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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1975-08-06 15126 MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On August 6, 1975, 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 8.10 P. M . Councilman Bennett delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result. Present--Robert F. Nash, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--Jerry H. Brown (Vacation) and Robert R. Bishop (Vacation). Elected and appointed officials present Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk Robert M. Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance; John Nagy, City Planner; Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Direc- tor of Palle Safety-Fire, John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Richard Jones, Public Utility Manager, Donald Folsom, Battalion Chief, Fire Depart- dent, Dennis J. Swift, Captaln, Police Department. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #649-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 814th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held July 23, 1975, are hereby approved. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #650-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the quarterly report relative to all deposits of the City in all of its general depositories for the period from March 1, 1975 through May 31, 1975, transmitted by the City Treasurer on July 16, 1975, in response to Council Resolution No. 51-75, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was 4651-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Engin- eering Division dated July 9, 1975, as well as a communication from Mr. Richard Novak, with regard to a drainage problem at 35418 Brookview (CR-366-75), the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back to the Engineering Department for further report and recommendation. 15127 By Councilman venture, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #652-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Direc- tor of Finance dated July 15, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the purchase of gasoline from Texaco, that commencing on July 1, 1975 the unit prices for gasoline furnished by Texaco will be as follows Less than 5,000 Gal More than 5,000 Gal. 40.8¢ 35.90 the said prices being made in accordance with federal government regula- tions, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of gasoline at the aforesaid prices, the action taken herein being in accord- ance with Section 2-213(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended or revised to the extent required to be consistent with the action taken herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #653-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated July 1, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for sub- mission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Municipal Street Sign Co , Inc. , 128-10 14th Avenue, College Point, New York 11356 for supplying the City (Sign Maintenance Section) with Aluminum Sign Blanks for the price of $2,287.73 and at the unit prices indicated below Unit Item Quantity Unit Price Total 36"x36"x36" Blanks-3/4" Radius Corners 150 ea 3.73 559.50 24" Octagon Blanks-3/4" Radius Corners 55 It 3.34 183.70 12"x18"Blanks 1 1/2" Radius Corners 150 It 1.37 205.50 30" Pendent Blanks 3/4" Radius Corners 50 It 5.19 259.50 12"x36" Blanks 1 1/2" Radius Corners 25 It 2.64 66.00 18"x48" Blanks 1 1/2" Radius Corners 12 It 5.19 62.28 18"x24" Blanks 3/4" Radius Corners 50 It 2.64 132.00 30"x36" Blanks 3/4" Radius Corners 50 6.45 322.50 24"x30" Blanks 1 1/2" Radius Corners 50 4.34 217.00 30"x30" Blanks 3/4" Radius Corners 25 It 5.40 135.00 6"x30" Blanks 3/4" Radius Corners 25 " 1 14 28 50 6"x24" Blanks 3/4" Radius Corners 125 tt •93 116 25 Total $2,287.73 for the period beginning August 1, 1975 through July 31, 197'6, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications. 15128 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #654-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated July 8, 1975, 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 Fair Manufacturing Company, Menno, South Dakota 57045 for supplying the City (Road Maintenance Section) with two (2) Steel Dump Body Insert Boxes for the total price of $3,888.00, the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received which meets specifications for this item, and further, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Gregware Equipment Company, 5085 Alpine Avenue NW, P O. Box L, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501, for supplying the City (Road Maintenance Section) with two (2) trailer mounted leaf loaders for the total price of $10,700.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item which meets all specifications, and further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the expenditure of the sum of $14,588.00 from the City's Refuse Fund for the purposes indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash NAYS. None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #655-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated June 27, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Frank Zamboni & Co. , 15714 Colorado Ave. , Paramount, California 90723 for supplying the City (Parks and Recreation Department) with one (1) Ice Resurfacing Machine for the price of $17,571 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item which meets all specifications, and further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $17,571.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the purpose indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS None. L By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was 15129 4656-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer and the Public Utility Manager, dated July 23, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works, and, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid, of Demers Electric Company, 31715 West Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan for the purchase and, installation of Metal Hallide Lighting Fixtures, Bulbs and. Brackets at Henry Ford Centennial Field in accordance with the following specifications Unit Item Quantity Unit Price Total 1. Metal Halide Lighting Fixture Including Bulbs Hubbell Type No. 6605- 1500-480H, or approved equal 32 each $300.00 $ 9,600.00 2. Metal Halide Lighting Fixture Including Bulbs, Hubbell Type No. 6505- 1500-480H, or approved equal 56 each 300.00 16,800.00 3. Mounting Brackets, Hubbell Type No. 4090, or approved equal 88 each 14.75 1,298.00 $27,698.00 for the estimated total cost of $27,698.00 based on the Engineering Divi- sion's estimate of units of work involved and subject to the Final Payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, and the Council in its Resolution No. 249-75 having previously authorized the expenditure of the sum of $26,000.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, does hereby deter- mine to appropriate and authorize an additional expenditure of $1,698.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result f AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 4657-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief, Livonia Fire Division, dated July 23, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Safety-Fire and the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and a letter from Lindhout Associates, Architects, A.I A , dated July 23, 1975 attached thereto, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Kingswood Construction Company, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, for an addition and alterations to Fire Station No. 2, except for Alternate No. 1, at 10800 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan for the total price of $98,592.00 as listed below 15130 L Base Proposal No. 2 - Replace Boiler and Heating Elements - Station #2 $75,345.00 8,971 00 No. 3 - Air Condition Living Areas - Station #2 5,152.00 No. 4 - New Roof and Insulation - Station #2 9,124.00 $98,592.00 according to plans and specifications to be prepared by Lindhout Associates, Architects, A.I A., 18518 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, which contract shall be approved as to form by the Department of Law, and further, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $98,592.00 from the 1968 General Obligation Fire Department Construction Bond Account for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was L #658-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 9, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase and installa- tion of ten (10) Best Locks at the Ford Ice Arena and Devon-Aire Ice Rink as follows. FORD ICE ARENA 1 - 22H6FXUS26D1/C Best Mortise Lockset for office door 4 - 22H6JXUS26D1/C Best Mortise Locksets for locker rooms 4 - 1E62XUS26D Best Rim Cylinders DEVON-AIRE ICE RINK 1 - 22H6FXUS26D1/C Best Mortise Lockset for office door for a price not to exceed S500.00, the same to be expended from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase and installation without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, such action being taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d) (4) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, (Financial Ordinance, No. 1111). LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS. None. 15131 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #659-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated July 16, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to second-year funding of the City's participation in a crime prevention grant for the period May 1, 1975 through June 30, 1976, for a total contribution in the amount of $8,707.00, the Council does hereby determine that funds required for the City to provide the aforesaid Cash Match in the total amount of $8,707.00 are hereby appropriated in the City's current Budget and/or to the extent required for the Fiscal Year commencing December 1, 1975 will be appropriat- ed for this purpose, and to the extent required to be consistent with the action taken herein, Council Resolution No. 358-75 is hereby amended, revised, and/or repealed. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS- None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #660-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Finance concerning financial reports for the General Fund, Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, Municipal Refuse Disposal System Fund, and Water and Sewer Funds for the period ending June 30, 1975, the Council does hereby determine to refer these reports to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #661-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 1, 1975 from the Assistant City Assessor, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Michael Schwartz, United Homes, Inc., 24801 Five Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48239, and in accordance with provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordi- nance, as amended, the Council does hereby find that the proposed Division or Partition of Lots 440 through 467, inclusive, of Seven Mile Super Highway Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 53, Page 50, of Wayne County Records, would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing of same into twenty (20) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows - Parcel 1 Lot 467 & the north 25' of Lot 466, Parcel 2 The south 25' of Lot 466 & all of Lot 465, Parcel 3 Lot 464 & the north 25' of Lot 463, 15132 Parcel 4 The south 25' of Lot 463 & all of Lot 462, Parcel 5 Lot 461 & the north 20' of Lot 460, Parcel 6 The south 25' of Lot 460 & the north 40' of Lot 459, Parcel 7 The south 5' of Lot 459, all of Lot 458 & the north 15' of Lot 457, Parcel 8 The south 30' of Lot 457 & the north 35' of Lot 456, Parcel 9 The south 10'of Lot 456, all of Lot 455 & the north 5' of Lot 454, Parcel 10 The south 45' of Lot 454 & the north 20' of Lot 453, Parcel 11 The south 30' of Lot 453 & the north 35' of Lot 452, Parcel 12 The south 15' of Lot 452 & all of Lot 451, Parcel 13 Lot 450 and the north 17.80' of Lot 449, Parcel 14 The south 40' of Lot 449 & the north 30' of Lot 448, Parcel 15 The south 20' of Lot 448 & all of Lot 447, Parcel 16 Lot 446 & the north 20' of Lot 445, Parcel 17 The south 30' of Lot 445 & the north 40' of Lot 444, Parcel 18 The south 10' of Lot 444, all of Lot 443 & the north 10' of Lot 442, Parcel 19 The south 40' of Lot 442 & the north 30' of Lot 441, Fardel 20 The south 20' of Lot 441 & all of Lot 440, 1513g as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication, which is made a part hereof by this reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds, and further, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation, relative to public improvements which will be required to serve the lots which are the subject of this lot split, relative to the manner of providing public improvements. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bennett, Ventura, McCann and Nash. NAYS. Raymond. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was *662-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Suburban Checker Cab Inc. , 31376 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, received in the office of the City Clerk on July 15, 1975, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of an increase in rates to be charged and collected by a Licensee for service rendered by a taxicab and does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Department of Law for the preparation of an ordinance amendment which shall provide for the following rates for taxicabs . 800 for the first 1/8 mile or faction thereof, 100 for each additional 1/8 mile or fraction thereof, 100 for each 45 seconds of waiting time. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #663-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Suburban Checker Cab Inc., 31376 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, received in the office of the City Clerk on July 15, 1975, with respect to the following rates proposed to be charged and collected by a licensee for service rendered by a taxicab 800 for the first 1/8 mile or fraction thereof, 100 for each additional 1/8 mile or fraction thereof, 100 for each 45 seconds of waiting time the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. 15134 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was 4664-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the matter of taxicab service in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Legislative Committee for a review of the Taxicab Ordinance, except as said Ordinance may relate to rates, and thereafter a submittal of its report and recommendation to Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 4665-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Jack N. Tucker and. Morris Friedman with regard to Petition No. 68-7-1-26, submitted by Jack N. Tucker and Morris Friedman for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road, east of Yale in the South- west 1/4 of Section 21 from R-2 to PS, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 21, 1968, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 1074-68, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back to the City Planning Commission for the purpose of conducting a new Public Hearing and thereafter submission of its report and recommendation to Council A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash. NAYS. McCann. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Council Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 4666-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated July 10, 1975, and which submits its Resolution No. 6-127-75, adopted by the Commission on June 10, 1975, with regard to Part VII of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia entitled "Future Land Use Plan, " the Council does hereby determine that said Resolution be received and placed on file for the information of the Council. (Petition No. 75-4-7-1) By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was 4667-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Julie A. Rolen, 11563 Cardwell, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated July 15, 1975, and the plat attached thereto, wherein a request is made for the vacating of a certain alley located south of and parallel to Plymouth Road, between Deering Avenue and. Cardwell Avenue, in New Detroit Subdivision No. 1, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommenda- tion in accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordinance. 1513, The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted #668-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter received in the office of the City Clerk on July 17, 1975, from John Noonan, 14212 Blue Skies, Livonia, Michigan 48154, requesting permission to close Blue Skies, between Mason and Summers, on Saturday, August 23, 1975 from 3 00 p. m. to 12 00 midnight, for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police Department The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted 4669-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated July 15, 1975, from Sherry R. Johnson, 14424 Riverside Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, requesting permission to close accesses to Riverside Drive from Perth Avenue, on Saturday, September 6, 1975 from 6 00 p m. to approximately 12 00 midnight, for the purpose of conducting an annual block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police Depart- ment. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #670-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent, Livonia Public Schools, dated July 15, 1975, and in accordance with Section 23.01(a) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, with regard to the question of whether or not to rezone from public land to commercial or professional use property described as Lots 240-259 Argyle Park Subdivision, and parcel 10X, part of the NW 1/4 of Section 10, T1S, R9E, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan (Pierson School property) the Council does hereby determine bn its own motion to refer to and request that the City Planning Commission conduct a Public Hearing on the question of whether the subject property should be rezoned to any other zoning classification and thereafter submit a report and recommendation to Council. The communication from the Mayor, dated July 9, 1975, with respect to possible use of additional funds under Title VI (CETA), if received, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #671-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated July 21, 1975, with regard to the Livonia Citizens Advisory Com- mittee - Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and a proposed resolution attached thereto, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda- tion. 15136 By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #672-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated July 10, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and a letter attached thereto from Koppy-Densmore Builders dated July 7, 1975, with respect to the construction of the street improvements in Argyle Park Subdivision in Section 10, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine that the streets in the aforesaid subdivision may be improved with 31-foot wide, 7-1/2" thick deep strength asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters in lieu of a 31-foot wide concrete pave- ment. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #673-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Plan- ning Director dated July 10, 1975, containing the report and recommenda- tion of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 423-75, with respect to the sale to the City of Lots 169 and 170, Coventry Gardens Subdivision, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #674-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated July 3, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price Bid of Century Cement Company, 2461 Gorno, Trenton, Michi- gan 48183, for the 1975 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program (Contract 75-J) in accordance with plans and specifications as prepared by the Engineering Division for the estimated total cost of $67,677.50, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved, and subject to the final payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, and the Council does hereby authorize an advance in an amount not to exceed $67,677.50 from the $9.8 Million Road Improvement Bond Issue, which amount shall be reimbursed from special assessment pay- ments as received, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as constructed, and the Mayor and the 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 Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS None. 15137 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 1/675-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated July 3, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to new sidewalks, removal and replacement of existing sidewalks, and drive approaches at the following locations 1. New Sidewalks Parcel Number Remarks 35C1d2a1 480 s.f. to be installed 35D5a1,6a 1356 s.f. to be installed 35D7al 540 s.f. to be installed II. Removal and Replacement of Existing Sidewalks 17n30 75 s.f. (remove and replace) 17n31 25 s.f. (remove and replace) 34n194 50 s.f (remove and replace) III.Drive Approaches 22a145,146a (1) 136 s.f. drive approach, 6" thick 22a275b,276a,276b (1) 140 s.f. drive approach, 6" thick 12e16 (1) 160 s f. drive approach, 6" thick and for the reasons stated therein, the Council does hereby require the respective owners of lots and premises referrred to above to construct and install the said improvements at such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution which is made pursuant to the City's Code of Ordinances, as amended, Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-137, and further, said notice shall set forth that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete said work on or before October 1, 1975, after which date the Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction of the said work by addition thereof to the 1975 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program, further, the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise Council Resolution No 314-75, adopted on April 23, 1975 so as to delete Parcel Nos. 12e24, 11JJ1, 11b343, 02c461b,462, 26E2ala, 14d2, 14d1, 22e4a, 22Z3ala, 19F2a, and 36C1e2a, and C2a1 from the action taken therein, and further, the Council does hereby authorize the con- struction of sidewalks and the removal and replacement of existing side- walks in the following locations 15138 Location Improvement Crosswalk-Dardenella & Comstock 75 s.f. (remove and replace) (S.E corner) St. Collette's Church 75 s.f. (remove and replace) (C.P.W. Maintenance) *5 Mile Road (North Side) 2725 s.f. to be installed 1-275/96 Bridge east to existing Public Walk *Proposed walk would not abut adjacent private property from its present terminus westerly to bridge area. Therefore, construction is considered a City obligation. ) which are either City-owned or are the responsibility of the City, to be constructed or replaced at the City' s sole cost and expense, and which work shall be performed on the basis of bids taken and received in con- nection with the paving work herein referred to, the cost of which is estimated at $2,500.00, and further, the Council does hereby determine that the aforesaid amount shall be appropriated from the $9.8 Million Road Improvement Bond Issue. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #676-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director and James P. Andres, Personnel Analyst II, dated July 7, 1975, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to benefits to be afforded the classification of Public Service Interns I, II and III, employed by the City of Livonia under Title VI of the Comprehensive Employ- ment and Training Act, which classifications have been established as temporary full-time classifications, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid recommendation and does hereby determine that the aforesaid Public Service classifications shall be entitled to Social Security (FICA), Unemployment Insurance, Health Insurance (including Optical and Prescriptions Riders and Dental Reimbursement), Workmen's Compensation, Life Insurance, and annual Leave Time, Sick Leave Time, and Personal Business Time, as set forth in the aforesaid communication of July 7, 1975, and the Council does further determine that the aforesaid Public Service Interns shall not be eligible for longevity, retirement benefits, cost-of-living allowance or salary step increases. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution.,with the following result AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS. None. 15139 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was, #677-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from John M. Berndtson, 34627 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 for the Burton Hollow Civic Association dated July 16, 1975, and the petition attached thereto, wherein residents of Burton Hollow Subdivision have requested the installation of a berm to be constructed on the south side of Six Mile Road (between Farmington Road and Riverside Drive) between the existing service drive and Six Mile Road, the Council does hereby determine to forward said communication and the attached petition to the Wayne County Road Commission for its consideration and reply at the earliest possible date, and the City Clerk is 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 Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and. Nash. NAYS None. The communication from the Superintendent of the Operations Division, dated July 8, 1975, with respect to a maintenance system for boilers in City build- ings (CR-133-75), was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #678-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Gordon Meyers and. Wayne Krug dated July 21, 1975, with regard to charges rendered by the Police Department for photostatic copies made in connection with gun permits, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #679-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated. July 28, 1975, which transmits its Resolution No. 7-152-75, adopted by the Commission on July 15, 1975, with regard to Petition No. 75-7-8-14, submitted by Michigan National Bank-West Metro, requesting site plan approval for construction of a canopy and minor exterior alterations to an existing building located on the south side of Plymouth Road, west of Middlebelt Road within the Wonderland. Shopping Center in Section 35, the Council does hereby determine pursuant to provi- sions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to con- cur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 75-7-8-14 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS None. 15140 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 0680-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 28, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No. 7-146-75, adopted on July 15, 1975, with regard to Petition No. 75-6-2-13, submitted by the Church of Savior Reformed Church of America, requesting permission to construct and operate an addition to the existing church as a waiver use on property zoned R-3B located on the north side of Five Mile Road, east of Hix Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and. Petition No. 75-6-2-13 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was 0681-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 24, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 4-67-75, with regard to Petition No. 75-2-1-5, submitted by the City Planning Commission on its awn motion for a change of zoning on the south side of Plymouth Road, east of Eckles in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, from RUF to P, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 21, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 441-75, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 75-2-1-5 is hereby approved and granted, 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and. Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was 0682-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 23, 1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution No. 4-59-75, with regard to Petition No. 75-2-1-7, submitted by William Abney and Roy W. Johnston for a change of zoning on property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Grove and Terrence in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to C-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 21, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 441-75, the Council does hereby concur in the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 75-2-1-7 is hereby approved and granted, as amended, to cover only that property legally described as follows and to exclude that portion of the Petition lying within the Flood Plain 15141 That part of the East 470 feet of Lot 333, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 5, as recorded in Liber 66, Page 32, said plat being of part of the S. 1/2 of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 13, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , Livonia Township (now the City of Livonia) Wayne County, Michigan, described as measuring 110 feet along the North line of said lot and 190 feet along the South line of said lot, and That part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 13, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the E. line of Middlebelt Road distant S. 0° 22' W. along the W. section line 1409 feet and S. 390 02' E. 94.53 feet from the N.W. corner of Section 13 and proceeding thence S 0° 22' W along said E. line 162 feet, thence S. 89° 39' E. 133.04 feet, thence N. 39° 02' W. 209.59 feet to the point of beginning. 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 Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS None. *Councilman Bennett was excused at 9 00 p. m. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #683-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 23, 1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution No. 4-61-75, with regard to Petition No. 75-3-1-9, submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion, for a change of zoning on property located on the east side of Farmington Road between the C & 0 Railway and Capitol Avenue in the Southwest i/4 of Section 27, from M-2 to M-1 and M-1 to M-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 21, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No.441-75, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission and the said Petition No. 75-3-1-9 is hereby approved and granted, as amended, and the following legally described property shall be rezoned from M-1 to M-2, The East 190 feet of theSouth 458.53 feet of Lot 9, and the North 1/2 of Capitol Avenue (60 feet wide) adjacent thereto, Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision No. 1, as recorded in Liber 91, Pages 20 and 21, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and 15142 That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S. , R. 9 LE. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point distant N. 0° 0' 39" E. , 1877.68 feet and S. 89° 13' 14" E. , 1320 feet from the S.W. corner of Section 27, proceeding thence S. 89° 13' 14" E. , 145.21 feet, thence N. 0° 02' 31" E., 165 feet, thence N. 89°13'14" W., 145.21 feet, thence S. 0° 02' 31" W., 165 feet to the point of beginning. AND THAT, the portion of Lot No. 7 being legally described as follows shall be deleted from consideration for rezoning from M-2 to M-1: The West 54.79 feet of the East 72.29 feet of Lot 7, and the North 1/2 of Capitol Avenue (60 feet wide) adjacent thereto, Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision No. 1, as recorded in Liber 91, Pages 20 and 21, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being of part of theSouthwest 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. and, the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was unanimously adopted 0684-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 24, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 4-66-75, with regard to Petition No. 75-2-6-1, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 915-73 to amend Section 18.45 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, so as to adopt new controls for the regulation of protective walls, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 21, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 441-75, the Council does hereby deter- mine to refer this matter to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was L0685-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 24, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 4-65-75, with regard to Petition No. 73-8-6-12, pursuant to Council 15143 Resolution No. 634-73 to amend Sections 18 50, 18.50A, 18.50, 18.50C, 18.50D, 18.50E, and 18.50F of Article XVIII of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, so as to adopt new controls for the regulation of signs, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 21, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 441-75, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. *Councilman Bennett returned at 9 02 p. m. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #686-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 7, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 4-76-75, with regard to Petition No. 74-10-2-20, submitted by Architectural Engineering Services, Inc. , requesting permission to construct and operate a Wendy's of Livonia Restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, located on the west side of Merriman Road between Five Mile Road and Myrna in the East 1/2 of Section 15, and the Council having con- ducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 21, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 436-75, the Council does hereby deter- mine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and. Petition No. 74-10-2-20 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Bennett, Ventura, McCann and Nash. NAYS Raymond. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #687-75 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 148, more particularly described in Council Resolution No. 434-75, adopted on May 21, 1975, 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 on Lots 1 through 51 inclusive of St. Mary Estates Subdivision in said Special Assessment District No. 148, and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all objections made to said assessments NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the said Council does hereby determine that said ornamental street lights shall be installed with under- ground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special Assess- ment District No. 148 Roll are fair and equitable and, based upon benefits 15144 derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer L and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll No. 148 based on installation of ornamental street lights with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects pursuant to the provi- sions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and that 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, AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the first installment for said improvements shall be spread upon the 1976 tax roll at the estimated rate of $37.23 for the first year and at the estimated rate of $32.23 per year for each year thereafter. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS Bennett., LThe President declared the resolution adopted By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #688-75 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 149, more particularly described. in Council Resolution No 433-75, adopted on May 21, 1975, 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 on Lots 1 through 47 inclusive of Bainbridge Courts Subdivision and Lots 345 through 356 inclusive of Beverly Gardens Subdivision No. 1 in said Special Assessment District No. 149, and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all objections made to said assessments NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the said Council does hereby determine that said ornamental street lights shall be installed with underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment District No. 149 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. 149 based on installation of ornamental street lights with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia Code of Ordi- nances, as amended, and that the City Clerk shall endorse the date of 15145 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 Ordi- nances, 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, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the first installment for said improvements shall be spread upon the 1976 tax roll at the estimated rate of $32.18 for the first year and at the estimated rate of $27.18 per year for each year thereafter. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Nash was excused at 9 08 p. m. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #689-75 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 150, more particularly described in Council Resolution No. 435-75, adopted on May ?1, 1975, 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, sibla roll having been prepared on the basis of street lighting being installed on Lots 177 through 199 inclusive of Madonna Estates Subdivision No. 3 in said Special Assessment District No. 150; and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all objections made to said assessments, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the said Council does hereby determine that said ornamental street lights shall be installed with underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said. Special Assessment District No. 150 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. 150 based on installation of ornamental street lights with under- ground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and that 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 theDetroit Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose, 15146 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the first installment for said improvements shall be spread upon the 1976 tax roll at the estimated rate of $36.78 for the first year and at the estimated rate of $31.78 per year for each year thereafter. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Ventura, Raymond and McCann. NAYS. Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Nash returned at 9 09 p. m. Councilman Raymond took from the table for second reading and adoption the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-2303 OF CHAPTER 23 (ARTS COMMISSION ORDI- NANCE) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS. None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 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. 75-1-1-1 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S. 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. 15147 Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 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. 75-1-1-3 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO P. 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 Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 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. 75-2-1-4 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1 TO C-2. 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. The communication from the Department of Law, dated July 25, 1975, with respect to the printing of the Bicentennial Book, CR-587-75, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #690-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Bicentennial Committee dated June 25, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submitsionby the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize payment in the sum of $3,000.00 to Swenk/Tuttle Press, Inc., 320 Springbrook, Adrian, Michigan 49221, said amount constitut- ing 25% of the total payment of the cost of printing 10,000 Livonia Bicentennial History Books,aad further, the Council does hereby determine to waive the applicable provisions of the Finance Ordinance with respect to sealed bids pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-212 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, further, the Council does hereby determine 15148 to waive the applicable provisions of the Finance Ordinance with respect to sealed bids pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-212 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; further, the Council does hereby appropri- ate the sum of $3,000.00 from the Bicentennial Committee Account, Account No. 936-882.150 for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Bennett, McCann and Nash. NAYS Ventura and Raymond. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #691-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council for the month of September, 1975 Wednesday, September 10, 1975 and Wednesday, September 24, 1975. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #692-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated July 22, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No 130-75, with regard to a communication from the Mayor dated January 28, 1975, relative to the City becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this item. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #693-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated July 22, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 241-75, with regard to the quarterly report transmitted by the City Treasurer of all deposits of the City in all of its general depositories for the period December 1, 1974 through February 28, 1975, the Council does hereby determine to receive and file the same for its information. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 15149 #694-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated July 22, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 370-75 and Council Resolution No. 874-75, with respect to a proposed study of the organization and operations of Livonia City Government, the Council does hereby determine to receive and file the same for its information. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was 4695-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated July 22, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 460-75, with regard to the cost of maintenance of police and other City Vehicles, the Council does hereby determine to request the Finance Director to furnish a breakdown of costs of maintenance for each police vehicle for the periods of December 1, 1973 through November 30, 1974 and December 1, 1974 through May 31, 1975, respectively, and the total paid to each vendor (Service Facility) which provided these services during the above periods. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #696-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated July 22, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 469-75, with regard to a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety - Police dated April 23, 1975, relative to the funding required for the position of Systems Analyst in the Department of Publict.Safety-Police, the Council does hereby approve of same and does therefore authorize the transfer of the sum of $15,857.00 from Patrol Bureau Personal Services, Sergeants Salaries Account No. 325-706, as follows . To Account No. 223-334-691.101 57,132.00 To Account No. 304-706 7,240.00 To Account No. 304-715 1,485.00 Total $15,857.00 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NMS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 4697-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Water & Sewer Board dated June 9, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the report and, recommendation of the Public Utility Manager dated May 27, 1975, and the report and recommendation of the Water Supply, Drainage, Sewage & Waste Disposal Committee dated July 22, 1975, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 580-75, the Council does hereby determine to increase the Wayne County Sewage Disposal Rate to $1.20 per 1000 Cubic Feet effective on all bills rendered on or after September 1, 1975, provided that there has been an increase in Sewage Disposal Rates for Wayne County. 15150 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS. None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #698-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their Dules 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 Bennett, it was #699-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law, dated August 1, 1975, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to auto allowance, the Council does hereby determine to transfer the sum of $500 from the Office Supplies Account No. 222-728-000-000 to the Auto Allowance Account No. 222-861-000-000, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. LAYES. Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash NAYS None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #700-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law, dated August 5, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the acquisition of right-of-way required to improve Six Mile Road with a boulevard type construction, east of Newburgh Road, wherein it is recommended that an expert real estate appraiser be employed to determine the fair market value of the following described property: A parcel of land being a part of the SW 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as The northerly 30.00 feet of the southerly 90.00 feet (measured at right angles to the south line of Section 8) of the easterly 150.00 feet of the westerly 210.00 feet of the SW 1/4 of said Section 8 (containing an area of 0.103 acres of land more or less). the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to retain the services of an expert real estate appraiser for the purpose of determining the fair market value of the aforedescribed property; further, the Depart- ment of Law is hereby requested, upon obtaining said appraisal, to there- after make a good faith written offer to purchase the aforedescribed 15151 property, and does for this purpose hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $350.00 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund. Account (Major Street Funds), 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: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 4101-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated June 3, 1975 and a communication from Square Deal Sign Co. , 23440 John R. Street, Hazel Park, Michigan 48030 dated May 14, 1975, which in accordance with provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on May 13, 1975 by the City Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 5-97-75, with regard to Petition No. 72-2-2-2, submitted by Square Deal Sign Company in a letter dated. April 14, 1975, to relocate an existing confirming 80 square foot ground sign erected on property located on the south side of Grand River between Eight Mile Road and Antago in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to the matter on August 4, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 505-75, the Council does hereby determine to reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and said Petition No. 72-2-2-2 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the action taken by theZoning Board of Appeals in the resolution adopted by it at a special meeting held on February 6, 1975, with respect to Appeal Case No. 7501-3. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS. None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 4702-75 RESOLVED, that the question of jurisdiction, as it relates to the run -tian s, and authority of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission with respect to modifications of site plan approval, be referred to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Ventura, Raymond and Nash NAYS. Bennett and McCann. The President declared the resolution adopted. 15152 The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted #703-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated August 5, 1975, from C. Jablonski, 15650 Liverpool Drive, Livonia, Michigan, requesting permission to .close the street between 15595 Liverpool and 15650 Liverpool on Saturday, August 16, 1975, from 5 00 p. m. to approximately 12.00 mid- night, for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Pblice Department. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was 4104-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated July 28, 1975 and a communication from the Department of Law dated July 24, 1975 with respect to the proposed purchase of a full-scale replica of the Philadelphia Liberty Bell, and having concluded that the purchase of the aforesaid replica is not in the best interest of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council Resolu- tion Numbers 351-75, 647-75 and 648-75, which resolutions had authorized the aforesaid purchase. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #705-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Bicenten- nial Committee direct its efforts to the feasibility of construction of a Bicentennial fountain, as well as the location, design, cost, and method of financing such a fountain, in lieu of the purchase of a liberty bell. On motion of Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, this 815th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:30 P. M., August 6, 1975. ADDISON W. B' (1111111111 er .