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)

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)

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)

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 Ypsilanti, MI Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold informal hearings on 15 pending property code violation cases. Each case involves a hearing officer and addresses alleged violations documented by Officer Hector "Eddy" Schmidt.

• EN25-407 Charles Ave — Simmons Dasirae
• EN25-501 W Cross St — PNA Investments LLC (3 cases)
• EN25-37 Ecorse Rd — Ypsilanti Animal Clinic (4 cases)
• EN25-202 W Forest Ave — Pavlovich John
• EN25-216E FD Group LLC — 245 Michigan Ave

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 Ypsilanti Police Advisory Commission will hold its launch meeting to review July 2025 arrest and offense statistics presented by Chief Anderson, discuss a council resolution, and examine the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) following an August 12 city council meeting. The agenda includes a review of the commission’s ordinance.

• Monthly crime stats for July 2025 submitted by Chief Anderson
• Council Resolution No. 2025-148 notice submitted
• Discussion of LEAP and August 12 City Council meeting

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 Ypsilanti Human Relations Commission will review two tabled resolutions: one urging local restrictions on Washtenaw County Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage reimbursement funds to prioritize mental health services and non-traditional public safety, and another declaring city inaction as discriminatory. The meeting will also consider a draft resolution urging the removal of Cuba from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list.

• Tabled Resolution No. 2025-785: Requesting local restrictions on $375,000+ annual millage reimbursement funds to prioritize mental health services and non-traditional public safety
• Tabled Resolution No. 2025-786: Declaring city inaction on discrimination issues as discriminatory
• Draft Resolution urging removal of Cuba from U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list
• Discussion on discrimination complaint tracking system update (failed vote in July)
• Memo from City Attorney Barker on probable cause and housing equity town meeting scope

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 will hold public hearings regarding special use and site plans for a group childcare home, a pharmacy and doctor's office, and a triplex development. The body will also discuss a Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance and an amendment to the Electronic Message Board Sign Ordinance.

• Public hearing: Group Childcare Home at 1901 N. Huron River Dr.
• Public hearing: Drive-Through Pharmacy and Doctor's Office at 775 S. Grove St.
• Public hearing: Triplex Development at 402 S. Washington St.
• Site plan review: Multifamily renovations at 421 Emmet St. and 315 Washtenaw Ave.
• Public hearing: Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance

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 will discuss the status of a $200,000 Safe Streets grant and the Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also review community outreach plans and coordinate participation in upcoming local events.

• Status update on $200,000 Safe Streets grant funding
• Review of Communications Ideas document and city website sidebar status
• Volunteer coordination for Parkridge Festival (August 23rd)
• Planning for First Friday social hour (September 5th)
• Participation confirmation for Eagle Fest (September 2nd) and Fall River Day (September 21st)

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 Historic District Commission will consider whether the property at 90 Maple meets the definition of demolition by neglect due to roof deterioration. The body will also review several other properties for new business and study items.

• Demolition by neglect determination for 90 Maple
• Review of 15 W Michigan
• New business for 211 N Adams, 411 N Huron, 302 Oak, 114 W Michigan, and 232 N River
• Study items for 410 E Cross, 422 N Hamilton, and a Graffiti Wall
• Property monitoring discussion

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 Ypsilanti City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on ordinance amendments for the Board of Ethics and hear a presentation on the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) community responder program. The council will also vote on appointments, contracts, fee waivers, and resolutions, including support for the 30x30 Initiative and insurance renewals.

• Amend Board of Ethics membership rules (Ordinance No. 1450) via first reading
• Appoint Bryce Allmacher and Hayden Pendergrass to the Board of Ethics (Resolution No. 2025-159)
• Approve $36,590 contract with Arbor Cut Tree Service for tree maintenance and removal (Resolution No. 2025-165)
• Approve $41,650 contract with OHM for stormwater repair engineering services (Resolution No. 2025-166)
• Waive $735 in fees for Ypsilanti Community Schools Back to School Bash (Resolution No. 2025-162)

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)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau is conducting informal hearings for various property owners. The body will review cases involving alleged code offenses at multiple addresses across the city.

• Hearing for 421 W Cross (Kasham, Shafig) regarding offense 110-81
• Hearings for 513 W Cross (Alshalby Maynoun) regarding offense 122
• Hearings for 37 Ecorse Rd (Ypsilanti Animal Clinic) regarding offense 122
• Hearings for 612 E Michigan (Toyz, LLC, #86) regarding offenses 301.4 and 122
• Hearings for 17 N. Washington St (17 N. Washington LLC) regarding offense 122

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau is holding informal hearings for nine different property owners. The body will review specific offense codes associated with various addresses in Ypsilanti.

• Hearing for 315 First Ave (Brown Billy & Cindy)
• Hearing for 521 N Huron (521 N Huron LLC)
• Hearing for 307 Jarvis St (David 1, LLC)
• Hearing for 219 N Lincoln (Cherry Pie St Rentals, LLC)
• Hearing for 306 S Washington St (Nicole D Fortune)

Police Advisory Commission

The Police Advisory Commission will meet to discuss monthly reporting from Chief Anderson, including June offense and arrest statistics. The meeting also includes a review of the June 26, 2025, action minutes.

• Review of June 2025 arrest and offense reports from Chief Anderson
• Approval of June 26, 2025 Action Minutes

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)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold hearings for various property owners regarding alleged code offenses. The body will review cases involving multiple addresses across the city to determine outcomes for pending formal and informal hearings.

• Hearings for 309 North Adams (NADAMS_ ST LLC)
• Hearings for 421 Emmet St (Beal Properties LLC)
• Hearings for multiple properties on Green Road (River Woods LLC)
• Hearing for 518 E Forest Ave (Stephen S Hawley)
• Hearings for 509 N River St (Jitterbug LLC)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau is holding hearings for several property owners regarding various offense codes. The body will review pending informal cases for properties located throughout the city.

• Hearing for 513 N Adams (Offense 86-87)
• Hearing for 396 First Ave (Offense 110-81)
• Hearing for 1004 Jefferson St (Offense 86-87)
• Hearing for 612 E Michigan Ave (Offense 301.4)
• Hearing for 415 Pearl St (Offenses 42-74, PMC302.1, and 86-87)

Human Relations Commission

The commission will review resolutions regarding the use of Washtenaw County public safety millage funds and a statement on discriminatory inaction. Members will also discuss a proposed town meeting to study housing equities and discrimination in Ypsilanti.

• Resolution No. 2025-785: Restrictions on Washtenaw County Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage reimbursement funds
• Resolution No. 2025-786: Inaction is Discriminatory
• Proposed town meeting to study Housing and Equities and discrimination based on ordinance protected classes
• City Attorney memo request regarding the definition of probable cause
• Draft resolution urging the removal of Cuba from the U.S. List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

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 City Council will vote on rate increases for water and sewer readiness to serve. The body is also holding a work session to discuss improvements to the Community Benefits Ordinance.

• Ordinance No. 1447: Readiness to Serve Water Rate Increase
• Ordinance No. 1448: Sewer Readiness to Serve Water Increase
• Resolution No. 2025-147: Waiving $535 in permit fees for Parkridge Summer Festival 2025
• Resolution No. 2025-150: Approval of the FY 2025-2026 Fee Schedule
• Ordinance No. 1449: Removing term limits for the Board of Ethics

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)

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 across Ypsilanti.

• Hearing for 457 Ainsworth (Andrew Henry)
• Hearing for 693 Arbor Forrest Drive (Arbor Forrest Knoll)
• Hearing for 202 N Lincoln St (North Park Street Apartments LLC)
• Hearing for 516 St Johns St (762 Properties LLC)
• Hearing for 17 N. Washington St (17 N. Washington St LLC)

Non-Motorized Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss ongoing non-motorized work and projects. Members will review a community input and outreach plan and discuss recognition events for Fall River Day and Eagle Fest.

• Review of 2025 Committee Priorities
• Community Input & Outreach Plan updates from meeting with Josh/Jeremiah
• Discussion of Fall River Day in September
• Discussion of Eagle Fest

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 Ypsilanti Housing Commission will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for a one-year term. The board will also review audit, property management, and finance reports.

• Annual election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Audit review by YHC Accountant and Auditor
• Discussion of YHC Budget
• Review of Resident Tenant Grievance Procedure
• Q1 Workplan progress discussion

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)

Short Term Rental Subcommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to discuss the development of a short-term rental ordinance. This follows a previous session where members reviewed regulations from Ann Arbor, Ferndale, Traverse City, and Ithaca, NY.

• Discussion of Short-Term Rental Ordinance
• Review of March 20, 2025, meeting minutes

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss whether the former Michigan Central Railroad Depot at 90 Maple meets the definition of demolition by neglect due to roof failure. The commission is reviewing permanent repair plans and temporary stabilization measures to prevent imminent collapse before winter.

• Determination of demolition by neglect for 90 Maple
• New business reviews for 202 N Washington, 15 W Michigan, 108 Buffalo, 315 Washtenaw, 218 N Adams, and 25 N Washington
• Old business reviews for 224 N River, 402 S Washington, and 620 Norris
• Status update on 206-210 N Washington new construction
• Status update on illegal demolition at 422 N Hamilton

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 City Council is reviewing proposed rate increases for water and sewage services. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and a PUD Agreement for 218 E. Forest Avenue.

• Ordinance No. 1446: Proposed 4.75% water rate increase
• Ordinance No. 1447: Proposed 5.25% sewage disposal rate increase
• Contract with Hartwell for concrete repair at Fire and Police Stations: $230,113.70
• OHM proposal for Harriet reconstruction engineering: $185,580
• OHM proposal for Frog Island parking lot design engineering: $110,000

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)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold formal hearings for various property owners regarding city offense codes. The docket primarily consists of pending enforcement cases for multiple addresses within Ypsilanti.

• Multiple offense hearings for 539 S Huron St (539 Huron Real Estate Co. LLC)
• Code enforcement hearings for 421 Emmet St (Beal Properties LLC)
• Offense hearings for 202 N Lincoln St and 201 N Park St (North Park Street Apartments LLC)
• Hearings for 1021 Washtenaw Ave (Heyam Kasham and Amir Kasham)
• Code enforcement review for 693 Arbor Forrest Knoll Drive (Apts PMC)

Police Advisory Commission

The commission will review a resolution to support the 30x30 Initiative, which aims to increase women recruits in police training to 30% by 2030. The body will also review June 2025 monthly reporting and May 2025 arrest and offense statistics from Chief Anderson.

• Resolution No. 2025-1007 to support the 30x30 Initiative for Advancing Women in Policing
• Review of May 2025 Arrest and Offense Stats
• Public comment from John Hall regarding publishing photos of police uniforms and vehicles

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 Planning Commission will discuss the Capital Improvement Plan and a Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance. The body is also reviewing a site plan amendment for a property at 915 W. Michigan and conducting officer elections.

• 915 W. Michigan Special Use and Site Plan Amendment
• Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance
• Capital Improvement Plan
• NMAC Reappointment of Joe Montgomery
• Officer Elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chair

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 City Council will discuss a Planned Unit Development amendment for a site redevelopment at 611 and 617 W. Cross St. regarding a monument sign and uplighting. The body will also consider several service contracts and fee waivers.

• Ordinance No. 1446: EMUCU Planned Unit Development amendment for 611 & 617 W. Cross St.
• Three-year contract with WCA Assessing for $115,145, $120,902, and $126,947
• Contract with 21st Century Salvage for PCB excavation at Water Street Redevelopment Area
• Waiver of park rental fees for Stop the Gun Violence ($1,435) and Recovery Walk ($1,785)
• Extension of Dispatch Contract with Washtenaw County through June 30, 2026

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)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau is conducting informal hearings for multiple properties regarding various offense codes. The body will review pending cases involving property owners and issuing officers.

• Informal hearing for 309 North Adams (Offense 122-563)
• Informal hearing for 631 N Adams (Offense 603.7)
• Informal hearing for 521 N Huron St (Offense 304.1)
• Informal hearing for 617 Friends of the Washtenaw Ave (Offenses 42-74 & 302.1)
• Informal hearing for 352 Worden St (Offense 122-563)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider several certificates of appropriateness for residential work. The body is reviewing requests for a new garage, roof replacements, and sign installations within the historic district.

• Proposed 12’ x 24’ new garage at 224 N River
• Proposed roof change from wood shakes to brown asphalt at 410 Oak St
• Proposed installation of two ACM signs at 202-206 E Forest
• Review of property at 620 Norris Extension
• Review of properties at 720 Norris and 402 S Washington

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)

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 in Ypsilanti.

• Hearing for 213 Ballard St (Frederick Heegan)
• Hearing for 634 Harriet St (4 Hands Investments LLC)
• Hearing for 1070 Huron River Drive (Eagle Plaza LLC)
• Hearing for 433 Shuron St (Angelette White & Charles III)
• Hearing for 17 N. Washington St (17 N. Washington LLC)

City Council

The City Council will discuss budget appropriation amendments for fiscal years 2024-2026, including proposed department-wide cuts and public safety funding. The body will also consider a five-year contract renewal with Stevens Disposal and receive an update on the Ypsi Transit Center Reconstruction Project.

• Resolution No. 2025-106: Levy and assess Summer 2025 Special Assessments
• Resolution No. 2025-107: Amend budget appropriations for FY 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
• Resolution No. 2025-107a: Proposed department-wide budget cut scenario
• Resolution No. 2025-108: Five-year contract renewal with Stevens Disposal
• Ypsi Transit Center Reconstruction Project update and conceptual renderings

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 Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for an electronic message board at 431 Hawkins. The property is in an R-1 single-family residential district where such signs are prohibited.

• Public hearing for electronic message board variance application at 431 Hawkins (Metropolitan Memorial Baptist Church)

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 Ypsilanti Fire & Police Retirement Board will meet to review financial reports and vote on four Ancora invoice payments. The board will also discuss an actuary RFI, the annual report, and invoice payment process changes.

• Approve Ancora invoice #****#*2 dated 1/7/2025 for $7,382.61
• Approve Ancora invoice ******2 dated 4/3/2025 for $3,955.51
• Approve Ancora invoice #****#*7 dated 1/7/2025 for $4,696.84
• Approve Ancora invoice ******7 dated 4/3/2025 for $2,495.29

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 Ypsilanti Police Advisory Commission will review the May 2025 police department update, including crime statistics and training plans, and discuss potential resolutions to support women in policing and hiring incentives. The meeting will also address a scheduling change for November 2025.

• Chief Anderson's monthly report on May 2025 crime statistics and training updates
• Resolution supporting the 30x30 Initiative for advancing women in policing
• Discussion on potential hiring incentive resolution for YPD
• Proposal to change November 2025 meeting date due to city council chambers conflict
• Approval of up to $150 for QR code cards for community events

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)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold informal hearings for 18 pending code-enforcement cases. Each case involves a property owner disputing a citation issued by Officer Hector "Eddy" Schmidt for violations such as zoning infractions, building-code issues, and nuisance conditions.

• 39 E Cross AUBsan LLC, 39 E Cross St — cited 05/05/2025, offense 94-193
• 204 E Cross, MacQueen Kathy — cited 04/28/2025, offense 110-45
• 500 W Cross, Kasham Shafiq — cited 05/05/2025, offense 122-664,122-609
• 1070 Huron River Dr, Eagle Plaza LLC — cited 04/24/2025, offenses 122-451,122-661,122-663
• 329 Orchard St, Ypsi Gateway ST COMM/ECONOMIC DEV COR — cited 04/28/2025, offense 110-45

Ypsilanti Housing Commission

The Ypsilanti Housing Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to review property management and finance reports, discuss the YHC budget, and receive updates from resident council and executive director. The meeting includes procedural items, public participation, and mission-focused reflections.

• YHC Budget Discussion
• Resident Council update
• Property Management & Finance Reports
• Maintenance Reports
• Regulatory, Oversight, & Legal Actions

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)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive presentations on the Capital Improvement Plan and the Ypsilanti Transit Center reconstruction. The body will also discuss a Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance and consider amendments for properties on W. Michigan and W. Cross.

• Ypsilanti Transit Center reconstruction presentation
• 915 W. Michigan Special Use and Site Plan Amendment
• 611 W. Cross Planned Unit Development Amendment
• Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance discussion
• Non-Motorized Advisory Committee Bylaws

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)

City Council

City Council will vote on the 2025-2026 Tax Levy Ordinance and budget appropriation amendments. The meeting includes updates on the Ypsilanti Transit Center reconstruction and presentations from YpsiBIG and 826michigan.

• Stormwater Infrastructure Rehabilitation Contract awarded to Pipeline Management Company for $313,330
• Purchase of a CAT 938 Front Loader for $264,799
• Fee waiver of $5,285 for Ypsi Arbor American Little League baseball fields
• Purchase agreement with Sutphen for an Ariel Tower Fire Truck
• Installation of the Embracing Our Differences Exhibit in Riverside Park

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)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The provided agenda contains only a numbered list without descriptions. It is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will consider second drafts of two resolutions: one requesting local restrictions on Washtenaw County Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage funds to ensure allocation toward mental health services and non-traditional public safety, and another titled 'Inaction is Discriminatory.' They will also receive a city attorney memo on the definition of probable cause and the scope of a town meeting on housing equity. New business includes a draft resolution urging Cuba be removed from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism.

• Resolution No. 2025-785 requesting local restrictions on Washtenaw County Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage reimbursement funds
• Resolution No. 2025-786, 'Inaction is Discriminatory'
• City Attorney Barker memo request on definition of probable cause and scope of town meeting on housing equity
• Discussion of subcommittees and scheduling of public forums
• New business: draft resolution urging Cuba be removed from U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism

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 Fire and Police Retirement Board will discuss and potentially vote on Resolution 2025-11 concerning a Taite EDRO and a request for withdrawal. The meeting includes roll call, audience participation, and adjournment.

• Resolution 2025-11: Taite EDRO and request for withdrawal

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

City Council

The City Council will hear departmental budget presentations for the upcoming fiscal year, including the Fire Department’s request to replace aging vehicles, police staffing and capital improvements, and the DDA’s planned projects. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is a public budget review session.

• Fire Department seeks vehicle replacement plan for Tower 1 (20 years old, replacement cost $2.1M) and Engine 3
• Police Department proposes $60,000 for carpet removal and painting, plus purchase of 4 patrol vehicles at $43,000–$47,000 each
• Finance Department requests $250,000 for BS&A software upgrade and conversion of a part-time finance generalist to full-time
• DDA outlines planned projects: façade grants, Freighthouse Plaza design, Depot Town clock restoration, and rain garden rehabilitation
• Fire Department budget includes $70,000 for dispatch services (HVA) and $100,000 for vehicle maintenance

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

Historic District Commission

The Ypsilanti Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on several property-related items. Key decisions include determining the condition of the Depot as part of a stabilization plan, considering a demolition-by-neglect case for an outbuilding at 422 N Hamilton, and approving new construction at 620 Norris and 136 N Washington. The commission will also review staff recommendations for a sign at 36 N Washington and a garage door replacement at 410 Maple.

• Depot Stabilization Plan and commission determination of Depot's condition
• 422 N Hamilton outbuilding—determination of demolition by neglect and discussion of illegal demolition
• 620 Norris New Construction Approval
• 136 N Washington Final Approval New Construction
• 36 N Washington—new projecting corner sign (staff recommends approval)

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)

Non-Motorized Advisory Committee

The Non-Motorized Advisory Committee will meet to approve April minutes, set 2025 priorities, and discuss upcoming non-motorized work, community input, and recognition. No voting on ordinances or contracts is scheduled.

• Approval of April meeting minutes and agenda
• Discussion of 2025 committee priorities and upcoming non-motorized work
• Review of spreadsheet listing infrastructure projects with federal dollars
• Plan community input outreach and consider creating an information sheet
• Update on community recognition events via shared Google Doc

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)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will conduct informal hearings on May 8, 2025, for seven pending cases involving property code violations. Cases include addresses on Second Avenue, Jefferson Street, Shuron Street, First Avenue, and Arbor Drive, with offenses such as property maintenance and zoning code infractions.

• 433 Shuron Street (White Angelette & Charles III) – two violations: 42-74 & 302.1 and 122-563
• 444 Second Avenue (Martinez Villafranca) – violation 42-74 & 302.1 (PMC)
• 1004 Jefferson Street (Li, Huimin) – violation 86-87
• 843 Jefferson Street (Sidebotham, Andrew C) – violation 86-87
• 693 Arbor Drive (Forrest Knoll Office APTS) – two violations: 42-748 & 302.1 (PMC)

City Council

The Ypsilanti City Council will hold first readings of the 2025-2026 tax levy ordinance and a budget amendment ordinance, along with public hearings. They will also vote on resolutions including creating an ad hoc citizen committee for Water Street redevelopment, awarding contracts for park pathway ($46,445) and facility assessment ($58,590), and supporting Low Mow May. Presentations include the Washtenaw Avenue PEL Study and the city budget.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 1444 (2025-2026 Tax Levy Ordinance) with public hearing
• First reading of Ordinance No. 1445 (Budget Appropriations amendment for FY 2024-2025 and 2025-2026) with public hearing
• Resolution No. 2025-088 creating an ad hoc citizen committee to develop an RFQ for the Water Street Redevelopment Area
• Resolution No. 2025-085 awarding Recreation Park Pathway contract to Hartwell for $46,445
• Resolution No. 2025-087 supporting Low Mow May

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

Fire and Police Retirement Board

The Board reviewed actuary presentations and approved several vendor payments. The body also processed retiree death notifications and a contribution refund for a former police employee.

• Approved $3,452.76 contribution refund to Jestin Wilder
• Approved payment of $8,750.00 to Mariner
• Approved payment of $7,527.60 to VanOverbeke, Michaud, & Timmony, P.C.
• Approved payment of $3,530.37 to Fifth Third Bank
• Authorized second notices for 23 outstanding 2025 verifications

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for Metropolitan Memorial Baptist Church. The church is seeking to install an electronic message board at 431 Hawkins, which is currently prohibited in the R-1 Single-Family Residential zoning district.

• Public hearing for electronic message board variance application at 431 Hawkins

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau is holding hearings for three property owners regarding offense codes. The proceedings will be conducted via Zoom.

• Hearing for Keith McGill Jr regarding 15 Kramer St (Offense 74,PMC 302.1)
• Hearing for Hector Velasquez regarding 310 S Hamilton St (Offense 74,PMC 302.1)
• Hearing for Saleh A Quneibi regarding 79 Ecorse Rd (Offense 122-563 1)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau is scheduled to hear 50+ code enforcement cases on April 24, 2025. Cases involve properties at 721 Clark, 720 Green, 791 Green, 533 W Cross, 413 S Marshall, 300 Harriet, 530 Huron, 501 and 601 E Northwestern, and 402 W Michigan. All hearings are listed as pending formal or informal.

• Multiple cases against VTP River Woods Road LLC at 721 Clark, 720 Green, and 791 Green
• Cases against JAB YPSI LLC at 533 W Cross
• Cases against 300 HARRIET, LLC at 300 Harriet
• Cases against ENERGY INVESTMENTS LLC at 501 and 601 E Northwestern Michigan Ave
• Cases against 402-424 MICHIGAN AVE LLC at 402 W Michigan

Police Advisory Commission

The Ypsilanti Police Advisory Commission will discuss the YPD April report, including crime statistics and staffing, consider changing the November meeting date, and discuss hiring incentives. Commissioners will also explore collaboration with the peacenic committee for June activities and set goals for the commission.

• YPD April report shows 12 department vacancies and 2 officers hired in April 2025
• Discussion of YPD hiring incentives brought by Commissioner Munro
• Proposal to change November meeting date due to schedule conflict (approved by commission in December)
• Collaboration with peacenic committee for June 7 Peacenic event at Parkridge Park
• Open House on April 27 for Peace HUB Community Resource Center at 1515 South Harris

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 Ypsilanti Housing Commission will hold a regular meeting covering routine approvals, property management and finance reports, and old business including the draft workplan and budget discussion. No final decisions are indicated on the agenda, which focuses on discussion and updates.

• Approval of March 31, 2025 minutes
• Property management and finance reports
• YHC Draft Workplan discussion
• YHC Budget discussion
• Executive Director update

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 Ypsilanti Parks and Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss internal business, including a handbook update, and receive reports on initiatives such as the Youth Poet Laureate program. The commission will also discuss the Percent for Art proposal, the Adopt-a-Park program, and updates from Director Wessler on events policy and code enforcement. Public comment periods are scheduled at the beginning and end of the meeting.

• Discussion of Parks and Recreation Master Plan listening session updates
• In-session Percent for Art working time on original proposal
• Youth Poet Laureate update from Commissioners Moore and Seagraves
• Adopt-a-Park program evolution breakout planned
• City updates on events policy and code enforcement regarding graffiti alley

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

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The posted agenda for this Administrative Hearings Bureau meeting consists only of a numbered list (1 through 113) with no actual agenda items, proposals, or hearings described. This indicates no substantive matters are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will discuss two proposed resolutions to be sent to City Council regarding the use of Washtenaw County millage funds and city inaction on marginalized communities. The body will also consider hosting a town meeting on housing equity and shelters.

• Resolution to restrict Washtenaw County Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage funds to mental health and non-traditional public safety
• Resolution titled 'Inaction is Discriminatory' regarding City Council's response to marginalized communities
• Proposed town meeting regarding housing equity and shelters
• Discussion on forming subcommittees and scheduling public forums
• Report from City Attorney stating no new discrimination complaints were received since February 18, 2025

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 Ypsilanti Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2025. Old business includes continued discussion of a Dark Sky Ordinance and consideration of the Master Plan. New business features a proposed arts and craft studio at 326 E. Michigan Avenue. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and a report from the Non-Motorized Advisory Committee.

• Dark Sky Ordinance discussion (old business)
• Master Plan consideration (old business)
• 326 E. Michigan Proposed Arts & Craft Studio (new business)
• Approval of March 19, 2025 draft minutes
• Non-Motorized Advisory Committee report

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 Ypsilanti City Council will enter closed session to discuss pending litigation from VTP River Woods LLC and VTP Arbor One LLC. In open session, they will consider resolutions including $100,000 in two-year funding for the RxKids program, establishing a budget stabilization fund target equal to 91 days of general fund revenue, and approving conservation and sidewalk easements at 2-4 W. Forest Avenue. A bonding presentation by Miller Canfield is also scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss pending litigation VTP River Woods LLC and VTP Arbor One LLC v City of Ypsilanti
• Resolution No. 2025-064: $100,000 two-year funding for RxKids program launch
• Resolution No. 2025-066: Setting budget stabilization fund target at 91 days of general fund revenue
• Resolution No. 2025-070/071: Conservation and sidewalk easements at 2-4 W. Forest Avenue, Parcel #11-11-04-360-001
• Resolution No. 2025-068: Allowing established paw paw trees to remain on Wallace Street median

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 Ypsilanti Sustainability Commission will meet to approve March minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on the Community Resilience Hub (ICPJ) and Earth Day Weekend 2025 events. The agenda also includes filling a commissioner seat, a presentation from the SEMIS Coalition, and discussion of upcoming topics like Bee City USA and green jobs.

• Community Resilience Hub update with ICPJ
• Earth Day Weekend April 26-27, 2025 — community-wide events
• Filling one Sustainability Commissioner seat
• Presentation: SEMIS Coalition
• Upcoming topics: Bee City USA, Low Mow, JustTransition/Green Jobs, Ann Arbor 2030 District

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 will meet to approve January meeting minutes, review 2025 committee priorities, discuss ongoing projects, and plan community outreach. The agenda is largely procedural with no binding action items.

• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 committee priorities
• Discussion of upcoming non-motorized work and projects
• Community input and outreach plan update
• Additional membership recruiting

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 will hold public hearings and vote on certificates of appropriateness for work on several historic properties. Key items include a roof replacement at the D.C. Griffin House (212 S Huron) and window restorations at 417 Maple.

• 212 S Huron: approval sought to replace lower metal roofs with standing seam metal in burnished slate, leaving upper slate untouched
• 417 Maple: proposal to restore a frieze band window opening, replace storms, add a dog door, and install solar-powered lights on a fence
• 19 N Hamilton: sign application
• 47 N Huron: window work
• Freighthouse: signage proposal

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)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau is holding a docket of 14 informal hearings on April 3, 2025. Cases involve alleged property code violations at addresses including 531 W Cross, 705 W Cross, 530 N Huron, and others. Hearings are presided over by hearing officers Carl Augustine or Hector Schmidt. The agenda is a routine enforcement docket with no policy decisions.

• 531 W Cross (Roman Michelle) – violation of city code sections 94-133 and 94-134
• 705 W Cross (CLV Ypsil LLC) – multiple zoning violations under section 122
• 530 N Huron (T&B Real Estate Development LLC) – multiple violations under section 122
• 530 N Huron (Khushmit Land LLC) – violations under sections 122-661, 663, 664, and 451
• 505 S Huron (Helena Investment LLC) – violation of section 42-74 and PMC 302.1

City Council

The City Council will discuss engineering services for the Cross Street Bridge and Harriet Street projects. The body is also considering an ordinance to update the Administrative Hearings Bureau code to comply with state law.

• Proposed $295,000 contract with OHM for Cross Street Bridge replacement design engineering
• Proposed $112,400 contract with OHM for Harriet (Hawkins to Hamilton) reconstruction design engineering
• Ordinance No. 1443 to amend the Administrative Hearings Bureau section of the city code
• Appointment of Isabella Coughlin to the Sustainability Commission as a youth member
• Discussion regarding Water Street RFP development and public participation

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 will hold a special meeting with a brief agenda: call to order, approval of the agenda and February minutes, public comment, and a report on the FEP (Family Education Program or similar). The meeting is largely procedural with no listed votes on contracts or policy changes.

• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2025
• FEP Report discussion
• Public comment period limited to 2 minutes per speaker

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)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau is conducting a series of hearings to address various property offense codes. The body will review cases involving individual homeowners and corporate entities, including VTP River Woods LLC and VTP Arbor One LLC.

• Hearings for multiple properties on Green Road involving VTP River Woods LLC
• Hearings for properties on N. Washington involving various LLCs and individuals
• Case review for 1486 Northampton Washtenaw involving Properties Stea
• Case review for 309 W Cross involving Eric W. Moore
• Case review for 429 First involving Margaret A. Elam

Police Advisory Commission

The commission will review the March report from Interim Chief Timothy Anderson and set goals for 2025. Members will also receive updates on the Chief of Police hiring process and a recent City Council boards and commissions meeting.

• Update on the Chief of Police hiring process
• YPAC Goal Setting for 2025
• March report from Interim Chief Timothy Anderson
• Implementation of Community Survey starting April 1, 2025
• Report of 13 department vacancies and 2 officers hired in March 2025

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 subcommittee is meeting to conduct research and discussion regarding short-term rentals. The agenda includes proposed definitions for short-term rentals and a review of existing regulations in other cities and townships.

• Proposed definition of Short-Term Rental as a rental of a residential dwelling for less than 30 consecutive days
• Review of city statistics showing approximately 50 Airbnbs in the city as of March 11, 2025
• Comparison of short-term rental regulations from Ann Arbor, Ferndale, and Traverse City
• Review of Ithaca, NY ordinance regarding primary residence requirements for hosts
• Discussion of Brandon Township's draft ordinance requiring special land use approval for short-term rentals

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)

Non-Motorized Advisory Committee

The Ypsilanti Non-Motorized Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public input, and discuss its 2025 priorities, upcoming projects, and community outreach plans. No binding votes or funded contracts are on the agenda.

• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Review and discussion of 2025 committee priorities
• Update on upcoming non-motorized work and projects
• Community input and outreach plan discussion
• Additional membership recruiting

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will conduct hearings on 20 cases involving property code violations, including offenses such as zoning, blight, and property maintenance. Properties cited include addresses on Parkridge, Newberry, Shuron, Lowell, Maple, Michigan, Monroe, Normal, Morgan, and Tri County. Several cases have prior adjourn dates and will be heard at 9:00 AM via Zoom.

• 539 Shuron – 539 Huron Real Estate Co. LLC charged with offenses 7-7, 7-6, 7-5 (two separate hearings)
• 720 Lowell – Sandy McFiddish LLC charged with offense 18-146
• 213 Maple – Gabriel Gunder charged with offenses 122-441 and 18-146 (two separate hearings)
• 1114 W Michigan – Michigan LLC charged with offense 122-609
• 217 N Normal – Wiz Real Estate LLC charged with multiple offenses (42-74, 86-34, PMC 302.1) across five hearings

Human Relations Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025, was canceled. The agenda included proposed discussions on millage fund restrictions and resolutions regarding institutional discrimination.

• Proposed resolution to restrict Washtenaw County Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage funds for mental health and non-traditional public safety
• Proposed resolution declaring City Council inaction as discriminatory
• Discussion of a legal opinion from City Attorney Barker regarding HRC inquiries
• Discussion of an article regarding Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action in college admissions
• Review of the Discrimination Complaint Tracking System

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.

Planning Commission

The Ypsilanti Planning Commission will discuss the Dark Sky Compliant Ordinance and the Tenting and Safe Parking Ordinance as old business, and consider the Master Plan as new business. The meeting includes public comment periods and a report from the Non-Motorized Advisory Committee.

• Dark Sky Compliant Ordinance Discussion
• Tenting and Safe Parking Ordinance Discussion
• Master Plan Consideration
• Non-Motorized Advisory Committee report
• Approval of February 19, 2025 draft minutes

The Planning Commission discussed but did not pass a motion recommending the City Council pursue general policies, programs, or general code changes rather than zoning ordinance changes to address safe parking and tenting. The motion failed for lack of a second. Instead, the Commission requested staff draft a memorandum to the Council recommending general policy approaches, with staff to send the draft to commissioners for review before sending it to the Council. The Commission also discussed a dark sky compliant lighting ordinance and the future of the master plan, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved March 19, 2025 agenda (7-0)
• Approved amended February 19, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Motion to recommend Council pursue general policies for safe parking/tenting failed (no second)
• Commission requested staff draft memorandum to Council on general policies for safe parking/tenting
• No action on dark sky ordinance; discussion only
• No action on master plan update; will revisit next meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss a roads presentation and consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure and city administration. Key items include a bridge study and the certification of Green Road to comply with state law.

• Prospect Street Bridge Replacement Study: cost not to exceed $41,000
• Ordinance No. 1443: updates to Administrative Hearings Bureau to comply with state law
• Resolution No. 2025-051 and 2025-052: decertification and certification of Green Road for Act 51 compliance
• Resolution No. 2025-049: appointing residents to boards and commissions
• Roads Presentation regarding the 2024 Transportation Asset Management Plan

The Ypsilanti City Council approved several resolutions, including a $41,000 study for the Prospect Street Bridge replacement, decertification and certification of Green Road to comply with Act 51, and an application to the MDOT Local Bridge Program for superstructure replacement. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent. The council also approved an ordinance amendment to update the Administrative Hearings Bureau to comply with state law.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1443 amending Administrative Hearings Bureau (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-048 approving March 4, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-049 appointing residents to boards and commissions (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-050 for Prospect Street Bridge Replacement Study, cost not to exceed $41,000 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-051 to decertify Green Road (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-052 to certify Green Road (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-053 to apply to MDOT Local Bridge Program for superstructure replacement (6-0)

Parks and Arts Commission

The Ypsilanti Parks and Arts Commission will discuss the Jefferson St. Sound Barrier Project, updates to the Volunteer/Adopt-a-Park replacement program including a knotweed removal event on May 17 and renaming, and review the Funding & Partnership Handbook and Percent for Art Ypsi. The commission will also receive reports on the Youth Poet Laureate initiative and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

• Discussion of Jefferson St. Sound Barrier Project
• Volunteer/Adopt-a-Park replacement program updates including knotweed removal on May 17 and program renaming
• Review of Funding & Partnership Handbook and Percent for Art Ypsi
• Report on Youth Poet Laureate initiative
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan update

The commission held a routine meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed potential partnerships, including a free wall space for artists and drafting an ordinance to include arts in the Community Benefits Ordinance. The master plan timeline is pending contract approval, and updates were given on park improvements and events.

• Approved amended agenda to remove commission elections (passed)
• Approved December minutes with corrected date (passed)

Non-Motorized Advisory Committee

The Ypsilanti Non-Motorized Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its January meeting minutes, review and discuss 2025 committee priorities, and plan community input and outreach efforts. The agenda also includes public input and recruiting additional members. No binding votes on specific projects or funding are listed.

• Approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 committee priorities
• Discussion of community input and outreach plan
• Membership recruiting update
• Next meeting scheduled for April 10, 2025

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will conduct hearings on 28 cases involving alleged violations of city property codes, including zoning, building, and property maintenance ordinances. Each case is listed with a property address, owner name, hearing time, and the specific code sections cited. No decisions or outcomes are recorded on this agenda; it serves as the docket for the scheduled hearings.

• 450 Burton Court (HEPROMISED LLC) – offense 603.7
• 521 Gilbert Congress (NICKOLAS) – offense 304.1
• 466 S Washington (LEE HAMILTON OSLER III) – offenses 42-74 and PMC 302.1
• 720 Lowell (SANDY MCFIDDISH LLC) – two cases, both offense 122-340
• 2166 Washtenaw (AGREE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP-AUTO ZONE) – offenses 94-133 and 94-134

City Council

The Council is holding a study session to review the master list of all city boards and commissions, including membership, term requirements, and current vacancies. They will discuss the process for filling vacancies and appointing members, as well as training and ethics requirements. No votes on specific policy items are scheduled.

• Review of the master Boards and Commissions membership list
• Discussion of board and commission vacancies and filing procedures
• Review of the Boards and Commissions booklet (March 2025)
• Overview of member requirements, term uniformity, and residency rules
• Discussion of commissioner training, ethics standards, and Open Meeting Act compliance

The City Council held a study session focused on boards and commissions, reviewing membership lists, vacancies, and procedures. The only formal action was a motion to request a legal opinion from the City Attorney on whether city ordinance precludes non-electors from voting on commissions and whether that can be changed in line with state law. The motion passed 5-0, with two members absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda amended to add discussion items on engagement, communication, representation, voting eligibility, and transparency (5-0)
• Requested legal opinion from City Attorney on non-elector voting eligibility for commissions (5-0)
• Extended meeting to 10:00 p.m. (5-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a certificate of appropriateness for a proposed one-story addition at 322 E Cross. They will also review new business items (720 Norris, 406 N Hamilton, 110 W Michigan Ave), study items (402 S Washington, 620 Norris), and several administrative approvals for minor work at other properties. The meeting includes public comment and updates from staff.

• Public hearing and decision on certificate of appropriateness for addition at 322 E Cross (west side, new kitchen/dining)
• New business: review of proposals at 720 Norris, 406 N Hamilton, and 110 W Michigan Ave
• Study items: 402 S Washington and 620 Norris
• Administrative approvals for roof at 218 Ferris, soil mitigation trailer at 2 W Michigan, rear stairs at 23 N Washington, sign logo change at 5 W Forest, privacy fence at 309 N Grove
• Property monitoring and staff updates

The Ypsilanti Historic District Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a new addition at 322 E Cross, denied a request to retain a shipping container at 720 Norris, and approved a roof replacement at 406 N Hamilton with conditions. The commission also discussed study items for new construction at 402 S Washington and 620 Norris, and solar panels at 411 N Huron.

• Approved addition at 322 E Cross (unanimous)
• Denied shipping container retention at 720 Norris (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement at 406 N Hamilton with condition to replace lower roofs by March 11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved sign update at 110 W Michigan Ave (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission is meeting to coordinate Earth Day weekend activities for April 26-27, 2025. The body will also discuss the Community Resilience Hub and the process for filling commission seats.

• Earth Day 2025 planning, marketing, and QR codes
• Living Passport (paperless) initiative
• Gazebo Riverside Park
• Michigan Green Communities Challenge 2025
• Sustainability Commissioner seat nominations

The Ypsilanti Sustainability Commission held a regular meeting with no formal votes. They approved the January 13, 2025 minutes, discussed an upcoming Community Resilience Hub meeting, and noted a grant submission for EV conversion and charging station installation. They established a subcommittee for Earth Day planning and discussed budget requests for City Council. The commission also reviewed the Bee City USA resolution regarding low-mow practices.

• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Established subcommittee for Earth Day planning
• Discussed budget requests for City Council for Earth Day activities
• Noted grant submitted to State for EV conversion and charging station
• Reviewed Bee City USA low-mow resolution

Fire Civil Service Commission

The Fire Civil Service Commission will consider approving the minutes from July 21, 2023, and vote on the 2025 Hiring Eligibility List, which determines the pool of candidates for firefighter positions.

• Approval of the 2025 Hiring Eligibility List for firefighter positions
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2023 meeting

The Ypsilanti Fire Civil Service Commission approved the 2025 Hiring Eligibility List and the minutes from the July 21, 2023 meeting. Both approvals passed unanimously with 3 yes votes and 0 no votes. No public comment was made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved 2025 Hiring Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2023 meeting (3-0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau will conduct hearings on 17 cases involving alleged violations of city codes, including property maintenance and nuisance ordinances. These hearings are for properties such as 454 Bethel, 50 Ecorse, 413 W Forest, and others. The hearings will be held on March 6, 2025, via Zoom.

• 454 Bethel (Deliverance Tabernacle) – offense code 94-134
• 50 Ecorse (Kuzana Enterprises) – offense codes 94-133, 94-134
• 413 W Forest (Bishop Pickering LLC) – offense code 86-34
• 24 N Huron (Pappas Vasiliki & Maria) – offense codes 94-133, 94-134
• 961 Madison (Cameron, Ahmad) – offense codes 42-74, 86-34

City Council

The City Council will discuss a ceremonial street renaming and review a presentation on dark sky compliance. The body is also deciding on several fee waivers for community events and the approval of a PUD agreement for Pearl Street.

• Resolution No. 2025-040: Ceremonial renaming of Park St South of Michigan Ave. to Douglas Downing St
• Resolution No. 2025-038: Waiving $3,189.30 in fees for the Peacenic Festival 2025
• Resolution No. 2025-039: Waiving $1,785 in park rental fees for A Brighter Way Barbecue 2025
• Resolution No. 2025-044: Approving PUD Agreement and Master Deed for 120 and 124 Pearl Street
• Resolution No. 2025-043: Authorizing a Renewable Energy and Electrification Infrastructure Enhancement Grant application

The Ypsilanti City Council approved a planned unit development (PUD) agreement and master deed for properties at 124 Pearl Street and 120 Pearl. The council also approved several other resolutions, including fee waivers for community events, a street renaming, and board appointments. All votes were unanimous, with some members temporarily absent during specific votes.

• Approved additional $1,000 for relocation assistance services (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 18, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved fee waiver of $3,189.30 for Peacenic Festival 2025 (7-0)
• Approved park rental fee waiver of $1,785 for A Brighter Way Barbecue 2025 (7-0)
• Approved ceremonial renaming of Park St to Douglas Downing St (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved appointments to Boards and Commissions (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved WRRMA delegate appointments (7-0)
• Approved PUD agreement and Master Deed for 124 Pearl Street and 120 Pearl (7-0)

Fire and Police Retirement Board

The Ypsilanti Fire & Police Retirement Board is meeting to approve the agenda and address old and new business. Old business includes an Actuary RFI, and new business covers the annual report. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Actuary RFI under old business
• Annual report under new business

The Fire and Police Retirement Board held a special meeting with no substantive decisions. They approved the agenda and adjourned, and decided to invite GRS, Watkins Ross, CayMac, and MWM to present at the April meeting. The treasurer will follow up with GRS on the annual report.

• Approved agenda (Pope, Wist)
• Invited GRS, Watkins Ross, CayMac, and MWM to present at April meeting
• Approved adjournment (Pope, Basabica)

Fire and Police Retirement Board

The board will meet to address old business regarding an Actuary RFI and new business concerning the annual report.

• Actuary RFI
• Annual report

Police Advisory Commission

The Ypsilanti Police Advisory Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 27, 2025. Discussion items include a report from Interim Chief Anderson on police department operations and a proposal on YPD hiring incentives brought by Commissioner Munro. Commissioners will also vote on the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Discussion of YPD hiring incentives
• Review of January 2025 crime statistics showing Group A offenses down 23.7% from last year
• Report of 17 department vacancies with one officer hired in February
• Discussion of implementation of a community police conduct survey
• Approval of January 23, 2025 action minutes

The Ypsilanti Police Advisory Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive policy decisions. It approved the meeting agenda and the January 23, 2025 action minutes unanimously. Discussion items included police department reports and hiring incentives, but no formal action was taken on these topics.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved January 23, 2025 action minutes (6-0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will hear a docket of code enforcement cases on February 27, 2025. The bulk of cases involve properties owned by VTP Arbor One LLC and VTP River Woods LLC on Green Road and LeForge Road, facing multiple citations. Other properties cited include addresses on E Cross, Ecorse, E Forest, N Hamilton, Hemphill, Huron River Drive, Madison, S Park, Stanley Steele, and Washtenaw Avenue. The hearings will determine fines or compliance orders for violations such as property maintenance and zoning codes.

• 19 E Cross – Follett House LLC cited for multiple offense codes (122-661,663,664,665,446)
• 210 Ecorse – Inspire Property Management LLC cited for code 122-451,122-335
• Multiple cases for VTP Arbor One LLC at 721, 725, 772, 791, 801 Green Road and 1423, 1427, 1431, 1433 LeForge Road
• Multiple cases for VTP River Woods LLC at 815, 829, 835, 841, 847 Green Road
• 1486 Washtenaw Avenue – Northhampton Properties LLC has multiple pending cases (offenses 122-560,561,563)

Ypsilanti Housing Commission

The Ypsilanti Housing Commission will review property management and finance reports. The body is scheduled to discuss 2025 property budgets and the overall 2025 budget. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 audit.

• Discussion of 2025 Property Budgets
• YHC 2025 Budget Discussion
• 2023 Audit Review
• Property Management & Finance Reports
• Facilities & Security Update

The Ypsilanti Housing Commission met on February 26, 2025, and approved the agenda and the December 18, 2024 minutes, both by 4-0 votes. The board reviewed survey results to prioritize a 1-2 year work plan, with staff to present a draft at the next meeting. The commission deferred its Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) grant application to Cycle 2 in July to strengthen the proposal. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included reports on property management, finances, and an audit with no findings.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 18, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Deferred MHEF grant application to Cycle 2 in July
• Directed staff to develop draft work plan from survey priorities

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau will hear 13 code enforcement cases on February 20, 2025, including seven against River Woods Road LLC (Arbor West) for alleged property maintenance violations on Green Road. Also on the docket are cases at 103 S Huron, 539 Huron, 1423 and 1427 Leforge, and 18 Washington, with various issuing officers.

• Seven cases against River Woods Road LLC for offenses 301.4 and 304.1 at 815–853 Green Road
• Case EN24-1848 (815 Green) previously adjourned from November 2024
• Two cases at 539 Huron (offenses 122-318 and 122-538) against Huron Real Estate Co. LLC
• Two cases at 1423 and 1427 Leforge (offense 304.1) against VTP Arbor One LLC
• Case at 18 Washington (offense 54-81) against DJM Land Co. LLC

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will discuss two resolution requests: one to direct Washtenaw County Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage funds toward mental health services and alternative public safety, and another titled 'Inaction is Discriminatory.' They will also receive the city attorney's report on discrimination complaint tracking and a legal opinion on subcommittee rules and the discrimination complaint appeal process.

• Resolution requesting that millage funds be spent on mental health and non-traditional forms of public safety (brought by Chair Layton)
• Resolution titled 'Inaction is Discriminatory' (brought by Chair Layton)
• City attorney's report on discrimination complaint tracking system (no complaints received since January 16, 2025)
• Legal opinion requests on subcommittee formation and discrimination complaint appeal process
• City of Ypsilanti has received approximately $375,000 annually from the millage, accumulating over $2.4 million

The Human Relations Commission met on February 20, 2025, and approved the agenda and the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes. All substantive items—including the discrimination complaint tracking system, the City Attorney's response, and two resolution requests—were tabled to the March 20, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (4-0, 4 absent/on Zoom)
• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 4 absent/on Zoom)
• Tabled Old Business C (City Attorney response) to March 20, 2025
• Tabled New Business D (millage funds resolution) to March 20, 2025
• Tabled New Business E (Inaction is Discriminatory resolution) to March 20, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a proposed Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance to update outdoor lighting regulations. They will also consider a City Council resolution directing them to explore zoning changes for safe tenting and safe parking. Additionally, the commission will correct term errors and appoint a chair for the Non-Motorized Advisory Committee.

• Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance discussion to revise outdoor lighting rules
• Council resolution (2025-024) directing exploration of safe tenting and safe parking zoning
• Correction of Non-Motorized Advisory Committee member terms (Dylan Goings, Bob Krzewinski, Mike Davis Jr., Philip Rentschler)
• Appointment of Dylan Goings as Non-Motorized Advisory Committee Chairperson

The Ypsilanti Planning Commission approved correcting the terms of four Non-Motorized Advisory Committee members from three years to two years, and appointed Dylan Goings as NMAC chairperson. The commission also discussed a dark-sky-compliant ordinance and a tenting resolution but took no action on either. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Corrected NMAC member terms to 2 years (6-0)
• Appointed Dylan Goings as NMAC chairperson (6-0)

City Council

The Ypsilanti City Council will receive presentations on the Ypsi Solar 4 All Program, Peacenic Community Transformation Coalition, and a DPW facilities update. The meeting will also include discussions on reappointing residents to boards, approving a $39,860 contract for Parks structural repairs, and authorizing a YCUA water meter project.

• Approve $39,860 contract with OHM for Parks structural repairs design and bid services
• Authorize YCUA contract and notice for Water Meters, Water Mains, and Lead Service Line Project
• Reappoint residents to Boards and Commissions
• Appoint Evan Sweet to Huron River Watershed Council (term expires Feb 18, 2027)
• Hear Ypsi Solar 4 All Program presentation on expanding solar access in low-income neighborhoods

The council approved a contract with YCUA for water meters, water mains, and lead service line work, and accepted an amended proposal for parks structural repairs. It also passed resolutions urging state action on single-payer healthcare, rent control repeal, and area median income reform, and spoke out against tariffs. All votes were unanimous except for the rent control and tariff resolutions, which had one and two dissenting votes respectively.

• Approved YCUA contract for water meters, mains, and lead service line project (7-0)
• Accepted OHM proposal for parks structural repairs, amended to $42,360 (7-0)
• Approved resolution urging state reps to reintroduce single-payer healthcare bill (7-0)
• Approved resolution urging repeal of rent control ban (6-1)
• Approved resolution urging area median income reform (7-0)
• Approved resolution speaking out against tariffs (5-2)
• Reappointed residents to boards and commissions (7-0)
• Appointed Evan Sweet to Huron River Watershed Council (7-0)

Parks and Arts Commission

The Ypsilanti Parks and Arts Commission will hold elections for commission officers and receive a recap of the murals working group. They will also discuss the timeline for the Parks Master Plan and the evolution of the Adopt-a-Park program. The meeting includes public comment and updates on city facilities.

• Commission elections for officer positions
• Recap of murals working group discussions
• Master Plan timeline and commission role
• Adopt-a-park program evolution
• Updates on Rutherford pool, Senior Center, and Parkridge

The Parks and Arts Commission approved its 2024 annual report for submission to the City Council, including a longer version, and accepted language from the council to ensure Ypsilanti city residents hold a voting majority on the commission. The agenda and minutes were also approved with minor corrections. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted 2024 annual report to send to Council (passed)
• Adopted longer annual report to include (passed)
• Accepted council language on resident voting majority for Commission (passed)
• Approved agenda with corrected date (passed)
• Approved minutes (passed)

Non-Motorized Advisory Committee

The Ypsilanti Non-Motorized Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, set the agenda, and hear public input. The main discussion covers the committee's 2025 priorities, including ongoing non-motorized projects, a community input and outreach plan, and recognition efforts. New business includes additional membership recruiting. The meeting is largely procedural and planning-focused with no specific decisions or financial items on the agenda.

• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 committee priorities
• Discussion of upcoming non-motorized work and projects
• Community input and outreach plan
• Additional membership recruiting

Administrative Hearings Bureau

This meeting is a routine docket of administrative hearings for code enforcement violations. The bureau will hear 25 cases involving properties at addresses such as 434 S Adams, 409 Ballard, 711 Congress, and others. No new ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are being considered.

• Docket of 25 code enforcement cases
• Properties include 434 S Adams, 409 Ballard, 711 Congress, 309 W Cross, etc.
• Offenses include violations of code sections 86-34, 603.7, 86-87, 94-133, 94-134, etc.
• All hearings scheduled for 9:00 AM on February 13, 2025

Fire and Police Retirement Board

The Ypsilanti Fire & Police Retirement Board will consider approving $48,568.45 in payments to investment managers, actuarial consultants, and legal services for the fourth quarter of 2023. The board will also vote on a disability retirement (RES 2024-09) and three member withdrawals/death beneficiary resolutions. Old business includes fiduciary insurance and actuary level value contribution items.

• Payments to Essex Investment Management ($6,725.43), Orleans Capital ($6,989.30), Westwood Holdings ($4,163.38), and Raymond James fees ($17,244.92)
• RES 2024-02: $2,400 to GRS for actuarial/consulting services
• RES 2024-03: $3,000 to GRS for supplemental actuarial valuation
• RES 2024-09: Kofahl disability retirement vote
• RES 2024-06, 2024-07, 2024-08: Member withdrawal and death beneficiary actions

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings and consider several certificate of appropriateness applications. Old business includes a fourth review of window replacements at 46 N Huron. New business includes a fence at 332 Oak, a handrail at 218 N Washington, and an addition at 322 E Cross. A study item for a deck and railings at 10 S Huron will also be discussed.

• 46 N Huron: fourth review of two rear nonhistoric window replacements (Sierra Pacific double-hung, Battleship Gray aluminum exterior)
• 332 Oak: proposed fence (new business)
• 218 N Washington: handrail on steps (new business)
• 322 E Cross: addition (new business)
• 10 S Huron: study item for deck and railings

The Ypsilanti Historic District Commission approved certificates of appropriateness for window replacement at 46 N Huron, partial fence replacement at 332 Oak, and a handrail at 218 N Washington. The commission postponed the application for a one-story addition at 322 E Cross to allow the applicant to provide revised designs better aligned with preservation standards. All other agenda items were procedural or study items.

• Approved window replacement at 46 N Huron (unanimous)
• Approved partial fence replacement at 332 Oak (5-1)
• Approved handrail installation at 218 N Washington (unanimous)
• Postponed one-story addition at 322 E Cross (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with addition of study item for 620 Norris (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved annual reports (unanimous)

Short Term Rental Subcommittee

The Ypsilanti Short Term Rental Subcommittee is meeting to discuss short-term rental policies and identify topics for staff to research. No decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion on short-term rentals in Ypsilanti
• Identification of items for staff to research

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss the Community Resilience Hub and provide updates for Earth Day in April 2025. The body will also address filling commission seats and end-of-year reporting.

• Community Resilience Hub discussion
• Earth Day April 2025 updates
• Filling Commission seats
• End of Year reporting review for March

The Ypsilanti Sustainability Commission met on January 13, 2025, and approved the December 2024 minutes. They discussed the Community Resilience Hub grant, planned Earth Day weekend activities, and took actions to prepare letters and contacts for community outreach. The commission also addressed filling vacant commissioner seats and received staff updates on an EV grant and urban forestry work.

• Approved December 2024 minutes
• Paula will craft letters for TC/Willow Run Acres and Brian/Parkridge Community Center
• Colton will contact Jason Frenzel/HRWC
• Paula will ask WCWR for storm drain tags and cement
• Discussed filling Sustainability Commissioner seats

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau will conduct hearings on February 6, 2025, for three code enforcement cases. Cases involve properties at 111 N Normal, 130 N Normal, and 1510 Washtenaw. No decisions have been made; these are initial hearings.

• EN25-0081: 111 N Normal, owner ONE 11 YPSILANTI GROUP LLC, offense code 86-87
• EN25-0082: 130 N Normal, owner Candice Ngai, offense codes 42-74 and 86-87
• EN24-1729: 1510 Washtenaw, owner FAY HOLDING LLC, offense codes 42-74 and PMC 302.1

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on budget priorities for the next fiscal year and review annual reports from the Human Relations and Police Advisory commissions. The body is also considering several grants and a lease dissolution involving Highland Cemetery.

• Resolution 2025-017: Adopting the 2024-2025 Goal-Setting Report as FY 2025-2026 budget priorities
• Resolution 2025-018: Dissolving the lease agreement between DTE, the City, and Highland Cemetery
• Resolution 2025-021: $5,000 mini grant to Trades Program for Youth and Adults
• Resolution 2025-022: $5,000 mini grant to All About Speed Track Club
• Resolution 2025-020: Authority to sign the Pen Dam Removal grant agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

The Ypsilanti City Council approved a resolution opposing what it calls a 'government takeover by private individuals,' specifically referencing Elon Musk, and directed it to Michigan's senators, congressional delegates, and governor. The council also approved several other items, including budget priorities, a DTE lease dissolution, grants for youth programs, and a $2,500 Juneteenth sponsorship. All votes were unanimous except for the budget priorities resolution, which passed 6-1.

• Approved Resolution 2025-026 to stop government takeover by private individuals (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-017 adopting budget priorities for FY 2025-2026 (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-018 dissolving DTE lease with Highland Cemetery (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-021 granting $5,000 to Trades Program for Youth and Adults (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-022 granting $4,000 to All About Speed Track Club (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-023 joining DTE City Smart pilot program (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-025 allocating $7,500 for relocation assistance (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-027 supporting Juneteenth with $2,500 sponsorship (7-0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold hearings on January 30, 2025, for multiple code enforcement cases. Most cases involve Arbor One LLC at properties on Green Road and LeForge, with offenses under city codes 18-146 and 304.1. One case involves a private owner at 201 N Newberry. No decisions are listed; this is a docket of scheduled hearings.

• Arbor One LLC faces 30+ hearings for code violations at 720, 721, 725, 772, 791, 801 Green Road and 1431–1433 LeForge
• Kelly Hamilton faces a hearing for 201 N Newberry under code 304.1
• All hearings are at 9:00 AM before Hearing Officer Jerry Dunham
• Offenses include violations of city codes 18-146 (unspecified) and 304.1 (property maintenance)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider approving the minutes from its July 23, 2024 special meeting, which included a variance for a 10-foot driveway at 708 Pearl. The board will also adopt the 2025 regular meeting schedule. Public comment is invited.

• Approve July 23, 2024 meeting minutes (including variance for 10-foot driveway at 708 Pearl)
• Adopt 2025 ZBA meeting schedule (11 dates from February to December)
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a special meeting with no public comments and no substantive decisions beyond routine approvals. The board approved the agenda, the July 23, 2024 draft minutes, and the 2025 meeting schedule with the omission of February 3. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved January 27, 2025 special meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 23, 2024 draft minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule, omitting February 3 (4-0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau is holding a docket of hearings to address various city offense codes. The body will review cases involving multiple properties and respondents regarding local ordinance violations.

• Hearing for 430 N Adams (H & H Property Mgmt/Hinton Kayia) regarding offense 603.7
• Multiple hearings for 721 Clark (Amy K. Vujnov) regarding offenses 18-146 and 304.1
• Multiple hearings for 720 Green and 772 Green (Amy K. Vujnov) regarding offenses 18-146 and 304.1
• Hearings for 403 S Hamilton (Sean Call) regarding offenses 302.7, 302.1, 302.5, and 42-74
• Hearing for 539 S Huron (539 Huron Real Estate Co. LLC) regarding offenses 122-310 and 122-340

Police Advisory Commission

The Ypsilanti Police Advisory Commission will discuss a quarterly report from Captain Anderson covering use-of-force incidents, citizen complaints, training, and staffing with 16 vacancies. They will also report on a meeting with Captain Anderson. The commission previously noted a lack of data from the chief.

• 16 police department vacancies as of January 2025
• Three use-of-force incidents (robbery, weapons offense, disorderly) under administrative review
• One citizen complaint (rude/discourteous) not sustained
• Quarterly offense comparison: robbery up 600%, burglary forced entry up 266.6% in September 2024 vs 2023
• Commission previously requested data from chief but received none

The Ypsilanti Police Advisory Commission held a regular meeting with all six commissioners present. They approved the meeting agenda with an amendment and approved the December 5, 2024 action minutes as presented. No public comments were made, and no substantive policy decisions were taken.

• Approved agenda with amendment (6-0)
• Approved December 5, 2024 action minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Ypsilanti City Council will hold a budget priority and goals session, reviewing departmental goals for 2025, and vote on several resolutions. These include reappointing members to commissions, awarding a contract for Peninsular Dam removal design, entering closed session for pending litigation and contract negotiations, and approving a new collective bargaining agreement with the Command Officers Association of Michigan (COAM) for 2025–2028. A reference to the city's Sanctuary Ordinance is listed for future discussion.

• Resolution 2025-015 approving new COAM collective bargaining agreement (2025–2028)
• Resolution 2025-012 awarding Peninsular Dam removal design contract to GEI (backup: Interfluve)
• Resolution 2025-011 reappointing Brian Merlos (Parks & Arts) and Stefan Szumko (Historic District Commission)
• Budget priority & goals session with departmental focus areas presented
• Closed session for pending litigation (VTP River Woods/Arbor One v. City, David McGill v. City) and COAM negotiations

The Ypsilanti City Council approved a resolution selecting GEI as the contractor for the Peninsular Dam removal design, with Interfluve as a backup. They also approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Command Officers Association of Michigan (COAM) for 2025-2028, and reappointed Brian Merlos and Stefan Szumko to city commissions. The Water Street fence repair and tree removal project was delayed to the February 4th meeting to find solutions.

• Approved GEI as contractor for Peninsular Dam removal design (7-0)
• Approved COAM collective bargaining agreement for 2025-2028 (7-0)
• Reappointed Brian Merlos to Parks & Arts Commission and Stefan Szumko to Historic District Commission (7-0)
• Delayed Water Street fence repair and tree removal to February 4th meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss pending litigation and COAM negotiations (7-0)

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Ypsilanti, MI Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold a Zoom docket of 11 civil infraction cases on January 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM. Each case involves a property address, respondent name, issuing officer, and offense code listed in the bureau’s docket.

• EN24-1908 at 430S Adams St. (Carl Augustine, offense 86-34)
• EN24-1883 at 414 US Bank Ainsworth Circle (Hector Schmidt, offense 86-34)
• EN24-1966 at 799 Green Arbor Rd. (Carl Augustine, offense 42-74)
• EN24-1924 at 319S Grove St. (Carl Augustine, offense 122-563)
• EN24-1894 at 775S Grove St. (Carl Augustine, offense 110-81)

Non-Motorized Advisory Committee

The Ypsilanti Non-Motorized Advisory Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, hear public input, and set priorities for 2025. They will review past priorities including Vision Zero, neighborhood connectors, and pedestrian/bicyclist improvements. An update on the MI Infrastructure grant will be provided. The committee will also elect a new vice chair and finalize the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Review of past priorities: Vision Zero Action Plans, Neighborhood Connectors, Education & Outreach
• MI Infrastructure grant update
• Setting 2025 committee priorities
• Election of new Vice Chair
• Approval of October 2024 meeting minutes

The committee approved three 2025 priorities: tracking projects affecting non-motorized activity, creating a community outreach plan, and community recognition efforts. It also approved a new vice chair and shifted meeting times to 6:00 pm. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved October meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adopted 2025 priorities: track projects, outreach plan, recognition efforts (4-0)
• Approved Member Montgomery as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved shifting meeting times to 6:00 pm (4-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule: second Thursday monthly, no June/December (4-0)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will consider a resolution to restrict Washtenaw County's Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage funds to mental health and non-traditional public safety. They will also review a discrimination complaint from Nicole Wilmer and the city attorney's response, elect a chair and vice chair, and discuss amendments to the discrimination ordinance regarding personal liability for staff/council/commissioners.

• Discussion of Nicole Wilmer discrimination complaint and City Attorney response
• Resolution to restrict Washtenaw County millage funds to mental health and non-traditional public safety
• Resolution declaring that inaction is discriminatory under Chapter 58
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of personal liability for staff, council, and commissioners under discrimination ordinance

The Human Relations Commission approved drafting a resolution requesting that Washtenaw County's Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage funds be spent on mental health and non-traditional public safety, to be brought back next meeting. They also re-elected Layton as Chair and Harper as Vice Chair, readopted bylaws, and tabled a resolution on 'Inaction is Discriminatory.' Several legal opinion requests were made to the city attorney regarding discrimination complaint appeals, subcommittee participation, and millage fund usage.

• Approved drafting resolution on millage funds for mental health/non-traditional public safety (6-1)
• Elected Layton as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Harper as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Readopted HRC Rules & Regulations and Bylaws (7-0)
• Tabled resolution that 'Inaction is Discriminatory' (7-0)
• Amended and approved Nov 14, 2024 minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a new business proposal and review the 2024 Annual Report. The body is also scheduled to receive a report from the Non-Motorized Advisory Committee.

• Proposed laundromat at 1510 Washtenaw
• 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report

The Ypsilanti Planning Commission approved the proposed laundromat at 1510 Washtenaw, Suite D, with conditions requiring a compliant van-accessible ADA space and correction of parking space discrepancies. The commission also approved the 2024 annual report and routine items. No public comments were made.

• Approved 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved proposed laundromat at 1510 Washtenaw, Suite D with conditions (5-0)
• Approved January 15, 2025 agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 18, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Excused absences for Davis, Smith, Scheir (5-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings and a business session to review several permit applications. A key item is the third review of a renewed application for window replacements at 46 N Huron, previously postponed and denied. Commissioners will also consider new business items at 325 E Cross, 212 S Huron, and 316 N Grove, and an administrative approval for a furnace exhaust at 116 Maple.

• Third review of window replacement application at 46 N Huron (PHDC-24-0083, renewed Jan 8, 2025) after prior postponement and denial
• New business: Application for work at 325 E Cross (back door replacement? - redacted details)
• New business: Application for work at 212 S Huron (details redacted)
• New business: Application for work at 316 N Grove (details redacted)
• Administrative approval: New exhaust for high-efficiency furnace at 116 Maple

The Ypsilanti Historic District Commission approved three certificates of appropriateness: replacing a non-historic back door at 325 E Cross, replacing flat tin roofs with black EPDM membrane at 212 S Huron, and adding a bathroom window at 316 N Grove. They postponed a window replacement application for 46 N Huron for more information. The commission also elected Alex Pettit as chair and James Chesnut as vice chair.

• Approved certificate of appropriateness for replacement back door at 325 E Cross (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for roof replacement at 212 S Huron (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for new bathroom window at 316 N Grove (unanimous)
• Postponed window replacement application PHDC-24-0083 for 46 N Huron (unanimous)
• Elected Alex Pettit as chair and James Chesnut as vice chair (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss updates for Earth Day weekend on April 26-27, 2025. The body will also address the Community Resilience Hub and the process for filling commission seats.

• Earth Day Weekend April 26-27, 2025 updates
• Community Resilience Hub discussion
• Nominations for Sustainability Commissioner seats
• End of Year reporting

The Sustainability Commission reviewed the Alternative Fuel Policy, discussing hybrid and electric vehicle integration, and planned Earth Day weekend activities for April 26-27, 2025. No formal votes were taken; actions were limited to discussion and planning.

• Reviewed Alternative Fuel Policy, discussed hybrid and electric vehicle integration
• Planned Earth Day weekend events for April 26-27, 2025
• Discussed forming subcommittee on root causes of community resilience issues
• Agreed to send emails to commissioners about ongoing discussions
• Discussed submitting grant to electrify city fleet
• Discussed budget request to Council for Earth Day events

Administrative Hearings Bureau

The Administrative Hearings Bureau is holding a series of hearings to address various property offense codes. The body will review cases involving multiple respondents and specific property addresses.

• Hearing for Beal Properties LLC regarding 11 Ballard
• Hearings for Michigan Energy Investments LLC regarding 501 E. Northwestern
• Hearings for Growing Hope, LLC regarding 922 W Michigan
• Hearings for Wiz Real Estate LLC regarding 217 N Normal
• Hearings for K&S Associates Corp regarding 1645 Washtenaw

City Council

The City Council will hear the annual audit report, adopt a parks ordinance on final reading, and consider several resolutions. Key actions include requesting Washtenaw County fund a permanent homeless shelter and an unarmed crisis response program. The council will also discuss promoting the earned income tax credit and reappoint two housing commissioners.

• Presentation of AFCR Audit Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1441 amending Chapter 80 (Parks and Arts) on second and final reading
• Resolution No. 2025-007 requesting Washtenaw County allocate funds for a permanent homeless shelter
• Resolution No. 2025-008 requesting county funding for an unarmed crisis response program and directing city to develop an RFP
• Resolution No. 2025-005 authorizing a $7,000 increase to the Clerk's budget from the Federal Election Security Grant

The Ypsilanti City Council approved several resolutions, including adopting an ordinance amending the Parks and Arts chapter, an updated Alternate Fuel Policy, a resolution recognizing President Jimmy Carter and declaring a day of mourning, a $7,000 budget increase for election security grants, a directive to create a council onboarding process, a request for county funding for a permanent homeless shelter, a request for an unarmed crisis response program, and reappointments to the Housing Commission. All votes were 6-0 except the Carter resolution (5-1) and the shelter amendment (6-1).

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1441 amending Parks and Arts chapter (6-0)
• Approved updated Alternate Fuel Policy (6-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing President Carter and declaring Jan 9 day of mourning (5-1)
• Authorized $7,000 increase for election security grant purchases (6-0)
• Approved resolution to create council member onboarding process, as amended (6-0)
• Approved resolution requesting county funds for permanent homeless shelter, as amended (6-0)
• Approved resolution requesting county funding for unarmed crisis response program, as amended (6-0)
• Reappointed Tasha Palmer and Lakesha Williams to Housing Commission (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Ypsilanti Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from July 23, 2024, and conduct public comment. Under new business, the board will adopt the 2025 meeting schedule and discuss 2025 goals. No variance requests or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of July 23, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
• Adoption of 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of 2025 Goals for the board