MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, May 16, 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

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN YOUNG II

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

10:00am: 6 Present, 3 Absent (Tate, Young, Whitfield-Calloway) - Quorum Achieved

Taking Seat after Roll Call: Whitfield-Calloway (10:06am), Tate (10:15am), Young (10:15am) - Quorum Maintained

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

FROM MAY 2, 2023

Per the Chair: Journal Approved by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

-NONE-

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

-NONE-

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

6.1

Submitting 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections

MISCELLANEOUS

6.2

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Request to Draft Property Tax Reform Ordinance. 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

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.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

7.2

Submitting 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.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

7.3

Submitting report related to

Use of General and/or ARPA Funds to Provide Air Purifiers to Households Adjacent to the AMC Headquarters Demolition Site. (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above –referenced matter.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

7.4

Submitting 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

8.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.1

Submitting 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

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002789-A5 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 5 – To Provide an Extension of Time for DESCRIPTION. – 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

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

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

8.3

Submitting 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

8.4

Submitting 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).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

8.5

Submitting 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

8.6

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting an Opinion on Right to Renew Ordinance. 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

9.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 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

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005090 - 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, 202 – Total Contract Amount: $127,345.08. HEALTH

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

9.3

Submitting 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

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005269 - REVENUE – To Provide the Removal and Sale of Surplus Public Lighting Materials. – Contractor: Remove Recycle Remarket, LLC – Location: 1343 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 1, 2024 – Revenue Amount: 40% of Items Sold. PUBLIC LIGHTING

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

9.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005270 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Electric Substation Decommissioning Services. – Contractor: Pro V Group, LLC – Location: 4401 Wyoming, Dearborn, MI 48126 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 29, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. PUBLIC LIGHTING

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

9.6

Submitting 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

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

9.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001550-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Helicopter Maintenance Police Metro Air Support. – Contractor: Great Lakes Aviation Services, LLC – Location: 6616 Smith Creek Road, Kimball, MI 48074 – Contract Period: February 1, 2019 through February 1, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $138,485.00 – Total Contract Amount: $958,347.64. POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

9.8

Submitting 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

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

LAW DEPARTMENT

9.9

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Offenses, Article V, Offenses Against Public Peace, by adding Section 31-5-18, Prohibition on direct fueling of unregistered ATVs at gas stations; signage required, to provide for the prohibition for direct fueling of an unregistered ATV or ORV in the City of Detroit and to further provide for required signage at all dispensing locations.  (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

9.10

Submitting report related to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for May 5, 2023.  (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on May 5, 2023, in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code.  These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of hearing.  See City Code Section 8-17-25(a).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

9.11

Submitting 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

9.12

Submitting 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

9.13

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for LPD to Draft a Report Related to Cellular Towers on DPSCD Property.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

9.14

Council Member Fred Durhal, III

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution Urging the Michigan Legislature to Support HB 4526, HB4527, and HB 4528 of 2023.  (Council Member Fred Durhal, III requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a resolution.) 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

9.15

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Senior Rent Protections.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

9.16

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for an Ordinance Requiring Bird-Friendly Designs for New Developments. 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

10.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

11.

OTHER MATTERS

-NONE-

12.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

-NONE-

13.

PUBLIC COMMENT

1:30 Minutes: Dennis Rice, Malik Shelton, Kenny Holloway, Zeke Williams, Jocelyn Harris, Monique Thompson, John Meyers, Ronald Foster, C Muhammad, Ms. Latrice, Black Jesus, Cunningham, Demeeko Williams, Steven Hawring, Tahira Ahmad, William M Davis, Ruth Johnson, Carol Hughes, Call In User 2, Betty A Varner, Renard Monchunski, Robert, Karen Winston, Steven Rimmer

14.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

15.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

15.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005209 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Media Consulting and Buying Services (EG Billboards and Other Media). – Contractor: Emerald Media, LLC – Location: 440 Burroughs Street, Suite 134, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 17, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. CITYWIDE (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 5-9-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-16-23)

Discussion ( Durhal): Malik Washington (Mayor's Office) , Vicki Thomas (Communications) , Sandra Yu Stahl (Chief Procurement Officer)

CM Durhal III: Motion to give Approval by Council. Majority Council Members in favor (7-2). Johnson, Whitfield-Calloway Objections. Motion Carried. 

• 7-2
  Motion made by Frederick Durhal

  100% City Funding – To Provide Media Consulting and Buying Services (EG Billboards and Other Media). – Contractor: Emerald Media, LLC – Location: 440 Burroughs Street, Suite 134, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 17, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. Citywide

  Yeas (7)	Benson, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Tate, Mary Waters, and Coleman Young
  Nays (2)	Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (7 to 2)

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE/ OFFICE OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 

15.2

Durhal, reso. autho 

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of two new duplex buildings at 1539 and 1545 Sycamore Street in the North Corktown Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area  (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received one application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of two new duplex buildings at 1539 and 1545 Sycamore Street.)

CM Durhal III: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). Majority Council Members in favor (9-0).No Objections. Motion Carried. 

16.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005166 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Employee Assistance and Substance Abuse Program Allocation to Support the Health and Well-Being of City Employees. – Contractor: AllOne Health Resources, Inc. – Location: 10 W Square Lake Road, #304, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $356,400.00. HUMAN RESOURCES 

CM Whitfield-Calloway: Motion to give Approval by Council. Majority Council Members in opposition (2-7). Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Waters, Whitfield Calloway, Young , Tate, Sheffield Objections. Motion Defeated.  

• 2-7
  Motion made by Angela Whitfield Calloway

  100% City Funding – To Provide Employee Assistance and Substance Abuse Program Allocation to Support the Health and Well-Being of City Employees. – Contractor: AllOne Health Resources, Inc. – Location: 10 W Square Lake Road, #304, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $356,400.00. Human Resources

  Yeas (2)	Benson, and Frederick Durhal
  Nays (7)	Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Tate, Mary Waters, and Coleman Young

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Failed (2 to 7)

16.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005069 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide VMWare Licenses for Outdated and Unsupported City Services and Infrastructure. – Contractor: EEC Services, LLC – Location: 2000 Brooklyn Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 24, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $532,843.52. DoIT 

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). Majority Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.  

• 9-0
  Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide VMWare Licenses for Outdated and Unsupported City Services and Infrastructure. – Contractor: EEC Services, LLC – Location: 2000 Brooklyn Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 24, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $532,843.52. DoIT

  Yeas (9)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Sheffiled, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.3

Santiago-Romero, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 35 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Personnel, Article II, Employment, Division 2, Hours of Work and Methods of Payment, by amending Section 35-2-35, Excused-time Holidays, to add Indigenous Peoples Day to the City’s excused-time holidays.

 INTRODUCE

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to read twice and lay on the table the Ordinance. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

16.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Santiago-Romero: Motion to Set up a Public Hearing for May 24, 2023. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

16.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Johnson, Lorena v Christine Kelly, City of Detroit, et al.  Case No. 20-012723-NI, File No. L20-00737 (PP) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($175,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Lorena Johnson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about April 3, 2019. 

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

16.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of City of Detroit v National General Insurance Company; Case No. 21-014366-NF, File No. L21-00937 (BP) Department of Transportation, Law Department be and is hereby authorized and directed to accept payment of $25,000.00 from National General Insurance Company in full payment for any and all claims which the City of Detroit may have against National General Insurance Company by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

16.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in Lawsuit of Maggie Moore v DDOT, COD, MDOT, CODDOT Case Number: 22-008392-NF File Number: L22-01178 (CM) (DDOT) in the amount of ($6,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Maggie Moore may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 07/14/2021. 

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

16.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Lakenya Payne et al v. City of Detroit et al   Case No. 21-006937-NF, File No. L21-00517 (PMC) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($40,000.00) and in favor of Lakenya Payne as Next Friend of Christian Sumpter and her attorney, Vahdat Weisman, PLC, in the amount of $7,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Lakenya Payne may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

• 3-0
  Motion made by Mary Waters

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of Lakenya Payne and her attorney, Vahdat Weisman, PLC, in the amount of $40,000.00 and in favor of Lakenya Payne as Next Friend of Christian Sumpter and her attorney, Vahdat Weisman, PLC, in the amount of $7,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Lakenya Payne may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 22, 2020, and otherwise set forth in Case No.21-006937-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 21-006937-NF and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Carried

16.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Recission and Correction of Settlement in Lawsuit of Gilead Traumatic Brain & Back Rehab, LLC and Sears Transportation, LLC (Assignees of Tinisha Washington) v City of Detroit Case No. 21-142494 GC, File No. L20-00439 (YRB) A20000 (Department of Transportation), in the total amount of $11,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Sears Transportation, LLC and Gilead Traumatic Brain & Back Rehab, LLC, may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about March 21, 2016. 

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

• 3-0
  Motion made by Mary Waters

  RESOLVED, that the resolution of March 23, 2023 authorizing the settlement in the above matter is hereby RESCINDED; and be it further:

  RESOLVED that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the amount of $11,500.00; and be it further;

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of:

  1. GILEAD TRAUMATIC BRAIN & BACK REHAB, LLC and THEIR attorney, ANDREOPOULOS & HILL, PLLC, in the amount of $9,000.00; and

  2. SEARS TRANSPORTATION, LLC and THEIR attorney, ANDREOPOULOS & HILL, PLLC, in the amount of $2,500.00

  in full payment for any and all claims which Gilead Traumatic Brain & Back Rehab, LLC and Sears Transportation, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained by Tinisha Washington on or about March 16, 2017, and otherwise set forth in Consolidated Case No: 21-142494 GC, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Consolidated Case No: 21-142494 GC and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Carried

16.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Recission and Correction of Settlement in Lawsuit of Ronda Harbin v City of Detroit. Case Number: 20-013688-NF File Number: L20-00930 (PH) (DDOT) in the amount of ($10,500.00) be RESCINDED; in full payment for any and all claims which Ferndale Family Pharmacy, Inc., may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 11/01/2019. 

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

• 3-0
  Motion made by Mary Waters

  RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted on January 10, 2023, which authorized settlement in Lawsuit No. 20-167011-GC in favor of Ferndale Family Pharmacy, Inc., in the amount of ($10,500.00) be RESCINDED; and be it further;

  RESOLVED, that settlement of Lawsuit No. 20-013688-NF be and is hereby authorized in favor of Ferndale Family Pharmacy, Inc., in the amount of ($10,500.00); and be it further

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of Ferndale Family Pharmacy, Inc., and THEIR attorney, Sigal Law Firm, PLLC, in the amount of ($10,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Ferndale Family Pharmacy, Inc., may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 11/01/2019, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 20-013688-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 20-013688-NF and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Carried

17.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005117 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide a Housing Market Study that includes an Analysis of Housing Production and Housing Affordability. – Contractor: HR&A Advisors – Location: 99 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $350,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. Majority Council Members in favor (8-1). Whitfield-Calloway Objection. Motion Carried

• 8-1
  Motion made by Tate

  100% Grant Funding – To Provide a Housing Market Study that includes an Analysis of Housing Production and Housing Affordability. – Contractor: HR&A Advisors – Location: 99 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $350,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Yeas (8)	Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, and Tate
  Nays (1)	Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 1)

17.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005222 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Rapid Title Search of Current Owner and Date of Ownership Services. – Contractor: eTitle Agency – Location: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $140,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION  

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Rapid Title Search of Current Owner and Date of Ownership Services. – Contractor: eTitle Agency – Location: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $140,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, Frederick Durhal, Benson, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005246 - 79% Grant - 21% Capital Funding – To Provide Project Management and Construction Services to Complete the Construction of Retail Popup Spaces on Dexter Avenue. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Suite 328, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 21, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $191,979.25. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  79% Grant - 21% Capital Funding – To Provide Project Management and Construction Services to Complete the Construction of Retail Popup Spaces on Dexter Avenue. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Suite 328, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 21, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $191,979.25.

  Planning and Development

  Yeas (9)

  Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, and Coleman Young

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

17.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by 2150 Bagley LLC, in the area of 2150 Bagley, Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992. 

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

17.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Extension of review period for proposed Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment request of Ballpoint Bagley, LLC to amend Article XVII, Section 50-17-2, District Map No. 1 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Chapter 50, Zoning, to show an SD2 (Special Development District, Mixed Use) zoning classification where an R3 (Low Density Residential District) zoning classification is currently shown on the property commonly known as 1451 Bagley Street. (The City Planning Commission’s report and recommendation to approve the Zoning Ordinance map amendment relative to the rezoning of 1451 Bagley was taken up by Your Honorable Body on January 17, 2023. The 120-day review period is scheduled to expire upon the close of business May 17, 2023.) 

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  For Consideration

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Latisha Johnson, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

17.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for 450 Amsterdam. (PENDING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-11-23)

CM Tate: Motion to Postpone Vote by Council for one (1) week. Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Santiago-Romero, Johnson, Waters Objections (4-5). Motion Fails.

CM Tate: Motion to Reconsider Vote. All Council Members Approve (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

CM Tate: Motion to Postpone Vote by Council for one (1) week. Majority Members Approve (8-1). Whitfield-Calloway Objection. Motion Carried

17.7

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for 3200 Tyler St. (WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-11-23)

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

 

 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

17.8

Tate,  reso. autho.

To Accept and Appropriate the Lead Health Safety – 2023 Grant Additional $60,000.00 (CHIP Healthy Homes). (Through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the City of Detroit was awarded an additional $60,000.00 for the lead-based paint hazard control activities totaling $140,000.00 by comprehensively identifying and providing recommendations for addressing non-lead housing hazards that affect an occupant’s health and safety. The grant will be used in conjunction with the awarded Michigan Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control Community Development Grant for fiscal year 2023 with no matching requirements.  The City of Detroit through its Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) proposes to accept this grant for an additional amount of $60,000.00 (totaling $140,000.00) to address non-lead health and safety hazards in homes receiving CHIP grant assistance.) 

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  The Housing & Revitalization Department hereby requests this Honorable Body’s authorization to accept and appropriate this grant by supporting the attached resolution.

  Yeas (9)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Tate, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, and Coleman Young

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

17.9

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale - 1600 S Kellogg Road, Brighton, Michigan  48114. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from The Chaldean Catholic Church of the United States of America (the "Purchaser"), a Michigan nonprofit corporation, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 1600 S Kellogg Road, Brighton, Michigan 48114 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($200,000.00).) 

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  Forward to PED Standing Committee for Recommendation with P&DD requesting the sale be forwarded back to the Council-of-the-Whole with a Recommendation for Approval.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Tate, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.10

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale - 4151, 4159, and 4168 Scotten. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Isaias Pinaguzman (“Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 4151 and 4159 Buchanan and 4168 Scotten (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000.00).) 

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  Re-send to Planning and Economic Development Committee under Unfinished Business requesting the sale be forwarded back to the Council-of-the-Whole with a Recommendation for Approval. A waiver of Reconsideration is Requested.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Latisha Johnson, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.11

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 8419 Mack.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Franklins Investments LLC (“Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 8419 Mack (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Four Thousand Four Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($4,400.00).) 

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  Forward to PED Standing Committee for Recommendation with P&DD requesting the sale be forwarded back to the Council-of-the-Whole with a Recommendation for Approval.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Latisha Johnson, Tate, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.12

Tate, reso. autho.

Approval of Transfer of Property between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority.  (Pursuant to the Land Bank Fast Track Act, 2003 PA 258, MCL 124.751 to 124.774 (Land Bank Act), the Detroit Land Bank Authority (”DLBA”) was created as a separate legal entity, in order to assemble or dispose of public property in a coordinated manner, to foster the development of that property, to promote economic growth in the City of Detroit (the “City”) and to combat blight. The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) and the DLBA have identified Sixteen (16) properties in the City’s inventory that would be best managed under the DLBA’s Disposition Programs (“City Transfer Properties”). Additionally, the City has identified Nine (9) properties that the City wishes to acquire from the DLBA (“DLBA Transfer Properties”). P&DD is requesting approval to complete these Twenty-Five (25) transfers.) 

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  Forward to PED Standing Committee for Recommendation with P&DD requesting the property transfers be forwarded back to the Council-of-the-Whole with a Recommendation for Approval.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Tate, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.13

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale - Correction - 7326 W. McNichols. (On November 15, 2022, the sale of property located at 7326 W. McNichols ('the Property") to Global Translations & Services LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (the “Purchaser"), for the purchase price of Eighteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty and 00/100 Dollars ($18,120.00) was approved. The name of the Purchaser was misstated and the Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) now requests to amend the name of the Purchaser to 7326 W. McNichols LLC, a Michigan limited liability company.) 

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  Forward to PED Standing Committee for Recommendation with P&DD requesting the sale be forwarded back to the Council-of-the-Whole with a Recommendation for Approval.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Tate, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.14

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale - 8100 Tireman, Detroit, MI  48204. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from True Love Missionary Baptist Church (the "Purchaser"), a Michigan nonprofit corporation, to purchase certain City-owned real property 8100 Tireman (the “Properties") for the purchase price of One Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($1,600.00).) 

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  Forward to PED Standing Committee for Recommendation with P&DD requesting the sale be forwarded back to the Council-of-the-Whole with a Recommendation for Approval.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Sheffiled, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.15

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale by Detroit Land Bank Authority Bedford Development LLC Development (Unoccupied Property): 11655 St. Louis, 17823 Arlington, 14909 Northlawn, 1679 Calvert, 1565, 1677 Glendale, 15385 Turner, 14837 Sussex, 13987 Glenwood, 12382 Monica, 8846 Kimberly Ct, 4019 Virginia Park, 8789, 15886 Petoskey, 18974 Fairport and 5020 Garland. (Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority ("DLBA"), approved by your Honorable Body on May 5, 2015, DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City to the same transferee within any rolling 12 month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and the City Council.)

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. Majority Council Members in favor (7-2). Waters, Whitfield-Calloway Objections. Motion Carried

18.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004603-A1 -  100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Basement Discovered during the Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures at Property 8100 Schoolcraft. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 E Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: July 19, 2022 through August 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $145,690.40 – Total Contract Amount: $1,775,690.40. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

CM  Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Basement Discovered during the Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures at Property 8100 Schoolcraft. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 E Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: July 19, 2022 through August 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $145,690.40 – Total Contract Amount: $1,775,690.40. City Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Mary Waters, Tate, Coleman Young, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004502-A1 -  100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide Amend the Scope to Add Water Related Services and Fee Schedule for the Demolition Department to Support the City's Blight Remediation Efforts. – Contractor: ATC Group Services – Location: 1735 East McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $270,000.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

CM  Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide Amend the Scope to Add Water Related Services and Fee Schedule for the Demolition Department to Support the City's Blight Remediation Efforts. – Contractor: ATC Group Services – Location: 1735 East McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $270,000.00. City Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Tate, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, and Frederick Durhal

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005140 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Demolition Release Group P1/Set Aside. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,800,760.55. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Demolition Release Group P1/Set Aside. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,800,760.55. City Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Benson, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Frederick Durhal

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3064762 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Firehose Kit, Air Cart and Accessories. – Contractor: 1005, LLC – Location: 6214 W Saginaw Highway, Suite C, Waverly, MI 48917 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $49,977.74. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% City Funding – To Provide Firehose Kit, Air Cart and Accessories. – Contractor: 1005, LLC – Location: 6214 W Saginaw Highway, Suite C, Waverly, MI 48917 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $49,977.74. Fire

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005118 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Staffing Services for the Public Lighting Department. – Contractor: VMX – Location: 19315 Livernois Avenue, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 10, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $80,000.00. PUBLIC LIGHTING (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% City Funding – To Provide Staffing Services for the Public Lighting Department. – Contractor: VMX – Location: 19315 Livernois Avenue, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 10, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $80,000.00. Public Lighting

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065186 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5227 S Clarendon. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,400.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

MOTION TO SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA 5-16-23 WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE  (Motion made by BENSON; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5227 S Clarendon. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,400.00. City Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Benson, Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Tate, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065181 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3201 Wesson. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $30,750.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3201 Wesson. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $30,750.00. City Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065053 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2684 Columbus. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $24,750.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2684 Columbus. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $24,750.00. City Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3063020 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide Services to Cover Backfill for Basement Discovered at Emergency Commercial Demolition Property Located at 2927 W McNichols. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $119,125.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

MOTION TO SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA 5-16-23 WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE  (Motion made by BENSON; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide Services to Cover Backfill for Basement Discovered at Emergency Commercial Demolition Property Located at 2927 W McNichols. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $119,125.00. City Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003073 - 100% City Funding - To Provide High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor Quarterly Testing and Preventative Maintenance and Air Purity Services for Air Compressors. - Contractor: R & R Fire Truck Repair, Inc. - Location: 751 Doheny, Northville, MI 48167 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2023 - Total Contract Amount: $65,000.00. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

CM  Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

18.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3061848 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Alteration Demolition for the Commercial Property, 3230 Doris. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $18,110.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried 

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Alteration Demolition for the Commercial Property, 3230 Doris. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $18,110.00. City Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Sheffiled, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

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

18.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

The Detroit Public Safety Foundation requests to accept the Risk Reduction and Wellness Grant. (The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has awarded the Detroit Public Safety Foundation (DPSF) with the Risk Reduction and Wellness Grant for a total of $50,000.00. There is no match requirement for this grant.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  RE: The Detroit Public Safety Foundation request to accept the Risk reduction and Wellness Grant. The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has awarded the Detroit Public Safety Foundation (DPSF) with the Risk reduction and Wellness Grant for a total of $50,000.00. There is no match requirement for this grant.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Establishing June 17 as Black Male Awareness Day. (Council President Mary Sheffield requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUNE 17 AS BLACK MALE AWARENESS DAY.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/8/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  For Consideration

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

19.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

19.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Paxahau Inc (#2023-050), request to host Afro Nation on August 18, 2023 through August 20, 2023. (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 5/9/23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5/16/23)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

19.2

Young, reso. autho.  

Petition of Black Leaders Detroit (#2022-327), request to hold "Ride for Equity" at Marygrove Conservancy, W. Mc Nichols & Livernois from 7:30AM to 12:00PM on 05/21/2023. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the petition). (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY). 

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

19.3

Young, reso. autho.  

Petition of Detroit 300 Conservancy/Down Detroit Partnership (#2023-092), request to hold "2023 Summer in the Parks" at Campus Martius, Cadillac Square, Grand Circus Park, Capitol and Beacon Parks on May 16, 2023 through October 13, 2023 from 8AM to 11:00PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY). 

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

19.4

Young, reso. autho.  

Petition of St. Patrick Senior Center, Inc. (#2023-098), request to hold "46th Annual St. Patrick Irish Festival" at 58 Parsons Street, Detroit, MI 48201 on 05/21/2023 from 1:00PM to 8:00PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the petition). (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY). 

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

19.5

Young, reso. autho.  

Petition of Eastern Market Partnership (#2023-110), request to hold "56th Annual Flower Day" at 2943 Russell between Wilkens & Service Drive on May 21, 2023 from 7:00Am to 5:00PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the petition). (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY). 

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

19.6

Young, reso autho.  

Petition of Lime Media Group (#2023-150), request to host "Icelandic Air" at Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI on May 19, 2023 from 8:00AM to 7:00PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the petition). (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY). 

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

19.7

Young,  reso. autho

Petition of Monroe Phase I, LLC (#2023-176), request to hold "Decked Out Detroit Summer Activations & Rocket Mortgage Sports Zone" at Monroe Block A, Parkers Alley, Sidewalks: Woodward Avenue, Library Street, Farmer Street, Monroe Street, Cadillac Square on May 17, 2023 through September 25, 2023 from 11:00AM to 11:00PM. Monday - Wednesday: Closed for private events (open May 29, June 19, Sept 4) Thursday - Saturday: 12PM - 11PM Sunday: 12PM - 9PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the petition). (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY). 

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065672 – 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Continuation of Air Quality Monitoring and Testing Services. – Contractor: NTH Consultants, LTD – Location: 2990 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: ​Notification of Emergency through April 21, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $48,000.00. BUILDINGS AND SAFETY (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/23)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. Majority Council Members in favor (5-4). Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway Objections. Motion Carried.

19.9

Young,  reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005230 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Keidan Park Improvements. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023). 

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

19.10

Young,  reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003474-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time to Service All Detroit Recreation Pools. – Contractor: Baruzzini Contracting, LLC – Location: 1281 S Old US Highway 23, Brighton, MI 48114 – Previous Contract Period: May 1, 2021, through May 14, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 14, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $400,543.40. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023). 

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

19.11

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005268 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Repair Services for City of Detroit's Small Engine Equipment and Generators. – Contractor: Weingartz Supply Co, Inc. – Location: 46061 Van Dyke, Utica, MI 48317 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $120,281.55. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023). 

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. Majority Council Members in favor (7-2). Sheffield, Whitfield-Calloway Objections. Motion Carried.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICEROFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS 

19.12

Young,  reso. autho.

Request to accept a donation of Public WiFi Installation at five Detroit Parks. (The Detroit Parks Coalition has awarded a donation of WiFi installation, valued at $242,300.00, to the City of Detroit General Services Department, for Chandler Park, Palmer Park, Clark Park, Bradby Park and McDuffy Park. There is no match requirement for this donation. The total project cost is $242,300.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/11/2023). 

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

RESOLUTIONS

19.13

Waters, reso. autho.

Supporting Michigan Senate Bill 208 of 2023. (To enable municipalities to declare Gun-Free Zones) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/23)

Motion to End Debate: Majority Council Members oppose (4-5). Santiago-Romero, Johnson, Young, Whitfield-Calloway, Waters Objections. Motion Carried.

CM Waters: Motion to give Approval by Council. Majority Council Members in favor (8-1). Tate Objection. Motion Carried.

• 8-1
  Motion made by Mary Waters

  Approve

  Approved

19.14

Waters, reso. autho.

Gun Free Zones. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/23)

CM Waters: Motion to Walk On Amended Resolution. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

Motion To End Debate: All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

CM Waters: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (5-4). Durhall III,Johnson, Sheffield, Tate Objections. Motion Carried.

19.15

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

To Recognize May as National Nurses Month. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/15/23)

CM Whitfield-Calloway: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Angela Whitfield Calloway

  For Consideration

  Yeas (9)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Tate, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

21.

BUDGET, FINANCE, AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

CIVIL RIGHTS, INCLUSION AND OPPORTUNITY

21.1

Submitting report relative to

CRIO Response to OAG Submission to Council.  (The following attachment represents the Department of Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity's response for the indicated findings and related recommendations by the Office of the Auditor General)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

21.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Downtown Development Authority FY 2022-2023 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

EIGHT MILE WOODWARD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

21.3

Submitting 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

21.4

Submitting 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

21.5

Submitting report relative to

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

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

21.6

Submitting report relative to

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status as of February 28, 2023. (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation level status as of February 28, 2023, of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the City of Detroit was awarded by the U. S. Department of Treasury.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

21.7

Submitting report relative to

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

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

21.8

Submitting report related to

Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds (Proposal N) Funds Status as of March 31, 2023.  (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation/cost center level status as of March 31, 2023, of the Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Bond (Proposal N NIB) funds. On November 3, 2020, the citizens of the City of Detroit approved the bond issuance of not to exceed $250 million in unlimited tax obligation bonds1 for the purpose of paying the cost of neighborhood improvements in the City through property rehabilitation, demolition, and blight remediation. The City of Detroit’s Demolition Department is responsible for using the Proposal N NIB funds to demolish an additional 8,000 blighted homes and preserve 6,000 homes for future renovation and sale2 to improve the safety, value, and health of the neighborhoods in the City.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

22.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Appointment of Carl Bentley to serve on the Civil Service Commission. (With a term commencing immediately and expiring on February 15, 2026)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

LAW DEPARTMENT

22.2

Submitting 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.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

22.3

Submitting 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.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

CIVIL RIGHTS, INCLUSION AND OPPORTUNITY

22.4

Submitting report relative to

Industry Standards Board, Petition No. 2023-055. (As required by Ordinance 2021-42, Section 12-10-4, Subsection (c), the Department (Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity – CRIO) has performed it’s review of Petition No. 2023-55, the creation of Industry Standards Board of Sports Arenas. The Department has verified if the Petitioner, SEIU, has submitted the minimum 150 valid signatures of workers from the specific industry, as required in Section 12-10-4, Subsection (a).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

22.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Establishing Industry Standards Board.  (Council President Mary Sheffield requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a resolution.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

23.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

23.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator Report

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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator Report

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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.3

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator Report

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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.4

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator Report

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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.5

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator Report

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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.6

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinators Report

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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.7

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator Report

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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.8

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinators Report

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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.9

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinators Report

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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.10

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator Report

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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

23.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003974-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds to Supply Portable Toilets for General Services, Recreations, Transportation and Police Departments throughout the City. – Contractor: Parkway Services, Inc. – Location: 2876 Tyler Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 – Previous Contract Period: October 23, 2021 through December 15, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $321,960.00 – Total Contract Amount: $801,960.00. GENERAL SERVICES 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.12

Submitting 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 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005205 -100% Grant Funding – To Provide Vehicle Purchases and Ancillary Servi57% 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 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.14

Submitting 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 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

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

23.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022-2023 Wayne County Park Millage Intergovernmental Agreement Grant.  (Wayne County has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2022-2023 Wayne County Park Millage Intergovernmental Agreement Grant for a total of $280,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $280,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

23.16

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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

24.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

24.1

Submitting report related to

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 )

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Nepelu, LLC, in the area of 1920 Atkinson, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #570) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Nepelu, LLC to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by Public Act 210 of 2005 and that it would be consistent with the development and economic goals of the Master Plan.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale - 11646 Van Dyke, Detroit, MI  48234. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Ron Gonzales (“Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 11646 Van Dyke (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

24.4

Submitting 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).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

24.5

Submitting 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).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

24.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale by the Detroit Land Bank Authority - Bedford Development LLC - Development (Occupied Property): 5267, 5253 Marlborough, 5600 Manistique, 4404, 6150 Neff, 5558 University Plaza, 12115 Payton, 4317, 5280, 5574 Maryland, 5246, 5259, 9416 Wayburn, 4015, 5051, 9995 Beaconsfield, 4135, 5099, 9846 Nottingham, 4829 Lakepointe, 5274 Three Mile Dr., 12403 Whitehill, 9339 Courville, 11221 Stockwell, 10480 Balfour and 9164 Bishop. (The Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”) has received an offer from Bedford Development LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to enter in to an option agreement to purchase Twenty-Six (26) DLBA-owned properties (the “Properties”), for the purchase price of Sixty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($65,000.00). Pursuant to the First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the DLBA, approved by the Detroit City Council on May 5, 2015, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City of Detroit to the same transferee within any rolling twelve (12) month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council. The Planning & Development Department (“P&DD”) requests that your Honorable Body authorize the Detroit Land Bank Authority to enter into an Option Agreement with Purchaser.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

24.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale - 6004 and 6010 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI  48211. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Mt. Elliott Properties, L.L.C. (“Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 6004 and 6010 Mount Elliott (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Eleven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($11,000.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

25.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFTEY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

 Contract No. 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 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

25.2

Submitting 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 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

25.3

Submitting 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

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

25.4

Submitting 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 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

LAW DEPARTMENT

25.5

Submitting Report and Proposed Emergency 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. (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

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

25.6

Submitting memorandum relative to

Air Quality Monitoring and Testing Services PO 3065672See attachment.  (The attached Emergency Standard Purchase Order 3065672 was entered into and granted by the CPO, as noted, to provide Air Quality Monitoring and Testing Services for properties surrounding the FCA/Stellantis Detroit plant location. This is an emergency continuation of air sampling services that started in February 2023. The City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department determined there is a need for continued air sampling to assure the second regenerative thermal oxidizer, stipulated to be installed before June 20, 2023 is effective. Eight additional air sampling events will continue through August 2023.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

25.7

Submitting report related to

Proposed 2023 Amendments to the Executive Organization Plan.  (Pursuant to section 7-102 of the 2012 City Charter, “the Mayor shall prepare an executive organization plan which, consistent with law and this Charter, sets forth all agencies of the executive branch and assigns authorized programs, services and activities to each agency.” Once the plan is proposed and made public, it is the City Council’s role to review the plan, conduct hearings on the Mayor’s proposed amendments, and where appropriate, request that the Mayor make modifications to the amendments. According to the Charter, “all amendments to the plan must originate with the Mayor.” (Charter section 7-102) The City council can only approve or disapprove the Mayor’s amendments; Council has no independent ability to modify what the Mayor proffers.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

25.8

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting an Opinion on the Legality of Prohibiting Businesses from Locking Patrons Inside.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

25.9

Council Member James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Evaluation of City-Wide Business Compliance & Licensing.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

25.10

Council Member James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Opinion on Usage of Door-Closing Technology.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

26.

CONSENT AGENDA

-NONE-

27.

MEMBER REPORTS

-SUSPENDED-

28.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

-NONE-

29.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

29.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

PER THE CHAIR: Motion to Receive & File Report. No Objections

30.

WALK ONS

30.1

Submitting report and 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. (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/18/23)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

31.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

-NONE-