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LMINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 23, 1969, 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 8:10 P. M.. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation. Roll
was called with the following result: Present--Edward H. McNamara, Rudolf R.
Kleinert, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Robert E. McCann and Edward G. Milligan.
Absent--Robert F. Nash (Excused).
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, James R. McCann, District Judge; James E. Mies,
District Judge; Carl J. Wagenschutz, City Treasurer; David L. Jones, Water & Sewer
Commissioner; William J. Strasser, City Engineer, Donald Nicholson, Director of
Public Safety; Calvin Roberts, Fire Chief; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation; Ed Siemert, Assistant City Engineer; Don Hull, City Planner; Dan
Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Henry Sieferd, City Assessor; James Miller, Person-
nel Director; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director, Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief
Accountant; Robert Bennett, Zoning Board of Appeals; Raymond Tent, Planning Commis-
sion; and Harry Wrightman, Planning Commission.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#777-69 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 655th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held July 9, 1969, are hereby approved.
The President of the Council acknowledged receipt of a communication from
the Mayor, dated July 23, 1969, which vetoed the following Council Resolutions, all
of
L which were adopted on July 9, 1969:
1. CR-757-69 This proposed charter amendment would purport to authorize
the establishment of the Board of Trustees in the City's Retirement
System; and would place this matter before the voters at a Special
Election to be held on Monday, September 29, 1969;
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2. CR-768-69 This proposed charter amendment would purport to provide a
line item veto for the Mayor with respect to the budget; and would
place this matter before the voters at a Special Election to be held
on Monday, September 29, 1969;
3. CR-769-69 This proposed charter amendment would provide the Mayor
with a minimum period of seven days to veto action taken by the City
Council as well as provide a minimum period of seven days for the
Council to take action with respect to vetoes; and would place this
matter before the voters at a Special Election to be held on Monday,
September 29, 1969;
4. CR-770-69 This proposed charter amendment would purport to remove
the City Assessor from the Board of Review; and would place this
matter before the voters at a Special Election to be held on Monday,
September 29, 1969;
5. CR-771-69 This proposed charter amendment would purport to provide
that the compensation of the Mayor would be equal to the sum paid
per annum that is established in the Compensation Plan for the
highest paid Civil Service employee 65 days preceding each primary
election.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#778-69 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
July 23, 1969 of resolution #757-69 adopted by the Council on July 9,
1969, the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #757-69 the same
as if it were word for word repeated herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted, and the Mayor's veto overruled.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#779-69 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
July 23, 1969 of resolution #768-69 adopted by the Council on July 9,
1969, the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #768-69 the same
as if it were word for word repeated herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted, and the Mayor's veto overruled.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#780-69 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
July 23, 1969 of resolution #769-69 adopted by the Council on July 9,
1969 the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #769-69 the same
as if it were word for word repeated herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result*
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted, and the Mayor's veto overrruled.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#781-69 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
July 23, 1969 of resolution #770-69 adopted by the Council on July 9,
1969 the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #770-69 the same
as if it were word for word repeated herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
The President declared the resolution adopted, and the Mayor's veto overruled.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#782-69 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
July 23, 1969 of resolution #771-69 adopted by the Council on July 9,
1969, the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #771-69 the same
as if it were word for word repeated herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted, and the Mayor's veto overruled.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Raymond
and supported by Councilman Ventura:
#783-69 WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary for the public
health and welfare of the City to erect, furnish and equip a District
Court Building for the City of Livonia and acquire a site therefor;
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AND WHEREAS, the total cost of said building and site, together
with legal fees and financing costs, has been estimated to be in a sum
not to exceed Eight Hundred Eighty Five Thousand ($885,000.00) Dollars,
AND WHEREAS, it will be necessary to borrow the sum of not to
exceed Eight Hundred Eighty Five Thousand ($885,000.00) Dollars to pay
the cost thereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council deems it necessary to borrow the
sum of not to exceed Eight Hundred Eighty Five Thousand ($885,000.00)
Dollars and issue general obligation bonds of the City therefor, for the
purpose of defraying the cost of erecting, furnishing and equipping a
District Court Building for the City of Livonia and acquiring a site
therefor.
2. The City Council determines the period of usefulness
of said improvements to be not less than forty (40) years.
3. At a Special Election to be held in the City of
Livonia on September 29, 1969, between the hours of 7.00 o'clock a.m.
and 8.00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, there be submitted to
vote of the qualified electors of said city the said proposition of
borrowing the said sum.
4. The proposition to be submitted at said election
shall be stated on the voting machines and ballots in substantially the
following form.
District Court Building Bonding Proposition
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Eight
Hundred Eighty Five Thousand ($885,000.00) Dollars
and issue its general obligation bonds therefor,
for the purpose of paying the cost of erecting,
furnishing and equipping a District Court Building
for the City of Livonia and acquiring a site
therefor?
5. The City Clerk will receive registration of elec-
tors qualified to vote at said election, who are not already properly
registered, until August 29, 1969, on which said day the City Clerk will
be in his office from 8 00 o'clock a.m. until 8:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern
Standard Time, to receive registration of electors qualified to vote at
said election.
6. The City Clerk shall cause Notice of Registration
for said election to be published and posted in manner required by law.
7. The City Clerk shall cause notice of said election
to be published and posted in manner required by law.
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8. There shall be included in the notice of said elec-
tion notice of the submission of said special proposition, in substantial-
ly the following form
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY OF LIVONIA:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a Special Election to be
held in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, on
Monday, the 29th day of September, 1969, from 7:00 o'clock
a.m. until 8:00 o'clock p. m., Eastern Standard Time,there
will be submitted to vote of the qualified electors of said
city, the following special proposition:
District Court Building Boniing Proposition
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Eight
Hundred Eighty Five Thousand ($885,000.00) Dollars
and issue its general obligation bonds therefor,
for the purpose of paying the cost of erecting,
furnishing and equipping a District Court Building
for the City of Livonia and acquiring a site
therefor?
The place of voting will be the regular place of voting in
each election precinct.
All qualified electors will be permitted to vote on the above
bonding proposition. Each elector must be a registered elector of
the City of Livonia.
This Notice is given by authority of the City Council of the
City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan.
City Clerk
9. 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: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
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#784-69 WHEREAS, there is a serious need for construction of storm water
facilities in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 25 under the provisions of Chapter
20 of the Drain Code for which a drainage study is underway and for which
a plan and cost estimate will be presented to the City Council in the
immediate future, and
WHEREAS, such proceedings may take up to two years to consum-
mate, which time element makes it mandatory that an acceptable temporary
alternate be found; and
WHEREAS, there are drainage facilities existing within the
Inkster Road right-of-way;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Livonia hereby requests a permit of the Board of Wayne County Road
Commission to make a connection to -the Inkster Road storm sewer on a
temporary basis until the ultimate storm water facilities are constructed
under the provisions of Chapter 20 of the Drain Code; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and Mayor are hereby
authorized to do all things necessary to carry out the intent and purpose
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
LAYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The General Fund Financial Statement for the period ending June 30, 1969,
as transmitted by the City Clerk under date of July 16, 1969, was received and filed
for the information of the Council.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36 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: PET. 68-12-1-44 FOR CHANGE
OF ZONING FROM RUF toC-1, INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN VENTURA ON JULY 9, 1969.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission dated June 4, 1969, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $12,900.00 from
the $4,400,000.00 General Obligation Park and Recreational Facilities
Bond Issue for the purpose of paving the parking lot at the Whispering
Willows Municipal Golf Course in the manner indicated in the aforesaid
communication, such work to be done in conjunction with the paving of
Newburgh Road; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Kleinert and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#785-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission dated June 4, 1969, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to reject the recommendation set forth in the aforesaid
communication and deny the said request for paving golf course parking lot.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Chief of the Fire Division, the Director of Public Safety and
the Budget Director, dated June 24, 1969, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with respect to bids for the purchase of five (5) Fire Engine
Pumpers, the Council does hereby determine to table this matter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert, Raymond and McCann.
The President declared the resolution denied.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#786-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Chief of the Fire Division, the Director of Public Safety and
the Budget Director, dated June 24, 1969, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with respect to bids for the purchase of five (5) Fire Engine
Pumpers, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of
the Whole.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#787-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
& Sewer Board dated June 16, 1969 approved for submission by the Mayor
which transmits its resolution #WS 1227-6/69 with respect to the estab-
lishment of a policy relative to furnishing water to City-owned lands on
islands, boulevards and cul-de-sacs, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in such policy, as previously established in CR-28-68 except to
the extent that the same is herein revised, and which policy is hereby
determined to be as follows :
1. Where sprinklers are installed, vacuum breakers shall be
required and installed in both connections.
2. The Civic Association in the area shall assume full
responsibility for the cost, care, repair and maintenance of the
water extension.
agree to
3. The Civic Association in the area shall be required to/an
assignment of the key to a responsible person for turn-on and
turn-off of the water.
4. That all water taps installed in street islands and cul-de-
sacs under the existing policy shall be prepaid by the Civic
Association. Such fee to be based on actual cost of installa-
tion and the Civic Association will be required to place on
deposit with the Water Department the estimated cost before the
installation is made. Any difference in cost will be refunded
to or collected from the Civic Association.
5. That each individual island and/or cul-de-sac for which the
Civic Association has agreed to pay for the tap - the water
usage charge shall be the minimum quarterly bill.
6. The Civic Association in the area shall assume the responsi-
bility of all appurtenances attached to water service connections
(sprinkling systems, vacuum breakers, etc.).
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7. All service connection costs shall include water meter boxes,
water meters and vacuum breakers where required.
8. That the Civic Association in the area shall be required to
notify the Water Department whenever the responsible person
representing the Civic Association is replaced or changed.
9. That water service connections shall be approved by the City
Council on an individual basis, and that the charge for this
service shall be made to theGeneral Fund, the same to be
computed on a cost basis.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#788-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind
CR-427-69 adopted on April 23, 1969 as the same purported to establish
a minimum duration of five years with respect to Irrevocable Letters of
Credit.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#789-69 WHEREAS, property described as:
That part of Section 10, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as the
W. 16 acres of the E. 26 acres of the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 10, except the N. 530.73 feet thereof. (12.73 acres)
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia; 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 real property for park purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of the two
competent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this
real property is $44,500.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
1. the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforesaid property at
a price of $44,500.00; and
2. the City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $676.33 for the proration of the 1968 City,
County and School taxes applicable to this property,
prorated as of June 12, 1969; and
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3. the City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 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. the City Clerk and the 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: Kleinert, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#790-69 WHEREAS, property described as:
That part of the W. 1/2 of Section 12, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at the center 1/4 corner of Section 12 and pro-
ceeding thence S. 0° 09' 15" E. along the N. and S. 1/4
section line 331 feet; thence N. 89° 58' 01" W. 1234.94
feet to the N. W. corner to a point; thence N. 0° 17' 50"
W. 516 feet to the S. line of Thomas F. O'Connor's
Middlebelt Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 68 of Plats
Page 96, Wayne County Records, thence S. 89° 51' 20" E.
along the S. line of said subdivision 1235.28 feet to the N.
and S 1/4 line of Section 12; thence S. 0° 15' 30" E. along
said N. and S. 1/4 section line 182.81 feet, to the point of
beginning. (14.63 acres) (part of Taxation Parcel 12E2a)
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia; 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 real property for park purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two
competent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this
real property is $44,850.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
1. the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforesaid property at
a price of $44,850.00, and
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2. the City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $627.11 for the proration of the 1968 City,
County and School taxes applicable to this property, prorated
as of June 9, 1969.
3. the City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 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. the City Clerk and the 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: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#791-69 WHEREAS, property described as:
That part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at the S. quarter corner of Section 3 and pro-
ceeding thence N. 0° 35' 46" W. along the N. and S. quarter
section line 848.28 feet, thence S. 89° 36' 50" E. 160.47
feet; thence along the boundary of the Spring Valley Subdivi-
sion S. 0°34'40" E. 50.0 feet; thence S. 30°00'00" E. 235.00
feet; thence S. 53°00'00" E. 230.00 feet; thence S. 85°06'
16" E. 225.25 feet; thence S. 89° 56' 29" E. 0.59 feet to a
point; thence S. 0° 17' E. 435.60 feet to the center line of
Seven Mile Road (66 ft. in width); thence W. along said center
line 679.60 feet to the point of beginning. (8.78 acres - net
.52 acres - road area)
(part of Taxation Parcel 03B2a, Tlbl, T2a, Ui, V2a)
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia; 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 real property for park purposes, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two
competent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $14,000.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
1. the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforesaid property at
a price of $14,000.00; and
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2. the City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $271.64 for the proration of the 1968 City,
County and School taxes applicable to this property,
prorated as of June 5, 1969;
3. the City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 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. the City Clerk and the 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: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#792-69 WHEREAS, property described as:
That part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as the N. 1301.07 feet of the E. 15 acres
of the W. 1/2 of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 14, except
the N. 43 feet thereof. (Taxation Parcel 14U1a, Yl)
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia, 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 real property for park purposes, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two
competent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this
real property is $28,300.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
1. the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforesaid property at
a price of $28,300.00; and
2. the City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sum from the $4,400,000.00 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
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L 3. the City Clerk and the 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: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
The communication from the Mayor, dated July 3, 1969, with respect to the
paving of the West side of Merriman Road at the entrance to the Merriman Park
Apartments, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Counci]man Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Occidental Investment Co. by Mr. E. C. Schubiner dated June 17, 1969 with
regard to the action taken in CR-486-69, the Council does hereby
determine to rescind CR-486-69.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
LAYES: Ventura, Raymond and Milligan.
NAYS: Kleinert, McCann and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Occidental Investment Co. by Mr. E. C. Schubiner dated June 17, 1969
with regard to the action taken in CR-486-69, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Department of Law for its opinion with respect to
the legal ramifications involved in this matter.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#793-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Occidental Investment Co. by Mr. E. C. Schubiner dated June 17, 1969
with regard to the action taken in CRj 86-69, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
L AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#794-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 24, 1969 which transmits a report
"Middlebelt/Schoolcraft Development", the Council does hereby refer the
same to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#795-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 24, 1969 with regard to certain Council
requests that the Commission conduct public hearings on their own motion
to intensify the use of land within the City (CR-626-69 and 615-69), the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for its
consideration.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#796-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Officer
in Charge of the Traffic Bureau, Director of Public Safety and the City
Attorney dated June 20, 1969, approved for submission by the Mayor with
respect to an application for a traffic study under the provisions of
the National Highway Safety Act, the Council does hereby refer the same
to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation in this
regard.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#797-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Industrial Development Commission dated June 17, 1969, approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to transfer the
sum of $951.00 from Account No. 170-23 (Publishing) to the following
accounts in the following amounts :
Account No. 170-29 (Travel and Education) $151.00
Account No. 170-33 (Public Relations) $800.00
further, the Council does hereby determine to charge Account No. 170-12
(Dues and Subscriptions) with the cost of the Chamber of Commerce mem-
bership in the amount of $50.00 and credit Account No. 170-33 (Public
Relations) with a like amount for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#798-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated June 13, 1969 with respect to the previously
authorized condemnation proceedings relating to the improvement of Lyndon
Avenue from Fairway Drive to a point approximately 300 feet west of
Fairway Drive, the Council does hereby determine to rescind council
resolutions #845-68 and #846-68 adopted on July 31, 1968.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#799-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated June 13, 1969 transmitting for acceptance a Grant
of Easement dated May 26, 1969 from Jako Land Company and Gil Investment
Co., Inc., executed by its presidents, Jack Coleman and Bernard
Glieberman, conveying:
The North 43 feet of the following described parcel:
The West 165 feet of the North 1/2 of the East 1/2
of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (Bureau of
Taxation Parcel 2CMlb1) (Lyndon Avenue right-of-way)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid document and the City Clerk is herein 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: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#800-69 RESOLVED, THAT HAVING CONSIDERED A COMMUNICATION from the City
Engineer dated June 30, 1969, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor regarding the proposed dedication
of right-of-way across Parcel 20J1 located in the southeast 1/4 of
Section 20 for the Lyndon Avenue widening west of Fairway Drive, the
Council does hereby determine that the City of Livonia shall relinquish
and dedicate for Lyndon Avenue right-of-way the following described
property:
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That part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 20, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a
point on the E. & W. i/4 line of said Section 20 distant N. 89°
51' 16" E, 1321.75 feet from the center post of said Section
20 and proceeding thence S. 0° 03' 51" E, 30 feet; thence
129.34 feet along an arc of a curve to the right with a central
angle of 27°5'58", a radius of 273.46 feet and a chord bearing
of N. 76° 35' 48" W; thence N. 89° 51' 16" E, 124.53 feet to
the point of beginning.
(Dedicated for Lyndon Avenue right-of-way)
and the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation is requested to record such
right-of-way dedication on all maps issued by the Bureau of Taxation;
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy
of said action with the Wayne County Register of Deeds Office and 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: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#801-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. C.
Robert Wartell of Bonk, Pollick & Wartell, Southfield, Michigan, dated
June 18, 1969, submitted in behalf of Lowell Construction Co., a
Michigan corporation and other owners of certain property located in
Castle Gardens Subdivision No. 7 in the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby determine to approve the vacation of a part of the plat of Castle
Gardens Subdivision No. 7 as recorded in Liber 87, Pages 76-77, Wayne
County Records, as well as certain streets presently dedicated in that
portion of the subdivision proposed to be vacated, and in the manner
requested in Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action No. 135274 and in
accordance with the descriptions set forth in Exhibit B attached to the
aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#802-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a copy of a communication from
the Mayor of the City of Westland addressed to the Traffic Engineer of
the Wayne County Road Commission, wherein a request is made for the
installation of an electrically controlled traffic signal located at the
intersection of Joy Road and Hubbard Road, the Council takes this means
to concur in the said request, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Road
Commission, attention Mr. Russell Harrison, Traffic Engineer.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
396, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "WATER RATE
ORDINANCE" OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 8.1 THEREOF.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated June 12, 1969 with regard to the case of Timpona
vs. City of Livonia, et al. , Civil Action No. 865+5, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS : Kleinert, Ventura and McCann.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#803-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated June 12, 1969 with regard to the case of Timpona
vs. City of Livonia, et al., Civil Action No. 865+5, the Council does
hereby authorize the Department of Law execute in behalf of the City of
Livonia the proposed stipulation for the entry of judgment and thereby
resolve the issues involved in this litigation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#804-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law and the Industrial Coordinator, dated June 25, 1969,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the acquisition
of land necessary for the opening and extension of Westmore Avnnue from
the East-West Industrial Road to Glendale Avenue in Section 27, as well
as the need for the subject right-of-way in order to construct water
mains and provide utility service in connection with Westmore Avenue,
the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the sum of $9000.00, of
which $6768.00 shall be expended from the proceeds of Special Assessment
District #64, and $2232.00 from the proceeds of Special Assessment
District #65, to the owner(s) of the following described property for
this purpose:
Bureau of Taxation Parcel 27D1a4: The West 60
feet of the east 430.0 feet of the south 165.0
feet of the north 2113.0 feet of the west 1320.0
feet of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
and the City Attorney, 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: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#805-69 WHEREAS, the Council does hereby determine to rescind, revise
and amend Council Resolution #1296-68 so as to have the same provide and
read as set forth in the action taken herein, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and
mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 64, for
the installation of paving and drainage on a proposed north-south
industrial road (Westmore Avenue) and on an east-west industrial road
(Industrial Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27 in the City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the
City Charter and Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia,
a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Monday,
September 16, 1968 at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special
assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the
City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of street and
drainage improvements to be constructed in Special Assessment District
No. 64; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in the assessment schedule which was prepared by the Engineer-
ing Division, dated June 23, 1969, and which purports to revise the
special assessment roll previously submitted and dated August 29, 1968,
so as to set forth the amount of $122,853.90, are fair and equitable and
based upon benefits to be derived by construction of improvements
proposed in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 64, as revised, is hereby
approved and confirmed in all respects;
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of six per cent (6%) per
annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from the date of confirma-
tion. In such cases where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars
($10.00), the number of installments shall be reduced so that each
installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as possible.
The first installment shall be due and payable December 1, 1969 and
subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 of Ordinance No.
401, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation
on the assessment roll, and the said assessment roll shall then be
immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish
notice as is required by Section 6.03, and mail assessment statements
to the respective property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 6.03. Any property owner assessed may,
within sixty (60) days from the date of confirmation pay the whole or
any part of the assessment without interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1969 City tax
roll in the manner required by Section 6.05 of Ordinance No. 401, as
amended, together with interest upon all unpaid installments from the
date of confirmation and thereafter one (1) installment shall be spread
upon each annual tax roll together with one (1) year's interest upon all
unpaid installments; provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided by said Ordinance No. 401,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period as provided by
Section 6.04, or after the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as
provided by Section 6.07, then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid installments.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#806-69 WHEREAS, the Council does hereby determine to rescind, revise
and amend Council Resolution #1297-68 so as to have the same provide
and read as set forth in the action taken herein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 65 for the
installation of water mains for the proposed industrial development
within the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27 in the City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the
City Charter and Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia,
a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Monday,
September 16, 1968, at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special
assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City
Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of water main improve-
ments to be constructed in Special Assessment District No. 65; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in the assessment schedule which was prepared by the Engineer-
ing Division, dated June 23, 1969, and which purports to revise the
special assessment roll previously submitted and dated August 29, 1968,
so as to set forth the amount of $40,580.70, are fair and equitable and
based upon benefits to be derived by construction of improvements in
said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and
resolutions of the City Council;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 65, as revised, is hereby
approved and confirmed in all respects;
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of six per cent (6%) per
annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from the date of confirma-
tion. In such cases where the installments will be less than Ten
Dollars ($10.00), the number of installments shall be reduced so that
each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as
possible. The first installment shall be due and payable December 1,
1969, and subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding years;
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 of Ordinance No.
401, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation
on the assessment roll, and the said assessment roll shall then be
immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish
notice as is required by Section 6.03, and mail assessment statements to
the respective property owners assessed in the manner and substance as
provided by said Section 6.03. Any property owner assessed may, within
sixty (60) days from the date of confirmation pay the whole or any part
of the assessment without interest or penalty;
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(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1969 City
tax roll in the manner required by Section 6.05 of Ordinance No. 401,
as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid installments from
the date of confirmation and thereafter one (1) installment shall be
spread upon each annual tax roll together with one (1) year's interest
upon all unpaid installments, provided, however, that when any annual
installment shall have been prepaid in the manner provided by said
Ordinance No. 401, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
as provided by Section 6.04, or after the expiration of the sixty (60)
day period as provided by Section 6.07, then there shall be spread upon
the tax roll for such year only the interest for all unpaid installments.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#807-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission dated June 4, 1969, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor regarding renewal of
the City's contract with Recreation Music Instruction, Inc. and
Recreation Dance, Inc. for an additional two-year period from September
1, 1969 through August 31, 1971, inclusive, which agreement is in connec-
tion with the conduct of a recreation music and dance program in the City
of Livonia, and which it is proposed would be on the same terms and con-
ditions as are contained in the present agreement, the Council does
hereby approve of the proposed agreement by and between the City and the
aforesaid parties in the manner herein submitted and does hereby author-
rize the Mayor and City Clerk to affix their signatures to such agree-
ment 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: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#808-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Municipal Building Authority of Livonia dated June 9, 1969 and approved
for submission by the Mayor with regard to the proposed construction of
a new City Hall and District Court Building in the Civic Center, as well
as the services rendered in this regard by the architectural firm of
Alden B. Dow & Associates, Inc., the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#809-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Judges
of the 16th Judicial District Court dated July 9, 1969 wherein a request
is made for additional appropriations for the District Court, the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $25,890 from
the Reserve for Contingencies Account to the following accounts in the
following amounts for the purposes indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion:
$1,000.00 to Account No. 113-1, Salary and Wages Account
(1 bookkeeper or accountant,
minimum 10 hours a week)
$3,000.00 to Account No. 113-1, Salary and Wages Account
(3 clerk typists)
$2,000.00 to Account No. 113-20, Printing
$5,000.00 to Account No. 113-31, Witness and Jury Fees
$14,890.00 to Account No.113-70, Capital Outlay
(Burroughs L-2000 Electronic Abstract
and Legal Recording Machine)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Milligan.
NAYS: McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
At 10:05 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 Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#810-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind
CR-776-69 adopted on July 9, 1969, relative to the acceptance of bid
for the paving of Doris Avenue.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#811-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, dated July 9, 1969, approved
by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Thompson-
McCully Asphalt Paving Company, 5905 Belleville Road, Belleville,
Michigan, for the paving of Doris Avenue from Five Mile Road to Puritan
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Avenue, on the basis of Alternate "B" (Deep-strength asphalt) for the
total amount of $76,445.08, based on the Engineering Division's estimate
of units of work involved and subject to a final payment based upon the
actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this work; and the Council does hereby
authorize an advance in an amount not to exceed $76,445.08 from the
$9,800,000.00 General Obligation Street and Road Bond Issue, $68,007.14
of which is to be reimbursed from the proceeds of Special Assessment
Bonds to be sold for this project and $8,437.94 from the anticipated
sale of bonds for the Livonia Drain No. 6 Extension and Branches Project,
and the Department of Law and Engineering Division are hereby requested
to submit a report regarding the easements required to construct off-site
storm sewers as well as the need for appraisers, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all 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: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#812-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Devon-Aire
Woods Civic Association dated July 9, 1969, the Council does hereby
grant permission to the Devon-Aire Woods Civic Association to conduct
their annual corn roast and street dance on Robert Drive, between
Flamingo and Milburn, between the hours of 8.00 P. M. and 1:30 A. M. on
August 16, 1969, subject to the approval of the Director of Public
Safety.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#813-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 8, 1969 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #4-46-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-2-6-3 submitted by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or
not to amend the Zoning Ordinance so as to add a maximum building height
limitation for all buildings in the R-7 zoning district, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing in regard to this matter on July 9,
1969 pursuant to Council Resolution #586-69, the Council does hereby
concur with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said
Petition No. 69-2-6-3 is hereby approved and granted; and the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543
in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result .
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
014-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 8, 1969, from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution #4-41-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-2-1-2 submitted by
Groesbeck Corporation for a change of zoning on property located on the
west side of Middlebelt between St. Martins and Bretton Road in Section 2,
from RUF to C-2 and the Council having conducted a public hearing in
regard to this matter on July 9, 1969 pursuant to council resolution
#586-69, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and said Petition No. 69-2-1-2 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 in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Milligan and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#815-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 27, 1969 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #5-65-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-3-1-10 submitted
by Michael Berry and Vivian Berry for a change of zoning on property
located on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail east of Lawrence Drive in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, from C-1 to R-7, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing in regard to this matter on July 9, 1969
pursuant to Council Resolution #629-69, the Council does hereby concur
with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said Petition
No. 69-3-1-10 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is
hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be pre-
pared 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 in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 12,
1969 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#5-78-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-4-2-11 as submitted by James
Sutherland requesting permission to construct a restaurant as a waiver
use on property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between
Middlebelt and Maplewood in Section 12, which property is zoned C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing in regard to this matter
on July 9, 1969 pursuant to Council Resolution 669-69, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission in the
said Petition and Petition No. 69-4-2-11 is hereby approved and granted,
the Council having determined as a matter of fact that the petitioner
has complied with the requirements of the C-2 zoning classification and
the standards set forth in Section 19.06 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Kleinert, Milligan and McNamara.
The president declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#616-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 12,
1969 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#5-77-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-4-2-10 submitted by Jet Slide,
Inc., requesting permission to construct and operate a jet slide on pro-
perty located on the west side of Middlebelt between St. Martins and
Seven Mile Road in Section 2, which property is zoned C-2, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing in regard to this matter on
July 9, 1969 pursuant to Council Resolution #670-69, the Council does
determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and the said Petition No. 69-4-2-10 is hereby denied for the
same reasons as those that are set forth in the aforesaid action of the
City Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#817-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Zoning Board of Appeals dated June 30, 1969 with regard to printing
expenses involved on appeal cases submitted to the Board, the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of $520.00 from the Reserve for
Contingencies Account to a new Printing Account to be established for
this purpose in the Budget of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#818-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 12,
1969 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution
#5-78-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-4-2-11 as submitted by James
Sutherland requesting permission to construct a restaurant as a waiver
use on property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between
Middlebelt and Maplewood in Section 12, which property is zoned C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing in regard to this matter
on July 9, 1969, pursuant to Council Resolution 669-69, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this matter to the next Study Session to be
held August 6, 1969.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#819-69 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 McCann, it was
#820-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a request dated July 15, 1969
from the Gold Construction Company, proprietors of Gold Manor Subdivision
No. 3 located in the northwest 1/4 of Section 8, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to allow the said
proprietors to deposit as financial assurance for the installation of
improvements and sidewalks in the aforesaid subdivision a Surety Bond
in the amount of $315,200.00 and an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the
amount of $20,000.00 in lieu of other forms of financial assurance
prescribed in Council Resolution #1325-68, Item No. 8, as amended by
Council Resolution #592-69; and the City Clerk is 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: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#821-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated July 15, 1969, approved for submission by the
Mayor with respect to the cost of the appraisal of the M. J. Franjac
property, located at 37355 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, in
connection with the proposed improvement of Newburgh Road from Plymouth
Road to Schoolcraft and from Five Mile Road to Eight Mile Road, the
Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum of $175.00 from
the proceeds of the $9.8 million General Obligation Street Improvement
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: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#822-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report of the Capital
Improvement Committee dated July 10, 1969 and submitted pursuant to
CR-711-67 in connection with the acquisition of a site in Section 2 for
park site purposes, including the construction of an indoor ice skating
facility and recreation center building, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission with the request that
an updated feasibility study and status report be submitted with respect
to the proposal of constructing such facilities in the northeast portion
of the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#823-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report of the Capital
Improvement Committee dated July 10, 1969 and submitted pursuant to CR's
2,36-68,186-69,&391-68 in connection with the future plans and operation
of the facilities located at Quaker Acres, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Historical Commission with the request for an up-to-
date report on the possible conversion of such facilities to a City
Museum.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#824-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report of the Capital
Improvement Committee dated July 10, 1969 submitted pursuant to
CR-856-68 in connection with a request previously submitted for a new
District Court Building, the Council does hereby determine to take no
action with regard to the same in view of the fact that the Council has
now taken affirmative action in this regard, and no further action would
appear to be necessary at this time.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#825-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Capital Improvement Committee dated July 10, 1969 submitted pursuant to
CR-445-69 in connection with a request for the installation of a
sprinkling system in the boulevard islands located on Farmington Road
south of Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure
of a sum not to exceed $1,000.00 from the $9.8 million General Obligation
Street Improvement Bond Issue to the Water Department for the purpose
of tapping a water main so as to provide water service to the subject
Farmington Road islands, and the Director of Public Works and the City
Clerk are hereby requested 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 : Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Milligan.
NAYS : McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#826-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report of the Capital
Improvement Committee dated July 10, 1969 submitted pursuant to
CR-706-69 with respect to the proposed underground water tank and air
compressor as well as the emergency pump and day tank for the Civil
Defense Emergency Operating Center, the Council does hereby determine
as follows :
1. That the bid of Zeni and Maguire Construction Company for the under-
ground water tank and air compressor work is hereby rejected for the
reasons indicated in the communication dated June 4, 1969 from the
Division of Engineering and the Director of Civil Defense;
2.. That the Department of Public Works and the Budget Director are
hereby authorized to do all things necessary in accordance with the
provisions set forth in the Financial Ordinance, Ordinance No. 216, as
amended, for the purpose of obtaining bids for having an underground
water tank constructed and delivered to the job site;
3. That the Department of Public Works is hereby requested to submit
a report regarding cost involved of materials and the completion of work
required with respect to this project;
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L 4. That the Department of Public Works is hereby requested to submit
a report regarding the costs involved in retaining local firms to
complete all other work, as indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#827-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission dated July 14, 1969, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to the use
of Ford Field Diamond No. 1 on August 4, 5, and 6, 1969 from 9:00 A. M.
to 1:00 P. M. at the rental rate of $50.00 per day to Sports Promotion,
Inc., 25941 W. Six Mile Road, Redford, Michigan, for the purpose of
holding Junior Baseball Clinics for youngsters 9 through 17 years of age,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in such rental rate for the
use of the said facility by Sports Promotion, Inc. in the manner indicat-
ed in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#828-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 22, 1969 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #4-43-69 in regard to Petition 69-2-1-5 submitted by
John E. Pakkala for a change of zoning on property located on the north
side of Pembroke between Oporto and Melvin Avenues in Section 2 from RUF
to R-3 and which petition was amended by the petitioner to request a
change of zoning from RUF to R-5; and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on July 16, 1969 pursuant to
council resolution #667-69, the Council does hereby concur with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition, as
amended, 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 in
accordance with this resolution.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#829-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 29, 1969 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #5-63-69 in regard to Petition 69-3-1-8 submitted by
Bailus Wilson for a change of zoning on property located on the southeast
corner of Hugh and Norfolk Avenue in the northeast 1/4 of Section 2 from
RUF to R-4; and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on July 16, 1969 pursuant to council resolution
#667-69, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 69-3-1-8 is hereby approved
and granted in part so as to approve the rezoning requested only with
respect to the southerly portion of the property which is approximately
130 feet by 125 feet and to deny the same with respect to the balance;
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 in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#830-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 29, 1969 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #5-64-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-3-1-11 submitted by
Burton-Share, Inc., Ply-Van Corporation for a change of zoning on the
west side of Levan Road, north of Plymouth Road in the southwest 1/4 of
Section 29 from C-2 to M-1; and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on July 16, 1969 pursuant to council
resolution #667-69, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 69-3-1-11 is hereby
approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause
the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning
change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law
and, upon receipt of such map the Deparment of Law is requested to
prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543 in accordance with this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 28, 1969 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #5-61-59 in regard to Petition 69-3-1-6 submitted by
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Arthur Bottrill for a change of zoning on the northeast corner of Rayburn
and Farmington Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, from R-3 to
P.S. ; and the Council havingieanducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on July 16, 1969 pursuant to council resolution #667-69,
the Coi5ncil does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion and the said Petition 69-3-1-6 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 in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Kleinert, Milligan and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#831-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 28, 1969 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #5-61-69 in regard to Petition 69-3-1-6 submitted by
Arthur Bottrill for a change of zoning on the northeast corner of Rayburn
and Farmington Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, from R-3 to
P. S.; and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on July 16, 1969 pursuant to council resolution #667-69,
the Council does hereby table this matter to the next Regular Meeting to
be held August 6, 1969.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#832-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the City Planning
Commission pursuant to the provisions set forth in Article XXIII of the
Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 543, as amended, to conduct a Public Hearing
on its own motion with respect to a possible amendment of said Zoning
Ordinance so as to delete from the M-1 Zoning District garages, repair
shops, etc. and place the same in the C-2 zoning classification as a
waiver use, and thereafter submit its report and recommendation to the
City Council.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#833-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 26, 1969 which transmits its resolution
#6-93-69 adopted by the Commission on June 10, 1969 with regard to
Petition No. 69-5-8-2 requesting site plan approval for a proposed
addition to the shopping center located at Five Mile and Levan Roads in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, the Council does hereby, pursuant to
provisions set forth in Section 9.03 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No.
69-5-8-2 is hereby approved, subject to the same conditions as are set
forth in the aforesaid action of the City Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#834-69 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer is hereby requested to submit
his report and recommendation relative to the need for a street light
at the intersection of Westbrook at Six Mile Road.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, this 656th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly
adjourned at 11:55 P. M., July 23, 1969.
ADDISON W. BACt , C'' y C erk.