MINUTES

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

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

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COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE, CHAIRPERSON

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III, VICE CHAIRPERSON

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON, MEMBER

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD, EX-OFFICIO

 

Mr. Glenn Kersey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

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1.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Tate, Johnson
ABSENT: Durhal

2-1 QUORUM ACHIEVED 

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Johnson Motion to Approve November 14, 2024 Minutes; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson); Motion Carried 2-0 

3.

CHAIR REMARKS

public hearings

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT

1:30 minutes: Nayim Edwards, Cunningham, Demeeko Williams, Betty A Varner, William A Davis, Carol Hughes, Marguerite Maddox Scarlett, Steven Hawring, Reuben Crowley Jr., Tahira Ahmad, JoAnn Warwick, Malik Shelton, Caller 313-xxx-x723, Oday Facori, IPhone (Latisha Edwards), Kim Hasan

Durhal takes seat 3-0

5.

10:05 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

Public Hearing to Establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District on behalf of Eskay Holdings, LLC, in the area of 3641/3651 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition # 2024-324). (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of Eskay Holdings, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

Johnson Motion to Bring Back for 10:25am on JANUARY 16TH, 2025 as Continued Public Hearing; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson); Motion Carried 2-0 

6.

10:15 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, in the Area of 2930 E. Jefferson Ave, Detroit, Michigan, in Accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978 on behalf of 2930 E Jefferson, LLC. (Petition #2024-328) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of 2930 E Jefferson, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 255 of 1978 and would consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) 

Discussion: Justus Cooke (Housing & Revitalization), Wayne Stapleton (Parkstone Development Partners), Tonya Stapleton (Parkstone Development Partners), Nevan Shokar (Shokar Group), Marcel Hurt (Legislative Policy), Lakisha Barcliffe (Legislative Policy), Nicole Scott (Detroit Economic Growth Corporation), Ederique Goudia (Worlds of Flavor), Johnson

Public Comment (1:30): Reuben Crowley Jr., Joyce Moore

Tate left seat 2-0; retakes seat 3-0

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate,
Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

7.

10:25 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

Establishing a Commercial Redevelopment District for Stafford House Inc., around 9301 Oakland Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48211 inaccordance with Public Act 255 of 1978. (Petition # 2024-321). (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Stafford House Inc. to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by Public Act 255 of 1978 and that it would be consistent with the development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

Discussion: Justus Cooke (Housing & Revitalization), Marcel Hurt (Legislative Policy), Lakisha Barcliffe (Legislative Policy), Nicole Scott (Detroit Economic Growth Corporation), Johnson, Kaci Jackson (Detroit Economic Growth Corporation), Patricia Dockery (Stafford House), Jubek Yongo-Bure (Jumi Consulting Group, LLC), Johnson

Public Comment: Karen Winston, Reuben Crowley Jr., Steven Hawring, Carol Hughes, JoAnn Warwick, Marguerite Maddox Scarlett, Monica Edmonds, Jerry Hebrons

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

8.

10:35 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-43, District Map No. 41, to revise the zoning: classification for five parcels generally located on the west side of Junction Avenue between Eldred and Christiancy Streets, commonly known as 1503, 1509, 1517, 1521, and 1545 Junction! Avenue from the R2 Two-Family Residential District zoning classification to the B1 Restricted Business District zoning classification. 

Discussion: Cherie Pontzes, Chris Gulock (OCFO), Derek Stupka, Bob Mulka

Public Comment: Reuben CrowleyJr., Elena Harada, Steven Hawring, Marguerite Maddox Scarlett, Carol Hughes, Marie Carmen Nunos, 

Durhal left seat 2-0; retakes seat 3-0

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

9.

10:45 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-8, District Map No. 7, to revise the zoning classification for certain properties, commonly known as 1498, 1506, 1510, 1516, 1524, 1528, 1534, 1540, 1546, and 1556 Ferry Park and also 2648, 2650, and 2658 West Grand Boulevard, from the existing R2 Two-Family Residential District and B4 General Business District zoning classifications to the SD2 Special Development District, Mixed Use zoning classification to allow for the expansion of the Motown Museum.

Discussion: Kimani Jeffrey (Planning & Development), Malcolm Davis, John Depeuw (Plante Moran), Nicole Blocker (Plante Moran), Tim McAuliffe, Johnson

Public Comment: Marguerite Maddox Scarlett, JoAnn Warwick, Reuben Crowley Jr., William M Davis, Steve Hawring, Carol Hughes

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate,
Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10.1

Status of Office of Contacting and Procurement 

Contract No. 6004900-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 –To Provide an Extension of Time to continue Managing the Single-Family Scatter Site Homeownership Program. – Contractor: CHN Housing Partners – Location: 2625 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 – Previous Contract Period: December 1, 2022 through March 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,875,000.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

10.2

Status of Housing and Revitalization Department

Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Cambridge Acquisitions, LLC, in the area of 1346 Broadway Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition #2022-119). (The Housing and Revitalization Department and Finance Departments have reviewed the application of Cambridge Acquisitions, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

10.3

Status of Housing and Revitalization Department

Resolution for an Amendment to the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate Agreement on behalf of The Plaza Midtown, LLC.  (Pursuant to the Resolution adopted by your Honorable Body on October 25, 2016, the City of Detroit (“City”) and The Plaza Midtown, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Applicant”), entered into a certain Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate Agreement (the “Certificate Agreement”) for real property commonly known as 3800 Woodward, Detroit, Michigan 48201 (the “Property”).) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24)

Discussion: David Dorita (The Roxbury Group), John Truong (Housing & Revitalization), Britanny Hoskiew (Housing & Revitalization)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

10.4

Status of Housing and Revitalization Department 

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FCA US LLC Community Benefits Pass-through Grant.  (The Invest Detroit Foundation has awarded the City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department with the FCA US LLC Community Benefits Pass-through Grant for a total of $594,000.00. There is no match requirement.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

10.5

Status of Housing and Revitalization Department

Request for Authorization to Accept and Appropriate the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).  (The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated and approved the City of Detroit, through its Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD), $95,228,000 in Community Development Block Grant –Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to support long-term recovery efforts following storm events from the 2021 Presidential Major Disaster Declaration (federal disaster declaration FEMA #4607 - Michigan Severe Storms, Flooding and Tornadoes) with no matching requirements. These funds were allocated through the publication of the Federal Register, Vol. 87, No. 100, May 24, 2022 and 6368-N-01 January 18, 2023, for the total allocation under Pub. L 117-43 and 117-180. The allocation was made available through the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act Public Law 117-43 and 117-180. CDBG-DR funding is designed to address needs that remain after all other federal assistance has been exhausted.) (NO RECOMMENDATION)

Discussion: Gordon Pearson (CDBG Disaster Recovery), Ricco Razo (Home Repairs & Neighborhood Services), Johnson, Tate, Durhal, Julie Schnieder (Director - Housing & Revitalization)

Durhal leaves seat 2-0

Johnson Motion to Send to Formal Session with No Recommendation; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 2-0 

10.6

Status of Housing and Revitalization Department 

Submitting reso. autho.Request to Accept and Appropriate the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Funding Agreement for Stellantis Phase 3 Home Repair Programming (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON ON 11/14/24)

Johnson Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 2-0 

10.7

Status of Legislative Policy Division 

Resolution to Amend DLBA MOU.  (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) has been requested by Council Member Mary Waters to draft a resolution urging the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) to amend the proposed Third Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding to incorporate changes to the DLBA’s Buy Back Program. LPD submits the attached resolution for City Council’s consideration.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24)

Johnson Motion to Bring Back on JANUARY 16TH, 2025; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson); Motion Carried 2-0 

10.8

Status of Planning and Development Department

Cancellation of Development Agreement and reconveyance of 5841 & 5847 Second Ave. from Midtown Detroit, Inc. (On November 14, 2017, your Honorable Body approved the Sale by Development Agreement of 5841 and 5847 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48201 (the “Properties”) to Midtown Detroit, Inc. (the “Developer”) for the purchase price of Six Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($600,000.00) to construct a mixed-use micro-unit-residential and hotel development with retail (the “Project”).) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24)

Discussion: John Truong (Housing & Revitalization), Maureen Stapleton (Midtown Detroit)

Johnson Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 2-0 

10.9

Status of Planning and Development Department

Property Sale of 5807 Livernois. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from LaTosha Agee-Gussman (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 5807 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48238 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Three Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty and 00/100 Dollars ($3,920.00).) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24)

Johnson Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 2-0 

10.10

Status of Planning and Development Department 

Land Swap Agreement for State Fair Solar Project; Acceptance of transfer of sixty-one parcels of land in the Seven Mile neighborhood from the Detroit Land Bank Authority; and Transfer of said sixty-one parcels of land and three additional parcels currently owned by the City of Detroit in the Seven Mile neighborhood to Perfecting Church in exchange for thirty-nine parcels of land for the Seven Mile solar project from Perfecting Church. (As you are aware, on July 30, 2024, your honorable body passed a Resolution of Necessity authorizing the City’s Public Lighting Department to acquire parcels in the Gratiot/Findlay, State Fair, and Van Dyke/Lynch neighborhoods in Districts 2, District 3, and District 4 of the City of Detroit to be used as solar fields to generate clean and renewable energy in the City of Detroit. Since the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity, the Public Lighting Department, with the help of the Mayor’s Office, the Law Department, outside counsel, and the Planning and Development Department have been hard at work securing the parcels of land that are within the boundaries of the solar project.) (NO RECOMMENDATION)

Discussion: Tricia Stein (Chief Strategy Officer), Brian Coe (Law), Damon Tools (Perfecting Church), Felicia Studsel (Detroit Building Authority)

Johnson Motion to Send to Formal Session with No Recommendation; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 2-0 

10.11

Status of Planning and Development Department

Submitting reso. autho. Land Swap Agreement for State Fair Solar Project; Acceptance of transfer of parcels of land at 19154 Derby, 106 W. Brentwood, 111 W. Brentwood, and 120 W. Brentwood from the Detroit Land Bank Authority; and Transfer of parcels at 138 W. 7 Mile Road, and 32 W. Brentwood, 40 W. Brentwood, 48 W. Brentwood, 106 W. Brentwood, 111 W. Brentwood, and 120 W. Brentwood to Arab American and Chaldean Council in exchange for parcels of land at 712 Fernhill, 720 Fernhill, 726 Fernhill, 19170 Derby, and 19127 Derby from Arab American and Chaldean Council (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24) WITHOUT

Discussion: Tricia Stein (Chief Strategy Officer), Brian Coe (Law), Damon Tools (Perfecting Church), Felicia Studsel (Detroit Building Authority)

Johnson Motion to Send to Formal Session with No Recommendation; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 2-0 

10.12

Status of Planning and Development Department

Submitting reso. autho. Acceptance of transfer of certain real property consisting of ninety-four (94) parcels of land along W. Brentwood Street, W. Hollywood Avenue, W. Robinwood Street and W. Goldengate Street, between Charleston Street to the West and John R. Street to the East from the Detroit Land Bank Authority; and Transfer of parcels certain real property consisting of ninety-four (94) parcels of land along W. Brentwood Street, W. Hollywood Avenue, W. Robinwood Street and W. Goldengate Street, between Charleston Street to the West and John R. Street to the East to Arab American and Chaldean Council (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24)

Discussion: Tricia Stein (Chief Strategy Officer), Brian Coe (Law), Damon Tools (Perfecting Church), Felicia Studsel (Detroit Building Authority)

Johnson Motion to Bring Back on JANUARY 9TH, 2025; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 2-0 

Committee stands at Ease to the Call of the Chair (2:00pm)

10.13

Status of Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Blighted Commercial Properties. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24)

Quorum Call (3:30pm): PRESENT: Tate, Johnson    ABSENT: Durhal 2-1 

Johnson Motion to Bring Back on JANUARY 9TH, 2025; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson);
Motion Carried 2-0 

10.14

Status of Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting Historic Study for 2200 Michigan Avenue – CPA Building. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24)

Johnson Motion to Receive & File Memorandum; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson); Motion Carried 2-0 

10.15

Status of Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Housing and Revitalization Department HUD Loans. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24)

Johnson Motion to Receive & File Memorandum; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson); Motion Carried 2-0 

10.16

Status of City Planning Commission

Text amendment to Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to streamline and update the current set of landscaping and screening requirements that apply to a limited set of specific land uses and site features, and to modernize related fence and wall standards for nonresidential uses with the goal of proactively improving the appearance of commercial and industrial properties and corridors. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/7/24)

Durhal takes seat 3-0

Durhal Motion to Bring Back on Jan 9th, 2025; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0

10.17

Status of Legislative Policy Division

Request of Ibrahim Bazzi to amend Article XVII, Section 50-17-41, District Map No. 39 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Chapter 50, Zoning, to show a B4 (General Business District) zoning classification where P1 (Open Parking District) and B2 (Local Business and Residential District) zoning classifications are currently shown on one parcel commonly known as 6181 Cadieux Rd. and generally bounded by Harper Ave. to the north, Cadieux Rd. to the east, Berden St. to the south, and Harvard Rd. to the west. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/7/24) DENIAL

Durhal Motion to Bring Back on Jan 9th, 2025 All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

10.18

Status of Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Request to Draft Historic Designation Advisory Board Review Ordinance. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/7/24)

Durhal Motion to Bring Back on Jan 9th, 2025; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

11.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006751 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Shelter Services to Households Experiencing Homelessness. – Contractor: Covenant House Of Michigan – Location: 2959 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208. – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $120,000.00. Housing and Revitalization (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006853 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Shelter Services for Households Experiencing Homelessness. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (3rd. St.) – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201- Contract Period: Upon Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $640,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006838 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Services for the Motor City Match Program, Estimate 150 Businesses Served Each Year, 105 Technical Assistance Awardees, and 45 Financial Assistance Awardees. – Contractor: Economic Development Corporation – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006823 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Shelter Services for Households Experiencing Homelessness. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (E. Grand) – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201- Contract Period: Upon Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006822 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Shelter Services for Households Experiencing Homelessness. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (W. Chicago) – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201- Contract Period: Upon Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006819 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Shelter Services for Households Experiencing Homelessness. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (Oasis) – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201- Contract Period: Upon Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006824 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Shelter Services for Households Experiencing Homelessness. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (Gratiot) – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201- Contract Period: Upon Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006810 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Shelter Services for Households Experiencing Homelessness. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (3rd. St.) – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201- Contract Period: Upon Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005631-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Coordinated Entry (CAM) to Homeless Detroit Residents for Shelter Entry Services. – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 1, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $900,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,800,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006820 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Shelter Services for Households Experiencing Homelessness. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (Mack) – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201- Contract Period: Upon Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $275,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005220-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Reduce Contract Amount to $320,000.00, Extension of Time, and to Amend Terms & Conditions . – Contractor: Enterprise Community Partners – Location: 28 W. Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Decrease Amount: $430,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $320,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 (pending additional information)

11.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006851 - Revenue Lease Agreement – To Lease 2 St. Jean, Detroit, MI, a Portion of the Property Consisting of Approximately Four-Hundred Seven-Thousand Five-Hundred Seventy-Five (407,575) Usable Square Feet (the “Premises”). – Contractor: Goat Yard Marine, LLC – Location: 95 St. Jean Street, Detroit, MI 48214 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006534 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Citywide Historic Preservation Plan Study Services for 24 Month Project. – Contractor: Quinn Evans Architects, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Suite 301, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 26, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $233,850.00. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 100% funds Correction Letter issued

11.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004858-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Services Supporting a Brightmoor Neighborhood Framework, Housing Revitalization, and a Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan Study. – Contractor: Agency Landscape + Planning, LLC – Location: 91 Harvey Street, Suite Cambridge, MA 02140 – Previous Contract Period: November 22, 2022 through November 22, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $350,000.00. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Discussion: Edwina King (Legislative Affairs & Equitable Development), Elizabeth Ayana (OCFO)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

11.15

Submitting report relative to

High/Medium-impact industrial uses on land zoned B2 and B4, Chapter 50, Zoning. (DEPARTMENTAL REPORT).  (In the very near future, the City Planning Commission will be forwarding a proposed text amendment to Chapter 50, Zoning, to correct an error in the Zoning Ordinance that was embedded in Ordinance No. 2020-21. The error involves the permissibility of, and limitations upon, “High/Medium-impact industrial uses” on land zoned B2 (Local Business and Residential District) and B4 (General Business District).) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Receive & File Report; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

DETROIT LAND BANK AUTHORITY

11.16

Submitting report relative to

City Council Quarterly Report, 1st Quarter FY 2025, Detroit Land Bank Authority. (I am pleased to submit this quarterly report on behalf of the Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) to this honorable body.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Bring Back on JANUARY 23rd, 2025; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

HISTORIC DESIGNATION ADVISORY BOARD

11.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for the proposed designation of the Conductors Protective Assurance Building (CPA Building) local historic district, located at 2216 - 2200 Michigan Avenue/2411 Fourteenth Street, Detroit, MI 48216, and the appointment of ad hoc representatives in connection with this matter. (This request for historic designation is on our list of proposals for historic designation. The proposed Conductors Protective Assurance (CPA Building) Historic District has had reasonable grounds for the study provided, and a resolution directing the Historic Designation Advisory Board to conduct a study is attached. Petition number 2024-372 was issued by the Clerk’s Office.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

11.18

Submitting reso. autho. 

Awarding of Annual HOME, CDBG and AHD&PF New and Revised Awards or multiple projects.  (The City of Detroit (“City”), through the Housing and Revitalization Department ("HRD"), makes annual funding available for "ready-to-proceed projects" from HOME, CDBG, and AHD&PF funds allocated to the City through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") and other sources. HRD has continued to work closely with HUD to meet required commitment and disbursement deadlines for new and ongoing projects approved by the City.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

11.19

Submitting report relative to

FCA CBA.  (In response to the memo received by Council Member Johnson on November 6, 2024 regarding the status of the $800,000 Impact Neighborhood Fund (Fund) which is part of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) (now known as Stellantis N.V.) Community Benefits Agreement, the Planning and Development Department (PDD) provides the following updates) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Bring Back on JANUARY 9TH, 2025; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.20

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 10800 Puritan.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from 10800 Puritan LLC, a domestic limited liability company (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 10800 Puritan Avenue, Detroit, MI (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Eighty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($85,000.00).) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.21

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 2501, 2509, 2477 Junction and 5616 & 5619 Plumer.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from El Durango Bar, Inc., a domestic profit corporation (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 2477, 2501 & 2509 Junction and 5616 & 5619 Plumer (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Forty-Two Thousand Four Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($42,400.00).) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Bring Back on JANUARY 9TH, 2025; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.22

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Transfer by Detroit Land Bank Authority to Wayne County Land Bank Authority-147 Farrand Park Highland, Park Michigan 48203.  (Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”), approved by your Honorable Body on May 19, 2020, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received to the same transferee within any rolling 12-month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Discussion: Robert Linn (Detroit Land Bank), John Truong (Housing & Revitalization)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

11.23

Submitting reso. autho.

Approval of Property Transfer between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority.  (Pursuant to the Land Bank Fast Track Act, 2003 PA 258, MCL 124.751 to 124.774 (Land Bank Act), the Detroit Land Bank Authority (”DLBA”) was created as a separate legal entity, in order to assemble or dispose of public property in a coordinated manner, to foster the development of that property, to promote economic growth in the City of Detroit and to combat blight.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Send to Formal Session with Recommendation to Approve; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

MISCELLANEOUS

11.24

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions regarding City Housing Projects. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/21/24)

Durhal Motion to Refer to Housing & Revitalization Department & Bring Back on JANUARY 9TH, 2025; All in Favor (Tate, Johnson, Durhal); Motion Carried 3-0 

12.

MEMBER REPORTS

Durhal

Johnson

Tate

 

Committee adjourned to the Call of the Chair at 4:33pm