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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA |
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REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 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 |
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 (See B-1) |
| PH-2 |
Application of Edwards Brothers, Inc. for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Real Property Improvements to be Constructed and New Personal Property to be Acquired and Installed Within Industrial Development District
No. 2007-010 |
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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 20, 2007 |
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CA - CONSENT AGENDA |
| CA-1 |
Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order to Midwest Maintenance Services for Janitorial Services at the Water Treatment Plant Bid No. 3836 ($30,913.00.00) (Water Utilities - Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) |
| CA-2 |
Resolution to Approve an Agreement with Cogsdale Corporation for Utility Billing System Annual Maintenance and Services for FY 07/08 (Not to Exceed $93,473.00) (Water Utilities - Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) |
| CA-3 |
Resolution to Approve a Contract with Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) for the Office of Community Development ($25,000.00 Ann Arbor Affordable Housing Trust Fund) (Community Development - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| CA-4 |
Resolution to Approve an Amendment to the Domestic Violence Prevention Grant Service Contract with the Domestic Violence Project, Inc., a.k.a. Safehouse Center to Extend the Term of the Contract from June 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007 ($75,000.00) (15th District Court - Keith Zeisloft, Court Administrator) |
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B - ORDINANCES - SECOND READING |
| B-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 (Ordinance No. 28-07) (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 7 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-1) |
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C - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING |
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None. |
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D - MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS |
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New Business - Council: |
| DC-1 |
Resolution Recognizing Georgetown Country Club as a Civic Nonprofit Organization Operating in Ann Arbor for the Purpose of Obtaining a Charitable Gaming License (Councilmembers Higgins and Teall) |
| DC-2 |
Resolution Supporting HB 4616, 4617, and 4618 to Lift Criminal Restrictions against Embryonic Stem Cell Research (Councilmembers Greden, Rapundalo, and Teall) |
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New Business - Boards and Commissions: |
| DB-1 |
Resolution to Approve Angelos Annexation, 0.12 Acre, 2950 Shady Lane (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 7 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DB-2 |
Resolution to Approve Bird Annexation, 0.46 Acre, 213 Pineview Court (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 Yeas and 1 Nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DB-3 |
Resolution to Approve Dec Annexation, 0.58 Acre, 135 Barton Drive (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 7 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DB-4 |
Resolution to Approve Delcamp Annexation, 1.88 Acres, 3671 Riverside Drive (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 Yeas and 1 Nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DB-5 |
Resolution to Approve Ellis/Lawton Annexation, 0.99 Acre, 2930 Glazier Way (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 Yeas and 1 Nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DB-6 |
Resolution to Approve Fagan/Foerster Annexation, 0.35 Acre, 3081 Dover Place (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 Yeas and 1 Nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DB-7 |
Resolution to Approve Faylor Annexation, 0.30 Acre, 580 Rock Creek Drive (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 Yeas and 1 Nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DB-8 |
Resolution to Approve Gadway Annexation, 1.0 Acre, 310 Huntington Drive (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 Yeas and 1 Nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DB-9 |
Resolution to Approve Johnson Annexation, 0.5 Acre, 192 Riverview Court (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 Yeas and 1 Nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DB-10 |
Resolution to Approve Sader/Goldstein Annexation, 0.39 Acre, 448 Huntington Place (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 Yeas and 1 Nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DB-11 |
Resolution to Approve Schieb Annexation, 1.18 Acres, 1400 Warrington Drive (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 7 Yeas and 0 Nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
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New Business – Departmental: |
| DS-1 |
Resolution to Approve an Amendment to the Domestic Violence Prevention Grant Service Contract with Washtenaw County to Extend the Term of the Contract from June 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007 ($168,000.00) (15th District Court - Keith Zeisloft, Court Administrator) |
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Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Margolis Companies for the Swift Run Dog Park Construction, Bid #3868, in the Amount of $130,635.00 and to Establish a Construction Budget of $143,698.50 (Parks and Recreation - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DS-3 |
Resolution to Authorize City Administrator to Waive Annexation, Zoning, or Annexation and Zoning Fees for Single or Two-Family Residential Property Owners upon Meeting Income Eligibility Requirements (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) |
| DS-4 |
Resolution to Approve Reimbursement to the Washtenaw County Road Commission for Construction of Sanitary Sewer within Wagner Road ($147,000.00) (Systems Planning – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) |
| DS-5 |
Resolution to Approve Purchase of Sodium Hydroxide for Water Treatment from Jones Chemicals Inc, Bid No. Itb-3862 ($427.00/Ton, Estimated $106,750.00/Yr) (Water Treatment Services – Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator) |
| DS-6 |
Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on September 24, 2007 to Receive Public Comment on the Proposed Industrial Development District No. 2007-020 (City Assessor – Tom Crawford - Chief Financial Officer) |
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E - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR |
| E-1 |
Appointments – Confirmations |
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E-2 |
Appointments – Nominations |
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F - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR |
| F-1 |
Update on Affordable Housing Needs Assessment – Community Services |
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G - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY |
| G-1 |
Report on completion of the following Annexations from Ann Arbor Township:
• Talbot property, 3.12 Acres, located at 2901 Heatherway
• Wong property, 1.0 acre, located at 3550 E. Huron River Dr.
• Diana Kay Trust/Schweiss property, 0.58 acre, located at 237 Pineview Ct.
• Phillips property, 0.26 acre, located at 344 Hilldale Dr.
• Morey property, 2.0 acres, located at 2012 Pontiac Tr.
• Larson property, 0.85 acre, located at 3575 E. Huron River Dr.
• Griffel property, 1.0 acre, located at 2054 Newport Rd.
• Grew property, 1.0 acre, located at 2814 Glazier Way
• Glaser property, 0.45 acre, located at 3122 Geddes
• Bucholz property, 0.49 acre, located at 2120 Newport Rd. |
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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 City of Ann Arbor Board of Canvassers regarding the Canvass of the August 2007 Primary – File |
| H-2 |
Communication from McKinley Properties regarding their monthly flyer “McKinley News, Vol 1, Issue 2 – August 2007 - File |
| H-3 |
Communication from S.E.M.C.O.G. regarding their Regional Update Publication, Vol. 12, No. 17 of August 13, 2007 – File |
| H-4 |
Communication from Conlin, McKenney & Philbrink, P.C. regarding notice of intent to establish a condominium project Lofts at Plymouth Green Crossings - Planning and Development Services |
| H-5 |
Communication from Miller Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C. regarding notice of intent to establish Condominium Project Jones View Condominium – Planning and Development Services |
| H-6 |
Communication from Michigan State University Extension regarding the July 2007 issue of “Bringing Knowledge to Life in Washtenaw County” publication – File |
| H-7 |
Communication from Comcast regarding notice of channel line-up revisions which will take place on 9/18/07 |
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The following minutes were received for file (I): |
| I-1 |
City Board of Canvassers – November 10, 2005 |
| I-2 |
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority Board – June 10, 2007 |
| I-3 |
Washtenaw Area Transportation Study – June 20, 2007 |
| I-4 |
Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission – July 18, 2007 |
| I-5 |
City of Ann Arbor Employees' Retirement System Board – July 19, 2007 |
| I-6 |
City of Ann Arbor Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan & Trust Board of Trustees – July 19, 2007 |
| I-7 |
Planning Commission – June 5, June 19 and July 5, 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 |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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COMMUNITY TELEVISION NETWORK (CTN) CABLE CHANNEL 16 -
LIVE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2007, 7:00 P.M.
REPLAYS: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 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 |