HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1974-03-13 L 14246
MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 13, 1974, the above meeting was held at the City Ha11, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council
at approximately 8:10 P. M.. Councilman Bennett delivered 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.
Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Carl J. Wagenschutz,
City Treasurer; Robert Osborn, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; G. E. Siemert,
Director of Public Works; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; Jack Dodge, Finance Direc-
tor; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and
10. Recreation; James Mogan, Acting Police Chief; Joseph Talbot, Planning Commission;
and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#152-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 780th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on February 27, 1974, are hereby
approved.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#153-74 WHEREAS, William L. Bryant has been employed as a patrolman by the
Livonia Police Department for some six years; and
WHEREAS, during the course of his employment he has continually
sought to improve his professional expertise by attending at Criminal
Justice Training Programs; and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 1973, by virtue of alert and aggresE:!ve
police work and at great risk to his personal safety, Patrolman Bryant was
L instrumental in apprehending and arresting an armed felon; and
WHEREAS, again on October 12, 1973, Patrolman Bryant exposed
himself to imminent personal danger in the course of apprehending two
armed felons in the act of comsnitt:'.ng larceny from a building; and
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WHEREAS, in recognition of his courage and devotion to duly,
Livonia Post 3941 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has awarded him its
POLICEMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD for 1973 in recognition of his outstanding
service to his community and to his profession,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of.
Livonia joins with the City Council of the City of Livonia to congratulate
and commend William L. Bryant for the honor which has been bestowed upon
him.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#154-74 WHEREAS, Arthur R. Lenaghan has been employed as a firefighter by
the Livonia Fire Department for some eight and one half years; and
WHEREAS, during the course of his employment he has continually
improved his technical and administrative skills by attendance at
universities which offer advanced instruction for fire department person-
nel; and
WHEREAS, in 1973 he was the prime mover in establishing a unique
course in Fire Protection and Occupational Safety at Madonna College; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his initiative and ability, Livonia
Post 3941 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has awarded him its FIREFIGH`T`ER
OF THE 'YEAR AWARD for 1973 in recognition of his outstanding service to
his community and to his profession,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of
Livonia joins with the City Council of. the City of Livonia to congratulate
and commend Arthur R. Lenaghan for the honor which has been bestowed upon
him.
Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
5143, AS .AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY
ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION
73-7-1-30 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-2
AND RUF TO C-1.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 20,
1973 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#8-201-73 with regard to Petition 73-7-1-26 submitted by Mario Falione for
a change of zoning on property located on the southwest corner of Seven
Mile Road and Brentwood in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, from R-1 and
RUF to C-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on October 8, 1973, pursuant to council resolution #764-73,
the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion and the said Petition No. 73-7-1-26 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: Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett, Bishop, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#155-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 20,
1973 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#8-201-73 with regard to Petition #73-7-1-26 submitted by Mario Fallone for
a change of zoning on property located on the southwest corner of Seven
Mile Road and Brentwood in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, from R-1 and
RUF to C-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on October 8, 1973, pursuant to council resolution #764-73,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission and the said Petition No. 73-7-1-26 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: Bennett, Bishop, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#156-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt.
of Parks and Recreation, dated February 11, 1974, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and in accordance with
the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission as set forth in
its resolution #1094-74 adopted February 4, 1974, the Council does hereby
accept the low bids specified in the amounts specified as set forth in the
attached "Baseball Bid. Recommendations--1974" the total amount of which
is $12,262.13.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#157-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Supt. of Operations, dated February 19, 1974, approved by the Director
of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of. GMC Truck & Coach
Division, 5701 Wyoming, Dearborn, Michigan for supplying the Operations
Division with two (2) Tandem Axle Truck Chassis for the total price of
$34,216.34, the same having been in fact the lowest, bid meeting specifica-
tions for these items, including time of delivery.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
L #158-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Finance
Committee submit its report and recommendation relative to the City's
present procedure of taking competitive bids for trucks and other vehicles.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#159-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Supt. of Operations, dated February 18, 1974, approved by the
Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Schultz
Equipment Sales, P. 0. Box 26, Ithaca, Michigan 48847, for supplying the
Road Maintenance Section with one 10-foot Under-Truck Road Scraper for
the total price of $4,240.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
meeting specifications for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
LAYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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L B.y Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#160-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police, dated February 14,
1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and which is
approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting a proposal for the
location of a Police Training Center (and particularly a weapons training
range) on city-owned property in Section 27, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Director of Public Works and to the Capital Improvement
Committee for their respective reports and recommendations.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Mcann,it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated February 25, 1974 with reference to a proposal submitted by
Mr. Vern Foster regarding a senior citizen transit program, the Council
does hereby request that the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee submit its
report and recommendation relative to this matter.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown* it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine, in lieu of the
foregoing resolution, to substitute a motion so as to refer the proposed
L senior citizen transit program to the Finance Committee for its report
and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the motion to substitute, adopted.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as substituted:
#161-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated February 25, 1974 with reference to a proposal submitted by
Mr. Vern Foster regarding a senior citizen transit program, the Council
does hereby request that the Finance Committee submit its report and
recommendation relative to this matter.
with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
LThe President declared the substituted resolution adopted,
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#162-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance dated February 19, 1974, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to the funding necessary for 11 firemen under the
E.E.A. program for the period through April 1, 1974, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $30,000.00
to be advanced from Federal Shared Revenue Funds to the E.E.A. Fund for
applicable salaries and fringe benefits in the manner and for the purpose
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#163-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police, dated February 13,
1974, bearing the signature of the Finance Director and approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, with regard to the "Computer Project for Law
Enforcement," the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum
of $5,000,00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to Police Account
304-728 in order to continue this program through June, 1974.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#164-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated February 22, 1974 which transmits its resolution
2•-38-74, adopted by the Commission on February 19, 1974, with regard to
Petition #73-11-8-49 by Wah Yee Associates, Architects, requesting site
plan approval (revised site plan) in connection with a proposal to
remodel existing building and add new building to existing shopping center
located on the northeast corner of Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads in
Section 25, the Council does hereby determine, pursuant to provisions set
forth in Section 1.8.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and. Petition #73-11-8-49
(revised Site Plan) is hereby approved, such approval to be based upon the
same conditions as those which are set forth in the aforesaid recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission as well as the following additional
conditions:
1. that the mansard roof return as shown on the west building
elevation shall be extended the full distance of the west
building elevation;
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2. that the mansard roof return shall be extended along the
north building elevation to unite with the roof canopy
being provided over the north entrance to the mall;
3. that the north parking lot shall be provided with additional
landscaping and screening so as to improve the view of
same from Middlebelt; and
4. that the action herein should not be construed as constituting
approval of the remodeling of the existing sign which is
non-conforming and under the province of the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution wit;h the following result:
AYES: Bennett) Bishop, Ventura, Brown, Raymond, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#165-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Zoning
Board of Appeals dated February 18, 1974 relative to the requirements set
forth in Ordinance #1103, and particularly the side yard regulations
concerning commercial development therein, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#166-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Zoning Board of Appeals dated February 18, 1974 relative to the applica-
tion of Ordinance No. 1103 and particularly with regard to Schoolcraft
Road (I-96 expressway), the Council does hereby request the Department of
Law to submit its report and recommendation concerning this matter.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#167-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated February 22, 1974, which submits a proposed ordinance entitled
"Commission on Aging Ordinance," the Council does hereby refer this matter
to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS
9.02 AND 9.03 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,
AS AMENDED (Petition 73-3-6-8)
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L 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 Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#168-74 RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby
designates Robert E. Osborn as the authorized official to request that
Edward N. Hines Drive, from Ford Road to Newburgh Road, in Middle Rouge
Parkway, be temporarily closed to motorized traffic on the following
SATURDAYS: MAY 4, JUNE 1, SEPTEMBER 7 and. OCTOBER 5, 1974, between the
hours of 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. each day for the purpose of having "Bike
Days"; and
RESOLVED, that in order that adequate arrangements can be made for
the handling of traffic during the hours of closing, we designate the
following police official Robert Turner to coordinate all activities with
authorized representatives of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#i69-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 15,
1974 from the Supt. of Parks and Recreation, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the use
of the Devon-Aire Ice Arena by the Red Wing Oldtimers to conduct a hockey
school beginning on August 12, 1974 through August 31, 1974, the hours of
operation of which would be as follows.
Mondays through Fridays - 8.00 a.m. to 7.20 p.m.
Saturdays - 8:00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
at a rental rate of $30.00 per hour for a total of $1,875.00 per week (for
a total of $5,625.00 for the three weeks duration of the hockey school),
and such agreement to be bar..ed on the use of such facility by the Parks
and Recreation Department after 8:30 p.m. during the week and after 2_•00
p.m. on Saturdays and all day on Sundays for general skating and ice
rental, the Council does hereby approve of the use of the Devon-Aire Ice
Arena for this purpose; and does further authorize the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement, to be prepared by the Department of
Law, between the City and the Red Wing Hockey School personnel for this
purpose, such agreement to be in proper legal form and to contain the
provisions and conditions which are set forth herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#170-74 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated November 21, 1973
and February 13, 1974, bearing the signature of. the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to
approve a contract for training of Police personnel by and between the
Criminal Justice Institute, 6001 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, and the
City of Livonia for a period of three years, and the Mayor and the City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the aforesaid contract on behalf
of the City of Livonia, subject, however, to the approval of said contract
by the Department of Law; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilmen Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#171-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated February 14, 1974 transmitting a proposal for the establishment of
a policy that would require all future walkway construction programs on
major mile roads to include a 6-foot wide sidewalk that would be designated
as a bikeway as well as a pedestrian walkway, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee
for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#172-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt.
of Parks and Recreation, dated February 11, 1974, approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the name of Spring Valley
Park be changed to Livonia Jaycee Community Park, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Department of Law for the preparation
of an amendment to Sections 5-901 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, the same thereafter to be submitted to the City Council for its
consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#173-74 RESOLVED, that having consifiered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 29, 1974 which sets forth its resolution
#1-8-74 with regard to a request dated December 6, 1973 from David A.
Perry, attorney, requesting an extension of the approval of Petition
#70-11-2-22 by Gregory Saragosa relative to a waiver use approval previous-
ly granted in Council resolution #276-71 to erect and operate a restaurant
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with a Class C Liquor License on property located on the south side of
Plymouth Road between Levan and Ann Arbor Roads in Section 32, and the
Council having granted prior extensions relative to same in Council resolu-
tion #139-72 and #372-73, the Council does hereby determine to concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and to grant an additional
extension for a period not to exceed six months commencing with the
effective date of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication dated February 26, 1974 from the Police Department, with
respect to a new wholesale beer and wine license to be located at 35015 Glendale,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#174-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt.
of Parks and Recreation, dated January 22, 1974, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recom-
mended that the salary established for the position of Golf Professional
be increased from the sum of $6,000 per annum to the sum of $7,000 per
annum for the 1974 season beginning March 15, 1974 and terminating on
November 15, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to approve the said
recommendation and increase in said salary, and for this purpose authorizes
the expenditure of such monies as may be required to implement the action
taken herein from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the Golf Course
Fund.
A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#175-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt.
of Parks and Recreation, dated December 17, 1973, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recom-
mended that swimming rates at the Botsford, Clement Circle and Shelden
municipal pools for the 1974 season be adjusted, the Council does hereby
determine to establish the following rates for the 1974 season:
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Swimming Sessions: Adults - $.75 Children $.35
LSwimming Lessons: 10 lessons for $7.00
Season Memberships: Family - $25.00; Adult - $15.00;
Child - $10.00;
and the Supt. of Parks and Recreation ;s hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine, in lieu of the
foregoing resolution to substitute a motion so as to establish the rate
for 10 Swimming Lessons at $5.00 and the Season Membership for Children at
$6.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution to substitute with the following result-
AYES: Brown.
NAYS: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash.
The President declared the motion to substitute DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#176-74 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) 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 April 22, 1974 (Monday) at 8 00
p. m. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
with respect to the following items:
1. Petition No. 71-11-1-68 submitted by Robert C. Horvath
for Livonia Associates, 22.146 Ford Road, Dearborn
Heights, Michigan, requesting to rezone property located
on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Farmington
Road and Gill. Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, from
RUF to P, the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution #2-27-74 recommended to the City Council
that Petition No. 71-11-1-68 be denied;
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2. Petition No. 71-8-1-52, as amended, submitted by Robert
C. Horvath for Livonia Associates, 22146 Ford Road,
Dearborn Heights, Michigan, requesting to rezone property
located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between
Farmington Road and Gill Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 4, from RUF to C-4, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution #2-26-74 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 71-8-1-52, as amended, be
denied; and
3. Petition No. 73-7-1-28, submitted by Burton-Share, Inc.,
26711 Woodward. Avenue, Huntington Woods, Michigan,
requesting to rezone property located on the west side of
Farmington Road, north of Schoolcraft Road, in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, from R-2 to R-E, the City
Planning Commission having in its resolution #2-33-74
recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
73-7-1-28 be denied;
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the location of the proposed changes of zoning as set
forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to,
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to
have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company
and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or
railroad within the districts or zones affected; and further, the City
Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result*
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adbped, it was
#177-74 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clens
a statement dated December 17, 1973 on all matters required by Sections
2-506 and 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a firsr
public hearing having been held thereon on February 25, 1974, after due
notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and careful consideration
having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 2-508 of said code:
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1. accept and approve said statement in all respects;
2. determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of ornamental street lighting with underground
wiring on the Industrial Road and. Westmore Avenue in
Section 27 (Simon Ash Industrial Subdivision; Glendale
Industrial Subdivision), City of Livonia, Wayne Couty,
Michigan, as described in said statement, and defray the
cost of such. improvement by special assessment upon the
property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits
derived or to be derived;
3. approve the plans and specifications for the improvement
as set forth in said statement dated December 17, 1973;
4. determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid
by special assessment upon the property especially
benefited;
5. determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to said
statement;
6. designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows:
A special assessment district located in the North 1/2
of Section 27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly
described as follows:
Lots 1 and 2 and. Lots 4 thru 8 of Simon Ash
Industrial Subdivision and Lots 4 through 12, both
inclusive, of Glendale Industrial Subdivision of
part of the North 1/2 of Section 27, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 93, Pages 15 and 16 of Wayne
County Records;
and
Bureau of Taxation Parcel 27D1a2a1,D1clai,dlalplela;
7. direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assess-
ment roll in accordance with the Council's deter-
mination on said statement as prepared by the City
Engineer dated December 17, 1973, and
8. that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and file the same with the City
Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present the same
to the City Council prior to the holding of the second
public hearing thereon pursuant to Title 2 Chapter 5 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#178-74 RESOLVED, that having considered acommunication dated December 13,
1973 setting forth its resolution #11-270-73 with regard to Petition No.
73-9-1-32, submitted by Marvin W. Cherrin for a change of zoning on
property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Woording and
Shadyside in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, from R-1 to C-1, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
February 25, 1974, pursuant to Council resolution #25-74, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
the said Petition No. 73-9-1-32 is hereby denied for the same reasons as
those set forth in the action taken by the City Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and. Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#179-74 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 23.01(a) of the Livonia
Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
request •the City Planning Commission to conduct a Public Hearing, and
thereafter submit its report and recommendation, on the possible rezoning
of certain property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road, between
Woodring and Loveland, from the C-1 Zoning classification to a classifica-
tion which would be more harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4180-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 13,
1973 from the City Planning Commission setting forth its resolution
#11-272-73 with regard to Petition No. 73-9-6-13 submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to amend
Ordinance #543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, by deleting from
Section 17.03(b) the exception providing that certain uses may be permitted
uses upon approval by the City Planning Commission, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 25,
1974, pursuant to Council resolution #45-74, the Council does hereby con-
cur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
petition No. 73-9-6-13 is hereby approved and granted; and the Department
of Law is hereby requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No.
543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#181-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December
13, 1973 from the City Planning Commission setting forth its resolution
#11-274-73 with regard to Petition No. 73-10-6-15 submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion, requesting to amend Section 3.01,
Zoning Districts, of Ordinance #543„ as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Livonia, by adding thereto the R-8, R-9, C-3, C-4 and P. O.
Districts, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on February 25, 1974, pursuant to Council resolution #45-74,
the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said. Petition No. 73-10-6-15 is hereby approved and
granted; and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#182-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following
dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council
for the month of April, 1974:
Wednesday, April 10, 1974, and
Wednesday, April 24, 1974.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adcipted, it was
#183-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#184,-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt.
of Parks and Recreation, dated March 6, 1974, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the Parks and
Recreation Commission has re,:ommended that certain adjustments be made in
the greens fees established at the Whispering Willows Golf Course, the
Council does hereby concur in the aforesaid recommendation and does hereby
determine to approve the following fee schedule:
Mondays thru Fridays Saturdays,Sundays & Holidays
9 holes 18 holes 9 holes • 18 holes
Residents $3.00 4.50 3.75 5.50
Non-Residents 3.25 5.00 4.00 6.00
Sr.Citizens & Clergy J .00 (must tee off before noon-Monday thry Friday)
Students 1.00 (must tee off between 7 a.m. and 1.2 noon on
Mondays during summer vacation)
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further, the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the City Clerk and
the 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: Bishop, Ventura, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett, Raymond and Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#185-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
and the Finance Director, dated March 7, 1974, and a communication from
the Director of Public Works, dated March 6, 1974, approved for submission
by the Mayor, relative to the installation of two 10,000 gallon fuel tanks
and related pump islands at the DPW Yard, the Council does hereby determine
to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$12,200.00 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, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McCann and Councilman Ventura were excused at 9:50 p. m.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#186-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer dated March 6, 1974 with regard to the 1972 Miscellaneous Side-
walk Program - Single Lot Assessments - and certain unpaid sidewalk
charges which have not heretofore been paid in full, the Council does
hereby determine to amend Council resolution #1037-73 in which a Special
Assessment was placed on the following properties for the following
amounts:
ITEM NO. AMOUNT
14Z2al.alb $ 270.00
17aOLAa, b2 1,005.00
17a0LAbla 1,691.25
18M3b2a2a 93.75
19c253 487.50
19Ala, A2albla 3,648.75
19C2a2a 360.00
19e553 375.00
19D1a, Ela, C2b1 2,463.75
23G3Oa 929.25
23G69a1 678.50
23G69a2 1,158.85
14,62
24c2, 3, 4
1,377.65
34ai
Flalala2a 2,373.75
35A3a2b2a, 35Ala, 35A3b1
5,988.75
36gOLC 300.00
by determining that the cost charged may be paid in six (6) equal annual
installments, with interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum on
the unpaid balance commencing from the effective date of this resolution
with the exception, however, that with respect to Item 24c21 3, 4 the same
may be paid in ten (10) equal annual installments in the manner herein
before provided; and the City Clerk, the City Treasurer and the City
Assessor are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution in accordance with the provisions
which are set forth in the Special Assessment Procedure Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McCann and Councilman Ventura returned at 9:55 p. m.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#187-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated February 22, 19745 which submits a proposed Charter Amendment
Resolution relative to changing the method of selecting the City Treasurer
from an elective to an appointive office to be served by the Finance
Director, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
*Councilman Bennett was excused at 10.02 p. m. for the remainder of the
meeting.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, this 781st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 10:08 P. M., March 13, 1974.
ADDISON WI( 0 , Cit Clerk