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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1974-05-08 14350 LMINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On May 8, 1974, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at approximately 8:06 P. M.. Councilman Brown delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Robert R. Bishop, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry H. Brown, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--Jerry Raymond (Excused). Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert Turner, Police Chief, G. E. Siewert, Director of Public Works; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; John Nagy, City Planner; Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial Coordina- tor; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Operations Division; James L. Miller, Personnel Director; Francis Hand, Planning Commission; and James Wilson of the Water and Sewer Board. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #334-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 784th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held on April 24, 1974, are hereby approved. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #335-74 WHEREAS, Rolland H. (Ron) Upton is retiring from the Livonia Public Schools School District at the end of this school year; and WHEREAS, he has rendered sixteen years of loyal and devoted service to the school system of this community during the last five of which he served as the Superintendent of Schools; and LWHEREAS, during his tenure in office, he exhibited superior executive abilities which resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of new school buildings constructed in the district, and in the selection and training of outstanding administrative personnel; and 14351 WHEREAS, in addition to his many daily responsibilities, he participated in local church and service functions, was active in the YMCA building drive and in the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Livonia do hereby take this means to bid farewell and Godspeed to Rolland H. (Ron) Upton, scholar, administrator, and raconteur, and in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the cause of education in this City, do hereby declare Thursday, May 16, 1974 as RON UPTON DAY in Livonia. Councilman Brown gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER I, (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 6-173 THEREOF. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. *Councilman Bennett was excused at 8.15 p. m. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #336-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated April 18, 1974, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Lewis Pool Maintenance Inc., 28302 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan for the preparation and cleaning of the Botsford and Clement Circle Municipal Swimming Pools for the 1974 Season, for the price of $1,880.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this itrem and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Bennett returned at 8:16 p. m. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was 14352 #337-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated April 18, 1974, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Jones Chemicals, Inc., P. 0. Box 38, Wyandotte, Michigan for supplying the City with Chlorine for use at Municipal Pools during the 1974 Swimming Season for the price of .35¢ per gallon, 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: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #338-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Finance dated April 23, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor with respect to funds required to continue the employment of eleven firemen previously covered under the Federal E.E.A. program, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the advance of the sum of $30,000 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to the Salaries and Fringe Benefits Account of the E.E.A. Fund in order to provide sufficient monies for this purpose for the period ending June 30, 1974. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-402(f) OF TITLE VIII, CHAPTER IV (FIREARMS, LONG ARMS, AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS ORDI- NANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES AS AMENDED. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #339-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law dated April 15, 1974, which submits a proposed amendment to Section 8-402(f) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, wherein the definition of a dangerous weapon is revised, which proposed amendment was given its first reading on May 8, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. 14353 Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS) OF TITLE 8 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 8-25 AND 8-25 THERETO. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #340-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police dated April 16, 1974, which submits a proposed amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances relative to trespass on lands of another and trespass in stable area and Race Track, such proposed amendment having been given its first reading on May 8, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda- tion. Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINATC E AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS) OF TITLE 8 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTIONS 8-257 AND 8-258 THERETO. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #341-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police, dated April 16, 1974, and which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which submits a proposed amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to the receiving and concealing of stolen property and tampering with motor vehicle, and which proposed amendment was given its first reading on May 8, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. The communication dated April 9, 1974 from the Planning Commission, in response to CR#979-74, with respect to a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which only permits residents of RUF and AG zoned property to sell garden produce grown on such property, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 14354 #342-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law, dated April 9, 1974, concerning the proposed property exchange between the City of Livonia and Chatham Super Markets, Inc., located in the area of Newburgh Road and Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to employ an expert Real Estate Appraiser for the purpose of determining the fair market value of the two parcels of land proposed to be exchanged, and for this purpose does authorize the expendi- ture of a sum not to exceed $500 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll callvote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Ventura. NAYS: Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Geo. W. Auch Company dated April 12, 1974, with regard to the Byron Trerice Building plans at Eight Mile Road and Mayfield, and the proposed protective wall in connection therewith, the Council does hereby determine to take these means to advise all parties concerned that in the event approval was granted by appropriate city agencies for construction of the said wall at a point 31' south of the so-called 300' line as measured from Eight Mile Road, the Council would not consider such action to be or consitute a serious viola- tion of the Legislative Policy for development of this area, as previously established by Council action. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result : AYES: McCann and Bennett. NAYS: Brown, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. The President declared the resolution DENIED. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #343-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated April 16, 1974 to which is attached an exerpt from the farewell address of the outgoing president of the Business and Professional Women of Livonia, wherein it is suggested that the City consider the adoption of an official flag in connection with bi,-cantenial birthday celebration to be conducted in 1976, the Council does hereby determine to request and authorize that the Mayor establish an ad hoc committee which would undertake this proposal as a project, and upon completing its study and review thereafter submit a report and recommendation to Council. 14355 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and *unanimously adopted, it was #344-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated April 9, 1974 approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to CR#204-74 in connec- tion with a request of Mrs. Carole A. Tomsik, 36176 Parkdale Avenue, Livonia, Michigan for permission to use Lot No. 8 in Shaffmaster's Parkside Estates Subdivision for a vegetable garden, the Council does hereby deter- mine for the reasons stated in the aforesaid communication to grant and approve the said request based upon its understanding that Mrs. Tomsik agrees to keep the area in question neat and orderly. *Councilman Brown abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes" vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #345-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from The Federation of Livonia Civic Associations dated April 11, 1974 wherein a request is made for permission to use eight (8) sound cars on Monday, June 10, 1974 in connection with the Livonia School District election to be conducted on that day, and based upon its understanding that the said sound cars will be used in strict accordance with requirements set forth in Section 3-113(c) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances (see Ordinance No. 1078), the Council does hereby determine to grant and approve the said application based upon the condition that a list of the vehicles and drivers will be furnished by the applicant to the Police Department and also placed on file with the City Clerk at least 24 hours in advance of the said election. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Brown, Bishop, *Ventura and Nash. NAYS: McCann and Bennett. The President declardd. the resolution adopted. *Councilman Ventura made the following statement: My 'yes' vote is cast because this request meets all requirements of law and City Ordinances. The communication dated April 16, 1974 from the Department of Law, with respect to the authorization of installments in connection with special assessment districts, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication dated April 8, 1974 from Mr. W. B. Johnson of 3544314356 Curtis, relative to the use of property at Seven Mile and Curtis, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #346-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated April 8, 1974, submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 161-74, in connection with a communica- tion from the Mayor, dated February 25, 1974, and having also considered a communication dated May 3, 1974 from the Mayor's administrative assistant to which is attached a communication dated May 3, 1974 from Mr. Vernon Foster, regarding a proposal wherein Northwest Transport would provide a taxi service for senior citizens commencing May 21, 1974, and wherein senior citizens would be allowed to ride anywhere in the City of Livonia for the sum of $.50, one day a week, the total program proposed herein being for a period of six months but subject to periodic review every six weeks at which time the Council may either approve or reject the same, and wherein the City of Livonia shall make payment to Northwest Transport of the sum of $10.00 per week every six weeks in the manner indicated in the aforesaid communication, now, therefore, the Council does hereby determine to apprcve the said Senior Citizens Transit Program on the basis indicated and for this purpose appropriates and authorizes the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $240 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account; .and the City Clerk and the 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: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. The communication dated April 17, 1974 from the Operations Division, with respect to seal coat roads which are to 'be turned back to gravel, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #347-74 RESOLVED that, in as much as the Deiartment of Public Works presently submits a report to Council on seal coat roads to be turned back to gravel, and the Council having determined that this matter should be reviewed, particularly with regard to establishing an overall policy, the Council does therefore refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. 14357 LBy Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #348-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated April 11, 1974 from the Acting City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached final construction estimate dated April 9, 1974, the Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount of $1,571.74 to the Maraldo Asphalt Paving Company, Inc., P. 0. Box 4, Royal Oak, Michigan, which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a contract dated December 8, 1971 in the amount of $15,660.47 in connection with the construction of parking lots "C" (between Blackburn and Ingram) and "D" (between Cranston and Blackburn) on the south side of Plymouth Road, and also the sum of $218.80 for additional work performed by the aforesaid company, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work under the said contract has been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications, and that the necessary contractor's affidavit, maintenance and guarantee have been filed; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu- tion. A roll call vote was taken on the forggoing resolution with the following result . AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. L NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #349-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Acting City Engineer dated April 11, 1974 approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the construction of parking lots "C" (between Blackburn and Ingram) and "D" (between Cranston and Blackburn) on the south side of Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby determine that based upon actual costs that certain defi- ciencies do exist, and pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 2-527 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, that Special Assessment District No. 101 shall be revised and amended in accordance with the attached revised Assessment Roll as follows . Original Cost per Final Cost per Lot Assessment Unit Assessment Unit C $1,906.00/unit $2,079.03/unit D $2,C62.00/unit $2,260.71/unit which rates reflect actual costs incurred for this project; and the City Assessor, City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 14358 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #350-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting City Engineer dated April 15, 1974 approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the prelim- inary plat of the Bainbridge Court;: Subdivision, N. W. 1/4 of Section 11, City of Livonia, as previously approved in CR. No. 689-73, the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise CR No. 689-73 to the extent necessary so as to require the installation of 31' wide deep strength asphalt pave- ments with concrete curb and gutters throughout this subdivision in lieu of 31' wide concrete pavements as previously approved and established. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #351-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law and Bureau of Inspection dated April 22, 1974 and submitted pursuant to CR No. 138-74 with regard to vacant buildings located at 28735 lip and 28905 Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its information, By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann,it was #352-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated April 23, 1974 which sets forth its resolution No. 4-74-74 with regard to a request dated February 27, 1974 from W. C. Phillippi in behalf of Sun Oil Company, requesting an extension of the approval of Petition No. 71-2-2-4 relative to a waiver use approval pre- viously granted in Council resolution No. 242-71 for a gasoline service station located on the northwest corner of Middlebelt and Schoolcraft Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, and the Council having granted prior extension relative to same in Council resolution No. 174-73, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission and to grant the requested extension for a one year period com- mencing with the effective date of this resolution, based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the action of the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES• Brown, McCann. Bennett. Bishop, Veutura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was 14359 #353-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 23, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 4-71-74 adopted by the Commission on April 2, 1974 with regard to Petition No. 74-3-2-4, submitted by Marvin Chin requesting permission to construct an addition to an existing restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Harrison and Deering in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-3-2-4 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: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #354-74r RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 18, 1974 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution No. 4-66-74 with regard to Petition No. 74-2-3-2 submitted by Ager Building Company for vacating portions of easements on Lots 15 and 16 of proposed Bobrich Subdivision situated between Louise Avenue and Stamwich Boulevard, north of Six Mile Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine that Petition No. 74-2-3-2 is approved and granted, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #355-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 19, 1974 from the Allied Veterans Committee of Livonia, Micchigan, regarding the Memorial Day Parade for 1974 to be conducted on May 27, 1974, between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, the Council does hereby grant permis- sion to the said Allied Veterans Committee to conduct such parade on Farmington Road beginning south of Six Mile Road and ending South of Five Mile Road; further, the Council does hereby request the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission together with interested citizens to do all things neces- sary in organizing and in assisting with such parade and for this purpose to expend a sum not to exceed $500.00 from Account No. 101-885, further, the Council does hereby request the Director of Public Safety-Police to extend all necessary assistance of the Police Department with respect to all matters under its jurisdiction which may be required or pertinent to the conduct and success of the Memorial Day activities. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS• None. 14360 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was WHEREAS, property described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 Section line distant South 0° 13' 20" West 59.81 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 5 and proceeding thence South 0° 13' 20" West along said line 2118.38 feet; thence North 89° 37' 50" West 349.43 feet, thence North 0° 22' 10" East 2118.16 feet; thence South 89° 39' 40" East along the South line of Pembroke Avenue 343.96 feet to the point of beginning. (16.86 acres) (Wayne County Bureau of Taxation Parcel 05G1a2a2, G2b1b) and That part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/L. of Section 5 except the South 1.50 acres of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the West 40 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5 also the West 82.50 feet of the East 330 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5. (22.66 acres) (Wayne County Bureau of Taxation Parcel 05H1a2, Hlb, H2alb,I) should be acquired as a city park by the City of Livonia; and WHEREAS, having considered a communication dated April 1, 1974 from the Department of Law, approved by the Supt. of Parks and Recreation, and approved for submission by the Mayor, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. that the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes the Department of Law to acquire the aforesaid property for a total consideration of $236,000.00 which acquisition shall be made on a basis of a purchase-money mortgage, with a down payment of $25,000 at the time of closing, and the balance to be paid in annual payments over a 10-year period at an interest rate of 7% per annum on the unpaid balance in equal install- ments; and 2. The Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $2,937.90 for the proration of 1973 city, county and school taxes, and 3. the City Council does hereby authorize the payment of the aforesaid sums from the Federal Revenue Shared Funds; and 4. the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia the said purchase-money mortgate; and 14361 Ifts 5. the Mayor, the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #356-74 RESOLVED, that having considered communications dated April 26, 1974 and April 1, 1974 with regard to the proposed acquisition of 50.52 acres of land, located on the north side of Seven Mile Road, between Gill Road and Newburgh Road, and the appraisal obtained in connection therewith, the Council does hereby determine to table this matter to the next Regular Meeting to be conducted on May 22, 1974. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Brown, McCann, Bishop and Ventura. NAYS* Bennett and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #357-74 RESOLVED, that having considered communications dated April 26, 1974 and April 1, 1974 with regard to the proposed acquisition of certain Ihmo land, located on the north side of Seven Mile Road, between Gill Road and Newburgh Road, and the appraisal obtained in connection therewith, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to do all things neces- sary or feasible in obtaining an extension of the Right to Purchase Real Estate Agreement previously obtained in connection with this matter. A rollcall vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Ventura. NAYS: Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #358-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Lifespan, Inc. by its Livonia Coordinator dated April 29, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to grant approval to the said organization for the use of Ford Field and related facilities to the extent required or made necessary by inclement weather on Sunday, June 2, 1974 at 2:00 P. M. for the purpose of conducting a "rally", the anticipated length of which is one hour, and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation is hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 14362 law #359-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated March 27, 1974 which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for sub- mission by the Mayor, wherein a request is made for an appropriation in the amount of $12,000 in order to replace three vehicles in the Intelligence Bureau, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Director of Finance and the Chief of Police to obtain competitive bids for submission to Council, with respect to the aforesaid request, such action to be taken pursuant to provisions set forth in the Financial Ordinance. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #360-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated April 26, 1974 approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director and approved for submis- sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Night and Day Uniform Rental Co. for supplying the Department of Public Works with rented uniforms for the period commencing May 20, 1974 through May 20, 1976 at a weekly charge per group as follows: A B C D TOTAL $2.55 $3.40 $4.25 $4.25 $361.25 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: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #361-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February lL , 1974 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2?26-74 with regard to Petition No. 71-8-1-52, as amended, submitted by Robert C. Horvath for Livonia Associates, 22146 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, Michigan for a change of zoning on property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Farmington Road and Gill Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUF to C-4, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 22, 1974 pursuant to Council reolution No. 176-74, as well as previously having conducted a public hear- ing on the same on December 13, 1971, pursuant to Council resolution No. 1028-71, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-8-1-52 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission. 14363 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result IbilAYES: Brown, Bennett, Bishop and Ventura. NAYS: McCann and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #362-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 14, 1974 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2-27-74 with regard to Petition No. 71-11-1-68 submitted by Robert C. Horvath for Livonia Associates, 22146 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, Michigan for a change of zoning on property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Farmington Road and Gill Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUF to P, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 22, 1974 pursuant to Council resolution No. 176-74, and the Council having previously conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 13, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 108-72, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-11-1-68 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Bennett, Bishop and Ventura. NAYS: McCann and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #363-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law, dated April 18, 1974, transmitting for acceptance two conveyances granting easements in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 27 for the purpose of constructing a storm sewer in conjunction with the paving of Pamco Drive, which conveyances are more particularly described as• Grant of Easement executed on April 15, 1974 by George E. Pardonnet and Margaret A. Pardonnet, his wife, granting: An easement for storm drainage purposes in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being 6 feet on both sides of the following described centerline Beginning at a point, said point being N. 0° 02' 20" L W. 1153.74 ft. along the East line of Section 27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., and N. 89° 09' 50" W. 381 ft. from the E. 1/4 corner of the said Section 27, said point being the Southerly terminus of the easement centerline herein described; thence N. 0° 02' 20" W. 170.0 ft. to a point, said point being the northern terminus of the easement centerline herein described. 14364 Imoand Grant of Easement executed on April 15, 1974 by George E. Pardonnet and Margaret E. Pardonnet, his wife, granting. An easement for storm drainage purposes in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being six (6) feet in width lying adjacent to Pamco Drive as dedicated, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the west line of Merriman Road (120 ft. wide), said point being N. 0° 021 20" W. 1153.74 ft. along the east line of Section 27, T. 1 S., R.9 E., and N. 89° 09' 50" W. 80 ft. from the E. 1/4 corner of the said Section 27, said point being the point of beginning for storm sewer drainage easement, thence N. 89° 09' 50" W. along the Northerly right-of-way of Pamco Drive (60 ft. wd.) as dedicated 315 ft. to a point; thence N. 0° 02' 20" W. 6 ft. to a point; thence S. 89° 09' 50" E. 315 ft.; thence S. 0° 02' 20" E. 6 ft. to the point of beginning. the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid two Grants of Easements and the City Clerk is hereby requested to iir have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 9 (PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (1) OF SECTION 5-901 THEREOF. The above Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. 14365 By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #364-74 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article XXIII of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Russel Haller, 9276 California, Livonia, Michigan 48150, is hereby reappointed as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term of office, such term commencing on July 11, 1974, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #365-74 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article XXIII of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Eldon R. Raymond, 38443 Grennada, Livonia, Michigan 48154, is hereby reappointed a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term of office, such term commencing on July 11, 1974, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #366-74 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 June, 1974: Wednesday, June 5, 1974, and Wednesday, June 19, 1974. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #367-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law dated April 3, 1974 with regard to the proposed acquisition of 3.525 acres in Section 4, which property abuts the Quaker Acres Historical Site, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration at a meeting to be conducted July 8, 1974 at 7:00 P. M. 14366 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Imo AYES: McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: Brown. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #368-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated March 25, 1974 which transmits its resolution No. 3-62-74 wherein the Commission did amend the Master School and Park Plan so as to incorporate certain property therein, located north of Seven Mile Road, west of Farmington Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 (4.595 acres), the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration at a meeting to be conducted on July 8, 1974 at 7.00 P. M. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: Brown. Imo The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #369-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for procedure as outlined in Council resolution #337-56, so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #370-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director dated April 30, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on April 16, 1974, wherein it is recommended that the classification of Data Processor in the Police Division be established at the following salary range. Step 1 Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 nnual $9,505.60 9,713.60 9,921.60 10,337.60 10,753.60 11,169.60 ,i/weekly 365.60 373.60 381.60 397.60 413.60 429.60 sourly 4.57 4.67 4.77 4.97 5.17 5.37 the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.. Imoroll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 14367 By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #371-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Works,dated May 7, 1974, and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a copy of a communication dated April 10, 1974, from the Assistant Planning Engineer for the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, with regard to the Urban Systems Program pursuant to the Federal-Aid-Hiway Act of 1973, for the improvement of Base Line Road (Eight Mile Road) - Halstead Road Intersection, the total local governments' share of which is estimated at $146,484.00, of which the City of Livonia's share is estimated to be $15,159.00, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the Tri- Party Agreement, which provides for the improvement of the intersection of Eight Mile Road and Newburgh Road, between the Board of Oakland County Road Commissioners, the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, and the City of Livonia; and further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure not to exceed $15,159.00 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Funds (Major Road Account) for this purpose; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things neces- sary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; and Council. Resolution Nos. 1087-72 and 149-74 are hereby repealed, revised, and modified to the extent necessary in order to be consistent with the action taken herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #372-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated May 7, 1974 and submitted pursuant to Council resolution #232-74, in c9nnection with a communication received from the City Planning Commission, dated January 29, 1974, which sets forth its resolution ##1-6-74 regarding Petition No. 73-4-6-10(rehearing) submitted by the City Planning Commission pursuant to Council resolution #230-73, to amend Article XIV of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, by adding thereto Section 14.06 "Site Plan Review and Approval," and Section 14.07 "Waiver Uses," so as to provide for more permitted uses in the R-cE Zoning District, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 25, 1974, pursuant to Council resolution #124-74, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 73-4-6-10 is hereby approved and granted, as revised in the manner and form recommended by the Legislative Committee in its report dated May 7, 1974, and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amend- ing Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. 14368 By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #373-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated February 11, 1974 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2-33-74 with regard to Petition No. 73-7-1-28 submitted by Burton-Share, Inc., 26711 Woodward Avenue, Huntington Woods, Michigan 48070 for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Farmington Road, north of Schoolcraft Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, from R-2 to R-E, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 22, 1974, pursuant to Council resolution No. 176-74, the Council does hereby determine to reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 7'3-7-1-28 is hereby approved and grant- ed; 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:'Brown, McCann, Bishop,,and Nash. NAYS: *Bennett and *Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Bennett and Councilman Ventura made the statement that their 'nay' votes were cast because they felt that this was not the highest use of this land By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 374-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 8, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 4-94-74 adopted by the Commission on April 30, 1974 with regard to Petition No. 74-3-2-7, submitted by Livonia Jaycees requesting to be granted a waiver use approvel to hold an Annus"' Carnival on property within the Wonderland Shopping Center located at the southwest corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-3-2-7 is hereby approved and granted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Blown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 14369 #375-74 RESOLVED, that having determined that it is necessary to ascertain the fair market value of certain property located at the northeast corner of West Chicago and Middlebelt Roads, which is 4.11 acres in size and commonly known as the "Wilson Barn Property" (Parcel C2b), the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to employ an expert real estate appraiser for the purpose of determining the fair market value of the said property, and for this purpose does authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $350 from Federal Shared Revenue Funds; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incident- al 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: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #376-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director, dated May 3, 1974 as well as a communication dated April 2, 1974, which bear the signature of the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on April 2, 1974 wherein it is recommended that adjustments be made in rates and benefits for Supervisory, Confidential and other classifications not covered under Agreements with employee organiza- tions, with such rates to be effective December 1, 1973, December 1, 1974 and December 1, 1975, in the manner indicated in the aforesaid communica- tion, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action as detailed. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #377-74 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Judges of the 16th Judicial District Court dated February 7, 1974 and April 25, 1974 wherein it is recommended that the salary of the Court Administrator be increased from the amount of $12,360 per annum to $16,100 per annum, the Council does hereby determine to approve and establish a salary in the amount of $16,100 per annum for the position of Court Administrator. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 14370 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #378-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated May 8, 1974, to which is attached a time table for Earth Week, as well as the cost involved in connection with this activity, the Council does hereby determine to approve of the same, and does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $3600 from the Refuse Fund for the purpose of financing this activity as detailed in the aforementioned communication, with attachment. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution.l with the following result. AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, this 785th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 10 23 P. M., May 8, 1974. • ADDISON W. BACON, I. F erk.