Ann Arbor City Council Voting Chart for the Meeting of December 18, 2023
Here’s the agenda.
The evening kicks off with an 18-item consent agenda. Of note is CA-4, the contract for the Barton portion of the Border to Border trail.
There are three public hearings on the docket tonight. PH-1/B-1 is the second reading of the leaf blower ordinance. PH-2/B-2 is the second reading of an ordinance to annex 5.9 acres from Ann Arbor Township at 2520 and 2540 Pontiac Trail to R4A. PH-3/DB-1 is a resolution approving the Village of Ann Arbor site plan on the annexed land. This project at 1710 Dhu Varren Road will have 604 units across 78.5 acres.
There are 3 ordinance first readings on the agenda tonight. C-1 is the first reading of the Plymouth Road TC1 ordinance. This would rezone 53 parcels to transit corridor zoning. C-2 is the first reading of an ordinance that would allow new uses in Office zoned parcels: banquet hall, personal services, veterinary uses. C-3 is the first reading of an ordinance that would reduce the restrictions on personal scale solar energy systems.
There is one new resolution on the docket this evening. DC-1 is a resolution to recommend approval of a of a Downtown Development District Liquor License for the Michigan Theater. There was a resolution this evening on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, but it was pulled for revisions before the meeting.
| Agenda Item | Mayor Taylor | Disch (Ward 1) | Harrison (Ward 1) | Song (Ward 2) | Watson (Ward 2) | Radina (Ward 3) | Ghazi-Edwin (Ward 3) | Eyer (Ward 4) | Akmon (Ward 4) | Briggs (Ward 5) | Cornell (Ward 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-1 Appointments - Confirmations | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-1 Resolution to Approve the Sale of the South Parcel of the Maisel Buy-Protect-Sell Property to Kristen Muelhauser for $204,000.00 (8 Votes Required) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-2 Resolution to Approve the Sale of the North Parcel of the Maisel Buy-Protect-Sell Property to Matthew Demmon for $122,000.00 (8 Votes Required) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-3 Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Trace Analytical Laboratories, Inc. for Certified Laboratory Water and Wastewater Testing Services (Amendment $160,000.01, Contract Total $235,000.00) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-4 Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Erie Construction LLC for the Barton Nature Area Border to Border Trail Project and Appropriate Funding ($1,287,382.00) (8 Votes Required) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-5 Resolution to Approve An Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, by the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission Regarding Responsibilities and Cost Allocation for the Construction of the Barton Nature Area Border to Border Trail Project | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-6 Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with C.A. Hull Co., Inc. for the East Medical Center Drive Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening Project ($10,173,757.03) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-7 Resolution Approve a Construction Contract and to Ratify an Emergency Best Source Purchase Order with E.T. MacKenzie Company for Repairs to the Sanitary Sewer Main on Hilltop Dr. ($224,812.20) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-8 Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement and to Ratify an Emergency Best Source Purchase Order with Schindler Elevator Corporation for the Water Plant Freight Elevator Jack Replacement ($446,104.00) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-9 Resolution to Accept a Sanitary Sewer Easement at 1300 S. Maple Road from Grace Bible Church (8 Votes Required) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-10 Resolution to Accept a Water Main Easement at 1300 S. Maple Road from Grace Bible Church of Ann Arbor, Michigan (8 Votes Required) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-11 Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Elevate Energy for Administration of the Residential Rebate Program ($600,000.00) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-12 Resolution To Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Walker-Miller Energy Services, LLC for Administration of the Home Energy Advisor Program ($900,000.00) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-13 Resolution to Approve the Renewal of the City?? Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) to provide administrative claims processing services for Group Medical and Group Pharmacy benefits, and related Stop-Loss Insurance through BCS Insurance Company for the City?? Health Care Plan on Behalf of Employees and Retirees and Their Dependents, and to Authorize the City Administrator to Execute the Necessary Documentation ($2,050,146.00) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-14 Resolution to Approve the City?? Contract with Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc., for Claims Administration Services relating to the City?? Dental Plan through December 31, 2026 ($707,455.00 in 2024, $735,753.00 in 2025, and $765,183.00 in 2026) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-15 Resolution to Authorize Payments to Unum Life Insurance Company of America and to Renew Associated Group Term Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance Policies for City Employees and their Eligible Dependents, and to Authorize the City Administrator to Execute the Necessary Documentation ($615,000.00 in 2024, $615,000.00 in 2025) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-16 Resolution to Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and Teamster Civilian Supervisors, effective January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026 | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-17 Resolution to Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and the Command Officers Association of Michigan, effective January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027 | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| CA-18 Resolution to Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and Police Service Specialists, effective January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026 | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| B-1 - Motion to Adopt on Second Reading by Cornell An Ordinance to Add Chapter 75 (Leaf Blowers) to Title VI of City Code (ORD-23-35) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| B-2 - Motion to Adopt on Second Reading by Song An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map, Being a Part of Section 5.10.2 of Chapter 55 of Title V of the Code of The City of Ann Arbor, Zoning of 5.9 Acres from TWP (Township District) to R4A (Multiple-Family Dwelling District), 2520 Pontiac Trail and 2540 Pontiac Trail (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (ORD-23-34) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| DB-1 Resolution to Approve The Village of Ann Arbor Site Plan at 1710 Dhu Varren Road (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 9 Yeas and 0 Nays). | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| C-1 - Motion to Approve as Amended on First Reading by Watson An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code), Rezoning of 53 Parcels in the Plymouth Road Area to TC1 (Transit Corridor District), City-Initiated Rezoning, (CPC Recommendation: Approval as Amended - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays) (ORD-23-36) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| C-1 Removes a few parcels from the district that were not properly noticed in time for this ordinance. | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| C-2 - Motion to Approve on First Reading by Briggs An Ordinance to Amend Sections 5.15, 5.16 and 5.37 of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Banquet Hall, Personal Services, Veterinary Uses) CPC Recommendation: Denial (5 yes, 0 no) (ORD-23-37) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| C-3 - Motion to Approve on First Reading by Watson An Ordinance to Amend Sections 5.16 of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Personal Scale SES) CPC Recommendation: Approval (8 yes, 0 no) (ORD-23-38) | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| DC-1 Resolution to Recommend Approval of Issuance of a Downtown Development District Liquor License to Michigan Theater Foundation, Inc. | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
| DS-1 Resolution to Appoint Andre Anderson as the City of Ann Arbor Police Chief | ✅️ | Absent | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ | ✅️ |
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