MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

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1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center (313) 224-3443 Detroit, MI 48226

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COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG WOULD PRESENT A TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTION TO DIRECTOR HELENE WEIR, CEO OF THE BOLL FAMILY YMCA IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Mr. Glenn Kersey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           


Present: Benson. Waters, Sheffield, Whitfield-Calloway, Santiago-Romero
Absent: Young, Durhal, Tate, Johnson

5-4 Quorum Present

Johnson takes seat 6-0; Durhal takes seat 7-0

PER THE CHAIR: JOURNAL FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024 APPROVED. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE:

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6005896-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Litigation Services. – Contractor: Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC – Location: 28411 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500, Southfield, MI 48034 – Previous Contract Period: June 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $70,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $160,000.00. LAW

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 6006394 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Policy and Compliance Consulting Services – Contractor: Banks & Company – Location: 2711 E Jefferson, Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48207– Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. CRIO

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

LAW DEPARTMENT

Settlement in lawsuit of Yehuda Miller v City of Detroit; Case No. 24-004273-CZ; L24-00843 (TYC) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of $4,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Yehuda Miller may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Settlement in lawsuit of Ahmad, Houssein v Progressive Marathon Ins., City of Detroit, and D. Long; Case No. 23-011421-NI, File No. L23-00541 (JH) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of $12,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Houssein Al Haj-Ahmad may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about January 28, 2023.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Settlement in lawsuit of Crystal Henderson vs City of Detroit Department of Transportation; File 15040, W20-00343, CM, A20000, and in the amount of $125,083.12, in full payment for any and all claims which Crystal Henderson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

HUMAN RESOURCES/CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

Request to amend the 2024-2025 Official Compensation Schedule on behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $107,542 - $176,631 for the classification of Airport Director for the City of Detroit Airport Department.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to the Community Advisory Council Meeting.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE:

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6001491-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Piston's Basket Ball Court Renovation Project to Repair, Replace Various City of Detroit Basket Ball Courts. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Previous Contract Period: July 3, 2018 through November 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 6006656 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Pest Control Services within the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Catlin Enterprises, LLC – Location: 1095 Hadley Road, Lapeer, MI 48446 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 21, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $184,425.04.  GENERAL SERVICES


 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE:

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Abolishment of the 571 Monroe Brownfield Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Abolishment of the Cass Plaza Brownfield Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Abolishment of the Charlotte Apartments Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.   (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Abolishment of the Charlotte House Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.   (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Abolishment of the Griswold – Capital Park Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.   (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Abolishment of the Newberry Lofts Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Abolishment of the Peterboro Row Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Abolishment of the Sherwood Foods Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Abolishment of the Willys Overland Residential Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Abolishment of the Woodward Willis Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE:

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 3078179 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5756 St Clair. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,559.44. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 3076466 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 138 W Arizona. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $38,900.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 3077582 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4843 Seminole. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $43,153.67. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 3077907 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 17821 Cardoni. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $19,826.44. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 3077958 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8879 Stoepel. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $20,777.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 3078173 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 15499 Snowden. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $18,538.89. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 3078315 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14418 Mayfield. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,704.22. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 3078404 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 9137 Falcon. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $22,999.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 3078518 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 11731 Livernois with Basement Backfill. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $248,036.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 3078647 - 95% Fire Grant & 5% City Funding – To Provide Custom Fire Prevention Trailer. – Contractor: ABS Storage Products – Location: 8100 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI. 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 1, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $108,636.00. FIRE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 3078659 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Chemical and Smoke Munitions for the Police Department (Mobile Field Force). – Contractor: Vance Outdoors, Inc. – Location: 3723 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $184,476.90. POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 6004591-A1 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Towing & Recovery Services for Police Authorized Tows. – Contractor: BBK Towing & Recovery, Inc – Location: 1821 Trombly Street, Detroit, MI 48211 – Contract Period: December 12, 2022 through July 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $198,750.00 – Total Contract Amount: $386,250.00. POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 6004878-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds to Cover Invoice for Jefferson Chevrolet. – Contractor: Jefferson Chevrolet Co. – Location: 2130 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: October 25, 2022 through October 24, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $14,062.45 – Total Contract Amount: $38,062.45. FIRE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Contract No. 6006003-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Infrastructure Equipment Replacement at Lyndon Data Center. – Contractor: Limbach Company, LLC – Location: 926 Featherstone Road, Pontiac, MI 48342 – Contract Period: March 8, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $164,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,319,000.00. DoIT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for October 4th, 2024. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on October 4th, 2024, in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code. These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of hearing. See City Code Section 8-17- 25(a).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Resolution in Support of Striking Teamsters Local 283 Workers.  (Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a resolution support of the striking members of Teamsters Local 283.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Public Comment regarding Air and Water Quality in the Harper and Vandyke Area.   

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution Supporting the Detroit Public School Community District's (DPSCD) Program to Pay High School Students to Receive After School Tutoring.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0 

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(1:30) Betty Lyons, Joe (Anti War community), Anti War Advocate, Shawn Marco, Ronald Foster, Ms. Williams, Amy Kres, Reuben Crowley, Steve Hawring, William M Davis. Caller 169, Cunningham (response by Durhal), Maguerite Maddox Scarlett, Carol Hughes (response by Sheffield), Peggy Goodwin, Ruby, Joyce, Betty A Varner (response by Durhal), Karen Winston, Bobby Johnson, Cindy Darrah (response by Sheffield), Renard Monchunski (response by Sheffield), Call In User 1, Marshella Stewart, JoAnn Warwick, Meeko Williams, Richard Clay, Winona Bynum, Joyce Moore

Tate takes seat 8-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 2908016-A1 - Lease Agreement – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for the Lease Agreement at the Lipke Recreation Center. – Contractor: S.A.Y. Detroit, Inc. – Location: 150 Stimson, Suite 102, Detroit, Michigan 48201 – Previous Contract Period: June 30, 2015 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 26, 2050 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/3/24)

Young takes seat 9-0

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 1

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

To amend Chapter 16 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Environment, Article I, Noise, by amending Subdivision b, Non-Motor Vehicle Noise; to amend Section 16-l-13(a), Specific prohibitions of activities constituting noise violations; to support Detroit's Urban Cores continued growth as a world-class visitor destination by extending the hours permissible for non-motor vehicle noise.  (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION)  ROLL CALL

Young Motion to Postpone for 1 week: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6004598-A1 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Towing & Recovery Services for Police Authorized Tows. – Contractor: Bobby’s T.C.B. Towing Service, Inc. – Location: 10401 Lyndon Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: December 12, 2022 through July 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $301,945.00 – Total Contract Amount: $489,445.00. POLICE (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 10-8-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-15-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (1): Scott Benson Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Contract No. 6004594-A1 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Towing & Recovery Services for Police Authorized Tows. – Contractor: Troy’s Towing, Inc. – Location: 9615 Grinnell Street, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: December 12, 2022 through July 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $303,495.00 – Total Contract Amount: $490,995.00. POLICE (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 10-8-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-15-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (7): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Scott Benson, Latisha JohnsonVoter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Contract No. 6004592-A1 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Towing & Recovery Services for Police Authorized Tows. – Contractor: 7 D’S Towing & Storage, Inc – Location: 5700 E. Nevada, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: December 12, 2022 through July 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $161,685.00 – Total Contract Amount: $349,185.00. POLICE (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 10-8-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-15-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (7): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Scott Benson, Latisha Johnson. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Contract No. 3076383 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4340 Milford. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $56,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-7-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Contract No. 3076716  – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 7601 Michigan & CO#1 with Basement Backfill. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $285,021.42. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-7-24)

Whitfield-Calloway Motion to Postpone for 1 Week: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Contract No. 3076544 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4201 17th aka Building102 Rear. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $20,503.33. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-7-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Contract No. 6006517 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Environmental Air Quality Data Acquisition System and Related Software. – Contractor: Dr Das LTD – Location: 194 Clouse Lane, Grandville, OH 43023 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $79,812.00. BSEED (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-7-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Contract No. 3077905 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Final Price Adjustment to Close Out EMG Alteration and Site Restoration Work at 6199 Concord due to Wall Collapsing. – 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: $281,631.03. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-7-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Contract No. 6004593-A1 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Towing & Recovery Services for Police Authorized Tows. – Contractor: Wayne's Service, Inc. – Location:20495 Sherwood, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: December 12, 2022 through July 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $186,766.00 – Total Contract Amount: $374,266.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-7-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (1): Scott Benson Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 2

Contract No. 6006567 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Alley Infrastructure Improvements to Support Various Affordable Housing Projects. – Contractor: JB Contractors, Inc. – Location: 2933 Military St., Detroit, MI 48209 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,456,290.82 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-7-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Bring Back at End of Agenda: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 3

Contract No. 3077312 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide (45) APX4500 Mobile Radios, (10) APX4000 Mobile Radios, Chargers, Warranties, and Accessories via MiDeal contract # 190000001544. – Contractor: Motorola Solutions, Inc. – Location: 500 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $196,934.70. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-7-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 4

Contract No. 6006539 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Heavy Duty Diesel and Gasoline Engine Lubricating Oils. – Contractor: Rowley Brothers, Inc dba Rowleys Wholesale – Location: 15555 Noecker Way, Southgate, MI 48195 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $3,630,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-7-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 5

LAW DEPARTMENT

To amend Chapter 6 of the Detroit City Code, Animal Care, Control, and Regulation by adding Article X, Animal Husbandry and Beekeeping Animal Care, Control and Regulation, by adding Article X, Animal Husbandry and Beekeeping, to include Division 1, Generally, to contain Section 6-8-1, Purpose, Section 6-8-2, Definitions, 6-8-3, Conformance to article required, Section 6-8-4, Permitted livestock and honeybees; quantity, Section 6-8-5, Livestock shelters and enclosures and honeybee characteristics; spacing; generally, Section 6-8-6, Storage of feed; generally, Section 6-8-7, Waste and manure management generally; violation, Section 6-8-8, Unlawful accumulation of manure; composting; runoff, Section 6-8-9, Pest and vermin control, Section 6-8-10, Identification and tagging requirements; impoundment and return of animals; generally, Section 6-8-11, Health documentation required, Section 6-8-12, Deceased animals, Section 6-8-13, Slaughtering of animals, Section 6-8-14, Inspection authority, and Division 2, License, to contain Section 6-8-31, Required, Section 6-8- 32, Application; information required; issuance; fees; and fee schedule, Section 6-8-33, Establishment; approval; publication; and payment of annual fee, Section 6-8-34, Prerequisite to granting or renewal of license; compliance, Section 6-8-35, Animal Care and Control Division to take action upon application, Section 6-8-36, Non-transferrable, Section 6-8-37, Expiration date and renewal requirements, Section 6-8-38, Procedures for denial, suspension, revocation of license, penalties, and Section 6-8-39, Wild animals prohibited, to provide permission and regulation for the practice of certain animal husbandry and beekeeping in the City of Detroit. INTRODUCE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-7-24)

Tate Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-7-24)

Benson leaves seat 8-0

Tate Motion to Set Public Hearing for October 28, 2024: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

Resolution to permit Downriver Delta Community Development Corp to install 16 banners along Fort Street and Schaefer to promote community beautification. (Pursuant to banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001, the above-referenced resolution is hereby submitted to your Honorable Body for consideration and approval.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-7-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

-NONE-

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE:

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6006520 - 100% Disability Income Protection Plan Funding – To Provide Citywide Long Term Disability Insurance. – Contractor: Standard Insurance Company – Location: 1100 SW Sixth Ave Portland, OR 97204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $3,500,000.00. CITYWIDE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

GRDC 4 Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership - Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation has formed GRDC 4 Limited Dividend Housing Association ("LDHA'') Limited Partnership in order to develop the Project known as Minock Park Place. The LDHA will own Unit 1 of the Minock Park Place Condominium, a mixed-use new construction development structured as two (2) separate condominium units in one four-story building. Unit 1 will consist of forty-two (42) senior apartments with common space for tenants and classroom space for the community in an area bounded by Grand River on the north, Minock on the east, Midland on the south and Auburn on the west. The Project will include thirty-six (36) 1-bed, 1-bath and six (6) 2/bed, 1-bath apartments. The site will also include 5,400 square feet of ground floor commercial space in Unit 2.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

Henry Street 4% Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (Cinnaire Solutions Corporation and Olympia Development of Michigan, L.L.C. have formed Henry Street 4% Limited Dividend Housing  ssociation, LLC in order to develop the Project known as the Claridge Apartments and HUB Community Building. The site is bounded by Henry Street on the north, Cass Avenue on the east, Fisher Drive West on the south and Second Avenue on the west. The rehabilitation Project will include four (4) 1-bed/1-bath and forty (40) studio apartments of three hundred sixty-six (366) square feet each with ample free parking. The HUB Community Building will provide services such as employment readiness, physical and mental health support, financial literacy training, art/cultural classes and community events.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

Henry Street 9% Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (Cinnaire Solutions Corporation and Olympia Development of Michigan, L.L.C. have formed Henry Street 9% Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC in order to develop the Project known as Breton Hall Apartments. The four-story building is part of a mixed-use seven-building campus in a historically significant residential block. The Henry Street Development site is bounded by Henry Street on the north, Cass Avenue on the east, Fisher Drive West on the south and Second Avenue on the west.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE:

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6001570-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Various Legal Services including Noticing, Claims Management and Reconciliation, Plan Solicitation, Balloting, Disbursement, and Computer Software Support. – Contractor: Kurtzman Carson Consultants, LLC – Location: 222 North Pacific Coast Highway, 3rd Floor, El Segundo, CA. 90245 – Previous Contract Period: November 28, 2017 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $150,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $600,000.00. LAW

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Contract No. 6006701 Emergency contract to provide a Media Strategist for planning and buying advertisement (TV, radio, digital, and billboards) for the Voter Awareness Campaign for the City of Detroit’s Department of Elections. The Allen Lewis Agency  LLC $688,771.00 ELECTIONS (Pursuant to Section 17-5-91 c, The Purchasing Director, without prior approval of the City Council, may make, or authorize others to make, an emergency procurement when public exigencies require the immediate delivery of articles or performance of services or when there exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety under emergency conditions where prior approval of the City Council would be impossible or impracticable under the circumstances.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

LAW DEPARTMENT

Settlement in lawsuit of Marquitta Stanton v City of Detroit; Case No. 22-CV-13072; W23-00024 (LAC) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of $65,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Marquitta Stanton may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Resolution to Proclaim November as Family Court Awareness Month.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY  STANDING COMMITTEE:

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Petition of General Services Department (2024-349), request to hold "Fall Fest" at Farewell Recreation Center on November 2nd, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Set-up to begin on November 1st, 8:00 AM and completed by November 2nd at 9:00 AM with tear down to begin on November 2nd, at 6:00 PM and completed by November 3rd 10:00 AM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Petition of General Service Department (2024-348), request to hold "Scarefest" at Palmer Park on October 26th, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Set-up to begin on October 25th, at 8:00 AM and completed by October 26th at 12:00 PM with tear down to begin on October 26th, at 10:00 PM and completed by October 27th 8:00 AM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6006727 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Administrative Management and Invoicing Services for Citywide Mural Project. – Contractor: Space Labs Development, Inc. – Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 700, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE:

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6004205-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Title Services for Bridging Neighborhood. – Contractor: eTitle Agency – Location: 1650 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 – Previous Contract Period: January 18, 2022 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $50,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

To amends Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to exempt certain solar generation stations developed by or on behalf of the City from zoning regulation, to allow solar generation stations in industrial zoning districts and prohibit new solar generation stations in PR Parks and Recreation zoning districts, and to establish solar station overlay areas, in which solar generation stations may be permitted in non-industrial zoning districts: by adding Article III, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 1), Division 5, Site Plan Review, Subdivision B, Submission Requirements, Section 50-3-139, Additional submittal requirements for solar generation stations; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 14, Overlay areas, Subdivision G, Solar Station Overlay Areas, Section 50-11-491, Description, Section 50-11-492, Designated solar station overlay areas, and Section 50-11-493, Consistency with design standards required; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 5, Accessory Uses and Structures, Subdivision A, In General, Section 50-12-465, Accessory urban gardens and urban farms; and Article XIV, Development Standards, Division 3, Architectural and Site Design Standards, Subdivision F, Solar Generation Station Development, Section 50-14-481, In general, Section  0-14-482, Massing and cross-access, Section 50-14-483, Setbacks, Section 50-14-484, Height, Section 50-14-485, Glare and reflection, Section 50-14-486, Noise, Section 50-14-487, Screening, Section 50-14-488, Vegetation, and Section 50-14-489, Maintenance plan; and by amending Article I, Introductory Provisions, Section 50-1-3, Applicability and jurisdiction; Article III, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 1), Division 5, Site Plan Review, Subdivision A, In General, Section 50-3-113, Applicability; Article VII, Zoning Districts (In General), Section 50-7-6, Overlay areas; Article X, Industrial Zoning Districts, Division 2, M1 Limited Industrial District, Section 50-10-15, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 3, M2 Restricted Industrial District, Section 50-10-45, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 4, M3 General Industrial District, Section 50-10-75, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 5, M4 Intensive Industrial District, Section 50-10-105, Byright public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 6, M5 Special Industrial District, Section 50-10-135, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 7, PR Parks and Recreation, Section 50-10-151, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 1, Use Tables, Subdivision C, Public, Civic, and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-50, Utility, basic, and Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision B, Public, Civic, and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-192, Utilities, basic; utilities, major; Article XIV, Development Standards, Division 8, Performance Guarantee, Section 50-14-612, General requirements; and Article XVI, Rules of Construction and Definitions, Division 2, Words and Terms Defined, Subdivision P, Letter "S", Section 50-16-384, Words and terms (Sm—Ss). (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to exempt certain solar generation stations developed by or on behalf of the City from zoning regulation, to allow solar generation stations in industrial zoning districts and prohibit new solar generation stations in PR Parks and Recreation zoning districts, and to establish solar station overlay areas, in which solar generation stations may be permitted in non-industrial zoning districts: by adding Article III, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 1), Division 5, Site Plan Review, Subdivision B, Submission Requirements, Section 50-3-139, Additional submittal requirements for solar generation stations; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 14, Overlay areas, Subdivision G, Solar Station Overlay Areas, Section 50-11-491, Description, Section 50-11-492, Designated solar station overlay areas, and Section 50-11-493, Consistency with design standards required; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 5, Accessory Uses and Structures, Subdivision A, In General, Section 50-12-465, Accessory urban gardens and urban farms; and Article XIV, Development Standards, Division 3, Architectural and Site Design Standards, Subdivision F, Solar Generation Station Development, Section 50-14-481, In general, Section 50-14-482, Massing and cross-access, Section 50-14-483, Setbacks, Section 50-14-484, Height, Section 50-14-485, Glare and reflection, Section 50-14-486, Noise, Section 50-14-487, Screening, Section 50-14-488, Vegetation, and Section 50-14-489, Maintenance plan; and  by amending Article I, Introductory Provisions, Section 50-1-3, Applicability and jurisdiction; Article III, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 1), Division 5, Site Plan Review, Subdivision A, In General, Section 50-3-113, Applicability; Article VII, Zoning Districts (In General), Section 50-7-6, Overlay areas; Article X, Industrial Zoning Districts, Division 2, M1 Limited Industrial District, Section 50-10-15, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 3, M2 Restricted Industrial District, Section 50-10-45, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 4, M3 General Industrial District, Section 50-10-75, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 5, M4 Intensive Industrial District, Section 50-10-105, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 6, M5 Special Industrial District, Section 50-10-135, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 7, PR Parks and Recreation, Section 50-10-151, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 1, Use Tables, Subdivision C, Public, Civic, and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-50, Utility, basic, and Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision B, Public, Civic, and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12192, Utilities, basic; utilities, major; Article XIV, Development Standards, Division 8, Performance Guarantee, Section 50-14-612, General requirements; and Article XVI, Rules of Construction and Definitions, Division 2, Words and Terms Defined, Subdivision P, Letter "S", Section 50-16-384, Words and terms (Sm—Ss). (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Request of Valley City Sign/LaVanway Sign Company on behalf of Fifth Third Bank for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of two proposed new signs at 1 Woodward Avenue. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)  (The City Planning Commission (CPC) has received a request from LaVanway Sign Company on behalf of Fifth Third Bank for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of two proposed new signs at 1 Woodward Avenue. This request is being made consistent with the provisions of Section 50-3-222 of the Detroit Zoning Ordinance. Because this site is zoned PCA, all exterior changes require review by Your Honorable Body.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Request for a Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, in the Area of 2930 E. Jefferson Ave, Detroit, Michigan, in Accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978 on behalf of 2930 E Jefferson, LLC. (Petition #2024-328) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of 2930 E Jefferson, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 255 of 1978 and would consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Request to Accept and Appropriate Joe Louis Greenway (JLG) Home Repair House Swap Program Phase 2.  (The Rocket Community Fund has awarded the City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department with the Joe Louis Greenway (JLG) Home Repair House Swap Program Phase 2 for the amount of $748,000.00, to support the Bridging Neighborhoods as they renovate three Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) homes within the Midwest/Barton McFarland neighborhoods around JLG. There is no match requirement.  The objective of the grant is to renovate vacant DLBA homes, providing a place for families to move while their previously deemed “walk-away” home is renovated in the same neighborhood. Homeowners then have a choice between returning to their renovated home or assuming ownership of the DLBA home.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).  (The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (“HUD”) has awarded the City of Detroit (“City”) and the Detroit Housing Commission (“DHC”), through its Housing and Revitalization Department (“HRD”), a Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant in the total amount of $500,000.00 (“CN Planning Grant”). The City must meet a five percent (5%) matching requirement that HRD intends to satisfy by investing Federal Community Development Block Grant Program funds into certain identified affordable housing project pre-development costs and to be determined Early Action Activities within the City’s Greater Forest Park and Eastern Market neighborhoods, subject to applicable underwriting and environmental review requirements.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Request for Public Hearing to Approve an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Cambridge Acquisitions, LLC, in the area of 1346 Broadway Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition #2022-119)(The Housing and Revitalization Department and Finance Departments have reviewed the application of Cambridge Acquisitions, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Property Sale of 222 Gratiot and 1255 Broadway. (The City of Detroit Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from PMB Holdings LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (“Purchaser”), to purchase 222 Gratiot and 1255 Broadway and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A incorporated herein (the “Properties”) for Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($236,800.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Property Sale - 8068, 8082, 8086, 8092 Harper, Detroit, Michigan 48238.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Cynthia LeJeune (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 8068, 8082, 8086, 8092 Harper, Detroit, Michigan 48238 (the "Properties") for the purchase price of Twenty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($24,250.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Property Sale - 5156 Wabash, Detroit, Michigan 48238.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Gwen Gell (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 5156 Wabash St., Detroit, Michigan 48208 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Seven Thousand One Hundred Eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($7,180.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Property Sale of 5156 Wabash.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Gwen Gell (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 5156 Wabash St., Detroit, Michigan 48208 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Seven Thousand One Hundred Eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($7,180.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Housing and Revitalization Department HUD Loans.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE:

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Authorizing the Designation of the Eighth Precinct Annex as the “James E. Tate, Jr., Annex at the 8th Precinct”. (I respectfully request approval of the attached resolution, which will officially designate the Eight Precinct annex building as the "James E. Tate, Jr. Annex at the Eight Precinct.")

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6006576 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Commercial Glass Windows and Door Installation, Repair and Maintenance. – Contractor: Christy Glass Company – Location: 570 W. Eight Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48220 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

Contract No. 6006698 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Aerial Imaging Map Views to Demolition Department to aid in Surveying Property Conditions (MiDeal 210000001311). – Contractor: Nearmap US, Inc. – Location: 10897 South River Front Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84095 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $527,220.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

Contract No. 6006713 -  100% Opioid Settlement Proceeds Funding – To Provide Medical Vending Machines for Various Locations throughout the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Illinois Supply Company – Location: 21759 S. Center Avenue, New Lenox, IL 60451 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. HEALTH

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

Contract No. 6006740 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Call Center Operations for Health Department Ride Share Program Scheduling. – Contractor: CCM Consulting Group, LLC – Location: 915 East 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $325,000.00. HEALTH

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

Contract No. 6006748 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 251. – 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: $565,400.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

Contract No. 6006749 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 252. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $587,859.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

To amend Chapter 43 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Streets, Sidewalks and other Public Places, Article VIII  Streets, Sidewalks, and other Public Places, Article VIII, Encroachments and Obstructions, by adding Division 3, Outdoor Dining Streateries, Subdivision A, Generally, to include Section 43-8-61, Scope of this division, Section 43-8-62, Definitions, Section 43-8-63, Misdemeanor violation; continuing violation; penalties for conviction thereof, Section 43-8-64, General requirements; alcoholic beverages; site specifications, Section 43-8-65, Use of tents and shade structures; tents larger than ten foot x ten foot; restrictions and prohibitions, Section 43-8-66, Sidewalk streatery requirements, Section 43-8-67, Park/et streatery requirements; lost parking meter revenue, and Section 43-8-68, Parking lot streatery requirements; and Subdivision B, Permit, to include Sections 43-8-8, Required, Section 43-8-82, Expiration and renewal of permits, Section 43-8-83, Application, Section 43-8-84, Review of application; exceptions, Section 43-8-85, Required inspections; standards for issuance; approval letter, Section 43-8-86, Notice of rejection, Section 43-8-87, Continued duties of permittee, and Section 43-8-88, Revocability of permit, to establish regulations governing the establishment and operation of outdoor dining areas. (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

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

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2025 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 2025 Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) Grant, in the amount of $55,000.00. There is no match requirement. The award includes two programs. The CSHCS Care Coordination Program will be increased to $55,000.00 and the CSHCS Outreach & Advocacy Program will remain at $712,047.00. This funding will increase appropriation 21317, to a total of $767,047.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2025 Lead Intervention Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2025 Lead Intervention Grant, in the amount of $350,544.00. There is no match requirement. The award increase includes two programs. The Statewide Lead Case Management Program will be increased to $117,717.00 and the Medicaid Elevated Blood Lead Case Management Program will be increased to $232,827.00. The grant was adopted in the FY 2025 budget in the amount of $170,483.00. The grant was awarded at a higher amount than was budgeted. We are requesting to increase appropriation 21313, in the amount of $180,061.00, to reflect the total project cost of $350,544.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

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Benson retakes seat 9-0

Waters, Young, Benson, Santiago-Romero, Johnson, Tate, Durhal, Whitfield-Calloway, Sheffield

Testimonial Resolution for Attorney Letitia "Tish" Jones.

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

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