MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Ms. Cindy Golden

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

The clerk called the roll and the following council members were present: 

Council Members Scott Benson, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, and President Mary Sheffield - 5

Absent: Council Members: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway - 2. 

Council President Pro Tem  James Tate entered after roll call. 

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

The journal of the session of Tuesday, May 9, 2023 was approved. 

Council Member Benson and Young, II left their seats.

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

There were no items. 

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There were no items. 

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The six (6) reports from various city departments were referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

6.1

Submitting report relative to

Financial Report for the Nine Months ended March 31, 2023.  (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its City of Detroit Financial Report for the Nine Months ended March 31, 2023. This comprehensive financial report includes both the monthly and quarterly reports for the Nine Months ended March 31, 2023.)

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

6.2

Submitting report relative to

Large Events Reporting – Thru March 31, 2023 (Q3 of FY 2022-23). (This report is a summary of the events, services provided, permit costs and status for activity thru December 31, 2022. The 2019 Detroit City Code section 17-3-7 mandates the quarterly reporting of any revenue received by the City for the use of facilities, personnel, services, or resources of the City’s public safety departments in conjunction with, or in support of, a large special event for which a Council approved permit was required with anticipated or actual attendance in excess of 1,500 persons.)

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

6.3

Submitting reso. autho.

10 Peterboro Partners Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC - Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (10 Peterboro Partners LLC has formed 10 Peterboro Partners 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 the 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.)

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

6.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Benjamin O. Davis Veterans Village Limited Dividend Housing Association LP – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).  (Communities of Hope, Inc. has formed Benjamin O. Davis Veterans Village Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership in order to develop the Project known as the Benjamin O. Davis Veterans Village Apartments.  The Project is a new construction two-story apartment building that will consist of fifty (50) apartments for homeless veterans located in an area bounded by Savage Avenue on the north, Conner Avenue on the east, East Outer Drive on the south and Van Dyke Street on the west.)

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

 

6.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Helen O’Dean Butler II Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (Vital Investments in Our Neighborhood ("V.I.S.I.O.N.") has formed Helen O'Dean Butler II Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC in order to develop the Project known as Helen O'Dean Butler Apartments.  The Project consists of ninety-seven (97) existing housing units located in an 8-building apartment complex for families in an area bounded by East Vernor Highway on the north, Mount Elliot on the east, East Lafayette on the south and Prince Hall Drive on the west.)

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

6.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new single-family house at 2983 Rosa Parks in the Briggs 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 at 2983 Rosa Parks.)

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The five (5) reports from various city departments were referred to the the Internal Operations Standing Committee

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005243  - 100% City Funding – To Provide Temporary IT Staffing to be Implemented on an As-Needed Basis. – Contractor: Data Consulting Group, Inc. – Location: 965 E Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $5,250,000.00 DoIT

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005233 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Temporary IT Staffing to be Implemented on an As-Needed Basis. – Contractor: DevCare Solution Ltd – Location: 579 Executive Campus Drive, Suite 370, Westerville, Ohio 43082 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $5,250,000.00 DoIT

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005234  - 100% City Funding – To Provide Temporary IT Staffing to be Implemented on an As-Needed Basis. – Contractor: The BTL Group – Location: 241 Madison Street, #54, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $5,250,000.00 DoIT

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005204 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Temporary IT Staffing to be Implemented on an As-Needed Basis. – Contractor: Groundwork 0 – Location: 2000 Brush Street, Suite 262, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $5,250,000.00 DoIT

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Price, Jr., Gregory v City of Detroit, Raytheon Martin, et al; Case No. 20-10336, File No. L20-00094 (SVD) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($350,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Gregory Price, Jr. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries and constitutional violations sustained on or about 07/22/2018.

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

8.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

MAYOR'S OFFICE

8.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of American Heart Association (#2023-044) request to host "2023 Metro Detroit Heart and Stroke Walk/5K " on June 3, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with temporary street closures at E Montcalm St, Beacon St, Brush St (to Mack Ave), Mack Ave, 175 Service Dr, Winder St., Beaubien, and Wilkins. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

8.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Detroit Athletic Club (#2023-134) request to host "DAC Executives Classic Car Show" on June 3, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. this is only for members and their invited guest's this is not open to the public. Only vehicles will be parked on Adams. Correct street closure signage and type III barricades will be in place. We are requesting to close Adam's Street and the South Sidewalk from John R. to Brush. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

8.3

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Henry Ford Hospital (#2023-141) request to host "Men Who Cook" on June 8, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 2799 W Grand Blvd Detroit, MI. 48202.  Guests enjoy food samplings prepared by chef teams (HF members). Guests enjoy entertainment, raffles, beverage, and programs. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

8.4

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Irreverent Warriors Detroit (#2023-079) request to host "Warriors Detroit Silkies Hike"  on June 10, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The mission of Irreverent Warriors is to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie, to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide.  Irreverent Warriors Hikes will be held in over 90 cities in 2023 and this is our second year for this event to be held in Michigan. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005312 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Fire Boat Maintenance and Repair Service, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: R & R Fire Truck Repair, Inc. – Location: 751 Doheny, Northville, MI 48167 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $150,001.00 GENERAL SERVICES

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

Council President Pro Tem Tate left the meeting and there was no longer a quorum present 

The Council then recessed to reconvene at the call of the Chair. 

Council President Pro Tem Tate returned to the meeting 

Pursuant to recess, the Council met at 11:13 a.m. at was called to order by President Mary Sheffield. 

Present - Council Members: Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, President Pro Tem James Tate, and President Mary Sheffield - 5. 

There being a quorum present, the City Council was declared to be in session. 

9.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

Council President Pro Tem Tate left the table. There was not a quorum present. 

The Council then recessed to the reconvene at the call of the Chair. 

Pursuant to recess, the Council met at 11:13 a.m. and was called to order by President Mary Sheffield. 

Present - Council Members Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, President Pro Tem James Tate, and President Mary Sheffield - 5. 

There being a quorum present, the City Council was declared to be in session. 

The two (2) reports from various city departments were referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee.

MISCELLANEOUS

9.1

Council Member LaTisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Federal and State Grant Dollars received to provide services for the Homeless.

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

9.2

Council Member Coleman A. Young

Submitting memorandum relative to Mortgages and Land Contracts Analysis.

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The sixteen (16) reports from various city departments were referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3063753 – 100% City Funding – To Provide Invoice Payment for Learning Management System to Maintain EMS Licenses and to Avoid Interruption of Services. – Contractor: Lexipol, LLC – Location: 2611 Internet Boulevard, Suite 100, Frisco, TX 75034 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $114,000.00 FIRE

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3064141  - 100% City Funding – To Provide eCitation Annual Support and Maintenance via MiDeal Contract No. 200000000664. – Contractor: Lexisnexis Coplogic Solutions, Inc. – Location: 1000 Alderman Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30005 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $33,605.00 POLICE

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3064734 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13144 Appoline. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $15,650.00 CITY DEMOLITION

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065675 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 15517 Riverdale Drive. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $16,900.00 CITY DEMOLITION

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065709 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 1921 Temple. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $23,500.00 CITY DEMOLITION

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065710 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Following Residential Properties, 5106 Joseph Campau and 5112 Joseph Campau. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $30,500.00 CITY DEMOLITION

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065711 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 1436 Hibbard. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $18,350.00 CITY DEMOLITION

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005081 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide a Program Administrator for Coordinating and Managing Medical and Supportive Services for Low Income, Under Insured and Un-Insured Persons Living with HIV in the Detroit Eligible Metropolitan Area. – Contractor: Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency – Location: 196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48343 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,565,065.24 HEALTH

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005070 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White HIV/Aids Program Parts A and B. – Contractor: Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency – Location: 196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48343 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $182,363.10 HEALTH

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065771 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7765 Burnette. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $16,900.00 CITY DEMOLITION

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065837 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide APX 6500, APX6000, APX N30, and N50 Mobile Radios, Warranties, and Various Radio Accessories via MiDeal Agreement No. 190000001544. – Contractor: Motorola Solutions, Inc. – Location: 500 W Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $798,748.40 POLICE

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065773 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6687 Baldwin. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $16,100.00 CITY DEMOLITION

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065941 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12672 Joann. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,100.00 CITY DEMOLITION

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

10.14

Submitting report relative to

Cellular Towers on DPSCD Property. (Council President Mary Sheffield requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a report answering various questions related to the placement of cellular towers on Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) property.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

MISCELLANEOUS

10.15

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Drive SAFE Resolution.

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

10.16

Council Member Coleman A. Young

Submitting memorandum relative to Effects of raising the minimum wage and the fluctuation of crime.

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 5-0 

Council Members not present: Benson, Durhal, III; Whitfield-Calloway, and Young, II

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

There were no items. 

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

There were no items. 

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Council Members Benson returned to his seat

The following individuals were given one and a half minutes to speak during public comment: 

In-Person

1. Kenneth Holloway 
2. Malik Shelton
3. Ramone Jackson
4. Stephen Handschu

Council Member Young, II returned to his seat 

5. Charrise Dale 
6. Shequita Barbee
7. Joe Miller 
8. Markita Blanchard 
9. Kasib Muhammad 
10. Joshua LaMere 
11. Ronald Foster 
12. Carolyn Carter 
13. Black Jesus Jr. 
14. Renita Moore 

Virtual 

15. Call-in user 1 
16. Steven Hawring
17. James Ford 
18. Carol Hughes 
19. Meeko A. Williams 
20. Linda Hall
21. Cunningham 
22. Karen Winston 
23. Tahira Ahmad 
24. Marguerite Maddox and Scarlet 
25. Caller ending in 124 - Joann Warwick 
26. Ruby Riley
27. Betty A. Varner 
28. Robert 
29. Renard Monczunski 

 

 

 

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

16.1

Young, II, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a building at 255 E. Ferry in the Woodbridge/Brush/Hendrie/Ferry Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of an existing building at 255 East Ferry.)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

16.2

Young, II, reso. autho.

Downtown Development Authority FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget. (Enclosed please find a copy of the City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority (the “DDA”) operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Under the provisions of Act 57, Public Acts of Michigan, 2018, the DDA shall prepare and submit to the City Council a budget for the operation of the DDA for each fiscal year prior to such budget being adopted by the DDA Board of Directors.) 

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

EIGHT MILE WOODWARD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

16.3

Young, II, reso. autho.

City of Detroit Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (Enclosed please find a copy of the City of Detroit Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority (the “EMWCIA”) budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Under the provisions of Act 57, Public Acts of Michigan, 2018, the EMWCIA shall prepare and submit to the City Council a budget for the operation of the EMWCIA for each fiscal year prior to such budget being adopted by the EMWCIA Board of Directors.) 

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

16.4

Young, reso. autho.

City of Detroit Local Development Finance Authority Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (Under the provisions of Act 57, Public Acts of Michigan, 2018, the Director of the Local Development Finance Authority (the “LDFA”) shall prepare and submit to the City Council a budget for the operation of the LDFA for each fiscal year prior to such budget being adopted by the LDFA Board of Directors.) 

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE 

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho. 

Distributing the Executive Organization Plan and Notice Thereof. (In accordance with Section 7-102 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter, the Mayor submitted amendments the Executive Organization Plan (EOP) on April 10, 2023) 

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

To set and provide Notice of the  Public Hearing on the Executive Organization Plan submitted April 10, 2023.  (In accordance with Section 7-102 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter, the Mayor submitted amendments the Executive Organization Plan (EOP) on April 10, 2023) 

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Public Hearing Date and Time: June 7, 2023  at 10:15 a.m. 

LAW DEPARTMENT 

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho. 

Submitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Latoya Chavies in lawsuit of Rochelle Young v City of Detroit et al  Case No. 22-10397; L22-00394 (RJB) for Police Officer Latoya Chavies. 

Resolution Failed. Not adopted as follows: 0-7.

Nays: Council Members Young, II; Santiago-Romero, Johnson, Waters, Benson, President Pro Tem Tate, and President Sheffield - 7. 

Yeas: None  

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.  

Case Evaluation Acceptance Award in Jones, Kenneth v City of Detroit and Brenda Hunter; Case No. 22-005757-NI, File No. L22-00985 (SVD) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of $25,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Kenneth Jones may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 05/17/2021.

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho. 

Settlement in lawsuit of US Health Pharmaceuticals LLC et al. (T. Grant) v City of Detroit Case No. 22-006796-NF, File No. L22-01011 (SVD) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of $12,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which US Health Pharmaceuticals LLC d/b/a Express Meds, US Health LLC d/b/a Meds Direct Pharmacy #2, Select Medical Group of Michigan, PLLC, Tox Testing, Inc. d/b/a Precise Testing, Tox Testing, Inc. d/b/a Metro Toxicology Labs may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of treatment provided to Troy Grant for alleged injuries sustained on or about 07/14/2021. 

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.  

Settlement in Lawsuit of A One Rehab LLC, Get Well Medical Transport Co, et al. (T. Daniell) v. City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-192403-GC File Number: L22-01188 (AA) (DDOT) in the amount of ($5500.00); and be it further in the amount of ($1,817.00); GROESBECK RX and THEIR attorneys APPLEBAUM & STONE, PLC in the amount of ($954.00); GET WELL TRANSPORTATION CO. and THEIR attorneys APPLEBAUM & STONE, PLC in the amount of ($229.00) and SELECT SPECIALISTS LLC and THEIR attorneys, APPLEBAUM & STONE, PLC in the amount of ($2,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 07/01/2021.

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.  

Settlement of Five Star Comfort Care, LLC (Tobius Drake) v City of Detroit; Case No. 22-001761-NF, File No. L22-00316 (PP) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of $11,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Five Star Comfort Care LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 07/01/2021.

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

17.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Implementation of a Salary Range Adjustment for Employees Represented by AFSCME, Michigan Council 25, Local 1227 - Bargaining Unit 1575. (The Labor Relations Division respectfully requests that your Honorable Body pass a resolution to amend the 2023-2024 Official Compensation Schedule to reflect the following salary range adjustments as specified.  This salary adjustment will align the classifications closer to the market, which is essential for recruitment and retention purposes.) 

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

17.9

Sheffield,  Amended reso. autho.

Establishing Industry Standards Board.  

This item was voted on out of order 

Council President Pro Tem Tate moved this resolution on behalf of President Mary Sheffield 

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

RESOLUTIONS

17.10

Johnson, reso. autho. 

Re-appointing John Collins to the Detroit Entertainment Commission representing City Council District 3 for the remainder of the three-year term, which began on February 15, 2022, and ends on February 14, 2025, effective upon swearing-in.

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

17.11

Johnson, reso. autho.  

Appointing Carl Bentley to the Civil Service Commission with a term commencing immediately and expiring on February 15, 2026.

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

17.12

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Appointing Marcus Twyman to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Michelle Miele on the Property Tax Board of Review representing City Council District 2 seat for a term beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2024.

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway 

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004889 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Financial Product(s) to Landlords to Ease the Financial Burden of Inspections, Rehab, and Repairs to Increase Supply of Quality and Affordable Rental Units. – Contractor: CHN Housing Partners – Location: 2625 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $3,157,200.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

18.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002789 - amended - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 5 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Case Management and Financial Assistance to Households at Risk of Homelessness. – Contractor: United Community Housing Coalition – Location: 2727 Second Avenue, Suite 313, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract  Period: January 1, 2020 through May 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $525,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

18.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005278 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Payment Only for Tax Preparation and Counseling Services Previously Provided. – Contractor: Accounting Aid Society – Location: 3031 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 470, New Center One Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 15, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $340,282.19. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT 

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

18.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005289 - 100% State Funding – To Provide Blight Remediation and Site Readiness Program Management Services. – Contractor: The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. – Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 21, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

18.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005163 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Full Renovation of the Bridging Neighborhoods Property Located at 16242 Lilac Street and 16934 Lilac Street. – Contractor: Smart Construction & Development, LLC – Location: 18510 Bretton Drive, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 26, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $253,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION  

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

 

LAW DEPARTMENT

18.6

Benson, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 4 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Advertising and Signs, by amending Article IV, Regulation of Business and Advertising Signs, Division 1, Generally, Section 44-17, Sign erection or alteration to require new permit; sign operation or maintenance to require license, and Division 7, Temporary Signs, Section 4-4-181, In general, and Section 4-4-182, Limitations on number, area, and term, renumbering and amending Section4-4-183, Additional temporary sign allowances, Section 4-4-184, Temporary sign copy, and Section 4-4-183, Additional temporary sign allowances, Section 4-4-184, Temporary sign copy, and Section 4-4-185, General temporary sign standards, Section 4-4-186, Removal of temporary signs, all to generally revise teh standards for temporary signs, including to allow additional temporary signage in association with permitted special events. INTRODUCE

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

18.7

Benson, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Set Public Hearing - Date to Be Determined 

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

18.8

Tate, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Homeless Action Network of Detroit for the Coordinated Assessment Model Grant. (The Housing and Revitalization Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Homeless Action Network of Detroit for the Coordinated Assessment Model Grant. The amount being sought is $995,341.00. The grantor share is $995,341.00 of the requested amount and there is a cash match of $1,100,000.00 included in this application. If awarded this grant will be made possible by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds and by Michigan State Housing Development Authority grant funds. The total project cost is $2,095,341.00.) 

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

18.9

Tate, reso. autho.

Special District Review of proposed signs for ZuZu restaurant at 511 Woodward Avenue (RECOMMEND  APPROVAL).  (The City Planning Commission (CPC) has received a request to review the installation of business signs for a proposed restaurant (ZuZu restaurant) at 511 Woodward Avenue.  The PCA (Public Center Adjacent District) zoning classification, in which the building is located, requires City Council approval of any exterior changes following the review and recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the Planning and Development Department (P&DD), found in Sections 50-3-222 and 50-11-96 of the Zoning Ordinance ) 

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

18.10

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for 450 Amsterdam. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 5-16-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-23-23)

POSTPONE FOR ONE (1) WEEK. 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.11

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 6651 E. Vernor.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Patrick E. McCabe (the "Purchaser), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 6651 E. Vernor (the "Property") for the purchase price of Six Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($6,600.00).) 

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

18.12

Tate, reso. autho.

Transfer of Jurisdiction of 7265 and 7277 Central.  (The Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has indicated to the Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) that 7265 and 7277 Central, Detroit, MI (the “Property”), is no longer appropriate to their needs. P&DD has requested that the Finance Department transfer jurisdictional control over the Property to DPR to be developed as part of the ongoing Joe Louis Greenway Project.) 

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

18.13

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale - 1432 E. State Fair, Detroit, MI  48203. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Mary L. LLC (“Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 1432 E. State Fair (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety and 00/100 Dollars ($2,990.00).) 

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

18.14

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale - 20147 and 20151 Joy Rd., Detroit, MI  48228. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Jahlisa M. Anderson (“Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 20147 and 20151 Joy Rd. (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Twenty-Six Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($26,000.00).) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/18/23)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065569  – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 17253 Mackay. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $14,750.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Santiago-Romero made a motion to request that LPD work with OCP and the Demolition Department to include whether the properties have been demolished, in the Teeter Reports, with the dates. She will also be submitting this request in a memo. 

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065050 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 295 E. Bethune. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $21,650.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Santiago-Romero made a motion to request that LPD work with OCP and the Demolition Department to include whether the properties have been demolished, in the Teeter Reports, with the dates. She will also be submitting this request in a memo. 

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065054 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4331 Lumley. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $14,350.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Santiago-Romero made a motion to request that LPD work with OCP and the Demolition Department to include whether the properties have been demolished, in the Teeter Reports, with the dates. She will also be submitting this request in a memo. 

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065175 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 15601 Maddelein. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $14,350.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Santiago-Romero made a motion to request that LPD work with OCP and the Demolition Department to include whether the properties have been demolished, in the Teeter Reports, with the dates. She will also be submitting this request in a memo. 

19.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065295 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 18844 Hasse. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $14,700.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Santiago-Romero made a motion to request that LPD work with OCP and the Demolition Department to include whether the properties have been demolished, in the Teeter Reports, with the dates. She will also be submitting this request in a memo. 

19.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065387 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4786 Belvidere. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $20,600.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Santiago-Romero made a motion to request that LPD work with OCP and the Demolition Department to include whether the properties have been demolished, in the Teeter Reports, with the dates. She will also be submitting this request in a memo. 

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065565  – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13921 Pfent. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,950.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Santiago-Romero made a motion to request that LPD work with OCP and the Demolition Department to include whether the properties have been demolished, in the Teeter Reports, with the dates. She will also be submitting this request in a memo. 

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065573 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14411 Camden. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $16,575.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Santiago-Romero made a motion to request that LPD work with OCP and the Demolition Department to include whether the properties have been demolished, in the Teeter Reports, with the dates. She will also be submitting this request in a memo. 

19.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065576 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8851 Charlevoix. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $16,980.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Santiago-Romero made a motion to request that LPD work with OCP and the Demolition Department to include whether the properties have been demolished, in the Teeter Reports, with the dates. She will also be submitting this request in a memo. 

19.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065577 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14416 Spring. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $15,900.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Santiago-Romero made a motion to request that LPD work with OCP and the Demolition Department to include whether the properties have been demolished, in the Teeter Reports, with the dates. She will also be submitting this request in a memo. 

19.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065578 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 1128 Lewerenz. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $15,250.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Santiago-Romero made a motion to request that LPD work with OCP and the Demolition Department to include whether the properties have been demolished, in the Teeter Reports, with the dates. She will also be submitting this request in a memo. 

19.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065580 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 281 Worcester Pl. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $21,200.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Santiago-Romero made a motion to request that LPD work with OCP and the Demolition Department to include whether the properties have been demolished, in the Teeter Reports, with the dates. She will also be submitting this request in a memo. 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

19.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Application for Local Bridge Program - for Bridge Replacement and Preventive Maintenance. (The State of Michigan, Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently soliciting applications to the Local Bridge Program. Selected projects will be funded during the 2025 fiscal year. This program awards funds to local government agencies for bridge structures that the local agencies consider in critical need of replacement, rehabilitation, or preventative maintenance. DPW has identified the structures listed on the resolution as requiring preventive maintenance activities, and will provide the necessary funds from the street fund for the design and construction engineering in addition to the percentage funding match listed on the resolution for the construction phase.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

19.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Greektown Propco (x2023-167), request for various on-site advertising encroachments within the northerly part of Monroe Street and the easterly part of St. Antoine Street, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1200 St. Antoine Street. (All other involved City Departments, including 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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

19.15

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Selden Gardens LLC (x2023-166), request encroachment within the southerly part of Elizabeth Street and the easterly part of Park Avenue, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 73 West Elizabeth Street, to install an exterior awning. (All other involved City Departments, including 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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

19.16

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of lconic-511 LLC (x2023-165), request for various encroachments within the westerly part of Woodward Avenue, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 511 Woodward Avenue, for the purpose of constructing an outdoor patio. (All other involved City Departments, including 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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

19.17

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of PDH Parcel I, LLC (x2023-163), request for the Outright Vacation of the utility easement reserved for the vacated alleys within the block bounded by Selden Street, 4th Street, Tuscola Street, and the Lodge Service Drive.  (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 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

19.18

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Extenet (x2023-162), request for encroachment within the westerly part of Beaubien Street, between Clinton Street and Macomb Street, for the purpose of installing a power supply cabinet and related conduits. (All other involved City Departments, including 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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

19.19

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Greektown Propco (x2023-161), request for various on-site advertising encroachments within the southerly part of Monroe Street, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 508 Monroe Street. (All other involved City Departments, including 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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

19.20

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Michigan Properties, LLC (x2023-159), request for various encroachments within the northerly part of Leverette Street, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1375 Michigan Avenue.  (All other involved City Departments, including 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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

19.21

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of U.S. Federal Government (x2023 -160), request for encroachment within the southerly part of Lafayette Boulevard, for the purpose of installing an entry ramp. (All other involved City Departments, including 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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

19.22

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Hermes Automotive (x2023-158), requests to vacate, with reserve of a utility easement, part of Risdon Avenue, lying west of 22nd Street.   (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

19.23

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of PMB Holdings LLC (x2023-155), request for the Outright Vacation of the public alley, bounded by Gratiot Avenue, Randolph Street, Monroe Street, and vacated Library Street, adjacent to 1241 Broadway.  (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

19.24

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of CHN Housing Partners (x2023-126), requests to vacate to utility easement the west half of Burgess Street, south of Santa Clara Avenue.  (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 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

19.25

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Ford Motor Company (x2023-012), requests to vacate to utility easement part of Wabash Street, south of Bagley Street.  Also, for encroachment of light poles and conduits into Wabash Street east of and adjacent to 1501 Wabash.  (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 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

RESOLUTIONS

19.26

Waters, reso. autho.

Resolution on Cell Phone Towers Information. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

20.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Police Athletic League, (#2023-071), request to hold "Teen Wellness Walk"  at Campus Martius Park to the Corner Ballpark on May 26, 2023 at  8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Downtown Detroit Partnership & The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear (2023-072), request to hold "PWC Grand Prixmiere presented by Chevrolet" at Campus Martius and Cadillac Square on May 26, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023).

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Downtown Detroit Partnership & The Chevrolet Grand Prix presented by Lear (2023-097), request to hold "Grand Prix Small Business Straightway" at Cadillac Square from June 3, 2023 through June 4, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.   (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023).

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Jefferson East Association (2023-032), request to hold "Jazzin at the Vanity" at Jefferson between Newport and Lakewood on June 10, 2023 and June 11, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023).

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.5

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Hastings Street Ballroom/DBA Tangent Gallery (2023-113), request to hold "No Way Back" at Tangent Gallery from May 26, 2023 - May 30, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMENND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023).

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.6

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Mexicantown Community Development Corporation, Inc. (#2023-124), to host Concert of Colors with Mexicantown of June 3, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 21st Street and Bagley. (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023).

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.7

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Rajan Sharma (2023-114), request to hold "Shah Sharma Wedding at Westin Book Cadillac on May 27, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/18/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.8

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of CH313TV Detroit (#2023-108), request to Detroit Art and Music Festival (DMF) on May 27 - May 29, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/18/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.9

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc. (#2023-147), request to host DSO Summer in the Parks on May 26, 2023 to July 29, 2023 at 51 Parsons Street. (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/18/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.10

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of People for Palmer Park and Integrity Shows (#2023-041), request to hold "Palmer Park Art Fair" at Palmer Park - near the cabin and Lake Francis on June 3, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/18/2023)

Approved; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.11

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005073 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White HIV/Aids Program Parts A and B. – Contractor: Henry Ford Health System – Location: 1 Ford Place, Suite 4C, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $611,998.20. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/22/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.12

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005090 - amended - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide an Adult Clinic Program Administrator for Coordinating and Managing Medical and Supportive Services for Low-Income, Under and Un-Insured Persons Living with HIV in the Detroit Eligible Metropolitan Area (DEMA). – Contractor: Wellness Services, Inc. – Location: 311 E Court Street, Flint, MI 48502 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $127,345.08. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/22/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.13

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005085 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide an Adult Clinic Program Administrator for Coordinating and Managing Medical and Supportive Services for Low-Income, Under and Un-Insured Persons Living with HIV in the Detroit Eligible Metropolitan Area (DEMA). – Contractor: Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network – Location: 22200 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48033 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $1,313,632.50. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/22/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.14

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005277 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Demolition of Commercial Structure Located at 19925 Hoover, Detroit, MI 48205. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $878,350.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/22/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.15

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003706-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds to Supply the Detroit Fire Department with Uniforms. – Contractor: NYE Uniform Co. – Location: 1030 Scribner NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 – Previous Contract Period: June 24, 2021 through June 30, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $450,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $805,742.02. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/22/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.16

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005244 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Six Thousand Two Hundred (6,200) Cases of Nitrile and Vinyl Medical Gloves. – Contractor: Bound Tree Medical, LLC – Location: 5000 Tuttle Crossing, Dublin, OH 43016 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $350,000.00. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/22/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.17

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001858-A1 - 80% Federal - 20% State Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Transportation Planning, Program Management, and Engineering Services. – Contractor: AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: February 26, 2019 through February 19, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,257,658.00 – Total Contract Amount: $7,257,658.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/22/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.18

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005148 - 100% State Funding – To Provide Transportation Services for Seniors and Disabled Riders (Specialized Services). – Contractor: St Patrick Senior Center, Inc. – Location: 58 Parsons Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $79,999.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/22/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.19

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004624 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Vehicle Purchases and Ancillary Services. – Contractor: Feldman Ford, LLC – Location: 8333 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48210 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $3,201,082.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/22/2023)

Approved; 7-0. 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.20

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005188 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Fleet Electric Vehicle Consultant Services. – Contractor: AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. – Location: 1442 Brush Street, Suite 3, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $195,591.92. GENERAL SERVICES REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/18/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.21

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005205 - 57% Capital - 43% Grant Funding – To Provide Roof Replacement at Five (5) Buildings for Historic Fort Wayne. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $1,061,400.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/18/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.22

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005297 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Landscaping, Lumber, Fencing and Bulk Items. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $70,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/18/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

LAW DEPARTMENT

20.23

Benson, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 29, Minors, Article III, Regulation of Minors in Public Places and Adult Responsibility for Violations, Division 2, Curfew, of the 2019 Detroit City Code by adding Sections 29-3-14 and 29-3-15 to provide for a superseding curfew for all minors beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 26 2023 (being the scheduled date for the Detroit Annual Fireworks Display, or any rescheduled date) and continuing until 6:00 a.m. the following morning, applicable only in the area within and bounded by the Detroit River, Third Street, the Lodge Freeway (M-10), the Fisher Freeway (I-75), the extension of the Fisher Freeway (I-75) easterly to Gratiot Avenue, Gratiot Avenue, Vernor Highway, Chene Street, Atwater Street, and the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater. INTRODUCE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/22/2023)

This item was voted on out of order.

Approved; 7-0. 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.24

Benson, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Approved; 7-0. 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Set Public Hearing: Date To Be Determined 

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

20.25

Young, reso. autho.

Request to Accept a donation of a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue to be installed at Hart Plaza. (Beechtree Diagnostics LLP has awarded a donation of a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. statue, valued at $2,000,000.00, to the City of Detroit General Services Department, to be installed at Hart Plaza. There is no match requirement for this donation. The total project cost is $2,000,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/18/2023)

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

20.26

Johnson, reso. autho.

Resolution Supporting Good Time Credit HB 4470. (Council Member Latisha Johnson requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a Resolution Supporting Good Time Credit HB 4470.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/22/2023)

Approved; 7-0. 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

20.27

Johnson, reso. autho.

Resolution to Recognize May 8, 2023 through May 12, 2023 as Teacher Appreciation Week. (Council Member Angela Whitfield Calloway requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a resolution to recognize May 8, 2023 through May 12, 2023 as teacher appreciation week.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/22/2023)

Approved; 7-0. 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

Member Johnson moved this resolution on behalf of Member Whitfield-Calloway 

21.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

22.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The four (4) reports from the various city departments were referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Supplemental Appropriation Request – Opioid Settlement.  (The Administration is requesting a Fiscal Year 2022-2023 supplemental appropriation of $4.4 million from the City’s opioid settlement proceeds.)

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 7-0. 

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIROMENTAL DEPARTMENT

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Proposed Resolution Establishing Fee Schedule for BSEED Fee Schedule - 2023.  (Pursuant to Sections 6-503 and 9-507 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter, the above-referenced proposed Resolution and attached Fee Schedule are being submitted to Your Honorable Body for consideration and approval. The proposed Resolution updates the current Fee Schedule for the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department including, but not limited to, examination, inspection, license, permit and service fees.)

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 7-0. 

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

MISCELLANEOUS

22.3

Council Member Fred Durhal, III

Submitting memorandum relative to an Opinion Request – Pension Cut Restoration Process.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 7-0. 

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

22.4

Council Member Fred Durhal, III

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Report Analyzing the Impact of Pension Cuts on Detroit Retirees and Exploring Potential Remedial Strategies.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 7-0. 

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

23.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The six (6) reports from various city departments were referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3063907 – 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Licensing for Smartsheet Access Used by All Departments for Critical Operational Processes and to Avoid Interruption of Services. Memorandum Submitted to City Council on March 3, 2023. – Contractor: Smartsheet.com, Inc. – Location: 10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 1300, Bellevue, WA 98004 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $274,000.00. DOIT

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 7-0. 

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003603-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Promotional/Marketing Items and to Extend the Spending Authority to the Office of Contracting and Procurement. – Contractor: Corporate Specialties, LLC – Location: 19 Clifford Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: June 30, 2021 through June 30, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $36,662.48 – Total Contract Amount: $71,662.48. HUMAN RESOURCES 

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 7-0. 

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

LAW DEPARTMENT

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in Lawsuit of Mustafa Hares, MD, P.C. (Marcus Love) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-002679-NF File Number: L22-00543 (CB) (DDOT) in favor of MUSTAFA HARES, MD, P.C. and THEIR attorney, METRO DETROIT INJURY LAW PLLC, in the amount of ($25,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which MUSTAFA HARES, MD, 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 January 12, 2020.

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 7-0. 

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement lawsuit of Larry Boyd v City of Detroit and Officer Roy Bunnich Case No. 19-013657-NI, File No. L19-00830 (CLR) Police Department, in the amount of $1,150,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Larry Boyd may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 7-0. 

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

23.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Cross, Ronald v City of Detroit Case No. 21-009639-NF, File No. L21-00721 (SVD) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of $95,000.00 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 08/07/2020.

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 7-0. 

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

MISCELLANEOUS

23.6

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Statement on Police Indemnification and Settlements.

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 7-0. 

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The nineteen (19) reports from various city departments were referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee 

MAYOR'S OFFICE

24.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Black Leaders Detroit (#2023-022), request to hold “Juneteenth Jubilee Stroll” at Livernois between 6 and 8 Mile, on June 17, 2023 from 12:00PM to 6:00PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Department RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Glass Art Society (#2023-029), request to hold “Glass Art Society Conference” at College for Creative Studies, Detroit Institute of Arts, Russell Industrial Center on June 7, 2023 to June 10, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 6:00PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.3

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of SHAR-ECHO Detroit (#2023-063), request to hold “Restore, Recover, and Reunite the Community” at in front of SHAR Engagement Center, 1851 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit 48208 on June 17, 2023 from 2:00PM to 8:00PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.4

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of City of Detroit Office of Mobility Innovation (OMI) (#2023-067), request to hold “Detroit Bike Challenge - Bike Ride” at Farewell Recreation Center (2781 E. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48234) on June 17, 2023 at 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.5

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Tour de Troit, Inc. (#2023-084), request to hold Request to hold “ Tour d’ Eastside” at AB Ford Park and Streets of Detroit on June 10, 2023 from 7:00am to 4:00pm.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.6

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Northwestern High School High School JROTC (#2023-085), request to hold “ 2023 Annual Juneteenth Parade and Celebration” from Parade Route - Northwestern High School to the Joseph Walker William Community Center on June 19, 2023 from 7:30 am to 1:00pm.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.7

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Henry Ford Health/WeRUN313 (#2023-091), request to hold "Henry Ford Health/WeRUN313 Community Juneteenth Walk/Run" at ArtBlock: 1411 Holden, on June 19, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.8

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (#2023-102), request to hold “Riverfront Run 2023” at Detroit Riverfront & Surrounding Areas on 6/10/2023 from 8:30 AM to 11:00AM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.9

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of The 28 Experience and Haus of Sy (#2023-104), request to hold “The Black Market” at Palmer Park on June 17, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.10

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Detroit Ace (#2023-127), request to hold “Unveiling of MLK Statue” at Hart Plaza, on June 23, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.11

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Church of the Messiah (#2023-128), request to hold “Silence the Violence March and Rally” at 231 East Grand Blvd on June 17, 2023 from 11:00AM to 2:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.12

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Motor City Pride (#2023-132), request to hold “Motor City Pride Festival and Parade” at Hart Plaza, on June 10, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.13

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Indian Village Home & Garden Tour Committee (#2023-135), request to hold “Historic Indian Village Home & Garden Tour” at Historic Indian Village, on June 10, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and June 11, 2023, 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Department RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.14

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of The Guild of Artists & Artisans (#2023-139), request to hold “Nine Design + Homes Festival of the Arts” at 21616 Grand River Ave and 17170 Burgess, Detroit - Private Parking Lot on June 17, 2023 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.15

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of The Parade Company (#2023-143), request to hold “2023 Ford Fireworks, Roof Top Party presented by Ford, Hart Plaza” at The Detroit River, 7th & 6th Fl of the SP+ Garage, Hart Plaza, on June 26, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.16

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Sp Peter and Paul Jesuit Church (#2023-144), request to hold “Ss Peter and Paul Jesuit Church Block Party175th Anniversary” at St. Antoine between Jefferson and Larned, on June 25, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.17

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Daisy Lane LLC (#2023-146), request to hold “War On Drugs Weekend” at Fullerton & 14th (where Stewart Elementary use to be located), on June 17, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and June 18, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.18

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of The Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance (#2023-151), request to hold “Juneteenth Freedom Fest” at Eastern Market (Shed 5 & 6), on June 18, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

24.19

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Detroit Branch NAACP (#2023-358), request to hold “60th Anniversary of the Freedom Walk at Woodward Avenue & Hart Plaza on 6/24/2023 from 9:00AM to 2:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) 

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

25.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The four (4) reports from various city departments were referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

First Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement between City of Detroit, Michigan State Historic Preservation Officer, and Bagley Development Group - 150 Bagley Project. The City of Detroit, by and through its Housing and Revitalization Department (“HRD”), entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (“Memorandum”) with the State of Michigan Historic Preservation Officer (“SHPO”), Bagley Development Group, LLC (“BDG”), and the City of Detroit Historic Designation Advisory Board for the adaptive reuse of 150 Bagley Street, Detroit, Michigan (the “Project”). The City and BDG have agreed to amend the Memorandum to provide an additional two (2) years to complete the Project, thus allowing the Memorandum to expire on August 14, 2025.

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members Absent: Fred Durhal, III and Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Supplemental Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). (The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (“HUD”) has awarded the City of Detroit (“City”), through its Housing and Revitalization Department (“HRD”), a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Supplemental Grant in the total amount of $5,000,000.00 (“CNI Grant”). The City must meet a five percent (5%) matching requirement that HRD intends to satisfy by investing a minimum of $250,000 in federal HOME Investment Partnership Program funds (Appropriation # 10821 ) into the redevelopment of Clement Kern Gardens, the target housing site for the Choice Neighborhoods grant within the City’s Greater Corktown Neighborhood, subject to applicable underwriting and environmental review requirements.)

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

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

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 Grant. (The U.S. Department of Treasury has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 Grant, in the amount of $791,080.89. There is no match requirement for this increase. This funding will increase appropriation 22001, previously approved in the amount of $28,081,330.10, by council on June 15, 2021.)

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 Underrepresented Communities Grant.  (The National Park Service has awarded the City of Detroit Historic Designation Advisory Board with the FY 2022 Underrepresented communities Grant for a total of $75,000.00. The Federal share is $75,000.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required in-kind match of $10,000.00. The total project cost is $85,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OFTHE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/18/2023)

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The seventeen (17) reports from various city reports were referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee

Line item No. 26.7 was moved to New Business for a vote. 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065126  – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 9463 Nottingham. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $14,900.00. CITY DEMOLITION 

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065581 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 19492 Bentler. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $15,380.00. CITY DEMOLITION 

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065809 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 18500 Greenlawn. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $24,950.00. CITY DEMOLITION 

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065810 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13102 Kentucky. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $18,390.00. CITY DEMOLITION 

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065811 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 735 Sloan, Building 101. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,718.00. CITY DEMOLITION 

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3066227 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6328 Alaska Street. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $19,845.00. CITY DEMOLITION 

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005323 - 75% Grant Funding – 25% City Funding - To Provide Fourteen (14) Drones with Software, Training and Accessories for DFD to Use for Overhead Observation at Fire Events – Contractor: Skydio, Inc. – Location: 13000 Clearview Way, Building E, San Mateo, CA 94402 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $296,776.00. FIRE 

Moved to New Business for a Vote 

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

26.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2023 Emerging Threats – Hepatitis C Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2023 Emerging Threats – Hepatitis C Grant, in the amount of $30,000.00. There is no match requirement. This grant was approved by Council in the adopted budget. This funding will increase appropriation 21045 by $29,611.00. This appropriation was previously approved in the amount of $110,000.00, and will be increased to a total of $139,611.00.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an Increase in appropriation for the FY 2023 Oral Health Kindergarten Assessment Program Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2023 Oral Health Kindergarten Assessment Program Grant, in the amount of $34,252.00. This funding will increase appropriation 21214, previously approved in the amount of $95,694.00, by council on October 11, 2022, to a total of $129,946.00.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2023 Public Health Emergency Preparedness - Cities Readiness Initiatives Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2023 Public Health Emergency Preparedness - Cities Readiness Initiatives Grant, in the amount of $72,106.00. This funding will increase appropriation 21032, previously approved in the amount of $269,556.00, by council on February 28, 2022, to a total of $341,662.00.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2023 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2023 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Grant, in the amount of $200,000.00. This funding will increase appropriation 21212, previously approved in the amount of $200,000.00 by council on October 11, 2022, to a total of $400,000.00.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2023 Southeast Michigan Infant Vitality Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for FY 2023 Southeast Michigan Infant Vitality Grant, in the amount of $25,000.00. This funding will increase appropriation 21215, previously approved in the amount of $25,000.00, by council on October 11, 2022, to a total of $50,000.00.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

26.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution to Amend the Customer Choice and Electric Reliability Act

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

MISCELLANEOUS

26.14

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to SPODs and Canister Monitoring.

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.15

Council Member Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum and resolution Requesting Monthly Metrics Report on DDOT Service Improvements.

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.16

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum Requesting an Opinion on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.

Moved to New Business for a Vote.

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

26.17

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Requesting Opinion on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway 

26.18

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting Information regarding Pedestrianization.

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 7-0

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

27.

WALK-ON

27.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005323 - 75% Grant funding - 25% City Funding - To provide fourteen (14) drones with software, Training and Accessories for DFD to Use for Overhead Observation at Fire Events - Contractor: Skydio, Inc. - Location: 13000 Clearview Way, Building E, San Mateo, CA 94402 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2026 - Total Contract Amount: $296,7760. FIRE  

Approved; 7-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

Council Members not present: Durhal, III and Whitfield-Calloway

27.2

Johnson, submitting memo

RE: Landlord  Program and Community Housing Network Partners Contract  

Refer to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee 

27.3

Young, II, submitting memo

RE: Analysis on affects of the just cause ordinance on mom and pop landlords, smaller property management and companies 

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee 

27.4

Young, II, submitting memo

RE: Request to accept and appropriate the FY 2022 Historic Preservation Fund 

Refer to the Planning and Economic Standing Committee 

27.5

Young, II, submitting memo

RE: Oversight of Jefferson Chalmers water project 

Refer to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee 

28.

CONSENT AGENDA

There were no items 

29.

MEMBER REPORTS

Member Reports were suspended but President Sheffield made a few announcements 

President Mary Sheffield made the following announcements:

- Formal Session will be held next week

- The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee canceled, due to the Mackinaw Policy Conference

- Special Session set for demolition contractors, June 12, 2023 at 1pm

- Committee of the Whole is scheduled for the three towing commissioners, June 20, 2023 from 2-4

30.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

There were no items. 

31.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

Received and Placed on File. 

31.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

32.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

There were no items. 

33.

ADJOURNMENT

The City Council then adjourned at 1:07 p.m.