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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1988-06-01 24212 L MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On June 1 , 1988, the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President of the Council at 8:02 P.M. Councilman Jurcisin delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result. Present Fernon P Feenstra, Laura Toy, Robert R. Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Ron Ochala and Dale Jurcisin. Absent: Joan McCotter, due to City business Elected and appointed officials present: Patricia Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Harry Tatigian, City Attorney; H. Shane, Assistant Planning Director, Gary LClark, Assistant City Engineer, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs and Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Administrative Services On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted, it was #488-88 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,129th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 18, 1988 are hereby approved. A communication from the Director of Finance, dated May 20, 1988, forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending April 30, 1988 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council . On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, it was Im. 24213 A communication from George and Lydia Donabedian, dated May 2, 1988, regarding need for a sidewalk in front of Martin's Radiator, 29460 Schoolcraft, rom the corner of Middlebelt to Beatrice Street was received and placed on file for the information of the Council . #489-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Kevin J. Sullivan of Commerce Town Associates, dated May 5, 1988, wherein a request is submitted for a hearing regarding certain land-locked residential and industrial property located on the north side of Alden Village Subdivision, the Council does hereby request that the Mayor and Planning Director submit their respective reports and recommendations #490-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from HLF Furniture, Inc , dated May 5, 1988, wherein it is indicated that HLF Furniture, Inc. intends to transfer facilities from 12000 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 to Van Buren Township, and it further indicates that HLF Furniture, Inc. desires to obtain a 1974 P.A. 198 exemption for the Van Buren Township facility, the Council does hereby consent to the transfer as herein requested, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. #491- 88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated May 5, 1988, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Mich-I-Penn Oil & Grease Company, 9100 Freeland Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48228, for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with motor and hydraulic oil items as specified at the unit prices bid for the period through May 1 , 1989 and for an estimated total amount of $5,368.50, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications #492-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated May 5, 1988, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached final estimate, dated May 5, 1988, the Council does hereby authorize final payment in the amount of $1 ,294.00 to Crimboli Landscape Contractors, Inc , 50145 Ford Road, Canton, Michigan 48187, which sum includes full and complete balance due on a contract dated March 25, 1987 in the amount of $23,625 00, the actual contract amount completed to date being $25,880.00, in connection with the 1987 Street Tree Planting Program, it appearing from the aforementioned report 24214 that all work under the said contract has been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications, and that the necessary contractor's affidavit has been filed. #493-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer and Director of Housing, dated April 26, 1988, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize Stanson Wrecking Company, 6855 Haggerty Road, Belleville, Michigan 48111 , to raze the existing homes located at 9627 and 9100 Newburgh Road (City-owned property) for a sum not to exceed $7,174 00, the same having been appropriated and authorized to be expended from the $7.9 million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose, further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140 D.5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. #494-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 28, 1988, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize and request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit Edison Company, 110 on forms provided by such company, for the installation of four (4) 100 watt high pressure sodium lights on davitt poles to be installed in the parking lot of the Fox Creek Golf Course and in its intersection at Seven Mile Road as shown on the attached sketch, it being the determination of the Council that such lighting is required in order to further the public interest, and the Council does hereby authorize the additional expenditure of $92.00 per month (four lights at $23.00 each) to the City's lighting costs to cover this installation #495-88 WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Attorney General has recommended that Section 1 of the Inter-Local Agreement creating the Conference of Western Wayne be modified to read as stated on the attached Amendment, a copy of which is attached hereto , WHEREAS, this Amendment will not have any fiscal impact nor result in any change of authority granted to the Conference of Western Wayne , NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia hereby approves the Amendment as submitted herein, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the same. 110 #496-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Housing, dated May 13, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an Annual 24215 Contributions Contract - Part I for the Housing Voucher Program Number C-3189 in the amount of $222,974.00, the Council does hereby approve the Annual Contributions Contract and authorize the Housing Commission to issue the rental vouchers in the manner and form herein submitted. #497-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated May 13, 1988, which bears the signature of the City Attorney and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached various letters and accident reports concerning the accident of Opal Imonen which occurred at Shaw House-Greenmead on June 21 , 1986, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. A communication from the Director of Finance, dated May 13, 1988, re City Liability for Landscaping in Right-Of-Way on Newburgh Road was received and placed on file for the information of the Council . (CR 62-88) #498-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated May 2, 1988, approved by the City Engineer and the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Munger Road right-of-way located in Section 14, owned by the Estate of Grace Fulton, deceased, which land is more particularly described as follows The South 30 feet of the following described parcel : That part of the N.W 1/4 of Section 14 described as beginning at a point on the South line of Six Mile Road distant due West 814.50 ft and South 0° 11 ' West 60 0 ft. from the North 1/4 corner of Section 14 and proceeding thence due West along the South line of Six Mile Road 172.50 ft. , thence South 0°11 ' West 1204.42 ft. , thence North 89° 15' East 172.50 ft. , thence North 0° 11 ' East 1202.16 ft. to the point of beginning. (Munger Road right-of-way) - Taxation Parcel 054-99-0006-000 subject to the following conditions (1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $800.00, (2) that the City of Livonia shall pay for the cost of title work in the sum of $100.00, and imme (3) that the City' s portion of the prorated City, County, County Drain, School and Community College taxes shall be in a sum not to exceed $200 00 24216 11. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $1100.00 is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for the acquisition of the said right-of-way, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. #499-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Planning Director, dated May 10, 1988, and to which is attached a letter from the Hidden Pines Homeowner's Association, Planning Department, 1001 Services, Inc. , and the Engineering Department relative to the required landscaping within the Hidden Pines Subdivision located south of Seven Mile Road and west of Merriman Road, the Council does hereby determine that surplus funds remaining with the City following final payment of other required improvements (estimated to be $1 ,715.62) in the Hidden Pines Subdivision be transferred to the Hidden Pines Homeowner's Civic Association so that they may complete the landscaping; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution #500-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 13, 1988, which transmits its resolution 4-76-88, adopted on April 26, 1988 with regard to Petition 88-4-8-13 submitted by Robert K Seymour for site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct a multi-tenant building on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Shadyside and Mayfield in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. #501-88 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125.584), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 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, June 29, 1988, at 8.00 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items: 1 . Petition 88-3-1-4, submitted by Rev H.L. Petty, Pastor of Bethel Baptist Temple for a change of zoning of property located on the south side of Six Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Oporto Street in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, from C-2 and P S. to RUFA, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 4-65-88 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 88-3-1-4 be approved, 24217 2. Petition 88-3-1-5, submitted by Alan Gottlieb for U.S. Homes for a change of zoning of property located south of Eight Mile Road between Merriman and Osmus Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3 from RUFA to R-2, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 4-66-88 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 88-3-1-5 be approved; 3. Petition 88-3-1-6, submitted by David Ryan for Barbara L. Evans and Janet M. Clugston for a change of zoning of property located on the southeast corner of Brookfield and Lyndon in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22 from RUF to R-1 , the City Planning Commission in its resolution 4-67-88 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 88-3-1-6 be approved, FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra. NAYS: None. On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was 24218 #502-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated May 25, 1988, with regard to library drapes, the Council does hereby authorize the City Librarian to solicit three proposals for the curtain around the stage in grey or black as the experts recommend and for the stage (front) curtain in the color "eggplant" and thereafter submit his report and recommendation. On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and unanimously adopted, it was #503-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 25, 1988, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 28, 1988 in connection therewith with regard to the request from Le Bordeaux, Inc. to add space to an 1987 Class C & SDM Licensed Business with Dance permit for a business located at 30325 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County, the Council does hereby refer this item to the next regular meeting for further consideration. On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, it was #504-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 13, 1988 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Papa Joe' s of Livonia for an additional bar permit to be held in conjunction with a 1987 Class C licensed business located at 27725 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Ochala. NAYS: Taylor, Feenstra. The President declared the resolution adopted On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and unanimously adopted, it was 24219 #505-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated May 10, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a list of sidewalks requiring installation, repair and/or replacement within miscellaneous locations throughout the City of Livonia, said list being included herein by reference, and for the reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the respective owners of lots and premises referred to in said list to install , repair, or to remove and replace sidewalks at such premises, to carry out the provisions of this resolution which is made pursuant to Title 12, Section 340 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete said sidewalk work no later than July 30, 1988 after which date the Engineering Department shall arrange for the construction and/or reconstruction of the said sidewalks; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the construction, and/or reconstruction of various sections of sidewalks and crosswalks at several locations within the City inasmuch as the same are the City's responsibility; and FURTHER, the Engineering Department is hereby authorized to finalize plans and specifications and arrange for the taking of bids for the 1988 Sidewalk Program, which program will include all required work which has not been completed by private property owners by July 30, 1988. On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #506-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated May 3, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Alfred Rudnick, 15360 Oporto, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 P.A. 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item No. 46 054 99 0028 000 into two parcels since the same would be in violation of the City' s Zoning Ordinance and Law On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala, unanimously adopted, it was #507-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated May 6, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Wallace R. Welch, of Welch Construction Company, 22700 Garrison, Dearborn, Michigan 24220 L 48124 (representing Victor Marino, 20180 Mayfield, Livonia, Michigan 48152), and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 P.A. 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item No. 46 010 01 0084 000 into four parcels since the same would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and law. On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, it was #508-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated May 9, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Garold D. Boatwright, 19827 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 P.A. 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed division and combination of Tax Item Nos 46 008 01 0450 001 and 46 008 01 0452 000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows: PARCEL "A" The South 100.00 feet of Lot 452, SUPERVISOR'S LIVONIA PLAT NO. 8, of the North 1/2 of the S E 1/4 of Section 2, T.1 S. , R.9 E. , Livonia Township, (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan Recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, Page 59 of Wayne County Records. PARCEL "B" Lot 450, together with Lot 452, except the South 100.00 feet thereof, of SUPERVISOR'S LIVONIA PLAT NO 8, of the North 1/2 of the S.E 1/4 of Section 2, T.1 S. , R 9 E. , Livonia Township, (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan Recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, Page 59 of Wayne County Records. as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a part hereof by 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, provided, however, that to the extent required by law and City ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES Jurcisin, Bishop, Ochala, Feenstra 24221 NAYS: Toy, Taylor. The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and unanimously adopted, it was #509-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated May 11 , 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. William Lemieux, 14951 Cavour, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 P.A. 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed division and combination of Tax Item Nos. 46 094 01 0085 000 and 46 094 01 0087 000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows. PARCEL "A" - Lot 87 and the South 1/2 of Lot 86 and 1/2 adjoining vacated alley in the rear thereof "Five-Elm Park Subdivision" of the N.W. 1/4 of the N.W. 1/4 of Sec 24, T.1S. , R.9E. , Livonia Twp. (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Mich. as recorded in Liber 55 of Plats on page 64. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. PARCEL "8" - Lot 85 and the North 1/2 of Lot 86 and 1/2 adjoining vacated alley in the rear thereof "Five-Elm Park Subdivision" of the N.W. 1/4 of the N.W. 1/4 of Sec. 24, T.1S. , R.9E. , Livonia Twp. (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Mich. as recorded in Liber 55 of Plats on page 64. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a part hereof by 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, provided, however, that to the extent required by law and City ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals. On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and unanimously adopted, it was #510-88 WHEREAS, THE City of Livonia finds that there is an urgent necessity for Munger Road to be widened and improved from a point 1120 feet East of Merriman Road to a point 1770 feet East of Merriman Road, in Section 14 in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and 24222 lw. WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary to widen and alter Munger Road in this area in order to facilitate the flow of traffic and to install water service as a matter of public safety and convenience and to promote the public welfare generally; and WHEREAS, the Council further finds that the acquisition of certain right-of-way, as further described hereinafter, is indispensable to the necessary widening, paving, altering and improvement of Munger Road; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended that Munger Road be widened and altered so as to provide a sixty (60) foot right-of-way, similar to existing roads which are located throughout the City, and has presented plans which have been approved by this Council ; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid improvement is to be financed from part of the proceeds of the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond issue approved by the electorate of the City in 1977, to be repaid when sufficient funds become available from receipts of the special assessment district described in resolution 660-87 of July 15, 1987; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council for the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, hereby declares that the acquisition of certain right-of-way, as hereinafter described, is necessary for the widening, paving, altering and improvement of Munger Road which is necessary as a public improvement for the use and benefit of the public, for the purposes of its incorporation, for a public purpose within the scope of its power, and that a good faith offer to purchase said right-of-way has been made to all known property owners; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby declare that it determines it necessary to take the fee to private property upon just compensation to be paid therefor for such improvement, the said property necessary for the required right-of-way and the just compensation for same being as follows. The South 30 feet of the following described parcel : That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14 described as beginning at a point distant due West along the North Section line 1227.82 feet and South 0 degrees 11 minutes West 663.79 feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section 14 and proceeding thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes West 603.79 feet, thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes West 240 30 feet, thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes East 603.79 feet, 116. thence north 89 degrees 15 minutes East 240.30 feet to the point of beginning 24223 Interested Parties: John C. Munro and Cecile K. Munro 30885 Six Mile Road Livonia, Michigan 48152 Estate or Interest to be taken: Fee simple in real property. Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1966. Estimated just compensation $1100.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Law of the City of Livonia be and is hereby authorized and directed to institute and conduct the necessary proceedings on behalf of the City of Livonia in the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne, State of Michigan (that being the County where the private property sought to be taken is located) , to carry out the objectives of this resolution, and to acquire by condemnation for the City of Livonia the private property hereinbefore described for the purpose of widening, paving, altering and improving Munger Road lio from a point 1120 feet east of Merriman Road to a point 1770 feet East of Merriman Road, as a necessary and authorized public improvement and that said proceedings be brought in accordance with the provisions of Act 87 of the Public Acts of 1980, as amended, being MCLA 213.51 , et seq. , and Act 295 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended, being MCLA 213.361 , et seq. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed One Thousand, One Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($1100.00) for acquisition costs and, further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed Three Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($300.00) as the City's portion of the proprated City, County, County Drain, School and Community College tax in connection with the aforesaid right-of-way, the same to be prorated as of the date of closing, and further, the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the aforesaid sums from the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue as compensation to be paid to the subject property owners in connection with this project, to be repaid from the special assessment district when sufficient funds become available from receipts of the special assessment district provided in resolution 660-87 of July 15, 1987, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; and tmpBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to a Declaration of Taking 24224 in order to carry out the provisions of this Resolution and Statement of Necessity. On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #511-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated May 9, 1988, with regard to five (5) City-owned lots, 18439-18469 Middlebelt, 11884 Camden and 11684 Cardwell , the Council requests that the property at 18439-18469 Middlebelt (Lots 211-213 Sunset Hills) and 11684 Cardwell be posted with a "For Sale" sign for 30 days prior to the taking of bids, and that the Director of Finance prepare specifications in accordance with Resolution 300-88 and thereafter take competitive bids for the proposed sale of Lots 211 , 212 and 213 of Sunset Hills Subdivision (18439-18469 Middlebelt) and 11684 Cardwell , requiring a bid deposit in the form of a money order or certified check which is equal to five percent of the bid price or $500.00, whichever is greater, and in the event of default, the deposit is subject to forfeiture or liquidated damages, which competitive bids shall thereafter be submitted to the Council for consideration, further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $300.00 from Account No. 101-267-972-001 for the purpose of obtaining a real estate appraisal with respect to 11684 Cardwell , further, that as to the request of Livonia Career Center to purchase 11884 Camden, which property has since been sold, the Council determines to take no further action. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and unanimously adopted, it was #512-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Department of Law, dated May 17, 1988, the Council does hereby reject all bids received with respect to the proposed sale of City-owned property located at the Southeast corner of Five Mile Road and Henry Ruff (30271 Five Mile Road) , further, the Council requests in accordance with Council Resolution 300-88 said property be posted with a "For Sale" sign for 30 days prior to taking bids, and that the Director of Finance prepare specifications and obtain competitive bids with a minimum price of $15,500.00 accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or certified check which is equal to five percent of the bid price or $500.00, whichever is greater, and in the event of a default, the deposit is subject to Imwforfeiture or liquidated damages, and all competitive bids shall thereafter be submitted to the Council for consideration. 24225 On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was #513-88 RESOLVED, that WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to make grants to units of local government to help finance community development programs, and WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income, and WHEREAS, to obtain its Fiscal Year 1988 entitlement funds under the Community Development Block Grant Program as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, the City of Livonia must submit a statement of Community Development objectives and projected use of funds, satisfactory assurances that the Program will be conducted and administered in accordance with appropriate Federal and State laws and Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations; and satisfactory assurances that, prior to submission of its final statement of Community L Development objectives and projected use of funds, it has (A) provided citizens with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities; the range of activities that may be undertaken, and other important Program requirements, (B) held a public hearing to obtain the views of citizens on community development and housing needs, and (C) provided citizens an adequate opportunity to examine the content of and to submit comments on the proposed statement of Community Development objectives and projected use of funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Livonia, that the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for the Fiscal Year 1988 Community Development Block Grant Program, as amended, is hereby approved and shall be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra. NAYS. Ochala. The President declared the resolution adopted. L 24226 twoOn a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted, it was #514-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 12, 1988, which transmits its resolution 4-75-88, adopted on April 26, 1988, with regard to Petition 88-3-8-11 , submitted by Louis Ronayne requesting site plan approval to construct a multi-family condominium development on the north side of Joy Road between Newburgh and Stonehouse in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 , pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 8.02 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 88-3-8-11 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission. Councilman Ochala left the podium at 8.16 P.M On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted, it was #515-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 11 , 1988, which transmits its resolution 4-71-88, adopted on April 26, 1988, with regard to Petition 88-3-2-11 , submitted by Alan C Helmkamp requesting waiver use approval to convert a historical residential structure for use as a professional office on property located on the Southwest corner of Eight Mile Road and Meadowview Lane in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, which property is zoned RUFC, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 88-3-2-11 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission. Councilman Ochala returned to the podium at 8 17 P.M. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, it was #516-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 11 , 1988, which transmits its resolution 4-70-88, adopted on April 26, 1988, with regard to Petition 88-3-2-10, submitted by Lindhout Associates requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to St. Colette' s activities building located on the east side of Newburgh Road, 24227 north of Six Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, which property is zoned R-4B, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 88-3-2-10 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission, with the exception that the berming requirement set forth in condition #4 is hereby deleted and, in lieu thereof, the petitioner is required to comply with the condition that the landscape material shall be extended through Lot 8 to match the existing landscape material in all respects on the South property line. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Jurcisin, Toy, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra. NAYS. Bishop. The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was #517-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 13, 1988, which transmits its resolution 4-82-88, adopted on April 26, 1988, with regard to a Sign Permit Application, submitted by ABC Signs, Inc. on behalf of Livonia Party Mart for a monument sign to be located on property located at 28905 Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby reftr this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Ochala. NAYS: Feenstra. The President declared the resolution adopted On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, it was 1518-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a proposed ground sign submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1206-87, by Kirco ibeRealty & Development, Ltd , which is to be located on the boulevard within the public right-of-way of Tech Center Drive at Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby approve the proposed 24228 ground sign in the manner and form herein submitted, subject to compliance with the conditions set forth in Council Resolution 1206-87. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra. NAYS: Ochala. The President declared the resolution adopted On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and unanimously adopted, it was #519-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated March 28, 1988, which sets forth its resolution 3-43-88 adopted on March 22, 1988, with regard to Petition 88-2-1-1 , submitted by Marcello Scappaticci for a change of zoning on property located on the northeast corner of Joy Road and Houghton Street in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 , from R-1 to R-6, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 25, 1988, pursuant to Council Resolution 356-88, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 88-2-1-1 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was #520-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated March 29, 1988, which sets forth its resolution 3-44-88 adopted on March 22, 1988, with regard to Petition 88-2-1-2, submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of Five Mile Road, east of 1-96 Freeway in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, from R.E. to P.S. , and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 25, 1988, pursuant to Council Resolution 356-88, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Ochala. NAYS. Jurcisin, Feenstra. The President declared the resolution adopted. 24229 On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, it was 021-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated March 29, 1988, which sets forth its resolution 3-45-88 adopted on March 22, 1988, with regard to Petition 88-2-1-3, submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning on property located on the northwest corner of Five Mile and Levan Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, from C-1 to P.S. , and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 25, 1988, pursuant to Council Resolution 356-88, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, Taylor, Ochala. NAYS: Bishop, Feenstra. The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated March 17, 1988 on all matters required by Sections 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon on May 25, 1988, after due notice as required by Section 3.08.070 of said Code, and after careful consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.08.080 of said Code. (1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects, (2) determine to make the road improvement consisting of a 31 ' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II ) (or a 28' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III ) ) (or the placement of approximately 4" of asphalt over the existing roadway (Alternate IV)) in the North 1/2 of Golden Ridge Subdivision, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, 24230 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 improvements as set forth in said statement dated March 17, 1988, (4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $896,235.88 (or $824,290.00) (or $227,337.65) , (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 thereafter established; (6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be 15% of paving ($102,522.88) (or $91 ,706.78) (or $32,367.10)and 100% of the drainage ($212,750.00) (or $212,774.22) (or $11 ,508.55) and the additional sum of $1 ,520.00 (or $1 ,360.00) (or $480.00)for 40 1 .f. (Parcel 124-01-0378-000), and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public improvement amounting to 84.8% of paving ($579,443.00) (or $518,449.00) (or $182,982.00)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; (7) determine that the assessments made for such improvement may be paid in fifteen (15) annual installments (Alternate II or III ) or ten (10) annual installments (Alternate IV) together with interest thereon on the unpaid balance; (8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as follows. A special assessment district in the E. 1/2 of Section 31 T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as containing the property shown on the Proposed Assessment Roll and the Proposed Special Assessment District Plan, (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 24231 L levied against all lands in the special assessment 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 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 3.08. 100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, 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 pursuant to Section 3.08.110 of the said code. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, it was RESOLVED, that in lieu of the aforesaid resolution, the Council does hereby approve Necessity on the basis of an Alternate III improvement only. L A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows: AYES: Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala. NAYS: Toy, Bishop, Feenstra The President declared the resolution to substitute denied. A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result: AYES: Toy, Bishop, Feenstra. NAYS: Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala. The President declared the resolution denied At the direction of the Council President, the item on Necessity for the paving improvement of Golden Ridge Subdivision was placed on the next Regular Meeting Agenda for further consideration. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, Ibmand unanimously adopted, it was 24232 #522-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the question of the traffic problem within Golden Ridge Subdivision to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and unanimously adopted, it was #523-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 26, 1988, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final cost information with regard to the improvement of Richland Avenue, West of Farmington (S.A.D. 282), the Council does hereby determine as follows' a. authorize reducing the assessments as set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A.D. 282, the revised assessments to be based upon an assessment rate of $37.53 p.f.f. rather than $38.90 p.f.f. , b. To establish the final project cost at $281 ,814.22, of which $141 ,090.05 is to be charged to the special assessment district and $140,724.17 is to be assumed by the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts, c. To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment for parcels listed in Attachment III so as to include the cost of additional work requested by homeowners within the assessment district, and d. To authorize the expenditure in the amount of $281 ,814.22 from the $7.9 million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be reimbursed at such time as funds are available from the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue and Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (M.V.H.F. ) receipts On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted, it was #524-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 26, 1988, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final cost Im. information with regard to the improvement of Melvin Avenue, Seven Mile to Curtis (S.A.D. 283) , the Council does hereby determine as follows 24233 a. authorize reducing the assessments as set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A.D. 283, the revised assessments to be based upon an assessment rate of $37.61 p.f.f. rather than $40.00 p.f.f. , b. To establish the final project cost at $262,037.83, of which $179,669,37 is to be charged to the special assessment district and $82,338.46 is to be assumed by the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts; c. To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment for parcels listed in Attachment III so as to include the cost of additional work requested by homeowners within the assessment district, and d. To authorize the expenditure in the amount of $262,037.83 from the $7.9 million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be reimbursed at such time as funds are available from the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue and Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (M.V.H.F. ) receipts. On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, tiro and unanimously adopted, it was #525-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 17, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance 2 Grants of Easement, more particularly described as: (1 ) Grant of Easement dated May 6, 1988, executed by Livonia Plaza Associates Limited Partnership, by Donald Colone, Partner, for: A 12 foot easement for sanitary sewer whose centerline is described as follows. Described as beginning at a point on the South line of Five Mile Road, distant due East 700.00 feet and South 00°11 '30" East 60.00 feet and due East 1003.00 feet from the Northwest corner of Section 23, T.1S. ,R.9E. , and proceeding South 45°00'00" East 12.00 feet, thence due South 534.00 feet, thence due West 209.00 feet to the point of ending. (2) Grant of Easement dated May 6, 1988, executed by Livonia Plaza Associates Limited partnership, by Donald Colone, Partner, for 24234 im. A 20 foot water main easement located in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, T.1S. ,R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, whose centerline is described as beginning at a point on the south line of Five Mile Road, distant due East 700.00 feet and South 00011 '30" East 60.00 feet and due East 952.00 feet from the Northwest corner of Section 23, T.1S. ,R.9E. , and proceeding thence due South 518.00 feet, thence due West 163.00 feet; thence due South 33.00 feet to the point of ending. the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and unanimously adopted, it was 1526-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated May 18, 1988, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 181-88, transmitting for Council acceptance a warranty deed dated May 9, 1988, executed by Helen Horton Potter, a/k/a/ Helen Mary Potter, survivor of herself and Rossiter H. Potter, also known as Rossiter Huntington Potter, her deceased husband, whose death certificate is recorded in Liber 15861 , Page 860, conveying to the City certain property described as follows Lots 2 and 3, Horton' s Newburgh Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 37 of Plats, Page 67, Wayne County Records. Wayne County Bureau of Taxation Parcels 46-121-02-0002-001 and 46-121-02-0002-002 the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt. On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted, it was 24235 ib. #527-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 19, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance 2 Grants of Easement, more particularly described as: (1 ) Grant of Easement dated March 9, 1988, executed by Livonia Luxury Suites, Ltd. , a Michigan limited partnership, by Daniel J. Vosotas, Partner, for: 20 ft. wide water main easement whose centerline is described as follows: Part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 18, T.1S. ,R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point distant S. 89°58'00" W. 1492.73 feet and S. 00°20'00" E. 422.00 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 18, T.1S. , R.9E. , and proceeding thence S. 44°58"00" W. 17.00 feet; thence S. 89°58'00' W. 302.00 feet to the point of ending. (Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 18E1a1a2,E2b2a1a2) (2) Grant of Easement dated March 9, 1988, executed by Livonia Luxury Suites, Ltd , a Michigan limited partnership, by Daniel J. Vosotas, Partner, for: 20 foot easement for storm sewer whose centerline is described as follows: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, T.1S. ,R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point distant South 89°58'00" West 1492.73 feet and S. 00°02'00" East 100.00 feet and North 89°58'00" West 315.15 feet and South 44°58'00" West 137.53 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 18, T.1S. ,R.9E. , and proceeding thence South 01°31 '07" West 253.36 feet, thence South 20°28'00" West 20.79 feet to the point of ending. (Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 18E1a1a2,E2bala2) the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted, it was Irm 1528-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 23, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council 24236 iw. acceptance a Grant of Easement and a Quit Claim deed, more particularly described as: (1 ) Grant of Easement dated November 20, 1987, executed by Kimco Building Company, A Michigan Corporation, by David Piekarski , Vice President, for: A 10.0 foot wide storm sewer easement being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, T.1S. ,R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the centerline of said easement being more particularly described as commencing at a point distance N. 89°44'10" E. , 22.0 feet and N. 0°09'44" W. , 5.0 feet from the Northwest lot corner of Lot 8, Beatrice Gardens Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 88, pages 22, 23, 24, Wayne County Records, thence S. 89°44'10" W. , 79 feet; and thence to a point of ending on the East lot line of Lot 4 (Part of said Beatrice Gardens Subdivision), as extended, said point lying S. 09°44'10" E. , 7.0 feet from the southeast corner of said Lot 4. (2) Quit Claim Deed dated December 1 , 1987, executed by Kimco Building Company, A Michigan Corporation, by David Piekarski , Vice President, for. Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, T.1S ,R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 8, thence N. 89°44'10" E 920.53 feet along the North line of said Section 8 said line also being the centerline of Seven Mile Road, thence S. 00°09'44" E. 383.40 feet along the East line of Beatrice Gardens Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 88 of Plats, Pages 22, 23, and 24, Wayne County Records, to the Point of Beginning, said point also being the northeast corner of Dardanella Avenue right-of-way (60' wide) in said Beatrice Gardens Subdivision, thence N. 89°44'00" E. 35.00 feet, thence S. 00°09'44" E. 60.00 feet, thence S. 89°44'10" W. 35.00 feet, and thence N. 00°09'44" W. 60 00 feet along said East sub line to the Point of Beginning. (Dardanella Avenue Right-of-Way) the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. 24237 On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted, it was #529-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 25, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described as: Grant of Easement dated May 9, 1988, executed by Canterbury Park Associates, a Michigan Partnership, by David L. Bittker, Partner; and by Carrollton Arms, a Michigan Partnership, by Gabriele Paciocco, Partner, for: The Easterly 20 feet; the Northerly 20 feet; and also the Southerly 20 feet of the Westerly 115 feet of the Easterly 135 feet of the following parcel of land: A part of the southwest 1/4 of Section 3, T.1S. ,R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. Commencing at the southwest corner of Section 3, T.1S. ,R.9E. , and proceeding N. 89°38' 30" E. along the south line of said Section 3, 1989.75 feet, thence N. 00°07'02" W. 60.00 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel herein described, thence N. 00°07'02" W. 540.01 feet; thence N. 89°38'30" E. 327.45 feet; thence S. 00°09'47" E. 540.00 feet, thence S. 89°38'30" W. 327.93 feet to the point of beginning. the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grant of Eastment and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted, it was #530-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda. lowOn a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted, it was 24238 Lor #531-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 25, 1988, from Laura M. Toy, Councilwoman, relative to notification by the City Assessor of property owners within 1 ,000 feet of a proposed lot split, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Mayor for his report and recommendation. On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #532-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 1 , 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 981-87 in connection with the report and recommendation of the Department of Law and the Planning Department, dated September 11 , 1987, and the communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated September 23, 1987, approved for submission by the Finance Director and the Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits the resolution adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission on September 8, 1987, with regard to the designation of certain park sites as nature preserves, the Council does, in accordance with Section 23.01 (a) of Zoning Ordinance 543, request that the City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and thereafter submit a report and recommendation on the question of creating a new zoning classification of "nature preserves district", further, the Council does hereby request that the Planning Commission amend the Master Land Use Plan to designate appropriate areas as nature preserves On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and unanimously adopted, it was #533-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 1 , 1988, the Council does hereby request that the Mayor hold in abeyance any major development of city-owned property which is designated as natural areas in a letter dated September 23, 1987 from the Parks and Recreation Superintendent as well as with regard to Windridge Park, pending future action by the City Council . On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and unanimously adopted, this 1 ,130th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 8 56 P.M , June 1 , 1988. .71eiet )14:14C Robert F. Nash, City Clerk