PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO, CHAIRPERSON
COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON, VICE CHAIRPERSON
COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD, EX-OFFICIO

Monday, March 04, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center [phone] Detroit, MI 48226

Mr. Glenn Kersey

Assistant City Council Committee Clerk

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1.

ROLL CALL

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3.

CHAIR REMARKS

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT

5.

10:15 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

A proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 5 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Amusements and Entertainments, Article III, Cabarets , Division 2, License, by amending Section 5-3-29, Expiration Date and Renewal Requirements, to change the expiration date of all licenses under the division to May 31st of each year. (Law Department, BSEED)

6.

10:25 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - RE: 

A Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 5 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Amusements and Entertainments, Article VI, Coin-Operated Games and Arcades, Division 2, License, by amending Section 5-6-29, Expiration Date and Renewal Requirements, to change the expiration date of licenses issued under the division to May 31st of each year. (Law Department, BSEED) 

7.

10:35 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

A Proposal to amend Chapter 5 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Amusements and Entertainments, Article X, Public Dance Halls, Division 2, License by amending Section 5-10-28, Expiration Date and renewal Requirements, to change the expiration date of all licenses under the division to May 31st of each year. (Law Department, BSEED)  

8.

10:45 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

A Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 5 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Amusements and Entertainments, Article V, Coffee Houses and Concert Cafes, Divisions 2, License, by amending Section 5-5-28, Expiration and Renewal for Coffee House Licenses, to change the expiration date of all licenses under the division to May 31st of each year. (Law Department, BSEED)

9.

10:55 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

A Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 5 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Amusements and Entertainments, Article XII, Sexually-Oriented Businesses, Division 2, License, by amending Section 5-12-28, Expiration Date and Renewal Requirements, to change the expiration date of licenses issued under the division to May 31st of each year. (Law Department, BSEED)

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10.1

Status of Law Department

To amend Chapter 8 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Building Construction and Property Maintenance, by amending Article II, Building Code, Section 8-2-20, Additions to Section 3303 of the 2015 Michigan Building Code, Demolitions. (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2/26/24)

10.2

Status of Law Department

To amend Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Offenses, by amending Article III, Offenses Against Persons, by adding Section 31-3-5, Signs at Business Oriented Lodging required; contents and posting essentials; definitions. (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2/26/24)

10.3

Status of Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Youth Substance Abuse Use Program Investment. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2/26/24)

10.4

Status of Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to DDOT Bus Inquiries. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2/26/24)

10.5

Status of Council Member Fred Durhal

Submitting memorandum relative to Addressing Concerns on Contaminated Demolition Sites in Nardin Park. (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/1/24 TO BE REFERRED TO THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE?) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 02/19/24)

10.6

Status of Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting resolution declaring April as “Syphilis Awareness Month” in Detroit. BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 02/19/24)

10.7

Status of Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting Resolution in Support of the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 02/19/24)

10.8

Status of Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Request the Drafting of Childcare Impact Fund Ordinance. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1/29/24)

10.9

Status of Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Request Financial Impact Report on Childcare Vouchers for City of Detroit Employees. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1/22/24)

11.

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

11.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006037 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Commercial Structure Stabilizations for City Owned Properties. – Contractor: Professional Contracting & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 16970 W. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $864,820.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006074 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of 2 Commercial Structures Group 238. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc. dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,729,200.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072505 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Fire Air Cushions. – Contractor: Safeware, Inc. – Location: 4403 Forbes Boulevard. Lanham, MD 20706 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $87,500.00. FIRE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004378-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Classroom and Conference Room Equipment and Installation to the Detroit Police Department Academy. – Contractor: Conference Technologies, Inc. – Location: 1307 East Maple Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $250,171.71. POLICE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005366 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Classroom and Conference Room Equipment and Installation to the Detroit Police Department Academy. – Contractor: Conference Technologies, Inc. – Location: 1307 East Maple Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $250,171.71. POLICE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005659 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Co-Response Mental Health Training. – Contractor: Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) – Location: 707 W Milwaukee Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $488,100.00. POLICE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005589 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Property and Evidence Tracking Software System to the Detroit Police Department.. – Contractor: Tracker Products, LLC – Location: 1102 Brighton Street, Newport, KY 41071-1522 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $560,000.00. POLICE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004376-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for the Cease Fire Initiative. – Contractor: Black Family Development, Inc. – Location: 2995 East Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $25,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,550,000.00. POLICE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001815-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Compliance and Certification Software System. – Contractor: AskReply Inc dba B2Gnow – Location: 725 West McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85007 – Previous Contract Period: June 4, 2019 through June 3, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 3, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $23,235.00 – Total Contract Amount: $151,330.00. TRANSPORTATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001858-A2 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: February 26, 2019 through February 19, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $360,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $7,617,658.00. TRANSPORTATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

LAW DEPARTMENT

11.11

Submitting Report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 8 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Building Construction and Property Maintenance, Article XV, Property Maintenance Code, by amending Division 1, Generally, Section 8-15-4, Definitions: C, Section 8-15-5, Definitions: D—F, Section8-15-7, Definitions: L—O, Section 8-15-9, Definitions: S—Z, and Section 8-15-11, Civil fines for violations of this article, and by adding Division 7, Fugitive Dust, to include Section 8-15-581, Title and applicability; scope and intent, Section 8-15-582, Fugitive dust plan for commercial activity, Section 8-15-583, Opacity limits; measurement, Section 8-15-584, New Construction; fugitive dust plan required, Section 8-15-585, Change in operations, fugitive dust plan revisions, Section 8-15-586, Ongoing operations, fugitive dust plan revisions, other remedial actions,Section 8-15-587, Responsibility for dust mitigation; violations, Section 8-15-588, Administrative procedures, Section 8-15-589, High-wind events, Section 8-15-590, Inspections, Section 8-15-591, Record keeping, Section 8-15-592, Fugitive Dust Funding, and Section 8-15-593, Alternative Compliance, to provide for the regulation, administration, and enforcement of fugitive dust emission and related inspection and reinspection of all community establishment premises and operations within the City, for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Detroit. (Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero) (FOR INTRODUCTION AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

11.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 12352 Woodrow Wilson.  (A special inspection conducted on November 29, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 13387 Wilfred.  (A special inspection conducted on January 11, 2024, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 1426 E State Fair.  (A special inspection conducted on January 11, 2024, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 16093 Novara.  (A special inspection conducted on December 13, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 3286 Elmhurst.  (A special inspection conducted on December 5, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 6030 Joy.  (A special inspection conducted on December 13, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 6191 Domine.  (A special inspection conducted on December 5, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS

11.19

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2024 Children's Special Health Care Services Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2024 Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) Grant, in the amount of $151,402.00. There is no match requirement. The award increase includes two programs. The CSHCS – Outreach & Advocacy Program will be increased from $583,645.00 to $712,047.00 and CSHCS – Care Coordination Program will be increased from $32,000.00 to $55,000.00. This funding will increase appropriation 21166, to a total of $767,047.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.20

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Invest Detroit Foundation for the FY 2024 Spark Historical and Cultural Markers Grant.  (The Department of Public Works is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Invest Detroit Foundation for the FY 2024 Spark Historical and Cultural Markers Grant. The amount being sought is $82,050.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $82,050.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.21

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Emerging Threats – Expanding Public Health Workforce Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2024 Emerging Threats – Expanding Public Health Workforce Grant for a total of $47,660.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $47,660.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

11.22

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution In Support of HB 4325 To Strengthen Laws and Increase Fines Against Large Illegal Waste Dumpers.  (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a resolution calling on the Michigan Legislature to pass H.B. 4325 to strengthen laws and increase fines against large illegal waste dumpers.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.23

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Calling On Congress and The President To Move Significant Funds Away From The Military Budget To Fund Social Services and Welfare. (Council Member Mary Waters requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a resolution calling on congress and the president to move significant funds away from the military budget to fund social services and welfare.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

11.24

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of The Right Productions, Inc. (#2024-058), request to install 32 banners on East Jefferson Avenue between Jos Campau Street and St. Subin Street in order to announce the Aretha Frankllin Amphitheatre 2024 summer concert series. (The Department of Public Works, Traffic Engineering Division received the above referenced petition.  This department has no objections to the placement of banners, provided that the banner installation is in compliance with the banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001, and subject to the following.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

MISCELLANEOUS

11.25

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting resolution To Recognize March 2024 As Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

11.26

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to 21756 Grand River. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/04/24)

12.

MEMBER REPORTS