MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG WOULD PRESENT A TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTION TO DIRECTOR HELENE WEIR, CEO OF THE BOLL FAMILY YMCA IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Mrs. Millicent G. Winfrey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

The clerk called the roll and the following council members were present:

Scott Benson, Council Member Durhal, III;  Latisha Johnson, Gabriela-Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, President Pro Tem James Tate, and President Mary Sheffield - 8. 

Council Member Coleman Young, II entered after roll call. 

 

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

The Journal of the Session of March 14, 2023 was approved. 

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

There were no items. 

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:

Council President Pro Tem Tate left the table. 

The twenty (20) reports from various city departments were referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE

6.1

Submitting responses relative to

2023-2024 City Clerk Budget Questions. (Council Member LaTisha Johnson).

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.2

Submitting responses relative to

2023-2024 City Clerk Budget Questions. (Council Member Mary Waters)

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.3

Submitting responses relative to

2023-2024 City Clerk Budget Questions. (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.4

Submitting request relative to

Petition of Detroit Citizen Advocacy Group (AFSC) (#2023-082) request to speak before Council Member Fred Durhal's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee relative to the General Obligation Municipal Bonds regarding the Legislative Policy Division report dated January 25, 2023.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

PUBLIC LIGHTING AUTHORITY

6.5

Submitting responses relative to

Public Lighting Authority FY 2022/2023 Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

MISCELLANEOUS

6.6

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to DTC Budget Hearing Questions for FY23-24.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.7

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to 36^th District Court, Budget Hearing Questions, Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.8

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Public Library DPL Budget Hearing Questions for FY23-24.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.9

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Wayne County Port Authority Budget Questions FY23-24. 

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.10

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Historical Society Museum Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.11

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Public Lighting Dept. Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

 

6.12

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to FY 2023 – 2024 Budget: Detroit Land Bank Authority.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.13

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to FY 2023 – 2024 Budget: Municipal Parking Department.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.14

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to General Services Department and Recreation FY 2024 Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.15

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Media Services’ FY 2024 Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.16

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to 36^th District Court FY24 Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.17

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to 2023-2024 Port Authority Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.18

Council Member Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to FY 2023 – 2024 Budget Questions from the Demolition Department.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.19

Council Member Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to FY 2023 – 2024 Budget Questions for the Department of Public Works.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

6.20

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to FY 2023-2024 Budget Questions for the Human Resources Department.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 8-0. 

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The seven (7) reports from various city departments were referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee: 8-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Inova Diagnostics, LLC (Calvin Thornton) v City of Detroit  Case No. 22-201135-GC, File No. L23-00019 (YRB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($3,250.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Inova Diagnostics, 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 9, 2019.

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 8-0.

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Richelle Yvette Watson and True Scan, LLC v. City of Detroit; Case No. 21-000944-NI, File No.L21-00139 (YRB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the total amount of ($59,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Richelle Yvette Watson and True Scan, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about January 29, 2020.

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 8-0.

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Vital Community Care (Cecelia Anderson) v City of Detroit; Case No. 22-181557-GC, File No. L22-00679 (YRB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($4,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Vital Community Care may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 4, 2020.

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 8-0.

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in Lawsuit of Velicia Brandom v City of Detroit and Michael Greene; Case Number: 21-003006-NI File Number: L21-00227 (AA) (DDOT) in the amount of ($9,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Valencia Brandom may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about March 7, 2020.

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 8-0.

7.5

Submitting reso. autho

Settlement in lawsuit of Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland, LLC (Cecelia Anderson) v City of Detroit   Case No. 22-181149-GC, File No. L22-00608 (YRB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($10,000.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Affiliated Diagnostic 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 August 4, 2020.

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 8-0.

7.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Entry of Participation Agreements in Partial Settlement of the National Prescription Opiate Litigation and Entry of State Local Government Intrastate Agreement Concerning Allocation of Settlement Proceeds.  (The facts and particulars of the above-captioned lawsuit were set forth in a confidential memorandum that was electronically circulated to City Council on March 21, 2023. From this review, it is our considered opinion that settlement of this matter is in the best interests of the City of Detroit.)

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 8-0.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

7.7

Submitting report relative to

Board of Zoning Appeals Membership. (Council Member Mary Waters has made an inquiry about the feasibility of adding two additional members to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Based on our research, the Legislative Policy Division has determined that can be done.)

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 8-0.

8.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The one (1) report from the Office of Contracting and Procurement will be referred to the Neighborhood & Community Services Standing Committee: 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005015 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Davison Yard Genetec Certified Security Installation. – Contractor: Best Network Design, LLC – Location: 18249 Wyoming Street, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 19, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $107,722.39. General Services

Referred to the Neighborhood & Community Services Standing Committee; 8-0. 

9.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The four (4) reports from various city departments were referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee: 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

To Restore City Council Members as Detroit Land Bank Neighborhood Lot Endorsers. (Council President Mary Sheffield requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a resolution To Restore City Council Members as Detroit Land Bank Neighborhood Lot Endorsers.)

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee: 8-0. 

MISCELLANEOUS

9.2

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Sustainable Practices For District Detroit Development Project.

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee: 8-0. 

9.3

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Auditing - Bulk Parcel Sales and Buy Back/Occupied Program.

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee: 8-0. 

9.4

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to List of Occupied Detroit-Land-Bank-Owned Homes.

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee: 8-0. 

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The two (2) reports from various city departments were referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee:  

APPEALS AND HEARINGS DEPARTMENT

10.1

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for March 17, 2023. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on March 17, 2023 in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 8-0. 

LAW DEPARTMENT

10.2

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 40 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Sales, by adding Article III, Acceptance of Cash by Retail and Food Service Businesses, to contain Section 40-3-1, Definitions, Section 40-3-2, Misdemeanor violation; continuing violation; penalties for conviction thereof, and Section 40-3-3, Cashless Establishments Prohibition; to define words and phrases, set forth applicability, and to provide penalties for violations.  (FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 8-0. 

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

There were no items. 

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

There were no items.

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Council President Pro Tem Tate returned to his seat.

The following individuals were given one (1) minute to speak during public comment:

In-Person

1.  Pamela Moore 
2.  Stephen Hawring
3.  Darryl Woods
4.  Bishop Charles Ellis 
5.  Edyth Hayden-Friley
6.  Calvin Colbert 
7.  Mr. Cunningham 
8.  Brittany Mcgee
9.  John Heiss
10. Emmanuel Hill
11. Barbie Logan
12. Stephon Thompson
13. Lance Everson 
14. Jim Jenkins
15. John Cromer
16. Yvonne Stephens 
17. Steven Handschu 
18. Russ Bellant 
19. Wade Kovach 
20. Malik Shelton
21. Linda Campbell 
22. Solomon Medintz
23. James Smith 
24. William Hickey 
25. Louell Pizzuti 
26. Al Williams 
27. Theo Pride
28.John Lauve 
29. Rogello Landin
30. Evan Koster
31. Douglas Washburn
32. Abayomi Akikiwe
33. Kya Hardwick
34. Robin Peoples 
35. Michelle Alston
36. Pastor Mo
37. Elena Herrada
38.Adam Barrett
39.Joanna Velazquez/Ronald Foster
40. Darren Pettway
41. Renard Monczunski
42. Rev. Roslyn
43. Dominique Burton
44. Anthony Baber
45. Raymond Vison
46. Ahmed Doudi
47. Alton McIntyre 
48. Henry Williams 
49. Keisa Douglas 
50. Richard Mitchell 
51. Ruby Riley
52. Samiie Lewis 
53. Vanessa Velazquez
54. Manuel Lomeli 
55. Jennifer Pasha
56. Bob Carmack
57. Kea Mathis 
58. Andre Williams 
59. Jacob Van Dyke 
60. Ernest Johnson
61. Javay Palmer 
62. Joanna Velazquez 
63. Denasia Robinson
64. Ric Preuss
65. Deidre Jackson
66. Cindy Darrah
67. Roshaun Harris 
68. Tenesa Sanders

Virtual 

69.  "Illitch Agreements are welfare for the Rich"
70.  Gaston Munoz
71.  Mark Munoz
72.  William Davis
73.  Rochella Stewart
74.  Cevone Smith 
75.  Nancy Varner 
76.  Dr. Harris 
77.  Taylor 
78.  Caller user 1 
79.  Imara Hyman
80.  Antonio Godwyn
81.  Nicole Small 
82.  Quinita Good 
83.  Karen Winston 
84.  Galaxy
85.  Betty Varner
86.  Anemashaun 
87.  Caller ending in 124 - Joann Warwick
88.  Linda Bowie 
89.  Carol Hughes
90.  Kaci M. 
91.  Halima Casells
92.  Anthony 
93.  Paul Smith 
94.  Black Moses 
95.  Delores 
96.  Karen Hammer
97.  Peggy Noble 
98.  Robert 
99.  Meeko Williams 
100. Timothy Draughn  

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

Council Member Young, II left the table. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

16.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Authorization to Amend The FY 2022-23 Budget For The Detroit Public Library.  (The Detroit Public Library (DPL) is requesting authorization to amend its Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adopted Budget to increase projected revenues and offsetting appropriation by $4,548,677. The current budget total appropriation is $33,565,469.) 

Approved; 8-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

16.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Repeal of P.A. 436 of 2012. (Council Member Angela Whitfield Calloway requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a resolution to repeal P.A. 436 OF 2012. LPD then revised the resolution upon the request of Council Member Durhal.) 

Approved; 8-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

16.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Urging Federal Regulators to Secure Detroit Financial Institutions. (Council Member Mary Waters requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a resolution to regarding the security of the financial institutions in Detroit.) 

Approved; 8-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration.

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001320-A1 - REVENUE – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Auction Services. – Contractor: Midwest Auto Auction, Inc. – Location: 14666 Telegraph Road, Redford, MI 48239 – Previous Contract Period: March 28, 2018 through March 27, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 27, 2024 – The Original Revenue Contract Amount is 2-7% of Various Auctioned Items CITYWIDE 

Approved; 8-0.

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of C-Spine Orthopedic PLLC (Curtis Champion) v City of Detroit; Case No. 19-010832-NF, File No. L19-00619 (CLR) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($150,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which C-Spine Orthopedic, PLLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approved; 8-0.

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of of Michael Newson v City of Detroit, William Craig, and Lynda Tucker Case Number: 21-010357 File Number: L21-00759 (MBC) (DDOT) in the amount of ($45,000.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Michael Newson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 12, 2020. 

Approved; 8-0.

17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Ketwain D. Harris vs City of Detroit File No.15051, W21-00036, PSB, A47000, and in the amount of ($121,000.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Ketwain D. Harris may have against the City of Detroit and other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approved; 8-0.

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Comprehensive Care Pain Mgmt PC, et al. (Crystal Collins) v City of Detroit Case Number: 21-003905-NF File Number: L21-00292 (MBC) (DDOT) in the amount of ($24,325.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Comprehensive Care Pain Management, PC ; Allan Schwartz Medical Center, PC ; and Four Star Center, LLC and may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about April 3, 2020. 

Approved; 8-0.

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of LINT Chiropractic PC (David Hopkins and Tobius Drake) v City of Detroit ; Case No. 22-003333-NF, File No. L22-00834 (BP) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($25,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Lint Chiropractic, PC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Morris Sparks v Joseph Machon et al, Case No. 21-015520-NZ, File No. L21-01907 (CLR) Police, in the amount of ($22,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Morris Sparks may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approved; 8-0.

18.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005113 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Construction Services to Build a New Park on 4th and Charlotte. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-16-2023)

(Council Member Mary Waters joined the meeting)

MOTION TO SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION NEW BUSINESS AGENDA WITHOUT THE RECOMMENDATION; PENDING RESOULTION FROM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (Motion made by BENSON; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)

19.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

Council Member Young, II returned to the table 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

19.1

Tate, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50, of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-56, District Map No. 54, to revise the existing zoning P1 Open Parking zoning classification to the B4 General Business zoning classification for the parcel commonly known as 4423 Western Avenue, generally bounded by Michigan Avenue to the north, Western Avenue to the east, St. Stephen's Avenue to the south and the city of Dearborn to the west. (SIX (6) REQUIRED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE EIGHTH (8TH) DAY AFTER PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

Approved; 9-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005121 -  REVENUE – To Provide a Lease Agreement for Brush Watson East LDHA, Located at 301 Edmund Place and 321 Edmund Place. – Contractor: Brush Watson East 2018 Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC – Location: 20250 Harper Avenue, Harper Woods, MI 48225 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2023 – Revenue Contract Amount: $1,500.00 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 

Council President Sheffield left the table

 

Approved; 8-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

19.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004888 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Operational and Administrative Support for the Make it Home Program, a Foreclosure Prevention Program. – Contractor: United Community Housing Coalition – Location: 2727 Second Avenue, Suite 313, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,150,000.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approved; 8-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

19.4

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3059787 - 100% City Funding - To provide an Agreement for the Rental and Installation of Steel Screens to Secure Homes Rehabbed in the Bridging Neighborhoods Home Swap Program. – Contractor: Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc. – Location: 8770 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60631 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $9,400.00.  HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

Contract No. 3061412 -  100% City Funding – To Provide an Agreement for the Rental and Installation of Steel Screens to Secure Homes Rehabbed in the Bridging Neighborhoods Home Swap Program. – Contractor: Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc. – Location: 8770 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60631 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $15,540.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Contract No. 3059787 - Approved; 7-1  With one Objection by Member Whitfield-Calloway. Waiver of Reconsideration. 

Contract No. 3061412 - Approved; 7-1  With one Objection by Member Whitfield-Calloway. Waiver of Reconsideration. 

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

19.5

Durhal, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 Blight Elimination Grant. (The State Land Bank Authority has awarded the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department with the FY 2023 Blight Elimination Grant for a total of $25,000,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $25,000,000.00. The objective of the grant is to eliminate blight at five project sites, including: (1) Junction McGraw, (2) Kettering, (3) Eastern Market, (4) Project Orb: AAM (American Axle), and (5) the Packard Plant. The funding allotted to the department will be utilized to provide contractual services for design, site preparation, construction, environmental remediation, and other costs associated with the project.) 

Approved; 8-0  With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

19.6

Durhal, reso. autho.

Adopting A Homeless Solutions Funding Meeting Schedule For The Detroit City Council Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee Expanded. (The City Planning Commission (CPC) staff in cooperation with the Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) are requesting Your Honorable Body approve a schedule of public hearings and deliberative sessions for the 2023-24 Homeless Solutions Funding recommendations.) 

Approved; 8-0  With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

The Council then recessed to the call of the chair. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council reconvened at 2:51 p.m. 

The Clerk called the roll and the following council members were present:

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

19.7

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving Transformational Brownfield Redevelopment Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the District Detroit Redevelopment Projects. (As discussed at the March 2, 2023 Planning and Economic Development Subcommittee meeting, OCFO and Law finalized an analysis shortly before the meeting that results in the District Detroit Developer’s inability to capture library millages for the two projects north of I-75. This change results in a reduction of available capture from the two projects (and increased projected revenues to the library) of approximately $4.7 million.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 3-21-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-28-23)

This item was moved to the end of the Agenda and voted on out of order. 

Roll Call Requested. 

Approved: 8-1 with one objection by Council President Sheffield. Waiver of Reconsideration. 

19.8

Tate, reso. autho.

Terminating The Brownfield Plan of The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority For The Detroit Life Building Redevelopment Project. (The Detroit Life Building Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by City Council more than two years ago on July 27, 2007. The legal descriptions for the subject Plan are attached (Exhibit A).  At the special January 30, 2023 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project had failed to occur with respect to the eligible property for at least two (2) years following the date of the Plan in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 3-21-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-28-23) 

This item was moved to the end of the Agenda and voted on out of order. 

Roll Call Requested. 

Approved; 6-3. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

Nays: President Pro Tem Tate, Council Members Santiago-Romero, and President Sheffield 

• Terminate the Detroit Life Building Brownfield Plan

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Carried

HISTORIC DESIGNATION ADVISORY BOARD

19.9

Durhal, reso. autho.

To conduct a study to determine whether the Lula Belle Steward meets the criteria for historic designation and to issue appropriate reports in accordance with the Michigan Local Historic Districts Act and Chapter 21, Article II of the 2019 City Code.

Approved; 8-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration.

The Formal Session was recessed to the call of the chair, to call the Executive Session to order. 

Pursuant to recess, the council met and the following council members were present: 

Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, III; Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

19.10

Durhal, reso. autho.

To Appoint Michael J. Robinson, property owner and a representative from the community as ad hoc members of the Historic Designation Advisory Board in connection with the study of the proposed Lula Belle Stewart House Historic District.

Approved; 8-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration.

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

19.11

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by Related Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC in the area of 408 Temple Street Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 3-21-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-28-23) 

This item was voted on out of order. 

Approved; 8-1. With a Waiver of Reconsideration.

Nays: President Sheffield - Voted No with a Statement

 

19.12

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by Related Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC in the area of 2210 Park Ave Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 3-21-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-28-23) 

This item was voted on out of order. 

Approved; 8-1. With a Waiver of Reconsideration.

Nays: President Sheffield - Voted No with a Statement

 

19.13

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Related Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC, in the area of 408 Temple Street, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 3-21-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-28-23) 

 This item was voted on out of order. 

Approved; 8-1. With a Waiver of Reconsideration.

Nays: President Sheffield - Voted No with a Statement

 

19.14

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Related Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC, in the area of 2455 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 3-21-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-28-23) 

This item was voted on out of order. 

Approved; 8-1. With a Waiver of Reconsideration.

Nays: President Sheffield - Voted No with a Statement

 

19.15

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by Related Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC in the area of 2205 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 3-21-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-28-23) 

This item was voted on out of order. 

Approved; 8-1. With a Waiver of Reconsideration.

Nays: President Sheffield - Voted No with a Statement

 

19.16

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by Related Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC in the area of 2250 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 3-21-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-28-23) 

This item was voted on out of order. 

Approved; 8-1. With a Waiver of Reconsideration.

Nays: President Sheffield - Voted No with a Statement

 

19.17

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Related Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC, in the area of 2200 Woodward Avenue, 2250 Woodward Avenue, 2211 Woodward Avenue, 2300 Woodward Avenue, 2305 Woodward Avenue, 2210 Park Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005 (Petition #2023-003). (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 3-21-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-28-23) 

This item was voted on out of order. 

Approved; 8-1. With a Waiver of Reconsideration.

Nays: President Sheffield - Voted No with a Statement

 

19.18

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Commercial Rehabilitation District on behalf of Related Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC in the area of 2205 Cass Avenue, 2115 Cass Avenue, 2300 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005 (Petition #2023-007).(POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 3-21-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-28-23) 

This item was voted on out of order. 

Approved; 8-1. With a Waiver of Reconsideration.

Nays: President Sheffield - Voted No with a Statement

 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

19.19

Tate, (AMENDED) reso. autho.

Submitting reso. autho. Community Benefits Provision The District Detroit Project. (The City of Detroit (“City”), City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (“DBRA”), Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (“DEGC”), and Related Olympia Predevelopment Company (“Developer”) which consists of Olympia Development of Michigan, LLC (“ODM”) and The Related Companies, LP (“Related”) have been in discussions to bring an estimated investment of approximately $1.532 billion dollars to the properties located at 2200 Woodward Avenue, 2250 Woodward Avenue, 2211 Woodward Avenue, 2300 Woodward Avenue, 2305 Woodward Avenue/2300 Cass Avenue, 2455 Woodward Avenue, 408 Temple Street, 2305 Cass Avenue, 2115 Cass Avenue and 2210 Park Avenue known collectively as The District Detroit. It is anticipated that this project will redevelop the ten (10) existing structures and vacant parcels into new and renovated uses resulting in the creation of four (4) mixed use residential buildings with 865 mixed income residential units and 146,000 square feet of retail space1 , four (4) commercial buildings with 1.2 million square feet of office space, two (2) hotels with 467 hotel rooms, and 9,357 interior and surface parking spaces to the Downtown, Brush Park and Midtown neighborhoods.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 3-21-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-28-23) 

Approved; 9-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration.

The Council then recessed to the call of the chair. Pursuant to recess, the chair 

The clerk called the roll and the following council members were present: 

19.20

Durhal, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 16900 E. Warren.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Baobab Fare RE LLC (“Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 16900 E. Warren (the “Property”) for the purchase price of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($145,000.00). Purchaser wishes to purchase the Property to expand the restaurant in to a second Baobab Fare location. The Property is within an B4 zoning district (General Business District). Purchaser’s proposed use of the Property as a standard restaurant, without drive-through or drive-up services, is a by-right use and is consistent with the allowable uses for which the Property is zoned.) 

Council President Sheffield was not present during the vote of this item.

Approved; 8-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

19.21

Tate, reso. autho.

Transfer of Jurisdiction of 6410, 6416, 6422, 6428, and 6434 Selkirk to the Department of Public Works. (The City of Detroit Planning and Development Department (“PDD”) certain City-owned properties located at 6410, 6416, 6422, 6428 and 6434 Selkirk (the “Properties”), are no longer appropriate to their needs and has requested that the Finance Department transfer jurisdiction of the Properties to the Department of Public Works (“DPW”).) 

Council President Sheffield was not present during the vote for this item.

Approved; 8-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration

 

20.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004624  - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Vehicle Purchases and Ancillary Services. – Contractor: Feldman Ford, LLC – Location: 8333 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48210 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 19, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $2,912,832.00 TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-20-23)

The committee members stated that this item was moved out of committee with a recommendation to Deny.

Roll Call requested by Council Member Whitfield-Calloway. 

Failed; 2-7. 

Yeas: Waters, Durhal, III - 2. 

Nays: Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, II; Benson, and President Sheffield -7.

20.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3063309 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4356 Philip. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $16,650.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-20-23)

Approved; 9-0. 

20.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3063327 -  100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2420 Electric. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $15,750.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-20-23)

Approved; 9-0

20.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005018 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group O3. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 9217 Ann Arbor Road, Dundee, MI 48131 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,992,732.40 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-20-23)

Approved; 6-3

Nays: Waters, Whitfield-Calloway, and President Sheffield

20.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005019 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group O4. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,326,200.50 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-20-23)

Approved; 9-0

20.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005016 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group O1/Set Aside. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,155,307.75 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-20-23)

Approved; 9-0

20.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3063193 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 17158 Goulburn. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $15,299.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-20-23)

Approved; 9-0

20.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005017 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group O2/Set Aside. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,084,140.85 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-20-23)

Approved; 9-0

20.9

Santiago-Romero, reso autho

Contract No. 3061305 - 100% City Funding - To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7730 Kirkwood. _ Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC - Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 - Total Contract Amount: $21,900.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-20-23)

Approved; 9-0

20.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005020 -   100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group O5. – Contractor: Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,377,849.30 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-20-23)

Approved; 9-0

21.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE 

21.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Woodbridge & Franklin (#2023-051), request to host their first 5K, on April 23, 2023 from 10:00am - 4:00pm along the Dequindre Cut and Millken State Park; with a main focus on developing student athletes within the Detroit United Lacrosse program. (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/23/2023). 

Approved; 9-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

21.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Habitat for Humanity (#2023-069), request to host a block party style event, on April 22, 2023, from 7:00am - 7:00pm in Morningside on Maryland Street; with a celebration of the Home is the Key Campaign by having music, food festivities for the local community. (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 3/23/2023). 

Approved; 9-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration 

21.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Beech Street & Baltimore Street (#2023-46), request to host a festival that allows the legal consumption of cannabis from 12:00pm - 11:59pm at 2000 Brooklyn Street, Beech Street and the adjacent parking lot; with a safe and fun music festival in celebration of the legalization of cannabis. There will only be informational resources and vendors which are licensed by the State of Michigan and City of Detroit. (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 3/23/2023). 

At the request of the Clerk's Office, this item should be removed from the Agenda. This item was moved to next week's Agenda.

Motion to Remove from the Agenda; 9-0.

21.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of General Service Department (#2023-061), request to hold "Easter Fun Fest", at Heilmann Community Center, on April 8, 2023, from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL for of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/23/2023). 

Approved; 9-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

21.5

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit LD LLC (#2023-096), request to hold "East Riverfront Phase 00 Improvements" at Various properties in the East Riverfront neighborhood (see drawings). From April 25, 2023 through August 30, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of his petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/23/2023). 

Approved; 9-0. 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

21.6

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003465-A1 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Rental Tools and Equipment. – Contractor: Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. – Location: 3411 W Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48216 – Previous Contract Period: June 7, 2021 through April 29, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 29, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $40,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $85,893.03 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/23/2023). 

Approved; 9-0

21.7

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005164 - 70% Wayne County - 30% Capital Funding – To Provide Driveway Repairs at Rouge Park Buffalo Soldiers. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 1, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $70,195.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/23/2023). 

Approved; 9-0

21.8

Young,  reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004861 - 87% ARPA - 8% Wayne County - 5% City Funding – To Provide Renovations at Greenview-Wadsworth Park. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 20, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $634,950.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/23/2023). 

Approved; 9-0

21.9

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005131 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Stoepel No. 1 Park Improvements. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/23/2023). 

Approved; 9-0

21.10

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005135 - 50% Bond - 38% Capital - 12% Grant Funding – To Provide Erma Henderson Marina Design Engineering Services. – Contractor: Smithgroup, Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold Street, Suite 1700, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $650,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/23/2023). 

Approved; 9-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

21.11

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005130 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide a New Dog Park at Palmer Park. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/23/2023). 

Approved; 9-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

21.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Submitting reso. autho. Approval of Standard Agreement for the Police Department Secondary Employment Program. (Chapter 26 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Law Enforcement, provides for a Secondary Employment Program for the Detroit Police Department that allows sworn City of Detroit police officers to be employed by approved third-parties at assigned locations within the City.  For the implementation and administration of the program, Section 26-2-104 of the Code, Secondary Employment Program standard agreement, and rate of pay, equipment usage fee and service fees; payment of a court time as a result of a police officer;s secondary employment, provides that the Chief of Police shall develop a standard agreement that is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 26 of the Code, which will be used for all secondary employment.  Section 26-2-104 of the Code also provides that the Corporation Counsel shall review and approve as to form the Secondary Employment standard agreement and that the agreement shall be approved by resolution of the Detroit City Council.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-20-23)  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/27/23)

Approved; 9-0

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

21.13

Young, reso autho. 

To submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2023 Trust Fund Grant. (The General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2023 Trust Fund Grant for O'Hair Park. The amount being sought is $300,000.00. The State share is 50 percent or $300,000.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of 50 percent or $300,000.00. The total project cost is $600,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/23/23). 

Approved; 9-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

21.14

Young, reso. autho.  

To submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2023 Trust Fund Grant. (The General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department if Natural Resources for the FY 2023 Trust Fund Grant for Eliza Howell Park. The amount being sought is $300,000.00. The State share is 50 percent or $300,000.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of 50 percent or $300,000.00. The total project cost is $600,000.00.)  (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/23/23)

Approved; 9-0. With a Waiver of Reconsideration. 

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

21.15

Young, reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to commit ($150,000) (the “City Contribution”) to support the Detroit-Wayne County Port Authority (“Port Authority”) in the installation of an additional bollard along the Riverwalk. (The General Services Department hereby requests the approval and authorization from your Honorable Body to commit One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) (the “City Contribution”) to the Port Authority to construct an additional bollard servicing cruise ships that dock along the Riverwalk (the “Bollard”). The Bollard will be installed in the portion of the Riverwalk in front of the Renaissance Center.  The primary purpose of the Bollard project is upgrade facilities in order to accommodate large cruise ships — particularly cruise ships brought to Detroit by Viking Cruises, which are 200 feet longer than any other cruise ship entering the Great Lakes.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/23/2023). 

Approved; 9-0. 

RESOLUTIONS

21.16

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

To recognize April as Arab American Heritage Month.  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-27-23)

Approved; 9-0. 

22.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

The twenty-eight (28) reports from various city departments were referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee

23.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The twenty-eight (28) reports from various city departments were referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee:

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

23.1

Submitting report relative to

Community Outreach Report for the Mayor’s Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget and FY 2024-2027 Four-Year Financial Plan.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

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

23.2

Submitting report relative to

All donated assets Accepted to support the construction of the Joe Louis Greenway for Calendar Year 2022 Quarter 4.  (Attached herein is a report of all cash donations that were accepted to construct the Joe Louis Greenway for the calendar year 2022 Quarter 4. This includes the period between October 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.)

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.3

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to OCFO Budget Hearing Questions for FY23-24.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.4

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Budget Hearing Questions, Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.5

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to General Services Department (GSD), Budget Hearing Questions, Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.6

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), Budget Hearing Questions, Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.7

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Office of the Auditor General (OAG), Budget Hearing Questions, Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

MISCELLANEOUS

23.8

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Board of Review FY 2023-24 Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.9

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Board of Zoning Appeals FY 2023-24 Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.10

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History FY 2023-2024 Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.11

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to City Clerk FY 2023-2024 Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.12

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Department of Transportation FY 2023-24 Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.13

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to  Elections Department FY 2023-2024 Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.14

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative General Services Department FY 2023-24 Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.15

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Police Department FY 2023-2024 Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.16

Council Member Mary Waters 

Submitting memorandum relative to Library Budget Hearing 2023-2024

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.17

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Zoological Society Budget Hearing 

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.18

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Employment Solutions/ Work Force Development Board

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.19

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Planning and Development Budget hearings, 2023

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.20

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to FY2023-2023 HRD Budget Questions

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.21

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to DEGC 2023 Budget Hearings 

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.22

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to 2023-2024 Budget Hearing, Detroit Historical Society 

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.23

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to 2022-2023 Budget Hearing, Housing & Revitalization Detroit Housing Commission

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.24

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to 2023-2024 Budget Hearing, Charles A. Wright of Museum of African American History

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.25

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to 2023-2024 Budget Hearings, Airport Department

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.26

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA Budget Hearing) 

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.27

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to 2023-2024 Non-Departmental/Capital Budget/Debt Service Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

23.28

Council Member Angela Whitefield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to 2023-2024 Non-Departmental/Capital Budget/Debt Service Budget Questions.

Referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee; 9-0.

24.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The four (4) reports from various city departments were referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee: 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3063866 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Case Management System for Government Investigative Services for the Board of Ethics. – Contractor: WingSwept – Location: 800 Benson Road, Garner, NC 27529 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $55,000.00 BOARD OF ETHICS 

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 8-0.

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3064871 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Various Online Specialized Trainings by way of LinkedIn Learning. – Contractor: Carahsoft Technology Corp – Location: 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $66,000.00 HUMAN RESOURCES

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 8-0.

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005144 - 100% Compliance Fees – To Provide Workforce Training to Increase the Pool of Qualified Detroit Applicant for Jobs in the Skilled Construction Trades and Other High Growth Jobs. – Contractor: Detroit Employment Solutions Corp – Location: 440 E Congress Street, 4th Floor, Suite 400, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $4,000,000.00 HUMAN RIGHTS

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 8-0.

LAW DEPARTMENT

24.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Mary Kennedy v. City of Detroit; Case No. 21-009467 NF, File No. L21-00701 (YRB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) The award of the arbitrators shall represent a full and final settlement of any amounts due and owing to Plaintiff for any and all claims arising out of the incident which occurred on or about August 3, 2020.

Referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee; 8-0.

25.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The three (3) reports from various city departments were referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee:

MAYOR'S OFFICE

25.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Detroit Grand Prix Amended (#2023-097), request to host the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2-4 from 6:00am - 10:00pm on Jefferson Avenue and the surrounding streets; with a return to the streets of Downtown Detroit for the first time since 1991 with INDYCAR Grand Prix races and the rising stars of racing competitions in the Indy Light Series. Family entertainment, food trucks, beverages and live entertainment for all attendees.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Department RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

 Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 9-0. 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004402-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds to Upgrade Sprinkler Systems at Soccer Fields. – Contractor: American Sprinkler & Landscaping – Location: 34567 Glendale, Livonia, MI 48150 – Contract Period: April 18, 2022 through April 15, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $100,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 9-0. 

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004200-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Athletic Equipment and Uniforms. – Contractor: BSN Sports, LLC – Location: 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Dallas, TX 75244 – Contract Period: August 31, 2021 through September 1, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $100,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $396,017.24 RECREATION

Referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee; 9-0. 

26.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The seven (7) reports from various city departments were referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee. Line item 26.1 was removed from the Agenda; duplicate of line item 19.5.

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

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 Blight Elimination Grant.  (The State Land Bank Authority has awarded the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department with the FY 2023 Blight Elimination Grant for a total of $25,000,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $25,000,000.00.)

This item is a duplicate of line item 19.5. Motion to Remove from the Agenda.

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Request of Mariners’ Church of Detroit for PC (Public Center) Special District Review of proposed exterior alterations to 170 East Jefferson Avenue – Mariners’ Church of Detroit. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee; 9-0. 

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Calling a Public Hearing Regarding Approval Of The Brownfield Plan Of The City Of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority For 3200 Tyler Street Redevelopment.

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee; 9-0. 

26.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Calling A Public Hearing Regarding Approval Of The Brownfield Plan Of The City Of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority For 450 Amsterdam Redevelopment.

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee; 9-0. 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

26.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Annual HOME, CDBG and ARPA Awards New Awards.  (The City of Detroit (“City”), through the Housing and Revitalization Department ("HRD"), makes annual funding available for "ready-to-proceed projects" from HOME, CDBG and ARPA funds allocated to the City through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") and U.S Department of Treasury. HRD has continued to work closely with HUD to meet required commitment and disbursement deadlines for new and ongoing projects approved by the City.)

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee; 9-0. 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

26.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Sale of 12123, 12127, and 12131 W. Grand River to Second Chance 2000, Inc.The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Second Chance 2000, Inc. a Michigan Non-Profit Corporation (the "Purchaser"), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 12123, 12127 and 12131 W. Grand River, Detroit, MI (the "Property") for the purchase price of Ten Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000.00).

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee; 9-0. 

26.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 20390 Tireman. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Islamic Center of Detroit, Inc. (“Purchaser”), a Michigan nonprofit corporation, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 20390 Tireman (the “Property”). The Property will be conveyed to Purchaser for the purchase price of One Hundred Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($105,000.00).)

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee; 9-0. 

26.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Sale of 19689 and 19695 Conant to Essence Contracting Services & Management LLC The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Essence Contracting Services & Management LLC (“Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 19689 and 19695 Conant (the “Properties”). The Properties will be conveyed to Purchaser for the purchase price of Three Thousand Two Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($3,200.00).

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee; 9-0. 

27.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

The twelve (12) reports from various city departments were referred to the Public, Health, and Safety Standing Committee. 

 

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

27.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate a Sub-award of the FY 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant. (Black Family Development, Inc. has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department with the FY 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant for a total of $148,748.00. There is no match requirement for this grant. This grant is a sub-award from the U.S. Department of Justice. The total project cost is $148,748.00.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee: 9-0. 

27.2

Submitting reso. autho.

The Detroit Public Safety Foundation Request to Accept the Save a Life Campaign Grant. (The DMC Foundation has awarded the Detroit Public Safety Foundation (DPSF) with the Save a Life Campaign Grant for a total of $76,180.00. There is no match requirement for this grant. The total project cost is $76,180.00.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 9-0. 

27.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) for the FY 2024-2026 Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Grant.  (The Office of Mobility Innovation is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) for the FY 2024-2026 Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Grant to support the MoGo Electric Expansion Project. The amount being sought is $676,672.00. The Funder share is $676,672.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $169,168.00. The total project cost is $845,840.00.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 9-0. 

27.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 Project Detroit: Voices for Life Grant.  (The Michigan Public Health Institute has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2023 Project Detroit: Voices for Life Grant for a total of $85,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $85,000.00.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 9-0. 

27.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2023 Emerging Threats - COVID Immunization Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2023 Emerging Threats - COVID Immunization Grant, in the amount of $1,049,536.55. This funding will increase appropriation 21208, previously approved in the amount of $561,474.00, to a total of $1,611,010.55.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 9-0. 

27.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America — Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B.  (The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America — Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B Grant, in the amount of $2,406,807.00. This funding will increase appropriation 20780.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 9-0. 

27.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Correction to Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2023 Michigan Family Planning Program Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2023 Michigan Family Planning Program Grant, in the amount of $50,000.00. This grant was approved by Council in the adopted budget. This funding will increase appropriation 21044 by $65,000.00. This grant was previously approved, in the adopted budget, in the amount of $510,000.00, and will be increased to a total of $575,000.00. A resolution was previously submitted and approved by City Council to authorize the increase of appropriation number 20885. We are requesting to correct the acceptance of the increase to appropriation number 21044.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 9-0. 

27.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the Detroit Bridge Air Quality and Health Assessment Initiative Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the Detroit Bridge Air Quality and Health Assessment Initiative Grant, in the amount of $1,000,000.00. This funding will increase appropriation 20417, previously approved in the amount of $2,400,000.00, to a total of $2,594,000.00.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 9-0. 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

27.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolutions to continue the issuance of Outdoor Dining from April 1, 2023 to June 30th, 2023. (DPW is submitting the attached resolutions, which if approved by City Council, shall serve as legislative authorization for the expedited issuance of outdoor dining café permits and for the temporary closures of a street, alley, or public place by DPW during the 2023 seasonal period of April 1^st, 2023 through June 30^th, 2023. During the proposed seasonal extension through June 30^th, a working group will be convened in partnership with City Council to determine the feasibility of a permanent program and develop any procedures and legislation necessary to implement a permanent program beyond the extension period, if applicable.)

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 9-0. 

MISCELLANEOUS

27.10

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Black Maternal Health Week.

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 9-0. 

27.11

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Himelhoch Apartments Resolution.

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 9-0. 

27.12

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to DPD Crime Statistics for Carjackings in the City of Detroit.

Referred to the Public, Health and Safety Standing Committee; 9-0. 

28.

CONSENT AGENDA

There were no items. 

29.

MEMBER REPORTS

Member Reports were Suspended. 

Mr. Corley came up at this time to give an update on where Council is with the Executive Session. 

30.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

There were no items. 

31.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

Received and Placed on File. 

31.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

32.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

There were no items. 

33.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting the adjourned at 4:25 p.m. 

Then Council then adjourned at 4:25 p.m. +