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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1974-06-19 14421 MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On June 19, 1974, 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 8:02 P. M.. Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Robert R. Bishop, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry H. Brown, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--Jerry Raymond (Excused). Elected and appointed officials present: Virginia G. Handzlik, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert E. Osborn, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; G. E. Siemert, Director of Public Works; Robert Turner, Police Chief; John Nagy, City Planner; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Russell A. Gronevelt, Superintendent of Operations Division, John Bunk, Fire Chief; Jack LDodge, Finance Director; Gary Clark, City Engineer, Robert Biga, Civil Service Depart- ment; Ralph Bakewell, Planning Department; and Francis Hand of the City Planning Commission. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #+55-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 787th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 5, 1974, are hereby approved. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #456-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 153rd special meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 17, 1974, are hereby approved. The communication dated June 7, 1974 from the Department of Law, with respect to Circuit Court Civil Action No. 74-013-074AS (Daly Drive-In No. 6 vs City of Livonia, et al), was received and filed for the information of the Council. 14422 Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIV (R-E DISTRICT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTIONS 14.06 AND 14.07 THERETO. (Petition No. 73-4-6-10) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett 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 21 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, LAS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 73-7-1-28 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-2 TO R-E. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES: Bishop, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Ventura and Bennett. 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 CHAPTER 7 (RETIREMENT PLAN ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTIONS 2-743 AND 2-744 THERETO. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 14423 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 VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition No. 74-2-3-2) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #457-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated May 22, 1974 from the Acting City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price bid of Mr. Bruce Buchholz, 18253 Myron, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for mowing or cutting weeds, grass or brush, and removing rubbish and/or debris, for the estimated cost of $5,700.00, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of work involved, subject to a final payment based on the actual units of work as performed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this work; and, further, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments relating to the work as performed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder, and to do all 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: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By CouncilmanVentura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #458-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated May 14, 1974 from the Superintendent of Operations, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submis- sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the follow- ing Unit Price bids for Bituminous materials to be supplied to the Opera- tions Division for the specified period of July 1, 1974 through December 31, 1974, the same having been in fact the lowest bids received for these items; 14424 ITEM BIDDER Estimated Unit Total Description Quantity Price Price 1.M.D.S.H. 4.12 600 ton $12.25 $ 7,350. Nagle Paving Co.- Asphaltic 18411 W.12-Mile Rd. Concrete Lathrup Village,Mi. 2. M.D.S.H. 4.11 800 ton 10.50 8,400. Nagle Paving Co. Asphaltic Concrete 3. Cold Patch 1,000 ton 11.50 11,500. Asphalt Products Asphaltic Corp.,27575 Wixom Material Rd.,Novi,Michigan Supplemental Bid 4. Cold Patch $13.00/ton Nagle Paving Co. Asphaltic Material- Delivered further, the Council does hereby determine that in the event the foregoing suppliers are unable to furnish material on any given day that the Opera- tions Division shall be authorized to purchase the same from the following alternate suppliers, the same having been in fact the second lowest bid received for these items: 1. M.D.S.H. 4.12 600 ton 12.40 7,440. Asphalt Products Asphaltic Corp.,27575 Wixom Concrete Rd.,Novi, Michigan 2. M.D.S.H. 4.11 800 ton 10.60 8,480. Asphalt Products Asphaltic Corp. Concrete 3. Cold Patch 1,000 ton 12.00 12,000. Nagle Paving Co. Asphaltic 18411 W.12-Mile Rd. Material Lathrup Village,Mi Supplemental Bid 4. Cold Patch $13.68/ton Asphalt Products Asphaltic Corporation Material- Delivered A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 14425 By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #459-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated May 21, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submis- sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Tri-Penn Oil Corporation, 13777 Plymouth Road, Detroit, Michigan 48227 for supplying the Equipment Maintenance Section with motor and hydraulic oil for an estimated total price of $2,901.40, based upon the following unit prices: ITEMS Quantity Unit Price Total Price 1. 20 Weight Oil 1,400 gal $1.04 $1,456.00 2. 10-W-40 Motor Oil 4 drums (220 gal) 1.95 429.00 3. lOW or 30W Motor Oil 4 drums (220 gal) 1.14 250.80 4. Hydraulic Oil 12 drums (660) gal) 1.16 765.60 TOTAL BID $2,901.40 the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #460-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Operations dated May 13, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the purchase and rental of uniforms for employees pursuant to the contract between the City of Livonia and Local 192, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $4,800.00 to be transferred from Account No. 267-993 to the following accounts in the following amounts. Activity Account No. Amount Road Maintenance 464-768 $2,000.00 Traffic Service Signs 475-768 300.00 Equipment Maintenance 932-768 400.00 Building Maintenance 934-768 2,100.00 $4,800.00. 14426 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #461-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Building Code Board of Appeals dated May 17, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that members of thelBuilding Code Board of Appeals be compensated at a rate of not less than fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each meeting held by the board, and which further recommends that the filing fee for appeals be increased to the sum of $25.00, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Finance and Insurance Commit- tee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #462-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Building Code Board of Appeals dated May 17, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the filing fee for appeals to the Building Code Board of Appeals be increased to the sum of $25.00, the Council does hereby determine to request that the Department of Law prepare an amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Section 7-108; Section 7-212) wherein the filing fee for appeals taken to the Building Code Board of Appeals would be in the amount of $25.00, the same to thereafter be submitted to Council for its consideration. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett,it was #463-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director dated May 20, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on May 7, 1974, wherein it is recommended that certain rate increases be made for seasonal and temporary employees, effective May 1, 1974, the Council does hereby deter- mine to concur in and approve of such action with respect to the following classifications only: 14427 CLASSIFICATION SEASON NEW RATE Asst. Summer Recreation 1st $ 66.50/wk. Playleader 1.90/hr 2nd 70.00/wk. 2.00/hr. 3rd 73.50/wk. 2.10/hr. Recreation Aide 1st 1.90/hr. 2nd 2.00/hr. 3rd 2.10/hr. Lifeguard 1st 2.10/hr. 2nd 2.20/hr. 3rd 2.30/hr. Rink Attendant 1st 1.90/hr. 2nd 2.00/hr. 3rd 2.10/hr. Junior Concession Attendant 1st 1.90/hr. 2nd 2.00/hr. 3rd 2.10/hr. Co-op Trainee 1.90/hr. (up to 89 calendar days) 2.00/hr. (from 90 thru 179 calendar days) 2.10/hr. (from 180 or more calendar days) Student Page 1.90/hr. (up to 89 calendar days) 2.00/hr. (from 90 thru 179 calendar days) 2.10/hr. (from 180 or more calendar days) further, the Council does hereby concur in and approve in the recommenda- tion of the Civil Service Commission that the following seasonal and temporary classifications be abolished: Bathhouse Attendant Teen Patrol (Senior High School) Teen Patrol (Junior High School) Movie Projectionist Assistant Movie Projectionist further, with respect to the balance of the recommendations contained in the aforesaid action of the Civil Service Commission concerning differen- tials between the seasonal and temporary employee classifications, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. 14428 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #464-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Director of Finance dated May 31, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor,with regard to Michigan Municipal League dues for the period July 1, 1974 through June 30, 1975, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the payment of the sum of $5,237.00 to the Michigan Municipal League for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #465-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation from the Acting City Engineer dated May 16, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to certain pole relocations in connection with the development of the Sheldon Parksite in Section 34, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia the attached proposed Right-of-way Agreement pursuant to which the City grants a ten-foot wide easement to the Michigan Bell Telephone Com- pany, the legal description of which is as follows: A 10 foot wide easement whose centerline is described as beginning at a point on the South line of Van Court Avenue, 60 ft. wide, which point is located South 0° 54' 16" West 786.02 ft. and South 88° 39' 44" East 188.93 ft. from the Northwest corner of Section 34, T1S, R9E, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan and proceeding thence South 1° 18' 46" West 115.00 ft.; thence North 88° 39' 44" West 123.15 ft. ; thence South 0° 54' 16" West 424.02 ft.; thence South 88° 39' 44" East 121.08 ft. to the point of ending of said centerline, said point des- cribed as being North 0° 54' 16" East 5.00 ft. and South 88° 39' 44" East 6.00 ft. from the Northerly terminus of the common lot line of Lots 1896 and 1897 of Rosedale Gardens No. 11 Subdivision, Liber 74, Page 67, Wayne County Records (A part of Wayne County Bureau of Taxation Parcel 34Flalal, a2a2a) 14429 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #466-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Works dated May 15, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a proposed Detroit Edison Company Subtransmission Power Line to be located on Middlebelt (Joy to Plymouth) and Plymouth (West of Middlebelt), the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration at a meeting to be held on July 15, 1974 at 7:00 P. M. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #467-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Public Utility Manager dated May 21, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the procurement of copper and cast iron products for Water Department functions, the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council resolution No. 190-74, adopted on March 27, 1974; further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of ductile repair sleeves from the Clow Corporation, 177 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084, said purchase being authorized without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action being taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(1) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #468-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated April 24, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution No. WS 1943 3/74, with regard to the adjustment of sewer connection charges at three locations (Moys, Volkswagon, and Hercules Steel), the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action with respect to Moys, 16825 Middlebelt, but with respect to the other two locations (Volkswagon and Hercules Steel), the Council determines to refer the same to its next Study Session to be held on July 1, 1974; and the Council does hereby authorize the Public Utility Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 14430 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: LAYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #469-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law dated May 30, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a communication from the law firm of Radner and Radner, submitted in behalf of the owners of tax parcels 11EE1a1 and llEEla2, which constitutes certain property located on Six Mile Road, between Middlebelt and Merriman Roads, and which is 1.02 acres in size, and wherein the sub- ject property is offered to the City as a donation, the Council does here- by determine to refer this matter back to the Law Department for the pur- pose of securing a deed of conveyance for submission to City Council. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted• #470-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 20, 1974, from Ann Tavolacci, 17490 Edgewood Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, requesting permis- sion to block off Edgewood between Wayne and Bennett Roads on Saturday, August 10, 1974 from 4.30 P. M. to 10:30 P. M., for the purpose of conduct- ing a block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being subject to approval of the Police Department. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #471-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, 38876 Northfield, Livonia, Michigan 48150, requesting permission to block off Northfield Avenue between Marie Avenue and Pere Avenue on Sunday, June 23, 1974, from 1:00 P. M. to 12.00 Midnight for the purpose of conducting a block-family high school graduation party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being subject to approval of the Police Department. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #472-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 4, 1974, from the Idyle Hills Civic Association, requesting permission to block off parts of Edgewood Drive and Gary Lane, as shown on the attached map, on Thursday, July 4, 1974 from 2:00 P.M. to 7 00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting a block party (subdivision picnic), the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being subject to approval of the Police Department. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 14431 #473-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 22, 1974, from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 4-97-74, adopted by the Commission on April 30, 1974, with regard to Petition No. 74-2-2-2, submitted by Fred J. Armour, requesting permission to construct a single-story structure to house a special trade contractor as a waiver use on property zoned M-1 located on the West side of Stark Road, between Schoolcraft and Plymouth Roads, in the Northwest 1/2 of Section 28, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommenda- tion made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-2-2-2 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the same condi- tions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #474-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 21, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 4-93-74, adopted by the Commission on April 30, 1974, with regard to Petition No. 74-3-2-6 submitted by Frankel Associates requesting permission to construct a two-story office building for savings and loan offices and general office tenants as a waiver use on property zoned P.S., located on the South side of Six Mile Road, between Newburgh Road and Farmington Road in Section 17, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recom- mendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-3-2-6 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission, except, however, that this action shall not constitute site plan approval; further, the action herein taken is predicated upon submis- sion of the Site Plan dated Jude 19, 1974 which shall be subject to review and approval of the City Council. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 21, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 4-93-74, adopted by the Commission on April 30, 1974, with regard to Petition No. 74-3-2-6 submitted by Frankel Associates requesting permission to construct a two-story office building for savings and loan offices and general office tenants as a waiver use on property zoned P.S., located on the South side of Six Mile Road, between Newburgh and Farmington Roads in Section 17, the Council does hereby determine to table this matter to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole to be conducted on July 3, 1974 at 8:00 P. M. A roll call vote was taken on the motion to table with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Bishop, Brown and McCann. The President declared the motion to table DENIED. 14432 A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann and Bennett. NAYS: Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #475-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer the Site Plan, dated June 19, 1974, submitted in connection with Petition No. 74-3-2-6, as submitted by Frankel Associates for waiver use approval to locate savings and loan offices and general office tenants in a two-story office building on south side of Six Mile Road in Section 17, to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole to be conducted on July 3, 1974 at 8:00 P. M. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #476-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 19, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 6-151-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-1-1-8 submitted by William Ponder, Attorney, for Newburgh Land and Development Company, for a change of zoning on property located on the east side of Stark Road, south of Plymouth Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, from RUF to R-7, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 25, 1972, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 693-72, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 72-1-1-8 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: Bishop, Ventura, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Brown. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #477-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Engineer- ing Division submit its report and recommendation concerning the need, feasibility and implementation of a proposal to widen, pave and improve the intersection of West Chicago and Harrison Avenue, including the improve- ment of the crosswalk areas. 14433 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #478-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Director of Public Works secure reports and recommendations from appropriate City agencies for submission to Council within two weeks of the approval of this request on the following matters which concern an area located within West Chicago, Inkster, Joy and Middlebelt: (1) The boarding up and/or demolition of nine (9) abandoned, vacant or fire gutted residences and businesses including but not limited to: (a) Topps Cleaners (including report of present use of same and action required to clean up debris from stormdamaged sign) (b) Old Bakery Shop on Joy Road. (2) Status of possible demolition of, future use of site of, and possible sale of City owned pumping station on Joy Road. (3) Status of and completion date of installation of sidewalks in the area in general and specifically on Harrison north of Joy Road. (4) Enforcement of Weed Ordinance No. 516 re . private vacant land, private undeveloped land, and public R-O-W. (5) Action taken and actions necessary to curb activities of junk man on Inkster Road. (6) Status of development of Wilson Acres Park in general and more specifically re• grading problem and high catch basins, seeding and fence for tennis courts. (7) Status of use of City of Detroit water tank on West Chicago. (8) Elimination of parking on public R-O-W. (9) Illegal parking at gas station at Inkster and Joy and use of semi trucks as storage facilities at Pool Store on Joy Road. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by'Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #479-74 RESOLVED, that with respect to the matter of establishing special assessment districts for the permanent improvement of gravel and seal coat roads in the area located within West Chicago, Inkster, Joy and Middlebelt, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. 14434 By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was 16 #480-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Operations dated June 7, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the need for having certain safety equipment install- ed and modifications made on twenty (20) units used by the Forestry, Parks, Sewer, DPW/Yard, and Roads Departments, the estimated cost of which is $8,000.00, the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise CR. No. 246-74 adopted on April 10, 1974, so as to include this work in the contract previously authorized by the City of Livonia and the Lincoln Metal Products Company, 13800 Elmira, Detroit, Michigan, and for this purpose the Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendatory agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia; further, the action taken herein is in accordance with Section 2-213 (d) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown,it was #481-74 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has submitted under cover letter dated April 11, 1974, to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, an application for a Comprehensive Planning Assistance Grant under Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended, and WHEREAS, the scope of the work program submitted includes the development of an Overall Program Design, the preparation of certain community facilities and area plans, and preparation of a housing needs and options study; and WHEREAS, the cost of these studies for staff and other related costs has been estimated at $19,500 with the Federal Government providing $13,000 and the City $6,500; and WHEREAS, the studies are to be completed by June 30, 1975, and WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is duly authorized under and pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Michigan to undertake and carry out said studies, and WHEREAS, the City Council has given due consideration to said application contents BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the City of Livonia agrees to undertake and complete the studies outlined in its Application for Comprehensive Planning Assistance submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development on April 11, 1974 with the assistance of a Federal Grant in the amount of $13,000. 14435 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Nash was excused at 9:00 p. m. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #482-74 RESOLVED that, Rouge Valley Construction Company, 32300 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivi- sion: St. Mary Estates Subdivision No. 2, located in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 20, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated April 18, 1974; and it further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing on April 30, 1974; and it further appearing that such preliminary plat, together with development plans and specifica- tions for improvements therein have been examined and approved by the Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that department dated June 10, 1974, therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on the following conditions: (1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision Control Ordinance,being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission; the regu- lations and specifications of the Department of Public Works and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such depart- ment; all such improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; failing this, the approval contained herein shall be considered null, void and of no effect whatsoever; (2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended; (3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be sub- ject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be considered as having been stisfactorily and completelyinstalled until there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section 9-122 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended; (4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required by L the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans; 14436 (5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City: Trees $ 700.00 Street Name Signs 150.00 Traffic Control Signs 50.00 Monuments & Markers (Cash Escrow) 1,220.00 Plan Review, field inspection and Administration (Engineering Fee, 5% before contingencies 4,442.50 (6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing Subdi- vision Regulations; (7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance and this resolution; (8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in such form as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be in the following amounts: General Improvement Bond - $88,935.00, of which at least 8,893.50 shall be in cash. Sidewalk Bond - 8,800.00, of which at least 4,400.00 shall be in cash. (9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City ordinances, and in lieu of concrete pavement, Council authorizes construction of 31 foot wide deep strength asphalt (7-1/2 inches thick) with concrete curbs and gutters. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result' AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann and Bennett. NAYS: None. *Councilman Nash returned at 9.01 p. m. 14437 By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #483-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law dated June 10, 1974, in connection with an appraisal made of certain property located at the northeast corner of West Chicago and Middlebelt Roads, commonly known as the "Wilson Barn Property" (Parcel C2b), the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Capital Improve- ment Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated March 25, 1974,which sets forth its resolution No. 3-53-74, with regard to Petition No. 73-12-1-37, submitted by Marvin Diamond for Health Saving Services for a change of zoning on property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Maple- wood in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, said petition having been amended so as to request a change of zoning from RUF, C-2 and P.S. to R-9-II, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 3, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 273-74, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration. LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Brown and Bennett. NAYS: Ventura, McCann and Nash. The President declared the resolution DENIED. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #484-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated March 25, 1974, which sets forth its resolution No. 3-53-74, with regard to Petition No. 73-12-1-37, submitted by Marvin Diamond for Health Saving Services for a change of zoning on property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Maple- wood in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, said petition having been amended so as to request a change of zoning from RUF, C-2 and P.S. to R-9-II, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 3, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 273-74, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and said Petition No. 73-12-1-37 is hereby approved and granted, as amended; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the neces- sary 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. 14438 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, McCann, E3nnett and Nash. NAYS: Bishop and Brown. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #485-74 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, the City Zoning Act (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 at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item. Petition No. 71-8-1-51 submitted by Robert C. Horvath, and as amended by Robert C. Horvath, pursuant to a letter dated March 7, 1974, for a change of zoning of property located south of Eight Mile Road between Farmington Road and Gill Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUF to R-8 and R-3, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 5-101-74 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 71-8-1-51 be denied, further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than fifteen days (15) 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 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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #486-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 1, 1973 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 4-80-73 with regard to Petition No. 72-11-1-51, submitted by Melvin Eder, D.D.S. for Lionel F. Fendt, for a change of zoning at the northwest corner of Farmington Road and Curtis in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, from R-3 to P.S. and R-7, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 23, 1973, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 411-73, and having also considered a communication from Mr. Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney, submitted in behalf of the aforesaid petitioner, wherein it is requested that the said petition be withdrawn, the Council does hereby determine to deny Petition No. 72-11-1-51 without prejudice. 14439 Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance. LAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 73-12-1-39 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-2 TO R-l. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed 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 5-1203 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12 (ANTI-LITTER ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. LThe foregoing Ordinance, when adopted is filed 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 was excused at 9:19 p. m. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 9, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 4-70-74, adopted by the Commission on April 2, 1974, with regard to Petition No. 74-3-2-3, submitted by Fred J. Armour, requesting permission to construct an addition to house auto repair services onto the existing Firestone Tire Center located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Jamison and Elsie in Section 24, as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect to this matter on June 3, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 324-74, the Council does hereby determine to reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-3-2-3 is hereby approved and granted, subject to compliance with the condition that the southerly ten (10) feet and the westerly ten (10) feet (excluding the driveway) shall be L landscaped and permanently maintained in accordance with plan approved by the Planning Department. 14440 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #487-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 9, 1974, from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 4-70-74, adopted by the Commission on April 2, 1974, with regard to Petition No. 74-3-2-3, submitted by Fred J. Armour, requesting permission to construct an addition to house auto repair services onto the existing Firestone Tire Center located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Jamison and Elsie in Section 24, as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect to this matter on June 3, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 324-74, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration at a meeting to be conducted on July 3, 1974 at 8:30 p. m. *Councilman Brown returned at 9:23 p. m. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #488-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City Planning Commission dated March 22, 1974, which transmits its resolution No. 3-64-74, adopted by the Commission on March 19, 1974, with regard to Petition No. 74-3-8-11P, submitted by N. Hatjioannou, requesting site plan approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 submitted in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the existing Redwood Lounge located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Inkster Road and Harrison in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 3, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 265-74, the Council does hereby deter- mine to reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-3-8-11P is hereby approved, subject to compliance with the follow- ing conditions: (1) Removal of parking spaces located within the right-of-way of Plymouth Road, as designated on the Master Thoroughfare Plan of the City of Livonia. (2) Provide landscape treatment of the site as required by Section 2.10 (19) of Zoning Ordinance 543, as amended, as guided by the Beautification Plan as prepared by the City Planning Commission. (3) Provide protective wall as required by Section 11.06 of the Zoning Ordinance along the south property line adjacent to the existing residential property. (4) Approval of an expansion to a non-complying building by the Zoning Board of Appeals. 14441 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Ventura was excused at 9:30 p. m. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated March 25, 1974 on all matters required by Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon on June 3, 1974, after due notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after 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 part, only, with respect to the east-west alley, but the Council determines to deny necessity with respect to the proposed north-south alley, lying south of Roycroft between Farmington and Surrey Roads; (2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the installation of alley paving with a twenty- foot wide, 7-1/2" deep strength asphalt pavement with valley Swale, or its equivalent design, for the east-west alley lying between Farmington Road on the east and Stamford on the west in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 16, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and to defray the cost of such improvement by special assess- ment upon the property especially benefited in pro- portion to the benefits derived or to be derived, (3) approve the plans and specifications for said improve- ment as set forth in said statement dated March 25, 1974, (4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $27,600, (5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in part by special assessments on the property benefited thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions hereafter estbalished, (6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement to be born and paid by the City shall be $3,685.75 (15% of total cost), and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public improvement amounting to $23,914.25 (85% of total cost) shall be borne and paid by special assessments on all lands and premises in the special assessment district as herein established in proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom; 14442 (7) determine that assessments made for such improve- ment may be paid in 10 annual installments together with interest thereon on the unpaid balance, (8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as follows• A special assessment district located in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 16, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particu- larly described as being Lots 149 thru 215, the S. 40' of Lot 372 and Lot 373, including adjacent alleys, of Coventry Gardens Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 55, Pages 34 ,and 35 of Wayne County Records. (9) that the City Assesor is hereby directed to prepare a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of land within the above district designated by the Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against all lands in the special assessment district as the special benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit of all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which has been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance with the determination of the City Council; and (10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia 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 required by Section 2-511 of the said Code. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine, in lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute a motion so as to declare necessity for the improvement of both the east-west and the north-south alley. A roll call vote was taken on the resolution to substitute with the following result: AYES: Bishop, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Brown. The President declared the motion to substitute, adopted. 14443 LA roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as substituted: #489-74 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated March 25, 1974 on all matters required by Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon on June 3, 1974, after due notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after 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 ifistallation of alley paving with a twenty-foo,. wide, 7-1/2" deep strength asphalt pavement with valley swale, or its equivalent design, for east-west alley lying between Farmington Road on the east and Stamford Road on the west; and the same improvement for the north-south alley lying south of Roycroft between Farmington and Surrey Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and to defray the cost of such improve- ment by special assessment upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived; (3) approve the plans and specifications for said improve- ment as set forth in said statement dated March 25, 1974; (4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $37,605.00; (5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in part by special assessments on the property benefited thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions hereafter established; (6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be $5,640.75 (15% of total cost), and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public improvement amounting to $31,964.25 (85% of total cost) shall be borne and paid by special assessments on all lands and premises in the special assessment district as herein established in proportion to the benefits to be deri.)ed therefrom, (7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may be paid in 10 annual installments together with interest thereon on the unpaid balance; lir (8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as follows • 14444 A special assessment district located in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 16, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particu- larly described as being Lots 149 thru 215, the S. 40' of Lot 372 and Lot 373, including adjacent alleys, of Coventry Gardens Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 55, Pages 34 and 35 of Wayne County Records. (9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of land within the above district designated by the Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against all lands in the special assessment district as the special benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit of all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which has been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance with the determination of the City Council; and (10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file Imp 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 required by Section 2-511 of the said Code. with the following result: AYES: Bishop, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Brown. The President declared the resolution, as substituted, adopted. *Councilman Ventura returned at 9:35 p• m. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #490-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Planning Department and the Engineering Division to submit their respective reports and recommendations relative to alternate , methods of improving the north-south alley, lying south of Roycroft between Farmington and Surrey Roads in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 16, including the possible vacating of same. 14445 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #491-74 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its resolution No. 85-74, adopted on January 30, 1974, and in accordance with Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date of June 5, 1974 an assessment roll dated June 5, 1974 for the installation of ornamental street lighting with underground wiring in Nottingham Woods West No. 3 Subdivision in Section 9, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council resolution No. 85-74; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give the notice required by the provisions of Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of theCity of Livonia will meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Iviile Road on Monday, September 9, 1974, at 8:00 P. M. to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard; IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of September 9, 1974, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #492-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Acting City Engineer dated May 29, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to Livonia Drain No. 16 Extension and Branches, located in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 2, the Council does hereby determine to author- ize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia the attached release of right-of-way forms which would establish a permanent easement in the Hillcrest Gardens Park, the legal description of which is as follows: Property Description. The N. 1132 feet of the E. 35 acres of the W. 1/2 of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. 14446 Right-of-Way Required: PERMANENT EASEMENT. The North 15 feet of the East 40 feet of the above described parcel of land. and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #493-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Parks and Recreation dated May 23, 1974, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to bids previously authorized for playground equipment for Wilson Acres Park in Council Resolution No. 291-74, the Council does hereby determine to rescind the said Council resolution No. 291-74 for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication; further, the Council authorizes the Parks and Recreation Department to readvertise and take new bids for the purchase of the subject playground equipment in the manner indicated. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #494-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Parks and Recreation dated May 30, 1974, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to purchase Chlorine from Jones Chemicals, Inc., Wyandotte, Michigan at $.40 per gallon commencing on June 25, 1974, further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, such action being taken in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(1) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances; further, to the extent that the same is in conflict herewith the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise Council Resolution No. 337-74, adopted on May 8, 1974. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was 14447 #495-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 12, 1974 from the Department of Law transmitting for acceptance a Warranty Deed executed on June 10, 1974 by Grace M. Franjac conveying to the City the following described parcels: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 Section line, distant South 0 degrees 13 minutes 20 seconds West 59.81 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 5, and proceeding thence South 0 degrees 13 minutes 20 seconds West along said line 2118.38 feet; thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 50 seconds West 349.43 feet; thence North 0 degrees 22 minutes 10 seconds East 2118.16 feet; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 40 seconds East along the South line of Pembroke Avenue 343.96 feet to the point of beginning, containing 16.86 acres, more or less. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 05G1a2a2, G2blb) and That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5., Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5, except the South 1.50 acres of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the West 40 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5, also the West 82.50 feet of the East 330 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5, except the South 396 feet thereof, containing 22.66 acres, more or less. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 05H1a2, Hlb, H2alb,I) the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed 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; further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to do all things necessary to have the said parcels 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: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Brown was excused at 9:38 p. m., for the remainder of the meeting. 14448 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #496-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the presentation made by Mr. Magliocco at the Committee of the Whole meeting conducted on June 10, 1974, and the recommendations in connection therewith submitted by the Finance Director and the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to take this means to indicate its agreement in principle with the concept that the City should utilize the computer facilities of the Livonia Public School District, and for this purpose requests that the Law Department and the Finance Director negotiate and prepare an agreement implementing this arrangement for submission to Council. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Bishop, Ventura, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #497-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for procedure as outlined in Council resolution #337-56, so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #498-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated June 11, 1974, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Greenridge Nursery, 8600 Napier Road, Box 247, Northville, Michigan for the construction of a Ledge Rock Wall and other materials at Veteran's Park for a total price in the amount of $3,915.00, a breakdown of which is as follows. 250 square feet of Ledge Rock Wall $1,960.00 630 square feet of brick surface 1,725.00 90 linear feet of 4' steel edging 230.00 TOTAL $3,915.00 the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received for this item and meets specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Bishop, Ventura, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was 14449 #499-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of L the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated June 11, 1974, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Greenridge Nursery, Inc., 8600 Napier Road, Box 247, Northville, Michigan, for supplying the City with Landscape Stock for Veteran's Memorial Park for a total price in the amount of $1,377.18, a breakdown of which is as follows: Unit Total Quantity Description Size Price Price 5 Columnar Red Maples 2-2 1/2" $78.00 $ 390.00 8 Radiant Flowering Crab 1 1/2" - 1 3/4" 22.00 176.00 6 Austrian Pine 5'-6' 36.00 216.00 1 Sunburst Locust 2"-2 1/2" 78.00 78.00 6 Globe Locusts 3"-4" Not Available 37 Hicks Yews 15"-18"-2 1/2" 8.25 305.25 27 Showy Border Forsythia 2'-3'x5' 1.99 53.73 11 Compace Pfitzer Juniper 15"-18"x4' 7.10 78.10 2 Firethorn 18"-24" 6.50 13.00 11 Waukegan Juniper 12"-15" 6.10 67.10 TOTAL $1,377.18 the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifica- Ltions for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Bishop, Ventura, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #500-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning Director dated May 20, 1974, with regard to a proposed amendment of Section 8.03 of the Zoning Ordinance, which would increase the minimum lot area required per dwelling unit for multiple dwellings in R-7 districts, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the City Planning Commission for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #501-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police, dated June 12, 1974, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submis- sion by the Mayor, with regard to radio equipment for the Police Department L (Saturation Patrol Unit-North), under a federally funded grant, the Council does hereby determine to accept the following bids for the purchase of the described equipment in as much as the same constitutes low bids which meet specifications: 14450 Equipment Bidder Price A. Eleven (11) portable R C A Corporation $16,219.00 radios, minimum output 24333 Southfield Road 4-watt; Twenty-two (22) Southfield, Mich. fast charge batteries, Fast charge units, minimum 22 slots; Two (2) portable radios, power output 2 1/2 to 10-watt. B. Thirteen (13) Police Motorola, Inc. 18,317.00 MoIlile Radios 25901 7. Ten Mile Southfield, Michigan C. One (1) Base Station Motorola, Inc. 2,940.00 Radio Transmitter 25901 W. Ten Mile Southfield, Michigan A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Bishop, Ventura, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #502-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated Ai ril 18, 1974, which transmits its Resolution No. 4-88-74, adopted by the Commission on April 16, 1974, with regard to Petition No. 74-2-8-7, submitted by Arthur Pollack requesting Site Plan approval for construction of apartment units on property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, north of Six Mile Road in Section 12, the Council does hereby determine pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 8.02(b) of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-2-8-7 is hereby approved, based upon the same conditions as those which are set forth in the afore- said recommendation of the Planning Commission, except for the modification of site plan so as to eliminate the north driveway as shown on revised site plan dated June 17, 1974, as well as the additional condition that all apartment buildings on all elevations will be provided with a boxed eave at a minimum projection from the wall of the building of no less than twelve inches. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Bishop, Ventura, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 14451 imp #503-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated May 24, 1974, which transmits its resolution No. 5-11-74 adopted by the Commission on May 14, 1974 with regard to Petition No. 74-4-8-16 submitted by United Sporting Goods requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 submitted in connection with a proposal to modify the front elevation of existing building located on north side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Purlingbrook, in Section 2, the Council does hereby determine pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-4-8-16 is hereby approved, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those which are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #504-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a submission made by Mr. George Woodrow, 4437 Newberry Street, Wayne, Michigan 48184 of a communication dated April 15, 1974 from the Board of Commissioners of the County of Wayne regarding discrimination against the physical handicapped by contractors, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, this 788th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly adjourned at 9:50 P. M., June 19, 1974. ADDISON BA • Clerk.