MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Mr. Glenn Kersey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

Present (6): Council Members; Scott Benson. Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, Fred Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero,

Absent (3): Council Members; Council Pro Tem James Tate, Coleman Young, Latisha Johnson

QUORUM PRESENT 6-3

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

PER THE CHAIR: JOURNAL FROM JANUARY 14, 2025 APPROVED. All Present Council
Members in favor 

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

-NONE-

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

-NONE-

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

Tate takes seat 7-0

Whitfield-Calloway leaves seat; Benson leaves seat 5-0

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

6.1

Submitting report related to

Fiscal Impact of Amendment to Chapter 6 of the 2019 Detroit City Code – Animal Care, Control and Regulation, by adding Article X, Animal Husbandry and Beekeeping.  (Please see attached Fiscal Impact Statement prepared by the Office of Budget for the above referenced item, pursuant to CFO Directive 2018-101-029: Fiscal Impact Statements.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

6.2

Submitting report related to

Policy Review of the Proposed Capital Agenda FY 2025-2026 through 2029-2030.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Markya Swaizey in lawsuit Markquel Steward v Officer Markya Swaizey et al; Case No. 23-006491-NO; L23-00435 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Markya Swaizey.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of As Medical Group, PLC (Markel Davis), Case Number: 23-153499-GC File Number: L23-00533 (CAB) (A20000) (DDOT) in the amount of ($9,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which As Medical Group, PLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about September 17, 2022.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Corporal Angelica Robinson in lawsuit Wanetta Reed v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-005526-CZ; L23-00244 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) for Corporal Angelica Robinson.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Deputy Chief Kyra Hope in lawsuit Joshua Wright v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-012932-NZ; L23-00059 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Deputy Chief Kyra Hope

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Detective Dion Corbin in lawsuit Antoine Johnson v Dion Corbin et al; Case No. 24-cv-12125; L24-01255 (GBP) A37000 (Police Department) for Detective Dion Corbin.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Former PO Michael Cardenas in lawsuit Camille Taylor v PO Shanita Moore et al; Case No. 24-10739; L24-00841 (CM) A37000 (Police Department) for Former PO Michael Cardenas.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Christopher Young in lawsuit Steven Marcel Carson v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-007761-NZ; L24-01065 (CBO) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Christopher Young.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Christopher Bush in lawsuit Eric Lloyd v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-006065-NI; L24-00903 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Christopher Bush.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Dana Ford in lawsuit Markquel Steward v Officer Markya Swaizey et al; Case No. 23-006491-NO; L23-00435 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Dana Ford.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Felicia Washington in lawsuit Wanetta Reed v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-005526-CZ; L23-00244 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Felicia Washington.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Jacob Raines in lawsuit Malik Michael v Officers Jacob Raines and Naree Mitchell; Case No. 24-cv-10835; L24-01086 (SVD) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Jacob Raines.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Jeremy Miller in lawsuit Markquel Steward v Officer Markya Swaizey et al; Case No. 23-006491-NO; L23-00435 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Jeremy Miller.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO LaMont Gibson in lawsuit Steven Marcel Carson v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-007761-NZ; L24-01065 (CBO) A37000 (Police Department) for PO.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO LaShauntia Oliver in lawsuit Porcha Woodruff v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-cv-11886; L23-00479 (GBP) A37000 (Police Department) for PO LaShauntia Oliver.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Naree Mitchell in lawsuit Malik Michael v Officers Jacob Raines and Naree Mitchell; Case No. 24-cv-10835; L24-01086 (SVD) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Naree Mitchell.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Samar Khazaali in lawsuit Cheyenne Byard et al v Samar Khazaali et al; Case No. 23-012101-NI; L23-00549 (PH) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Samar Khazaali.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Shanita Moore in lawsuit Camille Taylor v PO Shanita Moore et al; Case No. 24-10739; L24-00841 (CM) A37000 (Police Department) for PO.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

7.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Corporal Steven Murdock in lawsuit Jacqueline Swerbensky et al v Steven Murdock et al; Case No. 24-009405-NI; L24-01128 (VI) A37000 (Police Department) for Corporal Steven Murdock.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

MISCELLANEOUS

7.19

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Resolution to Create Retiree Fast Track Program.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

8.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

8.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation (#2025-009), request to hold the "2025 Detroit Jazz Festival" on August 29^th, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM on September 1st, 2025, at Hart Plaza and Woodward Ave from Jefferson to State Street and Cadillac Square. Set-up will begin at 7:00 AM on August 20^th, 2025, and be completed by 10:00 PM on August 28^th, 2025. Tear down will begin at 10:00 PM on September 1st, 2025, and be completed by 10:00 PM on September 5^th, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

8.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of United Irish Societies (#2025-010), request to hold "67th Detroit St. Patrick's Parade" at Michigan Ave.,Corktown on March 16th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Set- up to begin March 15th, 3:00 PM and completed by March 16th, 10:00 AM with tear down to begin March 161\ at 3:00 PM completed by 5:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THIS PETITION)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006913 - 100% City Funding – To Furnish all Fire Vehicles Repair Service, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: MacQueen Equipment, LLC dba MacQueen – Location: 10120 West Grand River Highway, Grand Ledge, MI 48839 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $600,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

8.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006914 - 100% City Funding – To Furnish all Fire Vehicles Repair Service, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: Bob Maxey Ford, Inc. – Location: 1833 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

8.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006922 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Tree and Shrub Planting and Maintenance Services throughout the City of Detroit. – Contractor: The Greening of Detroit – Location: 13000 W McNichols, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

8.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006923 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Tree and Shrub Planting and Maintenance Services throughout the City of Detroit. – Contractor: JE Jordan Landscaping Incorporated – Location: 19415 W McNichols, Suite V, Detroit, MI 48219 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

8.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006924 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Tree and Shrub Planting and Maintenance Services throughout the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Premier Group Associates, LC – Location: 2221 Bellevue Street, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

9.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

DETROIT LAND BANK AUTHORITY

9.1

Submitting report related to:

City Council Quarterly Report, 2nd Quarter FY 2025, Detroit Land Bank Authority.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

9.2

Submitting report related to:

Council Member Angela Whitfield Calloway 1/09/2025 Memo to Council Member Coleman A. Young II – THROUGH Council President Mary Sheffield – Requesting Historic Designation Eligibility for the Renaissance Center.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Acceptance of transfer of certain real property consisting of ninety-four (94) parcels of land along W. Brentwood Street, W. Hollywood Avenue, W. Robinwood Street and W. Goldengate Street, between Charleston Street to the West and John R. Street to the East from the Detroit Land Bank Authority; and Transfer of parcels certain real property consisting of ninety-four (94) parcels of land along W. Brentwood Street, W. Hollywood Avenue, W. Robinwood Street and W. Goldengate Street, between Charleston Street to the West and John R. Street to the East to Arab American and Chaldean Council.  (ACC desires to acquire publicly owned property in the Grixdale Farms neighobrhood consisting of ninety-four (94) parcels of land along W. Brentwood Street, W. Hollywood Avenue, W. Robinwood Street and W. Goldengate Street, between Charleston Street to the West and John R. Street to the East, which are described in Exhibit A of the Resolution attached hereto (the “Grixdale Farms Parcels”). All or a majority of these parcels are currently owned by the Detroit Land Bank Authority (the “DLBA”). The DLBA is willing to convey the parcels it owns that are part of the Grixdale Farms Parcels to the City to allow the City to convey these parcels to ACC for future development. The Grixdale Farms Parcels are vacant land or land with unoccupied homes.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0 

MISCELLANEOUS

9.4

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Report on Methods to Address Security Concerns at Senior Buildings.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0  

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077766 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14874 Muirland. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $19,120.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079403 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 2127 Canfield with Fencing. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $58,300.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079479 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Alteration for the Commercial Property, 2723 Joy Rd. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $36,537.93. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080037 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 2127 Canfield (Backfill Only). – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $31,610.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080355 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14588 Littlefield. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,101.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080356 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12020 Cloverlawn. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $21,704.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080588 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 941 Rademacher. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $27,100.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080591 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Backfill & Site Restoration for 8450 Puritan (Emergency Commercial Demolition). – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $14,766.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080592 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Emergency Demolition of Slab, Backfill & Site Restoration for 2723 Joy Rd. (Emergency Commercial Demolition). – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $38,575.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080644 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 9815 Mcquade. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $23,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080839 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6911 Burwell. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $20,218.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006280 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Mass Notification System. – Contractor: OnSolve, LLC – Location: 6240 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, GA 30009 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $240,000.00. POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006358 - 100% City Funding – To Provide as needed Preventive Maintenance & Installation Services to Existing City of Detroit Genetec Systems. – Contractor: Nerds Xpress, LLC – Location: 440 Burroughs Street, Suite 607, Detroit, MI 48202. – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 27, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. DoIT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006765 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out, Release J, Group J11. – Contractor: Dennisson, LLC – Location: 489 W. Hollywood Avenue, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $25,200.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

10.15

Submitting report related to:

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for January 17, 2025. (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 January 17, 2025, in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code. These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of hearing. See City Code Section 8-17-25(a).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

MISCELLANEOUS

10.16

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Strategies for Managing Stray Animals.  

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.17

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Fire Inspection Information for Lafayette Towers.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.18

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for the Creation of a City-Wide Alert System for Missing Women.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

10.19

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Police Activity Records on 2258 W. Grand Blvd.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 5-0

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

-NONE-

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

-NONE-

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Young takes seat 8-0

1 minute: Ladonna Harris, Ms. Williams, Malik Shelton, Charles Miles, Joe Keiko, Betty Lyons, Cunningham, Albert Richardson, Fudail Gibson, Olivia Williams, Halloway. Whitney Clark, Ariel Lefkovits, Darin Mcleskey, Ramon Jackson, Reuben Crowley, Steven Hawring, Tahira Ahmad, Jaqueline Miller, Roshon Harris, Alonzo del Arte, Samantha Reed, Jerome Shell, Ronald Foster, May Mayberry, Michael Evans, Ruby Riley

responses by Sheffield, Durhal, Young, Waters

Mary Waters takes seat 6-0, Tate takes seat 7-0

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

-NONE-

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Animal Care Director Mark Kumpf in lawsuit Shauntaye A. Phillips v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-004825-NO; L24-00869 (BP) A47000 (General Services Department) for Animal Care Director Mark Kumpf. 

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (7): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary
Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Latisha Johnson, Coleman Young. Nays (1):  Gabriela Santiago-Romero Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Building Operator Apprentice Ronald Remitz in lawsuit of Robyn Johnson v Ronald Remitz and City of Detroit   Case No. 24-000575-NI; L24-01267 (AA) A16000 (Demolition Department) for Building Operator Apprentice Ronald Remitz. 

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (7): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary
Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (1): Latisha Johnson Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Field Operations Manager Carl McClanahan in lawsuit of Shauntaye A. Phillips v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-004825-NO; L24-00869 (BP) A47000 (General Services Department) for Field Operations Manager Carl McClanahan.

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (7): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary
Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Latisha Johnson, Coleman Young. Nays (1):  Gabriela Santiago-Romero Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Interim Director Animal Care and Control Lori Sowle in lawsuit Shauntaye A. Phillips v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-004825-NO; L24-00869 (BP) A47000 (General Services Department) for Interim Director Animal Care and Control Lori Sowle. 

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (7): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary
Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Latisha Johnson, Coleman Young. Nays (1):  Gabriela Santiago-Romero Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Animal Control Investigator Elizabeth Summerfield in lawsuit Shauntaye A. Phillips v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-004825-NO; L24-00869 (BP) A47000 (General Services Department) for Animal Control Investigator Elizabeth Summerfield. 

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (7): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary
Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Latisha Johnson, Coleman Young. Nays (1):  Gabriela Santiago-Romero Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Lekisha Hines vs City of Detroit; File 15072, W21-00145, PSB, A19000, and in the amount of ($99,000.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Lekisha Hines 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. 

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

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Robbie and Shaniqua Deisch v City of Detroit and Careema Yopp, Case No. 23-016105-NF, File No. L24-00735 (CBO) Police Department, in the amount of ($17,500.00) and a second warrant upon the proper account in favor of Robbie Deisch and her attorney, Law Offices of Elias Muawad, P.C., in the amount of ($15,000.00); in full payment for any and all claims which Shaniqua Deisch and Robbie Deisch may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

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

17.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Michael Kennebrew v Brittany Moss, Deandre Williams, Allen Williams, Christian Earl, and City Of Detroit; Case Number: 22-12998 File Number: L23-00068 (CB) (A37000) in the amount of ($650,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Michael Kennebrew may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about April 28, 2022. 

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

17.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Moss, Dwight v Progressive MI Ins. Co., Eric McCombs, City of Detroit; Case No. 23-012152-NI, File No. L23-00556(PMC), Fire Department, in the amount of ($17,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Dwight Moss may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006292 – A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide One Year Renewal for State Lobbyist Services. – Contractor: Governmental Consultant Services, Inc – Location: 120 N. Washington Square, Suite 110, Lansing, MI 48933 – Previous Contract Period: 7/1/2024 through 1/31/2025 – Amended Contract Period: 2/1/2025 through 1/31/2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $240,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $360,000.00. - LAW 

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

WAIVER

17.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Pride, Corey v City of Detroit, Tylerscott Alleyne, et al.; Case No. 23-10243, File No. L23-00130 (SVD) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of $25,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Corey Pride may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged constitutional violations sustained on or about June 19. 2020. 

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

17.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Boose, Hershel and Josephine Strickland NF Tyron Strickland v COD et al; Case No. 23-007017-NI, File No. L23-00373 (SVD) A24000 in the amount of $10,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which they may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about June 5, 2020 

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

RESOLUTIONS

17.13

Council Member Latisha Johnson joined by Council Member Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Reestablishing the City Council Equitable Development Task Force. 

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

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006875 amended - 100% Grant Funding - To Provide Services Under the Detroit HOME (Housing, Overdose prevention, Managed care and Empowerment) Project - Contractor: Changing Lives and Staying Sober (C.L.A.S.S.) - Location: 22000 Grand River #200 Detroit, MI 48219 - Contract Period: October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2026 - Total Contract Amount: $660,612.86 – HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

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

WAIVER

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 12931 Greiner Street. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Wesslon Gray Jr. (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 12931 Greiner, Detroit, MI 48205 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Seventeen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($17,000.00).) 

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

18.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 19149 Joy Road. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from The Collective Eight, LLC, a domestic limited liability company (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 19149 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48228 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty and 00/100 Dollars ($2,860.00).) 

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

18.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 3396 14th Street. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from North Corktown HQ LLC (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 3396 14^th Street, Detroit, MI 48208 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirty-Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($32,000.00). The Purchaser owns the adjacent building at 3388 14th Street and is renovating it into a cafe and food hall. The Purchaser proposes to use the Property as customer parking. The Property is within a B4 zoning district (General Business District). The Purchaser's proposed use of the Property is by-right and will be consistent with the allowable uses for which the Property is zoned.) 

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

18.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Transfer of Jurisdiction of Real Property from Planning and Development Department to the General Services Department / Detroit Parks and Recreation6327 & 6335 E Fort Street.  (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 6327 & 6335 E Fort Street in District 5 (the “Properties”) to the General Services Department / Parks and Recreation (“GSD / DPR”) to administer.) 

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

19.

NEW BUSINESS

Waters takes seat 9-0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

19.1

Whitfield-Calloway, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 6 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Animal Care, Control, and Regulation, by amending Article I, Definitions, and Article VII, Pet Shops, and renumbering Section 6-7-3, Sale of diseased, injured, maimed, or sick animal prohibited, Section 6-7-4, Injured or sick animals to be reported; care by a licensed veterinarian or others, Section 6-7-5, Representations as to health or pedigree, Section 6-7-6, Human treatment of animals, Section 6-7-7, Approval of Department; agreement by applicants and licensees, all to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats by pet shops. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 01/27/25)  (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

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

WAIVER

19.2

Santiago-Romero, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 43 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Streets, Sidewalks, and other Public Places, Article VIII, Encroachments and Obstructions, by adding Division 3, Outdoor Dining Streateries, to include Subdivision A, Generally, Section 43-8-61, Scope of this division, Section 43-8-62, Definitions, Section 43-8-63, Misdemeanor violation; continuing violation; penalties for conviction thereof, Section 43-8-64, General requirements; alcoholic beverages; site specifications; indemnity agreement, Section 43-8-65, Use of tents and shade structures; tents larger than ten foot x ten foot; restrictions and prohibitions, Section 43-8-66, Sidewalk streatery requirements, Section 43-8-67, Park/et streatery requirements; lost parking meter revenue, and Section 43-8-68, Parking lot streatery requirements; and Subdivision B, Permit, to include Sections 43-8-81, Required, Section 43-8-82, Expiration and renewal of permits, Section 43-8-83,Application, Section 43-8-84, Review of application; exceptions, Section 43- 8-85, Required inspections; standards for issuance; approval letter; posting requirements; nontransferable, Section 43-8-86,Notice of rejection, Section 43-8-87, Continued duties of permittee, and Section 43-8-88, Revocability of permit, to establish regulations governing the establishment and operation of outdoor dining areas. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 01/27/25) (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

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

WAIVER

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006847-R - Revenue Agreement – To Lease Space and Provide Concession Operations for the Coleman A. Young International Airport. – Contractor: My Flight Tours, LLC – Location: 11499 Conner Street, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Thirty (30) Years – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. AIRPORT (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 01/27/25)

Whitfield-Calloway leaves seat 8-0; Sheffield leaves seat 7-0

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

WAIVER

19.4

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006821 - 100% City Funding – To Provide As-Needed Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanics. – Contractor: Premier Staff Services – Location: 29481 5 Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 1, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,580,560.32. GENERAL SERVICES (Contract held by Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway during the recess period of December 3, 2024) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 1-21-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-28-25)

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

WAIVER

LAW DEPARTMENT

19.5

Young, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 45 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Telecommunications, Article III, Franchises, Division 2, Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreements, by amending Section 45-3-22, Approval of uniform video service local franchise to Comcast of Detroit, to provide for a new ten-year agreement period to start July 29, 2024, and end July 28, 2034. INTRODUCE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 01/27/25)

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

19.6

Young, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 01/27/25)

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

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

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Dearborn Auto Theft Unit Grant. (The Michigan State Police has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department (DPD) with the FY 2025 Dearborn Auto Theft Unit Grant, for a total of $76,528.00. The State share is $76,528.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $51,020.00. The total project cost is $127,548.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 01/27/25)

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

WAIVER

RESOLUTIONS

19.8

Durhal, reso. autho.

Providing Notice of the Mayor's Submission of the Budget to the Detroit City Council. 

Sheffield retakes seat 8-0

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

WAIVER

19.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Adopting revisions to the 2025 Detroit City Council Calendar #2. 

Johnson Motion to Remove from Agenda: Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters,Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

19.10

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Resolution Acknowledging January 11^th as Human Trafficking Awareness Day. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 01/27/25)

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

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:

BOARD OF REVIEW

21.1

Submitting report relative to

Property Assessment Board of Review Update.  (This communication is to provide an update as to the activities of the Property Assessment Board of Review during the past month and what will be occurring during and leading up to the March Board of Review.)

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

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

21.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new single-family house at 3414 Harrison Street in the North Corktown Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) an application requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of a single-family house located at 3414 Harrison.)

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

21.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the construction of a new single-family house at 2966 and 2970 Ashland in the Far East Side Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) two applications requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of two single-family houses located at 2966 and 2970 Ashland Street.)

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

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

21.4

Submitting report relative to

Legislative Policy Division Community Outreach Ordinance District Community Budget Priorities Virtual Forum Report for 2024. (On October 20, 2020, the City of Detroit enacted the Community Outreach Ordinance to demonstrate the city's commitment to community outreach that promotes transparency and accountability and ensures community awareness on legislation, contracts, agreements, and resolutions related to various City-Wide Proposals and Neighborhood Class A-D Proposals as defined by the ordinance.  A "City-Wide Proposal" includes all initiatives considered by City Council relating to the Mayor's annual recommended budget, bond proposals, and City-Wide Non-Motorized Urban Transportation Plan, and City-Wide Park Improvement Plan, and ballot initiatives that are led by either the administration or City Council.)

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

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.

Case Evaluation Acceptance Award for Cross, Ronald v Darrell Russell, COD, Progressive Marathon, MAIPF, Case No. 24-000920-NF, File No. L24-00801 (SVD) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($18,750.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Ronald Cross may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 01/18/2023.

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

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Kennedy Shannon v City of Detroit, Ryan Friedrichs and Katerli Bounds, Case No. 19-009435-cd, File No. W19-000077 (JDN) in the amount of ($100,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which were or may have been brought against City of Detroit.

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

23.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

23.1

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero,

Submitting memorandum relative to Residential Parking Concerns.

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

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. 6005993-A2 - Revenue/Lease Agreement – AMEND - To Provide Lease of City of Detroit Owned Land for Vehicle Parking. – Contractor: Invest Detroit Foundation – Location: 931 Selden, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Monthly Rate $2,000.00 – PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

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

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006936 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Full Rehabilitations of 2924 and 2931 Garland St. – Contractor: VR Homes, LLC – Location: 2510 S. Telegraph Road, Suite L #188, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $742,500.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATON

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

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

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office for the FY 2025 Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant.  (The Historic Designation Advisory Board (HDAB) is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office for the FY 2025 Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant. The amount being sought is $50,000.00. There is no match. The total project cost is $50,000.00.)

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

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

24.4

Submitting reso. autho.

2025-26 Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund program schedule and Hearing/Appeals Notice. (RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION) (The City Planning Commission (CPC) staff is requesting the City Council, starting the week of March 3, 2025, schedule its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) deliberations for the following days:)

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

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

24.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the PRO Housing Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).  (The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the City of Detroit, Housing & Revitalization Department the Pathways for Removing Obstacles (PRO) Housing Grant award in the amount of $4,275,268.08, to support the barriers to affordable housing production and preservation.  There is no match requirement.)

Tate Motion to Move to New Business (01-28-2025). Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Mary Waters,Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

24.6

Submitting report relative to

Renaissance Center Historic Designation Eligibility. (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) has been requested by Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway to provide a report regarding whether the Renaissance Center is eligible for historic designation.)

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

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Acquire Eight (8) Properties that are within the Prospective Solar Project Sites. (The Public Lighting Department (“PLD”) hereby requests approval and authorization from your Honorable Body to acquire and purchase eight (8) properties as more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A (collectively the “Properties”) from the individuals and entities as noted in the attached Exhibit A, which are within the Prospective Solar Project Sites as part of the Solar Neighborhood Project (“Project”). In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, City Council is required to approve any gift, grant, devise or bequest of real or personal property to be used for any public purpose.)

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

24.8

Submitting report relative to

Planning and Development Annual Sign Waiver Hearing Report for the 2024 Calendar Year.  (In 2020, Your Honorable Body adopted an ordinance to amend Chapter 4 of the 2019 Detroit City Code to establish new regulations relative to signs. The effective date of the new sign ordinance was December 9, 2020. Sec. 4-4-22 of the sign ordinance assigns the authority for waivers and adjustments of sign standards to the Planning and Development Department (POD). After the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) has determined that a sign is not eligible for a building permit, POD determines if the permit is eligible for a waiver. If it is, PDD administers a public hearing process for sign permit applicants to seek a waiver or adjustment of specified regulations via a Sign Waiver and Adjustment (SWA) Hearing. As required in Section 4-4-22(o), PDD respectfully submits this report summarizing the SW A petitions the department has received during the 2024 calendar year, and we respectfully request that you refer the previously suggested changes to the Law Department for the creation of an ordinance.)

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

24.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale by Development Agreement of 7700, 7724, & 7730 Harper Avenue, 7844 E Edsel Ford Freeway.  (The City of Detroit, Planning & Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from AMP Collection LLC (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 7700 Harper Avenue, 7724 Harper Avenue, 7730 Harper Avenue, and 7844 E Edsel Ford Freeway, Detroit, MI 48213 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of One Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($150,000.00).)

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

24.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 11030 Whittier. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Martin Evans Missionary Baptist Church, a Michigan Non-Profit Corporation (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 11030 Whittier, Detroit, Michigan 48224 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($14,400.00).)

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

24.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 11321 E McNichols.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Shannon Clark (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 11321 E McNichols, Detroit, MI 48234 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Four Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($4,500.00).)

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

24.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 12535 Hayes Street.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Little Minds Enrichment Center LLC (the “Purchaser”), a domestic limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 12535 Hayes Street, Detroit, MI 48205 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Fifteen Thousand One Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($15,100.00).)

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

24.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 18073 Conant.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from George Ibrahim (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 18073 Conant, Detroit, Michigan 48234 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Nine Thousand Six Hundred Thirty and 00/100 Dollars ($9,630.00).)

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

24.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 5530 & 5538 E. Seven Mile Rd. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Exar LLC (the “Purchaser”), a domestic limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 5530 & 5538 E Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48234 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Four Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($4,000.00).)

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

MISCELLANEOUS

24.15

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request to Draft Community Land Trust Ordinance.

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

24.16

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

20201 Development, LLC NEZ Affordable Housing Analysis.

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

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 THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2024 Assistance for Firefighters Equipment Grant. (The Fire Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2024 Assistance for Firefighters Equipment Grant. The amount being sought is $1,527,272.73. The Federal share is $1,527,272.73 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $152,727.27. The total project cost is $1,680,000.00.)

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

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Public Water Monitoring Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2025 Public Water Monitoring Grant for a total of $10,300.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $10,300.00.)

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

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

The Detroit Public Safety Foundation Request to Accept the Specialized Equipment Support Grant. (Marathon Community Investment Programs has awarded the Detroit Public Safety Foundation (DPSF) with the Specialized Equipment Support Grant in the amount of $63,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $63,000.00.)

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

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2024 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant. (The Department of Transportation is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2024 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant. The amount being sought is $34,560,000.00. The total project cost is $34,560,000.00.)

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

25.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Assistance for Firefighters Training Grant. (The Fire Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Assistance for Firefighters Training Grant. The amount being sought is $766,913.00. The Federal share is $766,913.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $76,691.35. The total project cost is $843,604.35.)

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

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

25.6

Submitting report relative to

Request for Resolution in Support of Senate Bills 1112 and 1113 of 2024.  (City Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution in support of Senate Bills 1112 and 1113 of 2024, introduced by Senator Sean McCann in November 2024.)

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

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

25.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Bedrock Management Services, LLC (x.2024-366), request for several at grade and below-grade encroachments within the south side of Edmund Place between John Rand Brush St., the north side of Alfed Street between John Rand Brush St., the south side of Alfred Street from 158' west of John R to 95' east of Brush, the east side of John R from Edmund Place to 168' south of Alfred St., the west side of John R from Alfred St. to 168' south of Alfred St., the west side of Brush Street from Edmund Place to 168' south of Alfred St., the east side of Brush Street from Alfred St. to Division St., and the north side of Division Street from Alfred to 120' east of Alfred St. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) 

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

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

25.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Neighborhood Development Corporation (x2025-001), request for the Outright vacation of the north/south public alley and east/west public alley bounded by Lisette St., Montclair St., Freud St., and Meadowbrook St.  (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

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

MISCELLANEOUS

25.9

Council Member Santiago-Romero

Submitting Resolution in Support of DDOT Reimagined.

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

26.

CONSENT AGENDA

27.

MEMBER REPORTS

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

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

Durhal, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution in Memoriam for Martha Nell Jennings.  

30.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution in Memoriam for Mr. Kenneth Harrell, Sr.

31.

WALK ONS

31.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the PRO Housing Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).  (The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the City of Detroit, Housing & Revitalization Department the Pathways for Removing Obstacles (PRO) Housing Grant award in the amount of $4,275,268.08, to support the barriers to affordable housing production and preservation.  There is no match requirement.)

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

31.2

Submitting report related to

Proposed Calendar and Related Resolutions for the 2025-2026 Budget Development Process 

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

31.3

Submitting reso. autho.

To set a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of allowing the Mayor to present the 2024-2025 Recommended Budget. 

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

31.4

Submitting reso. autho.

To change the start time of the Standing Committee and limit meeting time to an hour during the 2024-2025 Budget Hearings. 

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

31.5

Submitting reso. autho.

To set the date and time of the public hearing for the Budget. 

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

31.6

Submitting reso. autho.

To institute the Budget Calendar scheduling policy for the 2024-2025 Budget Deliberations. 

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