MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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

 

Mr. Glenn Kersey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

Present: Sheffield, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway, Johnson, Santiago-Romero

Absent: Tate, Benson, Durhal, Young

5-4 QUORUM PRESENT

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

PER THE CHAIR: JOURNAL FROM FEBRUARY 4, 2025 APPROVED. All Present Council Members in favor 

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

-NONE-

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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:

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

6.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005798-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for City Wide Auto Wash Services. – Contractor: Downtown Auto Wash, LLC – Location: 1217 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: November 7, 2023 through November 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $75,185.00 – Total Contract Amount: $156,493.00. CITYWIDE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 

6.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005799-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for City Wide Auto Wash Services. – Contractor: Star Auto Wash, Inc. – Location: 18401 W Warren, Detroit, MI 48228 – Previous Contract Period: November 7, 2023 through November 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $60,390.00 – Total Contract Amount: $137,490.00. CITYWIDE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 

6.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005856-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for City Wide Auto Wash Services. – Contractor: Legends Grand River DBA Grand River Car Wash and Oil Change – Location: 13915 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48227 – Previous Contract Period: November 28, 2023 through November 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $11,226.60 – Total Contract Amount: $67,131.60. CITYWIDE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

6.4

Submitting report relative to

Response to Council President Pro Tem James Tate Proposed 2024 Capital Agenda Questions.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 

6.5

Submitting report relative to

Response to Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway Proposed 2024 Capital Agenda Questions.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 

6.6

Submitting report relative to

Response to Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero Proposed 2024 Capital Agenda Questions.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005854-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Probate Law Assistance for Phase 2 of the Solar Project. – Contractor: Melvin D. Jefferson, Jr. P.C. – Location: 615 Griswold Street, Suite 925, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: June 15, 2023 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $75,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. LAW

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 2901809-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide for the City’s Online HR Systems for Time and Attendance, Payroll, Scheduling, Training and Other Tools. – Contractor: UKG Kronos Systems, LLC – Location: 2000 Ultimate Way, Weston, FL 33326 – Previous Contract Period: October 26, 2015 through February 24, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2029 – Contract Increase Amount: $15,000,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $36,564,592.00. DoIT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in Lawsuit of Wanetta Reed v City of Detroit, Angelica Robinson et al; Case No. 23-005526-CZ, File No. L23-00244 (RJB) Police Department, , in the amount of $33,750.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Wanetta Reed may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of PhysioFit Rehabilitation Services (C. Jackson) v City of Detroit; Case No. 23-016406-NF, File No. L24-00727 (MBC) in the amount of $71,900.23 in full payment for any and all claims which PhysioFit Rehabilitation Services may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Avery Dunning V City of Detroit; Case No. 23-015251-NI, File No. L23-00671 (RJB), Department of Transportation in the amount of $20,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Avery Dunning may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

8.

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

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of FOXGLOVE (2015-019), request to hold the "FOXGLOVE Summer Series" on April 24th, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM on September 20th, 2025 at 257 Leicester Ct. Set-up will begin at 12:00 PM on April 23rd, 2025 and be completed by 4:00 PM on April 24th, 2025. Tear down will begin at 12:00 AM on September 21st, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM on September 21st, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other 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.

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

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006950 - 100% SLBA Blight Grant Funding – To Provide DWSD Sewer and Water Main Modifications for Junction McGraw. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group Inc, – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 1, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,999,999.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION  

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

MISCELLANEOUS

9.2

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions regarding the Sale by the Detroit Land Bank Authority to Resurrection Community Development Corporation.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

10.

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

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006812 - 85% Grant & 15% City Funding – To Furnish 117 Bus Shelters. – Contractor: Brasco International, Inc. – Location: 32400 Industrial Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,883,825.00. TRANSPORTATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081390 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8314 Montlieu. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Blvd, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $19,650.00.  CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006976 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of 15401 Grand River Mammoth Building – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,599,740.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081401 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 18045 Caldwell. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $17,050.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081482 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 15374 Bramell. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,194.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081485 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5614 25th St. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Blvd, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $21,750.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006014 - 100% City Funding – To Enter a Lease Agreement with Hutzel Hospital for DPD's Victim Assistance Program. – Contractor: VHS Harper-Hutzel Hospital, Inc. – Location: 4201 St. Antoine Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Five (5) Years – Total Contract Amount: $230,010.00.  POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006970 - REVENUE – To Provide Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance Classroom Instruction and Training from the Detroit Health Department. – Contractor: Henry Ford College – Location: 5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, MI 48128 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year. – Not to Exceed the Amount of 850.00 Per Student.  HEALTH

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of New Gas Easement at Voigt Park, District 5. (The General Services Department ("GSD") on behalf of DTE Gas Company ("DTE") is requesting authorization from your Honorable Body to grant a new gas easement within Voigt Park located in District 5 at 795 Longfellow Detroit, MI 48202, Parcel ID 04002635.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

10.10

Submitting report relative to

Detroit Department of Transportation KPI Report Q4 2024.  (The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) submits the KPI report for Q4 2024,as outlined by City Council Resolution.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

MISCELLANEOUS

10.11

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to American Water Resources – Follow Up Questions.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

10.12

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Mandate for City of Detroit parking services to conduct wellness checks on unhoused people.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

1 minute: Betty Lyons, Jacklyn Miller, Emma Breukink, Mia Williams, Stephen Handshu, Rojelio Landin, Steven Rimmer, Katie O'Donnel, Pastor Lorenzo Sowell, Malik Shelton, Ms. Williams, Katie Carlson, Charles Myles, Jack Van Dyke, Barbrie Logan, Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Muskin, Keia Mathis, Reuben Crowley, Peggy Goodwin, Carol Hughes, William M Davis, Yvonne Jones, Cunningham, Betty A Varner, Felicia Brook. JoAnn Warwick, 313-XXX-X301 (Richard Clay), Jadontae Smith, Steven Boyer, Cincy Dara, Rhonda Adams, Johnson, Samsung. Frank Hammer, Detroit Disability Power (Kacey), Renard Mionchunski, Call In User 1, Tahira Ahmad, 313-XXX-X337, Malik Shabazz, Iphone (Whitney Clark), Karen Hammer, Courtney Hall, Caller 313-XXX-X558. Demeeko Williams, Steve, Rocella Stewart, Ron Foster, Adam Barrett, Stephanie Novrocki, Kim Salem

Tate takes seat  6-0 ; Benson takes seat 7-0, Durhal takes seat 8-0, Young takes seat 9-0

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

16.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointment of Todd Bettison to Chief of Police for the City of Detroit.  (It is with great pride that I submit for your consideration and approval my recommendation to appoint Todd Bettison as Chief of Police for the City of Detroit. As you know, Todd has served admirably as Interim Chief of Police since November.) 

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 1

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND  PROCUREMENT

16.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006358 - 100% City Funding – To Provide as needed Preventive Maintenance & Installation Services to Existing City of Detroit Genetec Systems. – Contractor: Nerds Xpress, LLC – Location: 440 Burroughs Street, Suite 607, Detroit, MI 48202. – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 27, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. DoIT 

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Pit Stop Auto Repair LLC, File No. C24-05032 (YRB) A19000 (Department of Public Works) in the amount of ($45,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Pit Stop Auto Repair, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about September 10, 2021. 

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

HUMAN RESOURCES AND CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSION DIVISION

16.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2024-2025 Official Compensation Schedule. (On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $92,000 - $107,000 for the classification of Supervising Investigator-Police Commission, $92,000 - $107,00 for the classification of Supervising Investigator-Police Commission Citizen Complaints, $92,000 - $107,000 for the classification of Supervising Investigator-Police Commission Quality Assurance, and $80,000 - $92,000 for the classification of Senior Investigator-Police Commission.)

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (1): Angela Whitfield-Calloway Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

16.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2024-2025 Official Compensation Schedule. (On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $118,200 - $153,700 for the classification of OIG Manager of Investigations and Audits.) 

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

RESOLUTIONS

16.6

Waters, reso. autho.

Continuing the Minority Business Task Force.

Waters Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

17.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17.1

Tate, an Ordinance 

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-43, District Map No. 41, to revise the zoning classification for one parcel generally located at the southwest comer of Toledo and Campbell Streets, commonly known as 5807 Toledo Street, from an R2 (Two-Family Residential) zoning classification to an R3 (Low-Density Residential) zoning classification. ROLL CALL

Young leaves seat 8-0

Tate Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

17.2

Tate, an Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-58, District Map No. 56, to revise the zoning: classification for two parcels generally bound by West Grand River Avenue to the north, Burnette Street to the east, I-96 Jeffries Freeway to the south, and Prairie Street to the west, commonly known as 9715 Burnette Street and 10141 West Grand River Avenue, from their existing R1 (Single-Family Residential District) and B2 (Local Business and Residential District) zoning classifications, respectively, to the B4 (General Business District) zoning classification for each parcel. ROLL CALL

Tate Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006957 - 100% City Funding – To Provide to Operate a Toolbank to Support the Serve Detroit Volunteer Program. – Contractor: Bailey Park Neighborhood Development Corporation – Location: 2200 Hunt Street, #411, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $90,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Tate Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

17.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006959 - 100% City Funding – To Provide to Operate a Toolbank to Support the Serve Detroit Volunteer Program. – Contractor: Premier Group Associates LC – Location: 2221 Bellevue Street, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Tate Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

17.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, in the area of 9301 Oakman Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48211 in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978 on behalf of Stafford House Inc. (Petition #2024-321) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of Stafford House Inc. 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.)   

Tate Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Waiver 2

18.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

Young retakjes seat 9-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006894 - 100% Bond Funding – To provide Proposal N Demolition Release S, Group S2 – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Ave, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,676,385.75 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/27/25 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-11-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-18-25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Bring Back End of Agenda. Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Santiago-Romero Motion to Postpone for 1 Week. Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

 

18.2

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006972 - Lease Agreement – To Provide Land Lease of Airport Property to the FAA. – Contractor: Federal Aviation Administration – Location: 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2034 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00 - AIRPORT (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

Benson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried  

19.

NEW BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

19.1

Young, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 45 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Telecommunications, Article III, Franchises, Division 2, Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreements, by amending Section 45-3-22, Approval of uniform video service local franchise to Comcast of Detroit, to provide for a new ten-year agreement period to start July 29, 2024, and end July 28, 2034. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-17-25) (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

MAYOR'S OFFICE

19.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition "Marche Du Nain Rouge" (#2025-015), request to hold the "Marche Du Nain Rouge" on March 23rd, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM the same day at Canfield, between Cass and Second; Second between Canfield and Temple; Temple/Cass Park. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on March 23rd, 2025 and be completed by 11 :00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin at 5:00 PM on March 23rd, 2025 and be completed by 8:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Department's RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/13/25)

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

19.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Trivium (#2025-008), request to hold "Growler Gallop" at Atwater Brewery on September 28th, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Set-up to begin September 28th, 9:00 AM and completed by 3:00 PM with tear down to begin September 28th, at 8:00 PM and completed by 10:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/13/25)

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

19.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Apex Events, LLC (#2025-018), request to hold the "Shamrock Fest 2025" on March 15th, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM the same day at 401 Gratiot, Detroit, MI 48226. Set-up will begin at 5:00 PM on March 12th, 2025 and be completed by 8:00 AM on March 15th, 2025. Tear down will begin at 11 :00 PM on March 15th, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 AM on March 17th, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City of Detroit Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/13/25)

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

19.5

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit 300 Conservancy/Downtown Detroit Partnership (#2025-017), request to hold the "Grand Circus Park Opening Day Party 2025" on April 4th, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM the same day at Grand Circus Park East. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on April 4, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM the same day at Grand Circus Park East.  Setup will begin at 8:00 AM on April 2, 2025 and completed by 8:00 AM on April 4, 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 02/13/25)

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003776-A2 - 53% Grant, 47% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: HNTB Michigan, Inc. – Location: 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 1800, Detroit, Michigan 48243 – Previous Contract Period: November 3, 2021 through February 26, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/17/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (1): Whitfield-Calloway Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001851-A2 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide a Time Extension Only for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: WSP Michigan Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2600, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: February 26, 2019 through February 26, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/17/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (1): Whitfield-Calloway Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

DSS #8 -  Abatement and Demolition of Residential Properties Solar - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Add Additional Funds, Vendor and Phase 2 Properties for Abatement and Demolition of the Approved Residential Properties located in Areas Where Solar Arrays are Proposed. – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $197,244.52 – Total Maximum Order Limitation: $2,897,244.52. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/17/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (1): Whitfield-Calloway Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

19.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006817 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Medical Supplies & Equipment through MiDEAL (Contract# 2300000000326). – Contractor: J & B Medical Supply Company, Inc. – Location: 50496 West Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/17/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (1): Whitfield-Calloway Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

19.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006993 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Demolition Release S, Group S4 (9 Garages) – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Blvd, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $104,428.80. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/17/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (2): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

 

19.11

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006915 - 100% City Funding – To Furnish Trailer Mounted Power Washer Equipment Repair Service, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: Eric and Robert Thompson, LLC – Location: 32310 W. 8 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $90,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/13/25)

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Waiver 

LAW DEPARTMENT

19.12

Council Member Scott Benson Joined By Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 4 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Advertising and Signs, by amending Article I, Generally, Section 4-1-1, Definitions; renaming Article III, Protection of Minors Against advertisement and Promotion of Alcoholic Liquor and Tobacco Products, to Protection of Minors Against Advertisement and Promotion of Alcoholic Liquor, Tobacco Products, Marihuana Products, and Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Products; amending, Section 4-3-1, Purpose; renaming Section 4-3-4, Advertisement of alcoholic liquor or any tobacco product prohibited within a 1, 000-foot radius of certain locations to Advertisement of alcoholic liquor or any tobacco product, marihuana product, or electronic nicotine delivery system product within 1,000-foot radius of certain locations; Section 4-3-6, Method of assessment; Section 4-3-7, Phase-out period; to promote the welfare and temperance of minors and young adults exposed to certain publicly visible advertisement of marihuana products and electronic nicotine delivery system products. INTRODUCE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/17/25)

Benson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

19.13

Benson, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Benson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

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

19.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant for West Jefferson and Rosa Parks. (The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Public Works with the FY 2022 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant for West Jefferson and Rosa Parks for a total of $2,942,194.00. The State share is $2,942,194.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $1,463,106.00. The total project cost is $4,405,300.00. This is a non-cash grant and MDOT will administer the management of the project in accordance with the federal requirements for this grant program.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/17/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Waiver

 

19.15

Young, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Jefferson Chalmers Flooding Prevention Grant. (The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2024 Jefferson Chalmers Flooding Prevention Grant for a total of $1,000,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $1,000,000.00.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-11-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-18-25)

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

RESOLUTIONS

19.16

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution to Set the Administrative, Towing, Service and Towing Fees in Accordance with the Recommendation of the Tow Rate Commission. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/17/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (5): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters Nays (4): Coleman Young, Scott Benson,  Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

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:

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

21.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new single-family house at 2844 16th Street in the North Corktown Neighborhood Association and North Corktown Equitable Housing Initiative Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) an application requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of a single-family house located at 2844 16th Street.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 

22.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Select Medical Group of MI PLLC (Iesha Jones) v City of Detroit, Case No. 24-143144-GC, File No. L24-00785 (MBC) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($3,675.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Select Medical Group of Michigan, PLLC First Choice Med, LLC, US Health Pharmaceuticals, LLC d/b/a Meds Direct Pharmacy #2, 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 alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Tatiana Billings v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 23-006345-CD; W23-00070 (JTM) A47000) General Services Department in the amount of ($500,000.00) payable as follows: A check in the amount of ($331,933.34) to Tatiana Billings and a check in the amount of ($168,066.66) to “The Sanders Law Firm” in full payment of any and all claims which Tatiana Billings may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries, and that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases and Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in WCCC Lawsuit No. 23-006345-CD.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Anderson, Tanika v City of Detroit, Driver John Doe, et al, Case No. 20-008755-NI, File No. L20-00458 (SVD) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($185,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Tanika Anderson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 16, 2019.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of City of Detroit v Dennis Kefallinos, File Number: L25-00060.  A facilitation consent agreement between Dennis Kefallinos and his corporate entities and the City of Detroit encompassing thirteen lawsuits and one-hundred and eight (108) properties, this resolves any and all claims between the two parties by reasons of the thirteen lawsuits negotiated through facilitation.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Eastside Chiropractic PLLC (Betty Allen) v. City of Detroit; Case No. 24-004803-NF, File No. L24-00918 (CMG), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($39,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Eastside Chiropractic PLLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Inspector Wade Rollin Figley in lawsuit Outfront Media LLC v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-cv-13270; L24-01445 (BP) A13000 (Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department) for Inspector Wade Rollin Figley.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO John Mark Williams in lawsuit Joseph Clark v John Williams and City of Detroit, Case No. 24-012297-NI; L24-01303 (JH) A20000 (Transportation Department) for TEO John Mark Williams.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Brandon Groh in lawsuit Toni Dorsey v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-cv-10646; L24-00975 (CLR) A370000 (Police Department) for PO Brandon Groh.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Kyle Arella in lawsuit Manfred Brandenberger v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-008244-NI; L24-01099 (GBP) A370000 (Police Department) for PO Kyle Arella.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Lamar Harris in lawsuit Cyril Daniels et al v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-cv-11956; L24-01229 (GBP) A370000 (Police Department) for PO Lamar Harris.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Yousseif Berro in lawsuit Cyril Daniels et al v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-cv-11956; L24-01229 (GBP) A370000 (Police Department) for PO Yousseif Berro.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO William Delk in lawsuit Tanya Mackey v DDOT, et al, Case No. 24-005514-NI; L24-01254 (CLR) A20000 (Transportation Department) for TEO William Delk.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Supervising Building Inspector Eric Johnson in lawsuit Outfront Media LLC v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-cv-13270; L24-01445 (BP) A13000 (Buildings,Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department) for Supervising Building Inspector Eric Johnson.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO Quanicia Kirk in lawsuit Darrell Barnes-Bey v Quanicia Kirk and City of Detroit, Case No. 24-017145-NI; L24-00436 (BP) A20000 (Transportation Department) for TEO Quanicia Kirk.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sgt. Richard Knox in lawsuit Omar Tarif v Richard Knox and City of Detroit, Case No. 24-004331-NI; L24-00886 (CAB) A370000 (Police Department) for Sgt Richard Knox.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sgt. Ellen Brow in lawsuit Cyril Daniels et al v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-cv-11956; L24-01229 (GBP) A370000 (Police Department) for Sgt Ellen Brow.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

22.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of consultation with attorneys from the City of Detroit’s Law Department, the Legislative Policy Division, and representation from the Detroit Police Department to discuss privileged and confidential communication from the Law Department entitled City of Detroit Reverse Conviction Lawsuit Status Report, dated October 4, 2024.

Young leaves seat 8-0

Johnson Motion to Send to New Business (02-18-25). Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

22.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Implementation of the 2024 – 2028 Labor Agreement between the City of Detroit and the Police Officers Association of Michigan – Detroit Traffic Control Officers (BU 3200).  (The Labor Relations Division is recommending your Honorable Body’s official approval of the 2024 - 2028 Master Agreement between the City of Detroit and the Police Officers Association of Michigan – Detroit Traffic Control Officers.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor

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 reso. autho.

Petition of Angel's Share Inc. (#2025-021), request to hold the "Home Opener Festival" on April 4th, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM the same day at 440 Madison Ave. Set-up will begin at 12:00 PM on April 2nd, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 AM on April 4th, 2025. Tear down will begin at 9:00 PM on April 4th, 2025 and be completed by 1:00 PM on April 5th, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other 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 

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Wayne Joint Building Authority (#2025-024), request to hold the "Detroit Grand Prix Viewing" on May 30th, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on June 1st, 2025 at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on May 29th, 2025 and be completed by 6:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 8:00 AM on June 2nd, 2025 and be completed by 3:00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other 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 

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Mix Bricktown (#2025-023), request to hold the "3/17 & 4/4 AT MIX BRICKTOWN" on March 17th, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM on April 5th 2025 at 641 Beaubien St. Set-up will begin at 10:00 AM on March 14th, 2025 and be completed by 2:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 10:00 AM on April 05th, 2025 and be completed by 2:00 PM on April 05th, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other 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 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006979 - 100% City Funding – To Furnish Vehicle Glass Replacement and/or Repair Services. – Contractor: Mostek Paint & Glass Company – Location: 11515 Joseph Campau Avenue, Hamtramck, MI 48212 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $130,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 

24.

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

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004269-A1 - 100% CDBG Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for HRD Intake TIER I. – Contractor: U Snap Bac, Inc. – Location: 14901 East Warren, Detroit, MI 48224 – Previous Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $39,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Extension of review period for proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment – Screening (RECOMMEND APPROVAL). (As provided in Section 50-3-16 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, where a proposed text amendment is not acted upon by the City Council within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date of receipt of the City Planning Commission’s report, it shall be deemed to have been denied, unless extended by the City Council.)

Young retakes seat 9-0

Tate Motion to Send to New Business (02-18-2025): Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Tate Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for a Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Aria Warren, LLC in the area of 16621-16653 E. Warren, Detroit Michigan in accordance with PA Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2023-258). (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Aria Warren, LLC 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.

24.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for a Public Hearing to Establish a Commercial Facilities Redevelopment District for Baobab Fare RE LLC, around 16900 E Warren, Detroit, Michigan, 48224 in accordance with PA 255 of 1978. (Petition #2025-014) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Baobab Fare RE LLC, to Establish a Commercial Facilities 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

24.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Establish a Commercial Redevelopment District for The New Whitney Real Estate, LLC in the area of 60 W. Canfield, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978. (Petition #2025-016) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of The New Whitney Real Estate, LLC 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Approval to receive donation of property located at 1450 E McNichols. (The City of Detroit, by and through its Department of Public Works (“DPW”), has negotiated a property donation from Modern Asset, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (the “Donor”), on certain real property located at 1450 E McNichols, Detroit, MI 48203, as more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A (the “Property”).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

24.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Amended Property Sale by Development Agreement of 446 and 460 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (On March 9, 2021, your Honorable Body adopted a resolution approving the sale of certain real property at 446 and 460 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Detroit, MI (the “Properties”) to Cass Corridor Neighborhood Corporation, a Michigan non-profit corporation (“Developer”) for the purchase price of Six Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty and 00/100 Dollars ($664,930.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

24.8

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.)

24.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Accept Two (2) Easement Interests in furtherance of the “Detroit Charge Ahead” Initiative. (The “Detroit Charge Ahead” Initiative is seeking to establish publicly available electrical vehicle charging stations (the “Chargers”) at privately-owned sites across the City of Detroit.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

24.10

Submitting report relative to

Property Sale of 13244 Linwood. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Exclusive Heating and Cooling Company, Inc., a Michigan Profit Corporation (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 13244 Linwood, Detroit, Michigan 48238 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Ten Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($10,800.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

24.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 19673 John R. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Green Growth, L.L.C. (the “Purchaser”), a domestic limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 19673 John R, Detroit, MI 48203 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Sixty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Five and 00/100 Dollars ($62,725.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

24.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Riverwalk Extension - West Riverfront.  (The City of Detroit Planning and Development Department ("PDD") has received an offer from the City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority ("DDA") requesting the conveyance by the City of Detroit ("City") of a 15-foot swath of land located between Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park and the vacant land owned by the DDA at 1334 W. Jefferson.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

25.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America — Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B Grant. (The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2025 Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America — Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B Grant for a total of $1,014,153.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $1,014,153.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

MISCELLANEOUS

25.2

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Inquiry on Implementation of Federal Changes regarding Immigration.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

25.3

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Request to draft Truck Routes Ordinance.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

25.4

Council Member Coleman A. Young, II

Submitting memorandum relative to Proposed Tow Rate questions.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor.

26.

CONSENT AGENDA

27.

MEMBER REPORTS

Santiago-Romero, Waters, Johnson, Benson, Durhal, Whitfield-Calloway, Sheffield

Young retakes seat 9-0

Benson leaves seat 8-0

28.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

29.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

29.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

30.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

30.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution in Memoriam for Priscilla Pugh.

Durhal Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried