HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1978-11-29 17458
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND NINETY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 29, 1978, 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 05 P M Councilman Taylor delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result. Present--Robert E McCann, Robert F
Nash, Gerald D Taylor, Jerry Raymond, Robert D Bennett, Peter A Ventura and
Robert R Bishop Absent--None
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W Bacon, City Clerk,
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, John Nagy,
City Planner, Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor, Robert Turner, Police Chief, Chella
Lewis, Civil Service Department; Jack Dodge, Finance Director, Michael Reiser, Water
and Sewer Board; G E Siemert, City Engineer, Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector,
Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Service and Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial
Coordinator.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and*unanimously
adopted, it was
#1031-78 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 894th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held November 15, 1978, are hereby
approved
*Councilman Ventura abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and
adopted.
#1032-78 WHEREAS, Bonnie M Garrison has been a resident of the City of
Livonia for 18 years, and
WHEREAS, for the past 20 years she has given unselfishly of her
time and energy to such community endeavors as the United Foundation,
Easter Seal Society, March of Dimes, American Cancer Foundation, Parent-
Teachers Association, Livonia Youth Commission and Livonia City Women's
Club; and
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WHEREAS, since its inception she has volunteered more than 1200
hours of her time to the Livonia Information and Complaint Center, helping
to resolve problems and provide information; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of her community service she has been
honored as the "Outstanding Volunteer of the Year" by the Wayne County
Board of Commissioners, and
WHEREAS, her sense of humor, kindness and love of life constantly
enrich the lives of her colleagues and friends,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Livonia does hereby take this means to commend Bonnie Garrison for her
outstanding civic contributions and to extend the thanks of a grateful
community.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 35 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 78-7-1-31
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO C-1.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing 'Ordinhica with the following result.
AYES* Raymond, Bennett, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS' Taylor and Bishop.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
2.06(1) OF ARTICLE II AND SECTION
18.08 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE." RE PETITION 77-3-6-4
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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*Councilman Ventura was excused at 8 10 P M
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No 78-7-3-7)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 8.11 P M
Councilman Raymond took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No 78-8-3-9)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS• None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1033-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated October 12, 1978, which submits a proposed amend-
ment to School Parking Lots and Adjoining Grounds, and which received its
first reading by Councilman Taylor on November 15, 1978, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1034-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated October 31, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution WS 2292 10/78, the Council does hereby determine
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to accept the bid of General Electric, 22255 Greenfield, Southfield,
Michigan 48075, for supplying the City (Sewer Department) with two portable
radio units, Model HN55SBVBMX, for the unit price bid of $1561 00, and for
a total price of $3122 00, the same having been in fact the lowest and only
bid received and meets specifications
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES• Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS. None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1035-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Historical Commission, dated November 1, 1978, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Trus Joist Corporation, P 0 Box
250, Westland, Michigan 48185, for a floor support system for the church
at Greenmead for the price of $2045.37, the same having been in fact the
lowest and only bid received and meets specifications
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1036-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated November 2, 1978, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public
Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the bid of Nagle Paving Company, 18411 West Twelve Mile
Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076, for supplying the City (Public
Service Division--Road Maintenance Section) with bituminous concrete at the
unit prices bid, as set forth in the attachment, for a total price in the
amount of $75,900 00 through December 31, 1979, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications, further, the
Council does hereby determine that in the event the aforesaid low bidder is
unable to furnish bituminous concrete on any given day, that the Council
does hereby accept the second low bid of Asphalt Products Corporation,
22575 Wixom Road, Novi, Michigan 48050, at the unit prices bid, as set
forth in the attachment, for a total price in the amount of $80,565 00
through December 31, 1979
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#1037-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated November 2, 1978, 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, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the bid of Wilkinson Chemical Corporation, 8290
N Lapeer Road, Mayville, Michigan 48744, for supplying the City (Public
Service Division--Road Maintenance Section) with liquid calcium chloride
delivered to the storage tank at the D P W yard at the unit price bid of
$145 00 through December 31, 1979, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1038-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated November 6, 1978, 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, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the bid of Wolf Sanitary Wiping Cloth Co. , Inc. ,
476 Wanda Avenue, Ferndale, Michigan 48220, for supplying the City (Public
Service Division--Building Maintenance Section) with paper supplies for
the unit prices bid, as shown in the attachment, and for a total price of
$7457.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1039-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated November 6, 1978, 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, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the bid of Arrow Overall Supply Company, Inc. ,
1469 E Grand Blvd , Detroit, Michigan 48211, for supplying the City
(Department of Public Works) with rental uniforms and cleaning services
for the unit prices bid, as shown in the attachment, and for a total weekly
amount bid of $271 75 through September 30, 1980, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1040-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Safety-Fire and the Acting Fire Chief, dated
November 15, 1978, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the
bid of the Horton Company, 500 Industrial Mile Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228,
for supplying the City (Fire Division) with two completely equipped rescue
units for the unit price bid of $36,235 75 and a total price bid of
$72,471 50, the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received
and meets specifications, further, the Council does hereby appropriate the
sum of $72,471.50 to be expended from the 1968 Fire Department General
Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1041-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 13, 1978, approved by the Finance Directo
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 12, 1978 wherein a
request is submitted for additional appropriations for the Publishing
Account and Labor Relations Account, the Council does hereby appropriate
the sum of $1300 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be trans-
ferred to the Publishing Account, No. 101-236-905 000 000 and the sum of
$2140 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to the
Labor Relations Account, No 101-234-813 000 000, 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 Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1042-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated November 6, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a request
for Payment No 19 from R E Dailey & Company, Construction Manager for
the Civic Center Municipal Building, dated October 31, 1978, which is as
follows:
Construction Management Fee No 19 S6,607.75
Reimbursables (September, 1978) 3,566 37
Total $10,174 12
Lthe Council does hereby authorize payment of the aforesaid amount to the
R. E Dailey & Company, as 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.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result .
AYES. Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Nentura .and McCann
NAYSNone.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1043-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated November 3, 1978, 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 Six Mile Road
Improvement, from Levan to 1-96/275, the Council does hereby determine to
amend and revise Council Resolution 540-78 adopted on June 7, 1978, so as to
provide for an appropriation in a sum not to exceed $369,800.00 from the
7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road. Improvement Bond Issue in lieu of
the sum of $284,300.00 previously appropriated for this purpose, and except
as revised and amended herein, the balance of Council Resolution 540-78
shall remain in full force and effect.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result :
AYES Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated November 15, 1978, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated. November 7, 1978, with
respect to the request of Florence Murray and Hildegard L. Sackleh for a
new SDM licensed business to be located at 31236 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend that the
Liquor Control Commission deny this request inasmuch as the area in
question is already being adequately served by existing SDM licenses and
for the further reason that there is already an outstanding SDM license
for this particular location, further, in the event it is the determina-
tion of the Liquor Control Commission to reject the recommendation of
denial, as set forth herein, the Council does hereby request that the City
of Livonia be afforded a hearing with respect to this matter, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Onnission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor*
NAYS
*At this point of the roll call, Councilman Raymond, supported by Councilman
Bennett, offered the following resolution
#1044-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated November 15, 1978, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated November 7, 1978,
with respect to the request of Florence Murray and Hildegard L. Sackleh
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for a new SDM licensed business to be located at 31236 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne County, the Council does hereby determine
to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and Ventura.
NAYS. Nash and Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1045-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Primages
International, 7213 Lockport Place, Herring Building, Lorton, Virginia
22079, wherein an appeal is taken from a denial of a license application
for four (4) coin-operated kiddie rides at the Livonia Mall, the Council
does hereby determine to deny the said appeal and affirm the decision of
the Bureau of Inspection inasmuch as the proposed use would be in viola-
tion of the provisions set forth in the Livonia Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No 543, as amended, in the manner herein proposed by the
petitioner.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
The communication from Theatre Amusement Corporation dated November 6,
1978 with respect to request for waiver of City Ordinance to install three coin
operated video games in the Livonia Cinema, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1046-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Wilson Acres Homeowners Association, Inc , dated October
6, 1978, regarding certain road improvements in the area including Oxbow
between Grandon and Westfield, and on Westfield, Minton and Harrison, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Public Service
Division for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1047-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated October 25, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize a release to Biltmore Properties Company, 2900 W Maple
Road, Troy, Michigan 48o84, proprietor of the Windridge Village Subdivision
No. 1, of the cash escrow monies related to the placement of survey
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monuments and markers in the aforesaid subdivision, in the amount of
$3,150 00, deposited with the City in accordance with Council Resolution
741-77 (and as increased at the request of the State of Michigan), and,
further, the financial assurances now on deposit with the City for general
improvements and sidewalk improvements shall remain the same and unchanged,
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the afore-
mentioned report of the City Engineer, 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 Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1048-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated November 3, 1978, 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 367-78 adopted
on April 19, 1978, and subsequently amended by Council Resolution 936-78
adopted on October 11, 1978, so as to further reduce the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City for general improvements in the
Laurel Park South Subdivision located in the N E 1/4 of Section 18 to
$47,000 00 of which at least $10,000 00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost
of the remaining general improvements in said subdivision, and the
financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced
accordingly, further, the Council does hereby authorize a release to Ager
Building Company, 27620 Farmington Road, Suite 205, Farmington Hills,
Michigan, the proprietor of the said Laurel Park South Subdivision, of the
cash escrow monies related to the placement of survey monuments and markers
in the amount of $4,015 00, previously deposited with the City pursuant to
Council Resolution 367-78 adopted on April 19, 1978, further, all other
financial assurances now on deposit with the City, including those for
sidewalk improvements, shall remain the same and unchanged, the action
herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report
of the City Engineer, 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• Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS None
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1049-78 RESOLVED that, Curtis Building Co , 25950 Five Mile, Detroit,
Michigan 48239, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve
the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision Wellington
Woods Subdivision, located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, City of
Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated January 2, 1978,
and it further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat
was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public
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hearing on February 14, 1978, and it further appearing that such prelim-
inary plat, together with development plans and specifications for improve-
ments therein have been examined and approved by the Department of Public
Works as is set forth in the report of that department dated November 6,
1978, therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said prelim-
inary plat on the following conditions.
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision Control
Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission; the
regulations and specifications of the Department of Public Works and the
Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such depart-
ment; all such improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished and
completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution; failing this, the approval contained herein shall be considered
null, void and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in Sectior
9-122 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City ol
Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and in
the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required by
the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans;
(5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City Clerk
and a Receipt obtained therefor
A Trees $5,920 00
B Street Name Signs 500 00
C Traffic Control Signs 400 00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100 00
E Engineering Services (General Improvement & Sidewalks)
1. Plan Review & Administration (1-1/2%) $ 5,913.60
2 Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 13,798 40
19,712 00
F Engineering Services (Grading and Soil
Erosion Control)
1 Plan Review 61.00
2. Permit and Inspection 355.00
416 oo
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS . . . . . $27,048.00
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid adbdivisiol
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Plannin
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
Subdivision Regulations,
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(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution, the City
Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if
drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein,
and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of
State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control
Ordinance and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period, that in the event the
proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be
in the following amounts, such deposits to be deposited in the office of
the City Clerk:
A General Improvement Bond - $409,000 00, of which at least
10,000 00 shall be in cash.
B Sidewalk Bond - 24,500.00, of which at least
5,000 00 shall be in cash.
C Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond -
5,000 00, of which at least
1,000.00 shall be in cash
D Monuments and Lot Markers - 2,750 00 cash
E Development of Greenbelt Areas & Entrance Markers -
75,000.00, of which at least
7,500.00 shall be in cash
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision in accordance with City ordinances,
FURTHER, the Council authorizes the construction of 31' wide deep strength
asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters in lieu of concrete
pavement as required under the Plat Ordinance
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1050-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 21, 1978, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-228-78 adopted on October 17, 1978, with regard to Petition
78-6-8-20 submitted by Philip Pisto, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct commercial retail stores on the
south side of Eight Mile Road between Farmington and Gill Roads in
Section 4, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of
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Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and the petitioner having requested that this
matter be referred back to the City Planning Commission for consideration of
a revised site plan, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same
back to the City Planning Commission for further consideration and a new
report and recommendation, in accordance with this request
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
vote Bennett, Bishop, Ventura,
Tier" Ntildlolgxxr"esult•
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1051-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 20, 1978, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 10-231-78 adopted on October 17, 1978, with regard to a request dated
October 5, 1978 from Robert J Gagliardi requesting an extension of the
approval of Petition 77-11-8-34 submitted by Robert J Gagliardi relative to
site plan approval previously granted in Council Resolution 169-78 to
construct a restaurant on the southeast corner of Merriman and Schoolcraft
Roads in the N.W 1/4 of Section 26, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the
requested extension for a one year period
A roll ca1Al
AYES. Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1052-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 6, 1978, which sets forth its resolution
6-123-78 adopted on June 20, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-5-1-24,
submitted by Rest-in-the Son, Inc. for a change of zoning on property
located on the south side of Ann Arbor Trail, between Newburgh and Hix
Roads, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, from RUF and AG to R-7, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
September 11, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 702-78, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this item to the Study Session to be conducted on
January 8, 1979.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
L #1053-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 20,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
10-227-78 adopted on October 17, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-8-3-8
submitted by Mr. and Mrs. James Sturgill, et al. , requesting the vacating
of a public alley lying between Deering and Floral Avenues in the N. E. 1/4
of Section 12, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1054-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Ross
Properties,120 West Nine Mile Road, Hazel Park, Michigan 48030, dated
November 6, 1978, wherein a request is made for the vacating of an ease-
ment located south of Eight Mile Road and east of Angling Road in Section 1,
as shown on the attached sketch, the Council does hereby determine to refer
the same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation, in
accordance with provisions of law and. City charter
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1055-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Robert E
McMonagle and Grace A McMonagle, 14812 Seminole, Redford, Michigan 48239,
dated November 13, 1978, wherein a request is made for the vacating of an
alley located at the rear of Lots 144 through 148, Garden Grove Subdivision
the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the City Planning
Commission for action and recommendation, in accordance with provisions of
law and City charter.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
i1056-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated November 3, 1978, approved, by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and before determining to
construct a road improvement of Fitzgerald Avenue, north of Seven Mile Road
the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Enginee:
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 estimate of the cost
thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendations 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 2-506 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1057-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated November 6, 1978, and a communication from the City
Engineer, dated November 20, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with a communica-
tion from Mr. Vincent S DeSanto, dated September 13, 1978 with respect to
a special assessment levied on his property in connection with S A D No.
184 (Curtis Avenue Improvement between Melvin and the Coolidge Elementary
School in Section 11), the Council does hereby determine to deny the requeE
submitted by Mr. Be Santo for the reasons indicated, in the aforesaid
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communications and to take no further action with respect to this matter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES' Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS' Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1058-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 31, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 26, 1978
wherein the Commission did recommend the following rates of pay to be
effective January 1, 1979
Classification Rate
W.E Co-Op I $2 90
Food Service Aide 2 90
Asst Recreation Playleader 2 90
Recreation Aide 2 90
Work Experience Co-op II 3.28
Step Step Step Step Step Step
Classification 1 1-1/2 2 3 4 5
Food Service Supervisor 5 37 5.48 5 59 5.81 6.04 6 28
Cook 4 38 4.47 4.56 4 74 4 93 5.13
Assistant Cook 3 28 3.35 3 41 3 55 3 69 3.84
Site Manager 3 56 3 63 3.70 3 85 4.01 4.17
Food Service Aide 2.90 2 96 3 02 3 14 3 26 3 39
the Council does hereby determine to approve of and concur in the
aforesaid action with reference to the wage increases to $2 90 for the
classifications of W E Co-op I, Food Service Aide, Asst Recreation
Playleader and Recreation Aide, but to refer the balance of the aforesaid
recommendations to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and
recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Taylor, Raymond, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: Bennett, Ventura and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bennett was excused at 8 19 P M
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1059-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated November 2, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 26, 1978,
an' baying also considered a communication from the Personnel Director,
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dated November 28, 1978 which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil
Service Commission on November 22, 1978, wherein the Commission recommends
that the Council concur in a proposed three year contract to be entered
into by and between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Fire Fighters
Association for the period December 1, 1976 through November 30, 1979, and
that the necessary amendments to the Retirement Plan Ordinance, the
Compensation Plan and changes in certain benefits as required to effectuate
this agreement be approved, and wherein the Civil Service Commission
recommends approval of an amendment to Section 27 of the aforesaid agree-
ment with reference to clothing, and wherein it is further recommended
that the language set forth in Paragraph (C) of Section 14 be deleted, the
Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to the
aforesaid contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all
other 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: Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1060-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated November 2, 1978, approved by the Finance Directo
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 12, 1978 wherein the
Commission recommends that the Council concur in a proposed three year
contract to be entered into by and between the City of Livonia and the
Livonia Police Officers Association for the period December 1, 1976 througl.
November 30, 1979, and that the necessary amendments to the Retirement Plar
Ordinance, the Compensation Plan and changes in certain benefits as
required to effectuate this agreement be approved, the Council does hereby
determine to approve of and concur in the aforesaid action; and the Mayor
and. City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to the
aforesaid contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all
other 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. Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and. McCann
NAYS: None
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1061-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated November 2, 1978, approved by the Finance
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Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 12, 1978
wherein the Commission recommends that the Council concur in a proposed
three year contract to be entered into by and between the City of Livonia
and the Livonia Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association for the
period December 1, 1976 through November 30, 1979, and that the necessary
amendments to the Retirement Plan Ordinance, the Compensation Plan and
changes in certain benefits as required to effectuate this agreement be
approved, the Council does hereby determine to approve of and concur in
the aforesaid action, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to affix their signatures to the aforesaid contract for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia 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: Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1062-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 23, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on September 28, 1978
wherein the Commission did recommend the following changes and benefits be
extended to the Fire Chief
a. Pension - retirement with full benefits at age 55, improvement of the
pension formula from 2% of Average Final Compensation to 2 25% of
Final Average Compensation effective December 1, 1978, for service up
to 30 years; increase in employee's contribution rate from 4% to 5% of
annual compensation, no reduction in pension upon receipt of Social
Security benefits
b. Hospitalization/Medical Coverage for Retirees - provision for
hospitalization and medical coverage for retirees and their families
until age 65
c. Longevity - increase in maximum longevity payments effective
December 1, 1977, and December 1, 1978, as follows.
Years of Service Maximum Annual Longevity Payments
5 - 7 $ 160
7 - 14 400
14 - 21 800
21 + 1200
d. Clothing Allowance - annual clothing allowance of $104.
e. Sick Leave - provision for maximum accumulation of sick leave of
270 days for payout purposes Sick leave may be accumulated beyond
270 days, but not for payout purposes
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f. Dental Reimbursement - $175 effective December 1, 1976, and
$200 effective December 1, 1977 and December 1, 1978.
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of the
aforesaid action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1063-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 23, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on September 28, 1978
wherein the Commission did recommend the following changes and benefits be
extended to the Police Chief:
a. Pension - retirement with full benefits at age 52, improvement of the
pension formula from 2% of Average Final Compensation to 2 25% of
Average Final Compensation effective December 1, 1978, for service up
to 30 years; increase in employee's contribution rate from 4% to 5% of
annual compensation.
b. Hospitalization/Medical Coverage for Retirees - provision for
hospitalization and medical coverage for retirees and their families
until age 65
c. Longevity - increase in maximum longevity payments effective
December 1, 1977, and. December 1, 1978, as follows.
Years of Service Maximum Annual Longevity Payments
5 - 7 $ 160
7 - 14 400
14 - 21 800
21 + 1200
d. Clothing Allowance - increase in annual clothing allowance to $350
e. Sick Leave - provision for maximum accumulation of sick leave of
270 days for payout purposes Sick leave may be accumulated beyond
270 days, but not for payout purposes
f. Dental Reimbursement -• $175 effective December 1, 1976, and $200
effective December 1, 1977 and December 1, 1978.
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of the
aforesaid action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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*Councilman Bennett returned at 8.41 P M
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1064-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 11, 1978, approved by the Finance Directo
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on September 28, 1978 wherein the
Commission did recommend the following changes and benefits be extended to
Police Captains'
a. Pension - retirement with full benefits at age 52, improvement of the
pension formula from 2% of Average Final Compensation to 2 25% of
Average Final Compensation effective December 1, 1978, for service up
to 30 years, increase in employee's contribution rate from 4% to 5% of
annual compensation
b. Hospitalization/Medical Coverage for Retirees - provision for
hospitalization and medical coverage for retirees and their families
until age 65
c Longevity - increase in maximum longevity payments effective
December 1, 1977, and December 1, 1978, as follows.
Years of Service Maximum Annual Longevity Payments
5 - 7 $ 160
7 - 14 400
14 - 21 800
21 + 1200
d Clothing Allowance - increase in annual clothing allowance to $350.
e. Sick Leave - provision for maximum accumulation of sick leave of
270 days for payout purposes. Sick leave may be accumulated beyond
270 days, but not for payout purposes
f. Dental Reimbursement - $175 effective December 1, 1976, and $200
effective December 1, 1977 and December 1, 1978
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of the
aforesaid action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result'
AYES' Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS. None
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1065-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated November 2, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 12, 1978
wherein the Commission did recommend the establishment of the classifica-
tion of Training Officer at the level of Battalion Chief, at the following
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annual and biweekly rates, effective December 1, 1977
Classification Minimum Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Maximum
Battalion Chief, 26,083.20 27,060.80 28,080.00
Fire Marshal, and 1,003.20 1,040.80 1,080 00
Training Officer
(Add Cost-of-Living Rates - $20 00 biweekly, $520 00 annually)
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of the
aforesaid action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES- Taylor, Raymond, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS- Bennett and Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1066-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Grant
Rosedale Consolidation Committee, 11022 Ingram Avenue, Livonia, Michigan
48150, dated November 7, 1978, requesting crossing guards on West Chicago
between Merriman and Farmington Roads, the Council does hereby determine
to refer this item to the Traffic Commission and the Police Division for
their respective reports and recommendations
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1067-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated September 29, 1978, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated November 20, 1978, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Papa Joe's of Livonia, Inc to transfer all stock interest in 1978 Class C
licensed business, located at 27725 W Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48152, Wayne County, through sale of all shares to new stockholders,
Charles A and Audrey Baier, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1068-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated November 7, 1978, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with the agreement
.,n+hrr;7P(i ;n Council Resolution 451-78 between the City of Livonia and the
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Wayne County Road Commission wherein the Commission is to provide all
engineering services for the design and construction of the Newburgh Road
Railroad Grade Separation for a total fee not to exceed $450,000 00, the
Council does hereby determine to appropriate a sum not to exceed
$450,000 00 from the 7 9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue for this purpose, 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. Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
The communication from the Mayor dated November 14, 1978, with
respect to the reconstruction of Levan between Schoolcraft and Five Mile Road, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1069-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated November 15, 1978, transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement dated November 6, 1978, executed by Jay
Ross, Partner, Ross Properties, a Michigan Co-Partnership, granting
L An 18.00 ft. wide easement over part of the N E. 1/4 of
Section 1, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, located 9 00 ft. either side of the
easement centerline more particularly described as.
Commencing at a point on the east line of Angling Road
(66 ft wide) said point being N. 1° 5312" E. along the
east line of Angling Road, 50 73 ft from the N.W corner of
Lot 505 of the Argonne Subdivision as recorded in Liber 40 on
page 5 of Plats, Wayne County Records; thence N 47° 27' 11"
E. 168.66 ft to a point, said point being the westerly terminus
and the point of beginning of the easement centerline herein
described, thence S 20° 23' 56" E 100 00 ft; thence S 89° 19'
47" E. , 190 00 ft to point "A", said, point being the easterly
terminus of the easement centerline herein described
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: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
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Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8-250(e),
8-250(f) INCLUDING SUBSECTIONS (1) AND (2)
THEREOF, AND SECTION 8-250(g) OF TITLE 8,
CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA.
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.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1070-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
13, 1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
8-160-78 adopted on August 15, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-6-1-26
submitted by Trinity Baptist Church for a change of zoning on property
located on the north side of Six Mile Road between the 1-275 Freeway and.
Haggerty Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, from R-9-III and R-5-C to
P S. , and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on November 13, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 929-78, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 78-6-1-26 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 Depart-
ment 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. Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1071-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
21, 1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
9-185-78 adopted on September 12, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-7-1-27
submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of
zoning on property located on the west side of Harrison south of Brentwood
in the West 1/2 of Section 12, from R-1 to P L , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 13, 1978,
pursuant to Council Resolution 929-78, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
78-7-1-27 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
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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: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1072-78 RESOLVED, that in view of complaints received by the Council
concerning vandalism, littering and lack of control at the Parkview Acres
Park located east of Middlebelt Road, south of Brentwood and west of
Harrison Avenue in the West 1/2 of Section 12, the Council does hereby
request that the Police Department provided a greater degree of surveil-
lance and police enforcement in this area
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1073-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
21, 1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
9-186-78 adopted on September 12, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-7-1-28
submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change
of zoning on property located east of Merriman Road between Curtis and
Hillbrook Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, from R-2 to P L ,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on November 13, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 929-78, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 78-7-1-28 is hereby approved and granted; and the
City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publica-
tion 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. Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1074-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
21, 1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
9-187-78 adopted on September 12, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-7-1-29
submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning on property
Iwo located south of Pickford Avenue between Sunset and Hillcrest in the North-
west 1/4 of Section 11, from R-1 to P L , and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 13, 1978, pursuant
to Council Resolution 929-78, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 78-7-1-29 is
hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to
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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: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1075-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
21, 1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
9-188-78 adopted on September 12, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-7-1-30
submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning on
property located west of Middlebelt Road, between Curtis and Six Mile
Roads, in the South 1/2 of Section 11, from R-1A to P.L. , and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on November
13, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 929-78, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 78-7-1-30 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: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-301,
7-303 AND 7-304 OF CHAPTER 3 (HOUSING
ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 7 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.
\
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
L adopted, it was
#1076-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated November 13, 1978, approved by the Fire Chief and
the Chief Inspector and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
submits an amendment to the Basic Housing Code, requiring the installation
of smoke detectors in residential dwellings, which received its 1st
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Reading by Councilman Raymond on November 29, 1978, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1077-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Engineering Division conduct a survey of the drainage ditches in the Park
Woods Subdivision (Stanmoor and Whitcomb, south of Six Mile Road) in
Section 13, insofar as the necessity for cleaning the same and setting
culverts is concerned, and thereafter submit its report and recommendation
as to the work required to be done by the Department of Public Works in
order to place these ditches in good condition.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1078-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer the
matter of the proposed street improvement of a portion of the Park. Woods
Subdivision (Stanmoor and Whitcomb, south of Six Mile Road) in Section 13
to the Committee of the Whole for future consideration at such time as
reports are received from the Engineering Division and the Department of
Law relative to the impact of the Headlee Amendment (Proposal D) on the
financing of special assessment projects by the issuance of bonds pledging
the full faith and credit of the City of Livonia
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1079-78 WHEREAS, it is necessary to locate, establish and construct
certain drainage improvements to be known as Livonia Drain No 53, to be
located entirely within and to serve only areas located entirely within the
limits of the City of Livonia, the location of said storm drain improve-
ments being as follows.
Commencing at a point on the intersection of Stanmoor Drive
North and Whitcomb Drive in the N E 1/4 of Section 13,
proceeding thence westerly, along Whitcomb Drive, 1200 feet to
Harrison Avenue; thence southerly, along Harrison Avenue, 1230
feet,
and also an enclosure beginning at the N E corner of lot 62 of
Park Woods Subdivison; proceeding thence southerly, 200 feet;
and
also an enclosure beginning at the N E corner of lot 68, Park
Woods Subdivision, proceeding thence northeasterly to a point
on the east right-of-way line of Stanmoor Drive North, said
point being a common corner for lots 73 and 74 of. Park Woods
low Subdivision, 300 feet, thence southeasterly along the common
line between said lots 73 and 74, 250 feet.
and
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WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council, the location,
establishing and constructing of said drainage improvements are necessary
for the public health of the City of Livonia, and the entire cost thereof,
except that part representing benefits to State and County highways,
should be assessed against the City of Livonia for public health, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956,
as amended (the Drain Code of 1956) , provides a feasible method of
financing of cost of said improvements where the same are necessary for
the public health of the City and where the entire cost of the same is
to be assessed wholly against public corporations, as defined in said
Chapter 20,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. The City Council, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
does hereby consent to and approve the making of the provisions of Chapter
20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, applicable to the
location, establishing and constructing of the storm drain improvements
set forth in the preamble hereof, and does hereby consent to and approve
the location, establishing, constructing and improving of the same pursuant
to said Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended.
2 The proposed storm drain improvements set forth in the
preamble hereof being necessary for the public health of the City of
Livonia, the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to sign for and on behalf of the City of Livonia a petition praying for
Imo the location, establishing constructing and improving of the same, as set
forth in the preamble hereof, pursuant to Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, which said petition, when signed,
shall be filed with the County drain Commissioner of the County of Wayne,
Michigan, together with a certified copy of this resolution.
3 In the event the proposed improvements herein authorized to
be petitioned for are for any reason not financed or constructed pursuant
to the petition duly filed, the City of Livonia shall assume and pay all
costs incurred by the statutory drainage board in acting upon said
petition pursuant to the requirements of the law
4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and they hereby are
rescinded
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1080-78 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
Imw amended, this Councilhas the authority to establish Industrial Development
Districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
Industrial Development District encompassing land situated in the City of
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Livonia and located north of Plymouth Road and east of Middlebelt Road,
more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated
by reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No 2", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to
General Motors Corporation of the Council's pending action on this
resolution and of its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 2, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners,
residents and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 2, and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 1978, a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 2, at which General Motors Corporation and other taxpayers and
residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy
of the statements both written and oral made at such hearing being on file
with this City Council), and a representative of General Motors Corporation
attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing
on behalf of the said Corporation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA, as follows
1. An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such
district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as
the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 2 "
EXHIBIT A
Beginning at W 1/4 corner section 25, T 1 S, R 9 E thence due south
along the west line of section 25 49 50 feet, thence easterly along
north property line on a bearing of N 89° 58' 30" E a distance of
794.01 feet, thence due south 457 41 feet to the point of beginning,
said point being the inter-section of column line "4" and column line
"F" of existing manufacturing building, thence due south along existing
column line "F" 760 00 feet, thence due east 472 33 feet, thence due
north 1000 00 feet, thence due west 390 00 feet, thence S 45° 00' 00" W
28.28 feet, thence due south 220 00 feet, thence due west 62 33 feet to
the point of beginning Said described area contains 457,170.8 square
feet or 10 495 acres
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Beginning at the W 1/4 corner section 25, T 1 S, R 9 E, thence due south
along the west line of section 25 49 50 feet, thence easterly along north
property line on a bearing of N 89° 58' 30" E a distance of 734 01 feet,
thence due south 457 38 feet to the point of beginning, said point being
the intersection of column line "E" and column line "4" of existing
manufacturing building, thence due east 122 33 feet, thence due north
200 00 feet, thence due west 122 33 feet, thence due south 200 00 feet
to the point of beginning Said described area contains 24,466 00 square
feet or 562 acres
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS Raymond and Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1081-78 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has the authority to establish Industrial Development
Districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
Industrial Development District encompassing land situated in the City of
im. Livonia and located north of Capitol Avenue and east of Farmington Road,
more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated
by reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No 3", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Dave
Demarest and Company of the Council's pending action on this resolution
and of its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No 3, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners,
residents and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 3, and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 1978, a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 3, at which time Dave Demarest and Company and other taxpayers and
residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of
the statements both written and oral made at such hearing being on file
with this City Council), and a represenhative of Dave Demarest and Company
attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing
on behalf of the said Corporation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA, as follows
1 An Industrial Development District is hereby established,
such district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A,
attached hereto
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2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as
the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 3 "
EXHIBIT A
Part of Lot 10 of Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision No 1 of
part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, T 1 S , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, recorded in Liber
91, Pages 20 & 21 of Plats, Wayne County Records; more particularly
described as beginning at a point distant N 00° 00' 39" E 1679.80
ft , S 89° 13' 14" E 1712 73 ft and N 0° 02' 31" E 147 20 ft
from the Southwest corner of said Section 27, T 1 S , R 9 E , and
proceeding thence N. 89° 57' 29" W 81 67 ft , thence N 0° 02' 31"
E 171 00 ft , thence S 89° 57' 29" E 81 67 ft , thence S 0' 02' 31" W
171 00 ft to the point of beginning, containing 0 3206 acres of land
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES' Taylor, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS. Raymond and Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1082-78 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, the Council has the authority to establish Industrial Development
Districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
Industrial Development District encompassing land situated in the City of
Livonia and located south of Veronica Avenue and east of Levan, more
particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No. 4", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to
Action Distributing Company, Inc. of the Council's pending action on this.
resolution and of its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 4, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the establishment
of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 4, and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 1978, a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 4, at which Action Distributing Company, Inc and other taxpayers
and residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a
copy of the statements both written and oral made at such hearing being on
file with this City Council), and a representative of Action Distributing
Company, Inc. attended such hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of
such hearing on behalf of the said Corporation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA, as follows
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1. An Industrial Development District is hereby established,
such district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A,
attached hereto.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as
the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 4. "
EXHIBIT A
Land, in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan,
described as.
Located on a parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as.
Beginning at a point distant South 00 degrees, 35 minutes, 41 seconds West
2099.07 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 29 and North
89 degrees, 53 minutes, 22 seconds East 962.15 feet and North 89 degrees,
53 minutes, 22 seconds East 259 11 feet along the South line of a 60.00 foot
wide road, and thence South 00 degrees, 08 minutes, 28 seconds East 126.50
feet from the North 1/4 corner of said. Section 29; thence North 89 degrees,
53 minutes, 22 seconds East 20.00 feet to the Northwest corner of existing
building; thence South 00 degrees, 06 minutes, 38 seconds East 288.50 feet
along West wall of existing building, thence South 89 degrees, 53 minutes,
22 seconds West 140 00 feet, thence North 00 degrees, 06 minutes, 38 seconds
West 60.00 feet, thence South 89 degrees, 53 minutes, 22 seconds West 40.00
feet; thence North 00 degrees, 06 minutes, 38 seconds West 74.00 feet;
thence North 89 degrees, 53 minutes, 22 seconds East 40.00 feet; thence
North 00 degrees, 06 minutes, 38 seconds West 107.00 feet; thence North 89
degrees, 53 minutes, 22 seconds East 43.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees,
06 minutes, 38 seconds West 47.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees, 53 minutes,
22 seconds East 77 00 feet to point of beginning and containing 41,402 5
square feet.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and, unanimously
adopted, it was
#1083-78 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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1084-78 WHEREAS, The Economic Development Corporation of the City of
Cadillac (the "EDC") has indicated that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public
Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act 338"), it is willing to undertake
a project in behalf of Signaltone Corporation, and
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WHEREAS, said project will result in the transference of
employment associated with Signaltone Corporation from the City of
Livonia, Michigan to the City of Cadillac, Michigan; and.
WHEREAS, Section 8(3) of Act 338 provides that the EDC may not
undertake a project where the project will result in the transference of
employment from another Michigan municipality unless the governing body of
the municipality from which the employment is to be transferred consents
to the transfer of employment:
WHEREAS, this City Council did on October 25, 1978, duly adopt
Resolution #970-78 referring to the transfer of Signaltone Corporation' s
facilities to the City of Cadillac, Michigan and consenting to the taking
of certain action by the EDC pursuant to Act 338 relative to Signaltone
Corporation; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to clarify the meaning of Resolution
#970-78 by clearly stating the intention of this City Council to have
consented to the transfer of Signaltone Corporation' s facilities from the
City of Livonia to the City of Cadillac, and to consent to such transfer
of employment from the City of Livonia to the City of Cadillac as may
result from the Signaltone Corporation Project to be undertaken by the
EDC; as well as to the granting of a tax exemption certificate as stated
therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. This City Council hereby clarifies Resolution #970-78,
adopted October 25, 1978, by hereby stating its intention to have
consented to the transfer of Signaltone Corporation' s facilities from the
City of Livonia to the City of Cadillac, and to consent to such transfer
of employment as described in the preamble hereto, and further hereby
re-affirms its consent to such transfer of employment from this City of
Livonia to the City of Cadillac, Michigan, as may result from the
Signaltone Corporation Project to be undertaken by the aforesaid EDC
2. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver a
certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the aforesaid. EDC
3. 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: Ventura, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS: Taylor, Raymond and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 9.20 P. M for the remainder of
the meeting.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1085-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated November 29, 1978, which indicates that Republic Development
Corporation, 31275 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018,
proprietor of Quakertown Subdivision No 1, situated in the N. W 1/4 of
Section 18, 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
November 28, 1978, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for the
said subdivision in its resolution 11-208-78 adopted on November 21, 1978,
and the Council having considered a report from the City Engineer, dated
November 1, 1978, recommending approval of the final plat of said sub-
division, the preliminary plat of which was approved by the Council in its
resolution 728-78 adopted on August 16, 1978, said preliminary plat having
been recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission on January
17, 1978 in its resolution 1-5-78; now, therefore, the Council does hereby
determine to grant its approval to the Final Plat of Quakertown Subdivision
No. 1, located in the N.W 1/4 of Section 18, City of Livonia, Wayne County
Michigan, as submitted by the Proprietor thereof, which Proprietor is also
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. Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
On motion of Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, this 895th Regular Meeting of the Council of
the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9-20 P. M , November 29, 1978
ADDISON W. 14,9 ) ciT CLERK