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Meeting Name: Public Health and Safety Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/6/2017 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole Room
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15-5122 11. ComplaintStatus of Lisa Franklin’s complaint relative to broken elevator in the underground parking lot owned by the City. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-30-17)   Not available
15-5123 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 1-30-17)   Not available
15-5124 13. Communication or ReportStatus of Arif Huskic concerns about dumping in the area of two churches and two mosques near 5656 Harold St.: would like neighborhood cameras in his area. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED FROM EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING ON 1-30-17)   Not available
15-5125 14. Communication or ReportStatus of Ruby Johnson concerns about the maintenance of property at Chase Bank located on Dequindre St, (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED FROM EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING ON 1-30-17)   Not available
15-5126 15. Communication or ReportStatus of Tommie McCampbell request relative to demolition on Greeley St. between 7 Mile and E. Nevada. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED FROM EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING ON 1-30-17)   Not available
15-5127 16. ComplaintStatus of citizen’s complaint of sidewalk re-pavement in the area of 17000 Beland Block. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED FROM EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING ON 1-30-17)   Not available
15-5128 17. ComplaintStatus of Marguerite Maddox complaint relative to an unsecured, vacant school building located on Clairmount and Lodge. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-30-17)   Not available
15-5129 18. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Gabe Leland submitting memorandum relative to Fireworks Local Ordinance. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-30-17)   Not available
15-5130 19. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Request for a report on the cost of drainage fees on Detroit Land Bank Authority owned property and how the fees are paid. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-23-17)   Not available
15-5131 110. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez submitting memorandum relative to Parking and Signage Enforcement at Schools in the City of Detroit. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-23-17)   Not available
15-5132 111. ContractStatus of Office of Contracting and Procurement Contract DWS-894 CO#4 - CIP Funding - To Provide Water Shut-Off-Turn-On Project - Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc., Location: 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 2701, Detroit, MI. 48226 - Contract Period: Upon FRC Approval through December 21, 2016 - Total Contract Amount: $4,275,000.00. DETROIT WATER AND SEWAGE (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-23-17   Not available
15-5133 212. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Request for Downtown Services Policy Regarding Parking in the area of Brush Park on Sunday Nights. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-23-17)   Not available
15-5134 113. ResolutionStatus of Detroit Police Department reso. autho. Secondary Employment Agreement. Detroit City Code, Chapter 43, Article II, Section 43-2-14(b) provides that the “Chief of Police shall establish service fees for the administration of the Secondary Employment Program, which shall be approved by resolution of the City Council.” (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-23-17)   Not available
15-5135 114. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to Request to draft ordinance for increasing block rate design for water and sewerage services. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-23-17)   Not available
15-5136 115. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez submitting memorandum relative to Report on State Legislation Concerning DPS. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-23-17)   Not available
15-5137 116. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Request for LPD to Draft a Report on the Policies and Procedures Related to DPD’s Use of Body Cameras. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-23-17)   Not available
15-5138 117. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum regarding feasibility of drafting an ordinance to prohibit cooking on front porches and front lawns. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-23-17)   Not available
15-5139 118. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum regarding report on the creation and implementation of a drainage fee amnesty program. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-23-17)   Not available
15-5140 119. ResolutionStatus of Council Member Benson submitting reso. autho. The Mayor and City Council to participate in the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program, by entering into an agreement with HomeServe USA Inc, Inc., doing business as Service Line Warranties of America (AKA National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program), to provide an optional lateral water and sewer line warranty for city homeowners. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-5141 120. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinators Report relative to Petition of National MS Society, Michigan Chapter, (#1389), request to hold “2017 Walk MS: Detroit” at Comerica Park on May 7, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with temporary street closure. Setup will begin 5/7/17 at 6:00 a.m. with teardown on 5/7/17 at 3:00 p.m.. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5142 121. ContractSubmitted as: Contract No. 3007256 - 100% State Funding - To Provide Emergency Demolition 10.7.16 Group B - Contracor: Rickman Enterprise Group, Location: 15533 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit, MI 48238 - Contract Period: November 8, 2017 through November 7, 2017 - Total Contract Amount: $15,510.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION Should read as: Contract No. 3007256 - 100% State Funding - To Provide Emergency Demolition 10.7.16 Group B - Contracor: Rickman Enterprise Group, Location: 15533 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit, MI 48238 - Contract Period: November 8, 2016 through November 7, 2017 - Total Contract Amount: $15,510.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5143 122. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3007419 - 100% City Funding -To Provide Demolition/emergency of 15150 Dolphin, 7101 Julian, 4870 Tarnow, 7094 Arcola and 19150 Goulburn 11.3.16 - Contractor: Farrow Group Inc., Location: 601 Beaufait Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Total Contract Amount: $69,290.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5144 123. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3008742 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Demolition/Emergency of 5229 McDougall - Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc., Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Total Contract Amount: $21,738.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5145 124. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3009016 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Demolition/Emergency of 1937 Hubbard, Bldg. 101 (12.14.16C) - Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc., Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Total Contract Amount: $15,838.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5146 125. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3009017 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Demolition/Emergency of 5900 14th Street - Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc., Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Total Contract Amount: $49,850.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5147 126. OrdinanceSubmitting Proposed Ordinance to amend the 1984 Detroit City Code, Chapter 22, Handling of Solid Waste and Prevention of Illegal Dumping, Article II, Storage, Preparation, Collection, Transport, Disposal, and Placement, Division 4, Collection and Charges Therefor, by amending Section 22-2-54 to apply the 50% senior discount program for domestic solid waste to all senior citizens who have filed a principal residence exemption under the General Property Tax Act without the necessity for a program, further clarification, or guidelines to be set by the Finance Department, and to provide definitions for certain terms. (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5148 127. OrdinanceSubmitting Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 6 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, Animal Control, Regulation and Care, (1) by reorganizing the Chapter into a more logical structure by moving Article II, Licensing and Control of Dogs, to Article V; by moving Article III, Animal Control Shelter, to Article IV; by moving IV, Proper Treatment and Transportation of Animals, to Article II, by moving Article V, Pet Shops, to a new Article VII; by reserving Article VI; and by creating a new Article III, Dangerous Animals, and moving former sections 6-1-8 through 6-1-10 to it; (2) by amending the right of entry provisions set forth in Section 6-1-2(e) to more clearly define the conditions under which animal control officer or law enforcement officer may enter property to seize an animal, in order to conform the provisions and procedures to law; (3) to update terms and definitions; (4) to more clearly articulate focus on animal care by renaming the Animal Control Division as the Animal Care and Control Division and by updating language regarding standards of animal care, including animal tetheri   Not available
15-5149 128. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 3306 E. Davison. (A special inspection on November 7, 2016 revealed the property did not meet the requirements of the application to defer. The property continues to be open to trespass and not maintained. Therefore it is recommended that this request for deferral be DENIED and that DEMOLITION PROCEED as originally ordered with the costs of the demolition assessed against the property.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5150 129. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 10967 Somerset. (A special inspection on January 6, 2017 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. Therefore, it is recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months subject to conditions of the order.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5151 130. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 15550 Woodrow Wilson. (A special inspection on January 5, 2017 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. Therefore, it is recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months subject to conditions of the order.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5152 131. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 386-88 Philip. (A special inspection on December 12, 2016 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. Therefore, it is recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months subject to conditions of the order.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5153 132. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 3443 Michigan Ave. (A special inspection on September 16, 2016 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. Therefore, it is recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months subject to conditions of the order.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5154 133. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 1539 Montclair. (A special inspection on December 6, 2016 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. Therefore, it is recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months subject to conditions of the order.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17   Not available
15-5155 134. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Board of Police Commissioners’ Expense Reimbursements. (The Police Commissioners are not entitled to compensation for their service but may be reimbursed for their expenses. The City Charter, Article 7, Sec. 7-802., in part states (Exhibit II), “Unless required by state law, elected members shall not be entitled to salaries, retirement benefits, health benefits or other fringe benefits. Appointed members, and elected members not entitled to compensation by state law, may receive by ordinance reimbursement for parking, mileage and other reasonable expenses.” The City Charter was changed effective January 1, 2012. The prior Charter did provide for compensation.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5156 135. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Giffels Webster (#1270), request for encroachment into West Lafayette Boulevard right-of-way with canopies and café seating. (All other involved City Departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the conversion of the public right-of-way into a private easement for public utilities.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5157 136. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Euclid Manufacturing (#887), request to vacate a portion of E. Euclid Avenue and Hartwick Street to facilitate a manufacturing complex. (All other involved City Departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the conversion of the public right-of-way into a private easement for public utilities.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING OMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5158 137. Communication or ReportSubmitting Funding Agreement for Reflex Service. (This document extends the term of the Reflex Agreement to include December 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017, ensuring service through the end of the current run pick.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5159 138. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to the renewal process for the Senior Discount Bus Card through DDOT. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5160 139. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Janee Ayers submitting memorandum relative to the owner of 17537 Cherrylawn using the residence as a group home. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5161 140. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Janee Ayers submitting memorandum relative to Millennium Parking Garage elevators. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5162 141. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Janee Ayers submitting memorandum relative to Request to amend City Code regarding Individual Sale of Prepackaged Ice and Cups. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-17)   Not available