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City Council approves key measures
Ann ArborJul 6, 20264 min read
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Council approved a package of purchases, service agreements, zoning actions, and public-safety measures, including a $2.97 million police technology contract that was deleted from the agenda, while also advancing a rezoning for 315 West Huron and an ordinance to address oak wilt prevention.
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City Council approved several actions that affect city services, development, and public safety. It backed spending for vehicle purchases, ambulance and dispatch services, janitorial work at the Water Treatment Plant, weatherization and decarbonization work, and a sidewalk easement at 1520 Pear Street. Council also approved first-reading zoning changes for 315 West Huron, 615 Riverview Drive, and 2700 Fuller Road, and moved forward with an ordinance to prevent oak wilt. It also approved a resolution to strengthen police training and planning to protect places of religious worship.
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- Approved street closings for the 2026 Rolling Sculpture Car Show.
- Approved a $150,000 janitorial services agreement for the Water Treatment Plant.
- Approved multiple vehicle purchases, including trucks, a Bobcat, a backhoe, a jetting/vacuum truck, automated refuse trucks, and a woodchipper.
- Terminated the local state of emergency in response to the April 15, 2026 tornado.
- Approved fire dispatch and ambulance-related service agreements and purchases.
- Approved a revised investment policy and an insurance policy renewal.
- Approved a $300,000 agreement with Washtenaw 2030 District for commercial building decarbonization work.
- Approved a $400,000 weatherization agreement tied to Bryant Neighborhood decarbonization work.
- Accepted a sidewalk easement at 1520 Pear Street.
- Called a public hearing on proposed tax-exempt bonds for the Ann Arbor Housing Commission’s Dr. Willis C. Patterson Project.
- Approved first reading of rezoning for 615 Riverview Drive, 2700 Fuller Road, and 315 West Huron.
- Approved first reading of an ordinance to amend the city code for oak wilt prevention.
- Approved a liquor license classification transfer for Anna’s House Ann Arbor, LLC.
- Approved temporary outdoor alcohol sales, service, and consumption during the 2026 Ann Arbor Art Fair.
- Approved a resolution to strengthen police training and planning to protect places of religious worship.
- Received the Independent Community Police Oversight Commission update and several commission reports and meeting minutes.
- Deleted from the agenda a proposed $2,967,419.69 police technology consolidation contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
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City Council
Jul 6, 2026, 11:00 PMLarcom 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.
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 - July 6, 2026
- City Administrator’s Report - July 6, 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.
- Dan Gunning - Rezoning of 315 W Huron from D2 to PUD (C-4) (in person)
- Gerald Mack - Rezoning of 315 W Huron from D2 to PUD (C-4) (in person)
- Sharon Sorkin - Resolution to Strengthen Police Training, Police Planning, and to Protect Places of Religious worship (DC-3) (in person)
- Taryn Gal - Resolution to Strengthen Police Training, Police Planning, and to Protect Places of Religious worship (DC-3) (in person)
- Sally Craft - Rezoning of 315 W Huron from D2 to PUD (C-4) (in person)
- Mary Ann Wattles - Rezoning of 315 W Huron from D2 to PUD (C-4) (in person)
- Tom Stulberg - Rezoning of 315 W Huron from D2 to PUD (C-4) (phone)
- Alsan Kazan - Rezoning of 315 W Huron from D2 to PUD (C-4) (in person)
- Jim Koli - Resolution to Accept a Sidewalk Easement at 1520 Pear Street from Linda L. Moody and Tanya Thunberg (CA-20) (in person)
- Alexander Goda-Blake - Democratic responsibility for non-profits (in person)
- David Zeglen - Ann Arbor tenants union; tenants bill of rights (in person)
- Mozhgan Savabieasfahani - We are against military aid to Israel (in person)
- Julia Labiano - Night life safety (zoom)
- Kathy Griswold - Pedestrian crash rate crisis (in person)
- Blaine Coleman - We are against military aid to Israel (in person)
- Jeremy Haley - Population (in person)
- COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
- COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
- Appointments - Confirmations
- CONSENT AGENDA
- Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the 2026 Rolling Sculpture Car Show - Friday, July 10, 2026
- Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Facility Service Janitorial LLC d/b/a Facilities 360 for Janitorial Services at the Water Treatment Plant, RFP 26-25 ($150,000.00)
- Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of Three Trucks from National Auto Fleet Group (Sourcewell - $164,326.02)
- Resolution to Approve the Purchase of a Bobcat and Attachments from Diuble Equipment Inc. (Sourcewell - $91,477.06)
- Resolution to Approve the Purchase of a John Deere Backhoe and Attachments from AIS Construction Equipment Corp. (MiDeal - $184,332.39)
- Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of a Jetting / Vacuum Truck from Fredrickson Supply (Sourcewell bid - $662,395.74)
- Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of Two Automated Front Load Refuse Trucks on Autocar Chassis from Fredrickson Supply (Sourcewell - $896,350.80)
- Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of a Tow Behind Woodchipper from Vermeer Midwest (Sourcewell - $268,726.00)
- Resolution to Approve an Agreement with First Data Merchant Services LLC (“Fiserv”) for Merchant Processing Services ($279,000.00)
- Resolution Terminating the Local State of Emergency in Response to the April 15, 2026, Tornado
- Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Emergent Health Partners for Fire Dispatch Services and Appropriate Funding ($210,429.00) (8 Votes Required)
- Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of a 2026 Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance from Emergency Vehicles Plus Inc. (HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Agreement) and Appropriate Funds ($346,001.00) (8 Votes Required)
- Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Advanced Life Support Ambulance Services with Huron Valley Ambulance, Inc. (RFP# 26-04) ($0.00)
- Resolution to Approve an Agreement with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office for Weapons Screening Services in the Ann Arbor Justice Center (NTE $290,000.00)
- Resolution to Adopt Revised Investment Policy
- Resolution to Approve Insurance Policy Renewal Agreement with AGCS Marine Insurance Company for Auto Physical Damage Coverage Effective July 1, 2026
- Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Washtenaw 2030 District to Continue Program Development, Outreach, Engagement, and Support for Commercial Building Decarbonization ($300,000.00)
- Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Yarrington Services Incorporated d/b/a Koala Insulation of Greater Ann Arbor for Weatherization Services Related to Bryant Neighborhood Decarbonization Work ($400,000.00)
- Resolution to Accept a Sidewalk Easement at 1520 Pear Street from Linda L. Moody and Tanya Thunberg (8 Votes Required)
- Resolution Calling Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Issuance by the Ann Arbor Housing Commission of Tax-Exempt Bonds (Dr. Willis C. Patterson Project)
- 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.
- APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
- Regular Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026
- ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
- ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
- Unfinished Business - Council:
- An Ordinance to Amend Section 5.19 of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V (Bicycle and Vehicle Parking) CPC Recommendation: Approval (8 Yes, 0 No)
- New Business - Staff:
- An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55 (Zoning), Rezoning of 0.3 Acres from TWP (Township District) to R1B (Single Family Dwelling District), 615 Riverview Drive Rezoning (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Yeas and 0 Nays)
- An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55 (Zoning), Rezoning of 0.26 Acres from TWP (Township District) to PL (Public Land District), 2700 Fuller Road Rezoning (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays)
- An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55 (Zoning), Rezoning of approximately 0.84 Acres from D2 (Downtown Interface) to PUD (Planned Unit Development District), 315 West Huron PUD Zoning and Supplemental Regulations, 301, 311, 315, 317, 319 West Huron Street and 102, 106 South First Street (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays)
- An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation) of Title III (Parks and Public Grounds) of the Ann Arbor City Code
- MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
- New Business - Council:
- Resolution to Approve a Request from Anna’s House Ann Arbor, LLC to Transfer the Classification of a Liquor License from a Tavern License to a Class C License Located at 445 E Eisenhower Pkwy Unit 1 - Anna’s House Ann Arbor
- Resolution to Approve Temporary Outdoor Sales, Service and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages during the 2026 Ann Arbor Art Fair
- Resolution to Strengthen Police Training, Police Planning, and to Develop Amendments to City Code to Protect Places of Religious Worship
- 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:
- Communication from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Regarding Two City of Ann Arbor Charter Amendment Proposals, to Section 12.4 and to Section 13.9, for the November 3, 2026 General Election
- Sustainability Commission Annual Report for 2025
- Sustainability Commission 2026 Work Plan
- Communication from Jay Calewarts, Director of Adult Foster Care/HFA and Camps Licensing, Regarding a Newly Licensed Foster Care Facility, Located at 2139 Georgetown Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48105 - Planning and Development Services
- Communication from Jay Calewarts, Director of Adult Foster Care/HFA and Camps Licensing, Regarding a Newly Licensed Foster Care Facility, Located at 1718 Sheridan Dr Ann Arbor MI 48104 - Planning and Development Services
- Communication from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Water Resources Division Regarding a Public Hearing Notice Concerning Reissuance of NPDES COC No. MIG760026 - Ann Arbor Public Services - Sustainability
- Ann Arbor Summer Festival - Notification of Nomination of Trustee on Behalf of the City
- Communications from the State of Michigan Department of Attorney General Regarding Approval of Two Proposed Charter Amendments the Ann Arbor City Charter for the November 2026 Ballot
- Communication from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Regarding Approval of Two of The City of Ann Arbor Charter Amendment Proposals for the November 3, 2026 General Election
- The following minutes were received for filing:
- Independent Community Police Oversight Commission Meeting Minutes of November 25, 2025
- City Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026
- Renters Commission Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2026
- Ann Arbor Housing Commission Board Minutes of March 19, 2026
- Human Rights Commission Minutes of May 13, 2026
- Commission on Disability Issues Minutes of May 20, 2026
- Downtown Development Authority Meeting Minutes of March and May 2026
- Election Commission Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026
- Ann Arbor Public Art Commission Meeting Minutes of April 2026
- Greenbelt Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes for April 9, 2026
- Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes for May 2026
- Council Administration Committee Minutes - May 12, 2026
- Park Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes for May 19, 2026
- The City of Ann Arbor Employees’ Retirement System Board Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2026
- The City of Ann Arbor Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan & Trust Board Meeting Minutes of May 21, 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.
- ADJOURNMENT
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- Passed on consent agenda
- An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55 (Zoning), Rezoning of approximately 0.84 Acres from D2 (Downtown Interface) to PUD (Planned Unit Development District), 315 West Huron PUD Zoning and Supplemental Regulations, 301, 311, 315, 317, 319 West Huron Street and 102, 106 South First Street (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays)
- An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55 (Zoning), Rezoning of approximately 0.84 Acres from D2 (Downtown Interface) to PUD (Planned Unit Development District), 315 West Huron PUD Zoning and Supplemental Regulations, 301, 311, 315, 317, 319 West Huron Street and 102, 106 South First Street (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays)
- An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation) of Title III (Parks and Public Grounds) of the Ann Arbor City Code
- An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation) of Title III (Parks and Public Grounds) of the Ann Arbor City Code
- Passed on consent agenda
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