Detroit City Council Formal Session
Detroit City Council
Politics
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. EDT
2 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48226 (Directions)
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team
Live reporting by
Heather Alder
Councilmembers debated a proposed ordinance that would prosecute hosts and organizers of illegal street parties. A public hearing and possible vote is tentatively scheduled for July 30, before the council’s summer recess.
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Didn’t hear James Tate, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Or Fred Durhal
Prayer being given now
Prayer being given now
Roll call-
Didn’t hear James Tate, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Or Fred Durhal
Prayer being given now
Didn’t hear James Tate, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Or Fred Durhal
Prayer being given now
Presentation on Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders- speaker advised they participated in 6 week program at Wayne State University - some are doctors. Lawyers and journalist at home.
More information -
s.wayne.edu/oip/
More information -
Spirit of Detroit award to Teresa Moon- Community Advocate -
A few articles on some of her work thru the years
npr.org/2017/07/22/538…
A few articles on some of her work thru the years
They are referring reports to the standing committees.
- unto Public Comments-
- unto Public Comments-
Adam Barrett- Detroiters for Tax Justice- speaking on Dan Gilbert’s new Hudson site tax exemptions were given in part to get new jobs.
Stated not new jobs just moving people from GM Ren Cen.
Wants tax exemption to be removed if not doing what they stated they would.
Stated not new jobs just moving people from GM Ren Cen.
Wants tax exemption to be removed if not doing what they stated they would.
Speakers Hines & Parker speaking on the solar panels and support them in their neighborhoods.
Reno Marcus Boyles (?) advised he is running for President and a member of the Supreme Court.
Didn’t find anything on a search for him.
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Didn’t find anything on a search for him.
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Speakers asking help to stop demo of African Bead Museum on Grand River.
It’s really interesting art
Here is their website-
mbad.org
It’s really interesting art
Here is their website-
Steven Hawking speaking against previous speakers for “Detroiters for tax Justice”.
Speakers discussing the Solar Neighborhood Initiative.
So far it’s about 50/50 support /non support.
Anti- health issues/waste/wildlife danger/cost
Pro- cleaner for environment/cost saving for residents/cleans blight.
So far it’s about 50/50 support /non support.
Anti- health issues/waste/wildlife danger/cost
Pro- cleaner for environment/cost saving for residents/cleans blight.
More discussion on tax breaks for the Hudson site & taking the tax breaks back due to not fulfilling the agreement including new jobs.
DeMeeko Williams Hydrate Detroit-
Discussing helping Detroit citizens with water issues.
hydratedetroit.org
Discussing helping Detroit citizens with water issues.
Marguerite Maddox-Scarlet wants to know what’s going to happen to the RenCen when GM leaves- suggested “why not make it into low income housing”.
“Be part of the downtown development “ .
#Thingsthatmakeyougohum …
“Be part of the downtown development “ .
#Thingsthatmakeyougohum …
Jaime- Detroit Environmental Vision-
Discussing climate change & the “vital” need to use solar.
Discussing climate change & the “vital” need to use solar.
Francisco Rios support the solar panels and the need for them for our future generations.
Item 16.1 from the Budget, Finance & Audit standing committee- postponed a week- solar panel funding.
Reappointments for the Historic Designation Advisory Board- Louis Fisher, De Carolyn Carter & Calvin Jackson.
More information on that board-
(All approved)
detroitmi.gov/government/boa…
More information on that board-
(All approved)
Discussion of 17.10- the Legal Analysis of Proposed Solar Neighborhood Initiative-
Perkins Law Firm has discussion with city council- stated he could do the requested reporting within a week.
(Council had concerns on how quickly they could get an analysis back to them).
Perkins Law Firm has discussion with city council- stated he could do the requested reporting within a week.
(Council had concerns on how quickly they could get an analysis back to them).
Resolution 17.11 - passed to establish the selection process for Tenants Rights Commission-
17.10- now approved- Members Benson & Durham voted against.
Unto Planning & Economic Develop Committee-
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT-
Contracts line items 18.1-18.7
Approved…no discussion…no objections.
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT-
Contracts line items 18.1-18.7
Approved…no discussion…no objections.
18.10 discussion
Members Young and Santiago-Romero
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Santiago-Romero speaking on the deep community involvement on the expansion on the ambassador bridge site & changing the zoning per this request.
Hearing will be set
Members Young and Santiago-Romero
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Santiago-Romero speaking on the deep community involvement on the expansion on the ambassador bridge site & changing the zoning per this request.
Hearing will be set
Many contracts for demolition of buildings as well as cleaning up previous demo sites that apparently were not cleaned up correctly when demolished.
Wonder what happened to those who got the initial contracts for demolition….are they out of business? Did they get sued?
Wonder what happened to those who got the initial contracts for demolition….are they out of business? Did they get sued?
19.1-19.13 line item 19.7 Tate objected
19.10-19.13 Santiago-Romero objected
Approved
19.10-19.13 Santiago-Romero objected
Approved
New Bus from the mayor business-
20.1-20.11 approved.
11 resolutions for the Hart Plaza Festivals, And other events including Livernois Ave of Fashion “Jazz on the Ave 8/3/2024, & The @DIADetroit “Concerts of Colors”
All approved
20.1-20.11 approved.
11 resolutions for the Hart Plaza Festivals, And other events including Livernois Ave of Fashion “Jazz on the Ave 8/3/2024, & The @DIADetroit “Concerts of Colors”
All approved
@DIADetroit Young walk on 26.22 to refer to committee set a public committee hearing-
on setting ordinances for public gatherings due to the mass shooting this month at a block party in the city.
…a little back and forth between member Young & Pres Sheffield on interrupting & processes.
on setting ordinances for public gatherings due to the mass shooting this month at a block party in the city.
…a little back and forth between member Young & Pres Sheffield on interrupting & processes.
@DIADetroit Per police representative they are hoping the change in ordinance is for those holding & promoting the events.
@DIADetroit Discussion of this walk on- Sheffield had concerns about police using this for political or social justice rallies.
Tate has concerns of over legislating, & whom will be charged with the ordinance.
Tate has concerns of over legislating, & whom will be charged with the ordinance.
@DIADetroit Member Santiago-Romero
Has concerns as these parties are already illegal & doesn’t want to over police.
Has concerns as these parties are already illegal & doesn’t want to over police.
@DIADetroit Member Young advised it was his intent this was to go to a public hearing to be set during meeting to committee.
They are requesting public hearing 7/29
They are requesting public hearing 7/29
@DIADetroit Concerns from Pres Sheffield and member Benson regarding the need for this to be pushed thru -
The clerk office advised due
To the need to publish public hearing 5 days before meeting.
Benson says could be done on 30th.
Need discussion in committee.
The clerk office advised due
To the need to publish public hearing 5 days before meeting.
Benson says could be done on 30th.
Need discussion in committee.
@DIADetroit Member Young brings up the mass shooting where 21 were shot this month & that “they are killing our babies”.
Ordinance would add 2 additional policies.
Ordinance would add 2 additional policies.
@DIADetroit Member Benson points out going against the process would save 1 day.
And the need for process.
And wants to make it very clear he is against these illegal block parties and is for the process of going to committee at the cost of 1 day.
And the need for process.
And wants to make it very clear he is against these illegal block parties and is for the process of going to committee at the cost of 1 day.
@DIADetroit All other Referrals to committees will be referred to the standing committees.
No consent agenda…
Member reports suspended.
No consent agenda…
Member reports suspended.
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Detroit City Council
The Detroit City Council is the legislative body of Detroit, Michigan, United States. The Council is responsible for the creation of local laws—called ordinances. Additionally they pass resolutions, motions, and the proposed city budget. The full-time council is required to meet every business day for at least 10 months of the year, with at least eight of these meetings occurring at a location besides city hall. The council may convene for special meetings at the call of the mayor or at least four members of council. Areas of responsibility for the Budget, Finance and Audit Committee include, Budget, Finance and the Auditor General.
City Council members are elected on the same cycle as the Mayor and will be elected in 2021. Seven members represent the seven council districts, while two members are elected at-large.