Detroit public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Formal Session
City Council approved several Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for affordable housing projects and authorized millions in contracts for homelessness prevention, housing stability, and demolition services. The body also introduced an ordinance to regulate shared electric personal mobility devices and approved various community event permits.
- Approved PILOT agreements for Grandmont Rosedale Park Collective II, Jefferson Square, McDonald Square, Van Dyke Center, and La Joya Gardens (8-0)
- Approved $25.5M contract for JumpStart Program administration (8-0)
- Approved $7.8M contract for housing stability call center and direct services (8-0)
- Approved $4.8M contract for capital repairs and down payment assistance for scatter-site homes (8-0)
- Approved $450,000 settlement in James Leddell v City of Detroit (8-0)
- Approved $300,000 settlement in Robert Pattison v City of Detroit (7-1)
- Denied $49.2M contract for ADA Paratransit Services (4-4)
- Introduced ordinance to establish permitting and standards for shared electric personal mobility devices (7-0)
Public Health and Safety Standing Committee
The committee recommended several emergency demolition contracts and a proposed ordinance to increase fines for property maintenance violations. It also approved the DDOT Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and various public works contracts. Numerous dangerous building recommendations were concurred with, resulting in several properties slated for demolition.
- Recommended approval of proposed ordinance to increase fines for property maintenance violations (2-0)
- Recommended approval of 7 emergency demolition contracts for residential and commercial properties (2-0)
- Recommended approval of DDOT Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (2-0)
- Recommended approval of $490,683 contract for DPW fleet management software and GPS (2-0)
- Recommended approval of $421,350 contract for concrete work at DDOT facilities (2-0)
- Recommended approval of $181,250 contract amendment for building inspection fee study (2-0)
- Concurred with department recommendations to demolish multiple dangerous buildings across 11 lists (2-0)
- Removed $119,040 Covid-19 homeless shelter contract from the calendar (2-0)
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee recommended several brownfield plans, development agreements, and housing service contracts for formal session approval. The committee also approved the transfer of a 15-unit apartment building to the Detroit Housing Commission and recommended the appropriation of $5.65M for lead-based paint hazard reduction.
- Recommended approval of Brownfield Plans for City Club Apartments Midtown and Broadway Lofts Redevelopment (3-0)
- Recommended $25.5M contract for JumpStart Program administrator (3-0)
- Recommended $9.1M contract for commercial corridor parking spaces (3-0)
- Recommended $7.9M contract for housing stability services (3-0)
- Recommended transfer of 2900 Tyler apartment building to Detroit Housing Commission (3-0)
- Recommended appropriation of $5.65M for FY22 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program (3-0)
- Recommended approval of Amended Development Agreement for Landy Cass Avenue Development Corp (2-1)
- Recommended $325,000 contract for landlord repair training (3-0)
Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee
The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee recommended several event petitions and city contracts for formal session approval. The committee also adjourned a public hearing regarding Residential Parking Permit Areas until January 5, 2023.
- Recommended approval of 'Menorah in the D' celebration (2-0)
- Recommended approval of 'Corktown Paddy's Parade Party' (2-0)
- Recommended approval of Clark Park Coalition hockey game and winter events (2-0)
- Recommended approval of Kwanzaa Kinara installation at Campus Martius (2-0)
- Recommended approval of 'Bally's Sport Detroit I Ran The D 5K' (2-0)
- Recommended approval of 'MotorCity NYE D Drop' (2-0)
- Recommended approval of '2023 Movement Electronic Music Festival' (2-0)
- Recommended approval of $1,009,755.80 contract for animal care kennels (2-0)
Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee
The committee moved multiple Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) requests for affordable housing projects and two city service contracts to formal session. Several other items, including a request to prohibit cashless establishments and funding for the Right to Counsel, were tabled for future dates.
- Approved minutes of 11/9/22 (2-0)
- Moved $1.6M FEMA consulting contract extension for Guidehouse, Inc. to formal session (2-0)
- Moved $100,000 Treasury Cash Management System license extension to formal session (2-0)
- Moved PILOT requests for Grandmont Rosedale Park Collective II, Jefferson Square, McDonald Square, and Van Dyke Center to formal session (2-0)
- Moved PILOT requests for La Joya Gardens (Units 2 and 3) to formal session (2-0)
- Tabled proposed ordinance to amend purchasing and supplies definitions (2-0)
- Tabled request for information on claims demolition contractors (2-0)
- Tabled request for ordinance to prohibit cashless establishments (2-0)
Internal Operations Standing Committee
The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended several legal settlements, IT equipment contracts, and a compensation schedule amendment for social workers for formal session approval. The committee also referred a request to make Indigenous People Day a paid city holiday for a fiscal impact report.
- Recommended approval of $5.3M server equipment contract with Security Solutions Services, LLC (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $1.2M cellular equipment contract with Verizon Wireless (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $450,000 settlement for James Leddell v City of Detroit (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $300,000 settlement for Robert Pattison v City of Detroit (3-0)
- Recommended approval of pay range adjustments for four Social Worker classifications (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $180,000 contract for federal lobbyist services with Squire Patton Boggs US, LLP (3-0)
- Tabled request for Indigenous People Day paid holiday pending fiscal impact report (3-0)
- Recommended re-appointment of Lewis Moore to the Board of Review (3-0)
City Council Formal Session
The City Council approved several zoning reclassifications and the sale of multiple city-owned properties. The body also authorized various legal settlements and approved funding for park renovations and police body camera grants.
- Approved zoning change for 7800 Pierson Street to R5 Medium Density Residential (9-0)
- Approved zoning change for parcels on John R Road, E Golden Gate Ave, and E Hildale Ave to B4 General Business (9-0)
- Approved increasing maximum height limitations in M2 Districts from 40 to 55 feet (9-0)
- Approved $60M ARPA Local Parks and Trails Grant (9-0)
- Approved $1.98M DOJ Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Grant (9-0)
- Approved property sale of part of 10665 W. Grand River Ave. to Kimmel Scrap Iron & Metal Co. for $66,641.90 (9-0)
- Approved $475,652.63 contract for Heckel Park renovations (9-0)
- Approved $255,800.00 contract for Gmeiner Park renovations (9-0)
Public Health and Safety Standing Committee
The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee recommended several demolition and public works contracts for formal session approval. The committee also moved to introduce an ordinance establishing standards for shared electric personal mobility devices.
- Recommended approval of $3.3M demolition contract for Homrich (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $3.5M demolition contract for Leadhead Construction LLC (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $48,919 emergency demolition contract for Gayanga Co. (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $191,388 dental clinical services contract for My Community Dental Centers (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $1.98M DOJ Body Worn Camera grant (3-0)
- Recommended approval of ordinance for shared electric personal mobility device permits and standards (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $59,774 sale of surplus underground conduit to DTE Energy (3-0)
- Recommended approval to continue outdoor dining permits from Dec 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 (3-0)
Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee
The committee moved several resolutions to new business, including a $60 million American Rescue Plan Act grant for parks and trails. It also advanced contracts for renovations at Heckel Park and Gmeiner Park, and a property transfer agreement for the Dexter-Elmhurst Community Center.
- Moved $475,652.63 Heckel Park renovation contract to new business (2-0)
- Moved $255,800.00 Gmeiner Park renovation contract to new business (2-0)
- Moved request to accept $60,000,000.00 ARPA Local Parks and Trails Grant to new business (2-0)
- Moved Dexter-Elmhurst Community Center property transfer agreement to new business (2-0)
- Received and filed Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan 2022-2032 and moved resolution to new business (2-0)
- Moved Innovation of technology task force item to new business (2-0)
- Approved minutes of 11/13/22 (2-0)
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
The committee recommended several zoning amendments and city-owned property sales for formal session approval. It also advanced multiple housing and workforce development contracts. Some items, including a landlord training program and development agreement modifications, were tabled for further review.
- Recommended approval for zoning change at 7800 Pierson Street to R5 Medium Density Residential (3-0)
- Recommended approval for zoning changes at John R. Road, East Golden Gate Avenue, and East Hildale Avenue to B4 General Business (3-0)
- Recommended approval to increase M2 District maximum height limits from 40 to 55 feet (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $330,000 contract increase for Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $490,268 and $174,732 contracts for Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (3-0)
- Recommended approval of property sale of part of 10665 W. Grand River Ave. for $66,641.90 plus $120,000 donation (3-0)
- Recommended approval of property sales at 3746 Second Ave. ($81,000), 5439/5451 Tireman ($21,500), and 7326 W. McNichols ($18,120) (3-0)
- Tabled landlord repair training program contract for one week pending Law Department memo (3-0)
Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee
The committee recommended approval for a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the Merrill Place mixed-income housing project and NEZ certificates for two houses on Ashland. A proposed $2.4 billion Capital Agenda for Fiscal Years 2024-2028 was tabled for a future date.
- Recommended approval of PILOT for Merrill Place, II Limited Dividend Housing Association (3-0)
- Recommended approval of NEZ certificates for new houses at 3000 and 3010 Ashland (3-0)
- Tabled Proposed Capital Agenda Fiscal Year 2024-2028 (3-0)
- Received and filed fiscal impact report for Detroit Police Command Officers Association contract (3-0)
- Tabled fiscal impact request on Proposed Property Tax Reform Ordinance (3-0)
- Approved minutes of November 2, 2022 (2-0)
Internal Operations Standing Committee
The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended approval for five legal settlements and a $50,000 grant application for Project Clean Slate. The committee also recommended the re-appointment of Rocio Ocampo to the Board of Review. Several other items, including a police labor agreement and specific legal indemnifications, were removed or tabled.
- Recommended approval of Rocio Ocampo's re-appointment to the Board of Review (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $55,000 settlement for Donald Rudd (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $10,000 settlement for James Dismuke, Jr. (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $5,434 settlement for Michigan Radiology Institute, LLC (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $52,000 settlement for Providence Regional Rehabilitation Center, P.C. (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $57,100 settlement for Sean Hayes et al (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $4,000 settlement for Michigan Diagnostic Center, Inc. (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $50,000 Simon Foundation grant application for Project Clean Slate (3-0)
Public Health and Safety Standing Committee
The committee ordered the demolition of numerous residential and commercial properties identified as dangerous buildings. Several proposed ordinances regarding business licensing for tow yards, scrap tires, and motor vehicle services were moved forward for public hearings.
- Ordered demolition of 33 properties across multiple addresses (various)
- Moved Transportation Innovation Zone ordinance to formal session (3-0)
- Moved scrap tire storage and licensing ordinance to new business for public hearing (3-0)
- Moved tow storage yard regulation ordinance to new business for public hearing (3-0)
- Moved car wash and motor vehicle service licensing ordinance to new business for public hearing (3-0)
- Approved $125,200 contract for bus stop decals (3-0)
- Approved $1,500 and $4,500 demolition debris and abatement contracts (3-0)
- Tabled seven police-authorized towing contracts for two weeks (3-0)
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
The committee recommended approval for two Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts and six contracts related to workforce development and residential repairs. It also moved to introduce an ordinance regarding transparency for ARPA and CARES Act fund recipient requirements.
- Recommended approval of Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for Livernois 18613, LLC (3-0)
- Recommended approval of Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for LGR Projects 2, LLC (3-0)
- Recommended $546,959.40 workforce development contract for Detroit Employment Solutions Corp (3-0)
- Recommended $300,000.00 tenant relocation services contract for United Community Housing Coalition (3-0)
- Recommended time extensions for Bridging Neighborhoods Program repairs with DMC Consultants, Inc., Detroit Grounds Crew, LLC, and SAS Services, Inc. (3-0)
- Recommended introduction of ordinance for ARPA and CARES Act fund recipient transparency (3-0)
- Tabled discussion on tax abatement exclusions for schools and libraries until January 12, 2023 (3-0)
- Received and filed report on Fire Station Conditions Historic Designation (3-0)
Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee
The committee recommended three items for approval in Formal Session, including a media consulting contract and two energy grants. A memorandum regarding the Detroit Resident Parking Discount Program was received and filed.
- Approved minutes from October 27, 2022 (2-0)
- Recommended approval of $55,055 media consulting contract with Emerald, LLC (2-0)
- Recommended approval to accept and appropriate $200,000 in Fuel Transformation and Real-World Deployment grants (2-0)
- Recommended approval of underground easement for DTE Electric Company at 1600 Lafayette Blvd. (2-0)
- Received and filed memorandum on Detroit Resident Parking Discount Program (2-0)
- Tabled Residential Parking Permit Update for Brush Park for two weeks (2-0)
Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee
The committee received and filed fiscal reports regarding Juneteenth holiday impact, ARPA funds, and Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds. Several other items, including a FEMA consulting contract and a proposed ordinance on purchasing and supplies, were tabled to be brought back in two weeks.
- Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 (2-0)
- Tabled funding discussion for The Right to Counsel (3-0)
- Tabled $1.6M contract increase for Guidehouse, Inc. FEMA consulting services (3-0)
- Tabled proposed ordinance amending City Code Chapter 17 regarding purchasing and supplies (3-0)
- Received and filed report on fiscal impact of Juneteenth as an excused city holiday (3-0)
- Received and filed ARPA funds status report as of September 30, 2022 (3-0)
- Received and filed Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds status report as of June 30, 2022 (3-0)
- Tabled request regarding demolition contractors as 1099 workers and request to prohibit cashless establishments (3-0)
Internal Operations Standing Committee
The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the drafting of resolutions for three DBRA Main Board appointments. The committee also moved several items to formal session, including a 2022-2027 police labor agreement, multiple lawsuit settlements, and a grant application for the Harvard Business School Leadership Fellows Program.
- Approved drafting resolutions for DBRA Main Board appointments of Erik Dueweke, Ponce D. Clay, and Jeffery Evans (2-0)
- Moved 2022-2027 Detroit Police Department labor agreements to formal session (2-0)
- Moved settlement of Kendrick Scott v Catherine Adams et al ($4,450,506.69) to formal session (2-0)
- Moved multiple Department of Transportation settlement resolutions to formal session (2-0)
- Moved Police Department settlement and indemnification resolutions to formal session (2-0)
- Moved $60,000 Harvard Business School Leadership Fellows Program grant application to formal session (2-0)
- Moved Avalon Healing Center Charitable Gaming License petition to formal session (2-0)
- Moved request to amend Director of Board of Review pay range ($97,800 - $146,700) to formal session (2-0)
City Council Formal Session
The City Council introduced an ordinance to update zoning regulations for motor vehicle sales, repair, and junkyards. Several legal settlements were approved, and multiple grant applications for public safety and transportation were authorized.
- Introduced ordinance to amend zoning for motor vehicle sales and repair (9-0)
- Approved $860,000 settlement for Detroit Will Breathe et al v. City of Detroit (9-0)
- Approved $15.8M contract for ADA Paratransit Services with People’s Express, Inc. (9-0)
- Denied ordinance requiring food grading signs at food service establishments (3-6)
- Denied two Covid-19 mitigation cleaning contracts for Kristel Group, Inc. (0-9)
- Approved $150,000 contract for marijuana licensing program marketing (9-0)
- Approved $6.3M CMAQ Bus Replacement Grant (9-0)
- Approved secondary street name assignments for four intersections (8-0, 9-0, 9-0, 9-0)
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
The committee recommended the approval of three Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates and one Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate. It also recommended the approval of five specific secondary street renaming applications and the sale of 23 Land Bank properties to IHeart Realty Foundation Inc.
- Recommended approval of street renamings for Elizabeth L. Richard, Dr. Chad Audi, Benny Napoleon, Jeanette M. Wheatley, and Bishop James C. Scott, Sr. (3-0)
- Recommended approval of Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for 1133 Griswold Street pending requested information (3-0)
- Recommended approval of Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates for 600 Pingree, 1001 E Jefferson, and 610 Blaine (3-0)
- Recommended approval of property reconveyance of 11371 Whittier to Wayne County Treasurer for $22,223.78 (3-0)
- Recommended approval of 23 property sales by Detroit Land Bank Authority to IHeart Realty Foundation Inc. for $27,000.00 (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $150,000 contract for United Community Housing Coalition for resident engagement in Greater Corktown (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $300,000 contract increase for Community & Home Supports, Inc. for rapid re-housing services (3-0)
- Recommended introduction of zoning ordinance text amendment regarding motor vehicle sales and repair uses (3-0)
Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee
The committee recommended approval for multiple community event petitions, including the Thanksgiving Day Parade and Noel Night. It also recommended approval for two service contracts and the acceptance of donations for city parks.
- Recommended approval of $336,989 contract for Detroit Police Department Hanger renovation (2-1)
- Recommended approval of CNS Healthcare turkey giveaway petition (3-0)
- Recommended approval of The Parade Company Turkey Trot petition (3-0)
- Recommended approval of Detroit 300 Conservancy event programming petition (3-0)
- Recommended approval of The Parade Company Thanksgiving Day Parade petition (3-0)
- Recommended approval of Midtown Detroit, Inc. Noel Night petition (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $120,000 fire vehicle repair contract with Kodiak Emergency Equipment, Inc. (2-1)
- Recommended approval to accept $80,000 basketball court donation for Conant Minnesota Park (3-0)
Internal Operations Standing Committee
The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended several legal settlements and the appointments of La’Toshia Patman and Jacqueline Robinson to the Board of Review for formal session approval. The committee also recommended a $150,000 marketing contract for the adult-use marijuana licensing program. A proposed ordinance to amend purchasing and supplies codes was referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee.
- Recommended approval of La’Toshia Patman and Jacqueline Robinson to Board of Review (3-0)
- Recommended $860,000 settlement for Detroit Will Breathe et al v. City of Detroit (3-0)
- Recommended $116,550 settlement for Rite Way Rehab, Inc. et al v. City of Detroit (3-0)
- Recommended $71,550 settlement for Robert Logwood v. City of Detroit (3-0)
- Recommended $60,000 settlement for Emma Howland Bolton et al v. City of Detroit (3-0)
- Recommended $150,000 contract for Ignition Media Group regarding marijuana licensing marketing (3-0)
- Recommended acceptance of $1,750 donation from Association of Corporate Counsel for Project Clean Slate (3-0)
- Referred proposed amendments to Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (3-0)
Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee
The committee recommended approval for a $22.6 million Police Department budget amendment and several housing-related tax certificates. One request for condominium construction certificates was tabled pending further information.
- Recommended approval of $22.6M Police Department budget amendment (2-1)
- Recommended approval of PILOT for Trumbull Crossing Detroit 2020 affordable housing (3-0)
- Recommended approval of NEZ certificate for single-family house at 1242 Fischer (3-0)
- Recommended approval of NEZ certificates for 16 condominium units at 2845, 2855, and 2865 John R (3-0)
- Tabled NEZ certificates for 10 condominium units at 95 Alfred, 101 Alfred, and 2827 John R pending answers to Member Calloway's resolution (2-1)
- Received and filed the Financial Report for the two months ended August 31, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved minutes of 10-19-22 (2-0)
City Council Formal Session
The City Council approved several legal settlements, including a significant payment for wrongful imprisonment. The body also authorized multiple housing tax exemptions and approved various city contracts and event permits.
- Approved $8.25M settlement for Justly Johnson regarding wrongful imprisonment (9-0)
- Approved 2023 Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) Guidelines (9-0)
- Approved PILOT tax exemptions for Hubbard Farms, 5800 Ltd, Brush Park MHT, and MLK on 2nd projects (9-0)
- Approved $1.8M contract for Detroit Economic Growth Corporation small business support (9-0)
- Approved $2.56M demolition contract for Adamo Demolition Company (9-0)
- Approved $1.3M for license plate readers and software for Municipal Parking (9-0)
- Denied advertising sign request from Conwash, LLC at 601 Washington Blvd (0-9)
- Approved property sale of E. McNichols parcels to Alrahma Cultural Center for $10,000 (9-0)
Public Health and Safety Standing Committee
The committee recommended approval for an ordinance requiring food service establishments to post inspection results. It also recommended approval for two ADA paratransit service contracts and several public safety grants. Additionally, the committee concurred with the deferral of demolition for three properties and the denial of deferral for one.
- Recommended approval of ordinance requiring food service establishments to post inspection results (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $15.8M ADA Paratransit contract with People’s Express, Inc. (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $49.2M ADA Paratransit contract with Transdev Services, Inc. (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $30,816 garage door installation at Ladder 27 (3-0)
- Concurred with demolition deferrals for 8410 Carrie, 11700 Morang, and 9437 Somerset (3-0)
- Concurred with denial of demolition deferral for 12666 Cloverlawn (3-0)
- Recommended approval of $2.2M FY 2023 Emerging Threats Grant (3-0)
- Recommended approval of four Auto Theft Prevention Authority grants for police and fire (3-0)