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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 - February 2, 2026
Response to R-25-053 Resolution Directing Enhanced Enforcement of Bicycle Lane Ordinances and Identification of Engineering Solutions to Prevent Obstruction of Designated Bicycle Lanes Quarterly Report October - December 2025
City Administrator’s Report - February 2, 2026
INTRODUCTIONS
Independent Community Police Oversight Commission (ICPOC) Update
Proclamation Recognizing Groundcover Vendor Appreciation Week
PUBLIC COMMENTARY (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER, 45 MINUTES TOTAL)*
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Mary Anne Perrone - Resolution Reaffirming the City of Ann Arbor’s Policy Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and Mitigating Erratic Lawless Tactics with Intentional City Efforts (DC-3) (in person)
Dennis Burke - The Dean, 558 S Fifth Ave Rezoning (C-2) (in person)
Richard Stahler-Sholk - Resolution Reaffirming the City of Ann Arbor’s Policy Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and Mitigating Erratic Lawless Tactics with Intentional City Efforts (DC-3) (in person)
Peter Mertens - Supporting Arbor South (DC-1, DC-2) (in person)
Nicklaus Suino - Arbor South Development Agreement (DC-2) (in person)
Kathy Boris - Arbor South Brownfield Plan (DC-1) (phone)
Thomas Wieder - Arbor South Development Agreement (DC-2) (in person)
Mohamad Khalil - Arbor South Development Agreement (DC-2) (in person)
Sam Homan - 2026 Transportation Commission Calendar (E-1) (in person)
Jason Stoops - Arbor South Brownfield Plan (DC-1) (in person)
Christine Sing - In Support of Arbor South Project (DC-1, DC-2) (Zoom)
Marjorie Ziefert - Resolution Reaffirming the City of Ann Arbor’s Policy Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and Mitigating Erratic Lawless Tactics with Intentional City Efforts (DC-3) (in person)
Dagmawe Berhanu - ICE Free Zones & DC-3 (in person)
Decky Alexander - Arbor South Development Agreement (DC-2) (in person)
Oscar Notz - Arbor South Brownfield Plan (DC-1) (in person)
Daniel Rubenstein - Arbor South Brownfield Plan (DC-1) (in person)
Peter Eckstein - Arbor South Development Agreement (DC-2) (in person)
Ryan Husse - Arbor South Brownfield Plan (DC-1) (Zoom)
Bilal Choukeir - Arbor South Brownfield Plan (DC-1) (in person)
Eric Shalayko - Resolution Reaffirming the City of Ann Arbor’s Policy Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and Mitigating Erratic Lawless Tactics with Intentional City Efforts (DC-3) (Zoom)
Chuck Kieffer - Resolution Reaffirming the City of Ann Arbor’s Policy Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and Mitigating Erratic Lawless Tactics with Intentional City Efforts (DC-3) (in person)
Chuck Ream - Comprehensive Land Use Plan (in person)
Kathy Griswold - Urgent Action Needed - Dangerous Pedestrian Conditions (in person)
Jeremy Haley - Black History Month (in person)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Murray Painting Co. for the Water Treatment Plant As-needed Coating Services (RFP #25-56) ($600,000.00)
Resolution to Approve an Amendment to the City’s Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for 5-year Software Support and Maintenance of the City’s New World ERP Financial Software FY2026-FY2030 ($373,469.07)
Resolution to Approve a Grant of Easement at 2130 and 2150 Jackson Avenue to DTE Electrical Company for Electrical Utility Service (8 Votes Required)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
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An Ordinance to Amend Section 8:532 of Chapter 105 (Housing Code) of Title VIII (Building Regulations) of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor
Resolution to Find the Ann Street Curb Cut at 201 North Main Street to be a Traffic Hazard and Approve Its Closure as Part of the Ann Street Improvements Project
Proposed Amendment to the Boundaries of The Ann Arbor Downtown District and to The Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
An Ordinance to Amend Section 8:532 of Chapter 105 (Housing Code) of Title VIII (Building Regulations) of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
New Business - Staff:
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 1:152, 1:154, 1:156, 1:158, 1:159 and 1:160 of Chapter 7 (Downtown Development Authority) of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (ORD-26-05)
An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code), Rezoning of 0.95 Acres from R4C (Multiple-Family Dwelling) and M1 (Limited Industrial) to D1 (Downtown Core), Midtown Character Overlay, Secondary Street Frontage with Conditions, The Dean, 558 S Fifth Ave (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Yes, 0 No) (ORD-26-06) (8 Votes Required)
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
Unfinished Business - Council:
Resolution to Approve a Brownfield Plan for the Arbor South Project
New Business - Council:
Resolution to Approve the Arbor South Development Agreement - 2845 South State Street (SP24-0011) (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 5 yes, 0 no)
Resolution Reaffirming and Expanding the City of Ann Arbor’s Policy Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and Mitigating Erratic Lawless Tactics with Intentional City Efforts
New Business - Boards and Commissions:
New Business - Staff:
Resolution to Find the Ann Street Curb Cut at 201 North Main Street to be a Traffic Hazard and Approve Its Closure as Part of the Ann Street Improvements Project
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:
2026 Transportation Commission Calendar
Communication from Jay Calewarts, Director of Adult Foster Care/HFA and Camps Licensing, Regarding a Newly Licensed Foster Care Facility, Located at 2308 Page Ave Ann Arbor MI 48103 - Planning and Development Services
Curt Zell - Resignation from the Board of Review
The following minutes were received for filing:
December 2, 2025 City Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the November 20, 2025 Renters Commission Meeting
Downtown Development Authority Meeting Minutes of December 2025
Council Liquor License Review Committee Minutes of December 2, 2025
Greenbelt Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2025
Budget and Labor Committee Meeting Minutes of December 09, 2025
Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025
Minutes of the December 18, 2025 Renters Commission Meeting
Commission on Disability Issues Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2025
The City of Ann Arbor Employees’ Retirement System Board Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2025
The City of Ann Arbor Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan & Trust Board Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2025
Council Administration Committee Minutes - December 9, 2025
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
PUBLIC COMMENT - CONTINUED (3 MINUTES EACH - IF NECESSARY)
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Passed on consent agenda
RECESS
Passed on consent agenda