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Ann Arbor City Council — Regular meeting minutes (Nov 17, 2025)

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Council met in Larcom City Hall chambers. Council approved the agenda; received administrator reports and a DDA update; confirmed two mayoral appointments; approved the consent agenda including multiple contracts and grant agreements; adopted several zoning and code amendments on second reading; approved an appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee; and removed two Arbor South items from the agenda. Public hearings were held/closed on multiple rezoning and code items and public commentary covered the Arbor South project, pedestrian safety, SNAP/food access, and international issues.

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Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Received and filed: Agenda Response Memo and eComments (AC-1) and City Administrator's Report (AC-2).
Received and filed Downtown Development Authority monthly update (INT-1).
Confirmed mayoral appointments: Bryan Weinart to the Local Officers Compensation Commission (term to 9/30/2029) and K.C. Walbridge to the Employees’ Retirement System Board of Trustees (term to 12/31/2028).
Approved Consent Agenda items including: a construction contract with Process Piping & Equipment, Inc. for the Screw Pump Replacement Project ($2,769,400) (CA-1); a contract with MDOT for the 2025 Traffic Signal Upgrade Project ($1,337,900) (CA-2); MDOT grant for airport pavement maintenance ($448,242) (CA-3); MDOT grant for upgrade of navigation aids at Ann Arbor Municipal Airport ($74,724) (CA-4); extension of Pure Storage support agreement from CDW Government, LLC ($232,349.40) (CA-5); acceptance of a water main easement from Surrey Park Investors LLC (CA-6); amendment to legal services agreement with Hallahan & Associates P.C. related to Mall at Briarwood tax tribunal appeal ($140,000) (CA-7); and exercise of right of first refusal to purchase/resell an affordable unit at 105 Ashley Mews (CA-8).
Adopted on second reading zoning and code ordinances: rezoning 1155 Arlington Blvd from TWP to R1A (ORD-25-31), rezoning 2600 Pontiac Trail from TWP to R4A (ORD-25-32), and removal of the marijuana business school buffer in Chapter 55 (ORD-25-33).
Acted on Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation) ordinance (ORD-25-34): Council approved a substitute/amended version; the amended ordinance was approved as amended on first reading to be returned by 12/1/2025.
Approved resolution appointing Wayne Powell to the Airport Advisory Committee as a non-registered elector (DC-1).
Deleted from the agenda (postponed) two Arbor South items: Brownfield Plan for 2845 South State Street (DS-1) and Public‑Private Development Agreement / authorization to purchase up to three parking structures (DS-2).

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Nov 17, 2025, 12:00 AMLarcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Second floor, City Council Chambersscheduled

This meeting will be broadcast live on CTN Cable Channel 16, ATT Channel 99, and online at a2gov.org/watchCTN To sign up for public comment, call the City Clerk's Office between 8am - 5pm at 734-794-6140 on the day of the meeting.

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CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Agenda Response Memo and eComments - November 17, 2025
City Administrator's Report - November 17, 2025
INTRODUCTIONS
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Update
PUBLIC COMMENTARY (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER, 45 MINUTES TOTAL)* *WHEN MORE THAN 30 SPEAKERS HAVE SIGNED UP TO SPEAK AT A COUNCIL MEETING, EACH SPEAKER SHALL BE GIVEN 2 MINUTES TO SPEAK AT THAT MEETING * (SPEAKERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GRANT THEIR RESERVED TIME TO AN ALTERNATE SPEAKER) * ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE MADE FOR PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WHILE ADDRESSING COUNCIL TO PARTICIPATE ONLINE, CALL ZOOM AT: 877 853 5247 or 888 788 0099 ENTER MEETING ID 942 1273 2148 PHONE CALLERS CAN PRESS *9 TO RAISE HANDS AND *6 TO UNMUTE THEIR PHONES WHEN CALLED UPON TO SPEAK.
Robert Malcolm, Sr. - Arbor South Project (DS-2) (in person)
Alex Lowe - Arbor South Project (DS-2) (in person)
Eric Ivancich - Arbor South Project (DS-2) (Zoom)
Kathy Griswold - Pedestrian safety, TikTok, and reality (in person)
Pwon Bailey - Why I am for more neighbors (in person)
Abubakar Ibrahim - Commercial zoning (phone)
Blaine Coleman - We are against military aid to Israel (in person)
Mozhgan Savabieasfahani - We are against military aid to Israel (in person)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appointment to the Local Officers Compensation Commission
Appointments - Confirmations
Appointments - Confirmations
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Process Piping & Equipment, Inc. for the Screw Pump Replacement Project (RFP #25-38, $2,769,400.00)
Resolution to Approve a Contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the 2025 Traffic Signal Upgrade Project ($1,337,900.00)
Resolution to Approve a Grant Contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for Engineering and Construction Services for the Pavement Maintenance on a Section of Pavement in the Northwest Hangar Area at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport ($448,242.00)
Resolution to Approve a Grant Contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for Engineering Services for the Upgrade of Navigation Aids at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport for Runway 6/24 ($74,724.00)
Resolution to Approve Extension of Support Agreement for Pure Storage from CDW Government, LLC ($232,349.40)
Resolution to Accept a Water Main Easement at 2500 Keystone Lane and 2500 Breckenridge Drive from Surrey Park Investors LLC (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Approve Amendment Number 1 to the Legal Services Agreement with Hallahan & Associates P.C. Relative to Michigan Tax Tribunal Appeal MTT 21-000829, Mall at Briarwood, LLC vs City of Ann Arbor ($140,000.00)
Resolution to Exercise a Right of First Refusal to Purchase and Resell the Affordable Unit at 105 Ashley Mews and Appropriate Funds (8 Votes Required)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER) FOR ZOOM MEETINGS, PHONE CALLERS CAN PRESS *9 TO RAISE HANDS AND *6 TO UNMUTE THEIR PHONES WHEN CALLED UPON TO SPEAK.
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code), Rezoning of 1 Acre from TWP (Township) to R1A (Single-Family Dwelling), Tai Zoning, 1155 Arlington Boulevard (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Yes, 0 No) (ORD-25-31)
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55 (Zoning), Rezoning of 5.7 Acres from TWP (Township) to R4A (Multiple-Family Dwelling District), The Village of Ann Arbor III, 2600 Pontiac Trail (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 9 Yes and 0 No) (ORD-25-32)
An Ordinance to Amend Section 5.16.3.F of Chapter 55 Unified Development Code of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Marijuana Business School Buffer Removal) CPC Recommendation: Approval (7 Yes, 0 No) (ORD-25-33)
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation) of Title III (Parks and Public Grounds) of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (ORD-25-34)
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2025
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code), Rezoning of 1 Acre from TWP (Township) to R1A (Single-Family Dwelling), Tai Zoning, 1155 Arlington Boulevard (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Yes, 0 No) (ORD-25-31)
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55 (Zoning), Rezoning of 5.7 Acres from TWP (Township) to R4A (Multiple-Family Dwelling District), The Village of Ann Arbor III, 2600 Pontiac Trail (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 9 Yes and 0 No) (ORD-25-32)
An Ordinance to Amend Section 5.16.3.F of Chapter 55 Unified Development Code of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Marijuana Business School Buffer Removal) CPC Recommendation: Approval (7 Yes, 0 No) (ORD-25-33)
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation) of Title III (Parks and Public Grounds) of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (ORD-25-34)
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
Unfinished Business - Council:
Resolution to Appoint Wayne Powell to the Airport Advisory Committee as a Non-registered Elector (7 Votes Required)
New Business - Council:
New Business - Boards and Commissions:
Unfinished Business - Staff:
New Business - Staff:
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 (1) (C), (D) (E), AND (H).
CLERK'S REPORT OF COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were referred as indicated:
Risk Fund Claims Review Report - October 2025
Communication from the State of Michigan Public Service Commission Regarding Notice of a Pre-Hearing for Washtenaw Solar Energy, LLC Notice of Intent to Construct a Solar Energy Facility: Case No. U-21962 Scheduled for November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM - Sustainability, City Attorney
The following minutes were received for filing:
September 3, 2025 City Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2025
Ann Arbor Public Art Commission Meeting Minutes of September 2025
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
PUBLIC COMMENT - CONTINUED (3 MINUTES EACH - IF NECESSARY) *THIS SECTION IS FOR SPEAKERS WHO SIGNED UP FOR PUBLIC COMMENTARY BUT WERE UNABLE TO SPEAK AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING DUE TO THE 45-MINUTE TIME LIMIT. FOR ZOOM MEETINGS, PHONE CALLERS CAN PRESS *9 TO RAISE HANDS AND *6 TO UNMUTE THEIR PHONES WHEN CALLED UPON TO SPEAK.
ADJOURNMENT
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS REMOVED
Passed on consent agenda
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation) of Title III (Parks and Public Grounds) of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (ORD-25-34)
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation) of Title III (Parks and Public Grounds) of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (ORD-25-34)
Passed on consent agenda

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