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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1971-06-02 L 12163 MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED ELEVENTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On June 2, 1971, 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 8:12 P. M. Councilman Bennett delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, *Edward G. Milligan, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor; LAddison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Virginia G. Handzlik, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Ed Siemert, Assistant City Engineer; Dan Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator; Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works; Thomas Griffiths, Chief Accountant; Theodor Krauss, Assistant Personnel Director; H. Patrick O'Neill, Director of Civil Defense; Darrel Stearns, National League of Cities; Carl E. Demek, Superintendent of Operations Division; Ralph Bakewell, Planning; Gary Clark, Engineering; Joseph Falk, Planning Commission; and Stratton S. Brown, Miller, Can- field, Paddock and Stone. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #480-71 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 710th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held on May 19, 1971, are hereby approved. Radio Station WIID presented a certificate to Mayor McNamara indicating that Livonia had been selected to receive the "Community of the Month Award" for the month of June, 1971, and would be so featured by means of "Spot announcements" during the month. 12164 The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Ventura and supported by Councilman Raymond: #481-71 WHEREAS, June 2, 1971, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, has been set as the date and time for opening bids for the purchase of $280,000.00 General Obligation Senior Citizens Housing Bonds, of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan; and WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and read; and WHEREAS, the following bids have been received; Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium Shearson, Hamill & Co. 1972 4.75% None Net Interest Cost 1973-76 4.50% $43,543.75 1977 4.60% Rate 4.535807% Ryan, Sutherlund & Co., Inc. 1972-77 5% $57.00 Net Interest Cost $47,943.00 Rate 4.99406% Kenower, McArthur Division 1972-77 5% $154.00 American Securities Corp. Net Interest Cost $47,846.00 Rate 4.98395% Livonia National Bank 1972-77 5-1/4% None Net Interest Cost $50,400.00 Rate 5.25% and WHEREAS, the bid of Shearson, Hamill & Co., Inc., Two First National Plaza, Chicago, Illinois, 60670, has been determined to produce the lowest interest cost to the City: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The bid of Shearson, Hamill & Co., Inc., as above stated, be and the same is hereby accepted. 2. Checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned to each bidder's representative or by registered mail. 3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded. 12165 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. The communication from the City Clerk transmitting Financial Statements for Period Ending February 28, 1971 and April 30, 1971, as well as Miscellaneous Fund Statement for Period December 2, 1970 through May 30, 1971, was received and filed for the information of the Council. In response to a communication from the Mayor, the following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #482-71 WHEREAS, the Medic Alert Foundation International is a charitable, non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to encourage people to wear on their person an identification of any medical problem that should be known in an emergency, and WHEREAS, it is estimated that millions of Americans have some form of illness, allergy or other medical problem that should be immediately brought to the attention of doctors, nurses and others who attempt to assist injured or unconscious persons, and WHEREAS, more than 340,000 Americans are today wearing the in- destructible Medic Alert bracelets, emblems and necklace medallions to indicate some hidden medical problem such as diabetes, epilepsy, heart condition, the need for certain medicine or an allergy to particular medicines or serums, and WHEREAS, Medic Alert bracelets and necklaces carry a serial number for each member as well as the telephone number of the Foundation's central answering service which may be called collect 24 hours a day and which has a medical record of each member available to physicians and other authorized personnel. NOW THEREFORE, the Mayor of the City of Livonia joins with the City Council to hereby officially endorse the Medic Alert Foundation and its lifesaving program and to commend its services to the citizens of this community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused the Soal of the Cit - of Livonia to be affixed this second day of June, 1971. 12166 Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 70-10-1-40 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1 TO C-2. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Bennett. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition No. 71-1-3-1) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition No. 70-10-3-8 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. 1.0 NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. 12167 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #483-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated May 13, 1971, with regard to condemnation action for the purpose of acquiring Park Sites X-84 and X-871 which property was subsequently acquired on the basis of voluntary negotiated prices, the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council resolution No. 1097-69. The communication from the Department of Law with respect to acquisition of Lots 36, 37 and 38, Rosedale Gardens Subdivision No. 1, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Department of Law with respect to acquisition of park sites designated in Project Mich-OSA-58, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #484-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Operations and the Budget Director dated May 7, 1971 and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to purchasing bituminous materials for the Department of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the following bids in the following amounts for the period from July 1, 1971 through June 30, 1972: 1. ASPHALTIC COLD PATCH MATERIALS: The low and sole bid of Barrett Paving Materials Department, Fabricated Products Division, Allied Chemical Corporation, 13501 Huron River Drive, Romulus, Michigan 48174 for Rode- Rite at $10.45 per ton delivered to our yard, and $9.50 per ton picked up at plant. 2. ASPHALTIC CEMENTS AND ROAD TARS: a. The low bid of Allied Materials Corporation, 5200 E. Nevada Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48234 for AE (1-3) at $.1668 per gallon for delivery of 4200 gallons, minimum; and $.1883 per gallon for delivery of 2000 gallons, minimum. b. The low bid of Great Lakes Petroleum Company, P.O. Box 1210, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 for MC (0-5) at $.1863 for delivery of 5000 gallons minimum; and $.2363 for delivery of less than 5000 gallons. 3. HOT ASPHALTIC CONCRETE: a. The low bid of Detroit Asphalt Paving Company, 24865 Five Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48239 for 31A Natural Aggregate, 4.12 Mix at $8.00 per ton, and 25A Natural Aggregate, 4.12 Mix at $8.00 per ton, F.O.B. Plant, and the equal bid of Barrett Paving Materials Department 12168 of Allied Chemical Corporation as an alternate supplier if material is not available from Detroit Asphalt Paving Company. b. The low bid of Detroit Asphalt Paving Company for 4.11 Mix, Base or Topping, at $7.00 per ton, F.O.B. Plant, and the bid of Barrett Paving Materials Department of Allied Chemical Corporation as alternate supplier at $7.25 per ton. 4. ASPHALT JOINT SEALER: The low and sole bid of Allied Materials Corporation for Hot Poured Rubber Type Asphalt Joint Sealer at $.1150 per pound, picked up at plant. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #485-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Operations and the Budget Director dated May 10, 1971 and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Pat Milliken Ford, Inc., 9600 Telegraph Road, Detroit, Michigan 48239 for supplying the Operations Division with two (2) 1971 Ford Maverick Model #92 four-door sedans at a total price of$4,089.52 less $300.00 trade-in allowance on a 1964 Ford 2-door Fairlane, Serial #4F31F164- 327 (DPW Veh. #6), and a 1964 Ford 2-door Custom Sedan, serial #4wf3C126740 (DPW Veh. #8), for a net price of $3,789.52; the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #486-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget Director dated May 4, 1971, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Ben T. Young Company, 19929 Exeter, Detroit, Michigan 48203 for the sealing of approximately 38,700 lineal feet of Concrete Pavement Joint at $.198 per lineal foot, and for approximately 9,500 pounds of Joint Sealing Compound at $.127 per pound, for a total cost of $8,869.10; the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for these items. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. 12169 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #487-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget Director dated May 4, 1971, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the purchase of aggregates, gravel, slag and stone, the Council does hereby accept the following bids in the following amounts for the period from June 1, 1971 through May 31, 1972: 1. AGGREGATES, delivered: The low bid of Hayes Washed Sand & Gravel Co., 15205 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154 for: 25A Stone @ $3.83 per ton 1-1/4 (9A) Stone @ $3.83 per ton 31A Stone @ $3.83 per ton Natural Sand (2NS) @ $1.67 per ton Masonry Sand (2NS) @ $2.28 per ton* Grade A Backfill @ $1.32 per ton Grade B Backfill @ $1.62 per ton *For the reasons stated in the aforesaid communication. II. SLAG AGGREGATES, Blast Furnace, Delivered: The low bid of The Edw. C. Levy Company, 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48209 for: 25A Slag @ $4.35 per ton 31A Slag @ $4.35 per ton 9A Slag @ $4.15 per ton 3A Slag @ $4.15 per ton 29A Slag @ $4.35 per ton 21A Slag @ $3.35 per ton III. SLAG AGGREGATES, Open Hearth, Delivered: The low bid of Rock Haulers, Inc., 12801 Northend Avenue, Oak Park, Michigan 48237, for: 22X Slag @ $2.46 per ton 3X Slag @ $2.46 per ton IV. AGGREGATES, Spread: The low bid of Hayes Washed Sand & Gravel Co., 15205 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154 for: 1-1/4" (9A) Stone @ $3.83 per ton 4A Stone @ $3.83 per ton L12170 V. SLAG AGGREGATES, Blast Furnace, Spread: The low bid of The Edw. C. Levy Company, 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48209 for: 9A Slag @ $4.15 per ton 3A Slag @ $4.15 per ton VI. MAINTENANCE GRAVEL: The low bid of Hayes Washed Sand & Gravel Co., 15205 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154 for: 22A Gravel, delivered @ $1.72 per ton 22A Gravel, spread @ $1.72 per ton 21A Gravel, delivered @ $1.98 per ton 21A Gravel, spread @ $1.98 per ton The low bid of Holloway Sand & Gravel Company, 29250 Wixom Road, Wixom, Michigan 48096 for: 22A Gravel, picked up at pit, @ $1.00 per ton L 21A Gravel, picked up at pit, @ $1.25 per ton The low bid of Rock Haulers, Inc., 12801 Northend Avenue, Oak Park, Michigan 46237 for: 60-40 Gravel, delivered, at $2.65 per ton. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #488-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget Director dated May 3, 1971 and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Best Concrete Corp., 30901 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154 for supplying the Operations Division with Ready Mix Concrete at $18.50 per cubic yard for 6 Bag Mix, $17.20 per cubic yard for 5 Bag Mix, and $15.90 per cubic yard for 4 Bag Mix, for the period from June 1, 1971 through May 31, 1972; the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for these items. 160, A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. 12171 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #489-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget Director dated April 30, 1971, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Michigan Chemical Corporation, 500 N. Bankson Street, Saint Louis, Michigan 48880 for supplying the City with 38% Liquid Calcium Chloride at $.09 per gallon spread on City streets by supplier's vehicle, and $.0773 per gallon delivered to storage tank in D.P.W. Yard, for the period from June 1, 1971 through May 31, 1972; the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for these items. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None, The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #490-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks and Recreation Commission dated May 4, 1971, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to bids received for playground supplies, the Council does hereby accept the following bids with respect to the following items in the designated amounts as recommended: ITEMS BIDDER PRICE TOTAL 30 Air Pumps Griswold Sporting Goods Co. $..50 $ 15.00 12 Footballs - Voit CF9S 1134 Griswold Street 6.85 82.20 4 doz. Softballs - Extra Soft Detroit, Michigan 48226 Voit C812 16.25 65.00 10 doz. Tennis Balls II Spalding 51-103HD 7.10 71.00 2 doz. Utility Balls 10" Voit PE10 25.90 51.80 2 doz. Utility Balls It 8-1/2 Voit PG8 19.50 39.00 2 doz. Volleyballs - Volt CV4 56.90 113.80 4 doz. Whiffleballs 9" Cosom 3.40 13.60 6 Horseshoe Sets - Diamond II 6.50 39.00 Double Ringer 20 Horseshoe Spikes - Diamond 1.00 20.00 Double Ringer 4 doz. Officials Whistles - It 3.60 14.40 Sportcraft 600 TOTAL GRISWOLD $524.80 2 doz. Badminton Racquets Olympic Sporting Goods Co. Wilson T7520 19129 Livernois $35.40 $ 70.80 Detroit, Michigan 48221 L 12172 36 tubes Shuttlecocks - " .90 doz. 8.10 Wilson 8906 6 doz. Softballs - Rubber - " Wilson A9322 13.39 80.34 2 doz. Utility Balls - 16" " Wilson E6505 39.00 78.00 2 doz. Whiffleballs - 12" Cosom " 5.76 11.52 50 sets Bases - Atchinson SP " 6.65 332.50 4 doz. Playground Bats - " Louisville S7E 20.20 80.80 3 doz. Catchers Masks - " Wilson A9914 40.80 122.40 18 Measuring Tapes - Wilson E8435 " 3.85 69.30 TOTAL OLYMPIC SPORTING $853.76 4 doz. Softballs - restricted Dee's Sport Shop Flight Wilson A9334 19807 Van Dyke $ 13.75 $ 55.00 Detroit, Michigan 48234 4 doz. Softball Bats - " Wilson A9420 25.20 100.80 3 doz. Whiffle Bats-Cosom 5700 " 1.20 43.20 L 3 doz. Deck Tennis Rings II Sportcraft 22 .95 34.20 TOTAL DEE'S SPORT $233.20 25 doz. Table Tennis Balls East Side Sporting Goods Halex #1 6462 Van Dyke 9.00 gr. $ 18.75 Detroit, Michigan 48213 TOTAL EAST SIDE SPORTING $ 18.75 18 Tetherballs - Penna PTC6 Southgate Sport Center 13670 Eureka $ 6.45 116.10 Southgate, Michigan 48192 24 Paddle Tennis Paddles " 1.25 30.00 TOTAL SOUTHGATE $146.10 GRAND TOTAL PLAYGROUND SUPPLIES $1,776.61 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. 111, NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seccnded by Councilman Raymond, it was 12173 #491-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire Chief and the Director of Public Safety - Fire, dated April 30, 1971, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Allied Automotive, Inc., 524 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan for supplying maintenance garage equipment to the Fire Division in the manner indicated in the aforesaid communication for a price in the amount of $3,562.17, the Council concurr- ing in the recommendation to reject the bid for one Marshal truck tire remover with stand at a cost of $460.00 and purchase instead one Weaver truck and bus wheel dolly Model WR-31 at a cost of $241.50; further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the aforesaid sums from the 1968 Fire Department General Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #492-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Treasurer dated April 30, 1971, and approved for submission by the Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept the bid of the Burroughs Corporation for supplying the City with an Automated Check Protector Accumular, Model T-142D, as equipped per specifications, for the price of $3,075.00 less $500.00 trade-in, for a net total price in the amount of $2,575.00; the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received with respect to this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #493-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of the Police Division, the Director of Public Safety - Police and the Budget Director dated April 20, 1971, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the low bid of General Electric Company, 13365 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan, for supplying 14 portable radios for the Police Division and 4 portable radios for the Fire Division for a total net price in the amount of $17,047.49 (having deducted $700.00 for 14 trade-ins); further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $3,943.92 from the 1968 Fire Department General Obligation Bond Issue to cover the cost of the 4 portable radios to be purchased for the Fire Division; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. 12174 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #494-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated April 20, 1971 which transmits its resolution #ES 1472 4/71, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the Pitometer Associates for making an Engineering Study of the City's Water System in the amount of $21,000.00; such contract to be subject to approval as to form by the Department of Law; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #49.5-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 27, 1971 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 4-98-71 adopted by the Commission on April 20, 1971 with regard to Petition No. 71-3-2-10, submitted by Taco Bell, Inc., requesting permission to construct a Taco Bell Restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Cardwell and Deering in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-3-2-10 is hereby denied for the following reasons: 1. In the immediate area there are already existing a great number of restaurants and we have had numerous complaints from residents complain- ing of this fact. 2. An additional restaurant would contribute to the existing hazardous traffic condition and would be detrimental to the adjoining neighbor- hood. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash. NAYS: McCann. The President declared the resolution adopted. 12175 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #496-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 10, 1971 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 4-96-71 adopted by the Commission on April 20, 1971 with regard to Petition No. 71-3-2-8, submitted by DeMare Brothers, Inc., requesting permission to establish a construction office and yard as a waiver use on property zoned M-1 located on the south side of Schoolcraft Road between Middlebelt and Merriman Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 71-3-2-8 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the afore- said recommendation of the Planning Commission, plus the additional condition that this approval shall be null and void in the event that the construction of the proposed building is not commenced prior to the use of this property. *Councilman Milligan arrived at 8:47 P. M. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #497-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition received by the City Clerk on May 14, 1971 from certain residents requesting the improve- ment of Arcola Avenue from Meadowbrook to Five Mile Road with a permanent type of improvement, and before determining to construct the same, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk and the Department of Law dated April 29, 1971 and submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 353-71, as well as a communication dated May 10, 1971 from the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer, approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with the communication from the Dale Investment Company dated March 19, 1971 with regard to the East-West Industrial Road and Special Assessment Districts No. 58 and No. 59 as the same apply to Item No. 28e807b, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this item. 12176 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett. NAYS: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and Nash. The President declared the resolution denied. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #498-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk and the Department of Law dated April 29, 1971 and submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 353-71, as well as a communication dated May 10, 1971 from the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer, approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with the communication from the Dale Investment Company dated March 19, 1971 with regard to the East-West Industrial Road and Special Assessment Districts No. 58 and No. 59 as the same apply to Item No. 28e807b, the Council does hereby determine to cancel the special assessments levied against the subject property in Special Assessment Districts No. 58 and No. 59 in the amounts of $10,172.53 and $3,899.41 respectively; further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum in the amount of $14,071.94 for the purpose of making a pre-payment in this regard, such sum to be placed in the Debt Retirement Fund in the amounts indicated for these special assessment districts; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Raymond was excused at 9:15 p. m. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to cancel the special assessments levied against the property in Special Assessment Districts No. 58 and No.59, described as Lot 822b of Supervisors Livonia Plat No. 14, in the amount of $4,450; further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum in the amount of $4,450 for the purpose of making a pre-payment in this regard, such sum to be placed in the Debt Retirement Fund in the amounts indicated for these special assessment districts; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura and Milligan. NAYS: Bennett, Brown, McCann and Nash. 12177 The President declafud the resolution denied. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #499-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk and the Department of Law dated April 29, 1971 and submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 353-71, as well as a communication dated May 10, 1971 from the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer, approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with the communication from the Dale Investment Company dated March 19, 1971 with regard to the East-West Industrial Road and Special Assessment Districts No. 58 and No. 59 as the same apply to Item No. 28e807b, the Council does hereby request the Engineering Division to submit a report and recommendation with respect to all other properties located in the City of Livonia which are similarly situated in the City to the aforesaid property referred to by the Dale Investment Company. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, McCann, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Raymond returned at 9:19 p. m. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #500-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 23, 1971, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to the installation of a sidewalk in front of the DPW property located on the west side of Farmington Road, south of Schoolcraft Road, the Council does hereby authorize the Engineering Division to include the construction of the said sidewalk in the 1971 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Program and for this purpose the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $602.32 from the 9.8 Million Dollar Street Improvement General Obligation Bond Issue. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #501-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendations dated May 4, 1971, April 28, 1971 and April 28, 1971 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor concerning sidewalk installation at the following locations: On the east side of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 11A1c2b1 as recorded in Wayne County Records, On the south side of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 12178 23nOLAb2c in Bai-Lynn Park Sub. and recorded in Wayne County Records, Liber 8L , Page 9, On the south side of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 23nOLAb2d in Bai-Lynn Park Sub. and recorded in Wayne County Records, Liber 8t&, Page 9, On the south side and the east side of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 17e10 of the Country Homes Estates Subdivision No. 1 as recorded in Liber 87, Page 79, 80 of Wayne County Records, and for the reasons therein stated, the Council does hereby require the respective owners of lots and premises referred to above to construct and install sidewalks in front of, adjacent to and abutting such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution, which is made pursuant to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-137; and further, said notice shall set forth that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete said sidewalk work on or before September 1, 1971. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated September 28, 1970 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 8-87-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-7-1-29 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on property located on the northeast corner of Five Mile and Farmington Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 from C-2, C-1, P. L. and R-1 to C-4 and P.O., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on December 14, 1970, pursuant to Council resolution No. 1032-70, the Council does hereby refer this matter back to the City Planning Commission with the request for a report and recommenda- tion as to whether or not the requested rezoning should be modified from 0-4 to C-2 and/or P.O. to P.S. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution. with the following result: AYES: *Bennett, Ventura. NAYS: Brown, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. The President declared the resolution denied. *Councilman Bennett made the following statement: The area is too small for high-rise, and the surrounding area is entirely residential. Also, high-rise building will be more logical in other sections of the City. 12179 By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #502-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated September 28, 1970 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 8-87-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-7-1-29 sub- mitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on property located on the northeast corner of Five Mile and Farmington Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 from C-2, C-1, P.L. and R-1 to C-4 and P. 0., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on December14, 1970, pursuant to Council resolution No. 1032-70, and the petition having been revised and limited to the following described area: Lot 27, and the East 1/2 of Westmore Avenue (50 feet wide); Lot 14, and the West 1/2 of said Westmore Avenue; Lot 7, except the West 7 feet thereof, and the North 66 feet of Lot 13, Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 51, Page 1, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being a part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S., R 9 E., Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan. the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 70-7-1-29 is hereby approved and granted as revised; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Bennett, Brown and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated September 28, 1970 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 8-87-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-7-1-29 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on property located on the northeast corner of Five Mile and Farmington Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 from C-2, C-1, P.L. and R-1 to C-4 and P.O., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on December 14, 1970, pursuant to Council resolution No. 1032-70, the Council does hereby determine to table this matter until such time as consideration has been given to a proposed ordinance amendment which would designate height limitations in the C-4 zoning classification as presently set forth in the zoning ordinance. L 12180 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown and Ventura. NAYS: Raymond, McCann, Milligan and Nash. The President declared the resolution denied. At 9:55 p. m., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present at the original roll. call. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council resolution No. 44-69, adopted on January 15, 1969; further, with respect to the Center City Study prepared by the City Planning Commission in connection with the ultimate development of the Civic Center of the City of Livonia, the Council takes this means to indicate its general agreement in principle with "Concept C" as prepared by the Planning Commission for the development of the center city. L Councilman Raymond requested a division of the question. A roll call vote was taken on the first part of the question: 4503-71 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council resolution No. 44-69, adopted on January 15, 1969, with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Milligan. The President declared the resolution adopted. With respect to the balance of the resolution originally proposed, By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was /504-71 RESOLVED, that with respect to the Center City Study prepared by the City Planning Commission in connection with the ultimate develop- ment of the Civic Center of the City of Livonia, the same is hereby referred back to the Planning Commission for its report and recommendation. L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Milligan and McCann. NAYS: Brown, Raymond and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. 12181 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #505-71 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Legislative Committee to submit its report and recommendation with regard to the proposed ordinance amendments to Section 25.04 and Section 26.04 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, which proposed amendments would designate minimum and maximum height and story limitations for buildings located in the C-4 and P.O. Zoning Districts. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #506-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated April 29, 1971, which transmits its resolution No. 3-79-71 and submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 1304-69 regarding the proposed rezoning of commercial properties located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Wayne Road and Stark Road, the Council does hereby refer this matter back to the Planning Commission for further review pending disposition on the proposed establishment of C-3 district regulations as set forth in Petition No. 71-3-6-2. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #507-71 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, the City Zoning Act (M.S.A. Section 5.2934) as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Legislative Committee of the Council for its report and recommendation with respect to the following item: Petition No. 71-3-6-2 submitted by the City Planning Commission to amend Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, by adding a new Article entitled C-3 District Regulations, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 4-102-71 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 71-3-6-2 be approved. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was Iwo #508-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Works and the Department of Law dated May 26, 1971 and approved for submission by the Mayor, as well as a communication from the City Engineer dated May 7, 1971, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to employ expert appraisers for a sum not to exceed .4500.00 for the purpose of obtaining an appraisal of the right-of-way required to complete Newburgh Road from the owner of Parcel 18C2a 12182 (16501 Newburgh Road) ; and for this purpose the Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid sum to be expended from the 9.8 Million Dollar Street Improvement General Obligation Bond Issue; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution; and the Department of Law and the Engineering Division are hereby requested, upon obtaining the aforesaid appraisal, to enter into negotiations with the owner of the subject property and thereafter submit a report and recommendation to the Council. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Ventura, The President declared the resolution adopted. Councilman Brown abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes" vote under the provisions of Section 19 of Ordinance No. 27, as amended. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #509-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division of Engineering, dated May 7, 1971, approved by the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, and the Council having previously approved the necessity for constructing an additional right turn lane on the north side of Plymouth Road at Levan Road, in Council resolution #549-69, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed agreement by and between the City of Livonia and the Michigan State Highway Commission providing for the construction of the said right turn lane from Plymouth Road (M-14) to northbound Levan Road in the City of Livonia, a copy of which agreement is attached to the aforesaid communication; and the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to affix their signatures to said con- tract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; further, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1718.00 from the 9.8 Million Dollar General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Issue to cover the cost of the City's participation in this project; and the City Clerk is requested to transmit four (4) executed copies of said agreement, together with a copy of this resolution, to the Michigan State Highway Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. The communication from the Engineering Division with respect to the opening of Henry Ruff, north of Schoolcraft (I-96 Expressway) was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. 12183 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 7, 1971 from Max Rosenfeld, Builder, 11000 W. McNichols, Room 226, Detroit, Michigan 48221, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby find that the proposed division or partition of Lots 62 and 85 of Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing of same into four parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows: The West 70 feet of Lot 62, Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 51, Page 1 of Plats, Wayne County Records. The East 70 feet of Lot 62, Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 51, Page 1 of Plats, Wayne County Records. The North 69 feet of Lot 85, Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber Si, Page 1 of Plats, Wayne County Records. The South 69.48 feet of Lot 85, Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 51, Page 1 of Plats, Wayne County Records. as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a part hereof by this reference;and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds; further, the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council resolution No. 925-69 adopted on August 20, 1969. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann and Nash. NAYS: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Milligan. The President declared the resolution denied. LBy Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #510-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 7, 1971 from Max Rosenfeld, Builder, 11000 W. McNichols, Room 226, Detroit, Michigan 48221, the Council does hereby refer the matter of the proposed division or partition of Lots 62 and 85 of Brightmoor Home Acres Sub- division to the City Planning Commission for report and recommendation 12184 on the question as to whether the property in question should be rezoned to a more appropriate zoning classification. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #511-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Angelo DiPonio, dated May 11, 1971, and having further considered the verbal reports and recommendations of the City Planner and the Industrial Coordinator, the Council does hereby authorize the City of Livonia to participate as a Co-Proprietor for the limited purpose only of providing a 30' wide right-of-way for a portion of the proposed Glendale Avenue, as shown on the attached map and preliminary plat for the proposed Green- field Industrial Park #1 Subdivision, based upon the understanding that the proprietor of the said plat will provide a permanent improvement for Glendale Avenue, as shown on the proposed plat, in accordance with City standards; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to do all things necessary; including the affixing of their signatures to such plat, to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #512-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks and Recreation Commission, dated May 12, 1971, which transmits its resolution #866-71, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the following Fee Schedule for the use of the City's indoor ice rinks for the 1971-72 Season: General Skating (two hour sessions) Children: .35 Adults: .75 Residents Children: .50 Adults: 1.00 Non-residents Ice Rentals: Residents: $30.00 Non-residents: 40.00 Figure Skating Lessons: Residents: $10.00 for 10 lessons Non-residents: $15.00 for 10 lessons and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. 12185 The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #513-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated May 3, 1971, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a proposed three-point arrangement between the City, the Wayne County Road Commission and the owner of the property for the ultimate acquisition and lease back of the property located in the civic center area at 33251 Five Mile Road (Golden Lantern Restaurant), the Council does hereby refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration at a meeting to be conducted on June 9, 1971 at 8:00 P. M. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #514-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated April 29, 1971, to which are attached communications dated April 21, 1971 and April 23, 1971 from the Board of Wayne County Road Commission- ers as well as from the City Engineer, respectively, with regard to the construction of an 81 pedestrian walkway on the east side of Middlebelt Road where the same crosses the Bell Creek at the existing bridge, such work to be completed by the Wayne County Road Commission, the Council does hereby approve of the City of Livonia participating in 40% of the cost of this project, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to do all things necessary, including the affixing of their signatures to such documents as may be required in behalf of the City of Livonia; and for this purpose the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $7600.00 from the 9.8 Million Dollar General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Issue. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #515-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Works and the Department of Law, dated May 25, 1971, IL. and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a substandard dwelling located at 18231 Lathers Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, and legally described as Lot No. 119 - Dohany Subdivision, N.E. 1/4 of Section 12, which dwelling is located on State-owned property, the Council does here- by authorize the Director of Public Works to do all things necessary to solicit bids from private contractors for the demolition of the said described dwelling and/or to have such work accomplished and, thereafter, 12186 forward the charges incurred with respect to the work involved to the Department of Natural Resources, State of Michigan, for payment. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #516-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated April 1, 1971, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the proposed acquisi- tion of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 12J, located in Section 12, City of Livonia the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire the sub- ject property from the owners of the same for the sum of $50.00, and does further authorize an expenditure not to exceed an additicnal $55.00 for the proration of taxes, as well as such other costs which may be incidental or necessary to complete this acquisition; for this purpose the Council does authorize the expenditure of the aforesaid sums from the Unexpended Balance Account of the General Fund; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are here- by requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perfor- mance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #517-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 3, 1971 from the Director-Secretary of the Livonia Housing Commission which indicates that the Livonia Housing Commission by its resolution #18-71 requests permission to make final payment to the firm of St. Cyr Architect and Associates in the amount of $2233.32 in connection with Project Michigan 55-1, commonly referred to as the "McNamara Towers #1 Senior Citizens Low Income Housing Project," the Council does hereby concur in the aforesaid request and does authorize final payment to the said firm in the amount indicated, it appearing from the aforesaid communication that this sum represents the full and complete balance due on a contract dated May 9, 1966 between the City of Livonia, Michigan, acting by and through the Livonia Housing Commissionand the aforesaid architectural firm; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #518-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated May 18, 1971, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law and the Engineering Division to do all things 12187 necessary to acquire the right-of-way necessary to complete Amrhein Road and Levan Road at Taxation Parcel 29M in Section 29 from the owners of the same (A & A Asphalt Company) for the purchase price of $6000.00; further, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure of a sum not to exceed $50.00 for the proration of current city, county and school taxes in connection with this acquisition; and the Council does further authorize the expenditure of the aforesaid sums from the Amrhein Road Special Assess- ment District No. 29 and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #519-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 10, 1971 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement dated April 16, 1971, executed by Robert Alaimo and Dolores Alaimo, his wife, which document is more particularly described as: The easterly most 43' of part of N. W. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S., R. 9E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, beginning S. 0° 35' 41" W, 1822.85 ft. from N. 1/4 corner of Section 29, thence S. 0° 35' 41" W, 33.15 ft. thence N. 89° 28' 10" W, 1090 ft., thence N. 0° 35' 41" E, 132 feet, thence S. 89° 28' 10" E, 812 ft. thence S. 0° 05' 21" W. 96.85 feet, thence S. 89° 03' 19" E, 277.15 feet to point of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 29Jlclb, Jlc2a) (Levan Road paving project) the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement 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. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #520-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 11, 1971 from the Department of Law, submitted pursuant to Council resolution 89-71, transmitting for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed dated May 8, 1971 executed by Theodore Gold and Sally Gold, his wife, conveying: 12188 The S. 315 feet of Lot 42 of B. E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 23, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 69 of Plats, Page 75, Wayne County Records. the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to do all things necessary to have the subject property removed from the tax rolls as being city owned and exempt. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #521-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 17, 1971 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed dated September 29, 1967 executed by Twelve-Dequindre Corporation, Detroit, Michigan, by its Treasurer, Burton Rissman, and its Secretary, Don- ald Rissman, conveying: That part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 31, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point on the south line of Ann Arbor Road (113 feet in width) distant S. 88° 11' 20" E. 954.07 feet and U. 50° 50' 10" W. 305.82 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 31 and proceeding thence N. 53° 45'E. along the south line of Ann Arbor Road 220.0 feet; thence S. 76° 04'E. 9.11 feet; thence S.53° 451 W. 224.01 feet; thence N. 50° 50' 10" W. 7.23 feet to the point of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 31F1b1) (Ann Arbor Road) the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #522-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 18, 1971 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed dated May 7, 1971 executed by Max J. Schafer, Arline G. Schafer, Louis Roth, Mildred Roth, Martin A. Kellman and Jane G. Kellman, conveying: The south 60 feet of that part of the W. 1/2 of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 26 described as beginning at a point on the S. line of said section distant east, 530.0 ft. from the S. W. corner of Section 26 and proceeding thence N. 0° 25' 30" W, 346.69 ft.; thence S. 89° 52' 30" E, 65.0 ft.; thence S. 0° 25' 30" E, 346.54 ft. to the S. line of Section 26; thence West along said line, 65.0 to the point of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 26Q) (Plymouth Road right-of-way) 12189 the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 26, 1971 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution No. 1-3-71 adopted by the Commission on January 19, 1971 with regard to Petition No. 70-11-2-23 submitted by Rodney C. Kropf, attorney for Larry J. Huggins and Dale Huggins, requesting permission to construct and operate a new, modern car wash and to dispense gasoline on property zoned C-2 located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Broadmoor and Sunnydale in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 5, 1971 pursuant to Council resolution No. 145-71, the Council does hereby reject the recommenda- tion of the City Planning Commission and said Petition No. 70-11-2-23 is hereby approved and granted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Milligan NAYS: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. The President declared the resolution denied. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #523-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 26, 1971 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution No. 1-3-71 adopted by the Commission on January 19, 1971 with regard to Petition No. 70-11-2-23 submitted by Rodney C. Kropf, attorney for Larry J. Huggins and Dale Huggins, requesting permission to construct and operate a new, modern car wash and to dispense gasoline on property zoned C-2 located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Broadmoor and Sunnydale in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 5, 1971 pursuant to Council resolution No. 145-710 the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 70-11- 2-23 is hereby denied, such action to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Milligan The President declared the resolution adopted. 12190 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #524-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated August 15, 1969 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 7-98-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-6-1-18 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on property located on the south side of Schoolcraft between Farmington and Hubbard Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section27 from RUF to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 5, 1969 pursuant to Council resolution No. 1033-69, the Council does hereby table this matter to the second meeting to be conducted in July, 1971. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #525-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated May 10, 1971, submitted pursuant to Council resolution #266-71 in connection with the proposed budget for the City Safety Committee, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $4,100.00 from the Unallocated Balance Account for the purpose of implementing this Ad Hoc Committee established by the Mayor, which budget as originally submitted is revised to reduce safety awards to $500.00, emergency safety equipment to $600.00 and delete .16 mm projector; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or indidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #526-71 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 96, more particularly described in Council Resolution No. 1169-70 adopted on December 16, 1970, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the spe- cial assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the basis of street lighting being installed on Lancaster and Garden Avenues, north of Five Mile Road (Franklin Square Apartments), City of Livonia, Michigan, in said Special Assessment District No. 96. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby determine that said street lights shall be installed with ornamental poles and underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment District No. 96 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon 12191 benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll No. 96 based on installation of ornamental poles and underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects; pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorese the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll, and the Assessment Roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #527-71 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation the matter of review- ing definitions of hotels, motels and multiple dwellings and licensing fees therefor, as in part presently provided for in Title 4, Chapter 2 (Section 4-201, et seq.) and in Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 4-120 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #528-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 26, 1971 from Greenwood Farms-Newburgh Heights Civic Association, the Council does hereby grant permission to the said civic association to hold a bike and trike parade on June 12, 1971 beginning at 1:00 P.M. and lasting approximately one hour, with the route of the parade extending from New- burgh to Kingsbury, down Kingsbury to Huff to Ladywood to Stonehouse Cir- cle, around Stonehouse to Blue Skies and stopping in front of 15504 Blue Skies, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Safety-Police. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #529-71 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. Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADD- ING SECTION 3. , THERETO. RE: PETITION 71-1-1-3 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.S. TO C-2 12192 L The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. Councilman Milligan invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effect- ive on publication. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #530-71 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 71-5-3-4 submitted by Charles Hunter, 36943 Vargo, and Mrs. Lorraine Medvec, 17353 Fitzgerald under date of May 18, 1971, received in the City Clerk's office on June 2, 1971 wherein request is made for the vacating of a certain walkway located from Vargo Street between Lots 92 and 93 to the professional services area at Six Mile and Newburgh, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the L Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the City Planning Commis- sion for action and recommendation in accordance with provisions of law and city ordinances. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #531-71 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines that in view of the fact that the following parcels of property do not receive any direct bene- fit from the installation of sidewalks on Farmington Road: Lot 128 Burton Hollow Subdivision, Owner B. F. DeMay of 16303 Pollyanna, Livonia, Michigan 48150; Lot 130 Burton Hollow Subdivision, Owner C. F. Senkewitz of Brooklyn, Michigan; Lot 131 Burton Hollow Subdivision, Owner G. S. McGrath of 16144 Burton Court, Livonia, Michigan; and Lot 132a Burton Hollow Subdivision, Owner W. C. Holloway of 16128 Burton Court, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine that the special assessments as have been previously levied in Council resolution No. 108-69 in confirming SAD #68 shall be cancelled, and for this purpose the Council does hereby request the City Treasurer, City Clerk and City Assessor to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution; further, the Council does hereby determine that the sum of $1,696.60 is hereby authorized L to be expended from the $9.8 Million Street and Road General Obligation Bond Issue for the purpose of making payment with regard to the aforesaid special assessments; and further, inasmuch as said district is presently under review, as set forth in Council resolution No. 262-71, any action taken affecting these parcels in said assessment district revision, shall be adjusted accordingly. L12193 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 71-1-1-2 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO C-2 The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. Councilman Ventura invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #532-71 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to amend Council resolution #478-71 so as to grant permission to the Federation of Livonia Civic Associations to operate four sound cars within the City on June 14, 1971 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan. NAYS: McCann and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. 12194 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, this 711th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:30 P. M., June 2, 1971. ADDISON W. BA" ity erk.