MINUTES

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

Thursday, July 03, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

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

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COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE, CHAIRPERSON

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III, VICE CHAIRPERSON

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON, MEMBER

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD, EX-OFFICIO

 

Uraina Clark

 Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

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1.

ROLL CALL

Tate Present:

Durhal- Excused Absence noted

Johnson- Present

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION TO APPROVE: Minutes of June 26, 2025 were approved (Johnson made motion; All members in favor motion carried 2-0)

3.

CHAIR REMARKS

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Virtual: William M. Davis, Not that Karen (Karen Winston), We see you (Carol Hughes), Cindy Darrah, Hire Detroit Resident (Joann Warrick), Meeko Williams, iPhone Guess (Betty A. Varner), Cunningham, Caller/ 270 (Malik Shelton), Margaret Maddox, Tahira Ahmad, Ronald Foster, Rheuben Crowley, Galaxy  S10

1:30 Given

5.

10:20 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-2, District Map No. 1, to revise the zoning classification for the two parcels commonly known as 560 and 580 Civic Center Drive, generally bounded by John C. Lodge Freeway (M-10) to the north, Third Street to the west, Civic Center Drive to the south, and Washington Boulevard to the east, from the existing B5 Major Business District zoning classification to the PC Public Center District zoning classification.

NOTE: 2 part- 1st to amend the zoning 2 Part - to approve

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE Part A and Part B (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Public Comment -Virtual: Caller/ 1, Not that Karen (Karen Winston), Mr. Overwith (Rheuben Crowley), Resident (Joann Warrick), Margaret Maddox, Tahira Ahmad, William M. Davis, Ronald Foster, We See You (Carol Hughes), 

6.

10:35 AM - PA 210 CERTIFICATE PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

Request for Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of 20201 Development, LLC, in the area of 20201 Livernois Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2024-232). (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of 20201 Development, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 210 of 2005 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Speakers: Justin Cook, Housing Revitalization Department, Lakisha Barcliff, Legislative Policy Division , Nicole Scott Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Developer Kevin Shroader, Kevin Brandon, 

Public Comment: We See You (Carol Hughes), Ronald Foster, Rheuben Crowley, Not that Karen (Karen Winston), Margaret Maddox, 

1:30 Given

7.

10:50 AM -  CONTINUED DISCUSSION - RE: 

City Council Quarterly Report, 3rd Quarter FY 2025, Detroit Land Bank Authority.

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

8.

11:00 AM - CONTINUED DISCUSSION - RE:

The Detroit Land Bank Authority Memorandum of Understanding.

MOTION: BRING BACK (1) WEEK (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.1

Status of Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions on HUD Section 108 Loan Usage. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 06/05/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

10.

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007185 - 100% City Funding – To Provide After Hours and Weekend Outreach. – Contractor: Motor City Mitten Mission – Location: 24623 Harper Avenue, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $767,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE  (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

((DSS #9 Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Supply Schedule. - 100% City/Major Street/State Funding – AMEND 1 – To Add Additional Vendors for Services including Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Geological and Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering & Inspection, for Design, Construction Management and Program Management Services; and Planning Services. Schedule Period: Upon City Council Approval for a period of Five (5) Years. Total Maximum Order Limitation: $81,300,000.00 (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25))

Motion to send to President's office to refer to PHS  (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

DSS #11 SINGLE FAMILY HOME REPAIRS - SCHEDULE 11 - 100% Grant/City Funding – To Provide Residential Home Repairs. Such repairs must correct existing health and safety hazard present in the home and may include, but are not limited to, lead hazard control, electrical repairs, furnace replacement, roof replacement, plumbing repairs, door and window replacement, porches, and other structural repairs. Schedule Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Five (5) Years. Total Maximum Order Limitation: $50,000,000.00 (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25 TO BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/2025)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE  (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Calling a Public Hearing Regarding Approval of The Brownfield Plan of The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for Brush and Edmund Redevelopment. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

10.5

Submitting corrected reso. autho.

Request for Authorization to Accept and Appropriate the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds and Amend the FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan (REVISED CORRECTION).  (The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (“HUD”) has allocated the City of Detroit (“City”), through its Housing and Revitalization Department (“HRD”), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds in the total amount of $26,583,684 and now revised corrected amount of $26,623,380 under section 3205 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) (“ARPA”). This funding will be used to make targeted, strategic investments in housing and other assistance for people experiencing homelessness in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE  (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

10.6

Submitting reso. autho

Request for Public Hearing to Establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Exclusive Physicians PLLC, in the area of 4306, 4330, 4340 East Davison Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2025-137) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Establish a Plant Rehabilitation District on behalf of 1530 Winder Detroit LLC, in the general are of 1530 Winder, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 198 of 1974. (Petition # 2025-139) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

10.8

Submitting report relative to

Critical Funding for Federal Historic Preservation Investment.  (This letter to inform you that The Historic Designation Advisory Board (“HDAB”) has contacted Michigan Congressional Delegation to continue support of critical funding for federal historic perseveration investment to the states through the Historic Preservation Fund. (HPF).) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

10.9

Submitting report relative to

Follow up questions to memo regarding Section 108 Loans.  (On June 23, 2025, the Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) produced a memo in response to Council Member Mary Waters’ memo entitled “Questions on Section 108 Loan Usage.” After reviewing the memo, the Legislative Policy Division sent follow-up questions to HRD asking for further information.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 11642 Van Dyke.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Ron Gonzales (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 11642 Van Dyke, Detroit, MI 48234 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Two Thousand Three Hundred Seventy and 00/100 Dollars ($2,370.00).) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE  (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Accept Easement Interest in furtherance of the "Detroit Charge  Ahead" Initiative. (The "Detroit Charge Ahead" Initiative (the "Initiative") is seeking to establish publicly available electrical vehicle charging stations (each, a "Charging Station") at privately-owned sites across Detroit. In furtherance of the Initiative, the City has negotiated and obtained from Wendy's Properties, LLC ("Owner") signed and notarized agreements for easements ("Easements") at the Owner's properties commonly referred to as (i) Wendy's Grand River located at 9768 West Grand River, Detroit, Michigan 48204 and (ii) Wendy's E. Jefferson located at 6601 East Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan 48207, respectively ("EVCS Properties").) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE  (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

10.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Accept Easement Interest in furtherance of the "Detroit Charge Ahead" Initiative. (The "Detroit Charge Ahead" Initiative (the "Initiative") is seeking to establish publicly available electrical vehicle charging stations ( each, a "Charging Station") at privately-owned sites across Detroit. In furtherance of the Initiative, the City has negotiated and obtained from Seven Oaks Investment, L.L.C. ("Owner") a signed and notarized agreement for an easement ("Easement") at the Owner's property commonly referred to as Mike's Fresh Market, located at 19195 Livernois, Detroit, Michigan 48221 ("EVCS Property").) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE  (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Transfer of Jurisdiction, Surplus, and Property Sale of 5669 Newberry Street.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Quince Primaveras LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 5669 Newberry Street, Detroit, Michigan 48209 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Fifty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($55,000.00). The Property is currently under the jurisdiction of the City of Detroit, Public Lighting Department (“PLD”). Pursuant to Sec. 2-7-3 of the Detroit City Code, and in order to facilitate this transaction, PLD has requested that the Finance Department transfer jurisdiction to P&DD for administration. Additionally, pursuant to Sec. Sec. 2-7-4 of the Detroit City Code, it is hereby requested by P&DD that the Property be deemed surplus and available for sale.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (1) WEEK (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

MISCELLANEOUS

10.14

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to “Bridge Plaza” as a land-use zone requiring screening. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (1) WEEK (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

10.15

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Community Benefits Agreements. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/03/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (July 17, 2025) (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

11.

MEMBER REPORTS

Suspend