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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1967-07-25 8866 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On July 25, 1967, 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 6:14 P. M. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Peter A. Ventura, Edward H. McNamara, Jerry Raymond, Robert F. Nash, Jack Salvadore and *Edward G. Milligan. Absent--Rudolf R. Kleinert. Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.3 and 2.4 OF ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE 549, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC AND THE USE AND OPERATION OF VEHICLES UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 21 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH" 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 Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #749-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967 submitted pursuant to council resolution #1216-66, in connection with a letter from the City Planning Commission submitting a proposed draft of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would provide provisions permitting interrelated community center areas, the Council does hereby refer this matter back to the City Planning Commission for the purpose of conducting a public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Article XXIII of the Zoning Ordinance and thereafter make its report and recommendation to the City Council, e further, the Department of Law is hereby also requested to assist the City Planning Commission in the preparation of the subject amendatory provisions in connection with such proceedings. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was 8867 #750-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution #1282-66, regarding a request made by the Gale's Body Shop for certain amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Chief Inspector of the Bureau of Inspection for his report and recommendation. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #751-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution #6-67, in connection with a request made previously for the renewal of the contract of the Chief City Engineer on a month-to- month basis, the Council does hereby determine to take no action since the same would no longer appear to be necessary. The communication from the Director of Public Safety, dated December 30, 1966 relative to State of Michigan House Bill #3098 (Abandoned Vehicles) was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution #115-67, with respect to the establishment of a city policy governing the matter of the ownership of open space in subdivisions under the provisions of Article XX of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the City Plan- ning Commission for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to reflect the desire of the Council that the cost of maintaining the land should be paid by the citizens benefiting in the open space areas of subdivisions. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #752-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution #115-67, with respect to the establishment of a city policy governing the matter of the ownership of open space in subdivisions under the provisions of Article XX of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby table this matter to the next study session of the Council to be held August 7, 1967. A roll call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: Salvadore and McNamara. The President declared the resolution adopted. 8868 lam By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, it was #753-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution #244-67, in connection with the suggestion made by Walter E. Parr for the adoption of an ordinance relating to the keeping of dogs indoors at night, the Council does hereby refer Mr. Parr to the Police Department; further, the Council advises that there is an Ordinance covering nuisances; further, the City Clerk is requested to forward a copy of same to Mr. Parr. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #754-67 RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 543 relative to the granting of approval to waiver uses even though same would not be in compliance with standards prescribed in existing ordinance, (Petition 66-9-6-12), be referred to the next study session of the Council to be held August 7, 1967. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #755-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution #263-67, in connection with Opinion No. 67-2 from the Department of Law relating to the legality of using certain monies deposited in the City's tree funds for the purpose of replacing diseased or dead trees in public rights-of-way, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to the same since the proposed ordinance amendment to the Plat Ordinance, attached to the aforesaid communication from the Department of Law, has already been enacted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. The communication from the Department of Law dated June 21, 1967, relative to the relinquishment of county roads to local municipalities, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #756-67 RESOLVED, that the Wayne County Road Commission be requested to reconsider the action taken by the Road Commission in relinquishing certain roadsto the City of Livonia (Newburgh Road, West Chicago Road and Ann Arbor Trail). 8869 By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #757-67 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be requested to again request State Senator George Kuhn and State Representative Louis E. Schmidt to support such legislation as may be necessary so as to make local municipalities approval mandatory prior to the relinquishment of roads by the counties to such local municipalities; further, the City of Livonia requests that our State Senator and State Representative inform the Council as to what action they have taken in respect to same. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #758-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution #319-67 with regard to a letter from the City Planning Commission transmitting its resolution #2-20-67 in connection with Petition 66-11-6-14 wherein the Planning Commission has recommended that an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance be adopted so as to remove certain Special Trade Contractor's Uses from the M-1 District and incorporate the same as waiver uses in the M-2 District, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law for the preparation of an ordinance amendment which would establish the uses in question as Waiver Uses in M-1 Districts and as Permitted Uses in M-2 Districts, so that the City Council may thereafter conduct a public hearing with regard to such proposed ordinance amendment. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #759-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated February 24, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution #2-23-67 adopted by the Commission on February 14, 1967 with regard to Petition #66-12-2-22 submitted by A. J. Erwin for Shell Oil Company requesting permission to erect a gas station as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 and located on the west side of Farmington Road between Seven Mile Road and Clarita in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, the Planning Commission having made a recommendation of denial with respect to said petition and the petitioner having filed an appeal with the City Clerk within ten days from the Commission's determination and the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect to this matter on April 12, 1967 pursuant to council resolution #291-67, and the Council having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution #408-67 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said Petition #66-12-2-22 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the Planning Commission's denial. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara and Raymond. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. 8870 lim By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #760-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution #426-67, relative to a letter from the Mayor regarding "County Equalization of Livonia Assessments," the Council does hereby refer this matter back to the Mayor with the request that he submit additional information which would support and substantiate his statement that he anticipates the Bureau of Taxation will be increasing its charges to the city from $11,000 to $36,000 for the performance of assessment services. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was _ #761-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution #448-67, with regard to a proposed amendment to the Building Code Ordinance which would purport to repeal the annual and INV biennial inspection fees and annual licenses for signs which are set forth in Sections 9.04, 9.05, 9.07 and 9.08 of the aforesaid Ordinance, the Council hereby determines to take no action at this time with respect to the same. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: Salvadore. The President declared the resolution adopted. By *Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #762-67 RESOLVED, the Council requests the Building Department for information as to whether or not any checks have been deposited with them which have not been deposited in the general funds of the City for annual building inspections made under the city ordinances; such report to be submitted by August 7, 1967. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond, Ventura axid Nash. NAYS: None. *The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 6:55 P. M. to offer the foregoing resolution, and resumed the Chair at 7:03 P. M. Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance : 8871 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING ARTICLE XXIX THERETO. 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. Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIV OF ORDINANCE NO. 549, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "TRAFFIC ORDINANCE" OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, BY ADDING SECTION 14.10 THERETO. 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 McNamara, seconded Councilman Nash, it was #763-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Budget Director dated May 11, 1967, approved by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Radio Corporation of America, 8635 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, for supplying the City with 3 Mobile Radios for the Fire Department at a price of $548.55 per unit and for supplying the City with 6 Mobile Radios for the Department of Public Works at a price of $672.75 per unit, such having been in fact the lowest bid received for these items. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. *Councilman McNamara was excused at 7:14 P. M. 8872 By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #764-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated June 5, 1967 submitted by Mrs. Jennie Fritz, 29174 Minton, Livonia, in behalf of certain residents on Minton Avenue wherein proposed driveways, from Minton Avenue to a doctor's clinic which is currently under construction at the southeast corner of Middlebelt and Minton, are protested, the Council does hereby request the Director of Public Safety to submit his report and recommendation relative to such curb cuts which report should also indicate what the department's general policy is, if any, as the same may relate to similar situations on major thoroughfares, and such report to also set forth the procedure involved concerning curb cuts on county roads, further, the Director of Public Works is also requested to submit a complete report relating to this matter. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. *Councilman McNamara returned at 7:15 P. M. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #765-67 RESOLVED that, the Wayne County Road Commission is hereby requested to submit a copy of its regulations, or their general policy, pertaining to curb cuts on major thoroughfares and mile roads in the City of Livonia for commercial establishments, residences, etc. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #766-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel Director dated June 1, 1967 which submits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on May 23, 1967 wherein it is recommended that the position of Clerk-Secretary III be reclassified to the new classifica- tion of Assessing Clerk with the following salary range: Minimum Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Maximum $5,720.00 $5,886.40 $6,094.40 $6,344.00 $6,593.00 the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. The communication from the Personnel Director concerning salary adjustment for various city employees, as set forth in council resolution #558-67, was received and filed for the information of the Council. 8873 By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it #767-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Marvin Boies, 16910 Kinloch, Detroit, Michigan, dated June 7, 1967, with regard to certain commercial property located on Harrison at Five Mile Road, known as "Cheri's House of Beauty" and the alleged vandalism which has occurred at the rear of the same, the Council does hereby take this means to recommend that Mr. Boies contact the Detroit Edison Company for the purpose of making arrangements to install a vandal light on the subject property. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #768-67 RESOLVED, that the Chief City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated March 29, 1967 on all matters required by Section 3.03 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon on June 7, 1967, after due notice as required by Section 3.04 of said ordinance, and after careful consideration having been given to all such matters, and having also considered a letter dated July 13, 1967 from Mr. E. C. Schubiner, secretary, Franklin Square Apartments, 10524 W. McNichols, Detroit, Michigan, 48221, with respect to this matter, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.05 of this ordinance, 1. accept and approve said statement in all respects; 2. determine to make the improvement consisting of paving of Cavour Avenue north of Five Mile Road in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and to defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived; 3. approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as set forth in said statement dated March 29, 1967; 4. determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $14,500.75; 5. determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in part by special assessments on the property benefited thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions hereafter established; 6. that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be $0.00 for same and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public improvement amounting to $14,500.75 shall be borne and paid by special assessments on all lands and premises in the special assessment district as herein established in proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom; 8874 7. determine that assessments made for such improvement may be paid in ten (10) annual installments together with interest thereon in the amount of six percent (6%) per annum on unpaid balance; 8. designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as follows: That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 13, T. 1S.,R.9E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the south line of said Section 13 distant east 180 feet from the S.W. corner of Section 13 and proceeding thence east along said south line 280 feet; thence N. 0° 31' W. 280 feet; thence east 199.15 feet; thence N. 0° 45' 10" W. 77.50 feet; thence N. 89° 42' 43" E. 332.74 feet; thence S. 1° 05' 08" E. 358.95 feet to the south line of Section 13, thence east along said south line 135 feet;thence N. 1° 05' 08" W. 359.63 feet, thence N. 89° 42' 43" E. 160 feet, thence S. 1° 05' 08" E. 360.44 feet to the south line of Section 13; thence east along said line 180.00 feet; thence N. 1° 05' 08" W. 357.96 feet; thence S. 89° 03' 07" E. 150.07 feet; thence N. 1° 05' 08" W. 300.19 feet; thence N. 89°03'07" W. 299.72 feet; thence S. 89° 42' 43" W. 981.22 feet, thence south 131 feet to the N.E. corner of Elmdale Subdivision as recorded in Liber 64, Page 68 of the Wayne County Records; thence west along the north line of said subdivision 152.60 feet; thence S. 2° 06' W. 523.86 feet to the point of beginning; 9. that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of land within the above district designated by the Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against all lands in the special assess- ment district as the special benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit of all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which has been assessed to the to the City at large, all in accordance with the determination of the City Council; and 10. that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 3.07 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to present the same to the City Council prior to the holding of the second public hearing thereon required by imo Section 3.08 of the said ordinance. *Councilman Raymond was excused at 7:25 P. M. 8875 By Councilman Nash, seconded by CouncilmanSalvadors, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from William N. Ponder attorney, submitted in behalf of Gordon-Begin Company, with regard to the proposed special assessment district for the installation of paving on Lyndon Avenue between Middlebelt and Henry Ruff Road in Section 23, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Joint Committee of the School Board and City Council for the purpose of considering the question of whether or not the Livonia Public School District would be willing to absorb a prorata portion of the costs involved in making the subject improvement, and pending receipt of the report from the aforesaid com- mittee, the Council does hereby determine to table further action with respect to the proposed assessment roll submitted by the City Assessor in this regard. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #769-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from William N. Ponder, attorney, submitted in behalf of Gordon-Begin Company, with regard to the proposed special assessment district for the installation of paving on Lyndon Avenue between Middlebelt and Henry Ruff Road in Section 23, the Council does hereby table this matter. A roll call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore and McNamara. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #770-67 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 47 more particularly described in council resolution #314-67 adopted on March 20, 1967, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia, the City Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the basis of street lighting being installed with ornamental street poles with underground wiring in said Special Assessment District No. 47; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby determine that said lights shall be installed with ornamental street poles with underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment District No. 47 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll No. 47 based on installation of ornamental street poles with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll, and the assessment roll shall then be immediately trans- mitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as set forth in Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose. 8876 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara and Ventura. NAYS: None:. By Councilman Nash, seconded by *Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 27, 1967 from the Mayor, relative to the reappointment of Mr. Donald C. Pollock, 3110+ Richland, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Livonia City Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring June 9, 1970, the Council does hereby table this matter to the next regular meeting of the Council to be held August 7, 1967. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura and Nash. NAYS: Salvadore and McNamara. The Vice-President declared the resolution denied. *The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 7:37 P. M. to support the foregoing resolution, and resumed the Chair at 7:38 P. M. *Councilman Raymond returned at 7:38 P. M. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #771-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 27, 1967 from the Mayor, relative to the reappointment of Mr. Donald C. Pollock, 31104 Richland, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Livonia City Plan- ning Commission for a three-year tesmexpiring June 9, 1970, the Council does hereby refer this matter back to the Committee of the Whole. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: Salvadore. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was imr #772-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 28, 1967 from the Mayor, relative to the reappointment of Mrs. Myra Chandler, 15715 Southampton, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Livonia Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring June 9, 1970, the Council does hereby refer this matter back to the Committee of the Whole. 8877 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore and Raymond. NAYS: McNamara and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. At 7:42 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 dated June 19, 1967 from the Department of Law, transmit- ting "Opinion and Order" of the Michigan Public Service Commission on city's request for hearing with respect to Stark and Newburgh Road railroad crossings, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously Ladopted, it was #773-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Department of Law dated June 12, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution #113-67, wherein a proposed amendment to the Traffic Ordinance relating to the regulation of horses on public streets is submitted, the Council does hereby determine to table this matter for the purpose of providing an opportunity for members of the City Council to meet with a committee to be composed of persons who are interested in reasonable regulations pertaining to the riding, running, or walking of horses within the city, as well as such other interested citizens who may have other views in this regard. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #774-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Water and Sewer Board dated June 12, 1967, approved by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #WS 907 5/67 wherein it is recommended that the Council adopt an amendment to Ordinance #176 as the same relates to the care of fire hydrants and the charges for use of water from fire hydrants, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Department of Law for the preparation of an ordinance in this regard and to thereafter submit the same to the Council for its consideration. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was 8878 #775-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 12, 1967 from the chairman of the Water and Sewer Board which transmits resolution #WS 909 5/67 of the Water and Sewer Board, wherein the Board concurs with the recommendation made by the Supt. of the Operations Division in a letter received by the Water Dept. on April 27 and attached thereto, the Council does hereby accept the bid of International Harvester Company, 31666 W. Eight Mile Road, Farmington, Michigan, for: One (1) Heavy Duty Dump Truck Cab and Chassis only, International Model 1890 at a cost of $4,246.00 and the bid of Frank L. Jursik Company, 245 Victor Avenue, Highland Park, Michigan, 48203, for: One (1) 4-6 yard capacity Dump Box with one-half cab shield, Hercules-Galion Model 40OU at a cost of $1,271.00 total cost $5,517.00 for the Water Maintenance Section, the same having been in fact the lowest bids received for these items. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. *Councilman Milligan arrived at 8:11 P. M. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #776-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Water and Sewer Board dated June 5, 1967, approved by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #WS 913 5/67 wherein it is recommended that the Council authorize the expenditure of funds to cover the cost of material, Sewer Division labor, and tapping fees for the purpose of providing sanitary sewer service to the following city buildings: Operations Division Building, 12973 Farmington Road; Dog Pound, 12971 Farmington Road; Municipal Court, 33211 Seven Mile Road; Fire Station #3, 19337 Farmington Road, and Parks Division Yard, 31145 W. Eight Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Budget Director for further report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. 8879 By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #777-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. W. Ackerman of 9828 Roseland Ave., Livonia, Michigan, 48150, and Mr. J. Napolitano of 9519 Roseland Ave., Livonia, Michigan, 48150, dated June 17, 1967 with regard to periodic flooding that occurs in certain areas in Rosedale Gardens Subdivisions as a result of heavy rain storms, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Engineering Division for the purpose of expediting the work necessary to alleviate this situation; further, the Council does hereby request that it be kept advised of the progress made in this regard. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #778-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Alfred B. Loos of 29525 Curtis, Livonia, dated June 12, 1967, with regard to periodic flooding that occurs in Sunset Hills Subdivision as a result of heavy rain storms, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Engineering Division for the purpose of expediting the work necessary to alleviate this situation; further, the Council does hereby request that it be kept advised of the progress made in this regard. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and ilnanimously adopted, it was #779-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the president of Dave Pink Builder, Inc., 25302 West Warren Avenue, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, 48127, wherein a request is made for off-site drainage and paving improvements for certain lots located in Golden Ridge Subdivision and Golden Ridge Subdivision No. 1, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #780-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs. Edward Cerveny of 15506 Doris Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, 48154, dated June 7, 1967 to which is attached a petition from residents residing on Doris Avenue, between Five Mile Road and Puritan Avenue, requesting the improvement of Doris Avenue in this area by the surfacing of same with a blacktop coating, and before determining to proceed with the aforesaid improvement, 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 par- cels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public 8880 authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.03 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #781-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs. Edward Cerveny of 15506 Doris Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, 48154, dated June 7, 1967 to which is attached a petition from residents residing on Doris Avenue, between Five Mile Road and Puritan Avenue, wherein it is request- ed that such street be closed to through traffic, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Traffic Division of the Police Department for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was L #782-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Frank Iglikowski of 1767 Whitfield, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, dated June 2, 1967, wherein Mr. Iglikowski has made an offer to sell to the City of Livonia certain property located in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 36, in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken oh the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #783-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Theodore L. Doman, president of T. L. Doman Associates, 1100 N. Woodward Ave., Birmingham, Michigan, submitted in behalf of Mr. J. J. Zayti, wherein certain land located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8 in the City of Livonia is offered for sale to the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its report and recommendation; further, the Director of Public Works is hereby requested to submit a report on the status of Van Road and Jay Street as public streets. LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. 8881 LThe communication from the Director of Public Safety, dated June 14,1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution #557-67, submitting a report concerning police personnel at the Detroit Race Course, was received and filed for the informa- tion of the Council. The communication from the Municipal Judge relative to the voluntary work program for the Livonia Municipal Court was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #784-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief of the Fire Division, dated June 13, 1967, approved by the Director of Public Safety, and the Mayor and Budget Director, wherein a request is made for a transfer of funds necessary to cover the cost of repair and maintenance of Fire Division equipment, the Council does hereby authorize and transfer the sum of $500 from Salaries Acct. #200-1 to Repairs and Maintenance of Equipment Acct. No. 200-7 for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #785-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Planning Commission dated June 20, 1967 which submits certain proposals relating to the future development in Section 19 of certain roads as well as land to be used for park purposes, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #786-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Rodney C. Kropf, attorney, dated June 21, 1967, submitted in behalf of his client K & M Land Company, wherein an offer is made to sell to the City of Livonia certain property located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17 in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Parks and Recreation for its report and recommendation. LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. 8882 The communication from the Detroit Edison Company, dated June 21, 1967, regarding Ordinance No. 633 which vacated a portion of an easement as set forth in Petition 66-3-3-6, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Counci1min McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director of Public Safety, dated June 21, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Budget Director, submitted pursuant to council resolution #605-67, with respect to the financial feasibility of establishing the classification of a Central Communications Technician within the Department of Public Safety, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Milligan, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: Salvadore, McNamara and Nash. The President declared the resolution denied. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #787-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director of Public Safety, dated June 21, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Budget Director, regarding the budget for the proposed Central Communications Bureau, the Council does hereby authorize the establisment of such bureau in the Department of Public Safety and does for this purpose authorize the transfer of the following amounts in the Police Division Budget: the sum of $4690 from Acct. No. 184-1 to Acct. No. 173-1; and the sum of $15245 from Acct. No. 184-1 to Acct. No. 173-1; further, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $1475 from Police Division Acct. No. 184-1, $326 to the Department of Public Safety Salary Acct. No. 173-1, $200 to Acct. No. 173-47, $150 to Acct. No. 173-57, and $799 to Acct. No. 173-70 for the purpose and in the manner indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: Milligan. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #788-67 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider the action taken in council resolution #787-67. 8883 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: Nash and Salvadore. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #789-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director of Public Safety, dated June 21, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Budget Director, regarding the budget for the proposed Central Communications Bureau, the Council does hereby authorize the establishment of such bureau in the Department of Public Safety and does for this purpose authorize the transfer of the following amounts in the Police Division Budget: the sum of $4690 from Acct. No. 184-1 to Acct. No. 173-1; and the sum of $15245 from Acct. No. 184-i to Acct. No. 173-1; further, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $1475 from Police Division Acct. No. 184-1, $326 to the Department of Public Safety Salary Acct. No. 173-1, $200 to Acct. No. 173-47, $150 to Acct. No. 173-57, and $799 to Acct. No. 173-70 for the purpose and in the manner indicated in the aforesaid communication; and further, the Council having considered a letter from the Personnel Director dated March 9, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Budget Director, which transmits a resolu- tion adopted by the Civil Service Commission on February 28, 1967 wherein it is recommended that the classification of City Communications Coordinator be established with the following salary range: Minimum Step 2 Step 3 Maximum $9,235.20 $9,609.60 $9,984.00 10,377.60 and that in the case of an exceptionally qualified candidate, initial employment be authorized at one step above the minimum, namely, $9,609.60, upon the recommendation of the Department and with the approval of the Civil Service Commission, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid recommendation with the modification, however, that such classification be titled City's Communication Technician and that such position be established within the Departtent of Public Safety. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: Milligan. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was 8884 #790-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Parks and Recreation Commission, dated June 15, 1967, approved by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the city acquire Parcel Item 05K1 which is located in Section 5, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Planning Commission for the purpose of conducting a public hearing to consider the advisability of designating the entire extent of Parcel Item No. 05K1 on the Master Park Plan. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #791-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel Director dated June 21, 1967, approved by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission wherein it is recom- mended that the Compensation Plan be amended so as to enable general employees not covered by the two-year agreement with Union Local 192, AFSCME, to accumulate compensatory time in lieu of cash payment for over- time up to a maximum of 40 hours, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #792-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel Director dated June 22, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Budget Director, submitting therein a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission which recommends the following action relative to the classifi- cations and rates for Concession Attendant, and Concession Supervisor: 1. Retitle the classification of Concession Attendant to Junior Concession Attendant with the rates to remain the same as for Concession Attendant: CLASSIFICATION 1st Season 2nd Season 3rd Season Junior Concession Attendant $1.25 $1.35 $1•45 2. Establish a new classification of Senior Concession Attendant with the following rates: CLASSIFICATION 1st Season 2nd Season 3rd Season Senior Concession Attendant $1.45 $1.55 $1.65 3. Adjust the rate for Concession Supervisor as follows: CLASSIFICATION 1st Season 2nd Season 3rd Season Concession Supervisor $1.65 $1.80 $1.95 the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the same. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. The proposed amendment to the Water and Sewer Division Ordinance; introduced by Councilman Milligan on June 26, 1967, was removed from the agenda. 8885 An Ordinance Amending Section 14 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, (Petition 66-10-1-30), introduced by Councilman Nash on July 10, 1967, was taken from the table and a roll call vote was conducted thereon with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, it was #793-67 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for procedure as outlined in council resolution #337-56, so as to permit p consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #794-67 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 543, 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, September 6, 1967, at 8:00 o'clock P. M., at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan on the following item: Petition No. 67-6-6-2 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 18.45(a) Protective Walls, of Ordinance No. 543 so as to provide for uniformity of protective walls, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution #7-104-67 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 67-6-6-2 be granted; and further, that 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 nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance 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 axy public utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected; and the City Clerk is requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 8886 By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #795-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director of Civil Defense, dated July 20, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Budget Director, wherein a request is made for an additional salary appropriation for auxiliary police due to an increase in the demands for service pro- vided by the auxiliary police for community affairs and school activities, the Council does hereby appropriate and transfer the sum of $4200 from the Anticipated Unappropriated Surplus Acct. to Acct. 166-1 for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #796-67 RESOLVED that, K & L Development Company, 22 West Gay St., Columbus, Ohio, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision: Judson Gardens Subdivision No. 2, located in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 17, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated October 17, 1963; and it further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing on July 2, 1963; and it further appearing that such preliminary plat, together with Development Plans and Specifications for improvements therein have been examined and approved by the Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that department dated July 6, 1967; therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on the following conditions: (1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Plat Ordinance, Ordinance No. 500, as amended; the subdivision regulations of the Planning Commission; the regulations and specifications of the Department of Public Works and the development plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such Department; all such improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; failing this, the approval contained herein shall be considered null, void and of no effect whatsoever; (2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia shall be full paid in the time and manner provided in the said Plat Ordinance, as amended; (3) That the installation of such improvements shall be subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of the Department of Public Works and such improvements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section 7.03 of said Plat Ordinance, as amended; 8887 (4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans; (5) That the following cash payments be made to the City: Traffic Control Signs $ 31.50 Trees 452.53 Review of plans, inspection & administration (5% before contingencies) 1,169.45 (6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall be submitted and must receive final approval of the City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing subdivision regulations; (7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of the Plat Act, Plat Ordinance, and this resolution. (8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats prior to the completion of all required improvements, the proprietor may file with the City of Livonia, surety bond, certified check, cash bond or other financial assurance in such form as may be approved by the Department of Law, guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances, the same shall be in the following amounts: General Improvement Bond - $22,200.00, of which at least 2,22000 shall be in cash. Sidewalk Bond - $ 3,600.00, of which at least 2,000.00 shall be in cash. (9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City Ordinances. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #797-67 RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Department of Public Works be authorized, if such is necessary, to employ any available DPW trucks, equipment and employees for the purpose of aiding Detroit, and any other affected areas, as a result of the public calamity that occurred the week of July 23, 1967. 8888 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: Salvadore. The President declared the resolution adopted. On motion of Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, this adjourned 581st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:40 P. M., July 25, 1967. A ADDISON W. BACO 1 Cty C erk.