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Meeting Name: Public Health and Safety Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/7/2016 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole Room
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15-1607 11. ComplaintStatus of Carolyn Huff complaint of bed bugs at a building on Conner near Mack (Down the street from Capuchin Soup Kitchen). (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-1-16)   Not available
15-1608 12. ComplaintStatus of complaint issued by Mr. Kevin Ward, relative to having designated handicap parking spaces in downtown Detroit, near 36th District Court and other places where constituents are doing business. (AWAITING REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED FROM BUDGET HEARING HELD 2-29-16)   Not available
15-1609 13. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Resolution in support of Coalition for Clean Water. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-29-16)   Not available
15-1610 14. ResolutionStatus of Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department submitting reso. autho. to Establish License Fee for Medical Marihuana Caregiver Centers. (The Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department respectfully request your Honorable Body approval to establish an application fee of $1420.00 for a business to secure an initial Medical Marihuana Caregiver Center Business License, as well as an annual fee of $1420.00 for each subsequent year the respective business wishes to hold the license.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-22-16)   Not available
15-1611 15. ResolutionStatus of Detroit Health Department submitting reso. autho. Establishment License Fee for Medical Marihuana Caregiver Centers. (The department request your Honorable Body approval to establish an application fee of $800.00 for a business to secure and initial DHD inspection, an annual fee of $500 for each subsequent year the respective business wishes to hold the license, as well as a $500 inspection fee, where necessary.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-22-16)   Not available
15-1612 16. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Policies and Procedures Surrounding Community Activists on Board DDOT. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-22-16)   Not available
15-1613 17. ComplaintStatus of Mr. William M. Davis’ (President of Detroit Active Retirement Employee Association) complaint of Citizens charged Storm Drainage fees on property that is not connected to the Sewerage System. (MR. DAVIS SPOKE UNDER PUBLIC COMMENT DURING FORMAL SESSION ON 10-06-15) (NOTHING SUBMITTED TO CLERK) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-22-16)   Not available
15-1614 18. Communication or ReportStatus of concern addressed by Mr. Donnavon O’Neal (BSEED) relative to the Zika Virus Prevention. (REFFERED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016)   Not available
15-1615 19. Communication or ReportStatus of inquiry made by citizen to get control of the Gas Stations and stores that are selling or allowing the sale of drugs on their parking lot in the area of 6 Mile and Strasburg. (REFFERED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016)   Not available
15-1617 110. Communication or ReportStatus of inquiry made by citizen relative to why other countries are not having the same problems as Detroit, (I.E. Liquor Stores, Strip Clubs, and Marihuana Facilities on every other corner). (REFFERED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016)   Not available
15-1619 111. Communication or ReportStatus of inquiry made by Dr. Cheryl Moore, relative to street cleaning in the area of 7 mile, Conant and Minnesota; Houses that need to be demolished - 18650 Joseph Compau, 1063 Mitchell, 17839 Mitchell, 17814 Mitchell, and 17806 Arlington. (REFFERED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016)   Not available
15-1620 112. OrdinanceStatus of City Planning Commission submitting report and Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 61 (Zoning) of the 1984 Detroit City Code to provide the following definitions and zoning district specifications relative to petroleum coke (pet coke) and bulk solid material storage yards and cross-referencing to related provisions in Chapter 22 of the 1984 Detroit City Code. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-8-16)   Not available
15-1622 113. OrdinanceStatus of Law Department submitting Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 22 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, Handling of Solid Waste and Prevention of Illegal Dumping, by amending Article I, Division I, Definitions of Enforcement, to provide for additional definitions; by amending Article I, Division 2, Civil Fines for Violations, to provide for civil fines for bulk solid material violations and to establish criteria to be considered when assessing fines; by amending Article II, Division 5, Illegal Dumping to establish that handling, transporting or storing of bulk solid materials in violation of the provisions is illegal dumping; by adding Article V, Bulk Solid Material, Division I, In General; Division 2 Bulk Solid Material Facilities; Division 3, Carbonaceous Bulk Solid Material Facilities; Division 4, Outdoor Storage Of Bulk Solid Materials Other Than Carbonaceous Material; Division 5, Variances; and Division 6, Implementation and Compliance, to provide for regulation of storage and transporting, including loading and unloading, of bulk solid material, including but not limited to c   Not available
15-1624 114. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinators Report relative to Petition of Trivium Racing Inc. (#894), request to hold “Growler Gallop 5k and 10 Miler” starting at the Atwater Brewery on September 11, 2016 from 4:00 pm on to 7:00 pm with temporary street closures. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1627 115. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinators Report relative to Petition of The Annex Group LLC/ J.A.J. Good Cycle Works (Non-Profit) (#902), request to hold the “Shamrock Fest” in the parking lot of 2000 Michigan Ave. on March 12, 2016 from 7:00 am to 2:00 am. Set up begins on 3/10 with tear down ending on 3/14. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1632 116. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinators Report relative to Petition of Marche Du Nain Rouge (#942), request to hold the “7th Annual Marche Du Nain Rouge” starting at Canfield and Second St. on March 30, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with temporary street closures. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1635 117. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinators Report relative to Petition of The Ph1ll Foundation (#957), request to hold the “PH1LL 5k walk/run” along the Detroit River walk on April 2, 2016 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1637 118. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinators Report relative to Petition of Mike Anthony Entertainment Inc. (#983), request to hold “Lucky Charms” at 1623 Michigan Ave. during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The event will be held on March 13, 2016 from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Set up begins on 3/12 with tear down on 3/14. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1638 119. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2913640 - 80% Federal, 20% Street Funding - Revenue Contract, To Provide General Operation, Communications, Equipment Management and System Management for the Traffic Management Center - Contractor: Michigan Department of Transportation, Location: P.O. Box 30050, Lansing, MI 48909 - Contract Period: Upon FRC Approval through September 30, 2016 - Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1639 120. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2918418 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Power Vacuuming of Ducts in the DDOT Administration Building - Contractor: Safety King, Location: 50000 Ryan Road, Utica, MI 48317 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Total Contract Amount: $47,999.00. TRANSPORTATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1640 121. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Riverside Park, Parcel 1 3085 West Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan, Wayne County, Restriction Covenant, DEQ Reference No: RC-RD-201-15-065. (The Declaration of Restrictive Covenant for Parcel 1, pertains to land use restrictions for the purpose of protecting public health, safety, and welfare and the environment by restricting activities that could result in unacceptable exposure to environmental contaminants present on Parcel 1, Riverside Park, 3085 West Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan, Wayne County.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1641 122. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Riverside Park, Parcel 2 3085 West Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan, Wayne County, Restriction Covenant, DEQ Reference No: RC-RD-201-15-066. (The Declaration of Restrictive Covenant for Parcel 2, pertains to land use restrictions for the purpose of protecting public health, safety, and welfare and the environment by restricting activities that could result in unacceptable exposure to environmental contaminants present on Parcel 2, Riverside Park, 3085 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, Wayne County.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1642 123. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for Section 5339 Federal Transit Administration Capital Grant Award MI-34-0006-02 and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Revised Project Authorization 2012-00072/P7/R2. (The Federal Transit Administration has awarded a grant amendment to the City of Detroit Department of Transportation FY 2015 with Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities grant in the amount of $2,587,801. The Federal share is 2,070,241 of the total eligible funds and Michigan Department of Transportation share is $517,560. There is no local share required from the general fund.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1643 124. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Accept and Increase in Appropriations for FY 2015 Section 5307 TAP Bike Share MI-95-X034-01. (The Federal Transit Administration has awarded an amendment to the City of Detroit Department of Transportation FY 2015 Section 5307 TAP Bike Share MI-95-X034-01 in the amount of $1,343,751. The Federal share of the amendment is $1,075,001 of the total eligible funds and the Downtown Detroit Partnership share is $268,750. There is no local share required from the general fund. These funds will be added to the original balance of $264,503 for a project total of $1,608,254.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1644 125. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Appropriate and Sign Agreement to Transfer $245,000 in program income from Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environment Department’s Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund grant to City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. (The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the City of Detroit in 1998 with funds to establish a Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund (BCRLF). Subsequently, the City of Detroit has received repayments resulting in program income on the BCRLF in the amount of $245,000. This request is to establish a new appropriation and transfer program income to the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA) to close out the project.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1645 126. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (#977), request to place 90 banners on Jefferson Avenue from February 29, 2016 to March 3, 2016. (The Public Lighting Department has inspected requested poles and finds all poles to be structurally sound, and is recommending approval for the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau to hang their banners on approved pole locations from February 29, 2016 to March 10, 2016, with the exception of one (1) pole on the south side of E. Jefferson, at the Woodward crosswalk, and two (2) poles on Steve Yzerman Dr. headed toward the RiverWalk.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1646 127. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Obstructed Curb at 18030 Joseph Campau. (The Department of Public Works (DPW) received a report from your Honorable Body that there was a curb obstruction at or near 18030 Joseph Campau. The Department of Public Works investigated the location and determined that there were no obstructions in the road or sidewalk. Instead, there is a segment of curb that was missing in front of this address, due to a city tree that had been uprooted. No Immediate safety concerns exist, however the Department of Public Works will schedule the missing curb for replacement during our upcoming construction season.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1647 128. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (#977), request to place 90 banners on Jefferson Avenue from February 29, 2016 to March 3, 2016. (The Department of Public Works, Traffic Engineering Division received the above referenced petition. The Department of Public Works, Traffic Engineering Division has no objections to the placement of banners, provided that the banner installation is in compliance with the banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001, and subject to the terms of conditions.) (RELATED TO LINE ITEM #40 ON THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1648 129. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Request for Report on Elevated Lead Levels Found in Children in 10 Detroit Zip Codes. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1649 130. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to Fees for Sexually Oriented Businesses. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-16)   Not available