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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 14, 1981, the above meeting was held et the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of
the Council at approximately 8:05 P. M. . Councilman McCann delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert D. Bennett, Robert F.
Nash, Gerald Taylor, Alice Gundersen, Robert E. McCann, Peter A. Ventura and *Robert
R. Bishop.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Jack Dodge,
L Finance Director; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; John Nagy, City Planner; Ronald
Mardiros, City Assessor; G. E. Siewert, City Engineer; James L. Miller,Personnel
Director; Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works; Rudolf R. Kleinert, Director
of Public Safety--Fire; Henry Binder, Water and Sewer Board; and Daniel Gilmartin,
Industrial Coordinator.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#872-81 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 965th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held September 30, 1981, are hereby
approved.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated September 21, 1981
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending August 31, 1981, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
lowThe communication from the Director of Finance dated October 6, 1981
transmitting an analysis of interest earned by the City of Livonia for the quarter
ended August 31, 1981, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#873-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated September 21, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the following transfer of funds for the reasons
indicated in the aforesa,Ld communication:
FROM TO AMOUNT
Patrol Bureau Uniforms Traffic Controls & Supplies
101-325-768-000-000 101-302-767-000-000 $1,600
Patrol Bureau Uniforms Parking Rental
101-325-768-000-000 101-304-867-000-000 360
Patrol Bureau Uniforms Communications Radio Maintenance
101-325-768-000-000 101-310-851-000-000 500
Patrol Bureau Uniforms Dues & Subscriptions
101-325-768-000-000 101-304-958-000-000 100
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#874-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief, dated September 29, 1981, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of the sum of $5,000 from the Training Account #338-960.010
to the Gas and oil Account #338-751.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#875-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel
Director, dated September 25, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase of Service Recognition Pins for 1982
in the quantities and types indicated in the aforesaid communication from
the Balfour Company, 283 Tilbury Road, Birmingham, MI 48009, for the price
lbw of $1,935.95, the authorization herein being made subject to the inclusion
of an appropriation for this item in the 1981-82 budget; 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 withthe provisions set forth in Section
2-213(d)(4) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Counci1mAn McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#876-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 9, 1981, which transmits its resolu-
tion 9-160-81, adopted on September 1, 1981, wherein the Commission did
amend the Master School & Park Plan so as to delete property located
south of Bretton, west of Hardy Avenue in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 3, the
Council does hereby acknowledge and certify the receipt of same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded and Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimouslj
adopted, it was
imm #877-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Coventry
Gardens Improvement Association, dated September 16, 1981, requesting
permission to close the following street locations on Saturday, October 3..,
1981 from 7:30 to 10:00 P.M. for the purpose of conducting an annual
Halloween block party at Coventry Park:
Rayburn at Farmington
Myrna at Farmington
Rayburn at Stamford
Edington at Rayburn
the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the
action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police Depart-
ment.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#878-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works, dated September 18, 1981, the Council does hereLy
authorize the demolition of the City owned building located at 11+00
Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan, for the reasons indicated in the afore-
said communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
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#879-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Marthann4
Stefanko, 14471 Ramblewood, Livonia, Michigan 48154, the Council does
hereby waive all license fees and permit costs in connection with the
Frost Holiday Craft Show to be conducted on November 7, 1981 at Frost
Middle School; and the City Clerk and all other City officials are hereby
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#880-81 RESOLVED, that having considereda communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, dated October 3, 1981, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby au-
thorize the following transfer of funds.
FROM:
101-739-861-015-000 Car $ 500.00
101-739-864-015-000 Travel. 900.00
$ 1,400.00
TO
101-739-882-010-000 Promotional $ 1,400.00
Programs
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimousl,;
adopted, it vias
#881-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
24, 1981 from Michael Neubauer which in accordance with the provisions of
Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance,
lbw takes an appeal from a determination made on September 22, 1981 by the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 9-170-81 with regard to
Petition No. 81-7-2-16 submitted by Michael Neubauer requesting permis-
sion to construct an auto wash on the east side of Farmington Road, souta
of Eight Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3 as a waiver use on
property zoned C-2, the Council does hereby designate Thursday, November
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12, 1981 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 McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#882-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
23, 1981 from Stephen A. Warehime for Bob Evans Farms 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 September 22, 1981 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
9-171-81 with regard to Petition 81-8-2-18 submitted by Stephen A.
Warehime for Bob Evans Farms, Inc. requesting permission to construct a
restaurant on the northwest corner of Middlebelt and Schoolcraft in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 23 as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby designate Thursday, November 12, 1981 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,
lbwLivonia, 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 McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#883-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
24, 1981, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance
two Grants of Easement more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement, dated September 18, 1981, executed by Gerald Lenard and
Sandra J. Lenard, his wife, for:
The north 2 feet of the following described parcel:
The north 80.0 ft. of the south 1,562.0 ft. of the west
220.0 ft. of the east 434.0 ft. of the east 1/2 of the
S.E. 1/4 of Section 13, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Michigan, except the west 30.0 ft. thereof.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 13R41a42a)
and
Grant of Easement, dated September 18, 1981, executed by Douglas A. Pascoe
and Janet E. Pascoe, his wife, for:
The south 4 feet of the following described parcel:
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The north 80.0 ft. of the south 1,642.0 ft. of the west
220.0 ft. of the east 434.0 ft. of the east 1/2 of the
S.E. 1/4 of Section 13, T. 1 S., R 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Michigan, except the west 30.0 ft. thereof.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 13R40a)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on. the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#884-81 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 revitalize the City's economy, an:,
to encourage the location and expansion of industrial and commercial
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the City and its
residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions and
accomplish said purposes 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 for the Hercules Drawn Steel Corporation Project ,
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 338 it is necessary to hold a
public hearing concerning said project plan prior to taking legislative
action relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. Pursuant to the aforesaid Act No. 338 the Council shall mee:
on Thursday, November 12, 1981, at 8:00 P. M. o'clock. , at which time
it shall conduct a public hearing on the Corporation's submission of the
project plan.
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give notice of such
public hearing by (1) publishing a notice thereof in the Livonia Observer
Newspaper, a newspaper of general circulation in the City; (2) posting in.
at least ten (1) conspicuous and public places in the project district
area; and (3) mailing to the last known owner of each parcel of real
property in the project district area at the last known address of the
owner as shown by the tax assessment records, which notices shall be
published and given at least ten (10) full days prior to the date set fol
said hearing,
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3. Said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY (..T LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR HERCULES DRAWN STEEL CORPORATION PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development Corporation of
the City of Livonia has submitted a project plan to the City Council for
its approval.
Said project plan deals with the acquisition and installation of
industrial machinery and equipment to be used by Hercules Drawn7Steel
Corporation and, details all information required by law relative to said
project and its impact on the community. The project will not require th
displacement and relocating of any persons. The location of the project
plan area is 38901 Amrhein, Livonia, Michigan and is comprised of approx-
imately 9.5195 acres, more or less.
The City Council will meet at 8 o'clock P. M. , Eastern Standard
Time, on Thursday, the 12th day of November, 1981, at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct a public
hearing on the advisability of approving by resolution the project plan.
The City Council may approve, modify or reject said project
plan.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections lu
and 17 of Act No. 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1971+, as amended. Further
information, including maps, plats and a description of the proposed
project plan, are available for public inspection at the City Clerk's
office.
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered an
opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council concerning any
aspect of said project plan.
City Clerk
4. The Council does hereby determine that the foregoing form of
notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate notice to the
citizens of the City and is well calculated to inform them of the intention
of the Council to hold a public hearing and the purpose of the public
hearing.
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5. All resolutions andparts 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: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Talor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#885-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor;
dated September 23, 1981, wherein it is indicated that notice has been
received that requires the appointment of two additional directors to the
Economic Development Corporation who shall be representatives of neighbor-
hood residents with respect to the Central Properties EDC Project, who are
as follows:
Mr. Henry Binder Mr. Ron Karwowski
9207 Inkster Road 29020 Grandon
Livonia, Michigan 1+8150 Livonia, Michigan 48150
the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action,
provided that the aforesaid persons take the Oath of Office as required
in Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by the
office of the City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#886-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor.
dated September 23, 1981, wherein it is indicated that notice has been
received that requires the appointment of two additional directors to the
Economic Development Corporation who shall be representatives of neighbor-
hood residents with respect to the Uni-Tek Land Co. EDC Project, who are
as follows:
Alex V. Fedrigo, Owner Dale Martin, Secretary
Alex & Co. Action Distributing Co. , Inc.
35950 Industrial Road 35910 Veronica
Livonia, Michigan 1+8150 Livonia, Michigan 1+8150
the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action,
provided that the aforesaid persons take the Oath of Office as required in
Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter to be administered by the Office
of the City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
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AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#887-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources, dated September 17, 1981, the Council noes
hereby accept a gift in the amount of $30.00 from Eleanor Broquet, the
same to be credited to Account #101-174-886.110.000.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#888-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Librarian, dated September 23, 1981, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept a $1,000.00 grant from the Out-Wayne
County Area Agency on Aging of Title III, the same to be used for the
purchase of large print books, for the fiscal year October 1, 1981 through
September 30, 1982 at the Senior Citizen's Vest Pocket Library.
4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#889-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Librarian, dated September 22, 1981, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept a grant in the amount of $7,725.00
from the Michigan Department of Education, for library services, under the
Library Services and Construction Act, Title I, the same to be used for
the purchase of library materials.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
Adopted, it was
#890-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated August 24, 1981, in connection with a
communication from the Assistant Superintendent for Operational Services
for the Livonia Public Schools, dated June 17, 1980, which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Livonia Board of Education on June 2, 1980, with
respect to the School District's request relative to a summer tax collec-
tion, and having also considered a communication from the Super1n1enaArt of
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the Clarenceville School District, dated July 24, 1981 which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Clarenceville Board of Education, which requests
the summer tax collection of certified school taxes beginning July 1,
1982, pursuant to the provisions of 1981 PA 87 and, having also considered
a communication from the Livonia Board of Education, dated July 21, 1981,
wherein a similar request is submitted requesting the levy and collection
of 1/2 of the taxes for the Livonia Public Schools School District,
effective the summer of 1982, the Council does hereby determine to set a
Public Hearing which will take place before the City Council of the City
of Livonia on Thursday, November 19, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the question
of whether or not in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
16.11 of 1976 PA 451, as amended by 1981 PA 87 (MCLA 380.1611), the
Council shall approve the levy and collection of 1/2 of the school taxes
on the taxable property situated in the City of Livonia portion of the
Livonia Public Schools School District and the City of Livonia portion of
the 1/2 of the school taxes on the taxable property situated in the
Clarenceville School District, as certified by the aforesaid school
districts, commencing on July 1, 1982; FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby
requested to no less than seven (7) days prior to the aforesaid date of
said Public Hearing, to give notice of said Public Hearing in the official
newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Livonia, as well as to post a public notice in the Livonia City Hall,
Police Headquarters, all fire stations, the Jackson Center and the Senior
Citizen's Center, the form of which notice shall read as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1981
AT 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
33000 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ONE-HALF OF THE SCHOOL TAXES
ON TAXABLE PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA
Pursuant to requests submitted by the Board of Education for the Livonia
Public Schools School District and by the Board of Education of the
Clarenceville School District, and in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 16.11 of 1976 PA 451, as amended by 1981 PA 87
(MCLA 380.1611), the Council of the City of Livonia will hold a Public
Hearing at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
beginning at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 19, 1981, on the question of
whether or not the Council should approve the levy and collection of one-
half of the school taxes on the taxable property situated in the City of
Livonia portion of the Livonia Public Schools School District and one-half
of the school taxes on the taxable property situated in the City of
Livonia portion of the Clarenceville School District, as certified by the
aforesaid school districts, commencing on July 1, 1982.
ADDISON W. BACON, CITY CLERK
Dated•
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#891-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated October 2, 1981, wherein it is indicated that notice has been
received that requires the appointment of two additional directors to the
Economic Development Corporation who shall be representatives of neigh-
borhood residents with respect to the Bailey EDC Project, who are as
follows:
Mr. Robert Altenburg Mr. Robert W. Curran
8283 Maltby Road 1 Island Lane
Brighton, Michigan 48116 Grosse Point, Michigan 48230
the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action,
provided that the aforesaid persons take the Oath of Office as required _an
Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by the Office
of the City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#892-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated September 21, 1981, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 727-79 in connection with a
communication from the City Engineer, dated June 28, 1979, approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and :4,
which transmits a report for the installation of sidewalks on Merriman
Road from the C & 0 Railroad to Schoolcraft, the cost of which is to be
financed on the basis of single lot assessments, the Council does hereby
refer this item back to the Engineering Division for an updated report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#893-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation o.'
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated September 21, 1981, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 507-80 in connection with a
communication from the Planning Commission, dated April 16, 1980, which
transmits its resolution 4-90-80, and having also considered a communicatior
from the Traffic Commission, dated February 5, 1980, to which is attached
a traffic survey, all of which are submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
1212-79 with regard to the proposed elimination of certain exits of the
Livonia Mall on St. Martins Avenue, the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#894-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated September 21, 1981, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 728-80 in connection with a
communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 5, 1980, which
set forth its resolution 4-106-80 adopted on April 22, 1980 with regard to
Petition 80-1-6-5, submitted by the City Planning Commission to amend
Section 2.09, Definitions of Parking Terms, and Section 18.37, Offstreet
Parking Requirements, of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the City of
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to offstreet parking space sizes, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on June 30, 1980, pursuant to Council Resolution 524-80, the Council does
hereby determine to continue the minimum off-street parking space width
requirement of ten (10) feet but reduce the minimum square foot area
requirement from 220 square feet to 200 square feet; 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: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#895-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation cif
the Committee of the Whole, dated October 6, 1981, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 509-81 with regard to a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 18, 1981, to which is attached a communication from JaXUes H.
Karoub Associates, dated April 30, 1981, the Council does hereby authorise
a one (1) year extension of the Agreement between the City of Livonia and
James H. Karoub, Associates, as the City's legislative consultant for the
period ending April 19, 1982, the said one (1) year extension to be based
upon an annual fee of $20,000.00, including all expenses, with the balance
of said Agreement to be based upon the same terms and conditions as those
which are set forth in a contract dated April 20, 1977, which was au-
thorized in Council Resolution 335-77 adopted on April 6, 1977, and which
was thereafter extended for one (1) year periods pursuant to Council
Resolutions 1058-79 and 590-80; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to affix their
signatures to said contract extension, which agreement shall be prepared
by the Department of Law in accordance with the action taken herein.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to amend the
foregoing resolution so as to provide that the one (1) year extension be
based upon an annual fee of $17,500.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result:
AYES: Nash and Taylor.
NAYS: McCann, Ventura, Gundersen and Bennett.
The President declared the amendment DENIED.
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A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#896-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 6, 1981, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 586-81 with regard to the City's participa-
tion in the Youth Employment Program, the Council does hereby determine
that while the City will continue to participate in the program, its
expenditures in the future will be based upon the approval of a budget
submitted in advance of the year of specific requested appropriations
(and in no event to exceed 1 of overall expenses), rather than 1+0% of
expenses already incurred.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#897-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated October 6, 1981 and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 567-81 with regard to a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated June 3, 1981, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which requests
that the competitive bidding requirements prescribed in the Financial
Ordinance be waived in order to purchase two Sweda Electronic Cash
Registers from Sales Control Systems, Inc. , 21+355 W. Ten Mile Road,
Southfield, Michigan 1+8031+, for the sum of $7,000.00, the Council does
hereby refer this item back to the City Treasurer for the purpose of
preparing specifications to be used for obtaining competitive bids in
accordance with the provisions set forth in the Financial Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: Nash and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#898-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated October 6, 1981, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 699-81 in connection with a communication from the
City Treasurer, dated July 15, 1981 with regard to two (2) Out-of-State
Companies and their delinquent personal property taxes, the Council does
hereby request that the Treasurer submit to Council a report and recommenda
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tion with regard to the selection of a collection agency(s), the rate to
be charged for out-of-state collections and a list of delinquent companies
that have moved out of state.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#899-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated October 6, 1981, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 772-81 with regard to a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 21, 1981, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on July 9, 1981, wherein it is
recommended that the classification of Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic be
established with the following pay rate and that this position will be in
the Union Local 192 bargaining unit:
Add Cost-of-Living Allowance
Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
$ 20,924.80 $ 21,756.80 $ 22,630.40
804.8o 836.80 870.40
10.06 lo.46 10.88
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#900-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated October 6, 1981, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 777-81 with regard to a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated August 6, 1981, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on June 4, 1981, with respect to a
proposed amendment to the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service
Commission relative to accumulation of vacation leave, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Mayor for his report and recommendation.
The item on the agenda with respect to Mechanism for Necessary Fiscal
Adjustments when Employees Transfer from One Department to Another, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Councilwoman Gundersen took from the table, for second reading and adoption
the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING CHAPTER THERETO.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 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
81-3-1-5 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO AG.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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
81-3-1-7 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-5C TO AG„
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY
ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION
81-4-1-11 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFB TO R-3.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman McCann took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY
ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION
81-5-1-15 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.L. TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(PETITION NO. 81-6-3-4)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-160+
OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 16 (INDUSTRIAL
WASTE SURCHARGE ORDINANCE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#901-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 9, 1981, which transmits its resolu-
tion 9-159-81 with regard to Petition 81-7-3-5 submitted by the City
Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution 624-81 requesting the
vacating of a 20' North/South Easement, located South of Veronica Drive,
1111 East of Levan Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
does hereby grant and approve the said Petition 81-7-3-5; and the Depart-
ment of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating
ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#902-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 10, 1981, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 9-167-81 adopted on September 1, 1981, with regard to a request from
Bea Wright requesting a one year extension of Petition 80-4-8-13 by Pallor
Architects requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 of
Zoning Ordinance #54+3, as amended by Ordinance #990, submitted in connec-
tion with a proposal to construct a commercial building on the south side
of Eight Mile Road between Shadyside and Farmington Roads in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 3, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the requested extension
for a one (1) year period, subject to compliance of all of the conditions
attached to the original site plan approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#903-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated September 16, 1981, approved by the City Engineer and
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire additional
right-of-way on Newburgh Road located in Section 31, owned by Ronald
Gordon and Donna Gordon, his wife, sellers, which land is more partic-
ularly described as follows:
The East 60 feet of the following described parcel:
That part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 31, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as the North 155.2 ft. of the South 208.0
ft. of the East 412.5 ft. of the North 1/2 of the
Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31.
Bureau of Taxation Parcel 31PP - 1.47 acres.
(Newburgh Road right-of-way)
subject to the following terms and conditions•
(1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum
of $3000.00;
(2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of
the title work;
(3) that the City's portion of the prorated City,
County, County Drain, School and Community
College tax shall be in a sum not to exceed
$15.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $3015.00 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the proceeds of the 7.9
Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for the
acquisition of the said right-of-way; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#904-81 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Depart-
ment of Assessment, dated August 19, 1981 and September 28, 1981, approved
for submission by the Mayor with regard to a request from Mr. Richard W.
Barbary, Attorney for Petitioner, 32037 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150,
and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well.
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as Section 18.46 of Ordinance #543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to deny the request for
dividing Tax Item #46 010 01 0114 000 (03a114) into four (4) parts since
the same would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and law,
inasmuch as Lots B, C and D do not meet lot depth requirements, and for
the further reason that the request herein is inappropriate, and if
approved, would be detrimental to this neighborhood.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Depart-
ment of Assessment, dated August 19, 1981 and September 28, 1981, approved
for submission by the Mayor with regard to a request from Mr. Richard W.
Barbary, Attorney for Petitioner, 32037 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150,
and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well
as Section 18.46 of Ordinance #543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Or-
dinance, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back to
the Committee of the Whole.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash and Gundersen.
NAYS: McCann, Taylor and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: Nash and Gundersen.
The President declared the resolution adopted
*Councilman McCann was excused at 8:39 P. M.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#905-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated September 29, 1981, to which is attached a proposed Lease Agreement
between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Public Schools School District
for the use by the City of the Jackson Elementary School for municipal and
community purposes, the initial period of which lease is for a term of ten
(10)years, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the said Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia in the
manner and form herein submitted, 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.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
19568
*Councilman McCann returned at 8:40 P. M.
*Councilman Bishop arrived at 8:41 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#906-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Richard
D'Adamo, 30000 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan, dated September 18, 1981, with
regard to the installation of sidewalk and driveway approaches which were
required to be constructed on Lot 204 of the FrankaVilla Subdivision #2
(Parcel #36k204), by October 1, 1981, in accordance with CR 745-81, the
Council does hereby determine to grant Mr. D'Adamo an extension of time
for the purpose of completing the aforesaid sidewalk and driveway approach
construction, to August 1, 1982; and Council Resolution 745-81 is hereby
amended and revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the
action taken herein, and in all other respects shall remain in full force
and effect.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, *Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#907-81 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "Municipality") the need for certain programs to alleviate
and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local indus-
trial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the
Municipality's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of
industrial and commercial enterprises to provide needed services and
facilities to the Municipality and its residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions and
accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation") involving the
Project captioned in the title of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338 of the
Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338") has designated
the hereinafter described project area in connection with said project to
the City Council of the Municipality (the "Governing Body") for its
approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for the Governing Body to establish
project district area boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation has also by resolution recommended the
hereinafter described project district area in connection with said
project; and
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WHEREAS, it is also necessary to appoint two additional directors
to the Board of Directors of the Corporation who are representative of
neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by
said project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Municipality has proposed the appoint-
ment of the individuals listed on Exhibit C hereby attached as such
additional Directors of the Corporation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Governing Body does hereby certify its approval of the
Corporation's designation of the project area described in Exhibit A
hereto attached. (Bailey Project)
2. The Governing Body does hereby establish as a project district
area the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached.
3. The Governing Body does hereby certify its approval of the
individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional Directors of the Corporation
to serve in conformity with the provisions of Section 4(2) of Act No. 338.
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of Section 20
of Act No. 338 have been met and that the formation of a citizens project
district council is not required.
5. The Municipality's Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver
a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the
Corporation.
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: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#908-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated September 8, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an
extension to the CETA Title VII Agreement between Wayne County and the City
of Livonia for the Fiscal Year 1982, the Council does hereby authorize and
approve the said Agreement extension in the manner and form indicated in
the aforesaid communication; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
requested to execute the said Agreement for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia 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:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
19570
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3-702(2), AND
3-703 OF TITLE 3, CHAPTER 7 (FIRE PREVENTION
CODE) 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.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-210(a)
OF TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS) 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 McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#909-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the Legislative
Committee, for their report and recommendation, whether or not the
language in Section 8-210 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances should be
revised and, or, clarified by an appropriate amendment thereto.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#910-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 24, 1981, which transmits its resolu-
tion 9-177-81 adopted on September 22, 1981, with regard to a Sign Plan
submitted in connection with Petition No. 79-8-8-29 by A. J. Foland
requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 submitted in
connection with a proposal to remodel an existing building located within
the Wonderland Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Middlebelt and
Plymouth Roads in Section 35, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18.1+7 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Sign Plan
submitted in connection with Petition No. 79-8-8-29 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:
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AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#911-81 RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Livonia that the
annual "Run For Youth" be, and hereby is approved for Saturday, November
14, 1981, beginning at 9:15 a.m. through 11:15 a.m. ; and that the Wayne
Counnty Road Commission is hereby requested to close Hines Parkway between
Newburgh Point and Ann Arbor Trail on November 14, 1981, between the hours
of 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., that the City will assume liability for any
damage claims which may arise as a result of the road closure, and that
Mayor Edward H. McNamara is hereby designated and authorized to sign the
road closure permit in behalf of the City; provided, however, that the
Livonia Family "Y" shall provide the City of Livonia with a certificate of
insurance in an amount sufficient to cover any and all liability that the
City might be subject to by reason of the action taken herein, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby rescind Council Resolution 870-81, adopted on
September 30, 1981.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman. Bishop, it was
#912-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated August 6, 1981, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated October 5, 1981, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Livonia
Drugs, Inc. , for a transfer of ownership of 1981 SDD-SDM Licensed Business
located at 33525 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan from Sentry Drug Stores,
Inc. ; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified cope
of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#913-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Ira Wilson,
1600 N. Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan 48011, dated. October 5, 1981,
wherein a request is submitted to rescind and repeal the action taken in
Council Resolution 593-80 which approved the split of tax item 46 095 99
0002 000 (24AA1) into five (5) parcels, and to combine this property into
the original single parcel, the Council does hereby determine to approve
this request and to rescind and repeal Council Resolution 593-80; 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#914-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 27, 1981, which sets forth its resolution
7-125-81 adopted on July 21, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-3-1-10
submitted by J. T. Alvaro for a change of zoning on property located on
the south side of Ann Arbor Trail, west of Newburgh Road in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 31, from RUF and AG to R-7 and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 28, 1981, pursuant
to Council Resolution 722-81, the Council does hereby reject the recommends
tion of the Planning Commission and said Petition 81-3-1-10 is hereby
denied for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zoning change would provide for land uses that;
are in conflict with the Future Land Use Plan of the City
of Livonia.
2. The proposed zoning change would provide for residential
densities that are incompatible with the surrounding single
family residential uses of the neighborhood.
iww 3. The proposed zoning change would provide for uses that
would cause an increase in the traffic load on the abutting
thoroughfares, such that the surrounding land uses would be
adversely affected.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#915-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 20, 1981, which sets forth its resolution
7-118-81 adopted on July 7, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-5-1-13
submitted by the Livonia Trade Center for a change of zoning on property
located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between Curtis and Clarita in
the Northeast 1/4+ of Section 11, from R-1A to R-6, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 28, 1981
pursuant to Council Resolution 722-81, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
81-5-1-13 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the
action taken by the Planning Commission.
lbw A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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*Councilman Ventura was excused at 8:54 P. M.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#916-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated August 11, 1981, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 8-131-81 adopted on August 4, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-6-1-15
submitted by Joseph Maiorana for a change of zoning on property located on
the north side of Seven Mile Road, east of Shadyside in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 3, from R-2A to P, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on September 28, 1981, pursuant to
Council Resolution 728-81, the Council does hereby concur in the recommenda
tion of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 81-6-1-16 is hereby
approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause
the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning
change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law
and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to
prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance
withthis resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Gundersen and Bishop.
NAYS: Nash and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 8.55 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#917-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated August 11, 1981, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 8-139-81 adopted on August 4, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-5-2-9
submitted by Roaring 20's requesting waiver use approval to construct and
operate a family restaurant on the north side of Schoolcraft Service Drive
between Inkster and Middlebelt Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24,
which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on September 28, 1981, pursuant to
Council Resolution 727-81, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the Committee of the Whole in order to further study the traffic situation
in the area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bishop.
NAYS: McCann, Gundersen and Bennett.
Ibm The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 9:03 P. M.
19574
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#918-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 16, 1981, which sets forth its resolution
7-112-81 adopted on July 7, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-6-2-11
submitted by Quik Pik Food Stores, Inc., requesting a waiver use approval
to utilize an SDD license in connection with an existing business located
on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Clarita and Pickford in the
Northwest 1/4+ of Section 12, which property is zoned C-1, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September
28, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolution 717-81, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said
Petition 81-6-2-11 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those set
forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 9.04 P. M.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#919-81 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed.
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 231, more
particularly described in Council Resolution No. 719-81 adopted on August
17, 1981, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2,
Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council
has duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied in the special
assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in
which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared
on the basis of street lighting being installed in Quakertown Subdivisior.
#2 in said Special Assessment District No. 231;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that said street lights shall be installed with a high pressure
sodium street lighting system on davitt ornamental poles with underground
wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment
District No. 231 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon benefits
derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer
and resolutions of the City Council; said Special Assessment Roll No. 231
based on installation of a high pressure sodium street lighting system on
davitt ornamental poles with underground wiring is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects; pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll, and the assessment roll
shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take
such further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Coda
of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to
transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on
forms provided by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#920-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources, dated October 2, 1981, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept a donation in the amount of $150.00 from the
Manufacturers National Bank of Livonia, which amount is to be credited to
Account No. 101-174+-931-010.000 so that it may be utilized in connection
with the renovation of the Fire Station Senior Center.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopt; d, it was
#921-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#922-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michig..n
Liquor Control Commission, dated September 18, 1981, with respect to a
request for a new SDD license by Bottles and Stuff II, Ltd., to be held
in conjunction with an existing SDM licensed business, located at 15365
Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby recommend that
the Liquor Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this
application would be in violation of and in noncompliance with the require-
ments prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended; and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll all vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#923-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 6, 1981, with respect to
a request for a new SDD license by Stan's Market, Inc., to be held in
conjunction with an existing SDM licensed business, located at 38001 Ann
Arbor Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby recommend that the
Liquor Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this applicat5.or
would be in violation of and in noncompliance with the requirements
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prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A •oll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McCann was excused at 9:1.4 P. M.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#924-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated August 12, 1981, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 8-133-81 adopted on August 4, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-7-1-1.8
initiated by Council Resolution 587-81, for a change of zoning on property
located on the south side of Bretton, if extended, and west of Hardy
Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, from P.L. to R-1, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter or.
October 7, 1981 pursuant to Council Resolution 749-81, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 81-7-1-18 is hereby approved and granted, and the City
Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication ,o
be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish
the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McCann returned at 9:15 P. M.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, this 966th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 9:16 P. M , October 14, 1981.
ADDISON W. BITN, ITY LERK