MINUTES

“A QUORUM OF THE DETROIT CITY COUNCIL MAY BE PRESENT”

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Ms. Cindy Golden

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

                                                                                          

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1.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

MOTION: THE JOURNAL OF 1/1/2022 WAS APPROVED.  MOVED BY MEMBER TATE  9-0.

2.

RECONSIDERATIONS

NONE

3.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

4.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

4.1

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Please be advised that the following Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contracts were approved through the Recess Procedure for the week of December 14, 2021.

Request to Accept and Appropriation the FY 2022 Women Infant Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2022 Women Infant Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Grant for a total of $245,290.00. There is no match requirement for this grant.)  

RECEIVED & FILED. 9-0

4.2

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Please be advised that the following Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contracts were approved through the Recess Procedure for the week of December 14, 2021. 

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2021 Detroit DUI & Seat Belt Overtime Traffic Enforcement Grant. (The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department with the FY 2022 Detroit DUI & Seat Belt Overtime Traffic Enforcement Grant for a total of $224,750.00. There is no match requirement for this grant. The total project cost is $224,750.00.)  

RECEIVED & FILED. 9-0

4.3

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Please be advised that the following Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contracts were approved through the Recess Procedure for the week of December 14, 2021.

Request to Accept the Mental Health Co-Response Partnership Grant. (Ballmer Group has awarded the Detroit Public Safety Foundation (DPSF) with a grant for a total of $400,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $400,000.00.)

RECEIVED & FILED. 9-0

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 THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

6.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the construction of sixteen new condominium units in three buildings listed as 1501, 1505, 1509, 1515, 1521, 1525, 1531, 1535, 1539, 1543, 1547, 1551 Pallister and 7610, 7614, 7618, and 7622 Kipling in the Pallister Gardens Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)

REFERRED.9-0

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. 6002767 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Implementation of Cherwell's Out-Of-The Box HR Service Management Solution. – Contractor: Avante Solutions, Inc. – Location: 728 W Jackson Boulevard, Suite 105, Chicago, IL 60661 – Contract Period: May 26, 2020 through May 25, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $178,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $853,000.00. DoIT

REFERRED.9-0

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Please be advised that the Contract listed was submitted on December 8, 2021 for the City Council Recess Agenda for December 14, 2021 and has been amended as follows:

Submitted as:
 
Contract No. 6002958 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Litigation Services as Legal 
Counsel for Emma Howland-Bolton v City of Detroit et al., USDC 21-10751. – Contractor: Clark Hill, PLC – Location: 500 Woodward Avenue Suite 3500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: February 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022 – Contract Increase Amount: $200,000.00 – Total Contract Amount:  $550,000.00. LAW

Should read as:

Contract No. 6002958 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Litigation Services as Legal 
Counsel for Emma Howland-Bolton v City of Detroit et al., USDC 21-10751. – Contractor: Clark Hill, PLC – Location: 500 Woodward Avenue Suite 3500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: February 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022 – Contract Increase Amount: $200,000.00 – Total Contract Amount:  $671,500.00 LAW

REFERRED.9-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Leila Gilbert v City of Detroit; Case No. 20-011211-NF, File No. L20-00697 (MBC), A20000, in the amount of $9,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Leila Gilbert may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

REFERRED.9-0

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Detroit Metro RX (Kimberly Sanford) v City of Detroit Case No: 21-163239-GC, File No: L20-00649 (YRB) A20000, in the amount of $5,950.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Detroit Metro RX may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about December 11, 2019.

REFERRED.9-0

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Eastside Chiropractic PLLC (Shellia Reynolds) v City of Detroit21-164389-GC, L21-00835 (BP) A20000 in the amount $7,500.00 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 damages related to injuries allegedly sustained by Shellia Reynolds on or about 07/22/2020.

REFERRED.9-0

7.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Civil Action Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 for P.O. Brent Benavides.

REFERRED.9-0

7.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 for Corporal Kenneth Valrie.

REFERRED 9-0

7.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 for Sgt. Kevin Briggs.

REFERRED 9-0

7.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 for Det. Mohamed Barakat.

REFERRED 9-0

7.10

Submitting reso. autho.  

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 for Corporal Ronald Hopp.

REFERRED 9-0

7.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 for Corporal Stephen Petroff.

REFERRED 9-0

8.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Please be advised that the Contract listed was submitted on January 12, 2022 for the City Council Agenda for January 18, 2022 and has been amended as follows:
 
Submitted as:
 
Contract No. 6002650 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Vactor Services for Cleaning Out Various Drains. – Contractor: LP Industries LTD – Location: 15366 Coyle Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 4, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $275,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Should read as:
 
Contract No. 6002650 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Vactor Services for Cleaning Out Various Drains. – Contractor: LP Industries LTD – Location: 15366 Coyle Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: February 5, 2022 through June 30, 2022 – Contract Increase Amount $120,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $395,000.00. (Original Contract Period: February 5, 2020 through February 4, 2022) GENERAL SERVICES

MOVED TO NEW BUSINESS FOR A VOTE AND APPROVED 9-0.

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. 6004209 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Services for the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project to Rehab the Residential Property Located at 9432 Longacre. – Contractor: Lake Star Construction Services, Inc. – Location: 440 Burroughs Suite 133, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $92,400.00. HOUSING & REVITALIZATION 

REFERRED 9-0

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. 6003823 - 56% Grant - 44% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Remediation for June 26, 2021 Flood Event. – Contractor: Flood & Fire Solutions, Inc. – Location: 51528 Industrial Drive New Baltimore, MI 48047 – Contract Period: July 14, 2021 through January 12, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $348,274.22. WATER & SEWERAGE (This Contract was Delayed in its submission to City Council Due to the suppliers inability to obtain approved tax clearances.)

REFERRED 9-0

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003826 - 56% Grant - 44% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Remediation for June 26, 2021 Flood Event. – Contractor: ProRestore 24/7 Property Restoration Services, Inc. – Location: 13201 North End Avenue, Oak Park, MI 48237 – Contract Period: July 20, 2021 through January 20, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $91,611.80. WATER & SEWERAGE (This Contract was Delayed in its submission to City Council Due to the suppliers inability to obtain approved tax clearances.)

REFERRED 9-0

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004199 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Environmental Due Diligence Prior to Abatement and Demolition. – Contractor: Beam, Longest and Neff, LLC – Location: 51151 West Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $5,766,666.67. CITY DEMOLITION

REFERRED 9-0

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004167 -   100% Bond Funding – To Provide Trash Out Services for Proposal N Release Group B4-SA. – Contractor: P & P Group, Inc. – Location: 18976 Stansbury, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $88,987.50. CITY DEMOLITION

REFERRED 9-0

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Please be advised that the Contract listed was submitted on December 15, 2021 for the City Council Recess Agenda for December 21, 2021 and has been amended as follows:
 
Submitted as:
 
Contract No. 3051157 - 100% Solid Waste Funding – To Provide Emergency Flood Debris Removal. – Contractor: GFL Environmental USA, Inc. – Location: 6200 Elmridge, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 20, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS

Should read as:

Contract No. 3051157 - 100% Solid Waste Funding – To Provide Emergency Flood Debris Removal. – Contractor: GFL Environmental USA, Inc. – Location: 6200 Elmridge, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 20, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $345,000.01 PUBLIC WORKS

REFERRED 9-0

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Feldman Ford, LLC Assignment Agreement.  (Please be Advised that the Attached Contract List is Changing Contract Ownership from Jorgensen Ford Sales, Inc. to Feldman Ford, LLC.)

REFERRED 9-0

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

NONE

12.

OTHER MATTERS

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

NONE

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Robert Carmack, Cunningham, Nicole Small, Tahira Ahmad, Ruth Johnson, Bobbi Johnson, Frank Hammer, Renard Monczunski, Minister Eric Blount, Ruby. Joanne Warwick, Marguerite Maddox, Rhuban Crowley, Virginia park 1, Ms. Jackson, Ms. Karen

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

16.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of 102 apartment units at 1400 Chrysler in the Rivard Lafayette Park Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)  

APPROVED 9-0

16.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the construction of a new 22-unit multi-family development at 1650 Bagley Street in the Corktown Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)  

APPROVED 9-0

16.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the construction of a new building with 35 condo units at 1405 Rivard Street in the Rivard Lafayette Park Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 

APPROVED 9-0

16.4

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the rehabilitation of two condominium units at 308 Eliot Unit 1 and 2 in the Crosswinds (Woodward Place) Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 

APPROVED 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

16.5

Durhal, reso. autho.

To officially designate the name of the Weekly Contract Review Report as The Teeter Report.

APPROVED 9-0

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

The Appointment of Conrad Mallot. Jr. to serve as the City of Detroit's Corporation Counsel. (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-19-22 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY)

POSTPONED 1 WEEK 9-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003731 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Test Desks for Election Periods. – Contractor: Miller Consultations and Elections / Election Source – Location: 4615 Danvers Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 27, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $293,020.00. ELECTIONS  

APPROVED 9-0

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001621 - 100% City Funding - AMEND 5 - To Provide and Increase of Funds and an Extension of Time for Litigation Services Related to Bus Incidents with Strong Evidence of Fraud and Other Matters. - Contractor: Novara Tesija Catenacci McDonald & Baas, PLLC - Location: 888 West Big Beaver Road Suite 600, Troy, MI 48084 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 - Contract Increase Amount: $200,000.00 - Total Contract Amount: $425,000.00. LAW (Previous Contract Period: July 27, 2018 through December 31, 2022)  

APPROVED 9-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Urban Medical Farms llc and Jarred Kwiatkowski v City of Detroit. Case No. 21-008378-CH, File No. L21-00601 (EBG), A13000, If the City issues Plaintiffs a medical marijuana grower license, the Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of Urban Medical Farms, LLC, Jarred Kwiatkowski and their attorneys, Williams Williams Rattner & Plunkett. P.C., in the amount of Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($67,500) in full payment for any and all claims which Plaintiffs may have against the City of Detroit, or any of the City’s officers, employees, agents or representatives, including but not limited to all claims which were or could have been raised in the case entitled “Urban Medical Farms, LLC and Jarred Kwiatkowski v City of Detroit,” Wayne County Circuit Court Case No.Settlement in lawsuit of Urban Medical Farms llc and Jarred Kwiatkowski v City of Detroit. Case No. 21-008378-CH, File No. L21-00601 (EBG), A13000, If the City issues Plaintiffs a medical marijuana grower license, the Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of Urban Medical Farms, LLC, Jarred Kwiatkowski and their attorneys, Williams Williams Rattner & Plunkett. P.C., in the amount of Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($67,500) in full payment for any and all claims which Plaintiffs may have against the City of Detroit, or any of the City’s officers, employees, agents or representatives, including but not limited to all claims which were or could have been raised in the case entitled “Urban Medical Farms, LLC and Jarred Kwiatkowski v City of Detroit,” Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 21-008378-CZ (“the Lawsuit”). (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-19-22 PENDING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION) 

APPROVED 8-1. MEMBER BENSON VOTED NO

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Affiliated Diagnostics of Oakland, LLC (Kimberly Sanford) v City of Detroit; Case No. 20-011059-NF File No. L20-00649 (YRB) A20000, in the amount of $8,800.00, in full payment for any and all claims which Affiliated Diagnostics of Oakland, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about December 11, 2019.

APPROVED 9-0

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Rosemary Jakubus v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-001805-NI, File No. L21-00265 (YRB) A20000, in the amount of Five $5,309.05, in full payment for any and all claims which Rosemary Jakubus may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 19, 2020.

APPROVED 9-0

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Neal, Yvette v City of Detroit; Case No. 19-016483-NF, File No. L19-00950 (PH) A20000, in the amount of $47,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Yvette Neal may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about December 14, 2018.

APPROVED 9-0

17.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Image Therapeutic Care LLC (Kimberly Sanford) v City of Detroit; Case No.21-150642-GC, File No. L21-00358 (YRB) A20000, in the amount of $8,950.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Image Therapeutic Care LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about December 11, 2019.

APPROVED 9-0

17.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Lahser Medical Campus Physical Therapy PC (Kimberly Sanford) v City of DetroitCase No. 21-159197-GC, File No. L21-00542 (YRB) A20000, in the amount of $3,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Lahser Medical Campus Physical Therapy PC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about December 11, 2019.

APPROVED 9-0

17.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Case Evaluation Acceptance Award of Get Well Medical Transport Company (Kenny Ferguson) v Case No.. City of Detroit 21-004326-NI, File No. L21-00323 (MBC) A20000, in the amount of $5,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Get Well Medical Transport Co. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

APPROVED 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

17.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Authorizing Entry of Participation Agreements In Partial Settlement of The National Prescription Opiate Litigation.

APPROVED  W/WAIVER 9-0

17.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Authorizing Entry of State of Local Government Intrastate Agreement Concerning Allocation of Settlement Proceeds in The National Opioids Litigation.  

APPROVED  W/WAIVER 9-0

RESOLUTIONS

17.13

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

The Mayor to conduct a national search for a qualified nominee for the Office of Corporation Counsel. (It is the concern of City Council that Deputy Mayor Conrad Mallet Jr. may be unable to maintain the position of an independent legal counsel able to fairly and equally represent the Mayor, the City Clerk, the City Council, the individual members of City Council.

POSTPONED 1 WEEK. 9-0

18.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002563 -100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Volvo Equipment Repair Services. – Contractor: Alta Equipment Company, LLC – Location: 5105 Loraine Street, Detroit, MI 48208 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 15, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $240,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (Original Contract Period: December 16, 2019 - December 16, 2021)  

APPROVED   9-0

18.2

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No.6002849 -100% 2018 UTGO Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and an Extension of Time for Construction Management for Firehouse Structural Renovations and Improvements. – Contractor: W-3 / J.J. Barney JV, LLC – Location: 7601 2^nd, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2022 – Contract Increase Amount: $623,323.69 – Total Contract Amount: $2,583,323.69. GENERAL SERVICES (Original Contract Period: April 30, 2020 through December 1, 2021)  

APPROVED   9-0

18.3

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002475 -100% 2018 UTGO Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for the Necessary Improvements to Formally Implement the Detroit Police Department’s Vehicle Towing Initiative located at the Grand River Tow Yard. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2022 – Contract Increase Amount: $300,695.60 – Total Contract Amount: $2,449,195.60. GENERAL SERVICES (Original Contract Period: May 20, 2020 through December 1, 2021

APPROVED   9-0

18.4

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002650 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Vactor Services for Cleaning Out Various Drains. – Contractor: LP Industries LTD – Location: 15366 Coyle Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 4, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $275,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

APPROVED   9-0

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

18.5

Young, reso. autho.

Correction: Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2019-2021 Wayne County Park Millage lntergovernmental Agreement Grant and Increase Appropriation 20946. (Wayne County has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2019-2021 Wayne County Park Millage Intergovernmental Agreement Grant for a total of $563,613.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $563,613.00. This grant was approved by City Council, with the grant name FY 2019- 2020 Wayne County Park Millage Intergovernmental Agreement, on March 30, 2021, for a total of $262,756.00)

APPROVED   9-0

19.

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Tate. reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004045 - 100% Private Grant Funding – Invest Detroit FCA Pass – To Provide Basement Repairs for Occupied Properties for the Bridging Neighborhoods Program by Invest Detroit FCA. – Contractor: SAS Services, Inc. – Location: 5800 E Ten Mile, Warren, MI 48091 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 30, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $140,000.00. HOUSING & REVITALIZATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22)

APPROVED  W/WAIVER 9-0

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

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 City of Detroit COVID Testing Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2022 City of Detroit COVID Testing Grant for a total of $4,500,000.00.  The total project cost is $4,500,000.00.  There is no match requirement for this grant.  The grant period is October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-24-22)

APPROVED 9-0

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

19.3

Tate, a Proposed Ordinance 

To amend Article XVII, Section 50-17-24, District Map No. 22 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Chapter 50, Zoning, to rezone 10409, 10411, and 10417 Castle Street generally, located on the west side of Castle Street, north of Lynch Road from a R1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning classification to a M2 (Restricted Industrial) zoning classification. (INTRODUCE) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22)

APPROVED   9-0

19.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a public hearing on foregoing ordinance amendment. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22)

APPROVED  9-0. HEARING TO BE SET FOR 2/17/22 AT 11:05 AM.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

19.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 14604 Schaefer to Luke’s Property Management LLC. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Luke’s Property Management LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 14604 Schaefer (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Fifteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($15,000.00).    (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22)

APPROVED W/WAIVER 9-0

 

19.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 12700 Kercheval to Mission Farms II, LLC (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Mission Farms II, LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 12700 Kercheval (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Ninety Nine Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($99,000.00).  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22)

APPROVED W/WAIVER 9-0

19.7

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 17136 and 17142 Gable to Caniff Plaza LLC.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Caniff Plaza LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 17136 and 17142 Gable (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Four Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 00/100 Dollars ($4,510.00). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22)

APPROVED W/WAIVER 9-0

19.8

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 2445 and 2453 Meldrum to Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan nonprofit corporation, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 2445 and 2453 Medrum (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Seven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($7,000.00). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22)

APPROVED W/WAIVER 9-0

19.9

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 5084 Ogden to Walter Janowski. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Walter Janowski (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 5084 Ogdem (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Four Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($4,000.00).  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22)

APPROVED W/WAIVER 9-0

19.10

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 12901 W. Seven Mile to Rooted Detroit LLC. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Rooted Detroit LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 12901 W. Seven Mile (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Nine Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($9,000.00). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22)

APPROVED W/WAIVER 9-0

19.11

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 19420 John R to Fork In Nigeria, LLC. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Fork In Nigeria, LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 19420 John R (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirty Seven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($37,000.00). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22)

MOTION: MOVE TO NEW BUSINESS.  MOVED BY MEMBER JOHNSON - 3-0.

19.12

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 3139 and 3149 Wabash to Steve M. Johnson Jr. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Steve M. Johnson Jr. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase certain City-owned real property at 3139 and 3149 Wabash (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Forty One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($41,000.00). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22)

SEND BACK TO COMMITTEE 9-0

19.13

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 3551 and 3559 Elmwood to Louis Williams. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Louis Williams (the “Purchaser”) to purchase certain City-owned real property at 3551 and 3559 Elmwood (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Sixteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($16,000.00). (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-13-22) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY.)

FAILED 0-9

19.14

Tate, reso. autho. 

Property Sale of 7723 and 7729 Fenkell to Kelsey Hall. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Kelsey Hall (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 7723 and 7729 Fenkell (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Nine Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($9,000.00). (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-13-22) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-20-22)

APPROVED 9-0

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

19.15

Santiago-Romero,  reso. autho.

Vanguard Community Development Corporation, request to install 54 banners on East Grand Blvd. between Woodward Ave. and City Limits, Woodward Ave. between Milwaukee Ave., and Custer Ave. from approved date to November 8, 2022, to facilitate Northern, Milwaukee Junctions community awareness messages. (Petition #1604) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-24-22)

19.16

Santiago-Romero,  reso. autho.

Southwest Detroit Business Association, (#1609), Banner Request The Southwest Detroit Business Association, request to install 96 banners on W. Vernor from Clark Street (East) to Newark/18^th Street, Bagley Avenue from 21^st Street (East) to 16^th Street, and Bagley Avenue from 24^th Street to I-75 Service Drive from November 24, 2021 to May 24, 2022 in order to identify, highlight, and promote the Mexican town Main Street/Business District. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-24-22)

APPROVED 9-0

19.17

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Community Association of New Center Area, (#1610) request to install 34 banners on Virginia Park between Third Ave. and Woodward Ave., Seaward St. between Third Ave. and Woodward Ave., Delaware St. between Third Ave. and Woodward Ave., Pallister St. between Third Ave. and Woodward Ave., Bethune St. between Third Ave. and Woodward Ave., Third Ave. between Bethune St. and Virginia Park, Second Ave. between Bethune St. and Virginia Park, Woodward Ave. between Delaware St. and Bethune St. from December 02, 2021 to June 02, 2022 in order to identify the community. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-24-22)

APPROVED 9-0

RESOLUTIONS

19.18

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Continuing the City of Detroit’s Immigration Task Force.

APPROVED W/WAIVER 9-0

20.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFFERALS 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 

REFERRED 9-0

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

21.1

Submitting reso. autho.

FY 2021-2022 City Council Budget Transfer Request. (Under State of Michigan Public Act 2 of 1968 (The “Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act”) and the 2012 Detroit City Charter, the City cannot incur expenditures in an appropriation account in excess of the amount appropriated by the Detroit City Council. Under Section 8-211 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter, the Administration may propose the transfer of all or part of any unencumbered appropriation balance among the programs, services, or activities within an agency or from one agency to another, subject to City Council authorization)

REFERRED 9-0

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION/OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

21.2

Submitting reso. autho. 

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of 16 condominium units at 1501, 1505, 1509, 1515, 1521, 1525, 1531, 1535, 1539, 1543, 1547, 1551 Pallister and 7610, 7614, 7618 and 7622 Kipling in the Palister Gardens Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)

REFERRED 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

21.3

Submitting report related to

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status as of December 31, 2021.  (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation level status as of December 31, 2021, of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the City of Detroit was awarded by the U. S. Department of Treasury.)

MISCELLANEOUS

21.4

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Over Assessment Taxable Value Information.

REFERRED 9-0

21.5

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution request for Financial Review Commission (FRC) Budget Receipt Extension.

REFERRED 9-0

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.

Case Evaluation Acceptance Award in lawsuit of Darren Conerly v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 20-009536-NI, File No. L20-00675 (CG), a20000, in the amount of $10,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Darren Conerly may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

REFERRED 9-0

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Nick Frontczak et al v City of Detroit Case No. 18-13781, File No. L18-00747 (PMC), A37000, in the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars and NO/Cents ($60,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which NICK FRONTCZAK, as the Public Administrator for the Estate of MICHAEL McSHANE, deceased, and MICHAEL VALENTINO may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained

REFERRED 9-0

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Kimberly Sanford v City of DetroitCase No. 20-015467-NF, File No. L20-01011 (YRB) A20000, in the amount of $19,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Kimberly Sanford may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about December 11, 2019.

REFERRED 9-0

22.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Casey York in D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 (MA) for Casey York.

REFERRED 9-0

22.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Christopher Nieman in D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 (MA) for Christopher Nieman.

REFERRED 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

22.6

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Question Regarding Lawsuit Proof of Liability.

REFERRED 9-0

23.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

23.1

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance relative to

The Request of Taco Bell America, LLC 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 a B2 (Local Business and Residential District) zoning classification is currently shown at the property commonly referred to as 18550 E. Warren Avenue. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)

REFERRED 9-0

23.2

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance relative to

Request of Kimberly Dokes on behalf of Cinnaire Solutions to rezone three parcels commonly known as 4843, 4849, and 4867 Trumbull Street from the R3 (Low Density Residential) zoning district classification to the SD1 (Special Development District, Small-Scale, Mixed-Use) zoning district classification. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)

REFERRED 9-0

23.3

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance related to

Request of the Woodbridge Neighborhood Development Corporation to amend Article XVII, Section 50-17-46, District Map No. 44 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Chapter 50, Zoning, to show an SD1 (Special Development District, Small-Scale, Mixed-Use) zoning classification where R2 (Two-Family Residential District), R3 (Low Density Residential District), and B4 (General Business District) zoning classifications are currently shown on 72 parcels generally bounded by West Forest Avenue to the north, Rosa Parks Blvd. to the east, Calumet Avenue to the south, and Grand River Avenue to the west. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)

REFERRED 9-0

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Scheduling a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 10, 2022 regarding approval of the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Ribbon Brownfield Plan. 

REFERRED 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

23.5

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Dissolution DLBA Report.

REFERRED 9-0

24.

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

24.1

Submitting report relative to

Emergency Contracts. (The attached list of purchase orders or requests were entered into and granted by the CPO as noted to support citizens during the emergency.)

REFERRED 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

24.2

Council President Mary Sheffield 

Submitting memorandum relative to Speed Hump Removal Follow-Up.

REFERRED 9-0

24.3

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Food Waste.

REFERRED 9-0

25.

WALK-ON'S

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

25.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

To submit a grant application to the JPMorgan Chase Foundation for the Racial and Social Justice Grant. (The Law Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the JPMorgan Chase Foundation for the Racial and Social Justice Grant.  The amount being sought is $300,000.00.  There is no City match requirement.  The total project cost is $300,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-12-22 PENDING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION)

APPROVED 9-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

25.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Camille Scott v City of Detroit; File No. 15054 (CM) in the sum of $60,000.00 in full payment of any and all claims which Camille Scott may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as the result of her past employment with the City of Detroit.

APPROVED 9-0

25.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Kimberly Michelle Baker v City of Detroit. Case No. 20-008597-NI, File No. L20-00441 (YRB) A20000, in the amount of $58,500.00, in full payment for any and all claims which Kimberly Michelle Baker may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about October 8, 2019.

APPROVED 9-0

25.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Elizabeth Howard v. City of Detroit. Case No. 20-009459-NI, File No. L20-00515 (KAC) A20000, in the amount of $65,000.00 in favor of Elizabeth Howard and her attorney, Ravid and Associates, P.C., in full payment for any and all claims which Elizabeth Howard may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 05/06/2019.

APPROVED 8-1. MEMBER BENSON VOTED NO

MISCELLANEOUS 

25.5

Council Member Coleman A. Young II

Submitting memorandum relative to Exploring Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program for Detroiters. 

REFERRED TO BFA COMMITTEE 9-0

25.6

Council Member Coleman A. Young II

Submitting memorandum relative to Comparative Analysis of Strip Club Located in Downtown Areas of the Top Ten Major Cities and in Detroit.

REFERRED TO PED COMMITTEE 9-0

25.7

Council Member Coleman A. Young II

Cannabis Industry Comparative Analysis for Discussion.

REFERRED TO PED COMMITTEE 9-0

25.8

Council Member Coleman A. Young II

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution Extending the Memorandum on Water Shutoffs.

REFERRED TO PHS COMMITTEE 9-0

26.

CONSENT AGENDA

27.

MEMBER REPORTS

28.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

29.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

30.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE