MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Ms. Cindy Golden

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

1st Roll Call: Benson, Waters, Pro-Tem Tate, President Sheffield - No Quorum is present

2nd Roll Call: Council Member(s) Benson, Durhal, Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Waters,  Whitfield-Calloway, Pro-Tem Tate, President Sheffield 8-0

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

Council Member Young is present.

The Journal of the Session of July 16, 2024 was Approved 9-0

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

There are no items.

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There are no items.

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

6.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Triple T Foundation (#2024-265), a Nonprofit Organization request a resolution from your Honorable Body in Support of a Charitable Gaming License.  The Petition wishes to be recognized as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for purposes of obtaining a gaming license from the Bureau of State Lottery.  (Be advised that the organization meets the criteria for such recognition as established by the City Council on May 15, 2012.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

6.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Implementation of the 2023 - 2027 Labor Agreement between the City of Detroit and the employees represented by the Municipal Association of Public Employees (M.A.P.E.)- Investigators - Police Commission. (The Labor Relations Division is recommending your Honorable Body's official approval of the 2023 - 2027 Master Agreement between the City of Detroit and the Municipal Association of Public Employees (M.A.P.E.) - Investigators - Police Commission.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

6.3

Council Member Coleman A. Young, II

Submitting memorandum relative to Appointment to the Board of Review.

Refer to the Committee 9-0

7.

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

7.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Tour de Trait, Inc. (#2024-257), request to hold "Tour de Troit" at Riverside & Roosevelt Park and through the city on September 14th from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Set-up to begin September 13th at 6:00 AM and completed by 10:00 PM the same day. Tear-down to begin on September 14th at 5:00 PM and completed by 9:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

7.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Greektown Neighborhood Partnership (#2024-261), request to hold "Greektown Heritage Festival" at Greektown, Monroe Street from Beaubien to St. Antoine on September 21^st from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM the same day. Set-up to begin September 21^st at 7:00 AM and completed by 12:00 PM the same day. Tear down to begin on September 21^st at 9:00 PM and completed by 11:00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) 

Refer to the Committee 9-0

7.3

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of ORI Reel Entertainment (#2024-260), request to hold "ORI Reel Film and Entertainment Festival" at Hart Plaza on September 20^th from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM thru September 22^nd. Set-up to begin September 17^th at 9:00 AM and completed by 4:00 PM on September 20^th. Tear down to begin on September 23^rd at 8:00 AM and completed by 11:00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

8.

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

8.1

Submitting report relative to

 City Council Quarterly Report, 4th Quarter FY 2024, Detroit Land Bank Authority.  (I am pleased to submit this quarterly report on behalf of the Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) to this honorable body.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

8.2

Submitting report relative to

Advisory Review: Effect of Ambassador Bridge Plaza Expansion on the adjacent Ste. Anne's Parish Complex Historic District. (Pursuant to Section 21-2-5 of the Detroit City Code, the Historic District Commission (HOC) shall be responsible for review and comment on any proposed "City-financed, licensed, permitted, authorized or contracted physical development project" that is "within or immediately adjacent to" a historic district.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

8.3

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Historic Review of Properties in District 1.

Refer to the Committee 9-0

9.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

9.1

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for July 19, 2024. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on July 19, 2024, in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Six Mile LLC (x2024-203), request for encroachment within southerly part ofW. McNichols Road and the easterly part of Wildemere St., adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 3143 W. McNichols Road for four existing awnings. (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.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit & Northern LLC (x2024-264), request for encroachments within the westerly part of Griswold Street, and the northerly part of the Public Alley, lying adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1133 Griswold Street, for the use of an existing below-grade vault, the installation of at- and below-grade street elements, and the installation of various above-grade building elements and a balcony.  (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.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Griswold Street LLC (x2024-263), request for encroachments within the southerly part of State Street and the westerly part of Griswold Street lying adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1145 Griswold Street, for the installation of signage awning/canopies. (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.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

10.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

There are no items.

11.

OTHER MATTERS

There are no items.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

There are no items.

13.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Public Comment - In Person -   Betty Lyons, Shawna Forbes-Henry, Patrick Driscoll, Khary Frazier, Major Bob Tillman, Christina Hobson, Al Martin, Jackson, Robak, Michael Muczynski, Jo Pico, Synnia Williams, Richard Garrett, Byron Osbern, Tiquita Bell, Haley Henley, Gabrielle Rush, Cayden Brown, Diane Van Buren, Diane Checklich, Madison Westmoreland, Bria Harris, John Perkins, Barbie Logan, Kyle Kentala, Donald Sistrunk, Stephen Crutchfield, Larry Johnson, Ruth Johnson, Eldrick Burton, Mesha Parker, Gail Hines, Donele Wilkins, Markeisha Ellis, Ronald Foster, Carli Austin, Taura Brown, James Smith, Jahdante Smith, Reuben Cr owley, Leo Brown, Jay Jvergenson

Public Comment - Virtual - Betty A. Varner, Demanding Election Integrity, Marguerite Maddox Scarlet, Sam Mena, Steven Hawring, Tahira Ahmad, Theresa Landrum, William M. Davis, Renard Monczunski, Detroiter's for Tax Justice, Frank Hammer, Chuck for State Fair Solar, Cindy Darrah, Caller User #1, Dr. Elois Thomas, Christian Grant, Joann Warwick, Joseph Perry, Miko A. Williams, Cunningham, D2 - Karen Winston, Mary D, 

14.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

15.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

15.1

Sheffield, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Finance, Article II, Budget, by adding, Division 4, Oversight Funding, to include Section 17-2-31, Proportional Funding, Section 17-2-32, Adoption of Funding Formula by Resolution, Section 17-2-33, Appropriations, Section 17-2-34, Four Year Review Required; Annual Reports Required, Section 17-2-35, Legislative Determination, Section 17-2-36, Minimum Alternative Funding, and Section 17-2-37, Reservation of Administrative Rights, in order to foster strong oversight by the City’s oversight agencies of City of Detroit governmental units and officials. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

15.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006121 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Appraisal Consulting Services for MGM Casino. – Contractor: Federal Appraisal, LLC – Location: 295 US Highway 22 West, Suite 204E, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $75,000.00. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

15.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

To Create and Fund the Solar Equity Fund. (The Administration is respectfully requesting approval of the attached Resolution to Create and Fund the Solar Equity Fund.  The Solar Equity Fund would complement the Resolution of Necessity and development agreements recently presented to the Council for the purpose of implementing Phase 1 of the Solar Neighborhood Project) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-23-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-30-24)

Approved 7-2 (AWC & MS)

 

15.4

Durhal, reso. autho.

Bond Refinancing Resolution - LTGO Distributable State Aid Bonds, Series 2024.  (The CFO's Office respectfully submits the proposed Bond Refinancing Resolution – LTGO Distributable State Aid Bonds, Series 2024. As existing bonds become callable, it is the responsibility of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to monitor refinancing opportunities that result in net present value savings. As of October 1st, 2024, the Financial Recovery Bonds Series 2014A will be callable. Following guidance from the City’s Municipal Advisor, the OCFO will monitor financial markets and refinance the existing bonds with Distributable State Aid fifth lien bonds to achieve net present value savings.) 

Approved 7-0 with a Waiver (CY & AWC is not present) 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

15.5

Durhal, reso. autho.

Buersmeyer Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC - Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) has formed Buersmeyer Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC in order to develop the Project known as Buersmeyer Manor. The Project consists of thirty-five (35) existing housing units located in a 7-building apartment complex for families in an area bounded by Joy Road on the north, Kentucky Avenue on the east, Mackenzie Street on the south and Wyoming Street on the west.) 

Council Member Young return to this seat.

Approved 8-0 with a Waiver (AWC is not present)

15.6

Durhal, reso. autho.

Cambridge Towers Preservation Limited Dividend Housing Association, Limited Liability Company - Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (Cambridge Towers Preservation GP, an affiliate of Jonathan Rose Companies has formed Cambridge Towers Preservation Limited Dividend Housing Association, Limited Liability Company in order to rehabilitate an existing low income housing Section 8 facility for the elderly known as Cambridge Towers. The 12-story two hundred fifty (250) unit high rise building with a shared first floor community room is located in an area bounded by Vassar on the north, Evergreen on the east, West 7 Mile on the south and Fielding on the west.) 

Approved 8-0 with a Waiver (AWC is not present)

15.7

Durhal, reso. autho.

Hive on Russell Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership - Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).  (Develop Detroit, Inc. has formed Hive on Russell Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership in order to develop the Project known as The Hive on Russell. The Project is a newly constructed three-story building with seventy-eight (78) affordable housing units in an area bounded by Gratiot Avenue on the north, Russell Street on the east, Maple Street on the south and Rivard Street on the west.) 

Approved 8-0 with a Waiver (AWC is not present)

15.8

Durhal, reso. autho.

Peterboro Place Apartments Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC - Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).  (Peterboro Partners GP, LLC has formed Peterboro Place Apartments Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC in order to develop the Project known as Peterboro Place Apartments. The Project is an existing seventy (70) unit 6-story apartment community intended for formerly homeless residents located in an area bounded by Martin Luther King Boulevard on the north, Woodward Avenue on the east, Peterboro Street on the south and Cass Avenue on the west.) 

Approved 8-0 with a Waiver (AWC is not present)

16.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

16.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Reappointing Maggie DeSantis to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority effective immediately June 30, 2026. 

Approved 8-0 with a Waiver (AWC is not present)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005617-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Real Estate Services and Relocation Assistance. – Contractor: Zausmer P.C. – Location: 32255 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 – Contract Period: January 2, 2024 through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,600,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,000,000.00. LAW (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7/23/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7/30/24)

Approved 7-2 (AWC & MS)

 

16.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003505-A42 - 100% Risk Management Funding – AMEND 4 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds to Continue Litigation Services for Reverse Conviction Lawsuits. – Contractor: Nathan & Kamionski, LLP – Location: 500 Griswold Street, Suite 2300, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: June 30, 2023 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $50,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,750,000.00. LAW 

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver 

16.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006439 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Replace Computer Room Air Conditioner Units within the Main Data Center and Main Distribution Frames at DPSH. – Contractor: Limbach Company, LLC – Location: 926 Featherstone Road, Pontiac, MI 48342 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $936,000.00. DoIT 

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver 

16.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3076349 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Twelve (12) Motorola Handheld APX N30 Radios, Chargers, Warranties, and Accessories via MiDeal contract # 190000001544. – Contractor: Motorola Solutions, Inc. – Location: 500 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $47,817.72. ELECTIONS 

Approved 9-0 

16.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 2889352-A6 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 6 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Case Management Software. – Contractor: Cycom Data Systems, Inc. – Location: 1055 Elizabeth Drive, Richmond, KY 40475 – Previous Contract Period: March 1, 2014 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $35,655.00 – Total Contract Amount: $475,865.00. LAW 

Approved 9-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Caerus Corp dba Orthocor Medical (Sabastian Richardson) v City of Detroit  File Number: L21-00508 Case Number: 21-006824-NI (CAB) (DDOT) (A20000) in the amount of (5,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Caerus Corp d/b/a Orthocor Medical may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 10, 2020. 

Approved 9-0

16.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Arnold Wright and Joyce Wright v City of Detroit and Member Select Ins. Co.Case No: 22-014738-NI File NO: L23-00008 (RJB) (DDOT) (A20000) in that amount of two drafts in favor of (1) ($20,000.00) payable to ARNOLD WRIGHT and HIS attorney, MIKE MORSE LAW FIRM; (2) ($40,000,00) payable to JOYCE WRIGHT and HER attorney, MIKE MORSE LAW FIRM in full payment for any and all claims which Arnold and Joyce Wright may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about January 8, 2022.  

Approved 9-0

16.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Diagnostic Chiropractic MI, P.C. (William McCray) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 23-143641-GC File Number: L23-00142 (CAB) (DDOT) (A20000) in the amount of ($4,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Diagnostic Chiropractic MI, P.C. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 8, 2019. 

Approved 9-0

16.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Dolores Edwards v City of Detroit; Case Number: 23-006792-NF File Number: L23-00383 (CAB) (DDOT) (A20000) in the amount of ($9,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Dolores Edwards may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about June 27, 2022. 

Approved 9-0

16.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Essential Spine Interventions, PLLC (Betty Allen) v City of Detroit; Case No. 24-146601-GC, File No. L24-00818 (CMG), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($5,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Essential Spine Interventions, PLLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approved 9-0

16.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Four Transport Inc., Metro Durable Medical Supply LLC, and Unique Lab Solutions LLC (Tina Favors) v City of Detroit; Case No. 22-010224-NF, File No. L22-01200 (CMG), Department of Transportation, in the amount ($435.89); Metro Durable Medical Supply LLC and its attorney, Applebaum & Stone, PLC, in the amount of ($5,536.80); and Unique Lab Solutions LLC and its attorney, Applebaum & Stone, PLC in the amount of ($527.31) in full payment for any and all claims which Plaintiffs may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.  

Approved 9-0

16.13

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Rosalyn Murphey v City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-007482-NI File Number: L22-01136 (CAB) (DDOT) (A20000) in the amount of ($15,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Rosalyn Murphey may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 24, 2019. 

Approved 9-0

16.14

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Baker, Aaron, Ashanta, Revin, et al. v MAIPF and COD; Case No. 23-003850-NI, File No. L23-00200(MBC), Police Department, in favor of Aaron Baker and his attorney, Reifman Law Group, PLLC, in the amount of ($10,000.00), in favor of Ashanta Baker and her attorney, Reifman Law Group, PLLC, in the amount of ($5,000.00), in favor of Damien Thomas, and his attorney Reifman Law Group, PLLC, in the amount of $5,000, in favor of Revin Baker and his attorney Reifman Law Group, PLLC, in the amount of $5,000.00, and in favor of Cortez Robertson and his attorney Webster Law Office, PLLC in the amount of $5,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Aaron Baker, Ashanta Baker, Damien Thomas, Revin Baker and Cortez Robertson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.  

Approved 9-0

16.15

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Brenda Brown v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-007456-NI, File No. L22-01140 (CLR) Fire Department, in the amount of ($15,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Brenda M. Brown may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. (PENDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)

Approved 9-0

16.16

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Sabrina Spratling vs City of Detroit; File 12284, W19-00048, PSB, A41000, and in the amount of ($92,057.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Sabrina Spratling may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.  

Approved 9-0

16.17

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Felicia Rittenhouse vs City of Detroit; File 14375, LE-002532, PSB, A20000, and in the amount of ($31,332.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Felicia Rittenhouse may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.  

Approved 9-0

16.18

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Ruby Brown v City of Detroit; Case No: 22-008515-NI File No: L22-01155 (CAB) (DDOT) (A20000) in the amount of ($12,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Ruby Brown may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained by Ruby Brown on a DOT coach on or about July 20, 2019. 

Approved 9-0

17.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006354 - amended 100% Capital and IPA Funding – To Provide Heavy Duty Vehicles and Supporting Services. – Contractor: Feldman Ford, LLC – Location: 8333 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48210 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Five (5) Years – Total Contract Amount: $3,420,869.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/18/24) 

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

17.2

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006351 - amended 100% Capital and IPA Funding – To Provide Heavy Duty Vehicles and Supporting Services. – Contractor: Interstate Trucksource, Inc. – Location: 29085 Smith Road, Romulus MI 48174 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Five (5) Years – Total Contract Amount: $77,971,068.00.  GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/18/24) 

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

17.3

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006352 - amended 100% Capital and IPA Funding – To Provide Heavy Duty Vehicles and Supporting Services. – Contractor: MacQueen Equipment, LLC – Location: 78 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Five (5) Years – Total Contract Amount: $9,289,841.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/18/24)  

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINSIHED BUSINESS

18.1

Tate, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-44, District Map 42, to revise the existing R2 (Two-Family Residential) zoning classification to the PD (Planned Development) zoning classification for four parcels commonly known as 2075, 2081, 2087, and 2099 Vermont Street. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE 8TH DAY UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

Approved 9-0

18.2

Tate, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-64, District Map No. 62, to (i) show a PD Planned Development zoning classification where an R2 Two-Family Residential zoning classification is currently shown on land generally bounded by Carmel Street, Bauman Street, and vacated Penrose Avenue, to allow for additional accessory parking for the religious institution; and (ii) establish the plans, terms, and conditions of a PD (Planned Development) District on land generally bounded by Woodward Avenue, Bryson Avenue, Bauman Street, and Larchwood Street, to allow for the construction of a religious institution and accessory parking lot. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE 8TH DAY UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL 

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

18.3

Tate, An Ordinance

To amends Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-62, District Map No. 60, to revise the existing R2 (Two-Family Residential) zoning classification to the R3 (Low-Density Residential) zoning classification for the parcels commonly known as 17139, 17204, 17198, 17180, 17132 Oak Drive, 3856 West McNichols Road, 17213, 17181, 17131 Birchcrest Drive. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE 8TH DAY UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

Approved 9-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004492-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for the Management of ARPA Funded Community Development Neighborhood Beautification Program Mini Grant Activities. – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: April 15, 2022 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $909,809.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,384,809.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approved 9-0

18.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006455 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Roof Replacement and Related Construction Services. – Contractor: 1-800-Hansons, LLC – Location: 977 E 14 Mile Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,633,333.34. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approved 9-0

18.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006458 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Roof Replacement and Related Construction Services. – Contractor: OMP Construction, Inc. – Location: 17800 Woodward Avenue, LL4, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,000,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approved 9-0

18.7

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006456 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Roof Replacement and Related Construction Services. – Contractor: Ingram Roofing – Location: 390 South Street, Rochester, MI 48307 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,633,333.33. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approved 9-0

18.8

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006457 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Roof Replacement and Related Construction Services. – Contractor: LGC Global, Inc. – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,633,333.33. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approved 9-0

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

18.9

Tate, reso. autho.

Request of Smith Group on behalf of the City of Detroit General Services Department for PC (Public Center) Special District Review of proposed renovation of the “grand staircase” in Hart Plaza including new paving, landscaping, and seating. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) (The City Planning Commission (CPC) has received a request from Smith Group on behalf of the City of Detroit General Services Department for PC (Public Center) Special District Review of proposed renovation of the “grand staircase” in Hart Plaza including new paving, landscaping, and seating. This request is being made consistent with the provisions of Section 50-3-222 of the Detroit Zoning Ordinance. Because this site is zoned PC, all exterior changes require review by Your Honorable Body.) 

Approved 9-0

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

18.10

Tate, reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Lithuanian Hall Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled June 12, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) 

Approved 9-0

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

18.11

Tate, reso. autho.

FY 2024-25 Budget Amendment To CDBG/NOF, ESG, HOME & HOPWA. (The Housing & Revitalization Department (HRD) hereby requests to amend the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA) budgets to reflect the actual allocations received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Please see the attached spreadsheet (Schedule A) for account information relative to this amendment.) 

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

18.12

Tate, reso. autho. 

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

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.13

Tate, reso. autho.

Approval of Property Transfer between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority.  (Pursuant to the Land Bank Fast Track Act, 2003 PA 258, MCL 124.751 to 124.774 (Land Bank Act), the Detroit Land Bank Authority ("DLBA") was created as a separate legal entity, in order to assemble or dispose of public property in a coordinated manner, to foster the development of that property, to promote economic growth in the City of Detroit and to combat blight.) 

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

18.14

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 11200 Hayes.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Frozen Moments LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 11200 Hayes, Detroit, Michigan 48213 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Twenty-One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($21,000.00).) 

Approved 9-0

18.15

Tate, reso. autho.

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

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

18.16

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 12707 and 12699 Goulburn.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Alinosi Co, LLC a Michigan limited liability company (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 12707 and 12699 Goulburn, Detroit, Michigan 48205 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Six Thousand Three Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($6,300.00).) 

Approved 9-0

18.17

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale by Detroit Land Bank Authority and New Hamtramck Residence LLC Development for properties located at 13398, 13406, 13410, 13416, 13422, 13434, 13338, 13444, 13450, 13458, 13464, 13470, and 13476 Sunset and 13405, 13413, 13419, 13431, 13435, 13443,13447, 13453, 13461, 13465, 13471, 13477, 13483, 13489 and 13495 Shields.  (Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority ("DLBA"), approved by your Honorable Body on May 19, 2020, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City to the same transferee within any rolling 12-month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/25/24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

Approved 6-3 (Waters, Johnson, Santiago-Romero)

18.18

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale by Detroit Land Bank Authority Pique Earth, LLC Development: 3905, 3911, 3919, 3927, 3935, 3945, 3951, 3959, 3967, and 3975 Beaconsfield.  (The DLBA is now in receipt of an offer from Pique Earth, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Pique Earth”) to enter into an agreement for the option to purchase 10 contiguous parcels of vacant land, located in the City of Detroit at 3905, 3911, 3919, 3927, 3935, 3945, 3951, 3959, 3967, and 3975 Beaconsfield as further described in the attached Exhibit A (collectively, the “Property), for the amount of Twenty Seven Thousand Five Hundred and 00/00 Dollars.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE  ON 7/25/24 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY)

Fail 1-8 (Sheffield, Johnson, Tate, Waters, Durhal, Santiago-Romero, Benson, Young)

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006343 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Solar Photovoltaic Energy Development on City Owned Property. – Contractor: Lightstar Renewables – Location: 501 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 – Contract Period: Upon City Council approval, and the contract expires thirty-five (35) years from when the solar project sites began commercial generation of solar energy and the solar equipment has been properly decommissioned from the City property. – Max VPPA Fee: $0.1704/kWh at Gratiot/Findlay & $0.1576/kWh at State Fair Less Energy Sales Proceeds. PUBLIC LIGHTING (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7/23/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7/30/24)

Approved 7-2 (Calloway & Sheffield)

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006310 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Solar Photovoltaic Energy Development on City Owned Property - Contractor: DTE Electric Company - Location: One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: Upon City Council approval, and the contract expires thirty-five (35) years from when the solar project sites began commercial generation of solar energy and the solar equipment has been properly decommissioned from the City property. – Max LCOE Fee: $0.175/kWh Less Energy Sales Proceeds. PUBLIC LIGHTING (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7/23/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7/30/24)

Approved 6-3 (Sheffield, Calloway,Santiago-Romero)

 

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006324 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release I, Group I2/SA (24 Properties) – Contractor: Special Multi Services, Inc-SMS – Location: 7140 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48209 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year - Total Contract Amount: $80,850.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006412 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Elevator Maintenance and Repair Service. – Contractor: Otis Elevator Company – Location: 25365 Interchange Court, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,415,469.92. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

19.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006407 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Fire Suppression and Protection Services. – Contractor: Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP – Location: 24755 Halsted, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,759,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver.

19.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006200 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 241. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,915,451.47. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Remove Item 9-0

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006204  - 45% ARPA & 55% Blight Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures for Group 247. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,262,865.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Remove Item 9-0 

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006212 - 33% ARPA & 67% Blight Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 248. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $3,579,175.60. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Remove Item 9-0

19.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006332 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Services Release I, Group I10 (24 Properties). – Contractor: Emerging Industries Training Institute – Location: 5555 Conner, Suite 1646, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $110,985.00.  CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006420 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Services Release I, Group I11 (24 Properties). – Contractor: GNIC, Inc. – Location: 46696 McBride Avenue, Belleville, MI 48111 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $102,313.05. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006421 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Services Release I, Group I12 (24 Properties). – Contractor: GNIC, Inc – Location: 46696 McBride Avenue, Belleville, MI 48111 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $99,120.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006422 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Services Release I, Group I13 (24 Properties). – Contractor: Bing Youth Institute, Inc. – Location: 151 West Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $84,957.60. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006423 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Services Release I, Group I14 (24 Properties). – Contractor: Bing Youth Institute, Inc. – Location: 151 West Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $85,947.75. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006424 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Services Release I, Group I15 (24 Properties). – Contractor: GNIC, Inc. – Location: 46696 McBride Avenue, Belleville, MI 48111 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $102,480.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.15

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006425 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Services Release I, Group I16 (24 Properties). – Contractor: P & P Group, Inc. – Location: 18976 Stansbury, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $129,465.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.16

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006426 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide a Proposal N Trash Out Release I, Group I17 (25 Properties). - Contractor: P & P Group Inc. – Location: 18976 Stansbury, Detroit, MI 48235- Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year –Total Contract Amount $135,345.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.17

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006427 - 100% Bond Funding –To Provide a Proposal N Trash Out Release I, Group I18 (24 Properties).- Contractor: RT Contracting, Inc.. – Location: 6400 E. Seven Mile Road, Unit B, Detroit, MI 48234 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year –Total Contract Amount $111,825.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.18

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006428 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide a Proposal N Trash Out Release I, Group I19 (24 Properties). - Contractor: RT Contracting Inc. – Location: 6400 E. Seven Mile Road, Unit B, Detroit, MI 48234 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year –Total Contract Amount $110,775.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.19

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006430 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide a Proposal N Trash Out Release I, Group I21 (24 Properties). - Contractor: P & P Group Inc. – Location: 18976 Stansbury, Detroit, MI 48235 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year –Total Contract Amount $129,675.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.20

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006431 - 100% Bond Funding –To Provide a Proposal N Trash Out Release I, Group I22 (24 Properties).- Contractor: P & P Group Inc. – Location: 18976 Stansbury, Detroit, MI 48235 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year –Total Contract Amount $129,990.00.  CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.21

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006450 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Upfitting Requirements for Ten (10) Pursuit Rated Hybrid Ford Explorers. – Contractor: Canfield Equipment Services, Inc – Location: 21533 Mound Road, Warren, MI. 48091 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $234,671.50.   POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 8-1 (Calloway)

LAW DEPARTMENT

19.22

Council Member Waters joined by Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 8 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Building Construction and Property Maintenance, Article XV, Property Maintenance, Division 1, In General, by amending Section 8-15-3, Definitions: A-B, Section 8-15-4, Definitions: C, Section 8-15-5, Definitions: D-F, Section 8-15-6, Definitions: G-K, Section 8-15-7, Definitions: L-O, Section 8- 15-8, Definitions: P-R, Section 8-15-9, Definitions: S-Z, and Section 8-15-11, Civil fines for violation of article, by amending Division 2, Administration and Enforcement, by amending Section 8-15-33, fees, Section 8-15-35, Certificate of Compliance required; violation for failure to obtain; temporary certificate and modifications, Section 8-15-36, Suspension or denial of Certificate of Compliance; revocation, Section 8-15-47, Issuance of correction notice or blight violation, Section 8-15-48, Curing or disputing correction notice; right of entry by City to abate public nuisance; obstruction of City employees and agents prohibited, and Section 8-15-49, Costs of abatement; collection of costs for City abatement of public nuisances, by amending Division 3, Requirements for Rental Property, by amending Subdivision A, In General, by amending Section 8-15-81, Registration of rental property, amending and renaming Section 8-15-82, Inspection of rental property; Certificate of Compliance required; registration of Certificates of Compliance for rental properties; violations; occupancy; length of Certificate of Compliance, repealing Section 8-15-83, Lead inspection/risk assessment, lead clearance, and relocating substitute Section 8-15-83, Federal and other governmental agency inspections accepted, repealing Section 8-15-84, Landlords and staff required to obtain HUD Visual Assessment Certification; annual inspections, and relocating substitute Section 8-15-84, Caretaker; responsible person; warning devices, by relocating Section 8-15-85, Window stops or guards required; exceptions, by adding Section 8-15-86, Tenant escrow, Section 8-15-87, Termination of tenancy to avoid compliance with subdivision or retaliatory action prohibited, Section 8-15-88, Consideration of Certificate of Compliance in eviction judgment, Section 8-15-89, Utilization of escrow accounts established under Michigan Housing Law, and Section 8-15-90, Notice and posting requirements for housing providers, and by amending Subdivision B, Lead Clearance, by amending Section 8-15-91, Purpose and intent; requirements, Section 8-15-92, Lead inspection and risk assessment, reports required, Section 8-15-94, Post-remedy clearance report, and Section 8-15-95, Requirement to avoid conflict of interest regarding lead-clearance inspection, and by repealing Section 8-15-98, Termination of tenancy to avoid compliance with this subdivision or retaliatory action prohibited, and by relocating to Section 8-15-98, Required distribution of information, and Section 8-15-99, Annual report required, in order to increase the effectiveness of the City of Detroit’s oversight of rental housing and improve the quality of rental housing available to tenants.  INTRODUCE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.23

Waters, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Approved 9-0

19.24

Young, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 16 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Environment, Article I, Noise, by amending Subdivision b, Non-Motor Vehicle Noise; to amend Section 16-l- 13(a), Specific prohibitions of activities constituting noise violations; to support Detroit's Urban Cores continued growth as a world-class visitor destination by extending the hours permissible for non-motor vehicle noise.  INTRODUCE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.25

Young, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Approved 9-0

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

19.26

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution of Necessity of the City Council of the City of Detroit for the Acquisition of private property, including by Condemnation, for the benefit and use of the public for the City of Detroit's Solar Generation Initiative ("Solar Initiative").  (The Administration is respectfully requesting approval of the attached Resolution of Necessity, which provides for the acquisition of private property in each of the three neighborhoods to assemble the land needed for the proposed Neighborhood Solar Project.  The Resolution of Necessity would complement the development agreements recently presented to Council for the purpose of implementing Phase 1 of the Solar Neighborhood Project.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7/23/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7/30/24)

Approved 6-3 (Sheffield, Calloway, Santiago-Romero)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

19.27

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of DTE Electric Company (x2024-215) request for vacation, with conversion to utility easement part of the dedicated east-west opening of Milford Avenue (Dedication 3/18/1913 JCC PG. 312-313) within the parcel commonly known as 6200 W. Warren Ave. bounded by Tireman St., Livernois Avenue, W. Warren Avenue, and the P.M.C.O. Railroad. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.28

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Ava Property Management LLC (x2024-216) request to vacate with a reserve of a utility easement the east-west and north-south alleys bounded by Plymouth Rd. Freeland St, and adjacent to the parcels commonly known as 14115 Plymouth Road and 11350 Freeland 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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

REFER BACK TO THE PHS STANDING COMMITTEE 9-0

RESOLUTIONS

19.29

Tate, reso. autho.

Resolution in Support of HB 4707. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.30

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Resolution in Support of Michigan Senate Bills 818-827. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0

19.31

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.  

In Support of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Executive Order 2024-4 Establishing the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/22/24)

Approved 9-0 In The Name of The Council

20.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

20.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of St. Aloysius Church (#2024-239), request to hold "St. Aloysius Neighborhood Block Party" at 1234 Washington Blvd. from August 25th at 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.  Set-up will begin on August 25th at 7:00 AM and be completed by 11:00 AM the same day. Tear down is scheduled to begin on August 25th at 3:00 PM and be completed by 5:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0

20.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of North Cass Community Union (#2024-244), request to host "Dally in the Alley" at Forest Ave to Cass Ave, Second Ave from Prentis to Warren, and H-shaped alley on September 7th at 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Set-up will begin on September 6^th at 6:00 A M and be completed by 10:00 AM on September 7^th. Tear down is scheduled to begin on September 7th at 11:00 PM and be completed by 5:00 PM on September 8th.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0

20.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Saed Abdul (#2024-256), request to hold "Soul Food R&B Festival" at Roosevelt Park on September 1st from 1:00 PM until 10:00 PM.  Setup to begin on August 31st at 9:00 AM and completed by 9:00 PM the same day.  Tear down is to begin on September 1st at 10:00 PM and completed by 6:00 AM on September 2nd. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0

20.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Ford Field (#2024-252), request to hold "Detroit Lions Pregame Tailgate" at Brush Street and Adams Street outside of Ford Field on August 24th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Setup to begin on August 24th at 7:00 AM and completed by August 24th 10:00 AM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0

20.5

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Susan G. Komen (#2024-258), request to hold "Susan G. Komen Detroit Race For The Cure" at Riverwalk Miliken Conservancy Park on September 14th from 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM.  Setup is to begin on September 13th at 12:00 PM and completed by 7:00 AM on September 14th with tear down completed the same day.   (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0

20.6

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Akikul Shamim (#2024-253), request to hold "North American Bangledeshe Festival" at Jayne Field on August 30^th at 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Set-up to begin August 29^th at 10:00 AM and completed by 9:00 PM same day. Tear down to begin on September 02nd at 2:00 AM and completed by 10:00 AM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0 With a Waiver

20.7

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Uncle & Me LLC (#2024-249), request to hold "Bridgerton Ball: The Queen's Ball" at Castle Hall and Beacon Park: Lumen on August 25^th, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Set-up to begin August 25th, 8:00 AM completed by 1:00 PM with tear-down to begin August 25^th 11:00 PM and completed by August 26th 1:00 AM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0

20.8

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue (#2024-250), request to hold "Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue Block Party" at 1457 Griswold on August 25^th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Set­ up to begin August 25th at 8:00 AM and completed by 11:00 AM with tear-down to begin on August 25th at 2:00 PM and completed by August 25th 6:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0

20.9

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Henry Ford Health (#2024-254), request to hold "Henry Ford Health Destination Grand Groundbreaking" at 2800 West Grand Blvd on September 12^th at 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM the same day. Set-up to begin September 9th at 7:00 AM and completed by 8:00 PM on September 11^th. Tear down to begin on September 12^th at 9:00 PM and completed by 11:00 PM on September 13th. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0

20.10

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Code X Rosella (#2024-247), request to hold "Another City Festival" at 110 Mount Elliott St on August 24th from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Set-up to begin August 22^nd, at 3:00 PM and completed by August 24^th at 10:00 AM with tear-down to begin August 24^th at 11:00 PM and completed by August 25^th at 12:00 PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0

20.11

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Hagerty (#2024-259), request to hold "Radwood Car Show" at Hart Plaza on September 14, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.  Setup to begin on September 13th at 9:00 A.M. and completed by 8:00 A.M. on September 14th.  Tear down is to begin at 6:00 P.M. and completed by 10:00 P.M. on September 14th. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0

20.12

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of The McKinney Foundation (#2024-251), request to hold "14^th Annual, Celebrating a Healthier Detroit Expo" at William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor on August 14^th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Set-up to begin August 13th at 7:00 PM completed by August 14^th at 8:00 AM with tear-down to begin August 14th at 4:00 PM and completed by August 14th at 8:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.13

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006466 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Portable Toilets and Services. – Contractor: Parkway Services, Inc. – Location: 2876 Tyler Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,050,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 8-1 (Calloway)

20.14

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006462 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Playground Improvement at Milan Park (Playground, Concrete Walkway, Picnic Shelters, Benches etc.). – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Eighteen (18) Months – Total Contract Amount: $450,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

20.15

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006463 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Repair and/or Renovate the City's Properties at Various Locations including Detroit Historical Museum. – Contractor: Detroit Historical Society – Location: 5401 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,200,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMTTEE ON 07/25/24)

Approved 9-0 with a Waiver

RESOLUTIONS

20.16

Waters, reso. autho.

Honoring the 5-Elementz a.k.a 5-Ela. (Detroit-based Rap Group)

Approved 9-0

21.

WALK-ON'S

MAYOR'S OFFICE

21.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Daves Choice Community Development (#2024-101 Amended), request to hold "Detroit Riverfront Polo & Fashion Classic" at Riverside Marina 11000 Feud, on August 18^th, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Set-up to begin August 14th, at 1:00 PM and completed by August 17^th at 1:00 PM with tear-down to begin on August 19^th at 8:00 AM and completed by August 19^th 4:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Approved 9-0

RESOLUTIONS

21.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing James Ribbron to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term beginning August 1, 2024, and ending July 31, 2030.

Approved 9-0

21.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Kamau Marable as the Inspector General for a 6-year term beginning August 20, 2024, and ending August 19, 2030.

Approved 9-0

22.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRAL'S AND OTHER MATTERS

23.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

23.1

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Nominations of Ms. Tenesa Sanders and Ms. Lolita Haley to the Detroit Tenants’ Rights Commission.

Refer to the Committee 9-0

24.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

24.1

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to the Status Update on Erma Henderson Marina.

Refer to the Committee 9-0

25.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

25.1

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Properties Owned By Mr. John O’Brien and Brightmoor Scattered Homes.

Refer to the Committee 9-0

25.2

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Julie Schneider Housing & Revitalization Department.

Refer to the Committee 9-0

26.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

26.1

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

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

Refer to the Committee 9-0

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

26.2

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to establish "animal husbandry and beekeeping" as a new agricultural land use category for certain establishments licensed under Chapter 6, Article VIII of this Code, Animal Husbandry, by:  Adding Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision H, Other Uses-Urban Agriculture, Section 50-12-402, Animal husbandry and beekeeping, and Division 5, Accessory Uses and Structures, Subdivision C, Specific Accessory Use Standards, Section 50-12-524, Animal husbandry and beekeeping; and Amending Article IV, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 2), Division 6, Variances and Administrative Adjustments, Section 5-4-122, Administrative adjustments; applicability; Article VIII, Residential Zoning Districts, Division 2, RI Single-Family Residential District, Section 50-8-24, Conditional other uses, Division 3, R2 Two-Family Residential District, Section 50-8-54, Conditional other uses, Division 4, R3 Low Density Residential District, Section 50-8- 84, Conditional other uses, Division 5, R4 Thoroughfare Residential District, Section 50-8-114, Conditional other uses, Division 6, R5 Medium Density Residential District, Section 50-8-144, Conditional other uses, and Division 7, R6 High Density Residential District, Section 50-8-174, Conditional other uses; Article IX, Business Zoning Districts, Division 2, Bl Restricted Business District, Section 50-9-24, Conditional other uses, Division 3, B2 Local Business and Residential District, Section 50-9-54, Conditional other uses, Division 4, B3 Shopping District, Section 50-9- 84, Conditional other uses, Division 5, B4 General Business District, Section 50-9-114, Conditional other uses, Division 6, B5 Major Business District, Section 50-9-144, Conditional other uses, and Division 7, B6 General Services District, Section 50-9-174, Conditional other uses; Article X, Industrial Zoning Districts, Division 2, Ml Limited Industrial District, Section 50-10-24, Conditional other uses, Division 3, M2 Restricted Industrial District, Section 50-10-54, Conditional other uses, Division 4, M3 General Industrial District, Section 50-10-84, Conditional other uses, Division 5, M4 Intensive Industrial District, Section 50-10-114, Conditional other uses, and Division 6, M5 Special Industrial District, Section 50-10-144, Conditional other uses; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 4, PC Public Center District, Section 50-11-64, Conditional other uses, Division 5, PCA Public Center Adjacent District (Restricted Central Business District), Section 50-11-94, Conditional other uses, Division 6, TM Transitional-Industrial District, Section 50-11-124, Conditional other uses, Division 7, PR Parks and Recreation, Section 50-11-154, Conditional other uses, Division 9, MKT Market and Distribution District, Section 50-11-214, Conditional other uses, Division 10, SDI-Special Development District, Small-Scale, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-244, Conditional other uses, Division 11, SD2-Special Development District, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-274, Conditional other uses, and Division 12, SD4-Special Development District, Riverfront Mixed Use, Section 50-11-300, Conditional other uses; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 1, Use Tables, Subdivision F, Other Uses, Section 50-12-109, Agricultural uses, Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision H, Other Uses-Urban Agriculture, Section 50-12-397, Farm products and uses; prohibited, Division 4, Principal Uses and Structures, Section 50-12-433, Second principal use of the land, and Division 5, Accessory Uses and Structures, Subdivision A, In General, Section 50-12-451, Allowed uses, and Subdivision C, Specific Accessory Use Standards, Section 50-12-521, Farmers markets, Section 50-12 522, Urban garden, and Section 50-12-523, Urban farm; Article XIII, Intensity and Dimensional Standards, Division 2, Measurements, Requirements, and Exceptions, Section 50-13-233, Exceptions to height regulations; and Article i  XVI, Rules of Construction and Definitions, Division 2, Words and Terms Defined, Subdivision B, Letter"A ", Section 50-16-113, Words and terms (An-As).  (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

Refer to the PED Committee 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Requesting For MDOT To Conduct A Road Diet Study For Fort Street. (Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero has requested that the Legislative Policy Division draft a resolution requesting that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) perform a road diet study of Fort Street between Schaefer Road and West Outer Drive.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

26.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution In Support Of Implementing The Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Program In Michigan. (Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a resolution in support of implementing the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Program in Michigan.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

26.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution In Support of House Bill 4707. (Council Member President Pro Tempore James Tate requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a resolution urging the Michigan legislature to pass House Bills 4707.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

26.6

Submitting report relative to

Submitting memorandum relative to Himelhoch Apartments Landlord/Tenant Issues.  (Council Member Waters requested that the Legislative Policy Division evaluate options regarding longstanding disputes about alleged safety, habitability, fairness and discrimination, retaliation, and practical obstacles to remedying such poor housing conditions - affecting numerous tenants at Himelhoch Apartments.)

Refer to the Committee 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

26.7

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Additional Neighborhood Solar Initiative Questions.

Refer to the Committee 9-0

26.8

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Signage in the Hyde Park and North Park Co-op Neighborhoods. 

Refer to the Committee 9-0

27.

CONSENT AGENDA

There are no items.

28.

MEMBER REPORTS

Motion was made to suspend 9-0

29.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

There are no items.

30.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

30.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

Receive and place file 9-0

31.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

There are no items.