DETROIT CITY COUNCIL



DETROIT CITY COUNCIL

FORMAL SESSION

JUNE 9, 2020

10:00 A.M.

NEW BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Benson, an ordinance to amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article III, Review and Approval of Procedures (Part 1), Division 5, Site Plan Review, Subdivision A, In General, Section 50-3-113, Subdivision B, Submission Requirements, Section 50-3-135, Proposed Site Plan, and Subdivision D, Approval Criteria, Section 50-3-180, Criteria; aesthetics; Division 6, Special District Review, Section 50-3-227, Report and recommendation; Division 10, Condominium Subdivisions, Section 50-3-482, Compliance with subdivision regulations required; Article IV, Review and Approval Procedures (part 2), Division 2, Temporary Use Permits, etc. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE EIGHTH (8TH) DAY AFTER PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-20)

2. Benson, an ordinance to amend Chapter 4 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Advertising, by renaming the chapter to Advertising and Signs and amending the chapter to consist of Article I, Generally, consisting of Section 4-4-1, Definitions, Section 4-1-2, Misdemeanor violation; aiding and abetting violation; continuing violation; penalties for conviction thereof, Section 4-1-3, Enforcement, Section 4-1-4, Posting of advertising materials on public or private property, etc. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-20)

3. Benson, an ordinance to amend Chapter 43, of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Sidewalks and Other Public Places, by repealing Article XII, Signs and Marquees on Woodward Avenue, to conform certain sign requirements on Woodward Avenue to the Proposed Chapter 4, Advertising and Signs. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-20)

4. Benson, an ordinance to amend Chapter 40, of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Sales, by Amending Article I, Auctions and Auctioneers, Division 1, Generally, Section 40-1-12, Use of musical instruments, flags, etc., noise to attract attention prohibited, to conform certain auctioneer sign requirements to the proposed Chapter 4, Advertising and signs. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-20)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

5. Sheffield, reso. autho. Contract No. 6002475 - 100% 2018 UTGO Bond Funding – To Provide and Implement a Fully Functional Tow Yard for the Detroit Police Department Vehicle Towing Initiative located at 10750 Grand River. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 1, 2021 – Total Contract Amount: $2,148,500. GENERAL SERVICES (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 6-2-20 AND POSTPONED AS DIRECTED UNTIL 6-9-20)

6. Tate, reso. autho. Contract No. 6000438 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 4 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and an Extension of Time for Administrative and Implementation Services for the City's 0% Interest Home Repair Loan Program within the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Local Initiatives Support Corporation – Location: 660 Woodward Avenue Suite 1600, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 – Contract Increase Amount: $991,764.00 – Total Contract Amount: $12,243,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-20)

7. Tate, reso. autho. Contract No. 6002005 - 100% Federal Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and an Extension of Time for Construction Management Services for the City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department's 0% Interest Home Repair Loan Program. – Contractor: GS Group, LLC – Location: 17800 Woodward Avenue Suite 200, Detroit, MI, 48203 – Contract Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 – Contract Increase Amount: $77,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $577,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-20)

8. Tate, reso. autho. Contract No. 6002644 - 0% Funding – To Provide an Affordable Residential Housing Agreement that includes Dwelling Units that are Affordable for Households with Incomes of 80% or Less of Area Median Income. – Contractor: CCA Lafayette Park LLC – Location: 31700 Middlebelt Road Suite 140, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334 – Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2049 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-20)

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

9. Tate, reso. autho. Approving Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Corktown Housing Redevelopment Project. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-20)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

10. Tate, reso. autho. Request for Authorization to Accept the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds and Amend the Annual Action Plan FY 2019-20 for CDBG, ESG & HOPWA. (The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issue The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Public Law 116-136) supplemental funding allocations to the City of Detroit for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $20,758,619, Emergency Solution Grant $10,458,172 and Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA) $422,489. The Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) hereby requests authorization to accept the CARES Act funds and amend the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, ESG and HOPWA grants.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-20)

11. Tate, reso. autho. Reprogramming Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. (The Housing & Revitalization Department (HRD) hereby requests to amend the CDBG Annual Action Plan from the previous reprogramming amendment for years Pre-2015 – 2019. Due to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, it is necessary to revise the previous reprogramming amendment to adjust for the new round of funding received for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coronavirus (CV) funds. The unused CDBG funds targeted will be expended in a timely manner. If these funds are not expended, the City’s federal grant allocation will be at risk of recapture by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG funds will be used to support the local pandemic response for a range of eligible activities that will prevent, prepare for and respond to the spread of infectious diseases such as the coronavirus disease (COVID19). The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) granted approval for the City to use CDBG funds for the COVID-19 prevention activities. Other funds will be allocated for activities that will allow for timely expenditures.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-20)

12. Tate, reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate on behalf of LADY MONSTER, LLC in the area of 8431 Oakland, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (Petition #177)

13. Tate, reso. autho. Approving an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, in the area of 263 N. Forman, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 198 of 1974 on behalf of Triple R. Trucking, Inc. (Petition #1001)

14. Tate, reso. autho. Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation District, on behalf of DETROIT RISING DEVELOPMENT, LLC in the area bounded by 458 and 444 Peterboro, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #1236)

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

15. Benson, reso. autho. Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2020 Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response 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 2020 Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response Grant, in the amount of $338,688.00. The total increase is $338,688.00. This funding will increase appropriation 20796, previously approved in the amount of $125,000.00, by council on April 30, 2020, to a total of $463,688.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-8-20)

16. Tate, reso. autho. Request to Accept and Appropriate FY 2020 McGregor Fund Grant. (The McGregor Fund has awarded the City of Detroit Planning and Development Department with the FY 2020 McGregor Fund Grant for a total of $24,420.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $24,420.00. The grant period is March 05, 2020 through September 30, 2020.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-20)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

17. Tate, reso. autho. Additional Sale of Wayne County Tax Foreclosed Occupied Homes. (Under the General Property Tax Act (1893 PA 206), all tax foreclosed property not previously sold by Wayne County at their annual auctions shall be transferred to the City of Detroit (“City”), unless the City objects in writing to receiving any such property. There are nine (9) occupied properties that the City acquired through this process at the request of the United Community Housing Coalition (“UCHC”) for inclusion in their Make It Home program (the “Program”). These properties include 11772 Camden, 13177 Kentucky, 18660 Dwyer, 8193 Traverse, 8959 Aster, 9481 Knodell, 19994 Andover, 7338 Minock and 7391 Guthrie (collectively the “Properties”) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-20)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

18. Benson, reso. autho. Petition of Paul Trendell (#706), request to vacate and convert to easement the public alley between Newport Avenue and Lakewood Avenue, bounded by Mack Avenue and Lozier Avenue. (All other involved City Departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the vacation and conversion to utility easement of the alley. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-8-20)

RESOLUTIONS

19. Benson, reso. autho. In Opposition to Senate Bill 892, as Introduced in the Michigan Legislature on April 28, 2020.

20. Jones, reso. autho. In support of Enhanced Police Policies throughout the State of Michigan and City of Detroit in response to the Nationwide Protest against Police Brutality and Institutionalized Racism.

21. McCalister, reso. autho. Adopting a Meeting Schedule for the Detroit City Council.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS:

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

22. Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Security Services Opportunities.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

23. Submitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Talison, Ephrim D. v COD, DPD, MDOC, et al.; Case No: 18-13087; File No:L18-00639 (CBO); in the amount of $150,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Ephrim D. Talison may have against the City of Detroit.

24. Submitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Regins, Anquisha n/f Ciera 'Rayne Regins, Cassie Lyn Smith v COD et al., Case No: 18-006483-NI; File No: L18-00464 CBO in the amount of $7,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which ANQUISHA REGINS may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

25. Submitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Davis, Tracy v COD, DDOT, Andrela Hagger, and Daniel Bullock, Case No: 18-013066-NI; File No: L18-00652 SG in the amount of $39,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Tracy Davis may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained

DETROIT ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION

26. Submitting report relative to Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 4 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Advertising, in order to advance new signage regulation for the City of Detroit including the establishment of Arts Fund. (On May 29th at the Commission’s first meeting since February 2020 the Commission discussed the most recent provisions being considered concerning art. Staff presented the how the art fund provided for in the proposed amendment to Chapter 4 of the City Code was derived. Staff also presented Council member Benson’s March 5th statement at the initial public hearing of the amendment, which expressed the desire to designate these funds to support the work of the Mayor’s Office of Arts Culture and Entertainment. Following the discussion the Commission voted unanimously to support the proposed ordnance amending Chapter 4 of the City Code establishing new sign regulations and establishing the art fund.)

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

27. Submitting reso. autho. to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program. The amount being sought is $3,318,512.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $3,318,512.00.)

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

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

28. Submitting reso. autho. To submit a grant application to the Quicken Loans Community Fund for the Quicken Fund Grant. (The General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Quicken Loans Community Fund for the Quicken Fund Grant. The amount being sought is $75,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $75,000.00.)

29. Submitting reso. autho. Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2020 Summer Food Service Program (The Michigan Department of Education has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit General Services Department for the FY 2020 Summer Food Service Program, in the amount of $1,000,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total increase is $1,000,000.00. This increase was awarded based on projections by the Michigan Department of Education that showed that the FY 2020 Summer Food Service Program will have dramatically greater demand than previous years due to the COVID19 pandemic. This grant was included in the FY 2020 department budget, which was approved by council on April 8, 2019. This funding will increase appropriation 20615, previously adopted in the annual budget, in the amount of $400,000.00, to a total of $1,400,000.00.)

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

30. Submitting reso. autho. Request of Doug Quada to approve site plans and elevations for a Planned Development (PD) zoning classification on District Map No. 4 of Chapter 50, Article XVII of the 2019 Detroit City Code, for the Henry Glover mansion commonly referred to as 229 and 239 Edmund Place, to construct a carriage home with residential space and parking. Additionally to allow for green space on the site. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

31. Submitting reso. autho. Sugar Hill – HUD Section 108 Loan - Loan Collateral Requirements / Debt Service Reserve Account. (On May 9, 2003, your Honorable Body approved an amendment to the City of Detroit’s (“City”) Consolidated Plan with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) to accept a loan of $17,000,000 under the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Assistance Program for the Garfield Area Development Plan (“HUD 108 Loan”), which included four (4) separate redevelopment projects near East Garfield and East Forest between Woodward and John R Streets (“Garfield Projects”).

32. Submitting reso. autho. Request for Public Hearing to Approve an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Riopelle Market Development, LP in the area of 3500 Riopelle, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition #1109). (The Housing and Revitalization Department and Finance Departments have reviewed the application of Riopelle Market Development, LP and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

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

33. Submitting reso. autho. Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2020 Housing Insecure Quarantine Site Grant from the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. (The United Way for Southeastern Michigan has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department for the FY 2020 Housing Insecure Quarantine Site Grant, in the amount of $150,000.00. The total increase is $150,000.00. This funding will increase appropriation 20798 (Housing Insecure Quarantine Sites-United Way FY 2020), previously approved in the amount of $150,000.00, by council on April 30, 2020, to a total of $300,000.00.)

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

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

34. Submitting reso. autho. Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2020 CARES Act Urbanized Area Formula Grant. (The Federal Transit Administration has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) with the FY 2020 CARES Act Urbanized Area Formula Grant for a total of $64,268,439.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $64,268,439.00.)

35. Submitting reso. autho. To submit a grant application to Smart Growth America for the Arts and Transportation Rapid Response Grant. (The Department of Public Works is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to Smart Growth America for the Arts and Transportation Rapid Response Grant. The amount being sought is $5,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $5,000.00.)

36. Submitting reso. autho. Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2020 Local Comprehensive CAREWare Support Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2020 Local Comprehensive CAREWare Support Grant for a total of $256,504.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $256,504.00. The grant period is January 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020.)

37. Submitting reso. autho. Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund Grant. (The United Way for Southeastern Michigan has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Office of Mobility for the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund Grant, in the amount of $50,000.00. There is no match requirement. This funding will increase appropriation 20806, previously approved in the amount of $150,000.00, by council on May 19, 2020, to a total of $200,000.00.)

38. Submitting reso. autho. Authorization to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2020 Assistance for Firefighters Grant COVID-19 Supplemental. (The Detroit Fire Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2020 Assistance for Firefighters Grant COVID-19 Supplemental. The amount being sought is $1,700,000.00. There is no match requirement because the department is requesting a waiver from the funder for the match requirement. The total project cost is $1,700,000.00.)

MISCELLANEOUS

39. Council Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to COVID-19 Support for Personal Care Service Professionals.

40. Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative In Support of the Highway Beautification Act.

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