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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1975-03-12 14822 MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTH REGULAR MEETING L OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On March 12, 1975, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at approximately 8:25 P. M. . Councilman Bishop gave the invocation. Roll was called with the following result. Present--Robert F. Nash, Robert R. Bishop, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Jerry H. Brown and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--Robert E. McCann. (Excused) Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor, Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harpy T. Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, Robert Turner, Police Chief, John Bunk, Fire Chief; John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Robert LStokes, Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, G. E. Siemert, City Engi- neer; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor, John Nagy, City Planner, Daniel Andrew, Plan- ning Commission; Francis Hand, Planning Commission, and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer Board. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #163-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 804th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held February 19, 1975, are hereby approved. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #164-75 WHEREAS-, the water system of the City of Detroit supplies water to some 80 surburban communities at rates which are established by the Detroit Board of Water Commissioners, subject to the approval of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Detroit, and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Livonia have been L apprised that the proposed 1975 - 1976 Water Board budget contemplates an increase in water and sewer rates to be passed on to outlying communities; and 14823 WHEREAS, it appears that a substantial portion of the additional revenues generated by this proposed increase may be used to finance L capital improvements to Detroit's water system without any commensurate benefit accruing to the surrounding communities, and WHEREAS, there is a possibility that the City of Livonia and its sister communities may be subject to unilaterally and arbitrarily imposed water and sewer rate increases without first having had the opportunity to voice their objections, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Livonia do hereby take this means to voice their protest to the Detroit Board of Water Commissioners, to Mayor Coleman Young of the City of Detroit and to the Common Council of the City of Detroit and do further request that the City Clerk send copies of this resolution to all affected communities in the metropolitan Detroit area together with a letter suggesting that they take a strong and vigorous stand in opposition to water and sewer rate increases. The communication from the Department of Finance, dated January 17, 1975, transmitting unaildited Financial Reports for the year ended November 30, 1974, for the General, Concession, Golf Course, Ice Rink, Swimming Pool, Municipal Refuse LDisposal System, Federal Revenue Sharing and the Pension Retirement Fund System- Funds, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Department of Finance, dated February 18, 1975, transmitting Financial Reports for the period ending January 1975 for the General, Municipal Refuse Disposal System, Federal Revenue Sharing and Water and Sewer Funds, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Department of Law, dated February 19, 1975, with respect to Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Actions (Ford Motor Co. vs City of Livonia and Ford Marketing Corporation vs City of Livonia, was received and filed for the information of the Council. Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED; KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING SEC- TION 3. THERETO. RE PETITION 74-8-1-25 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P. 14824 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS. None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. Councilman Brown gave second reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.03 OF ARTICLE XVII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " (Petition No. 74-6-6-)4) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #165-75 RESOLVEIS, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated January 30, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of W. F. Miller Company, 1593 S. Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan 48011, for supplying the City (Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) Low Center of Gravity Tractor for the total price of $5,513.60, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result . AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS. None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #166-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated January 30, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Wolverine Ford Truck Sales, Inc. , 3550 Wyoming, Dearborn, Michigan 48120 for supplying the City (Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) 12 Ft. Stake Truck for the 14825 Unit Price of $4,400.00, less trade-in of $350.00, for a total price of $4,050.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #167-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated February 10, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Assistant Director of Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to reject bids received for purchasing Tires and Tubes for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and the Council does hereby request and authorize the Operations Division and the Department of Finance to do all things necessary to purchase the City's Tires and Tubes through the State of Michigan's Tire Contract, the same being authorized without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action being taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #168-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated February 20, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Carpenter Truck Center, Inc., 3850 Howe Road, Wayne, Michigan 48484 for supplying the City (Equipment Maintenance Section) with five (5) Half Ton Pickup Trucks at the Unit Price bid of $3,406.80, less trade-in amounts of $475.00, for a total price of $16,559.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, and meets all specifications, and the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and transfer the sum of $2,559.00 from the Unex- pended Fund Balance Account to the Equipment Maintenance Account No. 464-970 for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES• Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS. None. 14826 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated February 19, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and the Chairman of the Water & Sewer Board, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Colony Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc., 111 W. Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170 for supplying the City (Equipment Maintenance Section) with seven (7) Intermediate Passenger Cars for a total price of $20,073.75, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications, and further, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and transfer the sum of $2,797.50 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to the Equipment Maintenance Account No. 464-970 for this purpose. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #169-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated February 19, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and the Chairman of the Water & Sewer Board, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the acceptance of bids for the purchase of seven (7) Intermediate Passenger Cars for the City (Equipment Maintenance Section), the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Study Session to be conducted on March 17, 1975. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Bennett. NAYS: Brown and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #170-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 7, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Cottage Gardens, Inc. , Route No. 3, South Waverly and Bishop Roads, Lanaing, Michigan 48910 for supplying the City with the following street trees Number Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price Per Year Description Spring 1975 Fall 1975 Spring 1976 200 Norway Maples* 12.85 13.550 13.50 400 Honey Locust* 15.10 15.85 15.85 100 Crimson King Maples 13.75 14.45 14 45 200 Green Sprie Linden 15 60 16.30 16.30 100 Sunburst Locust Unavailable 15.85 15.85 400 Red Maple (acer Rubrum) 11.80 13.50 13.50 *Improved Form only the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets R31 specifications. 14827 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS. None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #171-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board dated February 7, 1975, which bears the signa- ture of the Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its Resolution No. WS 1996 2/75, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Wolverine Ford Truck Sales, Inc., 3550 Wyoming, Dearborn, Michigan 48120 for supplying the City (Water Department) with one (1) Dump Truck 4 Cubic Yard Box and Hoist for the price of $7,642.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and. Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #172-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board dated February 7, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its Resolution No. WS 1997 2/75, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Wolverine Ford Truck Sales, Inc. , 3550 Wyoming, Dearborn, Michigan 48120 for supplying the City (Water Department) with one (1) 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck for the price of $3,786.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result . AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #173-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board dated February 7, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its Resolution No. WS 1995 2/75, the Council does hereby determine to acEept the bid of C. E. Pollard Company, 13575 Auburn, Detroit, Michigan 48223 for supplying the City (Water Department) with one (1) 10-12 Yard Dump Body and Hoist for the price of $3,491.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications. 14828 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #174-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Fire Chief dated February 20, 1975, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Finance, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Dameron Motor Sales, 29301 Grand River, Farmington, Michigan for supply- ing the City with two 4-Door Sedans for the price of $8,081.86, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications, further, the Council determines that the 1970 Ford referred to in the aforesaid communication shall not be traded in and shall be retained for use as a reserve non-emergency vehicle in the Fire Department. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #175-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated February 4, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to second-year funding of the Satura- tion Patrol Unit-North, for the period May 1, 1975 through June 30, 1976, the Council does hereby determine that funds required for the City to provide a Cash Match in the total amount of $31,272.57 are appropriated in the City's current budget and/or to the extent required for the Fiscal Year commencing May 1, 1975 will be appropriated for this purpose, and as required to be consistent with the action taken herein the Council does hereby amend, revise or repeal Council Reso'lution No. 907-74 adopted on December 11, 1974. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Bishop, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was L #176-75 RESOLVEri, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 30, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize Beltz Parts and Service, Inc. , 14829 15003 Charlevoix Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230 to repair Refrigeration Motors at the Ford Ice Rink for the price of $1,672.18 in the manner indicated in the aforesaid communication, further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said work without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, such action being taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(4) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Financial Ordinance). A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result . AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS- None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #177-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire Chief dated February 6, 1975, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $1,674.95 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the purchase of the following items . 3 Resusci-Anne Training Manikins Complete, to teach Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (mouth to mouth resuscitation and external cardiac compression). @ $295.00 each $ 885.00 1 16 mm film, "Pulse of Life" To be used in conjunction with the above program 150.00 1 16 mm Model T-1552 Projector 623.00 1 16 mm Craig S-6 Film Splicer 16.95 $ 1,674.95. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS. None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #178-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Civil Defense dated February 5, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize payment of the sum of $10.00 to Corporal Harold Bond, Auxiliary Police Officer, for the purpose of reimbursing him for the replacement of eye glasses which were broken in the line of duty, and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the fore- going amount from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose; 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. 14830 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #179-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Civil Defense dated January 27, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine that commencing with the effective date of this resolution that the position of Civil Defense Director shall be afforded 100% coverage under the Optical and Dental Programs presently provided to employees of the City of Livonia, and the Finance Director and the Personnel Director are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS. None. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted #180-75 RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby designates Robert E. Osborn as the authorized official to request that Edward N. Hines Drive, from Ford Road to Haggerty Road, in Middle Rouge Parkway, be temporarily closed to motorized traffic on the following Saturdays. May 3, June 7, September 6, and October 4, 1975, between the hours of 8:30 A. M. and 4 00 P. M. each day for the purpose of having "Bike Days", and RESOLVED, that in order that adequate arangements can be made for the handling of traffic during the hours of closing, we designate the following police official Robert E. Turner to coordinate all activities with authorized representatives of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 30, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the lease of the Devon-Aire Ice Arena by the Red Wing Old Timers to conduct a Hockey School beginning on August 18, 1975 through August 30, 1975, excluding Sundays, the hours of operation of which would be as follows LMonday through Friday -- 8.00 a. m. to 3 30 p. m. Saturday -- 8 00 a. m. to 11.00 a. m. 14831 at a rental rate of $30.00 per hour for a sum of $1,215.00 per week (and based upon the firm commitment that they will use the ice for a two-week period), and such agreement to be based upon the use of such facilities by the Parks and Recreation Department after 3 30 p. m. during the week and after 11 00 a. m. on Saturdays and all day on Sundays for general skating and ice rental, the Council does hereby approve of the use of the Devon- Aire Ice Arena for this purpose, and the Council does further authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement to be prepared by the Department of Law between the City and the Red Wing Old Timers in accordance with the action taken herein. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #181-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 30, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the lease of the Devon-Aire Ice Arena by the Red Wing Old Timers to conduct a Hockey School beginning on August 18, 1975 through August 30, 1975, excluding Sundays, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Study Session to be conducted on March 17, 1975. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #182-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated February 10, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a proposed contract between the City of Livonia and Michigan State Highway Commission, with respect to conducting an Engineer- ing survey to identify in accordance with Section 210 of the Federal High- way Safety Act of 1973, obstacles which may constitute a hazard to vehicles and to pedestrians on specified Federal aid and non-Federal aid routes, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to affix their signatures to such Contract 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, and the said Clerk is requested to transmit four (4) executed copies of the agreement, together with a copy of this resolution to the said Michigan State Highway Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS• None. The communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated February 6, 1975, transmitting various statements for the year 1974, was received and filed for the information of the Council. 14832 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #183-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 3, 1975, from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No. 1-9-75, adopted on January 14, 1975, with regard to Petition No. 74-10-2-19, submitted by Zervos Associates, requesting a waiver use approval to fill a portion of the flood plain area located at the south- west corner of Munger and Middlebelt in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-10-2-19 is hereby approved and granted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #184-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Plan- ning Commission dated February 6, 1975, which transmits its Resolution No. 1-15-75, adopted on January 28, 1975, wherein the Commission does, pursuant L to Council Resolution No. 500-74, transmit to Council a proposed amendment to the R-7 District regulations which would increase minimum lot area requirements, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #185-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Samuel Elias dated February 14, 1975, wherein it is suggested that consideration be given to naming a park, a road and/or a building in tribute to City Founders, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #186-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer and the Superintendent of Operations dated February 13, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for sub- mission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Engineering Division to prepare plans and specifications and thereafter advertise for bids for the 1975 Concrete Joint and Crack Sealing Program as outlined in the aforesaid communication. L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS. None. 14833 Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 73-7-1-29 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-3 TO C-1. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #187-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law dated February 11, 1975 submitted pursuant to Council resolu- tion #37-75, transmitting for acceptance a Quit Claim Deed executed on February 10, 1975 by Mary M. Lockey, a widow, conveying The easterly 43.00 feet of the parcel described as the North 4 acres of the E. 1/2 of the N. E. 1/4 of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (part of Parcel 15E - Hubbard Road Right-of-way) the Council does hereby for and on 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 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result : AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #188-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated February 4, 1975, transmitting for Council accept- ance a Quit Claim Deed executed on January 30, 1975 by Brian Earl Radcliffe, a single man, which conveys right-of-way for the purpose of constructing and extending public sidewalks, which right-of-way is more particularly described as follows 14834 The East 10 feet of the following described parcel The north 100 feet of the south 300 feet of the east 4 acres of the south 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the east 33 feet thereof, and The east 10 feet of the following described parcel. The north 140 feet of the south 200 feet of the east 4 acres of the south 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the east 33 feet thereof, also except the west 35 feet thereof. (Tax Item No. 36G4alc - 143 - 99 0015 and Tax Item No. 36G4alb - 143 - 99 0014) the Council does hereby for and on 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. LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES• Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #189-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law dated February 14, 1975, transmitting for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed executed by Chester Koppy and Irene Koppy, his wife, which conveys certain property to the City which is more particularly described as follows A parcel of land being part of the W. 1/2 of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 2, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., , thence N. 85 59' 55" E. , 1315.94 ft. along the south line of Section 2, thence N. CP 08'10" E. , 1475.04 ft to the point of beginning of this descrip- tion, thence N. 85) 51' 50" W. , 575.39 ft. to a point, thence N. 08' 10" E. , 40.91 ft. to a point, thence N. 89' 55'25" E. , 575.39 ft. to a point, thence S. 0' 08' 10" W., 43.0+ ft. to the point of beginning. Containing 0.554 acres of land more or less. 14835 the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things which are necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #190-75 RESOLVED', that having considered Petition No. 75-2-3-1, submitted by Mr. Hyman Shier, dated February 20, 1975, wherein a request is made for the vacating of the northerly 2 feet of a 6-foot wide easement lying along the South lot line of Lot No. 150 Fairway Farms Subdivision No. 4, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommenda- tion in accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordinance. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett and unanimously adopted, it was #191-75 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted Resolution No. 566-73 at its regular meeting held on July 11, 1973, requiring the City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed road improvement of Brentwood Avenue, north of Seven Mile Road, in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared, plans and speci- fications therefor and an estimate for 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 install- ments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifica- tions and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of February 10, 1975 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, April 21, 1975 as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michi- gan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publica- tion of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code. 14836 LB.ywa:ouncilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it #192-75 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 (NSA. 5 2934, m;caA 125.584), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, April 21, 1975 at 8.00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item* Petition No. 74-11-1-35 submitted by Brashear, Brashear & Duggan for Michigan National Bank-West Metro for a change of zoning of property located at the southwest corner of Puritan Avenue and Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, from RUF to C-1, and, as amended, from RUF to P.S., the City Planning Commission having in its Resolution No. 1-14-75 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 74-11-1-35 be approved, further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and (b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 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 ORpINANCE, " BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO (Pet. 74-9-1-27) LThe foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. 14837 Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMEI•TDFTl', KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE PETITION NO. 74-9-1-30 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-6 AND C-1 TO PO-I. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20 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. 74-9-1-31 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM ACf, R-6, R-7 AND C-1 TO RUF The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on. the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND PET 74-10-3-11 The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. 14e ,E3 Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Frtition No. 74-10-3-12) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #193-75 RESOLVED', that the Council does hereby establish the following dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council for the month of April, 1975 Wednesday, April 9, 1975 and Wednesday, April 23, 1975. Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following 014dinance, as Revised in Draft dated February 14, 1975. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-2306, 2-2307, 2-2308, 2-2309, 2-2310, 2-2311 AND 2-2312 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 23 (ARTS ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDI- NANCE g AS AMENDED. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance, as Revised in Draft dated February 14, 1975 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER ENTITLED "PHYSICAL LIMITATION DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE." *Cocilman Brown was excused at 9 50 p. m. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City IC111::: Lunand is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance, as Revised in Draft dated February 14, 1975 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-12C6 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12 (ANTI-LITTER ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was based on the table for consideration at the next regular Lmeeting of the Council. Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance as Revised in Draft dated March 3, 1975 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.10 OF ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA. (Petition No. 74-4-6-1) he foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word, repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. *Councilman Brown returned at 9 53 p. m. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was iii. #194-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated February 11, 1975, and submitted pursuant 1484o to Council Resolution No. 691-74, with regard to a proposed amendment to Section 18.50 of Ordinance No. 543, relative to sign district regulations, the Council does hereby determine pursuant to Section 23.01(a) of the Zoning Ordinance to refer this matter to the City Planning Commission for the purpose of conducting a PUblic Hearing and thereafter submitting a report and recommendation to Council on the proposed ordinance as revised by the Legislative Committee (see draft dated February 14, 1975). Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance, the same having been given its first reading by Councilman Bennett on January 22, 1975 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-242 OF TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANOR ORDINANCE) of THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES AS AMENDED. (Fireworks, etc ) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #195-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #196-75 RESOLVER, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Director of PUblic Safety-Fblice dated February 25, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Adams Distributing Company, 1844o Joy Road, Detroit, Michigan 48228 for supplying the City (Saturation Patrol Unit-North) with twelve (12) Multi-Channel Scanning Receivers as follows Unit Price Total Regency ACT-R-10H/L/U $129.50 Regency High Selectivity 10.25 Filter MA-46 $139.75 $1,677.00 the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications. 14841 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and. Nash. NAYS. None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #197-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Fblice dated February 25, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Allie Brothers of Livonia, 20331 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 for supplying the City with Police Uniforms for the price of $20,257.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item. and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was L #198-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk dated March 3, 1975, which indicates that the Ager Building Company, 20715 Northome, Southfield, Michigan, proprietor of Bainbridge Courts Subdivision, situated in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, has delivered final true plats to the City Clerk and requested that said plat be presented to Council for final approv4 and the Council having received a communication from the City Planning Commission dated February 17, 1975, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for the said subdivision in its Resolution No. 2-26-75, adopted on February 11, 1975, and the Council having considered a report from the City Engineer indicating that substantial compliance has been made with the conditions upon which the preliminary plat was approved by the Council in its Resolution No. 689-73, adopted on August 15, 1973, as amended, said preliminary plat having been recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission on March 7, 1972, in its Resolution No. 3-80-72, now, therefore, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to the Final Plat of Bainbridge Courts Subdivision, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the Ordinances of the City of Livonia, and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do-all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: imp AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS None. 14842 By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #199-75 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 (MSA 5.2934 MCLA 125 584), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, April 21, 1975 at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item Petition No. 75-1-1-2 submitted by Jack Bingham for a change of zoning of property located at the southeast corner of Five Mile Road and Levan Road in the North- east 1/4 of Section 20 from P.S. to P., the City Planning Commission having in its Resolution No. 2-22-75 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 75-1-1-2 be approved, further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and (b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #200-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Parks and Recreation dated March 4, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and in accordance with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission as set forth in its Resolution No. 1191-75, adopted on March 3, 1975, the Council does hereby accept the low bids specified in the amounts indicated as set forth in the attached "Baseball Bid Recommendations -- 1975", the grand total of which is 312,490.75. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYSNone. 14843 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #201-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer dated March 6, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney, and is appro7ed for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a Tri-Party Agreement between the Michigan State Highway Com- mission, the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, and the City of Livonia, for the widening and reconstruction of Six Mile Road from Farmington Road to 500 feet west of Levan Road (Urban Project M2057 (013)), the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said Agreement for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of S299,184.00 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund -(Major Road. Account) for this purpose, which sum represents the City's total estimated share for this project, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #202-75 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted Resolution No. 78-75, at its regular meeting held on February 5, 1975, requiring the City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement of the streets within the Melody Manor Subdivision, located in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what portion 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, and it appearing to the Coun- cil that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of March 12, 1975 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, April 21, 1975, at 8:00 P. M., as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said. Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publi- cation of suchhearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code. 14844 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NAYS. None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #203-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Execu- tive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated March 11, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve and authorize an advance in the amount of $3,900.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the purpose of preparing and mAiling a Housing Survey to the Senior Citizens of Livonia on or about March 20, 1975, such sum to be reimbursed to the Unexpended Fund Balance Account at such time as the Federal Grant, pursuant to Title III, is received by the City in this regard, 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: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett and Nash. NMS. None. On motion of Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, this 805th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 10.02 P. M., March 12, 1975. ......1...r., ADDISON W. ktEON; City Clerk, L