HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1975-02-19 111.799
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 19, 1975, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the
Council at approximately 8.10 P. M. . Councilman Bishop gave the invocation. Roll
was called with the following result. Present--Robert F. Nash, Robert R. Bishop,
Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Jerry H. Brown and Robert D. Bennett. Absent—
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Robert E. McCann. (Excused)
Elected and appointed officials present Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works; Jack
Dodge, Director of Finance; Robert Turner, Police Chief, John Bunk, Fire Chief, John
Nagy, City Planner, John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Ronald
Mardiros, City Assessor, Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian; Joseph Talbot, Planning Com-
mission; Francis Hand, Planning Commission; and John Gibbons of the Livonia Housing
Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#122-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 803rd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held February 5, 1975, are hereby
approved.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
#123-75 WHEREAS, Sister Mary Calasantia has unselfishly served the
citizens of Livonia beyond the requirements of her official position as
President of St. Mary Hospital, and
WHEREAS, she was responsible for the development of the
emergency medical technician program for the training and certification
of Livonia firefighters, and
WHEREAS, she implemented an emergency obstetrical program for
the training of members of the Livonia Police and Fire Departments, and
WHEREAS, she co-sponsored a program with the Livonia Board of
Education for career training of students with limited learning capabili-
ty, and
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WHEREAS, she planned and implemented the first nurse aide/
orderly program available to Livonia public school students on a regular
semester basis, and
WHEREAS, she serves on the advisory board at Schoolcraft
College, contributing her knowledge and experience to programs for train-
ing paramedics and bio-technicicm, and
WHEREAS, she formulated the course and acquired the accredita-
tion of the baccalaureate nursing program offered at Madonna College of
Livonia, and
WHEREAS, she is the first woman to be appointed to the Board of
Directors of the Manufacturers Bank, setting a good example for Livonia
women who aspire to positions of responsibility in business,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that in recognition of her
unhesitating action as a moving spirit for good during the year 1974 the
City of Livonia hereby names Sister Mary Calasantia FIRST CITIZEN OF THE
YEAR,
AND THEREFORE, so that all may know of the affetion and
esteem in which she is held by her fellow citizens, this official citation
is recorded in the city record.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced,supported and adopted
#124-75 WHEREAS, the ravages of fire throughout the State of Michigan
continue to exact a frightening toll in both lives and property, and
WHEREAS, a shortage of funds has caused the State to be sadly
lacking in medical facilities for the treatment of burn victims, and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Jaycees in conjunction with the Michigan
Jaycees have undertaken the task of raising $500,000 for the Burn
Institute in Ann Arbor, and
WHEREAS, the community at large would benefit from a more
thorough knowledge of fire perils, fire prevention and treatment of burns,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Livonia does hereby declare the week of March 2 through March 8,
1975, as "BURN AWARENESS WEEK" in the City of Livonia and urges all
citizens of the community to lend their moral and financial support to
this humanitarian effort.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced,supporteland adopted.
#125-75 WHEREAS, ROBERT J. GONGLA has been employed as a patrolman by
the Livonia Police Department for some nine years, and
WHEREAS, during the course of his emplOyment he has continually
sought to improve his professional ability by attendance at police
training programs, and
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WHEREAS, on the night of June 17, 1974, Patrolman Gongla, by
virtue of extreme alertness and attention to duty, became engaged in a
high speed automobile chase of an armed felon which ultimately resulted
in his apprehension, arrest, conviction and imprisonment on charges of
kidnapping and rape, and
WHEREAS, because of professionalism, courage and devotion to
duty Livonia Post 3941 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has awarded him
its POLICEMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD for 1974 in recognition of his outstanding
service to his community and to his profession,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of
Livonia joins with the City Council of the City of Livonia to congratulate
and commend ROBERT J. GONGLA for the honor which has been bestowed upon
him.
The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted
#126-75 WHEREAS, CARL K. WARD has been employed as a fireman by the
Livonia Fire Department for some twenty-three years during which time he
has achieved the rank of Senior Captain, and
WHEREAS, during the course of his employment he has continually
improved his technical and administrative skills at universities and
seminars which offer advanced instruction for fire department personnel,
and
WHEREAS, in 1974 he was instrumental in the preparation and
compiling of data necessary for two Federal grant applications which
represent potential benefits to the Fire Department and the community at
large, and
WHEREAS, he has been appointed by the Mayor to serve on the
Public Safety Committee, one function of which is to evaluate and make
recommendations with respect to the present and future needs of the
Department of Public Safety, and
WHEREAS, because of his initiative and ability, Livonia Post
3941 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has awarded him the FIRE-FIGHTER OF
THE YEAR AWARD for 1974 in recognition of his outstanding service to his
community and to his profession,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of
Livonia joins with the City Council of the City of Livonia to congratulate
and commend CARL K. WARD for the honor which has been bestowed upon him.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#127-75 WHEREAS, Under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, the Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development is authorized to make grants to units of local government
to help finance community development programs, and
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WHEREAS, The primary objective of such Act is the development
of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable
living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for
persons of low and moderate income, and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Livonia is desirous of
providing residents of the City with decent housing, a suitable living
environment and expanded economic opportunities, particulary for low and
moderate income residents, and
WHEREAS, To obtain its entitlement funds under the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, the City of Livonia must submit an
application in which the applicant sets forth a summary of a three-year
community development plan, a formulation and description of a Program to
meet the objectives of such Act, a Housing Assistance Plan, satisfactory
assurances that the Program will be conducted and administered in accord-
ance with appropriate Federal and State Laws and Department of Housing
and Urban Development regulations, and satisfactory assurances that,
prior to submission of its application, it has (A) provided citizens
with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for
proposed community development and housing activities, the range of
activities that may be undertaken, and other important Program require-
ments, (B) held public hearings to obtain the views of citizens on com-
munity development and housing needs, and (C) provided citizens an ade-
quate opportunity to participate in the development of the application
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LIVONIA.
That the application for entitlement funds under the provisions
of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 is hereby approved
and shall be submitted to the Southeastern Michigan Council of Govern-
ments (SEMCOG) and the State of Michigan for A-95 review and thereafter to
the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to amend the
foregoing resolution so as to provide that with respect to the proposed
expenditure of $76,000 for purchase and demolition of unoccupied Sub-
standard residential structures, that any moneys not expended from this
amount in Area #1, be authorized for use/ 'ehabilitation Grants and/or
loans for low income families.
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result
AYES' Raymond.
NAYS' Bishop, Ventura, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the motion to amend DENIED.
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A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
LAYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
The communication dated January 30, 1975, transmitting Financial Reports
from the Finance Director for the period ending December 31, 1974, for the General,
Municipal Refuse Disposal System, Water and Sewer Funds, was received and filed for
the information of the Council.
Councilman Brown gave second reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-224 OF
TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
LThe President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 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
NO. 74-8-1-22 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
R-1 AND RUF TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Crdinance with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Brown and Bennett.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
LBy Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#128-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Fire Chief dated January 28, 1975, approved by the Mayor and the
Director of Finance, and which transmits bids received for two 4-door
sedans for the Fire Department, the Council does hereby determine to
reject these bids for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#129-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations dated January 21, 1975, which bears
the signature of the Director ofFinance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the following low bids which meet specifica-
tions for supplying the City (Building Maintenance Section) with material
(Plastic Liners) as described below at the unit prices bid per case
a) Mellocraft Company, 19925 Hoover Road, Detroit,
Michigan 48205
Material Unit Price Bid
No. 80 Plastic Liners $20.75 per case of 100
No. 65 Plastic Liners $14.72 per case of 250
b) Aarrow Maintenance & Supply Co. , 3939 Fenkell,
Detroit, Michigan 48238
Material Unit Price Bid
No. 100 Plastic Liners $19.88 per case of 125
No. 68 Plastic Liners $28.95 per case of 250
No. 40 Plastic Liners $19.80 per case of 500
No. 30 Plastic Liners $15.20 per case of 500.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#130-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated January 28, 1975, wherein it is recommended that the City of
Livonia become a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this matter to the Finance Committee for its
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
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#131-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance dated January 22, 1975, approved for submission by
the Mayor, wherein it is requested that the Mayor's emergency account be
reimbursed due to certain expenditures made as a result of the snowstorm
which occurred on December 2, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to
appropriate the sum of $2,125.00 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
(Local) to be transferred to the Mayor's Emergency Account No. 173-962
for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and. Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was unanimously
adopted
#132-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission dated December 11, 1974, approved for submission by
the Mayor, and which transmits a copy of the Livonia Housing Commission
Revision No. 2 to the 1974 Budget, the Council does hereby determine to
approve the same.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#133-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Super-
intendent of Operations submit a report and recommendation to Council with
respect to the feasibility of the City establishing an overall and
comprehensive maintenance program for all boilers in City buildings,
including the desirability of contracting for such service.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#134-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated January 24, 1975, together with certain attachments relative
to a request to approve an amendment to the final plat of Simon-Ash
Industrial Subdivision, previously approved in Council Resolution No.
430-74, adopted on June 5, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to
approve the Final Plat of the Simon-Ash Industrial Subdivision, as revised
and amended in the manner detailed in the aforesaid communication, pro-
vided, however, that this action shall not in any manner relieve the
proprietor of those conditions previously required in connection with
this plat.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS* None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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L #135-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated February 3, 1975, approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
contains the Engineering Division's recommendations concerning the
establishment of bonds and related cash payments for improvements in the
proposed Currie Court Industrial Subdivision in Section 29, the Council
does hereby determine to refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Flats
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#136-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 24, 1975,
approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of uniforms for
personnel employed in Parks and Forestry Divisions and the Golf Course
from Brader's Department Store, 141 E Main Street, Northville, Michigan
48161, for the price of $1,815.00, further, the Council does hereby
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, such action being taken in
accordance with provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(4) and (5) of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Financial Ordinance).
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
Le RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 24, 1975,
approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby,rPgarding the purchase of uniforms for
personnel employed in Parks and Forestry Divisions and the Golf Course,
determine to refer the same to the next Study Session.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer, with the following result
AYES Ventura, Raymond and Brown.
NAYS Bishop, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the motion to refer DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Raymond, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS *Ventura and Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement My 'no' vote is cast,
not because I am against the purchase of uniforms, but rather, because of the manner
it is being done, i.e. waiving of the Finance Ordinance provisions as to competitive
bidding.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#137-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated January 6, 1975, and the report and recom-
mendation dated January 28, 1975, from the Chief of Police in connection
with the request of Southland Corporation for a new SDM License to be
located east of the Northeast corner of Seven Mile at Newburgh, the
Council does hereby determine to take this means to indicate its objection
to approval of the said request until such time as there is visible
evidence that a building for the proposed SDM License is under construc-
tion; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#138-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated November 7, 1974, and the report and
recommendation dated January 28, 1975, from the Chief of Police in connec-
tion with the request from Southland Corporation for a new SDM License to
be located at 8998 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does
hereby determine to take this means to indicate its objection to approval
of the said request until such time as there is visible evidence that a
building for ' the proposed SDM License is under construction, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#139-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Gold
Manor Civic Association dated January 22, 1975, relative to a storm
drainage problem which exists at 37248 Vargo, Livonia, Michigan, and in
the immediate area of same, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this matter to the Engineering Division for disposition and/or a report
and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#140-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. and
Mrs. Lesniak, 14811 Country Club Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
dated January 23, 1975, wherein it is requested that a street light be
installed at the corner of Country Club and Jamison, the Council does
hereby determine to refer the same to the Engineering Division for its
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#141-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication which bears
the signatures of 24 persons and which is dated January 27, 1974, and
wherein a request is made for the installation of sidewalks on the east
and west sides of Merriman Road, north of Plymouth Road, and on the east
side of Merriman Road, south of Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby
determine to refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee
for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#142-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated January 20, 1975, approved by the
Mayor, relative to the disposition of equipment remaining at the City's
former dog pound, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
sale of "Euthanaire Chamber" and power washer to the Michigan Humane
Society for the total price of $1,500.00, such amount to be added to the
amount already owed to the City of Livonia by the Michigan Humane Society
in the contract currently in effect and authorized in CR No. 1008-73,
adopted on December 12, 1973, and the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to the afore-
said contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the Michigan
Humane Society so as to increase the sum owed to the City of Livonia by
the amount of $1,500.00, further, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the Director of Public Works to do all things necessary to
remove and dispose of the Universal Incinerator and attachments, the same
to be made first available to St. Mary's Hospital for their use.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#143-75 WHEREAS, Act 223, P. A. 1909 as last amended by Act 196, P. A
1970, provides for the conveyance of State-owned tax-reverted lands to
municipal units for public purposes, and
WHEREAS,
Schan_hites Marquette Manor Subdivision
Lots 185 to 188, inclusive, also WI adj . vac. alley
Lots 207, 208, 210, 211, 212, 213, 215, 216 also E"-i adj .vac.
alley
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is under the jurisdiction of the State of Michigan, Department of Natural
Resources and is available for acquisition under the provisions of the
above mentioned acts, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia desires to acquire said land for
purposes of public purposes,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia is
authorized to make application to the State of Michigan, Department of
Natural Resources, Lands Division, for conveyance of said land to the
City of Livonia for a nominal fee, plus the State's maintenance costs,
and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia shall set up
necessary procedures and controls to provide for the proper distribution
of funds arising from the subsequent sale of the acquired property in
conformity with the above mentioned acts.
A rollcall vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#144-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated January 24, 1975, approved by the Director of
Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the paving of Grimm Avenue in Section 12, and S.A D. No. 138 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise Council
resolution No. 410-74, adopted on May 22, 1974, to the extent necessary
in order to provide that with respect to Lot 12 of the Thomas F.
O'Connor's Middlebelt Subdivision (18338 Grimm) that such property shall
be assessed on the basis of 58.38 assessable feet in lieu of the original
assessment based upon 111.11 feet, and the City Assessor and City Treas-
urer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#145-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission dated February 4, 1975, which sets forth its
Resolution No. 1-8-75, with regard to a request dated November 13, 1974,
from E. P. Nagel (Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, Inc. ),
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requesting an extension of the approval of Petition No. 73-8-2-21,
relative to a waiver use approval previously granted in Council resolu-
tion No. 903-73, to construct a community building on property zoned
R-2, and located at the northwest corner of Farmington Road and Lyndon
Avenue, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and to
grant the requested extension for a one-year period commencing with the
effective date of this resolution.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-121
OF CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 4 (GENERAL
LICENSING PROCEDURE) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4146-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the proposed amendment to
Section 4-121 (Alarm System Ordinance), transmitted by the Department of
Law under date of January 28, 1975, pursuant to Council resolution #46-75,
the same having been given its First Reading by Councilman Bennett on
February 19, 1975, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same
to the Legislative Committee for further review and recommendation.
By Cbuncilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4147-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Housing Commission dated. January 29, 1975, approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor, and which transmits its Resolution No. 3-75, wherein
a request is made for the City of Livonia to grant permission to Livonia
Housing Commission to retain payments in lieu of taxes as a reserve for
major capital improvements, as well as to provide contingency funds to
meet future budget expenses, the Council does hereby determine to refer
the same to the Finance and. Insurance Committee for its report and recom-
mendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
4148-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a proposed contract between the
Livonia Arts Commission and the Oakway Symphony Society, P. O. Box 171,
Farmington, Michigan 48024, with regard to the performance of "The Barber
of Seville, " scheduled to be presented at Churchill High School, Livonia,
Michigan, on March 22, 1975, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the Arts Commission to execute the said agreement, subject to
approval as to form by the Department of Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated
January 13, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its
Resolution No. 12-244-74, adopted by the Commission on December 10, 1974,
with regard to Petition No. 74-9-2-15, submitted by Jeffrey Lauren Land
Company, requesting permission to construct and operate a four-theater
complex as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, located north of Plymouth
Road, east of Farmington Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, the
Council does hereby determine to reject the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission, and Petition No. 74-9-2-15 is hereby denied
for the following reasons
1. The area is already adequately served by theaters, one
already existing on said site,
2. The proposed development would generate an increase
in traffic and would cause problems to the major roads
which are already over-burdened with traffic problems.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#i49-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated
January 13, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its
Resolution No. 12-244-74, adopted by the Commission on December 10, 1974,
with regard to Petition No. 74-9-2-15, submitted by Jeffrey Lauren Land
Company, requesting permission to construct and operate a four-theater
complex as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, located north of Plymouth
Road, east of Farmington Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of
the Whole for its consideration
By Councilman Raymond,seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was unanimously
adopted
#150-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
December 16, 1974, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth
its Resolution No. 12-246-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-7-1-21,
submitted by Greenfield Construction Company, for a change of zoning on
property located on the west side of Newburgh Road on the north and
south sides of Six Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 and the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 18 in the following manner:
Parcel A - from R5-C and RE to R-7,
Parcel B - from R5-C, RE and PO to R8-III,
Parcel C - from RE to R9-III,
Parcel D - from RE, PO and C-4 to PO-II,
Parcel E - from RE and C-4 to C4-II
Parcel F - from R5-C, C-4 and PO to C-2 (excepting
that portion already zoned C-2),
Parcel G - from C-4 to C4-I,
Parcel H - from C-4 to P S. (excepting that portion
already zoned P.S. ),
Parcel I - from C-4 and R3-B to R-7, and
Parcel J - from C-4 and R3-B to R8-I,
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and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on February 3, 1975, pursuant to Council resolution No. 950-74,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee
of the Whole for further study and consideration, at a meeting to be
conducted on Wednesday, March 19, 1975 at 8 00 P. M.
Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#151-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the report and
recommendation of the Engineering Division regarding the proposed Laurel
Park Development on the west side of Newburgh Road on the north and south
sides of Six Mile in the southeast 1/4 of Section 7 and the northeast 1/4
of Section 18 relative to all off site improvements required in connection
with the proposed project, and particularly with respect to a storm water
retention basin, and the location, capacity and financing of same, further,
the Council requests that the Engineering Division and Planning Depart-
ment submit their respective reports regarding the aforesaid development
relative to the ground coverage that would result from a development
based on current zoning compared to that which would result from the
proposed new zoning.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 51+3, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, "
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE PETI-
TION NO. 74-8-1-25 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM RUF TO P.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed 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 Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance*
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.03 OF
ARTICLE XVII OF ORDINANCE NO. 51+3, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
(Petition No. 74-6-6-4)
LThe foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed 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.
14813
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#152-75 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125.584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will
take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday,
April 7, 1975 at 8.00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
1. Petition No. 74-8-1-26, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion, for a change of zoning
of property located at the southeast corner of Clarita and
Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12,
from C-1 to P.S., the City Planning Commission having
in its Resolution No. 12-247-74 recommended to the
City Council that Petition No. 74-8-1-26 be approved,
2. Petition No 74-10-1-32, submitted by R. H. House,
Chatham Super Markets, Inc., for a change of zoning
of property located at the southwest corner of Five Mile
and Newburgh Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19,
from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission having
in its Resolution No. 1-7-75-recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 74-10-1-32 be approved,
3. Petition No. 74-12-1-37, submitted by Roy I. Albert,
Architect for Michigan National Bank, for a change of
zoning of property located on the west side ofWoodring
Avenue, north of Five Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 15, from R-1 and P to C-2, the City Planning
Commission having in its Resolution No. 1-3-75
recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
74-12-1-37 be denied.
4. Petition No. 74-12-1-36, submitted by Donald J.
Summers, for a change of zoning of property located
on the east side of Farmington Road, south of Norfolk
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, from R-3 to P.S.,
the City Planning Commission having in its Resolution
No. 1-2-75 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 74-12-1-36 be approved,
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the location of the proposed changes of zoning as
set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well
as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing,
cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public
utility company and to each railroad company owning or operating any
public utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and
further, the City Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
14814
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#153-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Capital Improvement Committee dated February 6, 1975, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No 483-74, relative to the Wilson Barn
Property (Parcel C2b) and a portion of Rosedale Gardens Park proposed
for acquisition by the Livonia Public Schools School District , the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the Department of Law to employ
a Real Estate Appraiser for a sum not to exceed $300.00 for the appraisal
of 4.11 acres of school-owned land located at the southeast corner of
Orangelawn and Middlebelt, further, the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Law to employ a Real Estate Appraiser for a sum not to
exceed $300.00 for the appraisal of approximately 4-1/2 - 5 acres of City-
owned land located at the Rosedale Gardens Park in Section 34 and that
the foregoing funds be appropriated from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds
for these purposes, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#154-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Capital Improvement Committee dated February 6, 1975, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No 939-74, with respect to the proposed
preparation of plans for the construction of an Administrative Facilities
Building, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to affix their signatures to a Contract for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia with the firm of Ralls-Hamill-Becker-Carne, Inc. for
the development of the Schematic Design Phase of the proposed Civic Center
Municipal Building for a fee not to exceed $26,500.00, as well as
prepare a Master Plan for the design of the Civic Center for a fee not
to exceed $4,750.00, such contract to be in accordance with a proposal
dated January 30, 1975, submitted by the firm of Ralls-Hamill-Becker-
Carne, Inc. , further, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $31,250.00 from
Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for these purposes, and the City Clerk,
City Treasurer and Department of Law are hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
14815
Ems By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#155-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Committee dated February 6, 1975, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 55-75, in connection with a communica-
tion from the Water and Sewer Board dated January 10, 1975, approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its Resolution No. WS 1994
1/75, the Council does hereby determine to approve the Water Budget as
submitted for the Fiscal Year March 1, 1975 through February 29, 1976.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#156-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Committee dated February 6, 1975, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 54-75, in connection with a communica-
tion from the Water and Sewer Board dated January 10, 1975, approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its Resolution No. WS 1994
1/75, the Council does hereby determine to approve the Sewer Budget as
submitted for the Fiscal Year March 1, 1975 through February 29, 1976,
except that on Page 8 the Capital Outlay Budget shall be increased by the
addition of $2,700.00 for the purchase of one (1) sedan vehicle (Repl
No. 11-1970).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#157-75 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 Bishop, it was
#158-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations dated February 7, 1975, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Assistant
Director of Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Carpenter Truck
Center, Inc., 3850 Howe Road, Wayne, Michigan 48154, for supplying the
City (Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (i) Tandem Axle Truck
Chassis for the unit price of $25,105.00, less trade-in of $400.00 and
rebate of $1,500.00 for a net total price of $23,205 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid which meets specifications received for this
item
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#159-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 4, 1975,
approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of W. F.Miller
Garden & Lawn Equipment Company, 1593 S. Woodward Avenue, Birmingham,
Michigan for supplying the City with 12-4-8 Fertilizer for Parks for the
total price of $2,316.00 ($193.00 per ton), the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#160-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 5, 1975,
approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of W. F. Miller
Company, 1593 S. Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan, for supplying
the City with Fertilizer for the Golf Course as follows
Total Price
3 Ton 16-0-8 Fertilizer for Greens $308.00 per ton $ 924.00
1,000 lbs. 38-0-0 Fertilizer for Greens 550.00 per ton 275 00
500 lbs. 0-0-50 Fertilizer for Greens 178 00 per ton 44.50
28 Ton 18-0-9 Fertilizer for Fairways 230.00 per ton 6,440.00
5 Ton 5-10-30 Fertilizer for Tees 166.00 per ton 840.00
TOTAL BID $8,523.50
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and
meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
14817
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#161-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated
February 18, 1975, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance,
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the following bids
A. Thirteen (13) Marked Police Vehicles
Colony Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. 13 Plymouth PK 41 $57,049.85
111 W. Ann Arbor Road Less Trade 6,390.00
Plymouth, Michigan 48170 $50,659.85
B. Two (2) Dog Catcher Trucks With Cages
Wolverine Ford Truck Sales, Inc. Ford F-100 $11,678.00
3550 Wyoming Less Trade 150.00
Dearborn, Michigan 48120 $11,528.00
C. Fifteen (15) Unmarked Police Vehicles
Colony Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. 15 Plymouth PH 41 $61,170.00
111 W. Ann Arbor Road Less Trade 3,690.00
Plymouth, Michigan 48170 $57,480.00
the same having been in fact the lowest bid meeting specifications
received with respect to the foregoing items, further, in order to
implement the action taken herein, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize a transfer of the sum of $7,525 85 from Patrol Bureau Personnel
Services (Sergeant Salaries, Account No. 325-706) to Capital Outlay
(Account No. 325-970), and the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of $4,892.00 from Community Service Patrol Personnel Services (Cadet
Salaries, Account No. 332-706) to Capital Outlay (Account No. 325-970),
and the Council does hereby determine to transfer the sum of $16,980 00
to Account No. 325-970 from the following Accounts in the following
amounts
Account Number Amount
249-260-971.1 $ 220.45
249-300-886.2 1,834.89
249-300-977.1 4,634.40
249-300-977.4 1,312.56
249-690-977.1 2,528.05
249-690-977 2 2,897.00
249-800-975.1 3,552.65
Total $16,980.00
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#162-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated February 19, 1975, which indicates that the Ager Building
Company, 20715 Northome, Southfield, Michigan 48075, proprietor of
St. Mary Estates Subdivision, situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
20, has delivered final true plats to the City Clerk and requested that
said plat be presented to Council for final approval, and the Council
having received a communication from the City Planning Commission dated
February 17, 1975, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for
the said subdivision in its Resolution No. 2-27-75, adopted on February 11,
1975, and the City Engineer having indicated that substantial compliance
has been made with the conditions upon which the preliminary plat was
approved by the Council in its Resolution No. 314-74, adopted on April 24,
1974, as amended in Council Resolution Nos. 764-74 and 940-74, said
preliminary plat having been recommended for approval by the City Plan-
ning Commission on January 9, 1972, in its Resolution No. 12-342-72,
now, therefore, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval
to the Final Plat of St. Mary Estates Subdivision, located in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 20, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
submitted by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby
required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the
Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the Ordi-
nances of the City of Livonia, and further, 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 Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
On motion of Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, this 804th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9.50 P. M , February 19, 1975.
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ADDISON W y Clerk.
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