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MINUTES OF THE FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 11, 1963, 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:]J. P. M. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present-- Sydney B. Bagnall, John T. Daugherty,
William E. Parks, Rudolf R. Kleinert, John F. Dooley, Edward x. McNamara and James R.
McCann. Absent-- None.
Elected and appointed officials presents Marie W. Clark, City Clerk;
Alan Walt, City Attorney, Harry C. Tatigian, first Assistant City Attorney; John E.
Hiltz, Consulting Engineer; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; Daniel R.
Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Thomas J.
Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; Burl Woodward, Industrial Development Commission;
imi William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer; Addison W. Bacon, Director of Public Safety;
David R. McCullough, City Planner; and Leonard G. Newlon, Traffic Commission.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley aid unanimously
adopted, it was
#935-63 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 432nd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of ivonia, held December 4, 1963, are hereby approved.
The letter dated December 11, 1963, from the Industrial Coordinator, regard-
ing the Industrial Road in the North 1/2 of Section 26, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council.
A report from the Finance Committee was given by Councilman John T.Daugherty,
Chairman.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Daugherty and supported
by Councilman Dooley:
#936-63 WHEREAS, the Livonia Youth Symphony Society has contributed to the
progress of our City by the sponsorship of activities for young musicians
of our community;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in order for the Livonia
Symphony Society to present its programs to all of Livonia, the Livonia
City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$200.00 from the Public Relations Account of the Legislative Budget for
the materials necessary for the duplicating of the newsletters and report
of the Society; and the City department of duplicating services is re-
quested to furnish the necessary labor to accomplish the printing.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#937-63 RESOLVED that, the compensation as presently established for
the office of Director of Public Works, Director of Public 6afety, and
City Assessor, shall be effective only through April 13, 1964; all pre-
vious resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby rescinded only to the
extent of such conflict.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann,Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#938-63 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby recommend to the Civil
Service Commission that on Tuesday, December 24, 1963, all City employees
be required to work only until 12 o'clock noon, with the exception of those
departments which must remain on duty for the protection of the public
health and welfare; and that the Commission consider this recommendation
and if in agreement, take whatever action which may be necessary in order
to implement the same.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#939-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, released on November 14, 1963, the Council does
hereby approve the request from B. P. 0. Elks Lodge 2246 for a new Club
license and Dance Permit at 33825 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, subject
tQ the favorable recommendation of the Livonia Police Department; and the
City Clerk is requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#940-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
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November 29, 1963, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of resolution
#21-63 adopted on January 9, 1963, as subsequently amended by resolution
#653-63, so as to further reduce the bond for remaining improvements in
Kimberly Oaks Estates Subdivision No. 4 to $32,000.00, of which at least
$10,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining improvements
in said subdivision; further, this resolution being conditioned upon the
prior submission to the Council of a written release and satisfaction of
the complaint referred to in said report of the Chief City Engineer; and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The letter dated December 4, 1963, from John E. Hiltz & Associates, Inc.,
regarding the Plymouth and Schoolcraft Road Sanitary Sewer Projects, was received and
placed an file for the information of the Council.
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 423 of the City of Livonia Known and
Cited as the "Drive-In Theater Licensing Ordinance" by Adding Section 5.1 Thereof,
introduced on December L, 1963, by Councilman McNamara was taken from the table and
a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: Daugherty and Parks.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
Councilman McNamara introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA, AND AMENDING ARTICLE 3.00 CF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 60, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY CF
LIVONIA, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 3.370.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission
dated July )0, 1963, as amended by their report and recommendation dated November 1,
1963, on Petition No. Z-598, having been considered by the Council, the Council hereby
adopts said petition to anend the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City of
Livonia, and all proceedings heretofore conducted on said petition are hereby approved.
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Section 2. Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, as
amended, of the City of Livonia is hereby amended by adding thereto the following
section:
Section 3.370. Petition No. Z-598 submitted by Albert Newman is
hereby granted and the zoning classification of the premises hereinafter
described is hereby changed from R-1-B to RUFB, as requested in said
petition:
Lots 10 and 11, Bassett Farm Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 69,
page 53, Wayne County Records ,said subdivision being a part of the
N.W. 1/4 of Section 31, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan,
and the Northwest 1/4 of Secticn 31 of the Zoning Map is hereby amended to
conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3. The attached map designated "Amendment Map No. 123 of the Zoning
Map of the City of Livonia," showing all of the amendments and changes made in the
foregoing Section 2 of this ordinance is hereby approved, established and made a part
hereof.
Section b. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and
effect.
Section 5. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Dooley introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE 3.00 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 60, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 3.369.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission
dated November 1, 1963, on Petition No. Z-609, having been considered by the Council,
the Council hereby adopts said petition to anend the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning
Map of the City of Livonia, and all proceedings heretofore conducted on said petition
are hereby approved.
Section 2. Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, as amended,
of the City of Livonia is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
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Section 3.369. Petition No. Z-609, submitted by Nelson Dembs, is
hereby granted and the zoning classification of the premises hereinafter
described are hereby changed from RUFB to R-3 as requested in said petition:
The North 100 feet of Lots 318 and 319 Supervisor's Livonia Plat No.4,
as recorded in Liber 66, Page 20, Wayne Count Records, said plat
being a part of the S. E. i/4 of the N. E. 1/4 and of part of the
N.E. 1/4 of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; Bureau of Taxation parcels 14b318
and 144b319;
and the Northeast i/4 of Section 14 of the Zoning Map is hereby amended to
conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3. The attached map designated "Amendment Map No. 122 of the Zoning
Map of the City of Livonia," showing all of the amendments and changes made in the
foregoing Section 2 of this ordinance is hereby approved, established and made a part
hereof.
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and
effect.
Section 5. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Dooley introduced the following emergency Ordinance:
NO. 460
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12, AS AMENDED OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
AND LICENSING CERTAIN BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF" BY
.AMENDING SECTIONS 15.3 AND 15.6 THEREOF.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Sections 15.3 and 15.6 of Ordinance No. 12, as amended, of the
City of Livonia entitled "An Ordinance Regulating and Licensing Certain Businesses
in the City of Livonia and Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof," are hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 15.3 No person shall keep open any room, hall or building
licensed hereunder for a pool or billiard table therein between the hours
of two o'clock A. M., and seven o'clock in the succeeding morning; nor
shall any bowling alley licensed hereunder be kept open between the hours
of four o'clock A. M. and seven o'clock A. M.
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Section 15.6 No license to operate a pool or bilkhrd table or a
bowling alley shall be granted to an establishment licensed to sell in-
toxicating liquors unless the sale and consumption of such liquors is
confined to a room or rooms entirely separate from the room or rooms in
which the pool or billiard table or bowling alley is operated; provided,
however, that with respect to a bowling alley the City Council may for
good cause shown suspend by resolution the restriction imposed by this
ordinance and permit the sale and consumption of liquor in any additional
areas within the establishment which would not otherwise be permitted or
authorized.
Sectipn 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force
and effect.
Section 3. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remain-
ing portion of this ordinance.
Section 4. Emergency Clause. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an
emergency ordinance necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and
welfare and shall take effect immediately on publication.
A roll call vote was conducted on the foregoing Ordinance with the following results
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing emergency Ordinance duly adopted and would
become effective on publication.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#941-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated December 3,
1963, from Mac Goldman, Merri-Bowl Lanes, 30950 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, requesting permission to serve alcoholic beverages in the con-
course area of the aforesaid bowling establishment for one night only,
commencing 10:00 P. M., oh December 31, 1963, and ending I :00 A. M.,
January 1, 1961., for the purpose of having a closed party on New Year1s
Eve, the Council does hereby determine that there having been a good
cause shown to suspend the restriction imposed in Section 15.6 of Or-
dinance No. 12, as amended, does hereby grant permission and authorization
to the Merri-Bowl Lanes Bowling Establishment, 30950 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, for the purpose of serving alcoholic beverages on the
concourse area of this establishment for one night only, commencing at
10:00 P. M., on December 31, 1963, and ending 4:00 A. M., January 1, 1964.
The letter dated November 24, 1963, from Mrs. Mary P. Hopkins, 3901 - 17th
Street, Detroit, Michigan, regarding congressional districts, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#942-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Decem-
ber 6, 1963, from William N. Ponder, regarding the erection of a permanent
memorial to the late President John F. Kennedy, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Committee of the Thole for consideration.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#913-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Decem-
ber 3, 1963, from Mr. Stanley L. Martin, Safety Committee Chairman, Adams
School Parent-Teachers Association, 29147 Meadowlark, Livonia, Michigan,
regarding the installation of a traffic control stop light at the inter-
section of Lyndon Avenue and Middlebelt Road, and a four-way stop sign
placed at the intersection of Lyndon Avenue and Garden Road, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Traffic Commission for its report and
recommendation, which referral, with regard to Lyndon Avenue and Garden
Road, is similar to that which was made in Council resolution #720-63.
The following resolution leas offered by Councilman McNamara and supported
by Councilman Daugherty:
#914-63 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, has by Ordinance No. 60, provided for the creation of an official
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City has appointed members of the City
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, said Planning Commission is now duly constituted and
operating; and
WHEREAS, said Commission has determined that for the orderly
future growth of the City of Livonia and to prevent the spread of blight,
that it is necessary that a comprehensive community plan be prepared; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has a population of more than 50,000
and is located within, and is part of, a Redevelopment Area under Section
5(a) of the Area Redevelopment Act, and does not have sufficient finances
to pay for all of said comprehensive community plans; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has requested the City of
Livonia to enter into a contract with the Housing and Home Finance Agency
for Urban Planning Assistance under the provisions of Section 701 of the
Federal Housing Act of 195t.,as amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the City of Livonia,
Michigan, make application to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for
Urban Planning Assistance for the City of Livonia, Michigan;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City of Livonia provide
$15,927.00, which represents 25% of the cost of the proposed planning
work; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to affix their signatures on a contract for Urban
Planning Assistance for an amount not to exceed the aforesaid sum of
$15,927.00, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and 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: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 8:52 P.M.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#945-63 RESOLVED that,having considered the letter dated October 9, 1963,
from the Mayor, regarding the proposed position of Urban Renewal Director
at its Committee of the Thole meeting on December 9, 1963, pursuant to
resolution #822-63, the Council does hereby determine to take no action
at this time.
The President resumed the Chair at 8:55 P. M.
The letters dated December 6th and 9th, 1963, from the Industrial Co-
ordinator, regarding industrial development in Section 30 of the City of Livonia,
were received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On motion of Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and
unanimously adopted, this 433rd regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:00 P. M., December 11, 1963.
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