Ypsilanti public meetings in 2025

Ypsilanti Housing Commission

The Ypsilanti Housing Commission will discuss a rent increase, review the CY 2026 budget, and adopt resolutions on the board meeting schedule and employer contribution amounts for the Housing Services Agency. Additional updates include property management reports, regulatory and legal actions, and an executive director report.

• Rent increase discussion during Property Management Report
• CY 2026 budget review (Old Business)
• Resolution 25-01 – adoption of the CY2026 Board Meeting Schedule
• Resolution 25-02 – setting 2026 HSA employer contribution amounts
• Monthly reports on regulatory, oversight, and legal actions

The commission approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted the City of Ypsilanti 2026 budget with a 4‑0 vote. The board also approved the 2026 meeting schedule (Resolution 25‑01) and the 2026 HSA employer contribution amounts (Resolution 25‑02), each by 4‑0. Commissioners directed that rent increases for five market‑rate units at New Parkridge be limited to $200 per year for 2026 and 2027.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 17 minutes (4-0)
• Adopted CY 2026 Budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-01 board meeting schedule (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-02 HSA employer contribution amounts (4-0)
• Directed rent increases on five New Parkridge units be capped at $200 for 2026 and 2027
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will conduct scheduled hearings on December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM via Zoom. Each listed case involves a property owner cited for a specific code offense (e.g., 122‑531, 603.7) and is marked as pending formal. No decisions will be rendered until after the hearings.

• 208E Cross – Taylor Robert – offense 122‑531
• 531W Cross – Roman Michelle – offense 603.7
• 966 W Cross – Chen, Angela – offense 108.1.3
• 322 First Ave – Villafranca – offense 603.7
• 800 Railroad – Salamey, Nabil – offense 122‑321

Police Advisory Commission

The Police Advisory Commission will discuss a draft resolution for an emergency response cost-recovery ordinance and a police hiring incentive fund. The body will also elect its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and set the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Draft resolution for an Extraordinary Emergency Response Cost-Recovery Ordinance
• Proposed Police Hiring Incentive Fund for down-payment assistance and recruitment
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Review of October and November 2025 arrest and offense statistics
• Planning session for Commissioner ride-alongs at the YPD Station

The commission approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It unanimously adopted the 2026 meeting schedule after correcting two dates. Commissioners Munro and McCormick were elected Chairperson and Vice Chairperson by unanimous voice vote. The body also unanimously approved a draft resolution directing the City Manager to develop an extraordinary emergency response cost‑recovery ordinance and a police hiring incentive fund.

• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule with corrected dates (unanimous roll call)
• Elected Commissioner Munro as Chairperson (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Commissioner McCormick as Vice Chairperson (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved draft resolution for emergency response cost‑recovery ordinance and police hiring incentive fund (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission denied both the special use permit and site plan for a proposed standalone parking lot at 1810 Washtenaw Avenue because the application did not meet required zoning sections. It approved, with conditions, the site plan for a catalytic converter assembly plant at 599 S. Mansfield. The meeting also featured a public hearing on a marijuana walk‑up window amendment, discussion of electronic message board zoning language, and a recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 2025‑03 for the City Council.

• Denied special use permit and site plan for parking lot at 1810 Washtenaw Avenue
• Approved site plan with conditions for catalytic converter plant at 599 S. Mansfield
• Recommended approval of Resolution No. 2025-03 (annual bylaw review) to City Council
• Public hearing opened on zoning amendment for marijuana walk‑up windows
• Discussed zoning text amendment to permit electronic message boards (EMBs) in all non‑residential districts

The commission approved the 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar with an 8‑0 vote. They also approved the amended agenda and excused Commissioner Davis Jr.’s absence, each by unanimous vote. The body agreed to hold public hearings in February 2026 on three zoning text amendments (electronic message boards, marijuana walk‑up windows, and harm reduction). Staff will draft revisions to Section 122‑307 and present them at the January 2026 meeting.

• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar (8‑0)
• Approved amended agenda (7‑0)
• Excused Commissioner Davis Jr.’s absence (7‑0)
• Opened public comments (first) (7‑0)
• Closed public comments (first) (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (8‑0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will conduct informal hearings on December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM. Each hearing concerns a code violation cited by Officer Carl Augustine for a specific property. The docket lists the property address, owner name, and the cited offense code for each case. All items are pending and will be reviewed during the meeting.

• 126 College – Owner David McAllister – Offense 42-74
• 407 Emmet St – Owner 407 Emmet LLC – Offense 86-34
• 710 Emmet St – Owner Thomas Epperson – Offense 86-34
• 712 Emmet St – Owner Samuel Verde – Offense 86-34
• 708 Maus 710 – Owner Depot Town – Offense 86-34

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will decide if stabilization work at 90 Maple has repaired all conditions contributing to demolition by neglect. Staff reports that while the baggage building roof is stabilized from collapse, permanent repairs are not yet complete.

• 90 Maple: Determination of compliance regarding demolition by neglect
• 208 N Hamilton: Request to replace concrete caps
• 220 N Huron: Request to replace side entry door
• 10 N Washington: Request for re-roof and gutters
• 422 N Hamilton: Study item for reconstruction of carriage house

The Historic District Commission approved its agenda unanimously. It adopted a motion declaring 90 Maple still under demolition by neglect and required the owner to submit a permanent repair scope by the Jan 13 2026 meeting, or the commission will refer the matter to the city attorney. The commission also approved a certificate of appropriateness for replacing two historic concrete caps at 208 N Hamilton Street. Finally, it postponed the decision on the 15‑lite side entry door replacement at 220 N Huron pending more information.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Declared 90 Maple still under demolition by neglect; owner must provide permanent repair scope by Jan 13 2026 or matter will be referred to city attorney (unanimous)
• Issued certificate of appropriateness for replacement of two historic concrete caps at 208 N Hamilton Street (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on 15‑lite side entry door replacement at 220 N Huron pending additional information (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a collective bargaining agreement with POAM and a new city-wide fee schedule. The body will also discuss a managed services contract with Dewpoint and community benefits for the Water Street Redevelopment Area.

• Resolution No. 2025-248: Collective bargaining agreement with POAM (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2030)
• Resolution No. 2025-238: Adoption of a new city fee schedule
• Resolution No. 2025-250: $186,000 first-year contract with Dewpoint for Managed Services
• Resolution No. 2025-237: Designation of a city Social District
• Resolution No. 2025-244: Amendment to the Budget Stabilization Fund ordinance

The council unanimously approved a new five‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Association of Michigan, effective Jan. 1 2026 and ending Dec. 31 2027. It also approved a Social District with a $100 annual license fee and adopted Veterans Day as a city holiday beginning in 2026. Additional actions included adopting Ordinance 1456 to amend the Budget Stabilization Fund, appointing Ingrid Lao to the Planning Commission, and approving the Water Street Redevelopment community‑benefits process. The council postponed the fee‑schedule ordinance and set the 2026 council meeting calendar.

• Approved new POAM collective bargaining agreement (7-0)
• Approved Social District designation with $100 fee (5-2)
• Approved Veterans Day as city holiday starting 2026 (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 1456 amending Budget Stabilization Fund (7-0)
• Appointed Ingrid Lao to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved Water Street Redevelopment community‑benefits process (7-0)
• Postponed adoption of fee‑schedule ordinance (7-0)
• Approved 2026 regular council meeting schedule (7-0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau of Ypsilanti will conduct a docket of pending informal hearings on December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM via Zoom. The docket lists 20 cases involving property owners such as Novak Ventures, Bielak‑Hoops, and Greenlee French, each assigned an offense code (e.g., 122‑675, 110‑81, 42‑81). All hearings are scheduled with Issuing Officer Hector “Eddy” and are marked as pending informal.

• 126N ADAMS – Novak Ventures – offense 122-675 – hearing 9:00 AM
• 411 CHARLES – Bielak‑Hoops – offense 110-81 – hearing 9:00 AM
• 50 E CROSS – Greenlee French – offense 42-81 – hearing 9:00 AM
• 119 HAWKINS – Barnthouse – offense 42- – hearing 9:00 AM
• 419 E WALGREENS CO – offense 42-46 – hearing 9:00 AM

Dangerous Buildings Hearing

The Ypsilanti Dangerous Building Hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Eight cases involving code section 18‑220 violations will be heard. Each case lists a property address, owner name, offense date, and the issuing officer, Jerry Dunham. The hearing will determine any required actions for the listed properties.

• 558 Madison – Owner: Powell, Lynwood
• 466 Madison – Owner: Richardson, Joseph Jr.
• 485 Madison – Owner: Richardson, Lucille
• 426 S Adams – Owner: The Mutual Aid Network of Ypsilanti
• 601 E Michigan – Owner: Northwestern Energy Investments

Fire and Police Retirement Board

The Fire & Police Retirement Board will elect officers for 2026, approve the agenda and minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting, and consider a new contract with GRS for actuarial services. It will also approve several payments to vendors totaling $10,124.15 and discuss items such as the 2026 board assistant contract, the 2026 calendar, and an extra drawdown of pension funds. The meeting includes reports from the President, Treasurer, legal counsel, and other board members.

• Motion: approve a new GRS contract for actuarial services
• Approve payment to 5/3rd for invoices #8528960‑8528966 and #8528958 ($2,841.65)
• Approve payment to Deroy & Devereaux for invoice dated Oct 29 2025 ($3,792.00)
• Approve payment to VMT Law Offices for invoice 112784 ($1,389.90)
• Approve payment to Jannelle Osborne, Board Assistant, invoice 1225 ($2,101.63)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider and vote on a variance request for an electronic message board at 431 Hawkins. The board will also move to have the Planning Commission re‑examine the EMB ordinance. Additional items include approving the June 2, 2025 agenda and minutes and adopting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Motion to deny the variance request for an electronic message board at 431 Hawkins
• Motion to request the Planning Commission review the EMB ordinance and its placement rules
• Approval of the June 2, 2025 ZBA agenda
• Approval of the June 2, 2025 ZBA draft minutes
• Adoption of the 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting calendar

The board approved the meeting agenda and the June 2, 2025 draft minutes. It then approved the 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting schedule. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 2, 2025 draft minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (5-0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will conduct a series of hearings on November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM via Zoom. Each listed case is marked as pending formal and will be heard by the issuing officer noted for that address. The docket includes properties such as 218N Adams, 407 Charles, 531W Cross, and others, with offense codes ranging from 122‑703 to 603.7.

• 218N ADAMS – Owner: SAVE OLD – Officer: Josh Burns – Offense: 122‑703 – Hearing: 11/20/2025 9:00 AM (Pending Formal)
• 407 CHARLES – Owner: SIMMONS DASIRAE – Officer: Hector "Eddy" – Offense: 122‑1 – Hearing: 11/20/2025 9:00 AM (Pending Formal)
• 531W CROSS – Owner: ROMAN MICHELLE – Officer: Jamaica Barry – Offense: 603.7 – Hearing: 11/20/2025 9:00 AM (Pending Formal)
• 92 ECORSE RD – Owner: AHMAD‑HILL – Officer: Hector "Eddy" – Offense: 122‑2 – Hearing: 11/20/2025 9:00 AM (Pending Formal)
• 10 EMERICK – Owner: ICF Y2K, INC – Officer: Hector "Eddy" – Offense: 122‑563 – Hearing: 11/20/2025 9:00 AM (Pending Formal)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will meet to discuss a proposed resolution declaring City Council inaction as discriminatory. The body will also review a proposal for a Town Hall meeting and a discrimination complaint form.

• Proposed Resolution - Inaction is Discriminatory
• Review of proposal for Town Hall Meeting
• Discussion regarding Discrimination Complaint Form
• Harm Reduction Presentation
• Discussion of responses from City Attorney and City Manager

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the September 18, 2025 minutes. Several items were tabled, including a resolution on discrimination and a Harm Reduction presentation. The commission added a discrimination complaint form to the next agenda, assigned Council Member King to take questions to City Council, and scheduled a meeting with the Planning Chair. They also added a discussion on potential zoning concerns to the next meeting agenda.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled 'Inaction is Discriminatory' resolution (5-0)
• Added discrimination complaint form to next agenda (5-0)
• Assigned Council Member King to take questions to City Council (5-0)
• Tabled Harm Reduction Presentation (5-0)
• Added discussion of potential zoning concerns to next agenda (5-0)
• Approved 2026 HRC meeting schedule (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several zoning text amendments and review a concept proposal for the Southside. The body is also considering a parking lot proposal at 1810 Washtenaw and a proposed assembly plant at 599 S. Mansfield.

• Public hearing: 1810 Washtenaw parking lot proposal (SPR SLU)
• Proposed assembly plant at 599 S. Mansfield
• Zoning text amendments for walk-up windows, curbside, and harm reduction
• Zoning text amendment for nonconforming historic structures
• Review of Electronic Message Board (EMB) ordinance

The commission denied both the special use permit and the site plan for a proposed standalone parking lot at 1810 Washtenaw Avenue, finding the applications did not comply with applicable zoning sections. It approved, with conditions, the site plan for a catalytic converter assembly plant at 599 S. Mansfield. The commission recommended the City Council approve Resolution 2025‑03 and opened a public hearing on a proposed marijuana walk‑up window amendment, though the related policy amendment motion failed.

• Denied special use permit for 1810 Washtenaw Avenue parking lot (Yays 6, Nays 0)
• Denied site plan for 1810 Washtenaw Avenue parking lot (Yays 6, Nays 0)
• Approved with conditions site plan for catalytic converter assembly plant at 599 S. Mansfield (Yays 6, Nays 0)
• Recommended approval of Resolution 2025‑03 to City Council (Yays 6, Nays 0)
• Opened public hearing on Bloom Cannabis marijuana walk‑up window amendment (Yays 6, Nays 0)
• Policy amendment requiring 5‑foot sidewalk clearance failed (Yays 6, Nays 0)

City Council

The Ypsilanti City Council will consider a first reading of Ordinance No. 1456 to amend the Budget Stabilization Fund, approve the October 21 meeting minutes, award youth mini‑grants, adopt Ordinance No. 1454 for the Wood + Watt adaptive‑reuse project, and appoint residents to boards. Additional actions include a new Class C retailer permit for Mama Pizza LLC, a levy of $340,669.79 for unpaid bills, and up to $50,000 support for an overnight warming shelter.

• Ordinance No. 1456 – first reading to amend the Budget Stabilization Fund
• Resolution No. 2025-233 – levy $340,669.79 of unpaid bills on the Dec 2025 tax roll
• Resolution No. 2025-235 – authorize up to $50,000 for a shelter warming program
• Resolution No. 2025-229 – adopt Ordinance No. 1454 for the Wood + Watt adaptive‑reuse PUD
• Resolution No. 2025-231 – approve a Class C on‑premises retailer permit for Mama Pizza LLC at 5 North Hamilton

The council approved several resolutions, including a $340,669.79 levy on the December 2025 tax roll and up to $50,000 support for a warming shelter. It also adopted the Wood + Watt adaptive reuse project and approved a Class C retailer permit for Mama Pizza at 5 North Hamilton. Additional actions included appointing residents to boards, approving youth mini‑grants, and amending the budget stabilization fund ordinance.

• Approved amendment to Ordinance No. 1456 (budget stabilization fund) (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1454 “Wood + Watt Project” (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑233 levy of $340,669.79 on Dec 2025 tax roll (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑235 up to $50,000 support for Shelter Association warming shelter (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑228 youth mini‑grants to 826Michigan, Washtenaw International Theatre, Ypsi Youth Athletic Association (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑231 Class C retailer permit for Mama Pizza LLC at 5 North Hamilton (6‑1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑230 appointing residents to boards and commissions (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑227 approving minutes of Oct 21 2025 meeting (7‑0)

Ypsilanti Housing Commission

The Ypsilanti Housing Commission will meet to review the Calendar Year 2026 budget. The body will also receive property management, maintenance, and regulatory reports.

• CY 26 Budget Review
• Property Management and Maintenance Reports
• ED Evaluation Committee Update
• Work Plan Update
• Resident Council Update

The Ypsilanti Housing Commission voted 4-0 to approve the meeting agenda and also voted 4-0 to approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded in this session.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold an informal hearing session on November 13, 2025, to address six pending cases regarding alleged code violations.

• Hearings for 423N Adams, 411 Charles St, 1209 N Menlo Congress St, and 484 Jefferson St scheduled for 9:00 AM
• Hearings for 536 Madison St and 544 Madison St scheduled for 9:00 AM
• Offense codes include 302.1, 110-81, 86-87, 86-34, 122-563
• Hearings to be conducted by Hearing Officer Carl Augustine
• Meeting held via Zoom

Non-Motorized Advisory Committee

The Ypsilanti Non‑Motorized Advisory Committee will approve September meeting minutes and the agenda, then discuss its 2025 priorities, including ongoing non‑motorized projects and a Fall River Day report. The committee will also set the meeting schedule for 2026 before adjourning.

• Approve September meeting minutes
• Approve agenda
• Discuss 2025 Committee Priorities (non‑motorized work & projects)
• Review Fall River Day report presented by Joe
• Determine 2026 meeting schedule

The Non‑Motorized Advisory Committee approved the agenda and the April minutes unanimously (5‑0). Members voted 5‑0 to meet every other month beginning January 2026, with meetings to be held on the second Thursday of those months at City Hall. No new business was presented.

• Agenda approval – Approved, 5‑0
• April minutes approval – Approved, 5‑0
• Meeting frequency reduced to every other month – Approved, 5‑0
• Schedule set to start January 2026 – Approved, 5‑0
• Meetings to be held at City Hall on the 2nd Thursday of meeting months – Approved

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission approved certificates of appropriateness for 216 Maple Street, 103 N Adams Street, the sign at 207 W Michigan, and the chimney removal at 313 Maple Street. It denied the application to replace historic steel windows at 14 S Washington Street. The application to replace concrete caps at 208 N Hamilton was tabled for further detail.

• Approved certificate for 216 Maple St (PHDC-25-0088) – vote 4-1
• Approved certificate for 103 N Adams St (PHDC-25-0089) – vote 4-1
• Approved certificate for sign at 207 W Michigan (PHDC-25-0097) – unanimous
• Approved certificate for chimney removal at 313 Maple St (PHDC-25-0099) – unanimous
• Tabled application for concrete caps at 208 N Hamilton (PHDC-25-0106) – unanimous
• Denied application to replace windows at 14 S Washington St (PHDC-25-0103) – unanimous

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will review an update on the Water Street Redevelopment Project and receive staff reports on several sustainability programs. Items include a donation of charging stations, a plastic challenge, the JustTransition/MAJIC green‑jobs initiative, and the Ann Arbor 2030 District plan. The commission will also consider a nomination for a vacant Sustainability Commissioner seat.

• Water Street Redevelopment Project update
• Donation of charging stations
• Plastic challenge program
• JustTransition or MAJIC green‑jobs initiative
• Ann Arbor 2030 District plan

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold a hearing on November 6, 2025, to address 50 pending informal cases regarding various property owners and addresses in Ypsilanti. The session will be conducted via Zoom.

• Hearings for 539 S Huron St properties (539 Huron Real Estate Co. LLC)
• Hearings for 205 E Foley properties (Mary Louise Ainsworth)
• Hearings for 210 W Cross Street properties (Crossing 337 Village)
• Hearings for 540 First Ave properties (Teresa Gomes)
• Hearings for 90 Maple St property (Dennis Dahlenmann)

Short Term Rental Subcommittee

The Short-Term Rental Subcommittee is holding a launch meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance. The body will review definitions for short-term rentals and potential regulations based on models from other cities.

• Proposed definition of short-term rentals as rentals of less than 30 consecutive days
• Proposed requirement for all short-term rentals to maintain a rental certificate from the Building Department
• Proposed restriction limiting short-term rentals to one bedroom of a dwelling unit
• Review of short-term rental statistics showing approximately 50 Airbnbs and 8 Vrbos in the city
• Comparison of regulations from Ann Arbor, Ferndale, Traverse City, and Ithaca

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold an informal hearing session on October 23, 2025, to address seven pending cases regarding code violations.

• Informal hearing for 423 N ADAMS ST (AHB - Pending)
• Informal hearing for 429 BURTON CT (AHB - Pending)
• Informal hearing for 307 E FOREST AVE (AHB - Pending)
• Informal hearing for 7 S GROVE ST (AHB - Pending)
• Informal hearing for 105 S GROVE ST (AHB - Pending)

Police Advisory Commission

The Ypsilanti Police Advisory Commission met on Oct 23, 2025 to review the department’s September 2025 arrest and offense statistics presented by Chief Anderson. Commissioners also discussed a proposed goal for all members to visit the YPD station and complete a ride‑along by the end of January. A planning session for the November meeting was also proposed.

• Monthly reporting of September 2025 arrest and offense statistics presented by Chief Anderson
• Proposed YPAC goal for all commissioners to conduct a ride‑along at the YPD station by end of January
• Suggested planning session for the November YPAC meeting

The commission approved the September 25, 2025 action minutes by voice vote. No members of the public spoke. All commissioners agreed to complete a ride‑along with the Ypsilanti Police Department by the end of January 2026. No other motions were taken.

• Approved September 25, 2025 action minutes (voice vote)
• All commissioners committed to a ride‑along with Ypsilanti Police Department by Jan 2026

City Council

The Ypsilanti City Council will consider adaptive reuse zoning for the Wood + Watt project, approve the purchase of three police SUVs, and adopt contracts for employee health benefits and city depositories. The meeting also includes proclamations and a presentation on participatory budgeting.

• Adaptive Reuse PUD for Wood + Watt project (Ordinance 1454)
• Purchase of 3 police SUVs for $135,408.00
• Adoption of employee health benefit contracts
• Approval of $60,000 solar grant funds
• Participatory Budgeting presentation

The council approved a $135,408 purchase of three 2026 Dodge Durango Police Interceptor SUVs. It also approved a $60,000 solar grant, denied a conditional rezoning for 487 Owendale, and adopted the Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance. Additional actions included approving a peace‑commitment resolution and tabling the Water Street Redevelopment process.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1454 (Adaptive Reuse PUD Wood + Watt) (7-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. 1455 (Conditional Rezoning: 487 Owendale) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-214 (solar grant $60,000, amended) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-217 (Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-222 (peace commitment, amended) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-218 (purchase of three police SUVs for $135,408) (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2025-224 (Water Street Redevelopment process) (7-0)
• Tabled discussion on scope of Third Party Investigation (7-0)

Ypsilanti Housing Commission

The Ypsilanti Housing Commission will review the draft budget for fiscal year 2026 and discuss the evaluation of the Executive Director. The meeting also includes reports on maintenance, regulatory actions, and resident council updates.

• Review of CY 26 Draft Budget
• Executive Director Evaluation Committee
• Violent Incident Response discussion
• Resident Holiday Events planning
• Board Engagement Ideas discussion

The commission voted 4‑0 to approve the meeting agenda and 5‑0 to approve the September 23, 2025 minutes. A resolution was adopted authorizing the Executive Director to sign the approved minutes. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to sign approved minutes
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Fire and Police Retirement Board

The Ypsilanti Fire and Police Retirement Board will meet to approve payments for Q3 invoices totaling over $18,000 and discuss correspondence regarding market reports and staffing changes.

• Approve payment to Orleans for Q3 invoice ($2,916.99)
• Approve payment to GRS for GASB and actuarial services ($9,920)
• Approve payment to VMT Law Offices for legal services ($6,609.60)
• Approve payment to MAPERS for 2026 dues ($200)
• Discuss correspondence regarding GRS, SCP, and Stonebridge reports

The Fire & Police Retirement Board approved its agenda, minutes, the financial and legal reports, and a series of Q3 invoice payments. It also approved a refund to former officer Abdiaziz Ali and granted Lt. Brooke Mullender a service retirement effective November 7, 2025 with a bi‑weekly pension of $2,457.51. The meeting was adjourned at 12:02 p.m.

• Approved agenda (Pope/Wist)
• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (Pope/Wist)
• Accepted financial report (Basabica/Wist)
• Accepted legal report (Pope/Wist)
• Approved multiple Q3 payments totaling $27,? (Wist/Pope)
• Approved refund to Abdiaziz Ali of $3,001.69 (Wist/Pope)
• Approved Lt. Brooke Mullender’s service retirement and pension (Wist/Basabica)
• Adjourned meeting (Pope/Wist)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold a series of hearings on October 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM via Zoom. Each listed case involves a pending formal violation, such as code 18-146, 301.4, 603.7, or 122-563, and will be reviewed by the issuing officer. The bureau will determine compliance outcomes for each property.

• 408 TYUSE AL & ROCIO – Offense 18-146 – Hearing 9:00 AM
• 1305 SOLOUKMOFRAD – Offense 18-146 – Hearing 9:00 AM
• 10 EMERICK ICF Y2K, INC – Offenses 122-563 and 122-? – Hearing 9:00 AM
• 210 FERRIS ST – Offense 301.4 – Hearing 9:00 AM
• 832 FRANKLIN – Offense 18-146 – Hearing 9:00 AM

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will discuss a draft resolution that declares the City Council’s failure to act on equity issues as discriminatory. Commissioners will review a list of questions for City Attorney Barker about the city’s housing fund and consider using the former Freighthouse as a warming center. A harm‑reduction presentation is scheduled, and work will continue on a non‑discrimination ordinance and a town‑hall forum proposal.

• Draft Resolution No. 2025-786 – declares council inaction discriminatory and references over $2.4 million unallocated from the Public Safety & Mental Health Millage
• Commissioners send 10 questions to City Attorney Barker about creating and using a housing fund
• Discussion of converting the former Freighthouse into a warming center
• Harm‑reduction presentation as new business item
• Proposal for a Town Hall forum and working groups on discrimination issues

Planning Commission

The Ypsilanti Planning Commission will discuss three zoning text amendments: a marijuana walk‑up window, harm‑reduction provisions, and regulations for nonconforming historic structures. The body will also review the annual bylaws and revisit the electronic message board ordinance. Public presentations on the Master Plan update, Southside Concept, and harm‑reduction initiatives are scheduled.

• Zoning Text Amendment: Marijuana Walk‑Up Window
• Zoning Text Amendment: Harm Reduction
• Zoning Text Amendment: Nonconforming Historic Structures
• Zoning Text Amendment: Electronic Message Boards (EMBs) Revisited
• Planning Commission Annual Bylaw Review

Historic District Commission

The commission denied the application to replace two original oak doors with steel doors at 209 Washtenaw (PHDC-25-0083). It approved extensions of certificates for 136 N Washington and 516 N River, and issued certificates for projects at 310 N Adams, 206 N Washington lighting, and 14 S Washington solar panels. A motion to table the garage application at 208 N Grove failed, but a later motion to approve it with a window condition passed. The board also adopted a resolution setting a timeline for corrective work at 210 Ferris.

• Extended certificate of appropriateness for 136 N Washington (PHDC-24-0006) – vote 3‑2
• Extended certificate of appropriateness for 516 N River (PHDC-24-0072) – unanimous
• Issued certificate of appropriateness for 310 N Adams window replacement (PHDC-25-0081) – unanimous
• Denied application to replace oak doors with steel at 209 Washtenaw (PHDC-25-0083) – unanimous
• Motion to table garage at 208 N Grove failed (no second)
• Issued certificate of appropriateness for garage at 208 N Grove with aluminum‑clad wood window condition (PHDC-25-0087) – vote 3‑2
• Issued certificate of appropriateness for lighting at 206 N Washington (PHDC-25-0093) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑01 establishing a timeline for work at 210 Ferris – unanimous consent

Election Commission

The Ypsilanti Election Commission will approve the minutes from its October 9 2024 meeting. It will also adopt Resolution 2025‑001, confirming the appointed Election Inspectors and Precinct Chairpersons for the November 4 2025 Special Election and setting their pay at $19 for inspectors and $20 for chairs.

• Approve minutes of the October 9 2024 Election Commission meeting
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑001 appointing Election Inspectors and Precinct Chairpersons for the November 4 2025 Special Election
• Set pay scale at $19 per hour for inspectors and $20 per hour for chairs
• Direct City Clerk to send the inspector list to the Washtenaw County Clerk’s Office and county party chairs

The commission excused the absent City Assessor, Courtney Borden, by voice vote. It approved the agenda with a correction to the public comment sections, also by voice vote. The commission approved the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting. It approved Resolution No. 2025-001 appointing chairs and inspectors for the November 4, 2025 special election, each by voice vote.

• Excused absent Assessor Courtney Borden (voice vote)
• Approved agenda with public comment correction (voice vote)
• Approved October 9, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-001 appointing chairs and inspectors for Nov 4, 2025 special election (voice vote)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold informal hearings for nine pending code violations on October 9, 2025. All hearings are set for 9:00 AM via Zoom and are overseen by Issuing Officer Carl Augustine, except one case overseen by Officer Hector "Eddy" Schmidt. The docket lists property addresses, owners, and the specific code sections cited for each case.

• 429 Burton Ct – Wilson E.D. – Code 122‑563 – Informal hearing
• 1101 W Cross St – Gooding, Alexander E. – Code 122‑563 – Informal hearing
• 414 N Hamilton St – Ugochukwu Obieshi – Code 110‑81 – Informal hearing
• 707 Helen St – Cool, Shawn – Code 110‑81 – Informal hearing
• 1483 Washtenaw Ave – AJ Washtenaw Holding LLC – Officer Hector "Eddy" Schmidt – Informal hearing

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a Budget Stabilization Fund ordinance and review the first quarter budget update. The body is also scheduled to elect officers and approve a 2025 schedule.

• Discussion on a Budget Stabilization Fund Ordinance
• First Quarter Budget Update
• Election of Officers
• Approval of a 2025 Schedule
• Approval of December 12, 2024 minutes

The council approved the agenda as submitted. The December 12, 2024 meeting minutes were approved. A revised 2025 meeting schedule was adopted. Mayor Brown was elected to serve as chair of the council.

• Approved agenda as submitted (voice vote)
• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (voice vote)
• Elected Mayor Brown as chair (voice vote)

City Council

The Ypsilanti City Council will consider a fee waiver of $1,085 for the All Hallows Eve Illumination Event and discuss pending litigation involving VTP River Woods LLC and VTP Arbor One LLC. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Washtenaw Housing Alliance’s Shared Housing Program, approval of a purple‑ribbon display for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and a resolution recognizing October as Transgender Empowerment Month.

• Resolution 2025-206 waives $1,085 application, event, and electrical turn‑on fees for the All Hallows Eve Illumination Event.
• Resolution 2025-200 enters a Closed Session to discuss pending litigation of VTP River Woods LLC and VTP Arbor One LLC v City of Ypsilanti.
• Resolution 2025-204 approves the SafeHouse Center’s request to tie purple ribbons citywide for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
• Resolution 2025-207 recognizes October 2025 as Transgender Empowerment Month.
• Presentation by the Washtenaw Housing Alliance on its Shared Housing Program for older adults.

The council approved a reduced fee waiver of $542.50 for the All Hallows Eve Illumination Event after an amendment (6‑0). It also approved a resolution recognizing October 2025 as Transgender Empowerment Month (6‑0) and affirmed staff’s removal action while adding a third‑party investigation (6‑0). All items on the consent agenda, including a ribbon‑tying request for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Michigan Municipal League board nominations, were approved (5‑0). The council scheduled a follow‑up retreat for a Friday in January.

• Approved $542.50 fee waiver for All Hallows Eve Illumination Event (6-0)
• Approved recognition of Transgender Empowerment Month (6-0)
• Affirmed staff removal action and added third‑party investigation (6-0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved SafeHouse Center ribbon request for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (via consent)
• Approved Michigan Municipal League board candidates (via consent)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (via consent)
• Scheduled follow‑up retreat for a Friday in January

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold a series of pending informal hearings on October 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM via Zoom. Each case involves a property owner, address, and specific offense code. No decisions are being made at this meeting; the hearings are for informational and compliance purposes.

• 511 W CROSS – STE 101 LLC – offense code 122-2 – pending informal hearing
• 21 ECORSE RD – LMA PROPERTIES – offense code 122-1 – pending informal hearing
• 340 ECORSE – JEREMY KNOX – offense code 42-1 – pending informal hearing
• 311 FIRST AVE – RALPH SCHEAR – offense code 110-81 2 – pending informal hearing
• 28 NHURON – PAPPAS BESSIE – offense code 122-1 – pending informal hearing

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold four informal hearings on September 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM via Zoom. The docket lists cases for 466 S Washington Lee, 215 N Lincoln, and two hearings for 1484 Northhampton, all issued by Officer Delonzo Weaver under offense codes 18‑1 or 18‑2. No decisions have been made; each case is marked pending and informal.

• EN25 – 466 S Washington Lee – Hearing 9/25/2025 9:00 AM – Officer Delonzo Weaver – Offense 18‑1 (92/301.4) – Pending Informal
• EN25 – 215 N Lincoln – Hearing 9/25/2025 9:00 AM – Officer Delonzo Weaver – Offense 18‑2 (92/301.4) – Pending Informal
• EN25 – 1484 Northhampton – Hearing 9/25/2025 9:00 AM – Officer Delonzo Weaver – Offense 18‑2 (92/301.4) – Pending Informal
• EN25 – 1484 Northhampton – Hearing 9/25/2025 9:00 AM – Officer Delonzo Weaver – Offense 18‑2 (92/301.4) – Pending Informal

Police Advisory Commission

The Police Advisory Commission will vote on a resolution requesting participation with City Council, the City Manager, the Police Chief, and Administration in evaluating and facilitating an unarmed response program. The meeting also includes review of the August 2025 arrest and offense statistics and a September 2025 update from Chief Anderson covering use‑of‑force incidents, citizen complaints, staffing vacancies, and community events. Additional items are discussion of the LEAP presentation from the August 12 City Council meeting and a routine ordinance review.

• Approval of resolution requesting YPAC participation in the unarmed response program (LEAP)
• Review of August 2025 arrest and offense statistics submitted by Chief Anderson
• September 2025 update from the Police Chief covering use‑of‑force, complaints, and staffing vacancies
• Discussion of LEAP and City Council Resolution No. 2025-148 from the August 12 meeting
• YPAC ordinance review

The Police Advisory Commission unanimously approved the amended agenda and the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. A motion to forward Commissioner Mohamed's suggested changes to the YPAC ordinance to the City Council was passed with a 4‑0 vote. No public comments were made.

• Approved amended agenda by unanimous voice vote
• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes by voice vote
• Approved sending Commissioner Mohamed's ordinance suggestions to City Council (4-0)

Ypsilanti Housing Commission

The Ypsilanti Housing Commission will review property management, facilities, security, and maintenance reports, followed by finance reports covering a five‑year historical period. Commissioners will discuss new business items, including policy update recommendations, a response to a violent incident, and setting the date for the October board meeting. Additional updates will cover regulatory actions, work plan progress, and resident council matters before the Executive Director provides an update.

• Policy Update Recommendations
• Violent Incident Response
• October Board Meeting Date
• Finance Reports with five‑year historical data
• Resident Council Update

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 11 meeting, each by a 5‑0 vote. A motion to change the regular board meeting date to the third Monday of the month passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 11 minutes (5-0)
• Moved board meeting to third Monday of month (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Ypsilanti City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance No. 1453, the Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance, and adopt Ordinance No. 1452 amending the fire prevention code. It will also approve a $92,419 change order for the Salt Barn Stabilization project and a $509,948 truck purchase from the motorpool capital accounts. Additional actions include appointing members to the SmartZone board and Housing Commission, and establishing an Ad‑Hoc Tenants’ Rights Subcommittee.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 1453 – Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1452 – amendment to Chapter 50 Fire Prevention and Protection
• Resolution 2025-193 – approve Change Order #1 for Salt Barn Stabilization ($92,419)
• Resolution 2025-194 – approve truck purchases ($509,948) from motorpool capital accounts
• Resolution 2025-191 – establish an Ad‑Hoc Tenants’ Rights Subcommittee

On September 23, 2025 the Ypsilanti City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included adopting the Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance, approving $653,433 for motorpool truck purchases, and authorizing a $191,950 contract for municipal lot rehabilitation. The council also created an Ad‑Hoc Tenants’ Rights Committee and endorsed a warming‑center partnership. All votes were unanimous except the Dark Sky ordinance, which passed 6‑1.

• Approved Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance (6-1)
• Approved truck purchases totaling $653,433 (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Salt Barn Stabilization $92,419 (7-0)
• Approved contract for Municipal Lots Rehabilitation to Somerset Paving $191,950 (7-0)
• Approved waiver of $542.50 fees for WMWFC 5K Run (6-0, Tooson abstained)
• Approved MOU for Warming Center operation (7-0)
• Established Ad‑Hoc Tenants’ Rights Committee (7-0)
• Approved “Leave the Leaves” environmental resolution (6-0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau will conduct hearings for a series of pending code‑violation cases. Each case lists a property address, owner, issuing officer, and offense code. All hearings are scheduled for September 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM via Zoom.

• 453 JOSEPH-TOOSON – Offense 18-146 – Owner: JOSEPH-TOOSON – Issuing Officer: Jamaica Barry
• 92 Ecorse Rd – Offense 122-1 – Owner: AHMAD-HILL – Issuing Officer: Hector "Eddy"
• 340 Ecorse – Offense 122-1 – Owner: KNOX, JEREMY – Issuing Officer: Hector "Eddy"
• 322 First Ave – Offense 603.7 – Owner: VILLAFRANCA – Issuing Officer: Jamaica Barry
• 800 Railroad – Offense 122-321 – Owner: SALAMEY, NABIL – Issuing Officer: Josh Burns

Human Relations Commission

The Commission will discuss zoning language definitions as they relate to discrimination and consider a town hall forum or working groups. The body will also address a tabled resolution regarding City Council inaction on marginalized community issues.

• Resolution No. 2025-786, Inaction is Discriminatory
• Discussion on zoning language definitions related to discrimination
• Discussion on Town Hall Forum, Working Groups, or a City Council subcommittee request

The Human Relations Commission approved several agenda items and minutes by voice vote. It voted 5‑0 to forward a list of ten questions about a possible housing stability fund to City Attorney Barker. The same list was also approved for forwarding to the City Manager. The commission also asked the City Attorney for definitions of terms in the Non‑Discrimination Ordinance.

• Added Warming Center discussion to agenda – unanimous voice vote
• Added Non‑Discrimination Ordinance discussion to agenda – unanimous voice vote
• Approved the meeting agenda as amended – Yes 5, No 0 (1 absent)
• Approved August 21, 2025 HRC minutes – unanimous voice vote
• Sent ten housing‑fund questions to City Attorney – Yes 5, No 0
• Sent same questions to City Manager – unanimous voice vote
• Requested definition of "direct relationship" and "unreasonable risk" from City Attorney – Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 2

Planning Commission

The Ypsilanti Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and hear public comments. The body will consider several development proposals, including a rezoning request and multiple site plan applications for businesses.

• 908 N. Congress St. — Adaptive Reuse Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• 487 Owendale St. — Conditional Rezoning (R-1 to NC)
• 775 S. Grove St. — Drive-Through Pharmacy & Doctor's Office — Site Plan
• 315 Washtenaw Ave. — Multifamily Renovation Project — Site Plan
• 599 S. Mansfield St. — Catalytic Converter Assembly Plant — Site Plan

The Planning Commission approved the adaptive‑reuse Planned Unit Development at 908 N Congress St., denied the rezoning of 487 Owendale St. to a Neighborhood Corridor, and approved several site‑plan applications including a drive‑through pharmacy at 775 S Grove St., a multifamily renovation at 315 Washtenaw Ave, and a building expansion at 401 E Michigan Ave. It also postponed the site‑plan for a catalytic‑converter assembly plant at 599 S Mansfield St.

• Approved Adaptive Reuse PUD at 908 N Congress St. (Yays 5, Nays 0)
• Denied rezoning of 487 Owendale St. to Neighborhood Corridor (Yays 4, Nays 1)
• Approved special use permit for drive‑through pharmacy at 775 S Grove St. (Yays 5, Nays 0)
• Approved site plan for medical clinic/drive‑through pharmacy at 775 S Grove St. (Yays 5, Nays 0)
• Approved site plan for multifamily renovation at 315 Washtenaw Ave (Yays 5, Nays 0)
• Postponed site plan for catalytic‑converter plant at 599 S Mansfield St. (Yays 5, Nays 0)
• Approved site plan for building expansion & laundromat at 401 E Michigan Ave (vote not recorded)

City Council

The Ypsilanti City Council will convene a retreat work session on September 12, 2025. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and a 45‑minute public comment period. The retreat portion will be led by Bianca Drewery. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Retreat – led by Bianca Drewery

The council approved the agenda with a 6‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 3:28 p.m.

• Approved agenda (6-0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold an informal hearing on September 11, 2025, to consider appeals of code enforcement decisions. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

• Hearings scheduled for 409 Ballard, 129 College, and 602 Emmet St
• Hearings scheduled for 322 First Ave, 360 First Ave, and 429 First Ave
• Hearings scheduled for 414N Ugochukwu Hamilton St, 423 N Lofstrom Hamilton St, and 829 Hill St
• Hearings scheduled for 539 S Huron St, 109 Miles St, 130 N Normal St, and 416 Perrin St
• Hearings scheduled for 501 N Harrison St and 1074 Watling Blvd

Non-Motorized Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the August meeting minutes and the agenda, then receive updates on the Capital Improvement Plan and local street projects. It will discuss community outreach efforts such as the Water Street focus group, website visibility, and upcoming events. The meeting will also address new member status and schedule the next meeting.

• Approve August meeting minutes
• Approve agenda
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update
• Local street project updates
• Community Input & Outreach Plan updates (website, Water Street focus group)

The Non‑Motorized Advisory Committee unanimously approved its agenda (5‑0) and the August 2025 minutes (5‑0). The committee officially reinstated Joe Montgomery as a member. The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• August 2025 minutes approved (5-0)
• Joe Montgomery reinstated to the committee
• Next meeting set for Thursday, 10/09/25 at 6:00 PM

Historic District Commission

The Commission will consider a request to change approved roofing materials from asphalt shingles to standing-seam metal panels at 410 Maple. The body will also review several murals, window installations, and 22 administrative approvals for exterior repairs and painting.

• 410 Maple: Proposed change from Pewter Grey asphalt shingles to Galvalume metal roofing
• 16 S Washington: Proposed fence-mounted and window murals
• 516 N River: Proposed storm windows
• 422 N Hamilton: Review of draft carriage house reconstruction plans
• Administrative approvals for 22 properties including radon mitigation, painting, and reroofing

The agenda was amended to add a new construction garage study item and the amendment was adopted unanimously. The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for standing‑seam metal roofing at 410 Maple (3‑1 vote). It also approved hand‑painted murals at 16 S Washington (3‑1 vote). The application for storm windows at 516 N River was postponed because a quorum was not met.

• Agenda amendment adding 208 N Grove garage study approved (unanimous)
• Approved roof material change at 410 Maple (Yay 3, Nay 1)
• Approved murals at 16 S Washington (Yay 3, Nay 1)
• Postponed storm‑window application at 516 N River due to lack of quorum
• Approved August 12 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved radon mitigation system at 408 Emmet (administrative approval)

City Council

The Ypsilanti City Council will vote on a $3,000,000 grant to fund community projects in the Water Street Redevelopment Area. Council members will also adopt a fire‑code update, an ethics ordinance, and a marijuana permit ordinance, and consider several service contracts. Additional items include a closed‑session for collective‑bargaining strategy and public comment periods.

• Resolution 2025-181: Authorize the City Manager to sign a $3,000,000 Washtenaw County sub‑recipient agreement for Water Street Redevelopment Area funding.
• Resolution 2025-165: Approve a $36,590 contract with Arbor Cut Tree Service for tree maintenance and removal.
• Resolution 2025-182: Approve a contract with OHM for construction‑engineering services up to $38,450 for fire and police station repairs.
• Resolution 2025-183: Extend the Governmental Consulting Services, Inc. contract for one year at a $3,000 per month retainer.
• Ordinance No. 1452: Amend Chapter 50 Fire Prevention and Protection to adopt the 2024 edition of NFPA 1.

The City Council approved a $3,000,000 subrecipient agreement for the Water Street Redevelopment Area (Resolution 2025-181) by a 7‑0 vote. It also adopted Ordinance 1450 amending the Ethics Board and Ordinance 1451 amending marijuana permit requirements, and extended the GSCI consulting contract with a $3,000 monthly retainer. Additional actions included approving contracts for tree maintenance, fire‑station repairs, and the August 12 meeting minutes.

• Approved $3,000,000 grant for Water Street redevelopment (Resolution 2025-181) – 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 1450 amending Ethics Board members and procedures (Resolution 2025-179) – 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 1451 amending marijuana permit requirements (Resolution 2025-180) – 6‑0 (1 absent)
• Extended GSCI consulting contract with $3,000/month retainer (Resolution 2025-183) – 6‑1
• Approved OHM contract for fire/police station repairs up to $38,450 (Resolution 2025-182) – 7‑0
• Approved Arbor Cut Tree Service contract for $36,590 after amendment (Resolution 2025-165) – 7‑0
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting (Resolution 2025-178) – 7‑0
• Entered closed session for collective‑bargaining strategy (Resolution 2025-174) – unanimous voice vote

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau is holding a hearing regarding a property offense. The session involves a case linked to Washtenaw Properties.

• Hearing for 1486 Northampton regarding offense code 110-81

Police Advisory Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. The July 24, 2025 action minutes were approved with a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners approved a resolution requesting YPAC participation in the city’s unarmed response program evaluation with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 24, 2025 action minutes (5‑0)
• Approved LEAP participation resolution (5‑0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold a formal hearing on August 21, 2025, to consider 12 cases involving alleged violations of city ordinances. The hearings are scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM via Zoom.

• Hearings for 33 S Grove (Salazar, Remedios)
• Hearings for 35 S Huron (Tri County Investments, LLC)
• Hearings for 215 N Lincoln (Depot Town Properties LLC)
• Hearings for 424W 402-424 Michigan Ave (AVE LLC)
• Hearings for 14W 14 Michigan LLC

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission tabled Resolution No. 2025-785, Resolution No. 2025-786, and the subcommittees update. Commissioner Kalfayan introduced a first‑draft resolution urging removal of Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. No other actions were taken.

• Resolution No. 2025-785 tabled
• Resolution No. 2025-786 tabled
• Subcommittees update tabled
• Draft resolution urging Cuba removal introduced

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended the Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance amendment and approved several special use permits and site plans, including a group childcare home, a drive‑through pharmacy, a triplex development, and a multifamily renovation. All motions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against.

• Recommended City Council approve Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance amendment (passed 5-0)
• Approved special use permit for group childcare home at 1901 N. Huron River Drive (passed 5-0)
• Approved site plan for group childcare home at 1901 N. Huron River Drive (passed 5-0)
• Approved special use permit for drive‑through pharmacy at 775 S. Grove St. (passed 5-0)
• Postponed site plan for drive‑through pharmacy at 775 S. Grove St. (passed 5-0)
• Approved special use permit for triplex at 402 S. Washington St. (passed 5-0)
• Approved site plan for triplex at 402 S. Washington St. (passed 5-0)
• Approved site plan for multifamily renovation at 421 Emmet St. (passed 5-0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold informal hearings for various property owners regarding city offense codes. The body is reviewing pending cases related to specific addresses within Ypsilanti.

• Hearing for 426 Ainsworth Cir (Kevin Elzinga)
• Hearing for 533 W Cross St (Jab Ypsi LLC)
• Hearing for 507 Emmet St (507 Emmet LLC)
• Hearing for 801 Green Road (VTP River Woods LLC)
• Hearing for 1211 Kantner Washtenaw Ave (Perry & Denise)

Non-Motorized Advisory Committee

The Non‑Motorized Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5‑0) and approved the July 2025 minutes with a correction to strike “Beach to Washington” (vote recorded as 5‑90). The chair assigned outreach information sources and tasks, and noted that two guests expressed interest in joining the committee, with application links to be sent. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• July minutes approved with correction to strike "Beach to Washington" (5-90)
• Dylan to follow up with Josh and Jeremiah on website visibility
• Spencer assigned to gather Washtenaw County Road Commission information
• Kyler assigned to gather Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation information
• Committee to add feedback form on NMAC city page for citizen input
• Spencer and Riley to receive application links to join the committee

Historic District Commission

The commission unanimously approved an amendment to the August 12 agenda and confirmed that 90 Maple is in demolition‑by‑neglect status with repairs required by November 1, 2025. It also approved applications for signage retrofits, soffit vents, roof‑mounted and ground‑mounted solar installations, and an aluminum composite sign. Finally, the commission voted to hold the August, September, and December meetings at the SPARK East Innovation Center.

• Approved agenda amendment for August 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Confirmed 90 Maple demolition by neglect; repairs due Nov 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved signage retrofit at 15 W Michigan (unanimous)
• Approved soffit vent installation at 211 N Adams (unanimous)
• Approved roof‑mounted solar panels at 411 N Huron (unanimous)
• Approved ground‑mounted solar array at 302 Oak (unanimous)
• Approved aluminum composite sign at 114 W Michigan (unanimous)
• Approved meeting location change to SPARK East for Aug, Sep, Dec (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the city's $480,989 property and liability insurance renewal. It also adopted an ethics board amendment, approved a marijuana permit amendment, and authorized fee waivers for community‑school events. Additional actions included support for the 30x30 policing initiative, a teal‑ribbon ovarian‑cancer awareness resolution, and a pyrotechnics permit for the EMU football season.

• Approved $480,989 property and liability insurance renewal (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1449 amending ethics board term limits (7-0)
• Approved amendment to marijuana ordinance keeping cultivation facilities at 3 (6-1)
• Approved $367.50 fee waiver for Community Schools Back‑to‑School Bash (6-1)
• Approved $192.50 fee waiver for Community Schools Reading in the Park (6-1)
• Approved support for the 30x30 policing initiative (7-0)
• Approved teal‑ribbon awareness resolution for September (7-0)
• Approved pyrotechnics permit for ACE Pyro at EMU (7-0)

Ypsilanti Housing Commission

The commission will review property management, finance, and maintenance reports. Members will discuss the budget timeline and annual calendar for calendar year 2026. The meeting includes updates on the Resident Council and the Cinnaire Watchlist.

• Budget Timeline for CY 26
• Annual YHC Calendar
• Cinnaire Watchlist Update
• Resident Council update
• Workplan Updates for CY 26

The Housing Commission formally approved its meeting agenda and the July 9 minutes, each by a unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the session with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were approved or denied.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Police Advisory Commission

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved the June 26, 2025 action minutes, again by a 6‑0 vote. No public comments or other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 26, 2025 action minutes (6-0)

Human Relations Commission

The commission approved the amended agenda and the April and May meeting minutes. A motion to change the Discrimination Complaint Tracking System from monthly to quarterly reports was defeated. Several resolutions and a draft resolution on Cuba were postponed to the August 21, 2025 meeting.

• Agenda items tabled to next meeting – motion passed (Yes 4, No 0, Absent 3)
• Amended agenda approved – motion passed (Yes 4, No 0, Absent 3)
• April 17, 2025 minutes approved – voice vote
• May 15, 2025 minutes approved – voice vote
• Change tracking system to quarterly – motion failed (Yes 0, No 4, Absent 3)
• Resolution 2025-785 (reimbursement fund restrictions) tabled
• Resolution 2025-786 (Inaction is Discriminatory) tabled
• Draft resolution urging removal of Cuba from terrorism list tabled

City Council

The council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the EMUCU Planned Unit Development, a water rate increase, and a sewer rate increase. It also adopted an ethics term‑limits amendment, waived $535 in permit fees for the Parkridge Summer Festival, and approved the FY 2025‑2026 fee schedule. Additionally, the council voted to ask the Downtown Development Authority to install a downtown drinking fountain and extended the meeting time.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1449 (ethics term‑limits amendment) – Yes: 7, No: 0
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑143 adopting Ordinance No. 1446 (EMUCU Planned Unit Development) – Yes: 6, No: 0 (1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑144 adopting Ordinance No. 1447 (Readiness to Serve Water Rate Increase) – Yes: 5, No: 2
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑145 adopting Ordinance No. 1448 (Sewer Readiness to Serve Water Increase) – Yes: 5, No: 2
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑147 waiving $535 permit fees for Parkridge Summer Festival – Yes: 7, No: 0
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑150 approving the FY 2025‑2026 fee schedule – Yes: 7, No: 0
• Approved request to ask the DDA to work on a downtown drinking fountain – Yes: 7, No: 0
• Extended meeting until 10:30 p.m. – Yes: 5, No: 1 (1 absent)

Non-Motorized Advisory Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the April minutes unanimously (5-0 each). It decided that the City will be the primary platform for committee communications, with staff posting content on the official website and social media. The committee will discontinue its independent Facebook page and the City’s social‑media team will post updates with a few days' notice. A Community Outreach Plan document was created in Google Drive for members to contribute.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• April minutes approved (5-0)
• City to serve as central hub for committee communications
• City staff to post committee content on official website and social media
• Committee to transition away from independent Facebook page management
• City social‑media team to post content with a few days' notice
• Created Community Outreach Plan document in Google Drive

Ypsilanti Housing Commission

The commission approved the amended agenda and the May 21 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. Commissioners elected L. Brown and T. Gillotti as co‑chairs with unanimous support. The proposed 2025 YHC budget was adopted unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Amended agenda approved (4-0)
• May 21 minutes approved (4-0)
• 2025 YHC budget adopted (4-0)
• L. Brown elected co‑chair (4-0)
• T. Gillotti elected co‑chair (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (3-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission moved the 25 N Washington item to the top of the Old Business agenda and then approved the full agenda. The commission voted unanimously to approve Application PHDC-25-0055, allowing a new steel‑glass door, vinyl lettering, and a painted tropical mural at 25 N Washington. No formal decision was made on the 90 Maple demolition‑by‑neglect issue.

• Amended agenda to place 25 N Washington at top of Old Business (unanimous)
• Approved the July 8, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Application PHDC-25-0055 for door replacement, vinyl signage, and mural at 25 N Washington (unanimous)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1446 to change water service rates (7‑0) and Ordinance No. 1447 to change sewage disposal rates (6‑0). It also approved four city contracts totaling $585,693.70, reappointed a Human Relations Commission member, waived $535 in park rental fees for a Kiwanis triathlon, rejected a $885 fee waiver for a health fair, and adopted a policy setting a 6 pm start time for council meetings.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1446 to adjust water service rates (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1447 to adjust sewage disposal rates (6‑0)
• Approved $110,000 design engineering contract for Frog Island parking lot (7‑0)
• Approved $185,580 construction engineering contract for Harriet reconstruction (7‑0)
• Approved $230,113.70 concrete repair contract for fire and police stations (7‑0)
• Approved waiver of $535 park rental fees for Kiwanis Club Kids Triathlon (7‑0)
• Rejected waiver of $885 fees for Washtenaw County Health Fair (0‑7)
• Approved policy determining a 6 pm council start time (7‑0)

Police Advisory Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the May 22, 2025 action minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved Resolution No. 2025‑1007 supporting the 30x30 Initiative for Advancing Women in Policing, also by a 3‑0 vote. Commissioner Wolkoff will present the resolution to the City Council on July 15, 2025.

• Approved agenda (3-0 vote)
• Approved May 22, 2025 action minutes (3-0 vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑1007 supporting 30x30 Initiative (3-0 vote)
• Commissioner Wolkoff to present resolution to City Council July 15, 2025

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved an amended special‑use amendment and site plan for a marijuana retailer at 915 W Michigan, adding specific findings and conditions. It also adopted the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 2025‑01) and reappointed the Non‑Motorized Advisory Committee (Resolution 2025‑02). Commissioners elected Brian Jones‑Chance as Chairperson and Matt Dunwoodie as Vice‑Chair. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved amended special‑use amendment for 915 W Michigan marijuana retailer (7-0)
• Approved amended site plan for 915 W Michigan marijuana retailer (7-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan Resolution 2025‑01 (7-0)
• Approved NMAC Reappointment Resolution 2025‑02 (7-0)
• Approved Brian Jones‑Chance as Chairperson (7-0)
• Approved Matt Dunwoodie as Vice‑Chair (7-0)
• Approved motion to open public comments (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0)

City Council

The council approved a three‑year contract with WCA Assessing for amounts of $115,145, $120,902 and $126,947. It also approved several park‑rental fee waivers and the EMUCU Planned Unit Development ordinance. Additional contracts for dispatch services, PCB excavation, and the fire and police pension were also approved.

• Approved three‑year contract with WCA Assessing ($115,145, $120,902, $126,947) (6‑1)
• Approved amendment and waiver of $935 park rental fee for 4th Annual Stop the Gun Violence event (7‑0)
• Approved waiver of $1,785 park rental fee for 2025 Recovery Walk (7‑0)
• Approved EMUCU Planned Unit Development ordinance as amended (7‑0)
• Approved extension of Washtenaw County Dispatch Contract to June 30, 2026 (7‑0)
• Approved 21st Century Salvage contract for PCB excavation at Water Street Redevelopment Area (7‑0)
• Approved Fire and Police Pension Administrative Contract FY 2025‑2026 (7‑0)
• Reappointed Phil Hollifield to Planning Commission (term ending May 1, 2028) (7‑0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission approved the agenda amendment to add Bill Sloan for garage doors at 202 N. Washington. It extended the timeline for the 620 Norris application (PHDC 250039) and approved a certificate of appropriateness for roof replacement at 410 Oak St. The commission also approved signage at 202 and 206 E Forest, issued a fence certificate for 720 Norris, and tabled the site plans for 224 N. River and 402 S. Washington. A motion to postpone the 90 Maple project discussion to the July meeting was also carried.

• Approved agenda amendment to add Bill Sloan for garage doors at 202 N. Washington (unanimous)
• Approved extension for 620 Norris application PHDC 250039 (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan for 224 N. River (unanimous)
• Approved application PHDC-25-0035 and issued certificate of appropriateness for roof work at 410 Oak St (unanimous)
• Approved applications PHDC-25-0043 and PHDC-25-0044 and issued certificates of appropriateness for signage at 202 and 206 E Forest (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for fence at 720 Norris St (motion carried, Bultman opposed)
• Tabled application for 402 S. Washington (unanimous)
• Postponed 90 Maple project discussion to July meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the minutes of the May 20 meeting and authorized Summer 2025 special assessments. It adopted Ordinance No. 1445, amending the FY 2024‑2026 budget with cuts, revenue changes, and new public‑safety and health provisions. Several related amendments were voted on, with most passing, one compensation amendment failing, and a police‑officer reduction amendment also failing. Finally, the council approved a five‑year renewal of the contract with Stevens Disposal.

• Approved Resolution 2025-105 (May 20 minutes) – carried (7‑0)
• Authorized Summer 2025 Special Assessments (Resolution 2025-106) – carried (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1445 (Resolution 2025-107) amending FY 2024‑2026 budget – carried (7‑0)
• Approved budget cut scenario (Resolution 2025-107a) – carried (7‑0)
• Passed public safety millage alignment (Resolution 2025-107b) – carried (7‑0)
• Failed equitable compensation amendment (Resolution 2025-107c) – vote 3‑4
• Approved Public Safety and Health Assessment addition (Resolution 2025-107d) – carried (7‑0)
• Renewed five‑year contract with Stevens Disposal (Resolution 2025-108) – carried (5‑1, 1 absent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board voted 3‑0 to deny the variance request for an electronic message board at 431 Hawkins. It also voted 3‑0 not to postpone the application. A separate motion to ask the Planning Commission to re‑examine the EMB ordinance was approved 3‑0.

• Denied EMB variance request at 431 Hawkins (3-0)
• Decided not to postpone the EMB variance application (3-0)
• Approved motion to request Planning Commission review of EMB ordinance (3-0)
• Approved June 2 agenda (3-0)
• Approved January 27 draft minutes (3-0)
• Opened and closed public comment periods (each 3-0)

Fire and Police Retirement Board

The Fire & Police Retirement Board approved several actions, including eliminating its bylaws as duplicative of Michigan Act 345 and authorizing payments to pension fund invoices. It also kept GRS as the actuary pending contract negotiations and assigned staff to complete the annual report. The meeting was adjourned at 12:23 p.m.

• Approved agenda (Basabica/Pope)
• Accepted financial report and rebalancing suggestions (Pope/Wist)
• Eliminated bylaws as duplicative of Michigan Act 345 (Pope/Wist)
• Approved Ancora payment $7,382.61 (Wist/Basabica)
• Approved Ancora payment $3,955.51 (Wist/Basabica)
• Approved Ancora payment $4,696.84 (Wist/Basabica)
• Approved Ancora payment $2,495.29 (Wist/Basabica)
• Kept GRS as pension fund actuary pending contract negotiations (Pope/Wist)

Police Advisory Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the April 24, 2025 action minutes unanimously. Commissioners approved the draft of a resolution supporting the 30x30 Initiative for advancing women in policing, to be discussed further at the next meeting. They also amended the November 20, 2025 meeting location to the downstairs conference room at city hall. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• April 24, 2025 action minutes approved (4-0)
• Draft resolution supporting 30x30 Initiative approved (4-0)
• November 20, 2025 meeting location amended to downstairs conference room (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to postpone the site‑plan amendment for 915 W Michigan, requiring the applicant to provide a landscaping plan and removing the one‑month deadline. It also postponed action on the special‑use application until the site plan is approved. A motion to recommend approval of the city’s capital‑improvement plan failed.

• Postponed 915 W Michigan green‑roof site plan with conditions (Yays 6, Nays 2)
• Postponed action on special‑use until site plan approval (Yays 7, Nays 1)
• Capital‑improvement plan recommendation failed (Yays 1, Nays 0)
• Excused Commissioner Hollifield’s absence (Yays 7, Nays 0)
• Amended agenda to move old business (Yays 7, Nays 0)
• Approved April 16 2025 minutes (Yays 8, Nays 0)
• Opened public comments for 915 W Michigan hearing (Yays 8, Nays 0)
• Closed public comments for 915 W Michigan hearing (Yays 8, Nays 0)

Ypsilanti Housing Commission

The Ypsilanti Housing Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 23 meeting, each by a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners authorized the Executive Director to sign the approved May 21 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 23 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to sign May 21 minutes
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council adopted the 2025‑2026 Tax Levy Ordinance. It also approved several capital purchases, including a fire‑truck purchase not to exceed $2.2 million, a CAT 938 front loader for $264,799, and a $313,330 storm‑water infrastructure contract. The body authorized decertification and certification of parts of Green Road, appointed Arika Lycan to the Human Relations Commission, and approved a $5,285 fee waiver for the Ypsi Arbor American Little League.

• Adopted 2025‑2026 Tax Levy Ordinance (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of Ariel Tower Fire Truck, cost not to exceed $2.2 M (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of CAT 938 Front Loader for $264,799 (7‑0)
• Awarded Stormwater Infrastructure Rehabilitation Contract for $313,330 (7‑0)
• Authorized decertification of parts of Green Road (7‑0)
• Authorized certification of parts of Green Road (7‑0)
• Appointed Arika Lycan to Human Relations Commission (7‑0)
• Approved $5,285 fee waiver for Ypsi Arbor American Little League (7‑0)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission met at 6:00 PM on May 15, 2025, but only three voting commissioners were present. Because a quorum requires at least four voting commissioners, the meeting was adjourned at 6:03 PM. No agenda items were acted upon.

Fire and Police Retirement Board

The Retirement Board approved a refund of accumulated contributions totaling $24,812.52 to Justin Taite and Lauren Taite‑Schmidt, split evenly ($12,4096.26 to each). The payment is subject to verification of contribution and interest amounts. The board also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved refund of $24,812.52 to Justin Taite and Lauren Taite‑Schmidt (split evenly $12,4096.26 each)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved

Historic District Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda after swapping items 2 and 3. They also unanimously approved the meeting minutes. The commission unanimously determined that the outbuilding at 422 N Hamilton was demolished without the required permits and voted to refer the matter to the City Attorney for further investigation and possible legal action, expressing a strong preference for reconstruction.

• Approved agenda amendment swapping items 2 and 3 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Determined 422 N Hamilton outbuilding demolished without permits; referred case to city attorney, preference for reconstruction (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the agenda, as amended, by a voice vote with all seven members voting yes. A discussion was held about the budget approval timeline, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned with Resolution No. 2023-.

• Approved agenda (as amended) – voice vote 7-0
• Adjoined meeting – Resolution No. 2023- adopted

Non-Motorized Advisory Committee

The Non-Motorized Advisory Committee voted 5-0 to approve the meeting agenda. It also voted 5-0 to approve the April 2025 meeting minutes. The next meeting was scheduled for July 10, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 2025 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the 2025‑2026 Tax Levy Ordinance and a budget‑appropriations amendment on first reading, both by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the creation of an ad‑hoc citizen committee for the Water Street Redevelopment Area, two special‑event fee waivers, and contracts for the Recreation Park Pathway and Facility Condition Assessment. A resolution reappointing two residents to city boards passed, while the appointment of Audrey Hall to the Downtown Development Authority was rejected by a 3‑4 vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1444 (2025‑2026 Tax Levy) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Ordinance No. 1445 (Budget Appropriations amendment) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑088 creating Water Street Redevelopment ad‑hoc committee – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑078 special‑event fee waiver for Home of New Vision/WRAP ($935) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑079 special‑event fee waiver for Depot Town CDC ($2,285) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑080 reappointing Dieter Otto (YDDA) and Amanda Smith (Planning Commission) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑085 Recreation Park Pathway contract to Hartwell ($46,445) – unanimous voice vote
• Rejected Resolution No. 2025‑081 appointing Audrey Hall to YDDA – Yes 3, No 4

Police Advisory Commission

The Police Advisory Commission approved the 2025 YPAC calendar and voted to move the November meeting to May 22, 2025. Commissioners also approved the purchase of QR code cards up to $150 for community events. Agenda and prior action minutes were unanimously approved.

• Approved 2025 YPAC calendar (4-0)
• Moved November meeting to May 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of QR code cards up to $150 (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 27, 2025 action minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 27, 2025 action minutes (5-0)

Ypsilanti Housing Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 31 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. The draft workplan was approved with requested additions, also by a 4‑0 vote. The board authorized the Executive Director to sign the approved minutes and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 31 minutes (4-0)
• Approved workplan with additions (4-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to sign approved minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Parks and Arts Commission

The Parks and Arts Commission voted to approve the amended agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed funding handbooks, the Percent for Art draft, volunteer‑park programs, and upcoming projects.

• Approved amended agenda (motion by Commissioner Connor-Barrie, seconded by Commissioner Merlos) – Passed
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Commissioner Seagraves, seconded by Commissioner Connor-Barrie) – Passed

Human Relations Commission

The commission amended and approved its agenda, approved the February and March meeting minutes, and voted to request the city attorney to define probable cause. It also approved amended drafts of two resolutions—one to restrict use of Washtenaw County millage funds and another titled “Inaction is Discriminatory”—to be taken to the next meeting for final approval. Additionally, the commission approved a motion to confirm with the city attorney the hosting of a town meeting on housing equity and discrimination.

• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved request to city attorney to define probable cause (5-0)
• Approved amended draft of millage‑restriction resolution to be taken to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved amended draft of “Inaction is Discriminatory” resolution to be taken to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved motion to confirm with city attorney hosting a town meeting on housing equity (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the site plan for the proposed arts & crafts studio at 326 E. Michigan Avenue, with findings, waivers, and conditions, by a 7‑0 vote. Earlier, the commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and motions to open and close public comments.

• Approved motion to excuse Commissioner Hollifield’s absence (6‑0)
• Approved April 16 agenda (6‑0)
• Approved March 19 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved opening public comments (first motion) (6‑0)
• Approved closing public comments (first motion) (6‑0)
• Approved site plan for 326 E. Michigan arts & crafts studio (7‑0)
• Approved opening public comments (second motion) (7‑0)
• Approved adjournment (7‑0)

City Council

The council approved the agenda and adopted the minutes from the April 1 meeting. It authorized $100,000 in two-year funding for the RxKids program and set a budget stabilization fund target of 91 days of general‑fund revenue. The council also declared April 28, 2025 as Workers Memorial Day and approved several easements and a building consulting agreement, while denying a FOIA appeal from Alex Nouri.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 7‑0)
• Approved $100,000 two‑year funding for RxKids program (7‑0)
• Approved budget stabilization fund target of 91 days revenue (7‑0)
• Declared April 28, 2025 as Workers Memorial Day (7‑0)
• Approved conservation easement at 2‑4 W. Forest Avenue, Parcel #11‑11‑04‑360‑001 (7‑0)
• Approved sidewalk easement at 2‑4 W. Forest Avenue, Parcel #11‑11‑04‑360‑001 (7‑0)
• Denied FOIA appeal of Alex Nouri (Resolution 2025‑072) (7‑0)
• Approved building consulting services agreement with Carlisle Wartman (subject to attorney approval) (7‑0)

Sustainability Commission

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the February 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session was used for public comments and updates on Earth Day activities, Bee City USA initiatives, and low‑mow pollinator projects. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved February 2025 minutes

Non-Motorized Advisory Committee

The Non‑Motorized Advisory Committee approved the January meeting minutes and the meeting agenda. Members voted 3‑0 to set a maximum of nine members on the committee. No new business was introduced.

• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved maximum of 9 committee members (3-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved certificates of appropriateness for three projects: metal roof replacement at 212 S Huron, window restoration and solar fence caps at 417 Maple, and a new sign at 19 N Hamilton. Each applicant must obtain the required building permits before beginning work. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Application PHDC-25-0023 for metal roof replacement at 212 S Huron (unanimous)
• Approved Application PHDC-25-0020 for window restoration, dog door, and solar fence caps at 417 Maple (unanimous)
• Approved Application PHDC-25-0024 for new sign installation at 19 N Hamilton (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the March 18 meeting minutes and adopted Ordinance No. 1443 to bring Chapter 71 of the city code into compliance with state law. It also approved two design‑engineering contracts totaling $407,400, appointed residents to boards and the Sustainability Commission, amended event wording on a 2022 resolution, and authorized SafeHouse Center to display SAAM ribbons.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 meeting (Resolution 2025‑054) (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1443 amending Chapter 71 administrative hearings bureau (Resolution 2025‑055) (7‑0)
• Approved appointments of residents to boards and commissions (Resolution 2025‑056) (7‑0)
• Appointed Isabella Coughlin as youth member of the Sustainability Commission (Resolution 2025‑057) (7‑0)
• Approved $295,000 OHM design services contract for Cross Street Bridge replacement (Resolution 2025‑058) (7‑0)
• Approved $112,400 OHM design services contract for Harriet reconstruction (Resolution 2025‑059) (7‑0)
• Amended Resolution 2022‑042 wording "citywide event" to "public event" (7‑0)
• Approved SafeHouse Center ribbon request for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Resolution 2025‑060) (7‑0)

Ypsilanti Housing Commission

The Ypsilanti Housing Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 26 minutes. The board passed a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to sign the approved March 31 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 26 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to sign March 31 minutes
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Police Advisory Commission

The commission voted 6‑0 to approve the amended agenda for the meeting. The February 27, 2025 action minutes were added to the record for review at the April 24, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved amended agenda (6-0 vote)
• Added February 27, 2025 action minutes for later review

Short Term Rental Subcommittee

The Short‑Term Rental Subcommittee voted to amend the March 20, 2025 agenda to add a public‑comments section and then approved the amended agenda. Members also voted to open public comments and later to close them. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Amended agenda to include public comments (approved 5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (approved 5-0)
• Opened public comments (approved 5-0)
• Closed public comments (approved 5-0)

Human Relations Commission

The March 20, 2025 Human Relations Commission meeting was cancelled after Chair Layton requested a postponement due to Commissioner Harper's absence. The clerk recorded the cancellation and noted that the next regular meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were taken at this session.