Council Policy Agenda Committee

City of Ann Arbor 301 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 http://a2gov.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Meeting Minutes - Draft Monday, August 28, 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 - Draft August 28, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chair Eyer called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. Members in attendance: Chair Eyer, Councilmember Harrison, Councilmember Song, and Councilmember Watson Members absent: Councilmember Radina Guest in attendance: Andrea Cascarilla and Andy Buczek of Dykema Gossett PLLC, 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 Song moved and Councilmember Watson seconded to approve the minutes of the June 15, 2023 Council Policy Agenda Committee. The motion was approved by a show of hands. 23-1132 June 15, 2023 Council Policy Agenda Committee Draft Meeting 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. The Governor will be speaking on Wednesday, August 30 about her fall priorities. City of Ann Arbor Page 1 Council Policy Agenda Committee Meeting Minutes - Draft August 28, 2023 2 Funding request strategy Deputy City Administrator Fournier remarked that the results of the federal earmark requests had not been successful and staff is working with Dykema Gossett to coordinate a improved strategy for future funding requests. 3 Legislative event Mr. Fournier informed the group that staff is working to coordinate a legislative breakfast event. The event will be coordinated around the schedules of elected officials. Details will be forthcoming. 4 Driving Equity Ordinance Councilmember Harrison introduced and explained the Driving Equity Ordinance recently passed by City Council to Ms. Cascarilla. She reiterated the importance of this work and asked Ms. Cascarilla to assist with advancing efforts for a similar statewide policy or regulation. The group agreed with this effort. 5 Non-motorized safe crossings on the Amtrak Michigan Line Mr. Fournier indicated that the Michigan Department of Transportation had recently heard public comment about the safety of non-motorized crossings on the Amtrak Michigan Line. The City will prepare a letter to MDOT formally stating its opinion about the necessity of safe crossings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS INFORMATION/UPCOMING BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Watson moved and Councilmember Song seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved with a show of hands. City of Ann Arbor Page 2 Council Policy Agenda Committee Meeting Minutes - Draft August 28, 2023 The meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.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