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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1974-10-09 14607 imw MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On October 9, 1974, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at approximately 8:00 P. M. . Councilman Raymond delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Robert R..Bishop, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Jerry H. Brown, Robert E. McCann, Robert D. Bennett. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; Robert Turner, Police Chief; Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; John Nagy, City Planner; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; James Miller, Personnel Director, John Bunk, Fire Chief; Michael Reiser, Water and Sewer Board; and Esther Friedrichs of the Planning Commission. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #751-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 794th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held September 25, 1974, are hereby approved. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #752-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 154th special meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held on October 2, 1974, are hereby approved. The communication dated September 26, 1974 from the Department of Law, with respect to Michigan Court of Appeals No. 17051 (Robert J. Eliassen & Sons vs City of Livonia) was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Director of Finance dated September 18, 1974, which transmits Financial Reports for the period ending August 31, 1974, for the 146o8 lio General, Concession, Golf Course, Ice Rink, Swimming Pool, Municipal Refuse Disposal System, Federal Revenue Sharing and the Pension Retirement System Funds, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #753-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations, dated September 6, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submis- sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Morton Salt Company, a Division of Morton-Norwich Products, Inc., 10335 Flora Street, Detroit, Michigan 48209, for supplying the City with Rock Salt at the unit price of $9.00 per ton, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #754-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated September 19, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to notification by the Gulf Oil Corporation that as of September 1, 1974 through December 31, 1974, the unit prices for gasoline furnished by the Gulf Oil Corporation will be at the following prices: Per Gallon Leaded Gasoline - .2436 Unleaded Gasoline - .2536 the said price being made in accordance with Federal Government regulations, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of gasoline at the aforesaid prices, the action taken herein being in accordance with Section 2-213(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and all prior resolu- tions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended, or revised to the extent required to be consistent with the action taken herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was 14609 #755-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of L the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated September 23, 1974, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Allen Fence Co., 14927 W. Warren Ave., Dearborn, Michigan, for materials and installation of ten (10) Heavy-Duty Backstops to be constructed on Parksite "E", located at Seven Mile and Wayne Road in Section 4 - 5, City of Livonia, for a total price of $19,750.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #756-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated September 12, 1974, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Michigan Roofing Company to make additional repairs to the roof of the Ford Arena in the manner detailed in the aforesaid communication for a price not to exceed $3,400.00, and for this purpose the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expendi- ture of a sum not to exceed $3,400.00 from the $4.4 Million Parks and L Recreation General Obligation Bond Issue; 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), (1), (4) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, 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: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #757-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Operations, dated August 29, 1974, 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 authorize the transfer of the sum of $3,500 from Road Maintenance Salaries Account No. 464-702 to Building Maintenance Supplies Account No. 934-776, for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. L AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 14610 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #758-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 2, 1974, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Forestry Division to employ Harry Fox, Inc., 28150 Hayes Road, Roseville, Michigan 48066, for the removal of 88 trees and 11 stumps, for the price of $160.00 per tree and $33.00 per stump, and for this purpose does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $14,443.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds; further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said work without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid com- munication, such action being taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d) (1) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #759-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Treasurer, dated October 1, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of $500.00 from Budget Account no. 253-961 (Error in roll) to Account No. 253-904 (Printing) for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #760-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated September 23, 1974, with regard to cost incurred for the lettering and footing required on the memorial stone for the John F. Dooley Municipal Park, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $535.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account, to be expended for the purpose indicated in the aforesaid communication; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 14611 By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #761-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the President of the Council, dated October 3, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of $2,000.00 from Account No. 101-861 (Auto & Expense Allowance) to Account No. 101-885 (Public Relations) for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-1301 OF CHAPTER 13 (HISTORICAL COMMISSION) OF TITLE 2 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. LThe above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #762-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Department of Law, dated September 17, 1974, approved by the Fire Marshall, which transmits a proposed amendment to Section 4-121 (Alarm System Ordi- nance) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda- tion. The communication dated September 19, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, with respect to Petition No. 73-10-6-14 to amend Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordi- nance, by defining the term "Kennel", was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously f adopted, it was 14612 #763-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation from the Superintendent of Operations, dated August 23, 1974, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the feasibility of purchasing necessary equipment in order to allow the Road Maintenance Section of the Operations Division to apply liquid calcium chloride (Dust Control Program), the Council does hereby determine to authorize and request that the Superintendent of Operations and the Director of Finance do all things necessary to prepare specifications and thereafter take bids in accordance with provisions set forth in the Finance Ordinance with respect to the aforesaid equipment. The Physical inventory listing of office equipment and furniture as well as other capital items, as transmitted by the Director of Finance under date of September 10, 1974, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication dated August 29, 1974 from the Police Department with respect to the request of Uncles and Nephews licensed business at 29623 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, to add space, was received and filed for the information of the Council. *Councilman Nash was excused at 8:30 p. m. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #764-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated September 5, 1974, from the Acting City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 314-74, adopted on April 24, 1974, so as to reduce the Financial Assurances now on deposit with the City for General Improvements in St. Mary Estates Subdivi- sion, located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, City of Livonia, to $89,353.00 of which at least $8,900.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining improvements in said subdivision, and the Financial Assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly, further, the Financial Assurance now on deposit with the City for Sidewalk Improve- ments shall remain the same and unchanged, and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Ventura. NAYS: None, By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 14613 #765-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation, dated September 5, 1974, from the Acting City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 482-74, so as to reduce the Financial Assurances now on deposit with the City for General Improvements in St. Mary Estates Subdivision No. 2 (Madonna Estates Subdivision No. 3) located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, City of Livonia, to $9,900.00 of which at least $1,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining improvements in said subdivision, and the Financial Assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; further, the Financial Assurance now on deposit with the City for Sidewalk Improvements shall remain the same and unchanged; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things neces- sary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Ventura. NAYS : None. *Councilman Nash returned at 8 32 p. m. The communication from Mr. Elliott R. Reum of 14676 Melrose, with respect to his drive approach, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #766-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law, dated August 6, 1974, which submits three (3) proposed ordi- nances required in order to implement sewer use regulations adopted by the Wayne County Department of Public Works in November 1973, and which are submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 419-74, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated June 24, 1974, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution No. 6-122-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-2-1-5, submitted by Marathon Oil Company, for a change of zoning on property located at the northeast corner of Plymouth and Newburgh Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, from C-1 to C-3, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 9, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 544-74, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 74-2-1-5 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the neces- sary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. 14614 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Bishop and Ventura. NAYS: Raymond, McCann, Bennett and Nash. The President declared the resolution DENIED. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #767-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated June 24, 1974, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution No. 6-122-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-2-1-5, submitted by Marathon Oil Company, for a change of zoning on property located at the northeast corner of Plymouth and Newburgh Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, from C-1 to C-3, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 9, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 544-74, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission and the said Petition No. 74-2-1-5 is hereby denied for the following reasons: 1. The proposed change of zoning will provide for an increase in intensity of use by way of providing for the highway oriented services as permitted by the C-3 District regu- lations that would be detrimental to the area as a result L of the increased traffic flow and turning movements to and from the site, the extended hours of operation, lights and debris. 2. The proposed change of zoning would not provide for uses that would be in keeping with the orderly growth and de- velopment of the surrounding area but would tend to encourage the further expansion of commercial development in this area. 3. The present C-1 zoning classification of the site in question will provide for the reasonable commercial development and use of this property as C-1 local commercial services would be more compatible to and in harmony with the surrounding uses of the area. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Bishop and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. LBy Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 14615 #768-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition received by the City Clerk on September 23, 1974, from certain residents requesting a three-way stop sign at the intersection of Knolson and Marie Avenues in the Arbor Estates Subdivision, as well as a reduction of the speed limit on Knolson to 15 mph, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #769-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Acting City Engineer, dated September 11, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the need to acquire 30 feet of right-of-way on Harrison Avenue immediately south of Six Mile Road, (adjacent to Bureau of Taxation Parcel 13B3lalalal) as shown on the attached sketch, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to retain an expert,,Real Estate Appraiser for the purpose of determining the fair market value of the subject property, and does for this purpose hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $300.00 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Roads), 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: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #770-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Operations, dated August 29, 1974, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and approved by the Director of Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that Section 2-214 of the Finance Ordinance be amended, relative to the $10.00 limitation presently provided for therein, the Council does hereby deter- mine to refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #771-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 25, 1974, from the City Planning Commission, which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on September 17, 1974 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution No. 9-197-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-9-8-33, submitted by Koppy-Densmore Building Company, requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in connection with the remodeling of an existing building, 14616 on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Filmore and Irving in Section 9, the Council does hereby designate Monday, November 18, 1974 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hear- ing and the date and place thereof in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia. The communication from the Department of Parks and Recreation, dated September 19, 1974, with respect to an application for Federal Funds to construct Tennis Courts at Ford Field, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Traffic Commission, dated September 23, 1974, with respect to a request for an additional stop sign at Dover and Henry Ruff, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #772-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated October 2, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to an Application to Withhold from Sale certain property located at 34080 Orangelawn, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration, October 15, 1974. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #773-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to establish an ad hoc committee for the purpose of determining the feasibility, location, design, cost and financing required in order to construct a bicentennial fountain, which committee shall be composed of the Mayor, or his representa- tive, two members of the City Council, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, and two members of the community-at-large to be appointed by the City Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #774-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to appoint Thomas D. McCarthy, R. L. Jones & Associates, Inc., 29530 Five Mile Road, 14617 Livonia, Michigan 48151 to represent the City as its "Insurance Agent of Record" with regard to the City's Workmen's Compensation Coverage, for the period commencing with the effective date of this action through December 1, 1974, such service to be performed at no cost to the City; further, that commencing on and after December 1, 1974, and until such time as the Council determines otherwise, the R. L. Jones & Associates Agency is appointed as Agent of Record in all insurance matters for the City of Livonia, and the City Clerk and Director of Finance are hereby directed to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted. #775-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Traffic Sign Section of the Operations Division prepare and install the following temporary signs to be affixed to the City Entrance Identification Signs: "HOME OF LIVONIA CHURCHILL 1974 CLASS A STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL CHAMPIONS" By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #776-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated September 25, 1974, which transmits its Resolution No. 9-198-74, adopted by the Commission on September 17, 1974, with regard to Petition No. 74-8-8-32, submitted by Lindhout Associates, requesting site plan approval to construct a branch bank on property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Farmington and Gill Roads in Section 4, the Council does hereby determine pursuant to provi- sions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and Petition No. 74-8-8-32 is hereby approved based upon a revised Site Plan No. 7413 dated October 7, 1974, as well as the conditions which are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #777-74 WHEREAS, Carl J. Wagenschutz, on October 30, 1974, will have served in his position as City Treasurer, and prior to that time as Township Treasurer for a period of thirty years; and 14618 WHEREAS, Carl' s longevity as an elected official is unparalleled I. in this City's history, and WHEREAS, Carl was one of this City's "Founding Fathers," having served as a member of the Charter Commission which drafted the Charter of the City of Livonia in 1950, the year of its incorporation; and WHEREAS, the public service performed by Carl has been such as to merit the commendation of the people of this community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that having earned the admiration and respect of the Members of the Council, as well as of Mayor Edward H. McNamara, the Council believes it fitting and proper to record at this time its commendation for the fine work of the Livonia City Treasurer, Carl J. Wagenschutz, and joins him in celebrating his 30th Anniversary in the service of the citizens of his community. Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (RETIREMENT PLAN ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF OR- DINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-724 THEREOF. ImpThe 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 Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #?78-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication (1�+,ed September 24, 1974 from the Department of Law transmitting for acceptance a Quit Claim Deed executed on September 16, 1974 by the Dembs- Roth Management Company, a Michigan co-partnership, consisting of Michael Roth, a married man, and Dennis Dembs a married man, by its co-partner Michael Roth and Janet J. Roth, his wife, and co-partner Dennis Dembs and his wife Linda Dembs, conveying: A parcel of land being a'. part of Lots 7 and 8 of Newman Schoolcraft Farms Subdivision as re- corded in Liber 69, Page 90 of Plats, Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan and is more particularly described as: Beginning at a point located distant S. 792.00 feet and N. 88° 37' 15" W. 600.14 feet and North 513.95 feet and N. 88° 37' 15" W. 315.00 feet from the N. E. corner of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and I 14619 proceeding thence S. 01° 22' 45" W. 132.98 feet; thence 88.66 feet along the arc of a curve to the left with a radius of 142.00 feet through a central angle of 35° 46' 29" and a long chord bearing S. 16° 30' 30" E. 87.23 feet, thence 307.33 feet along the arc of a curve to the right with a radius of 70.00 feet through a central angle of 251° 32' 59" and a long chord bearing N. 88° 37' 15" W. 113.59 feet, thence 88.66 feet along the arc of a curve to the left with a radius of 142.00 feet through a central angle of 35° 46' 29" and a long chord bearing N. 19° 16' 00" E. 87.23 feet, thence N. 1° 22' 45" E. 132.98 feet; thence S. 88° 37' 15" E. 60.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 27,460 square feet being 0.6304 acres of land, more or less. (Stamford Avenue 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: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #779-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated September 25, 1974, from the Coventry Gardens Improvement Association, requesting permis- sion to close Rayburn at Farmington Road, Myrna at Farmington Road, Rayburn at Stamford, and Edington at Rayburn on Thursday, October 31, 1974 from 7.30 p. m. to 10:00 p. m. in connection with the annual subdivi- sion Halloween festivities at Shoreham Park, the Council does hereby deter- mine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being sub- ject to approval of the Police Department. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #780-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 16, 1974, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 4-90-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-3-1-6, submitted by T.Rogvoy Associates, Inc., for the Terrace Theater Company, for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt and Merriman Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, from M-1 to C-2, and IL the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 9, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 444-74, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 74-3-1-6 is hereby denied for the following reasons: 14620 1. The proposed change of zoning from M-1 to C-2 would not be in the best interest of the City of Livonia for the reasons that it would not promote development of the industrial corridor and an expanded industrial tax base for the City. 2. The proposed change of zoning to C-2, commercial, would not promote the orderly growth and development of the area but would encourage the further expansion of commercial zoning and development in this area where there already is an over abundance of commercial uses. 3. The proposed change of zoning to C-2, commercial, providing for high intensity, commercial uses and their associated traffic volumes would contribute undue traffic burden to the already heavy traffic-congested thoroughfare. 4. The proposed change of zoning to C-2, could result in expanded or additional theatre uses or facilities in this area, which would be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare of the neighborhood and community. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result' AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #781-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council for the month of November, 1974: Wednesday, November 6, Wednesday, November 20. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #782-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for procedure as outlined in Council resolution #337-56, so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was 14621 #783-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated October 8, 1974, to which is attached a communication from the National League of Cities, dated September 30, 1974, relative to the 50th Annual Congress of Cities to be conducted in Houston, Texas, from December 1, 1974 through December 5, 1974, the Council does hereby deter- mine to designate Mayor Edward H. McNamara as the official Voting Delegate of the City of Livonia at such Annual Meeting and President of the Council Robert F. Nash as the official Alternate Voting Delegate of the City of Livonia in this regard; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution and the official designation of voting delegate form to the Chairman of the Credentials Committee of the National League of Cities. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #784-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Housing Commission dated January 3, 1974, and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to an adjustment of the salary of the Director- Secretary to the Livonia Housing Commission, the Council does hereby deter- mine to establish a salary of $14,888.00 per annum for said position, the same to be retroactive to and commencing from December 1, 1973. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #785-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Mayor, dated May 25, 1974, regarding salary increases for certain appointed positions, the Council does hereby determine to make the following adjustments in the salary provided for the following positions, the same to be retroactive to and commencing from December 1, 1973: Title % Of Increase Adjusted Rate Director of Public Works 4.4 $25,600 Executive Assistant to the Mayor 4.3 25,600 City Assessor 5.2 20,200 Director of Administrative Services 5.9 15,300 Director of Public Safety-Police 25.0 3,000 Director of Public Safety-Fire 25.0 3,000 Finance Director 4.7 25,300. 14622 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #786-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Personnel Director,dated August 22, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 12, 1974, relative to adjustments in rates and benefits proposed to be effective December 1, 1973, December 1, 1974, and December 1, 1975, for administrative and professional classifications, the Council does hereby determine to withhold its approval of the same, and in lieu thereof does determine to approve a salary adjustment for these positions to be effecthve retroactive to and commencing from December 1, 1973 of 28¢ per hour plus 2%, further the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the proposed amendments and changes to benefits to be incorporated as amendments to the Compensa- tion Plan, the Insurance and Disability Plans and the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission; further, the Council does hereby determine that with respect to the balance of the recommendations set forth in the aforesaid communication from the Civil Service Commission that the same shall be given further consideration; and the Council does hereby request I. that the Civil Service Commission concur in and approve of the action taken herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result' AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: Bishop. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #787-74 WHEREAS, the Council desires that the Rosedale Gardens Combined Sewer Separation Project (Contract I) be restored with sod in lieu of top soil and seeding for an estimated increase in cost of approximately $52,200; and whereas the C & I Contractors, Inc., is the contractor for the Board of County Road Commissioners for the County of Wayne which will perform such work; now therefore be it resolved that the Council hereby approves and authorizes such work to be added to the Wayne County Road Commission's contract with the C & I Contractors, Inc; and be it further resolved that the Council hereby agrees to reimburse the Road Commission for all costs in connection therewith, and further, the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council Resolution No. 748-74, adopted on October 2, 1974; further the City Clerk is requested to transmit a certified L copy of this resolution to the said Board. 1 14623 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, this 79.5th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:05 P. M., October 9, 1974. ADDISON W. BACO', -rk.