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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 7, 1982, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the Vice-President of
the Council at approximately 8:02 P. M. . Councilman Bennett delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert R. Bishop, Gerald Taylor,
Fernon P. Feenstra, Robert D. Bennett and Peter A. Ventura. Absent: Robert E.
McCann and Alice Gundersen.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk;
Patricia L. Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Robert Brzezinski, Assistant City Attorney,
H. Shane, Planning Department; Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator; Ronald
Reinke, Superintendent Parks & Recreation; Sue Daniel, Historical Commission;
Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer; Jack Dodge, Finance Director and Michael
LReiser, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#492-82 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 984th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held June 16, 1982, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#493-82 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 185th Special Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held June 28, 1982, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Ventura abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated June 18, 1982,
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending May 31, 1982, was received and placed on file for the information of the
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Council.
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The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and seconded
by Councilman Feenstra:
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#494-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 14, 1982
from Mrs. Joanne Aloe, 39115 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan 48154, requesting
permission to close Lyndon between Norman and Eckles from 3:00 P.M. to
10:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 28, 1982, for the purpose of conducting a
block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the
action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police Depart-
ment.
#495-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 16, 1982
from Vincent Moceri, 30056 Bobrich, Livonia, Michigan 48152, requesting
permission to close Bobrich between Stamwich and Louise from 11:00 A.M.
to 10.00 P.M. on Saturday, August 7, 1982, for the purpose of conducting
a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the
action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police Depart-
ment.
#496-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 21, 1982,
from Vicki J. Wettach, 14497 Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
requesting permission to close Fairway Drive, south of Lyndon, from 12:00
noon to 10:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 12, 1982, for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the
Police Department.
#497-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 21, 1982,
from James R. Tosh, 16128 Southampton, Livonia, Michigan 48154, requesting
permission to close the following streets:
Rayburn at Farmington
Myrna at Farmington
Rayburn at StRmford
Edington at Rayburn
from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 24, 1982, for the purpose
of conducting the annual Coventry Gardens Improvement Association picnic at
Coventry Park, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested,
including therein permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, July 25,
1982, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being
made subject to approval of the Police Department.
#498-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 1, 1982, which transmits its resolution
5-85-82 adopted on May 18, 1982, which amends Part VII of the Master Plan,
the Future Land Use Plan, so as to change the designation of property
bounded by Camden, Haller and Hartel, north of Plymouth Road, in Section
25, from Industrial to Residential, the Council does hereby certify and
acknowledge receipt of the same.
L #499-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 2, 1982, which transmits its resolution
5-94-82 adopted on May 18, 1982, with regard to Petition 70-11-8-8, and a
revised Building Elevation Plan submitted in connection therewith, for the
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16th District Court House in the Civic Center area, located at the south-
east corner of Five Mile and Farmington Roads in Section 22, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the revised building elevation plan, subject to adherence to
building elevation plans depicting thereon that the facia material is "V"
type Alluralite, with bronze anodized finish, 4-1/2" O.C.
#500-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the District
Judges and the Court Administrator of the 16th Judicial District Court,
dated June 25, 1982, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of a
cash register and two Mo-Dem's from the Great Lakes Cash Register
Corporation, 20900 West Eight Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, for
the total price of $8649.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the said purchase 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.
#501-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated June 1, 1982, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public
Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Gulf Oil Corporation, P.O. Box 965, Novi, Michigan
48050, for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment Maintenance
Section) with regular and unleaded gasoline at the unit prices bid for a
period of 12 months from the effective date of Council acceptance thereof,
and for a total estimated amount of $306,130.00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby determine that in the event the aforesaid low bidder
is unable to furnish gasoline, that the Council does hereby accept the
second lowest bid of Leeman Oil Co. , Inc. , 40890 Grand River Avenue, Novi,
Michigan 48050, which also meets specifications, as an alternate to supply
the Public Service Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with regular
and unleaded gasoline at the unit prices bid for a period of twelve months
from the effective date of Council acceptance thereof, and for a total
estimated amount of $315,370.00.
#502-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated June 17, 1982, approved by the
Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the second lowest
bid of Best Concrete Corporation, 30901 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48154, for supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section)
with readymix concrete at the unit bid set forth in their proposal dated
March 3, 1982, as an alternate source of supply during the period that
Clawson Concrete Company is unable to supply said readymix concrete
because of a labor strike, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
#503-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated May 24, 1982, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public
Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached final
estimate dated May 24, 1982, the Council does hereby authorize final
payment in the amount of $2274.50 to De Angelis Landscape, Inc. , 22425
Van Horn Road, Woodhaven, Michigan 48183, which sum includes the full and
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complete balance due on a contract dated April 8, 1981, in the amount of
$25,160.00, the actual contract amount completed to date being $23,586.50,
in connection with the 1981 Street Tree Plano g Program, it appearing
from the aforementioned report that all work under the said contract has
been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications, and
that the necessary contractor's affidavit, maintenance and guaranty bond
have been filed.
#504-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated June 7, 1982, approved by the Finance Director and the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept a cash donation in the amount of
$180.00 from the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, the same to be deposited in
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account and to thereafter be transferred to
Account No. 101-304-728.000.000 for the purpose of enabling the Detective
Bureau to lease for a six month period an "Identi-Kit"; and the Council
does hereby take this means to indicate its sincere appreciation to the
Livonia Chamber of Commerce for this fine gesture.
#505-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated June 15, 1982, the Council does hereby determine to designate
the Observer and Eccentric Newspapers, Division of Suburban Communications
Corporation, 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, as the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia for the period of March 1, 1982
through February 28, 1983; FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve and
authorize a revised rate for published legal notices of $2.73 per column
inch effective March 1, 1982, in the manner and form indicated in the
attachment to the aforesaid communication.
#506-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated June 2, 1982, and a communication from the Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation, dated June 24, 1982, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize payment of the following checks:
Check No. Payee Amount
118742 Jack A. Frost $ 1,679.00
119049 Jack A. Frost 1,500.00
119660 Professional Consultants 2,700.00
#507-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated May 27, 1982, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution 449-79 adopted on May 9,
1979, and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 962-79, 1198-79,
30-80, 245-80, 829-80 and 1083-80, so as to reduce the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City for sidewalk improvements in the
Windridge Village Subdivision No. 3, located in the N E. 1/4 of Section 4,
to $98,000.00, of which $5,000.00 shall 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
ims the City shall remain the same and unchanged.
#508-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated May 28, 1982, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and approved
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for submission by the Mayor, and the attached invoice of the Wayne County
Road Commission, dated May 18, 1982, the Council does hereby authorize
final payment in the amount of $4446.82 to the Wayne County Road
Commission, which sum includes the full and complete balance due on an
agreement dated July 6, 1978 for the Six Mile Road paving project, I-275
to Levan Road, the total cost of which project was $2,087,320 75, with
Livonia's share being $374,246.82, it appearing from the aforementioned
report that all work in connection with this project has been completed,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of the sum of $4446.32 from the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation
Road Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose.
#509-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources, dated June 17, 1982, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the following cash donations:
$ 100.00 from the Livonia Optimists
$ 200.00 from The Millgard Corporation
the aforesaid $300 00 to be reflected as revenues in connection with the
Livonia Youth Assistance Program and to thereafter be transferred to
Account No. 223-159-651.001.000 in order to be used for the purposes
indicated in the aforesaid communication, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
take this means to indicate its sincere appreciation to the Livonia
Optimists and The Millgard Corporation for these fine gestures.
#510-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated June 10, 1982, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved far submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
retaining the services of Canton Analytical Laboratory, 153 Elder Street,
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, for supplying the City with water sampling and
analysis services at the City's landfill site, for the price of $2077.50,
for a period of fifteen months, (five (5) samples and tests are to be
provided for each of the three (3) existing monitoring wells on a three
(3) month interval (total of 45 samples to be taken and tested)), which
services are required in order for the City to comply with the require-
ments of 1978 PA 641; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate the
sum of $2077.50 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the
Municipal Refuse Fund for this purpose, and the Council does hereby
authorize the aforesaid item 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.
#511-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated June 21, 1982, to which is attached a copy of Departmental
Correspondence from the Fire Marshal and the Fire Chief, dated June 14,
1982, with regard to inspections required to be made by the Fire Depart-
ment for licensing of amusement device establishments, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law for the preparation of
an appropriate Ordinance amendment so as to clarify the extent to which
such fire inspections need be made.
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#512-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated June 18, 1982, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to a request from Salvatore Provenzola, 11805 Haller, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as
amended, as well as Section 18.4.6 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby find that the proposed
division and combination of Tax Item No. 4+6 051 01 0225 004 (13b225b2)
would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid
Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing and combining the
same into three parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as
follows:
Parcel A
Lot 225, except the East 66 ft , also except the South 130 ft,
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 3 of part of the N. 1/2 of the S.W. 1/4 of
Sec. 13, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne
County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 66, Page 16 of Plats, Wayne County
Records.
Parcel B
The North 65 ft. of the South 130 ft. of Lot 225, except the East 66 ft.,
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 3 of part of the N. 1/2 of the S.W. 1/4 of
Sec. 13., T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne
County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 66, Page 16 of Plats, Wayne County
Records.
Parcel C
The South 65 ft. of Lot 225, except the East 66 ft., Supervisor's Livonia
Plat No. 3 of part of the N. 1/2 of the S.W. 1/1 of Sec. 13, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 66, Page 16 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the office
of the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
#513-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 2, 1982, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby determine to reflect an increase in Revenue Account
101-651-210.000, Use and Admission Fees - Golf Course, of $30,000.00, and
to thereafter appropriate and authorize the transfer of the following sums
from the aforesaid account:
a. $26,000.00 to Account 101-698-750.000, Merchandise for Resale at the
Concessions; and
b. $3,000.00 to Account 101-697-982.000, Golf Course Capital Outlay, in
order to provide restroom facilities at the Idyl Wyld Golf Course
pro shop,
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
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#514-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Historical Commission, dated June 24, 1982, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize a one year extension of the lease between the City
of Livonia and Lee Grant with respect to the caretaker's house at
Greenmead, 38125 West Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, for the period
July 1, 1982 through June 30, 1983, to be based upon the same terms and
conditions as those which are set forth in the lease dated November 2,
1981, previously authorized in Council Resolution 659-81; and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, to affix their signatures to said Lease Agreement Extension,
which Agreement Extension shall be prepared by the Department of Law, in
accordance with the action taken herein.
#515-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Council
President, dated June 30, 1982, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, the Council does hereby authorize the following transfer of
funds with respect to the Retirement Contribution Account:
FROM AMOUNT
101-101-864.010.000
(Travel & Ed) $ 2,300
101-101-885.000.000
(Public Relations) 500
TO:
101-101-722.000.000 $ 2,800
(Retirement Cont)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#516-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 1, 1982, which transmits its resolution
5-86-82 adopted on May 18, 1982, which amends Part VII of the Master Plan,
the Future Land Use Plan, so as to delete the special collector road
around the Livonia Mall Shopping Center area, the Council does hereby
refer same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#51782 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 1, 1982, which transmits its resolution
5-87-82 adopted on May 18, 1982, which amends Part I of the Master Plan,
the Master Thoroughfare Plan, so as to delete the special collector road
around the Livonia Mall Shopping Center area, the Council does hereby
refer same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#518-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works, dated June 2, 1982, approved by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the leasing of four (4) 1982 Ford Escorts,
4 Dr. Hatchbacks, for a period of thirty-six (36) months, from Bill Brown,
Inc., 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the price of
$165.83 per month, per vehicle, in the manner and form indicated in the
attachment to the aforesaid communication; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the leasing of two (2) 1982 Ford Escort Station Wagons
for a period of thirty-six (36) months, from Bill Brown, Inc., 32222
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for the price of $170.02 per month,
per vehicle, in the manner and form indicated in the attachment to the
aforesaid communication, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby au-
thorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, the afore-
said Lease Agreements with Bill Brown, Inc. , as well as to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution;
and the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said Lease Agree-
ments without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the afore-
said 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#519-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request a report from the
Finance Director as to the number of cars owned or leased by the City
including Police and Fire vehicles, including in said report the age of
those vehicles, the initial cost maintenance and gas and oil expenditures.
*The Vice-President relinquished the Chair to Councilman Robert D. Bennett
at 8:30 P.M. to support the following•
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-166 (b)(3)
OF TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1 (TRAFFIC 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.
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The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#520-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated June 14, 1982, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 675-80, in connection with a communication from the
Department of Law, dated October 18, 1977, to which are attached copies of
certain building inspection ordinances on sale of residential property
which have been enacted in other communities, and having also considered
a communication dated March 26, 1982 from the Bureau of Inspection,
approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law
prepare, in collaboration with the Bureau of Inspection and Fire Depart-
ment, an Ordinance which establishes minimum standards and requirements
for mandatory inspection with regard to the resale of residential homes in
Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: *Ventura.
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement: "My no vote is cast not
because I am against safety, but because once the Ordinance goes into effect, it
will drive the cost to buyer and seller almost to a prohibitive amount."
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#521-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated June 14, 1982, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 9-79, in connection with a communication from James
Mudge, 33550 Hathaway, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated December 12, 1978,
wherein it is proposed that gasoline stations be required to provide
motorists with certain essential services, the Council does hereby request
that the Bureau of Inspection submit an updated survey of services (air,
water, oil, etc. ) currently provided to motorists at existing gas stations
in Livonia.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#522-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated June 14, 1982, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 1113-79, in connection with a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated August 21, 1979, which sets forth its
resolution 8-139-79, adopted on August 7, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-6-6-4, initiated by Council Resolution 507-79 with regard to an
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amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which provides regulations to permit
motorcycle sales and repair establishments in C-2 Zoning Districts, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on October 22, 1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 930-79, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the said Petition 79-6-6-4 is hereby approved and granted, as revised; and
the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#523-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated June 14, 1982, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 186-79, in connection with certain requirements for
open competitive bidding prescribed in the City's Financial Ordinance,
the Council does hereby request that the Finance Director submit his
report and recommendation regarding possible revision of the Financial
Ordinance with respect to the minimum amounts prescribed requiring
competitive bidding.
*The Vice-President resumed the Chair at 8:40 P. M.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#524-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Council/School Board Affairs Committee, dated June 22, 1982,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 863-81, in connection with the
general question of maintenance and security of closed schools and
possible disturbances of neighborhoods with respect thereto, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#525-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Council/School Board Affairs Committee, dated June 22, 1982,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 152-82, in connection with a
communication from the Clerk of Session, Rosedale Gardens United
Presbyterian Church, dated February 18, 1982, wherein. it is requested
that Hubbard Road between West Chicago and Orangelawn be reopened, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Council/School Board Affairs Committee, dated June 22, 1982, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 396-82, with respect to the matter of the
refusal of the Livonia School District to assume an assessment for the
improvement on Rayburn Avenue between Merriman and Henry Ruff in Section
14, 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: Ventura and Feenstra.
NAYS: Bennett, Taylor and Bishop.
The Vice-President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#526-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Council/School Board Affairs Committee, dated June 22, 1982, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 396-82, with respect to the matter of the
refusal of the Livonia School District to assume an assessment for the
improvement on Rayburn Avenue between Merriman and Henry Ruff in Section
14, the Council does hereby refer the same back to the Council/School
Board Affairs Committee.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#527-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Council/School Board Affairs Committee, dated June 22, 1982,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 397-82, in connection with the
matter of the use of Rayburn Avenue in Section 14 by school buses, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#528-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Council/School Board Affairs Committee, dated June 22, 1982, in
connection with a violations notice issued by the Bureau of Inspection to
the Livonia Board of Education for an electrical installation at Churchill
High School, the Council does hereby request that the Mayor submit his
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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#529-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated June 29, 1982, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 365-82, and having also considered the
report of the City Engineer, dated June 9, 1982, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby request that the Traffic Commission submit its report and recommenda-
tion with respect to the need for additional traffic controls along Wayne
Road and its intersecting streets between Six Mile Road and Seven Mile
Road, with particular attention to the area north of Curtis Road and
particular consideration for the installation of a four-way Stop Sign at
the intersection of Banbury Road and Wayne Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#530-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated June 29, 1982, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 365-82, and having also considered the
report of the City Engineer, dated June 9, 1982, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to amend and revise Paragraph (6) of Council Resolution
364-82 so as to have the same read as follows-
(6) That the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be 60%
of paving, drainage and right-of-way costs ($77,125.44)
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to 40%o of paving, drainage
and right-of-way costs ($51,416.96) shall be borne and
paid by special assessments on all lands and premises in
the special assessment district as herein established in
proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom, with
the assessments to be based on some frontage and some
sideage along Wayne Road,
and the balance of Council Resolution 364-82 shall remain in full force
and effect.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and Feenstra.
NAYS. Bishop.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#531-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated June 29, 1982, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 365-82, and having also considered the
report of the City Engineer, dated June 9, 1982, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection
with proposed paving and drainage improvements for Wayne Road, south of
Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby request that the Planning Depart-
ment review the Bicentennial Park site and development plans for the
purpose of designing an additional road ingress and egress for the park
as an alternate to the Wayne Road entrance, and review the advisability of
a relocation of the Wayne Road entrance to the Park such that it would not
be aligned with Wayne Road, and thereafter submit their respective reports
and recommendations to the Council.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING THERETO, CHAPTER 5 ENTITLED
"WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION ON NEWLY
CONSTRUCTED RESIDENTIAL HOMES ORDINANCE."
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1
(TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
PARAGRAPH 4 OF SECTION 6-173 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.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.03
OF ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
RE: Petition 82-3-6-1
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.
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The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the nest regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2
(MISDEMEANORS) OF TITLE 8, OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 8-263
THERETO.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPHS (20),
(21), (25), (26), (31), (38) AND (4o)
OF AND ADDING PARAGRAPH (26a) TO
SECTION 2-401 OF CHAPTER 4 (ELECTION
PRECINCTS) OF TITLE 2 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 Taylor, it was
#532-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 17, 1982, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits resolution #1661-82 adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion on June 7, 1982, wherein it is recommended that rental rates at the
ice arenas be increased, the Council does hereby request that the Finance
and Insurance Committee submit its report and recommendation; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby request that the Finance Director submit a report
which sets forth in detail costs involved in the operation of the City's
Ice Arenas, particularly in connection with the Livonia Hockey Association
program; and the Parks and Recreation Commission is hereby requested to
submit a report which sets forth in detail the costs involved, including
subsidization thereof, with respect to all sports activities and programs
sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
lisi NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#533-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 17, 1982, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits resolution #1659-82 adopted by the Parks and Recreation
Commission on June 7, 1982, wherein it is recommended that rates for
skating lessons at the City's ice arenas be increased from $15.00 for
eight lessons to $18.00 for eight lessons for residents and from $20.00
for eight lessons to $25.00 for eight lessons for non-residents, the
Council does hereby concur in and approve of this action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#534-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 17, 1982, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits resolution #1662-82 adopted by the Parks and Recreation
Commission on June 7, 1982, wherein it is recommended that passbook prices
for general skating be increased from 20 passes for $8.50 to 20 passes for
$15.00, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of this action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#535-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 17, 1982, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits resolution #1660-82 adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion on June 7, 1982, wherein it is recommended that general skating fees
be increased for children from $.50 to $1.00 and for adults from $1.00 to
$1.50, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
Councilman Ventura offered the following substitute resolution-
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
160 Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 17, 1982, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits resolution #1660-82 adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion on June 7, 1982, wherein it is recommended that general skating fees
be increased for children from $.50 to $1.00 and for adults from $1.00 to
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$1.50, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
LThe foregoing resolution failed due to lack of support.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: Ventura.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
The item on the agenda with respect to Petition No. 82-5-2-12 submitted by
A-1 Transmission, Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to enlarge an existing auto
transmission repair and replacement building and uses located on the southwest
corner of Eight Mile and Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, which
property is zoned C-1, was removed to be considered at the Regular Meeting to be
held July 21, 1982.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#536-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Historical Commission, dated June 24, 1982, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
a one year extension of the lease between the City of Livonia and Harvey
and Pamela Allen with respect to the residence located over the garage in
the Carriage House at Greenmead, 38125 West Eight Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, for the period July 1, 1982 through June 30, 1983, to be based
upon the same terms and conditions as those which are set forth in the
lease dated November 2, 1981, previously authorized in Council Resolution
660-81; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, to affix their signatures to said Lease
Agreement Extension, which Agreement shall be prepared by the Department
of Law in accordance with the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#537-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the Streets,
Roads & Plats Committee, for its report and recommendation, the nature and
cost of road construction in the Historical Village.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#538-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 28,
1982 from Donald R. Laidlaw, President, Bottles & Stuff II, Ltd., 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 June 22, 1982 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
6-108-82 with regard to Petition 82-5-2-14 submitted by Bottles Stuff,
Ltd., II, requesting permission to utilize an SDD license in connection
with an existing party store located on the northwest corner of Newburgh
and Five Mile Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, as a waiver use
on property zoned C-2, the Council does hereby designate Wednesday,
August 18, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. as the date and time for conducting a Public
Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at 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 Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#539-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated June 17, 1982, to which is attached a communication from the
Michigan Municipal League, dated June 14, 1982, the Council does hereby
designate Mayor Edward H. McNamara as the official representative and
Councilman Fernon P. Feenstra as the alternate representative to represent
the City of Livonia at the annual meeting of the Michigan Municipal League
to be held at Mackinaw Island, September 16-18, 1982; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution, with
the attached card, to the Michigan Municipal League.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#540-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 26, 1982,
from Lyman M. Tower, President, Nottingham Woods Civic Association,
16828 Canterbury Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, requesting permission to
close Canterbury Drive at Six Mile Road, at Balmoral and Cambridge Drives,
from 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 7, 1982, for the purpose
of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the
Police Department.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#541-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution ;x337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#542-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Judges
of the 16th District Court, dated July 1, 1982, wherein a request is made
for an additional appropriation to cover the cost of the superior grade of
material authorized to be used on the facade of the District Court
Building, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $19,425.00 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account
101-141-976, Building Improvement, and in this regard the Council does
hereby increase the item reflected in the budget for fines and forfeitures
by a like amount and thereafter authorize the transfer of said amount to
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: Ventura.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, this 985th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:21 P. M., July 7, 1982
ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK