01/03/89 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 1989 APPROVE RECOMMENDED CHANGE IN PLANS, MATERIALS OR QUANTITIES - LOGAN STREET WIDENING PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that submitted to the Board at this time was a Recommended Change in Plans, Materials or Quantities for the Logan Street Widening Project indicating an increased cost of $8,658.80 for various additional work that needs to be completed in conjunction with the widening project. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the Recommended Change in Plans, Materials or Quantities form as submitted was approved and executed. DENY PETITION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONE - LONGLEY, BETWEEN BENDIX AND GOODLAND AVENUE Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting has concluded its study of the Petition submitted to the Board on October 31, 1988 for the establishment of a restricted residential parking zone from 3029-3001 Longley (north side) and 3026-3002 Langley (south side), and as warrants as defined by the South Bend Municipal Code have not been met, recommends denial of the Petition at this time. The recommendation of Mr. Michael P. Meeks, Director, Division of Engineering, indicated that a study of the area requested revealed fifty per cent (50%) occupancy and forty-eight per cent (48%) non-resident occupancy on the north side of Longley which does not meet the seventy-five per cent (75%) occupancy requirement. Additionally, the study indicated eighteen per cent. (18%) occupancy and fifteen per cent (15%) non-resident occupancy on the south side of Longley which does not meet either ordinance requirement. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the Petition as submitted was denied. DENY REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN AT INTERSECTION OF ROCKNE DRIVE AND MAC ARTHUR AVENUE Mr. Leszczynski stated that Mr. Michael P. Meeks, Director, Division of Engineering, has advised that he has reviewed the above referred to request submitted to the Board on November 28, 1988 and recommends denial of the request as state and federal requirements were not met to warrant the installation of a stop sign at that location. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request denied. APPROVE REQUEST TO ERECT TWO (2) WINDOW CANOPIES AT 217 SOUTH LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have now concluded their review of the above referred to request which was submitted to the Board on November 28, 1988 and approval is recommended at this time. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the request was approved. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REVIEW COMMITTEE Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Affirmative Action Review Committee has advised that after a complete review they have found that the following companies have met the requirements of the South Bend Affirmative Action ordinance and are recommended for approval as qualified City bidders: 1. Ruth Butler (catering service) 2. William Marty (catering service) 3. Theodore S. Morris (catering service) 4. Ziker Shannon Corporation I L