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MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 6, 1970, 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 8:16 P. M.. Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Jerry
Raymond, Edward G. Milligan, Peter A. Ventura and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--
Robert E. McCann (Excused).
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward R. McNamara, Mayor;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City- Attorney; Carl Wagenschutz,
City Treasurer; Robert Osborn, Director of Public Works; William J. Strasser, City
Engineer; Don H»>i , City Planner; John Nagy, Assistant City Planner; Ed Siemert,
LAssistant City Engineer; H. L. Bridges, Personal Property Auditor, Victor C. Phillips,
Budget Director; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; Eugene Ehrstin, Director
of Public Safety-Police; Rudolf R. Kleinert, Director of Public Safety-Fire; and
Joseph Talbot of the City Planning Commission.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#583-70 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 687th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on June 22, 1970, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#584-70 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article XXIII of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of
Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Gerald Taylor,
36734 Sunnydale, Livonia, Michigan, is hereby reappointed a member of the
Zoning Board of Appeals, for a three year term of office, such term
commencing on July 11, 1970, with all of the authority and duties as set
forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#585-70 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article XXIII of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, Robert R. Bishop,
15592 Hix, Livonia, Michigan, is hereby reappointed a member of the Zoning
Board of Appeals, for a three year term of office, such term commencing on
July 11, 1970, with all of the authority and duties as set forth in the
said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS• None.
The communication dated July 6, 1970 from the Mayor, relative to Five
Mile Road paving from Merriman Road to Levan Road, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
L ment of Law, dated June 30, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and Judges James R. McCann and James E. Mies, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, Pro-Tem, transmitting a proposed contract between the City
of Livonia and the firm of Ralls-Hamill-Becker, in connection with the
proposed construction of a District Court Building, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the study session to be conducted on July 8,
1970.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#586-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated June 30, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and Judges James R. McCann and James E. Mies, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, Pro-Tem, transmitting a proposed contract between the City
of Livonia and the firm of Ralls-Hamill-Becker, in connection with the
proposed construction of a District Court Building, the Council does
hereby table this matter until later in this meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Bennett.
NAYS: Brown and Nash.
LThe President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication dated June 9, 1970 from the Department of Law, in response
to Council Resolution #345-70, relative to prohibiting children under the age of six-
teen from frequenting the City's sanitary land fill site, was received and filed for
the information of the Council.
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The communication from the Director of Public Safety-Fire dated June 2,
1970, with respect to the condition of seat cushions in Public Rooms of Fire Stations
No. 2 and 4, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from Daniel A. Burress, Attorney, dated June 4, 1970,
with respect to David Pink Builders, Inc., was received and filed for the information
of the Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#587-70 RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
submitted by the Department of Law, with respect to Petition 69-8-6-18
(Parking and Storage of Trailers), having been introduced and given first
reading on June 22, 1970 by Councilman Raymond, is hereby referred to the
Legislative Committee for further study and recommendation.
Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE .AMENDING SECTION 2.10 OF
ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMEND-
ED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING PARAGRAPH (20)
THERETO. RE: PETITION 69-10-6-22 (DEFINING
RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT), INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN VENTURA ON JUNE 22 1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, 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:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-508 AND
2-515 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 5 (SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENTS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, INTRODUCED
BY COUNCILMAN MILLIGAN ON JUNE 22, 1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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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 AMENDING CHAPTER 3 (Housing
Ordinance) OF TITLE 7 OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN BENNETT ON JUNE 221 1970.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#588-70 RESOLVED, that prior to the roll call on the proposed amendment to
Chapter 3 of Title 7 of Livonia Code (Housing Ordinance), introduced by
Councilman Bennett on June 22, 1970, and given second reading by Councilman
Bennett on July 6, 1970, the Council does hereby refer this matter to a
meeting of the Committee of the Whole to be conducted on July 22, 1970 at
7:00 P. M.; further, the Chief Building Inspector is requested to be
present at such meeting.
Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 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.
70-1-1-2 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO R-3,
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN VENTURA ON JUNE 22,1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Brown and Nash,
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
Councilman Milligan gave second reading to the following Ordinance-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
L CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
69-11-1-38 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-5 to R-2,
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN MILLIGAN ON JUNE 22,
1970.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE N0. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. --THERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
69-11-1-39 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF to R-2,
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN VENTURA ON JUNE 22,1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Brown and Nash.
LNAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#589-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 7, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that
Newburgh Road from Schoolcraft to Eight Mile Road be designated as a
"truck route", the Council does hereby determine to take no action with
respect to this matter at this time.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication from the Department of Public Safety-Police, dated
LMay 6, 1970, in response to Council Resolution #336-70, relative to the number of
P.R.E.P. (hand radio) units now available and used by the Police Department, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
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LBy Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#590-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated June 10, 1970, which submits its Opinion No. 70414
with regard to the registration of hand gunds, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#591-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 18, 1970, which transmits its resolution
No. 6-88-70 adopted by the Commission on June 9, 1970, with regard to
Petition No. 70-2-8-1 requesting site plan approval for construction of a
General Tire and Rubber Company proposed to be located on the northwest
corner of Middlebelt Road and St. Martins in Section 2, the Council does
hereby, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.56 of Ordinance
543, as amended, concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commis-
sion and Petition No. 70-2-8-1 is hereby approved; such approval made
subject to the same conditions which are set forth in the aforesaid action
of the City Planning Commission.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#592-70 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Wilson
Acres Homeowners Association, Inc., dated May 23, 1970 and May 18, 1970
and May 18, 1970, the Council does hereby request the Department of Public
Works to take appropriate action with regard to certain complaints set
forth in the communication dated May 18, 1970, relative to weeds, littering
and roads.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#593-70 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Wilson
Acres Homeowners Association, Inc., dated May 23, 1970 and May 18, 1970,
the Council does hereby request the Engineering Division to prepare plans
for the construction of curbs and gutters, and resurfacing on West Chicago
Lfrom Middlebelt to Inkster Roads and, thereafter, submit the same to the
Council for its consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, And unanimously
adopted, it was
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#594-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
Pro Tem dated June 10, 1970, approved by the Budget Director, the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of $3,000.00 from the Unallocated
Appropriations Account to Budget Account No. 924-882 for the purpose of
providing certain alterations, modifications, repainting and replacement of
certain articles in the CityHall as part of a City Hall Maintenance Program.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated June 1, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the widening of
the existing two-lane pavement on Six Mile Road in front of the Stevenson
High School, the Council does hereby approve of the construction of a Road
Improvement which would consist of five lanes of pavement with curbing and
complete underdrainage, such widening to be for a distance of approximately
1,880 feet plus tapers at either end of approximately 150 feet, the
estimated cost of which is $130,000.00; further, the Engineering Division
is hereby requested to do all things necessary to prepare plans and speci-
fications with respect to this improvement and thereafter take bids for
the construction of the proposed road improvement in the aforesaid matter.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to
request the Engineering Division to prepare the necessary documents to
request the Wayne County Road Commission to widen Six Mile Road from
Inkster Road to the western limits of the City.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#595-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated June 1, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the widening of the
existing two-lane pavement on Six Mile Road in front of the Stevenson High
School, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
At 9:35 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#596-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby take from the table the
matter so tabled in Council Resolution #586-70 with respect to the proposed
contract between the City of Livonia and Ralls-Hamill-Becker for the
construction of a District Court Building.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution which would refer this matter to the
study session to be conducted on July 8, 1970.
AYES: Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Brown and Nash.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#597-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated June 30, 1970, which transmits a contract for the employ-
ment of the firm of Ralls-Hamill-Becker, Architects, 15223 Farmington Road,
Livonia, for the purpose of performing architectual services in connection
with the proposed new District Court Building to be constructed in the
Livonia Civic Center Site, south of the former Lutheran Church on Farming-
ton Road, which contract has been approved by the Judges of the District
Court and the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by
the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and 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 architectual
firm; further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $1652.50 from the Unallocated Appropriations
Account for the purpose of making the initial payment to the aforesaid
architectual firm in accordance with the schedule of payments set forth in
Article 6 of the aforesaid contract; and the Mayor, 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 resolutionuith the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: *Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bennett made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
on the basis that I have not had the opportunity to review the plans and the possibil-
ity of utilizing a part of the Lutheran Church, and don't feel that I am ready to go
Lahead with this matter.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#598-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget
Director dated June 15, 1970, approved by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard
to the invoice submitted by Wayne County for the preparation of current
tax rolls, tax bills, assessment rolls, etc., for the fiscal year ending
November 30, 1970, the Council does hereby appropriate the additional sum
of $2,207.95 from the Unallocated Appropriations Account to be transferred
to Account No. 252-833 for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary and incidental
to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken onthe foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#599-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Beth Schulz,
11301 Berwick Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, dated June 6, 1970, wherein she
has submitted a suggestion that trash containers be placed along Plymouth
Road, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Director of Public
Works for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#600-70 WHEREAS, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, at its Meeting
of May 22, 1969, adopted a Resolution which returned collection of
delinquent personal property taxes back to local communities; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution will place an extreme burden on local
communities for reasons of lack of personnel at the local level, lack of
time, transportation and office space, additional workload on legal staffs,
and general lack of experience in local communities for collection of
delinquent personal property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City Treasurers and/or their respective representa-
tives within Wayne County, have urged the Wayne County Board of Commission-
ers to recind the Resolution adopted on May 22, 1969, relative to collec-
tion of delinquent personal property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City Treasurer of the City of Livonia has reported
to the City Council the various ramifications if the burden of collection
of delinquent personal property taxes reverts to the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia is desirous of
urging the Wayne County Board of Commissioners to explore all possible
avenues to find an alternative which will make it feasible for the County
to continue to collect delinquent personal property taxes;
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LNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of
the City of Livonia does hereby respectfully request the Wayne County
Board of Commissioners torescind its Resolution adopted on May 22, 1969,
causing the collection of delinquent personal property taxes to revert
back to local communities for collection thereof, and to explore other
avenues which would provide a feasible alternative to permit the County
to continue the collection of these taxes,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Livonia pledges to give its assistance in encouraging legislation, if
necessary, to make it feasibly possible for the County to continue the
collection of delinquent personal property taxes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be for-
warded to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners by the City Clerk.
,. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: Raymond.
the President declared the resolution adopted.
L The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted-
#601-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee dated May 21, 1970, submitted pursuant to
Council resolution No. 1134-69 with respect to the proposed site plan
review and approval amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, wherein the Committee
recommends the adoption of approving resolution which would modify the
same so as to combine proposed Section .01 and Section .02 and provide
that site plans should be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved
by the City Council and the Council having considered certain suggestions
submitted by the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, the Council does hereby
refer this matter back to the Legislative Committee for the purpose of
considering the said suggestions and thereafter submitting its report and
recommendation,
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#602-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated April 27, 1970, approved by the Budget Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on April 14, 1970, the Council.
does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $350.00 from Account
No. 236-825 (Interview Boards and Psychological Interviews) to Account
No. 220-861 (Auto Allowance).
A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
4603-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated May 25, 1970, approved by the Budget Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a resolution adopted
by the Civil Service Commission in its meeting of May 19, 1970, wherein
it is recommended that the statement by Russell A. Smith for services
rendered as Chairman of the Arbitration Panel in arbitration proceedings
under Act 312 of the Public Acts of Michigan 1969, between the City of
Livonia and the Livonia Police Officers Association be paid, the Council
does hereby appropriate for payment the sum of $994.09 for this purpose,
such sum to be transferred from Account No. 998-962 to Account No.
220-819; 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 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
4604-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated May 25, 1970, approved by the Budget Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a resolution adopted
by the Civil Service Commission on May 12, 1970, the Council does hereby
appropriate the additional sum of $100.00, such sum to be transferred from
Account No. 220-819 (Professional Services) to Account No. 236-765
(Testing Supplies) as well as appropriate the additional sum of $50.00
from the Unallocated Appropriation Account to Account No. 236-765 (Testing
Supplies).
A poll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Raymond was excused at 10.19 p. m.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
:3.dopted, it was
4605-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Robert A.
Allen, 32648 Barkley Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, dated June 18, 1970,
wherein certainLcomplaints are submitted with regard to the condition of
City-owned property located immediately behind houses on Barkley Avenue in
Kimberly Oaks Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the Director of Public Works for appropriate action on these complaints,
as well as a report and recommendation as to the manner of solving these
problems; and further, the Chief of Police is requested to submit his
report and recommendation with respect to certain complaints set forth
in the aforesaid communication as well.
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The communication from John Kucsera, President, Local 1164, with respect
the the training of Rescue Vehicle personnel, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
*Councilman Raymond returned at 10:24 p. m.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#606-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director, dated June 22, 1970, and approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept the bid of R. G. Moeller, 14415
Meyers Road, Detroit, Michigan 48227, for supplying the Road Maintenance
Section of the Operations Division with one (1) new Good Roads Handy Seal
Coat Chip Spreader with Tailgate Hangers, for the price of $2,099.00, less
$1.00 trade-in allowance on a 1957 Good Roads Handi-Spreader, Serial No.
2206, for a net price of $2,098.00; the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received with respect to this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#607-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, dated July 6, 1970, approved by
the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to permit encroachment of five feet
from the easterly line of the existing twenty foot wide alley located at
the rear of lots 91, 92, 93 and 94 of the Seven Mile Super Highway
Subdivision, and does hereby grant to the owners of the said property,
as well as to Maciuszek Builders, a license to encroach for the purpose
of obtaining a Building Permit to permit the construction of a rear
addition to a clinic located at 18769 Farmington Road.
The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted•
#608-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs. Judi
James, 15022 Heyer Street, Livonia, Michigan, dated June 21, 1970, the
Council does hereby grant permission to the residents on Heyer Street for.•
the purpose of conducting a Block Party on Heyer Street between Elsie
and Ross on July 11, 1970, between the hours of 8:30 p. m. and 1:00 a. m. ;
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Safety-Police.
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The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted:
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#609-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs.
Winifred Boni, 17786 Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan, dated June 23, 1970,
the Council does hereby grant permission to the Denmar Estates Subdivision
Social Committee to hold a Street Dance on Brookview between Woodside and
Parklane on July 25, 1970, between the hours of 8:30 p. m. and 1.30 a. m.;
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Safety-Police.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#610-70 RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to Section 7-108 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances (Building Code), submitted by the Department of
Law, relating to plot plans, grade monuments, topsoil and retention of
trees, is hereby referred to the Legislative Committee for its report
and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett and Brown.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Milligan and Councilman Ventura were excused at 10:29 P. M.
Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-169 (1)
( TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 6 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
(Levan as Truck Route)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
lf-'ice of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
rhe above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
eating of the Council.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21.10 OF
ARTICLE XXI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." RE: PETITION
NO. 70-1-6-1 (Filing Fees for Zoning
Board of Appeals)
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.
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LThe above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
*Councilman Milligan and Councilman Ventura returned at 10:31 P. M.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION
3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 69-8-1-27 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF to C-2.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMEND-
ING 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 69-10-1-37 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1 TO C-2.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated. herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance :
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE7CITY 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 69-9-1-32 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1A to C-2 AND P.S.
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein,
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 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 69-9-1-31 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P0.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same' as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 10-40 P. M.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4611-70 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (M.S.A. Section 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 Wednesday,
August 26, 1970, 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. 70-4-1-12 submitted by the City Planning Com-
mission on its own motion to rezone property located west
of Farmington Road, north of Plymouth Road in the southeast
1/4 of Section 28 from RUF to M-1, 'the City Planning COMM16-
sion having in its resolution No. 5-50-70 recommended to
the City Council that Petition No. 70-4-1-12 be approved.
2. Petition No. 70-4-1-11 submitted by the City Planning Com-
mission on its own motion to rezone property located on the
south side of Schoolcraft Road west of Inkster Road in the
northeast 1/4 of Section 25 from RUFB to M-2, the City
Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 5-49-70
recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 70-4-1-1/
be approved.
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3. Petition No. 70-3-6-3 submitted by the City Planning Commis-
sion on its own motion to determine whether or not to amend
Section 18.50E of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to clarify
and control the area and height of sandwich signs the City
Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 4-36-70
recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 70-3-6-3
be approved.
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have a
statement indicating the nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance and 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 rail-
road company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#612-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 1, 1970, which transmits its resolution No.
5-53-70 adopted by the Commission on May 12, 1970 with regard to Petition
No. 70-5-8-6 requesting site plan approval for professional service
development proposed to be located on the northeast corner of Melvin Avenue
and Clarita in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, the Council does hereby,
pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 9.03 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition No. 70-5-8-6 is hereby approved, such approval to be made subject
to the same conditions as set forth in the aforesaid action of the City
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 10.45 P. M.
*Councilman Raymond was excused at 10:46 P. M. for the balance of the
meeting.
By Councilman Milligan;. seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#613-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated June 18, 1970, with regard to an
application from Marvin Chin of 28075 S. Harwich Drive, Farmington,
Michigan, for a new full year Class "C" License to be located in Livonia,
Michigan, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Committee of the
Whole for its consideration along with all other applications.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: *Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I believe that a petitioner for a Class "C" License should be given an
opportunity to appear before the Council to present his plans for the same.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#614-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated June 16, 1970,with regard to an
application from Peter Hodges of 31630 Bretz Drive, Warren, Michigan, for
a new full year Class "C" License to be located at 33801 Plymouth,
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Study
Session to be conducted on July 22, 1970, so as to give the petitioner
the opportunity to appear and present his plans for the same.
N roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Milligan and Bennett.
NAYS: Brown and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#615-70 RESOLVED, that having considered. a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated June 10, 1970, with regard to
an application from Larry Sheehan for a new full year Class "C" License
to be located in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer the
same to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration along with all
other applications.
A. roll ,....all vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: *Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement. My 'no' vote is cast
ilecause 1 believe that a petitioner for a Class "C" License should be given an
o-,.portunity to appear before the Council to present his plans for the same.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#616-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated April 22, 1970, and the report and recom-
mendation dated June 16, 1970 from the Chief of Police, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Merriman
Drug Company for a new SDM License to be located at 31320 West Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commis-
sion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : Ventura, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#617-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from certain
residents on Antago Street between Bridge and Vassar Streets, dated
April 6, 1970, and before determining to improve Antago Street between
Bridge and Vassar Streets in the City of Livonia, the cost of which is to
be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested
to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the
proposed improvement, the number of parcels which shaw tax delinquencies,
the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels
which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file
the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation 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 install-
ments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be
included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2.506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#618-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 18,
1970, from L. S. Burton, Burton-Share, Inc., 26711 Woodward Avenue,
Huntington Woods, Michigan 48070, and in accordance 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 or parti-
tion of Lot 8 of Plymouth-Levan Industrial Subdivision would not be
contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does;
accordingly, approve of dividing the same into two parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel A
The South 145 feet of Lot 8, Plymouth-Levan Industrial
Subdivision, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michiga n.
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Parcel B
Lot 8, except the south 145 feet and except the north 10 feet,
Plymouth-Levan Industrial Subdivision, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan.
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#619-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in council. resolution #337-56 so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REPEALING SECTION 4.10
OF ARTICLE IV AND BY AMENDING SECTION 18.06 OF
ARTICLE XVIII THEREOF. RE• PETITION 68-2-6-3
(Gasoline Service Stations)
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 Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
gag,-7o RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated. June 29, 1970, submitted pursuant to
Council resolution No. 169-69 with regard to a communication from the
City Planning Commission dated November 17, 1968, in connection with
Petition No. 68-2-6-3 submittbd by the City Planning Commission on its own
motion to amend Section 11.03 relating to gasoline service stations as well
as to the regulations, and the City Council having conducted a public hear-
ing with respect to this matter on January 29, 1969, pursuant to Council
resolution No. 1365-68, the Council does hereby refer this entire matter
back to the Legislative Committee for further consideration with respect to
paragraphs K, L, M. 0 and P of Section 11.03.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#621-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 29, 1970, and submitted pursuant
to Council resolution No. 261-69 with respect to Petition No. 68-7-6-8
wherein Section 27.04 of the Zoning Ordinance would be amended so as to
include retirement housing for the elderly as a permitted use in R-8
zoning districts, the Council does hereby determine to take no action with
respect to this matter in view of the enactment of the R-9 Zoning
classification.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 54+3,
Petition No. 68-7-6-5, wherein Section 2.07 would be amended by adding
retirement housing units for the elderly and setting minimum floor areas
for all types of multi-family structures, is hereby referred to the
Committee of the Whole.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura and Brown.
NAYS: Milligan, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the resolution denied.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the proposed amendment with the
following changes to be made in Section 2.07
a. In Paragraph a, 750 square foot requirement be revised
to 600 square feet.
b. In Paragraph b, 900 square foot requirement be revised
to 750 square feet.
c. In Paragraph c, 500 square foot requirement be changed
to 300 square feet and 900 square foot requirement be
changed to 750 square feet.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.07 OF ARTICLE
II OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
RE: PETITION 68-7-6-5.
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.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#622-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 29, 1970, submitted pursuant to
Council resolution No. 263-69 with respect to a proposed amendment to
Sections 8.02, 8.04 and 8.07 of the Zoning Ordinance, in connection with
Petition No. 68-7-6-6, the Council does hereby refer this matter back to
the City Planning Commission for the purpose of updating and reviewing
their report and recommendation and with the request that the proposed
Ordinance Amendments be revised so as to add flexibility.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#623-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 29, 1970, and submitted pursuant
to Council resolution No. 952-69 in connection with a proposed ordinance
amendment which would require aluminum gutters and downspouts for
commercial and residential buildings, the Council does hereby determine
to take no action with respect to the same at this time.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Milligan and Bennett.
NAYS: Brown and Nash.
Th?.. President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#624-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 29, 1970, and submitted pursuant
to Council resolution No. 953-69 in connection with a proposed ordinance
to license car washes, the Council does hereby determine to take no action
with respect to the same at this time.
Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.03 OF ARTICLE
VIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE." RE: PETITION 69-2-6-3 (MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT LIMITATION FOR ALL BUILDINGS IN
R-7 DISTRICTS) _______
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.
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Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#625-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 29, 1970, and submitted pursuant
to Council resolution No. 1053-69 with respect to the matter of using
convicted individuals for volunteer work for the City of Livonia, the
Council does hereby determine to take no action with respect to this
matter at this time.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#626-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 29, 1970 and submitted pursuant
to Council resolution No. 105+-69 with respect to the Master School and
Park Plan, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department
of Law for the purpose of placing the proposed amendment in code form and
thereafter, upon resubmission to the City Council, that the same be
considered for its first reading.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#627-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission dated June 23, 1970, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by Mayor Pro Tem, with respect to the
operation of Mini-Bike Trails on certain property owned by the Archdiocese
of Detroit located just north of Lyndon adjacent to Ford Field, such trail,
to be operated Monday thru Saturday from 10:00 a. m. to 6 00 p. m. for
persons ten thrusixteen years of age, the Council does hereby authorize
the charge of a fee in the amount of 25¢ per person for the use of such
trail, and such operation to be conducted in accordance with the rules
and regulations set forth in a proposal submitted by the Chief of Police
to the Mayor; further, a report on the operation of the above named
facility is requested to be forthcoming within thirty (30) days.
tx roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Milligan, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS . Brown.
'i'he President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
##628-70 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and the Police Department are
k hereby authorized to obtain insurance with respect to the operation of th.}
atm "Mini-Bike Trails" as authorized in Council Resolution #627-70, such
insurance to have minimum amounts of $300,000 - $500,000 Personal Libility
and $20,000 Property Damage, and for this purpose the Council does hereby
authorize the required premium cost be expended.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#629-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Roy
M. Stewart, 15438 Golfview Drive, Livonia, Michigan, dated July 1, 1970,
the Council does hereby authorize an encroachment into the six (6) foot
easement located on the south side of Mr. Stewart's property at 15438
Golfview Drive, and for this purpose grants a license to encroach, such
encroachment to the following extent:
a. 9" for the existing dwelling
b. 9" for the proposed addition thereto
c. 18" for the existing chimney thereof
the purpose of this resolution is to grant Mr. Stewart the opportunity tc
obtain a Building Permit to construct a screened-in porch addition, and
for this purpose, the Bureau of Inspection is requested to issue a Building
Permit in connection therewith.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Milligan, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
JJo President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#630-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Roy M.
Stewart, 15438 Golfview Drive, Livonia, Michigan, dated July 1, 1970,
wherein request is made for the vacating of a certain portion of an ease-
ment located on the southerly lot line of the said property, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does herein determine to
refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommenda-
tion in accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result'
AYES: Ventura, Milligan, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS : Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#631-70 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 (M.S.A. Section 5.2934) as well as Article XXI.II 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 Wednesday, September 2,
1970, at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition No. 70-5-1-16 submitted by Trinity Park, Inc.
to rezone property located east of Middlebelt Road between
Jamison and Barkley Streets in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 24 from RUF to R-9, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution No. 6-63-70 recommended to the
City Council that Petition No. 70-5-1-16 be approved.
further, 'the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of public hearing cause to have a state-
ment indicating the nature of the location of the proposed change of
zoning as set forth above first to be published in the official newspaper
of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public
hearing= cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each
public utility company and to each 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.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#632-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the City Engineer dated June 26, 1970, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council
does hereby amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 531-68 adopted on
May 22, 1968, and as subsequently amended in Council Resolutions No.
1150-68 and No. 1122-69, so as to reduce the Sidewalk Bond now on deposit
with the City for Gold Manor Subdivision No. 2 to $10,000.00 of which
$2,000.00 shall be in cash; further, the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City for general improvements shall remain the same and
unchanged; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorize'
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
k rollcall vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, this 688th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 11:40 P. M., July 6, 1970.
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