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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA |
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REGULAR SESSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 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 |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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INTRO - INTRODUCTIONS |
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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 |
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PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS |
| PH-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 ) (Ordinance No.25-07) (See B-2) |
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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 |
Regular Session of August 6, 2007 |
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CA - CONSENT AGENDA |
| CA-1 |
Resolution to Approve the Transfer of Ownership of a Class C Liquor Licensed Business Located at 110-112 S. Main St. – D/B/A Vinology (City Clerk Services -Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk) |
| CA-2 |
Resolution to Approve the Request to Transfer Ownership of a 2006 Class C Liquor Licensed Business with Dance-Entertainment Permit, Located at 1114-1122-1140 S. University – D/B/A Good Time Charley's (City Clerk Services -Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk) |
| CA-3 |
Resolution to Approve the Transfer of Ownership of a Resort Class C Liquor Licensed Business Located at 211 E. Washington – D/B/A Habana (City Clerk Services - Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk) |
| CA-4 |
Resolution to Approve the Transfer of Ownership and Location of a Class C Liquor Licensed Business Located at 302 S. Main from Sea to Land, L.L.C. – D/B/A The Black Pearl (City Clerk Services - Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk) |
| CA-5 |
Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order Contract with Midwest Media Group for Purchase of One Avid Non-Linear Video Editing Network (Upgrade) ($49,965.00) (CTN – Lisa Wondrash, Communications Unit Manager) |
| CA-6 |
Resolution Authorizing Water Improvement Charge for 196 Orchard Hills Court ($8,578.22) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) |
| CA-7 |
Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Hubbell, Roth & Clark ($68,005.50) for the Lakewood Sewage Lift Station and Force Main Replacement Project (Waste Water Treatment Services – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) |
| CA-8 |
Resolution to Accept Board of Insurance Administration Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2007 (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) |
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B - ORDINANCES - SECOND READING |
| B-1 |
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) (Will be heard together with DS-1; See Below) Postponed from the 8/6/07 regular session |
| 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-1; See Above) Postponed from the 8/6/07 regular session |
| B-2 |
An Ordinance to Amend to 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 ) (Ordinance No.25-07) (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-1) |
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C - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING |
| C-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend to Chapter 55, Zoning of 0.50 Acre from TWP (Township District) to R1A (Single-Family Dwelling District), Birchmeier Property, 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) |
| C-2 |
An Ordinance to Amend to Chapter 55, Zoning of 0.46 Acres from TWP (Township District) to R1B (Single-Family Dwelling District), Trix Property, 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) |
| C-3 |
An Ordinance to Amend to Chapter 55, Zoning of 1.0 Acres from TWP (Township District) to R1B (Single-Family Dwelling District), Sonen/Beardsley Property, 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) |
| C-4 |
An Ordinance to Amend to Chapter 55, Zoning of 1.23 Acres from TWP (Township District) to R1A (Single-Family Dwelling District), Nimke Property, 2160 Newport Road (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 7 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| C-5 |
An Ordinance to Amend to Chapter 55, Rezoning of 0.2 Acre from P (Parking District) to C1 (Local Business District), Packard Marketplace, 3111 Packard Road (Planning Commission Recommendation: Motion to Approve Failed – 1 Yea and 6 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
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D - MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS |
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New Business - Council: |
| DC-1 |
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 from the 8/6/07 Regular session |
| DC-2 |
Resolution Rescheduling Regular City Council Meetings in September 2007 and November 2007 (City Council Administration Committee) |
| DC-3 |
Resolution Regarding the Malletts Creek Association’s April 2007 Watershed Recommendations (Councilmember Kunselman) Added 8/15/07 |
| DC-4 |
Resolution Requesting the Downtown Development Authority a Comprehensive Report with Recommendations for Constructing Additioinal Parking on the Properties Immediately East of the Larcom Municipal Building (Councilmembers Rapundalo and Higgins) Added 8/20/07 |
| DC-5 |
Resolution Opposint the Lease of Railroad Track from Ypsilanti to Kalamazoo by Norfolk-Southern Railroad to WATCO Companies (Councilmember Rapundalo) Added 8/20/07 |
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Old Business - Boards and Commissions: |
| DB-1 |
Resolution to Approve Ann Arbor Discovering Downtown (A2D2) Zoning Recommendations (A2D2 Steering Committee, the Downtown Zoning Advisory Committee - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Postponed from the 7/16/07 Regular Session |
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New Business – Departmental: |
| DS-2 |
Resolution to Approve an Agreement with Detroit Edison for Reimbursement of Costs to Relocate High Voltage Power Lines at the Wastewater Treatment Plant ($424,045.00) (Waste Water Treatment Services – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) |
| DS-3 |
Resolution to Authorize a Sole Source Purchase Order to Carrier & Gable, Inc. for the Purchase of Traffic Signal Materials ($390,000.00) (Public Services -Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) |
| DS-4 |
Resolution to Approve First Amendment to City of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Charter Township Water Supply Agreement, First Amendment to Joint Use Agreement for Water Mains between the City of Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor Charter Township, Water Service Agreement among City of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Charter Township and Washtenaw Community College and First Amendment to Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw Community College (Public Services -Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) |
| DS-5 |
Resolution to Approve First Amendment to Agreement with the Michigan Information Technology Center Foundation for an Indefeasible Right of Use of the City of Ann Arbor Communications System (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) |
| DS-6 |
Resolution to Annually Update Formula Calculation for a Per-Unit Contribution Amount for Affordable Housing Contributions for Planned Unit Development Districts (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DS-7 |
Resolution Shaping a DDA / City Partnership to Temporarily Secure the 415 West Washington Site (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) |
| DS-8 |
Resolution Establishing Ann Arbor Industrial Development District No. 2007-010 for Edwards Brothers, Inc. (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) |
| DS-9 |
Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on September 4, 2007 to Receive Public Comment on the Application of Edwards Brothers, Inc. for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate in Industrial Development District No. 2007-010 (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) |
| DS-10 |
Resolution to Authorize and Appropriate Funds for the Purchase from Jeanne Properties LLC of Approximately 880 Square Foot Parcel Located Adjacent to the Public Alley between First and Ashley Streets ($87,550.00) (8 Votes Required) (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) |
| DS-11 |
Resolution to Approve Dedication of a Portion of City-owned Land at First and Washington as Public Alley (8 Votes Required) (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) |
| DS-12 |
Resolution to Approve Lease Agreement with First Industrial Company for Administrative and Video Production Space for the City Community Television Network (2805 S. Industrial Highway, Ste. 200 Eisenhower Corporate Park) and Appropriate Necessary Funds for Fiber Connection Costs ($65,000.00) (8 Votes Required) (CTN - Roger Fraser, City Administrator) |
| DS-13 |
Resolution to Approve the 2007 – 2011 Police Deputy Chiefs Unit, Teamsters Local 214 Collective Bargaining Agreement (Human Resources – Carol Schuler, Director) |
| DS-14 |
Resolution to Approve License Agreement with Sprint Spectrum L.P. to Erect and Use Telecommunications Equipment on the Ann-Ashley Parking Structure (Public Services – Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) |
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E - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR |
| E-1 |
Appointments – Confirmations |
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Appointments – Nominations |
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F - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR |
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G - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY |
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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 biweekly Publication of July 30,2007, Vol. 12, No. 16 – File |
| H-2 |
Communication from DTE Energy regarding street lighting services |
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Communication received August 16, 2007 from McKinley, Inc. regarding an Industrial Development District Request for McKinley Executive Center – cc: Tom Crawford, CFO; David Petrak, Assessor Added 8/16/07 |
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Communication dated August 17, 2007 from Michael T. VanGoor regarding the rezoning of Packard Marketplace at 3111 Packard – Planning and Development Added 8/17/07 |
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The following minutes were received for file (I): |
| I-1 |
Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission – June 13, 2007 |
| I-2 |
Ann Arbor Housing Commission – June 20, 2007 |
| I-3 |
Planning Commission – May 1 and May 15, 2007 |
| I-4 |
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority – June 20, July 25 and August 1, 2007 |
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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 |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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COMMUNITY TELEVISION NETWORK (CTN) CABLE CHANNEL 16 -
LIVE: MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2007, 7:00 P.M
REPLAYS: TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007, 10:00 A.M. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 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 |