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Ann Arbor City Council summary

Ann ArborJun 1, 20263 min read

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Council adopted ordinances updating development rules for solid waste and stormwater, approved first reading of a Solid Waste Management code update, and passed a consent package with contracts and purchases for water treatment chemicals, EV charging design, park and bridge work, and other routine items. Council also approved precinct relocations for the August primary, expanded a nonprofit decarbonization grant track, and filed multiple environmental permit and annexation communications.

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The council made local law changes that affect how new development addresses solid waste and stormwater, and began updating the city’s solid waste code. Routine contracts and purchases were approved to keep water and sewer services running, to design electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and to fund park and bridge repairs. If you vote in Ann Arbor, some polling places will be temporarily moved for the August primary; nearby nonprofits and houses of worship may access a new grant track to help reduce building emissions.

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Adopted ordinances amending the Unified Development Code regarding Solid Waste Terms (ORD-26-11) and Stormwater Management Review (ORD-26-12) on second reading.
Approved first reading of an update to Chapter 26 (Solid Waste Management) of the City Code (ORD-26-14).
Passed consent items including: closing Maynard Street for a July 4 event (R-26-197); bridge replacement change order for Leslie and Sylvan Parks (R-26-198); and multiple water treatment chemical purchase contracts (R-26-200 to R-26-203).
Approved professional services agreement for EV charging station design and construction management support with Baker and Associates (R-26-211).
Authorized expansion of the Sustaining Ann Arbor Together grant program to support building decarbonization for nonprofits and houses of worship (R-26-204).
Approved temporary relocation of multiple precincts for the August 4, 2026 primary election due to school construction (R-26-209).
Authorized various administrative actions including settlement of attorney fees, easement for a water main, and summary publication of an ordinance (R-26-207, R-26-208, R-26-212).
Filed multiple communications from environmental agencies and state offices, including NPDES permit notices and completed annexation filings.

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Jun 1, 2026, 12:00 AMLarcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Second floor, City Council Chambersscheduled

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Agenda

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 - June 1, 2026
City Administrator’s Report - June 1, 2026
INTRODUCTIONS
Proclamation Celebrating A2ZERO Week 2026
Independent Community Police Oversight Commission (ICPOC) Update
Ray Detter Local History Award to Scarlett Middle School Students
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.
Keaton Lutes - Employee Benefits (in person)
Alexander Bjorne - The Refurbishment of Veterans Memorial Park (in person)
Blaine Coleman - We are against military aid to Israel (in person)
Paul Seyfarth - AFSCME Contract (in person)
Henry Herskovitz - Holocaust Education in Ann Arbor Public Schools (in person)
Kathy Griswold - Recommendations to decrease pedestrian crash rates (in person)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals (1- Step Appointment, 8 Votes Required)
Appointments - Confirmations
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution to Approve Closing Maynard Street between East Liberty and East William Streets for the Firefighter Spray Park in the District on Saturday, July 4, 2026
Resolution to Recommend Approval of Change Order #1 to the Construction Agreement with C.A. Hull Co., Inc. for the Leslie Park and Sylvan Park Bridge Replacements Project ($151,527.47 Increase; $851,392.48 Total Contract)
Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Trace Analytical Laboratories, Inc. for Certified Laboratory Water and Wastewater Testing Services in the Amount of $15,000.00 (Contract Total $250,000.00)
Resolution to Approve Purchase of Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) for Water Treatment Plant Services from Carus, LLC, Bid No. ITB 4786 (estimated $64,400.00/year)
Resolution to Approve Purchase of Liquid Oxygen (LOX) from Roy Smith Company for ITB 4785 (Estimated $80,000.00/ Year)
Resolution to Approve Purchase of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) for Water Treatment Services from Roy Smith Company for ITB 4788 (estimated $72,800.00/year)
Resolution to Approve Bulk Chemical Purchases for the Water Treatment Plant and Water Resource Recovery Facility of Sodium Hypochlorite (JCI Jones Chemical, Inc. - Approximately $217,500.00/year), Pebble Quicklime (Graymont Western Lime, Inc - Approximately $1,018,500.00/year) and Ferric Chloride (PVS Technologies, Inc. - Approximately $68,280.00/year). Total Chemical Purchases Estimated $1,335,780.00/year
Resolution to Authorize the Expansion of the Sustaining Ann Arbor Together Grant Program to Include a New Track Supporting the Building Decarbonization Efforts of Nonprofits and Houses of Worship
Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with All Weather Comfort Solutions LLC for Weatherization Services Related to Bryant Neighborhood Decarbonization Work ($270,000.00)
Resolution to Approve an Agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for the Barton-Bandemer Park Pedestrian Tunnel
Resolution to Authorize Settlement of Attorney Fees in Class Action Lawsuit Entitled Sean Yannotti v. City of Ann Arbor, United States District Court Case No. 22-cv-12147 (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Approve an Easement Agreement for Water Main at 3125 Hunting Valley Road (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Temporarily Relocate Precincts 2-18 (Clague Middle School), 2-21 (Thurston Elementary), 3-27 and 3-30 (Scarlett Middle School), 4-34 and 4-38 (Pioneer High School), 4-37 and 5-48 (Dicken Elementary) and 5-45 (Slauson Middle School), for the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 due to Construction Projects at the Ann Arbor Public Schools
Resolution to Approve Construction Contract Extension No. 2 for the 2023 Sewer Lining Project (RFP 23-41) with SAK Construction, LLC for the 2026 Sewer Lining Project ($3,000,000.00)
Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Baker and Associates for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Design and Construction Management Support Services Required for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Award ($329,805.84) (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 Sections 5.18, 5.20, 5.29 and 5.37 of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Solid Waste Terms) CPC Recommendation: Approval (6 yes, 0 no) (ORD-26-11)
An Ordinance to Amend Section 5.22 of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Stormwater Management Review) CPC Recommendation: Approval (6 yes, 0 no) (ORD-26-12)
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 5.18, 5.20, 5.29 and 5.37 of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Solid Waste Terms) CPC Recommendation: Approval (6 yes, 0 no) (ORD-26-11)
An Ordinance to Amend Section 5.22 of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Stormwater Management Review) CPC Recommendation: Approval (6 yes, 0 no) (ORD-26-12)
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 2:1 and 2:2 of Chapter 26 (Solid Waste Management) of Title II (Utilities and Services) of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
New Business - Council:
New Business - Boards and Commissions:
New Business - Staff:
Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance 26-11 - An Ordinance to Amend Sections 5.18, 5.20, 5.29 and 5.37 of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Solid Waste Terms)
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:
Resolutions to Approve the Ann Arbor Sustainability and Transportation Commissions Joint Statement of Support for the Implementation of Sidewalk Gap Filling Projects
Communication from the State of Michigan Public Service Commission Regarding Notice of a Hearing for Electric Customers of DTE Electric Company in Case No. U-22109, Scheduled for June 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM - Sustainability, City Attorney
Communication from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Regarding the Issuance of Permit NPDES COC No. MIG760101 - Ann Arbor Public Services - Sustainability
Communications from the State of Michigan Regarding Completed Annexation from Ann Arbor Charter Township for Miller Annexation - 615 Riverview Dr.
Communications from the State of Michigan Regarding Completed Annexation from Ann Arbor Charter Township for Furstenberg Nature Area Annexation - Vacant Land on Fuller Rd.
Communication from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Regarding the Issuance of Permit NPDES COC No. MIG081276 - Ann Arbor Public Services - Sustainability
Communication from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Regarding the Issuance of Permit NPDES COC No. MIG081310 - Ann Arbor Public Services - Sustainability
Mobin Mazloomian - Resignation from the Sustainability Commission
Communication from Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C. Regarding Notice of Intent to Take Reservations at Condominium Project: The Savanna at South Pond - Assessor, Planning & Development Services, Sustainability, City Attorney
Communication from Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C. Regarding Notice of Intent to Take Reservations at Condominium Project: Seventy Five South - Assessor, Planning & Development Services, Sustainability, City Attorney
Council Policy Agenda Committee Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2026
The following minutes were received for filing:
City Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2026
Local Development Finance Authority Meeting Minutes March 26, 2026
Human Rights Commission Minutes - April 9, 2026
Downtown Development Authority Meeting Minutes of April 2026
Election Commission Meeting Minutes of January 30, 2026
Council Administration Committee Minutes - January 13, 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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Agenda Item
Local Development Finance Authority Meeting Minutes March 26, 2026
Communication from Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C. Regarding Notice of Intent to Take Reservations at Condominium Project: The Enclave of Ann Arbor - Assessor, Planning & Development Services, Sustainability, City Attorney
Communication from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Regarding the Two City of Ann Arbor Charter Amendment Proposals for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Local Development Finance Authority Meeting Minutes March 26, 2026
Passed on consent agenda
Passed on consent agenda

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