Council Policy Agenda Committee
Regular MeetingAnn Arbor, MI · August 18, 2022
Minutes
City of Ann Arbor
301 E. Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
http://a2gov.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, August 18, 2022
4:00 PM
Regular. In-person public comment available. To otherwise listen or
speak at public
comment, call: 1-877 853 5247 US Toll-free. Meeting ID: 932 9966 7177
Larcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Basement Conference Room
Council Policy Agenda Committee
Council Policy Agenda Committee Meeting Minutes - Final August 18, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Song called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
Members in attendance: Councilmember Song serving as Chair,
Councilmember Briggs, and Councilmember Giswold
Members attending virtually (non-voting): Councilmember Eyer and
Councilmember Radina
Guests in attendance: Andrea Cascarilla and Mary Beth McGowan
of Dykema Gossett PLLC
Staff in attendance: John Fournier, Deputy City Administrator and
Kelly Reynolds, Executive Assistant who recorded these minutes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Briggs moved and Councilmember Griswold
seconded to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was
approved unanimously with a show of hands.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-1121 June 16, 2022 Council Policy Agenda Committee Draft Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Briggs moved and Councilmember Griswold
seconded to approve the minutes of the June 16, 2022 Council
Policy Agenda Committee meeting. The minutes were approved
unanimously by a show of hands.
NEW BUSINESS
1 Discussion of polluter pay bill
Councilmember Griswold informed the committee of local efforts to
support the development and adoption of "polluter pay" legislation
at the state level. It was agreed these efforts are consistent with the
council's policy agenda. Councilmember Griswold will work to
bring a resolution of support directly to the full council.
2 22-1440 August 2022 Policy Agenda Committee Quarterly Report
Mr. Fournier presented the August Policy Agenda Committee
Quarterly Report. He drew the committees attention to activities on
the high and medium priority list. He also provided a detailed
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update of the status of Community Project and the appropriations
process.
Councilmember Briggs suggested that opportunity to apply for Safe
Streets and Roads for All funding has elevated the Vision Zero
efforts to a higher priority.
Councilmember Song asked that staff watch the legislative
landscape for any programs that may replace CERA funding to
prevent evictions.
3 Discussion of EGLE NPDES permit and Wixom Wastewater Plant
Mr. Fournier provided update to EGLE recent action on the NPDES
Permit of the Wixom Wastewater Treatment Facility. Staff will ask
EGLE to revise their permitting requirements to be more protective
of human health by recognizing Ann Arbor's use of the Huron River
as its source of drinking water.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1 Update on federal and state community project funding
Mr. Fournier presented updates on community projects in the prior
agenda item and the written report.
INFORMATION/UPCOMING BUSINESS
Councilmember Griswold informed the committee of current
discussion of proposed legislation to prevent discrimination by
mode of transportation at drive-thru windows. Ms. Coscarilla will
provide updates of its development.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Griswold moved and Councilmember Briggs
seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:36 p.m. The motion was
unanimously approved by a show of hands.
Chair Song adjourned the meeting.
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The next meeting of the Council Policy Agenda Committee is
scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 4 p.m.
LIVE: , @ 5:30 P.M.
The meeting will ramdonly replay until the next live meeting.
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All persons are encouraged to participate in public meetings. Citizens requiring
translation or sign language services or other reasonable accommodations may
contact the City Clerk's office at 734.794.6140; via e-mail to: cityclerk@a2gov.org; or
by written request addressed and mailed or delivered to:
City Clerk's Office
301 E. Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Requests made with less than two business days' notice may not be able to be
accommodated.
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Agenda
301 E. Huron St.
City of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Meeting Agenda - Final
Council Policy Agenda Committee
Thursday, August 18, 2022 4:00 PM Larcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Basement
Conference Room
Regular. In-person public comment available. To otherwise listen or speak at public
comment, call: 1-877 853 5247 US Toll-free. Meeting ID: 932 9966 7177
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-1121 June 16, 2022 Council Policy Agenda Committee Draft Meeting Minutes
(Council Policy Agenda Committee)
Attachments: 6.16.2022 Draft Meeting Minutes.pdf
NEW BUSINESS
1 Discussion of polluter pay bill
2 22-1440 August 2022 Policy Agenda Committee Quarterly Report
(John Fournier)
Attachments: 8.2022_PolicyQuarterlyReport.pdf
3 Discussion of EGLE NPDES permit and Wixom Wastewater Plant
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1 Update on federal and state community project funding
INFORMATION/UPCOMING BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
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Council Policy Agenda Committee Meeting Agenda - Final August 18, 2022
LIVE: , @ 5:30 P.M.
The meeting will ramdonly replay until the next live meeting.
CTN’s Government Channel live televised public meetings can be viewed in a
variety of ways:
Live Web Streaming: https://a2gov.org/watchctn
Video on Demand: https://a2ctn.viebit.com,
https://ctnvideo.a2gov.org/CablecastPublicSite/?channel=1 and
https://www.youtube.com/user/ctnannarbor
Cable: Comcast Cable channel 16 or AT&T UVerse Channel 99
Videos are also available for a nominal fee by contacting CTN at (734) 794-6150.
All persons are encouraged to participate in public meetings. Citizens requiring
translation or sign language services or other reasonable accommodations may
contact the City Clerk's office at 734.794.6140; via e-mail to: cityclerk@a2gov.org; or
by written request addressed and mailed or delivered to:
City Clerk's Office
301 E. Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Requests made with less than two business days' notice may not be able to be
accommodated.
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