HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1979-03-21 17661
MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 21, 1979, 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 Bennett delivered the invocation Roll was
called with the following result Present--Robert E McCann, Robert F. Nash, Gerald
D Taylor, Robert D Bennett, Robert R Bishop, Peter A Ventura and *Jerry Raymond
Absent--None
Elected and appointed officials present. Addison W Bacon, City Clerk,
Frances S Stem, Deputy City Clerk, Robert M Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney;
Robert E Osborn, Director of Public Works, Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; Russell
Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Service, John Nagy, City Planner, Jack Dodge,
Finance Director; G E Siewert, City Engineer, Robert Turner, Police Chief; Frank
Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; Ronald R Reinke, Acting Superintendent of Parks &
Recreation; Joan Duggan, Director, Department of Community Resources; Robert Wisler,
Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and Esther R Friedrichs, Planning Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#232-79 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 902nd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held March 7, 1979, are hereby approved.
The communication from the Planning Director dated March 5, 1979
transmitting a copy of the updated Gas Station Survey, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
*Councilman Raymond arrived at 8 10 P M
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
L AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-2509 THROUGH
2-2512 AND ADDING SECTIONS 2-2513 THROUGH 2-2515
OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 25 (AGING ORDINANCE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES• Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS• None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE 3
OF TITLE 3 (NUISANCES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION
3-120 AND REPEALING SECTION 3-121 THEREOF.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS. None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Raymond took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-223
OF CHAPTER 2 (TAXICABS) OF TITLE 6 OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing Ordinance, which prescribes the
rates for Taxicabs, be amended so as to provide that a licensee shall
collect "no more than S1.00 for the first 1/5 mile and 20 cents for each
additional 1/5 mile"
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result•
AYES• None
NAYS: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
The President declared the amendment DENIED.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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RESOLVED, that the foregoing Ordinance, which sets forth the
imp rates charged by Taxicabs, be amended so as to strike therefrom the
following language "the time when the taxicab is not in motion, beginning
with the arrival at the place to which it has been called or"
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing amendment with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Raymond.
NAYS• Bennett, Bishop and McCann
The President declared the amendment adopted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance, as amended, with the following
result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None.
The President declared the Ordinance, as amended, adopted and would become effective
on publication.
Councilman Raymond took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 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 73-9-1-32
FOR CHANGE—OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO P
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS. None.
The President declared the Ordinance adopted and would become effective on
publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#233-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 19, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro. Tem, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Chemi-Trol Chemical Company, 2776 CR 69,
Gibsonburg, Ohio, for the 1979 Lane Line Marking Program (Contract No 79A)
in accordance with plans and specifications as prepared by the Engineering
Division, attached to the aforesaid communication, for the estimated total
cost of $5935 72, based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units
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of work involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual
units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted
herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest
bid received for this item, and the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $5935 72 from Motor
Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) for this purpose, and
the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve any minor
adjustments in the work as completed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and 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. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#234-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated March 2, 1979, approved by the Director of
Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the bid of Williams Gun Sight Company, 7389 Lapeer
Road, Davison, Michigan 48423, for supplying the City (Police Department)
with 106 Smith and Wesson handguns for the unit price bid of $134.51 and
Imo in the total amount of $14,258.06, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets all specifications, further, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the bid of Law Enforcement Ordnance Company,
Merrill Lynch Building, 255 E Hancock Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30601, for
the purchase of 99 used Police Department handguns in the total amount of
$8590 00, the same having been in fact the highest bid received for the
purchase of such weapons
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#235-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 3, 1978, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro
Tem, wherein a request is made to construct extensions and overheads on
existing backstops at Shelden Park Diamond No 3 and Ford Field Diamond
No 5, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $2770.00
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by- Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#236-79 RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation Department is hereby
requested to submit a report and recommendation with respect to the
fencing of soft ball Diamond No 2 at Ford Field
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#237-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 9, 1979, 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 Pro Tem, with regard to an agree-
ment between the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners and the City of
Livonia for the resurfacing of Middlebelt Road between Schoolcraft and
Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to
the City Engineer and the Finance Director for their respective reports,
including advice from the Wayne County Road Commission, as to the reason
or reasons for the extensive cost overrun on this project.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#238-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
imw the City Engineer, dated February 8, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and the attached invoice of
the Wayne County Road Commission, No. 42434, the Council does hereby
authorize final payment in the amount of $2796 74 to the Board of Wayne
County Road Commissioners, which sum includes the full and complete balance
due to cover the City' s share of the cost of the installation of traffic
signals at the intersection of Farmington Road and Lyndon Avenue and which
traffic signals were authorized to be installed in Council Resolution
959-75 adopted on November 25, 1975; and the Council does hereby appro-
priate and authorize the expenditure of the additional sum of $646 74 from
the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Road Account) for this purpose, and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized 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 Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#239-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated February 22, 1979, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is requested that an
adult crossing guard be provided at the intersection of Hubbard and Lyndon
Avenue for the protection of children attending the Kennedy School, the
Council does hereby determine to approve the request contained in the
aforesaid communication and, further, the Council does hereby determine to
appropriate the sum of $1650.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account
to Police Account No. 101-313-702 000 000 for this purpose
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#240-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 10, 1978, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
wherein a request is made to advertise for bids to construct a 6' cyclone
fence along the eastern boundary of Algonquin Park, the Council does hereby
determine to request the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to obtain
bids for 623' plus or minus of 6' cyclone fence to be installed along the
eastern boundary of Algonquin Park
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#241-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 10, 1978, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
wherein a request is made for the vacating of a certain easement (walkway)
running east and west from Melvin Avenue to Algonquin Park, the Council does
hereby determine to refer the same to the City Planning Commission for
action and recommendation, in accordance with provisions of law and City
ordinance
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#242-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Office
of Civil Defense, dated February 9, 1979, approved by the Director of
Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is
made for an additional appropriation of capital outlay funds for the
purchase of ten UHF Prep Radios, the Council does hereby determine to
appropriate the sum of $5260 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to
the Civil Defense Capital Outlay Account No 101-429-987.000.000 for this
purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
low #243-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Assessment, dated February 28, 1979, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Richard Kujda, 5286 Bingham,
Dearborn, Michigan 48126, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967
PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance No 543, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, the Council does
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hereby find that the proposed division and combination of Tax Item Nos.
46 128 01 0726 001 (32b726a1) and 46 128 01 0726 002 (32b726b1a) would not
be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does,
accordingly, approve of dividing and combining of the same into two parcels
the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel A
The West 60.00 feet of the East 122.30 feet of the North 120.00 feet of
the South 147.00 feet of Lot 726 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 11 of
part of the S E. 1/4 of Section 32, T. 1 S. , R 9 E , Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 66
of Plats, Page 64 of Wayne County Records.
and
Parcel B
The East 62 30 feet of the North 120 00 feet of the South 147 00 feet of
Lot 726 of Supervisor's Plat No 11 of part of the S E. 1/4 of Section 32,
T 1 S. , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to
the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, Page 64 of Wayne County
Records.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made
a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann
NAYS: Bishop, Nash, and Raymond
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#244-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Assessment, dated February 28, 1979, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Richard Kujda, 5286
Bingham, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, relative to a proposed lot split and
combination, the Council does hereby determine that the subject of the
development of the balance of that portion of Lot 726 remaining after the
proposed creation of parcels A and B, as submitted, be referred to the
Planning Commission for its report and recommendation
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#245-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated February 22, 1979, which indicates that Robert Curran, One
Island Lane, Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48230, proprietor of Cureter
Industrial Subdivision, situated in the N W. 1/4 of Section 28, has
delivered final true plats to the City Clerk and requested that said plat
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be presented to Council for final approval; and the Council having
received a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated February
15, 1979, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for the said
subdivision in its resolution 2-25-79 adopted on February 6, 1979, and the
Council having considered a report from the City Engineer, dated February
5, 1979, recommending approval of the final plat of said subdivision, the
preliminary plat of which was approved by the Council in its resolution
782-78 adopted on August 30, 1978, said preliminary plat having been
recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission on June 20, 1978
in its resolution 6-137-78, now, therefore, the Council does hereby
determine to grant its approval to the final plat of Cureter Industrial
Subdivision, located in the N W 1/4 of Section 28, 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 ordinances of the City of Livonia, and further, the City
Clerk is 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. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#246-79 RESOLVED that, Mr. Floyd Balman, 25455 Powers Road, Farmington
Hills, Michigan 48018, as proprietors, having requested the City Council
to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision:
Pembroke Commons Subdivision, situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1,
City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated October 17,
1978, and it further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary
plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a
public hearing on October 3, 1978, and it further appearing that such
preliminary plat, together with development plans and specifications for
improvements therein have been examined and approved by the Department of
Public Works as is set forth in the report of that department dated
February 19, 1979; therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the
said preliminary plat on the following conditions
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision Control
Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission, the
regulations and specifications of the Department of Public Works and the
Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such depart-
ment, all such improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished and
completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution; failing this, the approval contained herein shall be considered
null, void and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
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General Improvement Bond - $15,000 00, of which at least
1,500 00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond - 6,300 00, of which at least
3,000.00 shall be in cash.
Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond 1,000 00, of which at least
500.00 shall be in cash.
Monuments and Lot Markers - 320.00 (all cash)
(9) That Distribution Lines for telephone and electric
service are to be placed underground; further, the requirements for
ornamental street lights are to be waived at this time.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Nash
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#247-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated February 20, 1979, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, to which is
attached a request for payment Nos. 21 and 22 from R E. Dailey &
Company, Construction Manager for the Civic Center Municipal Building,
dated January 3, 1979 and February 2, 1979, respectively, which are as
follows
a) Construction Management Fee No. 21
(December, 1978) S5,767.50
Construction Management Fee No 22
(January, 1979) 7,1+30.50
b) Reimbursables (November, 1978) 8,484.00
Reimbursables (December, 1978) 5,013.83
Reimbursables (January, 1979) 12,608.56
Total $39,304.39
the Council does hereby authorize payment of the aforesaid amount to
R E. Dailey ,? Company, as submitted; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
lbw A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#248-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 21, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, together with the attached invoice
from the Wayne County Road Commission with respect to the payment of the
City's share of engineering fees under an agreement with the Wayne County
Road Commission for the Middle Belt Road C & 0 Railroad Grade Separation,
heretofore authorized in Council Resolution 528-73, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize final payment to the Wayne County Road Commission
in a sum not to exceed $100,000.00, such expenditure to be made from the
9 8 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue, and the
City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized 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. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#249-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 26, 1979, which transmits its resolution
1-12-79 adopted on January 23, 1979, with regard to Petition 78-12-8-40
submitted by John D. Dinan requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct commercial stores on the east side of Middlebelt
Road between Orangelawn and West Chicago in Section 36, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition 78-12-8-40 is hereby approved and granted
such approval to be based upon the following conditions.
(1) that the Site Plan shown on Sheet 1, dated 3/7/79, prepared by
Michael A. Boggio Associates, Architects, which is hereby approved
shall be adhered to,
(2) that Building Elevations as shown on Sheet 3, dated 3/7/79,
prepared by Michael A Boggio Associates, Architects, which
are hereby approved shall be adhered to, and
(3) that within 30 days of this approval a comprehensive sign proposal
and detailed landscape plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission for review and approval, which landscape plan shall
provide for landscape screening of the south parking lot area on
adjacent City-owned lands
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Bennett, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS Bishop and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#250-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 2, 1979, which transmits its resolution
2-33-79 adopted on February 27, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-2-8-2,
submitted by Livonia Club Apartments requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct housing for the elderly on the
south side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Maplewood in Section
12, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 29 02 of Ordinance No.
543, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 79-2-8-2 is hereby approved and granteC
such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in
the aforesaid communication of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#251-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 4,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
11-244-78 adopted on November 28, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-4-2-11,
submitted by Concrete Control Corporation, requesting waiver use approval
to park trucks and construction equipment on property zoned M-1 and located
on the west side of Brookfield between Capitol and Plymouth Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on January 29, 1979, pursuant to Council
Resolution 1136-78, the Council does hereby determine to table this matter
to the first meeting of the Council to be held in April 1980
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#252-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 16,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
11-244-78-A adopted on November 28, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-9-2-26,
submitted by Pizza Hut of Kalamazoo, requesting waiver use approval to
construct and operate a restaurant on property zoned C-2 and located on the
south side of Plymouth Road between Merriman Road and Denne in the N W
1/4 of Section 35, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on January 15, 1979, pursuant to Council Resolution
1103-78, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and said Petition 78-9-2-26 is hereby denied for the
same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning
Commission.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#253-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Personnel Director, dated February 21, 1979, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
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Council does hereby authorize the purchase of service recognition pins from
the Balfour Company, 283 Tillbury Road, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, for a
total price not to exceed the sum of $2400.00, the same to be expended from
the Service Recognition Account, No 101-220-749, further, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action
is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)
(4) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#254-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated February 27, 1979,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached a letter from the Livonia Hockey Association, dated
January 22, 1979, and Resolution 1440-79 of the Parks and Recreation
Commission adopted at its meeting of February 5, 1979, with respect to fees
for ice rental, the Council does hereby determine to waive the $60.00 per
hour rate for ice rental for District and State Tournaments and further
does hereby determine that the rate to be paid by the Livonia Hockey
Association for ice rental for said Tournaments shall be at the regular
rate of $40.00 per hour.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#255-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 27, 1979, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public
Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended
that a Management Services Contract with Mainstem, Inc , Post Office Box 2,
Princeton, New Jersey 08540, heretofore authorized in Council Resolution
201-76 adopted on March 10, 1976, for a period of one year and thereafter
renewed pursuant to Council Resolution 315-77 adopted on April 6, 1977,
for the period ending April 30, 1979, be renewed for a period of one year
ending April 30, 1980 under the same terms and conditions contained in the
current Agreement dated April 8, 1976, the Council does hereby determine to
approve an Agreement to continue the service in accordance with the terms
and conditions provided in the current Agreement for the period ending
April 30, 1980, and the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to affix their signatures to said contract for and on behalf of the
City and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
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AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#256-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 27, 1979, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
requested that a Management Services Contract with Mainstem, Inc. be
continued through April 30, 1980, the Council does hereby request the
Superintendent of Public Service to submit his report on the benefits
which have accrued to the City as a result of the contractural agreement
with Mainstem.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#257-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service and the Chairman of the Water and
Sewer Board, dated March 7, 1979, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein it is stated that the unit bid prices for
mobile radio units and portable radio units, heretofore accepted by the
Council in resolution Nos. 660-78 and 1034-78 adopted on August 16, 1978
and. December 13, 1978, respectively, have been extended by the General
Electric Company through April 1, 1979 for the purpose of purchasing
additional equipment, the Council does hereby determine to accept the
extension of the bids heretofore received and does hereby determine to
accept the bid of General Electric Company, 22255 Greenfield Road,
Southfield, Michigan 48075, for supplying the City (Public Service Division
with 11 Mobile Radio Units at a unit price of $1049.00 each and 1 Portable
Radio Unit at a unit price of $1561.00, in the total amount of $13,100.00,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all
specifications, and the Council having taken into consideration the
reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#258-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Mayor, dated March 8, 1979, to which is attached a proposed Water
Service Agreement between the City of Detroit and the City of Livonia for
a period of no less than 35 years from the date of execution of said
Agreement, the Council does hereby determine to approve the aforesaid
Agreement in the manner and form submitted and does hereby authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to affix their signatures to such Agreement and 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: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#259-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from John
Stymelski, Veterans Office/Memorial Parade Director, dated March 12, 1979,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is made for additional monies
in connection with the Memorial Day activities to be conducted on May 27,
1979, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $2500 00
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to the Recreation - Administration
Budget (Memorial Day Parade), Account No 101-707-882.015 for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#260-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated February 28, 1979, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 19-79, in connection with a proposed amendment to the
Traffic Ordinance which would purport to regulate the parking of pickups
and vans on residential streets, the Council does hereby determine to
request reports and recommendations and further information from the
Livonia Chamber of Commerce, the Planning Department, the Chief Building
Inspector and the Police Department with respect to the design of this
ordinance.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#261-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated February 28, 1979, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 685-75, with regard to Petition 73-8-6-12 submitted by
the City Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution 634-73, to
amend Sections 18.50, 18 50A, 18 50B, 18 50C, 18 50D, 18.50E and 18 50F of
Article XVIII of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, so as to adopt new controls for the regulation of signs,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the City Planning
Commission for review and updating and for the purpose of conducting a
Public Hearing and to resubmit this matter to the Council for a new Public
Hearing, and, further, the Council does hereby determine to request a
report and recommendation from the Chief Building Inspector and the Zoning
Board of Appeals relative to the design and enforcement of a Sign
Ordinance.
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Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-210(b)
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: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#262-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated February 28, 1979, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 1033-78, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
entire Section 8-210 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Misdemeanors) to
the Department of Law for its review, recommended modifications and
subsequent report and recommendation to the Council.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-211
OF TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2 (MISD ORS)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#263-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated February 28, 1979, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 95-78, with regard to Petition 77-2-6-3 submitted by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 17.04 of
the Zoning Ordinance so as to revise setback requirements in the M-2 Zoning
District, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on January 16, 1978, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this matter to the Department of Law for the preparation of a proposed
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ordinance incorporating changes discussed with and noted by the Assistant
City Attorney, said ordinance to thereafter be submitted to the Council
for its consideration.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#264-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated February 28, 1979, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 597-78 with regard to Petition 78-1-6-2 submitted by
the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 176-77, to
amend Section 18.58, Site Plan Approval, of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning
Ordinance, to provide standardization and uniformity to site plan approval
requirements in P S , C-1 and C-2 Districts, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 5, 1978, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Department of
Law for the preparation of a proposed ordinance incorporating changes
discussed with and noted by the Assistant City Attorney, said ordinance
to thereafter be submitted to the Council for its consideration.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-301,
7-303 AND 7-304 OF CHAPTER 3 (HOUSING
ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 7 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the Ordinance adopted, and would become effective on publica-
tion By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#265-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated February 28, 1979, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 1020-78, with regard to Petition 78-7-6-9 submitted by
the City Planning Commission to amend Section 4 04, Schedule of Minimum
Lot Sizes in R-1 through R-5 Districts, to increase the minimum depth
and/or width for lots abutting major thoroughfares, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 23, 1978,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Department
of Law for preparation of a proposed ordinance incorporating changes
discussed with and noted by the Assistant City Attorney, said ordinance
to thereafter be submitted to the Council for its consideration
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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#266-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 5,
1979 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement dated January 29, 1978, executed by Harold L Thomas
and Jean F Thomas, his wife, for
A parcel of land described as commencing at the N E corner
of Section 23, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, thence along the East line of said Section 23 S 00°
23' 11" E 672 00 ft. to the P 0 B , thence S 00° 23' 11" E
12.00 ft. , thence due West 794 44 ft thence N. 12° 49' 11" E
13.31 ft. thence due East 456 07 ft , thence S 00° 21' 38" E
0 98 ft. , thence due East 335 30 ft , to the P 0 B and contain-
ing 0 23 Acres
and
a Grant of Easement dated February 26, 1979 executed by Dan S
Klein, Partner, Mid-Five, a Michigan Copartnership, for:
A parcel of land described as commencing at the N E corner of
Section 23, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, thence along the East line of said Section 23 S 00°
23' 11" E , 664 00 ft. to the P 0 B , thence S 00° 23' 11" E ,
8 00 ft. , thence due West 335.30 ft. , thence N 00° 21' 38" W ,
0 98 ft , thence due West 456 07 ft. , thence N 12° 49' 30" E
7.20 ft , thence due East 789 72 ft to the P 0 B and containing
.13 Acres
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#267-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 13,
1979 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement dated February 22, 1979 executed by Angelo Forest and Luciana
Forest, his wife and John A Gargaro and Judy Gargaro, his wife conveying:
The South 20 feet, measured perpendicular to the south
property line, of the following described parcel•
A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, T 1 S ,
R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more
particularly described as beginning at a point distant South 89°
21' 00" East 1343 50 feet and South 00° 29' 56" West 248 00 feet
from the Northwest corner of Section 26, T 1 S , R 9 E , and
proceeding thence South 89° 21' 00" East 130 00 feet; thence
South 00° 29' 56" West 345 12 feet, thence South 640 54' 35"
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West 106.01 feet, thence South 64' 26' 25" West 38.21 feet,
thence North 00° 29' 56" East to the point of beginning
Ir. (Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcels 26E26a and 26E25a)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#268-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 5,
1979, from the Engineering Division transmitting for Council acceptance a
Quit Claim Deed, dated March 2, 1979, executed by the Municipal Building
Authority by its Secretary, Addison W Bacon, conveying.
A 60 foot wide right-of-way in the N E 1/4 of Section 21 to be
known as Lyndon Court, the center line of said right-of-way is
described as follows
Beginning at a point N 89° 20' 27" W 911.00 feet along the
East-West 1/4 line and N. 0° 39' 33" E. 33.00 feet from the East
1/4 corner of Section 21, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
T. 1 S. , R 9 E , said point being on the North right-of-way line
of Lyndon Avenue, and continuing thence N 0° 39' 33" E 22.00
feet; thence N. 44° 20' 27" W. 372 00 feet to a point on a curve,
thence 78 54 feet along the arc of a curved line to the right,
said curve having a radius of 50 00 feet and a central angle of
90° 00' 00", thence N 45° 39' 33" E 182.00 feet, thence S 89°
20' 27" E. 123 00 feet; thence S 44° 20' 27" E 220 00 feet;
thence S. 14° 20' 27" E. 90 00 feet, thence S 44° 20' 27" E
210 00 feet; thence S 0° 39' 33" W 93 47 feet to the point of
ending, said point being on the North right-of-way line of
Lyndon Avenue.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS: None.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
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AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
lw. STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
(Petition 78-9-3-11)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition 78-11-3-18)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
*Councilman Bishop was excused at 9.05 P M
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#269-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of the Department of Community Resources, dated February 27, 1979, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, which contains an itemized list of furniture contributed as a
gift to the Livonia Commission on Aging by IBM on January 8, 1979, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the donated items in the manner and
form herein submitted and does hereby take this means to express its sincere
appreciation to IBM for its generous gift to the City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Bennett, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#270-79 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 306-78, adopted on April 5, 1978, and in accordance with Section
2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of
the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council
under date of March 6, 1979 an assessment roll dated February 16, 1979 for
the installation of ornamental street lighting with underground wiring in
Tiffany Square Subdivision in the N E 1/4 of Section 8, containing the
special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
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proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the
construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in Council Resolution 306-78
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section
2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the
assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk
for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road, on Monday,
May 7, 1979, to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time and
place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of May 7, 1979, the City Clerk is also directed to give
notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class
mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district
as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assess-
ment roll in the City Assessor's office
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#271-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
26, 1979 from David Wickman of The Lawson Company which in accordance with
the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on February 20,
1979 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 2-32-79 with regard
to Petition 78-12-8-38P, submitted by David Wickman requesting approval of
all plans required by Section 18 58 in connection with a proposal to
construct a party store on the west side of Farmington Road between
Plymouth Road and Orangelawn in Section 33, the Council does hereby
designate Monday, May 7, 1979, at 8 00 F M as the date and time for
conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be
held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give
proper notice in writing as well as by the publication of a notice in the
City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof
in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia
*Councilman Bishop returned at 9 08 P M
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#272-79 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
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Gerald A
Smith of Metro Furnace Cleaning, 27690 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated January 15, 1979, wherein he requests a hearing before the Council
with respect to a refusal of a renewal of a Class A Gas License and the
denial of the application of a new Class A Oil License, together with a
communication from the Chief Inspector of the Bureau of Inspection, dated
February 6, 1979, to which are attached copies of complaints which have
been filed with the Bureau of Inspection, and the Council having conducted
a hearing on this matter on February 26, 1979, the Council does hereby
determine to grant to Gerald A. Smith of Metro Furnace Cleaning a renewal
of a Class A Gas License for the year ending December 31, 1979, and
further does hereby request a report from the Bureau of Inspection at the
end of the year with respect to the performance of the aforementioned
licensee.
*Councilman Bennett was excused at 9.15 P M
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#273-79 RESOLVED, that the granting of a Class A Oil License and Class A
Gas License for the year 1979 to Gerald A Smith of Metro Furnace Cleaning,
27690 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, is hereby referred to the Regular
Meeting of the Council to be conducted on April 4, 1979.
*Councilman Bennett returned at 9:23 P. M
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#274-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated. August 28, 1978, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 8-159-78 adopted on August 15, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-4-1-21,
as amended, submitted by James R Gysel for a change of zoning on property
located on the north side of Joy Road between Fremont and Hugh in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, from R-1 to C-1, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 23, 1978,
pursuant to Council Resolution 836-78, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
78-4-1-21, as amended, is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be
prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the
same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS Bishop and Nash.
The PresidCnt declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#275-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated December 6, 1978, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 20, 1979 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Robert
Considine Inc. for transfer of ownership of 1978 Class C licensed business
with Dance-Entertainment Permit located at 36071 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, Wayne County, from John J Jonascu, 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: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#276-79 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 23,
1979, at 8 00 P M at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item.
Petition 79-2-1-6, submitted by Greenfield Construction
Company for a change of zoning of property located on the
south side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road and
the I-275 Freeway in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, from
P S to C-2, the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution 3-36-79 recommended to the City Council that
Petition 79-2-1-6 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
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
and/or
(b) location of the proposed change 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 rail-
road company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to dc
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#277-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of the Department of Community Resources, dated March 21, 1979, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor (to which is attached a Contract for Senior Citizen Personnel
Funding), wherein a request is made for acceptance of a grant for the
purpose of employing one outreach worker to assist debilitated senior
citizens in receiving necessary services, in connection with the Livonia
Senior Citizen Program, the Council does hereby determine to accept a
grant in the amount of $7100 00 from the State of Michigan, through the
Detroit-Wayne County Area Agency on Aging, and to authorize a contribution
by the City in the form of in-kind services totaling $788 00, and, further
the Council does hereby determine to approve the aforesaid contract in the
manner and form submitted and does hereby authorize the Mayor, City Clerk
and Finance Director to affix their signatures to said Contract and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#278-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission, dated January 9, 1979, and the report and recommenda-
tion of the Chief of Police, dated March 15, 1979 in connection therewith,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from Ralph Hargis for
transfer of ownership of 1978 Class C Licensed Business with Dance Permit
located at 13401 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County,
from Edmund F. Kalko, 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 Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS. None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, this 903rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9 25 P M , March 21, 1979
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