MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, June 04, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center [phone] 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

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

Present (6): Council Members; Scott Benson, Fred Durhal III, Gabriella Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, James Tate, Mary Sheffield

Absent (3); Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Coleman A Young II

Quorum Achieved 6-0

Recess to the Call of the Chair 10:16am (Technical issues)

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

For Tuesday, May 21, 2024

PER THE CHAIR: APPROVAL OF THE 05-21-24 JOURNAL. All Present Council Members in favor: Scott Benson, Mary Waters, Mary Sheffield, Fred Durhal III, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, James Tate. (6-0). No Objections.

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

-NONE-

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

-NONE-

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

6.1

Submitting report relative to

Fiscal Impact of the Emergency Fireworks Curfew Ordinance. (Please see attached Fiscal Impact Statement prepared by the Office of Budget for the above referenced item, pursuant to CFO Directive 2018-101-029: Fiscal Impact Statements.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

6.2

Submitting report relative to

Follow-Up to City Council's Voting Options for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) Certificate Applications. (Council Member Santiago-Romero requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD), provide a follow up to our NEZ report, “City Council’s Ability to Deny a NEZ Certificate Request.” Due to our findings, Council Gabriela Santiago-Romero requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) respond to the following questions.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/22/24)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

6.3

Submitting report relative to

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status as of April 30, 2024.  (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation level status as of April 30, 2024, of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the City of Detroit was awarded by the U. S. Department of Treasury.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Curtis Williams et al v Officer KiJuan Anderson et al, Case No. 21-11242, File No. L21-00490 (BP), Police Department, in the amount of ($35,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Curtis Williams may have against the City of Detroit and any 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 (6-0). No Objections.

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Jeanne Walsh et al v Kijuan Anderson et al; Case No. 21-11242, File No. L21-00490 (BP) Police Department in the amount of ($35,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Jeanne Walsh may have against the City of Detroit and any 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 (6-0). No Objections.

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Assistant Director Lori Sowle in lawsuit of Tatiana Louise Billings v City of Detroit, et al; Case No. 23-006345-CD; W23-00070 (LCJ) A47000 (General Services Department) for Assistant Director Lori Sowle.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Field Operations Manager Carl S. McClanahan III in lawsuit of Tatiana Louise Billings v City of Detroit, et al; Case No. 23-006345-CD; W23-00070 (LCJ) A47000 (General Services Department) for Field Operations Manager Carl S. McClanahan III.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Inspector Billy Jackson in lawsuit of Mark Craighead v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-cv-12243; L23-00524 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Inspector Billy Jackson.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Investigator Barbara Simon in lawsuit of Mark Craighead v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-cv-12243; L23-00524 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Investigator Barbara Simon.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Investigator Donald Hughes in lawsuit of Marvin Cotton et al v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-cv-10037; L22-00154 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Investigator Donald Hughes.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Investigator James Fisher in lawsuit of Mark Craighead v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-cv-12243; L23-00524 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Investigator James Fisher.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Sergeant Andrew Sims in lawsuit of Mark Craighead v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-cv-12243; L23-00524 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Sergeant Andrew Sims.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Eric Version v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-11545, File No. L21-00558, (CLR) Police Department, in the amount of ($200,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Eric Versen, and any of the class members, 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 (6-0). No Objections.

8.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

8.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Church of the Messiah (#2024-164), request to host "Silence the Violence Rally" at 231 E. Grand Blvd. The event will be held from June 15^th from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Set-up will begin on June 15^th at 8:00 A.M. and be completed by 4:00 P.M. the same day. Tear down will begin on June 15^th from 3:00 P.M. and be completed by June 15^th at 4:00P.M. (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 (6-0). No Objections. 

8.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Detroit 300 Conservancy/ Downtown Partnership (#2024-170), request to hold "Summer in the Parks" at Campus Martius, Cadillac Square Park, Beacon Park, Capitol Park and Grand Circus Park on June 19^th to September 9^th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Set-up to begin June 19^th 12:00 AM and completed by September 9^th 12:00 AM with tear down to begin September 10th, at 12:00 AM and completed by September 23^rd 12:00 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 (6-0). No Objections. 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005267-A1 - 100% Solid Waste Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for the Rental of Five (5) Dump Trucks with Grapple Bucket Loaders. – Contractor: Big Truck Rental, LLC – Location: 4221 W. Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 400, Tampa, FL 33607 – Previous Contract Period: June 13, 2023 through May 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $250,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

9.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Authorization to Accept and Appropriate FY 2024 Additional $25,000 Lead Health Safety – 2024 Grant (CHIP Healthy Homes). (Through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the City of Detroit was awarded an additional $25,000.00 for the Lead Health and Safety grant. This grant has been originally approved in the amount of $140,000.00 and has been selected to receive an amendment of an additional $25,000.00, resulting in a total grant award of $165,000.00 for FY 2024. The grant will be used in conjunction with the awarded Michigan Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control Community Development Grant for fiscal year 2024 with no matching requirements.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

9.2

Submitting report relative to

Report on Flyer for Community Outreach on Vacant Buildings. (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) has been requested by Council Member Mary Waters to craft a flyer that can be distributed digitally and via print which ensures that property owners know that, should their property be vacant, even temporarily, they must register it with the City. LPD notes the adoption and or implementation of the flyers are an administrative function to be carried out by the executive branch of city government. LPD has honored the request of Council Member Waters and submit the attached flyers for City Council's decision on whether to forward the documents to the Administration's Building Safety, Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) for consideration.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

9.3

Submitting report relative to

601 Piquette Project Update. (Council member Angela Witfield-Calloway requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD), answer several questions related to the property located at 601 Piquette.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale by Detroit Land Bank Authority and New Hamtramck Residence LLC Development for properties located at 13398, 13406, 13410, 13416, 13422, 13434, 13338, 13444, 13450, 13458, 13464, 13470, and 13476 Sunset and 13405, 13413, 13419, 13431, 13435, 13443,13447, 13453, 13461, 13465, 13471, 13477, 13483, 13489 and 13495 Shields.  (Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority ("DLBA"), approved by your Honorable Body on May 19, 2020, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City to the same transferee within any rolling 12-month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005797 -  100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Dispatch Protocol System. – Contractor: Medical Priority Consultants, Inc. – Location: 110 S. Regent Street, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 24, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006277 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Gordie Howe International Bridge Health Impact Assessment. – Contractor: Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation – Location: 1211 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48216 – Contract Period: Upon City Council for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. HEALTH

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006312 - 100% Proposal N Bond Funding – To Provide CDD-Demolition Release Group R1/AS Trial Program. – Contractor: Thomas Trucking Services, Inc. – Location: 27409 Weddel, Brownstown MI 48183 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $146,475.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006313 - 100% Proposal N Bond Funding – To Provide CDD-Demolition Release Group R2/AS Trial Program. – Contractor: Thomas Trucking Services, Inc. – Location: 27409 Weddel, Brownstown MI 48183 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $140,280.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006314 - 100% Proposal N Bond Funding – To Provide CDD-Demolition Release Group R3/AS Trial Program. – Contractor: Thomas Trucking Services, Inc. – Location: 27409 Weddel, Brownstown MI 48183 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $138,390.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006315 - 100% Proposal N Bond Funding – To Provide CDD-Demolition Release Group R4/SA. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $2,325,975.75. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006316 - 100% Proposal N Bond Funding – To Provide CDD-Demolition Release Group R5/SA . – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $2,344,274.10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006317 - 100% Proposal N Bond Funding – To Provide CDD-Demolition Release Group R6. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $1,990,666.65. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006318 - 100% Proposal N Bond Funding – To Provide CDD-Demolition Release Group R7. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $2,059.353.71. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006319 - 100% Proposal N Bond Funding – To Provide CDD-Demolition Release Group R8. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $2,144,682.22. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006320 - 100% Proposal N Bond Funding – To Provide CDD-Demolition Release Group R9 – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $2,720,855.55. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006321 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Management Services (EMS) Division Critical Care and EMS Equipment. – Contractor: J&B Medical Supply Company – Location: 50496 W. Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,186,243.39. FIRE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006322 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Design-Build Services to Renovate Northwest Activities Center (NWAC). – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,365,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

MISCELLANEOUS

10.14

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to BSEED Inspection Questions for 21551 Fenkell Avenue.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

-NONE-

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

-NONE-

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Due to technical difficulties, Public Comment resumed and completed at End of Agenda

Ms. Williams, Bettie Lyons, May Mayberry, Ronald Foster, Keith Jones, Silvia Thomas, Partica Sanders, Stephen Handschu, Rita Ross, Erin Stanley, Roshaun Harris, Vanetta May Mayberry, Bernice McClodden, Reuben Maxbauer, Ed Gies, Ellen Vial, Sue Hanf, Russ Bellant, Leon Lucas, Renee Axy, Jeff Krupcale, Amanda Holiday, Screal Eberheart, Ruby Riley, Yvonne Stephens, Commander Jevon Johnson, Andrew Bashi, Tahira Ahmad, Roland Wan, Betty A Varner, William M Davis, Caller In User 1, Meeko Williams, Chuck, JoAnn Warwick, Joyce, Kyle Kentala, American Citizens for Justice, Marquerite Maddox Scarlett, Malik Sheldon/Ramon Jackson, 

responses by Sheffield, Tate, Young

At Ease to the Call of the Chair at 11am (technical difficulties)

Benson leaves seat 6-0, Durhal leaves seat 5-0, both retake seats 7-0

Waters leaves seat 6-0, retakes seat 7-0

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006155 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Manage Cemetery Operations and Maintenance at Gethsemane, Forest Hill and Mount Hazel. – Contractor: Premier Group Associates, LC – Location: 2221 Bellevue St., Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 9, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,365,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-28-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-4-24)

Tate Motion to Send to the End of the Agenda. Yea (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate,  Mary Waters. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

(At the end of the Agenda Young occupied his seat) 7-0

Young Motion to Approve by Council: Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Coleman Young, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (1): Mary Waters. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

16.2

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006207 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Improvements to City Seawalls; Lower East Side Flood Mitigation. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $2,700,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-28-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-4-24)

Tate Motion to Send back to the Planning & Economic Development Standing Committee. Yea (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate,  Mary Waters. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

(At the end of the Agenda Young occupied his seat) 7-0

Tate Motion to Reconsider Vote. Yea (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate,  Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Young Motion to Remove Line Item from Agenda. Yea (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate,  Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

17.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17.1

Tate, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 43 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places, Article III, Opening, Closing, Extending, Widening, Vacating, Naming and Renaming of Streets, Subdivision A, Generally, by amending Section 43-3-41, Assignment of secondary street signs permitted, to allow for non-Detroit residents to be eligible for secondary street signs in certain circumstances. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL  BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-28-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-4-24)

Tate Motion to Postpone for 1 week: Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004815-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Landlord Repair Training Programs. – Contractor: Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 38900 Huron River Drive, Romulus, MI 48174 – Previous Contract Period: November 30, 2022 through October 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $42,050.00 – Total Contract Amount: $367,050.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-28-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-4-24)

Tate Motion to Postpone for 1 week: Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

18.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3073420 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 17900 John R, Including Basement Backfill. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $491,928.95. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-28-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-4-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve by Council: Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

19.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL

19.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Silvia Thomas (#2024-159), request to speak before Council relative to Contract No. 6006155 for Cemetery Management. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-28-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-4-24) 

Benson Motion to Send to End of Agenda. Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

(At end of Agenda Young occupied his seat 7-0)

Young Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (2): Mary Waters, Scott Benson Nays (5): Mary Sheffield, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Fred Durhal, James Tate, Coleman A Young.  Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Fails

20.

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.1

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006087 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Evaluation Services for the Shotstopper CVI Program. – Contractor: Regents of the University of Michigan – Location: 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $377,025.00. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Benson Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver

20.2

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005446-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1- To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Services to Reduce Violent Crime in the City of Detroit through Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Tactics. – Contractor: Detroit 300, C.A.T., LLC – Location: 19418 Rosemont Avenue, Detroit, MI 48219 – Previous Contract Period: June 27, 2023 through July 31, 2024 – Amend Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $ 1,400,000.00. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Benson Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver

20.3

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005412-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide Extension of Time Only for Services to Reduce Violent Crime in the City of Detroit through Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Tactics. – Contractor: New Era Community Connection – Location: 17301 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221 – Previous Contract Period: June 27, 2023 through July 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,400,000.00. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Benson Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver

20.4

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005403-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide Extension of Time Only for Services to Reduce Violent Crime in the City of Detroit through Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Tactics. – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: June 27, 2023 through July 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,400,000.00. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Benson Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver); Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried  

20.5

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005413-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide Extension of Time Only for Services to Reduce Violent Crime in the City of Detroit through Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Tactics. – Contractor: Force Detroit – Location: 2727 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: June 27, 2023 through July 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,400,000.00. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Benson Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver); Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.6

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005401-A1 -  100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide Extension of Time Only for Services to Reduce Violent Crime in the City of Detroit through Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Tactics. – Contractor: Detroit Friends and Family – Location: 250 East Harbortown, #1008, Detroit, MI 48207 – Previous Contract Period: June 27, 2023 through July 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,400,000.00. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Benson Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver); Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

20.7

Benson, reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6005402-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide Extension of Time Only for Services to Reduce Violent Crime in the City of Detroit through Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Tactics. – Contractor: Detroit Peoples Community – Location: 15354 Piedmont, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: June 27, 2023 through July 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,400,000.00. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Benson Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver); Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver

20.8

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005921 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Residential Redevelopment of Vacant Parcels in North Cork Town Neighborhood. – Contractor: The Community Builders, Inc. d/b/a TCB Affordable Housing, Inc. – Location: 185 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 11, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. BUILDING SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Benson Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver); Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried  

20.9

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006308 - 100% City Funding – To Provide as needed Plumbing Services for City Facilities. – Contractor: Benkari LLC – Location: 18427 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Remove; Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006240 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide and Install Exhaust Contamination Removal System at DFD Ladder 30 and Engines 55, 57 & 60 – Contractor: Rossman Enterprises, Inc. – Location: 11449 Deerfield Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $150,593.09. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006135 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Fire and EMS Records Management System. – Contractor: ESO Solutions, Inc. – Location: 11500 Alterra Parkways, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78758 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $164,193.69. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3074597 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide a HPE MSA 2060 Storage Array (Data Storage System). – Contractor: Staples Contract & Commercial, LLC – Location: 500 Staples Drive, Framingham, MA 017202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $742,834.78. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver); Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (1):  Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

20.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006209 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Automatic License Plate Readers for Various Freeway Locations. – Contractor: Flock Group, Inc. – Location: 1170 Howell Mill Road, NW, Suite. 210, Atlanta, GA 30318 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 3, 2029 – Total Contract Amount: $6,250,000.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (1): Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

LAW DEPARTMENT

20.14

Benson, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 29 of the 2019 Detroit City Code,  Minors, by adding Section 29-3-14, Additional Definitions, and Section 29-3-15, Curfew to provide for a superseding curfew for all minors beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024 (being the scheduled date for the Detroit Annual Fireworks Display, or any rescheduled date) and continuing until 6:00 a.m. the following morning, applicable only in the area within and bounded by the Detroit River, Third Street, the Lodge Freeway (M-10), the Fisher Freeway (I-75), the extension of the Fisher Freeway (I-75) easterly to Gratiot Avenue, Gratiot Avenue, Vernor Highway, Chene Street, Atwater Street, and the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater. INTRODUCE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Young takes seat 7-0

Benson Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.15

Benson, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-3-24)

Benson Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

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

20.16

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America — Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B Grant.  (The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America — Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B Grant, in the amount of $1,549,868.00. This funding will increase appropriation 20780.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/03/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

RESOLUTIONS

20.17

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. - Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Dwight Walker v Lorengo Watts et al.; Case No. 23-005011-NI for former bus driver Lorengo Watts.

Waters Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (5): Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Fred Durhal, Scott Benson. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Fails. (6 votes needed)

Durhal Motion to Reconsider by Council; Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Benson Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (1): Scott Benson. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.18

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. - Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Paula Gribble as P/R for Estate of Miracle Jamerson v City of Detroit et al.; Case No. 23-000109-NI for former police officer Xhesjan Zaimi, Badge No. 4035.

Benson Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (1): Scott Benson Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.19

Johnson, reso. autho.

Resolution Denying Appeal. (The Legislative Policy Division was requested to draft a response to Bobby Ferguson’s request for an appeal hearing of the Office of the Inspector General’s Final Order of Debarment. The resolution is attached for your consideration.)

Discussion: Graham Anderson (Law), Waters

Waters Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.20

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Recognizing June as Immigrant Heritage Month. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/03/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.21

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/03/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.22

Santiago-Romero, reso autho.

Recognizing June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/03/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.23

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Resolution Recognizing May 6-12 as National Nurses Week. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/03/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council; Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, James Tate, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

21.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

22.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Kevin Socha v Kenneth Bolinger and City of Detroit; Case No. 22-009468-NI, File No. L22-01165 (CLR) Police Department, in the amount of ($600,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Kevin Socha 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). No Objections.

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Case Evaluation Acceptance in lawsuit of Tatiana Billings v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-006345-CD File No: W23-00070 (LCJ), A47000 (General Services Department), in the amount of ($300,000.00) in full payment of any and all claims which plaintiff may have against the City of Detroit by reason of alleged injuries, and that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases and Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 23-006345-CD, approved by the Law Department.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Operator Johnny Pheli Green in lawsuit of Dustin Rowland v City of Detroit, et al; Case No. 24-003731-NI;L24-00832 (JSH) A20000 (Transportation Department) for Operator Johnny Pheli Green.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

22.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO Darrell Russell in lawsuit of Cornell Jackson v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-000256-NI;L24-00789 (MBC) A20000 (Transportation Department) for TEO Darrell Russell.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

22.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Field Supervisor Piper Williams-Faulkner in lawsuit of Tatiana Louise Billings v City of Detroit, et al; Case No. 23-006345-CD; W23-00070 (LCJ) A47000 (General Services Department) for Field Supervisor Piper Williams-Faulkner.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

22.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sergeant Jarmiare McEntire in lawsuit of Nathaniel Banks P/R Estate of Daryl Vance v City of Detroit, et al; Case No. 24-cv-10516;L24-00816 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Sergeant Jarmiare McEntire.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

22.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO Geraldine Johnson in lawsuit of Margaret Bauer P/R of the Estate of Janice Bauer v Geraldine Johnson et al; Case No. 24-000821-NI;L24-00758 (GBP) A20000 (Transportation Department) for TEO Geraldine Johnson.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

MISCELLANEOUS

22.8

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Appointment of Barry Foster to Tow Rate Commission.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

23.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004894-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Construction Vehicles for Skills for Life Program. – Contractor: ALTA Equipment, LLC – Location: 5105 Loraine Street, Detroit, MI. 48208 – Previous Contract Period: June 20, 2023 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,240,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections. 

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006231 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Street Tree Removal and Trimming Services. – Contractor: Tree Service of Troy, LLC – Location: 755 W, Big Beaver Road, #2020, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

23.3

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to status update regarding Latham Park.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections. 

24.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

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

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the FY 2024 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant.  (The Housing and Revitalization Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the FY 2024 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant. The amount being sought is $500,000.00. The Federal share is $500,000.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $25,000.00. The total project cost is $525,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

25.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005946 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release H, Group H11. – Contractor: P & P Group Inc. – Location: 7700 Second Avenue, #300, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $146,685.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (7-0).

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006197 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of 5 Commercial Structures Group 243. – 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: $4,388,725.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (7-0).

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006200 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 241. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,915,451.47. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (7-0).

LAW DEPARTMENT

25.4

Submitting report relative to

Response to Chapter 31 Misdemeanor Questions.  (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above –referenced matter. Please submit this item for referral so that Council may consider any action that is necessary.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (7-0).

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

25.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2024 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) Grant. (The Police Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2024 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) Grant. The amount being sought is $550,000.00. The Federal share is $550,000.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $241,667.00. The total project cost is $791,667.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (7-0).

26.

CONSENT AGENDA

27.

MEMBER REPORTS

At the end of the Agenda

Benson leaves seat 6-0; Durhal leaves seat 5-0

Sheffield, Young

28.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

29.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

29.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

30.

WALK ONs

30.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition request to host "Tour d'east Side" at Mariner's Park and along streets. The event will be held from June 8, 2024 from 7AM to 4PM.

Young Motion to Walk ON to New Business: Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Coleman Young, Scott Benson, James Tate, Mary Waters. Nays (0): . Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Young Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver): Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Coleman Young, Scott Benson, James Tate, Mary Waters. Nays (0): . Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

30.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition request to hold "Tec-Troit" at 1151 Taylor Streeton June 7, 2024 to June 9, 20204 from 5PM to 11PM.

Young Motion to Walk ON to New Business: Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Coleman Young, Scott Benson, James Tate, Mary Waters. Nays (0): . Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Young Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver): Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Coleman Young, Scott Benson, James Tate, Mary Waters. Nays (0): . Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

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Young, reso. autho.

Petition request to host "Indian Village House & Garden Tour" at Historic Indian Village. The event will be held from June 8, 2024 to June 9, 2024. 

Young Motion to Walk ON to New Business: Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Coleman Young, Scott Benson, James Tate, Mary Waters. Nays (0): . Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Young Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver): Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Coleman Young, Scott Benson, James Tate, Mary Waters. Nays (0): . Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

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Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Motor City Pride (#2024-151) request to hold "Motor City Pride Parade" at Griswold and Jefferson Avenue Service Drive on June 9, 2024 from 12PM to 2PM. 

Young Motion to Walk ON to New Business: Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Coleman Young, Scott Benson, James Tate, Mary Waters. Nays (0): . Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Young Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver): Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Coleman Young, Scott Benson, James Tate, Mary Waters. Nays (0): . Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

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TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE