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Ann Arbor City Council Special Session: August 10, 2020

This was a Special Session of Ann Arbor City Council to discuss a Charter Amendment for Nonpartisan Local Elections. If approved, the question would be put to voters on the November 2020 ballot. This meeting was held online via the Zoom application.

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APPROVED: A charter amendment would be placed on the 11/3/20 ballot for voter approval, establishing non-partisan nomination and elections to the city offices for Mayor and members of Council. This removes party affiliation from the ballot and also ensures a contested election in November if more than one candidate files to run for the offices of Mayor or City Council. If there are two or fewer candidates, there is no primary election in August and the candidates appear on the ballot in November, without party affiliation. If more than two candidates petition to run for Mayor or City Council, all candidates would appear on a primary ballot in August, without party affiliation. The two primary candidates receiving the highest number of votes in August would then appear on the November ballot, again without party affiliation. (Legistar)

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Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for August 10, 2020

Ann Arbor City Council: June 15, 2020

This was the sixth regular Ann Arbor City Council meeting since Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency and stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This meeting was held online via the Zoom application.

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APPROVED: $1,247,529 Coordinated Funding allocations to Non-Profit Entities for Human Services (through June 30, 2021) (Legistar)

APPROVED: $399,080 to purchase hot mix asphalt for street and path maintenance. (Legistar)

APPROVED: $861,457.60 for 2020 Utility Improvements: Sewer (John Street), Water Main (South Blvd),  Storm Sewer (Huron) (Legistar)

APPROVED: $3,642,400 for Street Preventative Maintenance Project, FY2021, which includes: cape sealing pavement preservation (on eight major and 26 local streets) and crack sealing on 24 miles of major streets and 18 miles of local streets. (Legistar)

APPROVED: Ann Arbor officially recognizes the month of June as Pride Month (Legistar)

Three sidewalk plans were tabled/postponed until after the November 2020 Sidewalk Millage vote:

  • TABLED: Sidewalk Gap Special Assessment District: Jackson Avenue (Westover to Park Lake) (Legistar)

  • POSTPONED to December 7: Sidewalk Gap Special Assessment District: Barton Drive (Brede Place to Pontiac Trail)  (Legistar)

    • This was previously approved on May 4, 2020 and brought back at this meeting for reconsideration

  • POSTPONED to December 7: Sidewalk Gap Special Assessment District: Nixon/Traver Sidewalk Gap Project  (Legistar)

    • This was previously approved on May 4, 2020 and brought back at this meeting for reconsideration

APPROVED: $10,000 is approved to contract with Sam Schwartz, a PE with Vision Zero expertise, to review a sample of the city’s pedestrian crossings. These funds are available in the Alternative Transportation Fund. (Legistar)

DEFEATED: Resolution to override the Mayor’s partial veto of the approved resolution that allowed unrestricted rebate funds from the County Mental Health and Public Safety millage to enter our budget as uncommitted, general fund dollars. (Legistar)

Two resolutions related to the Independent Community Police Oversight Commission (ICPOC)

APPROVED: The local state of emergency (declared on March 17, 2020) is lifted. (Legistar)

A2ELNEL Voting Chart

Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for June 15, 2020 Part 1
Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for June 15, 2020 Part 2
Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for June 15, 2020 Part 3
Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for June 15, 2020 Part 4
Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for June 15, 2020 Part 5

Ann Arbor City Council: May 18, 2020

This was the fourth regular Ann Arbor City Council meeting since Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency and stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This meeting was held online via the Zoom application.

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At the May 11, 2020 Council work session, Interim City Administrator presented an overview of the financial challenges facing the City as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

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APPROVED: $1,500,000 in engineering contracts for capital improvement, operation and maintenance projects at the Water Treatment Services Unit facilities (Legistar)

APPROVED: $27,620 for 800 street sign posts, as well as 600 sleeves and 200 bases to install them (Legistar)

APPROVED: 6.5% Sewer Rate increase (Legistar)

APPROVED:11% Stormwater Rate increase (Legistar)

APPROVED: Amendment to the Chicken/Duck Keeping Ordinance to eliminate 2-bird permit, remove neighbor notification, and allow animals outside of enclosure when someone is present (Legistar)

APPROVED: PUD zoning and site plan for “The Garnet” at 325 E. Summit Street (Legistar, Legistar)

APPROVED: Resolution giving direction to the City Administrator for budget adjustments: hiring freeze, negotiated salary cuts, removal of 40/40/20 millage rebate spending commitment (affordable housing, climate action, and pedestrian safety), prioritizing the needs of residents “most impacted.” (Legistar)

APPROVED: FY21 Budget Amendments (Legistar)

  • Up to $495,000 may be used (temporarily) from the Local Street Fund Balance to complete local street repair during a season of low traffic. The City anticipates a loss of $2.7 million in revenue from the State to fund Street Repair.
  • Re-affirming the City’s commitment and timeline for the Nixon Corridor Improvement Project as a Capital Improvement Project
  • Request that LDFA consider $700,000 in spending to support small business recovery
  • $140,000 removed from budget, cancelling deer cull operations for FY21
  • $1,094,000 removed from budget, delaying Hollywood Blvd Project, Ann Arbor Saline Project, Historic District Survey, and the Capital Sinking Fund Transfer for FY 2021
  • $114,144 removed from budget. This would have been additional funding for Parks, consistent with the Parks Fairness Resolution

A2ELNEL Voting Chart

Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for May 18, 2020 Part 1
Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for May 18, 2020 Part 2
Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for May 18, 2020 Part 3
Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for May 18, 2020 Part 4

Ann Arbor City Council: July 15, 2019

This Ann Arbor City Council meeting was held in person at City Hall.

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APPROVED: $5,160,500 Contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Allen Creek Railroad Berm Opening Project (Legistar)

APPROVED: $25,000 Plans for proposed Barton Drive Resurfacing Project’s Sidewalk Gap Portion (Legistar)

APPROVED: $24,563.39  special assessment district for sidewalks on Scio Church Rd. (south side from Main to Seventh) (Legistar)

APPROVED: $83,159.71 special assessment district for sidewalks, Dhu Varren Sidewalk Project (Legistar)

DEFEATED: $7,322.40 Sidewalk Assessment 1425 Pontiac Street (Legistar)

  • ​Resident objection raised the standard for approval to 8 votes

DEFEATED: Attempt to override mayoral veto of ballot question about non-partisan local elections (Legistar)

A2ELNEL: Diversity of Ideas

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A2ELNEL Voting Chart

Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for July 15, 2019 Part 1
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Ann Arbor City Council: April 15, 2019

This Ann Arbor City Council meeting was held in person at City Hall.

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Ann Arbor City Council Meeting Summary

APPROVED: $1,329,964 Agreement with Downtown Development Authority (DDA) for the William Street Improvement Project (protected bike lane) (Legistar)

APPROVED: $60,000 operating support for the Ann Arbor Housing Commission to administer voucher program (Legistar)

APPROVED: $2,582,770 for Water Treatment Plant UV Disinfection System (Legistar)

Two rezonings as directed by City Council resolution from 9/4/18 (sponsored by CM Smith, Legistar) to maintain existing scale and character, preserving single and two-family residential, consistent with the Master Plan

  • APPROVED: Rezone from R4C to R1D/R1E (Multiple-Family Dwelling District to Single Family Dwelling District) W. Hoover and W. Davis (Legistar)

    • ​Planning Commission recommended DENIAL (5-3)

  • DEFEATED: Rezone from C2B to R2A (Business Service District to Two-Family Dwelling District) S. Ashley Street (Legistar)​​

    • Planning Commission recommended DENIAL (0-8)

APPROVED: Site plan for 327 E. Hoover (Legistar)

DEFEATED: Attempt to override Mayor’s VETO of millage rebate (unrestricted) money allocations consistent with community survey results (Legistar)​

A2ELNEL Voting Chart

Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for April 15, 2019 Part 1
Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for April 15, 2019 Part 2
Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for April 15, 2019 Part 3
Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for April 15, 2019 Part 4

Ann Arbor City Council: April 1, 2019

This Ann Arbor City Council meeting was held in person at City Hall.

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Ann Arbor City Council Meeting Summary

APPROVED: $75,000 to the Ann Arbor Housing Commission to analyze feasibility of ten city-owned properties for development as affordable housing (Legistar)​

APPROVED: $74,450 for lifting and leveling of displaced sidewalk slabs, 2019 Sidewalk Repair Program (Legistar)

APPROVED: $658,511.54 for sidewalk slab replacement for displaced joints and installation of ramps, 2019 Sidewalk Repair Program (Legistar)

APPROVED: $147,001 for cutting sidewalk slabs to correct vaulted and displaced joints, 2019 Sidewalk Repair Program (Legistar)

APPROVED: $150,000 partnership with Community Action Network to operate Bryant and Northside Community Centers (Legistar)

APPROVED: $50,000 for 2019 Bike Share program (Legistar)

APPROVED: Ordinance banning two-stroke power equipment in DDA area (Legistar)

APPROVED: Establishment of Center of the City task force (Legistar)

APPROVED: Requirement that City street-related improvement projects (e.g. lane reductions/road diets) come to Council for approval (Legistar)

Two resolutions related to allocation of 2019 Mental Health and Public Safety Preservation Millage rebate (unrestricted) funds:

A2ELNEL: Personal Interest vs Public Interest

A2ELNEL Voting Chart

Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for April 1, 2019 Part 1
Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for April 1, 2019 Part 2

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