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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA |
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REGULAR SESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2007, 7:00 P.M.
GUY C. LARCOM, MUNICIPAL BUILDING
100 N. FIFTH AVENUE, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 48107
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL - 11 Present, 0 Absent |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Approved with changes |
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INTRO - INTRODUCTIONS |
| Intro-1 |
FestiFools Presentation: The Street Theater Art (START) Project |
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PUBLIC COMMENTARY - RESERVED TIME (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
- (SPEAKERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GRANT THEIR RESERVED TIME TO AN ALTERNATE SPEAKER)
- ACCOMMODATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WHILE ADDRESSING COUNCIL
1. Max Heirich - Proposed City Council Resolution
2. Dan Cutler - People Harassing Synagogue
3. Bill Shea - Proposed City Council Resolution Pertaining to Iraq
4. Thomas Partridge - End Illegal Discrimination and Medical
Negligence by U of M Doctors, Dentists and Administrators against
Societies most Vulnerable people
5. Jason Crosby - Anti War Resolution
6. Yousef Rabhi - Iraq War Resolution
7. Seth Buchsdaum - Iraq War Resolution |
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PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER) |
| PH-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend to Chapter 55, Rezoning of 2.82 Acres from TWP (Township District) to R1A (Single-Family Dwelling District), Crisler Property, 2999 Overridge Drive (Ordinance No. 5-07) (See B-1) - Closed |
| PH-2 |
An Ordinance to Amend to Chapter 55, Rezoning of Ashley Mews PUD from Existing PUD (Planned Unit Development) Supplemental Regulations to Revised PUD Supplemental Regulations, 414 South Main Street (Ordinance No. 6-07) (See B-2) - Closed |
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COUNCIL PROPOSED BUSINESS
COUNCILMEMBER EASTHOPE |
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
None. |
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REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
None. |
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A - APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES |
| A-1 |
Regular Session of March 5, 2007 - Approved as presented |
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CA - CONSENT AGENDA |
| CA-1 |
Resolution Authorizing a Purchase Order to Motor City Electric Utilities Company ($41,775.00, Bid No. 3835) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-91-3-07 |
| CA-2 |
Resolution to Approve Contract with Waste Management of Michigan for Delivery of Yard Waste to the Ann Arbor Compost Center (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Postponed until 4/3/07 |
| CA-3 |
Resolution to Approve Transfer of Membership Interest in a 2006 12 Months Resort B-Hotel Licensed Business Located at 3205 Boardwalk – D/B/A Courtyard by Marriott (City Clerk Services - Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk) Approved - Resolution No. R-92-3-07 |
| CA-4 |
Resolution to Approve a Services, Software Licensing and Support Agreement with Daystar Computer Systems, Inc. for Legistar – Legislative Management Software – RFP No. 639 ($64,210.00) and Establish a Project Budget not to Exceed $80,000.00 (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Postponed until 4/3/07 |
| CA-5 |
Resolution to Accept Board of Insurance Administration Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2007 (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-93-3-07 |
| CA-6 |
Resolution to Accept Special Board of Insurance Administration Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2007 (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-94-3-07 |
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B - ORDINANCES - SECOND READING |
| B-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend to Chapter 55, Rezoning of 2.82 Acres from TWP (Township District) to R1A (Single-Family Dwelling District), Crisler Property, 2999 Overridge Drive (Ordinance No. 5-07) (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 8 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-1) Approved - Ordinance No. 5-07; Published 3/25/07; Effective 4/4/07 |
| B-2 |
An Ordinance to Amend to Chapter 55, Rezoning of Ashley Mews PUD from Existing PUD (Planned Unit Development) Supplemental Regulations to Revised PUD Supplemental Regulations, 414 South Main Street (Ordinance No. 6-07) (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 Yeas and 2 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-2) Approved - Ordinance No. 6-07; Published 3/25/07; Effective 4/4/07 |
| B-3 |
An Ordinance to Amend Section 191 of Chapter 8 (Organization of Boards and Commissions) of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor, to Repeal Chapter 103 (Historical Preservation) of Title VIII of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor, and to Amend the Code of the City of Ann Arbor by Adding a New Chapter which New Chapter shall be Designated as Chapter 103 (Historic Preservation) of Title VIII of Said Code (Ordinance No. 4-07) (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Postponed from the 3/5/07 Regular session (Will be heard together with DS-1; See Below) Approved - Ordinance No. 4-07; Published 3/25/07; Effective 4/4/07 |
| DS-1 |
Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 4-07 – An Ordinance to Amend Section 191 of Chapter 8 (Organization of Boards and Commissions) of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor, to Repeal Chapter 103 (Historical Preservation) of Title VIII of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor, and to Amend the Code of the City of Ann Arbor by Adding a New Chapter which New Chapter shall be Designated as Chapter 103 (Historic Preservation) of Title VIII of Said Code (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Postponed from the 3/5/07 Regular Session (Will be heard together with B-3; See Above) Approved - Resolution No. R-95-3-07 |
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C - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING |
| C-1 |
An Ordinance to Repeal Chapter 85 (Taxicabs) of Title VII of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor and Replace it with a New Chapter 85 (Taxicabs) of Title VII of Said Code (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Ordinance No. 9-07; Public Hearing scheduled 4/3/07 |
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D - MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS |
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New Business - Council: |
| DC-1 |
Resolution to Appoint Members to the Broadway Historic District Study Committee (Councilmember Johnson and Suarez) Approved - Resolution No. R-96-3-07 |
| DC-2 |
Request to Reconsider Resolution No. R-76-3-07, Professional Services Contract with Quinn Evans Architects for the Planning and Design of the Ann Arbor Municipal Center (Councilmembers Higgins, Teall, and Woods) Added 3/16/07 Approved |
| DC-2a |
Resolution to Approve a Professional Services contract with Quinn Evans|Architects for the Planning and Design of the Ann Arbor Municipal Center ($962,600.00) and Establish a Project Budget for the Police/Courts Building ($1,011,000.00) (Administration - Roger Fraser, City Administrator) Approved as amended - Resolution No. R-76-3-07 |
| DC-3 |
Resolution That the City Council-Michigan Student Assembly Committee Review and Submit Recommendations as to Changes to Section 8:530 of Chapter 105 of Title VIII of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Entry to Show Premises and Time for Rental Agreements) (Councilmember Greden) Added 3/16/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-97-3-07 |
| DC-4 |
Resolution Urging Bipartisan Cooperation for Cessation of Combat Operations in Iraq and the Return of U.S. Troops (Councilmembers Woods and Suarez) Added 3/19/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-98-3-07 |
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New Business - Boards and Commissions: |
| DB-1 |
Resolution to Approve England Annexation, 0.28 Acre, 3109 Cherry Tree Lane (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 8 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Revised 3/13/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-99-3-07 |
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New Business - Departmental: |
| DS-2 |
Resolution Authorizing an Indefinite Delay in the Submittal of the Request for Proposals for the Sale and Redevelopment of the S. Ashley (Kline lot) Site (Downtown Development Authority – Susan Pollay, DDA Executive Director) Approved - Resolution No. R-100-3-07 |
| DS-3 |
Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with CDM Michigan, Inc. ($166,759.00), Request Reimbursement from the DDA ($95,000.00), and Establish a Project Budget ($190,000.00) for Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring and Capacity Analysis in the DDA District (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-101-3-07 |
| DS-4 |
Resolution to Appropriate Funds for Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Insight BCI ($118,774.00) (8 Votes Required) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved as amended - Resolution No. R-102-3-07 |
| DS-5 |
Resolution to Approve the City of Ann Arbor Flood Mitigation Plan (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-103-3-07 |
| DS-6 |
Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Winter & Company/RACESTUDIO ($103,735.00) and Establish a Project Budget for the Urban Design Guidelines Project ($103,735.00) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-104-3-07 |
| DS-7 |
Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the 2007 Take Back The Night (Rally and March), Friday, April 13, 2007 (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-105-3-07 |
| DS-8 |
Resolution to Approve Street Closing for FestiFools - Sunday, April 1, 2007 (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-106-3-07 |
| DS-9 |
Resolution to Approve the Closing of Monroe Street for the Monroe Street Fair, Saturday, April 7, 2007 (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-107-3-07 |
| DS-10 |
Resolution to Approve Citi Centre Lofts (Washington Terrace) Revised Elevations, 401 East Washington Street (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-108-3-07 |
| DS-11 |
Resolution Approving the 2007 Parking Facility Capital Improvement Bonds (Limited Tax General Obligation) (Roll Call Vote Required) (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-109-3-07 |
| DS-12 |
Resolution to Apply for Grant and Request Matching Funds from the Downtown Development Authority to Partner in the Farmer’s Market Solar Energy Project ($50,000.00 DDA + $50,000.00 Federal Funds) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-110-3-07 |
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E - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR |
| E-1 |
Appointments - Confirmations - Cable Communications Commission, Human Rights Commission |
| E-2 |
Appointments - Nominations - None |
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F - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR |
| F-1 |
January 2007 Investment Portfolio Report - Financial and Administrative Services |
| F-2 |
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport Layout Plan Revision – Public Services |
| F-3 |
Washtenaw County Land Preservation – Community Services |
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G - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY |
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H & I - CLERK'S REPORT OF COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REFERRALS |
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The following communications were referred as indicated (H): |
| H-1 |
Communication from the law offices of Conlin, McKenny & Philbrick, P.C. regarding notice of intent to establish Condominium Project Tierra, a proposed condominium - Planning and Development Services |
| H-2 |
Communication from S.E.M.C.O.G. regarding their Regional Update publication, Vo. 12, No. 5, February 26, 2007 – File |
| H-3 |
Communication from Pittsfield Charter Township regarding hearing notice RZ#07-01 KDB Investments, of the Zoning Ordinance of Pittsfield Charter Township – Planning and Development Services |
| H-4 |
Communication from Comcast regarding changes to channel line-up - CTN |
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The following minutes were received for file (I): |
| I-1 |
Greenbelt Advisory Commission – January 3, 2007 |
| I-2 |
City Council Student Relations Committee – December 12, 2006 |
| I-3 |
Planning Commission – January 4 and 18, 2007 |
| I-4 |
Washtenaw Area Transportation Study (W.A.T.S.) – January 17, 2007 |
| I-5 |
Energy Commission – February 13, 2007 |
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PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL (3 MINUTES EACH) |
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CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION AND ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION - 10:30 p.m. - 10:43 p.m. |
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ADJOURNMENT - 10:45 p.m. |
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Persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate. Accommodations, including sign language interpreters, may be arranged by contacting the City Clerk's Office by telephone at 994-2725 or by written request addressed to the City Clerk's Office, 100 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104, at least 24 hours in advance.
A HARD COPY OF THIS COUNCIL PACKET CAN BE VIEWED AT THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE |