MINUTES

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

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

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COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE, CHAIRPERSON

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III, VICE CHAIRPERSON

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON, MEMBER

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD, EX-OFFICIO

 

Ms. Uraina Clark

Junior Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

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1.

ROLL CALL

Tate- Present

Johnson- Present

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of July 11, 2024 were approved (Johnson made motion; All members in favor motion carried 2-0) 

3.

CHAIR REMARKS

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Committee Whole: (Lady Spoke), Carolyn Crowder, Ester Galvez, Mr. Hersel, Rita Ross, Ronald Foster,

Virtual: Election Integrity Rhu (Rhuben Crowley Jr.), 299 (Joyce Mauer), Margaret Maddox Scarlet, Betty A. Varner, Tahira Ahmad, Demand Election Integrity (Carolyn Hughes), Karen's Ipad, 337 (Pat Basch), Mr. Cunningham, Call-in-user 1, 270 (Malik Shelton), Steven Harring, 124, Paranicka Williams, 

Durhal present: 10:07 AM

Benson present: 10:18 AM - 10:30 AM 

5.

10:05 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to expand the permissibility of child care centers, family day care homes, and group day care homes, to revise use regulations and parking requirements for such uses, and update definitions of day care uses for consistency with comparable terms in state law by amending Article VIII, Residential Zoning Districts, Division 2, RI Single-Family Residential District, Section 50-8-15, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-21, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 3, R2 Two-Family Residential District, Section 50-8-45, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-51, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 4, R3 Low Density Residential District, Section 50-8-75, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-81, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 5, R4 Thoroughfare Residential District, Section 50-8-105, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-111, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 6, R5 Medium Density Residential District, Section 50-8-135, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-141, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 7, R6 High Density Residential District, Section 50-8-165, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-171, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article IX, Business Zoning Districts, Division 2, Bl Restricted Business District, Section 50-9-15, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-9-21, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 3, B2 Local Business and Residential District, Section 50-9-45, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-9-51, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 5, B4 General Business District, Section 50-9-105, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-9-111, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 6, B5 Major Business District, Section 50-9-135, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50- 9-141, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 7, PR Parks and Recreation, Section 50-11-145, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 9, MKT Market and Distribution District, Section 50-11-205, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 10, SDJ-Special Development District, Small-Scale, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-235, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-11-241, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 11, SD2- Special Development District, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-265, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-11-271, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 12, SD4- Special Development District, Riverfront Mixed Use, Section 50-11-291, By­ right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-11-297, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 1, Use Table, Subdivision C, Public, Civic and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-43, Day care, Division 2, General Use Standards, Section 50-12-130, Public, civic, and institutional uses-Spacing, Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision B, Public, Civic, and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-183, Child care homes and centers, and Section 50-12-185, Family day care home; group day care home, and Division 5, Accessory Uses and Structures, Subdivision C, Specific Accessory Use Standards, Section 50-12-512, Child care center; Article XIV, Development Standards, Division 1, Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Access, Subdivision B, Off-Street Parking Schedule ''A", Section 50-14-39, Day care, and Division 7, Operational Performance Standards, Section 50-14-587, Noise; and Article XVI, Rules of Construction and Definitions, Division 2, Words and Terms Defined, Subdivision D, Letter "C", Section 50-16-152, Words and terms (Ch-Cm), Subdivision G, Letter "F", Section 50-16-201, Words and terms (Fa-Fg), and Subdivision H, Letter "G", Section 50- 16-222, Words and terms (Gn-Gz). (Law Department, Health Department)

MOTION: BRING BACK TO BE DETERMINE (TBD) Continue as Public Hearing (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Received: Extension of review at the table from City Planning Commission (CPC)

6.

10:15 AM - DISCUSSION - RE:

The fiscal impact of the Approval of the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for 16131 East Warren Avenue Redevelopment. (Taxing Units; Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority)

7.

10:25 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

Approval of The Brownfield Plan of The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for 16131 East Warren Avenue Redevelopment. (Ultreia, LLC is the project developer (“Developer”). The project contemplated at the Property consists of the renovation of a vacant mixed-use building into a 7-unit (4 commercial, 3 residential) modern building emphasizing the historic architectural characteristics. In addition to restoring the existing building, the developer’s goal is to provide well-designed, energy efficient, affordable residential units. In addition to a targeted rental range falling between 70%-80% Area Medium Income (AMI), affordability will be enhanced by equipping each unit with a highly efficient heat pump for heating and cooling and a solar array with a Powerwall (battery storage) to keep electric costs down and to provide power to each unit in the case of power outages. The ground floor commercial storefronts will be returned to their original configuration: the storefronts will be fully re-opened with large windows to emphasize the pedestrian-friendly scale and character of the East Warren Corridor. In addition, the developer will assume responsibility for the adjacent city-owned green spaces, to enhance, beautify, and maintain the corridor. It is currently anticipated that construction will begin in the summer of 2024 and eligible activities will be completed within eighteen (18) months thereafter.)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

Virtual Callers: Demand Election Integrity (Carolyn Hughes), Tahira Ahmad, Karen's Ipad, Margaret Maddox, Caller 124, Steven Harring

8.

10:35 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

Establishing a Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District on behalf of Ultreia, LLC in the area of 16131 East Warren Ave, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition #2024-154). (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of Ultreia, LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

Virtual Callers: Demand Election Integrity (Carolyn Hughes), Karen's Ipad, Margaret Maddox, Tahira Ahmad, Steven Harring, Nate Barnes

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.1

Status of Planning and Development Department

Property Sale of 9106 Kercheval. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects, LLC, a California Corporation (the “Purchaser), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 9106 Kercheval (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Forty Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($45,000.00).) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 07/11/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

9.2

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting Legal Opinion as to the Nuisance Abatement Program (NAP) program constituting a constructive condemnation when administered by the Detroit Land Bank Authority as to privately owned property. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 07/11/24)

MOTION: TO REMOVE FROM TODAY'S AGENDA (Durhal made motion; All members in favor motion carried 3-0)

MOTION: BRING BACK (1) WEEK (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

9.3

Status of Planning and Development Department

Extension of Closing and Construction Deadlines Sale by Development Agreement – Lee Plaza Project.  (Pursuant to the Resolution adopted by your Honorable Body on February 26, 2019, the City of Detroit (“City”) and Lee Plaza LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Developer”) entered into a certain Development Agreement dated July 1, 2021 (the “Development Agreement”) for the sale of real property commonly known as 2240 West Grand Blvd., 2250 West Grand Blvd., and 2700 Ferry Park, Detroit, Michigan 48208.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 07/11/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK (1) WEEK (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

9.4

Status of Planning and Development Department

Community Outreach Report for the Corktown Street Calming and Pedestrian Connectivity Intervention. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 07/11/24)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

9.5

Status of Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Solar Farms in Detroit.  (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 07/11/24)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)

9.6

Status of Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting draft resolutions to allow separate votes on three solar farm proposals. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 07/11/24)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)

9.7

Status of Council Member Coleman A. Young, II

Submitting memorandum relative to Business Development in the City of Detroit. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 07/11/24)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)

9.8

Status of Legislative Policy Division 

Establishing of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by Left Field 2022, LLC in the area of 2300 Cochrane, Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992 (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 07/11/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK (1) WEEK (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

9.9

Status of Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Request to Draft Historic Designation Advisory Board Review Ordinance. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 06/27/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK AFTER RECESS (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

9.10

Status of Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Recommendation For The Down Zoning of Industrial Property that abutts The Joe Louis Greenway (JLG). (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 05/16/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK AFTER RECESS (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

10.

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005724-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Rapid Title Search of Current Owner and Date of Ownership Services. – Contractor: eTitle Agency, Inc. – Location: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 – Previous Contract Period: April 25, 2023 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $140,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006242 - 100% CDBG Funding – To Provide Planning Study Services for the Street Calming and Pedestrian Connectivity Intervention in the Corktown Choice Neighborhoods Area. – Contractor: SmithGroup, Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 1700, Detroit, Michigan 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $787,050.00.  PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

10.3

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-3, District Map No. 2, to modify the development regulations for a portion an existing PD Planned Development District zoning classification, as established by Ordinance No. 17-H and modified by Ordinance No. 31-11, consisting of the Renaissance Center Tower 600, located at 590 East Jefferson Avenue and generally bounded by East Jefferson Avenue to the north, St. Antoine Street to the east, Franklin Street to the south, and Beaubien Street to the west, to allow for uses that are permissible in the BS Major Business District zoning classification.  (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishing The Brownfield Plan of The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for The 55 Canfield Redevelopment Project.  (The 55 Canfield Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by City Council on September 14, 2005. The legal descriptions for the subject Plan are attached (Exhibit A). At the regularly scheduled June 12, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the West Town Homes Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled March 27, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishing the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Art Center Town and Carriage Homes, L.L.C. Redevelopment Project. (At the regularly scheduled March 27, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishing the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Brainard Street Apartments Redevelopment Project. (At the regularly scheduled June 12, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishing the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Warren and Conner Shopping Center Redevelopment Project.  (At the regularly scheduled March 27, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishing the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Brush Park North Condominiums Redevelopment Project.  (At the regularly scheduled March 27, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishing the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the E&B Brewery Lofts Redevelopment Project.  (At the regularly scheduled June 12, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishing the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Gratiot McDougal Homes, LLC Redevelopment Project.  (At the regularly scheduled March 27, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.12

Submitting reso. autho. 

Abolishing the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the River Park Village Redevelopment Project.  (At the regularly scheduled June 12, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishing the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Nailah Condominiums East Redevelopment Project.  (At the regularly scheduled March 27, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

10.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Authorization to Accept and Appropriate the Lead Health Safety – 2025 Grant (CHIP Healthy Homes).  (Through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the City of Detroit was awarded $140,000.00 for the lead-based paint hazard control activities by comprehensively identifying and providing recommendations for addressing non-lead housing hazards that affect an occupant’s health and safety. The grant will be used in conjunction with the awarded Michigan Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control Community Development Grant for fiscal year 2025 with no matching requirements.  The City of Detroit through its Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) proposes to accept this grant of which $80,000.00 is allocated towards addressing health and safety identified hazards and $60,000.00 is allocated towards emergency relocation expenses for hospitalized children with elevated blood lead levels.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Annual HOME and AHD&PF Awards  New Awards.  (The City of Detroit (“City”), through the Housing and Revitalization Department ("HRD"), makes annual funding available for "ready-to-proceed projects" from HOME and AHD&PF funds allocated to the City through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") and other sources. HRD has continued to work closely with HUD to meet required commitment and disbursement deadlines for new and ongoing projects approved by the City.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Authorization to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Medicaid CHIP Community Development Lead Hazard Control Program Grant.  (Through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department the FY 2025 Medicaid CHIP Community Development Lead Hazard Control Program Grant for a total of $1,300,000. There is no match requirement. The grant period is October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.  The objective of the grant is to provide residential lead hazard control services to Detroit households with Medicaid-enrolled residents aged 19 years and younger. The funding will be utilized to provide outreach, lead risk assessments, lead remediation, and lead service line replacements.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Submission of the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan.  (In conformance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Housing & Revitalization Department respectfully requests that Your Honorable Body authorize the submission of the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan. It is also requested that you designate the Mayor, or his designee, to be the authorized representative to act in connection with the Plan. The Plan reflects the City’s fiscal year 2024-2025 CDBG/NOF narrative and proposal final recommendations.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK (1) WEEK (Johnson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

10.18

Submitting report relative to

Billboard Cannabis Advertising.  (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) has been requested by Council President Pro-Tempore, James Tate to research the following matters) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)

10.19

Submitting report relative to

Business Development in the City of Detroit. (Council member Coleman A. Young II requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) prepare a report examining business development in the City of Detroit. LPD was asked to identify what determines whether a business is small, medium, or large. In addition, we were asked to identify the steps needed to start a business, and to determine the costs of regulating businesses in the city.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

10.20

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Transfer between the City of Detroit Department of Transportation and the Detroit Land Bank Authority - 13 512 Compass.  (Pursuant to the Land Bank Fast Track Act, 2003 PA 258, MCL 124.751 to 124.774 (Land Bank Act), the Detroit Land Bank Authority ("Detroit Land Bank") was created as a separate legal entity, in order to assemble or dispose of public property in a coordinated manner, to foster the development of that property, to promote economic growth in the City of Detroit and to combat blight.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.21

Submitting reso. autho.

Acquisition of Wayne County Tax Foreclosed Properties Right of Refusal 2024 (Under the General Property Tax Act (1893 PA 206) (the “Act”), the City of Detroit (“City”) has an annual right of refusal to acquire tax foreclosed property from Wayne County (the “County”), upon payment of a minimum bid or market value as determined by the County pursuant to the Act (“Purchase Price”). Such right of refusal allows the City to acquire tax foreclosed properties prior to any sale by the County through auction. We hereby respectfully request that your Honorable Body adopt the attached resolution that authorizes the City to acquire the ROR Properties from the County for the Purchase Price.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

10.22

Submitting reso. autho.

Sale of Wayne County Tax Foreclosed Occupied Homes (Under the General Property Tax Act (1893 PA 206) (the “Act”), the City of Detroit (“City”) has an annual right of refusal to acquire tax foreclosed property from Wayne County (“County”) upon payment of a minimum bid or fair market value as determined by the County pursuant to the Act. Such right of refusal allows the City to acquire tax foreclosed properties prior to any sale by the County through auction. In 2017, the City instituted a pilot program to help stabilize Detroit neighborhoods by providing assistance to those who found themselves occupying a tax foreclosed home (the “Program”). Under the Program, the City acquires certain residential properties that are tax foreclosed by Wayne County and occupied by qualified Program participants vetted by the United Community Housing Coalition (“UCHC”). The City then transfers such residential properties to UCHC for potential transfer to the Program participants. We, therefore, respectfully request that your Honorable Body adopt the attached resolution that: 1) authorizes the City to utilize the purchase money from UCHC to acquire the Properties from the County, under the City’s 2024 right of refusal, for the Purchase Price listed in Exhibit A to this resolution and 2) authorizes the City to transfer the Properties to UCHC for said Purchase Price.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/18/24)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

MISCELLANEOUS

10.23

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for text amendments to the City Code and Zoning Ordinance. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK (1) WEEK (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Assigned to Legislative Policy Division 

10.24

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to  Detroit Economic Growth Corporation American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Programs and Projects – Funding Plan. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK AFTER RECESS (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

10.25

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Housing and Revitalization Department’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Programs and Projects – Funding Plan. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK AFTER RECESS (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

10.26

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Planning and Development Department’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Programs and Projects – Funding Plan. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK AFTER RECESS (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

10.27

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Programs and Projects – Funding Plan. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK AFTER RECESS (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

10.28

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions regarding DLBA NAP and Buy Back. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/18/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK AFTER RECESS (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

11.

WALK-ON'S

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

11.1

Submitting, reso. autho.

Extension of review period for Chapter 50 text amendment "Childcare Ordinance”.  (Due to the need for further discussion on the proposed Chapter 50 text amendment relative to the definitions, permissibility and regulation of childcare facilities, an extension of Your Honorable Body’s review period for that ordinance is appropriate. The provisions related to the Childcare Ordinance were addressed in the CPC report of April 3, 2024; the Planning Commission’s report and recommendation were first taken up by City Council on April 9, 2024.)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  

12.

MEMBER REPORTS