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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1969-10-06 10857 L MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On October 6, 1969, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at approximately 8:08 P. M.. Councilman Raymond delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Edward H. McNamara, Jerry Raymond, Peter A. Ventura, Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash, Edward G. Milligan and *Rudolf R. Kleinert. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present. Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert M. Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commission- er; Donald Nicholson, Director of Public Safety, Henry Sieferd, City Assessor; Don LHull, City Planner; William J. Strasser, City Engineer; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Thomas Griffiths; Chief Accountant; Raymond Danaher; Budget Analyst; Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator, Carl Demek, Superintendent of Operations Division, and Charles Walker of the Planning Commission. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #1074-69 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 662nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held September 24, 1969, are hereby approved. The President of the Council acknowledged receipt of two veto messages from the Mayor, both dated October 6, 1969, the first on Ordinance No. 772, adopted on September 24, 1969, which provided for approval of site plans for multiple dwellings by the City Council after review by the City Planning Commission, and the L second on Ordinance No. 773, adopted on September 24, 1969, which changed the zoning on a parcel of land in Section 2, from RUF to C-2, and stated that these vetoes would be considered later in the meeting. 10858 LBy Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #1075-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Mayor, dated October 2, 1969 with regard to the rezoning of existing undeveloped apartment zoned sites in Livonia, the Council does hereby request that the Planning Commission furnish them with a list of all R-7 and R-8 zoned property in the City of Livonia, and the date that such property was so zoned; further, this report is to be submitted at the Study Session to be held on October 20, 1969. Councilman McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 54+3, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING ARTICLE XXIX THERETO. RE: PETITION 69-5-6-12. 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. Councilman McCann invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to Lthe foregoing Ordinance, and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result. AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. The communication from the Wayne County Board of Public Works, dated September 30, 1969, with respect to an increase in the sewage disposal rate charged to the City of Livonia, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the City Clerk, dated October 1, 1969, transmitting the General Fund Financial Statement for the period ending August 31, 1969, was received and filed for the information of the Council. L *Councilman Kleinert arrived at 8:33 P. M. Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was 10859 #1076-69 WHEREAS, since August 7, 1969, when the House of Representatives passed its tax reform legislation known as Bill H. R. 13270, the financing of essential municipal and school facilities in the State of Michigan has, for all practical purposes, been halted because it is virtually impossible to market municipal bonds, and WHEREAS, many municipalities having both Federal grant, State and County commitments, to finance a portion of the cost of such projects, which are contingent in many instances upon the sale of bonds, will obviously make it all but impossible to meet their commitments or finance much needed improvements to meet the basic health, safety, and welfare needs of a rapidly expanding community, and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia respectfully urges the Senate of the United States to reject any and all proposals which change in any way whatsoever the tax exempt status of bonds issued by the City of Livonia, and BE IT FURTHER ESOLVED, that the City of Livonia considers the taxing of its bonds a serious threat to continued sound municipal capital financing, and, therefore, urge that immediate action be taken by the Senate of the United States to defeat any proposal for taxing the sovereign states and their municipalities, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be for- warded to the President and the Vice-President of the United States, United States Senate Finance Committee, Governor of the State of Michigan, Michigan Municipal League, and the Municipal Finance Officers Association. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1077-69 WHEREAS, the maximum interest rate presently permitted by law on most municipal bond issues is now fixed at 6%, and WHEREAS, the state of the municipal bond market is now most uncertain as a result of many factors which have caused the existing maximum interest rate to be unrealistically low, as witness the fact that the City of Livonia recently offered several issues but received no bids, and WHEREAS, if this situation is permitted to continue local units of government will no longer be able to meet their capital improvement responsibilities or their commitments on State and County agreements, and WHEREAS, a number of states have already recognized the problem and taken the necessary action to increase their interest rates ceiling for municipals beyond 6%, with some having removed ceiling altogether, 10860 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia does hereby urge both the State Legislature and the Governor to include on the agenda for the forthcoming fall Legislative Session, appropriate legislation to raise the maximum interest rate on municipal bonds to a more realistic level and to adopt such legislation with immediate effect. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : Raymond and McCann. The President declared the resolution adopted. The communication from the City Planning Commission, dated September 9, 1969, in response to council resolution #870-69 with respect to lands owned by Mr. Jack Spanich which lie immediately south of Five Mile Road, and the industrial lands east of Spanich Court, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Detroit Edison Company, dated September 8, 1969, with respect to the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 500, relative to underground wiring for new residences in existing subdivisions, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Council McCann, it was RESOLVED, that the Council having previously acknowledged receipt of the proposed annual Budget of the City of Livonia for the fiscal year commencing December 1, 1969, as prepared by the Mayor and filed by the Mayor with the Council on September 15, 1969, does hereby determine to set a Public Hearing thereon to be held on Monday, October 20, 1969 at 7 00 P. M., at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VII of the City Charter, and the City Clerk shall give notice of such public hearing in accordance and pursuant to provisions of the City Charter. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to set the date for the Public Hearing on the proposed annual Budget for Wednesday, October 22, 1969 at 7:00 P. M. A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result: AYES : Raymond, McCann, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS : Nash, Kleinert and McNamara. 10861 A roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as amended, as follows : #1078-69 RESOLVED, that the Council having previously acknowledged receipt of the proposed annual Budget of the City of Livonia for the fiscal year commencing December 1, 1969, as prepared by the Mayor and filed by the Mayor with the Council on September 15, 1969, does hereby determine to set a Public Hearing thereon to be held on Wednesday, October 22, 1969 at 7:00 P. M., at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VII of the City Charter, and the City Clerk shall give notice of such public hearing in accordance and pursuant to provisions of the City Charter. with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1079-69 RESOLVED, that Bank of the Commonwealth, Detroit, Michigan, be and is hereby appointed Paying Agent for $5,800,000 City of Livonia G. 0. Improvement Bonds, Series II, as more fully described on attached Exhibit A. LBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bank of the Commonwealth shall be paid as compensation for its services, fees on the following basis: For Payment of Interest Coupons $0.14 per coupon, subject to a minimum of $25.00 on any one interest date. For Payment of Coupon Bonds At Maturity or on Redemption Prior to Maturity When All Outstanding Bonds are to be Redeemed $1.50 per bond. On Redemption Prior to Maturity When Less Than All Outstanding Bonds are to be Redeemed $1.75 per bond. Plus Out-Of-Pocket Expenses (e.g., postage, registered mail surcharges, etc. ) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bank of the Commonwealth shall reserve the right to raise the rates of compensation at any time that economic conditions warrant an increase to remain competitive in the community. LBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all statements of account and, unless cremation has been authorized by separate agreement, all cancelled obligations shall be forewarded by the Paying Agent to. City Clerk, City of Livonia 33001 Five Mile Road Livonia, Michigan 48154 10862 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1080-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Raymond G. O'Neill, Hawk Unit Director of Livonia Junior Football League, dated September 17, 1969, with regard to conducting a homecoming parade on October 12, 1969, in the following manner: Assembly area and time - Emerson Jr. High School (parking lot) - 10:45 A.M. Departure time - 11:30 A. M. Proceeding West on W. Chicago to Middlebelt, North to Plymouth Road, East to Harrison, South to W. Chicago, West on W. Chicago to Henry Ruff, South on Henry Ruff to Joy Road, West on Joy Road to Franklin High School, the Council does hereby grant permission to the Hawk Unit for conducting such homecoming parade and does further request that the Director of Public Safety extend all the necessary assistance of the Police Department with respect to all matters under its jurisdiction which may be required and pertinent to the conduct and success of such parade activities. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #1081-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Hearthstone Homeowners Association, dated September 29, 1969, the Council does hereby grant permission to the said association to conduct a Halloween Party for the residents of the Hearthstone Subdivision on October 31, 1969 on Pembroke between Sunbury and Weyher between the hours of 7:30 P. M. and 9:00 P. M., subject to the approval of the Director of Public Safety. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #1082-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Treasurer, dated September 23, 1969, with respect to the purchase of an Electric Coin Package Crimper, as well as initial supplies for the same, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $126.00 from Budget Account #141-25, Error in Roll, to Budget Account #141-70, Capital Outlay, for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result; AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : None. 10863 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1083-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated September 16, 1969, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the car allowance provided for the Engineering Division, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $470.00 in the following manner: $370.00 out of the Capital Outlay Account #255-70 and $100.00 from the Travel and Education Account #255-27 to the Engineering Division's Car Allowance Account #255-6. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #1084-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Superior Ambulance Service, 12436 Fort Street, Southgate, Michigan, dated September 23, 1969, with regard to submitting a bid with respect to the City's ambulance service, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Department of Public Safety for consideration of the same along with all other similar requests. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #1085-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Frank E.Bair, 32201 Hees Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, dated September 15, 1969, with respect to the problem of motorcycles and mini-bikes on residential streets, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Director of Public Safety and the Mayor for their respective reports and recommendations. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #1086-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated September 8, 1969, which transmits a document titled "Five Mile Road Off-Street Parking Study, Phase I," prepared by the City Planning Department, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Mayor for implementation. Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22.09 OF ARTICLE XXII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,". RE: PET. 69-2-6-5 (TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY) 10864 L. 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 gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22.02 OF ARTICLE XXII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," RE: PETITION 69-2-6-4 (ZONING COMPLIANCE PERMIT REQUIRED). 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 Councilman McCann, it was #1087-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 19, 1969 from Eugene S. Hoiby, Attorney for Wilson L. Church and Mary M. Church, his wife, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby find that the proposed division or partition of Lot 22 of Folker's Farmington Acres Subdivision would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing of same into two Parcels so as to provide the following legal descriptions: Parcel A The West 235.60 ft. of Lot 22, Folker's Farmington Acres Subdivision of part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 61, Page 90 of Plats. Parcel B The East 200.0 ft. of Lot 22, Folker's Farmington Acres Subdivision of part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 61, Page 90 of Plats. as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition which is made a part hereof by this reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds. 10865 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #1088-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 18, 1969 from John Horvath and Lucille Horvath, his wife, 9300 Stark Road, Livonia, Michigan, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby find that the proposed division or partition of Tax Items 33DD1a3a1 and 33d26 would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing of same into three parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows: Parcel A A parcel of land being part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 33, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as beginning at a point distant S. 1° 55' 30" W, 285 feet and S. 87° 39' 10" E, 43 feet from the center of said section 33 and proceeding thence S. 1° le 55' 30" w, 166 feet; thence S. 87° 39' 10" E, 132.07 feet, thence N. 1° 49' 23" E, 166 feet; thence N. 87° 39' 10" W, 131.775 feet to the point of beginning. 0.504 acres. Parcel B A parcel of land being part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 33, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as beginning at a point distant S. 1° 55' 30" W, 285 feet and S. 87° 39' 10" E, 174.775 feet from the center of said Section 33 and proceeding thence S. 1° 49' 23" W, 166 feet; thence S. 87° 39' 10" E, 132.07 feet, thence N. 01° 43' 20" E, 166.01 feet, thence N. 87° 39' 10" W, 131.775 feet to the point of beginning. 0.504 acres. Parcel C A parcel of land being part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 33, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as beginning at a point distant S. 1° 55' 30" W, 565.70 feet and S. 87° 39' 10" E, 43 feet from the center of said section 33 and proceeding thence N. 1° 55' 30" E, 114.70 feet; thence S. 87° 39' 10" E, 264.14 feet; thence S. 1° 43' 20" W, 108.17 feet; thence S. 86° 23' 00" w, 160.76 feet, thence N. 82° 05' 30" W, 105.08 feet to the point of beginning. 0.702 acres. as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition which is made a part hereof by this reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to Cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds . 1©866 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #1089-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Safety, dated September 10, 1969, approved for submission by the Mayor and Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Motorola Communications and Electronics, Incorporated, 16180 Wyoming Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, for supplying the City with three Megaphones with carrying cases for the price of $591.00, the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Kleinert and McNamara. NAYS: Milligan and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. L By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1090-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Safety, dated September 10, 1969, approved for submis- sion by the Mayor and the Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Motorola Communications and Electronics, Incorporated, 16180 Wyoming Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, for supplying the City with two surveillance transmitters for the price of $959.00, the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received with respect to this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Kleinert and McNamara. NAYS: Milligan and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1091-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Safety, dated September 10, 1969, approved for submis- sion by the Mayor and the Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Radio Corporation of America, 18411 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48219, for supplying the city with four Mobile Radios L for the price of $3646.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: Milligan. The President declared the resolution adopted. 10867 By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1092-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Assistant Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works, the Budget Director, dated September 23, 1969, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Hall Signs, Inc., P. 0. Box 313, Bloomington, Indiana 47401, for supplying the Operations Division with Aluminum Sign Blanks for the price of $1768.59, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received with respect to this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1093-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Assistant Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works, the Budget Director, dated September 23, 1969, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, 3M Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55105, for supplying the City with Traffic Sign Faces, Roll Goods and Letters for the total price of $2,588.82, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received with respect to a majority of the items, and such bid having Lia been accepted on the basis of the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1094-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the Budget Director, dated September 23, 1969, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, 29100 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for the maintenance of tires and tubes for a period of one year commencing from September 1, 1969 through August 31, 1970, on the following basis : 1. Discount below "Net State Price List" on Purchase of New Tires and Tubes. 1. Goodyear 10% and 10% II. Repair and Maintenance of Tires and Tubes GOODYEAR 1. Remove and mount replacement N.C. tire from stock 10868 2. Flat repair of truck tire (20") 10.00 (-20") 5.50 3. Flat repair of Heavy Equipment Tire 10.00 4. Recaps & variable cost due to size - off list price 4o% 5. Does service include chioriding? Available the foregoing having been in fact the lowest bid received with respect to these items. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1095-69 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is in need of park and open space in an area within its boundaries east of Newburgh Road, west of Wayne Road, south of Seven Mile Road and north of Six Mile Road; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia having duly held public hearings and subsequently adopted on November 15, 1966 a Master School and Park Plan, Part V, Master Plan of the City of Livonia, which Master School and Park Plan designates the below described real property for a park and recreational use; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia and the Parks and Recreation Commission have recommended that this property be acquired for a park and recreational use; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this City Council for the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, a Michigan Municipal Corporation, hereby declares that the acquisition of property described as follows: Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows. Parcel H-29 - That part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 44' 10" W. 720.0 feet and S. 0° 17' 20" E. 1918.0 feet from the N. E. corner of Section 8 and pro- ceeding thence S. 0° 17' 20" E. 50 feet; thence S. 89° 44' 10" W 40.0 feet, thence S. 0° 17' 20" E. 100.0 feet, thence S. 89° 44' 10" W. 224.90 feet, thence N. 0° 25' 50" W. 150 feet; thence N. 89° 44' 10" E. 265.27 feet to the point of beginning. 10869 is necessary for a public improvement for the use and benefit of the public for the purpose of its incorporation and for a public purpose within the scope of its powers, and the City Council for the City of Livonia does hereby declare that it deems it necessary to take the above described private property upon compensation to be paid therefor for such public improvement; 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 objects of this resolution and to acquire by condemnation for the City of Livonia the private property hereinbefore described for a park and recreational use, as provided in the Master School and Park Plan of the Master Plan for the City of Livonia, as hereinbefore set forth, as a necessary and authorized public improvement, and that said proceedings be brought in accordance with the statutes of the State of Michigan provid- ed therefor, and more particularly Act 149 of the Public Acts of 1911, as amended, (being Section 8.11, et seq M.S.A. as amended; 213.21, et seq. M.C.L.A. as amended, and Compiled Laws of 1948, as amended); BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of the acquisition of this property shall be financed from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational General Bond Issue. LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1096-69 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is in need of park and open space in an area within its boundaries south of West Chicago, north of Joy Road, East of Harrison Avenue and West of Inkster Road, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia having duly held public hearings and subsequently adopted on November 15, 1966 a Master School and Park Plan, Part V, Master Plan of the City of Livonia, which Master School and Park Plan designates the below described real property for a park and recreational use; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia and the Parks and Recreation Commission have recommended that this property be acquired for a park and recreational use, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this City Council for the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, a Michigan Municipal Corporation, hereby declares that the acquisition of property described as follows . Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows 10870 Parcel CC - 140 - That part of Section 36, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as the N. 100 feet of the S. 1185 feet of the W. 167.50 feet of the E. 467 feet of the W. 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Parcel CC - 141 - That part of Section 36, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as the N. 100 feet of the S. 1285 feet of the W. 167.50 feet of the E. 467 feet of the W. 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36; also the N. 50 feet of the S. 1335 feet of the W. 167.50 feet of the E. 467 feet of the W. 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 36. Parcel CC - 142 - That part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 36 described as beginning at a point distant N. 89° 41' W. along the south section line 1627.61 feet and N. 0° 04' 40" E. 1335.0 feet from the S. E. corner of Section 36 and pro- ceeding thence N. 89° 41' W. 167.50 feet; thence N. 0° 04' 40" E. 150.0 feet; thence S. 89° 41' E. 167.50 feet; thence S. 0° 04' 40" W. 150.0 feet to the point of beginning. is necessary for a public improvement for the use and benefit of the public for the purpose of its incorporation and for a public purpose within the scope of its powers, and the City Council for the City of Livonia does hereby declare that it deems it necessary to take the above described private property upon compensation to be paid therefor for such public improvement; 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 objects of this resolution and to acquire by condemnation for the City of Livonia the private property hereinbefore described for a park and recreational use, as provided in the Master School and Park Plan of the Master Plan for the City of Livonia, as hereinbefore set forth, as a necessary and authorized public improvement, and that said proceedings be brought in accordance with the statutes of the State of Michigan provided therefor, and more particularly Act 149 of the Public Acts of 1911, as amended, (being Section 8.11, et seq. M.S.A. as amended, 213.21, et seq. M.C.L.A. as amended, and Compiled Laws of 1948, as amended); BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of the acquisition of this property shall be financed from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational General Bond Issue. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded byCouncilman Kleinert, it was 10871 #1097-69 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is in need of park and open space in an area within its boundaries south of Five Mile Road, north of Lyndon Avenue, east of Henry Ruff and west of Middlebelt Road; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended, the City Planning Commission of theCity of Livonia having duly held public hearings and subsequently adopted on November 15, 1966 a Master School and Park Plan, Part V, Master Plan of the City of Livonia, which Master School and Park Plan designates the below described real property for a park and recreational use; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia and the Parks and Recreation Commission have recommended that this property be acquired for a park and recreational use, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this City Council for the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, a Michigan Municipal Corporation, hereby declares that the acquisition of property described as follows: Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows: Parcel X-84 - The S. 315 feet of Lot 42 of B. E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 23, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 69 of Plats, Page 75, Wayne County Records. Parcel X-86 - Lot 49 of B. E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 23, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as re- corded in Liber 69 of Plats, Page 75, Wayne County Records. Parcel X-87 - Lot 50, B. E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 23, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as re- corded in Liber 69 of Plats, Page 75, Wayne County Records. is necessary for a public improvement for the use and benefit of the public for the purpose of its incorporation and for a public purpose within the scope of its powers, and the City Council for the City of Livonia does hereby declare that it deems it necessary to take the above described private property upon compensation to be paid therefor for such public improvement; 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 10872 carry out the objects of this resolution and to acquire by condemnation for the City of Livonia the private property hereinbefore described for a park and recreational use, as provided in the Master School and Park Plan of the Master Plan for the City of Livonia, as hereinbefore set forth, as a necessary and authorized public improvement, and that said proceedings be brought in accordance with the statutes of the State of Michigan provided therefor, and more particularly Act 149 of the Public Acts of 1911, as amended, (being Section 8.11, et seq. M.S.A. as amended; 213.21, et seq. M.C.L.A. as amended, and Compiled Laws of 1948, as amended); BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of the acquivition of this property shall be financed from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational General Bond Issue. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1098-69 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is in need of park and open space in an area within its boundaries north of Lyndon Avenue, south of Five Mile Road, east of Middlebelt Road and west of Inkster; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia having duly held public hearings and subsequently adopted on November 15, 1966 a Master School and Park Plan, Part V, Master Plan of the City of Livonia, which Master School and Park Plan designates the below described real property for a park and recreational use, and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia and the Parks and Recreation Commission have recommended that this property be acquired for a park and recreational use, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this City Council for the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, a Michigan Municipal Corporation, hereby declares that the acquisition of property described as follows : Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows: Parcel Z-90 - Lot 7 of Dutch Mill Gardens, a subdivision of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 24, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 68 of Plats, Page 70, Wayne County Records. Parcel Z - 91 - The E. 1/2 of Lot 8, Dutch Mill Gardens, a subdivision of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 24, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, accord- ing to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 68 of Plats, Page 70, Wayne County Records. 10873 Parcel Z-92 - The W. 1/2 of Lot 8, Dutch Mill Gardens, a subdivision of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 24, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, accord- ing to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 68 of Plats, Page 70, Wayne County Records. is necessary for a public improvement for the use and benefit of the public for the purpose of its incorporation and for a public purpose with- in the scope of its powers, and the City Council for the City of Livonia does hereby declare that it deems it necessary to take the above described private property upon compensation to be paid therefor for such public improvement; 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 objects of this resolution and to acquire by condemnation for the City of Livonia the private property hereinbefore described for a park and recreational use, as provided in the Master School and Park Plan of the Master Plan for the City of Livonia, as hereinbefore set forth, as a necessary and authorized public improvement, and that said proceedings be brought in accordance with the statutes of the State of Michigan pro- vided therefor, and more particularly Act 149 of the Public Acts of 1911, as amended, (being Section 8.11, et seq. M.S.A. as amended; 213.21, et seq. M.C.L.A. as amended, and Compiled Laws of 1948, as amended), BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of the acquisition of this property shall be financed from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational General Bond Issue. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1099-69 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is in need of park and open space in an area within its boundaries north of Schoolcraft, south of Five Mile Road, west of Yale and east of Levan, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia having duly held public hearings and subsequently adopted on November 15, 1966 a Master School and Park Plan, Part V, Master Plan of the City of Livonia, which Master School and Park Plan designates the below described real property for a park and recreational use; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia and the Parks and Recreation Commission have recommended that this property be acquired for a park and recreational use; 10874 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this City Council for the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, a Michigan Municipal Corporation, hereby declares that the acquisition of property described as follows . Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows : Parcel U-75 - That part of Section 20, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as being the W. 165 feet of the N. 1/2 of the E. 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 20, except the S. 160 feet thereof platted as part of Madonna Estates Subdivision, Liber 86, Page 34. Parcel U-78 - That part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 20, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as being the E. 340 feet of the S. 10.0 acres of the N. 15.0 acres of the S. 1/2 of the N. W. 1/4 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 20. is necessary for a public improvement for the use and benefit of the public for the purpose of its incorporation and for a public purpose within the scope of its powers, and the City Council for the City of Livonia does hereby declare that it deems it necessary to take the above described private property upon compensation to be paid therefor for such public improvement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department 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 objects of this resolution and to acquire by condemnation for the City of Livonia the private property hereinbefore described for a park and recreational use, as provided in the Master School and Park Plan of the Master Plan for the City of Livonia, as hereinbefore set forth, as a necessary and authorized public improvement, and that said proceedings be brought in accordance with the statutes of the State of Michigan pro- vided therefor, and more particularly Act 149 of the Public Acts of 1911, as amended, (being Section 8.11, et seq. M.S.A. as amended, 213.21, et seq. M.C.L.A. as amended, and Compiled Laws of 1948, as amended), BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of the acquisition of this property shall be financed from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational General Bond Issue. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was 10875 #1100-69 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is in need of park and open space in an area within its boundaries south of Eight Mile Road, north of Seven Mile Road, west of Inkster Road and East of Middlebelt Road, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia having duly held public hearings and subsequently adopted on November 15, 1966 a Master School and Park Plan, Part V, Master Plan of the City of Livonia, which Master School and Park Plan designates the below described real property for a park and recreational use, and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia and the Parks and Recreation Commission have recommended that this property be acquired for a park and recreational use, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this City Council for the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, a Michigan Municipal Corporation, hereby declares that the acquisition of property described as follows : Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows : Parcel A-2 - The W. part measuring 405.0 feet on the N. lot line and 473.0 feet on the S. lot line of that part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the N. and S. 1/4 line of said section distant S. 0° 09' E. 1627.84 feet from the N. 1/4 corner of Section 1; and proceeding thence S. 0° 09' E. along said line 90.32 feet, thence N. 89° 51' E. 624.46 feet to the center line of Angling Road; thence N. 25° 34' 30" W. along said center line 100.0 feet, thence S. 89° 51' W. 581.53 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel A-3 - The W. part measuring 473.0 feet on the N. lot line and 540.0 feet on the S. lot line of that part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the N. and S. 1/4 line of said section distant S. 0° 09' E. 1718.16 feet from the N. 1/4 corner of Section 1, and pro- ceeding thence S. 0° 09' E. along said line 90.32 feet; thence N. 89° 51' E. 667.39 feet to the center of Angling Road, thence N. 25° 34' 30" W. along said center line 100.0 feet, thence S. 89° 51' W. 624.46 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel A-4 - That part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the N. and S. 1/4 line of said section distant S. 0° 09' E. 1808.48 feet from the N. 1/4 corner of Section 1; and proceeding thence S. 0° 09' E. along said line 90.32 feet; thence N. 89° 51' E. 710.32 feet to the center line of Angling Road, thence N. 25° 34'30" W. along said center line 100.0 feet; thence S. 89° 51' W. 667.39 feet to the point of beginning. 10876 Parcel A-5 - That part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the N. and S. 1/4 line of said section distant S. 0° 09' E. 1898.80 feet from the N. 1/4 corner of Section 1, and proceeding thence S. 0° 09' E. along said line 149.93 feet; thence N. 89° 51' E. 781.60 feet to the center line of Angling Road; thence N. 25° 34' 30" W. along said center line 166.0 feet, thence S. 89° 51' W. 710.32 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel A-7 - That part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the N. and S. 1/4 section line distant S. 1° 52' 50" E. 60.0 feet from the N. 1/4 corner of Section 1, and proceeding thence S. 1° 52' 50" E. along said line 1396.50 feet; thence N. 21° 12' 05" W. 847.23 feet; thence S. 88° 09' 20" W. 200.0 feet, thence N. 30° 07' 34" W. 337.41 feet, thence N. 1° 52' 50" W. 300.0 feet to the S. line of Base Line Road; thence N. 88° 09' 20" E. along said line 640.0 feet to the point of beginning, except the E. 320.0 feet of the N. 280.0 feet thereof. Parcel A-8 - Outlot C of Hearthstone Subdivision #2 of part of the E. 1/2 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 82 of Plats, Page 20, Wayne County Records. is necessary for a public improvement for the use and benefit of the public for the purpose of its incorporation and for a public purpose within the scope of its powers, and the City Council for the City of Livonia does hereby declare that it deems it necessary to take the above descrited private property upon compensation to be paid therefor for such public improvement; 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 objects of this resolution and to acquire by condemnation for the City of Livonia the private property hereinbefore described for a park and recreational use, as provided in the Master School and Park Plan of the Master Plan for the City of Livonia, as hereinbefore set forth, as a necessary and authorized public improvement, and that said proceedings be brought in accordance with the statutes of the State of Michigan provided therefor, and more particularly Act 149 of the Public Acts of 1911, as amended, (being Section 8.11, et seq. M.S.A. as amended; 213.21, et seq. M.C.L.A. as amended, and Compiled Laws of 1948, as amended); BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of the acquisition of this property shall be financed from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational General Bond Issue. 10877 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 25, 1969, with respect to a request from Joseph B. Sparma for a new full year Class "C" license to be located at 27437 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby invite Mr. Sparma, or his representative, to appear at a study session of the Council, to present his plans with respect to same. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Raymond, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: McCann, Nash, Kleinert and McNamara. The President declared the resolution denied. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1101-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 25, 1969, with respect to a request from Joseph B. Sparma for a new full year Class "C" license to be located at 27437W Six Mile Road, Livonia, M:Lchigan, the Council does hereby refer the same to thF Committee of the Whole for its considera- tion along with all other such applications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara. NAYS : *Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Ventura made the following statement My 'no! vote is cast because I believe that these applicants for Class "C" licenses should have the opportunity to appear before the Council and present their plans. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #1102-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated August 14, 1969, and the report and recom- mendati'n dated September 29, 1969 of the Director of Public Safety in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Colonial Lounge, Inc. for a transfer of ownership of 1969 Class "C" licensed business with Dance Permit located at 19170 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 from Farmington Colonial Lounge, Inc. ; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. 10878 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1103-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated July 10, 1969, and the report and recom- mendation dated September 22, 1969 of the Director of Public Safety in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Chester and Marcella Olszewski for transfer of ownership of 1969 Class "C" licensed business located at 14950 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48151 , Wayne County, from Donald F. Godell and Joseph Godell, aka Joseph Godlewski; 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: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1104-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated July 29, 1969, and the report and recom- mendation dated September 24, 1969 of the Director of Public Safety in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Khalil A. Mansur for transfer of ownership of 1969 SDM License from Bernard A. Davidson located at 29211 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154; 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 : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1105-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 19, 1969 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement dated May 24, 1969 executed by R. Dewey Hansen and Marilyn Hansen, his wife, conveying a Grant of Ease- ment for drainage purposes in connection with Livonia Drain #13 Branches, which easement and parcel description are as follows: Easement Description. The West 10 feet 10879 Parcel Description: Lot 16 Thomas F. O'Connor's Merriman Park Subdivision of part of Southeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 10d16) the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City of Livonia to accept the aforesaid instrument; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1106-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 18, 1969 from the Department of Law, transmitting for Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed dated August 20, 1969 executed by Homer Lute and Viola Lute, his wife, conveying a portion of Parcel 05C1b2b2a for the Newburgh Road right-of-way, said portion of property being more particular- ly described as : The West 60 feet of that part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., described as beginning at a point on the west line of Section 5 and proceeding thence due north 1278.75 feet from the S. W. corner of said section; thence due east 262.45 feet; thence due north 50 feet; thence due west 262.45 feet; thence due south along the west section line 50 feet to the point of beginning. Bureau of Taxation Parcel 05C1b2b2a the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City of Livonia to accept the aforesaid instrument, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to do all things necessary to have the subject property removed from the tax rolls as being city-owned and exempt. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was 10880 #1107-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law dated September 19, 1969 transmitting for Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed dated September 18, 1969 from Shunso Frank Watanabe and Margaret A. Watanabe, his wife, said document being more particularly described as: All that part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan which is described as follows: Commencing at the center of Section 23, and proceeding thence along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section, North 0 degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds West, 43.00 feet to the point of beginning of the land herein described, thence parallel to the said East and West 1/4 line, North 89 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds West 143.00 feet; thence parallel to the North and South 1/4 line of Section 23, North 0 degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds West, 250.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East 143.00 feet to a point on the North and South 1/4 line, thence along the North and South 1/4 line, South 0 degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds East, 250.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.821 acres. the Council does herein accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia the aforesaid document and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to do all things necessary to hare the subject property removed from the tax rolls as being city-owned and exempt. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #1108-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for procedure as outlined in council resolution #337-56, so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1109-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Safety, dated October 3, 1969, approved by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that a request made in behalf of the Chevrolet Spring and Bumper Plant by the Plant Engineer, C. J. Stahl, for the installation of traffic control signal devices to be located on Amrhein Road at the Chevrolet Plait pedestrian crossing, east of Eckles Road in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby concur in this request due to the necessity for such a light created by traffic in the said area, and the Council does hereby notify the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners of 10881 its desire for traffic control signal devices at this location, further, the Council takes this means to indicate that this action is based upon its understanding that the estimated cost of such installation is in the amount of $3560.00 and that the actual complete cost of installation will be assumed and paid for by the Chevrolet Motor Division of the General Motors Corporation; accordingly, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum not to exceed $3560.00 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to the Civic Improvement Account of the Budget for the purpose of the said installation, on condition however, that such sum shall be reimbursed upon payment made for the said installation by the Chevrolet Motor Division in the manner referred to above, further, the City agrees that it will pay the monthly electrical energy charges for such installation to the Detroit Edison Company upon completion of the installation, as well as assume the full cost of maintaining the signal, and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby requested to cause such traffic signal to be installed at the aforesaid location in an expeditious manner; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are herein authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is requested to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, to the attention of the Engineer of Traffic and Safety. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1110-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October (, 1969 from the Department of Law, approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the acquisition of certain property in connection with the widening and improvement of Newburgh Road, the Council does hereby authorize the Division of Engineering and the Department of Law to acquire property as specified in the said communication from the owner or owners of the following parcel for the following amount: Parcel Owner Amount 3Ob511b (Helen Ambrose) $14,000.00 and the sum of $16.30 is hereby authorized for the proration of taxes and for this purpose the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the aforesaid amounts from the $9,800,000.00 General Obligation Street and Road Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose; and the Department of Law, City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. 10882 By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1111-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated October 6, 1969, approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the acquisition of certain properties in connection with the widening and improvement of Newburgh Road, and in accordance with the recommendations made in the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby authorize the Division of Engineering and the Department of Law to acquire property as specified in the said communication from the owner or owners of the following parcels for the following amounts: Parcel Owner Amount 55 EF-EM Investors, Inc. $400.00 55A EF-EM Investors, Inc. $300.00 14 Mitille Corporation $9860.00 (including cost of fence) and the sum of $15.94 is hereby authorized for the proration of taxes and for this purpose the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the aforesaid amounts from the $9,800,000.00 General Obligation Street and Road Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose; and the Department of Law, City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. Councilman Ventura re-introduced the following Ordinance for second reading and roll call vote. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.02 OF ARTICLE VIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," (Site Plan Approval for Multiple Dwellings) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared the Mayors veto overruled, the Ordinance adopted, and would become effective on publication. 10883 Councilman Nash re-introduced the following Ordinance for second reading and roll call vote: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 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 ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 69-2-1-2 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO C-2. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: Milligan and McNamara. The President declared the Mayor's veto overruled, the Ordinance adopted, and would become effective on publication. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1112-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated September 10, 1969, from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a Quit Claim Deed obtained in connection with the proposed new industrial road to be located on the west side of Stark Road south of Schoolcraft Road, the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia a Quit Claim Deed executed by Thurman W. Autry and Lillian E. Autry, his wife, which conveys to the City of Livonia the following described parcel: A parcel of land being a part of Lots 813 and 822 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 14 of part of N. 1/2 of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. Liber 70, Page 69 of Plats, W. C. R. ; more particularly described as: Beginning at the S. E. corner of said Lot 813, Thence N. 88° 16' 50" W. along the south line of said Lot 813 and said line extended westerly 585.96 ft. to a point; Thence N. 0° 41' 44" E. 60.00 ft. to a point; thence S. 88° 16' 50" E. 601.33 ft. to a point; thence S. 15° 07' 25" W. along the westerly line of Stark Road (86 ft. wide) 61.68 ft. to the point of beginning. and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : None. 10884 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1113-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the recommendations of the City Engineer and the Industrial Coordinator wherein it is recommended that the proposed dedication to the City in Council Resolution #1112-69, which is a part of Lots 813 and 822 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 14 of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 28, City of Livonia, be named "Autry Avenue", the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the same and directs the Department of Public Works to take all necessary action to effectuate this resolution; further, the Council does hereby request the City Clerk to forward a certified copy of the same to the Michigan Auditor General and to further have a certified copy of this resolution recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds, together with his certificate indicating the name or names of any plat, subdivision or addition affected by this resolution, as well as do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to allow the Taubman Co., Inc., 26250 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan 48075 to construct the parking lot for the Yankee Discount Store, to be located at Grand River and Eight Mile Road, provided that the Taubman Co., Inc. shall post a bond in such an amount as determined by the Engineering Division so that the provisions of Council Resolution #137-68 are strictly adhered to. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was RESOLVED, that this 663rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, is hereby adjourned. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: McCann, Milligan and Kleinert. NAYS: Raymond, Nash, Ventura and McNamara. The President declared the resolution denied. At 10:00 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present at the original roll call of this meeting. 10885 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #1114-69 RESOLVED, that the matter of the paving of the parking lot at the Yankee Discount Store is hereby tabled to the next Regular Meeting of the Council to be held on October 13, 1969. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, this 663rd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:32 P. M., October 6, 1969. ADDISON W. BACON, ' lerk.