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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA |
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REGULAR SESSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 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
None. |
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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. Michael Anglin - Sale of Public Parks (DC-2)
2. Kathleen Clark - Sale of Public Parks (DC-2)
3. Kermit Schlansker 0 Total Energy Research
4. Laurel Federbush - Divestment from Israel
5. Marcia Federbush - Divestment from Israel
6. Chris Hildebrand - 20 Stories: The Use of Language to Misdirect
the City
7. Karen Sidney - Appointments
8. Kathy Griswold - School Traffic
9. Tom Partridge - "You are Your Brother's and Sister's Keeper." Elect
Progressive Democrats to Assure Affordable Housing in Ann Arbor
not Parkland |
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PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS |
| PH-1 |
Establish Ann Arbor Industrial Development District No. 2007-010 for Edwards Brothers, Inc. Closed |
| PH-2 |
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55, Zoning of 0.28 Acre from TWP (Township District) to R1B (Single-Family Dwelling District), England Property, 3109 Cherry Tree Lane (Ordinance No. 23-07) (See B-1) Closed |
| PH-3 |
An Ordinance to Amend Section 3.62(13) of Chapter 42 (Open Space and Parkland Preservation) of Title III of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Expansion of the Greenbelt District) (Ordinance No. 26-07) (See B-2) Closed |
| PH-4 |
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 9:45 And 9:47 Of Chapter 107 (Animals – Dog Park) of Title IX of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Ordinance No. 27-07) (See B-3) Closed |
| PH-5 |
Approve Off-Leash Dog Play Areas at Swift Run Park, Southeast Area Park, Olson Park and Leslie Park and Establish User Fees for Off-Leash Dog Permits (See DS-8) Closed |
| PH-6 |
Zahn Medical Office Building Planned Project Site Plan and Development Agreement, 0.42 Acre, 2207 Jackson Road (See DB-2) Closed |
| PH-7 |
Barton Green Planned Project Site Plan and Development Agreement, 31.93 Acres, West Side of Pontiac Trail, North of Skydale (See DB-3) Closed |
| PH-8 |
Approve Adjustments to FY 08 and FY 09 Planning Fees for Planning and Development Services (See DS-11) Closed |
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COUNCIL PROPOSED BUSINESS
None. |
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COUNCILMEMBER SUAREZ |
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REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
None. |
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A - APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES |
| A-1 |
Regular Session of July 16, 2007 Approved as presented |
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CA - CONSENT AGENDA |
| CA-1 |
Resolution to Approve a Contract with Ann Arbor SPARK for Business Support and Economic Development Services ($50,000.00) (Administration - Roger Fraser, City Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-361-8-07 |
| CA-2 |
Resolution to Establish Annual Population Adjustment for Scio Township (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-357-8-07 |
| CA-3 |
Resolution to Establish Annual Population Adjustment for Ann Arbor Township (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-358-8-07 |
| CA-4 |
Resolution to Approve Contract with Tamika Hutchons for the Position of Solution Area Planner Funded by a Pass-Through Grant Award (Not to Exceed $37,580.00) (Safety Services - Barnett Jones, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-359-8-07 |
| CA-5 |
Resolution Authorizing Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement Charges for 2630 and 2640 Geddes Avenue ($25,776.28) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-360-8-07 |
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B - ORDINANCES - SECOND READING |
| B-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55, Zoning of 0.28 Acre from TWP (Township District) to R1B (Single-Family Dwelling District), England Property, 3109 Cherry Tree Lane (Ordinance No. 23-07) (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-2) Approved - Ordinance No. 23-07; Published 8/12/07; Effective 8/22/07 |
| B-2 |
B-2 An Ordinance to Amend Section 3.62(13) of Chapter 42 (Open Space and Parkland Preservation) of Title III of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Expansion of the Greenbelt District) (Ordinance No. 26-07) (Councilmember Johnson) (See PH-3) (Will be heard together with DS-1; See Below) Postponed until 8/20/07 - Ordinance No. 26-07 |
| DS-1 |
DS-1 Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No 26-07 Amending Section 3:62(13) of Chapter 42, Open Space and Parkland Preservation, of Title III of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Expansion of the Greenbelt District) (Attorney Services - Stephen Postema, City Attorney) (Will be heard together with B-2; See Above) Postponed until 8/20/07 |
| B-3 |
B-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 (Ordinance No. 27-07) (Councilmember Lowenstein) (See PH-4) (Will be heard together with DS-2; See Below) Approved - Ordinance No. 27-07; Published 8/12/07; Effective 8/22/07 |
| DS-2 |
DS-2 Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 27-07 – An Ordinance to Amend Sections 9:45 and 9:47 (Animals) of Chapter 107 of Title IX of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor to Provide Dog Play Areas in City Parks (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) (Will be heard together with B-3; See Above) Approved - Resolution No. R-362-8-07 |
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C - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING |
| C-1 |
Amendment to Chapter 55, Rezoning of 31.26 Acres from C3 (Fringe Commercial District) and P (Parking District) to C3 (Fringe Commercial District), Maple Village, Northwest Corner of Maple and Jackson Roads (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 7 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Ordinance No. 28-07; Public hearing scheduled 9/4/07 |
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D - MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS |
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New Business - Council: |
| DC-1 |
Resolution to Nominate Members to the City Environmental Commission (Councilmembers Woods and Teall) Approved - Resolution No. R-363-8-07 |
| DC-2 |
Resolution to Order Election and to Determine Ballot Question for Charter Amendment on the Sale of City-Owned Land Acquired for or Used as Parkland (Councilmembers Johnson and Woods) Postponed until 8/20/07 |
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Added After Newspaper Deadline: |
| DC-3 |
Resolution for Community Events Fund Disbursements from the 2007/2008 Budget (Councilmembers Higgins and Teall) (Added 8/6/07) Approved - Resolution No. R-364-8-07 |
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New Business - Boards and Commissions: |
| DB-1 |
Resolution to Authorize and Appropriate Funds for the Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) on the Anna Marie Merkel, John Nicholas Heller, Barbara Ann Marr, James Michael Heller, Donald Allen Heller, and Thomas Edward Heller Farm, Located in Webster Township with Matching Funds through the Federal Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP), and Webster Township Land Preservation Fund and Approve a Farmland Development Rights Grant of Easement Agreement and Participation Agreement with Webster Township - $2,274,266.67 (8 Votes Required) (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) (Deleted 8/6/07) |
| DB-2 |
DB-2 Resolution to Approve Zahn Medical Office Building Planned Project Site Plan and Development Agreement, 0.42 Acre, 2207 Jackson Road (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-6) Approved - Resolution No. R-365-8-07 |
| DB-3 |
DB-3 Resolution to Approve Barton Green Planned Project Site Plan and Development Agreement, 31.93 Acres, West Side of Pontiac Trail, North of Skydale (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approved Passed, 8 Yeas and 1 Nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-7) Approved - Resolution No. R-366-8-07 |
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New Business – Departmental: |
| DS-3 |
Resolution to Approve Purchase of Quicklime for Water Treatment from Carmeuse Lime, Beachville Bid No. ITB-3859 ($690,000.00) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-367-8-07 |
| DS-4 |
Resolution to Appropriate Funds ($257,843.00) and Approve Contract Amendment No. 7 with Resource Recovery Systems (FCR) for Construction of a Commercial Recycling Sort Line and Related Expenditures ($227,843.00 Contract Amendment with FCR and $30,000.00 for Project Contingencies) (8 Votes Required) (Solid Waste Services - Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-368-8-07 |
| DS-5 |
Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order to CGI-AMS for the Renewal of the Advantage Financial and Brass Budget Software Maintenance Agreement for Fiscal Year 2008, and Three Months Maintenance (July-September) for Human Resource Management System ($148,314.50) (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-369-8-07 |
| DS-6 |
Resolution to Appropriate Funds from the Information Technology Internal Service Fund to FY2008 Information Technology Operating Budget for Purchase of Laptop Computers for the 15th Judicial District Court ($47,994.54) (8 votes Required) (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-370-8-07 |
| DS-7 |
Resolution Accepting Easement for Underground Storm Water Management System From the Ann Arbor Commerce Bank, as Successor Trustee for the Karl D. Malcolm Trust Agreement, u/a/d 6/14/89, as amended (1900 W. Stadium Blvd. – W. Stadium Blvd. Reconstruction Project – Phase II) (8 votes required) (Attorney Services - Stephen Postema, City Attorney) Approved - Resolution No. R-371-8-07 |
| DS-8 |
Resolution to Approve Off-Leash Dog Play Areas at Swift Run Park, Southeast Area Park, Olson Park and Leslie Park and Establish User Fees for Off-Leash Dog Permits (Parks and Recreation - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-5) Approved - Resolution No. R-372-8-07 |
| DS-9 |
Resolution to Authorize Preparation of the Plans and Specifications for the Reconstruction of Huron River Drive (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-373-8-07 |
| DS-10 |
Resolution to Authorize Reduction of Planning Filing Fees for Burton Commons (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-374-8-07 |
| DS-11 |
Resolution to Approve Adjustments to FY 08 and FY 09 Planning Fees for Planning and Development Services (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-8) Approved - Resolution No. R-375-8-07 |
| DS-12 |
Resolution Regarding Outdoor Sales on Private Property during Football Saturdays (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-376-8-07 |
| DS-13 |
Resolution to Close South Main Street for the UA Block Party - August 13, 2007 (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-377-8-07 |
| DS-14 |
Resolution to Approve Street Closing for Oktoberfest Special Event – September 28-29, 2007 (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-378-8-07 |
| DS-15 |
Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the “Dancing In The Streets” Special Event - September 2, 2007 (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-379-8-07 |
| DS-16 |
Resolution to Close Detroit Street for the 2007 Kerrytown Bookfest - Sunday, September 9, 2007 (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-380-8-07 |
| DS-17 |
Resolution to Approve the Closing of City Streets for the 2007 University of Michigan Student Move-In Program - August 29 – September 1, 2007 (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-381-8-07 |
| DS-18 |
Resolution to Approve a Partnership Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Services Unit and Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission for the Development, Maintenance and Operation of a Dog Park at Swift Run Park (Parks and Recreation - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (Added 7/31/07) Approved - Resolution No. R-382-8-07 |
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E - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR |
| E-1 |
Appointments – Confirmations Approved: Ann Arbor Transportation Authority Board, Downtown Develop Authority Board |
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E-2 |
Appointments – Nominations Nominations: Sign Board of Appeals, Zoning Board of Appeals |
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F - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR |
| F-1 |
Downtown Wayfinding – Status Report – Downtown Development Authority |
| F-2 |
June 2007 Investment Portfolio Report - Financial and Administrative Services |
| F-3 |
DDA Approves a Second $50,000 Grant to the City of Ann Arbor Energy Office for the Installation of a Solar Electric System at the Farmers Market - Downtown Development Authority |
| F-4 |
DDA Provides a Grant for the Go!Pass and getDowntown Program for 2007/2008 – Downtown Development Authority |
| F-5 |
DDA Commits to Continue its Funding for the Installation and Operation of Holiday Lights in the Downtown – Downtown Development Authority |
| F-6 |
DDA Grant to Support Downtown Link Service 2007/2008 – Downtown Development Authority |
| F-7 |
DDA Provides a Grant in Support of the Howell/Ann Arbor Commuter Rail Project – Downtown Development Authority |
| F-8 |
DDA Resolution to Set Aside 1% of the Fourth & William Expansion Project Budget to Commission Public Art in the Downtown – Downtown Development Authority |
| F-9 |
DDA Provides a Grant to Think Local First in Support of a “Buy Local Week” Campaign in Support of Downtown Businesses – Downtown Development Authority |
| F-10 |
Stormwater Regulations - Public Services
Filed |
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G - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY |
| G-1 |
Report on completion of the following Annexations from Ann Arbor Township:
• Birchmeier property, 0.50 Acre, 2024 Newport Road
• Nimke property, 1.23 acres, 2160 Newport Road
• Sonen/Beardsley property, 1.0 acre, 314 Huntington Drive
• Trix property, 0.46 acre, 645 Riverview Drive
Filed |
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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 Michigan Department of Quality regarding National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); Permit No. Mi002217 – Ann Arbor WWTP – Environmental Services |
| H-2 |
Communication from S.E.M.C.O.G. regarding their regional update, Vol. 12, No. 15, July 17, 2007 |
| H-3 |
Communication from the City of Royal Oak Clerk, Ellen Graver, regarding an adopted resolution in support of the concept of a legislation allowing a per-drink tax on the sale of alcoholic liquor by on-premises licenses |
| H-4 |
Communication from Comcast regarding changes to their service
Filed |
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The following minutes were received for file (I): |
| I-1 |
I-1 City of Ann Arbor Ad-Hoc Liquor License Committee – June 22 and July 6, 2007 |
| I-2 |
Housing Board of Appeals – September 19, 2006, March 6, and April 3, 2007 |
| I-3 |
Zoning Board of Appeals – April 25, and May 23, 2007 |
| I-4 |
Energy Commission – June 12, 2007 |
| I-5 |
Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority – June 6, 2007 |
| I-6 |
Downtown Citizens Advisory Council – June 7, 2007 |
| I-7 |
Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues – June 20, 2007 |
| I-8 |
Planning Commission – April 5 and 17, 2007 |
| I-9 |
I-9 Election Commission – June 8, 2007 |
| I-10 |
Historic District Commission – June 14, June 25, and May 10, 2007 |
| I-11 |
Board of Review – July 17, 2007
Filed |
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PUBLIC COMMENTARY – GENERAL (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
None. |
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CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION AND ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION 9:12 p.m. - 9:57 p.m. |
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ADJOURNMENT- 9:57 p.m. |
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COMMUNITY TELEVISION NETWORK (CTN) CABLE CHANNEL 16 -
LIVE: MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2007, 7:00 P.M.
REPLAYS: TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2007, 11:00 A.M.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2007, 7:30 P.M.
REPLAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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 |