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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1969-12-15 11049 log MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On December 15, 1969, 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 8:19 P. M.. Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result. Present--Edward H. McNamara, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash and Edward G. Milligan. Absent--Rudolf R. Kleinert (Excused). Elected and appointed officials present* Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Carl J. Wagenschutz, City Treasurer, Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner, Henry Sieferd, City Assessor, 'lilliam J. Strasser, City Engineer; Donald Nicholson, Director of Public Safety, Robert Turner, Police Chief, Don Hull, City Planner, John Nagy, Assistant City Planner; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director, Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; William Watson, Water and Sewer Board, Carl Pursell of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #1353-69 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 671st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held December 8, 1969, are hereby approved By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1354-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated December 15, 1969, with regard to the position of the City of Livonia with respect to the paving of Five Mile Road from Merriman to Eckles Roads, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate that the Legislative Branch and the Executive Branch of the City of Livonia azr in complete accord with respect to the plans which have been prepared to Ls provide a boulevard treatment on Five Mile Road from Berwick at its east- ern terminus to approximately the entrance driveway of the Parkview Memorial Cemetery at its western terminus, further that the right-of- 11050 way required for the proposed improvement where the same is adjacent to the Idylwyld Golf Course be entirely obtained from the south side of Five Mile Road, thereby leaving Idylwyld Golf Course unaffected in this regard, and the Wayne County Road Commission is urged to do all things necessary to expeditiously obtain the necessary right-of-way and provide the engineering required in order to have the contracts let which would assure that the improvement of Five Mile Road from Merriman Road to Eckles Road be completed during the 1970 construction season. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #1355-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated December 1, 1969 from Mr. C. L. Blake, Manager of the Michigan State Highway Department, transmitting for Council approval an "Amendment to Contract" amending the Tri-Party agreement between the Michigan State Highway Commission, the Board of County Road Commission of Wayne County, and the City of Livonia entered into on February 22, 1967, for the construction of I-96, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney for their report and recommendation with respect to the portion of the same relating to street lighting. L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. The communication dated December 15, 1969 from Walter A. Goodman, Resident Manager of Wonderland Center, relative to traffic problems at the Shopping Center, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated December 4, 1969, transmitting the information that the City of Livonia has been awarded an Annual Contributions Contract for 81 units of Senior Citizen Housing for the sum of $1,258,501.00, from HUD, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #1356-69 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 38, Act 65 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1963, as amended, the Council does hereby appoint Nick A. Iatrow of 14753 Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan as the Democratic member to the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a term expiring December 31, 1973. 11055 By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #1357-69 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 38, Act 65 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1963, as amended,the Council does hereby appoint Charles W. Chandler of 14010 Cardwell, Livonia, Michigan as the Republican member to the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a term expiring December 31, 1973. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #1358-69 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions set forth in Article XXIII of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine on its own motion to request that the City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would purport to control development in the vicinity of the intersection of Newburgh and Six Mile Roads in the City of Livonia, and thereafter submit its report and recommendation to the City Council. Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PARAGRAPH (n) OF SECTION 9-116 (PLAT ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, (REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGROUND WIRING) INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL- MAN VENTURA ON DECEMBER 8, 1969. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1359-69 RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to the Plat Ordinance, as submitted by the Department of Law under date of November 24, 1969, with respect to the requirements for underground wiring in Industrial Subdivisions, is hereby referred to the Legislative Committee for further report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash and Milligan. NAYS: McNamara. The President declared the resolution adopted. Councilman Raymond gave second reading to the following Ordinance. 11052 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 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. 69-4-1-12 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.S. to C-2, INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN RAYMOND ON DECEMBER 8, 1969. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: McCann. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #1360-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 13, 1969 from the Bai Lynn Park Civic Association, with regard to the lack of traffic control devices on Lyndon Avenue between Merriman and Henry Ruff Roads, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1361-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated December 12, 1969 to which is attached a copy of a letter dated November 24, 1969, from Russell E. Harrison, Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, and having considered the necessity for the installation of a traffic signal control device to be located at Newburgh and Six Mile Roads in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the installation of the same, and for this purpose the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,030.00 from the $9.8 million Street and Road General Bond Issue; and further, the City does hereby agree to pay the monthly electrical energy charges for such installa- tion to the Detroit Edison Company upon completion of the installation, it being understood that the County will assume the full cost of maintain- ing the signal; and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby requested to cause such traffic signal to be installed at the aforesaid location in an expeditious manner, and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are herein authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is also requested to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners to the attention of the Engineer of Traffic and Safety. 11053 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES. Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1362-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated December 12, 1969 to which is attached a copy of a letter dated November 24, 1969 from Russell E. Harrison, Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, and having considered the necessity for the installation of a traffic signal control device to be located at Newburgh and Seven Mile Roads in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the installation of the same; and for this purpose the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,030.00 from the $9.8 million Street and Road General Bond Issue, and further, the City does hereby agree to pay the monthly electrical energy charges for such installation to the Detroit Edison Company upon completion of the installa- tion, it being understood that the County will assume the full cost of maintaining the signal, and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby requested to cause such traffic signal to be installed at the aforesaid location in an expeditious manner, and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are herein authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is also requested to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners to the attention of the Engineer of Traffic and Safety. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1363-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated November 14, 1969, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does herein authorize and request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit Edison Company, on forms provided by such Company, for the installation of street lights of suitable lumen strength to be installed in connection with the lighting of service roads and bridge crossings over the I-96 expressway, at the following locations in the City of Livonia, Michigan• Middlebelt Road Bridge Middlebelt Road left turn bridges Seven Mile Road Bridge & Six Mile Road Bridge Merriman Road left turn bridges Merriman Road bridge Stark Road bridge Newburgh Road bridge Race Track entrance bridge Inkster Road bridge - west side Inkster Road left turn bridge Westbound service road - W. of Newburgh, 11054 it being the determination of the Council that such locations require lighting in order to protect the public safety of residents of the community. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS' None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #1364-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the City Engineer to submit his report and recommendation with regard to providing street lighting for the service drives to be constructed adjacent to and in connection with the I-96 expressway. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1365-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated November 24, 1969, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to pro- viding a right turn red arrow addition to the traffic signal at Plymouth (M-14) and Levan Roads, the Council does hereby agree to and approve of the City of Livonia participating in the actual cost of installation and in the future maintenance of the aforesaid traffic signal control right turn red arrow addition to the extent of 50%, the total estimated cost of such installation being in the amount of $230.00, and the City's estimated cost of participation shall be in the amount of $115.00; and further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum not to exceed $115.00 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to the Civic Improvement Account of the Budget for the purpose of installation of said traffic control device, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia the proposed cost agreement for the traffic control in this regard, and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward two certified copies of this resolu- tion, together with the signed cost agreement, to the Michigan State Highway Department, 18101 Nine Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan, to the attention of Mr. W. B. Washington. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #1366-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Traffic Commission to submit its report and recommendation with regard to the operation of the traffic control signal device located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between Plymouth Road and the C & 0 Railroad crossing 11055 which light is located at the gate of the Ford Motor Car Company-Parts Depot Plant. The President of the Council indicated, their being no objection, the item on the agenda with respect to the request from Nottingham Woods Civic Associa- tion for a street light to be installed at Cambridge and Hubbard Roads, was referred to the next Study Session to be held January 5, 1970. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #1367-69 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 determine that a Public Hearing will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, January 28, 1970, at 7 00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item: Petition No. 69-9-1-28 submitted by Charest and Clancy, attorneys for Harold L. and Jean Thomas, for a change of zoning of property located west of Middlebelt Road, south of Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, from RUFA to C-2, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution #10-141-69 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 69-9-1-28 be denied; further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have a state- ment indicating the 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 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 Nash was excused at 9:18 P. M. Councilman McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.10 OF ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING PARA- GRAPH (19) THERETO, RE: PETITION NO. 69-2-6-6. 11056 LThe 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. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. *Councilman Nash returned at 9:19 P. M. Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.02 OF ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." RE: PETITION 60-6-6-15 . 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. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #1368-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 19, 1969 from J. M. Grdina, Real Estate/Site Developer, Boron Oil Company, which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determina- tion made on November 18, 1969 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution #11-166-69 with regard to Petition 69-10-2-26 submitted by Boron Oil Company, requesting permission to construct a modern full facility gasoline service station as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 and located on the northwest corner of Five Mile Road and Middlebelt Road in Section 14, the Council does hereby designate Monday, January 19, 1970, at 7:00 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 hearing and the date and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia. *Councilman Nash was excused at 9.25 P. M. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 11057 #1369-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 6, 1969 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution #10-143-69 adopted by the Commission on October 14, 1969, with regard to Petition 69-9-2-19, submitted by Denne Land Company for Livonia Elks Lodge, requesting permission to use grounds located on the east side of Denne between Plymouth Road and Dalhay in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, for a picnic grove, as a waiver use on property zoned RUF, the Council does her0y concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commis- sion and Petition 69-9-2-19 is hereby approved and granted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamAra. NAYS: None. *Councilman Nash returned at 9:26 P. M. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1370-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the Budget Director, dated November 13, 1969, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bids of International Salt Company, 626Buhl Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226, and Morton Salt Company, 10335 Flora, Detroit, Michigan 48217, for supplying the Operations Division of the City with Rock Salt for the period from December 1, 1969 through November 30, 1970, at a cost of $11.20 per ton delivered, the same having been in fact the low bids received with respect to this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS : None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #1371-69 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is hereby requested to contact the Anti-Trust Division of the Justice Department of the United States Government and advise them that the City of Livonia has again received identical bids from suppliers on rock salt, and request that they give this matter appropriate consideration. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, dated November 24, 1969, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Mon-Ton Concrete, Inc. , 16886 Forrer Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48235, for installing sidewalks 11058 along both sides of Farmington Road from Schoolcraft Road to Eight Mile Road in the City of Livonia, for the estimated cost of $77,737.00, based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved and subject to Final Payment based upon the actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this work, further, that with respect to the sidewalks to be construct- ed on both sides of Farmington Road between Schoolcraft and Five Mile Roads, the Contract shall provide that such work shall be constructed only if and when the City Council has confirmed a proposed special assessment roll for this portion of the contract; and the Council does hereby author- ize an advance in an amount not to exceed $77,737.00 from the $9,800,000.00 Street Improvement General Obligation Bond Issue for this project, the same to be reimbursed from the proceeds of the successful issuance of such special assessment bonds as may be sold for this purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #1372-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, dated November 24, 1969, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the awarding_of a contract for the installation of sidewalks along both sides of Farmington Road from Schoolcraft Road to Eight Mile Road in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby table this matter pending the report from the Engineering Department, previously requested in Council Resolution #396-69, regarding the special assessment levied on the property of Mr. William C. Holloway, 16128 Burton Court, Livonia, Michigan. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1373-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, dated November 24, 1969, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount of $1,904.63 to the L. W. Peters Concrete Service, 25275 Brookview Avenue, Farmington, Michigan, which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a contract dated November 4, 1968 in connection with the 1968 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Program, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work under the said contract has been completed in accord- ance with City standards and specifications, and that the necessary Contractor's Affidavit, Waiver of Lien and Guaranty have been filed, 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. 11059 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was ##1374-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, dated November 24, 1969, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the 1968 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Program and certain sidewalk charges which have not heretofore been paid in full, the Council does hereby determine that at a meeting to be held on February 23, 1970 the Council shall consider the adoption of a resolution placing a Special Assessment upon such property unless such charges have been paid prior to the date of said meeting, further, the City Treasurer, City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, in accordance with the provisions which are set forth in the Special Assessment Procedure Ordinance. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. L. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1375-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Rocco Ferrera Company, dated November 13, 1969, wherein a claim is submitted in connection with the Farmington Road Storm Sewer Project, Contract 2, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Director of Public Works for disposition. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS : None. At 9:50 P. M. , a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting. The communication from James E. McCarthy, Attorney, dated November 6, 1969 with respect to Petition 69-6-3-6, submitted by Lionel E. and Leonella E. LeMay, was received and filed for the information of the Council. 11060 By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1376-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 21, 1969 received from Seymour Weissman, President of Dale Investment Co. , Inc., 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 Lot 26, Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision No. 1, (Tax Item 27b26) would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing same into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows : Parcel 1 - Lot 27 and the No. 50' of Lot 26, Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision No. 1, of part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 91, Pages 20 and 21 of Plats, Wayne County Records. Parcel 2 - The S. 100' of Lot 26, Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision No. 1, of part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 91, Pages 20 and 21 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was WHEREAS, property described as : The W. 1/2 of Lot 8, Dutch Mill Gardens, a subdivision of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 24, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as re- corded in Liber 68 of Plats, Page 70, Wayne County Records. (Taxation Parcel 24c8b) (Park Site Designation Z-92) is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia, and WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract OSA-58 which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia in acquiring the above described real property for park purposes; and 11061 WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two competent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real property is $5,250.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT: 1. the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes the Department of Law to acquire the aforesaid property at a price of $5,250.00, 2. the City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $248.75 for the payment of the 1968 city, county, school taxes through November 1969 applicable to this property, and does further authorize the expenditure of the sum of $60.00 to cover the cost of the title insurance policy on this property; 3. the City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue with the provisions that any federal assistance obtained from the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall be reimbursed to the Parks and Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue; and 4. the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform- ance of this resolution. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #1377-69 RESOLVED, that the communication from the Department of Law dated November 6, 1969, requesting authority to purchase Park Site property in Section 24 from Mae Durgin (City Park Designation Z-92) (Parcel 24c8b), is hereby referred to the next study session to be held January 5, 1970. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS : McCann and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1370-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law dated November 24, 1969, approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the cost of complete appraisals required for condemnation proceedings in connection with the proposed improvement of Newburgh Road from Plymouth Road to Schoolcraft Road, and from Five Mile Road to Eight Mile Road, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $800.00 from the proceeds of the $9,800,000.00 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose, and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. 11062 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS : None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1379-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated November 24, 1969, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the additional expenditure of $450.00 (for a total consideration of $7,450.00) for the purpose of acquiring the following described right-of-way from the owners thereof in connection with the improvement of Newburgh Road: That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., described as beginning at the point on the W. section line distant S. 0° 00' 50" E., 60 feet from the N. W. corner of Section 5 and proceeding thence S. 0° 00' 50" E. along said W. line 226.94 feet; thence S. 58° 52' 20" E., 129.49 feet, thence N. 5° 25' 20" E., 295.79 feet to the S. line of Eight Mile Road; thence S. 89° 45' 30" W. along said line 120.59 feet to the point of beginning subject to the rights of the public in existing Newburgh Road right-of-way. and the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the said $450.00 from the $9,800,000.00 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose; and the City Clerk and the 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: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #1380-69 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby requested to furnish the Council with a complete and detailed report showing the balance of unexpended and unencumbered moneys remaining in the 9.8 Million Dollar General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Issue. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 11063 #1381-69 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication dated November 24, 1969 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed construction of a 37 foot wide pavement on Purlingbrook from Seven Mile to Eight Mile Roads, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause 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 recom- mendation 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, and it appearing to the Council 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 November 26, 1969, 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 Wednesday, January 28, 1970 at 7:00 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 publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1382-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from The Gene Harris Insurance Agency, dated November 25, 1969, with regard to the insurance coverage for the fleet and comprehensive general liability policy for the City, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the renewal of the subject insurance policies for a one year period with increased coverage in the manner recommended; further, the Council does hereby request that the City Clerk, City Treasurer and Budget Director do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolu- tion. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #1383-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Judges of the 16th Judicial District Court, dated November 7, 1969, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of funds from the Constabulary Accounts 114-6, 114-28 and 114-59 to the Capital Outlay Account 113-70 of the District Court for the purpose of purchasing a Duplicating Machine. 11064 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1384-69 RESOLVED, that after considering a letter from the City Clerk dated December 9, 1969 the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of A. B. Dick Corporation for furnishing a Model 550 Mimeograph with stand, and further the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transfer available funds in the 1969 Fiscal Budget allocated to the following accounts . #152-15 $263.60; #152-17 $500.00; #152-20 $42.50 to Capital Account #129-70 to cover the same. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1385-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks & Recreation Commission, dated November 21, 1969, approved for submission L by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #779-69 regarding thi development of Newburgh Lake, the Council does hereby concur in the action of the Parks & Recreation Commission and takes this means to indicate its endorsement in principle of the development of Newburgh Lake by the Wayne County Road Commission and the Wayne County Board of Supervisors, further, the Natural Resources Commission is requested to approve the funding of this project from the State Recreation Bonding Issue. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #1386-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. E. C. Schubiner of the Occidental Investment Company, dated November 20, 1969, with respect to the action previously taken by the Council in Council Resolution #1137-69 concerning the Merriman Park Apartments, the Council does hereby authorize the release to the proprietor of the Sidewalk Bond in the amount of $7450.00 previously deposited with the City in connection with the said project, it appearing that based upon the report of the City Engineer that all sidewalks have been installed in a satisfactory manner; further, the Improvement Bond in the amount of $1000.00 cash, as required by Council Resolution #1137-69 shall remain the same; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 11065 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. The communication from the Merri-Five Property Owners Association, Inc., dated November 15, 1969, requesting that "No Parking" signs be placed along Five Mile Road from Spanich Court to Merriman Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #1387-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Merri- Five Property Owners Association, Inc., dated November 15, 1969, wherein a request is made for the opening of Henry Ruff Road from Rayburn south to Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the School Board and City Council Joint Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1388-69 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia, by a three- fifths (3/5) vote of the members of said Council, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 21 of Act 279 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1909, as amended, does hereby propose that the Livonia City Charter be amended by changing Section 16, subsection (d), of Chapter V, which changed section shall read as follows : Chapter V, Section 16, subsection (d) (d) The Unclassified and Classified Service. The Civil Service of the City shall be divided into unclassified and classi- fied service. The unclassified service shall specifically include officers elected by popular vote, persons appointed to fill vacancies in such elective offices, directors and heads of all City departments, and all mem- bers of boards and commissions required by Law or this Charter to be appointed; except that the unclassified service shall not include the Chief of Police and the Chief of the Fire Department. The classified service shall comprise all other positions in the City not specifically included by this Charter in the unclassified service, including, but not limited to, all positions now or hereafter established in all of the departments, divisions, administrative offices of the City, and also including the court of the City. Any board, commission or department constituted by Law a body corporate shall be included in the classified service unless specifically excluded by the provisions of this Charter. Provided, 11066 however, that a position of Executive Assistant to the Mayor may be included in the unclassified service, said position to be appointed by the Mayor; further, that a position of Legislative Aide to the Council may be includ- ed in the unclassified service, said position to be appointed by the City Council. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the provisions of the existing section of the Charter of the City of Livonia which is altered, abrogated or affected by this proposal, if adopted, now reads as follows: Chapter V, Section 16, subsection (d) (d) The Unclassified and Classified Service. The Civil Service of the City shall be divided into unclassified and classified service. The unclassified service shall specifically include officers elected by popular vote, persons appointed to fill vacancies in such elective offices, directors and heads of all City departments and all members of boards and commissions required by Law or this Charter to be appointed; except that the unclassified service shall not include the Chief of Police and the Chief of the Fire Department. The classified service shall comprise all other positions in the City not specifically included by this Charter in the unclassified service, including, but not limited to, all positions now or hereafter established in all of the departments, divisions, administrative offices of the City, and also including the court of the City. Any board, commission or department constituted by Law a body corporate shall be included in the classified service unless specifically excluded by the provisions of this Charter. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the purpose of the proposed amendment shall be designated on the ballot as follows . City Charter amendment which would include the position of Executive Assistant to the Mayor in the Unclassified Service, said position to be appointed by the Mayor, and which would include the position of Legislative Aide to the Council in the Unclassified Service, said position to be appointed by the City Council. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a copy of the proposed amendment to the Governor of the State of Michigan for his approval and transmit a copy of the foregoing statement of purpose of such proposed amendment to the Attorney General of the State of Michigan for his approval as provided by law. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed Charter amendment shall be and the same is ordered to be submitted to the qualified electors of the City at the regular City Election to be held on April 6, 1970, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of election and notice of registration therefor in the manner prescribed by law and to do all things and to pro- vide all supplies necessary to submit such proposed Charter amendment to the vote of the electors as required by law. 11067 RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors in the following form to wit. Are you in favor of amending the City Charter so as to include the position of Executive Assistant to the Mayor in the Unclassified Service, said position to be appointed by the Mayor; and so as to also include the position of Legislative Aide to the Council in the Unclassified Service, said position to be appointed by the City Council? YES / / NO / RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be published in full, together with the existing Charter provisions altered, abrogated or affected thereby, at least once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia at least ten days prior to said Regular City Election to be held on April 6, 1970. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and directed to post within the machine booths and in the polling places in which said election is conducted, a verbatim statement of said proposed amendment and to post and publish such other notices or copies of the proposed amendment pertaining to the submission of said amendment in said election as may be required by law and to do and perform all necessary acts in connection with such election as may be required by law. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. The communication from the Planning Commission, dated August 27, 1969, with respect to the acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed in connection with Petition 69-7-1-22, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Director of Public Safety, dated October 14, 1969, relative to the reduction of pavement width in Spring Valley Subdivision #3, (CR-1052-69), was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #1389-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs. Ruth M. Heuer, received by the City Clerk on November 12, 1969, wherein it is proposed that an emergency number "911" be implemented by the Michigan Bell Telephone Company, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Director of Public Safety for his report and recommendation. 11068 By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1390-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water & Sewer Board, dated October 31, 1969, approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #WS 1270 9/69 relative to the Tri-Party Agreement between Wayne County, Oakland County, City of Livonia, Interim Use Contract 10 C. F. per Sec. Sanitary Sewerage Disposal, Wayne County Interceptor, the Council does hereby authorize and concur with the changes proposed by the Water & Sewer Board and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to such Contract (as revised) for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do all other 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, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS. None. The President of the Council indicated, their being no objection, that the item on the agenda relative to the copy of a resolution forwarded by the City of River Rouge inviting the City to participate in a Lawsuit opposing the creation of a "tenant affairs committee" so called, involving the River Rouge Housing project, be referred to the next Study Session to be held January 5, 1970. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #1391-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Coolidge School P.T.A., dated November 6, 1969, wherein a request is made for the installation of a traffic control signal device at the inter- section of Purlingbrook and Seven Mile Road in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Director of Public Safety and the Traffic Commission for their report and recommendation. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1392-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Rodney C. Kropf, attorney and agent for Mr. Chester Koppy, dated October 21, 1969, and before determining to install paving, sanitary sewers, storm water sewers and water lines as required for the proposed Livonia Mall Estates Subdivision, 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 11069 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #1393-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for procedure as outlined in council resolution #337-56, so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1394-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, and the preliminary plat of the proposed Mar-Git Subdivision #2, situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, having received the tentative approval of the City Planning Commission on December 3, 1968, by its resolution #12-155-68, and approved by the City Council on September 3, 1969 by its resolution 0945-69, and a report dated November 24, 1969 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, indicating that substantial compliance has been made with the conditions upon which the preliminary plat was approved by the Council, and the City Planning Commission having approved the final plat on October 14, 1969 in its resolution #10-148-69, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to the Final Plat of Mar-Git Subdivision #2, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by Gordon-Begin Company, 31530 Dolly Madison Drive, Madison Heights, Michigan, as proprietors, the proprietors thereof being required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, the Plat Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, and the resolutions of the City Council of the City of Livonia, Michigan. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. *The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 10:57 P. M. 11070 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1395-69 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare a Charter Amendment which would purport to amend Chapter VIII of the City Charter so as to provide an additional one mill tax levy for public safety purposes (police, fire, Mile Road street lighting). By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED, that the question of a proposed one mill tax increase levy for public safety purposes (police, fire, Mile Road street lighting) is hereby referred to the Committee of the Whole. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Ventura and Milligan. NAYS: Raymond, McNamara, Nash and McCann. The Vice-President declared the resolution denied. A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McNamara, Nash and McCann. NAYS: Milligan. The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted. *The President resumed the Chair at 11 05 P. M. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1396-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the request from Salim S. Khashan, 19940 Deering, Livonia, Michigan, 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 Tax Item O1d309 to 0ld312 inclusive would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing of same into four parcels for tax record purposes only, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows A. Lot 309 The Argonne Subdivision of part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, B. Lot 310 The Argonne Subdivision of part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, C. Lot 311 The Argonne Subdivision of part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, 11071 D. Lot 312 The Argonne Subdivision of part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; as shown on the map submitted by Mr. Khashan, 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Ventura, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: Raymond. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #1397-69 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 determine that a Public Hearing will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, January 28, 1970, at 7:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item: Petition No. 69-11-1-40 submitted by L. R. Schrader, for a change of zoning of property located on the Northeast corner of Melvin Avenue and Clarita, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, from R-1-A to P.S., the City Planning Commission having in its resolution #12-178-69 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 69-11-1-40 be approved; further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have a statement indicating the 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 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was 11072 #1398-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget Director, dated December 15, 1969, which transmits a communication from the Deputy Executive Director of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $2,520.00 from Account #279-958 to cover the cost of the City's annual contribution to participate as a member of SEMCOG for the current fiscal year, further, the Council does hereby designate Harvey W. Moelke, Mayor, as the City's delegate to SEMCOG and Edward H. McNamara, Council President, as the City's alternate delegate. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash and McNamara. NAYS: Milligan. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #1399-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Mayor, dated December 15, 1969, to which is attached a copy of a letter dated December 2, 1969, from Russell E. Harrison, Board of Wayne County Road Commission- ers, and having considered the necessity of installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Middlebelt Road and the Industrial Road in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the installation of the same; and for this purpose the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,390.00 from the $9.8 million Street and Road General Bond Issue, such sum representing 50% of the total cost of such installation, and further the City does hereby agree to pay the monthly electrical energy charges for such installation to the Detroit Edison Company upon completion of the installation, it being understood that the County will assume the full cost of maintaining the signal, and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby requested to cause such traffic signal to be installed at the aforesaid location in an expeditious manner; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are herein authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is also requested to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners to the attention of the Engineer of Traffic and Safety. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was ihsp #1400-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 24, 1969, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its 11073 resolution #10-144-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-9-2-20 as submitted by Nu-Process Industries, Inc. requesting permission to construct a coin- operated car wash as a waiver use on property located on Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Stark Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing in regard to this matter on December 15, 1969 pursuant to Council Resolution #1218-69, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 69-9-2-20 is hereby approved and granted, the Council having determined as a matter of fact that the petitioner has complied with the requirements of the C-2 zoning classifi- cation and the standards set forth in Section 19.06 of the Zoning Ordinance. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNsmara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, this 672nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:40 P. M., December 15, 1969. • ADDISON W. BACON, i 10Flerk.