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The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend Section 5.09.E.2 of the City of Berkley Code of Ordinances. The proposed change aims to clarify exterior side yard setback regulations for accessory structures on corner lots.

• Public hearing: Amendment to Section 5.09.E.2 regarding exterior side yards on corner lots
• Election of Officers/Committee Liaisons
• Introduction of Civics Plus Software

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The Board of Review will meet to correct clerical errors and review hardship appeals. Taxpayers who did not appeal to the March Board may apply for a hardship review.

• Review of hardship appeals
• Correction of clerical errors

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The Berkley Public Safety Pension Board will consider several financial items. They will approve invoices, including a $3,458.90 invoice from Loomis Sayles. They will decide on Boston Partners' request to waive the maximum position size guideline for Amazon.com, Inc. Additional items include a review of the FY 2025-26 administrative cost transfer, an update to the public safety director's retirement contribution, and filing a fiduciary liability insurance policy for 2026-2027.

• Approve Loomis Sayles invoice #260842 for $3,458.90
• Approve Boston Partners’ waiver request for Amazon.com maximum position size guideline
• Review FY 2025-26 administrative cost transfer to the city
• Update retirement contribution for the public safety director
• Receive and file fiduciary liability insurance policy (2026-2027)

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The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the MSHDA Housing Tax Increment Financing Program. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• MSHDA Housing Tax Increment Financing Program

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The City Council will discuss special land use approval for a medical spa and first readings of ordinances regarding electric bicycles and scooters. The body is also reviewing parking payment-in-lieu fees and engineering design standards.

• Special land use approval for Sugarcoated medical spa at 3462 Greenfield Road
• Ordinance to regulate electric bicycles, electric skateboards/scooters, and bicycles
• Amendment to modify regulations for payment-in-lieu of required parking spaces
• Purchase of two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor AWD Utility Patrol Vehicles
• Fee Schedule Amendment to add City Spigot Use Fee

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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to conduct board elections and welcome new members. The board will also review program updates and general board business.

• Board elections
• Welcome of new members
• Program updates

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The Berkley Historical Committee will review several old‑business items, including Berkley Days, museum membership and marketing, a scavenger hunt, lecture series, Art Bash, and the Pride Block Party. In new business, the committee will consider gifts, the Berkley Street Fest scheduled for 11:00 am‑8:00 pm, the meeting schedule, and sign‑up procedures for museum hours. The meeting also includes routine reports such as the Treasurer’s and Curator’s reports and the approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Berkley Days (old business)
• Museum membership/marketing (old business)
• Berkley Street Fest, 11:00 am‑8:00 pm (new business)
• Meeting schedule (new business)
• Sign up for museum hours (new business)

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The City Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a special land use request. The commission is considering a proposal to allow a medical spa at a specific location in the Residential Corridor District.

• Public hearing PSU-01-26 for medical spa use at 3462 Greenfield Rd. requested by Ashley Coleman

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a special land use request for Sugarcoated at 3462 Greenfield Rd. The commission found the medical spa met all required zoning standards and compatibility criteria.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 23, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special land use PSU-01-26 for 3462 Greenfield Rd. (6-0)

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The Berkley Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request for a second-story addition and interpret a zoning ordinance section. The board will also confirm a quorum, approve minutes, and elect officers.

• Variance request for second-story addition on Gardner Ave.
• Zoning ordinance interpretation request on Catalpa Dr.
• Election of Zoning Board of Appeals officers
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Confirmation of a quorum

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The Downtown Development Authority will consider a sole source justification to acquire a sculpture for Robina Plaza and will select board officers for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. The meeting also includes routine liaison reports from City Council, Community Development, Planning Commission, Public Works, and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as updates from student board members and various DDA committees.

• Sole source justification for sculpture at Robina Plaza
• Appointment of DDA Board Officers for FY 2026‑2027
• Liaison reports from City Council, Community Development, Planning Commission, Public Works, and Chamber of Commerce
• Student board member updates
• Board committee updates (Art & Design, Events, Organization, 12‑Mile)

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The regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026.

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The council will interview candidates for new board and commission positions. It will then vote on appointments to those boards and commissions. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Candidate interviews for new board and commission appointments
• City Council appointments to boards and commissions

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The Beautification Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on the Adopt a Garden program and the Library Garden. The committee will also discuss potential cleanup locations and a possible presence at the Berkley Street Fest on July 25th.

• Adopt a Garden sign order and plot delivery updates
• Library Garden maintenance and feedback
• Discussion of school cleanup locations
• Berkley Street Fest July 25th presence

The Beautification Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting. The committee reported that the first monthly newsletter for the Adopt A Garden program was distributed via email and noted that signs will be delivered to adopted sites next week. Members also discussed progress at the Library Garden and scheduled clean-up locations at the 12/Woodward Bus Stop and Senior Center Garden for July 12. A proposal to split the purchase of a pop-up tent with the Tree Board was tabled for a future vote pending event participation determinations.

• Approved May 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Scheduled clean-up day for July 12 at 12/Woodward Bus Stop and Senior Center Garden
• Tabled motion regarding the purchase of a pop-up tent with the Tree Board

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The commission held public hearings and voted to recommend approval of a comprehensive amendment to the City of Berkley's zoning code, covering commercial occupancy, multiple‑family development, parking, signage, and related provisions. It also approved a site‑plan addition for 3170 Eleven Mile Road after conditions were set. Discussions were held on future data‑center and payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑parking amendments, which were sent forward for public hearing.

• Recommendation to approve zoning ordinance amendments affecting Sections 3.03.A, 3.10, 6.04.C.6, 6.04.D.1, 9.16, 11.08.C, 11.10, 14.04.E, 14.04.N, and 15.03.A
• Approval of site‑plan for PSP-11-25: 3170 Eleven Mile Rd. addition (224 sq ft) with conditions
• Discussion of proposed data‑center zoning amendment (Section 8.23, parking, environmental standards)
• Discussion of proposed amendment to Payment‑in‑Lieu of Parking fees (Section 14.04.B) with wording changes
• Staff note of upcoming public hearing on alley vacation for 4162 Twelve Mile Rd. gas‑station site

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The Tree Board will meet to discuss the use of AI and LiDar technology from Midland for tree canopy management. The board will also review street tree educational outreach and upcoming public events.

• AI/LiDar technology use for Tree canopy management
• Street tree educational outreach
• Board vacancies
• Berkley days volunteer opportunities

The Tree Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. Discussions included future educational outreach regarding street tree care and upcoming City Council interviews for board vacancies.

• Approved April Meeting Minutes
• Approved June 22 Agenda

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The Board approved a $19,430.00 landscaping proposal for Robina Plaza. All received bids for the Robina Avenue festoon string lighting were rejected due to budget and responsiveness issues.

• Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 27, 2026 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2026 Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Robina Avenue Festoon String Lighting (unanimous)
• Directed staff to revise lighting scope and re-solicit via BidNet Direct (unanimous)
• Approved $19,430.00 landscaping bid from Feral Flora (unanimous)

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The Berkley Library Board will approve minutes from May 2026, review circulation statistics, and discuss new board applicants and the August meeting date.

• Approval of May 20, 2026 minutes
• Review of circulation statistics
• Recommendation regarding library board applicants
• Discussion regarding August meeting date

The board approved two candidate choices to fill a vacancy for submission to City Council. Additionally, the July board meeting was rescheduled to July 29, and the August meeting was canceled.

• Approved May 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Amanda Davies as first choice for board vacancy (unanimous)
• Selected Bruce Corrigan-Salter as second choice for board vacancy (unanimous)
• Rescheduled July board meeting to July 29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Canceled August board meeting (unanimous)

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The City Council will vote on several updates to the City of Berkley Code of Ordinances, including zoning and subdivision standards. The body is also reviewing a budget amendment and a legal services agreement regarding public drinking water settlements.

• Second reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 138 Zoning regarding occupancy certificates, parking, and signs
• Consideration of GLWA Member Partner Contract for legal services for 3M and Dupont Public Drinking Water Settlements
• Approval of Special Assessment Rolls No. 101 and No. 102 for the 2026 Property Tax Roll
• Amendment 2026-5 of the 2025-26 Budget
• Purchase of a Ford Escape and two 2027 Ford F-250 vehicles for the 26/27 Fiscal Year

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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on June 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the Community Center. The board will consider approving a new bi-law. It will also receive updates on community parks and program activities and conduct routine board business.

• Bi-law approval
• Community park updates
• Program updates
• Board business

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The Berkley Historical Committee will meet to approve minutes, review officer reports, and discuss ongoing events like Berkley Days and the Pride Block Party. The group will also consider new business items including gifts and meeting schedules.

• Approval of minutes from last meeting
• Treasurer’s report
• Berkley Days event planning
• Pride Block Party planning
• Website and membership marketing

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The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a non‑use variance granting nine off‑street parking spaces for the tattoo studio at 27815 Woodward Ave. It also approved two dimensional variances—1.7 ft side‑yard setback and 1.3 ft distance‑between‑dwelling adjustments—for a rear addition at 1260 Larkmoor Blvd. Additionally, members elected Serr as the new Vice‑Chair of the board.

• Approved non‑use parking variance for nine spaces at 27815 Woodward Ave.
• Approved 1.7‑ft side‑yard setback variance for 1260 Larkmoor Blvd.
• Approved 1.3‑ft distance‑between‑dwelling variance for 1260 Larkmoor Blvd.
• Elected Member Serr as Vice‑Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a dimensional variance for a rear two-story addition at 1812 Catalpa Dr. The board also voted to request that the Planning Commission investigate how the zoning ordinance should be written regarding accessory structure setbacks.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 09, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for 1812 Catalpa Dr. addition (6-0)
• Requested Planning Commission investigate ordinance language regarding accessory structures (4-1)

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The Berkley City Council will consider a joinder agreement to the Health Services Agreement with Marathon Health and the MilLife Health Clinic Consortium. A public hearing will be held on the vacation of an alley covering the northerly 18 feet of lots 39‑49 in the Ellwood Heights Subdivision, followed by a resolution to vacate that alley. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as the May 18 minutes, the 2026 Local Road Improvement Program, and proclamations for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and Juneteenth Celebration Day.

• Joinder Agreement to the Health Services Agreement with Marathon Health and MilLife Health Clinic Consortium
• Public hearing for vacation of the alley covering the northerly 18 feet of lots 39‑49 in Ellwood Heights Subdivision
• Resolution to vacate the alley covering the northerly 18 feet of lots 39‑49 in Ellwood Heights Subdivision
• 2026 Local Road Improvement Program (consent agenda)
• LGBTQIA+ Pride Month proclamation (consent agenda)

The Berkley City Council approved several items on the consent agenda, including participation in the 2026 Oakland County Local Road Improvement Program and two proclamations. Councilmember Patterson moved to approve a Joinder Agreement with Marathon Health and a Fourth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement, authorizing the City Manager to sign. The council also approved a resolution vacating an alley covering the northerly 18 feet of lots 39‑49 in the Ellwood Heights Subdivision. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved participation in 2026 Oakland County Local Road Improvement Program (6-0)
• Approved LGBTQIA+ Pride Month proclamation (6-0)
• Approved Juneteenth Celebration Day proclamation (6-0)
• Approved Joinder Agreement to Health Services Agreement with Marathon Health and Fourth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement, authorizing City Manager to sign (6-0)
• Approved resolution vacating alley covering 18 feet of lots 39‑49 in Ellwood Heights Subdivision (6-0)

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The Berkley Public Safety Pension Board will consider approval of several service invoices totaling $14,907.58. Items include advisory fees from CAPTRUST and investment services from Boston Partners. The board will also receive and file a Form ADV Part 2 disclosure brochure and conduct a CAPTRUST quarterly review.

• Approve CAPTRUST invoice LT152539 for $9,105.30 (advisory fees 4/1‑6/30/2026)
• Approve Boston Partners invoice 20260331-364-A for $2,166.44 (investment services 1/1‑3/31/2026)
• Approve Boston Partners invoice 20260331-595-A for $3,635.84 (investment services 1/1‑3/31/2026)
• Receive and file Form ADV Part 2 disclosure brochure from Boston Partners
• Conduct CAPTRUST quarterly review

The Berkley Public Safety Pension Board voted to replace the T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund with the Touchstone Mid Cap Growth Fund. The motion passed unanimously (Herriman, Boring, Smith). The board also approved invoice payments and filed a Boston Partners disclosure form.

• Approved switch to Touchstone Mid Cap Growth Fund (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices from Captrust, Boston Partners, Asher Kelly (unanimous)
• Received and filed Boston Partners disclosure form (unanimous)
• Received and filed Captrust quarterly review presentation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The City of Berkley Downtown Development Authority will meet on May 27, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. in the Berkley Public Safety Building. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, unspecified action items, a discussion item, and public comments. No specific resolutions or contracts are listed in the notice.

The Board approved the DDA budget for fiscal year 2026‑27 as adopted by City Council, keeping the total at $539,000. The Board also approved the quotation for decorative concrete for the Robina Placemaking Project. Both motions passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved FY 2026‑27 DDA budget ($539,000 total) (unanimous)
• Approved decorative concrete quotation for Robina Plaza (unanimous)

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The Beautification Advisory Committee will discuss participant updates, finalize a planting plan for the Library, and order garden signs. The group will also review email options for garden participants.

• Finalize Library planting plan for May 31st
• Order garden signs for Adopt a Garden participants
• Discuss email options for garden communications
• Review participant updates and garden status

The committee approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 22 meeting. It adopted the Adopt‑A‑Garden program, including plot cleanup and plans for signage. Members decided to create a new Gmail address for the committee and to launch a monthly newsletter for garden participants beginning in June. Additional items discussed included library clean‑up planning and a volunteer appreciation dinner scheduled for June 29.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion approved)
• Approved minutes of April 22, 2026 meeting (motion approved)
• Adopted Adopt‑A‑Garden program (action adopted)
• Planned library clean‑up on March 31 (action planned)
• Decided to create new Gmail address for committee email (action decided)
• Decided to start monthly newsletter for garden participants in June (action decided)

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The Berkley Tree Board will meet to discuss a street tree ordinance covering construction protections, pruning, and pesticide application. The board will also consider a new invasive tree ban and review funding for Arbor Day 2026.

• Discussion of street tree ordinance regarding construction, pesticides, and pruning
• Proposal for a new invasive tree ban
• Arbor Day 2026 funding
• MiDNR letter of support
• Determination of upcoming public outreach events

The Board approved the April 2026 meeting minutes and the May 26 agenda. No public comments were received. The Board noted that the DNR Community Grant application has been submitted and that the GIS inventory project is in the bidding process. An invasive‑tree ban list approved by the state will take effect in 2028.

• Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Approved May 26, 2026 agenda (motion approved)
• Noted submission of DNR Community Grant application (status update)
• Noted GIS inventory project entering bidding process (status update)
• Reported state‑approved invasive tree ban list effective 2028 (informational)

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The board approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting and adopted the city‑legal Lost and Found policy without changes. The board also agreed that the chair will contact applicants about board positions and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Lost and Found policy (unanimous)
• Chair to contact board applicants (action)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Environmental Advisory Committee will review recycling rates, an energy efficiency plan, and an e-recycling event. The group will also discuss a native plant sale and adopt the 2026 events calendar.

• Discussion: e-recycling day on May 23
• Discussion: native plant sale on May 31
• Discussion: improving Berkley recycling rate
• Discussion: reviewing Berkley Energy Efficiency Plan
• Action: adopt final 2026 events calendar

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 2026 meeting. It passed a motion authorizing member Madeline Losey to negotiate and spend up to $1,600 to install a native plant bed at the community center, using $1,848 of available credit. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved April 2026 minutes (motion passed)
• Authorized up to $1,600 for native plant bed installation (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

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The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission scheduled for May 19, 2026, has been cancelled.

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The Public Safety Pension Board will consider approving an invoice from CAPTRUST for advisory fees covering April 1 through June 30, 2026, totaling $9,105.30. The board will also receive and file a Form ADV Part 2 disclosure brochure from Boston Partners. A quarterly review of CAPTRUST's services will be discussed.

• Approve CAPTRUST invoice INV# LT152539 – $9,105.30 advisory fees (4/1‑6/30/2026)
• Receive and file Form ADV Part 2 disclosure brochure from Boston Partners
• CAPTRUST quarterly performance review

City Council

The City Council will award the contract for the Bacon Avenue Water Main and Road Reconstruction Project to Eminent Excavating LLC for $5,295,656.40, with an additional $529,565 contingency. Council members will also consider first readings of two ordinance amendments affecting commercial occupancy, performance guarantees, multiple‑family development, parking, and temporary signs. The meeting includes a presentation of the Quarter 1 Strategic Framework Report, a FY 2026/27 budget presentation, and several rezoning actions on Franklin Road, Eleven Mile Road, and a parking overlay district.

• Award contract to Eminent Excavating LLC for Bacon Water Main and Road Reconstruction ($5,295,656.40 plus $529,565 contingency)
• First reading of ordinance amending multiple sections of the zoning code (commercial occupancy, performance guarantees, multiple‑family development, parking, temporary signs, etc.)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 109 Subdivisions to repeal guarantee and financial‑guarantee sections
• Resolution approving conveyance of property to and from the Berkley School District
• Rezoning actions: PRZ‑05‑26 (2451 Franklin Rd.) to R‑1CD; PRZ‑06‑26 and PRZ‑07‑26 (rear 33.5 ft of 3170 & 3180 Eleven Mile Rd.) to Flex District; PRZ‑08‑26 adding a Parking Overlay District

The City Council approved Ordinance No. O-09-26, amending multiple sections of the zoning code, and Ordinance No. O-10-26, repealing two subdivision design standards. It also approved Resolution No. R-09-26 to convey property to and from the Berkley School District. The Updated Engineering Design Standards were adopted through the consent agenda. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance O-09-26 (zoning code amendments) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-10-26 (repeal of subdivision design standards) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-09-26 (property conveyance with school district) (7-0)
• Adopted Updated Engineering Design Standards via consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items M-53-26, M-54-26, M-55-26 (7-0)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (7-0)

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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Community Center on May 14, 2026. The agenda includes a presentation on board changes, program updates, other board business, and a discussion of the board’s bylaws. No specific decisions or votes are listed; the items appear to be informational and discussion topics. The next meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2026.

• Presentation on board changes
• Program updates
• Board business
• By‑laws discussion

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved its agenda for the May 14 meeting and approved the minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting. No other motions were adopted. The board discussed program updates, a recent $12,500 grant, and continued work on draft bylaws, which will be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Melissa Hammond, seconded by Andrew Boring)
• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes (motion by John Nicolai, seconded by Andrew Boring)

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The board unanimously voted to postpone the final adoption of the FY 2026‑27 budget until a special meeting on May 27, after noting a discrepancy between approved and requested figures. The board also unanimously approved an extension of the $3,200 façade improvement grant for Buns ‘N Patties. Additionally, the board unanimously approved the general concept of the Robina Placemaking Project, contingent on revised cost and concrete‑timing details to be addressed at the May 27 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2026 meeting (unanimously)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for April 2026 (unanimously)
• Tabled final adoption of FY 2026‑27 budget until May 27, 2026 (unanimously)
• Approved Buns ‘N Patties façade grant extension ($3,200) (unanimously)
• Approved general concept of Robina Placemaking Project, pending revised cost and timing (unanimously)

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The Historical Committee will meet to approve minutes, review reports, and discuss old business including a scavenger tour and lecture series. New business includes a meeting schedule and a dedication event for Judge Jamie Wittenberg.

• Judge Jamie Wittenberg memorial dedication event - May 27, 2026 at 5PM at Royal Oak City Hall
• Scavenger tour
• Lecture series
• Berkley Days
• Approval of minutes

The Historical Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting, both unanimously. Members also approved a motion to change the price of the Berkley Theater marquee ornament that will be sold at the Art Bash, passing unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed price of Berkley Theater marquee ornament (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for May 11, 2026, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council approved the City Manager’s proposed FY 2026/27 budget and the accompanying millage rates. It also adopted several rezoning changes, approved a $5.3 million water‑main and road reconstruction contract, and authorized multiple service agreements and policy updates. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted FY 2026/27 budget and millage rates (Resolution R-08-26) – Ayes: Hennen, Elrod, Black, Baker, Patterson, Gavin, Dean; Nays: None
• Awarded Bacon Water Main and Road Reconstruction contract to Eminent Excavating LLC for $5,295,656.40 plus $529,565 contingency (M-45-26) – Ayes: Patterson, Baker, Black, Elrod, Gavin, Hennen, Dean; Nays: None
• Approved Construction Engineering Services for Bacon Ave project, not‑to‑exceed $748,703 (M-46-26) – Ayes: Baker, Black, Elrod, Gavin, Hennen, Patterson, Dean; Nays: None
• Authorized Strategic Real Estate Services agreement with Plante Moran (M-44-26) – Ayes: Gavin, Hennen, Patterson, Baker, Black, Elrod, Dean; Nays: None
• Adopted rezoning of 2451 Franklin Rd. to R-1CD Single Family Residential District (PRZ-05-26) – Ayes: Black, Elrod, Gavin, Hennen, Patterson, Baker, Dean; Nays: None
• Expanded Social District boundaries to match DDA district (R-07-26) – Ayes: Hennen, Patterson, Baker, Black, Elrod, Gavin, Dean; Nays: None
• Adopted Municipal Civil Infractions Policy (M-51-26) – Ayes: Baker, Black, Elrod, Gavin, Hennen, Patterson, Dean; Nays: None
• Approved Shared Use License Agreement with Berkley School District (M-52-26) – Ayes: Black, Elrod, Gavin, Hennen, Patterson, Baker, Dean; Nays: None

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The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend multiple sections of the City of Berkley Zoning Code. The body will also review a site plan for a business addition and discuss potential new regulations for data centers and parking payments.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments including sign time limits, parking lot regulations, and prohibition of commercial vehicles at single- and two-family dwellings
• PSP-11-25: Site plan approval for a 224 sq. ft. addition at 3170 Eleven Mile Rd. (Golden Grill)
• Discussion of potential Zoning Ordinance amendment to regulate data centers
• Discussion of potential Zoning Ordinance amendment to regulate Payment in Lieu of Parking

The commission held a public hearing on a comprehensive amendment to the City of Berkley zoning code and voted unanimously to recommend its approval. It also approved a site‑plan addition at 3170 Eleven Mile Road with conditions, and agreed to move two other proposed amendments to public hearing status. The meeting adjourned after all items were addressed.

• Recommended approval of extensive zoning ordinance amendments (6-0)
• Approved PSP-11-25 site plan for 3170 Eleven Mile Rd. with conditions (6-0)
• Agreed to proceed to public hearing on data‑center zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed to public hearing on payment‑in‑lieu of parking amendment with wording changes (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for alley vacation at 4162 Twelve Mile Rd. for June 1, 2026 (staff report)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 24, 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Berkley City Council will convene to consider a resolution for a public hearing regarding the vacation of an alley in the Ellwood Heights Subdivision. The meeting includes a consent agenda and a period for public comment.

• Resolution to set public hearing for alley vacation in Ellwood Heights Subdivision
• Consent agenda items
• Public comment period

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The Berkley Tree Board will meet to discuss a street tree ordinance regarding protection and construction provisions. The board will also review Arbor Day 2026 and a MiDNR letter of support.

• Discussion of street tree ordinance (protection/provisions for construction)
• Arbor Day 2026
• MiDNR letter of support
• DPW update from Adam Wozniak

The Tree Board approved the minutes from the prior meeting and the agenda for this meeting. It assigned A. Wozniak to work with Community Development to review and update the street tree ordinance and to submit a Tree Protection Plan at the next meeting. The board also suggested sending annual tree‑care reminders to street‑tree recipients and reviewing the tree list with Marine City each year. The meeting was adjourned after the adjournment motion was approved.

• Approved prior meeting minutes
• Approved today's agenda
• Tasked A. Wozniak to review and update street tree ordinance and submit a Tree Protection Plan
• Suggested sending annual tree‑care reminders to street‑tree recipients
• Suggested annual review of the tree list with Marine City
• Approved adjournment motion

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The Beautification Advisory Committee is meeting to review applications and confirm plots for the Adopt a Garden program launching May 1st. The body will also discuss spring cleanup dates and a parking lot project update for the library.

• Adopt a Garden application review and plot confirmation
• Spring cleanup planning at the Community Center
• Library parking lot project update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the February 25 minutes. Two garden clean‑up days were established: one at the Senior Center on May 3 and another at the Library on May 31. The City Council Liaison reported that the Pride and Art Bash events have been approved for June. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Bellopatrick, second by Fogle)
• Approved February 25 minutes (motion by Bellopatrick, second by Burguess)
• Established Senior Center garden clean‑up day May 3 (motion by Fogle, second by Bellopatrick)
• Established Library garden clean‑up day May 31 (motion by Fogle, second by Bellopatrick)
• Pride and Art Bash events approved for June (city‑council liaison update)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Hatala, second by Burguess)

Boards & Commissions

The Environmental Advisory Committee will approve meeting minutes and finalize the 2026 events calendar. The group will also discuss e-recycling day and recycling and energy efficiency work plan priorities.

• Approval of minutes
• Finalize and adopt 2026 events calendar
• Discussion: Berkley e-recycling day May 23
• Discussion: Improving Berkley recycling rate
• Discussion: Review Berkley energy efficiency plan

Boards & Commissions

The Public Safety Pension Board will meet to approve invoices for advisory fees and pension trust liability insurance. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and set the date for the next session.

• Approval of Invoices totaling $15,934.21
• Approval of Meeting Minutes – February 23, 2026
• Assured Partners – Pension Trust Liability Insurance – 2026-2027
• Next Board Meeting Date - Monday, May 18, 2026
• Approval of Advisory Fees for CAPTRUST and Loomis Sayles

The Berkley Public Safety Pension Board approved the renewal quote for fiduciary liability insurance and approved payments on invoices from Captrust, Loomis Sayles, and Assured Partners. Both actions were approved unanimously by the members present. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved receipt and filing of fiduciary liability insurance renewal quote (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices from Captrust, Loomis Sayles, and Assured Partners (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings for four city-initiated rezoning requests. The body will also consider a lease agreement for municipal parking across three parcels.

• Rezoning of 2451 Franklin Rd. from R-1AB to R-1CD
• Rezoning of rear 33.5 ft. of 3170 Eleven Mile Rd. to Flex District
• Rezoning of rear 33.5 ft. of 3180 Eleven Mile Rd. to Flex District
• Adding Parking Overlay District to Parcel #25-16-352-026
• Lease agreement for municipal parking on parcels 25-07-455-028, 25-07-455-029, and 25-07-455-030

The council approved the first reading of four city‑initiated rezoning ordinances for properties on Franklin Road, Eleven Mile Road, and a parking overlay district. It also approved a license agreement for a municipal parking lot on three parcels. All motions passed unanimously with one absent councilmember.

• Approved Ordinance PRZ-05-26 rezoning 2451 Franklin Rd. to R-1CD (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance PRZ-06-26 rezoning rear 33.5 ft of 3170 Eleven Mile Rd. to Flex District (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance PRZ-07-26 rezoning rear 33.5 ft of 3180 Eleven Mile Rd. to Flex District (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance PRZ-08-26 adding Parking Overlay District (unanimous)
• Approved License Agreement M-47-26 for municipal parking lot on parcels 25-07-455-028, 029, 030 (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Library Board will meet to discuss a draft lost and found policy. The agenda also includes a review of circulation statistics and a report from the librarian.

• Draft lost and found policy
• Circulation statistics

The Board approved the minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting with a unanimous vote. A draft lost‑and‑found policy was reviewed but no action was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved March 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Berkley Historical Committee is meeting to review officer reports and ongoing business. The body will discuss museum marketing, sales, and potential tours of downtown Berkley and local churches.

• Curator's report on security measures
• Berkley Days and museum membership/marketing
• Christmas ornament and poster sales
• Proposed tours of downtown Berkley and churches
• Rogers School visit

The committee unanimously approved the agenda and accepted the amended minutes. It authorized buying space 40 (Boardwalk) on the museum board for $540 and accepted two donated items. The committee also approved paying a $100 fee to sell items at the Art Bash and voted to participate in both the Art Bash and the Pride celebration.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted amended minutes changing “Museum income” to “Museum merchandise / sales” (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of space 40 (Boardwalk) for $540 (unanimous)
• Accepted two museum gifts from Robert Roy (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $100 fee to sell items at the Art Bash (unanimous)
• Approved committee participation in the Art Bash (unanimous)
• Approved donation and participation in the Pride celebration (unanimous)
• Approved volunteer sign‑up for museum shift calendar (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting notice was cancelled, so no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Boards & Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss membership and program updates. The board will also review board business and hold a discussion regarding by laws.

• Membership
• Program updates
• By Laws discussion

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board noted that membership applications are due by May 15 and that one board seat is open. They reviewed program updates, including spring camp attendance and senior activities. The board received cost estimates for tennis court resurfacing ($120K) versus full reconstruction ($1.2M) and said the budget vote will occur with City Council on May 4. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Boards & Commissions

The Board of Directors will review the Downtown Development Authority's TIF and overall development strategy. No formal actions or votes are scheduled. The meeting also includes liaison reports, committee updates, and a brief public comment period.

• Discussion of DDA TIF/Development Plan & Strategic Plan
• Liaison reports from City Council, Community Development, Planning Commission, Public Works, and Chamber of Commerce
• Student Board Member updates
• Updates from Art & Design, Business Development, Events, Marketing, and Organization committees
• Public comments (three‑minute limit per speaker)

The Board approved the meeting agenda, the amended minutes of the March 11 meeting, and the Treasurer’s Report for March 2026, each by unanimous vote. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 9:48 AM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended March 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for March 2026 (unanimous)
• No action items were taken

City Council

The City Council will consider the second reading and adoption of several ordinances, including updates to nuisance and sidewalk codes. The body will also vote on four city-initiated residential rezonings and a summer maintenance agreement with the Road Commission for Oakland County.

• Rezoning of 2429, 2431, and 2435 Sunnyknoll Ave from R-1AB to R-1CD
• Rezoning of 2437 Franklin Road from R-1AB to R-1CD
• Amendments to City Code regarding Nuisances (Section 78-2 through 78-9)
• Amendments to City Code regarding Sidewalk Construction and Repair (Section 106-188)
• Purchase of Neptune R900i water meters

The council adopted four city‑initiated rezoning ordinances changing properties on Sunnyknoll Avenue from R‑1AB to R‑1CD. It also approved the purchase of water meters and two community event applications. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 2429 Sunnyknoll Ave to R‑1CD (second reading adopted)
• Approved rezoning of 2431 Sunnyknoll Ave to R‑1CD (second reading adopted)
• Approved rezoning of 2435 Sunnyknoll Ave to R‑1CD (second reading adopted)
• Approved rezoning of 2437 Franklin Rd to R‑1CD (second reading adopted)
• Approved purchase of 500 Neptune R900i water meters for $117,095 (M‑37‑26)
• Approved 2026 Summer Maintenance Agreement with Road Commission (M‑38‑26)
• Approved Berkley Art Bash event application for June 13, 2026 (M‑39‑26)
• Approved Berkley Pride Block Party event application for June 28, 2026 (M‑40‑26)

City Council

The council will hold a budget work session to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026/27 city budget. Topics include facilities, finance/treasury/public improvement, parks and recreation/senior activities, public works, and public safety. Public comment is invited on each item as it is considered.

• Facilities budget discussion
• Finance/Treasury/Public Improvement budget discussion
• Parks & Rec/Senior Activities budget discussion
• DPW (public works, streets, infrastructure, etc.) budget discussion
• Public Safety budget discussion (admin, dispatch, animal control, opioid settlement)

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote. After extensive discussion of the FY 2026/27 budget, no formal approvals or denials were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. No substantive budget actions were taken during this session.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Berkley City Council will hold a budget work session to review the proposed fiscal year 2026/27 budget. The discussion will cover departmental allocations for DDA, Information Technology, Human Resources, Building/Planning/Parking (Community Development), Communications, Library, and other city services. No formal votes are indicated; the meeting is for informational review and public comment.

• Review of DDA (Department of Developmental Services) budget
• Review of Information Technology budget
• Review of Human Resources budget
• Review of Building/Planning/Parking (Community Development) budget
• Review of Library budget

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda with a 6-0 vote. The session, which reviewed the proposed FY 2026/27 budget, did not adopt any budget items. The council then adjourned the special budget work session with a 6-0 vote. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Adjourned special budget work session (6-0)

Boards & Commissions

The committee will review the drafted garden information packet and discuss promotional options, a signing deadline, and garden sign designs, including an update on the library garden. They will also consider the location and possible dates for a spring clean‑up, with the Community Center as a suggested site. No final decisions are noted; the meeting is for discussion and planning.

• Review drafted garden information packet
• Discuss promotional options and timeline for the garden
• Set deadline for garden sign‑up
• Choose garden sign options
• Consider Community Center location and date options for spring clean‑up

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting. Members reviewed the Adopt A Garden program and set a deadline of April 1 for final suggestions and April 30 for volunteer sign‑ups. Ethan Fogle will contact a local business about garden sign options. The date and location for the next Spring Clean‑Up will be decided at the next meeting.

• Meeting agenda approved
• Minutes of February 25, 2026 approved
• Final Adopt A Garden suggestions due April 1
• Volunteer sign‑up deadline for Adopt A Garden set for April 30
• Ethan to inquire with a local business about garden sign options
• Spring Clean‑Up date and location to be set at next meeting

Boards & Commissions

The Berkley Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 24, 2026. The agenda consists of standard items such as call to order, roll call, approvals of agenda and minutes, public comments, old and new business, liaison reports, and commissioner/staff comments. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinance items are listed.

Boards & Commissions

The Tree Board will hear a presentation from Lawrence Law of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources about tree-related matters for the library. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes, agenda, and public comments, as well as updates on Arbor Day and a Department of Public Works report. No decisions are listed; the session appears informational.

• Guest presentation by Lawrence Law (MiDNR) on library tree update
• Discussion of Arbor Day 2026
• MiDNR letter of support review
• DPW (Department of Public Works) update

The Tree Board meeting scheduled for March 23, 2026 was not held because a quorum was not present. No official business was conducted. The next meeting is set for April 27 at 7 PM.

Boards & Commissions

The Berkley Library Board will approve the minutes, hear a librarian report, and discuss old business items such as circulation statistics, the applicant process for boards and commissions, and the community postings policy. New business includes selecting the date for the Board's August 2026 meeting. The meeting ends with an update from the City Council liaison.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of circulation statistics
• Discussion of boards & commissions applicant process
• Review of community postings & handouts policy
• Selection of date for August 2026 Library Board meeting

The board approved the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. It then adopted the City attorney‑edited Community Postings & Handouts Policy after a motion by Amanda and a second by Carol, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8 p.m.

• Approved Feb 18 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Community Postings & Handouts Policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Berkley Environmental Advisory Committee will consider several work‑plan priorities, including transportation and natural‑feature infrastructure, and will vote on finalizing the 2026 events calendar. The meeting also includes reports from the chair, city council liaison, and staff, as well as public comment and updates on other work‑plan items.

• Finalize and adopt the 2026 events calendar (Action Item)
• Discuss work‑plan priority: improving Berkley transportation infrastructure
• Discuss work‑plan priority: Berkley natural feature and green infrastructure
• Review comments and updates on other work‑plan priorities
• Old business: recommendation for locating a native plant bed

The committee approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Caroline Brohn‑Dicks and support from Tricia Losey. The February 2026 meeting minutes were also approved following a motion by C. Dicks and support from Noel Rendelman. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Tricia Losey, seconded by Madeline Alexander.

• Agenda approved (motion by C. Dicks, seconded by T. Losey)
• February 2026 minutes approved (motion by C. Dicks, seconded by N. Rendelman)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by T. Losey, seconded by M. Alexander)

Boards & Commissions

The Public Safety Pension meeting scheduled for March 16, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

City Council

The Berkley City Council will vote on a development agreement with AFB Woodward, LLC and AFB Woodward 2, LLC. The council will also adopt several ordinance amendments, including changes to noise, nuisance, snow emergency, and sidewalk bond rules. Three residential properties on Sunnyknoll Avenue and one on Franklin Road will be rezoned from R‑1AB to R‑1CD. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and public comment.

• Consideration of a Development Agreement between AFB Woodward, LLC, AFB Woodward 2, LLC, and the City of Berkley
• Second‑reading adoption of ordinance amendments to the Noise, Nuisances, Snow Emergencies, and Sidewalk bond sections of the City Code
• First‑reading adoption of ordinance amendments to Residential Grading and Drainage Standards and Municipal Civil Infractions
• Rezoning of 2429 Sunnyknoll Ave., 2431 Sunnyknoll Ave., 2435 Sunnyknoll Ave., and 2437 Franklin Rd. from R‑1AB to R‑1CD
• Extension of oath of office for City Treasurer and Certifying Assessor

The council approved Ordinance No. O-01-26, adding definitions and decibel limits for sound devices. It also adopted several other ordinances on civil infractions, residential grading, noxious weeds, and snow‑emergency parking, and approved a $11,411.77 purchase of a utility line locator. Four city‑initiated rezoning motions changed properties on Sunnyknoll Avenue and Franklin Road from R‑1AB to R‑1CD. The extension of oaths for the City Treasurer and Certifying Assessor was also approved.

• Approved noise ordinance O-01-26 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance O-02-26 (civil infractions bureau) via consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved ordinance O-03-26 (residential grading standards) via consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved ordinance O-04-26 (noxious weeds) via consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved ordinance O-05-26 (snow‑emergency parking) via consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved purchase of UtiliGuard 2RTK line locator $11,411.77 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2429 Sunnyknoll Ave to R‑1CD (6-0)
• Approved extension of oaths for City Treasurer and Certifying Assessor (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet on March 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Public Safety 2nd Floor Conference Room, 2395 12 Mile Road. The agenda contains a single item: Special Land Use Training. No other business or decisions are listed. Public comment will be permitted on agenda items.

• Special Land Use Training

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A special land‑use training session was presented by a planning consultant. No substantive land‑use or policy decisions were made. The work session was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (11-0)
• Adjourned work session (11-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss upcoming events including Winterfest and the Steelers 2026 season. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Community Center.

• Approval of March 2026 minutes
• Discussion of Winterfest event
• Discussion of Steelers 2026 season
• Program updates presentation

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 12 session. It granted the Berkley Steelers temporary one‑year use of Lazenby Field for practices beginning in August while Tyler Park is under construction. The board assigned Dan McMinn to email a proclamation template and tasked Melissa Hammond with drafting a bylaws revision for the next meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Melissa Hammond, seconded by John Nicolai)
• Approved February 12 minutes (motion by Mike Kerby, seconded by J.D. Otto)
• Granted one‑year field access at Lazenby Field to the Berkley Steelers (decision by Dan McMinn)
• Assigned Dan McMinn to email a proclamation template to the board
• Assigned Melissa Hammond to draft a bylaws revision for review at the next meeting

Boards & Commissions

The Downtown Development Authority board will discuss its alignment with the City of Berkley Master Plan and consider several action items, including a Bistro Table Policy, expansion of the Social District, and a recommendation for the City Council to approve the DDA draft budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027. The agenda also includes a Treasurer report, liaison reports from city departments, and a period for public comment.

• Bistro Table Policy
• Social District Expansion
• Recommend City Council approve DDA draft budget for FY 2026‑2027
• Presentation on DDA alignment with City of Berkley Master Plan goals
• Treasurer Report

The board approved a Bistro Table policy, with all members in favor except one who opposed. They voted 7‑3 to expand the Downtown Social District along 12 Mile and Coolidge, limiting signage costs to $20,000. The board unanimously recommended that City Council approve the DDA’s draft FY 2026‑27 budget. The agenda, minutes, and Treasurer’s report were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Bistro Table Policy (all in favor, Laczkovich opposed)
• Approved expansion of Social District with signage cost cap $20,000 (7‑3 vote)
• Unanimously recommended City Council approve DDA FY 2026‑27 draft budget
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for February 2026 (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Berkley Historical Committee meeting scheduled for March 10, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Boards & Commissions

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two variance applications for local properties. The board is also scheduled to hold an election for Vice-Chair.

• Parking variance request for Well Wishes Tattoo at 27815 Woodward Ave to add a service chair
• Dimensional variance requests for side yard setback and dwelling distance at 1260 Larkmoor Blvd for an addition
• Election for Vice-Chair

The board approved a non‑use parking variance for nine spaces at 27815 Woodward Ave (6‑1 vote). It also approved two dimensional variances for 1260 Larkmoor Blvd: a 1.7‑ft side‑yard setback variance (7‑0) and a 1.3‑ft dwelling‑distance variance (7‑0). Members elected Serr as Vice‑Chair of the board unanimously (6‑0). All actions were recorded as motions carried.

• Approved 9‑space parking variance for 27815 Woodward Ave (6‑1)
• Approved 1.7‑ft side‑yard setback variance for 1260 Larkmoor Blvd (7‑0)
• Approved 1.3‑ft dwelling‑distance variance for 1260 Larkmoor Blvd (7‑0)
• Elected Serr as Vice‑Chair of the Zoning Board (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing a public hearing for the 2026-2027 operating budget and millage rates. The body is also reviewing security and access control upgrades for several city buildings and infrastructure projects.

• Proposed public hearing on May 4, 2026, for the 2026-2027 operating budget and millage rates
• Security and access control upgrades for City Hall, Community Center, Public Safety, and Library
• Engineering services for the Bacon Water Main and Road Reconstruction Project
• Improvements to the Bacon Park pavilion by Allied Building Services
• DPW wall repairs and gate installation

The council approved the meeting agenda and accepted the December 31, 2025 budget‑to‑actual and investment reports. It then approved Amendment 2026‑3 to the 2025‑26 budget. Contracts were approved for security upgrades to City Hall, the Community Center, Public Safety and the Library, and for Allied Building Services to repair a brick wall and install a gate. The council also accepted the City Manager’s advisory opinion on an alleged ethics violation.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Accepted Dec 31, 2025 budget‑to‑actual report (5-0)
• Accepted Dec 31, 2025 investment report (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 2026‑3 to the 2025‑26 budget (5-0)
• Approved contracts for security upgrades to City Hall, Community Center, Public Safety and Library (5-0)
• Approved Allied Building Services contract for brick wall tuckpointing and gate installation (5-0)
• Accepted City Manager's advisory opinion on alleged ethics violation (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including updated banking signers and other resolutions (5-0)

City Council

The Berkley City Council will hold a work session to discuss the City Special Events Policy. No other agenda items are listed. Public comment is invited on each item as it is considered.

• Discussion of City Special Events Policy

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously and later adjourned the work session without any dissent. No substantive policy decisions or votes were taken; the meeting consisted mainly of discussion about a draft special events policy. All procedural motions passed with unanimous support.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Work session adjourned (5-0)

Boards & Commissions

The committee will recap feedback on the Luminaries project and consider the Adopt‑a‑Garden program, including a library front entrance request from Matt Church, proposed garden sites, and a public outreach plan. A financial update for the committee will also be presented, followed by staff and city‑council liaison reports.

• Luminaries: recap and discuss feedback
• Adopt‑a‑Garden: library front entrance request from Matt Church
• Adopt‑a‑Garden: discuss and confirm garden locations (library, parks, community center)
• Adopt‑a‑Garden: confirm plan for public outreach and signups
• Financial update for the Beautification Advisory Committee

The committee approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 12, 2025 meeting. It recorded the resignation of member Terry Meek. The committee also noted a $800 fund balance and discussed upcoming projects such as adopt‑a‑garden and a spring cleanup, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved December 12, 2025 minutes
• Accepted resignation of member Terry Meek

Boards & Commissions

The Berkley City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the Capital Improvement Plan and a series of rezoning applications. Proposals include changing several Sunnyknoll Avenue and Franklin Road parcels from R-1AB to R-1CD residential districts, converting rear portions of two Eleven Mile Road properties to a Flex District, and adding a Parking Overlay District to a Columbia Road parcel. The commission will also discuss a possible zoning ordinance amendment concerning data centers.

• Public hearing on the Capital Improvement Plan
• Rezone 2429 Sunnyknoll Ave. from R-1AB to R-1CD Single Family Residential District
• Rezone rear 33.5 ft of 3170 Eleven Mile Rd. from R-1CD to Flex District
• Rezone Parcel 25-16-352-026 on Columbia Rd. to add a Parking Overlay District
• Discussion of a potential zoning ordinance amendment to regulate data centers

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. It then approved the Capital Improvement Plan. Finally, it recommended approval of seven city‑initiated rezoning amendments, including six from R‑1AB to R‑1CD and one rear‑area Flex district change, all by voice vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Recommended approval of seven rezoning amendments (6-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Tree Board will meet to discuss old business regarding Arbor Day 2026 and a MiDNR letter of support. The board will also review the recommended species list on the city website.

• Arbor Day 2026 planning
• MiDNR letter of support
• Review of city website recommended species list

The Board approved the minutes from the January 26, 2025 meeting. The agenda for the February 23, 2026 meeting was also approved as presented. No other actions were formally adopted.

• Approved January 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Boards & Commissions

The Berkley Tree Board will meet to discuss Arbor Day 2026 and a MiDNR letter of support. The board will also review the list of recommended species on the city website.

• Arbor Day 2026
• MiDNR letter of support
• City website recommended species list review
• DPW update from Adam Wozniak

The board approved the minutes from the January 26, 2025 meeting. The agenda for the February 23, 2026 meeting was approved as presented. No other actions were formally decided; remaining items were discussed for future follow‑up.

• Approved January 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved agenda as presented

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to include Berkley Entertainment LLC dba The Berkley Theater, located at 2960 Twelve Mile Road, in the Berkley Outdoor Social Scene (BOSS) Social District. The council will also vote on several ordinance amendments covering noise, municipal civil infractions, residential grading and drainage standards, noxious weeds, and snow emergency procedures, as well as updates to the city fee schedule. In addition, the council will review the Mayor and City Manager's proposed interlocal agreement for an Oakland County P25 Simulcast System and hear a presentation from the Marathon Health MiLife Consortium.

• Resolution to add Berkley Entertainment LLC dba The Berkley Theater (2960 Twelve Mile Road) to the BOSS Social District
• Ordinance amendments to City Code sections on noise (Ch. 74), civil infractions (Ch. 82), residential grading (Ch. 26), noxious weeds (Ch. 130), and snow emergencies (Ch. 38)
• Consideration of an interlocal agreement for an Oakland County P25 Simulcast System
• Updates to the city fee schedule
• Marathon Health MiLife Consortium presentation

The council approved the regular agenda and the consent agenda items, including minutes, an interlocal agreement with Oakland County, and the warrant list. It also approved a resolution adding Berkley Entertainment LLC (The Berkley Theater) at 2960 Twelve Mile Road to the BOSS Social District. An ordinance to amend the city noise code was approved.

• Approved agenda (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items M-13-26, R-01-26, M-14-26 (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution No. R-02-26 adding The Berkley Theater to BOSS district (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-1-26 amending noise code (ayes recorded: Hennen, Patterson)

City Council

The City Council will resume its discussion on the Payment in Lieu of Parking proposal. No other substantive items are listed; the meeting follows the standard agenda order with public comments and routine approvals.

• Continuation of the discussion on Payment in Lieu of Parking

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. Members discussed a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑parking program but took no formal action. The work session was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Adjourned work session (6-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Public Safety Pension Board is meeting to approve specific invoices and a confidential calculation for PSO Lt. Hadfield. The board will also receive updates regarding trading litigation and liability insurance renewal.

• Invoice for Boston Partners (Inv# 20251231-364-A) for $2,186.61
• Invoice for Investment Services (10/1-12/31/25)
• PSO Lt. Hadfield EDRO Calculation
• Loomis Sayles GES Trading Litigation Update
• Gallagher Notice of Liability Insurance Renewal

The Berkley Public Safety Pension Board approved its agenda and the January 26, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved payment of Boston Partners invoices and the Lt. Hadfield EDRO calculation from GRS. The board received and filed the Loomis Sayles litigation update and the Gallagher liability insurance renewal notice. The meeting was adjourned and the March 16 meeting was cancelled due to no agenda items.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved January 26, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved payment of Boston Partners invoices (3-0)
• Approved Lt. Hadfield EDRO calculation (3-0)
• Received and filed Loomis Sayles litigation update (3-0)
• Received and filed Gallagher liability insurance renewal notice (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Berkley Library Board will meet to review the applicant process for boards and commissions. The board will also discuss the policy regarding the bulletin board and free literature.

• Boards & commissions applicant process
• Bulletin board and free literature policy

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. The Friends of the Library approved a $1,000 allocation to establish a board and card game section next to the puzzle area. The board voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Approved Jan 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 for board and card game section
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Boards & Commissions

The Environmental Advisory Committee will approve meeting minutes and finalize the 2026 events calendar. The group will also discuss increasing recycling rates and reviewing the Berkley Energy Efficiency Plan.

• Approval of January 2026 meeting minutes
• Action: Finalize and adopt 2026 events calendar
• Discussion: Increasing Berkley Recycling rates
• Discussion: Review Berkley Energy Efficiency Plan
• Discussion: Recommendation for locating native plant bed

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the January 2026 minutes unanimously. The proposed 2026 events calendar was tabled for future confirmation. A motion to expand the BEAC membership from seven to nine members was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 2026 events calendar for future confirmation (unanimous)
• Approved increase of BEAC members from seven to nine (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review board business. Discussions include Winterfest, building updates, and program updates.

• Winterfest
• Building Update
• Program updates

The board approved the meeting agenda and the February 15 minutes. Winterfest was postponed because of extreme cold and set for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 12‑2 p.m. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Agenda approved (motion by Melissa Hammond, supported by Andrew Boring)
• Feb. 15 minutes approved (motion by J.D. Otto, supported by Mike Kerby)
• Winterfest postponed and rescheduled to Feb. 28, 2026, 12‑2 p.m.

Boards & Commissions

The Downtown Development Authority will consider amendments to its mural program, deciding whether to approve or disapprove the proposed changes. The board will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 DDA budget. Additional agenda items include a presentation on Berkley Days 2026 and reports from various city liaisons.

• Mural Program Amendments – approve or disapprove proposed changes
• Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 DDA Budget discussion
• Presentation: Berkley Days 2026
• Liaison reports from City Council, Community Development, Planning Commission, Public Works, and Chamber of Commerce
• Board committee updates (Art & Design, Business Development, Events, Marketing, Organization)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the January 14, 2026 minutes without dissent. The Treasurer’s Report for January 2026 was accepted unanimously. The Board also voted unanimously to adopt the revised Mural Program amendments, which set a maximum award of $7,500 and other grant conditions.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for January 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Mural Program amendments (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Historical Committee will discuss museum marketing, sales, and the website. The body is also reviewing reports to the City Council regarding 2025 achievements and 2026 goals.

• Report to City Council on 2025 achievements
• Report to City Council on 2026 goals
• Museum membership and marketing
• Christmas ornament and poster sales
• Pattengill plaque

The committee approved the meeting agenda and amended it to buy board space 40 for $540. It accepted two museum gifts, approved participation in the Art Bash and the $100 fee to sell items there, and approved donating to and participating in the Pride celebration. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to buy board space 40 for $540 (unanimous)
• Accepted two museum gifts (unanimous)
• Approved participation in the Art Bash (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $100 fee to sell items at the Art Bash (unanimous)
• Approved donation to and participation in the Pride celebration (unanimous)
• Approved volunteers for Art Bash booth setup and teardown (unanimous)
• Approved volunteers for Pride celebration (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Zoning Board of Appeals agenda lists only a cancelled public notice. No rezoning, contracts, or ordinance items are scheduled for discussion. The meeting will otherwise proceed as a regular session.

City Council

The Berkley City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of recent meeting minutes and the use of Oakland County Cooperative Contract 011677/011678 with DVM Utilities for sewer lining services. The regular agenda will feature recognitions, a legislative update from State Rep. Natalie Price, and a discussion of the FY26 SMART Specialized Services program. Public comment will be allowed on each agenda item as it is presented.

• Approve minutes from Jan. 23, Jan. 26, and Feb. 2, 2026 meetings
• Authorize use of Contract 011677/011678 with DVM Utilities for sewer lining
• Legislative update from State Rep. Natalie Price
• Review FY26 SMART Specialized Services program
• Public comment on agenda items

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. A consent agenda was approved, including the use of Oakland County Cooperative Contract 011677/011678 with DVM Utilities for sewer lining services. The council also approved Motion No. M-11-26, authorizing the FY26 SMART Specialized Services contract pending resolution of the City Attorney’s concerns.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including DVM Utilities sewer contract (6-0)
• Approved SMART Specialized Services FY26 contract (6-0)

City Council

Boards & Commissions

The City of Berkley Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, has been cancelled. Consequently, no agenda items, decisions, or public comments will be considered. No business will be conducted at this time.

Boards & Commissions

The Public Safety Pension Board will approve invoices totaling $27,677.95 for services including pension statements, investment advisory fees, and legal professional services. The board is also scheduled to approve the 2026 meeting calendar and review a quarterly investment report.

• Approval of invoices totaling $27,677.95
• Approval of 2026 Pension Board Meetings Schedule
• Review of CAPTRUST Quarterly Review
• Legal professional services invoices from Asher Kelly
• Investment advisory fees from Boston Partners and CAPTRUST

The Public Safety Pension Board approved several items, including invoice payments, the 2026 meeting schedule, an AFC calculation for Andrew Hadfield, and a move to a lower‑fee Vanguard investment account. The board also received and filed the Captrust quarterly report and then adjourned. All motions were carried with four votes in favor and none against.

• Approved invoice payments to Boston Partners, Asher Kelly, Captrust and GRS (4-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule dates (4-0)
• Approved Andrew Hadfield AFC calculation and authorized GRS to compute (4-0)
• Approved switch to Vanguard account with lower fees (4-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Captrust quarterly report (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will interview candidates for new board and commission positions and then vote on appointments to those bodies. These are the only items on the agenda for this special meeting.

• Board and Commission candidate interviews for new appointments
• City Council appointments to Boards and Commissions

The council approved its agenda for the special meeting. It appointed Nicole Burguess to the Environmental Advisory Committee and James Weidman to the Historical Committee, each for a term ending February 2029. It also appointed Katie Carano to the Environmental Advisory Committee and Kevin McDaid to the Historical Committee, also for terms ending February 2029.

• Approve agenda (5-0)
• Appoint Nicole Burguess to Environmental Advisory Committee, term ends Feb 2029 (5-0)
• Appoint James Weidman to Historical Committee, term ends Feb 2029 (5-0)
• Appoint Katie Carano to Environmental Advisory Committee, term ends Feb 2029 (5-0)
• Appoint Kevin McDaid to Historical Committee, term ends Feb 2029 (5-0)

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes the minutes from Jan 5, 2026, a warrant list, a design services proposal for the Library Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, and a resolution on property‑tax exemption guidelines. It will also hear presentations on 2025 board and commission achievements and the 2025 Strategic Framework Annual Report. The main action is a resolution to adopt the updated Five‑Year Recreation Master Plan for 2026‑2030. Additional items include an ethics‑complaint advisory opinion and a request to waive the city attorney’s oath of office.

• Design services proposal from Spalding DeDecker for the Library Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution establishing policy and guidelines for granting an exemption from payment of property taxes
• Resolution adopting the updated Five‑Year Recreation Master Plan for 2026‑2030
• Ethics Complaint Advisory opinion
• Request to deem it unnecessary for the city attorney’s office to take the City’s Oath of Office

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously, covering the minutes of the Jan 5 meeting, a design services proposal from Spalding DeDecker for the Library Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, and a resolution establishing a policy for granting property tax exemptions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minutes of Jan 5 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved design services proposal from Spalding DeDecker for Library Parking Lot Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution establishing policy for property tax exemption (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Tree Board will meet to review the 2026 work plan and goals. The board will also discuss Arbor Day and the Holiday Lights Parade.

• 2026 work plan and goals
• Arbor Day
• Holiday Lights Parade
• Board vacancies and term reappointments

The Tree Board approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting and approved the agenda as presented. Members agreed to participate again in the Holiday Lights Parade next year. The board reported that the Tree City USA designation and Growth Award were granted and that 138 street trees were planted in the fall, with the remainder scheduled for spring. Members brainstormed 2026 goals and will compile a final list for city submission.

• Approved November 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved agenda as presented
• Agreed to participate in next year's Holiday Lights Parade

City Council

The City Council will discuss whether to meet in closed session after a request from Crystal VanVleck to review the City Manager’s periodic performance evaluation as required by MCL 15.268 (1)(a). No other agenda items are listed for decision. Public comment is permitted on each agenda item as it is considered.

• Closed‑session request to consider City Manager performance evaluation (per MCL 15.268 (1)(a))

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It then voted to convene a closed session to consider the City Manager’s periodic performance evaluation. After the closed session, the council adjourned both the closed session and the special meeting unanimously. No substantive policy actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (6-0)
• Closed session convened to consider City Manager performance evaluation (6-0)
• Closed session adjourned (6-0)
• Special meeting adjourned (6-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Berkley Library Board will meet to approve minutes and review circulation statistics and the library card policy. The meeting will also include a report from the City Council liaison.

• Approval of minutes
• Circulation statistics review
• Library card policy discussion
• City Council liaison update

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. The board approved the city‑legal‑counsel‑reviewed library card policy. New officers for 2026 were selected: Margaret McGee as Chair and Christina Grimm as Vice Chair.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved library card policy (motion by Rita, seconded by Carol)
• Selected Margaret McGee as Chair for 2026
• Selected Christina Grimm as Vice Chair for 2026

Boards & Commissions

The Berkley Environmental Advisory Committee will consider and vote on its 2026 Work Plan. The meeting also includes discussion of a community clothing swap, candidates for committee membership, and a recommendation for a native plant bed. Additional reports from the chair, city council liaison, and staff will be presented.

• Approval of 2026 Work Plan
• Discussion of December 6 Clothing Swap (Brohn-Dicks)
• Discussion of candidates for committee membership
• Recommendation for locating native plant bed

The committee approved its agenda and the November 2025 minutes. It then approved the 2026 Work Plan. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion by Benedict, seconded by Dicks)
• Approved November 2025 minutes (motion by Losey, seconded by Benedict)
• Approved 2026 Work Plan (motion by Dicks, supported by Losey)

Boards & Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2026 5 Year Plan. The board will also consider a resolution for the plan and discuss a National Fitness Campaign grant opportunity.

• Public Hearing – 2026 5 Year Plan
• 5 Year Plan resolution
• National Fitness Campaign grant opportunity

The board voted to approve its meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 11, 2025 session. A public hearing was held on the draft 2026 five‑year plan, but no actions or votes were taken on the plan’s recommendations. The meeting consisted mainly of public comments and discussion.

• Approved agenda (motion by Melissa Hammond, seconded by John Nicolai)
• Approved Dec 11 2025 minutes (motion by J.D. Otto, seconded by John Nicolai)

Boards & Commissions

The Downtown Development Authority meeting will approve amendments to its mural program and review the first draft of the FY 2026‑2027 budget. The board will also receive liaison reports, committee updates, and public comments.

• Approve amendments to the DDA Mural Program
• Review first draft of the FY 2026‑2027 DDA Budget

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes, and the Treasurer’s Report for December 2025. A vote on the proposed DDA Mural Program amendments was postponed (tabled) until a later meeting. The meeting was adjourned after the motions were passed.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for December 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled vote on DDA Mural Program amendments (postponed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Boards & Commissions

Boards & Commissions

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for January 12, 2026 has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions are listed. The notice indicates that no public hearings or actions will occur at this meeting.

General

City Council

The Berkley City Council will approve meeting minutes and consider authorizing a contract for an economic development strategy. The meeting also includes a closed session for attorney-client communications.

• Approval of minutes from December 2025 meetings
• Authorization for contract with Better City LLC for economic development strategy
• Consideration of a lease agreement for municipal parking
• Closed session for attorney/client privileged communication
• Possible action item resulting from closed session discussion