HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1975-04-23 14897
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 23, 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 8,05 P. M. . Councilman Brown 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, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett. Ab-
sent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present. Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works, Michael
McGee, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, Rufolf
R. Kleinert, Director of Public Safety-Fire, John Bunk, Fire Chief, Robert Turner,
Police Chief, John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, G. E. Siemert,
City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner, Richard Jones, Public Utility Manager, Frank
Kerby, Chief Building Inspector, Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Operations
Division, James Miller, Personnel Director, Michael Reiser, Water and Sewer Board,
Tommy Mitchell, Traffic Commission, William Scruggs, Planning Commission, and William
LaPine of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#290-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 807th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held April 9, 1975, are hereby approved.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
4291-75 WHEREAS, Channel 56 is this area's only public non-profit televi-
sion station, and
WHEREAS, government regulations forbid public television stations
from running commercials or accepting advertising income, and
WHEREAS, Channel 56 depends to a very large extent upon the finan-
cial contributions of companies and individuals in the community in order
to carry on its programming, and
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WHEREAS, Channel 56 has contributed to the cultural enrichment of
the community in the areas of drama, news and public affairs and children's
programs, and
WHEREAS, Channel 56 will be conducting its annual fund raising
auction from May 3 - May 10, 1975, to help sustain its operation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Livonia does hereby take this means to indicate its moral support of
Channel 56 and to urge all interested citizens to lend their support.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
#292-75 WHEREAS, James L. English has been a resident of the City of
Livonia for seven years, and
WHEREAS, he has recently terminated his service as a member of
the Livonia Historical Commission after having served with distinction for
4-1/2 years; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure in office he constantly strived to
further the goals of the Commission, and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his ability his colleagues elected him
to serve a term as President of the Commission,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Livonia does hereby take this means to congratulate and commend James L.
English for his outstanding service to the Livonia Historical Commission.
Councilman Bennett took from the table for second reading and adoption
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 11TLE 7, OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING CHAPTER 7 THERETO.
(Grading & Soil Erosion Control)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Bennett took from the table for second reading and adoption
ihowthe following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER I
(NUISANCES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5
THERETO. (ANTI-BLIGHT)
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#295-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board dated March 26, 1975, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its Resolution No WS 2010 3/75, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to accept the bid of Jack Doheny Supplies, 19430 Gerald Avenue,
Northville, Michigan 48167 for supplying the City (Sewer Department) with
one CO High Pressure Sewer Cleaner for the price of $58,447 00, 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 Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#296-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated March 18, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request
is submitted for an appropriation for reimbursement of educational expenses
for uniformed employees of the Police Division of the Department of Public
Safety, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $2,644.51 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No. 304-960
for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby request-
ed 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• Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash
NAYS. None
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#297-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Finance dated March 21, 1975, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to adjustments and increases in the insurable
values in the insurance proposal, Items 1 thru 11, previously authorized
in Council Resolution No. 877-74, adopted on November 20, 1974, the cost
of which, as revised, is to be in the amount of $90,429.00 in lieu of the
previously authorized sum of $84,688 00 (cost increase of $5,741.00), the
Council does hereby determine to approve and accept the same, and for
this purpose to authorize a total payment of $90,429.00 to R L. Jones &
Associates, Inc. , and the City Clerk, City Treasurer and Finance Director
are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
The communication dated April 11, 1975 from the Department of Law, with
regard to the proposed lease of building at 11400 Merriman by the Livonia Jaycees,
CR-728-74, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4293-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations dated March 17, 1975, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, and is approved by the Director of
Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby determine to accept the bid of Shults Equipment, Inc. , P. 0.
Box 26, Ithaca, Michigan 48847 for supplying the City (Operations Divi-
sion) with one (1) Under Truck Road Scraper and one (1) Snow Plow Hitch
with Controls including Hydraulic System and all specified miscellaneous
L. accessories for the price of $5,711 70, 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 Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
4294-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board dated March 26, 1975, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its Resolution No. WS 2009 3/75, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to accept the bid of William F Sell & Son, Inc. , 16555 S. Telegraph
Road, Taylor, Michigan 48180 for supplying the City (Sewer Department)
with one (1) No 3400 Loader Tractor for the price of $7,380.00, less
trade in of $1,500.00, for a net total price of $5,880.00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifi-
cations.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
li. AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
i098-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation set
forth in a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and. Recreation
dated March 13, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a communication dated
February 17, 1975 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public
Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, relative to the proposed
development of Blue Grass Farms Park in Section 18, the estimated cost of
which is in the amount of S35,400.00, the Council does hereby determine
to authorize the Engineering Division to prepare plans, specifications,
and, thereafter obtain bids in accordance with provisions of Law and City
Ordinance for the development of the said. Blue Grass Farms Park, in
accordance with the aforementioned report dated February 17, 1975, and for
this purpose the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $35,400.00
from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds allocated to the City of Livonia for
the Entitlement Period July 1, 1975 through June 30, 1976.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#299-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 9,
1975, from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution
No. 3-41-75, with regard to Petition No. 74-3-3-3, submitted by Harry
Zerbo, for vacating a portion of an easement and an alley located north of
Plymouth Road and east of Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine
to grant the said Petition, and the same is hereby approved subject to
retention of an easement for public utilities over that portion of the
subject alley adjacent to and to the rear of Lot No. 7, Walter Dann Sub-
division, and the Department 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. Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#300-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 31,
1975, from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution
No. 3-42-75, with regard to Petition No. 74-4-3-4, submitted by Louis J.
Radnothy, et al, for vacating certain easements located south of West
Chicago between Hix Road and Houghton in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine
to grant the said. Petition No 74-4-3-4, and, the same is hereby approved;
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to perpare the necessary
vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#301-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 7,
1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution
No. 11-233-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-7-1-20, submitted by Lidia
Veri, for a change of zoning on property located on the south side of Five
Mile Road between Santa Anita and Cavell in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24,
from RUF to R-7, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on March 10, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No.
44-75, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission and the said Petition No. 74-7-1-20 is hereby denied for
the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning
Commission.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 7,
1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No.
11-233-74, with regard to Petition No 74-7-1-20, submitted by Lidia Veri,
for a change of zoning on property located on the south side of Five Mile
Road between Santa Anita and Cavell in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24,
from RUF to R-7, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on March 10, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution
No. 44-75, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the
Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer, with the following result
AYES Ventura, Raymond and Nash
NAYS Brown, McCann, Bennett and Bishop.
The President declared the motion DENIED
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Raymond.
NAYS Ventura and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated February 18, 1975, and the report and recom-
mendation dated March 12, 1975, from the Chief of Police in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Kopanakis,
Inc. for a new SDD License to be held in conjunction with a 1974-1975 SDM
License to be located at 36274 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolu-
tion to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, Bennett and Raymond
NAYS. McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#302-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated February 18, 1975, and the report and
recommendation dated March 12, 1975, from the Chief of Police in connection
with a request from Kopanakis, Inc. for a new SDD License to be held in
conjunction with a 1974-1975 SDM License to be located at 36274 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby recommend that the Liquor
Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch as the area in question
is already being adequately served by existing SDD Licenses and the
approval of an additional SDD License in this area would be detrimental to
the City of Livonia and its residents, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to transmit 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 McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS Brown, Bennett and Raymond
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#303-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated January 6, 1975, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated April 2, 1975 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Stanley J.
Lerash to add Dorothy B Lerash as partner on 1974 Class C License
located at 39305 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
imwA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura,zRaymond and Nash
NAYS None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#304-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Wonderland Shopping Center dated March 24, 1975, and which bears the
signatures of Lado Demeter and Walter A Goodman, the Council does hereby
determine to amend and revise Council Resolution No. 804-61, adopted on
November 13, 1961, which approved approved of a request"above all others"
for a new full-year Class C Liquor License to be located at the Wonderland
Shopping Center at Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads, Livonia, Michigan, so
as to provide in lieu thereof that such approval shall be in the names of
Lado Demeter and Walter A. Goodman, 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 Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash
NAYS None.
The communication dated March 19, 1975 from Perry Drug Stores, Inc., with
request for a new SDD License to be located at 37367 Six Mile Road, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#305-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated April 1, 1975
from certain residents of Greenland Court, located west of Hubbard Road
between Five Mile and Six Mile Roads, and before determining to provide a
permanent type of street improvement for Greenland Court in this area,
the cost of which would be defrayed by special assessments, the Council
does hereby determine to refer this matter to the City Engineer for his
report and recommendation
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
#306-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated March 31, 1975
from the Westbrook Woods Homeowners' Association, requesting permission
to place blockades at the intersections of Westbrook and Whitcomb, and
Westbrook and Mallory, for the purpose of conducting a bike parade, which
would take place on Saturday, May 17, 1975 between the hours of 2 00 p. m.
and 5 00 p. m. , the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the
Fblice Department
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#307-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated March 19, 1975, approved by the
Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
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recommended that two (2) tennis courts be constructed at the Country Homes
Park in Section 32, the cost of which shall be defrayed by Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds, the Council does hereby determine to approve of same and
for this purpose requests that the Engineering Division prepare plans,
specifications, and thereafter obtain bids in accordance with provisions
of Law and City Ordinance for submission to Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
4308-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 21, 1975, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to an offer from Mr. Bernard
Margolis from Sabra Landscape Company, 20421 Maplewood Avenue, Livonia,
Michigan, offering to donate to theCity of Livonia a 1953 International
Fire Engine with a 1,000 gallon pumper, the Council does hereby determine
to accept said offer of gift with an expression of its sincere apprecia-
tion, further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the use of
said vehicle by the Parks and Forestry Division in the manner indicated in
the aforesaid communication
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#309-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated March 17, 1975, approved by the
Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to an offer of gift to the City of Livonia in the amount of $1,300.00
from the Moondusters Club, the Council does hereby determine to accept
the same and to express its sincere appreciation to the Moondusters Club
for their action, further, the Council does hereby determine to reflect
the aforesaid $1,300.00 as revenue in the Miscellaneous Revenue Account
of the General Fund for the purpose of purchasing equipment and/or
furnishings for the Senior Citizen's Building.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
LBy Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#310-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Fire Chief dated March 18, 1975, approved by the Director of
Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
transporting of patients by Fire Department Rescue Units, and which recom-
mends that the following fee structure be established in order to offset
the expenses involved, as well as to discourage the use of said units for
non-emergency units
$25.00 City of Livonia Residents
)+0.00 Non-residents
1.00 per mile Outside City limits
the Council does hereby determine to approve and authorize the said fee
schedule in the manner recommended, further, the Council requests that
the Department of Finance do all things necessary in connection with the
billing procedures required in order to implement the aforesaid fee
structure, and that the Finance Committee is hereby requested to give its
consideration to this matter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#311-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated March 25, 1975, approved by the Director of
Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the Wayne County Road Commission providing a storm sewer outlet for on-
site storm drainage for the florist store located on the south side of
Six Mile Road immediately east of Middlebelt Road (Plants Galore) to be
made in conjunction with the Six Mile Road paving project, Middlebelt to
Inkster, the Council does hereby authorize and request the Wayne County
Road Commission to provide to the City of Livonia an additional two (2)
c f.s capacity in the Six Mile Road Storm Sewer System for the purpose
of outletting storm drainage from Bureau of Taxation Parcels 13B1A1A2a and
13B1A1B2, the estimated cost of which is $7,200.00, and which sum will
be paid for by the City of Livonia, the action taken herein is based upon
the Council's understanding that the owner of the subject property shall
deposit on or before the effective date of this resolution with the City
Clerk a check in the amount of $7,200.00 for the purpose of reimbursing
the City for such costs as the City may incur in connection with this
project, and based further, upon the understanding of the Council that the
said owner will reimburse to the City such additional costs as may be
involved and incurred by the City of Livonia in purchasing the said storm
sewer capacity, further, the Council does authorize the Director of
Finance to make such minor adjustments in the cost involved based on actual
final figures as determined by the Wayne County Road Commission, and the
Iftw City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things neces-
sary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#312-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated March 25, 1975, approved by the Director of
Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits
proposed agreements between the City of Livonia and certain Wayne County
Drainage Boards which would provide that the engineering for projects
estimated to be in the amount of $813,000 00 shall be completed by the
City's Engineering Division (Engineering and Inspection fees estimated to
be $69,100 00), and which projects are as follows •
a) Livonia Drain No 10 Extension and Branches
Drainage Board
b) Livonia Drain No. 38 Drainage Board,
c) Livonia Drain No. 39 and Branches Drainage Board,
d) Livonia Drain No 43 and Extensions Drainage Board
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
said Agreements for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do
such other things as may be necessary to the full performance of this
resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#313-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineering Division, dated March 25, 1975, approved by the Director of
Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the Bonaparte Gardens Special Assessment Street Paving Project, to which
is attached a copy of a communication dated March 10, 1975, from the County
Highway Engineer of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, the
Council takes this means to set forth its commitment that the City will
perform intersectional maintenance and assume its share of the cost required
in constructing residential concrete approaches at the time road improve-
ments are scheduled for the widening of Joy Road to its ultimate width west
of Middlebelt Road in the manner indicated and for the reasons set forth in
the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#314-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
City Engineer dated March 31, 1975, approved by the Director of Public
Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning construction
and/or repair of I) Previously Approved Sidewalk and Drive Approach
Improvements, II) Proposed New Drive Approach Improvements, III) Proposed
New Sidewalk Improvements, and IV) Proposed New Sidewalk Crosswalk and
Drive Approach Improvements which are the City's obligation, the Council
does hereby determine with respect to the following locations as follows
II. -- Proposed New Drive Approach Improvements
Merriman, Schoolcraft to Plymouth Road
Parcel No. Improvement
27A25a (2) drive approach
1726 s.f (6")
27A26a-29a (1) drive approach
3103 s.f. (8")
27a31a (2) drive approach
1306 s.f. (6")
27A32alal,B2b (3) drive approach
1803 s f (8")
27A32ala2a (4) drive approach
2239 s.f (8")
27A32alala-B2b (1) drive approach
352 s.f (8")
27G9a1 (1) drive approach
456 s.f. (6")
27Gl0al (2) drive approach
1308 s.f. (8")
27G8a (1) drive approach
480 s f. (6")
27G6a (1) drive approach
978 s f. (8")
27G5a (1) drive approach
540 s f. (6")
2704111 (1) drive approach
564 s f. (6")
lbw 27G4a1 (1) drive approach
540 s f (6")
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27G2a1 (1) drive approach
540 s.f. (6")
27G1c,H1 (1) drive approach
540 s f. (6")
2711,G1b (1) drive approach
540 s.f. (6")
27K2a (1) drive approach
756 s.f. (6")
27J1,G1a3 (1) drive approach
540 s f (6")
2611d1 (1) drive approach
311 s.f. (6")
2611e1 (1) drive approach
1042 s.f (8")
26H2a1 (2) drive approach
26H1a,2a2 2302 s.f (8")
26G4b1 (1) drive approach
1053 s.f (8")
26Flelal (2) drive approach
639 s f. (6")
26Fldlb (2) drive approach
1370 s.f. (8")
26Flbla CO drive approach
651 s.f. (8")
26E2a1a (1) drive approach
668 s f. (8")
26E4a (1) drive approach
634 s.f. (8")
Newburgh Road, Five Mile to Six Mile Roads
17L1a,L2a (1) drive approach
460 s f (6")
17K1a,K2a (1) drive approach
391 s f (6")
ime 17e54 (1) drive approach
(Newburgh) 425 s.f (6")
1712a1 (2) drive approach (1 on
Myxna) 493 s.f. (6")
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Bretton, Middle Belt to Puriingbrook
02h11 (1) drive approach
56 s.f. (6")
02c470 (1) drive approach
127 s.f. (6")
02c481 (1) drive approach
123 s.f (6")
02c481 (1) drive approach
at 29951 Bretton)
99 s f. (6")
02c464 (1) drive approach
1c6 s.f. (6")
92c468a (1) drive approach
109 s f. (6")
020461b,462 (1) drive approach
99 s f. (6")
02c459 (1) drive approach
99 s.f (6")
02gla (1) drive approach
134 s f. (6")
02c457 (1) drive approach
99 s.f (6")
02g3a (1) drive approach
99 s f. (6")
02c455 (1) drive approach
113 s f. (6")
02g6a (1) drive approach
99 s.f (6")
02c453 (1) drive approach
99 s f (6")
02c452 (1) drive approach
106 s f. (6")
02c484a1a (1) drive approach (on
Bretton) 99 s.f. (6")
Deering, North of Five Mile Road
13f9 (1) drive approach
102 s.f. (6")
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13f98 (1) drive approach
162 s f. (6")
13f96 (1) drive approach
162 s.f. (6")
13f93 (1) drive approach
162 s.f (6")
13f91 (1) drive approach
292 s.f. (6")
13f88 (1) drive approach
249 s.f. (6")
13f19 (1) drive approach
102 s.f. (6")
13f86 (1) drive approach
191 s.f. (6")
13f21 (1) drive approach
102 s.f. (6")
13f24 (1) drive approach
162 s f. (6")
13f34 (1) drive approach
191 s.f. (6")
13f36 (1) drive approach
162 s f (6")
Miscellaneous Locations
14d2 (1) drive approach
620 s.f. (6")
14d1 (1) drive approach
620 s.f (6")
02Alla (1) drive approach
412 s.f. (8")
11b55 (1) drive approach(on
Bainbridge) 162s.f. (6")
11b34 (1) drive approach (on
Milburn)418 s.f. (6")
Imp
11b29 (1) drive approach (on
Milburn) 418 s.f. (6")
11b19,20 (1) drive approach (on
Flamingo) 186 s f (6")
1491,
11b23,24,25 (1) drive approach (On
Hillcrest)191 s.f. (6")
21H (1) drive approach
156 s f. (6")
23G69a (1) drive approach (on
Lyndon)352 s.f. (6")
11b57 (1) drive approach
102 s.f. (6")
11b59 (1) drive approach
162 s.f. (6")
12e13 (1) drive approach
249 s.f. (6")
12e18 (1) drive approach
249 s.f. (6")
12e26 (1) drive approach
162 s f. (6")
12e23 (1) drive approach
12e24 191 s f. (6")
(1) drive approach
162 s.f. (6")
11b343 (1) drive approach
220 s.f. (6")
11H2b (1) drive approach
119 s.f. (6")
11b269 (1) drive approach
246 s.f. (6")
11b186 (1) drive approach
310 s.f. (6")
11H1Oala (1) drive approach
162 s f. (6")
11b110 (1) drive approach
246 s.f. (6")
11b107 (1) drive approach
246 s.f. (6")
11b95,56 (1) drive approach
246 s.f. (6")
35d5a,6 (2) drive approach
1032 s.f (8")
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35d22a1 (1) drive approach
186 s.f. (6")
35d29a1 (1) drive approach
351 s.f. (6")
35d24a2 (1) drive approach
314 s.f. (6")
22f1a (1) drive approach
162 a.f. (6")
22e1a1 (1) drive approach
162 s f. (6")
22e2a1 (1) drive approach
162 s.f. (6")
22f2a (1) drive approach
162 s.f. (6")
01j362 (1) drive approach
234 s.f. (6")
01j371 (1) drive approach
33H 234 s.f. (6")
(1) drive approach
1421 s.f. (8")
29c7 (1) drive approach
270 s f. (8")
14c1a (1) drive approach
400 s f. (6")
11JJ1 (1) drive approach
405 s.f. (6")
15c9b (1) drive approach
400 s f. (6")
36b1050 (1) drive approach
102 s.f. (6")
36b1147 (1) drive approach
102 s.f. (6")
36a100 (1) drive approach
102 s.f. (6")
36a179 (1) drive approach
102 s.f. (6")
36a1514. (1) drive approach
102 s.f. (6")
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36b965a (1) drive approach
102 s.f. (6")
21X1a (1) drive approach
198 s.f. (6")
29G1a,G2a (1) drive approach
504 s.f (8")
24a125,126 (1) drive approach
102 s.f. (6")
24a74 (1) drive approach
170 s.f. (6")
29L2 (2) drive approach
840 s.f. (8")
29Llal (2) drive approaches
1372 s.f. (8")
30c59 (1) drive approach
300 s.f. (6")
30c58 (1) drive approach
300 s f. (6")
30c57 (1) drive approach
300 s.f. (6")
30c55 (1) drive approach
300 s f. (6")
30c54 (1) drive approach
300 s f. (6")
30c53 (1) drive approach
300 s.f. (6")
30c50 (1) Drive approach
300 s f. (6")
30c49 (1) drive approach
300 s.f. (6")
30c48 (1) drive approach
300 s f. (6")
30c46 (1) drive approach
300 s.f. (6")
im.
30A1a2a,Ala3a (2) drive approach
1380 s f (8")
30c1 (2) drive approach
856 s f (6")
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29b3 (2) drive approach
1180 s.f. (8")
III.--Proposed New Sidewalk Improvement
Parcel No Improvement
34a13, 14 270 s.f. (remove and replace)
34a15 120 s.f. (remove and replace)
34a16, 17 240 s f. (remove and replace)
34a22 to 25 510 s f (remove & replace)
34a43 to 49 726 s f - 4" (remove & replace)
240 s f - 8" (remove & replace)
34a204-210 620 s f. -4" (remove & replace)
240 s.f. -8" (remove & replace)
34a211-217 750 s f -4" (remove & replace)
120 s.f. -8" (remove & replace)
34a224 120 s f (remove & replace)
34a228 120 s f. (remove & replace)
34a229,230 270 s.f. (remove & replace)
34a235,236 240 s.f. (remove & replace)
34a242,243 270 s f (remove & replace)
17F2b1a2 725 s.f.
09a131,132 200 s f.
09a133 through 139 700 s.f.
10b80 through 86 700 s.f
10b87 through 98 1,200 s f.
10b99 100 s f
10b100 through 102 324 s.f.
12b39a,40a 750 s.f.
Lirand for the reasons therein stated, the Council does hereby require the
respective owners of lots and premises referred to above to construct and
install the said improvements at such premises, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of
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this resolution which is made pursuant to the City's Code of Ordinances,
as amended, Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-137, and further, said notice
shall set forth that the respective owners of lots and premises herein
referred to shall complete said work on or before June 2, 1975, after
which date the Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction of
the said work by addition thereof to the 1975 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and
Drive Approach program, and further, the Council does hereby authorize the
construction of sidewalks, cross-walks and drive approach improvements at
the following locations which are either City owned or which are the
responsibility of the City to replace at its sole cost and expense, and
which work shall be performed on the basis of bids taken and received in
connection with the work herein referred to.
IV.--Proposed New Sidewalk, Crosswalk and Drive Approach
Improvements
Parcel No. and/or Location Improvement
36Gla - DevonAire Woods 6,725 s.f.
Johnson School (cross walk)* 760 s.f.
Farmington & Hathaway (cross walk) 200 s f.
Parksite Aye (Linden Woods Subdivision) 1,020 s.f.
(6' wide)
Compton Park--24Ylal (drive approach) 300 s.f.
09H1 - (Farmington Road) 200 s.f
348.234 (Plymouth Rd. Parking Lots A & B) 120 s.f.
Miscellaneous Crosswalks in Rosedale Gardens
Sub. (Plymouth Road frontage) 840 s.f.
Cross Walks at Elmira and Harrison 5 flags
Cross Walks at Elmira & Middle Belt* 3 flags
Cross Walks at Haller & Orangelawn* 6 flags
Cross Walks at Oxbow & Orangelawn* 5 flags
Cross Walks at Karen & Orangelawn* a flags
Cross Walks at Middle Belt & Orangelawn* flags
Cross Walks at Middle Belt & Harrison* 12 flags
Cross Walks at Clements Circle & Harrison* 14 flags
Cross Walks at Cleveland & Harrison* 4 flags
imp *Authorized under previous Council Resolutions.
further, the Council does hereby authorize the Engineering Division of
the Department of Public Works to prepare plans and specifications and
thereafter to arrange for the taking of bids in accordance with provisions
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of law and City Ordinance for the 1975 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive
Approach Program, which program includes in addition to the properties
shown above in II, III, and IV, the property also shown in List I, as
attached to the aforesaid communication from the City Engineer.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#315-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations dated April 1, 1975, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
recommended that five (5) ceiling-mounted fans and miscellaneous acces-
sories be purchased and thereafter installed in the DEW Maintenance Build-
ing and the Vehicle Storage Garage, the Council does hereby determine to
appropriate a sum not to exceed $1,000.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account to be transferred to Account No. 934-970 to cover the cost of
purchasing this equipment, the installation of which shall be made by the
Operations Division, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer 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 Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#316-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Assessment dated April 9, 1975, approved for submission by
the Mayor, and which transmits a request from Emerson Building Company
dated February 27, 1975, for lot splits and combinations of Tax Items
13b224a 225a, 13b224b and 13b246b,247b, the Council does hereby determine
to table the same pending receipt by Council for action on a rezoning
petition submitted in connection with the subject property.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#317-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated April 10, 1975, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, with regard to the appointment by the Mayor of
Mr. Kenneth Miencier, 9905 Berwick Drive, Livonia, Michigan, as a member
of the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term of seven years,
which shall expire on April 2, 1982, the Council does hereby determine to
confirm the appointment of Mr Kenneth Miencier, it is hereby further
provided that he shall take the oath of office as prescribed in Chapter X,
Section 3 of the City Charter.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#318-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated February 11, 1975, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on
February 4, 1975, wherein it is recommended that all prior action notwith-
standing that all Public Service Interns shall be afforded all City
benefits, with the exception of membership in the Livonia Employees Retire-
ment System, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back
to the Civil Service Commission for further clarification.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#319-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated March 20, 1975, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March 18,
1975, wherein it is recommended that an adjustment in the salary rate for
the classification of Field Inspector II be establishedas follows.
Step 1 Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual $14,123 20 $14,414.40 $14,664.00 $15,308 80 $15,912.00 $16,556 80
Bi-Weekly 543.20 554 40 564 00 588.80 612.00 636.80
Hourly 6 79 6 93 7 05 7.36 7 65 7.96
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregDing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#320-75 RESOLVED, that the question of whether or not, in any future
recommendations from the Civil Service Commission for a reclassification
of a position which is included in a Union Represented Bargaining Unit,
is•
be referred to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
14919
#321-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated March 20, 1975, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the promotion of
Legal Aide to Assistant City Attorney Trainee, the Council does hereby
determine to appropriate the sum of $3280.00 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account and to transfer $3100 00 of same to Account 222-706
(Salaries) and $180.00 to Account 222-715 (FICA).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#322-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Director of Public Safety-Police dated March 26, 1975, approved by the
Mayor, with regard to a proposed salary adjustment for special police,
the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#323-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated August 22, 1974, and released on January 13
1975, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
March 11, 1975, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve
of the request from James A Thompson, Jr. to drop Anthony Rogers as
partner of 1974 Tavern License located at 30471 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan, 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 Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#324-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated August 22, 1974, and released on January 13;
1975, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
March 11, 1975 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of
the request from Thompson Food Enterprises of Livonia, Incorporated, for
transfer of ownership of 1974 Tavern Licensed Business located at 30471
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
1601 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. Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash
NAYS None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#325-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated August 22, 1974, and released on January 13,
1975, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
March 11, 1975 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of
the request from Thompson Food Enterprises of Livonia, Incorporated, for
transfer of all stock interest in 1974 Tavern Licensed Corporation located
at 30471 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan to Lum's Flint 426 Corporation,
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 Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#326-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated August 22, 1974, and released on January 13,
1975, and a report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
April 9, 1975 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of
the request of Lum's Flint 426 Corporation for transfer of ownership of
1974 Tavern Licensed Business located at 30471 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan from Thompson Food Enterprises of Livonia, Inc. , 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 Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
January 31, 1975, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its
Resolution No. 1-7-75, with regard to Petition No. 74-10-1-32, submitted
by R. H. House, Chatham Super Markets, Inc , for a change of zoning on
troperty located at the southwest corner of Five and Newburgh Roads in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, from C-1 to C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 7, 1975,
pursuant to Council Resolution No 152-75, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No
74-10-1-32 is hereby denied for the following reasons .
1. The proposed rezoning would not be in the best
interest of the City,
2. The proposed rezoning would constitute spot zoning.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#327-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 31,
1975, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution
No. 1-7-75, with regard to Petition No. 74-10-1-32, submitted by R H
House, Chatham Super Markets, Inc. , for a change of zoning on 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, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 7, 1975,
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 152-75, the Council does hereby determine
to table this matter until such time as the petitioner provides additional
information to the Council concerning the precise nature of his proposal
to the Council for its consideration
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, Bennett, Bishop and Raymond.
NAYS McCann, Ventura and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#328-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 31,
1975, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution
No. 1-3-75, with regard to 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 of Woodring Avenue, north of Five Mile
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, from R-1 and P to C-2, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
April 7, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No 152-75, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion and the said Petition No 74-12-1-37 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 Brown, McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543,
AS AMENDFD, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING SECTION
3. THERETO RE PETITION NO. 74-9-1-28 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-5 TO P S.AND R-9-III
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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 Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 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
74-10-1-33 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-4-B
and R-3 TO P.L
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
Lmeeting of the Council.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4 AND 5 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 74-10-1-34 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P L
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
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#329-75 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, June 2, 1975 at
8 00 P M at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michi-
gan, with respect to the following items
14923
1 Petition No. 75-1-1-1, submitted by the TSSNC Land
Company, for a change of zoning of property located
at the northwest corner of Farmington Road and
Orangelawn in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, from
RUF to P.S , the City Planning Commission having in
its Resolution No. 3-45-75 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No 75-1-1-1 be denied,
2. Petition No. 75-1-1-3, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion, for a change of zoning
of property located on the east and west sides of
Woodring Avenue, north of Five Mile Road in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 15, from R-1 and P.S. to P. , the
City Planning Commission having in its Resolution No
3-36-75 recommended to the City Council that Petition
No 75-1-1-3 be approved,
3. Petition No. 75-2-1-4, submitted by Don Vargo, for a
change of zoning of property located on the south side
of Six Mile Road between Middlebelt and Merriman Roads
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, from RUF and C-1
to C-2, the City Planning Commission having in its
Resolution No. 3-37-75 recommended to the City Council
that Petition No. 75-2-1-4 be denied,
Ir. 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
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zonii3g
Ordinance, and
(b) 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 farther, the City
Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#330-75 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.
*Councilman Brown was excused at 9 T25 p m
14924
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#331-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Operations dated April 15, 1975, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby determine as follows
1) to accept the bid of Fruehauf Corporation, 4005 W Fort St ,
Detroit, Michigan 48209, for supplying the City (Road
Maintenance Section) with one (1) 3,500 gallon chloride
chassis trailer and tank for the total price of $15,346 31,
the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid
received and meets specifications for this item,
2) to accept the bid of Contract Welding, 385 Sumpter Road,
Belleville, Michigan 48111, for supplying the City (Road
Maintenance Section) with one (1) chloride sprayer system
for the price of $4,975 71, the same having been in fact the
lowest and only bid received and meets specifications for
this item,
3) to accept the bid of Floyd Rice Ford, Inc , 14300 Livernois,
Detroit, Michigan 48238 to supply the City (Road Maintenance
Section) with one (1) tandem axle truck-tractor for the total
price of $19,616 75, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received for this item, further, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the Operation's Division to purchase a
mounted fifth wheel and safety strobe light, as specified,
the estimated cost of which is $450 00,
and further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $40,388.77 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds
for the purchase of the aforesaid equipment and items as specified in the
aforesaid commmunieation, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer 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 McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash
NAYS None.
*Councilman Brown returned at 9 26 p. m.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#332-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated April 7, 1975, which transmits a list of Administrative and Profes-
sional Classifications, which did not receive full 3% plus cost-of-living
adjustments in salary for the period commencing December 1, 1974, the
Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and Insur-
ance Committee for its report and recommendation
14925
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#333-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to discharge from
the Committee of the Whole and to refer to the Study Session of April 28,
1975 for further consideration the communication dated August 28, 1972
from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No.
8-208-72, with regard to Petition No 72-7-1-37, submitted by Harold Fischer
for Elsner and Antonishek for a change of zoning on property located on
the north side of Ann Arbor Trail between Levan and Wayne Roads in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to R-7, the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 30, 1972, pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 822-72.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash
NAYS Brown and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#334-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission dated April 22, 1975, which submits a final report and
Income Statement on the Michigan Opera Theatre/Oakway Symphony Barber of
Seville performance conducted on March 22, 1975, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the payment of expenses incurrred in connection
with this activity as set forth in the aforesaid Income Statement in the
amount of $2,927.75, the same to be expended from previously appropriated
revenues and/or receipts deposited in the General Fund as income in connec-
tion with this activity and the City Clerk and City Treasurer 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 Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 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 PETI-
TION NO 74-12-1-36 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM R-3 TO P S
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.
14926
Councilman Ventura invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading
to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result
AYES- Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#335-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer dated April 21, 1975, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and the
Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that eleven (11) sanitary sewer leads
be installed and extended to within five feet of existing property lines
as part of the Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision Street Paving Program
(Contract No. 75-A), the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
aforesaid work as an additional item to the contract awarded to Detroit
Concrete Products Corporation, P. 0 Box 618, 44300 Grand River, Novi,
Michigan 48050, in Council Resolution No. 252-75, adopted on April 9,
1975, and the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $5,000.00
from the Unappropriated Fund Balance Account of the Sewer Budget for this
purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#336-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 23, 1975, which transmits its Resolution
No. 4-71-75, adopted by the Commission on April 8, 1975, with regard to
Petition No. 75-3-8-3, submitted by Brody-Built Construction Company
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to alter the
facade on an existing building located on the South Side of Seven Mile
Road between Woodring and Loveland in Section 10, the Council does hereby
pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No 543,
as amended, to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition No 75-3-8-3 is hereby approved, based upon the same condi-
tions as those which are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission
14927
A roll call vote was taken on the following resolution with the following result
AYES McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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 PETI-
TION NO. 74-7-1-21 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM R5-C and RE TO R-7 (Parcel A)
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 Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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 PETI-
TITION NO 74-7-1-21 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM R5-C, RE AND PO TO R-81I. (Parcel B)
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 McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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 ORDI-
NANCE, " BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO
RE PETITION NO 74-7-1-21 FOR CHANGE
OF ZONING FROM RE TO R-91II.
(Parcel C)
14928
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 Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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 PETI-
TION NO. 74-7-1-21 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM RE AND C-4 TO PO (Parcel D)
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 Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO
543, AS AMENDFT), KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY
ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO. RE PETI-
TION NO. 74-7-1-21 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM RE, C-4 AND PO TO C-41I (Parcel E)
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 Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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
74-7-1-21 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-5C,
PO AND C-4 TO C-2 (Parcel F)
14929
L 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 Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 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
74-7-1-21 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-4 TO
C-1-1.I. (Parcel G)
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
L meeting of the Council.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 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 PETI-
TION NO. 74-7-1-2IFOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM C-4 TO P S (Parcel H)
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 Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
L 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.
74-7-1-21 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-4
TO R3-B. (Parcel I )
14930
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.
Councilman McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 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 PETI-
TION NO. 74-7-1-21 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM C-4 AND R3-B TO R-91 (Parcel J)
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
Lio meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#337-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated April 23, 1975 with regard to a grant received in the amount of
$3,961.30 from the Detroit - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging, in order
to reimburse the City of Livonia for the costs involved in having conducted
a housing survey to measure the needs of our senior citizens, the Council
does hereby determine to accept the same, and to authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia, the attached
contract required in this connection (Sub-Contract Acc No • 304-1A22), as
well as 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 Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None
On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, this 808th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9 50 P. M , April 23, 1975.
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ADDISON W. BACON, Cit- Clerk.
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