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MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 20, 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 8:09 P. M.. Councilman Raymond 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 G. McNamara, Mayor;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert Osborn, Direc-
tor of Public Works; William J. Strasser, City Engineer, Ed Siemert, Assistant City
Engineer; Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian; Calvin Roberts, Fire Chief; John T. Dufour,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Eugene Ehrstin, Director of Public Safety-
Police; Carl Demek, Superintendent of Operations Division; Ronald Mardiros, City
Assessor; Robert Menzies, Planning Department; John Nagy, Industrial Coordinator,
Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director, William LaPine, Zoning Board of Appeals; and
H. G. Shane of the Planning Department.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#637-70 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 688th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on July 6, 1970, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#638-70 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 129th special meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on July 13, 1970, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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#639-70 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby refer to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation the matter of the proposed
amendment of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, wherein
subparagraph (a) of paragraph (3) of Section 21.06 would be deleted from
the said ordinance which provision presently provides that the Zoning
Board of Appeals is authorized to permit the extension for a distance of
not to exceed 50 feet, a use permitted on a less restricted portion of a
lot of record which is divided into two (2) separate zoning classifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett and Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#640-70 RESOLVED, that the City Council takes this means to indicate that
it will continue in effect its policy of maintaining the present "300
foot line" as measured in a southerly direction from Eight Mile Road and
as located on the east by Inkster Road and on the west by Farmington Road,
in limiting industry, the use of same, and the industrial zoning permitted
since it is the determination of this Council that any further extension
of industry in a southerly direction would not be in the best interests
of this community and would be detrimental to residential property located
in this area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett. Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#641-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise Council
Resolution No. 628-70 adopted at the regular meeting of July 6, 1970, so
as to read as follows:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and the Police Department are hereby
authorized to obtain insurance with respect to the operation of the "Mini-
Bike Trails" as authorized in Council Resolution No. 627-70, such insur-
ance to have minimum amounts of $100,000 - $300,000 Personal Liability
and $10,000 Property Damage, and for this purpose the Council does hereby
authorize the sum of $250.00 to be expended from the Unallocated
Appropriations Account, the same to be reimbursed from receipts obtained
in connection with this project.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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The communication from the City of Detroit Department of Street Railways,
dated July 20, 1970, with respect to the Middlebelt Road bus service, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#642-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter dated July 16, 1970
from the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of and concur with the
appointment of Mr. Charles Pinto, 15968 Gary Lane, Livonia, Michigan, to
the City Planning Commission for a term expiring June 9, 1973.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
4643-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated July 20, 1970, with regard to the proposed acquisition for use as
a parksite, approximately 19.83 acres of land located south of the Alfred
Noble Library and the Shelden Shopping Center in Section 34, and which is
presently owned by the Shelden Land Company, the Council does hereby
authorize the Department of Law to employ one expert appraiser for the
purpose of obtaining an appraisal of the aforesaid property and for this
purpose the Council authorizes the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$500.00 from the 4.4 Million Dollar Park and Recreation General Obligation
Bond Issue; further the Council does hereby request the City Clerk and
City Treasurer 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, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the City Clerk, dated July 13, 1970, relative to
Enrolled House Bill No. 4232, which provides for the election of municipal officials
in odd numbered years, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from Congressman Jack McDonald, dated June 30, 1970, with
respect to state and local governments participating in Federal revenue disbursements
on a block grant basis, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated July 6, 1970, from the Department of Law, relative
to the use of public lands, in response to Council Resolution #547-70, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
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The communication dated June 26, 1970 from the Department of Law, in
response to Council. Resolution No. 365-70, relative to the status of street lighting
by The Detroit Edison Company in the City of Livonia, was received and filed for
the information of the Council..
The communication from the Department of Law dated June 25, 1970, in
response to Council Resolution No. 482-70, with respect to the application of the
Zoning Ordinance to a Secretary of State Office, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
The communication from the Department of Law dated July 6, 1970, in
response to Council Resolution #564-70, with respect to the language contained in
the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Petition 69-10-6-20), was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Personnel Director dated June 19, 1970, with
respect to the proposed employment of David E. Burgess for future labor negotiations,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated June 24, 1970 from the President of Local 192,
requesting the investigation of the function of the Livonia Service Commission and
the grievance procedure, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated June 19, 1970 from the Traffic Commission,
'i.ith respect to a request for a Traffic Control Stop Sign at Clements Circle and
Orangelawn (CR-198-70), was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#644-70 WHEREAS, by resolution adopted March 11, 1967, No. 284-67, as
amended, the City Council did authorize issuance and sale of City of
Livonia, Michigan, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Allied Super-
markets, Inc. ) Series A, in the amount of Thirty-three Million
($33,000,000.00) Dollars; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted by the City Council on June 28,
1967, No. 696-67, the City Council did approve and authorize the execution
of a certain mortgage and indenture of trust to secure said bonds; and
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trio WHEREAS, said bonds have been issued, sold and delivered to the
purchaser thereof, and
WHEREAS, Section 209 of said mortgage and indenture of trust
provides as follows:
"Section 209. Mutilated, Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Bonds
or Coupons, In the event any Bond is mutilated, lost, stolen
or destroyed, the City may execute and the Trustee may
authenticate a new Bond of like date, number, maturity and
denomination as that mutilated, lost, stolen or destroyed,
which new Bond shall have attached thereto coupons corres-
ponding in all respects to those (if any) on the Bond mutilat-
ed, lost, stolen or destroyed; provided that, in the case of
any mutilated Bond, such mutilated Bond together with all
coupons (if any) appertaining thereto shall first be surrender-
ed to the City, and in the case of any lost, stolen or destroy-
ed Bond, there shall be first furnished to the City and the
Trustee evidence of such loss, theft or destruction satis-
factory to the City and the Trustee, together with indemnity
satisfactory to them. In the event any such Bond or coupon
shall have matured, instead of issuing a duplicate Bond or
coupon the City may pay the same without surrender thereof. The
City and the Trustee may charge the holder or owner of such
Bond with their reasonable fees and expenses in this connection.
The foregoing provisions shall be exclusive, notwithstanding
any law or statute existing or hereinafter enacted to the
contrary."; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has been advised that First of
Michigan Corporation, Detroit, Michigan, did mail bond number 3037 in bear-
er form of the above bond issue due April 1, 1997, in the amount of
$5,000.00, with the April 1, 1970 and subsequent interest coupons attached,
said coupons being in the amount of One Hundred Fifty ($150.00) Dollars
each to the Franklin National Bank, New York, New York, the paying agent
for said bond and interest coupons, and which bond and coupons have never
arrived at the Franklin National Bank and are lost; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to execute and the Trustee is
authorized to authenticate a replacement bond and attached appropriate
coupons thereto under Section 209 of said mortgate and indenture of trust
and
WHEREAS, subject to the provisions of this resolution the
City Council deems it advisable and necessary to make provisions for the
replacement of said bond and coupons as authorizedby the aforesaid
mortgage and indenture of trust,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia to make the necessary arrangements
with Franklin National Bank, New York, New York, for the execution and
authentication of said bond and interest coupons and the delivery thereof
to the First of Michigan Corporation, Detroit, Michigan, subject to
paragraph 2 of this resolution.
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2. The said bond and interest coupons shall not be
replaced as required by paragraph 1 of this resolution unless and until
(2) the First of Michigan Corporation provides evidence of ownership of
said bond and coupons and evidence of loss of said bond and coupons
satisfactory to the City Clerk, the City Attorney, Miller, Canfield,
Paddock and Stone, counsel for Allied Supermarkets, Inc., and the trustee,
Franklin National Bank, and (b) The First National Bank in Dallas provides
a lost security bond or other indemnity satisfactory in form, amount and
substance to the City Clerk, the City Attorney, Miller, Canfield, Paddock
and Stone, counsel for Allied Supermarkets, Inc., and the trustee,
Franklin National Bank, to fully protect the City, the Trustee and Allied
Supermarkets, Inc., against any loss that may be occasioned to any or all
of them from the replacement of said bond and interest coupons.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
##645-70 WHEREAS, by resolution adopted March 11, 1967, No. 284-67,
as amended, the City Council did authorize issuance and sale of City of
Livonia, Michigan, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Allied Super-
markets, Inc. ) Series A, in the amount of Thirty-Three Million
($33,000,000.00) Dollars; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted by the City Council on June 28,
1967, No. 696-67, the City Council did approve and authorize the execution
of a certain mortgage and indenture of trust to secure said bonds; and
WHEREAS, said bonds have been issued, sold and delivered to the
purchaser thereof; and
WHEREAS, Section 209 of said mortgage and indenture of trust
provides as follows:
"Section 209. Mutilated, Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Bonds
or Coupons.In the event any Bond is mutilated, lost, stolen or
destroyed, the City may execute and the Trustee may authenti-
cate a new Bond of like date, number, maturity and denomina-
tion as that mutilated, lost, stolen or destroyed, which new
Bond shall have attached thereto coupons corresponding in all
respects to those (if any) on the Bond mutilated, lost,stolen
or destroyed; provided that, in the case of any mutilated Bond,
such mutilated Bond together with all coupons (if any)
appertaining thereto shall first be surrendered to the City,
and in the case of any lost, stolen or destroyed Bond, there
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shall be first furnished to the City and the Trustee evidence
of such loss, theft or destruction satisfactory to the City
and the Trustee, together with indemnity satisfactory to them.
In the event any such Bond or coupon shall have matured,
instead of issuing a duplicate Bond or coupon the City may pay
the same without surrender thereof. The City and the Trustee
may charge the holder or owner of such Bond with their
reasonable fees and expenses in this connection. The foregoing
provisions shall be exclusive, notwithstanding any law or
statute existing or hereinafter enacted to the contrary."
; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has been advised that the First National
Bank in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, did mail the interest coupons on the above
bond issue due October 1, 1969 for Bonds Nos. 867 to 876, inclusive, each
of said coupons being in the amount of One Hundred Forty-One and 25/100
($141.25) Dollars and the aggregate of said coupons being in the amount of
One Thousand One Hundred Forty-Two and 50/100 ($1,142.50) Dollars to
the Franklin National Bank, New York, New York, the paying agent for said
interest coupons, and which coupons have never arrived at the Franklin
National Bank and are lost, and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to make payment for said lost
interest coupons under Section 209 of the mortgage and indenture of trust;
and
WHEREAS, subject to the provisions of this resolution the
City Council deems it advisable and necessary to make provisions for the
payment of said coupons as authorized by the aforesaid mortgage and
indenture of trust;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia to make the necessary arrangements
with Franklin National Bank, New York, New York, for the payment of
and to pay said interest coupons without the surrender thereof and without
issuing duplicate interest coupons to the First National Bank in Dallas,
Dallas, Texas, said payment to be made only, however, from funds in the
Bond Fund established pursuant to the aforesaid mortgage and indenture of
trust and subject to Paragraph 2 of this resolution.
2. The said interest coupons shall not be paid as required
by Paragraph 1 of this resolution unless and until (a) the First National
Bank in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, provides evidence of ownership of said
coupons and evidence of loss of said coupons satisfactory to the City
Clerk, the City Attorney, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, counsel for
Allied Supermarkets, Inc., and the trustee, Franklin National Bank, and
(b) The First National Bank in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, provides a lost
security bond or other indemnity satisfactory in form, amount and substance
to the City Clerk, the City Attorney, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone,
counsel for Allied Supermarkets, Inc., and the trustee, Franklin National
Bank, to fully protect the City, the Trustee and Allied Supermarkets, Inc.,
against any loss that may be occasioned to any or all of them from the
payment of said interest coupons.
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3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Brown gave second reading to the following Ordinance :
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-169 (1)
OF CHAPTER I (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF TITLE
6 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED. (LEVAN AS TRUCK ROUTE)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
L 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 SECTION 21.10 OF
ARTICLE XXI OF ORDINANCE NO. 51+3, 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)
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that the proposed Amendment to Section 21.10 of the
Zoning Ordinance, Petition No. 70-1-6-1, which would provide for an
increase in the filing fee schedule of the Zoning Board of Appeals, having
been given its First and Second reading, is hereby referred to the
Legislative Committee for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS: Raymond, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
LThe President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
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AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
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NAYS : Milligan.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Raymond gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 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 69-8-1-27 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO C-2, INTRODUC-
ED BY COUNCILMAN RAYMOND ON JULY 6, 1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett and Brown.
Fhe President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Raymond gave second 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 AMEND-
ED, 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, INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN RAYMOND ON JULY 6, 1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
LCouncilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
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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
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3 , THERETO. RE: PETITION
69-9-1-32 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING R-1-A to C-2 and
P.S., INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN BENNETT ON JULY 6,
1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Brown gave second 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, INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN BROWN ON JULY 67 1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura 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 Ordinances
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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS : None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Raymond gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
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
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
(Section 2.07) with respect to Petition No. 68-7-6-5, which would add
retirement dwelling units for the elderly and setting minimum floor areas
for all types of multi-family structures, is hereby referred back to the
Legislative Committee for further report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond and Brown.
NAYS: Milligan, Bennett, Ventura and Nash.
The President declared the resolution denied.
L By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
(Section 2.07) with respect to Petition No. 68-7-6-5, which would add
retirement dwelling units for the elderly and setting minimum floor areas
for all types of multi-family structures, is hereby tabled to the next
regular meeting of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Raymond and Brown.
NAYS : Milligan, Bennett, Ventura and Nash.
The President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance (Petition 68-7-6-5) with the
following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan, *Brown and Ventura.
L The President declared the Ordinance denied.
*Councilman Brown made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I do not think that it is conservative enough.
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By consent of all members of the Council present, it was agreed to place
the foregoing proposed Ordinance (Petition No. 68-7-6-5) on the agenda for the
study session of the Council to be conducted on September 14, 1970, for further
consideration.
Councilman Milligan gave second 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)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
-#646-7o WHEREAS, property described as:
That part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point on the N. and S. 1/4 line of said section
distant S. 0° 09' E. 1808.48 feet from the N. 1/4 corner of
Section 1; and proceeding thence S. 0° 09' E. along said line
90.32 feet; thence N. 89° 51' E. 473.82 feet; thence N. 27°
56' 40" W., 32.05 feet; thence N. 67° 55' 30" W, 50.20 feet,
thence N. 15° 29' 50" W, 44.57 feet; thence S. 89° 51' W.
400.61 feet to the point of beginning. 0.92 acres.
(Taxation Item 01U10)
(City Park Site Designation A-4)
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
OSA-58 which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia
in acquiring the above described real property for park purposes, and
L WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two com-
petent, independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $1200.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
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1. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforedescribed property
at a price of $1200.00; and
2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $29.48 as the City's portion of the prorated 1969
City, County, County Drain and School taxes, the same to be
prorated as of the date of the option agreement, and does
further authorize the expenditure of the sum of $40.00 to
cover the cost of the title insurance on the subject
property; and
3. The City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational
General Obligation Bond Issue, with the provision that any
federal assistance obtained from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development shall be reimbursed to the Parks and
Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue; and
4. 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, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#647-70 WHEREAS, property described as:
The W. part measuring 374.78 feet on the N. lot line
and 400.61 feet on the S. lot line of that part of the
N. E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point on the N. and S. 1/4 line of said
section distant S. 0° 09' E. 1718.16 feet from the N.
1/4 corner of. Section 1; and proceeding thence S. 0°
09' E. along said line 90.32 feet; thence N. 89° 51'
E. 667.39 feet to the center of Angling Road; thence
N. 25° 34' 30" W. along said center line 100.0 feet;
thence S. 89° 51' W. 624.46 feet to the point of
beginning. 0,80 acres. (0.80 acres - portion of Taxation
Parcel 01U9)
Park Site Designation "A-3"
Alexander. Konazeski and Winnie May Konazeski, his wife,
owners.
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia, and
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WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
OSA-58 Which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia in
acquiring the above described real property for park purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two
competent, independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $1,100.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforedescribed property
at a price of $1,100.00; and
2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure
of the sum of $24.69 as the City's portion of the prorated
1969, City, County, County Drain and School taxes, the
same to be prorated as of the date of the option agreement,
and does further authorize the expenditure of the sum of
$4o.0o to cover the cost of the title insurance on the
subject property; and
3. The City Council does hereby authorize the advance of
the aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and
Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue with the provision
that any federal assistance obtained from the Department
of Housing and Urban Development shall be reimbursed
to the Parks and Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue;
and
4. 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, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#648-7o WHEREAS, property described as:
Lot 49 of B. E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision,
being a subdivision of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 23,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in
Liber 69 of Plats, Page 75, Wayne County Records.
(City Park Site Designation x-86)
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
OSA-58 which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia
in acquiring the above described real property for park purposes; and
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WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two com-
petent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $7,000.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforedescribed
property at a price of $7,000.00; and
2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure
of the sum of $91.91 as the City's portion of the prorated
1969 City, County, County Drain and School taxes, the
same to be prorated as of the date of the option agreement,
and does further authorize the expenditure of the sum of
$65.00 to cover the cost of the title insurance on the
subject property, and
3. The City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational
General Obligation Bond Issue with the provision that any
federal assistance obtained from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development shall be reimbursed to the Parks and
Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue, and
4. 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, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
##649-70 WHEREAS, property described as:
Outlot C of Hearthstone Subdivision #2 of part of the
E. 1/2 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof
as recorded in Liber 82 of Plats, Page 20, Wayne County
Records. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01nOLC)
(City Park Site Designation A-8)
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia;
WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
OSA-58 which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia
in acquiring 'the above described real property for park purposes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
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1. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforedescribed property
at a price of $8,480.00; and
2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $186.95 as the City's portion of the prorated 1969 City,
County, County Drain and School taxes, the same to be prorated
as the date of the option agreement;
3. The City Council does hereby authorize the advance of
the aforesaid sum from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and
Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue, with the
provision that any federal assistance obtained from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development shall be reimbursed
to the Parks and Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue,
and
4. 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, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#650-70 WHEREAS, property described as:
The west 240.08 feet of the following described parcel•
That part of the N. W. 1./4 of Section 19, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point distant due south
along the W. Section line, 698 ft. and S. 89° 58' 50"
E, 149. ft. from the N. W. corner of Section 19 and
proceeding thence S. 89° 58' 50" E, 531.45 ft. ; thence
S. 0° 00' 40" W. 142.57 ft. , thence S. 89° 59' 20" E,
9.68 ft.; thence S. 0° 00' 40" W, 780 ft. , thence N. 890
59' 20" W, 9.16 ft.; thence S. 0° 18' W, 169.80 ft. ,
thence N. 89° 33' 30" W, 530.92 ft.; thence due north,
1088.44 ft. to the point of beginning.
and
The south 37.80 feet of the east 240.08 feet of the west 389.08
feet of the following described parcel:
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The north 20.0 acres of the W. 1/2 of the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 19, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, except the south 37.80 feet of the
West 149 feet thereof; also except that part thereof
described as beginning at a point on the N. line of
said section distant N. 89° 46' 40" E, 679.30 ft. from
the N. W. corner of Section 19 and proceeding thence
N. 89° 46' 40" E. along said N. line, 580 ft., thence
S. 0° 11' 20" E, 697.80 ft.; thence S. 89° 44' 47" W,
580 ft.; thence N. 0° 11' 20" W, 697.87 ft.; to the point
of beginning.
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
OSA-58 which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia
in acquiring the above described real property for park purposes, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two com-
petent, independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $40,000.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforedescribed property
at a price of $40,000.00; and
2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $209.55 as the City's portion of the prorated 1969 City,
County, County Drain and School taxes, the same to be
prorated as of the date of the option agreement.
3. The City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.04 Parks and Recreational
General Obligation Bond Issue, with the provision that any
federal assistance obtained from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development shall be reimbursed to the Parks and
Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue; and
14. The City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized t°)
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
. roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS; None.
At 9:29 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.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#651-70 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 86 more
particularly described in Council Resolution No. 177-70 adopted on March
9, 1970, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2,
Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council
has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special
assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in
which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared
on the basis of street lighting being installed in Rosedale Gardens
Subdivision No. 1 and Rosedale Gardens Subdivision No. 2 in Section 34 in
said Special Assessment District No. 86,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that said street lights shall be installed and that the assess-
ments set forth in said Special Assessment District No. 86 Roll are fair
and equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in
accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City
Council, said Special Assessment Roll No. 86 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects; pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll, and the assessment roll
shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take
such further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company
on forms provided by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken cn the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. RayMond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
•Ldr.,pted, it was
4652-70 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated April 17, 1970 on all matters required by Sections
2-506 and 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first
public hearing having been held thereon on July 1, 1.970, after due notice
as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and careful consideration having
been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby pursuant to
Section 2-508 of said Code.
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the installa-
tion of street lights on West Chicago in the vicinity of
Hubbard and Fairfield, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as described in said statement; anddefray the cost
of such improvement by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the benefits 4erived
or to be derived;
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(3) approve the plans and specifications for the improvement as
set forth in said statement dated April 17, 1970;
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid
by special assessment upon the property especially benefited;
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement shall.
be paid in annual installments, according to said statement;
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows:
A special assessment district located in Section 34,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, more particularly described as Lots 1114,
1115, 1116, 1117, 1118, 1119, 1154, 1155, 1156, 1157,
1158, 1159 of Rosedale Gardens Subdivision No. 4 as
recorded in Liber 59, Page 75 of Wayne County Records
Lots 1420, 1421, 1422 of Rosedale Gardens Subdivision
No. 8 as recorded in Liber 71, Page 75 of Wayne County
Records. Parcels Flala2 to G1, Hlala3, Hlala4,12a1,
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council's determination on
said statement as prepared by the City Engineer dated
April 17, 1970; and
(8) that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provi-
sions of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and file the same with the City Clerk, who
thereupon is directed to present the same to the City Council
prior to the holding of the second public hearing thereon
pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted; it was
4653-70 RESOLVED, that the Council having conducted a public hearing on
July 1, 1970 with respect to the proposed paving on St. Martins from
Purlingbrook for a distance of 1,300 feet in Section 2, City of Livonia,
the same to be financed by a special assessment district, the Council does
hereby request the Traffic Commission to conduct a traffic study for this
area particularly with respect to the speed of motorists, and the Police
Department is requestedto make a similar study in this regard with the
request that, if possible Radar equipment should be used in this regard
and, thereafter, the report submitted. to Council, such reports to be made
available prior to the Study Session of the Council of August 5, 1970.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#654-70 WHEREAS, under Section 1310 of Act 206, Public Acts of 1893, as
amended, the owners are permitted to further redeem properties of which
the State becomes the owner on May 5, 1970.
WHEREAS, the municipalities in which the properties are located
must approve the application of the owner to pay the 1969 and prior years`
taxes, and,
WHEREAS, the convenience of the taxpaying public demands that the
information be obtained and arrangements to pay said taxes be accomplished
in one office,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That, Louis H. Funk, Wayne County Treasurer, is, by this
resolution, authorized to act as representative and agent of
the City of Livonia for the purpose of approving the applica-
tion of the property owners to pay the 1969 and prior years'
taxes and accept the necessary monies, the same to be forward
ed to Lansing, Michigan by him.
2. That the County Treasurer is further authorized by: City of
Livonia to request of the Department of Conservation, Lands
Division, the withholding of properties from the auction sale
until November 2, 1970, provided that sufficient monies are
deposited with the County Treasurer to effect redemption.
3. That the County Treasurer is to periodically report to: City
of Livonia the properties withheld by him and that this
Board (Council) is in turn to confirm said withholdings of
the County Treasurer with notice of same to the Department of
Conservation, Lands Division.
4. That a copy of this resolution be mailed to the Department of
Conservation, Lands Division, Lansing, Michigan.
:oll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
4655-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Devon-Aire
Woods Civic Association, dated July 3, 1.970, the Council does hereby grant
permission to the said Civic Association to conduct a corn roast and dance
on Robert Drive between Milburn and Flamingo on August 15, 1970, between
the hours of 8 00 P. M. and 1:00 A. M., subject to the approval of the
Director of Public Safety.
F
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#656-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 22, 1970, which transmits its Seven Mile
and Farmington Roads Parking Study, the Council takes this means to
indicate its approval in principle of the concept set forth in the afore-
said Parking Study and does further request the Planning Department, as
well as related City Departments, to further refine the said plan as well
as to take steps to establish liaison with merchants located in the area
of the proposed development.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#657-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 19,
1970 from Clarence R. Charest, Attorney, in behalf of his client Harold
Kelso which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from
a determination made on May 12, 1970 by the City Planning Commission in
its resolution No. 5-55-70 with regard to Petition No. 70-3-2-6 submitted
by Harold Kelso, requesting permission to operate a Class C Liquor
licensed establishment as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 and located
on the south side of Plymouth Road, west of Farmington Road, in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, the Council does hereby designate Wednesday,
September 2, 1970 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was unanimously
adopted
#658-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission dated June 18, 1970, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recom-
mended that an application be submitted to theDepartment of Housing and
Urban Development under the Open Space Land. Program for the purpose of
obtaining federal assistance in the acquisition of the said sites, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law for the
preparation of the necessary resolution in this regard and further does
request the Engineering Division to provide the Department of Law with
the legal descriptions required in connection with this matter.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of State Highways dated June 18, 1970, wherein the State has indicated
that it requires certain City-owned land the size of which is 0.43 acres,
more or less, for the construction of the 1-275 Freeway, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the next Study Session of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Brown and Ventura.
NAYS: Raymond, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#659-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of State Highways dated June 18, 1970, wherein the State has
indicated that it requires certain City-owned land the size of which is
0.43 acres, more or less, for the construction of the I-275 Freeway, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute in
behalf of the City of Livonia an option for purchase of Land Agreement
whereby the City would agree to convey the subject property for the price
of $5,500.00; further, the Council authorizes the Mayor and the City
Clerk to thereafter, upon receipt of the said sum of money, to execute a
Quit Claim Deed in behalf of the City of Livonia conveying the said
property based upon the terms and conditions which are set forth in the
aforesaid Option Agreement,
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and. Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
ae.Qpted, it was
#660-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from certain
residents on South Ellen Drive dated June 23, 1970, in the Shadowood
Subdivision relating to speeding conditions in the area, the Council does
hereby request the Director of Public Safety to cause the installation of
stop signs on all four directions of traffic for a 90-day experimental
period at the intersection of Perth and Ellen Drive.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#661-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from certain
residents on South Ellen Drive dated June 23, 1970, in the Shadowood
Subdivision relating to speeding conditions in the area, the Council does
hereby request the Traffic Commission to conduct a study and thereafter
submit its report and recommendation on the general subject of traffic
"bumps" and the advantage, 1f any, in the use of the same in reducing the
speed of traffic.
11478
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#662-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated June 24, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and the attached invoice
submitted by the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, in connection
with the installation of traffic control signal equipment at Merriman Road
and Lyndon Avenue, the same having been installed pursuant to the authori-
zation made in Council Resolution No. 605-69, the Council does hereby
authorize Final Payment in the amount of $940.34 to the Board of Wayne
County Road Commissioners; further, the Council does hereby appropriate
the addition sum of $40.34 the same to be transferred from the Reserve
for Contingencies Account to the Civic Improvement Account of the budget;
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#663-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated June 24, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and the attached invoice
submitted by the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners in connection
with the installation of traffic control equipment on Amrhein Road at the
Chevrolet Plant, Pedestrian Crossing, the Council does hereby authorize
Final Payment in the amount of $4,317.17 to the Board of Wayne County
Road Commissioners; further, the Council does hereby appropriate the
additional sum of $757.37, the same to be transferred from the Reserve
for Contingencies Account to the Civic Improvement Account of the budget,
on the condition however that such sum shall be reimbursed upon payment
made for the said installation by the Chevrolet Motor Division in the
manner referred to in the aforesaid communication; and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#664-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated June 19, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works and.
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, to which is attached a
communication from the Department of Housing and Urban Development dated
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June 12, 1970, with respect to Project P-Mich-3232 in connection with a
feasibility study and the preparation of a preliminary plan for the
separation of existing combined sewer system in the southerly part of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia the Novation Agreement in
behalf of the City of Livonia and, thereafter, forward the same to the
County of Wayne for similar execution by that agency.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#665-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board dated June 16, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem, which submits its resolution No. WS 1344 6/70, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Badger Meter Manufacturing Company for the
modernization of old meters at the following listed unit prices:
1. Modernizing Old Meters
Size Bid Price (each)
5/8" $ 18.90
3/4" 29.55
1" 43.85
1 1/2" 71.89
2. Modernizing Old Meters and Installing Read-o-Matic
5/8" 28.70
3/4" 39.35
1" 53.65
1 1/2" 81.69
3. Re-Machining Badger Com op and Meter Valve Cages
2" 78.94
3" 131.16
4" 153.02
6" 255.02
8" 479.68
4. Replacement of Badger Compound Meter Valve Cages
where Re-Machining if not Possible
2" 78.94
311 131.16
4" 153.02
6" 255.02
8" 479.68
11.480
L 5. Alternate to above. Meter Modernization Program for
Badger Compounds per bulletin
Mc-200 attached
2" $ 182.75
3" 257.50
4" 328.00
6" 496.00
8" 874.00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#666-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated July 10, 1970, as well as a communication from the Water & Sewer
Board dated June 16, 1970 and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro
Tem, which transmits its resolution No. WS 1341 5/70 with respect to
certain sanitary tap fees in the Richter Lipton Subdivision, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Study Session to be held July 22,
L1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan.
Phe President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#667-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board dated June 16, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor,
which transmits its resolution No. WS 1342 5/70, with respect to the
Detroit Metropolitan Water Department 48" Transmission Mains in Schoolcraft
Road and Joy Road, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Study
Session to be conducted on July 22, 1970.
11 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Ventura.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
L
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
11481
#668-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated June 16, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, to which is attached an
invoice submitted by the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners dated
June 9, 1970, the Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount
of $18,804.12 to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners as the City's
share of the widening of Merriman Road from Plymouth to Schoolcraft Roads
it appearing from the aforesaid report that all work in this project has
been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications;
further, the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the said amount
from the 9.8 Million Dollar General Obligation Street Improvement Bond and
the City Clerk and. City Treasurer are requested to do all things necessary
and 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, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None,
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#669-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated June 4, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, 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 two street lights on the Levan Road Bridge where the same will cross tbf.
I-96 Expressway in the City of Livonia, Michigan, it being the determina-
tion of the Council that such lighting is required to protect the public
safety of residents of the community; and the City Clerk is hereby request,_.
ed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Department of
State Highways.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By CouncilmanMilligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura,it was
#670-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated June 15, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, 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 lights on the East and West left turn bridges over the I-96
Expressway at Levan Road in the City of Livonia, it being the determination
of the Councilthat such lighting is required to protect the public safety
of residents of the community; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Department of State
Highways.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#671-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of the Livonia Fire Division dated June 18, 1970, approved by the Director
of Public Safety-Fire and the Budget Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize the Chief of the
Fire Division and the Budget Director to do all things necessary in
accordance with the City Ordinances for the purpose of obtaining bids for
the purchase of 10,000 ft. of 2-1/2" and 1,500 ft. of 1-1/2" double
jacket fire hose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash,
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#672-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of the Livonia Fire Division dated June 18, 1970, approved by the
Director of Public Safety-Fire and the Budget Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of $200.00 from B. A. 338-768 (Uniforms); $100.00 to be distribut
ed to Account B. A. 341-904 (Printing) and $100.00 to Account B. A.
336-934 (Maintenance of Office Equipment).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS* None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated June 18, 1970, approved by the Budget Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on June 9, 1970 wherein
a request is made for an additional appropriation in the amount of $800.00
for Account No. 236-905 (Publishing), the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of the sum of $800.00 from the Unallocated Appropriations
Account to Account No. 236-905 (Publishing) for this purpose.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
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#673-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated June 18, 1970, approved by the Budget Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on June 9, 1970 wherein
a request is made for an additional appropriation in the amount of
$800.00 for Account No. 236-905 (Publishing), the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Mayor for his report and recommendation in this
regard.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted:
#674-70 RESOLVED: that having considered a report of the Capital Improve-
ment Committee dated May 28, 1970 with respect to the City's policy
relative to furnishing water to City-owned lands on islands, boulevards
and cul-de-sacs, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee
of the Whole for its consideration at a meeting to be conducted on
August 5, 1970 at 7:00 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#675-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated June 26, 1970 approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with respect to provid-
ing an adequate drainage outlet on the south side of Five Mile Road
approximately one-half mile west of Newburgh Road, the Council does hereby
authorize the acquisition of a 20 foot permanent public easement from the
owners of Bureau of Taxation Parcel C2a1 for the sum of $1,000.00, said
sum to be expended from the 9.8 Million Dollar General Obligation Street
Improvement Bond for this purpose; and the Engineering Division and the
Department of Law are hereby requested to complete the acquisition of this
easement and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are 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, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#676-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated July 6, 1970 to which is attached a communication from the Director
of Public Works and the Superintendent of Operations wherein it is recom-
mended that certain road improvements be constructed using the base
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stabilization method, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate
its approval in concept of the use of this type of construction.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#677-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated July 6, 1970 with regard to the Man in Washington Program of the
National League of Cities, the Council takes this means to indicate its
approval, in principle, of the City's participation in this program and
further requests that the Mayor advise the National League of Cities that
the Council would like the opportunity of discussing this program with a
representative of the National League of Cities at a meeting to be
conducted in Livonia for this purpose.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#678-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated July 8, 1970 with regard to the City's participation in the
Hazardous Substance Project, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
a Committee of the Whole meeting to be conducted on July 29, 1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Ventura.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#679-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 26,
1970 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance
certain documents, said documents being more particularly described as:
1. Quit Claim Deed dated March 24, 1970 executed by
Joseph V. Grande, a single man, conveying: The north
seven (7) feet of Lots 27 through 33, both inclusive, Seven
Mile Super Highway Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 53,
Page 50, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being a
part of the East 1/2 of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 9, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E. , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne
County, Michigan. (right-of-way .for. Seven Mile Road)
2. Grant of Easement dated May 19, 1970 executed by
Paul L. Thornburg and Joe Ann Thornburg, his wife, conveying•
The west 10 feet of the following described parcel• East 231.28
feet of the S. 83.50 feet of Lot 566; also the East 231.28 feet of
Lot 567, Supervisor's Livonia Plat #10, of part of the East 1/2
of Section 15, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as recorded in Liber 66, Pages 61, 62 and 63 of Wayne
County Records. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 15a566a2a, 15a566b1,
15a567a) (construction of Livonia Drain #13)
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3. Quit Claim Deed dated June 4, 1970 executed by
Fred H. Otto and Rose C. Otto, his wife, conveying•
The North 30 feet of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of
the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
except the East 60 feet thereof. (right-of-way for Wentworth
Street)
4. Quit Claim Deed dated June 9, 1970 executed by
James B. Sutherland, a single man, conveying: The north
60 feet of that part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 12, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at a point on the N. Section line Distant N. 89°38'
20" E., 831.98 feet from the N. W. corner of Section 12 and
proceeding thence N. 89° 38' 20" E. along said line, 154.95 feet;
thence S. 0°07'37" W., 300.00 feet; thence S. 89°38'20" W.,
154.93 feet; thence N. Q° 07' 37" E. 300.0 feet to the point of
beginning. (right-of-way for Seven Mile Road)
5. Grant of Easement dated June 9, 1970 executed by James B.
Sutherland, a single man, conveying: The east 24 feet and the
south 12 feet of the following described parcel: That part of the
N. W. 1/4 of Section 12, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on
the North Section line Distant N. 89°38'20" E., 831.98 feet from
the N. W. corner of Section 12 and proceeding thence N. 89° 38'
20" E. along said. line, 154.95 feet; thence S. 0° 07' 37" W.,
300.0 ft.; thence S. 89° 38' 20" W., 154.93 feet; thence N. 0°
07' 37" E. 300.0 feet to the point of beginning. (public purposes )
6. Grant of Easement dated June 15, 1970 executed by Franklin E.
Kuchenbecker and Margaret L. Kuchenbecker, his wife, conveying•
the east twenty (20) feet of the following described property:The
East 43 feet of that part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 13, T. 1S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point on the N. and S. 1/4 line of said section
distant S. 0°06'30" W, 350.62 feet from the N. 1/4 corner of
Section 13 and proceeding thence S. 0° 06' 30" W. along
said line, 147.0 feet; thence due west, 263.06 feet; thence
due north, 147.0 feet; thence due east 263.34 feet to the
point of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 13B3lalalbl)
(public purposes)
7. Grant of Easement dated June 12, 1970 executed by
William H. Jakeway and Elizabeth M. Jakeway, his wife,
conveying: The west 10 feet of the following described parcel
East 231.28 feet of Lots 568 and 569, Supervisor's Livonia
Plat #10, of part of the East 1/2 of Section 15, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as recorded in Liber 66,
Pages 61, 62 and 63 of Wayne County Records.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 15a568a, 15a569a)
(construction of Livonia Drain #13)
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8. Grant of Easement dated June 12, 1970 executed by
Hester M. Fugua, conveying: The South 10 feet of the
following described parcel: Lot 103, Green Brier Estates
Subdivision, being a sub. of East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 10, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 10e103)
(construction of Livonia Drain #12)
9. Grant of Easement dated June 16, 1970 executed by
Gwendolyn Minge, a widow, conveying: The North 10 feet
of the following described parcel: Lots 10, 11 and 12,
B. E. Taylor's Greenmoor Subdivision, as recorded in
Liber 70, Page 26, Wayne County Records, said subdivision
being a part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 24, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcels 24d10, 24d11 and 24d12)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
aforesaid documents and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds, 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, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#680-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 25,
1970 from the Department of Law, transmitting for Council acceptance a
Warranty Deed dated June 19, 1970 executed by Jako Land Co. by its
president, Jack Coleman and. Chicago Mortgage Company by its president,
George Fleischer, conveying:
That part of Section 20, Town 1 South, Range 9
East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as being the West 165 feet of the North
1155 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 20, lying north of and adjacent to Madonna
Estates Subdivision. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 20M1b1)
(City Park Site Designation U-75)
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia to accept the Warranty Deed, and the City Clerk is hereby request-
ed to have the same recorded as well as the two certified copies of
resolutions attached thereto in the office of the Wayne County Register
of Deeds, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution; further, the City Assessor is hereby
requested to do all things necessary to have the subject property removed
from the tax rolls as being city-owned and exempt.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#681-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 29,
1970 from the Department of Law,transmitting for Council acceptance a
Warranty Deed dated June 22, 1970 executed by the McCabe Funeral Home,
Inc., by its president L. David McCabe, conveying to the City property
commonly referred to as the "McCabe property", pursuant to council resolu-
tion #424-70, which property is more particularly described as:
That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 described
as beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 22,
South 88 degrees 29 minutes East 504.0 feet from the
Northwest corner of Section 22, and proceeding thence
South 1 degree 25 minutes West 405.78 feet; thence South
88 degrees 29 minutes East 126.0 feet; thence North
1 degree 25 minutes East 405.78 feet to the North line
of Section 22; thence North 88 degrees 29 minutes West
along said line 126.0 feet to the point of beginning
L except the North 60 feet thereof now used for highway
purposes.
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia to accept the Warranty Deed, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds; further,
the City Assessor is hereby requested to do all things necessary to have
the subject property removed from the tax rolls as being City owned and
exempt.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#682-70 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.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#683-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 19,
1970 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
No. 5-48-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-4-2-8 as submitted by Fred
Sanders, Inc. , requesting permission to construct and operate a retail
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baked goods and confectionery store together with an ice cream parlor type
restaurant as a waiver use on property located on 'the east side of
Middlebelt, north of Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1,
which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on Wednesday, July 15, 1970,pursuant
to resolution No. 477-70, the Council does hereby reject the recommenda-
tion of the City Planning Commission and said Petition No. 70-4-2-8 is
hereby approved and granted, the Council having determined as a matter of
fact that the petitioner has complied with the requirements of the C-2
zoning classification and the standards set forth in Section 19.06 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#684-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee dated July 13, 1970, pursuant to Council
resolution No. 474-69, with regard to the report and recommendation from
the City Planning Commission dated February 10, 1969, which sets forth
its resolution No. 1-10-69 in regard to Petition No. 68-9-1-38 submitted
by Alexander Spiro for a change of zoning on property located on the
northeast corner of Morlock and Middlebelt in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
1 from C-1 to P. S., and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on April 16, 1969 pursuant to Council Resolu-
tion No. 265-69, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 68-9-1-38 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, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#685-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated July 13, 1970 and submitted pursuant
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to Council resolution No. 563-69 in connection with a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated March 31, 1969 regarding the establish-
ment of a policy for ownership of public land that has been set aside
in subdivision plats, 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
#686-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated July 13, 1970 and submitted pursuant
to Council resolution No. 761-69 in connection with a proposed amendment
relating to sewer connection charges for apartment buildings, the Council
does hereby determine to refer this matter back to the Water and Sewer
Board for a report and recommendation.
Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance, with
tae following changes:
a. Section 9-303: Delete the words "in a recorded plat."
Also, delete in caption the word "Platted."
b. Section 9-304: Delete "in a recorded plat."
c. In paragraph (c) of Section 9-304 in subparagraph 2, in
lieu of 1" = 50 ft. insert "in range of between 1" = 30 ft.
and 1" = 200 ft."
d. In paragraph (c) of Section 9-304 in subparagraph 3, in
lieu of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each resultant parcel,
insert "Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00)."
o. In paragraph (c) of Section 9-304 in subparagraph 4-d,
in lieu of proposed language, insert the following:
"Item numbers of abutting or adjacent properties."
f. In Section 9-305, delete the words "in a recorded plat."
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA,
BY ADDING CHAPTE~4, 3 (LOT PARTITION ORDINANCE)
TO TITLE 9 THEREOF.
Me 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 Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE POSSESSION
OF FIREARMS, LONGARMS, AND DANGEROUS
WEAPONS; AND TO PRESCRIBE A PENALTY FOR
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE.
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 Milligan gave second reading to the following Ordinance, with
the following changes:
The temporary parking of one (1) recreational equip-
ment on the recreational equipment owner's or user's
front or side driveway shall be permitted for a
period not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours cumula-
tively in any seven (7) day period for the purpose
of repairing and maintaining the recreational equip-
ment for suitable vacation use.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.02 OF ARTICLE
IV OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
RE: PETITION 69-8-6-18 (Parking and Storage of
Trailers)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett, Brown and *Ventura.
The President declared the Ordinance defeated.**
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I believe that this is an unenforceable Ordinance.
**By consent of all members of the Council present, it was agreed to place
this item on the agenda of the study session to be conducted on September 14, 1970.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
6687-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee dated July 13, 1970, the Council does hereby
request the Mayor to submit a report and recommendation concerning a
proposal to establish a public park facility for the storage of Recreation-
al equipment; such report to be submitted when available.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#688-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Safety-Police and the Budget Director dated
July 13, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Motorola Communications and Electronics, Incorpo-
rated, for supplying the City with Ten (10) Two-way Portable Radios and
one (1) Multi-Unit Battery Charger for the price of $9,380.50, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#689-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Lenore
Romney's Campaign Headquarters dated July 10, 1970, the Council does .hereby
grant permission to Lenore Romney's Campaign Headquarters to use a sound
truck in the City of Livonia on July 31, 1970, August 1, 3 and 4 of 1970
for the purpose of advertising the campaign efforts of Lenore Romney for
the U. S. Senate.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#690-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 23, 1970, from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution No. 3-22-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-2-1-3 submitted
by Stephen C. Cooper for Joseph Fernandez for a change of zoning on the
south side of Six Mile Road, west of Inkster Road in the N. E. 1/4 of
Section 13, from C-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on Wednesday, July 15, 1970, pursuant
to Council resolution No. 452-70, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
70-2-1-3, as amended, is hereby denied for the following reasons :
(1) It is not a logical extension of the existing zoning
pattern of the area;
(2) This change in zoning would adversely effect the development
within this sector of the City;
(3) This property is presently zoned in a classification
sufficient for the present use;
(4) The proposed change would be detrimental to the area as
well as in violation of the City's Master Plan.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result :
AYES : Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, this 689th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 11.35 P. M., July 20, 1970.
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