MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.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

 

Uraina Clark

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

Present: 

Council Member Latisha Johnson 

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Council Member Mary Waters

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Council President Mary Sheffield 

2.

INVOCATION

Bishop, Dr. Coretta Vaughn 

President of Detroit Public Schools District Board

3.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

The Journal of the session of Tuesday, May 13, 2025 will be approved.

4.

RECONSIDERATIONS

No items

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

No items

6.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

7.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 292 to Eliminate Property Taxes For Seniors. (City Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution urging the Michigan Legislature to adopt SB 292 to eliminate the property tax burden of senior citizens over 70 years of age.)

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate not present) 

8.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003765-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Amend Scope of Work for Legal Services as needed for Acquisition and Title Clearance Issues associated with Real Estate involved in the Joe Louis Greenway Project. – Contractor: Lewis & Munday, PC – Location: 535 Griswold, Suite 2300, Detroit MI 48226 – Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00 LAW

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate not present)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006160-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Amendment to Fee Schedule for Gun Case Backlog Project. – Contractor: 3rd Circuit Court – Location: 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 711, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: April 16, 2024 through November 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,000,000.00. LAW

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate not present) 

LAW DEPARTMENT

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Corporal Aireona Smith in lawsuit of Anthony Collins v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-007889-NI; L24-01076 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) for Corporal Aireona Smith.

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate) 

8.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Robert Warren in lawsuit of Margarette Squires v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-015158-CZ; L24-01360 (CM) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Robert Warren.

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate not present) 

8.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Corporal Vincent Bastine in lawsuit of Joshua Wright et al v Brandon J Patton et al, Case No. 22-012932-NZ; L23-00059 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Corporal Vincent Bastine.

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate not present) 

MISCELLANEOUS

8.6

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for a resolution concerning PA 3 of 2025 and PA 4 of 2025.

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate not present) 

8.7

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Resolution in Support of Striking Nurses in Detroit.

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate not present) 

9.

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

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Mackenzie High School Alumni Association (#2025-116), request to hold "Mackenzie High School Alumni Association Annual Cookout" on June 29, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 8:00 PM the same day at Former Mackenzie High School Grounds 9275 Wyoming. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on June 29, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin at 7:00 PM on June 29, 2025 and be completed by 8:00 PM on the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate not present) 

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Eastside Alumni (#2025-118), request to hold "Detroit Eastside Alumni" on June 28, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM the same day at Brewer playing field. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on June 28, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin at 8:00 PM on June 28, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 PM on the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate not present) 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006006-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Irrigation Systems Repair and Maintenance. – Contractor: American Sprinkler & Landscaping – Location: 34567 Glendale, Livonia, MI 48150 – Contract Period: March 5, 2024 through March 5, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $50,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $275,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate not present) 

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007169 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Youth Development Organizations for Summer Programs. – Contractor: Fit4Life Health and Fitness – Location: 19522 West McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 5, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $75,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate not present) 

9.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007170 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Youth Development Organizations for Summer Programs. – Contractor: St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Center – Location: 19321 W. Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 5, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $75,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Refer to committee 5-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young and Tate not present) 

10.

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

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006644-A1 - 100% ESG Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide Case Management and Financial Assistance to Households Experiencing Homelessness and/or Living in Shelters. – Contractor: Alternatives for Girls – Location: 903 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208 – Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $100,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $389,616.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

Tate takes seat  Quorum 6-0

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

10.2

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-2, District Map No. 1, to revise the zoning classification for the two parcels commonly known as 560 and 580 Civic Center Drive, generally bounded by John C. Lodge Freeway (M-10) to the north, Third Street to the west, Civic Center Drive to the south, and Washington Boulevard to the east, from the existing B5 Major Business District zoning classification to the PC Public Center District zoning classification.  (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

Remove 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of 20201 Development, LLC, in the area of 20201 Livernois Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2024-232). (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of 20201 Development, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 210 of 2005 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing regarding the Approval for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate on behalf of Luxwall, Inc. in the general area of 6701 W. Fort St, Detroit, Michigan 48209, in accordance with Public Act 198 of 1974. (Petition #2753) (Representatives of the Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning and Development and Finance Departments have reviewed the above referenced petition of the following entity which requests City Council approval for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate.)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for a Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, in the area of 16900 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48224 in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978 on behalf of Baobab Fare RE LLC (Petition #2024-014). (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of Baobab Fare RE LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 255 of 1978 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 4099 Beaufait.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from 2Von Detroit LLC (the “Purchaser”), a domestic limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 4099 Beaufait, Detroit, MI 48207 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($13,800.00).)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Accept Easement Interest in furtherance of the "Detroit Charge Ahead" Initiative. (The "Detroit Charge Ahead" Initiative (the "Initiative") is seeking to establish publicly available electrical vehicle charging stations (each, a "Charging Station") at privately-owned sites across Detroit. In furtherance of the Initiative, the City has negotiated and obtained from 4059 W Davison BLDG LLC ("Owner") a signed and notarized agreement for an easement ("Easement") at the Owner's property commonly referred to as Epic Health, located at 4059 West Davison, Detroit, Michigan 48238 ("EVCS Property").)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Accept Easement Interest in furtherance of the "Detroit Charge Ahead" Initiative. (The "Detroit Charge Ahead" Initiative (the "Initiative") is seeking to establish publicly available electrical vehicle charging stations (each, a "Charging Station") at privately-owned sites across Detroit.  In furtherance of the Initiative, the City has negotiated and obtained from 4059 W Davison BLDG LLC ("Owner") a signed and notarized agreement for an easement ("Easement") at the Owner's property commonly referred to a Epic Health, located at 4059 West Davison, Detroit, Michigan 48238 ("EVCS Property).)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

MISCELLANOUS

10.9

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Recovery Park Update.

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.

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 PROCURMENT

11.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3083711 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 11577 Whithorn. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $22,911.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3083713 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5710 McDougall. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $17,223.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3083818 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 19436 Westbrook. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $15,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003394-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Exercise One (1) Year Renewal and an Increase of Funds for Maintenance and Support for 911 Call Taking & Computer Aided Dispatch. – Contractor: NICE Systems, Inc. – Location: 221 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 – Previous Contract Period: June 15, 2021 through July 19, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 15, 2021 through July 18, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $355,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,130,174.00. POLICE

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004789-A4 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 4 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Dental Clinical Services to Eligible Persons within the City’s Service Area. – Contractor: My Community Dental Centers – Location: 5555 Conner Street, Detroit, MI 48213 – Previous Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $145,144.00 – Total Contract Amount: $496,478.00. HEALTH

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006465-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Design-Build Service for the Design, Engineering, and Construction/Renovation to Accomplish Streetscape Improvements on Various Residential Streets in the 48217 Zip Code. – Contractor: KEO & Associates, Inc. – Location: 18286 Wyoming, Detroit, MI 48221 – Previous Contract Period: August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,450,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007179 - 100% FTA Funding – To Provide Glass for Bus Shelters. – Contractor: Gandol, Inc. – Location: 18100 Meyers Road. Suite 2, Detroit MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $170,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3083175 - Notification of Emergency –100% Grant Funding – To Provide Emergency Garage and Storage Roof Repairs at 1301 Warren Ave. – Contractor: MacDermott Roofing, Inc. – Location: 9301 Southfield, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $558,373.00. TRANSPORTATION

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007135 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Clean-Up, Remediation, and Decontamination of Public Hazard Properties in the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Bioclean Team, Inc. – Location: 59863 Billwood Highway, Potterville, MI 48876 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007216-A1 - Lease Agreement – To Provide the Location and Operation by the School District of the Davis Aerospace Academy at the Coleman A. Young International Airport. – Contractor: Detroit Public Schools Community District – Location: 3011 W. Grand Boulevard, 14th Floor, Detroit, MI 48202 – Original Contract Period: June 1, 2014 through May 29, 2039 - Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval but No Later than August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2055 – Annual Rent: Fair Market Appraised Rate of $349,675.00 (Year One), Adjusted by the CPI Annually. Annual Rent Credit: Amortized Amount of the Actual Capital Investment Expended by DPSCD. AIRPORT

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.11

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 19 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Food, Article II, City Licenses for Food Service Establishments and Regulation of Vending Machines, by renaming the article to, Regulation of Food Service Establishments and Vending Machines; amending Division 1, Generally, by repealing Section 19-2-4, Enforcement authority; and amending Division 2, Food Service Establishments; Subdivision A, Additional Requirements; by amending and renaming Section 19-2-21 to, Food service establishment license required; permanent structure required; compliance with Codes; exceptions, and Section 19-2-25 to, persons providing entertainment, amusement, exhibitions, music, or places for dancing to comply with additional rules and regulations, by amending 19-2-24, Disorderly conduct, and indecent or obscene conduct, prohibited; gambling prohibited; exception, 19-2-26, Persons selling alcoholic liquor to comply with state rules and regulations, and 19-2-27, Minimum age of employees where alcoholic liquor sold, to make necessary technical corrections; by repealing Subdivision B, License, containing Section 19-2-41 through Section 19-2-50; and by relocating Subdivision C, Dining with Confidence to Subdivision B, Dining with Confidence. (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.12

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 28 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Licenses, Article I, City Business Licenses, by amending Section 28-1-1, Definitions, to include a definition for a provisional business license; and Section 28-1-9, Term, to extend the term of a business license from one year to two years; by amending and renaming Section 28-1-14, Issuance of license; payment of assessments, fees, and taxes perquisite to issuance of license; de minimis fees; repayment plans, to authorize the Director of the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department the discretion to grant or deny an applicant a business license when an applicant enters into a repayment plan for de minimis fees; and Section 28-1-15, Renewal of license, notification of deficiency or violation to Renewal of license, notification of deficiency or violation, provisional license, to authorize the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department to grant provisional business licenses for a period of time not to exceed twelve months.  (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.13

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 48 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Utilities, by adding Article IV, Electric Vehicle Charging, to include Section 48-4-1, Authority,  Section 48-4-2, Definitions,  Section 48-4-3, Payment of costs; repayment to City; Section 48-4-4, Signals identifying electric vehicle charging station rates and towing notice requirements, Section 48-4-5, Electric power provided by DTE; electric vehicle charging station rate formula; changing rates, Section 48-4-6, Idling fees; grace period; maximum fee cap; waivers, Section 48-4-7, Establishment of kWh adder rates and idling fees, Section 48-4-8, Forms of designated payment; unused per session fees, Section 48-4-9, Vehicles impeding an electric vehicle charging station, and  Section 48-4-10, Annual report, to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and provide residents with greater accessibility to clean transportation options, aligning with the City’s goal of reducing transportation-related emissions and promoting a healthier environment. (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

11.14

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for May 16th, 2025.  (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on May 16th, 2025, in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code. These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of hearing. See City Code Section 8-17-25(a).) 

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

11.15

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral on property at 1594 Cadillac. (A special inspection conducted on February 24, 2025, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner's use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property. We therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.16

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral on property at 8725 Harper. (A special inspection conducted on March 20, 2025, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner's use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property. We therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

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

11.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Health Endowment Fund for the FY 2025 Behavioral Health Grant. (The Fire Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Health Endowment Fund for the FY 2025 Behavioral Health Grant. The amount being sought is $499.100.00. There is no match requirement for this grant. The total project cost is $499,100.00.)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

11.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Emerging Health Threats Readiness and Response Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2025 Emerging Health Threats Readiness and Response Grant for a total of $78,480.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $74,480.00.)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

11.19

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of DPW/City Engineering Division (x2025-113), request for the Decertification of Hamilton Road, lying north of Pontchartrain Blvd. and south of W. Seven Mile Road.  (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

MISCELLANEOUS

11.20

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for data on rehabilitation outcomes for dangerous buildings.

Refer to committee 6-0 (Benson, Durhal, Young not present) 

12.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

13.

OTHER MATTERS

No items

14.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

No items

15.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Committee of the Whole: Betty Lyon, Denise Hardison, Ronald Foster, Ms. Williams, 

Virtual: Betty A. Varner, Galaxy S22 Ultra (Holloway), Mr. Roo - Mr. Real (Rheuben Crowley), Not that Karen (Karen Winston), Tahira Ahmad, William M. Davis, Steven Hawring, Melissa Love, Lionel Bradford, Galaxy Tab A,  Mr. Cunningham, Veronica Smith, Caller ending 124 (Joann Warrick), Caller user (Ms. Shay), Sonya Brown, Meeko A. Williams, Angela Rohensiki, Lauren Stoval, Manny Clark, Venetta Mayberry,

Duhal Present Quorum 7-0

1 Minute given

16.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

17.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006188-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Amend the Fee Schedule for Payment Processing Platform for Online Treasury Payments by Detroit Residents. – Contractor: Paymentus Corporation – Location: 11605 N. Community House Road, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277 – Contract Period: June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. OCFO 

Approved 7-0 with waiver (Benson and Young not present) 

Waiver #1

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

17.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a 67-unit residential apartment building located at 66 Adelaide Street in the Crosswinds (Woodward Place) Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of a 67-unit residential apartment building located at 66 Adelaide Street.  The request is for a 17-year abatement.) 

Approved 7-0 (Benson and Young not present) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the construction of four new single-family houses at 1500, 1514, 1526 and 1540 McClellan and one new duplex at 1507 Parkview in the Kercheval/McClellan Neighborhood Enterprise Zone are (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) five applications requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of four single-family houses at 1500 McClellan,1514 McClellan, 1526 McClellan, 1540 McClellan and a new duplex at 1507 Parkview.) 

Approved 7-0 with waiver (Benson and Young not present) 

Waiver #2

RESOLUTIONS

17.4

Sheffield, reso. autho.

Resolution Providing City Council ARPA Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-20-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-27-25) 

Postponed 7-0 (Benson and Young not present) 

18.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

18.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Katy Trudeau to the Historic District Commission with a term commencing upon confirmation and ending on February 15, 2028 upon City Council approval. 

Approved 7-0 (Benson and Young not present) 

18.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Re-appointment of Adrea Simmons to the Detroit Historic District Commission with a term commencing upon confirmation and ending on February 15, 2028 upon City Council approval. 

Approved 7-0 (Benson and Young not present) 

18.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Re-appointment of Allan Machielse to the Detroit Historic District Commission with a term commencing upon confirmation and ending on February 15, 2028 upon City Council approval. 

Approved 7-0 (Benson and Young not present) 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007126 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Temporary Staffing Services to Support Elections. – Contractor: Premier Staff Services, Inc. – Location: 29481 5 Mile, Livonia, MI 48154 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $253,368.00. ELECTIONS 

Approved 7-0 (Benson and Young not present) 

LAW DEPARTMENT

18.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Alfatlawy, Hussain v. Officers Charles and Smith, Case No. 4:21-cv-12569, File No. L21-00933 (PH) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($125,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which HUSSAIN ALFATLAWY may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 24, 2020. 

Approved 7-0 (Benson and Young not present) 

18.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Phylecia Wilson v City of Detroit, Case No. 23-000699-CD; City Law No.W23-00040 (JCA) Media Services Department in the amount of ($325,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Phylecia Wilson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approved 7-0 (Benson and Young not present) 

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18.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Tenika Jackson vs City of Detroit Fire Department, File No. 13971 (CM) payment to Tenika Jackson and her attorney, David Zimmerman, in the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) in full payment of any and all claims which they may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as the result of her past employment with the City of Detroit. 

Approved 7-0 (Benson and Young not present) 

18.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Icare Spine & Rehabilitation Center v City of Detroit, Case No. 24-004388-NF, File No. L24-00932 (BP) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($12,750.00) in full payment for any and all claims which iCare Spine and Rehabilitation Center may have against the City of Detroit and any City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained by James Gooden. 

Approved 7-0 (Benson and Young not present) 

18.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of City of Detroit v Detroit Police Officers Association and Detroit Fire Fighters Association, Case No. 24-005523-CZ; (CLM) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($300,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Plaintiffs may have against the City of Detroit  and otherwise set forth in Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 24-005523-CZ, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases and Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 24-005523-CZ, approved by the Law Department. 

Approved 6-1 ((Santiago NAY) Benson and Young not present) 

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

18.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for the FY 2025 Make MI Home Grant.  (The Mayor’s Office – Jobs and Economy Team is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for the FY 2025 Make MI Home Grant. The amount being sought is $250,000.00. The State share is $250,000.00 of the request amount and there is a required in-kind match of $61,440.00. The total project cost is $311,440.00.) 

Approved 7-0 with Waiver (Benson and Young not present) 

Waiver #3

19.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

19.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of CV A (#2025-099), request to hold "CV A Festival 2025" on June 28, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM on June 29, 2025 at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin on June 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM and be completed by 1:00 PM on June 28, 2025. Tear down will begin on June 29, 2025 at 11 :00 PM and be completed by 4:00 PM on June 30, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/15/25)

Approved 7-0 (Benson and Young not present) 

19.2

Young, reso. autho

Petition of SHAR/ECHO Detroit (#2025-103), request to hold "SHAR, Inc./ECHO Detroit 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration" on June 14, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM the same day at 1851 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit MI 48208. Set­up will begin on June 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM and be completed by 1:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin on June 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM and be completed by 7:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/22/25)

Approved 7-0 Waiver (Benson and Young not present) 

Waiver #4

19.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Backwoods & Bonfires LLC (#2025-105), request to hold "Backwoods & Bonfires Music Festival" on July 19, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM the same day at The Eastern Detroit, 3434 Russell St., Detroit, MI 48207. Set-up will begin on July 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM and be completed by 1:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin on July 19, 2025 at11:00 PM and be completed by 5:00 PM on July 20, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/22/25)

Approved 7-0 (Benson and Young not present) 

19.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Saeed Abdul (#2025-104), request to hold "Soul Food The R&B Festival" on June 21, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM the same day at Roosevelt Park. Set-up will begin on June 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM and be completed by 12:00 PM on June 21, 2025. Tear down will begin on June 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM and be completed by 5:00 PM on June 22, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/22/25)

Approved 7-0 with Waiver (Benson and Young not present) 

Waiver #5

19.5

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Mexicantown Community Development Corporation, Inc. (#2025-108), request to hold "Concert of Colors in Mexicantown on June 28, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM the same day at Mexicantown Community Development Corporation Mercado and Plaza. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on June 28, 2025 and be completed by 12:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 8:00 PM on June 28, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/22/25)

Approved 7-0 with Waiver (Benson and Young not present) 

Wavier #6

 

19.6

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Platinum Professionals Inc (#2025-097), request to hold "Detroit Summer Fest 2025" on June 19, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM the same day at Hart Plaza. Set­up will begin on June 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM and be completed by 2:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin on June 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM and be completed by 4:00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/22/25)

Approved 7-0 with Waiver (Benson and Young not present) 

Waiver #7

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.7

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007129 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Comprehensive Assessment and Inventory of the City's Municipal Art Collection. – Contractor: Building Conservation Associates, Inc. – Location: 535 Griswold Street, Suite 111-104, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $59,630.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/22/25)

Young Present Quorum 8-0

Approved 8-0 (Benson not present) 

20.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

20.1

Tate, a Proposed Ordinance

To amends Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-2, District Map No. 1, to revise the existing B5 Major Business zoning classification to the PC Public Center zoning classification for two parcels commonly known as 560 and 580 Civic Center Drive. INTRODUCE

Approved 8-0 (Benson not present)  

20.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Approved 8-0 (Benson not present) 

HISTORIC DESIGNATION ADVISORY BOARD

20.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Extension Study For Proposed Rosa and Raymond Parks Flat Historic District.  (The study by the Historic Designation Advisory Board of the proposed Rosa and Raymond Parks Flat Historic District is currently underway. It would appear that to provide time for the completion of this process that it is necessary to extend the study period for this proposed historic district. A resolution is attached for your consideration.) 

Approved 8-0 (Benson not present) 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

20.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for Petition on Behalf of Monroe Phase I LLC at 25 Cadillac Square, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005.  (Related to Petition #1743-A)

Approved 8-0 (Benson not present) 

20.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for Petition on Behalf of Monroe Phase Ⅰ LLC at 1 Cadillac Square, Detroit MI, in Accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Related to Petition # 1743 - B)

Approved 8-0 (Benson not present) 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

20.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Accept Easement Interest in furtherance of the "Detroit Charge Ahead" Initiative. (The "Detroit Charge Ahead" Initiative (the "Initiative") is seeking to establish publicly available electrical vehicle charging stations ( each, a "Charging Station") at privately-owned sites across Detroit. In furtherance of the Initiative, the City has negotiated and obtained from the Love Building LLC ("Owner") a signed and notarized agreement for an easement ("Easement") at the Owner's property commonly referred to as the Love Building, located at 4731 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48208 ("EVCS Property").) 

Benson takes seat - Benson leaves seat before vote

Approved 8-0 (Benson not present) 

20.7

Tate, reso. autho.

Land Swap Agreement for Joe Louis Greenway, Transfer of 1981 Theodore in Detroit, and Acquisition of 2137, 2143, 2151 E Palmer. (St. Aubin Properties L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company (“SAP”), desires to acquire certain City-owned real property located at 1981 Theodore, Detroit, MI 48211 (the “Transfer Property”).  The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“PDD”) has negotiated an exchange of the Transfer Property to SAP in exchange for the City, acting through its Department of Public Works, acquiring certain property at 2137, 2143, 2151 E Palmer, Detroit, MI 48211 (the “Acquisition Properties”) from SAP.) 

Approved 8-0 with Waiver (Benson not present) 

Waiver #8

21.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

21.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005836-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Abatement and Demolition of Commercial Group 222. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: November 21, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: November 21, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $410,453.47. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-20-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-27-25)

Durhal leaves seat - Benson returns to seat - Calloway leaves seat  Quorum 7-0

Postponed 7-0 (Durhal and Calloway not present)

21.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082015 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14768 Woodmont. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $21,260.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved 7-0 (Durhal and Calloway not present)

 

21.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004506-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds for Commercial Environmental Due Diligence to Support the City's Blight Remediation Efforts. – Contractor: The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. – Location: 607 Shelby, Suite 300, Detroit, Michigan 48226 – Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $52,500.00 – Total Contract Amount: $854,572.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved 7-0 (Durhal and Calloway not present)

21.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082972 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14185 Chapel. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $17,920.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved 7-0 (Durhal and Calloway not present)

21.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3083708 - 100% City Funding – To Provide 80 Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablets & Accessories for the EMS Operation. – Contractor: Staples Technology Solutions – Location: P.O. Box 95230, Chicago, IL 60694 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $302,168.80. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved 7-0 (Durhal and Calloway not present)

21.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007134 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Asphalt for Pickup for DPW. – Contractor: Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. – Location: 5700 E Nevada, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: July 14, 2025 through July 13, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $266,250.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved 7-0 with Waiver (Durhal and Calloway not present)

Waiver #9

21.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007138 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide PW-7067 Residential Resurfacing. – Contractor: Fort Wayne Contracting/ Ajax Paving Industries Inc Group Joint Venture – Location: 300 E Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $6,046,460.88. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved 7-0 with Waiver (Durhal and Calloway not present)

Waiver #10

21.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007132 - 100% City Funding – To Provide PW 7066 Bus Route Improvements for E. Jefferson Ave. – Contractor: JB Contractors, Inc. – Location: 2933 Military Street, Detroit, MI 48209 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,396,171.10. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved 7-0 with Waiver (Durhal and Calloway not present)

Waiver #11

21.9

Santiago-Romero, amended reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006105 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Construction Improvements for Dexter Avenue Street Scape. – Contractor: Angelo Iafrate Construction Company – Location: 26300 Sherwood Avenue, Warren, MI 48091 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 20, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $9,456,750.50. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved 7-0 with Waiver (Durhal and Calloway not present)

Waiver #12

21.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006301-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Bituminous Surface Removal (Milling) and Related Construction Services. – Contractor: Giorgi Concrete, LLC/Major Contracting Group Joint Venture – Location: 20450 Sherwood, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: May 21, 2024 through December 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,850,128.47 – Total Contract Amount: $11,334,415.82. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved with waiver 7-0 (Durhal and Calloway not present)

Waiver #13

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

21.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution to permit Church of God of Detroit (#2025-093) to install 10 banners on Schaefer Highway from August 9th, 2025 to December 13th , 2025 in order to celebrate the legacy of Church of God of Detroit being in existence for 100 years. (Pursuant to banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001, the above referenced resolution is hereby submitted to your Honorable Body for consideration and approval.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved 7-0 (Durhal and Calloway not present)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

21.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Motown Historical Museum Inc. (x2025-073), request to vacate the east­west public alley bounded by Holden Ave., West Grand Blvd., Sterling Ave., and Ferry Park Ave., also to add a public access easement lying northerly of Ferry Park Ave. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has no objection provided certain provisions are met. The DWSD provisions are a part of the attached resolution. All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-20-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-27-25)

Calloway Returns to seat 

Approved 8-0 (Durhal not present)

21.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of DPW/City Engineering Division (x2025-095), request for the Decertification of Fairway Drive, lying north of W. McNichols Rd. and south of W. Seven Mile Road.  (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved 8-0 (Durhal not present) 

21.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Great Lakes Water Authority (x2025-78), request for encroachment within the westerly part of Hubbell Ave., 66 ft. wide, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 9533 Hubbell Ave., for the installation of a new level sensor and a new electrical cabinet. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and the Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved 8-0 (Durhal not present) 

21.15

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. (x2025-087), request for several encroachments within the southerly part ofW. McNichols Rd., adjacent to the parcels commonly known as 7525 W. McNichols Rd., for the installation of two tree grates and one existing unreported tree grate. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Approved 8-0 (Durhal not present) 

 RESOLUTIONS

21.16

Johnson, reso. autho.

A Resolution Urging The Establishment of a Voluntary Special Needs Registry. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Resolution joined by Young

Approved 8-0 (Durhal not present) 

21.17

Johnson, reso. autho.

Resolution Improvements To Patient Safety At Detroit Medical Center Hospitals. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/19/25)

Postponed  8-0 (Durhal not present) 

22.

REQUESTS TO SPEAK BEFORE THE DETROIT CITY COUNCIL

22.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Petition of Kirk Leaphart (#2025-120) request to speak before The Detroit City Council regarding a detailed settlement resolution request.

Postponed 8-0 (Durhal not present) 

23.

CONSENT AGENDA

NO Items

24.

MEMBER REPORTS

Calloway - Oppose 

Santiago- Objection

(Calloway and Benson leaves seat)

Quorum 6-0

25.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

There are no items

26.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

26.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

27.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

27.1

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Tracy Betina Foster.

Approved 6-0 (Benson, Calloway, Durhal not present)

27.2

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Bridgette A. Banks.

Approved 6-0 (Benson, Calloway, Durhal not present)

27.3

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Blake Baxter.

Approved 6-0 (Benson, Calloway, Durhal not present)

27.4

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Carol Marvin.

Approved 6-0 (Benson, Calloway, Durhal not present)

27.5

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for De'Sean Jones.

Approved 6-0 (Benson, Calloway, Durhal not present)

27.6

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Liz Warner.

Approved 6-0 (Benson, Calloway, Durhal not present)

27.7

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Roula David.

Approved 6-0 (Benson, Calloway, Durhal not present)

27.8

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Santonio Echols.

Approved 6-0 (Benson, Calloway, Durhal not present)

28.

WALK ON

LAW DEPARTMENT

28.1

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 29, Minors, Article III, Regulation of Minors in Public Places and Adult Responsibility for Violations, Division 2, Curfew, of the 2019 Detroit City Code by adding Sections 29-3-14 and 29-3-15 to provide for a superseding curfew for all minors beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025 (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, Swain Street, the Fisher Freeway (I-75), the extension of the Fisher Freeway (I-75) easterly to Gratiot Avenue, Gratiot Avenue, Verner Highway, Hibbard Street, and Marina Drive. (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

Refer to New Business  - Walked on

Approved 8-0 (Durhal not present)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

28.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Declaring May 27th as Violet T. Lewis Day in The City of Detroit. (City Council President Mary Sheffield has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution declaring May 27th as Violet T. Lewis Day. The requested resolution is attached.)

Refer to New Business  - Walked on

Approved with Wavier  8-0 (Durhal not present)

Waiver #14