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Waiting for the meeting to start

More waiting

Roll call

Didn’t hear James Tate, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Or Fred Durhal Prayer being given now

Roll call- 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/

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… https://twitter.com/cityofdetroit/status/1737532222737920415

They are referring reports to the standing committees. - unto Public Comments-

Members Durhal & Johnson have joined.

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.

Speakers Hines & Parker speaking on the solar panels and support them in their neighborhoods.

Public comments continuing-

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. ….

Speakers asking help to stop demo of African Bead Museum on Grand River. It’s really interesting art Here is their website- mbad.org

All members have arrived

Starting online public comments- 27 hands raised!

Steven Hawking speaking against previous speakers for “Detroiters for tax Justice”.

Correction Steven Hawring.

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.

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

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 …

Jaime- Detroit Environmental Vision- Discussing climate change & the “vital” need to use solar.

Francisco Rios support the solar panels and the need for them for our future generations.

Back to Agenda- Standing Committee Reports-

Item 16.1 from the Budget, Finance & Audit standing committee- postponed a week- solar panel funding.

17.2 moved to end of agenda for further discussion-

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…

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).

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.

18.10 discussion Members Young and Santiago-Romero . 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

Unto Public Health & Safety Committee contracts-

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?

19.1-19.13 line item 19.7 Tate objected 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

@DIADetroit Contract approvals line items 20.13-20.25. 20.15 is postponed- 20.16 is postponed-

@DIADetroit All other line items under new business 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.

@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.

@DIADetroit Member Santiago-Romero 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

@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.

@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.

@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.

@DIADetroit It’s referred to committee.

@DIADetroit All other Referrals to committees will be referred to the standing committees. No consent agenda… Member reports suspended.

@DIADetroit They have ADJORNED.

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