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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
INTRODUCTIONS
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Update
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
CONSENT AGENDA
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; $796,979.76 Total Contract) (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Approve a Grant Application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Grants Management for the Replacement of the South Barton Pedestrian Bridge
Resolution to Approve a Renewal of the Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement with DIRECTV, LLC
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)
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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
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Resolution to Approve the 615 Riverview Drive Annexation, 0.33 Acres
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2026
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
New Business - Council:
New Business - Boards and Commissions:
New Business - Staff:
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)
Resolution to Approve the 615 Riverview Drive Annexation, 0.33 Acres
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:
Communication from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Regarding the Issuance of Permit No. WRP048132 v1 - Ann Arbor Public Services - Sustainability
The following minutes were received for filing:
December 11, 2025 Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes
Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 2025
Budget and Labor Committee Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026
Park Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes for January 27, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
PUBLIC COMMENT - CONTINUED (3 MINUTES EACH - IF NECESSARY)
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Resolution Directing the City Administrator to Discuss Crisis Response with Washtenaw County Community Mental Health to Determine Whether Partnership Opportunities Exist
Resolution to Approve Amended Arbor South Development Agreement, 2845 S. State St. Site Plan (SP24-0011)
Resolution to Approve Revised Bylaws of the Renters Commission
Resolution to Approve the Appointment of Nancy Wang as Magistrate of the 15th Judicial District Court
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)
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)
Communication from Renters Commission - Resolution Requesting a Right to Organize Ordinance
Communication from Renters Commission - Resolution in Support of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Risk Funds Claims Report - 02/2026
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)
Resolution to Authorize a Purchase Order with Michigan Solar Solutions, Inc. for Solar Photovoltaic Equipment for the Sustainable Energy Utility ($500,000.00)
Agenda Response Memo and eComments - March 16, 2026
Resolution to Amend 2026 Council Calendar
City Administrator's Report - March 16, 2026
Jeremy Haley - The Dean High-Rise (in person)
Blaine Coleman - We Are Against Military Aid to Israel (in person)
Richard Dokas - Gelman Plume Pollution (in person)
Ellie Algase - Housing Affordability (in person)
Tom Stulberg - Communications from Renters Commission (E-1 & E-3) (in person)
Felicia Brabec - Crisis Response (DC 1) (in person)
Alex Lowe - Arbor South Development (CA-3) (in person)
Passed on consent agenda
RECESS
Passed on consent agenda