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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA |
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REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 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 |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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INTRO - INTRODUCTIONS |
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Proclamation - National Architecture Week April 8-14, 2007 |
| Intro-1 |
Greenway Task Force |
| Intro-2 |
Metro Detroit's 2007 Entrepreneurial City Award |
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PUBLIC COMMENTARY - RESERVED TIME (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
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- ACCOMMODATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WHILE ADDRESSING COUNCIL
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PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER) |
| PH-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55, Rezoning of 1.68 Acres from C1 (Parking District) to C2B (Business Service District), Rite Aid, 3050 Platt Road (Ordinance No. 7-07) (See B-1) Closed |
| PH-2 |
Rite Aid Planned Project Site Plan, 1.68 Acres, 3050 Platt Road (See DB-1) Closed |
| PH-3 |
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 (Ordinance No. 9-07) (See B-2) Continued until 4/16/07 |
| PH-4 |
Resolution to Approve a Fee for a New Taxicab Company License (See DS-4) Closed |
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COUNCIL PROPOSED BUSINESS |
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL |
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REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES |
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A - APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES |
| A-1 |
Work Session of March 12, 2007; Regular Session of March 19, 2007 Approved as presented |
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CA - CONSENT AGENDA |
| CA-1 |
Resolution to Approve Renewal of a Caretaker Contract with David Russell for Maintenance of Leslie Science Center Property (Parks and Recreation - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-112-4-07 |
| CA-2 |
Resolution to Approve the City of Ann Arbor Participation in and Adopt the Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact (Safety Services - Barnett Jones, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-111-4-07 |
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B - ORDINANCES - SECOND READING |
| B-1 |
Amendment to Chapter 55, Rezoning of 1.68 Acres from C1 (Local Business District) and P (Parking District) to C2B (Business Service District), Rite Aid, 3050 Platt Road (Ordinance No. 7-07) (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 Yeas and 1 Nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-1) Approved - Ordinance No. 7-07; Published 4/8/07; Effective 4/18/07 |
| B-2 |
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 (Ordinance No. 9-07) (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) (See PH-3) (Will be heard together with Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 9-07. See Below) Postponed until 4/16/07 |
| DS-1 |
Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 9-07 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 (Will be heard together with Ordinance No. 9-07. See Above) Postponed until 4/16/07 |
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C - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING |
| C-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 5:1, 5:10.12, 5:10.15, 5:10.17, 5:10.19 and 5:10.21 of Chapter 55 (Zoning) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor Regarding Drive-thru Facilities (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 7 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Deleted 3/30/07 |
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D - MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS |
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New Business - Council: |
| DC-1 |
Resolution Opposing the Michigan Senate Plan to Slash Statutory Revenue Sharing to Michigan Municipalities (Councilmembers Greden, Teall and Higgins) Approved - Resolution No. R-113-4-07 |
| DC-2 |
Resolution to Approve Closing Huron River Drive for Huron River Drive Improvement Project - Public Outreach Event (Councilmembers Johnson and Suarez) Added 3/30/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-114-4-07 |
| DC-3 |
Resolution Requesting the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to Examine Alternatives for Constructing Additional Parking (Councilmembers Higgins, Greden, Rapundalo, and Woods) Added 4/3/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-115-4-07 |
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New Business - Boards and Commissions: |
| DB-1 |
Resolution to Approve Rite Aid Planned Project Site Plan and Development Agreement, 1.68 Acres, 3050 Platt Road (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 Yeas and 1 Nay) (Planning Commission - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-2) Approved - Resolution No. R-116-4-07 |
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Old Business - Departmental: |
| DS-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 from the 4/3/07 Regular Session Defeated |
| DS-3 |
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 from the 4/3/07 Regular Session Approved - Resolution No. R-117-4-07 |
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New Business - Departmental: |
| DS-4 |
Resolution to Approve a Fee for a New Taxicab Company License (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) (See PH-4) Approved - Resolution No. R-118-4-07 |
| DS-5 |
Resolution to Approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Washtenaw Engineering Company ($137,199.00) for the Maple Road and Miller Road Transmission Water Main Project Design (Project Management – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-119-4-07 |
| DS-6 |
Resolution to Approve the City Administrator’s Report and Recommendations on the Easy Street Sidewalk Project, Designate the Special Assessment District, Determine the Cost of the Project, Direct the City Assessor to Certify the Special Assessment Roll, and Set a Public Hearing on said Special Assessment Roll (Being a Joint Resolution Inclusive of Authorizations Granted Under Special Assessment District Resolutions 1, 2 & 3) (Project Management –
Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-120-4-07 |
| DS-7 |
Resolution to Establish a Design Budget ($155,000.00) and Amend the Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. ($97,440.00) for the Millers Creek Bank Stabilization (Project Management – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-121-4-07 |
| DS-8 |
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of One Mini Pick Up Truck and Five Cargo Vans from Buff Whelan Chevrolet (Oakland County Bid, $83,414.00) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Revised 4/3/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-122-4-07 |
| DS-9 |
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of One ¾ Ton Four Wheel Drive Crew Cab Pickup Truck and Four Compact Cars from Varsity Ford (Macomb County Bid $69,760.00) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-123-4-07 |
| DS-10 |
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Two Heavy Duty ¾ Ton Four Wheel Drive Pick Up Trucks and One Heavy Duty ¾ Ton Four Wheel Drive Pick Up less Box from Bill Snethkamp’s Lansing Dodge (State of Michigan Bid $56,090.00) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-124-4-07 |
| DS-11 |
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of One Four Wheel Drive Special Service SUV and One Police Patrol Car from Signature Ford (Macomb County Bid $46,676.00) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-125-4-07 |
| DS-12 |
Resolution to Approve the First Amendment to McKinley Parking Agreement (Attorney - Stephen Postema, City Attorney) Approved - Resolution No. R-126-4-07 |
| DS-13 |
Resolution to Authorize Renewal of Lease for 18 Apartments at Tuscan Creek Apartments ($23,130), Authorize an Amendment to the Service Contract with Washtenaw Community Health Organization ($60,000), Appropriate $225,689 from the Office of Community Development General Fund Budget, and Increase the Temporary Housing Project Budget to $1,305,289 to Extend the Temporary Housing Project through July, 2007 (8 Votes Required) Added 3/29/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-127-4-07 |
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E - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR |
| E-1 |
Appointments - Confirmations None. |
| E-2 |
Appointments - Nominations |
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F - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR |
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None. |
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G - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY |
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None. |
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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 Washtenaw County Clerk regarding a resolution to adopt the proposed amendment to the Brownfield Plan for Washtenaw County |
| H-2 |
Communication from S.E.M.C.O.G. regarding their Regional Update Bi-Weekly Publication, Vol. 12, No. 6 March 12, 2007 – File |
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Communication from the Office of Governor Jennifer Granholm regarding receipt of the City’s resolution expressing support of funding for the Fire Protection Program - File |
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Communication from Gail Torreano, President of AT&T regarding a Video Service Franchise Agreement for AT&T Michigan – Administrator, Attorney, CTN |
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The following minutes were received for file (I): |
| I-1 |
Downtown Area Citizens Advisory Council – March 7, 2007 |
| I-2 |
Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority – September 6 and October 4, 2006 |
| I-3 |
City Council-Michigan Student Assembly Committee – December 12, 2006 |
| I-4 |
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority Board – February 21, 2007 |
| I-5 |
Community Development Executive Committee - January 16, 2007 |
| I-6 |
Recreation Advisory Committee – January 9, 2007 |
| I-7 |
City of Ann Arbor Employees' Retirement System – February 15, 2007 |
| I-8 |
City Of Ann Arbor Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan & Trust Board of Trustees – February 15, 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 |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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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 |