MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 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

 

Ms. Cindy Golden

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

BENSON, DURHAL, SANTIAGO-ROMERO, WATERS, SHEFFIELD: 6

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

The journal of the session of Tuesday, October 23, 2023 was approved. 6-0

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

NONE

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NONE

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

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

6.1

Submitting report related to

Financial Report for the Two Months ended August 31, 2023.  (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its City of Detroit Financial Report for the Two Months ended August 31, 2023. The OCFO also publishes this report on the City’s website.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

6.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a single-family house at 1615 Church in the Corktown Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL). (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of a house at 1615 Church.) 

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

6.3

Submitting report related to

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status as of May 31, 2023. (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation level status as of May 31, 2023, of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the City of Detroit was awarded by the U. S. Department of Treasury.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

6.4

Submitting report related to

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status as of June 30, 2023.  (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation level status as of June 30, 2023, of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the City of Detroit was awarded by the U. S. Department of Treasury.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

6.5

Submitting report related to

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status as of July 31, 2023.  (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation level status as of July 31, 2023, of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the City of Detroit was awarded by the U. S. Department of Treasury.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

6.6

Submitting report related to

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status as of August 31, 2023.  (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation level status as of August 31, 2023, of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the City of Detroit was awarded by the U. S. Department of Treasury.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

6.7

Submitting report related to

Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds (Proposal N) Funds Status as of June 30, 2023.  (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation/cost center level status as of June 30, 2023, of the Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Bond (Proposal N NIB) funds.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005571 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide New Backup System to Replace Outdated Existing Systems. – Contractor: Security Solutions Services, LLC – Location: 22811 Greater Mack Avenue, Suite 203, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $4,400,000.00. DoIT

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.2

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 40 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Sales; Article III, Acceptance of Cash by Retail Establishments and Food Stores, by amending Section 40-3-4, Exceptions, to modify the conversation card exception.   (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in Lawsuit Jason Hargrove (dec’d) vs City of DetroitFile 15056, W21-00085, CM, A20000, and in the amount of $145,000, in full payment for any and all claims which Jason Hargrove (dec’d) may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as the result of past employment with the City of Detroit.

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of NuCare Therapy LLC (Michael Newson) v City of Detroit; Case No 22-009264-NF, File No L22-01160(MBC), Department of Transportation, in the amount of $12,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which NuCare Therapy LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Whitfield, Tanya Y. v Progressive Marathon Ins., COD-DOT, J. Richardson; Case No. 22-010283-NI, File No. L22-01201 (PP) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of $17,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 25, 2022.

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

7.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Firefighter Dessierai Gaul in lawsuit of Alake Peeples v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-008106-NI; L23-00434 (MBC) A24000 (Fire Department) for Firefighter Dessierai Gaul

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

7.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Resigned Police Officer Tylerscott Alleyne in lawsuit of Ashlee Sims v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-12992; L23-00067 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) for Resigned Police Officer Tylerscott Alleyne

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

7.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Police Officer Cory Yankey in lawsuit of Davion Pipkins v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-10614; L23-00162 (PH) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer Cory Yankey.

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

7.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Police Officer Janelle Thomas in lawsuit of Ashlee Sims v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-12992; L23-00067 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer Janelle Thomas.

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

HUMAN RESOURCES-CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

7.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2023-2024 Official Compensation Schedule on behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $144,000 - $198,700 for the classification of Chief Information Security Officer.

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

7.11

Submitting report related to

The Office of the Inspector General 3^rd Quarter Report.

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

7.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Establishing the Retiree Task Force. (Council Member Fred Durhal III requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE RETIREE TASKFORCE.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

MISCELLANEOUS

7.13

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to requesting resolution in Support of DMC Workers and Teamsters Local 283.

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

8.

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

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Revoking the Obsolete Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate No. 3-23-0006, for 16530 East Warren, LLC, located at 16510 and 16530 East Warren Avenue, Detroit, Michigan in Accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (Related to Petition #2022-5) (On July 19, 2023, 16530 East Warren, LLC submitted a request for the revocation of their Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate (Certificate No. 3-23-0006). Section 12 of the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act provides that upon request by the holder of an obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate, Detroit City Council may, by resolution, revoke the certificate. (Michigan Compiled Laws 125.2792((2))

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for a Public Hearing to Terminate the Endless West Industrial Development District located at 1200 Oakman Blvd., Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 198 of 1974. (Petition #2022-58)  (On Thursday, July 7, 2022, a public hearing was held before the Planning and Economic Development Committee in connection with establishing an Industrial Development District on behalf of Endless West. On the following Tuesday, July 12, 2022, this City Council voted to approve the establishment of the requested district.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Revoking a New Personal Property Tax Exemption Certificate located at 1702 W. Fort Street, Detroit, Michigan, for Coyote Logistics, LLC in accordance with Public Act 328 of 1998. (Related to Petition #903) (On November 14, 2019, a public hearing in connection with approving a New Personal Property Tax Exemption Certificate for the above-captioned property was held before the Planning and Economic Development Committee. On November 19, 2019, this City Council voted to approve Coyote Logistic, LLC’s application for a New Personal Property Tax Exemption Certificate.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

8.4

Submitting report relative to

Community Outreach Report for the City of Detroit Master Plan of Policies (Master Plan).

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

MISCELLANEOUS

8.5

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to DLBA Blighted Properties and Lots near Schools in District 1.

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

8.6

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to DLBA Properties in Conjunction with Community Gardens.

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.

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

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068286 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 17361 Buffalo. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $15,350.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068297 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Properties, 14130 & 14219 Sorrento. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $29,499.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068320 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13225 Lauder. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $25,665.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068345 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 9402 Ravenswood. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $32,499.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068476 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3527 E Willis. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $20,899.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068798 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5843 Hazlett. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $25,250.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068799 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Properties, 12131 & 12137 Maiden. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $43,500.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069746  - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5287 23rd Street. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $19,849.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS & HEARINGS

9.9

Submitting report related to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for October 6, 2023. (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 6, 2023, in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

9.10

Submitting report related to

Recommendation for Deferral - 15550 Fenkell.  (A special inspection conducted on September 12, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.11

Submitting report related to

Recommendation for Deferral - 1561 Webb.  (A special inspection conducted on October 6, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.12

Submitting report related to

Recommendation for Deferral - 1683 Tyler.  (A special inspection conducted on June 13, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.13

Submitting report related to

Recommendation for Deferral -  3785 Burns.  (A special inspection conducted on September 7, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.14

Submitting report related to

Recommendation to Deferral - 8056 Whittaker.   (A special inspection conducted on September 25,, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.15

Submitting report related to

Recommendation for Rescission - 10036 Broadstreet.  The building at this location was ordered demolished by your Honorable Body and the order was deferred under the conditions of the Ordinance.  A recent inspection on October 10, 2023 has revealed that the building is vacant and secure, and the required progress has not been made, contrary to conditions of the deferral. No required permit have been issued.  Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the deferral be rescinded and the demolition proceed as originally ordered, with the cost of demolition assessed against the property.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.16

Submitting report related to

Recommendation for Rescission - 9301 Oakland.  (A special inspection conducted on September 13, 2023, revealed that the building is vacant and secure, and the required progress has not been made. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the deferral be RESCINDED and the demolition proceed as originally ordered, with the cost of demolition assessed against the property.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

9.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Tiberina Detroit Inc. (x2023-024), request for the vacation of the utility easement reserved over the vacated part of Morrow Avenue, between vacated Euclid Avenue and Marston Avenue.  (DTE Gas submitted an objection to this petition.  (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of PMB Holdings LLC (x2023-155), request request for the Outright Vacation of the public alley, bounded by Gratiot Avenue, Randolph Street, Monroe Street, and vacated Library Street, adjacent to 1241 Broadway.   (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.19

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of PWS Building LLC (x2023-340), request for the temporary closure of a public alley located adjacent to 24377 West Eight Mile, for a period of five (5) years.  (All other city departments and utilities have reported no objections to the temporary closure, provided that the right to 24-hour access is provided to their facilities.  Provisions protecting the rights of the utilities and the City are a part of this resolution.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.20

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of MSNA, LLC (x2023-346),  request to vacate to utility easement the public alley bounded by Joy Road, Manor Avenue, Ellis Street, and Meyers Avenue.  (DTE Energy objected to the proposed petition.  All other involved City departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.21

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of H. B. & J. B. Properties, Inc (x2023-342), request for the temporary closure of a public alley located adjacent to 7455 Bryden Street, for a period of five (5) years.   (DTE Energy objected to the proposed petition.  All other city departments and utilities have reported no objections to the temporary closure, provided that the right to 24-hour access is provided to their facilities.  Provisions protecting the rights of the utilities and the City are a part of this resolution.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.22

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Peterboro Investments, LLC (x2023-341), request for encroachment into the northerly part of Peterboro Street, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 444 Peterboro Street, for the purpose of constructing landscape planters and non-standard paving and installing awnings and a balcony to the proposed structure being developed at the site.  (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment.  Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

9.23

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to authorize the execution of the Michigan Department of Transportation Master Agreement and authorize the Interim Executive Director of Transit to execute Michigan Department of Transportation project authorizations. (The department respectfully ask your approval to execute the MDOT Master Agreement and future project authorizations in accordance with the attached resolution.)

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

MISCELLANEOUS

9.24

Council Member Mary Waters 

Submitting resolution relative to Declaration of November 13-19 as National Apprenticeship Week.

REFERRED 6-0

Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

10.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

11.

OTHER MATTERS

12.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

13.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Ronald Foster, Terrell George, Mylledge McCaster, Latara Coleman, Shataya Thompson, Kimberly Syfax, Alicia Weaver, Anthony Mcneil, Wayne Chambers, Dana Hill, Kenneth Johnson, Theo Hill, Mel Asavedo, Doriaan Miller, Byron Osborn, Barbrie Logan, Shanay Logan, Eric Grosinger, Ms. Redman, Tahira Ahmed, Carol Hughes, Cunningham, Miko Williams, Steven Hawring, William M Davis, Marguerite Maddox, Betty A Varner, Mr Holloway, Karen Hammer, Malik Shelton, Caller 124, Cindy Darrah, Sonya Mays, and Renard Monczunski.

 

*Members Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Pro Tem Tate entered and took their seats.

14.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

15.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

LAW DEPARTMENT

15.1

Durhal, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Finance, Article V,  Purchasing and Supplies, Division 1, Goods and Services, Subdivision A, Generally, by amending Sections 17-5-1, 17-5-12, 17-5-13. And 17-5-57, to provide for additional definitions  for the Division, additional equalization credits and clearances, clarification and amendment to the bidding process, and other technical changes, etc.  INTRODUCE

APPROVED 9-0

15.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

APPROVED 9-0

Public hearing to be held on November 11, 2023.

BOARD OF REVIEW

15.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

2024 Homeowner Property Exemption (HOPE) Policy and Guidelines in accordance with MCL 211.7u.  ( The Board of Review is a nine (9)-member board appointed by this Honorable Body to act on matters relative to assessments within the jurisdiction of the City of Detroit. The purpose of this communication is to establish through the adoption by resolution the 2024 “Homeowners Property Exemption” (HOPE) Guidelines and Process for the Property Assessment Board of Review to act in accordance with MCL 211.7u.) 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

15.4

Durhal, reso. autho.

Special Assessment Hearing for The Detroit Golf Club, Palmer Woods and Sherwood Forest. 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

Public hearing to be held November 8, 2023.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

15.5

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a building into a 28-unit apartment building located at 1567 Church in the Corktown Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of an existing building into a residential apartment with 28 units located at 1567 Church.) 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

15.6

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the construction of 12 condominium units located at the southeast corner of John R and E. Forest in the Garfield Condominium Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received twelve applications requesting Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for the construction of a new 3-story building with 12 condominium units at 4645 (Unit 1), 4649 (Unit 2), 4651 (Unit 3), 4655 (Unit 4), 4659 (Unit 5), 4661 (Unit 6), 4665 (Unit 7), 4667 (Unit 8), and 4671 (Unit 9) John R and 116 (Unit 10), 112 (Unit 11), and 108 (Unit 12) E. Forest.) 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

16.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

16.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Tamara Smith to the Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) effective immediately and ending on December 31, 2025.

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069312 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Payment for Outstanding Invoices for Hosting of all City Websites Including Detroitmi.gov.. – Contractor: Acquia, Inc. – Location: 53 State Street, 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $99,972.53 DoIT 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Mark Gaddis v City of Detroit et al; Case 18-13763, File No. L19-00061 (GBP), Police Department, in the amount of ($2,000,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Mark Gaddis may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.) 

APPROVED 9-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Heather Mateja vs City of Detroit Fire / EMS Department  File 15057, W21-00088, PSB, A24000, and in the amount of ($199,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Heather Mateja may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as a result of past employment with the City of Detroit. 

APPROVED 9-0

16.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Kateri Bounds and Ryan Friedrichs in lawsuit of Kennedy Shannon v City of Detroit, et. al, Wayne County Circuit  Court Case No. 19-009435-CD. 

APPROVED 9-0

16.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of David Hopkins v The City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-007892-NF File Number: L22-01120 (BP) (DDOT) in the amount of ($6,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which David Hopkins may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 1, 2021. 

APPROVED 9-0

16.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Police Officer Roger Mueller in lawsuit of Larry Smith v Monica Childs et al     Case No. 21-12070; L21-01762 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer Roger Mueller. 

FAILED 5-4. MEMBERS WATERS, JOHNSON, WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY, SANTIAGO-ROMERO, AND TATE VOTED NO.

16.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Police Officer John Dembinski in lawsuit of Larry Smith v Monica Childs et al; Case No. 21-12070; L21-01762 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer John Dembinski. 

FAILED 5-4. MEMBERS WATERS, JOHNSON, WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY, SANTIAGO-ROMERO, AND TATE VOTED NO.

16.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO Charles Faniel in lawsuit of Kevin Thompson v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-000750-NI; L23-00038 (CG) A20000 (Transportation Department) for TEO Charles Faniel. 

APPROVED 9-0

16.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO Mark Miller in lawsuit of Lakeisha Allen v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-005890-NI; L23-00274 (CLR) A20000 (Transportation Department) for TEO Mark Miller. 

APPROVED 9-0

16.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Investigator Monica Childs in lawsuit of Larry Smith v Monica Childs et al; Case No. 21-12070; L21-01762 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Investigator Monica Childs. 

FAILED 5-4. MEMBERS WATERS, JOHNSON, WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY, SANTIAGO-ROMERO, AND TATE VOTED NO.

16.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of NuCare Therapy LLC (Michael Newson) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-009264-NF File Number: L22-01160 (MBC) (DDOT) in the amount of ($12,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Nucare Therapy LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 12, 2020. 

APPROVED 9-0

16.13

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Police Officer Walter Love in lawsuit of Larry Smith v Monica Childs et al; Case No. 21-12070; L21-01762 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer Walter Love. 

FAILED 5-4. MEMBERS WATERS, JOHNSON, WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY, SANTIAGO-ROMERO, AND TATE VOTED NO.

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

16.14

Johnson, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Economic Development Administration for the FY 2023 Recompete Pilot Program Grant. (The Mayor’s Office – Jobs and Economy Team is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Economic Development Administration for the FY 2023 Recompete Pilot Program Grant. The amount being sought is $500,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $500,000.00.) 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

16.15

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant. (The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission has awarded the City of Detroit Law Department with the FY 2024 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant for a total of $3,210,620.55. The State share is $3,210,620.55 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $1,095,180.33. The total project cost is $4,305,800.88.) 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

17.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17.1

Tate, An 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 re-establish the plans, terms and conditions of the PD (Planned Development) zoning classification on land generally bounded by Gratiot Avenue, Russell Street, and Maple Street established by Ordinance 2019-32 which has lapsed. Additionally, to show a PD zoning classification where a B4 (General Business District) zoning classification currently exist on the parcel commonly referred to as 1358 Gratiot Avenue to allow for residential units, retail and commercial space, a parking structure and institutional space. (A PROTEST PETITION WAS PROPERLY FILED BY AREA PROPERTY OWNERS IN OPPOSTITION TO THIS REZONING REQUEST, THEREFORE, PER SEC. 50-3-71 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE A THREE-FOURTH (3/4) VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL IS REQUIRED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE 8TH DAY AFTER PUBLICATION)

POST PONED 1 WEEK 9-0

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATON DEPARTMENT

17.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation District on behalf of Real Estate Interest, LLC, in the area of 16621-16653 E. Warren Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2023-258) 

APPROVED 9-0

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

17.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 6395 & 6389 Marcus to L.I.J.B.S. Enterprises, LLC.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from L.I.J.B.S. Enterprises, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 6395 Marcus, Detroit MI 48201 and 6389 Marcus, Detroit, MI 48201 (the "Properties") for the purchase price of Seven Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($7,500.00).) 

APPROVED 9-0

17.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Transfer of Jurisdiction of Real Property from Planning and Development Department to the Department of Parks and Recreation7422 Rosa Parks, 2599 W Grand Blvd, and 2603 W Grand Blvd.  (The City of Detroit Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has requested that the Finance Department transfer jurisdiction of certain City-owned real property located at 7422 Rosa Parks, 2599 W Grand Blvd, and 2603 W Grand Blvd (individually, the “Property”, and collectively the “Properties”) to the Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) to administer.) 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

REQUEST TO SPEAK BEFORE CITY COUNCIL

17.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Request to speak before Council relative to presenting information regarding the MDOT's Proposed I-375 Proposal.

APPROVED 8-1. MEMBER BENSON VOTED NO.

Pro Tem Tate set the presentation date for November 7, 2023.

18.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

18.1

Tate, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 28 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Licenses, Article 1, City Business Licenses, by amending Sections 28-1-1, 28-1-2, 28-1-5, 28-1-7, 28-1-8, 28-1-13, to make necessary technical corrections; by amending Section 28-1-16, to establish that a licensed business that is owned or operated by a person who has engaged in specified criminal activity on  the business premises provides grounds for denial, suspension, revocation of license;  by repealing Section 28-1-17, Procedures for denial, revocation of license, and replacing it with Sections 28-1-17, Procedures for denial or non-renewal of license, 28-1-18, Suspension or revocation of license,  and 28-1-19, Emergency suspension of a license, to establish an appellate procedure for the denial, revocation and suspensions of a city issued license; by adding Section 28-1-20, Action pending appeal of the denial, non-renewal, revocation, or suspension of a license, to provide that compliance with an order, decision, license suspension or revocation which is the subject of an appeal is not required except where conditions exist warranting the emergency suspension of a license;  by adding Section 28-1-21, Closure orders on the suspension or revocation of business licenses and Section 28-1-22, Emergency business closure orders, to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to continue operation of a business, if the business operating license has been suspended or revoked subject to a final judgment of suspension or revocation of a license and/or deface or remove any closing notice from a business without authorization of the Director of Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department Business License Center. (SIX VOTES (6) REQUIRED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION)

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

 

 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005590 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide a New Athletic Air Dome in Chandler Park. – Contractor: L.S. Brinker Company – Location: 3633 Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48216 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years. – Total Contract Amount: $13,964,497.00 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 10/17/23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/24/23)

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

18.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3066670 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 6100 Tireman. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $298,973.00 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/16/23)

APPROVED 9-0

18.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3067566 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for Additional Work to Sample and Test Material Found in an Above Ground Storage Tank for the Commercial Property, 6100 Tireman. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $856.75 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/16/23)

APPROVED 9-0

18.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068869 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for Additional Work for a Basement Discovered During Alteration Work for the Commercial Property, 6100 Tireman. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $78,242.00 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/16/23)

APPROVED 9-0

18.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005417 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Security System Design for DPD Training Academy. – Contractor: Shaw Systems & Integration, Inc. – Location: 22100 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI 48033 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $157,920.00 POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/16/23)

APPROVED 8-1. MEMBER SANTIAGO-ROMERO VOTED NO.

18.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005627 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Retroreflective Sign Sheeting Rolls, Precuts and Sign Manufacturing Accessories. – Contractor: Osburn Associates, Inc. – Location: 9383 Vanatta Road, Logan, OH 43138 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $240,173.25 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/16/23)

APPROVED 9-0

18.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069344 - 100% Solid Waste Management Funding – To Provide Payment for Refuse Messaging Services Delivered to Residents. – Contractor: Twilio, Inc. – Location: 548 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $110,000.00 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/16/23)

APPROVED 9-0

18.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005616 - 93% Major Street 7% City Funding – To Provide Rock Salt (Sodium Chloride) on an As Needed Basis to Various City Stockpile Locations. – Contractor: Detroit Salt Company, LLC – Location: 12841 Sanders Street, Detroit, MI 48217 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $2,919,995.13 CITYWIDE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/16/23)

FS Waters

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

18.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (x2023-324), request for the Decertification/Vacation, ‘Outright’, of part of Blackstone Street, between Midland Street and Keeler Street.  (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 10/17/23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/24/23)

APPROVED 9-0

19.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

19.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Urban Neighborhood Initiatives (#2023-349), request to hold "UNI Halloween Party" on October 28, 2023 at 1418 Mullane from 12:00PM to 3:00PM.  Setup to begin October 28th at 10:00AM  tear down complete by 5:00PM October 28th. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/19/23) 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

19.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Alkebu-Ian Village (#2023-339), request to hold "The 2nd Annual MotorCity Kwanzaa Lighting Ceremony" located at Eastbound Cadillac Square at Woodward on December 26, 2023, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM.  Setup is to begin on December 22, 2023 at 4:00PM with tear down complete on December 27, 2023 by 10:00AM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/19/23)

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068918 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Payment for Research on the Opioid Abuse Diversion Program. – Contractor: Michigan State University – Location: 426 Auditorium Road, Room 2, East Lansing, MI 48824 – Contract Period: One Time Payment Upon City Council Approval – Total Contract Amount: $63,080.00 POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/23/23)

POST PENED 1 WEEK 9-0

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003398-A2 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Detroit Community Based Crime Reduction (CBCR) . – Contractor: Michigan State University – Location: 426 Auditorium Road, Room 2, East Lansing, MI 48824 – Previous Contract Period: December 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00 POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/23/23)

APPROVED 9-0 

19.5

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004544-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for High and Hard-to-Access Graffiti Tag Removal Within the City Limits of Detroit. – Contractor: Fontenot Landscaping Services, LLC – Location: 8881 Central Avenue, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $350,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00.  GENERAL SERVICES (Contract held by Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway during the recess period of August 22, 2023) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 10/17/23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/24/23)

POST PONE 1 WEEK 9-0

19.6

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005624 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Design Build Services for Hart Plaza Grand Stairs and Landscaping. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,450,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 10/17/23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/24/23)

APPROVED 9-0 

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

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Grief and Bereavement Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2024 Grief and Bereavement Grant for a total of $47,058.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $47,058.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/23/23)

APPROVED 9-0 

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Medical Reserve Corps Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2024 Medical Reserve Corps Grant for a total of $50,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $50,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/23/23)

APPROVED 9-0 

19.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Amendment to the Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 Recycling Quality Improvement Grant. (The Recycling Partnership has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Public Works (DPW) with the FY 2023 Recycling Quality Improvement Grant, valued at $325,000.00. This is a non-cash grant. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $325,000.00. The request to accept and appropriate this funding was previously approved by council on August 31, 2023. The funder has amended the terms of the agreement by changing the cash portion of the grant to a non-cash award. The original agreement included a cash grant amount of $200,000.00 and a noncash grant amount of $125,000.00. This request is to accept the amended agreement for a total non-cash value of $325,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/23/23)

APPROVED 9-0 

19.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2023 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. The Municipal Parking Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2023 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. The amount being sought is $1,763,307.00. The Federal share is $1,763,307.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $91,296.00. The total project cost is $1,854,603.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/23/23)

APPROVED 9-0 

19.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2023 HIV Emergency Relief Project Grant. (The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with an increase to the FY 2023 HIV Emergency Relief Project Grant, in the amount of $377,693.00. There is no match requirement. The grant was adopted in the FY 2023 budget in the amount of $10,500,000.00. We are requesting to increase appropriation 21049, in the amount of $13,084.00, to reflect the total project cost of $10,513,084.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/23/23)

APPROVED 9-0 

19.12

Young, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for the FY 2023 Michigan Community Center Grant.  (The General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for the FY 2023 Michigan Community Center Grant. The amount being sought is $2,250,000.00. The State share is $2,250,000.00 of the requested amount and there is a required in-kind match of $147,490.00. The total project cost is $2,397,490.00. The in-kind match consists of staff time.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/19/23)

APPROVED 9-0  W/WAIVER

19.13

Young, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 Parks Gap Funding Grant for Elmwood Central Park. (The Gilbert Family Foundation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2023 Parks Gap Funding Grant for a total of $450,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $450,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/19/23)

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

19.14

Young, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 Parks Gap Funding Grant for Marlowe Stoudamire Park. (The Gilbert Family Foundation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2023 Parks Gap Funding Grant for a total of $250,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $250,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/19/23)

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

RESOLUTIONS

19.15

Johnson, reso. autho.

Canceling the Internal Operations Standing Committee scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in order to attend the annual City Council legislative retreat.

APPROVED 9-0

19.16

Johnson, reso. autho.

Canceling the Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in order to attend the annual City Council legislative retreat.

APPROVED 9-0

19.17

Johnson, reso. autho.

Canceling the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023, in order to attend the annual City Council legislative retreat.

APPROVED 9-0

19.18

Johnson, reso. autho.

Canceling the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023, in order to attend the annual City Council legislative retreat.

19.19

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session for Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a hearing related to Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Angela Hodges, Pers Rep v Michael Morgan, Julian Holts and City of Detroit, WCCC No. 20-01413-NH. for EMTs Michael Morgan and Julian Holt. ROLL CALL

APPROVED 8-1. MEMBER BENSON VOTED NO.

19.20

Sheffield, reso. autho.

Support of Striking Detroit Casino Workers.

APPROVED 9-0

Resolution to be made in the name of the body.

19.21

Young, reso. autho.

To Designate a Residential Parking Permit Area. (The City Council establishes residential parking permit zones 411, 412, 413 and 414.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/19/23)

APPROVED 9-0

20.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

21.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

21.1

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Statement on Amusement Tax.

REFERRED 9-0

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 Henderson, Alonzo v City of Detroit and Brenda Hunter; Case Number: 22-005765-NI File Number: L22-00986 (RJB) (DDOT)in the amount of ($35,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Alonzo Henderson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 17, 2021.

REFERRED 9-0

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO Phillip Wright in lawsuit of Fatima Brown v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-010666-NI; L23-00514 (PMC) A20000 (Transportation Department) for TEO Phillip Wright

REFERRED 9-0

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO Demetrius Hurd in lawsuit of Birtha Beckley v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-004833-NI; L23-00262 (BP) A20000 (Transportation Department) for TEO Demetrius Hurd

REFERRED 9-0

HUMAN RESOURCES/CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION DIVISION

22.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2023-2024 Official Compensation Schedule on behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $98,100 - $127,500 for the classification of Executive Director Board of Ethics. (The recommendation is based on the department’s expressed need to ensure the pay range for the Executive Director is commensurate with its job duties, competitive with the market and attractive enough to retain the necessary talent.)

REFERRED 9-0

22.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2023-2024 Official Compensation Schedule on behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $47,400 - $56,900 for the classification of Head Property Guard and $39,300 - $45,200 for the classification of Senior Service Guard General, while updating its Step Code from A to D. (The recommendation is based on the department’s expressed need to ensure the pay range for the Senior Service Guard is commensurate with its job duties, competitive with the market and attractive enough to retain the necessary talent. Reporting to the Head Property Guard, the Senior Service Guards supervise a group of employees engaged in providing security and protective services on municipal properties.)

REFERRED 9-0

23.

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

23.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of PAXAHAU, INC (#2023-282), request to hold "2024 Movement Electronic Music Festival" on May 25, 2024 through May 27, 2024 at Hart Plaza.  Setup to begin May 15th at 6:00AM  tear down complete by 10:00PM May 31st. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFERRED 9-0

23.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Downtown Detroit Partnership (#2023-362), request to hold "Monday Night Football Tailgate" on October 30, 2023 at Grand Circus Park between the hours of 2:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M..  Setup to begin on October 29th at 8:00 A.M.  with tear down October 31st by 4:00 P.M. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

MOVED TO NEW BUSINESS, APPROVED 9-0 W WAIVER

MUNICIPAL PARKING DEPARTMENT

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

To set Public Hearing for Residential Parking Permit Area. (Northern Brush Park Residential Parking Plan)

MOVED TO NEW BUSINESS AND APPROVED 5-4. MEMBERS BENSON, TATE, WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY AND WATERS VOTED NO.

 

Member Young set the Public Hearing date to November 9, 2023, at 1:30 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS

23.4

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Rogell Park Construction Plan.

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 CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004843-A1 - 100% COVID Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Data Collection, HMIS Training to all Homelessness Solutions ESG-CV Subrecipients. – Contractor: Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) – Location: 3701 Miracles Boulevard, Suite 101, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $81,016.02 – Total Contract Amount: $267,016.02. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED 9-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

24.2

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 8 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Building Construction and Property Maintenance, by amending Article II, Building Code, Section 8-2-20, Additions to Section 3303 of 2015 Michigan Building Code, Demolition, to provide for review by the Planning and Development Department of certain wrecking permit applications. (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

REMOVED FROM PED REFERRALS AND MOVED TO PHS REFERRALS 9-0

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. 6005779 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Standby Emergency Ambulance Response Coverage. – Contractor: Universal Macomb Ambulance Service, Inc. – Location: 37583 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $673,920.00. Fire

REFERRED 9-0

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005620 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Biomedical Waste Removal. – Contractor: Bio-MED, LLC – Location: 256 Executive Drive, Troy, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $94,208.00. HEALTH

REFERRED 9-0

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005679 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – To Provide Tow Truck Repair Services, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: Bill Jones Enterprises, Inc. dba Metro Airport Truck – Location: 13385 Inkster Road, Taylor, MI 48180 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. POLICE

REFERRED 9-0

25.4

Submitting report relative to

Notification of Emergency: Detroit Health Department Emergency COVID-19 Vaccine Contract 3054523.

REFERRED 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

25.5

Submitting report relative to 

Crime and the Minimum Wage. (Councilmember Coleman A. Young, II requested LPD provide a report regarding the relationship between the minimum wage and crime. The following is our response to this request.)

REFERRED 9-0

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

25.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Continue the Issuance of Outdoor Dining Permits on a Street, Alley, or Public Easement, until March 31, 2024. (Pursuant to Chapter 43, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, Article 8, Encroachments and Obstructions, Section 43-8-23, Temporary Encroachments, of the 2019 Detroit City Code, states that "the City Council shall only approve an encroachment after receiving a report from the Department of Public Works and the Planning and Development Department.) (The Department requests to continue the issuance of Outdoor Dining on a street, alley, or public easement, from November 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024. To continue this program, DPW is submitting the attached resolution, which if approved by City Council, shall serve as legislative authorization for DPW to issue outdoor dining café permits during the 2023-2024 seasonal period of November 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024.)

REFERRED 9-0

25.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Continue the Issuance of Outdoor Dining Permits on a Street, Alley, or Public Easement, until March 31, 2024. (Pursuant to Chapter 43, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, Article 8, Encroachments and Obstructions, Section 43-3-2, Determination of rights of City and public utilities, of the 2019 Detroit City Code, City Council may provide by resolution for the temporary closure of a street, alley, or public place based upon a recommendation by the Department of Public Works.) (The Department requests to continue the issuance of Outdoor Dining on a street, alley, or public easement, from November 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024. To continue this program, DPW is submitting the attached resolution, which if approved by City Council, shall serve as legislative authorization for DPW to issue outdoor dining café permits during the 2023-2024 seasonal period of November 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024.)

REFERRED 9-0

25.8

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to ShotSpotter Status Inquiry.

REFERRED 9-0

26.

CONSENT AGENDA

27.

MEMBER REPORTS

SUSPENDED 8-1. MEMBER YOUNG VOTED NO.

28.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

29.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

29.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

30.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

30.1

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Davison Missionary Baptist Church.

APPROVED 9-0

30.2

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution in Memoriam of Irvin Bailey, Jr.

APPROVED 9-0

30.3

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution in Memoriam of Samuel N. Williams Jr.

APPROVED 9-0

30.4

Young, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Rose Roots "Servicing AFSCME Members for Over 50 Years".

APPROVED 9-0