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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA |
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REGULAR SESSION
MONDAY, MAY 21, 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 |
Ya'Ssoo Greek Festival Proclamation - June 1 to June 2, 2007 |
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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. Doug Cowherd - Ann Arbor Budget (DS-7)
2. Robert Black - DTE Rate Case (DC-1)
3. Karen Sidney- Ann Arbor Budget (DS-7)
4. David Wright - City Intervening in the Detroit Edison Rate (DC-1)
5. Tom Wall - Park Millage, Park Rangers (DS-7)
6. Gwen Nystuen - Ann Arbor Budget (DS-7)
7. Laurel Federbush - Divest from Israel
8. Jeffrey Masters - AT&T Boxes
9. Kim Waldo - Ann Arbor Budget (DS-7)
10. Linda Berauer - Ann Arbor Budget (DS-7) |
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PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER) |
| PH-1 |
Zion Lutheran Church Site Plan, 9.46 Acres, 1504 West Liberty Street (See DB-5) Closed |
| PH-2 |
An Ordinance to Amend Section 7:33 of Chapter 77 (Fees and Bonds Required) of Title VII of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Ordinance No. 11-07) (See B-1) Closed |
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PH-3 |
2007-08 Planning Fee Increases for Planning and Development Services Closed |
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COUNCIL PROPOSED BUSINESS
None. |
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COUNCILMEMBER WOODS |
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REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
None. |
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A - APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES |
| A-1 |
Regular Session of May 7, 2007 - Approved as presented |
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CA - CONSENT AGENDA |
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None. |
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B - ORDINANCES - SECOND READING |
| B-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend Section 7:33 of Chapter 77 (Fees and Bonds Required) of Title VII of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (City Clerk Services - Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk) (See PH-2) Approved - Ordinance No. 11-07; Published 5/27/07; Effective 6/6/07 |
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C - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING |
| C-1 |
Amendment to Chapter 55, Rezoning of 8.06 Acres from R1C (Single-Family Dwelling District) to R4B (Multiple-Family Dwelling District), Burton Commons, 2559-2805 Burton Road (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 7 Yeas and 2 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Ordinance No. 13-07; Public hearing scheduled 6/18/07 |
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D - MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS |
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New Business - Council: |
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Added After Newspaper Deadline: |
| DC-1 |
Resolution to Approve the City of Ann Arbor joining the Ecology Center to Intervene in the Detroit Edison Rate Case to Encourage the Creation of a Renewable Energy Tariff for Electric Customers ($0) (Mayor Hieftje) (Added 5/18/07) Approved - Resolution No. R-187-5-07 |
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New Business - Boards and Commissions: |
| DB-1 |
Resolution to Approve Birchmeier Annexation, 0.50 Acre, 2024 Newport Road (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 8 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-188-5-07 |
| DB-2 |
Resolution to Approve Sonen/Beardsley Annexation, 1.0 Acre, 314 Huntington Drive (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 8 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-189-5-07 |
| DB-3 |
Resolution to Approve Trix Annexation, 0.46 Acre, 645 Riverview Drive (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 8 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-190-5-07 |
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Resolution to Approve Sullivan Annexation, 0.38 Acre, Lot 10 of Ganzhorn Hills (1531 Beechwood Drive) (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 8 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-191-5-07 |
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Resolution to Approve Zion Lutheran Church Site Plan, 9.46 Acres, 1501 West Liberty Street (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 - Resolution No. R-192-5-07 |
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Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the By-laws of the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti SmartZone LDFA (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) (Revised 5/21/07) Approved - Resolution No. R-193-5-07 |
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New Business - Departmental: |
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Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Furniture, Shelving, and Storage Cabinets for the W. R. Wheeler Service Center, Bid # 3848 - Interior Environments ($190,650.00) and Globe Trading Company ($119,325.00) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-194-5-07 |
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Resolution Approving a Grant of Easement to The Detroit Edison Company for Underground Electric Service Line (Located at the Lakewood Sanitary Lift Station) (8 Votes Required) (City Attorney Services - Stephen Postema, City Attorney) Approved - Resolution No. R-195-5-07 |
| DS-3 |
Resolution to Approve Fiscal Year 07-08 Fee Adjustments for the City Clerk’s Office (City Clerk Services – Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk) Approved - Resolution No. R-196-5-07 |
| DS-4 |
Resolution to Approve Fiscal Years 07-08 and 08-09 Fee Adjustments for the Community Services Area (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-197-5-07 |
| DS-5 |
Resolution to Approve Fiscal Year 07-08 Fee Adjustments for Public Services Area – Fleet & Facilities, Project Management, Customer Service, and Field Operations (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-198-5-07 |
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Resolution to Approve Fiscal Year 2007-08 Fee Adjustments for Safety Services Area (Safety Services - Barnett Jones, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-199-5-07 |
| DS-7 |
Resolution to Adopt Ann Arbor City Budget and Related Property Tax Millage Rates for Fiscal Year 2008 (Administration - Roger Fraser, City Administrator) Approved as amended - Resolution No. R-200-5-07 |
| DS-8 |
Resolution to Approve Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Quinn Evans|Architects for the Planning and Design of the Ann Arbor Municipal Center ($833,350.00) (Administration - Roger Fraser, City Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-201-5-07 |
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E - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR |
| E-1 |
Appointments - Confirmations Approved: Planning Commission |
| E-2 |
Appointments - Nominations: Historic District Commission, Housing & Human Services Advisory Board |
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F - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR |
| F-1 |
Ann Arbor Municipal Center Progress Report 01 (Added 5/18/07; Revised 5/21/07) |
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G - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY |
| G-1 |
Report on Completed Annexations from Ann Arbor Township (Added 5/16/07) |
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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 Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) regarding a the issuance of a full year on premises liquor license – City Council Liquor Committee |
| H-2 |
Communication from Comcast regarding expansion of 500 new jobs in Michigan as well as other contributions it has made to Michigan Schools – File |
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Communication from the Office of the Governor regarding Ann Arbor City Council’s resolution expressing opposition in any proposal to cut statutory revenue sharing to municipalities – File |
| H-4 |
Communication from Evan Pratt, Planning Commission Chair, regarding Floodplain Policy – File |
| H-5 |
Communication from S.E.M.C.O.G. regarding their Biweekly Publication of SEMCOG, May 7, 2007, Vol. 12, No. 10 – File |
| H-6 |
Communication from Washtenaw County regarding an Open House introducing the Washtenaw County Heritage Tours on May 20, 2007, 2-4 p.m. – File |
| H-7 |
Communication from the State of Michigan regarding notice of hearing for the Customers of Detroit Edison Company, Case No. U-15244 scheduled for June 7, 2007 – File (Added 5/18/07) |
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The following minutes were received for file (I): |
| I-1 |
City Council Audit Committee – December 11, 2006 |
| I-2 |
Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues – March 21, 2007 |
| I-3 |
Downtown Area Citizens Advisory Council – May 2, 2007 |
| I-4 |
Ann Arbor Energy Commission – April 10, 2007 |
| I-5 |
Planning Commission – March 6 and 20, 2007 |
| I-6 |
Washtenaw Area Transportation Authority (W.A.T.S.) – May 16, 2007 |
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PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL (3 MINUTES EACH)
1. Nancy Kaplan - Ann Arbor City Budget
2. Doug Cowherd - Ann Arbor City Budget
3. Linda Berauer - Ann Arbor City Budget |
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CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION AND ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION
None. |
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ADJOURNMENT - 11:00 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 |