HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1971-01-27 11864
MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 27, 1971, 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 8:02 P. M. Councilman Brown delivered the invocation. Roll
was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Peter
A Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Edward G. Milligan, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett.
Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Virginia G. Handzlik, Deputy
City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Rudolf R. Kleinert, Director of Public
Safety-Police; Robert Turner, Police Chief; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor, Frank
Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recrea-
lowtion; Carl Demek, Superintendent of Operations Division; Calvin Roberts, Fire Chief,
Ed Siewert, Assistant City Engineer, Don Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator, John
Nagy, Planning Department, Thomas J. Griffiths, Chief Accountant, Charles Cook,
Secretary-Director, Livonia Housing Commission; Michael Reiser, Water and Sewer
Board; Joseph Falk, Planning Commission; and John Stymelski of the Traffic Commis-
sion.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#31-71 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 701st regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on January 13, 1971, are hereby
approved.
*Councilman Milligan abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 19 of Ordinance No. 27, as amended.
The communications from the Department of Law, dated January 7, 1971,
submitting reports with respect to Court Cases concerning Holloway Sand and Gravel
Corporation, Himander Corporation, Alexander S. Dull, and Wales Realty, Inc., were
received and filedfor the information of the Council.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#32-71 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 Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#33-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel
Director, dated January 27, 1971, which transmits a resolution adopted by
the Civil Service Commission on January 19, 1971 wherein the Commission
recommends that the Council concur in a proposed (3) three-year contract
to be entered into by and between the City of Livonia and the Livonia
Police Officers' Association, and wherein the Commission does recommend
that the Council concur in adopting the necessary amendments to the
Compensation Plan, Retirement Plan, and the Insurance and Disability Plan
so as to effectuate the provisions set forth in the aforesaid agreement,
the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action, and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby directed to affix their signatures to
the aforesaid contract for and in 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: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#34-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel
Director, dated January 27, 1971, which transmits a resolution adopted by
the Civil Service Commission on January 26, 1971 wherein the Commission
recommends that the Council concur in a proposed (3) three-year contract
to be entered into by and between the City of Livonia and Union Local 192,
affiliated with Council 23, American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees, and wherein the Commission does recommend that the
Council concur in adopting the necessary amendments to the Compensation
Plan, Retirement Plan, and the Insurance and Disability Plan as to
effectuate the provisions set forth in the aforesaid agreement, the Council
does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby directed to affix their signatures to the afore-
said contract for and in 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: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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Iwo By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#35-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated September 28, 1970 from the City Planning Commission which sets
forth its resolution No. 8-87-70 in regard to Petition No. 8-87-70 in
regard to Petition No. 70-7-1-29 submitted by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion for a change of zoning on property located on the north-
east corner of Five Mile and Farmington Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 15, from C-2, C-1, P. L. and R-1 to C-4 and P. 0., and the Council
having consucted a public hearing with regard to this matter on December
14, 1970, pursuant to resolution No. 1032-70, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for further
study, and to take into consideration a report from a Committee to be
composed of representatives of the Woodcreek Farms Civic Association, the
Coventry Gardens Civic Association, the Kimberly Oaks Civic Association,
the Federation of Civic Associations and Representatives from the owners
of 18 homes located in the area which would be affected by the proposed
rezoning.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Milligan, McCann,**Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: *Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement My 'no' vote is cast
because I think we should make a decision right now.
**Councilman Bennett made the following statement: I am sure that I have
made my feelings, with respect to this item, clear here tonight. I am opposed to
high-rise there, and we should keep in mind that a C-4 designation on this property
would not be good planning.
At 8:55 p. m., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#36-71 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan 1921, as amended, the
City Zoning Act (M.S.A. Section 5.2934) as well as Article XXIII of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia,
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The Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take place
before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, March 1, 1971,
at 8:00 p. m. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item•
Petition No. 70-10-6-4 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Section 11.02,
Permitted Uses, and Section 11.03, Waiver Uses of
Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, to provide
for new and used car lots and showrooms, new or used
mobile home sales and department stores and discount
house under the Waiver Use section of C-2 Districts,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution
No. 11-123-70 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 70-10-6-4 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 nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance as set forth above first to be published in the official news-
paper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Livonia as well as to not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public
hearing cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public
utility company and to each railroad within the districts or zones affected;
and further, the City Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#37-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 1,
1970, from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
No. 10-110-70 adopted by the Commission on October 20, 1970 with regard
to Petition No. 70-9-2-19 submitted by Lindhout Associates for Ward
Memorial Presbyterian Church requesting to be granted a waiver use permit
to expand the existing church facilities on property zoned C-1 and RUFC
located on the southeast corner of Farmington Road and Six Mile Road in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No.
70-9-2-19 is hereby approved andgranted, such action to be based upon the
same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#38-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated September 28, 1970, from the City Planning Commission which sets
forth its resolution Trio. 8-84-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-6-1-26,
submitted by Sun Oil Company for a change of zoning on property located on
the southwest corner of Inkster and Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
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Section 24, from C-1 and R-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on December 14, 1970 pursuant to
Council resolution No. 1032-70, the Council does hereby determine to table
this matter pending receipt of a report from the petitioner on the avail-
ability of land located to the west of the site in question on Five Mile
Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS : Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted. (PLEASE REFER TO CR-39-71 and
CR-)i.0-71)
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#39-71 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby take from the table the
matter tabled in CR-38-71, with respect to Petition No. 70-6-1-26.
it was Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted,
#40-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated September 28, 1970, from the City Planning Commission which sets
forth its resolution No. 8-84-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-6-1-26,
submitted by Sun Oil Company for a change of zoning on property located
on the southwest corner of Inkster and Five Mile Road in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 24, from C-1 and R-1 to C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing w7th regard to this matter on December 14,
1970 pursuant to Council resolution No. 1032-70, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter back to the Planning Commission for
revaluation.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#41-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated August 15, 1969 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution No. 7-98-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-6-1-18 submitted
by the City Planning Commission on its motion for a change of zoning on
property lochted on the south side of Schoolcraft between Farmington and
Hubbard Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27 from RUF to M-1 and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
November 5, 1969 pursuant to Council resolution No. 1033-69, the Council
does hereby determine to table this matter to the Study Session to be
conducted on April 19, 1971.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#42-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated December 8, 1970 and submitted pursuant to Council
resolution No. 120-70, and having also considered a communication from
the Mayor dated December 21, 1970, with respect to proposed revisions of
fees for permits and inspections to the City's Building Codes, the Council
does hereby table this matter to the study session to be conducted on
February 8, 1971.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result'
AYES : Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Milligan.
NAYS : McCann, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#43-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated December 8, 1970 and submitted pursuant to Council
resolution No. 120-70 with respect to the proposed revisions of fees for
permits and inspections to the City's Heating Code, the Council does
hereby table this matter to the study session to be conducted on
February 8, 1971.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Milligan.
NAYS : McCann, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#4+?+-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division
of Engineering dated December 23, 1970, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to additional
improvement of Newburgh Road between Five Mile and Six Mile Roads with
four-lanes of pavement, the Council does hereby approve of such improvement
and authorizes the Division of Engineering to do all things necessary in
the preparation of Specifications, Plans, etc., in order to obtain bids
in this regard, further, the Council does hereby authorize that a contract
be entered into in behalf of the City of Livonia with the firm of John E.
Hiltz and Associates for the purpose of providing Engineering Services
for this work, such contract to be prepared by the Department of Law and
submitted to Council for approval.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Division of Engineering dated December 23, 1970, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to
additional improvement of Newburgh Road between Five Mile and Six Mile
Roads with four-lanes of pavement, the Council does hereby determine to
table this matter to the first meeting to be conducted in March 1971.
A roll call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, McCann.
NAYS: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the tabling motion denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result•
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Brown, Ventura and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#45-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division
of Engineering dated December 23, 1970, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to Livonia
Drain No. 35 (Plymouth Road Alley Storm Drainage), the Council does hereby
authorize the Contractor for Livonia Drain No. 35 to store his construction
equipment during construction on certain city-owned property located on
Plymouth Road and particularly Lots 225 through 227 and 237 through 241
in the Rosedale Gardens Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#46-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division
of Engineering dated December 18, 1970, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to the action
taken by the Council in its resolution No. 739-70 in requesting the
Michigan Department of State Highways to install certain water mains and
related valves in the vicinity of Stark Road as part of the I-96 water
transmission main relocation work, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk in behalf of the City of Livonia to enter into
an agreement with the Michigan Department of State Highways for having the
said work completed.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS' None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#47-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division
of Engineering dated December 15, 1970, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor in connection with the
construction of two additional projects under the Topics Program, i.e.
(1) Wayne Road at Plymouth Road, and (2) Wayne Road at Joy Road, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk in behalf of
the City of Livonia to execute the attached Agreement with the Michigan
State Highway Commission and the Board of County Road Commissioners of the
County of Wayne for this purpose, and, further, does authorize the expendi-
ture of the sums of $5,760.00 and $18,400.00, respectively, from the 9.8
Million Dollar Street and Road General Obligation Bond Issue for this
purpose, such sums to be paid in the manner and at the time provided for
in the aforesaid agreement; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution.
Iwo A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#48-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division
of Engineering dated December 9, 1970, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to the Livonia
Mall Estates Subdivision and the proposed special assessment paving project
with necessary storm drainage, the Council does hereby determine to
rescind Council Resolution No. 1140-70 and discontinue all prior proceed-
ings in connection therewith.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#49-71 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
dated December 9, 1970 from the Division of Engineering, approved by the
L Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein
the City Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed installation of paving, including the necessary
storm drainage, on Sunset Avenue as included in the Livonia Mall Estates
Subdivision in Section 2, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
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Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities,
the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be
prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost
thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recom-
mendation 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,
and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate,
plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by
the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of December 30, 1970,
and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of
Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby set Monday, March 1, 1971, at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time
for a Public Hearing on the Necessity for such proposed improvement, which
public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by
Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
L
adopted, it was
4150-71 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution No.1257-69
at its regular meeting held on November 10, 1969, requesting the Division
of Engineering to prepare a special assessment report before determining
to implement an overall parking development, including landscaping,
erections of a screening wall, etc. for the commercial development on the
south side of Plymouth Road between Hubbard Road and Merriman Road, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepar-
ed, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with 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, and it
appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and
specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the City
Engineer with the City Clerk under date of November 27, 1970, and that
there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section
2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does
hereby set Monday, March 8, 1971 at 8.00 P. M. as the date and time for a
Public Hearing on the Necessity for such proposed improvement, which public
hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give
notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of
said Code.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#51-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Division of Engineering dated December 18, 1970, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with respect to
special assessment paving project established for the Industrial Road
located in Sections 28 and 29 (Stark Road to Levan Road), the Council
does hereby determine to amend and modify Council Resolution No. 670-68
as previously amended by Council Resolution No. 1293-69 so as to provide
that the interest charges due and owing on the said Special Assessment
District shall not commence or begin to accrue until December 1, 1971;
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all
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: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#52-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Division of Engineering dated December 18, 1970, approved by the Director
low of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to
the action taken in Council resolution No. 417-69 which confirms the
Special Assessment Roll for street paving on Levan from Schoolcraft to
Plymouth, S.A.D. No. 73, the Council does hereby amend Council Resolution
No. 417-69 as previously amended by Council Resolution No. 158-70 so as
to defer and postpone interest charges with respect to this Special
Assessment Roll, the same not to commence until on or after December 1,
1971, and the City Treasurer and City Assessor are hereby requested to do
allthings necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#53-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division
of Engineering dated December 18, 1970, approved by the Director of Public
Works and Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price bid of the
A. & P. Construction Company for constructing the Seven Mile Road Sanitary
Sewer Extension in the North 1/2 of Section 7 for the estimated cost of
$52,960.00 (based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work
involved) and subject to the final payment based on the actual units of
work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein,
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said estimated costs and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this work, further, the Council does hereby request the Wayne
County Road Commission to approve the award of this Contract and
authorize the necessary appropriations from the Surplus Reserves of the
1965 Sanitary Sewer Bond Issue to cover the cost of such sanitary sewer
installation; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve all minor changes as the work is completed, and the Mayor and the
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution:
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Division of Engineering dated December 18, 1970, approved by the Director
of Public Works and Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board and approved
for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the awarding of a contract
for the construction of the Seven Mile Road Sanitary Sewer Extension in the
North 1/2 of Section 7, the Council does hereby determine to table this
matter to the study session to be conducted on February 1, 1971.
A roll call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result:
AYES : Brown, Ventura and Milligan.
NAYS : Raymond, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the tabling motion denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication dated November 23, 1970 from Harley Ellington Associates,
Inc. , requesting consideration for professional services to the City, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#5+-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Public Works and the Budget Director dated December 2, 1970, and
approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to providing sanitary
service at Fire Station No. 4, the Council does hereby refer this matter
to the Division of Engineering for its report and recommendation.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#55-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director dated December 3, 1970, and approved for submission by the Mayor
with regard to the installation of approximately three hundred sixty feet
of storm sewer for the new District Court Building, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,750.00 from the
Unallocated Appropriations Account for the purpose of purchasing pipes
and miscellaneous materials in order to enable the Operations Division
to construct the said sewer.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#56-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Public Works and the Mayor dated December 4, 1970, which transmits a
communication from Mintco Industries, Inc., regarding the installation of
equipment which may reduce the cost of fuel as well as pollution emitted
in the operation of the City's furnace, theCouncil does refer this matter
back to the Director of Public Works for the purpose of obtaining bids in
accordance with the City's Ordinances, to thereafter be submitted to
Council for its consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#57-71 WHEREAS, the Council having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated December 29, 1970, approved by the Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the Judgment of the Court in Wayne County Circuit Court Civil
Action No. 146610, and
WHEREAS, property described as:
Lot 7 of Dutch Mill Gardens, a subdivision of part of
the N. 1/2 of Section 24, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the
plat thereof recorded in Liber 68 of Plats, Page 70,
Wayne County Records.
Park Site Designation Z-90
Owner: James Durgin
and
The E. 1/2 of Lot 8, Dutch Mill Gardens, a subdivision
of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 24, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to
the plat thereof recorded in Liber 68 of Plats, Page 70,
Wayne County Records.
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Park Site Designation Z-91
Owners: Wilbert A. Sjoblom and
Mary Sjoblom
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia, which
property was the subject of the aforementioned litigation, and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
OSA-58 which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia in
acquiring the above described property for park purposes,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforedescribed property
pursuant to the Judgment rendered in the said litigation,
in the following amounts• the sum of $17,700.00 with respect
to Park Site Z-90 and the sum of $16,100 with respect to
Park Site Z-91; and
2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
a sum not to exceed $317.00 with respect to Park Site Z-90
and a sum not to exceed $116.50 with respect to Park Site
Z-91 as the City's portion of the prorated 1970 City, County,
County Drain and School taxes, and does further authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $600.00 for HUD relocation
costs, and a sum not to exceed $1150.00 for the payment of
outstanding special assessments, further, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $235.00
to cover the cost of the title insurance policy on the subject
properties; and
3. The City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums, as well as such other amounts as may be
necessary with respect to interest, court costs, appraisal
fees and all other incidental costs and fees, from the 4.4
Million Dollar Parks and Recreational General Obligation Bond
Issue, with the provision that any federal assistance obtained
from the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall be
reimbursed to the Parks and Recreational General Obligation
Bond Issue; and
4. TheCity 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: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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The communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated December 30,
1970, with respect to the up-dating of Housing Commission records, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#58-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission dated December 30, 1970, with respect to the advance
of funds from the $280,000.00 General Obligation Bond Issue for maintenance
equipment, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not
to exceed $960.00 from the said Bond Issue for this purpose, and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all 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 : Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#59-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director dated December 22, 1970, and approved for submission by the Mayor
with regard to the replacement of pickup truck No. 233, the Council does
hereby transfer the sum of $2,500.00 from the Unallocated Appropriations
Account to Account No. 512-970 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS : Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#60-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated December 4, 1970, wherein a request is made for reinstatement of
the position of. Clerk-Typist II in the Mayor's Office, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $7,631.00 from the Unallocated
Appropriations Account to the following Accounts in the following amounts :
173-706 Gross Wage $ 6,577.
173-715 F.I.C.A. Tax 342.
173-719 Group Insurance 236.
173-722 Pension 476.
$ 7,631.
for the purpose of establishing an additional Clerk-Typist II in the said
Office.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#61-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated December 8, 1970, with regard to the proposed
"Site Plan Review and Approval" amendment, the Council does hereby refer
the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#62-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division
of Engineering dated December 23, 1970, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to permitting
a private contractor to place clean fill at the City's refuse disposal
site as well as the Civic Center site, the Council does hereby determine
to refer this matter back to the Department of Public Works for the
purpose of investigating the possibility of and negotiating with private
contractors to ascertain whether or not the City could receive compansa-
tion in granting permission for such filling activities and, thereafter,
submit its report and recommendation in this regard; further, that said
report from the Department of Public Works shall include details regarding
the specific areas of Civic Center Site to be filled, the extent of fill,
reasons, etc.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#63-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated December 3, 1969, and the report and recom-
mendation of the Chief of Police dated November 19, 1970, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Evelyn C.
Konczal for transfer of ownership of 1967 Class C Licensed Business with
Dance-Entertainment Permit located in escrow at 33880 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150 from Walter S. Konczal; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
At 10:00 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present at the original roll call of this meet-
ing, with the exception of Councilman Milligan.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#64-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Clerk
dated January 7, 1971, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of
a Pitney-Bowes, Model 5600 Automatic Mailing Machine at a net delivered
price of $1,284; further, the Council authorizes the appropriation of the
sum of $1,284.00 from the Reserve for Contingency Fund, and does hereby
authorize the City Clerk and the City Treasurer to do all things necessary
in the performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#65-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of the Fire Division dated January 5, 1971, approved by the Director of
Public Safety - Fire and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation set forth in the
aforesaid communication and reject all bids received for the purchase of
certain radio equipment for three base stations, and does further authorize
the Division of Fire to do all things necessary to readvertise and obtain
new bids with respect to such equipment.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#66-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated December 29, 1970, approved for submission by the
Director of Public Safety-Fire, Mayor, and Fire Chief with regard to the
acquisition of a proposed fire station site located on Newburgh Road
south of Five Mile Road, in the City of Livonia, the legal description of
which is as follows:
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That part of the northeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as : Beginning at a point on the
west line of Newburgh Road, which point is distant
North 0° 19' 42" West 450 ft. from the northeast corner
of Lot 1 Castle Gardens Subdivision No. 1 as recorded
in Liber 83, pages 65 and 66, Wayne County Records,
thence North 89° 59' 20" West 300 ft. ; thence North 0°
19' 42" West 200 ft. ; thence South 89° 59' 20" East 300 ft.
to the West line of Newburgh Road; thence South 0° 19'
42" East 200 ft. to the point of beginning (being the South
200 ft. of the East 300 ft. of Tax Item No. A2alb1)
the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire the
aforesaid property at a price of $60,000.00 and does authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $370.20 for the proration of the 1970
City, County, and School taxes applicable to this property prorated as of
February 1, 1971; further, the Council does hereby authorize the expendi-
ture of the aforesaid sums from the 1.6 Million Dollar 1967 Fire Station
Bond Issue for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
full purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash.
NAYS : Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
W67-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer dated January 13, 1971, with regard to the 1969 Sidewalk Program
on certain unpaid sidewalk charges which have not heretofore been paid in
full, the Council does hereby determine that such assessments which have
been placed on the following property for the following amounts as set
forth below:
Parcel 13K8b S540.87
Parcel 13b251 305.79
Parcel 13b248b 262.14
Parcel 17E2alb 951.16
which work was done pursuant to Council resolution No. 922-70 and in
accordance with the provisions of Section 5-137 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, Title 5, Chapter 1, and the City Treasurer having thereafter
sent a statement of charges by first class mail to the owners of property
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to be assessed wherein notice of the meeting by the City Council on this
date was given and at least 30 days having expired since the giving of
such notice with such charges remaining unpaid, the Council does hereby
pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-515 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, Title 5, Chapter 2, adopt this resolution wherein a special
assessment is placed upon such property for said charges; the Council
does further authorize installment payments, and if installment payments
are authorized, shall determine the number of installments and the rate
of interest to be charged thereon, but not to exceed 8% per annum, or
such other maximum rate prescribed by law, the Council does further request
that the City Clerk shall give notice of the amounts herein determined
to the several persons chargeable therewith such notice to be sent by
first class mail to the last known address of such persons as shown on the
most current assessment roll of the City and where payments herein
authorized are not made within the specified time this fact shall be
reported by the City Treasurer to the City Assessor who shall charge such
amounts together with a penalty of 10% of such amounts against the persons
or real property chargeable therewith on the next general tax roll; 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: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Milligan returned at 10:10 P. M.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#68-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated December 18, 1970, which transmits an
application from the B and C Corporation, per William H. Peterson, for a
new full year Class C license to be located at 29087 Plymouth Road, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for
consideration along with such other applications.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#69-71RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission dated October 5, 1970, and the report and recommenda-
tion of the Chief of Police dated January 7, 1971, in connection therewith,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from Roy Schad to transfer
ownership of 1970-71 SDM Licensed Business, known as Pulice's Italian
Market, from Eugene L. and Dominca Pulice, aka Margaret E. Pulice located
at 32854 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
At the request of the Petitioner, the item on the agenda with respect to
the proposed zoning change in Section 22, Petition 70-7-1-28 was removed, and will
appear on the agenda of the meeting to be conducted on February 3, 1971.
Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19 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. THEREOF. RE: PETITION 70-8-1-32 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 to C-2.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Loffice 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 Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 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 70-5-1-21 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 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 Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance :
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 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 NO. 70-5-1-22 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO C-2.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 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 NO. 70-6-1-23 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1 AND P.S. TO C-2
AND P.
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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#70+-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 23,
1970 from the Curran Construction Company, Inc., which in accordance
with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on
December 15, 1970 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution No.
12-137-70 with regard to Petition No. 70-11-2-25 submitted by the Curran
Construction Company, Inc., requesting permission to construct a McDonald
Restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 and located on the west
side of Middlebelt Road between Five Mile Road and Wentworth in Section
14, the Council does hereby designate Monday, February 22, 1971 at 8:00
P. M. as the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to
this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
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Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary in order to give proper notice in writing as well as by the
publication of a notice in the Cityts official newspaper of such hearing
and the date and place thereof in compliance with the requirements set
forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia.
At the request of the petitioner, the item on the agenda with respect to
Petition 70-7-2-18 of Robert Schaner to erect car wash on property zoned C-2 (General
Business) on east side of Farmington Road south of Eight Mile Road, was removed, and
will be considered at the first meeting to be conducted in March 1971.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#71-71 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 (M.S.A. Section 5.2934) 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, March 8, 1971
at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items.
A. Petition No. 70-9-1-33 submitted by Robert D. Albertson
for a change of zoning of property located between Angling,
Deering and. Pembroke Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
1, from RUF to R-2, the City Planning Commission having
in its resolution No. 11-128-70 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 70-9-1-33 be approved;
B. Petition No. 70-6-1-25 submitted by Rodney C. Kropf,
Attorney for Rocco and Adelia Corsi for a change of zoning
of property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road
between Lathers and Angling in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
1, from RUF and C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution No. 11-125-70 recommended to the
City Council that Petition No. 70-6-1-25 be approved.
C. Petition No. 70-9-1-35 submitted by Hammel Music, Inc.,
for a change of zoning of property located on the east side
of Middlebelt between Broadmoor and Rayburn Avenues in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to P. , the City
Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 11-116-70
recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 70-9-1-35
be approved;
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D. Petition No. 70-10-1-42 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning of
property located north of Five Mile Road between Hubbard
Road and Fairfield Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
15, from C-2 to P.S., the City Planning Commission having
in its resolution No. 11-117-70 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 70-10-1-42 be approved;
E. Petition No. 70-10-1-39 submitted by Rodney C. Kropf,
Attorney for Rocco and Adelia Corsi for a change of zoning
of property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road
between Lathers and Angling in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
1, from RUF to P. , the City Planning Commission having
in its resolution No. 11-124-70 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 70-10-1-39 be approved;
F. Petition No. 70-11-1-43 submitted by Richard E. Gabel and
Edward C. Levy for a change of zoning of property located
north of Schoolcraft and west of Farmington Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, from R-2 to R-7, the City
Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 12-136-70
recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 70-11-1-43
be denied;
G. Petition No. 70-10-1-40 submitted by John F. Dooley,
Attorney for William Titus and John Giacobozzi for a change
of zoning of property located on the southeast corner of
Five Mile Road and Santa Anita in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 24, from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution No. 12-135-70 recommended to the
City Council that Petition No. 70-10-1-40 be denied;
H. Petition No. 70-11-1-44 submitted by Rodney Kropf, Attorney
for Vaughan and Thelma D. Hinbern for a change of zoning
of property located on the southwest corner of Seven Mile
Road and Inkster Road in Section 12, from C-1 to C-2,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No.
12-134-70 recommended to the City Council that Petition
No. 70-11-1-44 be denied,
I. Petition No. 70-10-1-36 submitted by Enrico Canini for a
change of zoning of property located on the west side of
Middlebelt Road between Grandon and Dover in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 35, from R-1 to P.S., the City Planning Com-
mission having in its resolution No. 12-145-70 recommended
to the City Council that Petition No. 70-10-1-36 be approved,
J. Petition No. 70-10-6-8 as initiated by Council resolution No.
1008-70, pursuant to Section 23.01(a) of the Zoning Ordinance
No. 543 by adding paragraph (f), Union offices, union halls,
meeting halls and assembly halls to Uses Permitted in ML
Districts, the City Planning Commission having in its re-
solution No. 12-141-70 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 70-10-6-8 be denied.
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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 nature of the proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance and the location of the proposed changes of zoning as
set forth above first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well
as to not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing cause
to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility
company and to each 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 other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#72-71 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 (M.S.A. Section 5.2934) 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, March 8, 1971
at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Iftw Petition No. 70-10-6-9 as initiated by Council resolution
No. 1007-70, pursuant to Section 23.01 (a) of the Zoning
Ordinance, to amend Section 4.03, 5.03 and 6.03 of
Ordinance No. 543 to provide for golf driving ranges as
waiver uses in the R-1 through R-5, RUF and AG Districts,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No.
12-140-70 recommended to the City Council that Petition
No. 70-10-6-9 be denied,
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 nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance as set forth above first to be published in the official news-
paper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Livonia as well as to not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the said
public hearing cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to
each public utility company and to each railroad owning or operating any
public utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and
further, the City Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#73-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated January 18, 1971, which transmits a communication from the Police
Chief dated January 6, 1971 with regard to the Police Budget for 1970-1971,
the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $24,485.00
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from the Patrol Bureau Account No. 325-702 for the purpose of supplement-
ing the presently authorized sum of $4,400.00 in the following Accounts so
as to adjust the same in the following amounts for the Budget Year
1970-1971:
Amount as
Account No. Adjusted
304 ADMINISTRATION
864 Dues & Subscriptions $ 1,100.
960 Training 1,200.
970 Capital Outlay - Bldg. Renovation 6,000.
301 TRAFFIC
970 Capital Outlay - Polariod Camera 160.
325 PATROL
970 Capital Outlay
80 Clothing Lockers (50) 3,000.
50 Revolvers (25) 2,125.
40 Handcuffs (20) 300.
20 Prep Radios (10) 10,000.
3 Repeating Transmitting Stations
Grand Total 5,000.
$28,885.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#74-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated
January 21, 1971 from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-
Police, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Unistrut Detroit Service Company, 4045 Second Street,
Wayne, Michigan 48184 to make office alterations for Police Building
for the price of $2,584.00, the same having been the lowest bid received
with respect to this item, and the City Clerk and. City Treasurer are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that the matter of the bids for Office Alterations for
the Police Building, is hereby referred to the next study session of the
Council.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan and Bennett.
NAYS: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash.
The President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES : Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS : *Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Milligan made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because this is the first time that I have seen this request and have no information
in my file with respect to same.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#75-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated January
19, 1971 from the Police Chief and the Director of Public-Safety, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Karl Lowe Painting, 35067 Hees, Livonia, Michigan for painting the interior
of the Police Building for the price of $2,0+7.00, the same having been
the lowest bid received with respect to this item, and the City Clerk and.
City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incident-
al to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: *Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Milligan made the following statement. My 'no' vote is cast
because this is the first time that I have seen this request and have no information
in my file with respect to same.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#76-71. RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated October 20, 1970, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 19, 1971, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Virene
Lounge, Inc. for transfer of ownership of 1970 Class C licensed business
with Official Permit for after-hour bowling located at 31630 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 from Livonia Lanes Lounge, Inc. , 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: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#77-71 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Police Chief,
Director of Public Safety-Police and the Chief Building Inspector to
investigate the matter of the presence of carbon monoxide in the basement
of the Police Headquarters Building, and thereafter submit a report to
lbw Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, this 702nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 10:40 P. M., January 27, 1971.
ADDISON W. : ON , City erk.