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Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes — March 2, 2026: multiple contracts approved, rezoning adopted, easements accepted, public commentary received

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Mayor Christopher Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council (9 present, 2 absent) approved the consent agenda including major construction and professional services contracts, adopted a rezoning ordinance for The Dean (558 S Fifth Ave), accepted multiple easements at 2805 Burton Road, approved the Ann Street improvements contract, and appropriated funds for signage related to federal civil immigration enforcement activities. Public commentary addressed the Ann Street contract/contracting process, ambulance services RFP, Holocaust education, a proposed ICE facility, and opposition to military aid to Israel. Meeting adjourned at 8:29 PM.

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Adopted rezoning ordinance ORD-26-06 for The Dean (558 S Fifth Ave): rezoning ~0.95 acres to D1 (Downtown Core) (Second Reading adopted).
Approved Construction Contract with Bailey Excavating, Inc. for the Ann Street Improvements Project (R-26-081) — $6,312,780.85; appropriations from Street/Bridge/Sidewalk Millage, Stormwater Fund, and DDA (8 votes required).
Approved renewed Construction Contract with Cadillac Asphalt, LLC for the 2026 Annual Street Resurfacing Project — $6,711,054.60 and appropriated $3,120,000 in contributing funds (CA-8 R-26-076).
Approved Construction Contract with Toebe Construction, LLC for Needham/Medford/Buckingham Water Main and Resurfacing Project — $4,146,231.80 and appropriated $2,623,000 in contributing funds (CA-11 R-26-079).
Approved contract with Michigan Department of Transportation for the Packard Street Improvements Project and appropriated $2,470,213 in contributing funds (CA-12).
Approved Professional Services Agreement with Agency Landscape + Planning, LLC to develop the 2028–2032 Parks & Recreation Open Space Plan — $443,000 (CA-7 R-26-096).
Accepted sidewalk, stormwater, and water main easements at 2805 Burton Road from Glorycrest Burton Road Inc. (CA-25/26/27 R-26-093/094/095) — accepted.
Appropriated $20,000 to procure and install signage related to federal civil immigration enforcement activities (CA-21 R-26-089) (8 votes required).
Rescinded previous recommendations for issuance of two new full‑year Class C quota liquor licenses to Jibarito A2, LLC and A2WINEMAN, LLC (CA-23 and CA-24).

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Mar 2, 2026, 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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Public commentary can be made in person or by calling Zoom at: 877-853-5247 or 888-788-0099 Enter Meeting ID 942 1273 2148 or online at a2gov.org/CouncilZoom
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 - March 2, 2026
Response to R-24-166 - Resolution to Adopt an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for Ann Arbor Parks 2025 Update
Memorandum from City Administrator - Response to Resolution R-18-291 - FY26Q2 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report - March 2, 2026
City Administrator's Report - March 2, 2026
INTRODUCTIONS
Independent Community Police Oversight Commission (ICPOC) 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.
Tom Stulberg - Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Bailey Excavating, Inc. for the Ann Street Improvement Project (CA-13) (phone)
Henry Herskovitz - Holocaust education in AAPS (in person)
Ryan Brase - City ambulance contract (in person)
Delaney Dunnavant - Romulus ICE camp (in person)
Blaine Coleman - We are against military aid to Israel (in person)
Jeremy Haley - South State development and Concordia University land (in person)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the 2025 Take Back the Night/Standing Tough Against Rape (Rally and March) - Thursday, April 3, 2025
Resolution to Approve Street Closings for Fool Moon on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight
Resolution to Approve Street Closings for FestiFools Parade - Sunday, April 12, 2026
Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the University of Michigan Big House 5K on Sunday, April 12, 2026
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Brencal Contractors, Inc. for the South Maple Park and Dexter Park Improvements Project ($1,711,338.91)
Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Progressive Companies for Design and Engineering Services for the Ice Arena Improvements Project ($256,500.00)
Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Agency Landscape + Planning, LLC for Development of the 2028-2032 Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan (RFP #25-51) ($443,000.00)
Resolution to Approve a Renewed Construction Contract with Cadillac Asphalt, LLC for the 2026 Annual Street Resurfacing Project $6,711,054.60, and to Appropriate $3,120,000.00 in Contributing Funds (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Approve a Renewed Construction Contract with Pavement Maintenance Systems, LLC for the 2026 Annual Street Preventative Maintenance Project ($1,281,078.98), and to Appropriate Contributing Funds (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Toebe Construction LLC for the East Huron River Retaining Wall Replacement and Road Reconstruction Project (RFP 26-02; $711,959.00)
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Toebe Construction, LLC for the Needham, Medford, and Buckingham Water Main and Resurfacing Project (RFP 26-07; $4,146,231.80) and to Appropriate $2,623,000.00 in Contributing Funds (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Approve a Contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Packard Street Improvements Project (25-5688) and Appropriate $2,470,213.00 in Contributing Funds (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Bailey Excavating, Inc. for the Ann Street Improvements Project ($6,312,780.85) and to Appropriate $2,000,000.00 from the Street, Bridge, Sidewalk Millage Fund, $1,580,000.00 from the Stormwater Fund, $1,961,000.00 of Funding from the Downtown Development Authority (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Approve Professional Services Agreements with Intertek - Professional Service Industries, Inc. for $450,000.00; Materials Testing Consultants, Inc. for $820,000.00; NTH Consultants, Ltd. for $800,000.00; and Somat Engineering, Inc. for $220,000.00 for Construction Materials Testing Services
Resolution to Increase the Purchase Order with The Detroit Salt Company, L.C. for the Purchase of Seasonal Backup Supply Ice Control Salt through the Michigan Delivering Extended Agreements Locally (MiDEAL) ($65,972.00 increase, Total $281,212.00)
Resolution to Increase Sole Source Purchasing Authority with Idexx Distribution, Inc. (Idexx) for Bacteriological Testing Media and Associated Supplies for FY26 ($5,000.00 Increase, Total Purchase Value $41,000.00)
Resolution to Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order with McNaughton-McKay Electric Company for a New Variable Frequency Drive ($33,364.57)
Resolution to Approve Change Order No. 3 with Fonson Company, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant Lime Residual Removal Contract No. 1 - Site Modifications ($310,491.75 Increase, Total Contract Amount $731,308.60)
Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of Five Vehicles from Lunghamer Ford (State of Michigan MiDeal - $534,922.00)
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. for the Airport Box Hangar Taxilane and Apron Reconstruction Project (ITB No. 4780) ($389,880.00)
Resolution to Appropriate Fund and to Amend the Public Services Area Transportation Unit General Fund Operations and Maintenance Budget to Procure and Install Signage Related to Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities ($20,000.00) (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Approve the Amended (2016) Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Association Agreement
Resolution to Rescind Previous Recommendation of Issuance of New Full-Year Class C Quota Liquor License in the City of Ann Arbor to Jibarito A2, LLC
Resolution to Rescind Previous Recommendation of Issuance of New Full-Year Class C Quota Liquor Licenses in the City of Ann Arbor to A2WINEMAN, LLC
Resolution to Accept an Sidewalk Easement at 2805 Burton Road from Glorycrest Burton Road Inc. (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Accept a Stormwater Easement at 2805 Burton Road from Glorycrest Burton Road Inc. (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Accept a Water Main Easement at 2805 Burton Road from Glorycrest Burton Road Inc. (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 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)
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2026
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
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)
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
New Business - Council:
New Business - Boards and Commissions:
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 (8) (1) (C), (D) (E), AND (H).
CLERK'S REPORT OF COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were referred as indicated:
Communications from the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Regarding Their Resolution Exempting Ad Valorem Property Taxes from Capture
Ellie Abrons Resignation from the City Planning Commission
James Booge - Resignation from the Public Market Advisory Commission
The following minutes were received for filing:
January 6, 2026 City Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes
Ann Arbor Public Art Commission Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2025
Council Policy Agenda Committee Minutes of November 24, 2025
Commission on Disability Issues Minutes - January 21, 2026
Downtown Development Authority Meeting Minutes of January 2026
Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes of January 2026
Council Liquor License Review Committee Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2026
The City of Ann Arbor Employees’ Retirement System Board Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2026
The City of Ann Arbor Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan & Trust Board Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2026
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.
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS REMOVED
Passed on consent agenda
Passed on consent agenda

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