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lip MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 6, 1982, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of
the Council at approximately 8:03 P. M. . Councilwoman Gundersen delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann,
Gerald Taylor, Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop and Robert D.
Bennett. Absent: Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk;
Patricia L. Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; John
Nagy, City Planner; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial
Coordinator; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public
lip Works; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Service; James M. Inglis,
Director, Housing Commission; Henry Binder, Water and Sewer Board and John A.
Hillman, Zoning Board of Appeals.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#823-82 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 994th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held November 17, 1982, are hereby
approved.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#821+-82 WHEREAS, in the month of November, 1982, certain persons with
mischievousness, malice and criminal intent did cause great harm upon a
Livonia manufacturing concern; and
WHEREAS, The Hygrade Food Corporation, with manufacturing plant
located at 38200 Plymouth Road, represents one of the best examples of
corporate citizenship in the City of Livonia; and
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WHEREAS, The Hygrade Food Corporation maintains the highest
quality of production standards in the food industry; and
WHEREAS, The Hygrade Food Corporation could benefit from the
entire community's evidence of support in this their time of need; and
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WHEREAS, the community's effort to show support for their
management, staff and the fine persons who make the product, many of
whom are Livonia residents, would be appropriate; and
WHEREAS, a community effort would indeed be an indication of
this community's desire to continue to show that Livonia is a good place
to work, to play, and, more importantly, to do business,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Livonia, does publicly commend The Hygrade Food Corporation as an
example of a quality corporate citizen.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated November 18, 1982,
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending October 31, 1982, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and
seconded by Councilman Feenstra:
#825-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Community Resources, dated November 16, 1982, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Plymouth Floor
Covering, 33611 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for installing
1,950 sq. ft. of carpeting and 1,150 sq. ft. of tile at the Fire Station
Senior Citizens Center for a total price of $3,250, the same having been
in fact the lowest and only bid received and meets specifications;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $3,250
from Community Development Block Grant funds for this purpose.
#826-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated November 9, 1982, with regard
to an application from Angelo DiPonio, 8262 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth,
Michigan 48170, for a new full year Class "C" license to be located at
the Northwest corner of 6 Mile Road and Newburgh, Livonia, Michigan,
Wayne County, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of
the Whole for further consideration.
#827-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated November 9, 1982, with regard to an
application from Major Magic's All Star Pizza Revue, Inc., 220 Riviera
Drive, St. Clair Shores, Michigan, for a new full year Class "C" license
with Dance-Entertainment Permit to be located at 29330 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, the Council does hereby refer this item
11. to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
#828-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of Schoolcraft College, dated November 11, 1982, wherein a
request is submitted for the waiver of licensing fees with respect to
amusement machines, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
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The communication from the City Assessor dated November 3, 1982 with
respect to facilities holding a valid exemption certificate (Act 198), was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
#829-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated November 8, 1982, which sets forth Opinion No. 82-5
and which is submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 603-82 in connection
with a petition signed by certain residents of the Tanglewood Subdivision
requesting the posting of a "No Solicitors or Peddlers Allowed" sign at
the North entrance to the aforesaid subdivision, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action.
#830-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Traffic
Commission, dated November 15, 1982, which transmits resolution #54-82,
and which is submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 717-82, wherein the
Commission did deny a request for the installation of a 4-way stop sign at
the intersection of Osmus and Norfolk, the Council does hereby request
that the Traffic Commission submit clarification and reasons for the
aforesaid denial action.
#831-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 3, 1982, which sets forth its resolu-
tion #10-187-82 adopted on October 26, 1982, with regard to Petition
82-10-1-14 submitted by Shell Oil Co. for a change of zoning on property
located on the southwest corner of Six Mile and Farmington Roads in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, from C-1 to C-2, and the petitioner having
requested that its petition be withdrawn and removed from further
consideration, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with respect to this item.
#832-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated November 1, 1982, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to amend Item #8 of Council Resolution 728-78 adopted on
August 16, 1978 and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 1027-78,
95-79, 424-79, 1041-80, 284-82 and 460-82 so as to reduce the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City for the development of greenbelt
easements to $11,000 of which $5,000 is to be in cash, and the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced
accordingly; further, all other financial assurances now on deposit with
the City, if any, with respect to any improvements in the said subdivision
shall remain the same and unchanged
#833-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Administrator of the Cable TV Office of Oakland University, dated November
15, 1982, wherein a request is submitted for the donation of all documents
relating to the cable franchising process in the City of Livonia to the
Cable TV Library at Oakland University, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the City Clerk for handling and disposition.
#834-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Traffic
Commission, dated January 26, 1982, with regard to a request for an
additional traffic control sign on Curtis Avenue, the Council does hereby
request that the Traffic Commission re-study the need for the installation
of traffic control signs on the newly paved section of Curtis Avenue, west
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of Middlebelt Road, including consideration of speed limit, no commercial
vehicles and "No Parking" signs, and thereafter submit its report and
recommendations to Council, the action herein being taken based upon a
request submitted by Mr. & Mrs. Dunsmore, 28050 Curtis Avenue, Livonia,
Michigan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimnu.sly
adopted, it was
#835-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance & Insurance Committee, dated November 15, 1982, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 456-82 in connection with a communication
from Mr. Patrick J. Niedbala, 28996 Hathaway, Livonia, Michigan, dated
May 19, 1982, with regard to damage incurred at his home as a result of a
broken water main on February 13, 1982, the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the Finance Director for handling and disposition.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#836-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance & Insurance Committee, dated November 15, 1982, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 230-82 in connection with a communication
from the Chief of Police, dated March 18, 1982, to which is attached a
report and a computer printout indicating a false alarm problem with
respect to false alarm charges, and having also considered a letter from
the City Treasurer with respect to false alarm charges and accounting
computer responsibility, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Law Department for the preparation of an Ordinance amendment which would
revise Section 4-121 (f) so as to provide for the following fee schedule
with regard to false alarms:
First call in the calendar year No charge
Second call in the calendar year No charge
Third call in the calendar year $10.00
Fourth call in the calendar year $15.00
Fifth call in the calendar year $20.00
Sixth call in the calendar year $25.00
Seventh call in the calendar year $30.00
Eighth call in the calendar year $35.00
Ninth call in the calendar year $40.00
Tenth call in the calendar year $45.00
All additional calls $50.00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#837-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated November 15, 1982, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 616-82 in connection with a communication
from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated August 2, 1982, wherein it is
requested that income limits for admission and continued occupancy at
Silver Village be revised, the Council does hereby determine to revise and
establish the following income limits for admission and continued
occupancy at Silver Village:
(1) For Admission (New Tenants) :
$15,600 - Single
$17,760 - Couple
(2) For Continued Occupancy (Present Tenants) :
$17,500 - Single
$20,000 - Couple
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#838-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Depart-
ment of Law submit its legal opinion(s) with regard to the following
questions.
a. Whether or not the Zoning Board of Appeals has authority to
grant variances which permit an increase in the number of
mechanical amusement devices from that which may otherwise
be permitted under the zoning ordinance, as in the case of
the Major Magic's All Star Pizza Review; and
b. Whether or not the Zoning Board of Appeals has the authority
to grant a variance which would permit a retail use in an
industrially zoned district.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#839-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated November 16, 1982, with regard to a request from the Office of
Congressman Carl Pursell to use, on a temporary basis, a vacant office on
the 4th floor of the City Hall for contact with Livonia citizens, the
Council does hereby approve and authorize the same in the manner and form
herein submitted.
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The following substitute resolution was offered by Councilman Feenstra
and seconded by Councilman Bennett:
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend the foregoing
resolution so as to limit the proposed use to a six month period, at the
end of which the Council shall review this item; FURTHER, that such use
shall be limited to normal working hours Monday through Friday, with no
keys to be issued and no reserve parking allowed or granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra.
NAYS: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#840-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Mayor, dated November 17, 1982, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, with regard to the possible consolidation of the
Engineering Division with the Bureau of Inspection, and the relocation of
the Engineering Division to the offices presently occupied by the Bureau
of Inspection, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Rowe
Electric Company, 33920 Van Born, Wayne, Michigan 48189, to complete the
lighting, ceiling, electrical and telephone outlet work for the price of
$5,295; Council does further authorize Bongero Construction, Inc., 19414
Hillcrest, Livonia, Michigan 48152 to complete the Zoning Board of Appeals
office, partitioning and doorway work at a price of $7,879; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase and installation of carpeting
from New York Carpet World, 30295 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
for a sum not to exceed $391.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditures of the sum of $13,565 from the
Bureau of Inspection Salaries and Wages Account #371-702, for the purpose
of financing the foregoing improvements; and the Council does hereby
authorize the aforesaid items without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; and the Council does hereby
authorize the Director of Public Works to approve minor changes in the
work as may become necessary during construction.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#8'a-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 7, 1982, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 8-139-82 adopted on August 24, 1982, with regard to Petition
82-8-2-21 submitted by Arbor Drugs requesting waiver use approval to
utilize an SDD Liquor License within an existing business located within
the shopping center located at the southwest corner of Five Mile and
Middlebelt Roads in Section 23, which property is zoned C-2, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
November 10, 1982, pursuant to Council Resolution 669-82; and having also
considered a letter from the attorney for the petitioner dated December 2,
1982 requesting that the said appeal be withdrawn from further considera-
tion, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 3, 1982, which transmits its resolu-
tion #10-188-82 adopted on October 26, 1982 with regard to Petition
82-9-2-28, submitted by M. H. Van Ormer requesting waiver use approval to
construct a self-serve gas station on the northwest corner of Schoolcraft
and Merriman Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 82-9-2-28 is hereby approved
and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those
set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop and Taylor.
NAYS: Gundersen, Bennett, Feenstra and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#842-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 3, 1982, which transmits its resolu-
tion #10-188-82 adopted on October 26, 1982 with regard to Petition
82-9-2-28, submitted by M. H. Van Ormer requesting waiver use approval to
construct a self-serve gas station on the northwest corner of Schoolcraft
and Merriman Roads in the Southeast 1/4+ of Section 22, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for further
consideration.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#843-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 4, 1982, which transmits its resolu-
tion #10-190-82 adopted on October 26, 1982 with regard to Petition
82-9-2-31, submitted by Charles H. Lillie requesting waiver use approval
to operate an automobile and light truck repair business within an
existing building located on the south side of Plymouth Road between
Cardwell and Deering in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 82-9-2-31 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#844-82 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and —
prevent conditions of unemployment and to assist and retain local indus-
trial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the
City's economy; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions has been
initiated by The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia
(the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has prepared and
submitted a project plan, providing all information and requirements
necessary for a project; and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act No. 338 this Council has
conducted a public hearing on said project plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The project plan, as submitted and approved by the
Corporation, meets those requirements set forth in Section 8 of Act No.
338 and the same is hereby approved. (Gillow Properties)
2. The persons who will be active in the management of the
project for not less than one year after approval of the project plan
have sufficient ability and experience to manage the project properly.
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3. The proposed methods of financing the project as outlined in
the project plan are feasible and the Corporation has the ability to
arrange or cause to be arranged, the financing.
4+. The project as submitted is reasonable and necessary to carry
out the purposes of Act No. 338.
5. Based upon the information submitted and information
obtained at public hearings, the project plan as submitted and the
project to which it relates, serves to alleviate and prevent conditions
of unemployment, strengthen and revitalize the City's economy, encourage
the location and expansion of enterprises in the City, and, therefore,
constitutes an essential, vital and necessary public purpose.
6. 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: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#84+5-82 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment and to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and
revitalize the City's economy; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions has
been initiated by The Economic Development Corporation of the City of
Livonia (the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has prepared and
submitted a project plan, providing all information and requirements
necessary for a project; and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act No. 338 this Council has
conducted a public hearing on said project plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The project plan, as submitted and approved by the
Corporation, meets those requirements set forth in Section 8 of Act. No.
338 and the same is hereby approved. (Borregard Project Plan)
2. The persons who will be active in the management of the
project for not less than one year after approval of the project plan
have sufficient ability and experience to manage the project properly.
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3. The proposed methods of financing the project as outlined in
the project plan are feasible and the Corporation has the ability to
arrange or cause to be arranged, the financing.
4. The project as submitted is reasonable and necessary to
carry out the purposes of Act No. 338.
5. Based upon the information submitted and information
obtained at public hearings, the project plan as submitted and the project
to which it relates, serves to alleviate and prevent conditions of
unemployment, strengthen and revitalize the City's economy, encourage the
location and expansion of enterprises in the City, and, therefore,
constitutes an essential, vital and necessary public purpose.
6. 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: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#81+6-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the owner
and/or tenant (Tandem Computers, Inc.) of the Borregard Project, submit
plans for the final location of the satellite antenna and the screening of
same to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation and
thereafter to the Council for its approval prior to issuance of a permit;
and a copy of this resolution be sent to the owner and tenant, the
Planning Commission, the Chief Building Inspector; and that the President
of the Kimberly Oaks Civic Association be informed of any Hearing or
Meeting regarding such plan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#81+7-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Department of Law, dated November 22, 1982, approved by the City Clerk
and the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to a proposed settlement in the matter of City of Livonia, a
Michigan Municipal Corporation, vs Elaine Tuttle, Treasurer of the City of
Livonia, Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action #80-021508-CZ, the
Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to enter into a
stipulation for consent judgment in the manner and form attached to the
aforesaid communication, as well as 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:
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AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#848-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
23, 1982 from Thomas Guastello, attorney for Major Magic's All Star Pizza
Revue, Inc. , which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from
a determination made on November 16, 1982 by the City Planning Commission
in its resolution #11-204-82 with regard to Petition 82-9-2-30 submitted
by Major Magic's All Star Pizza Revue, Inc., requesting permission to
locate a restaurant within an existing building located on the northeast
corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
25, as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
designate Monday, January 10, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for
conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be
held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan; and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to
give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice
in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place
thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#849-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
23, 1982 from Thomas Guastello, attorney for Major Magic's All Star
Pizza Revue, Inc., which in accordance with the provisions of Section
19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an
appeal from a determination made on November 16, 1982 by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution #11-205-82 with regard to Petition 82-10-2-33
submitted by Major Magic's All Star Pizza Revue, Inc. , requesting waiver
use approval to utilize a Class "C" Liquor License within a restaurant
proposed to be located within an existing building located on the north-
east corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 25, on property zoned C-2, the Council does hereby designate
Monday, January 10, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for conducting
a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at
the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give
proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in the
City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof,
in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#850-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
19, 1982 from Jeanne M. Hildebrandt, Administrative Assistant of Livonia
Mall Management, which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08
of Ordinance No. 51+3, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal
from a determination made on November 16, 1982 by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution #11-203-82 with regard to Petition
82-10-2-31+ submitted by George Klein and Jack Shenkman, Livonia Mall,
requesting permission to construct and operate a video game room in the
Community Room of Livonia Mall located on the northwest corner of Seven
Mile and Middlebelt Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, as a waiver
use on property zoned C-2, the Council does hereby designate Monday,
January 31, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. as the date and time for conducting a
Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper
notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in the
City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof,
in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-906 OF
TITLE 6, CHAPTER 9 (SNOW ALERT ORDINANCE)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By CouncilmAn Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#851-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated September 20, 1982, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated November 23, 1982 in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Guilio's Chalet, Inc. , for the transfer of ownership of 1982 Class "C"
licensed business located at 39305 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, from
Dorothy B. Lerash and Stanley J. Lerash, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#852-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated November 23, 1982 with regard to an
application from F & G, Inc. , 30364 Clubhouse Ct., Farmington Hills,
Michigan 48018 for a new full year Class "C" License to be located at
29767 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is faced with declining transportation
tax revenues and an increasing cost for maintaining its streets and roads
system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is falling further behind in its
ability to meet transportation needs, and
WHEREAS, continuing to base the transportation revenue system on
gallons of motor fuel sold and weight of vehicles will not meet revenue
needs as fuel economy requirements are implemented and vehicles become
smaller and lighter in weight and will result in an ever widening gap
between the needs and the revenues to meet those needs especially in view
of the current rate of inflation; and
WHEREAS, the cost of operating and maintaining the City's present
street and road system exceeds revenues distributed to the City, and
WHEREAS, gas and weight tax revenues for the City have dropped
significantly and will continue to drop unless legislative action is taken;
and
WHEREAS, transportation revenue crisis will not go away but will
continue to increase in severity unless immediate action is taken;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council
takes this means to urge the Governor and the Legislature to give immediate
and priority attention to restructuring the motor fuels and motor vehicle
tax system in order to provide the revenue growth necessary to keep pace
with the impact of inflation and to meet known transportation needs by
passing the roads and transportation fiscal rescue package at an early
date.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#853-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated November 10, 1982, approved by the Mayor, Director of
Public Works and the Finance Director, and which recommends adoption of a
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resolution supporting the Roads and Transportation Fiscal Rescue Package,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for its recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#854-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 2, 1982, which transmits its resolu-
tion #11-215-82 adopted on November 30, 1982 with regard to Petition
82-11-8-29 submitted by Robert German, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct an office building on the west
side of Farmington Road between Seven Mile Road and Clarita in Section 9,
pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance #543, as
amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition 82-11-8-29 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-510 OF
TITLE 5, CHAPTER 5 (SEWERS) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Councilman Bennett invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading
to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken with the following
result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
82-7-1-10 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.L.
TO M-1.
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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, this 995th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:10 P. M. , December 6, 1982.
Ata,
RO ERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK