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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA |
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REGULAR SESSION
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007, 7:00 P.M.
GUY C. LARCOM, MUNICIPAL BUILDING
100 N. FIFTH AVENUE, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 48107
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MOMENT OF SILENCE |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL 10 Present, 1 Absent |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approved with changes |
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INTRO - INTRODUCTIONS |
| Intro-1 |
Stormwater Demo Presentation |
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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. Rosemary Sarri - Broadway Village Lower Town Development
Agreement (DS-15)
2. Karen Sidney - Broadway Village Lower Town Development
Agreement (DS-15)
3. Michael Anglin - Broadway Village Lower Town Development
Agreement (DS-15)
4. Susan Allen - Buhr Parks Sharks
5. Jim Mogensen - Living Wage Ordinance & Ann Arbor Summer
Festival
6. Kathy Clark - Broadway Village Lower Town Development
Agreement (DS-15)
7. Dan Pug - Dog Parks
8. Tom Partridge - Discrimination against Seniors and the Disabled
by the AATA, Ann Arbor Libraries, U of M and the City Council
9. Sabra Briere - Broadway Village Lower Town Development
Agreement (DS-15) |
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PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS |
| PH-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55, Zoning of 5.05 Acres from TWP (Township District) to R1B (Single-Family Dwelling District), Nissle Property, 3165 Geddes (Ordinance No. 20-07) (See B-1) Closed |
| PH-2 |
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 5:1, 5:32, 5:32A, 5:32B, 5:33, 5:34, 5:35 and 5:36 of Chapter 55 (Zoning) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor regarding Open Space (Ordinance No. 21-07) (See B-2) Closed |
| PH-3 |
An Ordinance to Amend Section 1:195 of Chapter 8 (Organization of Boards and Commissions) of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor and Sections 2:92, 2:94, 2:95, 2:96 and 2:97 of Chapter 31 (Public Market) of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Ordinance No. 22-07) (See B-3) Closed |
| PH-4 |
An Ordinance to Amend Section 1:237 of Chapter 8 of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Organization of Boards and Commissions) (Ordinance No. 24-07) (See B-4) Closed |
| PH-5 |
Approve Liquor License Fee Adjustments and Establish an Application Fee for New Liquor License Applications (See DC-4) Closed |
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COUNCIL PROPOSED BUSINESS
None. |
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COUNCILMEMBER HIGGINS
COUNCILMEMBER RAPUNDALO |
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REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A2D2 |
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A - APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES |
| A-1 |
Regular Session of July 2, 2007 Approved as presented |
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CA - CONSENT AGENDA |
| CA-1 |
Resolution Authorizing Water Improvement Charge for 1531 Beechwood Drive ($5,142.22) (Water Utilities – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-321-7-07 |
| CA-2 |
Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec ($50,000.00) for Technical Engineering Services (Water Utilities – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-322-7-07 |
| CA-3 |
Resolution to Accept Board of Insurance Administration Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2007 (Financial and Administrative Services – Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-323-7-07 |
| CA-4 |
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Cameron Contracting Company in the Amount of $41,881.51 for Bandemer Park Disc Golf Course Construction, per Bid #3838 and to Establish a Total Construction Project Budget of $46,070.00 (Parks and Recreation – Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-326-7-07 |
| CA-5 |
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Playground Equipment from Gametime c/o Sinclair Recreation for South Maple Park and Garden Homes Park, Per Bid #3832, in the Amount of $33,000.00 (Parks and Recreation – Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-324-7-07 |
| CA-6 |
Resolution to Approve Excess Workers’ Compensation Coverage Through and Third Party Administration Services Agreement with the Accident Fund Insurance Company of America ($84,712.00) (Human Resources – Carol Schuler, Director) Approved - Resolution No. R-325-7-07 |
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B - ORDINANCES - SECOND READING |
| B-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55, Zoning of 5.05 Acres from TWP (Township District) to R1B (Single-Family Dwelling District), Nissle Property, 3165 Geddes (Ordinance No. 20-07) (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 6 Yeas and 2 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-1) Approved as amended - Ordinance No. 20-07; Published 7/23/07; Effective 8/1/07 |
| B-2 |
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 5:1, 5:32, 5:32A, 5:32B, 5:33, 5:34, 5:35 and 5:36 of Chapter 55 (Zoning) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor regarding Open Space (Ordinance No. 21-07) (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 8 Yeas and 1 Nay) (Planning and Development Services – Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-2) (Will be heard together with Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 21-07; See below) Approved - Ordinance No. 21-07; Published 7/23/07; Effective 8/1/07 |
| DS-1 |
Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 21-07 – An Ordinance to Amend Sections 5:1, 5:32, 5:32A, 5:32B, 5:33, 5:34, 5:35 and 5:36 of Chapter 55 (Zoning) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor regarding Open Space (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (Will be heard together with Ordinance No. 21-07; See above) Approved - Resolution No. R-327-7-07 |
| B-3 |
An Ordinance to Amend Section 1:195 of Chapter 8 (Organization of Boards and Commissions) of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor and Sections 2:92, 2:94, 2:95, 2:96 and 2:97 of Chapter 31 (Public Market) of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Ordinance No. 22-07) (Parks and Recreation – Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-3) (Will be heard together with Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 22-07; See below) Approved - Ordinance No. 22-07; Published 7/23/07; Effective 8/1/07 |
| DS-2 |
Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 22-07 – An Ordinance to Amend Section 1:195 of Chapter 8 (Organization of Boards and Commissions) of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor and Sections 2:92, 2:94, 2:95, 2:96 and 2:97 of Chapter 31 (Public Market) of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (Will be heard with Ordinance No. 21-07; See above) Approved - Resolution No. R-328-7-07 |
| B-4 |
An Ordinance to Amend Section 1:237 of Chapter 8 of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Organization of Boards and Commissions – Environmental Commission) (Ordinance No. 24-07) (Councilmember Teall) (See PH-4) Approved - Ordinance No. 24-07; Published 7/23/07; Effective 8/1/07 |
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C - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING |
| C-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55, Zoning of 0.38 Acre from TWP (Township District) to R1B (Single-Family Dwelling District), Sullivan Property, Lot 10 of Ganzhorn Hills (1531 Beechwood Drive) (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 8 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services – Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Ordinance No. 25-07; Public hearing scheduled 8/20/07 |
| C-2 |
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 3:62, of Chapter 42 (Open Space and Parkland Preservation) of Title III of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Councilmember Johnson) Approved - Ordinance No. 26-07; Public hearing scheduled 8/6/07 |
| C-3 |
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 9:45 and 9:47 of Chapter 107 (Animals) of Title IX of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Added 7/16/07) Approved as amended - Ordinance No. 27-07; Public hearing scheduled 8/6/07 |
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D - MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS |
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Old Business – Council: |
| DC-1 |
Resolution to Appoint a Member to the City Environmental Commission (Councilmembers Teall and Woods) Postponed from the 7/2/07 Regular Session Approved - Resolution No. R-329-7-07 |
| DC-2 |
Resolution Adopting Environmental Action Plan Principles and Environmental Action Plan Goals (Councilmember Teall) Postponed from the 7/2/07 Regular Session Approved - Resolution No. R-330-7-07 |
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New Business - Council: |
| DC-3 |
Resolution to Approve the City of Ann Arbor ’s Participation in Preserve Washtenaw and Authorize Signature of Charter (Councilmember Johnson) Approved - Resolution No. R-331-7-07 |
| DC-4 |
Resolution to Approve Liquor License Fee Adjustments and Establish an Application Fee for New Liquor License Applications (City Council Ad-hoc Liquor License Committee) Approved - Resolution No. R-332-7-07 |
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Added After Newspaper Deadline: |
| DC-5 |
Resolution to Encourage the City of Ann Arbor Employees’ Retirement System to Relocate to a Municipal Facility (Labor and Finance Committee) (Added 7/13/07) Approved - Resolution No. R-333-7-07 |
| DC-6 |
Resolution to Delay Construction of a Portion of the Starwick Traffic Calming Installation (Councilmember Johnson) (Added 7/16/07) Approved - Resolution No. R-334-7-07 |
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Old Business – Boards and Commissions: |
| DB-1 |
Resolution to Approve Ann Arbor Discovering Downtown (A2D2) Zoning Recommendations (Planning and Development Services – Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Postponed from the 6/18/07 Regular Session Postponed until 8/20/07 |
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New Business - Boards and Commissions: |
| DB-2 |
Resolution to Approve Bucholz Annexation, 0.49 Acre, 2120 Newport Road (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning Commission – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-335-7-07 |
| DB-3 |
Resolution to Approve Glaser Annexation, 0.45 Acre, 3122 Geddes (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning Commission – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-336-7-07 |
| DB-4 |
Resolution to Approve Grew Annexation, 1.0 Acre, 2814 Glazier Way (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning Commission – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-337-7-07 |
| DB-5 |
Resolution to Approve Griffel Annexation, 1.0 Acre, 2054 Newport Road (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning Commission – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-338-7-07 |
| DB-6 |
Resolution to Approve Larson Annexation, 0.85 Acre, 3575 East Huron River Drive (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning Commission – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-339-7-07 |
| DB-7 |
Resolution to Approve Morey Annexation, 2.0 Acres, 2012 Pontiac Trail (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning Commission – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-340-7-07 |
| DB-8 |
Resolution to Approve Phillips Annexation, 0.26 Acre, 344 Hilldale Drive (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning Commission – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-341-7-07 |
| DB-9 |
Resolution to Approve Schweiss Annexation, 0.58 Acre, 237 Pineview Court (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning Commission – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-342-7-07 |
| DB-10 |
Resolution to Approve Wong Annexation, 1.2 Acres, 3550 East Huron River Drive (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning Commission – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-343-7-07 |
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New Business – Departmental: |
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Resolution to Appropriate Funds ($266,704.00) and Approve Change Orders with Resource Recovery Systems (FCR) for Construction of a Waste Transfer Station and Compost Equipment Storage Building ($269,421.00) (8 Votes Required) (Solid Waste – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-344-7-07 |
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Resolution to Establish Project Budget and to Approve Professional Service Agreement with Orchard, Hiltz, & McCliment, Inc. (OHM) ($50,000.00) for Technical Engineering Services (8 Votes Required) (Water Utilities – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-345-7-07 |
| DS-5 |
Resolution to Award a Construction Contract to J. Ranck Electric. (Bid No. 3852, $150,624.00), to Appropriate Funds and Establish a Project Budget ($537,124.00) for the Downtown Signal Replacement Program (8 Votes Required) (Field Operations – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-346-7-07 |
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Resolution to Amend the Design Budget ($125,000) and Approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Midwestern Consulting, L.L.C. ($25,271.62) for the Washtenaw Non-Motorized Path Project (Project Management – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-347-7-07 |
| DS-7 |
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of High Calcium Quicklime from Huron Lime, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bid No. IBT-3859 ($116.70/ton delivered, approximately $200,000.00/year) (Wastewater Treatment – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-348-7-07 |
| DS-8 |
Resolution to Approve Purchase of Liquid Oxygen for Water Treatment from Air Liquide America LP, Bid No. ITB-3858 ($0.395/hcf, estimated $79,000.00/yr) (Water Utilities – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-349-7-07 |
| DS-9 |
Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on August 6, 2007 to Receive Public Comment on the Establishment of Proposed Industrial Development District No. 2007-010 (Financial and Administrative Services – Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-350-7-07 |
| DS-10 |
Resolution Authorizing Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Revenue Bonds (Water Supply System Revenue Bonds) Not to Exceed $26,000,000.00 (City Treasurer – Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-351-7-07 |
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Resolution Authorizing Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Revenue Bonds (Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds) Not to Exceed $26,000,000.00 (City Treasurer – Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-352-7-07 |
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Resolution to Approve a Housing Affordability Agreement, Mortgage and Note with Ann Arbor Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership and Appropriate $1,300,000.00 for the Burton Commons Affordable Housing Project (2725, 2655, 2651, 2611, 2581, 2765, and 2559 Burton Road -$870,000.00 HOME and $430,000.00 AAHTF) (8 Votes Required) (Community Development – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-353-7-07 |
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Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Golf Convergence, Inc. in the Amount of $35,500.00 for Golf Course Operational Consulting Services per RFP No. 664, Establish a Total Project Budget of $39,050.00, and Appropriate $39,050.00 from the Parks and Recreation Services Administration FY 08 Budget (8 Votes Required) (Parks and Recreation – Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-354-7-07 |
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Resolution Accepting Utility Easement from R.M.P. Investments, L.L.C. West Arbor Office Center – 530 W. Maple Road (8 Votes Required) (City Attorney – Stephen K. Postema, City Attorney) Approved - Resolution No. R-355-7-07 |
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Added After Newspaper Deadline: |
| DS-15 |
Resolution to Approve the First Amendment to Broadway Village at Lower Town Development Agreement (City Attorney - Stephen Postema, City Attorney) Approved - Resolution No. R-356-7-07
(Added 7/13/07) |
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E - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR |
| E-1 |
Appointments – Confirmations Approved: Planning Commission |
| E-2 |
Appointments – Nominations Nominations: Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, Downtown Development Authority |
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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
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 S.E.M.C.O.G. regarding their Bi-weekly Publication, Vol. 12, No. 14 dated July 2, 2007 – File |
| H-2 |
Communication dated June 21, 2007 from Kari Beattie, Deputy Director, Constituent Services, Office of the Governor, regarding the Budget Deficit – File |
| H-3 |
Communication from W.A.T.S. regarding their monthly Publication of “The Vehicle”, Vo. 3 dated July 2007 – File |
| H-4 |
Communication from Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick, P.C. regarding notice of Intent to Establish the Waterworks Plaza Condominium Project located on State Street near Victor’s Way - Planning and Development Services |
| H-5 |
Communication from MDOT regarding the proposed speed limit increase along Huron Street (I-94 Business Loop) in Ann Arbor - Engineering |
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The following minutes were received for file (I): |
| I-1 |
Housing Policy Board – March 23, April 27 and May 25, 2007 |
| I-2 |
City of Ann Arbor Employees' Retirement System – May 17, 2007 |
| I-3 |
City Of Ann Arbor Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan & Trust Board 0f Trustees – May 17, 2007 |
| I-4 |
Park Advisory Commission – October 17, December 5 and December 19, 2006, March 20 and April 17, 2007 |
| I-5 |
Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues – May 16, 2007 |
| I-6 |
Taxicab Board – May 31, 2007 |
| I-7 |
Community Development Executive Committee – April 19 and May 28, 2007 |
| I-8 |
Council Ad-Hoc Liquor Committee – May 18 and June 8, 2007 |
| I-9 |
Housing Commission – May 24, 2007 |
| I-10 |
Greenbelt Advisory Commission – June 6, 2007 |
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PUBLIC COMMENTARY – GENERAL (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER) |
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CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION AND ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION 10:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. |
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ADJOURNMENT 11:15 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 |