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Meeting Name: Public Health and Safety Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/16/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole Room
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15-2420 11. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Informational Checklist for Residential Property Owners. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-25-16)   Not available
15-2421 12. 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 4-18-16)   Not available
15-2422 13. 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
15-2423 14. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to Mandatory Recycling Program. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-18-16)   Not available
15-2424 15. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to drain inspections at 19634 Spencer. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-2-16)   Not available
15-2425 16. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to Sidewalk Replacement Survey. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-2-16)   Not available
15-2426 17. OrdinanceStatus of Council Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to Ordinance Banning Plastic Bag use in Detroit. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-2-16)   Not available
15-2427 18. Communication or ReportStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting report relative to Children and Lead. (Council Member Mary Sheffield directed the Legislative Policy Division to provide a Report to Council outlining opinions of the State of Michigan’s Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS), as well as the City of Detroit’s Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environment Department (BSEED), and Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), regarding the cause of elevated lead levels, which subject too many children to the risk of permanent brain injuries and behavioral issues, as a result of exposure to this potent neurotoxin.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-9-16)   Not available
15-2428 19. Communication or ReportStatus of Law Department submitting request for report on updating Emergency Manager Orders. No. 15 and No. 33 (Council President Jones addressed a memorandum dated April 5, 2016 requesting an update on the impact and practicability of Emergency Manager Order No.: 15: Order Suspending Certain City Wrecking Requirements to Address Blight and an update on the status of current ordinance regarding Emergency Manager Order No.: 33: Order Suspending Certain City Demolition Requirements to Address Blight.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-9-16)   Not available
15-2429 110. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of Ford Field (#1108), request to host “Guns ‘N Roses Concert Merchandise Sales” at Brush St. and Adams St. outside of Ford Field on June 23 - 24, 2016 from 3:00 pm to 2:00 am with temporary street closure. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2430 111. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of Ford Field (#1107), request to host “Beyonce - The Formation World Tour Merchandise Sales” at Brush St. and Adams St. outside of Ford Field on June 14, 2016 from 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm with temporary street closure on Brush and Adams. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2431 112. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of Historic Indian Village Association (#1072), request to hold the “Historic Indian Village Home and Garden Tour” in Indian Village on June 11 - 12, 2016 from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm with temporary street closure on Iroquis from Vernor to Charlevoix. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2432 113. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of The United Communities of America (#1046), request to hold “Thou Shall Not Kill Motorcade” at King High School on June 22, 2016 from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2433 114. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of Ford Field (#1101), request to hold the “Lions Pregame Tailgate” on 8-18-16, 9-1-16, 9-18-16, 10-9-16, 10-16-16, 10-23-16, 11-20-16, 11-24-16, 12-11-16, 1-1-17, and potential January playoff dates with temporary street closures on Brush St. and Adams St. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2434 115. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of Ford Field (#1076), request to hold “Beach Bash” at Brush St. and Adams St. on August 13, 2016 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm with temporary street closures. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2435 116. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3001120 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide 290TB Upgrade for Existing 3Par System Server - Contractor: The OAS Group, Inc., Location: 1748 Northwood, Troy, MI 48084 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Total Contract Amount: $621,740.00. (This is a One Time Purchase.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2436 117. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. LAW-01240 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Human Resources Generalist: To Perform Recruiting for Sworn and Civilian Personnel, Assist with Planning and Facilitating Sworn Promotional Examinations and Human Resources Special Projects - Contractor: Lawana Y. Ducker, Location: 30450 Nadora, Southfield, MI 48076 - Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017- $30.77 per hour - Total Contract Amount: $64,000.00. POLICE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2437 118. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. STA-01112 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Digital Evidence Specialist for the City of Detroit Police Department - Contractor: Stan Brue, Location: 50154 Black Horse Lane, Canton, MI 48188 - Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017- $48.08 per hour - Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. POLICE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2438 119. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000075 - 19.27% Federal, 80.73% City Funding - To Provide Body and In-Vehicle Cameras, Hardware and Software - Contractor: Watchguard Video, Location: 415 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75013 - Contract Period: June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2021 - Total Contract Amount: $5,187,850.00. POLICE   Not available
15-2439 120. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Auditor General’s Interim Report of April 2016 regarding Demolition Activities. (The Legislative Policy Division has been requested by this Honorable Body to look into the issues brought forth by both the Auditor General’s Interim Report dated April 11, 2016 and the Corporation Counsel’s responsive memorandum which was included in the report.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2440 121. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. (DRAFT) Resolution Conditionally Opposing HB 5557 and 5558 Tax Abatements for AK Steel. (On May 2, 2016, Council Member Castaneda - Lopez requested that Legislative Policy Division draft a resolution opposing the Michigan State Legislature’s HB 5557 and 5558 granting tax abatements to AK Steel and proposing that the receipt of such abatements be conditioned on the taxpayer’s compliance with applicable environmental laws.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2441 122. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To Submit a Grant Application to the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance 2016 Technology Innovation for Public Safety. (The Detroit Police Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistant to support DPD’s use of technological solutions in reducing domestic violence and increasing prosecution. The amount being sought is $430,000. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $430,000.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2442 123. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To Submit a Grant Application to the U.S Department of Transportation FY 2016 National Infrastructure Investments. (The Department of Public Works is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Department of Transportation for construction of trails and installation of bike lanes. The amount being sought is $18,285,000. The department will contribute $12,000 in matching funds from the departmental budget. The total project cost of $36,580,000.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2443 124. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request To Accept and Appropriate a Donation from DTE Energy, to Reduce Copper and Energy Theft in Detroit. (DTE Energy has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department with monetary donation total of $200,000.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2444 125. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To Submit a Grant Application to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for Emergency Crisis Intervention, Counseling and Support to Victims of Trauma. (The Detroit Police Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, VOCA Crime Victims Assistance Program. The amount being sought is $720,000. There is a match requirement of $180,000. The project cost is $900,000.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2445 126. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Ray’s B. Collision Inc. (#552), request permission to use the berm/concrete slab as an parking area for the business located at 14516 Joy Rd. (The Department of Public Works - City Engineering Division and all other involved City departments, including Public Lighting Department and Public Lighting Authority; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2446 127. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Raquel Castaneda - Lopez submitting memorandum relative to Poor Customer Service at the Water Department. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2447 128. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Informational Checklist for Residential Property Owners. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2448 129. Communication or ReportCouncil President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to a Moratorium on Water Shut-offs for the Vulnerable Population. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available
15-2449 130. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to Revoking Business Licenses and or conditional use permits after repeated illegal activity. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-16-16)   Not available