of
$4560.00 in the manner recommended; further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1050.00
from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds in order to cover
the cost of a 4" Water Meter to be installed in the new Civic Center
Municipal Building.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#721-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Zoning
Board of Appeals, dated June 21, 1979, approved by the Finance Director,
with respect to increases in compensation and car allowance established for
members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective December 1, 1978,
pursuant to Council Resolution 978-78, the Council does hereby determine to
appropriate the sum of $2100.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account
to be transferred to Account No. 101-815-861.016.000 (Auto Expense) and to
further appropriate the sum of $2800.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account to be transferred to Account No. 101-815-702.000.000 (Salaries and
Wages) for this purpose.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#722-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a commmmication from the
Personnel Director, dated June 26, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which is
submitted in behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Livonia Eaaployees
Retirement System, and which requests an additional appropriation required
to cover the expenses of six people planning to attend the Fall MAPERS
Conference to be held in Traverse City on October 21-23, 1979, the Council
does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $700.00 from the Unexpended.
Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No. 101-246-864.010.000
for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura*, and McCann.
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*Councilman Ventura abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
Imrt vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#723-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated June 15, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolu-
tion WS 2350 679, wherein it is recommended that the sewage rate increase
scheduled for June 1, 1979, previously authorized in Council Resolution
432-79, be cancelled in view of the fact that the Wayne County Board of
Public Works in a letter dated May 22, 1979 has indicated that it will not
begin to collect the said increase until January 1, 1980, the Council does
hereby authorize the cancellation of the said sewage rate increase until
such time as the County adviseA that the said increase is necessary; and
Council Resolution 432-79 adopted on May 9, 1979 is hereby rescinded and
repealed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#724-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Inspector, Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, dated June
19, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein permission is
requested to purchase two (2) GE Porta Mobile II Radios with chargers at a
cost estimated to be $3200, to be used by field inspectors on those
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occasions when the Weigh Master requires assistance for trucks too large
for him to handle by himself, the Council does hereby authorize the
preparation of specifications and thereafter the taking of bids, in
accordance with provisions of law and city ordinance, for submission to
Council and does further appropriate a sum not to exceed $3200.00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the Municipal Refuse Fund, Account No.
205-525-985.000.000, for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#725-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated June 27, 1979, approved by the Director of Public Works,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the improvement
of Hathaway Avenue between Farmington and Stark, to which is attached a
copy of a communication dated May 7, 1979, from the Engineer of Highway
Design of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, the Council takes
this means to set forth its commitment that the City agrees to assume all
maintenance costs of a full-depth asphalt approach at the intersection of
Hathaway and Farmington Roads and furthermore, agrees to assume its share
of the cost of a standard concrete approach with all current specifica-
tions and geometries at the time of the County Road Commission s improve-
ment of Farmington Road at the Hathaway Avenue intersection, in the manner
indicated and for the reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By CounciimAn Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#726-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources, dated June 26, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which indicates that a Title III grant for the replacement of
room partitions at the Senior Citizens Activities Center has been approved
in the award amount of $7618.68, the Council does hereby determine for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia to accept the said award; further, the
Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $8+6.52 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the local match required to be
provided by the City of Livonia in order to accept the said grant; and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated June 28, 1979, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a report for
the installation of sidewalks on Merriman Road from the C & 0 Railroad to
Schoolcraft, the cost of which is to be financed on the basis of single
lot assessments, the Council does hereby require the respective owners of
lots and premises to install said sidewalks on or before September 1, 1979.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#727-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated June 28, 1979, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a report for the
installation of sidewalks on Merriman Road from the C & 0 Railroad to
Schoolcraft, the cost of which is to be financed on the basis of single lot
assessments, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Ventura.
NAYS: Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted
err By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#728-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chairmat.
of the Water and Sewer Board, dated June 18, 1979, which bears the signatur
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize Hamlett Engineering Sales Company, Suite 204,
31313 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, to install
necessary replacement units of electrically operated Telemeters for the
Telemetering equipment at the Eight Mile and Haggerty Meter Pit for a price
estimated to be $2275.00, the same to be appropriated and expended from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the Water and Sewer Fund; further, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the said work without competitiv
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such
action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
2-213 (d) (4) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#729-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated June 26, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein it is proposed that Section 9-304 (c) (3) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances be amended so as to increase lot partition application fees,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Finance and
Insurance Committee.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Ventura and McCann
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#730-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of Public Works, dated
June 18, 1979, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor, to which is attached a copy of a communication from the
Director of Public Works of the City of Howell, dated June 13, 1979, which
offers for and on behalf of the City of Howell to purchase from the City
of Livonia two dump body insert boxes for a total price of $2000 ($1000
each), the Council does hereby determine to approve and authorize the said
sale to the City of Howell for the total price of $2000.00, which money
upon being deposited shall be allocated to the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account of the Refuse Fund.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilmen Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#731-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Hugh A Leavel_
dated June 25, 1979, which offers to rent for use by the Civil Service
Commission certain offices at the Pierson School to the City of Livonia for
the period May 15, 1979 through September 30, 1979 for the total amount of
$9000.00, or, in lieu thereof, to lease the said offices rent free in
consideration of the City conveying its improvements at the Pierson School
to Mr. Leaven, as well as the City assuming the obligation of cutting the
grass, paying electric and heating costs and doing their own janitorial
work, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the
Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll cp11 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond,Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#732-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Hugh A Leaven
dated June 25, 1979, wherein space at the Pierson School is offered for use
by Alcohol Awareness for a rental in the amount of $500.00 per month
commencing June 1, 1979, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#733-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated June 21, 1979, wherein it is recommended that non-resident business
persons in the City of Livonia be entitled to use the City's municipal golf
courses at resident fee rates, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#734-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated June 15, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the attached proposed contract between the City of Livonia and
the Michigan Humane Society for a one year period commencing July 1, 1979
through June 30, 1980, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the aforesaid contract for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia in the manner and form herein submitted; further,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $9335.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose;
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all thing~
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Cotincilmm.n Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#735-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated June 20, 1979, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on June 6, 1979 wherein it is
recommended that the following proposed rates be established, retroactive
to April 26, 1979, with respect to the classification of Seasonal
Engineering Aide:
1st Season 2nd Season 3rd & Subsequent Seasons
$1+.25/hour $4.50/hour $4.75/hour
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action..
A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
L NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted., it was
#736-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Hoffmann, 35682 Wood, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated June 12, 1979,
wherein a complaint is submitted concerning the use by children of a cul-
de-sac island located on Wood, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this item to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation;
further, the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law submit
its report and recommendation and/or a proposed ordinance which would
prohibit the activities herein complained of.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#737-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 22, 1979
from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Carlton R. Smith, 3111.45
Alabama Court, Livonia, Michigan 18150, to the City Planning Commission for
a term expiring on June 9, 1982, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur with the reappointment of Mr. Smith provided that he takes the Oath
of Office required in Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, admin-
istered by the City Clerk.
Iwo A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#738-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 22, 1979
from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Jerome William Zimmer,
9918 Cranston, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to the City Planning Commission
for a term expiring on June 9, 1982, the Council does hereby approve of
and concur with the reappointment of Mr. Zimmer provided that he takes the
Oath of Office required in Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter,
administered by the City Clerk
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
L #739-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 22, 197;
from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Joseph J. Falk, 16266
Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the City Planning Commission
for a term expiring on June 9, 1982, the Council does hereby approve of
and concur with the reappointment of Mr. Falk provided that he takes the
Oath of Office required in Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter,
administered by the City Clerk
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
4740-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 15, 1979, which transmits its resolution
6-75-79 adopted on June 5, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-5-3-4 which was
initiated pursuant to Council Resolution 241-79 requesting the vacating of
a 10 foot wide public walkway easement lying between Lots 144 and 145 of
Algonquin Park Subdivision in the N E. 1/4 of Section 23, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
4741-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 15, 1979, which transmits its resolution
6-85-79 adopted on June 5, 1979 with regard to a request from Shiels
Associates, Architects, for an extension of the approval of Petition
78-5-8-9 of all plans required by Section 8.02 submitted in connection with
a proposal to construct a multi-family housing project on the west side of
Farmington Road between Curtis and Pickford in Section 9, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and grant the requested extension for one year, subject to compliance with
all of the conditions attached to the original approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#742-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 16, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion 2-21-79 adopted on February 6, 1979, wherein it is recommended. that the
preliminary plat for Hidden Creek Subdivision to be located north of Six
Mile Road, east of Wayne Road, in Section 9, be approved, and having also
considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated June 4, 1979, with
regard to the establishment of improvement bonds with respect to the
aforesaid proposed subdivision, the Council does hereby determine to table
this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be conducted
on August 15, 1979.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#743-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated June 13, 1979, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution 503-78 adopted on
June 7, 1978, and as subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 678-78,
908-78, 1130-78 and 54-79, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City for Greenbelt/Entrance Marker to $8000.00 cash, and
the financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be
reduced accordingly; further, all other financial assurances now on deposit
with the City with respect to remaining improvements in said subdivision
shall remain the same and unchanged; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer
are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#744-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated June 21, 1979, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Agreement between
the Michigan State Transportation Commission and the City of Livonia with
regard to a safety improvement project at the intersection of Ann Arbor
Road and Hix Road in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration
and the Michigan Department of State Highways and Transportation, the
Council does hereby determine to approve of the City's participation in the
cost of the project in the manner set forth in the aforesaid communication,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an Agreement
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the Michigan Department of
State Highways and Transportation for the proposed project, and, further,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize and appropriate a sum not
to exceed $6061.88 to cover the City's share of the project, such appropria
tion to be made from the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improve
ment Bond Issue, and to the extent necessary to be consistent with the
action taken herein Council Resolution 850-78 adopted on September 27, 1978
is hereby amended and revised.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#745-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated June 22, 1979, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Agreement between
the City of Livonia and the Michigan State Transportation Commission for
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the landscaping of 1-96275 between Eight Mile Road and Five Mile Road,
the total cost of which project is estimated to be in the amount of
$275,000, with the Federal share being $233,780, the State's share being
$36,067.50, and the City's share being $5152.50, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia to execute the said Agreement with the Michigan State Transportation
Commission; further, the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to
exceed $5152.50 from the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improve-
ment Bond Issue to cover the City's share of this project; and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#746-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 7,
1979, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to the question of whether or not additional fill
material should be deposited at the ski hill at Bicentennial Park, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for its report and recommendation; further, the
Council does also refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
further consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#747-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Engineer,
approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the
Mayor, recommending that 66 ft. right-of-way be dedicated for public road
purposes through the City's Civic Center, the Council does hereby determine
to dedicate and relinquish 66 ft wide right-of-way, the center line of
which is described as:
Civic Center Drive
A 66 foot wide right-of-way in the N W 1/4 of Section 22, to be known as
Civic Center Drive, the center line of said right-of-way is described as
follows:
Beginning at a point on the East right-of-way line of Farmington Road, said
point being S 1° 25' W, 798.22 ft. and S 88° 35' 30" E, 108 00 ft. from the
Northwest corner of Section 22, T 1 S , R. 9 E City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan; thence S 88° 35' 30" E, 568 00 ft ; thence S 85° 55' 37"
E, 156.80 ft; thence S 87° 55' 07" E, 104.62 ft. to a point on a curve,
said curve having a radius of 140.00 ft. , a chord bearing N 46° 21' 23" E,
200.46 ft., and arc distance of 223.45 ft to a point of tangency; thence
N. 0° 37' 53" E , 556.02 ft to the point of ending, said point being on
the south R O.W. line of Five Mile Road. (160 ft. wide)
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And, the Council does further request that the Wayne County Bureau of
Taxation record such right-of-way dedication on all maps issued by that
office and further, that the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Engineering Department dated June 20, 1979
with respect to pavement geometries at intersection of Ingram and Oakley (CR-419-79),
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#748-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated July 6, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits a proposed amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances
(Misdemeanors) regarding trespassing, the Council does hereby determine to
refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#7+9-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated May 23, 1979, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby determine to accept the bid of Capital Fence Company, 25105
W Eight Mile, Redford, Michigan, for a 673' chain link fence to be
installed at Algonquin Park for the price of $3775.00, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications; further, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the additional expenditure of
the sum of $775.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this
purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion.
A .roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#750-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated July 9, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the proposed paving of
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roads and parking areas in Bicentennial Park for the estimated cost of
$138,000 and the proposed parking lot expansion at the Idyl Wyld Municipal
Golf Course for the estimated cost of $25,000, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this item to the Capital Improvement Committee for its
report and recommendation.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE• PETITION 78-3-1-16
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result-
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: Bishop and McCann.
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 8-242 (a) (2) b,
c, AND d, SECTION 8-242 (c) (3) AND ADDING SUB-
PARAGRAPHS (6) AND (7) THERETO, OF TITLE 8,
CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANOR ORDINANCE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Raymondtook from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (RETIREMENT
PLAN ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTIONS
2-74+5 AND 2-76 THEREOF.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Raymond took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (RETIREMENT
PLAN ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
SUBSECTION (1) (a) AND (b) OF SECTION 2-721
AND SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 2-730 THEREOF.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Raymond took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (RETIREMENT PLAN
ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (22)
OF SECTION 2-705 THEREOF.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#751-79 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 451-79, adopted on May 9, 1979, and in accordance with Section
2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of
the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council
under date of July 13, 1979 an assessment roll dated June 27, 1979 for the
installation of 175 Watt Mercury Vapor Lights on 6 existing wood poles and
25 ornamental poles with underground wiring in Sunset Hills Subdivision in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, containing the special assessments to be
assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment
district heretofore established for the construction and operation of the
proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution
451-79.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
iii...... by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and hereb,
is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 2-511
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment
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roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road, on Monday, September 24,
1979, at 8:00 P. M to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which
time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be
heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulate(
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior
to the aforesaid date of September 24, 1979; the City Clerk is also
directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof
by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed
special assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear
on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#752-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Wildwood
Development Company, proprietor of the Wellington Woods Subdivision, dated
June 19, 1979, and before determining to install street lighting with
underground wiring in the Wellington Woods Subdivision in the City of
Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the
City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of
all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare
and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimat
of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together wit.
his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by
special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid
and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment
district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#753-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Biltmore
Properties Company, proprietor of Windridge Village Subdivision No. 3,
dated July 16, 1979, and before determining to install street lighting with
underground wiring in Windridge Village Subdivision No. 3 in the City of
Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the
City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of
all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare
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and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimatf,
of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together Z ritl.
his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by
special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid
and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment
district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-511+ of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#751+-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June 28, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 45-73, in connection with a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated November 30, 1972, which submittec
a document entitled "Capital Improvement Program, City of Livonia,
1973-1978," the Council does hereby determine to take no further action at
this time.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#755-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June 28, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 210-74, in connection with a communication
from the Mayor and the Finance Director to which was attached a request fro:
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation for the purchase of certain
pieces of equipment for the Parks and Forestry Division, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action at this time.
By CouncilmAn Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#756-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June 28, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 172-76, in connection with a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation which recommended the
purchase of various pieces of playground equipment for certain City parks,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this item back to the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation for a new report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#757-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June 28, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 369-76, in connection with a communication
from the Superintendent of Operations and the Director of Public Works which
submitted a request for appropriations in order to replace certain equipment
in the Department of Public Works, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action at this time.
The communications from the Department of Law and the Fotomat Corporation
with respect to purchase of City-owned property located on Middlebelt Road, south of
Seven Mile Road in Section 12, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#758-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June 28, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 12-77, in connection with a communication
from the Planning Director with regard to certain parcels of property which
have reverted to the State of Michigan through non-redemption of 1975 tax
sales, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item back to the
City Assessor for an updated report and recommendation which shall there-
after be submitted to the City Planner for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#759-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June 28, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 458-77, in connection with a communication
from the City Engineer wherein a request is submitted to purchase two new
car radios, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action at
this time.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#760-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June 28, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 1020-77, in connection with a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation wherein it is recommended
that 37.77 acres of HelmAr Park in Section 9 be made available for sale,
the Council does hereby request the reports and recommendations from the
City Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission for a
delineation of specific portions of all City-owned park land in Section 9
which is not required for recreational uses and which should be made
available for sale; further, the Council does hereby request a report and
recommendation from the Engineering Division as to long-range storm drainag
considerations in the area located between Curtis and Six Mile Roads to the
North and South and between Wayne Road and Stevenson High School to the
West and East in Section 9.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#761-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June 28, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 6-78, in connection with a communication
from the Mayor to which is attached a list of proposed capital improvement
priorities submitted by the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this item back to the Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation for an updated report and recommendation as to the
list of proposed capital improvement priorities.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#762-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June 28, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 423-79, in connection with a communication
from the Mayor to which is attached a communication from the Director of
Community Resources and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation with
regard to existing parking problems at the Jefferson Center and the Jackson
School, the Council does hereby determine to refer the question of provid-
ing additional parking at Jefferson Center and at Jackson School back to
the Mayor for a new report and recommendation in view of current cir-
cumstances; also the Council does hereby request a report and recommendatic
from the Mayor as to an alternative source of financing with respect to thk
proposed parking lots inasmuch as such funds as may be received from the
proposed sale of Helman Park may not be used for this purpose due to
Helman Park having originally been purchased with funds appropriated from
the 4.4 Million Dollar Parks & Recreation General Obligation Bond Issue.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#763-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June 28, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 142-78, in connection with a communication
from the Director of Finance for a supplemental capital outlay budget, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action at this time.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#764-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated June 26, 1979, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 1014-77, in connection with a communication from the
Acting Chief of Police which submitted a proposed amendment to Section
3-407 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Dog Ordinance), as well as a
Model Animal Ordinance submitted by the Breeder's Action Board, Inc. , the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Department of
Law in order to redraft the proposed amendment incorporating the changes
discussed and noted by the City Attorney and thereafter submit the revised
ordinance proposal to the Council for its consideration.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#765-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated June 26, 1979, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 607-74, in connection with a communication from the
Department of Law, City Clerk and City Assessor which submitted a proposed
Business Registration Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action at this time.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#766-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated June 26, 1979, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 955-76, in connection with proposed revisions to the
City's Licensing Ordinance and Procedures, the Council does hereby determiL
to refer this item to the City Clerk and the Department of Law for further
review, revision and thereafter a report and recommendation to Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#767-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated June 26, 1979, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 309-79, in connection with general licensing procedures
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as set forth in Sections 4-107, 4-108
and 4-109, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the
Clerk and the Department of Law for further review, revision and thereafter
a report and recommendation to Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#768-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Commtttee, dated June 26, 1979, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 117-75, in connection with a communication from the
Department of Law which submitted a proposed amendment to the Livonia Code
of Ordinances requiring a City permit for motor trucks with a gross weight
of 8,000 pounds or more, the Council does hereby determine to take nc
further action at this time.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#769-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated July 10, 1979, with regard to a
request from the Polish Legion of American Veterans, Post #166, for a new
Club License to be located at 39375 Amrhein Road, Livonia, Wayne County,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of
the Whole for its report and recommendation.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
imp #770-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 16,
1979 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement dated July 12, 1979, executed by Michael L. O'Connor, Jr. and
Janet T. O'Connor, his wife, conveying:
Beginning at a point S. 0° 00' 05" E. 286.94 ft. and
S. 58° 52' 20" E. 109.33 ft. from the Northwest corner
of Section 5, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan; and proceeding thence N. 5° 25' 20"
E. 34.54 ft. ; thence S 58° 52' 20" E 23.08 feet; thence
N 86° 45' 00" E. 274.00 feet; thence S. 0° 00' 50" E.
24.00 feet; thence N. 88° 17' 30" w 113.32 feet; thence
S 72° 53' 30" w. 146.98 feet; thence N. 58° 52' 20" W
50.05 feet to the point of beginning.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#771-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated July 18, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 545-79, in connection with the overall
question of a proposed increase in the mileage rate to be provided to
building inspectors and sanitation inspectors of the Bureau of Inspection,
the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare for
submission to Council the following
An amendment to Section 2-219 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances which would provide an increase in the mileage
rate from 18 cents to 23 cents for all officials and em-
ployees of the City, retroactive to March 1, 1979.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#?72-79 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, September 24,
1979, at 8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
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Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition 79-6-1-16, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property located
north of Five Mile Road between Newburgh and Hix
Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, from P L.
to R-3-B, and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, from
R-3-B to P.L , the City Planning Commission having in
its resolution 7-103-79 recommended to the City Council
that Petition 79-6-1-16 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 amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed change of zoning as
set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circii]stion 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
railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within
the districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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. RE: PETITION 79-2-1-7
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S.
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 Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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. RE' PETITION 79-2-1-8
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF-B TO R-5, R-4 AND R-3
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:.u, foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
cffice of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The abc'Ve 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:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 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. RE: PETITION 79-2-1-9
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFC TO P.S.
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 a.ove Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it rias
#773-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
CouncilmAn Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1,
(TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTIONS
6-102, 6-115, 6-116, 6-123, 6-128, 6-138, 6-142, 6-152,
6-154, 6-163, 6-166, 6-168, 6-169, and 6-171, THEREOF.
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 Nash 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: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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LTat President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
0774-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
Rails Hamill Architects, Inc., dated July 17, 1979, to which is attached a
copy of a letter from Electronic Security Systems, Inc. , 13537 Gratiot,
Detroit, Michigan 48205, dated July 12, 1979, the Council does hereby
authorize the installation of Electro-Magnetic Locks for emergency window
exits (Architect's Project #75-415) from Electronic Security Systems, Inc.,
for a total cost in the amount of $5535.00 for the new Civic Center
Municipal Building; further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the said purchase-contract 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 2-213 (d) (5) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; and the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $5535.00
from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds for this purpose;
and the Director of Public Works is authorized to approve all minor
adjustments in the work as completed; and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia with the aforesaid contractor and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#775-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Livonia Historical Commission, dated July 20, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the installation of electrical
service (feeders and re-wiring) for the caretaker's house at Greenmead by
Bonin Electric Company, 31340 Puritan, Livonia, Michigan 48154, for the
price of $2350 00 further, the council does hereby determine to authorize
the said purchase-contract 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 2-213 (d), (4) & (5) of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#776-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated July 23, 1979
ihr from Judith L. Burgess, 33018 Perth, Livonia, Michigan 48151 , requesting
permission to close Perth, from Loveland to Westmore, on Sunday,
September 2, 1979, from 5:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. on Monday, September 3, 1979,
for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby
determine to grant permission as requested, the action herein being made
subject to approval of the Police Department.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#777-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Lawrence K.
Snider of the law firm of Jaffe, Snider, Raitt, Garratt & Heuer, dated
July 20, 1979, wherein a request has been submitted for the City of Livonia
to execute a quit claim deed conveying the premises which constitute the
Allied Supermarkets, Inc. Food Processing and Warehouse Complex to the
Bradford Trust Company of New York so as to thereafter permit the sale of
the said complex to prospective purchasers, the Council does hereby deter►nin
to take this means to indicate and express its intent to execute a Quit
Claim Deed of the premises to Bradford Trust Company of New York for the
benefit of the bondholders, to assign the lease between the City and Allied
to Bradford and to assign the security interest in equipment acquired with
the proceeds of the bond sale to Bradford so that Bradford may proceed
expeditiously in the disposal of the property, upon the details of such a
prospective sale being presented to the City Council for its approval and
acceptance, and subject to concurrence in such action being taken by the
City's Bond Counsel, Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#778-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, dated June 1+, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which
is attached a proposed Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Detroit
Concert Band, Inc. , wherein the said Concert Band would present a special
performance on August 19, 1979 at "Music Under the Stars," the total cost of
which is in the amount of $3990.00, and of which cost the City of Livonia
would pay $2118.90 directly to the said Concert Band and $935.55 to the
Music Performance Trust Fund, with the remaining balance of $935.55 to be
paid by the Music Performance Trust Fund as arranged by the Detroit
Federation of Musicians on a matching fund basis, 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 submitted; and the
City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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im* By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#779-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated July 25, 1979, which indicates that A & V Investment Company,
27680 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Mi. 48024, proprietor of Hidden
Pines Subdivision, situated in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10, has
delivered final true plats to the City Clerk and requested that said plat
be presented to Council for final approval; and the Council having received
a communication from the City Planning Commission dated July 25, 1979,
wherein said Commission approves the final plat for the said subdivision in
its resolution #7-131-79, adopted on July 24, 1979, and the Council having
considered a report from the City Engineer dated July 24, 1979 recommending
approval of the final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of
which was approved by the Council in its resolution 101-79, adopted on
February 7, 1979, said preliminary plat having been recommended for approva
by the City Planning Commission on October 3, 1978 in its resolution
10-211-78; NOW, THEREFORE, the Council does hereby determine to grant its
approval to the Final Plat of Hidden Pines Subdivision, located in the
Northeast 1/4+ of Section 10, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
submitted by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby
required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the
Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the ordinances
of the City of Livonia; and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#780-79 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and prevent
conditions of unemployment, and revitalize the City's economy and to
encourage the location and expansion of commercial enterprises to provide
needed services and facilities to the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions and
accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the County of Wayne (the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act 338 of the Public
Acts of 1974, as amended ("Act 338"), has prepared and submitted a project
plan for Paragon Properties Company (the "Company"), and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has or will shortly consider
said Project Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to hold a public
hearing concerning said project plan prior to taking legislative action
relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
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1. Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the City Council shall meet
on September 5, 1979, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. , at which time it shall conduct
a public hearing on the Corporation's submission of the project plan
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give notice of such
public hearing by (1) publishing a notice thereof in Livonia-Observer, a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia; (2) posting in at
least ten (10) conspicuous and public places in the project district area;
and (3) mailing to the last known owner of each parcel of real property
in the project district area at the last known address of the owner as
shown by the tax assessment records, which notices shall be published and
given at least ten (10) full days prior to the date set for said hearing.
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE COUNTY OF WAYNE
FOR PARAGON PROPERTIES COMPANY PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development Corporation of
the County of Wayne has submitted a project plan to the City Council for
its approval.
Said project plan deals with the construction and operation of
industrial facilities for use by Paragon Properties Company, subsidiaries
thereof or entities to be formed thereby and details all information
required by law relative to said project and its impact on the community.
The project will not require the displacement and relocating of any
persons. The location of the project plan area is Lot numbers 13 through
17, and the South 70 feet of Lot No 18, Jeffries Freeway Industrial Park
Subdivision, located at Glendale and Fairlane Streets in Livonia, Michigan
and eight lots situated in a proposed industrial park at the Southeast
corner of Industrial Avenue and Newburgh Road in Livonia, Michigan.
The City Council will meet at 7:30 o'clock p.m. , Eastern Daylight
Savings Time, on Wednesday, the 5th day of September, 1979, at the City
Hall located at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct
a public hearing on the advisability of approving by resolution the project
plan.
The City Council may approve, modify or reject said project plan.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections
10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 197+, as amended. Further
information concerning the matters set out in this notice may be secured
from the City Clerk's office.
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All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered an
opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council concerning said
project plan.
City Clerk
4. The City Council does hereby determine that the foregoing
form of notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate notice to
the citizens of the City of Livonia and is well calculated to inform them
of the intention of the City Council to hold a public hearing and the
purpose of the public hearing.
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#781-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 25,
1979, from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
No. 7-124-79, adopted on July 24, 1979, with respect to Petition No.
79-6-2-16 submitted by Gerald C. May requesting waiver use approval to
reconstruct an existing building located on the north side of Ann Arbor
Road between Newburgh Road and Ann Arbor Trail in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 31, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommenda-
tion made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 79-6-2-16 is
hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as are 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: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, this 911th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:15 P M , July 25, 1979.
ADDISON W. .: 0N, C i TR K