April 16, 2007 Council Packet

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	ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
	REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007, 7:00 P.M. GUY C. LARCOM, MUNICIPAL BUILDING 100 N. FIFTH AVENUE, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 48107
	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
	ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
	APPROVAL OF AGENDA
	INTRO - INTRODUCTIONS
Intro-1	Presentation on 2007/2008 City Budget
	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
	PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
PH-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 Continued from 4/3/07 Regular Session (See B-1) - Closed
PH-2	Public Hearing on Housing and Human Services Needs for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Strategy and Plan - FY 2007-08 One Action Plan - Closed
	COUNCIL PROPOSED BUSINESS
	COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
	REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
	A - APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
A-1	Regular Session of April 3, 2007 - Approved as Presented
	CA - CONSENT AGENDA
CA-1	Resolution to Approve a Request for a New 12-Months Resort Economic Development Class C License (held in Conjunction with a request for a New SDM License) from Bar Louie Ann Arbor, Inc. Located at 401 E. Liberty, Suite 200, d/b/a Bar Louie (City Clerk – Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk) Approved - Resolution No. R-129-4-07
CA-2	Resolution to Approve a 3-yr Enterprise-Wide Subscription Agreement with eCivis, Inc. for Access to Online Grants Database Libraries ($62,893.00) (Safety Services – Barnett Jones, Police Chief) Approved - Resolution No. R-130-4-07
CA-3	Resolution to Transfer Delinquent Alarm Fees to the 2007 City Tax Roll ($15,191.00) (Safety Services – Barnett Jones, Police Chief) Approved - Resolution No. R-131-4-07
CA-4	Resolution to Change the Name of Huron River Drive, from Huron Parkway to a Point 1160 feet West of Huron Parkway, to Geddes Avenue (Project Management – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-132-4-07
CA-5	Resolution Authorizing Sanitary Sewer, Water, and Storm Sewer Improvement Charges for 1771 Plymouth Road ($43,678.47) (Public Services – Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-133-4-07
CA-6	Resolution Authorizing Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement Charges for 2931 Shady Lane ($17,881.70) (Public Services – Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-134-4-07
CA-7	Resolution Authorizing Sanitary Sewer Improvement Charges for 476 Barber Avenue ($6,165.49) (Public Services – Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-135-4-07
CA-8	Resolution Authorizing Sanitary Sewer, Water, and Storm Sewer Improvement Charges for 1649 N. Maple Road ($67,720.44) (Public Services – Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-136-4-07
CA-9	Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Construction Materials Testing with Inspection Services Company for the 2007 Annual Local Street Resurfacing Project (RFP No. 663, $54,740.00) (Project Management – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-137-4-07
CA-10	Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Construction Materials Testing with Professional Service Industries for the 2007 Annual Major Street Resurfacing Project (RFP #663; $84,610) (Project Management – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-138-4-07
CA-11	Resolution to Accept Board of Insurance Administration Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2007 (Financial and Administrative Services – Tom Crawford, CFO) Approved - Resolution No. R-139-4-07
	B - ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
B-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 (Ordinance No. 9-07) (Financial and Administrative Services – Tom Crawford, CFO) Postponed from the 4/3/07 Regular Session (See PH-1) (Will be heard together with Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 9-07 See Below) Approved as Amended - Ordinance No. 9-07; Published 4/22/07; Effective 5/2/07
DS-1	Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 9-07An 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 Postponed from the 4/3/07 Regular Session (Will be heard together with Ordinance No. 9-07 See Above) Approved - Resolution No. R-140-4-07
	C - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
	D - MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
	New Business - Council:
DC-1	Resolution in Support of the A.H.E.A.D. Coalition and Efforts to Promote Diversity in Education (Councilmembers Greden and Woods) Approved - Resolution No. R-141-4-07
DC-2	Resolution Endorsing the Concept of Pursuing 500 Units of Housing Via Obtaining Federal Vouchers that will be Used to Provide Affordable Housing within McKinley Properties throughout Washtenaw County (Councilmembers, Higgins, Teall, and Rapundalo) Added 4/10/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-142-4-07
	Added After Newspaper Deadline:
DC-3	Resolution in Support of Michigan Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (Councilmember Lowenstein) Added 4/16/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-143-4-07
DC-4	Resolution Recognizing the Pioneer Rowing Club as a Civic Nonprofit Organization Operating in Ann Arbor for the Purpose of Obtaining a Charitable Gaming License (Councilmembers Greden, Higgins and Teall) Added 4/16/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-144-4-07
DC-5	Resolution to Approve the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 693 Collective Bargaining Agreement Effective July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2009 (Councilmember Higgins) Added 4/16/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-145-4-07
	New Business - Boards and Commissions:
DB-1	Resolution to Approve Powell Annexation, 0.14 Acre, West Side of Westover Avenue, North of Rhea Street (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning Commission – Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator Approved - Resolution No. R-146-4-07
DB-2	Resolution to Approve Grant Application to the Federal Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program (FRPP) for the Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) for the Merkel, Heller, Marr Farm in Webster Township (Greenbelt Advisory Commission - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-147-4-07
	New Business - Departmental:
DS-2	Resolution to Close North University Avenue from 6:00 A.M. on Friday, May 18, 2007 to 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 20, 2007 for the Ann Arbor Book Festival to be Held on Saturday, May 19, 2007 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Planning and Development Services – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator Approved - Resolution No. R-148-4-07
DS-3	Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the 28th Annual Burns Park Run - Sunday, May 6, 2007 (Planning and Development Services – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-149-4-07
DS-4	Resolution to Approve a Staffing Services Agreement with Manpower Inc. of Southeastern Michigan for City-wide Temporary Staffing (NTE $2,832,705/Renewal NTE $2,266,165) (Human Resources - Carol Schuler, Director) Approved as Amended - Resolution No. R-150-4-07
DS-5	Resolution to Approve a Five-Year Contract Renewal with Waste Management of Michigan for Landfill Disposal Services (Public Services – Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-151-4-07
DS-6	Resolution to Approve the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices on Starwick Drive $18,500.00 (8 Votes Required) (Project Management – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-152-4-07
DS-7	Resolution to Award a Construction Contract to Cadillac Asphalt, L.L.C. (Bid No. 3833, $2,255,212.45), Appropriate Funds and Amend the Project Budget ($994,289.00) for the 2007 Annual Local Street Resurfacing Program (8 Votes Required) (Project Management – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-153-4-07
DS-8	Resolution to Award a Construction Contract to Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. (Bid No. 3834, $2,439,252.25), Appropriate Funds and Amend the Project Budget ($915,620.00) for the 2007 Annual Major Street Resurfacing Program (8 Votes Required) (Project Management – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-154-4-07
DS-9	Resolution to Appropriate Funds ($47,799.00 Solid Waste and $17,852.00 Parks Rehabilitation and Development Millage) and Approve Change Order with B & V Construction for Compost Pad Construction Project ($73,232.00) (8 Votes Required) (Solid Waste – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-155-4-07
DS-10	Resolution to Approve an Agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation ($682,000.00) and Appropriate Funds and Amend the Project Budget for the Huron Parkway Bridge Painting Project and the Huron Parkway/Geddes Avenue Intersection Improvements Project ($1,543,819.00) (8 Votes Required) (Project Management – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-156-4-07
DS-11	Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Brinckerhoff Michigan, Inc. for Project Management and Construction Engineering Services for the Huron Parkway Bridge Painting Project and the Huron Parkway/Geddes Avenue Intersection Improvements Project ($383,662.95) (Project Management – Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-157-4-07
DS-12	Resolution Authorizing Water, Sanitary Sewer, Sidewalk & Curb Paving, Bike Lanes Improvement Charges for 1 Carrot Way ($106,725.29) (Public Services – Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Deleted 4/10/07
DS-13	Resolution to Approve a Lease with XY, LLC for 350 S. Fifth Avenue (8 Votes Required) (Community Services – Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) Added 4/10/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-158-4-07
	Added After Newspaper Deadline:
DS-14	Resolution to Approve Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement with Michigan Bell Telephone Company, d/b/a AT&T Michigan (City Administrator - Roger W. Fraser) Added 4/16/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-159-4-07
	E - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
E-1	Appointments - Confirmations - Commission on Disability Issues, Parks Advisory Commission, Airport Advisory Commission, Cable Communications Commission, Huron River Watershed Council, City Market Commission
E-2	Appointments - Nominations - None.
	F - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
F-1	Public Hearing on Housing and Human Services Needs for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Strategy and Plan – FY 2007-2008 One Year Action Plan (Community Development – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator)
F-2	Area Plan Consolidation – Comprehensive Master Planning (Planning and Development Services – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator)
F-3	City Hall Roof Issues (Public Services – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Administrator) Added 4/11/07
	G - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
	None.
	H & I - CLERK'S REPORT OF COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REFERRALS
	The following communications were referred as indicated (H):
H-1	Communication dated March 29, 2007 from Governor Jennifer Granholm’s Office Regarding Receipt of City Council Resolution Supporting Cessation of Combat Operations in Iraq and the Return of U.S. Troops - File
H-2	Communication from Michigan State University Extension dated March 27, 2007 Regarding the March 2007 issue of “Bringing Knowledge to Life in Washtenaw County ” - File
H-3	“Bringing Knowledge to Life in Washtenaw County ” March 2007 issue - File
H-4	Communication from S.E.M.C.O.G. Regional Update, Vol. 12, No. 7, dated March 26, 2007 – File
H-5	Communication from S.E.M.C.O.G. Regarding “A Federal Highway Workshop” – Engineering
H-6	Communication from Comcast dated March 28, 2007 regarding Product Name Changes effective May 1, 2007 – CTN
H-7	Communication from Ann Arbor Huron High PTO dated April 2, 2007 regarding the Construction of a “Michigan Left” at the Huron Parkway Entrance – Project Management
H-8	Communication from Edwards Brothers, Inc. dated April 3, 2007 regarding the Establishment of an Industrial Development District – Finance, Assessor
	The following minutes were received for file (I):
I-1	Planning Commission – February 6 andFebruary 20, 2007
I-2	Commission on Disability Issues – January 17 and February 21, 2007
I-3	Housing Commission – January 17 and February 21, 2007
I-4	Cable Communications Commission – January 23, 2007
I-5	Housing Policy Board – December 15, 2006, January 26, 2007 and February 23, 2007
I-6	Board of Review – March 2007
	PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL (3 MINUTES EACH)
	CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION AND ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION
	ADJOURNMENT
	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