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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/17/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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14-0965 11. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to FY 2015 through FY 2017 Triennial Budget. (On May 21, 2014, Council President Brenda Jones submitted some questions to the Board of Police Commissioners regarding the aforementioned subject. Attached are the responses from the Board of Police Commissioners.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-18-14)   Not available
14-0966 12. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Tax Statement. (In accordance with Section 18-2-24 of the City Code, the Budget Department is submitting a statement of the amounts to be raised by taxation in Fiscal Year 2014-2015, formally known as the Tax Statement. Also submitted is a 2% Limitation Statement based upon 2012 equalized valuations.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-18-14)   Not available
14-0967 13. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to FY 2014-2015 Budget Analysis Responses. (Attached are responses from the Recreation Department submitted to Council President Brenda Jones regarding the aforementioned subject.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-18-14)   Not available
14-0968 14. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to FY 2014-2015 Budget Analysis Responses. (Attached are responses from the Recreation Department submitted to Council Member Andre L. Spivey regarding the aforementioned subject.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-18-14)   Not available
14-0969 15. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Eight Mile Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority (“EMWCIA”) - Submitting reso. autho. City of Detroit EMWCIA Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-18-14)   Not available
14-0970 16. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Bayview Yacht Club Foundation (#291), requesting resolution from your Honorable Body for a charitable gaming license. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-18-14)   Not available
14-0971 17. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Crary St. Mary’s (#248), request to hold “C.S.C.C. Unity in the Community Parade Fun Day” at Kelly Park on August 2, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-19-14)   Not available
14-0972 18. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Starr Commonwealth, Inc. (#234), request to hold “Starr Summer Youth Arts Festival” located at Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park on August 10, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with temporary street closures on Centre St., E. Grand River Ave., Randolph, and Madison St. (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-19-14)   Not available
14-0973 19. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2892371 - 00% Federal Funding - Public Facility Rehabilitation - To Provide Housing and Economic Development Programs, Recreational and Educational Services, Health and Safety Initiatives for Youth and Families - Contractor: Abayomi Community Development Corporation, Location: 24331 W. Eight Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48219 - Contract Period: June 30, 2014 through December 31, 2015 - Contract Amount: $100,000.00. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-19-14)   Not available
14-0974 110. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Detroit Land Bank Community Partnership Policy. (The Detroit Land Bank Authority believes that in order to speed the reuse of abandoned property in the City of Detroit, partnerships with nonprofit faith-based or community development organizations are essential.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-19-14)   Not available
14-0975 111. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To Exempt the Detroit Public Library from the City of Detroit Downtown Authority, Proposed Amended and Restated 3800 Woodward Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (On May 20, 2014, the Detroit Public Library Commission approved the enclosed resolution requesting to “opt out” of the “Proposed Amended and Restated 3800 Woodward Brownfield Plan.” On May 22, 2014, a public hearing of the City Council was held on the adoption of the resolution approving the “Amended and Restated 3800 Woodward Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-19-14)   Not available
14-0976 112. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Petition of Michigan Opera Theatre (#158), request to obtain a right-of-way use permit to fence and operate an outdoor café located at 1526 Broadway from April 1, 2014 through November 1, 2014. (The Planning and Development Department RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition. AWAITING REPORTS FROM DPW-CITY ENGINEERING, INSTITUTION OF POPULATION HEALTH AND POLICE DEPARTMENT.)   Not available
14-0977 113. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of La Feria Spanish Tapas (#210), request for an outdoor café permit located at 4130 Cass Avenue. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-19-14)   Not available
14-0978 114. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2893857 - 100% State Funding - To Provide Traffic Signal Maintenance - Contractor: Motor City Electric, Location: 9440 Grinnell St., Detroit, MI 48213 - Contract Period: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 - Contract Amount: $2,900,484.00 / 3 years. PUBLIC WORKS (THIS DEPARTMENT IS REQUESTING A WAIVER OF RECONSIDERATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-23-14)   Not available
14-0979 115. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. (amended) Contract No. 2883326 - 20% State, 80% Federal Funding - To Provide Transportation Services to Eligible Low-Income and Disabled Residents of the City of Detroit - Contractor: Comfort & Care Transportation, Location: 13555 Wyoming, Detroit, MI 48235 - October 31, 2013 through October 31, 2016 - Contract Amount: $1,548,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-23-14)   Not available
14-0980 116. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2894010 - 20% State, 80% Federal Funding - To Provide There (3) Sport Utility Vehicles for DDOT - Contractor: Galeana’s Van Dyke Dodge, Location: 28400 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48093 - One Time Purchase - Contract Amount: $88,674.00. TRANSPORTATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-23-14)   Not available
14-0981 117. Dangerous BuildingsSubmitting report relative to DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 15381 Linwood. (A special inspection on June 3, 2014 revealed the property did not meet the requirements of the application to defer; therefore it is recommended that this request for deferral be DENIED and that DEMOLITION PROCEED as originally ordered with the costs of demolition assessed against the property.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-23-14)   Not available
14-0982 118. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Donation of Equipment: Leary Firefighters Foundation, Brenna Sanchez (BURN film) and Tom Putman (BURN film) $15,112.00. (The Leary Firefighters Foundation, Brenna Sanchez (BURN film) and Tom Putman (BURN film) wishes to bestow upon the Detroit Fire Department $15,112.00, in donated equipment.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-23-14)   Not available
14-0983 119. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Accept and Appropriate FY 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program from FEMA. (The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the City of Detroit Fire Department FY 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for a total of $1,307,000.00) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-23-14)   Not available
14-0984 120. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Professional Engineering Associates Inc. (#195), request vacation of all utility easements throughout the property boundaries to construct a planned grocery store, gas station and future retail. Addresses affected by the vacation are 21451, 21431 Grand River and 21555 W. McNichols Rd. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-23-14)   Not available
14-0985 121. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Jason Saad (#201), request for conversion of alley to easement at 21413 W. 8 Mile Rd. (The Planning and Development Department (P&DD) has reviewed the petition and determined that the DPW/City Engineering Division has jurisdiction regarding the conversion of public alleys to easements. P&DD will defer action on this petition and will include a response to City Engineering’s final recommendation. AWAITING REPORT FROM DPW/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-23-14)   Not available
14-0986 122. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Mannik Smith Group (#215), request permission to execute an Agreement and Grant of Easement for Detroit Water and Sewerage Combined Sewers from Marathon Petroleum Company. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-23-14)   Not available
14-0987 123. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of F & M Auto Sale Inc. (#230), request to renew the temporary alley closure of Petition Nos. #1632 and 3136 for the alley behind 13228 E. 8 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48205 between Alcoy and Joann Streets. (The Planning and Development Department (P&DD) has reviewed the petition and determined that the DPW/City Engineering Division has jurisdiction regarding the granting of temporary alley closings. P&DD will defer action on this petition and will include a response to City Engineering’s final recommendation. AWAITING REPORT FROM DPW/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-23-14)   Not available
14-0988 124. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of National Supreme Council AA&SR Masons (#135), request to hold the National Supreme Council 150th Anniversary Parade, August 9, 2014; with route to include Russell Woods Park, down Broadstreet to 5040 Joy Rd. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-23-14)   Not available
14-0989 125. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Metro Detroit AFL-CIO (#152), request to hold the “Metro Detroit AFL-CIO Labor Day March” on September 1, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the area of Michigan and Trumbull with temporary street closure. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-23-14)   Not available
14-0768 126. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract No. 2761395 - 100% Other Funding - To Provide Auditing Services for Preparation of City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) - Contractor: KPMG LLP, Location: 150 West Jefferson Ave,., Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: April 10, 2008 through June 30, 2015 - Increase Amount: $1,974,403.00 - Contract Amount: $22,186,223.00. AUDITOR GENERAL (This is Amendment #6 to request additional funds to the existing contract - Original Contract: $20,211,820.00.) (BROUGHT BACK FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AS DIRECTED ON 6-10-14)   Not available
14-0940 127. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To amend the 2013/2014 budget by adding a new appropriation #13476 in the amount of $75,000.00 for the Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) Demolition Program. (This program will be used in support of assessing the health impact of communities in Detroit targeted for demolition and blight removal as a part of the HHF Demolition Program.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-11-14)   Not available
14-0835 128. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2851317 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Printing of Newsletters and Ballots - Contractor: Accuform Printing and Graphics, Location: 7231 Southfield, Road, Detroit, MI 48228 - Contract Period: September 9, 2014 through August 31, 2015 - Contract Amount: $120,000.00. ELECTIONS (This is a Renewal Contract for Extension of Time Only and Funds) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-4-14)   Not available
14-0892 129. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request for approval of acceptance of federal grant for Belle Isle. (The Historic Designation Advisory Board received notification from MSHDA/SHPO that the City of Detroit has been awarded a 2014 Historic Preservation Fund grant in the amount $64,665.00 for the Masonry and Window Rehabilitation of the Belle Isle Aquarium.) (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-5-14)   Not available
14-0836 130. PetitionSheffield, reso. autho. Petition of Metropolitan Detroit Veterans Coalition (#211), request to hold the “9th Annual Detroit Veterans Day Parade” on November 8, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with temporary street closure on Woodward from Charlotte to Grand Circus Park. (GRANT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS)   Not available
14-0814 131. PetitionStatus of Recreation Department/Administration Office submitting reso. autho. Petition of Crash Detroit (#189), request to hold “Crash Detroit” in Roosevelt Park on July 19, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; with temporary street closure on W. Vernor, Dalzelle and 14th Street. Set up is to begin on 7/19 at 8:00 a.m. with tear down on 7/20 by 1:00 a.m. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-22-14)   Not available
14-0815 132. PetitionStatus of Recreation Department/Administration Office submitting reso. autho. Petition of Detroit Spoke (#178), request to hold “Criterium Detroit City - Race 2” at Roosevelt Park on July 19, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; with temporary street closure on Michigan Ave., 14th, 16th and Lacombe Streets. (The Recreation Department can not approve this request. Access to this location has already been requested and approved.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-22-14)   Not available
14-0990 133. OrdinanceLeland, an ordinance to amend the text of the SDI (Special Development District-Residential/Commercial) and SD2 (Special Development District, Commercial/Residential) zoning districts culminating in the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Also proposed is an amendment to Chapter 3 of the City Code with the deletion of Section 3-4-1, which would remove the prohibition of projecting signs over Woodward Avenue, etc. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT ON THE EIGHTH (8TH) DAY AFTER PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL   Not available
14-0991 134. OrdinanceLeland, an ordinance to amend Ordinance 18-11 (which amended Chapter 61 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, ‘Zoning,’ commonly known as the Detroit Zoning Ordinance, by amending Article XVII, District Map No. 8, to show a B4 (General Business District) zoning classification where an R5 (Medium Density Residential District) zoning classification is currently shown on the property generally bounded by the southern line of Melbourne Avenue (extended) on the north, the I-75/Walter P. Chrysler Service Drive on the east, the southern line of Marston Avenue (extended) on the south, and Cameron Avenue on the west) to correct three scrivener’s errors: (1) to include Lot 79, which was included on the rezoning map but inadvertently omitted from the text; (2) to correct the address from 7886 Cameron to 7990 Cameron, and (3) to correct the tax parcel number from 05004227.001 to 05004227.002L. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT ON THE EIGHTH DAY AFTER PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL   Not available
14-0992 135. Public HearingLeland, reso. autho. setting public hearing on the forgoing ordinance amendment.   Not available
14-0961 136. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Correction of Scrivener’s Error on Zoning Map No. 61. (It has come to the attention of the City Planning Commission (CPC) staff that zoning Map #61, contained in Chapter 61 of the Detroit City Code, “Zoning,” Article XVII, and published with Ordinance No. 15-97 contains a scrivener’s error, incorrectly identifying the area bounded by West Seven Mile Road, Monte Vista Street, Meyers Road, and the east-west alley first north of West Seven Mile Road as being zoned PD (Planned Development District) where that property is properly zoned B2 (Local Commercial District). The text of the ordinance is correct, but the map was incorrectly drawn.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-12-14)   Not available
14-0770 137. ResolutionSubmitting report relative to Comprehensive Logistics Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (C&C McGraw Rd., LLC, or any affiliate of Comprehensive Logistics, Inc., a Tier 1 automotive supplier to Ford Motor Company, is the project developer. The Plan entails the completion of the construction of an approximately 365,040 square foot distribution/warehouse and office building with service utilities in the central portion of the property. Total investment is estimated to be $19,100,000.00) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-15-14)   Not available
14-0962 138. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Detroit City Council to support the use of the City’s right to purchase tax foreclosed property from the Wayne County Treasurer prior to the auction and have the properties so purchased transferred directly to the Detroit Land Bank so long as the Detroit Land Bank assumes financial responsibility for the property’s acquisition cost as well as any liability for the property’s demolition, maintenance, or resale. (This memorandum is prepared in response for your request for background information and context for the attached council resolution supporting the use of the City’s right to purchase tax foreclosed property from Wayne County Treasurer.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-12-14)   Not available
14-0743 139. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Approval of the Application for an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate for the Comprehensive Logistics Company located at 9400 McGraw in accordance with Public Act 198. (Related to Petition #143) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-8-14)   Not available
14-0826 140. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Foran’s Grand Trunk Pub (#169), request to renew the outdoor café seating permit located at 608 and 612 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226 from April 1, 2014 through November 1, 2014. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-2-14)   Not available
14-0995 141. ResolutionReport on approved proceedings from the Emergency Manager. · Contract No. 2888387 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Construction and Renovations at 900 Merrill Plaissance, located in Palmer Park for the Detroit Police Department - Contractor: Construction & Designs Services Group, Location: 615 Griswold, Suite 903, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: June 1, 2014 through August 1, 2014 - Contract Amount: $818,378.00. GENERAL SERVICES (Professional Service Contract) · Contract No. 2641654 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Legal Representation to the City of Detroit on Several Court Matters - Contractor: Williams Acosta PLLC, Location: 660 Woodward Avenue, Suite 2430, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: May 24, 2004 through - Increase Amount: $110,000.00 - Contract Amount: $360,000.00. LAW (Professional Service Contract) · Contract No. 83840 - 100% City Funding - Special Advisor for Insurance Policy - To Analyze, Evaluate, and Assist in the Development and Implementation to Lower Auto Insurance Rates for the City of Detroit - Contractor: Frances K. Wallace, Loc   Not available
13-0730 142. Communication or ReportReport on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.   Not available
14-0993 143. Testimonial ResolutionCastaneda-Lopez, Testimonial Resolution to Fay F. Hines Cafeteria.   Not available
14-0994 144. Testimonial ResolutionCastaneda-Lopez, Testimonial Resolution to Shawn Gholston-Olafioye.   Not available