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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1972-05-24 12,66 L MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On May 24, 1972, 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 8:07 P. M.. Council President Nash delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Jerry Raymond, Edward G. Milligan, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--Peter A. Ventura (Excused). Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor; Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Calvin Roberts, Fire Chief; Robert Turner, Police Chief; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; H.Patrick O'Neill, Director of Civil Defense; Dan Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; James Miller, Personnel Director; John Nagy, City Planner; Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; L Richard Jones, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Division; Charles Pinto, Planning Commission; Paul Kugler, Water and Sewer Board; and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer Board. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #459-72 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 735th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 10, 1972, are hereby approved. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #460-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Livonia Jaycees, the Council does hereby grant permission to the Livonia Jaycees to use the W. Warren Shelden Park in Section 34 for the Livonia Jaycees' Spring Festival and related Carnival Activities during the period commenc- ing May 24, 1972 through June 4, 1972; provided, however, that the Council does hereby determine that approval of this request is made subject to the L Livonia Jaycees providing the City Clerk of the City of Livonia with a certificate of insurance indemnifying the City for personal injury and property damage liability, in the sum of $100,000/$300,000 for personal injury, and in the sum of $100,000/$100,000 for property damage, which 12967 certificate shall designate the City of Livonia as a named insured for the period of May 24, 1972 through June 4, 1972, the same to be in a form Subject to approval by the Department of Law; further, this approval is hereby granted based upon the understanding of the City Council that the Livonia Jaycees will be responsible for the complete and final cleanup as required of this park site upon completion of this event; and further, that the Livonia Jaycees do and hereby agree to save harmless and indemnify the City of Livonia against any and all claims that may arise or accrue in connection with the aforesaid activities; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. Councilman Milligan gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 71-10-3-8) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 72-2-3-1) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication, Councilman Milligan gave second reading to the following Ordinance• 12968 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543$ AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 71-10--1-67 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-4 TO R-3 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash, NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. The communication dated May 12, 1972 from the Department of Law with Wayne County Civil Action #157406 (Claude F. Brogden vs Zoning Board of Appeals, et al) was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication dated May 9, 1972 from the Planning Commission with respect to the preservation of "Voiks Woods" in Section 7, (CR-535-70), was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication dated February 3, 1972 from the Planning Commission, transmitting their resolution No. 1-18-72 with respect to Item No. 1 of Petition 71-11-1-70, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #461-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 1-19-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 2) submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain properties located within Section 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial belt, from C-2, M-1 and M-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24,, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 254-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission and the same Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 2) is hereby approved and granted, which property is legally described as follows: 12969 The North 420' of the East 492.98' of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 25, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; subject to the interests of the public in the Schoolcraft Road (1-96 Freeway) and Inkster Road rights-of-way as defined by the City of Livonia Master Thoroughfare Plan; 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #462-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 1-20-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 3) submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain properties located within Section 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial belt, from R-1 to PL, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 254-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 3) is hereby approved and granted, which property is legally described as follows: Lots 428 through 457, also the East 1/2 of adjacent Marimoor Avenue (now Deering Avenue), also the west 1/2 of adjacent vacated alley, also, Elizabeth Avenue (now Capitol Ave.) from the center of Mari- moor Avenue (now Deering Avenue) to the center of above referred vacated aley extended, also the South 1/2 of Glendale Avenue (now Grantland Avenue) from the center of Marimoor Avenue (now Deering Avenue) to the center of above referred vacated alley extended, Schanhite's Marquette Manor Subdivision, of part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, T. 1 S. R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; 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. 32970 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash, NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #463•-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 1-21-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 4) submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain properties located within Sections 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial belt, from M-1 to P.S., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No, 254-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 4) 's hereby approved and granted, which property is legally described as follows: Lots 1 through 14, also the North 1/2 of adjacent Plymouth Road, also the South 1/2 of adjacent vacated L alley, also the East 1/2 of Marimoor Avenue (now Deering Avenue) from the center of Plymouth Road to the center of above referred vacated alley, also the West 1/2 of Carlmoor Avenue (now Cardwell Avenue) from the center of Plymouth Road to the center of above referred vacated alley, Schanhite's Marquette Manor Subdivision, of part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; subject to the rights of the public in the Plymouth and Deering Avenue rights-of-way as defined by the City of Livonia Master Thoroughfare Plan; 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. ^: roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was 12971 #464-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 1-22-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 5) submitter' by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain properties located within Sections 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial belt, from C-2 to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972, pursuant to Council resolu- tion No. 254-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 5) is hereby approved and granted, which property is legally described as follows: The North 450' of that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 25 and proceeding thence due North along the West Section line, 1320.59'; thence N. 89° 32' 25" E. 661.54'; thence S. 0° 05' 30" E. 1323.20' ; thence S. 89° 46' W. along the south Section line, 663.65' to the point of beginning; subject to the rights of the public in the Middlebelt Road right-of-way as defined by the City of Livonia Master Thoroughfare Plan; 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. L. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #465-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No, 1-23-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 6) submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain proper- ties located within Section 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial belt, from C-1 to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972, pursuant to Council resolu- tion No. 254-72, the Council does hereby concur in part and reject in part the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No , 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 6) is hereby approved and granted insofar as approval of the rezoning of Parcel 42a is concerned from C-1 to M-1, the Council having determined to deny the balance of the rezoning in Item No. 6; and 12972 ims the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for pub- lication 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, in accordance with this resolution, as amended. i. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #466-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 1-24-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 7) submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain properties located within Sections 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial belt, from C-2 to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972, pursuant to Council resolu- tion No. 254-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No.7) is hereby approved and granted, which property is legally described as follows: The North 277' of the West 503.47' of the East 1280' of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the S. 75' of the W. 373.47' thereof; subject to the rights of the public in the Schoolcraft Road (1-96 Freeway) right-of-way as defined by the City of Livonia Master Thoroughfare Plan; 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. P roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #467-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 1-25-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 8) submitted by 12973 the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain properties located within Sections 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial belt, from C-2 to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 254-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 8) is hereby approved and granted, which property is legally described as follows: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 26, distant N. 0° 45' 20" E, 646.49' from the Southwest 1/4 corner of said Section 26 and pro- ceeding thence N. 0° 45' 20" E. along said West line 297' ; thence S. 89° 14' 40" E. 1.31.4.90'; thence S. 0° 45' 59" W. 132.0' ; thence S. 1° 00' 39" W. 165' ; thence N. 89° 14' 40" W 1314.87' to the point of be- ginning, subject to the rights of the public in the Merriman Road right-of-way as defined by the City of Livonia Master Thoroughfare Plan; 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: Raymond, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: Milligan. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #468-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 1-26-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 9) submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain properties located within Section 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial belt, from C-2 to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 254-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 9) is hereby approved and granted, which property is legally described es follows: 12974 The East 100' of the West 560' of the North 502' of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the S. 100' of the E. 50' thereof; subject to the rights of the public in the Schoolcraft Road (1-96 Freeway) right-of-way as defined by the City of Livonia Master Thoroughfare Plan; 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #469-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No, 1-29-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 10 and 10A) submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain properties located within Sections 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial belt, from C-1 to M-2 and C-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 254-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 10 & 10A) is hereby approved and granted, which property is legally described as follows: C-1 to M-2 That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at the Northeast corner of said Section 27 and proceeding thence S. 0° 07' 30" E. along the East line of said Section 27, 376.14' , thence N. 89° 22' 10" W, 425.0' ; thence N. 0° 07' 30" W, 377.09' to the North line of said Section 27, thence S. 89° 14' 28" E. along said North line 425.02' to the point of beginning, except the East 235' thereof; sub- ject to the rights of the public in the Schoolcraft Road (1-96 Freeway) right-of-way as defined by the City of Livonia Master Thoroughfare Plan; C-1 to C-2 The North 278' of the East 235' of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; subject to the rights of the public in the Schoolcraft Road (I-96 Freeway) and Merriman Road rights-of-way as defined by the City of Livonia Master Thoroughfare Plan; 12975 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. The communication dated April 19, 1972, which transmits their resolution No. 4-109-72 with respect to Items No. 11 and 12 of. Petition No. 71-11-1-70, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #470-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 1-30-72 with regard to Petition No. 71.-11-1-70 (Item No. 13) submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain properties located within Sections 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial belt, from C-2 to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 254-72, the Council does hereby concur in part with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 13) is hereby approved and granted as originally submitted, the Council having determined to reject amendments thereto and having further determined to approve the rezoning from C-2 to M-1 for the following legally described property: Lots 24 through 37, and the vacated alley adjacent thereto; Lots 58 through 65 and the vacated alley adjacent thereto; Lots 66 and 67 and the West 1/2 of the vacated alley adjacent thereto, Grayton Highway Subdivision, as recmded in Liber 53, Page 88, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being a part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 28 and the S.E. 1/4 of Section 21, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, excepting therefrom the interests of the public in the Schoolcraft Road (I-96 Freeway) right- of-way; 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. 12976 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. The communication from the Planning Commission dated February 3, 1972 yhich transmits their resolution No. 1-31-72 with respect to Item No. 14 of Petition No. 71-11-1-70, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #471-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 1-32-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 15 & 16) submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain proper- ties located within Sections 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial. belt, from RUF to C-1 and C-1 to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 254-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 15 & 16) is hereby approved and granted, which proper- ty is legally described as follows : RUF TO C-1 The South 83.26' of the East 100' of that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 30 and proceeding thence N. 88° 16' 25" E. along the East and West 1/4 Section line, 260.0' ; thence S. 1° 49' 50" E. 226.26' ; thence S. 88° 10' 10" W., 260.0' ; thence N. 1° 49' 50" W., 226.73' to the point of beginning. C-1 TO M-1 The East 100' of the West 360' of the North 143' of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; subject to the rights of the public in the Amrhein Road right- of-way as defined by the City of Livonia Master Thoroughfare Plan; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein apr•roved 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. 12977 ImpA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #472-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 1-28-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 18) submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain properties located within Sections 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial belt, from C-1 to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972, pursuant to Council resolu- tion No. 254-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 18) is hereby approved and granted, which property is legally descr1bed as follows: That part of the Southwest 1/4 ofSection 30, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the West line of Wayne County Bureau of Taxation parcel 30Glbl, lb2a, 2b1, 2b2a distant N. 88° 16' 25" E. 260' along the East and West 1/4 Section line and S. 1° 49' 50" W. 783.26' from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 30, and proceeding thence S. 76° 31' 13" E., 90.46' ; thence S. 1° 49' 50" W, 160' to the center of Plymouth Road; thence N. 76° 31' 13" W., 90.46' along the center line of Plymouth Road; thence N. 1° 49' 50" E. 160' to the point of beginning, subject to the rights of the public in the Plymouth Road right-of-way as defined by the City of Livonia Master Thoroughfare Plan; 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. P Toll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 12978 L #473-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No 1-33-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 17 & 19) submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone certain properties located within Sections 25 through 30 so as to make the zoning compatible with the existing and/or proposed land use within the industrial belt, from RUF to C-2 and C-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 254-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-11-1-70 (Item No. 17 & 19) is hereby approved and granted, which proper- ty is legally described as follows : RUF to C-2 That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point distant S. 1° 49' 50" E., along the West Section line, 610.37' and S. 76° 31' 13" E. 166.75' from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 30, and proceeding thence S. 76° 31' 13" E., 102.81' to the Northeast corner of Wayne County Bureau of Taxation parcel 30Gla; thence S. 1° 49' 50" E., 102.21' along the East line of said parcel 30Gla; thence N. 76° 31' 13" W., 102,81' ; thence N. 1' 491 L50" W 102.21' to the point of beginning. C-1 to C-2 That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 30, distant S. 1° 49' 50" E. from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 30, 610.37' and pro- ceeding thence S. 76° 31' 13" E., 166.75' ; thence S. 1° 49' 50" E., 102.21' thence S. 76° 31' 13" E., 102.81' ; thence S. 10 49' 50" E., 160' ; to a point on the center line of Plymouth Road; thence N. 76° 31' 13" W., along the center line of Plymouth Road, 269.56'; thence N. 1° 49' 50" W. along the West Section line, 262.21' to the point of beginning, sub- ject to the rights of the public in the Plymouth Road and Eckles Road rights-of-way as defined by the City of Livonia Master Thoroughfare Plan; 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 suet map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No, 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution, LA rr1_3. call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. 12979 By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #474-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 26, 1972, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price Bid of Nagle Paving Company, 12900 Northend Avenue, Oak Park, Michigan 48237, for the construction of a Tennis Court at Parksite CC in Section 36 in the City of Livonia for the estimated total cost of $14,616.67 based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved and subject to final payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accord- ance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this work, and the Council does hereby authorize an advance in the amount of $14,616.67 from the 4.4 Million Dollar Parks and Recreational Bond Issue, which amount shall be reimbursed to the said bond issue upon receipt of funds made available for this purpose by the State of Michigan from the State Recreational Bond Fund; and the Director of Public Works is hereby author- ized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as constructed; further, 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 resolu- tion. A roll fall vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #475-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 1, 1972 from the Assistant Assessor, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Gerald Richter, Richter Construction Company, 18911 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, and in accora ance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby find that the proposed division and combination of Tax Items 01d308, 309 and 310 would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing and combining of same into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows. Parcel A LotLot 0 and the N. 1/2 of Lot 309, "The Argonne Sub." of part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp. (now City of Livonia) Wayne Co., Michigan, as recorded in Liber 40, Plats, Page 5, Wayne County Records. 12980 Parcel B Lot 310 and the S. 1/2 of Lot 309, "The Argonne Sub." of part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Twp. (now City of Livonia) Wayne County, Michigan, recorded in Liber 40, Plats, Page 5, Wayne County Records; as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a part hereof by this 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. P toll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #476-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 26, 1972, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize and request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit Edison Company, on forms provided by such Company, for the installation of Street Lights of suitable lumen strength to be installed on the Cardwell and Melvin Avenues bridges to be located across the I-96 Expressway in the City of Livonia, Michigan, it being the determination of the Council that such bridges require lighting in order to protect the public safety of the residents of the community. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None, By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #477.72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated March 23, 1972, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Chairman of the Traffic Commission and approved for submission by the Mayor, and having considered the necessity for the installation of a traffic signal control device to be located at the intersection of Newburgh and Amrhein Roads, the Council does hereby authorize the installa- tion of the same; further, the Council does hereby approve of the City assuming the total actual cost of such installation and for this purpose does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $2,640.00 from the 9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road Improvement General Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose; and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby requested to cause such traffic signal control device to be installed at the aforesaid location in an expeditious manner with the understanding that the cost of the installation shall be borne entirely by the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are herein 12981 L authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution; and the City Clerk is also requested to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners to the attention of the Engineer of Traffic and Safety. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown. and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #478-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 17, 1972, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize and request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit Edison Company, on forms provided by such Company, for the installation of four additional 400 Watt Mercury Vapor Ornamental Lights to be located along the northeast side of the Police Headquarters Building in the City of Livonia, Michigan, it being the determination of the Council that such lighting is required in order to provide adequate lighting in this area. L P. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #479-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated May 1, 1972, wherein it is proposed to improve the parking lot located adjacent to and at the rear of the Senior Citizen's Drop-In Center by base stabilization with a seal coat surface at an estimated cost of $15,000.00, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such request and does further authorize the Engineering Division to do all things necessary in order to obtain proper bids in order to complete this work in conjunction with the proposed paving of streets in the Coventry Gardens Special Assessment Project. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result : AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCanh, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #480-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated May 4, 1972 with regard to Court Reporter expenses incurred in con- nection with the Veterans Preference Hearing conducted in the matter of 12982 Roman J. Matuszczak, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $489.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolu- tion. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #481-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law dated May 4, 1972, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a contract for the employment of the firm of Ralls-Hamill-Becker Associates, Inc., architects, 15223 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, for architectural services to be performed in connection with a feasibility study of the City Hall for possible use as a Civic Center library, which contract has been approved as to form by the Department of Law, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the aforesaid contract for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, as submitted, for the purpose of employing the said architectural firm, further, the Council does hereby appropritte and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1800.00 from Account #702-817 (Architect-Consultant Fees) for the purpose of making payment to the aforementioned architectural firm in accordance with paragraph II of the aforesaid contract; and the Mayor, 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-12.4 PARAGRAPH 3 OF CHAPTER I OF TITLE 6 (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the cffice 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. 12983 By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #482-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks and Recreation Commission dated April 26, 1972, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of establishing fees in the amount of $10.00 for residents and $15.00 for non-residents for four (4) one hour sessions to be charged in connection with a Power Skating School to be instituted in the Recreation Program, which school will commence on the second Tuesday in August and continue on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during this month; and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #483-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks and Recreation Commission dated April 26, 1972, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission in establishing a fee of $20.00 for eight (8) one hour sessions for special Figure Skating Instruction Classes to be conducted during the month of August 1972 at the Devon-Aire Ice Rink; and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously .doj ted, it was #484-72 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication dated May 4, 1972 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected y the proposed installation of the Inkster Road Water Main Extension, in the East 1/2 of Section 25, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities , 12984 the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recom- mendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of May 4+, 1972 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, July 24, 1972 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #�+85-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director dated February 9, 1972 which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on February 1, 1972 wherein the Commissior recommends that the Council concur in a proposed two-year contract to be entered into by and between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association for the period from December 1, 1971 through November 30, 1973, and wherein the Commission does further recom- mend that the Council concur in adopting the necessary amendments to the Compensation Plan, Retirement Plan and the Insurance and Disability Plan so as to effectuate the provisions set forth in the aforesaid agreement and having also considered a communication dated May 10, 1972 from the Civil Service Commission to which is attached a letter dated May 1, 1972 from the Internal Revenue Service indicating approval of the aforesaid contract under Section 201.11 of the Economic Stabilization Guidelines, the Council does hereby determine to approve of and concur in the afore- said action, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby directed to affix their signatures to the aforesaid contract for and in behalf of the City of Livonia 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None, By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and uxia.nit'ously adop'.,eci, it was 12985 #x+86-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Wilson Acres Homeowners Association, Inc., dated May 1, 1972, wherein a request is made for the renaming of Joy Park to Wilson Acres Park, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its report and recommendation. By Councilm-n Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously idopted, it was #487-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated April 28, 1972, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 42-72, as well as a communication from the Mayor dated May 5, 1972, with regard to the proposed acquisition of 1.71 acres of land located in Section 35, Parcel 35G1a, owned by the United Church of Christ, as an addition to Devonshire Park in Section 35, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #488-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs. Mary Spitza dated April 30, 1972, wherein Mrs. Spitza has requested funds sufficient to finance a trip to a convention in Washington, D.C., June 8-10, 1972, of the National Council of Senior Citizens, Inc. , the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of sufficient moneys to cover the cost of all properly itemized expenses incurred by Mrs. Spitza in attending the aforesaid convention, such moneys to be expended from the Mayor's Public Relations Account No. 173-885; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously :3.c ?ted, it was #489-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication received by the City Clerk on May 5, 1972, from Mr. Lawrence Coopersmith, 33470 Lyndon Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, to which are affixed the signatures of property owners who reside in the immediate area wherein certain objectic 's are raised to the continued operation of a mini-bike trail in the area located north of Ford Field, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its report and recom mendation. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was 12986 #490-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 19, 1972 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 4-108-72 adopted by the Commission on April 4, 1972 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-2-34 submitted by Robert Peltz, 34111 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan, requesting permission to construct and operate a landscape contractor's business as a waiver use on property zoned M-1 located on the south side of Schoolcraft between Stark and Gill Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 71-11-2-34 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was +91-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 7, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2-57-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-1-1-5 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on property located on the southeast corner of Farmington Road and Schoolcraft Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, from C-2 to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 8, 1972 pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 72-1-1-5 is hereby denied. 4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Brown. The P •esident declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilmen McCann, it was #492-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michi- gan Liquor Control Commission dated May 4, 1972 with respect to the action taken in Council resolution No. 160-72 adopted on February 16, 1972 and the amendment of the same by Council resolution No. 305-72 adopted on March 29, 1972, approving above all others a full-year Class "C" License for Samuel Moy to be located at 16825 Middlebelt Road, Livon:io,, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to amend the aforesaid Council Resolutions so as to approve the said application for a Class "C" License from Samual I. Moy, Incorporated, Samuel I. Moy, President, to bP. located at 16825 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan, such action to be based upon the same conditions and upon compliance by the applicant of those conditions set forth in Council resolution No. 160-72 as if fully set forth herein; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commis- sion. 12987 LA. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond; Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Brown. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #493-72 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition No. 72-5-3-2 submitted by Mr. Gerald T. Odom, Slavik Investors, Central Park Office Plaza, 26011 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan 48076, dated April 18, 1972 wherein a request is made for the vacating of a certain easement located between Lots 689 and 690 on Ellen Court, Burton Hollow Subdivision No. 6, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby deter- mine to refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordinance. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #494-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 29, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolu- tion No. 2-43-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-1-6-1 submitted by the City Planning Commission to amend Section 20.01 of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, by adding regulations for a new district titled Planned Residential Developments and Planned General. Development, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 8, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #495-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 29, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolutioli No. 2-44-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-1-6-2 submitted by the City Planning Commission to amend Article XVIII of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, by repealing Sections 18.55, 18.56 and 18.57 and by amending Section 18.47 so as to include the regula- tions pertaining to control of development in all vicinity control areas, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 8, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby determine to refer the sa= to the Legislative LCommittee for its report and recommendation. ri. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Bennett and Brown. Th, President declared the resolution adopted. 12988 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #496-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 7, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2-59-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-1-6-3 submitted by the City Plan- ning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to amend Sections 10.08, 10.09, 10.10,11.10 &11.U,Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, to provide for rear yard setback requirements in commercial districts and eliminate outdoor storage and display of merchandise, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 8, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #497-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 7, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2-60-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-1-6--4 submitted by the City Plan- ning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to amend Section 28.04(d), Flood Plain Regulations, of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, so as to revise the language with respect to the exceptions permitted for dumping in flood plain areas, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 8, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #498-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 29, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2-39-72 with regard to Petitien .No. 71-12-1-72 submitted by Edmund J. Hebda, 6524 Linville Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48116, for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Purlingbrook between Eight Mile Road and Pembroke in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, from RUF to R-4, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 8, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commis sion and the said Petition No. 71-12-1-72 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 fotlo.r%ng result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. 12989 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #499-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 29, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolutic.•n No. 2-40-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-12-1-73 submitted by Robert W. Mayer, 25743 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48240, for a change of zoning on property located south of Plymouth Road, west of Farmington Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, from RUF to P, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 8, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-12-1-73 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #500-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 29, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2-41-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-12-1-74 submitted by Roger and Rosette Ajluni, 6321 Dakota Circle, Birmingham, Michigan 48010, for a change of zoning on property located on the south side of Curtis Road, east of Farmington Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, from RUF to P and P.S., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 8, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back to the City Planning Commission for the purpose of conducting a new Public Hearing at the request and on the motion of the City Council in accordance with Section 23.01(a) of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in order to consider the rezoning of the South portion of Parcel DD2 that adjoins Parcel DD1b1 which was also included in the aforesaid Petition, to a new zoning classification of "P" rather than P.S. and, thereafter, submit its report and recommendation to the Council. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #501-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 7, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2-58-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-1-1-6 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning, en property located on the east side of Surrey Avenue, south of Graytcna ill one 12990 Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, from RUF to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 8, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 72-1-1-6 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 7 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2-55-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-1-1-7 submitted by the CityPlanning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on property located west of Newburgh Road, north of Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, from RUF to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 8, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. 9 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Milligan, McCann and Brown. The President declared the resolution DENIED. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #502-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 7, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2-55-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-1-1-7 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on property located west of Newburgh Road, north of Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, from RUF to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 8, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby reject the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 72-1-1-7 is hereby denied. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution to deny Petition NoX.991 72-1-1-7 is hereby referred to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. l roil call vote was taken on the motion to refer, with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Milligan, McCann and Brown. The President declared the resolution DENIED. A -oll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result- AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Brown. NAYS: Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #503-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 29, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2-45-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-10-1-66 submitted by W. L. Baron for American Oil Company, 16025 Northland Drive, Southfield, Michigan 48075, for a change of zoning on property located at the northwest corner of Newburgh and Joy Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, from C-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 8, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-10-1-66 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: Raymond, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS• Milligan. '.he President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adapted. it was #504-72 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. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adoptu: 12992 L #505-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the request dated May 16, 1972 from Donald R. Golem, 9910 Cranston, Livonia, Michigan, submitted in behalf of the residents of Cranston Avenue, the Council does hereby grant permission to block off the middle block of Cranston (between Elmira and Orangelawn) to conduct their Fifth Annual Memorial Day Picnic on Sunday, May 28, 1972, from 1:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M., subject to the approval of the Police Department. Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance• AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-506 OIC' CHAPTER 5 (SEWERS) OF ARTICLE I OF TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA. T.e foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in tale -)ffice of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. Councilman Bennett invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to tle foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result• LAYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and. Nash. NAYS: None, The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become ,ffective on publication. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, It was RESOLVED, that having considered a request dated May 19, 1972 from Kenneth J. Morris, President, Federation of Livonia Civic Associa- tions requesting permission to operate sound cars on June 12, 1972 within the City of Livonia for the purpose of informing citizens of the Monday, June 12, 1972 school election, based upon the understanding that such sound cars shall not carry partisan literature, bumper stickers, or signs endorsing any candidate, and that announcements to be made from the sound cars shall be to remind citizens to vote only, and not to endorse any candidate or proposal which may appear on the ballot, the Council does hereby grant permission to the Federation of Livonia Civic Associations to operate four (4) sound cars within the City on June 12, 1972, such cars being a 1971 Cadillac (License No. LGS 500), a 1965 Ford T-Bird (License No. LGS 501), a 1971 Pontiac (License No. MRP 281), and a 1969 Ford LTD (License No. KZV 368). A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Milligan, Bennett and Brown. NAYS: Raymond, McCann and Nash. '1 i.1 Fresieent declared the resolution DENIED. 129y3 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopt€d, it was #506-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 12, 1972 from David G. Gee, Attorney, in behalf of his client John Del Signore, which in accordance with the provisd,ons of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on May 9, 1972 by the City Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 5-139-72 with regard to Petition #72-3-2-6 submitted by John Del Signore, 14933 Ellen, Livonia, Michigan, requesting permission to construct a restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 and located on the north side of Plymouth Road, between Merriman and Hubbard Roads, in the South- east 1/4 of Section 27, the Council does hereby designate Monday, July 24, 1972 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 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. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #507-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated May 22, 1972, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a communica- tion dated May 11, 1972 from the Wayne County Road Commission concerning the Commission's 1972 Topics Projects within the City of Livonia, which projects were previously approved and authorized by action of the City Council and which projects have now been updated, based upon current and revised estimates, for the City's portion of the project costs, the Council does hereby determine to authorize an advance in the amount of $145,800.00 from the 9.8 Million Dollar ($9,800,000.00) Street and Road Improvement General Obligation Bond Issue in order to cover the City's share of the said projects with the provision that the said bond issue shall be reimbursed at such time as funds become available from a propo,.:d motor vehicle highway fund bond issue with such moneys to be allocated it . these four projects as follows: 1. Wayne at Plymouth Road $10,900.00 2. Wayne, Joy to Ann Arbor Trail $26,200.00 3. Merriman at Joy Road $21,200.00 4. Middlebelt-Plymouth .1§221221.00 $145,800.00 and further, the Council does hereby determine to revise and amend Council Resolutions #47-71, #416-70, #978-70, #592-71 and #713-71 to the extent necessary to implement the purpose of the action taken herein; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to notify the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners that the City of Livonia does have funds available and will remit the same upon being billed for its portion of the costs involved in the aforesaid four Topics Projects. 12994 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Lir AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 4508-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget Director dated May 23, 1972 with respect to the architectural fees incurred in connection with the construction of the Department of Public Works Building addition, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $19,351.95 from one-half each of the budgeted items contained in the Water and Sewer Budget for the purpose of making payment to the firm of Ralls-Hamill-Becker Associates, Inc. for architectural services performed in this regard in accordance with the schedule of payments set forth in Article 6 of the Contract between the City of Livonia and the aforesaid firm; and 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #509-72 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby requests the City Attorney to provide, in legal form, a draft of the following two (2) proposals, such proposals to be considered by the Council and Mayor for submission to the voters on the August 8, 1972 State Primary Election: A. A. proposal to request voter approval of a 1/4 mill tax for the sole and exclusive purpose of operating and acquiring parks and recreation facilities. B. A proposal to request voter approval of a 2.5 million (or such other amount that would result in a 1j4 mill levy) bond issue to be used for the sole and exclusive purpose of acquiring land for parks and the construction of recreational facilities. further, the City Attorney is hereby requested to provide the foregoing material to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration at a meeting to be conducted on Thursday, June 1, 1972 at 8:00 P. M. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was 12995 Ihn #510-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated May 16, 1972 to which is attached an outline of a Committee Report relating to a program designated as "Summer of '72", the Council does hereby acknowledge said communication and the recommendation to employ six (6) Community Coordinators under this program for $825.00 per Coordinator to cover the program from June 1st to September 1st, 1972, subject to the Civil Service Commission's establishment of required Position Classifications and a request to appropriate the necessary funds for said employment in the Classified Service. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, this 736th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly adjourned at 9:40 P. M., May 24, 1972. ADDISON W. BAC* r -rk.