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Meeting Name: Public Health and Safety Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/21/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole Room
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15-1752 17. 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
15-1746 11. Dangerous BuildingsStatus of Dangerous Building located at 19929 Fairport. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016) (AWAITING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FROM MR. WILLIAMS THAT THE PROPERTY WAS DEEDED TO HIM AND THAT THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN SECURED.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-14-16)   Not available
15-1747 12. 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 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1748 13. ResolutionStatus of Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department submitting 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.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1749 14. ResolutionStatus of Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department submitting 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.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1750 15. 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. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1751 16. 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 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1753 18. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to Fees for Sexually Oriented Businesses. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-7-16)   Not available
15-1754 19. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Castaneda-Lopez submitting memorandum relative to the existing residential permit parking process and an update of this process. (AWAITING REPORT FROM LPD AND LAW DEPARTMENTS) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-22-16)   Not available
15-1755 110. ResolutionStatus of Public Works Department/Administration Division submitting reso. autho. Petition of Joni Mortier (#761), request for permanent street closure on Berg Rd. between Grand River and West Seven Mile. (The Public Works department RECOMMENDS DENIAL of this petition request.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-8-16)   Not available
15-1756 111. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Dangerous Animals. (After the recent Mauling death of a Detroit youth, my office has been inundated with requests to review and strengthen animal ordinances. I would like to examine the possibility of amending Sec. 6-1-1-Definitions, Sec. 6-1-9- Animals determined to be dangerous animals; requirements; warning notice, Sec. 6-1-10- Animals determined to be dangerous; failure to comply with requirements; seizure; euthanization of animal, Sec. 6-1-11-Maximum number of dogs and cats at residence; exceptions, and Sec. 6-2-1.- Licensing and Control of Dogs of the Detroit City Code.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-8-16)   Not available
15-1757 112. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of Detroit Greek Independence Day Committee (#991), request to hold “Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade” on April 17, 2016 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm; set-up 9:00 am, tear down 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 3-21-16)   Not available
15-1758 113. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of Detroit Beer Company (#1016), request to hold the “Detroit Beer Company Opening Day” at 1529 Broadway on April 8, 2016 from 9:00 am to 11:59 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 3-21-16)   Not available
15-1759 114. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of The D-A Restaurant, LLC. (DBA) Firebird Tavern (#965), request to hold the “Opening Day Experience” at 419 Monroe on April 8-9, 2016 from 9:00 am to 2:00 am. Set up begins on 4/7/16 with tear down 4/9/16. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-21-16)   Not available
15-1760 115. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of The Annex Group and JAJ Good Cycle Works (#969), request to host “Detroit Home Opener” at 440 Madison - Parking Lot on April 8, 2016 from 9:00 am to 12:00 am. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-21-16)   Not available
15-1761 116. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of The Old Shillelagh, LLC (#940), request to hold “Tigers Opening Day” at 349 Monroe on April 8-9, 2016 from 10:00 am to 2:00 am. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-21-16)   Not available
15-1762 117. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of She Is Empowered (#936), request to hold “She’s Empowered Butterfly Bash Health Fair” located at 315 E. Warren on May 14, 2016 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am 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 3-21-16)   Not available
15-1763 118. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. JAN-01155 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Vehicle Redemption and Payment Facility Manager - Contractor: Janette Cheryl Christine, Location: 15465 Wisconsin St., Detroit, MI 48238 -Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017- Contract Amount: $56,000.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-21-16)   Not available
15-1764 119. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2920886 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Furniture and Installation - Contractor: Interior Environments, Location: 48700 Grand River, Novi, MI 48374 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Total Contract Amount: $42,968.08. TRANSPORTATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-21-16)   Not available
15-1765 120. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Midtown Detroit (#437), request to convert West Alexandrine and Second Avenue right of way adjacent to 4128 Second to Easement of provide an Outright Vacation of the Land. (All involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Department, the Public Lighting Authority, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the conversion of the public rights-of-way into a private easement for public utilities.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-21-16)   Not available
15-1766 121. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Faygo Beverages, Inc. (#241), request to renew the vacation of Superior St. due to the location of their docks which creates a high volume of traffic located at 3579 Gratiot Ave. (All involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Department, the Public Lighting Authority, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the conversion of the public rights-of-way into a private easement for public utilities.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-21-16)   Not available
15-1767 122. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Hussein Hamdan (#154), request to close alley located at 8835-34 Mark Twain St. (All involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Department, the Public Lighting Authority, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the conversion of the public rights-of-way into a private easement for public utilities.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-21-16)   Not available
15-1768 123. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to Abandoned Home at 14171 Liberal. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-21-16)   Not available