City Council  
Action Minutes - Draft  
March 16, 2026  
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CALL TO ORDER  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL  
11 -  
Present:  
Mayor Christopher Taylor, Councilmember Erica Briggs, Councilmember  
Lisa Disch, Councilmember Jen Eyer, Councilmember Travis Radina,  
Councilmember Cynthia Harrison, Councilmember Ayesha Ghazi Edwin,  
Councilmember Chris Watson, Councilmember Dharma Akmon,  
Councilmember Jennifer Cornell and Councilmember Jon Mallek  
APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Approved  
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR  
AC  
AC-1  
26-0442  
26-0484  
Agenda Response Memo and eComments - March 16, 2026  
Attachments:  
ecomments_export.pdf  
Received and Filed  
AC-2  
City Administrator's Report - March 16, 2026  
Attachments:  
260316 City Administrator's ReportFinal.pdf  
Received and Filed  
INTRODUCTIONS  
INT  
INT-1  
26-0377  
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Update  
Received and Filed  
City Council  
Action Minutes - Draft  
March 16, 2026  
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL  
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CC  
MC  
CA  
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Passed on consent agenda  
Approved as presented  
CA-1  
26-0313  
Resolution to Approve Change Order #2 to the Construction Contract  
with T&M Asphalt Paving, Inc. for the Bicentennial Park - Phase II  
Improvements and Appropriate Funding ($230,106.31 Increase;  
City Council  
Action Minutes - Draft  
March 16, 2026  
$796,979.76 Total Contract) (8 Votes Required)  
Attachments:  
Bicentennial Park Change Order #2 Memo.pdf, CO#2_Bicentennial  
Park Paving.pdf  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-097  
CA-2  
CA-3  
26-0316  
Resolution to Approve a Grant Application to the Michigan Department of  
Natural Resources Grants Management for the Replacement of the South  
Barton Pedestrian Bridge  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-098  
26-0349  
26-0357  
Resolution to Approve Amended Arbor South Development Agreement,  
2845 S. State St. Site Plan (SP24-0011)  
Attachments:  
Arbor South DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - Amended.pdf  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-099  
CA-4  
Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Park  
Consulting Group for Consultant Services to Evaluate the City’s Use of  
Energov and Appropriate Funds ($300,000.00) (8 Votes Required)  
Attachments:  
PSA for Park Consulting Group.pdf, Exhitit A.pdf  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-100  
CA-5  
26-0351  
Resolution to Approve an Agreement with the Downtown Development  
Authority for the Fourth Avenue Reconstruction Project and to  
Appropriate $2,188,032.00 in Contributing Funds (8 Votes Required)  
Attachments:  
PI-RFP Eval & Results Form v3.2 - Fourth Ave.pdf, Fourth Ave_City  
DDA cost share agreement_combined 02.25.26.pdf  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-101  
CA-6  
CA-7  
26-0035  
26-0337  
Resolution to Approve Revised Bylaws of the Renters Commission  
Attachments:  
Renters Commission Bylaws For Council Approval - Redline.pdf,  
Renters Commission Bylaws For Council Approval - Clean.pdf  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-102  
Resolution to Approve a Renewal of the Uniform Video Service Local  
Franchise Agreement with DIRECTV, LLC  
Attachments:  
City of Ann Arbor - renewed video franchise agreement.pdf, Map of Ann  
City Council  
Action Minutes - Draft  
Arbor.PDF  
March 16, 2026  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-103  
CA-8  
26-0398  
Resolution to Approve the Appointment of Nancy Wang as Magistrate of  
the 15th Judicial District Court  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-104  
PH  
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PH-1  
26-0297  
Resolution to Approve the 615 Riverview Drive Annexation, 0.33 Acres  
Attachments:  
Miller Annexation 615 Riverview Dr - Ann Arbor Twp Release.pdf, 615  
Riverview Dr Aerial Map.pdf, 615 Riverview Dr Aerial Map Zoom.pdf, 615  
Riverview Dr Zoning Map.pdf, WLN news clipping CULP and Annexation  
Public Hearing Notice.pdf  
Held and Closed  
Enactment No: R-26-105  
PH-2  
26-0367  
Resolution to Adopt the City of Ann Arbor’s Comprehensive Land Use  
Plan - 2050 (Adopted and Recommended by the CPC on February 18,  
2026 - 7 yeas, 0 nays)  
Attachments:  
A2_Comprehensive_Plan_DRAFT_04_021826-Remediated.pdf,  
A2_Comprehensive_Plan_DRAFT_04_APPENDIX_021826-Remediated.  
pdf, CPC Edits_Public Hearing for City Council 3.16.26.pdf,  
Lit_Review_Jan_2026_-_UPDATE_Accessibility.pdf, WLN news  
clipping CULP and Annexation Public Hearing Notice.pdf, WLN clipping  
CLUP Public Hearing Notice.pdf  
Held and Closed  
Enactment No: R-26-107  
RECESS  
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES  
A
A-1  
26-0379  
Regular Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2026  
Attachments:  
03-02-26 Draft Minutes.pdf, Council Emails 3.2.26.pdf  
Approved  
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING  
B
City Council  
Action Minutes - Draft  
March 16, 2026  
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING  
C
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS  
D
New Business - Boards and Commissions:  
New Business - Staff:  
DB  
DS  
DS-1  
26-0297  
Resolution to Approve the 615 Riverview Drive Annexation, 0.33 Acres  
Attachments:  
Miller Annexation 615 Riverview Dr - Ann Arbor Twp Release.pdf, 615  
Riverview Dr Aerial Map.pdf, 615 Riverview Dr Aerial Map Zoom.pdf, 615  
Riverview Dr Zoning Map.pdf, WLN news clipping CULP and Annexation  
Public Hearing Notice.pdf  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-105  
DS-2  
26-0352  
Resolution Authorizing Issuance of 2026 Capital Improvement Bonds for  
the 350 S. Fifth Avenue Affordable Housing Development (Not to Exceed  
$35,000,000.00) (Limited Tax General Obligation - Taxable) (6 Votes  
Roll Call)  
Attachments:  
Affordable Housing Funding Agreement 350 S. Fifth Ave.pdf  
Approved  
11 -  
Yeas:  
Nays:  
Mayor Taylor, Councilmember Briggs, Councilmember Disch,  
Councilmember Eyer, Councilmember Radina, Councilmember Harrison,  
Councilmember Ghazi Edwin, Councilmember Watson, Councilmember  
Akmon, Councilmember Cornell and Councilmember Mallek  
0
Enactment No: R-26-106  
DS-3  
26-0367  
Resolution to Adopt the City of Ann Arbor’s Comprehensive Land Use  
Plan - 2050 (Adopted and Recommended by the CPC on February 18,  
2026 - 7 yeas, 0 nays)  
Attachments:  
A2_Comprehensive_Plan_DRAFT_04_021826-Remediated.pdf,  
A2_Comprehensive_Plan_DRAFT_04_APPENDIX_021826-Remediated.  
pdf, CPC Edits_Public Hearing for City Council 3.16.26.pdf,  
Lit_Review_Jan_2026_-_UPDATE_Accessibility.pdf, WLN news  
clipping CULP and Annexation Public Hearing Notice.pdf, WLN clipping  
CLUP Public Hearing Notice.pdf  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-107  
New Business - Council:  
DC  
City Council  
Action Minutes - Draft  
March 16, 2026  
DC-1  
26-0281  
Resolution Directing the City Administrator to Discuss Crisis Response  
with Washtenaw County Community Mental Health to Determine Whether  
Partnership Opportunities Exist  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-108  
DC-2  
26-0426  
26-0427  
26-0452  
Resolution to Authorize a Purchase Order with FranklinWH Energy  
Storage Inc. for Battery Energy Storage System Equipment for the  
Sustainable Energy Utility ($1,500,000.00)  
Attachments:  
RFP 26-13, FranklinWH Cost Proposal for A2SEU.docx, Terms and  
Conditions_Ann Arbor_Franklin.docx  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-109  
DC-3  
Resolution to Authorize a Purchase Order with Michigan Solar Solutions,  
Inc. for Solar Photovoltaic Equipment for the Sustainable Energy Utility  
($500,000.00)  
Attachments:  
RFP 26-13, Michigan Solar Solutions Cost Proposal.pdf, MSS_Terms  
and Conditions.docx  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-110  
DC-4  
Resolution to Amend 2026 Council Calendar  
Approved  
Enactment No: R-26-111  
CLOSED SESSION UNDER THE MICHIGAN OPEN MEETINGS ACT, INCLUDING BUT  
NOT LIMITED TO, LABOR NEGOTIATIONS STRATEGY, PURCHASE OR LEASE OF  
REAL PROPERTY, PENDING LITIGATION AND ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED  
COMMUNICATIONS SET FORTH OR INCORPORATED IN MCL 15.268 (8) (1) (C), (D)  
(E), AND (H).  
CLERK'S REPORT OF COMMUNICATIONS  
E & F  
E
The following communications were referred as indicated:  
Passed on consent agenda  
Approved as presented  
E-1  
26-0392  
Communication from Renters Commission - Resolution in Support of the  
Comprehensive Land Use Plan  
Attachments:  
Renters Commission Resolution in Support of the Comprehensive Land  
Use Plan Approved 2-26-2026.pdf  
City Council  
Action Minutes - Draft  
March 16, 2026  
Approved  
E-2  
26-0396  
Communication from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,  
and Energy (EGLE) Regarding the Issuance of Permit No. WRP048132  
v1 - Ann Arbor Public Services - Sustainability  
Attachments:  
Placard - WRP048132 v1.pdf, Resources Minor Project - WRP048132  
v1.pdf, Approved Plans - WRP048132 v1.pdf  
Approved  
E-3  
E-4  
26-0401  
26-0422  
Communication from Renters Commission - Resolution Requesting a  
Right to Organize Ordinance  
Attachments:  
Resolution from the Ann Arbor Renters Commission in Requesting a  
Right to Organize Ordinance.pdf  
Approved  
Risk Funds Claims Report - 02/2026  
Attachments:  
CITY OF ANN ARBOR RISK FUND CLAIMS REPORT 2.2026.pdf  
Approved  
The following minutes were received for filing:  
F
F-1  
26-0023  
26-0137  
26-0260  
26-0323  
December 11, 2025 Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes  
Attachments:  
FINAL 12-11-2025 HDC Meeting Minutes.pdf  
Approved  
F-2  
F-3  
F-4  
G
Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 2025  
Attachments:  
Meeting Minutes - December 2025.pdf  
Approved  
Budget and Labor Committee Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026  
Attachments:  
BLC 1.13.26 Minutes.pdf  
Approved  
Park Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes for January 27, 2026  
Attachments:  
PAC_MEETING MINTUES_1_27_26.pdf  
Approved  
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY  
City Council  
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March 16, 2026  
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