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Meeting Name: Public Health and Safety Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/20/2017 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole Room
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15-5374 11. ComplaintStatus of Citizen’s complaint relative to the former Chrysler Building on Plymouth near Shelby, being an eye sore and open to trespass. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED AT THE EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING ON 2-14-17)   Not available
15-5375 12. ComplaintStatus of Citizen’s complaint of a dangerous structure located next to 11421 Coyle.(BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED AT THE EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING ON 2-14-17)   Not available
15-5376 13. ComplaintStatus of Abena Hogan’s complaint of a dangerous structure located at 9280 Ward. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED AT THE EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING ON 2-14-17)   Not available
15-5377 14. ComplaintStatus of Citizen’s complaint relative to dangerous structures and illegal dumping in the area of W. Chicago and Rutland. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED AT THE EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING ON 2-14-17)   Not available
15-5378 15. ComplaintStatus of Citizen’s complaint of illegal dumping and dangerous structures located at 11305 Memorial. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED AT THE EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING ON 2-14-17)   Not available
15-5379 16. OrdinanceStatus of Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 19 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, Fire prevention and Protection, Article 1, Detroit Fire Prevention and Protection Code, Division 4, Fireworks and Pyrotechnics. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-13-17)   Not available
15-5380 17. OrdinanceStatus of proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 19 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, Fire prevention and Protection, Article 1, Detroit Fire Prevention and Protection Code, to add Division 10, Prohibition of Open Fires: Exceptions. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-13-17)   Not available
15-5381 18. 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 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5382 19. ComplaintStatus of Marguerite Maddox complaint relative to an unsecured, vacant school building located on Clairmount and Lodge. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5383 110. 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 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5384 111. 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 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5385 112. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez submitting memorandum relative to Report on State Legislation Concerning DPS. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5386 113. OrdinanceStatus of 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 tetherin   Not available
15-5387 114. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Janee Ayers submitting memorandum relative to the owner of 17537 Cherrylawn using the residence as a group home (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-6-17)   Not available
15-5388 115. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Request for LPD to Draft a Report on Special Parking Accommodations/Permitting for Delivery Services. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-23-17)   Not available
15-5389 116. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Request for Public Lighting Authority to Provide a Report on the Cost of Lighting Alleys that are Residents’ Only Access Point. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-23-17)   Not available
15-5390 117. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinators Report relative to Petition of John’s Carpet House (#1346), request to host “John’s Carpet House Blues” at 2151 Frederick on April 15 - October 5, 2017 from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 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 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5391 118. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinators Report relative to Petition of The D-A Restaurant LLC (DBA) FireBird Tavern (#1410), request to hold “Opening Day Experience” at 419 Monroe St. beginning April 7, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. and ending April 8, 2017 at 2:00 a.m. Setup will begin 4/6/17 with teardown on 4/8/17. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.)(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5392 119. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000514 - 100% City Funding -- To Provide Ambulance Apparatus - Contractor: Jorgensen Ford Sales, Inc., Location: 8333 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48210 - Contract Period: March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2022 - Total Contract Amount: $12,291,824.44 FIRE(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5393 120. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3009014 - 100% City Funding -To Provide Emergency Demolition of 12810 Mark Twain, 16201 Lahser and 14353 Grandville - Contractor: Adamo Demolition Co., Location: 320 East Seven Mile road, Detroit, MI 48203 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Total Contract Amount: $37,550.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5394 121. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3009015 - 100% City Funding -To Provide Emergency Demolition of 5357 Iroquois and 3892 Bewick 16AC722 - Contractor: Adamo Demolition Co., Location: 320 East Seven Mile road, Detroit, MI 48203 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Total Contract Amount: $27,400.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5395 122. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3008741 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Demolition/Emergency of 7130 Webb - Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc., Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Total Contract Amount: $14,338.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5396 123. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3005410 - 100% City Funding -To Provide Emergency Demolition of 544 Jefferson - Contractor: Farrow Group Inc., Location: 601 Beaufait Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Total Contract Amount: $19,000.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5397 124. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3008878 - 100% City Funding -To Provide Aerial Ladder Apparatus - Contractor: R&R Fire Truck Repair, Inc., Location: 751 Doheny Drive, Northville, MI 48167 - Contract Period: Upon FRC Approval through March 2, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $5,139,582.00.GENERAL SERVICES(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5398 125. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 11534 Nottingham. (A special inspection on December 20, 2016 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. 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 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5399 126. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 16700 Asbury. (A special inspection on February 1, 2017 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. 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 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5400 127. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 17694 Fenton. (A special inspection on January 31, 2017 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. 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 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5401 128. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Giffels Webster (#1031), request an encroachment into Woodward Avenue between Clifford Street and West Grand River Avenue and into Clifford Street between Woodward Avenue and Griswold Street on behalf of Bedrock Real Estate Services. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5402 129. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Bedrock Real Estate Services, (#896), request for permanent encroachment of the previously approved outdoor seating area on the sidewalk on Broadway Street in front of Punch Bowl Social located at 1331 Broadway Street, Detroit MI 48226. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5403 130. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Ronnisch Construction Group, (#910), request to erect a canopy encroaching over the right-of way at 65 Cadillac Square Detroit MI 48226. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5404 131. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to accept an increase in appropriation for FY2017 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grant - Grosse Pointe Eastside Action. (The Michigan State Police has awarded an increase to the City of Detroit Police Department FY 2017 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grant - Grosse Pointe Eastside Action in the amount of $12,040.00 bringing their cash match share from $93,067.00 to $105,107.00. The State share from the Michigan State Police is 50 percent or $105,107.00 of the approved amount and a cash match of 50 percent or $105,107.00 bringing the project total to $210,214.00. This funding will increase appropriation 20229, previously approved in the amount of $186,134.00 listed in the 2017-2020 Four Year Plan, to a total of $210,214.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5405 132. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2017 Comprehensive Agreement, Childhood Lead Poisoning Intervention Program. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2017 Comprehensive Agreement, Childhood Lead Poisoning Intervention Program in the amount of $200,000.00 bringing the project total to $253,750.00. There is no match requirement for this program. This funding will increase appropriation 20207 in the amount of $199,750.00 previously approved in the amount of $54,000 by Council on March 11, 2016, to a total of $253,750.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5406 133. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2017 Comprehensive Agreement, Local Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2017 Comprehensive Agreement, Local Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program, in the amount of $100,000.00, bringing the project total to $1,809,654.00. There is no match requirement for this program. This funding will increase appropriation 20219, previously approved in the amount of $1,709,654.00 by Council on March 11, 2016, to a total of $1,809,654.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5407 134. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2017 Comprehensive Agreement, HIV Ryan White Part B MAI (Minority AIDS Initiative) Program. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2017 Comprehensive Agreement, HIV Ryan White Part B MAI Program, for a total of $75,951.00. There is no match requirement for this program. The grant period is January 20, 2017 to September 30, 2017.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5408 135. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2017 Comprehensive Agreement, Zika Virus Community Support Program. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2017 Comprehensive Agreement, Zika Virus Community Support Program, for a total of $10,000.00. There is no match requirement for this program. The grant period is March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5409 136. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2017 Comprehensive Agreement, ZIKA Virus Mosquito Surveillance Program. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2017 Comprehensive Agreement, ZIKA Virus Mosquito Surveillance Program, for a total of $10,000.00. There is no match requirement of this program. The grant period is March 1 2017 to September 30, 2017.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5410 137. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2017 Comprehensive Agreement, West Nile Virus Community Surveillance Program. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2017 Comprehensive Agreement, West Nile Virus Community Surveillance Program, for a total of $8,000.00. There is no match requirement for this program. The grant period is March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5411 138. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to Preparation for 2020 Census. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5412 139. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Janee’Ayers submitting memorandum relative to Request for Opinion on the Different Ways 24 Hour Businesses can be Limited to Areas near Major Thoroughfares. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5413 140. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Janee’ Ayers submitting memorandum relative to Request for More Information Regarding Remaining Funds for FY 2010 funds designated to City’s Parolees, Technical Violators, and Ex-Offenders Project. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5414 141. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to Suburban Police Setting Speed Trap within Detroit City Limits. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available
15-5415 142. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to the Status of Ford Field LED Lights Causing Nighttime Light Pollution and Creating a Nuisance. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-17)   Not available