(a) District 1. The Community Advisory Council for District 1 has not yet been established in accordance with Section 9-102 of the Charter.
(b) District 2. The Community Advisory Council for District 2 has not yet been established in accordance with Section 9-102 of the Charter.
(c) District 3. The Community Advisory Council for District 3 has not yet been established in accordance with Section 9-102 of the Charter.
(d) District 4. The Community Advisory Council for District 4:
(1) In accordance with Section 12-2-3 of this Code:
a. After canvassing petitions that were filed by qualified registered voters of the district, the Department of Elections found that at least ten percent of the qualified registered voters of the district who voted in the November 7, 2017, Regular City Election in the district signed the petitions; and
b. After receiving the report from the Department of Elections, the City Council found, through adoption of a resolution on February 3, 2020, that at least ten percent of the qualified registered voters of the district who voted in the November 7, 2017 Regular City Election in the district have signed the petitions.
(2) Because the requirements of Section 12-2-3(a) of this Code have been met, the Community Advisory Council for District 4 is established.
(e) District 5. The Community Advisory Council for District 5:
(1) In accordance with Section 12-2-3 of this Code:
a. After canvassing petitions that were filed by qualified registered voters of the district, the Department of Elections found that at least ten percent of the qualified registered voters of the district who voted in the November 7, 2017, Regular City Election in the district signed the petitions; and
b. After receiving the report from the Department of Elections, the City Council found, through adoption of a resolution on September 28, 2021, that at least ten percent of the qualified registered voters of the district who voted in the November 7, 2017 Regular City Election in the district have signed the petitions.
(2) Because the requirements of Section 12-2-3(a) of this Code have been met, the Community Advisory Council for District 5 is established.
(f) District 6. The Community Advisory Council for District 6 has not yet been established in accordance with Section 9-102 of the Charter.
(g) District 7. The Community Advisory Council for District 7:
(1) In accordance with Section 12-2-3 of this Code:
a. After canvassing petitions that were filed by qualified registered voters of the district, the Department of Elections found that at least ten percent of the qualified registered voters of the district who voted in the November 5, 2013 Regular City Election in the district signed the petitions; and
b. After receiving the report from the Department of Elections the City Council found, through adoption of a resolution on September 16, 2014, that at least ten percent of the qualified registered voters of the district who voted in the November 5, 2013 Regular City Election in the district have signed the petitions.
(2) Because the requirements of Section 12-2-3 of this Code have been met, the Community Advisory Council for District 7 is established.
Codified by Ord. No. 28-19 (JCC 7/23/2019, Passed 9/10/2019, Approved 9/11/2019, Published 9/20/2019, Effective 10/1/2019); Amended by Ord. No. 2020-9 (JCC 2/18/2020, Passed 5/26/2020, Approved 5/27/2020, Published 2/10/2021, Effective 6/2/2020); Amended by Ord. No. 2021-36 (JCC 10/12/2021, Passed 10/26/2021, Approved 10/27/2021, Published 11/5/2021, Effective 11/5/2021).
(a) The City is committed to community outreach that promotes transparency and accountability and ensures community awareness on legislation, contracts, agreements, and resolutions related to the City Wide Proposals and Neighborhood Proposals identified in this Article.
(b) This Article shall be known as the “Detroit Community Outreach Ordinance.”
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC 7/28/2020, Passed 9/29/2020, Approved 9/30/2020, Published 10/20/2020, Effective 10/20/2020).
(a) The application of this Article shall be limited to the City-Wide Proposals and Neighborhood Proposals as defined in Section 12-10-4 of this Code.
(b) This Article shall not apply to any development projects governed by Chapter 12, Community Development, Article Vlll, Community Benefits of this Code.
(c) If a stricter form of community outreach is required by other law, then this Article shall not apply.
(d) The requirements of this Article may be waived by a two-thirds roll call vote of City Council upon submission of a resolution by the Director of the Administering Department identifying reasons that the requirements of this Article are impractical or not feasible, and identifying how the City will otherwise provide an opportunity for other forms of community outreach. If the resolution of a waiver is approved by City Council the Administering Department in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhoods shall forward an Outreach Alert notifying the impacted area of the waiver, in accordance with the notice requirements of Section 12-10-16 of this Code.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC 7/28/2020, Passed 9/29/2020, Approved 9/30/2020, Published 10/20/2020, Effective 10/20/2020).
(a) The community outreach requirements of this Article shall be completed prior to City Council’s consideration of the City-Wide Proposals, Class A Neighborhood Proposals and Class B Neighborhood Proposals or the Administering Department’s implementation of the Class C Neighborhood Proposals and Class D Neighborhood Proposals identified in this Article.
(b) The community outreach requirements of this Article may be fulfilled by other forms of outreach required by City Charter, local rules and regulations, or applicable state law, provided that such proceedings are noticed in accordance with the requirements of this Article.
(c) The community outreach requirements of this Article may be fulfilled by administering a community outreach process that addresses more than one City-Wide or Neighborhood Proposal.
(d) City Council shall appoint a liaison from the Legislative Policy Division to monitor the community outreach process set forth in this Article to provide updates to City Council.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC 7/28/2020, Passed 9/29/2020, Approved 9/30/2020, Published 10/20/2020, Effective 10/20/2020).
Administering Department refers to the City department responsible for overseeing the supervision, management and execution of the City-Wide Proposals or Neighborhood Proposals identified in this Article.
Administrative Summary means an administrative account of the purpose, geographic scope, cost/price analysis and effective date of the City-Wide or Neighborhood Proposal under consideration.
Camera surveillance technology means City-owned video cameras installed in the City for the purpose of observing an area unrelated to the execution of a search warrant or criminal investigation.
City-Wide Proposal means all initiatives considered by City Council relating to the Mayor’s annual recommended budget, bond proposals, any City-Wide Non-Motorized Urban Transportation plan, any City-wide park improvement plan, and ballot initiatives that are led by either the administration or City Council. City Wide Proposals are subject to the process set forth in Subsection 12-10-21 (a) of this Code.
Class A Neighborhood Proposal means all initiatives considered by City Council relating to the approval of surplus property sales, contracts regarding street scape projects and construction, contracts regarding the installation of camera surveillance technology, and amendments to the City of Detroit’s Master Plan. Class A Neighborhood Proposals are subject to the community outreach process set forth in Subsection 12-10-22 (a) of this Code.
Class B Neighborhood Proposal means all initiatives considered by City Council relating to neighborhood planning studies or contracts. Class B Neighborhood Neighborhood Proposals are subject to the process set forth in Subsection 12-10-23 (a) and (b) of this Code.
Class C Neighborhood Proposal means all initiatives considered by an Administering Department which relate to the installation or removal of bike lanes. Class C Neighborhood Proposals are subject to the process set forth in Section 12-10- 24 (a) of this Code.
Class D Neighborhood Proposal means all initiatives considered by an Administering Department which relate to the installation of speed humps or the installation of camera surveillance technology. Class D Neighborhood Proposals are subject to the process set forth in Section I2-10-25(a) of this Code.
Community Outreach means any Outreach Meeting. Technology Aided Outreach or Outreach Alert that provides community awareness on legislation, contracts, agreements and resolutions related to the City-Wide Proposals and Neighborhood Proposals identified in this Article.
Community Outreach Plan means a report prepared by the Administering Department and the Department of Neighborhoods that provides a detailed description of the community outreach efforts that will be administered following City Council approval of the Class B Neighborhood Proposals identified in this Article.
Community Outreach Report means a report prepared by the Administering Department and the Department of Neighborhoods that provides a detailed account of the itemized concerns raised by the impacted neighborhood during the community outreach process and a proposed method to address each of those concerns.
Digital Notification means any form of automated communication received by email or text message.
Distribution List means a digital list of residents, businesses, community groups, or any organization that has provided an email or telephone number for the purpose of receiving digital updates from any city official or their designee.
Impacted Neighborhood means the geographic area that will be impacted by the City Wide or Neighborhood Proposal as determined by the Administering Department
or the Department of Neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Planning Studies mean any strategic analysis completed by the City’s Planning and Development Department regarding neighborhood proposals which affect the social, economic, and physical development and conservation of the City.
Outreach Meeting means any in-person
or virtual meeting that provides for discussion,
dialogue, or comment among participants
in which members of the public are
able to take part.
Outreach Alert means any form of one-way communication that informs the community or impacted neighborhood of an issue, problem, opportunity or decision, which includes website postings, or digital notification.
Registered User means any city of Detroit resident, business, community group or organization that has submitted their email address or telephone number for purposes of receiving digital updates from any city official or their designee.
Street Scape Projects and Construction means any commercial corridor roadway construction related to major aesthetic design improvements made in City neighborhoods which are intended to improve the safety and quality of life for city residents, and includes sidewalk replacement, lighting replacement, addition of furnishings, landscaping replacement and neighborhood branding efforts.
Surplus Property Sales means any sale of City property that is subject to the approval of City Council and involves at least five contiguous acres of publicly owned land which will be transferred to a private entity for a single project.
Technology Aided Outreach means any form of electronic communication transmitted by digital surveys or an on-line comment process that allows residents to provide community comment on legislation, contracts, agreements, and resolutions related to the City-Wide Proposals and Neighborhood Proposals identified in this Article.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC 7/28/2020, Passed 9/29/2020, Approved 9/30/2020, Published 10/20/2020, Effective 10/20/2020); Amended by Ord. No. 2021-24 (JCC 6/29/2021, Passed 7/27/2021, Approved 8/2/2021, Published 8/13/2021, Effective 8/13/2021).
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC 7/28/2020, Passed 9/29/2020, Approved 9/30/2020, Published 10/20/2020, Effective 10/20/2020).
(a) Before an Outreach Meeting required by this Article is held, notice of the meeting shall be provided at least ten days prior in the manner explained by Section 12-10-12 of this Code.
(b) All notices of Outreach Meetings required under this Article shall include:
(1) The time, date and location of the meeting;
(2) An Administrative Summary of the City-Wide or Neighborhood Proposal under consideration;
(3) Procedures by which persons may request translation or interpretation services through the City’s Human Rights Department; and
(4) Procedures by which persons with disabilities may participate in the outreach process.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
(a) The Administering Department in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhoods shall forward notice of each Outreach Meeting required under this Article by:
(1) Posting on the City of Detroit’s website, the Department of Neighborhoods website, and the City of Detroit’s social media page;
(2) Sending digital notification to all residents and entities registered in the Department of Neighborhoods electronic database;
(3) Sending digital notification to City Council members and the established Community Advisory Councils representing the impacted neighborhood;
(4) Broadcasting notice of the Outreach Meeting on the City’s local access cable station via Media Services Channel 10; and
(5) Providing hard copy distribution to all residents within 300 radial feet for in person meetings.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
(a) Before any Technology Aided Outreach required by this Article is conducted, notice of the Technology Aided Outreach shall be provided, in the manner explained by Section 12-10-14 of this Code, at least ten days prior to the start of the outreach process.
(b) All notices of Technology Aided Outreach shall include:
(1) An Administrative Summary of the City-Wide or Neighborhood Proposal under consideration;
(2) Procedures by which persons may request translation or interpretation services through the City’s Human Rights Department;
(3) Procedures by which persons with disabilities may participate in the outreach process; and
(4) A contact number for persons to request assistance with participation in the outreach process.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
(a) The Administering Department in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhoods shall provide advance notice of Technology Aided Outreach by:
(1) Posting on the City of Detroit’s website, the Department of Neighborhoods website, and the City of Detroit’s social media page;
(2) Sending digital notification to all residents and entities registered in the Department of Neighborhoods electronic database;
(3) Providing digital notification to City Council members and the established Community Advisory Councils representing the impacted neighborhood; and
(4) Broadcasting notice of the Technology Aided Outreach on the City’s local access cable station via Media Services Channel 10.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
(a) All Outreach Alerts required under this Section shall include;
(1) An Administrative Summary of the Neighborhood Proposal under consideration;
(2) Procedures by which interested persons may request translation or interpretation services through the City’s Human Rights Department;
(3) Procedures by which persons with disabilities may participate in the process; and
(4) A contact number for persons to request assistance with participation in the outreach process.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
(a) The Administering Department in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhoods shall forward Outreach Alerts required under this Article by:
(1) Posting on the City of Detroit’s website, the Department of Neighborhoods website, and the City of Detroit’s social media page;
(2) Sending digital notification to all residents and entities registered in the Department of Neighborhoods electronic databases;
(3) Providing digital notification to Detroit City Council members and the established Community Advisory Council representing the impacted neighborhood; and
(4) Broadcasting the Outreach Alerts on the City’s local access cable station via Media Services Channel 10.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
City Council may forward notice of any Outreach Meetings. Technology Aided Outreach or Outreach Alerts required under this Section by sending digital notification of the outreach process to registered users and entities on their respective distribution lists.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
The established Community Advisory Councils, representing the impacted neighborhood shall forward notice of any Outreach Meetings, Technology Aided Outreach, or Outreach Alerts by sending digital notification of the outreach process to registered users and entities on their respective distribution lists.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
Community Outreach Process:
(1) Prior to submitting a City-Wide Proposal to City Council for consideration, a representative of the Administering Department in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhoods, shall hold one Outreach Meeting in each of the seven City Council districts.
(2) The Administering Department shall present an Administrative Summary of the proposed legislation, contract, agreement or resolution at the meeting(s) required under Subsection (a)(1) of this section and discuss ways in which the proposed legislation, contract, agreement or resolution is anticipated to affect the impacted neighborhood.
(3) If an Outreach Meeting is not feasible, Technology Aided Outreach may be used to allow community input for a minimum of four weeks.
(4) The Administering Department in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhoods shall provide a Community Outreach Report to City Council regarding the proposed legislation, contract, agreement or resolution, prior to the request for any approval of a City-Wide Proposal. The Community Outreach Report shall contain:
a. A detailed account of notice provided to organize the community outreach process;
b. An itemized list of concerns raised by the impacted neighborhood during the outreach process required under this Article;
c. Any proposed method to address the concerns raised by the impacted community, or why a particular concern will not be addressed;
d. Any submitted letters, comments, or reports from a resident, business, neighborhood organization or community group within the City of Detroit; and
e. If provided, a report from the established Community Advisory Council within each district.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
Community Outreach Process:
(1) Prior to submitting a Class A Neighborhood Proposal to City Council for consideration, a representative of the Administering Department in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhoods, shall hold two Outreach Meetings in the impacted neighborhood.
(2) The Administering Department shall present an Administrative Summary of the proposed legislation, contract, agreement or resolution at the meeting(s) required under Subsection (a)(1) of this section and discuss ways in which the proposed legislation, contract, agreement or resolution is anticipated to affect the impacted neighborhood.
(3) If an Outreach Meeting is not feasible, Technology Aided Outreach may be used to allow community input for a minimum of two weeks.
(4) The Administering Department in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhoods shall provide a Community Outreach Report to City Council regarding the proposed legislation, contract, agreement or resolution prior to the request for any approval of a Class A Neighborhood Proposal. The Community Outreach Report shall contain:
a. A detailed account of notice provided to organize the community outreach process;
b. An itemized list of concerns raised by the impacted neighborhood during the outreach process required under this Article;
c. Any proposed method to address the concerns raised by the impacted neighborhood, or why a particular concern will not be addressed;
d. Any submitted letters, comments, or reports from a resident, business, neighborhood organization or community group within the impacted neighborhood; and
e. If provided, a report from the established Community Advisory Council within each impacted neighborhood.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
Community Outreach Process:
(1) Prior to submitting a Class B Neighborhood Proposal to City Council for consideration, a designated representative of the Administering Department in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhoods, shall hold two Outreach Meetings in the impacted neighborhood.
(2) The Administering Department shall present an Administrative Summary of the proposed legislation, contract, agreement or resolution at the meeting(s) required under Subsection (a)(1) of this section and discuss ways in which the proposed legislation, contract, agreement or resolution is anticipated to affect the impacted neighborhood.
(3) If an Outreach Meeting is not feasible, Technology Aided Outreach may be used to allow community input for a minimum of two weeks.
(4) The Administering Department in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhoods shall provide a Community Outreach Report to the City Council regarding the proposed legislation, contract, agreement or resolution prior to the request for any approval of a Class B Neighborhood Proposal. The Community Outreach Report shall contain:
a. A detailed account of notice provided to organize the community outreach process;
b. An itemized list of concerns raised by the impacted community during the outreach process required under this Article;
c. Any proposed method to address the concerns raised by the impacted neighborhood, or why a particular concern will not be addressed;
d. Any submitted letters, comments, or reports from a resident, business, neighborhood organization or community group within the impacted neighborhood; and
e. If provided, a report from the established Community Advisory Council within each district.
(b) In addition to the outreach requirements required in Subsection (a) of this section, the Administering Department and the Department of Neighborhoods shall submit a Community Outreach Plan to City Council providing a detailed description of all community outreach efforts that will be administered following City Council’s approval of the Class B Neighborhood Proposal.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
Community Outreach Process:
(1) Prior to the implementation of a Class C Neighborhood Proposal a representative of the Administering Department, in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhoods, shall hold two Outreach Meetings throughout the impacted neighborhood.
(2) The Administering Department shall present an Administrative Summary of the proposed legislation, contract, agreement or resolution at the meeting(s) required under Subsection (a)(1) and discuss ways in which the proposed legislation, contract, agreement or resolution is anticipated to affect the impacted neighborhood.
(3) If an Outreach Meeting is not feasible, Technology Aided Outreach may be used to allow community input for a minimum of two weeks.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
Community Outreach Process:
(1) The Administering Department and the Department of Neighborhoods shall provide an Outreach Alert of when the Administering Department plans to implement a Class D Neighborhood Proposal to the impacted neighborhood in accordance with the requirements of Section 12-10-15 through Section 12-10-17 of this Article.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-32 (JCC. 7/28/20, Pass. 9/29/20, App. 9/30/20, Pub. 10/20/20, Eff. 10/20/20).
The City of Detroit is committed to using the resources and power of City government to support, maintain, and encourage local industries, which serve our community and provide jobs that sustain families and the City. Subject to the limitations of the Local Government Labor Regulatory Limitation Act MCL 123.1381 et seq. and for the purposes described in this section, the City of Detroit establishes by enactment of this ordinance the implementation of Industry Standards Boards. The enactment of this legislation will assist in the provision of safety in workplaces and working standards, and is a benefit to the City and its residents through increased physical and mental wellbeing, and economic growth.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
For purposes of this article, the following phrase shall have the meaning ascribed to it by this section:
Department means the Human Rights Department also known as the Civil Rights Inclusion and Opportunity Department (CRIO).
Employer association means a trade organization or a local chamber of commerce.
Worker organization means any organization tasked with the outreach and training of workers on various laws that affect their employment.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
The City Council may by the adoption of a resolution establish an Industry Standards Board for a specific industry when:
(1) A formal petition is submitted to the City Clerk in accordance with Section 12-11-4 of this Code;
(2) At the request of the Mayor, or
(3) At the discretion of the City Council.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
(a) Petitions to establish any Industry Standard Board for a specific industry shall be signed by a minimum of 150 workers from the specific industry.
(b) Petitions shall be on the form provided or approved by the City Clerk for this purpose.
(c) Signed petitions shall be submitted to the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall report to the City Council the receipt of the petitions and forward the petitions to the Department to canvass the petitions and make a determination regarding their compliance with Subsection (a) of this section. Upon completion of the canvass, or upon request by the City Council, the Department shall report its conclusions to the City Council. Upon a finding by the City Council that a petition to establish an Industry Standards Board satisfies the requirements of Subsection (a) of this section, the City Council shall within 45 days of receipt of the report from the Department adopt a resolution establishing
an Industry Standards Board for the subject industry.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
(a) A particular Industry Standards Board shall be dissolved:
(1) One year after the Industry Standards Board has issued its recommendation;
(2) Two Years after its creation if no recommendation has been issued; or
(3) By majority vote of the industry Standards Board itself, with public notice to the subject Industry and opportunity for public comment.
(b) Within 12 months of the dissolution of an Industry Standards Board, a worker in the relevant industry, the Mayor, or the City Council may request that the Board be reconvened.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
The Human Rights Department will support the activities of the board by scheduling meetings and securing public meeting places, and may assist with basic clerical functions.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
No employer may retaliate against an employee that participates in an Industry Standards Board for their participation in such activity.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
(a) All meetings and hearings of an Industry Standards Board shall be open to the public, and noticed and conducted in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, being MCL 15.261 et seq. In accordance with the purposes of Industry Standards Boards, public participation is to be encouraged and public comment shall be a part of every Industry Standards Board meeting.
(b) Records of an Industry Standards Board shall be made available in accordance with the Michigan Freedom of
Information Act, being MCL 15.231 et seq.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
Special meetings of an Industry Standards Board shall be called at the request of the Chairperson, three members of the Board, by City Council, or by the Mayor. Notice of special meeting shall be given at least 48 hours prior to such meetings and shall state the purpose, date, time, and place of the meeting. Special meetings shall be held in accordance with Section 8 of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, being MCL 15.268.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
(a) Under Section 8 of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, being MCL 15.268, an Industry Standards Board may go into closed session only for certain specified exemptions.
(b) When an agenda item falls under one of the exceptions under Section 8 of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, being MCL 15.268(a) through (h), the Chairperson shall call for a roll call vote to go into closed session. Upon receiving the necessary majority or two-thirds roll call vote, as specified by Section 7 of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, being MCL 15.267, the portion of the meeting subject to the exception enumerated in the Michigan Open Meetings Act shall be closed to the public.
(c) The Secretary, or designee of the Chairperson, shall act as recording Secretary during a closed session and keep separate minutes. In accordance with Section 7 of the Michigan Open Meetings Act being MCL 15.267, the minutes of all closed meetings shall be kept in the Office of the City Clerk for one year and a day.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
A majority of members serving shall constitute a quorum of an Industry Standards Board for the taking of official action at regular and special meetings.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
(a) The Chairperson or persons calling the meeting shall prepare, in conjunction with designated staff, an agenda for each meeting.
(b) To the extent practicable, the agenda package shall be hand-delivered, mailed via first class mail, or sent via email, to each Industry Standards Board Member and the City Clerk at least four days prior to the meeting. The package shall contain sufficient information and reports so that Industry Standards Board members have the opportunity to obtain a working knowledge of each item appearing on the agenda.
(c) Changes to the agenda may be proposed after discussion with, and concurrence by, the Chairperson. The agenda may be amended at the Industry Standards Board meeting by action of the Industry Standards Board.
(d) All Industry Standards Board members shall provide, and update as necessary, contact information with the Office of the City Clerk for the purposes of receiving meeting notices, agenda packages, and other relevant information.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
Parliamentary procedure in Industry Standards Boards meetings shall be governed by “Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised.”
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
An Industry Standards Board may schedule hearings and discussions on any topic or item related to information relevant to the subject industry for which the Industry Standards Board was established, or regarding a topic or an item on which formal action may be required.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
Each Industry Standards Board shall consist of nine members, who either live or work in the City, appointed as follows:
(1) Three members that are workers, or representatives which have been chosen by workers, in the subject industry:
a. The Mayor shall appoint one member identified in Subsection (a)(1) of this section; and
b. The City Council shall appoint two members identified in Subsection (a)(1) of this section;
(2) Three members that are from management or employer associations in the subject industry:
a. The Mayor shall appoint one member identified in Subsection (a)(2) of this section; and
b. The City Council shall appoint two members identified in Subsection (a)(2) of this section;
(3) One representative appointed from the Mayor’s Office.
(4) One representative appointed from City Council; and
(5) One representative from the public at-large appointed by City Council.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
(a) Vacancies on an Industry Standards Board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(b) Absence from three consecutively scheduled meetings, without notifying the Chairperson prior to the beginning of the scheduled meetings and requesting an excused absence, shall be cause for removal.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
All members of an Industry Standards Board serve without compensation.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
The Industry Standards Boards shall have three officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
The Industry Standards Board shall nominate and elect its officers from within its membership on an annual basis within 60 days of the adoption of the resolution creating the board, and on every anniversary thereafter.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary shall take office immediately following their election and shall hold office for a term of one year, or until their successors are elected and assume office.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
(a) The Chairperson shall:
(1) Preside at all meetings, when present;
(2) Execute all documents relating to Industry Standards Board policy or designate such responsibility as warranted;
(3) Prepare the initial agenda for each meeting; and
(4) Perform any other agenda duties as directed by the Industry Standards Board.
(b) The Vice-Chairperson shall:
(1) Act in the capacity of the Chairperson in the Chairperson’s absence; and
(2) In the event the office of the Chairperson becomes vacant, the Vice-Chairperson shall succeed to this office for the unexpired term.
(c) The Secretary shall:
(1) Discharge such duties as prescribed for the Secretary by “Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised,” except where staff from the Department is available to perform them;
(2) Forward the Industry Standards Board records, including notices for, and minutes of, meetings and hearings to the City Clerk who shall maintain the records for the Industry Standards Board; and
(3) Act in the capacity of the Vice- Chairperson in the Vice-Chairperson's absence. In the event the office of the Vice-Chairperson becomes vacant, the Secretary shall succeed to this office for the unexpired term; the Industry Standards Board shall elect a successor to the office of Secretary for the unexpired term.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
The powers and duties of an Industry Standards Board shall include the authorization to gather relevant information through:
(1) Investigation. All Industry Standards Boards shall have the authority to investigate market conditions, which may include but is not limited to, requests for information from the subject industry, reports from both employee and management perspective, and the distribution and gathering of surveys.
(2) Outreach. All Industry Standards Boards shall utilize worker organizations to assist in the collection of required information and promotion, and the engagement of workers in the subject industry in the process. Employers in the subject industry are strongly encouraged to assist in the dissemination of information and promotion of an Industry Standards Board.
(3) Hearings. All Industry Standards Boards shall, prior to issuing any recommendation, hold public hearings regarding the subject industry. All such public hearings shall be held at a time and location convenient to the employees of the subject industry, and shall include interpretation services.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
Each Industry Standards Board shall:
(1) Evaluate and make findings regarding factors that may contribute to a shortage of workers or difficulty retaining workers in a subject industry which shall include, but is not limited to the current level of compensation, benefits, opportunities for training, and work scheduling;
(2) Conduct educational outreach that increases public participation and enables the Industry Standards Board to identify industry specific practices that may negatively impact workers, consumers, and residents of the City;
(3) Consider the required level of compensation in the subject industry to provide for family supporting wages sufficient to protect the health of residents as well as contribute to a vibrant City;
(4) Consider standards for the subject industry which would improve the health of its workers and the general community; and
(5) Receive and forward any complaints regarding the subject industry to the appropriate enforcement agency for review and potential action.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
(a) At the conclusion of the activities for a specific industry, conducted as provided in Section 12-10-62 of this Code, the Industry Standards Board shall create a comprehensive report based upon topics relevant to the subject industry for which the Industry Standards Board was established, which shall include the following recommendations as necessary:
(1) Appropriate standards for the subject industry including wage, benefits, and working conditions:
(2) Improvements to current operational industry standards;
(3) Worker training to lead to better performance in the industry, which can lead to, amongst other things, improved satisfaction with one’s job and the quality of the job itself;
(4) Steps to improve compliance with state law and City ordinance; and
(5) The promotion of the findings contained within the report to interested parties, including residents of the City and the subject industry located in the City.
(b) The report created pursuant to Subsection (a) of this section shall be submitted to the Department within 15 days of said reports completion and shall be published on the Department’s website for one year from the date of the original posting provided that said report conforms to the intent of the ordinance and does not conflict with state preemption.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
The final report created pursuant to Section 12-11-63 of this Code shall be distributed to the Mayor and City Council for examination of the recommendations made by an Industry Standards Board, and for potential further action.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
(a) City Council may hold further hearings related to the recommendations provided in the report identified in Section 12-11-63 of this Code, and explore methods to educate Detroit workers and industries on those recommendations and options to assist workers and residents in enforcing all City and State standards for
which noncompliance is found to be prevalent in the industry.
(b) Where enforcement of the City Code is necessary, the City Council shall forward such findings of non-compliance to Corporation Counsel to determine appropriate enforcement action.
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).
Codified by Ord. No. 2021-42 (JCC 11/3/2021, Passed 11/16/2021, Approved 11/22/2021, Published 11/30/2021, Effective 11/30/2021).