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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1975-04-09 14868 L MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On April 9, 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 8:20 P. M. . Councilman Raymond gave the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Robert R. Bishop, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Jerry H. Brown, Robert E. McCann and. Robert D. Bennett. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present Edward H. McNamara, Mayor, Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works; Michael McGee, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, Robert Turner, Police Chief, John Bunk, Fire Chief, John liagy, City Planner; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, John T. Dufour, Superintendent of LParks and. Recreation, Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian; Richard Jones, Public Utility :anager, Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector, Robert Stokes, Assistant Superintend- mt of Parks and Recreation, Michael Reiser, Water and Sewer Board, Joseph Vorbeck, 2raffic Commission, and Tommy Mitchell of the Traffic Commission. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously tdopted, it was #240-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 806th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held. March 26, 1975, are hereby approved. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously lopted, it was #241-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Treasurer, dated April 1, 1975, which submits the quarterly report for the period December 1, 1974 through February 28, 1975, relative to all deposits of the City in all of its general depositories, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee Lfor its report and recommendation. 11+869 The communication dated March 20, 1975 transmitting Financial Reports for the period ending February 28, 1975 for the General, Federal Revenue Sharing and Municipal Refuse Disposal System Funds, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #21+2-75 RESOLVED; that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Finance dated February 27, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the Union Oil Company, that commencing on January 1, 1975, the unit prices for gasoline furnished by Union Oil will be as follows Less than More Than 5,000 Gals. 5,000 Gals. Unleaded 34.2¢ 29.2¢ 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 resolution 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 Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #243-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 7, 1975, approved by the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Wayne- Oakland Landscape & Nursery Sales, 31539 W Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, on the basis of Alternate Bid "A" for supplying the City with trees for Rosedale Gardens as follows Size Unit Price F.O.B Livonia (tr. es to be planted by Forestry Division) 1-3/4 to 2" $ 27.00 TOTAL $ 4,590 00 the same having been in fact the lowest bid meeting specifications for this item. 14870 L, A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES• Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS. None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #244-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 27, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Visi-Flash Rentals of Michigan, Inc., 12760 Allen Road, Taylor, Michigan 48180, for supplying the City (Parks and Forestry Division) with one (1) Complete Flashing Arrow Trailer-Mounted Unit for the price of $1,745.00, 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• Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was L #245-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Parks and Recreation dated March 4, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the replacement of a typewriter, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of $552.00 in the following manner for this purpose: $250,00 from Account No. 709-766 (Summer Program) to Account No. 707-970 (Capital Outlay), $302.00 from Account No. 711-766 (Winter Program) to Account No. 707-970 (Capital Outlay). A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #246-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 27, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the landscaping and beautification of the boulevard islands located on Five Mile Road, west of Farmington Road, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Parks and Forestry Division to do all things necessary to obtain bids for this purpose, further, the Council does hereby L determine to appropriate a sum not to exceed $2,500.00 from the 1968 Street Improvement Bond Fund for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. 14871 L By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #21+7-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated March 13, 1975 approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached the report and recommendation of the City Engin- eer dated March 3, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with attachments, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Salem Contract Enterprise, Inc., 42990 Grand River, Novi, Michigan, as modified, for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication from the City Engineer, on the basis of their unit price bid using the concrete pipe alternate in the amount of 15,292.04, plus a payment for the cost of the concrete pipe material, said payment to be made at the invoiced purchase price and subject to the approval of the Engineering Division, for the construction of water control structures at the Whispering Willows Golf Course (Engineering Division Contract No. 75-B), and based upon 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 work, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed, further, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance L of this resolution, further a sum not to exceed $24,000.00 is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds 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. Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #248-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated March 7, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to establishment of a Girls' Junior Baseball Program, (9 thru 14 years of age), the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $2,500 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to the following accounts in the following amounts for this purpose $1,000.00 to Account No. 709-707 (Summer Program Salaries), $1,500.00 to Account No. 709-766 (Summer Program Tools & Supplies) LI A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. 14872 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was ##249-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Public Utility Manager dated March 18, 1975, and which bears the signatures of the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, wherein it is recommended that the lighting presently provided at the baseball and soft- ball diamonds at Ford Field be converted to an improved type of light and fixture called Metal Hallide, in the manner and form detailed in the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby authorize the Public Utility Manager to do all things necessary to advertise and obtain bids for submission to Council with respect to this item, further, the Council does authorize the expenditure of the sum of $26,000 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds previously allocated for use at the Bicentennial Park to be used in lieu thereof for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was ##250-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated February 27, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its Resolution No. WS 2003 2/75, and to which is attached a communication dated February 26, 1975 from the Public Utility Manager, with attachments, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of a Turbo Flow Meter with ACT-Pak from Rockwell International Corp., 340 Shore Drive, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 for the price of $2,815.00, further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica- tions, such action being taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(4) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was ##251-75 WHFIE.ZA$ the City Council of the City of Livonia did on November 14, 1973, under Council Resolution No 916-73, petition the Office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to initiate a program for the construction of a project which was subsequently designated as Livonia Drain No. 43, for installing storm drains in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 35 and the S.W. 1/4 of Section 36 of the City of Livonia, and 14873 WHEREAS, a portion of this project is emergency in nature, in that it is urgently necessary to provide storm drainage within the S.E. 1/4 of Section 35 of the City to enable the construction of street improvements in the Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision, and to correct exist- ing drainage problems within this area, and it is the desire of the Council to proceed immediately with this segment of the overall drainage project, and WHEREAS, it appears that this can be done in conjunction with the Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision paving project, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia Drain No. 43 Drainage Board is requested to authorize the City to proceed with the construction of that portion of Livonia Drain No. 43, needed to provide drainage on the streets in the Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision in conjunction with the proposed paving project, the cost of the drainage improvements to be repaid when bonds are sold and monies are available for the Livonia Drain No. 43 project. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #252-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 24, 1975, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Detroit Concrete Products Corp., P. 0. Box 618, 44300 Grand River, Novi, Michigan 48050, in the amount of $532,625.76 for the Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision Street Paving Program, on the basis of the Natural Aggregate Alternate Bid plus acceptance of the supplemental bid for sod and based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved and subject to final payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimate cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this work, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed, further, the Mayor and City Clerk axe 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, further, the Council does hereby authorize an advance in the amount of $532,625 76 from the $9.8 million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this project, provided, however, that such amount shall be reimbursed to the aforesaid bond issue at such time as funds are available from Special Assessment District No. 140, Motor Vehicle Highway Funds, and the proceeds from bonds which are to be sold Lis for the Livonia Drain No. 43 and Extensions Project, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incident- al to the full performance of this resolution. 14874 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS• None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #25 -75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief Inspector and the Director of Public Works dated March 10, 1975, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the contract between the City of Livonia and Mr. Bruce Buchholz, 18253 Myron, Livonia, Michigan 48152, authorized in Council Resolution No. 457-74, adopted on June 19, 1974, for mowing or cutting weeds, grass or brush, and removing rubbish and/or debris, the Council does hereby determine to authorize an extension of said contract for an additional one-year period through 1975, based upon the same terms and conditions as were originally agreed upon with the exception, however, that the same shall be amended to provide for a minimum charge of $10.00 per parcel, further, the approval herein is conditioned upon the insurance required under the said contract being extended by the contractor to cover the period of time herein authorized, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an amenda- tory agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid contractor and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #254-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Works, dated April 9, 1975, with regard to a complaint concerning the requirements set forth in the Violation Notice mailed to property owners relative to weed cutting and debris removal, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett,it was #2555-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 24, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No 477-74, the Council does hereby request L the Wayne County Road Commission and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments to give favorable consideration to assigning a higher priority to the widening and reconstruction of West Chicago between Middlebelt and Inkster Roads in the City of Livonia, when next developing priorities for Federal-Aid Urban System Projects, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Road Commission and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. 14875 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #256-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 24, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 477-74, with regard to a proposal to improve the intersection of West Chicago and Harrison Avenues, the Council does hereby determine as follows A. To authorize the Operations Division to construct a 50-foot extension of the existing pavement tapers in the southwest and northeast quadrants of the said intersection by placing a 2-1/2" asphalt surface on existing gravel shoulders, and for this purpose, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure of a sum not to exceed $453.00 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major), B. To authorize the Engineering Division to include the construction of missing crosswalks in the northwest, northeast and southeast quadrants of the said inter- section in the City' s 1975 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Driveway Approach Program, the estimated cost of which is approximately $250 00. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES• Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #257-75 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia did on December 20, 1972, under Council Resolution No. 1154-72, petition the Office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to initiate a program for the construction of a project known as Livonia Drain No. 39 and Branches, for installing storm drains in the E. 1/2 of Section 13 of the City of Livonia, and WHEREAS, a portion of this project is emergency in nature, in that it is urgently necessary to provide storm drainage within the E. 1/2 of Section 13 of the City to enable the construction of a street improve- ment on Green Lane Avenue, north of Five Mile Road, and to correct existing drainage problems within this area, and it is the desire of the Council to proceed immediately with this segment of the overall drainage project, and 14876 WHEREAS, it appears that this can be done in conjunction with the Green Lane Avenue paving project, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia Drain No. 39 Drainage Board is requested to authorize the City to proceed with the construction of that portion of Livonia Drain No. 39, including Branch No. 5 and a portion of Branch No. 4, needed to provide drainage on Green Lane -Avenue, North of Five Mile Road, in conjunction with the proposed Green Lane Avenue paving project, the cost of the drainage improvements to be repaid when bonds are sold and monies are available for the Livonia Drain No. 39 and Branches project. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS. None. The communication from the Engineering Department, dated February 26, 1975, with respect to the outdoor lighting at Noble Library, CR-34-75, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Engineering Department, dated March 11, 1975, with regard to a request for a street light to be installed at the intersection of Country Club and Jamison, CR-140-75, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #258-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs. Ruth Hatt, 14241 Livonia Crescent, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated March 7, 1975, which requests a street improvement in the area mentioned, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #259-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Traffic Commission and the Fire Department submit their respective reports and recommendations concerning the possible vacating of Perth Avenue between Sunset Avenue in the Bai-Lynn Park No. 6 Subdivision and Livonia Crescent in the B E. Taylor Schoolcraft Manor No. 2 Subdivision. 14877 LBy Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it #260-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs. Thomas Hernandez, 15675 Green Lane, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated March 6, 1975, which submits a water damage complaint, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the City Engineer for disposition. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #261-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated March 4, 1975, which transmits its Resolution No. 2-31-75, adopted by the Commission on February 11, 1975, with regard to Petition No. 74-11-8-45, submitted by Beaman Corporation requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to install mansard and brick veneer exterior face on existing building located on the southwest corner of Seven Mile and Middlebelt Roads in Section 11, 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. 74-11-8-45 is hereby approved, based upon the same condition as that which is set forth in the aforesaid recom- mendation of the Planning Commission A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #262-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 12, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 3-43-75, adopted on March 11, 1975, with regard to Petition No. 75-1-2-2, submitted by Donald F. Brown, requesting permission to operate a historic and nostalgic auto repair facility within an existing building as a waiver use on property zoned M-1 located on the south side of School- craft Road, west of Stark Road in the Northeast 1/4 ofSection 28, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 75-1-2-2 is hereby approved and granted, based upon the same conditions as those which are set forth in a communication from the Industrial Development Coordinator dated February 10, 1975. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS. None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 14878 #263-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the law firm of Gregory and Gregory dated March 11, 1975, submitted in behalf of L. Ever Seven Sports Club, a Michigan Non Profit Corporation, 27531 Grand River Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to take this means to indicate that the said organization as of this time does qualify as a recognized non-profit organization in the community, 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: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS Raymond. The President declared the resolution adopted. The communication from the Traffic Commission, dated March 4, 1975, with respect to a traffic study made of Farmington Road and Curtis, CR-85-74, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Traffic Commission dated March 4, 1975, with Lregard to a request for a stop sign at Knolson and Marie, CR-768-74, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #264-75 RESOLVED,that having considered a communication from the Newburgh Hts. - Greenwood Farms Civic Association dated February 3, 1975, wherein a request is submitted for an improvement of the drainage ditch area paralleling Lancaster between Newburgh Road and Blue Skies and continuing through the Greenwood Farms City Park area, the Council does hereby deter- mine to refer the same to the City Engineer for his report and recommenda- tion By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #265-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated March 13, 1975, transmitting for Council accept- ance three (3) Quit Claim Deeds, to wit 1. Quit Claim Deed, dated October 31, 1974 executed by First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Detroit, a Federal Corporation, to City of Livonia, conveying land in the City of Livonia described as 14879 A parcel of land being a part of the S W. 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as Beginning at a point on the north line of Six Mile Road (120.00 feet wide), said point being N. 89° 01' 58" E. along the south line of Section 8, (centerline of Six Mile Road) 509.92 feet, and N. 0° 54' 58" W , 60 00 feet from the S. W. corner of Section 8, proceeding thence from said point of beginning N. 0° 54' 58" W 30.00 feet, thence S. 87° 27' 49" E., 300 60 feet, thence S 0° 56' 18" E , 11.63 feet to the north line of Six Mile Road, thence S. 89° 01' 58" W., 300.06 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel contains an area of 0.143 acres of land more or less. and 2. Quit Claim Deed, dated March 25, 1974, by The Harry J. Will Funeral Home, Inc., a Michigan Corporation, to the City of Livonia, conveying land in the City of Livonia described as A parcel of land being a part of the S W 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as Beginning at a point on the north line of Six Mile Road (120.00 feet wide ), said point being N. 89° 01' 58" E along the south line of Section 8, (centerline of Six Mile Road) 1000.00 feet and N. 0° 58' 02" W., 60.00 feet from the southwest corner of Section 8, proceeding thence from said point of beginning S. 89° 01' 58" W., 189.97 feet thence N 0° 56' 18" W , 11.63 feet, thence S. 87° 27' 49" E , 190.32 feet to the point of beginning Said parcel contains an area of 0.025 acres of land more or less. and 3. Quit Claim Deed, dated December 30, 1974, by Newburgh Plaza, a Michigan Co-Partnership, to City of Livonia, conveying land in the City of Livonia described as A parcel of land being a part of the N W 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as 14880 Beginning at a point on the south line of Six Mile Road (120 00 feet wide) said point being distant S. 89° 35' 20" E along the north line of Section 17 (Centerline of Six Mile Road) 1000.00 feet and S. 0° 24' 40" W., 60.00 feet from the northwest corner of said Section 17, thence S 86° 54' 27" W., 490.92 feet to a point 90.00 feet south of the north line of Section 17 (measured at right angles to the section line) thence N. 89° 35' 20" W. parallel to the north line of Section 17, 449.25 feet to the east line of Newburgh Road (120 00 feet wide), thence N. 0° 04' 00" W., parallel to the west line of Section 17, 30.00 feet to the south line of Six Mile Road, thence S. 89° 35' 20" E., 939150 feet to the point of beginning Said parcel contains an area of 0.478 acres,more or less. the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City of Livonia to accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deeds 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 Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed in behalf of the City of Livonia wherein the City conveys the right-of-way received herein to the Wayne County Road Commission, and for this purpose the Council does hereby request the Department of Law to prepare the aforesaid Q4t Claim Deed and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES• Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash NAYS None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #266-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Housing Commission dated February 27, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its Resolution No. 8-75, adopted on February 25, 1975, wherein it is recommended that the executive director-accountant of the Livonia Housing Commission receive a cost-of-living allowance retrocative to and commencing from December 1, 1974, the same as that received by other City employees, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was 14881 #267-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan La Liquor Control Commission dated February 18, 1975, and the report and recommendation dated March 12, 1975, from the Chief of Police in connection with the request from Kopanakis, Inc. for a new SDD License to be held in conjunction with a 1974-1975 SDM License to be located at 36274 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Study Session to be conducted on April 14, 1975. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Ventura. NAYS McCann, Bishop and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted At the direction of the Chair, and as requested by the Attorney for the petitioner, the items on the agenda with respect to the Tavern Licensed Business located at 30471 Plymouth Road, were removed and will be considered at the Regular Meeting to be conducted on April 23, 1975 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was L ##268-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Fire Chief dated March 10, 1975, approved by the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby deter- mine to accept the bid of Superior Coaches, Inc , P. 0. Box 227, 240 West Main, Midland, Michigan for supplying the City (Fire Division) with two (2) 1975 Model Rescue Units for the total price of $41,999.00, 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 Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. Councilman Brown gave second reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMINDING SECTION 6-171 OF TITLE 6, CHAPTER I (TRAFFIC ORDI- NANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDI- NANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 6-171(y) THERETO. LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. 14882 Imo The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #269-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law dated March 21, 1975 transmitting for acceptance a Grant of Easement which Grant is more particularly described as Grant of Easement dated February 7, 1975 executed by William L. Gladue and Albertina Gladue, his wife, conveying to the City an easement for storm sewer purposes which easement is more particularly described as The South 10 feet of the West 9 feet of the vacated alley adjacent to Lot 335, E G. Settle Realty Company's Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 54, Page 75, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, T. 1 S., R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grant ofEasement 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 perform- ance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was ,#270-75 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition No. 75-3-3-3, submitted by June W. Stevens under date of March 26, 1975, and received in the City Clerk's office on March 26, 1975, wherein a request is made for the vacating of a certain alley located at the rear of 29900 Joy Road,between Melvin and Louise, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordinance. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 14883 #271-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 19, 1975 from La Vanway Sign Corp., which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on March 11, 1975 by the City Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 3-51-75, with regard to Petition No. 73-11-8-49 (revised sign plan), submitted by La Vanway Sign Corp. requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47, submitted in connection with a proposal to remodel existing building and add new building to existing shopping center located on the northeast corner of Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads in Section 25, the Council does hereby designate May 12, 1975 at 7 45 P. M as the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #272-75 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its Resolution No. 215-74, adopted on March 27, 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 March 26, 1975 a revised assessment roll for the installation of ornamental street lighting with underground wiring in the Gold Manor Estates Subdivision in Section 9, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, 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. 215-74. 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 the City of Livonia will meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on Monday, June 2, 1975 at 8 00 P. M. to review the said REVISED 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 June 2, 1975, 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. 14884 By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously mp adopted, it was 4273-75 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 May, 1975 Wednesday, May 7, 1975 and Wednesday, May 21, 1975. Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance, as revised by the Legislative Committee AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-121 OF CHAPTER I OF TITLE 4 (GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES• Brown, McCann, Bennett and Bishop. NAYS *Raymond, Ventura and Nash. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication *Councilman Raymond made the following statement ley 'nay' vote is cast because of the structure of this proposed Ordinance which calls for a penalty of a fee on a mistake or error, which is contrary to due process of law. Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance, with the following change. Section 7-716, paragraph 1(b) insert "five- hundred (500) feet" in lieu of "one-hundred (100) feet. " AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING CHAPTER 7 THERETO. (GRADING AND SOIL EROSION CONTROL) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and L 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. 14885 lioBy Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #274-75 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia supports the purpose and intent of the State of Michigan to provide for the control of soil erosion and to protect the waters of the state from sedimentation as established in the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act and its General Rules, and WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is in the process of adopting an ordinance to prevent soil erosion and sedimentation from non-agricultural development within the corporate boundaries of the City of Livonia by requiring proper provisions for water disposal and the protection of soil surfaces during and after construction, in order to promote the safety, public health, convenience and general welfare of the community, and, WHEREAS, the City of Livonia desires to be designated as an authorized public agency by the Water Resources Commission to enable its work forces to conduct earth change activities pursuant to the provisions of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act, its General Rules and the technical requirements of the soil erosion ordinance adopted by the City of Livonia, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Livonia requests the Water Resources Commission to designate the City of Livonia as an author- ized public agency, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED° the City of Livonia serving as an authorized public agency will follow the provisions of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act, its General Rules and the technical require- ments of the soil erosion ordinance adopted by the City of Livonia. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #275-75 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia supports the purpose and intent of the State of Michigan to provide for the control of soil erosion and to protect the waters of the State from sedimentation as established in the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act and its General Rules,and WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is in the process of adopting an ordinance to prevent soil erosion and sedimentation from non-agricultural development within the corporate boundaries of the City of Livonia by requiring proper provisions for water disposal and the protection of soil surfaces during and after construction, in order to promote the safety, public health, convenience and general welfare of the community, and WHEREAS, Section 7-706 (Permits and Fees) of the proposed ordinance provides that a fee schedule is to be determined by the City Council, and amended from time to time by simple resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine that the following fee schedule be and is hereby adopted for the implementation and administration of the aforesaid "Grading and Soil Erosion Control" Ordinance, said schedule to become effective at such time as the aforesaid ordinance goes into effect 14886 Earth Change Fee Schedules Site or Type Project Flan Review Permit & Inspection Less than one Acre $5 $25 One Acre to 10 Acres $5 per Acre $25 per Acre 10 Acres to 39.00 Acres S50 + $3/Acre $250 + $15/Acre over over 10 Acres 10 Acres 40 Acres to 99.99 Acres $125 + S2/Acre $700 + $10/Acre over over 4o Acres 40 Acres 100 Acres or More $225 $1300 + $5/Acre over 100 Acres Ongoing Earth Changesl 55 per Acre $10 per Acre per Year Strip Projects2 S3 per 1000 Lineal Ft. $5 per 1000 Lineal Ft. ($10 minimum) ($25 minimum) 1. Ongoing earth changes include sanitary landfills, sand & gravel operations and any similar non-construction type earth changes. 2. Strip projects include pipelines, sidewalks, roads, railroads, etc. lo. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance, as revised by the Legislative Committee AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 11TLE 3, CHAPTER I (NUISANCES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDI- NANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 THERETO. 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 Lt the next regular meeting of the Council. L By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it 14887 #276-75 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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #277-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine for purpose of voting to divide the question set forth in Petition No 74-7-1-21 so as to have each and every parcel therein considered separately. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #278-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 16, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolu- tion No. 12-246-74 with regard to Petition No. 74-7-1-21, submitted by Greenfield Construction Company for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road .north of Six Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, with respect to Parcel A from R5-C and RE to R-7, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 3, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No 950-74, the Council does hereby determine to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 74-7-1-21 with respect to Parcel A 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 accord- ance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash NAYS None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #279-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 16, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 12-246-74 with regard to Petition No 74-7-1-21, submitted by Greenfield Construction Company for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road north of Six Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, with respect to Parcel B from R-5-C, RE and PO to R-81II, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 3, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 950-74, and the petitioner having amended his petition so as to change his request for rezoning to R-81I, the Council does hereby deter- mine to approve and grant said Petition No. 74-7-1-21, as amended, with respect to Parcel B, 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 accord- ance with this resolution. 14888 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and. Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it wes #280-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 16, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 12-246-74 with regard to Petition No. 74-7-1-21, submitted by Greenfield Construction Company for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road north of Six Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, with respect to Parcel C from RE to R-9III, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 3, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 950-74, the Council does hereby determine to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 74-7-1-21 with respect to Parcel C 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. LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #281-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 16, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 12-246-74 with regard to Petition No. 74-7-1-21, submitted by Greenfield Construction Company for a chcnge of zoning on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road north of Six Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, with respect to Parcel D from RE, PO and C-4 to PO-II, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 3, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No 950-74, and the petitioner having amended his petition so as to change his request for rezoning to P0, the Council does hereby determine to approve and grant said Petition No. 74-7-1-21, as amended, with respect to Parcel D, 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 Lresolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Raymond, Brdwn, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. 14889 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #282-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 16, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 12-246-74 with regard to Petition No. 74-7-1-21, submitted by GreenfielO Construction Company for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road north of Six Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, with respect to Parcel E from RE and C-4 to C4-II, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 3, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 950-74, the Council does hereby determine to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 74-7-1-21 with respect to Parcel E is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #283-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 16, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 12-246-74 with regard to Petition No. 74-7-1-21, submitted by Greenfield Construction Company for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road north of Six Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, with respect to Parcel F from R5-C, 0-4 and _PO to C-2 (excepting that portion already zoned C-2), and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 3, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No 950-74, the Council does hereby determine to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No 74-7-1-21 with respect to Parcel F is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. 14890 By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #284-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 16, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No 12-246-74 with regard to Petition No 74-7-1-21, submitted by Greenfield Construction Company for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road south of Six Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, with respect to Parcel G from C-4 to C4-I, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 3, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 950-74, the Council does hereby determine to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 74-7-1-21 with respect to Parcel G is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #285-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 16, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 12-246-74 with regard to Petition No. 74-7-1-21, submitted by Greenfield Construction Company for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road south of Six Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, with respect to Parcel H from C-4 to P S (excepting that portion already- zoned P S ), and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 3, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 950-74, the Council does hereby deter- mine to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No 74-7-1-21 with respect to Parcel H 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 Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash NAYS None. 148,1 By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #286-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 16, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 12-246-74 with regard to Petition No 74-7-1-21, submitted by Greenfield Construction Company for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road south of Six Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, with respect to Parcel I from C-4 • R3-B to R-7, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 3, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 950-74, and the petitioner having amended his petition so as to change his request for rezoning to R3-B, the Council does hereby determine to approve and grant said Petition No. 74-7-1-21, as amended, with respect to Parcel I, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #287-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 16, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No 12-246-74 with regard to Petition No. 74-7-1-21, submitted by Greenfield Construction Company for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road south of Six Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, with respect to Parcel J from C-4 & R3-B to R8-I, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 3, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 950-74, and the petitioner having amended his petition so as to change his request for rezoning to R-91, the Council does hereby determine to approve and grant said Petition No. 74-7-1-21, as amended, with respect to Parcel J, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash NAYS. None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 14892 RESOLVED, that the Council being in receipt of and having given consideration to several traffic studies and reports presented in connec- tion with Petition No. 74-7-1-21, the proposed Laurel Park Development located on the west side of Newburgh Road on the north and south sides of Six Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, the Council does hereby request that the Traffic Bureau of the Livonia Police Department and the City Engineer submit their respec- tive reports and recommendations to Council concerning the aforesaid Traffic Studies and Reports. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Brown, McCann and Bennett NAYS Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. The President declared the resolution DENIED By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #288-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 31, 1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution No. 1-2-75, with regard to Petition No 74-12-1-36, submitted by Donald J. Summers for a change of zoning on property located in the North- west 1/4 of Section 3, from R-3 to P S , and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 7, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 152-75, the Council does hereby concur in the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No 74-12-1-36 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #289-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated April 4, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise Council Resolution No. 200-75, adopted on March 12, 1975, to the extent necessary to accept the Unit Price Bid of Dee's Sporting Goods for supplying the City (Department of Parks and Recreation) with 44 dozen bats for the Imo Junior Baseball Program for the price of $80 75 per dozen, and a total price of $3,553.00, the action taken herein being for the reason that the same is the low bid received and meets specifications for this item. 14893 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None. On motion of Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, this 807th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9 50 p. m., April 9, 1975. ADDISON W B' -e, Ci' Clerk.