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Meeting Name: Planning and Economic Development/Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee (inactive) Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/18/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committe of the Whole Room
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Attachments: Minutes 7-18-13-PED-NCS.pdf
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13-0715 273. ResolutionStatus of Planning and Development Department Request for Approval to enter into short term leases for temporary property use up to 30 days and $25,000. (The Planning and Development Department is hereby requesting the authorization of your Honorable Body to henceforth enter into short term leases at P&DD properties as requests for such are received, provided that the terms of said leases charge rent of less than $25,000 and include a lease term of up to 30 days.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-27-13)   Not available
13-0726 274. ResolutionStatus of Planning and Development Department submitting reso. autho. Lease of 686, 694, 700 and 708 Peterboro to Neighborhood Service Organization. (The Planning and Development is hereby requesting the authorization of your Honorable Body to lease 686, 694, 700 and 708 Peterboro to Neighborhood Service Organization for a period of five (5) years.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-27-13)   Not available
13-0681 13. Communication or ReportStatus of Human Rights Ordinance Update (AWAITING REPORTS FROM LAW DEPARTMENT AND RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS DIVISION) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-24-13)   Not available
13-0683 14. Communication or ReportStatus of Vending License relative to Food Trucks (AWAITING REPORT FROM LAW DEPARTMENT) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-19-13)   Not available
13-1061 1  ResolutionTate, reso. autho. University City Rehabilitation Project No. 2 Development: 4722 Second.   Not available
13-1062 1  Communication or ReportStatus of Current List of Licensed and Unlicensed Food Truck Owners (AWAITING REPORTS FROM INSTITUTE OF POPULATION HEALTH AND ZONING/BUILDING SAFETY ENGINEERING & ENVIROMENTAL DEPARTMENT) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-19-13)   Not available
13-1063 1  Communication or ReportStatus of Property on Dix pertaining to Commissary relative to Land Use (AWAITING REPORTS FROM LAW DEPARTMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY ENGINEERING & ENVIROMENTAL DEPARTMENT) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-1064 1  ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2872012 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Homeless Services and Advocacy for Persons who are Residents of the City of Detroit - Company: Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan, Location: 7310 Woodward, Suite 701, Detroit, MI 48202 - Contract Period - October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $72,356.00. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-1065 1  ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2872041 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Homeless Prevention and Essential Services for Persons who are Residents of the City of Detroit - Company: Black Family Development, Inc., Location: 2995 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202 - Contract Period - October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $51,278.00. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0819 269. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2872106 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Shelter for Persons who are Residents of the City of Detroit - Company: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries/Genesis House Three, Location: 150 Stimson, Detroit, MI 48201 - Contract Period - October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $153,334.07. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0836 270. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Site Plan and Special District review for the request SDG, Inc., on behalf of the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (Cobo Center) to modify the plans approved for Cobo Center for the modification and expansion of the plaza on the south side of West Jefferson Avenue and west side of Washington Boulevard right-of-way. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA ON 7-23-13 - BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED)   Not available
13-0839 313. OrdinanceSubmitting report and proposed draft ordinance to amend Chapter 58 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, Vehicles for Hire, Article III Horse Drawn Carriage, by amending Division 1, Generally, Sections 58-3-1, 58-3-3, 58-3-5, 58-3-6, 58-3-15, and 58-3-18, and by amending Division 2, Business License, Sections 58-3-33, 58-3-34, 58-3-35, and 58-3-36, and by amending Division 3, Driver’s License, Sections 58-3-48 and 58-3-49 to clarify that horse drawn carriage shall include an electric carriage and to allow for their operation. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0837 371. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Special District Review of proposed three-sided ground monument LED sign at One Detroit Center, located at 500 Woodward Avenue. (PCA District). (REVISED: RECOMMEND APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0838 272. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Modification of Planned Development (PD) zoning district at 151 East Fisher Freeway to allow the expansion of the existing parking lot for the Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0830 41. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority (“DDA”) Proposed Amendment to the DDA District Boundaries and Restatement of, and Modifications to, the Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development Plan for Development Area No. 1. (The DDA request that City Council adopt an ordinance approving the District Boundaries. The proposed amendment to the boundaries is attached for review.) (REPORTED OUT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07-18-13) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-1066 1  ContractCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 7550 Dunedin, to Tyrone Smith, for the amount of $300.00. (Purchaser proposes to “Fence and Landscape” the vacant land to enhance his property located at 7536 Dunedin.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-1067 1  ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 4939 E. Seven Mile Road, to Dobbins Investment Group, LLC., for the amount of $3,300.00. (Purchaser proposes to construct a paved surface parking lot for their proposed bar and grill establishment located at 4933 E. Seven Mile Road.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0827 275. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale Vacant Land - 6541 W. Warren, to Power, Hope and Grace Bible Church, for the amount of $800.00. (Purchaser proposes to construct a paved surface parking lot for use by the congregation of the adjacent church located at 6495 W. Warren.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0828 276. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale Vacant Land - 3441-3455, to Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, for the amount of $750.00. (Purchaser proposes to use the property for additional parking for the congregation of the church located nearby at 3401 23rd Street.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0867 278. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 3622 Farnsworth, to Letitia Antoinette Hall, for the amount of $1,500.00. (Purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single Family Residential Dwelling.”) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0868 279. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 19500 Annott, to Katina R. Thomas, for the amount of $3,900.00. (Purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single Family Residential Dwelling.”) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0869 280. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 13594 Monte Vista, to Darren Williams, for the amount of $4,200.00. (Purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single Family Residential Dwelling.”) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0870 281. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 13952 Ward, to DeConda Pope, for the amount of $5,600.00. (Purchaser proposes to continue using the property as a “Single Family Residential Dwelling.”) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0871 282. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 4219 Chalmers, to Charles E. Brooks, for the amount of $2,500.00. (Purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Two-Family Residential Dwelling.”) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0872 140. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 13118 Plymouth, to Ahmad Baydoun and Revark Rouch, for the amount of $11,300.00. (Purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property as part of their “Business Expansion” for their adjacent business d/b/a Detroit Exotic Upholstery and Trim at 13126 Plymouth.)   Not available
13-0873 283. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 13935 Evergreen, to Devaron Holland, for the amount of $3,000.00. (Purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property as rental property for low income residents.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0874 384. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 9335 Hubbell, to R.H. Holdings LLC, for the amount of $7,000.00. (Purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single Family Residential Dwelling.”) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0865 285. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Greenwich Time (#2755), request for an outdoor café located at 130 Cadillac Square from May 1, 2013 thru November 1, 2013. (The DPW-City Engineering Division, Planning & Development and Health Departments APPROVE this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0866 134. PetitionTate, reso. autho. Petition of Vicentes Cuban Cuisine (#2796), request for an outdoor café permit at 1250 Library Street. (REPORTED OUT OF PLANNING AND ECOMONIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07-25-13 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY; NO RESOLUTION PROVIDED BY DEPARTMENTS.)   Not available
13-1068 1  Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Watson’s request to implement the resolution passed by Council on November 19, 2007 with regards to the secondary street naming of Fourth Avenue to Erma L. Henderson. (AWAITING REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-25-13)   Not available
13-1069 1  Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Watson’s inquiry with regards to the secondary street naming on Third Ave. in honor of Maryann Mahaffey. (AWAITING REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED 7-25-13)   Not available
13-0888 264. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2759483 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Renovations to the Belle Isle Zoo - Company: Detroit Building Authority, Location: 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 2800, Detroit MI 48226 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through Three (3) Years Thereafter - Contract Extension: Three (3) Year Extension - Contract Amount Not to Exceed; $1,485,000.00 No Additional Funding (This request is to amend the current contract to add time (Three (3) Year Extension). The previous contract was approved by City Council on May 25, 2010 for $1,485,000.00.) ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available
13-0889 265. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2759495 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Upgrades and Improvements to the Detroit Zoo - Company: Detroit Building Authority, Location: 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 2800, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through Three (3) Years Thereafter - Contract Extension: Three (3) Year Extension - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $4,521,927.23 No Additional Funding (This request is to amend the current contract to add time (Three (3) Year Extension). The previous contract was approved by City Council on June 14, 2008 for $4,521,927.23.) ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-18-13)   Not available