Council Policy Agenda Committee

City of Ann Arbor 301 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 http://a2gov.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, March 16, 2023 4:15 PM Regular. In-person public comment available. To otherwise listen or speak at public comment, call: Larcom City 1-877 Hall, 301853 5247 US E Huron St,Toll-free. Meeting First floor, ID: 932 9966 south conference 7177 room Council Policy Agenda Committee Council Policy Agenda Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Councilmember Harrison, as acting Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:17 p.m. Members in attendance: Chairperson Harrison, Councilmember Song, and Councilmember Watson Members in attendance b.y phone and non-voting: Councilmember Eyer and Councilmember Radina Guests in attendance: Andrea Cascarilla of Dykema Gossett PLLC, Ryan Stanton, Elizabeth Nelson, and a caller by phone Staff in attendance: Deputy City Administrator John Fournier, City Attorney Atleen Kaur, and Executive Assistant Kelly Reynolds who recorded these minutes. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Watson moved and Councilmember Song seconded to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was approved unanimously with a show of hands. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Watson moved and Councilmember Song seconded to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2023 Council Policy Agenda Committee. The motion was approved unanimously with a show of hands. 23-0114 January 19, 2023 Council Policy Agenda Committee Meeting Draft Minutes NEW BUSINESS 1 Legislative Update Deputy City Administrator John Fournier and Ms. Cascarilla provided a legislative update about legislative activity at the state and federal levels. City of Ann Arbor Page 1 Council Policy Agenda Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2023 2 Infrastructure funding priorities and requests Mr. Fournier provided an update on city requests for Congressionally Directed Spending for the FY24 budget. Applications are being completed. Projects were selected for submission based on availability of other funding sources and readiness. All were drawn from the updated infrastructure agenda. 3 Discussion of Policy Agenda Committee enabling resolution Mr. Fournier explained that updates are needed to the enabling resolution of the Council Policy Agenda Committee. The change that has been suggested by the Clerk's Office is the removal of named council members and replacement with language that reflects that members are appointed consistent with council rules. Mr. Fournier suggests updated language to reflect that the Council Policy Agenda document will be prepared and coordinated with the legislative calendar. Mr. Fournier will distribute the language to the group following legal review. Councilmember Watson moved and Councilmember Song seconded to support the changes and to recommended them to Council. The motion was approved unanimously with a show of hands. 4 Discussion of Federal Building site and Town Center proposal As a follow-up to Council requested action, Mr. Fournier indicated that the GSA has acknowledged the city's interest in the Federal Building and is willing to begin a conversation. Mr. Fournier added that this is likely beginning a long process. UNFINISHED BUSINESS INFORMATION/UPCOMING BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENT City of Ann Arbor Page 2 Council Policy Agenda Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2023 There was no public comment from those in attendance. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Song moved and Councilmember Watson seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved with a show of hands. The meeting adjourned at insert 4:44p.m. 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. City of Ann Arbor Page 3